Welcome! November 25, 2018

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

Prelude Pat Deighton

Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Loraine Cors Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” UMH #569 “Give Thanks ” “Thank you Lord”

Joys & Concerns Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Offering & Anthem “With a Voice of Singing” Voices of Praise

Doxology

Hymn of Preparation “I Love to Tell the Story” UMH #156

Prayer for Pastor Loraine Cors

Message: “A Great Nation” Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Response “Go Make of All Disciples” UMH #571

Take the Light into the World Acolytes

Benediction Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Postlude Pat Deighton

Pianist: David Basler

Sign up for the New Member Class!

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

Nursery (off of lobby)

PICTURE

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Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…

Pray!

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Concerns: Elaine; Doris; Judy & Chuck Smith; Arlene; Andrew; AJ; Corinne; Kasey & baby; Luanne Conn; Nancy Boardley; Carol Huley; Gary Robinson; Connie Katz; Gary Annan; Mary Vicari; Vicki Howell; unborn baby; Irene Schoeder; Jacob Smith; Laura Arnold; Mary Ann Demeter; Kimberly Demeter; Kori; Mary Morgan; Cherry & Holly; Jill Phelps; Robert Wagner; Glenn Haase; Grace Chalela; Ken Payton; Cor-ban; Rita; Bryce; Braelynn Rae; Frank; Judy & Junior Sanders; Janet Daly; Gail Waller; Carol McGrane; Russell Alexander; Mason; Dawn, Chris & Derek; Jerry & Vera Armstron; Bonnie; Arlene & Ed Riley; Tami; Kit Carson; Matthew Web; Mke Deighton; Nick Graz; Nancy & Jim Colacicco; Don Tomko; Helen Bates; Brenda Plummer; Wink; Jeff & Kristie Smith; Tina & Dick Durfee; Joe Delandro; Jerry & Lisa; Jeffrey & Lorelei; Steve & Nancy Ruegg; Norm & Nancy Hoger; Barbara Brose; Barbara Galbraith; Carol R. Janice; Dave & Mary; Tim Ayer; Gaspar Aronica; Flynn; Milton Harris; Becky & Eldon Bard; Jan Daley

(Please note: Prayer list as of 11/15/18.)

Joys or Concerns? Email: office@HudsonFirstUMC.org

CHURCH STAFF EMAILs

General Office ........................................... office@HudsonFirstUMC.org Barbara Mathias, financial secretary .... barbara@HudsonFirstUMC.org Kristie Freeze, administrative asst ........... kristie@HudsonFirstUMC.org Martha Beneduci, facilities director ...... martha@HudsonFirstUMC.org Nancy Hitt, church administrator ............ nancy@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pam Jacobson, parish nurse ...................... pam@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pat Deighton, organist ................................. pat@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pastor Jeffrey Ice ..................................... jeffrey@HudsonFirstUMC.org

Welcome to worship! Whether this is your first time or you have been part of this faith family for 40 years, we are excited that you are here. We wel-come those who know the Bible and those who think the book of Job is a help wanted column. We worship in Spirit and Truth, seeking a sense of joy. Allow God to heal, encourage, and equip you to live, not just survive, your life. Once again, welcome!

What you should know about diabetes

November is Diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and /or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. For Type 1 Diabetes they cannot predict the chances of

getting it. For Type 2 Diabetes there are steps you can take to help prevent it.

Heath risks for uncontrolled Diabetes are: heart attack, stroke, foot problems / amputations, vision problems / blind-ness, dental problems, kidney damage, infections, problems with pregnancy.

Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease involving many factors and variables. Preventive care for Type 2 Diabe-tes includes taking care of your body by: increasing your activity, controlling portion sizes, a healthy eating plan and stop smoking. Talk to your Doctor being making any lifestyle changes and diabetes prevention.

Websites to access for additional information: American Diabetes Association - (diabetes.org) – you can find a diabetes risk assessment here. (ChooseMyPlate.gov) for portion sizes. ( www.baycare.org/Diabetes) – they have free meal plans you can download, prediabetes education and additional information and classes available. Also note the YMCA in New Port Richey has pre- diabetes classes.

Pam’s Prescription by Pam Jacobson, parish nurse

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Ladies, come join me in a Christ-centered celebra-tion of the 2018 Christmas season. There will be crafts, cookies, cocoa, and lots of fellowship! Hope to see all the Hudson First UMC ladies there! Please sign up in the Church lobby or call the Church office.

As a gift to the congregation, Pastor Jeffrey, Lorelei and family invite you into their home for an annual Parson-age Christmas Celebration. Take a few moments out of your busy December schedule to enjoy a time of fellow-ship with your church family.

