CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

YOUTH NEWS

WHAT’S HAPPENING

PRAYER CONCERNS: Jean Lewis, Patti Wingate, Ann Warrington, Jo Eckhardt, Judy McIntosh, Teesa Barr, Pat Dean, Polly Stadnik, Curt Poer, Ruby Daniel, Don Posey, Charles Horne, Sissy Cooper, Genny Davis, Larry Sellers, Maddie Armona, Judy Simpson, Judy Herrin, Rick Neal

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to:The family of Jack Key

PRAYER CONCERNS

STEWARDSHIP OF SERVICE

Operating Budget Needed Weekly $ 43,842.65Operating Budget Received 12/10/17 $ 111,696.00 Over/Under Budget $ 67,853.35Operating Budget Received YTD $ 1,790,324.73Outstanding Budget 21%2018 Estimate of Giving Total (as of 12/10/17) $1,542,719.00

ALTAR FLOWERS: In memory of Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Calhoun, from Margaret and Jim DealCHILDREN’S MINISTRY:In memory of Mary Parker, from Joyce FallinCHRISMON FUND:In memory of Skippi Posey, from John Ventulett Jr.In memory of JoAnne Sperry, from Pam & Gary NicholsIn memory of Jack Key, from the Key SS ClassELEVATOR FUND:In memory of Skippi Posey, from Deerfield-Windsor School; Lavern Kistler; Kay & Steve Kitchen; Ellen Sue & Peter Sireno; Brandi MoneyMEALS ON WHEELS:In memory of Faye Allen, from the Chi SS ClassIn memory of Ann Cumbee, from Pam & Gary NicholsIn memory of James “Red” Hall, from Garrett & Carol FlemingMEMORIAL FUND: In memory of Skippi Posey, from Theora W. Brown; The Laughlin Family; Wanda ProctorIn memory of Dickie Harter, from Tim LakeIn memory of Jim Dendy, from Pam & Gary Nichols; Susan MillerYOUTH MISSIONS: In memory of Skippi Posey, from Carolyn D. Hollis & family; Brandi Money

CommUNITY NIGHT

Ushers (8:30) John Baucom, John Gordon, Stan McMikle, Jack Roberts (11:10) Franklin Vorse, Berney Yarborough, Myron Pierce, Ducky Wall,Steve Perrine, Bruce MeltonMeals on Wheels #1: Ruth Stewart & Fran Zolomy; E.R. Mosby; Sue Creech & Susan Miller; Cindy Rigsby, Cheryle Barnes & Jayne Massaro; Jean Willis & Jain McGarrityMeals on Wheels #2: Drake Durden; Jennifer & Chip Leveson; Lacy Lee; Betty & Carey Hatcher; Peggy Kirbo & Sara Beth KirboAltar Guild: Gayle Mosby, Chmn.; Mary Sumter; Jane Bragg; Hadley Schneider; Sandra ReeseFlower Ministry Dec. 18: Iva Davis Visitation Ministry Dec. 17: Grace DendyCasserole Ministry for December 18: Casserole - Marian Lingle & Dot Dowling, Cake - Debra Knight, Delivery - Gayle Vorse8:30 Greeter for December 17: Brenda Brown9:15 Worship Coffee for December 17: Robin & Ron Downs9:15 Greeters for December 17: Jay & Heather Yeiser; Nita Gaines & Cindy Porter; Wanda Proctor & Melody Beck; Dorothy Dickey & Terri Underwood11:10 Greeters December 17: Tommy & Charlotte Coleman; Lacy Lee; Hilary Bennett

OFFICES CLOSED - The church offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday (December 25 and 26) for the Christmas holidays and January 1.

NEWSLETTER - The church newsletter will not be published the week of December 24. The next issue will be December 31.

MEALS ON WHEELS - A Meals on Wheels route is available on Mondays. If you are interested, please call Frances Meadow at 436-2661.

ADVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Please see the Web site (pmumc.net) and Facebook for the Advent calendar of events.

ADVENT OFFERING CARDS - are available throughout the church.

CIRCLE MEETINGS - Tuesday, December 19: Circle #2 at 11:30 a.m. at Mayberry Diner; Circle #3 at 11 a.m. Judy McCoy (5907 Old Dawson Road); Circle #4 at 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Country Club

LOADS OF LOVE - The next Loads of Love laundry night will be Wednesday, December 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Five Points Laundry.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING COMMITTEE – Please meet in the Sanctuary on Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. to remove the decorations.

