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THE CROSS CONNECTION November 6, 2016

Love – Grow – Serve

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK ~ ~ ~

This year has slipped through my fingers. I can’t believe that November is upon us.

November is the beginning of the holiday season; celebrations with friends and family.

Traditions that remind us who we are and how blessed our lives are by God.

I heard something on TV last week which suggested that statistically a day in

October was the least that the average American will weigh for the remainder of the

year. So from now until December, statistically speaking, we will be increasingly carrying

more weight. At the same time, I’m reading our Bible Study book, “Forgiveness,” by

Adam Hamilton. Hamilton talks about the weight of carrying around regret, sin and

bitterness; all things that can be relieved through asking for and accepting forgiveness

from God and one another.

I’m not a fan of either kind of weight in my life, physical or spiritual. God does not

desire for us to carry around the weight of sin, bitterness, or regret. In fact, God gave his

most precious gift that we could be forgiven . . . . weightless.

As we embark on the season of thanksgiving, I am so very thankful that God loves

us so much that God sent Jesus to lift our burden, forgive our sins and lighten our load.

When we fully embrace God’s love and forgiveness, we are living into the grace of God.

Accepting the gift of forgiveness blesses God and heals our souls. As an act of

thanksgiving, may you accept the beautiful gift of God’s forgiveness and walk through

life carrying less weight and more grace.

Blessings,

Pastor Mandy

Luke 1:67 John's father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, 68 "Bless the Lord God of Israel because he has come to help and has delivered his people. 69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David's house, 70 just as he said through the mouths of his holy prophets long ago. 71 He has brought salvation from our enemies and from the power of all those who hate us. 72 He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and remembered his holy covenant, 73 the solemn pledge he made to our ancestor Abraham. He has granted 74 that we would be rescued from the power of our enemies so that we could serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness in God's eyes, for as long as we live. 76 You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way. 77 You will tell his people how to be saved through the forgiveness of their sins. 78 Because of our God's deep compassion, the dawn from heaven will break upon us, 79 to give light to those who are sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide us on the path of peace." (CEB)

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“Real Men Cook with Fire” Bible Study – All men are invited to join us the second Monday of each month for great food, fellowship, and an opportunity to explore God’s Word. Bring your appetite, your Bible, a friend, and an open heart and mind as together we experience the adventure of Christian discipleship. Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. Come and join us!

Bulletin Deadline:

Tuesday mornings of each week. Please submit in writing (e-mail preferable) by noon Tuesday.

Newsletter Deadline: Articles for the newsletter are due by the 20th of

the month.

We publish the newsletter monthly. It will be dated the first Sunday of the month, and will be mailed or e-mailed to you the previous week. ALL newsletter submissions must be in to the

church office by the 20th of the month in order to be included in the next monthly newsletter. This includes dates of meetings, announcements, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Connie

Moss in the church office at 704-782-1109.

Please E-MAIL your articles to [email protected], or you may drop them off by the church office any time.

On-Going Missions at Forest Hill

My Father’s House My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were

not so, would I have told you that I am going

there to prepare a place for you? John 14:2

Contact: Kay Levan: [email protected]

Positive Provisions Food is needed on an ongoing basis.

For a complete list of food items

needed, see the display in the Narthex.

UMW 4th Quarter Unit Gathering – Monday, November 7 at 7:00 pm in the

Fellowship Center. Program: “Human

Trafficking in Our Community” presented by Hannah Arrowood from Present Age Ministries. Hosted by: Circle 2

Narrow Gate

At Narrow Gate you might help serve a meal from

the kitchen or sit down and get to know some new

friends. There is always a place for you on

Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact: Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith: [email protected]

Second Blessings Clothing Closet Matthew 25:36… “I needed clothes and you clothed me.”

The clothing closet is open every Thursday from 10: 00

am until 1:00 pm. We are currently accepting

children’s, teen, and adult clothing, & shoes.

