Dear Friends,
Christmas is almost here. Let's celebrate the greatest Gift of God's love, Jesus Christ our Lord who came for us. Love was the reason for His gift to us. Let's make sure Christ is at the center of all our celebrations.
This Sunday has been designated as "Commitment / Loyalty Sunday" when we, the members and friends of the Farmingdale United Methodist Church, will pledge our FINANCIAL COMMITMENT to support the work of Christ locally, regionally and globally for the coming year 2008.
So, please pray for God's guidance and bring your 2008 giving cards to worship for dedication and celebration of God's grace. If you have not received the pledge card for 2008, there will be one available at church when you come. Let your giving show your gratitude, hope and trust in God AND support the work of Jesus Christ, who came as God's gift to the world!
As we prepare to worship the newborn King, let's bring Him the gift that He values most, our whole hearts. Come and worship the Lord who has come for you! Share this good news with others and bring them to Christ this Christmas!
Thankful to God for each of you,
Pastor Julia YH Yim
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT/POTLUCK DINNER: Sat. Dec. 15th. Children should be dropped off at 3:00pm; Potluck Dinner is at 4:00pm, followed by the Pageant at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary. Hope you can join us..
NO COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY. The next Communion will be served on 12/24 at 11PM Service.
MYF POTLUCK DINNER & CAROLING: Please join us on Sunday, Dec. 16th 5:00pm for a Potluck Dinner followed by caroling to shut-ins. Parents & ALL are invited.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
Share the Reason for the Season. . . the Best Gift of All! Invite a friend, relative or neighbor to Worship with you!
December 15 – Saturday
3:00pm Christmas Pageant/Potluck Dinner
December 16 –Third Sunday of Advent
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship/Choral Cantata
Loyalty/Commitment Sunday
Advent Candle Lighting, Communion
Contemporary Praise Service 11:30AM
December 23 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship/Bell, Chancel,
Praise & Gospel Choir
Advent Candle Lighting
Contemporary Praise Service 11:30AM
December 24 – Christmas Eve
3:00 PM Carols & Communion
7:00 PM Family Friendly Worship/Wesley Choir
11:00 PM Carols, Communion, Chancel Choir
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THE ORDER OF THE KEEPER OF THE CHRISTMAS SECRET: If you would like to nominate someone for the Order of the Keeper of the Christmas Secret, pick up a nomination form on Sunday morning. Nominees should in their own quiet way do their best to keep the Christmas Secret (The Secret of Living is Giving).
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKETS: are available in the So. Transept. These booklets contain personal testimonies written by members of our congregation. Be sure to pick up your copy to use as a personal tool for reflection and meditation during the Advent Season.
SPECIAL THANKS: to the Trustees for their faithful ministry to maintain and improve our church buildings and grounds in the past year. Your ministry is much valued & appreciated!
GOLD CIRCLE: our next meeting will be Tues., Dec. 18th at Barbara Gray's home.
IGNITE: New York Annual Conference Youth Rally, Sat., February 2, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza, White Plains, NY. This is an all-day event. We are encouraging the confirmands to attend as there will be a special rally for them between 2:00 and 5:00pm. Lunch: bring a brown bag lunch; Dinner: we will eat at a local restaurant. Please contact Shanna or Garry Wurth for more information 631-270-4332. Permission slips are available on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
2008 UPPER ROOM DISCIPLINES: books of daily devotionals are available at the Welcome Center for $10.00.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Charles Ghose, Mabel Greenidge, Bill Landahl, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Janice Mason, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Audrey Nowotarski, Evelyn Occena, Vera Schefer, Hopeanne Simpson, Joseph Varghese, and our troops in harm's way.
*If you know of someone in the hospital, or someone who wishes a pastoral visit, please call the Church Office.
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