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| 8:15 am Worship Service in the Chapel | Sunday School |
| 9:00 am Contemporary Worship in Lawson Hall | Adult Class - 9:00 a.m. |
| 10:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary | Pre-School thru High School - 10:20 a.m. |
November 2009 Schedule and Events
| All Saints Sunday - November 1 |
| New Member Orientation - Wednesdays, November 11 & 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Church Conference - Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. |
| Community Thanksgiving Service - Sunday, November 22, 6:00 p.m. ath the Howell Church of the Nazarene |
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Worship Highlights for November
November 1 - All Saints Sunday
Scripture: John 11:32-44
Sermon: "Jesus Cares "
In the United Methodist Church, All Saints Sunday is a day of remembrance and we will memorialize those of our congregation who have died in the past year with a candle lighting ceremony. The names of our departed members and friends will be read as a candle is lit and the bell is tolled in their honor. The Belles of Praise will ring the prelude with “Allegro Moderato” by Handel. The Chancel Choir will sing an anthem especially chosen for the occasion, “For A Moment.” Our sermon will be “Jesus Cares” and the scripture reading is John 11: 32-44.
November 8
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Mark 12:28-34
Sermon: "The Most Important Commandment "
Join Pastor Jacobs as he discusses this in a sermon entitled “The Most Important Commandment” The scriptures are from Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 and Mark 12: 28-34. The Chancel Choir will sing an arrangement of “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands” with “This is My Father’s World” by Joel Raney and featuring Mell Coleman as soloist.
November 15
Scripture: Mark 13:1-8
Sermon: "God Holds the Future "
Are we prepared to meet God? Rev Jacobs addresses this issue in his sermon, “God Holds the Future.” The scripture lesson will be Mark 13: 1-8. The Chancel Choir will sing “Simple Praise” composed by Craig Courtney.
November 22 - Thanksgiving Sunday
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33 Mark 5;18-20
Sermon: "Giving Thanks Is Beneficial "
Join your church family as we give thanks together in our beautiful sanctuary! The Chancel Choir will sing Joseph Martin’s “Anthem of Gratitude” Rev Jacobs will preach on the topic “Giving Thanks is Beneficial.” His scripture passage will be from the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verses 25-33 and the book of Mark, chapter 5, verses 18- 20.
November 29 - First Sunday in Advent
Scripture: I Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36
Sermon: "Much Of Life Is Spent Waiting "
We will begin the traditional lighting of the advent candles during this service. Pastor Jacobs leads us into the advent season of waiting with his sermon entitled “Much of Life is Spent Waiting.” The scriptures will be found in chapter 3 of I Thessalonians, verses 9-13 and Luke, chapter 21, verses 25-36. Mixed Notes Quartet will sing a lovely arrangement of “What Child Is This?” for the offertory and the Chancel Choir will sing the anthem.
(Note: Click on the scripture, and a new window will pop up with the scripture reading)
Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday Bible Studies follow. The November meal schedule is as follows:Mary-Elizabeth Circle Russian Chicken, Rosted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls & Cake Mary-Martha Circle Meatball Stroganoff, Noodles, Salads, Rolls, Grean Beans & Cake Middle School UMYF Taco Bar, Salad, Brownies & Ice Cream. All procedes go to the Middle School UM Youth No Wednesday Weekly Happy Thanksgiving!