Contact: Patti Earnhardt [email protected] or Doc & Dorie Twiford at [email protected].

Latino Clinic

The next clinic is November 13th, 2:00 p.m. until

6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Center. Future

date: December 4th, 2016. Contact: Laura Tolbert: [email protected]

"I was sick and you looked after me...The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"

Matthew 25:36, 40

SPAGHETTI DINNER AT FOREST HILL!!! Come on out on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. The cost for all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, and bread, and your drink, is only $8.00. It’s still a GREAT bargain and some delicious food!! See you there! The December Spaghetti Supper is scheduled for December 7.

The next UMW Book Club will meet on Saturday, November 12th at 8:45 a.m. in the Administration Building. We will be reading "The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking" by Mary Frances Bowley. You do not have to be a UMW member to join us. Bring your favorite breakfast food to share. If you have questions, contact Sara Osborne at 704-782-5980 or [email protected].

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I didn’t address it

because it was also Drug Abuse Prevention Month. So, we at Forest Hill

are going to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness a month late – sorry!

Breast cancer is the number 2 cancer killer of women. 1 in 8 women will

be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is also one of the

most treatable cancers if caught early enough, so therefore, early detection is the key!

Getting a yearly mammogram is only part of the game plan. Monthly self-breast exams are really the

key. Being self-aware, knowing your own body, and finding changes is the best early detection

strategy. It is important to learn how to do a proper self-exam.

Using the pads of your index, middle and ring fingers, start at your arm pit and apply light pressure in a

circular motion, with the second circle, use medium pressure, and the third circle use deep pressure

(you want to be sure to feel all the layers of the breast tissue). Move your fingers down about an inch

and repeat your 3 circles with your 3 pressures. In this manner, you will move down to the bottom of

your breast then all the way up to your collar bone. Make your way across your entire breast in this

manner, going up and down, 3 little circles at each spot. The best time to do your exam is the week

after your period. You should also look at your breasts in a mirror to know what normal looks like for

you.

The more you do it, you will learn about all the normal ridges and bumps that are in your breast. Once

you know what normal feels like, it is easier to detect what is abnormal. If you do find something

abnormal, report it to your doctor right away so that imaging can be done. If you don’t have insurance,

there is plenty of assistance available to help cover the costs associated with screening.

Oh, and guys, it won’t hurt for you to do this as well – men can get breast cancer too!

Health and Wellness Opportunities

CHA Cooking for Diabetes presentation in the Wellness Kitchen: November 2 from 6 – 7:30, and

November 3 from 12 – 1:30. Cost $10, at Cabarrus Health Alliance, 704-920-1324 to register

Grocery Store Tour: Tuesday, November 8, 6 – 8 pm at the Food Lion on Union St. S. Practice

buying fresh fruits and veggies on a budget, reading food labels, finding whole grains, and sticking to a

budget. Free gift card, shopping bag, and recipe book given to participants.

Coming Soon! Insanity workout group: to meet at church, more details to follow!!

Chair Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 in the Admin building. Dancing, singing, praising

and praying all while comfortably seated in your chair!

Free Yoga Fridays at Cabarrus Health Alliance, 6 pm

Free Tai Chi at Central UMC: Mondays at 6:15 pm and Tuesdays at 11:15 am

Caregivers: Thursday, November 10, 10 am

Diabetes Awareness Event: November 12 from 1 to 3:30 pm at Logan Multi-Purpose Center, 184

Booker Drive. Free diabetes testing, healthy snacks, cooking demonstrations and more!

Latino Clinic: Sunday, November 13, 2 – 6

Health Ministry Team: Thursday, November 17, 9 am

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(Given September 25 & October 2, 9, & 16, 2016)

Given to the Health/Caregivers Fund

In Memory of...

Sara Smith by Georgia Roberson & Margaret Anne

Maulden

Given to the Preschool Fund

In Memory of...

