NJUMC December 2019 Newsletter

GROWING IN GRACE

December 2019

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, SUPER SUNDAY, THANK YOU, BIBLE STUDY

ANGEL TREE, STATISTICS, OUTREACH MISSIONS

THANK YOU, POINSETTIAS, MEMBERS WORSHIPING

THANK YOUS

FROM THE PASTOR...

We are part of the more than 10 million people who jumped onto the bandwagon and subscribed to Disney+. This is a streaming video service like Netflix, except it is all focused on Disney owned content. Like many others, we have been enjoying it so far. On social media, I have noticed a trend among parents with Disney+. They are using the service to introduce some nostalgic favorites to their children. I am just as guilty. My kids have now seen the Rocketeer and it is just a matter of time before I subject them to deep cuts like Mr. Boogity. To read more CLICK HERE.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Head Usher: 9:00 a.m. Jeff Taroli

11:00 a.m. Peggy Bohac

9:00 Scripture Readers 11:00 Scripture Readers

December 1 Lori Abrams Mike Mosher

December 8 Wanda Smolek George Thompson

December 15 Tim Cummins Mary Topelian

December 22 Kathy Ward Cheryl Allen

December 29 Nila Beauchamp Carol Grubbs

Communion Servers (December 1): 9:00 - Elaine Ezra, Carol Tripenfeldas, Diana Vermilyer and Pastor Sean 11:00 - Amy Mosher and Pastor Sean

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 1, 2019

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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, 2019. Thank you!

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS

This month we will have our annual outing on Tuesday, December 10th. Time & place will be determined at a later date. All women are invited!

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All elementary aged kids (K-6th grade) are invited to our Super Sunday Parties! These monthly parties are just for kids, and each month will have a different fun theme. The December party will be at the church on December 22nd from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

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

7:00 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 $1,962.45. 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

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BIBLE STUDY

Pastor Sean will be leading a one night Bible Study entitled "Advent Bible Study for Busy People". It will take place in Fellowship Hall on Monday, December 16th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

ANGEL TREE 2019

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 church on Saturday, December 21st from 3-5 p.m., or on Sunday morning of the 22nd. 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 $14,798.80 $145,065.92

OTHER INCOME $2,492.36 $ 11,764.23

TOTAL $17,291.16 $156,830.15

COLLECTED IN OCTOBER

MISSION OF THE MONTH $100.00

DISCRETIONARY FUND $33.61

AVG. ATTENDANCE

9:00 A.M. 72

11:00 A.M. 45

AVG. COMBINED 117 107

SUNDAY SCHOOL 43 35

*A hard copy of the 2019 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 23rd. Anyone who helped collect food in front of Heartland Market, Save-A-Lot, Five Star and Dollar General (Knox & N.J) and also those of you who purchased food and gave donations are very much appreciated!!!

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SO GRATEFUL

All the children and their teacher (Kathy Vorm) of LIttle Lights Preschool would like to thank Chris Verhagen, Kirt Verhagen and Amy Mosher for their generous donations to our preschool. The children love the whiteboard and markers & all of the other supplies they provided.

Also, the preschoolers can't wait until Spring comes. Amy, Kirt & Chris have made a monetary donation for an outdoor play area for the preschoolers. It is currently under construction and will be completed in the Spring.

This was only made possible because of their generous donation!

Thank you so much!!

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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 15th.

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MEMBERS WORSHIPING WHILE AWAY

November 17 - Clyde Flory worshipped at New Life Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

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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Dear NJUMC,

We would like to thank you for your generous donation of $100.00 to UMCOR. Through your financial support, you are serving within a vital network of interactive relationships in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries in which UMCOR and partnering agencies engage in direct ministry to persons in need.

Grace and Peace,

Roland Fernandes, COO/General Treasurer

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