GROWING IN GRACE

December 2018

NJUMC NEWSLETTER

North Judson United Methodist Church

210 W. Central Ave.

North Judson, IN 46366

(574) 896-5927

Hello from the online newsletter from North Judson United Methodist Church!!!  If you are new... welcome! We also welcome any comments or suggestions.  If you have any problems viewing or printing your newsletter, please call the church office at 574-896-5927.  Hope you find the December newsletter interesting and informative.

 

Church Office Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 
IN THIS ISSUE
PASTOR'S ARTICLE
DECEMBER SCHEDULE, BIRTHDAYS, ETC.
PRESCHOOL, UMW, MOTM, CHRISTMAS, MEMBERS WORSHIPING, ANGEL TREE
ANGEL TREE, STATISTICS, OUTREACH MISSIONS
POINSETTIAS, REALM PICS
THANK YOUS

FROM THE PASTOR...
Church     
Stewardship

Fall is traditionally harvest time in rural America.  It is the season when farmers reap the fruit of their labors.  It is also traditionally the time when Christians reflect on their stewardship and pray about how they might be even better stewards in the coming year of all that God has entrusted them with.
To read more  CLICK HERE.


DECEMBER SCHEDULE

    Head Usher: 9:00 a.m. Jeff Taroli

                                   11:00 a.m. Mike Mosher   
  
                                    

                            9:00 Scripture Readers                                 11:00 Scripture Readers

  
                       December 2       Barbara McLaughlin                                     Sandi Harlamert
            
                                         December  9       Donna McKee                                               Kelsie Purcell
                                    
                                         December 16       Jim Biddle                                                    Carol Grubbs

 

                                         December 23       Larry Wickert                                               Wendy Hall
                                       
                                         December 30       Nila Beauchamp                                           Anita Ludlow
                                                                         
         Communion Servers (December 2): 9:00 - Kay Cummins, Elaine Ezra, Carol Tripenfeldas  and Pastor Kevin                                                                   11:00 - Sue Samack and Pastor Kevin


FOR THE LIST OF DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES & BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES,CLICK HERE

Sunday Worship Services:

Traditional

 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Contemporary 11:00 a.m.

To view and/or print out the December calendar please 

CLICK HERE 

(when you get to the calendar, click on the arrows to move to the correct month)

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 2, 2018

 

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CHRISTMAS OFFERING

 

The Advent folders are now available in the Narthex.  Please pick yours up!  If you know of anyone who would like a folder sent to them, please call the church office (896-5927).  You may place your filled folder in the offering plate at the Christmas Eve Service, or bring it to the church office any time before December 31, 2018.  Thank you!

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS 


 

This month we will have an outing at Route 10 on Tuesday, December 11th at 12:30 p.m. All women are invited! Sanctuary clean-up for December is Etha Kallin.  

  
 
     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 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.  On the last class day they will have a Christmas party and gift exchange.
               
Happy Birthday, Jesus!!
 
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

December 24th

6:30 p.m.

 

Please join us in celebrating the birth of Christ at our traditional candlelight service.  

 

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Dear Friends at NJUMC,


 

Thank you for your gift of $1,640.30.  Your gift is deeply appreciated and gratefully received.  Through its varied ministries, Joy in the Harvest is reaching Africans with Christ's love.  Your generosity make it possible for our work to continue.


 

Blessings,

Lowell & Claudia Wertz
 

 
ANGEL TREE 2018

 
Once again NJUMC will be celebrating with our annual Angel Tree.  This will give us the opportunity to show our love to the children in our community by purchasing a gift for a child in need,  Cheryl Allen will be heading up this Ministry with her team of "shepherds" who hope to share the "good news of Jesus' love",  The tree is in the Narthex with the names of the children and a sign up sheet.  Gifts should be wrapped and brought to the Fellowship Hall on December 15th from 3-5 p.m.  The gifts will be distributed to the children during a meal and a visit from a special visitor following our 11:00
service on December 16th.  We anticipate bringing joy to about 30 children and hope you will discover the true joy that comes from giving.  The entire Angel Tree team wishes you all a blessed Christmas!!!


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  STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER

 
GENERAL FUND INCOME
                              REC'D IN OCT.        REC'D TO DATE
OFFERING             $14,405.62                  $150,171.59
OTHER INCOME       $244.04                     $ 8,280.80
TOTAL                    $14,649.66                  $158,452.39
 
COLLECTED IN OCTOBER
MISSION OF THE MONTH      $116.00
DISCRETIONARY FUND            $44.44
 
AVG. ATTENDANCE
9:00 A.M.                       63     
11:00 A.M.                     41      
AVG. COMBINED       102                                   105
SUNDAY SCHOOL       41                                     40

*A hard copy of the 2018 budget is available in the church office.
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  FROM THE FOOD PANTRY ... Matthew 25: 37 & 40; (37) ..."Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you...?" (40)..."I tell you the truth, whatever you did, for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
 
We would like to thank all who helped with the Food Drive on November 17th.  Anyone who helped collect food in front of Heartland Market, Save-A-Lot, Five Star and Dollar General and also those of you who purchased food and gave donations are very much appreciated!!!    
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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 can be given to Lynette Altman, Amy Mosher or Cheryl Orkis by December 9th.
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THERE WILL BE  NO FREE MEAL IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.  WILL RESUME IN JANUARY.  HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON!!!


 

 

 

 

 

I would like to thank those who volunteer to help with office work and mailings:

 

Financial Secretary:  Cheryl Orkis.

 

Attendance Secretary:   Shirley Fingerhut. 

 

Bulletin folding:  Paul & Carol Grubbs.

 

You are very appreciated for all that you do!

 

Amy Mosher,

Office Administrator/Treasurer

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