Sunday Evening Advent Study: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

We invite all of you to our special Advent events on Sunday evenings! On December 4th and 18th (5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.), the Rev. Dr. Ross Wagner, Associate Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School, will teach us about the biblical images in the beloved Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

The plaintive melody of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” accompanies us through the Advent season like a trusted old friend. Yet despite its familiarity, the dense biblical symbolism of this ancient hymn remains impenetrable to many of us. Join us for two evenings of dinner and discussion as we unpack the seven stanzas of this hymn and come to a greater appreciation for the deep roots of our Christian faith in the hopes and prayers of Israel.

Please contact Sangwoo Kim for further information.

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Cleaning Buckets (sometimes called Flood Buckets) can be assembled. If you were not affected by Hurricane Matthew, this is an excellent way to support areas that have damage.  Watch the video below or visit UMCORs website for assembly instructions.

Health Kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health Kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition, and cooking classes.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

8:30, 9:00 and 11:00 Worship

 

Sermon:   “Overflowing with God’s Generosity”   Rev. Karen H. Whitaker

Scripture:  Psalm 119: 137-144, 2 Corinthians 9: 6-10, Luke 19: 1-10

Hymns:  8:30 and 11:00: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, I Am Thine, O Lord, Freely, Freely

Songs: 9:00: This Is Amazing Grace, The Well, My Lighthouse, Be Thou My Vision

Liturgists: 8:30: Maureen Oakes, 11:00: Barbara Rice

Altar Guild: Judy Daymont, Frank and Leanna Murphy Dono

Bus Driver: Patsy Harlow

Nursery: Marcey Harp, Theresa Shebalin, Lisa Vandevander, Lisa Byrd

Ushers: John Rasmussen, Jerry McDaniel, Bob Hodgins

Counters:  Steve Smith, Judy Daymont

Acolyte: Ben Engel  Crucifer: Erin Engel   Youth Reader: Caleb Engel

Sunday School Coordinators: Mike Shiflett, John Lott

 

ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Bill and Alice Rankin by Gwen, Bobby, Justin, Jeff, Gail, Karen, Ryan, Connor, Trevor and Dylan.

 

Youth News October 30, 2016

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