Sara Smith by Doc & Dorie Twiford

Sara Smith by Fidelis Kappa Chapter

Sara Smith by Jerry & Stephanie Hathcock

Sara Smith by The Keith Troutman Family

Sara Smith by Joe & Ida Mills

Sara Smith by Harvey, Becky, & Melinda Barringer

Given to the Choir Fund

In Memory of...

Linda McPherson by Carolyn Dunn

Linda McPherson by Carol Calloway

Linda McPherson by Shirley Moss

In Honor of...

Jen Weaver and Allen Overcash by Glenda Long

SINGING SAINTS CHRISTMAS CANTATA will

be on Sunday, November 27 at 4:00 p.m. in our

Sanctuary. The cantata is entitled, “The Promise of

a King,” A Christmas

Proclamation of Hope. The choir will be

accompanied by piano,

organ, and an

instrumental ensemble.

A reception will follow

in the Fellowship

Center. Come enjoy the

first Sunday in Advent

with some beautiful and

inspiring Christmas

music!

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 6 AT 2:00 A.M. TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!!

Praying Together - St. Paul encourages us saying, “Pray always. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.” (Ephesians 6:18). Join us on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am at Punchy’s Diner (550 Concord Pkwy. N.). We’ll gather in the private dining area for a brief morning devotion and to pray for Forest Hill, for the needs of our community and the world, and for one another. Come for prayer, come for breakfast, come for both. All are welcome!

All Saints Sunday – November 6 in both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, we will remember the Saints that have gone on before us. Each member of our church who has died in the past year will be named, and each of us will have a chance to remember our own loved ones who have joined the church triumphant. This is always a special day in the life of our church as we remember those who have been examples of the faith for us.

SENIORS GROUP – ARE YOU INTERESTED??? How would you like to get together once in a while with other seniors? If you would like more information, please call Carolyn Baker at 704-782-6631. We have had some interest, so look for information about our upcoming organizational meeting soon!!

