Seaside United Methodist Church |
|
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Seaside "Currents" Update. |
Seaside's offices are now open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed on Friday. When possible, please call ahead for an appointment with staff members. Please knock on their office door and wait for a response prior to entering a staff member's office. This allows staff to mask prior to meeting with you.
Updates and special announcements from Seaside's pastors will be posted in the Thursday "Currents" or in special announcement emails.
Please note the current edition of our monthly newsletter is available on our website at www.seasideumc.org. Click here for the current edition of the newsletter.
|
|
Current Hospitalizations
Recent Hospitalizations/Procedures
Upcoming Hospitalizations/Procedures
- Janette Schroeder
- Mary Sleker
Bereavements
- John Meehan, husband of Lorraine Meehan
- Judy Patterson, sister of Susan Kimmer
|
|
November 6
Tom Puls
Linda Herncane
November 7
Jack Borders
November 8
George Hoefler
Sally Jones
November 9
Maxine Nance
Ray Mull
Carol Sloper
November 10
Jane Boone
Brenda Causey
Don Haniquet
Joe Schukal
November 11
Gerry Hartman
Jane Miller
November 12
Bernice Wilkinson
|
|
November 8
Don & Mary Ann Collier
November 10
Judy & Jack Davis
|
|
New Consecration Sunday
This Sunday
This Sunday is New Consecration Sunday. For those who have reserved a celebration lunch, please remember to pick your lunch up no later than 1:00 PM.
|
|
The Word This Week
"Come On Down Indeed: The Price Is Right!"
Rev. Lynn Benson
This Sunday is New Consecration Sunday. We welcome Rev. Lynn Benson who will bring us this week's word of proclamation and encourage us towards following the leading of the Spirit as we listen for what God is asking us to do with our resources this coming year. Much more than a stewardship campaign, New Consecration Sunday focuses on how giving to the church benefits us spiritually and challenges us in our discipleship.
Questions for Reflection
1. Last week Clay Swenson said that we do not give until it hurts, but should give until "it feels good." What do you think this means?
2. How do you think our level of giving impacts our spiritual growth?
3. Spend this weekend in continued prayer over what God is asking you to do with your resources this coming year.
|
|
Three Sunday Services at Seaside
Beginning Sunday, November 15
Seaside will resume our normal Sunday worship schedule on Sunday, November 15. Sunday services will be held at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM.
If you attend the 8:00 AM service, please make every effort to arrive and be seated by 7:55 AM so that the service can begin on time. Cleaning and disenfecting will be done following the 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM services.
Face masks are required and social distancing will continue. We all have our favorite Sunday seats, but we ask you to be seated as the Ushers direct you.
|
|
A time of Musical Meditations will be presented each week in the sanctuary from 12:00 Noon to 12:45 PM. This is a time for anyone to come to the sanctuary and listen, meditate and pray. There is no set time to stay - come and go as you please. Please be sure to wear your mask and social distance yourselves and enjoy some quiet, relaxing music. Please note the following dates and performers:
November 12 - Kathryn Parker, organ
November 19 - Janette Schroeder, piano & Gerry Robinson, recorder
December 10 - Kathryn Parker, organ
December 17 - Janette Schroeder, organ
|
|
UMW Reading Program Books
Are Now Available
The church library is now open and waiting for you to choose your books from the 2021 UMW book list. Twenty new books have been purchased and added to the shelves - just waiting for you! As you enter the library, the UMW Reading Program list of books is located straight ahead on the shelves that are just left of the big window. Pick up your books and reading log and settle in for some good reading. Several children's and youth selections have been added - you will enjoy them as well.
For more information contact Marie Wilcox at 910-575-1076.
|
|
Dementia Caregiver's Support Group
Tuesday, November 10
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Room 210
The Dementia Caregiver's Support Group is open to all who are caring for those suffering from Dementia. The group meets at 1:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month. The group is open to the community.
Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.
|
|
|
|
United Methodist Men Will Meet
Monday, November 16
All men of Seaside are invited to attend the November 16th UMM meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Safety precautions are in place for the dinner and meeting. Masks are required when not eating.
Greg Poff will update the group on the Carolina Bays Parkway (31) Extension Project and Jamie Shoemaker will share information on Providence Home.
UMM will not meet in December. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, January 4, 2021.
|
|
|
|
Prayer for Election Day and
Days to Come
Bishop Ward offers a prayer for this election day and the days to come.
|
|
Francis Daniel Book Signing Tomorrow
Outside the Pelican Book Store, Sunset Beach
Rev. Francis Daniel will be doing a book signing outside the Pelican Book Store for his new book The New Normal: Growing as a Christian in Changing Times. This book was inspired by the Daily Devotionals Francis shared during his time at Seaside. The book signing is tomorrow from 1 pm to 4 pm. Copies of his earlier book: Stories of the Seasons will also be available for sale. Each book is $12.00 or, if purchased together, $20.00 for both. Sales are cash or check only (made payable to Francis Daniel.)
|
|
November Labyrinth Events
November 13—Prayer Walk for Peace
On Friday, November 13, 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
you are invited to walk the labyrinth and pray for peace—inner peace, peace in our country and peace in the world.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Please call Sue at (317) 752-4134 for more information.
|
|
Thank you to the following Usher Teams who will serve, as available,
throughout the month of November.
|
|
 |
November: 9:00 AM Service
Ralph Eckley
Sara Moore
Frank McLearen
Paul Sigafoos
Peg & Kim Frankford
Linda Mack
|
|
|
|
November: 11:00 AM Service
Kay Swenson
Suzanne Sourwine
James Shuman
Nancy Matzek
Bob Bell
Jack Casey
Larry & Nancy May
Carrie Casey
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advent Devotional Recommendations
Nancy Camino, Director of Discipleship Ministries, recommends the following devotionals for this upcoming Advent Season.
The first is “The Wondrous Mystery” An Upper Room Advent Reader. This is a short study with daily reflections.
The second recommendation is “Advent for Everyone, Matthew” A Daily Devotional by N.T. Wright, a little deeper study.
You will need to order a copy of either book for yourself, as we will not be taking orders for books this year. Both are available on Amazon as well as through other sellers.
|
|
Food Pantry
Seaside's Food Pantry served 38 families on Tuesday and the Free Store once again moved outside to serve those in need of clothing.
|
|
November Newsletter
The November edition of Seaside's "Currents" monthly newsletter is now available for download. A special thank you to the Newsletter folding team members who were able to help with this ministry. Click here to read the November newsletter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