Scholarship Application Deadline - December 16, 2018 Returning to college or just starting out? Your church family would love to help you pay those bills. The appli-cation deadline for first time applicants or renewal re-quests is December 16th. A current transcript should accompany your application. Forms are available on the church website: hudsonfirstumc.org. Questions? Call Shirley Schafer 727 809 0454.

Scholarship News by Shirley Schafer

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT LAY SERVANT TRAINING

Saturday, December 8th, 8am Southwest UMC 2400 S.W. Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608 If interested, please contact Kristie in the Church office for registration information.

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Help our fellow veterans at Haley VA Hospital! For several years or more, we have collected personal items for patients at Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. Every little bit helps a veteran at the hospital , and most items are inexpensive, so everyone can pitch in.

The following is a wish list representing some of the veteran’s needs. There are many other items you might want to consider.

Books (maybe audio) Book lights CD’s Combs Cotton balls Deodorant Emory boards Flashlights Hats/caps Lotions

You can bring your gifts to the church lobby on Sun-days or the church office during regular office hours through December 9th.

JAMES A. HALEY VA HOSPITAL

CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST

Magnifiers Note pads Pens Puzzles Q-tips Razors (disposable) Shampoo Shaving cream Socks Toothbrushes T-shirts

Stephen Ministry is planning to have a training after the first of the year. The decision on whether or not to have the training will be based on the number of people signed up. If you are interested in partici-pating in the Stephen Ministry training, all applica-tions need to be turned into the Church office as soon as possible! Thank you!

Stephen Ministry Dave Viall

The following is a “snapshot” of the finances as of October 31. Actual for Oct. Actual YTD Budget YTD Budgeted Income Operating Fund 48,260.78 479,352.26 498,833.34 Misc. Income 3,483.99 62,844.18 84,500.00 Total 51,744.77 542,196.44 583,333.34 Budget Expenses (excluding mortgage) Expenses 50,673.92 571,868.11 652,074.70 Total Budgeted Income minus Expenses 1,070.85 (29,671.67) Other Income (separate from the general operating/budgeted income) Trustees Fund 336.66 23,260.16 Building Fund 4,230.00 80,168.00 The Worship Center Mortgage was down to $410,986.44 as of the end of October.

Nancy’s Notes by Nancy Hitt, Church Administrator

“Giving out of your surplus does not make you generous, it makes your selfishness more tolerable! Giving while you are lacking is what pleases the Lord.” ― William Branks

Ken Schafer will be leading a 3-week new member class—Dec. 2, Dec. 9, and Dec. 16 at 8:45-9:45am in room CE4— joining on Dec. 23 at the 10am Worship Service.

Please sign up in the Church lobby or call the Church office.

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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Leadership of Women and Men in the Church The Women of Romans 16

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan September, October, November Encountering God’s World and God’s People in Genesis

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of John

COMING SOON—Young adult Sunday School class!

Today: Sunday, November 25 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 6:00pm Limitless-FH

Monday, November 26 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 10:00am Thrift Store Meeting-CE10 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:00pm Worship Arts for Kids-CWC 5:30pm Worship Committee-special meeting-LOB 6:00pm Zumba-HH 7:00pm Choir and orchestra rehearsal-WC

Tuesday, November 27 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 10:00am Stitches-CWC 10:00am Thursday Musicale Rehearsal-HH 2:00pm Serenaders-HH 5:00pm Journey through the Bible-CE1 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH

Wednesday, November 28 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:00pm Beginning hand bells-WC 5:30pm Bellaires-WC 5:30pm Kids Connect with Jesus-FH 5:30pm Limitless-CE1 6:00pm Bible Study with Pastor Jeffrey-HH 7:00pm Choir and orchestra rehearsal-WC

Thursday, November 29 10:00am Zumba-HH 10:30am HFUMC Brass Quintet-CWC 2:00pm Bible Study with Pastor Jeffrey-HH

Friday, November 30 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC

Saturday, December 1 4:00pm Christmas Cantata-WC

Sunday, December 2 7:00pm Christmas Cantata-WC

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House SU—Sunnyside Up WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to… 11/25 Loraine Cors 11/25 Rich Reed 11/25 Paul Yewcic 11/27 Marty Jones 11/27 Margaret LeFort– Slaney

11/27 Janet Lloyd 11/28 Larry Chubbuck 11/28 Rita Henson 11/28 Marian Jorgensen 11/29 Darell Pestrue 12/1 Fred Merritt

Corrections: 727-868-6178

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Sunday School 10a Children’s Church

Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.

Food Pantry Wed, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 5:30p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

Kids Connect with Jesus Wednesdays, 5:30p (K-5th grade) Prayer, music, lesson, craft, snack, sports, board games and fun!

The Encouragers

Zumba

Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782

Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.