"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

1 Chronicles 16:34

Sunday, December 1st

9:00 am The Eclipse movie theater

103 S. Harris St., Breckenridge

Rev. Ben Wentworth

Sermon: "The Soul of Christmas - Part 1"

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Opening Hymn: #234 "O Come, All Ye Faithful" vs 1-3

Closing Hymn: #246 "Joy to the World"

Accompanist: Ricky Daly

Liturgist: Bob Martinelli

Summit Family Christmas

Father Dyer, joined by friends in the community, is again partnering with FIRC to provide Christmas presents for Summit County families that might need some extra cheer. This program is different from Adopt an Angel in that we adopt the entire family. We will adopt 45 families as part of Summit Family Christmas. If you would still like to participate, we're collecting new blankets and bedding in neutral colors. We also have several larger items and are hoping to find used items to meet these needs. These include two cribs, a baby swing, a dresser or storage solution and a sewing machine.

Please sign up here if you would like to donate any of these items.

If you have questions, you may call Barbara Gibbs at 970-333-9636 or email Carol Craig at carolcraiginc@gmail.com  

Thank you for your help!

Our schedule:

November 11  Adopter sign up deadline (email Carol or Barbara below)

November 22 Family information provided to adopter

December 11 Gift drop off at the Silverthorne Pavilion

If you would prefer to donate rather than adopt, please make your check out to Father Dyer and put Summit Family Christmas in the memo line. Donated funds will be used to provide City Market gift cards to each family and buy other essentials such as car seats. Checks can be mailed to Father Dyer at PO Box 383, Breckenridge, CO 80424.

Please spread the word to friends! Donations will be used to adopt a family or to purchase critical items for families such as a car seat.

If you would like to participate or would like more information, please contact:

Carol Craig, carolcraiginc@gmail.com or Barbara Gibbs, gibbsbjg@gmail.com, 970-333-9636.  

Christmas Offering



The Outreach Committee of the Father Dyer United Methodist Church has selected the recipient charity organizations for the church's Christmas Offering. All of the offerings collected during our Christmas Eve service, those sent electronically with the memo "Christmas Offering" specified, and by check with "Christmas Offering" on the memo line will be split 50-50 between two charities. One half will be given to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) National Disaster Relief fund for services to victims of hurricanes in the USA. The other half will be given to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center's (FIRC) free community food markets in Summit County.

If you wish to donate electronically to the Christmas Offering, go to www.fatherdyer.church , click on "Give" in the top menu, under "Choose Fund(s)" choose "General Giving" then write "Christmas Offering" in the Memo box.

Volunteers Urgently Needed!

Our Food Pantry Ministry Needs Help!

Please go to father dyer.church, click on Volunteer, and then on "Food Pickup Volunteers" to sign up for at least a couple of food pickups in November and December. Or Sign up below under "Volunteer Opportunities."

What Is UMCOR?

UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief. It was founded in 1940 in response to the needs of displaced and vulnerable populations following World Was II. It has an A+ rating from CharityWatch because 97% of their budget goes to people in need and only 3% to overhead administration. Father Dyer UMC gives to specific missionaries and mission projects within UMCOR as well as to general support areas including Global Migration & Refugees, Abundant Health, and National and International Disaster Relief.

In a recent report to donors, UMCOR gave some numeric result figures to donors. In the Global Migration & Refugees area, UMCOR has directly assisted 318,063 Ukrainian refugees in 13 countries and has assisted 31,800 people in Gaza with the help of partner organizations. In the Abundant Health area, UMCOR has improved the health of 2.2 million people through support to mothers and children, disease eradication, medical staff training and clinic and hospital revitalization. In the International Disaster Relief area, UMCOR has assisted 267,000 people in collaboration with partner organizations in the DR Congo, Madagascar, and other locations affected by extreme weather events. In the National Disaster Relief area, UMCOR has helped people in Florida and other states affected by Hurricane Helene and other storms and floods. UMCOR reminds us that 57% of severe-weather deaths are experienced by the poorest 1/3 of Americans and 95% of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene this year was uninsured.

We should all be proud of the support Father Dyer UMC gives to UMCOR through our Outreach Committee. If you are moved to contribute directly also, go to giveumcmission.org/seethedifference.

The 13^th Annual "Coats and Clothing for Kids Campaign" coordinated by the Knights of Columbus, helps provide new winter clothing for the needy children in Summit County and the surrounding area. Last year, we distributed 2,124 new winter clothing items to over 1,400 children. Please help keep our children warm by making a donation payable to: Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 3673, Dillon, CO 80435. For information, contact Mike Kramer, Chairman at (970) 468-6566.

ODIM 2024 in Guatemala

Reeeeeach for it! How many Father Dyer volunteers does it take to install a pipe? Stay tuned to find out!

Cooking is hard work! With a stove that has a pipe for the smoke to go outside makes everyone's life better. Please consider donating to put more stoves in houses. Moms and babies depend on us.

Bringing the brick to brick and mortar. This ventilation will save this household from breathing in toxic smoke.

If you'd like to contribute to the Guatemala mission work, please consider donating to Father Dyer and putting Guatemala on the memo line. Each stove or water filter is $450.

Food Pantry NEEDS!

Canned Ravioli

Canned Chili with Meat

Canned Tomato Sauce

Canned Green Beans

Canned Peaches

Food for thought- give a can today!

You can drop off your donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to noon.

Signup: FOOD PANTRY HERE

COMMUNITY DINNER

Breckenridge Library

Every Sunday

6pm-7pm



We couldn't do it without our fabulous volunteers!

They served 31 meals to super grateful guest! We served: King Chicken Casserole, Brats Au Gratin, veggie casseroles, and salad. Janice Wagner treated everyone with mini cheesecakes and apple or cherry pie for dessert.

Huge thank you to this week's volunteer: Sharon Powell, Eileen, and Anna Shingles

Many thanks to coordinator: Charlie Britz

"The hands and feet of God working through us!"

Meals Ministry

Food has long been a means for sharing care and comfort with others. Father Dyer's Meals Ministry is a way we can do just that - share care and comfort with those in our congregation who may be experiencing sorrow (loss of a loved one), joy (birth of a baby), or are just in need of some additional care due to life circumstances. Would you be willing to prepare and deliver a meal to help with this ministry? Contact Barb Wolitzky at baw4782@aol.com and let her know that you'd like to be added to the Meals Ministry list!

Payment Request 2024

If you want to submit a payment request form, please use the link HERE, you can email it to info@fatherdyer.church or drop it off at the temporary office at 413 S French St #3B, Breckenridge.

There are hard copies available at the office.

Don't forget to attach your receipts with your payment request form.

The reimbursement takes approximately 2-3 weeks

after the submittal of the form.

Download the "Payment Request Form" HERE.

FATHER DYER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

As this year comes to an end and you evaluate your end-of-year giving, please consider making a donation to the FDUMC Scholarship Fund. We have awarded 5 scholarships in three years! Also, we were able to give extra funds to second year college students. Please join those others that have previously donated. The Scholarship Fund is a designated fund that does not receive any money from pledges. Together, our church family can let our students know that they are important to us.



Isaiah 40:29

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak"

Please be in prayer for the following:

Alan Sonnastine's healing

Jim Smitherman's family for comfort

Dave Armstrong's family for comfort

Ann for dealing with colorectal cancer

Doug & Patty Malmquist healing from carriage accident

Lanette Kinnaird healing from cancer

Suzi Lazo's family for comfort with her passing-the family has requested privacy while grieving

You can submit prayers to:

prayer@fatherdyer.church, or use: fatherdyer.church/prayer

fatherdyer.church/give

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