Ongoing Bible Studies |
| Sisters Bible Study - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. in room 6. Our new study "Loving God" begins in November 5 |
| Disciple I - Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. in the Library |
| Tuesday Bible Study - at 1:00 p.m. in the library, led by Evelyn Thomas. Study continues about leaders of the early church, beginning with the life and central teachings of Paul. |
Wednesday Bible Study - Wednesday, 6:16 p.m. in room 10, led by Sue Rice. This study is on Christianity's Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why |
| Friendship Class - Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. in the parlor. Led by Tom & Chris Knapp. This class discusses the previous Sunday's sermon. |
| New Wednesday Class: "Showing Compassion" led by Jeff Carl - meets at 6:15 p.m. in Room 13. |
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1 All Saints Sunday 8:15am Holy Communion Courtyard Service 9:00 & 11:15am Blood Pressures 5:00pm Youth Council 6:00pm Senior High Party 6:00pm MS Youth Meeting
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2 4:30pm Strength Training 7:00pm Missions Committee
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3 9:30am Disciple Class 11:30am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Bible Study 4:30pm Exercise 7:00pm Boy Scouts
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4 6:00pm Confirmation Class Parents' Orientation Meeting 6:15pm Bible Study, Friendship Class & Showing Compassion 6:15pm Child & Family Council
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5 10:00am Sisters Study 4:30pm Exercise 5:45pm Belles of Praise 7:00pm Board of Trustees
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8 7:30am UM Men's Breakfast Meeting 3:30pm Senior High Road Rally 6:00pm Middle School Youth Meeting
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9 4:30pm Strength Training 7:00pm Missions Committee 7:00pm Evangelism Committee 7:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision
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10 9:30am Disciple Class 1:00pm Bible Study 4:30pm Exercise 7:00pm Worship Committee 7:00pm Boy Scouts
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11 6:00pm Confirmation Class Parents' Orientation Meeting 6:15pm Bible Study, Friendship Class & Showing Compassion |
12 10:00am Sisters Study 4:30pm Exercise 5:45pm Belles of Praise 7:00pm Finance Committee 7:00pm Grace Circle
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16 4:30pm Strength Training 7:00pm UM Women Executive Committee
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17 9:30am Disciple Class 1:00pm Bible Study 4:30pm Exercise 7:00pm Staff/Pastor Parish Committee 7:00pm Boy Scouts |
18 9:30am Mary Martha Circle 11:30am Dorcas Circle 1:00pm Ruth Circle 5:15pm Wednesday Weekly 6:00pm Confirmation Class 6:15pm Bible Study, Friendship Class
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19 10:00pm Sisters Study 4:30pm Exercise 5:45pm Belles of Praise 6:45pm Staff/Pastor Parish meets with DS 7:30pm Church Conference
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21 8:00am-3:00pm Howell Preschoolers Craft Show |
22 Thanksgiving Sunday 6:00pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Howell Church of the Nazarene 6:00pm MS & Sr. High Youth Meetings
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24 9:30am Disciple Class 1:00pm Bible Study 4:30pm Exercise
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25 No Wednesday Weekly 7:00pm Contemporary Worship Rehearsal
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29 Unided Methodist Student Day (Offering) Sunday School, and MS and SH Youth do not meet |
30 4:30pm Strength Training 6:30pm Faith Circle 7:00pm Mary Elizabeth Circle
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News of the United Methodist Women
Ongoing United Methodist Women Projects...
Items for The Youth Connection Services: toilet paper, paper towels, wax paper, baggies, aluminum foil, etc. For a complete listing check out their website at: www.theconnectionyouthservices.org
Rada Knife Sales - Dorcas Circle - contact Delores Marr at 517 546 - 2317
Cook Books - $10 each. Available at the church office.
Dishcloths - $1.25 each. Available at the church office.
UM Women Circle/Cluster Meetings
Grace Circle - meets Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. for our Thankoffering.
Coralene Bloss
Mary Martha Circle - meets Wednesday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Nancy Milner will share her mission trip to Grenada with us. Please join us for this informative meeting.
Sharon Fernqist & Dona Packer
Dorcas Circle - meets Wednesday, November 18, 11:15 a.m. for lunch. Members will be called with details.
Gladys Falcon
Ruth Circle - will meet Wednesday, November 18, 1:00 p.m. in the parlor.
Mary Lou Hilton
Faith Circle - will be gathering for our annual Holiday get-together on Monday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Chris Knapp. All past members are more than welcome to come, as well as anyone wishing to join our circle of friends. Please bring a dessert or salad to share and a $15 gift to exchange.
Patti Van Loo
Mary Elizabeth Circle - meets Monday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the church kitchen to make candy for Holly Treats.
Shaila Jehle
Other UM Women Activities
November Altar Flowers
November 1 : Morrie & Burnie Coles; Barb Potter
November 8 : Marge Dahringer, Beals & Hunsangers
November 15 : Rick & Terry Kreeger
November 22 : John Howell & Family, Mary Lou Hilton
November 29 :Gerald & Cydney Knight & Janice Dryer; Katie Shaffer
The Permanent Altar Flower Chart has several openings for 2009. Call the church office if you would like to fill an opening for altar flowers during the year. Please make checks payable to 'FUMC'. Cost is $9.00 per arrangement.
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