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Devin Grace Bost 11/13

Anna Moore 11/13

Matthew Price 11/13

Melanie Miller 11/15

Jessy Roberts 11/15

Pinky Rogers 11/15

Kim Tsuruta 11/15

Steve Jarvis 11/16

Melissa Norwood 11/16

Amaya Tallant 11/16

Janice Honeycutt 11/17

Suzan Dabbs 11/18

Joseph Whitaker 11/18

Connie Bertolette 11/19

Nancy F. Cress 11/19

Joe Mills 11/19

Alberta Drake 11/20

Salem Hockett 11/20

Don Howard 11/20

Pete Murray 11/20

Sandra Blanton 11/21

Scott Crowell 11/21

Sue Widenhouse 11/21

Teri Cloutier 11/22

Kevin Williams 11/22

Roger Williams 11/22

Paiti Cochran 11/23

Randy Frazier 11/23

Tami Hames 11/23

Justin Price 11/23

Nathan Roberts 11/24

Carroll Snuggs 11/24

John Dabbs 11/26

Jenny Burkhart 11/27

Claire Eggers 11/27

Kelsey Isenberg 11/27

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

BIRTHDAYS

Joannie Kyslinger 11/27

Sharon McClellan 11/27

Shanté Calderon 11/28

Carli Hinkle 11/28

Dane Hughes 11/28

Peyton Boyd 11/29

Robbie Boyd 11/29

Sarah Ann Burke 11/29

Jon Locklear 11/30

Carol Bradford 12/01

Meghan Furr 12/01

Susan Rankin 12/01

E Z. Smith, III 12/01

Jane Sherrill 12/02

Beth McFarland 12/03

Jen Weaver 12/03

Tristan Chepke 12/04

Monica Hughes 12/04

Alec Lockavitch 12/04

Brannon McFarland 12/04

Zack Shue 12/04

Kathleen Robb 12/05

Aiden Scarboro 12/05

Hannah Cargill 12/06

Karen Freeze 12/06

Becky Overcash 12/06

Steve Southworth 12/06

Wendy Thomas 12/06

Jim Thurman 12/07

Margaret Dorton 12/08

Chip Odell 12/08

Blythe Sanders 12/08

Matthew Thomas 12/08

Garrett Brown 12/09

Brown Holbrooks 12/09

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Harold Mills 12/09

Zachary McDonald 12/10

Tina Pfeiffer 12/10

Josh Sheetz 12/10

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

ANNIVERSARIES

Don & Carol Bradford 11/19 Michel & Sandra Tallant 11/22 Carroll & Susan Snuggs 11/23 Bill & Lisa Sedegren 11/26 Rick & Kendall Burrage 11/29 Julian & Lynn Robinson 11/30 Don & Sherry Rogers 12/07 Jeff & Barbara Gonynor 12/10

BREAD MINISTRY – Isn’t it wonderful for first-time visitors to receive a special gift from Forest Hill the week after they visit? Every first-time visitor receives a small loaf of homemade bread and a bottle of local honey. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? If you would like more information, please contact Carolyn Barnes at [email protected]. She can answer any questions you may have. She will soon be compiling a list of those who are willing to help in this vital ministry in 2017, so please contact her today!


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Stewardship News “I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it

with my prayers, my presence, my gifts, and my service.”

By Our Prayers . . . PRAYER CONCERNS – Lord, in your mercy, hear our

prayers for: Aria Blackburn, Randy Dabbs, Alberta Drake,

Debbie Haynes, Edwin Haynes, James Hilton, Saundra Hopkins,

Dee Hoskins, David Levan, Rebecca Sarver, family of Betsy

Smith, Angel Thompson, Brenda Wagoner, Dorson White,

Taylor Whitley, Nora Williams (Names remain on the PRAYER

CONCERNS list for three consecutive weeks.

LONG-TERM NEEDS – We ask that you keep the following

individuals in your prayers: Walter Barbee, Alex Barnhardt,

Richard Barringer, Emily Blacklin, Doris Bridges, Steven

Brignac, Jennifer Burkett, Danny Clawson, Lisa Coley, Stuart

Conner, Sr., Betty Cook, Linda Courts, Jimmie Coward, Louis

Coward, Elsie Culp, Donald Elliott, Scott Elliott, Lana Elmore,

Melissa Ervin, Jerry Everhart, Stephanie Feres, Nancy Ferguson,

Barbara Fisher, Jerry Garmon, Margaret Goff, Johnny Greene,

Larry Hammill, Parks Harris, Caroline Hedgecock, Bill Hendry,

Peggy Holt, Juanita “Neat” Howell, Marie Howell, Virginia

James, Mildred Johnson, Kara Joyner, William Kepley, Glenn

Kluttz, LeOra Lipe, Lenore Lockhart, Jo Maulden, Margaret

Anne Maulden, Robert Morrison, Elizabeth “Pete” Murray,

Mark Pickering, Joel Powers, Irajane Ray, Sidney Repp, Cliff

Rimer, Sarah Ritchie, Jan Robinson, Dillon Rogers, Phillip

Rose, Ralph Scalvini, Scott Schewectzer, Jane Sherrill, Marie

Silence, Ray Stiles, David Thompson, David Toyloni, Parker

Trent, Mike Umans, Brice Willeford, Carter Workman, all of the

shut-ins of our church. (Names remain on the PRAYER CONCERNS list

for three consecutive weeks. Long-term Prayer Concerns are listed in the Newsletter.

By Our Presence . . .

Attendance – September 25, 2016

10:00 am Sunday School 113

9:00 am Worship 76

11:00 am Worship 126

Latino Worship ??

