Returning Thanks
 
“Life-saving” was a popular extracurricular activity at Northwestern University during the second half of the 19th century. During four decades,
students saved more than 400 people from drowning in Lake Michigan.

During a nighttime storm on September 8, 1860, Lady Elgin, a steamboat carrying 393 passengers, was hit by a lumber schooner. The steamboat sank,
and 287 people drowned. Northwestern sophomore Edward Spencer swam out to offer aid and ended up rescuing 17 people.

Apparently, the ordeal was so stressful that Spencer became delirious and was confined to a wheelchair for life. When he turned 80, Spencer was asked to
share his most vivid memory of that tragic day. “Not one of the 17 returned to thank me,” he replied.

This is reminiscent of Jesus’ miracle in Luke 17:11-19. Only one of 10 healed lepers returned to thank Jesus for restoring his physical health.

God made a tremendous sacrifice to rescue us. We can return thanks to him each day through our love and grateful obedience.
 
 

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ACOLYTES -
November 22 - 8:15 - Emily & Hayley Wayne
              10:20 - Bennett & John Thomas Hernandez
November 29 - 8:15 - Kaitlyn Maloy & Kathryn Peay
              10:30 - Jacob Caillouet & Gage Bennett

TELLERS
November: Carla Murray & Betty McDaniel
December:

OUR PRESENCE


November 15        Worship 267   Sunday School 124

 


                                                                                         ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP. Childcare is available for Infants - 3 year olds in the building behind the Sanctuary. Ask the ushers for
directions. Children’s bulletins and crayons are available in the foyer.  Feel free to use them.


CHILDREN’S CHURCH EACH SUNDAY  All children during the 10:30 service will be invited to the fellowship hall following the Children’s sermon. 
Parents may pick up their child following worship service.|

ALTAR FLOWERS  placed Sun., Nov. 22 in honor of Martha Ann Hollis for her birthday by Buck Hollis.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS  There will be no dinner on November 25.  We will resume on December 2. 

UPPER ROOMS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY are now located in the foyer of the church.  Thank you for your donation of seventy-five cents per copy.

LADIES,  LADIES We will begin a Beth Moore Bible Study on January 11.  This study will be “Fruit of the Spirit”. 
If you are interested in participating you may contact Marion Claire Wicker at 658-8021.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS  a cookbook compiled by the members of ZUMW is available for only $10.00.  Lots of good recipes, family favorites and new
favorites along with the latest and best desserts and other goodies. These books make the perfect gift and will be for sale in the fellowship hall or drop
by the church office during office hours to purchase a copy.

STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATION CLASS TODAY  for Anyone who may be feeling a call to become a Stephen Minister.  Stephen Ministers
bring distinctively Christian care to those who are going through a hard time.  They meet one-on-one with someone who has requested care, and minister
to that person's needs with the support of the rest of our Stephen Ministers.  It is a truly rewarding ministry, and makes a real difference in people's lives. 
We will meet TODAY at 4 pm in the choir room to answer questions and begin getting a headcount for ordering training materials.  If you can't make it to
today's meeting, another one will be held December 6, or you could call Jill Scherrer at 773-8547.

POINSETTIA ORDERS  are now being accepted. Order forms are enclosed in your bulletin.  Poinsettias are placed in the sanctuary during the Christmas
season.  The cost is $10.00 each.  Forms are available in the Fishnet or enclosed in Sunday’s bulletin. Deadline is Dec. 6.

UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY OFFERING  will be collected next Sunday.  By giving to this special offering you will help provide loans and
scholarship funds for United Methodist college, university and graduate students. 

OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Thurs., Nov. 26 & Fri., Nov. 27.  Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving.

HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH  Everyone invited to join us on Saturday, November 28 to decorate the church for Christmas.  We will meet at 9:00 AM. 

The Little School
Cathy Borneman, Director
654-7695

(Pre-School – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Monday-Friday)

[Mother’s Day Out – 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - Monday-Friday]

 

 

 


OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK

 

Date                   Time                               Function                                Place                        

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday/22            8:15 & 10:30 AM    Worship Services                    Sanctuary

                             9:00 AM                     Coffee & Donuts                     Fellowship Hall

                             9:15 AM                     Sunday School                        All Buildings

                             4-4:50 PM                  Praise Band                             Sanctuary

                             3:00 - 5:00 PM           Disciple 2/Davis                      Choir Room

                             4:00 PM                     Stephen Ministries                   Choir Room

                            5 – 7 PM                      UMYF                                     Fellowship Hall Monday/23          
 
                             7:00 PM                      AA Meeting                            Fellowship Hall

Tuesday/24           6:30 PM                      Disciple2/Babin                     Fellowship Hall

Wednesday/25      6:15 PM                      Bell Choir Practice                Sanctuary

                              7:00 PM                      Choir Practice                        Choir Room

Thursday/26                    OFFICE CLOSED – HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Friday/27                         OFFICE CLOSED – HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Sat./28                  9:00 AM                      Church Decorating                 Sanctuary