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December 11, 2025

The deadline for submissions for eNews and bulletin announcements is noon on Wednesday.

COMING UP AT MAFAIR

Sunday

8:30am Staff Meeting ∙ 104

9:30am AA ∙ TPC

9:45am Sunday School

10:30am Chancel Choir warmup ∙ 105

11:00am Worship ∙ Sanctuary

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

4:00pm Al-Anon ∙ TPC

7:00pm AA ∙ TPC

Monday

1:30pm UWiF Circle ∙ 104

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

6:00pm Recovery Resources TN ∙ TPC

Tuesday

8:00am Morning Hope Breakfast ∙ TPC

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

7:00pm NA ∙ TPC

Wednesday

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

3:30pm Worship Planning ∙ 107

5:30pm Dinner ∙ Fellowship Hall

6:15pm Kids' Choir ∙ B05

6:15pm Youth ∙ 205

6:30pm Bible Study ∙ FH

6:30pm Women's AA ∙ TPC

6:45pm Kids' SPLASH ∙ B08

7:30pm Choir Rehearsal ∙ Sanctuary

Thursday

12:00pm Young At Heart Christmas Luncheon ∙ FH

12:00pm NA ∙ TPC

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

Friday

Office Closed

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

8:30pm DAA ∙ TPC

Saturday

10:00am Kids' Christmas Party ∙ FH

2:00pm AA ∙ TPC

7:00pm NA ∙ TPC

YOUNG AT HEART CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

HYGIENE COLLECTION FOR OASIS/HOPE HAVEN

For the weeks leading up to Christmas, we will be collecting hygiene products for men and women. Many of us have samples of shampoo and lotions sitting in our bathrooms. Some of us have shampoos and conditioners that we do not want or need. Deodorants, hand lotions, powders, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other products that you may have in your bathrooms will be greatly appreciated by others. There will be a tub outside the office for one month. This has two benefits: cleans your shelves and makes it like Christmas for others.

BLANKETS FOR COLD WEATHER

We have extra room in the Linen Closet and thought it might be possible to collect blankets for the coming winter weather. We will collect blankets for one month and deliver them to Shades of Grace. If you have any unused blankets in your home bring them to us, clean and folded, and we will deliver them.

JEANS MINISTRY

Mafair is partnering with St. Matthew and Emory to collect jeans to be given to children and youth throughout the year. If you have any gently worn or new jeans that you would like to donate, please drop them off in the labeled container in the Linen Closet on the main floor. Questions? See Kimberly Wellman.

CARE PORTAL

CarePortal is an online platform that connects local churches and communities with children and families in crisis by linking them to urgent needs in real-time. It acts as a technology bridge for social workers and other professionals to submit requests for things like food, housing, or medical care, which are then distributed to a network of local responders to provide direct support and prevent children from entering the foster care system. Visit the CarePortal page on our church website https://mafairumc.org/careportal for more information.

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE

On Sunday, December 21 at 7:00pm, we will gather in the sanctuary for our Longest Night service—a quiet space for anyone who finds this season heavy or complicated. This time of worship offers room to acknowledge grief, remember loved ones, and rest in God’s presence. During the service, you’ll have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of someone you’re carrying in your heart. The choir will share special music, and Pastor Tim will offer a brief message of comfort and hope. All are welcome. Nursery care will be provided.

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

On Wednesday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m., we will gather in the sanctuary for our candlelight Christmas Eve service, a time to hear the familiar story, sing together, and welcome the light of Christ into the night. Nursery care will be provided.

LOVE OFFERING FOR KRISTEN

As we shared with you a few weeks ago, Kristen Marian will be stepping back from her role as Music Director in January, and while we are sad to see her transition, we are so grateful that she will continue to be a cherished member of our Mafair family! To honor Kristen and show our appreciation for her incredible contributions over the past six years, we invite you to participate in a heartfelt love offering. Your gifts can be left in the church office.

Please remember that love offerings should be in the form of cash or checks made out directly to Kristen, not the church. This way, your kindness remains a personal gift and won’t be reported as taxable income.

Let's come together as a community to celebrate Kristen's impact on our lives and show her how much she means to us. Thank you for your love and support during this transition—together, we can make this a memorable farewell while continuing to nurture the wonderful relationships that make Mafair so special!

DEADLINE FOR 2025 DONATIONS

Sunday, December 28, is the deadline for 2025 contributions. Any contributions received after noon that Sunday will be put toward 2026. The church office will be closed starting on Christmas Eve, reopening on Monday, January 5.

BIRTHDAY LIST

12/04 Vickie Harris

12/04 Carolyn Slaughter

12/05 Gillian Brents

12/05 Barbara Manuel

12/13 Noah Robinson

12/16 Piper Benton

12/17 John Smith

12/17 Elle Weatherall

12/27 Jake Flanary

12/28 Jason Tankersley

Don’t see your birthday listed? We probably don’t have it in our records. Call or text the office at 423-378-9620.

FINANCIAL UPDATE: JANUARY TO NOVEMBER, 2025

Receipts

General Fund.............$297,017.44

All Other Funds........... 64,293.95

Total....................$361,311.39

Expenditures

General Fund.............$293,198.57

All Other Funds...........139,891.52

Total....................$433,090.09

General Fund variance.....$ 3,818.87 (favorable)

Overall variance..........$71,778.70 (unfavorable)

General Fund balance......$74,840.67

PRAYER CONCERNS

Linda DeBord; Doris Cox; Warren Larson; Ann Keith; Nellie Stover; Amy Reedy; Dannie Flanary; Joyce Weldon; Jacques Weldon (Joyce Weldon's nephew); Philip Weldon (Joyce Weldon's brother); Kristy Bright (Jackie Tranbarger's daughter); Phyllis Charles; Susan Flanary; Amanda Flanary; Randy Smith; Pauline Smith; Roni Acuff; Mike Hartwyk (Bobbie Carico’s nephew); Jackie Beatty and Shonn Carter (Deric Beatty’s sister and niece); Billy Reeves (Jackson Coleman's grandfather).  

To add a name to the prayer concerns, please fill out a green sheet in the pew racks or contact Ray in the church office.