Total Worship Attendance 202

Attendance – October 2, 2016 – World Communion


9:00 am Worship 62

11:00 am Worship/Latino

Worship (combined)

136

Total Worship Attendance 198 198

Attendance – October 9, 2016


9:00 am Worship 55


Latino Worship 26


Attendance – October 16, 2016


9:00 am Worship 60


Latino Worship 31


By Our Service . . .

November 6th Helpers – All Saints Sunday 9:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA); 11:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA);

Acolytes: Alexis Sutorius & Allison Mills; Crucifer: Jason

Ellisor & Thomas Roder; 9:00 a.m. Nursery: Kristin

Nance; 11:00 a.m. Nursery: Ashley Eaves & Dawn

Gusfatson; Visitor Contact: Jenny Burkhart; Bread

Ministry: Carolyn Barnes

November 13th Helpers 9:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA); 11:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA);

Acolytes: (TBA); 9:00 a.m. Nursery: Kristin Nance &

Alex Soltis; 11:00 a.m. Nursery: Ruth Suddreth & Nedra

Bryant; Visitor Contact: Melissa Cayado; Bread Ministry:

Janice Britt


Acolytes: Allison Mills & Riley Hughes; 9:00 a.m.

Nursery: Kristin Nance; 11:00 a.m. Nursery: Tiffany

Chepke & Sara Osborne; Visitor Contact: Ava Jermyn;

Bread Ministry: Paiti Cochran


Acolytes: Thomas Roder & Eric Ellis; 9:00 a.m. Nursery:

Kristin Nance; 11:00 a.m. Nursery: Patti Earnhardt; Visitor

Contact: Betty Honeycutt; Bread Ministry: Patti Earnhardt

December 4th Helpers 9:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA); 11:00 a.m. Greeters: (TBA);

Acolytes: Alexis Sutorius & Riley Hughes; 9:00 a.m.

Nursery: Kristin Nance; 11:00 a.m. Nursery: (TBA);

Visitor Contact: Carolyn Barnes; Bread Ministry: Gene

Holbrooks

ON-LINE GIVING is now an option! Check out our website: www.foresthillumc.org and click the ON LINE GIVING tab. You can also give electronically by texting fhumc to 77977.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE

BOXES will be available beginning Sunday,

November 6. The deadline for turning them in

to the church is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20!!

They cannot be accepted after that date. Please

look for the bulletin insert on Sunday, November 6 for details

on how to pack your shoe box.

http://www.foresthillumc.org/

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LGS Kids! Children coming together to LOVE God, GROW in faith and SERVE others.

Sunday mornings – 10 AM

LGS Kids Groups

NEW! “Deep Blue Kids” curriculum for all the ages

and stages of our program.

Parent sheets at the Welcome Desk in the Education

wing each week!

*Be sure to sign your children in and out on the

clipboard in their classrooms.*

For more resources: www.deepbluekids.com

NURSERY Room 24

PRE-K Room 15

K & 1ST Room 22

2ND & 3RD Room 9

4TH & 5TH HS Room 6

LGS Kids & Sunday Worship

We love to have our little ones involved in Sunday

morning worship!

9 AM

- LGS Kids Table -- Coloring and activity sheets based on the

weekly sermon - Nursery available

11 AM

- Kids Clipboards available in the narthex (coloring & activity

sheets) - KidsWorship -- children in

Kindergarten through 3rd grade will be dismissed during the

Passing of the Peace to their own time of worship in Room 9

- Nursery available

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

This year’s program, “The Chosen Star” will be in the evening on Sunday, December 11th.

Did you miss the interest meeting? No problem! There is a role for all of our children and youth aged students!! Join us for

practice at 4 pm on the following dates:

November 6th and 13th in the Sanctuary; November 27th and December 4th in the Youth Center

Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 10th at 9:30 am

Family Fun Festivities!

Sunday, November 20th

Make & Take Advent Wreath, Potluck, Church Decorating Party (5 pm)

Friday, December 2nd

Holiday Laser Light Show at the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium

Cost - $4 per child, $5 per adult (Meet at 5 pm to carpool)

Thursday, December 22nd

Christmas Caroling for our neighbors & homebound friends (3 pm)

Questions?

