December Mission of the Month-  

Bishop's Christmas Offering

In the month of December, 100% of your donations will be sent to meet the needs of children here in Indiana, across the United States and around the world.

Date of Special Offering:

 December 1, 2024

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ANGEL TREE

The Angel Tree is in the Narthex for anyone who would like to adopt-a-child for Christmas. Please choose an envelope from the tree and sign your name on the paper so we know who has each child. Thank you for your participation.

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THANK YOU!!!

Thanks to the following people who volunteer to help with office work and mailings:

Financial Secretary:

Cheryl Orkis

Attendance Secretary:

Shirley Fingerhut

Newsletter Folder:

Joyce Verhagen



 STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER

GENERAL FUND INCOME

REC'D IN OCTOBER

OFFERING

$10,899.00

OTHER INCOME

$694.92

TOTAL

$11,593.92

REC'D TO DATE:

OFFERING

$107,737.25

OTHER INCOME

$22,973.24

TOTAL

$130,710.49

COLLECTED IN OCTOBER

MISSION OF THE MONTH

$77.00

DISCRETIONARY FUND

$14.35

OCTOBER AVG. ATTENDANCE

10:30 A.M.

64

YEAR TO DATE AVG.

68

SUNDAY SCHOOL

19

YEAR TO DATE AVG.

19

*A hard copy of the 2024 budget is available upon request in the office.

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LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL

December is an exciting month for our preschoolers. They can't wait for Christmas. They are already discussing what gifts they want, singing Christmas songs, and talking about Santa.

But they will learn that these things are not the only reasons we celebrate this holiday. They will hear a story about how an angel spoke to Mary and Joseph.

They will find out where Jesus was born. They will learn that shepherds spread the news of Jesus' birth and Wisemen brought Him gifts. But the most important thing they will learn is that Jesus is God's special gift to all of us!

During class time they will do a variety of Christmas activities including making ornaments for our tree and making a nativity decoration. We will have a Christmas Program for our preschool families on Wednesday, December 18th On the last class day, Friday, December 20th, they will wear Christmas pajamas, have a Christmas Party and gift exchange.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Mrs. Vorm

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

We will meet on Tuesday, December 10th, at 12:00 Noon for a luncheon at Lyn Altman's home. Barbara McLaughlin will be presenting the program on Joy!

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POINSETTIAS

It's that time of year again when we decorate the sanctuary with beautiful flowers! We will be accepting donations in any monetary amount to be applied toward the purchase of poinsettias. With an arrangement with the florist, we will be purchasing the poinsettias for the sanctuary. Please fill out a form if you wish to have it in memory or honor of a loved one. Forms can be found in the Narthex. Forms and donations may be turned in the Amy in the church office or given to Lynette Altman or Cheryl Orkis by December 8th.

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