Announcements are from the November 23, 2008, 10 a.m. Bulletin


 

*****ANNOUNCEMENTS*****


** WELCOME to The Rutland United Methodist Church! We're a fellowship seeking to be an active part of the Body of Christ, desiring both to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others through worship, word, and work. We work especially hard at being an inclusive faith community where persons from all walks of life feel comfortable worshiping, growing and serving with us.

Our Vision: Our God has called us to be a church family that welcomes people where they are, invites them to reconnect with God by experiencing His transforming love and grace in Jesus Christ through culturally relevant means and relationships, and provides opportunities for all to grow as faithful disciples of Jesus so that together God uses us, our gifts and resources to transform the lives that we connect with daily.



**  Childcare is available in the nursery during the 10:00 a.m. 
    worship service.  The nursery is located on the west side of the 
    building, one level down.  Please retrieve your children immediately 
    following the service so the nursery care providers can join Fellowship Time.

**  Ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be held at the Rutland Jewish Community Center, 
    96 Grove St., Tuesday, Nov. 25th, at 7:00 p.m.  

**  A Time of Prayer - Pastor Deb hosts prayer on Tuesday mornings, at 6:30 a.m., 
    in the Chapel parlor.
 
**  Midweek Advent services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.,
    on December 3rd, 10th and 17th.

**  Advent Study will begin Sunday, November 30th, at 9:00 a.m.  "Miracle of Christmas" 
    books will be around $7. Call the church office if interested so we can order books. 
    Deadline for ordering books is today.  

**  The Rutland UMC Cookbook is a wonderful collection of recipes from our Church family.  
    There are still some books left - just waiting to be sold.  The cookbooks are now priced 
    at $7.00 or two for $10.00.  

**  The Ministry Team is coordinating Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to those in our 
    church family who are in need of our support during the holidays.  
    Traditional Thanksgiving food, plus everyday staples like sugar, 
    flour, rice, canned vegetables and fruit are welcomed anytime. 
    Please bring perishable items to church today.  
    Monetary contributions gladly accepted.  
    Baskets will be delivered this week.  
    Food and small gift items for Christmas will be accepted after Thanksgiving. 
	
**  Pastor Deborah will host noontime Bible Study, based on the 
    sermon text from the previous Sunday.  The group will meet on Wednesdays, at 12:15 p.m., 
    in room #3.  All are welcomed.
   
**  Fellowship Time is enjoyed Each Sunday by our members and guests following the 10:00 a.m. 
    worship service.  RUMC pays for the purchase of coffee and water, plus the rental of 
    the coffee machine. The cost to provide coffee each Sunday is approximately $18.79 per week.  
    In order for this ministry to continue, all coffee drinkers need to help with the cost.  
    A minimum 50¢ donation per cup is requested.

**  The annual fuel fund drive begins early this year.  Please consider making a 
    contribution to help offset the cost of new pellet stoves in the parsonage and church 
    and for heating oil that is needed for backup.  
    Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. 

**  This is the tenth year for RUMC participation in "OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD".  
    Instruction brochures and shoeboxes are available in the Chapel to assemble a
    box to delight a needy boy or girl.   Another way to participate is to 
    "Adopt-A-Box".  Your gift of a $7.00 check for shipping will be matched up with 
    a filled box that is lacking a check.  You may also drop off loose items.  
    The deadline is November 23rd.

**  Insulated Cups with a Rutland United Methodist Church embroidered inset.  
    Makes a wonderful gift or keepsake.  Three sizes are available.  
    Proceeds go to the church fuel fund.  To see these beautiful containers, 
    or to place an order, contact Marj Hodgson:   773-2239. 

**  Pastor Deb will lead membership preparation classes on November 30th 
    and December 7th, in the Chapel parlor, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Sunday 
    worship service.  Please call the church office with any questions regarding the classes.  
    Soup and beverage will be provided.  

**  Marc Whitman has put together information in a website devoted to his beloved wife, 
    Meredith, who is battling brain cancer.  You may access the site by typing in: 
    www.caringbridge.org.  Type meredithwhitman in the "enter website name" area. There 
    is also a link on the RUMC website, located in the May online Spire.  
    Lexi Moore has put together a list of needs for those wishing to help the Whitmans.



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