Contact Vera Smith!

(732) 284-8050

[email protected]

http://www.deepbluekids.com/

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Vera Smith [email protected] (732) 284-8050 Text Updates: text @fhyouth to 81010

/fhumcyouth fhumcyouth @fhumcyouth

November at Youth: Sunday, 6th Sunday Nights [Dressed for Success]

Friday-Sunday, 11th-13th Tsunami FX – Retreat Weekend

Sunday, 13th Return from FX; NO YOUTH

Sunday, 20th NO YOUTH

Advent Wreath Make & Take, Potluck, Church Decorating

Sunday, 27th Group Dinner Out

Looking Ahead…

CCC Home Repair Week is a fantastic opportunity for youth

and adults to serve through hands on projects this summer!

Week we hope to secure: June 18th-24th

Keep an eye out for more information. DEPOSITS WILL BE DUE Sunday, December 11th.

Youth Family Christmas Party!

Sunday, December 18th

Keep our group in prayer!

Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th

FALL RETREAT – Hosted at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, we will be joining hundreds of middle and high school aged students for a weekend of worship and fun at

Tsunami Ministries FX!

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

This year’s program, “The Chosen Star” will be in the evening on Sunday, December 11th.

Did you miss the interest meeting? No problem! There is a role for all of our children and youth-aged students!!

Join us for practice at 4 pm on the following dates:

November 6th and 13th in the Sanctuary; November 27th and December 4th in the Youth Center

Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 10th at 9:30 am


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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 – 6:00 p.m.

Hanging of the Greens/Love Feast

Historic Sanctuary

More details soon!

Mark your calendar so you won’t miss it!

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 . . .

Monday, November 21, 2016

Singing Saints Rehearsal – S 10:00 am

Handbell Choir Rehearsal – HS 6:00 pm

Disciple Fast Track Study – AB 7:00 pm

Narrow Gate Praise Team

Rehearsal – MPC

7:00 pm

Piedmont Choral Society Rehearsal–S 7:00 pm

Latino Worship Rehearsal – MC 7:30 pm

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Musical Chairs Aerobics – AB 11:00 am

Line Dancing – CR 6:00 pm

Boy & Cub Scouts–SH, MPC 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Prayer Breakfast – Punchy’s 7:30 am

Contemplative Prayer – S 8:45 am

Admin Staff Meeting – AB 10:00 am

Choir Rehearsal – S 7:00 pm

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Day

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Clothing Closet CLOSED TODAY

No Musical Chairs Aerobics today

Narrow Gate – MPC 6:30 pm

Friday, November 25, 2016

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

NO FRIDAY HOT DOGS

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Singing Saints Dress Rehearsal – S 10:00 am

Sunday, November 27, 2016

First Sunday of Advent

Contemporary Worship – MC 9:00 am

Fellowship Time – P 9:45 am

Sunday School 10:00 am

Latino Bible Study – MC 10:00 am

Traditional Worship – S 11:00 am Worship Service (in Spanish) – MC 11:00 am

Singing Saints Christmas

Cantata – S

Reception in FC to follow

4:00 pm

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal–YC 4:00 pm

Youth – YC 5:00 pm

Sunday Night Bible Study – AB 5:00 pm

Hanging of the Greens – S 6:00 pm





Rehearsal – MPC

7:00 pm




Fellowship Center Unavailable



Boy & Cub Scouts–SH, MPC 6:30 pm






Thursday, December 1, 2016

Hot Dog Preparation – FC 8:30 am

Clothing Closet – MC 10a – 1p


Positive Provisions Packing – YC 5:00 pm

Clothing Closet – MC 5-6:30 pm


Friday, December 2, 2016

FRIDAY HOT DOGS – FC 11a – 2p

Santa’s Workshop – MPC All Day

Piedmont Choral Society

Christmas Concert – S & FC

7:00 pm

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Santa’s Workshop – MPC All Day

FC Unavailable 1 – 5 pm

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Communion Sunday

Second Sunday of Advent






Latino Clinic – MPC 2 – 6 pm

Piedmont Choral Society

Christmas Concert – S

Reception to follow in FC

3:00 pm

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal–YC 4:00 pm



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Forest Hill United Methodist Church 265 Union Street North

Concord NC 28025-4762

Office: 704-782-1109 Fax: 704-792-2060

Preschool: 704-786-5669

Web Site: www.foresthillumc.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm

Sunday School & Small Groups: 10:00 am

Contemporary Worship Service: 9:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Latino Bible Study: 10:00 am on Sundays

in our Ministry Center

Bilingual Worship: 11:00 am on Sundays

in our Ministry Center

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Opportunities To Serve


Communion Sunday

All Saints Sunday






Christmas Pageant Rehearsal – S 4:00 pm




Singing Saints Rehearsal – FC 10:00 am


UMW 4th Quarter Gathering–FC 7:00 pm



Rehearsal – MPC

7:00 pm




Forgiveness: Finding Peace

Study – AB

10:00 am



Boy & Cub Scouts – SH, MPC 6:30 pm




Beth Moore Bible Study – P 9:30 am






Caregivers – AB 10:00 am





Youth Fall Retreat

FRIDAY HOT DOGS – FC 11a – 2p


Youth Fall Retreat

UMW Book Club – AB 8:45 am


Youth Fall Retreat






Latino Clinic – AB 2 – 6 pm

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal – S 4:00 pm

No Youth today



Singing Saints Rehearsal – FC 10:00 am


Real Men Bible Study – AB 6:30 pm


Quilters Group – FC 7:00 pm


Rehearsal – MPC

7:00 pm




Fellowship Center Unavailable

Forgiveness: Finding Peace

Study – AB

10:00 am



Boy & Cub Scouts – SH, MPC 6:30 pm




Preschool Tksgiving Feast – FC 10:00 am





Health Ministry Team – AB 9:00 am






FRIDAY HOT DOGS –FC 11a – 2p


Concord Christmas Parade! All parking lots unavailable!







No Youth today

Potluck Supper;

Make-and-Take Advent Wreaths;

Decorate the Church

5:00 pm

5:30 pm

6:00 pm

AB–Administration Building; CR-Community Room; FC-Fellowship Center; GW-Grace Wesley Classroom; HistRm-History Room; HS-Historic Sanctuary; Hut-Scout Hut (former Beaver house); JM-Joe McEachern Classroom; K-Kindergarten Classroom; KCR- KinderChoir Room; KQ-Kathryn Quick Class; L-Library; MC–Ministry Center; ME-Martha Eury Classroom; MPC–Multipurpose Center; MSC-Middle School Classroom; N, T–Nursery & Toddler Rooms; P-Parlor; S-Main Sanctuary; SH-Senior High Classroom; YC-Youth Center

PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 OF THIS NEWSLETTER FOR

ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 4, 2016

http://www.foresthillumc.org/


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It’s that time again! Time to order your Christmas Poinsettias! This year, we will

again have red poinsettias. If you would like to place a poinsettia in the church on

either Sunday December 11, 2016 or Sunday, December 18, 2016, please complete the

form below. PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT WITH YOUR ORDER.

We cannot order a flower without the payment. Poinsettias are $12.00 each. The

deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 4, 2016. Forms with payment can be mailed in to or

brought by the church office, or placed in the offering plate. We cannot take your information over the

phone – please complete the form below. We must receive your order with payment by the deadline of

December 4!

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!!

In honor/memory of __________________________________________

Given by __________________________________________________

Which Sunday (check one) December 11 [ ] OR December 18 [ ]


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