EPIC OF EDEN - Epic of Eden is the title for our next Bible Study in January when CommUNITY groups start back. In Epic of Eden, Dr. Sandra Richter jumps into the Old Testament to communicate a history of God’s redeeming grace, weaving together a story that runs from the Eden of the Garden to the garden of the New Jerusalem. This twelve-week study uses text and video teaching. For more information, contact Nate (nlehman@pmumc.net.).

MEN’S MINISTRY LOW COUNTRY BOIL - Featuring Former University of Georgia Football Coach Ray Goff, Thursday, January 11, at 6 p.m. at Fish Camp on Gillionville. Please make reservations by calling Jane in the church office, 436-6336, ext. 112. For more information, contact Nate.

Worship (12/10/17) 679 (8:30-98; 9:15-325; 11:10-256) Sunday School 403

STEWARDSHIP OF ATTENDANCE

STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTSNo Terrific Tuesday or FFGO this week due to Christmas Break! We’ll start back on Jan. 23rd!

Christmas Eve Service & Practice Would your 4th or 5th grader like to read the Christmas Story? Please let Caren know if you haven’t yet! K-3rd are invited to help act out the Nativity Story as the 4th and 5th graders read from Scripture. We’ll have rehearsal on December 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Brick By Brick Christmas Missions Project Please remember our Christmas Missions Project! I’ve been encourag-ing the kids to try to be generous with their time and talents over the break and earn some money for our missions project! This project will run through January 7.

Created By God - January 6-7Information about this class should go out this week!

We will not have CommUNITY Supper on December 20. Enjoy Christmastime with your family and friends.

Wednesday Night CommUNITY Supper will resume on January 10.

Need a goal for 2018? Want to develop a healthy habit of reading God’s Word daily next year? We have One Year Bibles for only $10 each! The One Year Bible provides you with a section of Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs daily. And it only takes about 10 minutes to read it all! We all need to be in Gods Word daily, but for a lot of us, we just need a plan to make it happen. The One Year Bible has the entire year laid out for you so all you have to do is open it each day and read the assigned scriptures! Come by the church office and get your One Year Bible for 2018.

David Crowder ConcertSaturday, January 27

David Crowder will be in concert at Cross Pointe Church in Valdosta. Tickets are $20 each. We will leave the church at 4 p.m., eat in Valdosta, then go to the concert. This is first come first serve. Tickets will sell fast, so don’t wait until the last minute!

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sunday, December 178:30 am Worship Service9:15 am Contemporary Worship Service10:15 am Sunday School10:15 am Next Steps Class in Ministry Center11:10 am Worship Service3:00 pm “The Quest” Bible Study5 & 7 pm Candlelighting Services in Sanctuary (Nursery provided)

Monday, December 18No Day School Until January 46:15 am Temple Builders Walk9:30 am Ladies Exercise Class12:00 pm Sweet Hour of Prayer in Prayer Room5:30 pm Finance Committee in Library

Tuesday, December 197:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Ministry Center Annex8:00 am Temple Builders Walk10:30 am “Surprised by Hope” Bible Study5:30 pm Stewardship Committee in Library

Wednesday, December 206:15 am Temple Builders Walk 7:00 am “Study of the Disciples” Bible Study1:15 pm Armchair Theologians5:30 pm Loads of Love

Thursday, December 218:00 am Temple Builders Walk10:30 am Christmas Eve Program Rehearsal in Sanctuary12:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive in Ministry Ctr. Annex

Friday, December 22

9:30 am Ladies Exercise in F.H.

Saturday, December 23 No Scheduled Events

Sunday, December 2410:30 am Worship Service in Sanctuary4:00 pm Children Gather in Parlor for Christmas Eve service5:00 pm Christmas Eve Communion Service7:00 pm Christmas Eve Communion Service

Monday, December 25 Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, December 26 Church Offices Closed

Wednesday, December 276:15 am Temple Builders Walk 7:00 am “Study of the Disciples” Bible Study1:15 pm Armchair Theologians

Thursday, December 288:00 am Temple Builders Walk

Friday, December 29 No Scheduled Events

Saturday, December 30 No Scheduled Events

Robert GreeneSenior PastorNate LehmanAssociate PastorWilliam CollinsMinister of Senior Adults and Administration

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Wesley MarshallDirector of Youth Ministries Caren DiltsDirector of Children’s MinistriesLee PilcherDirector of Contemporary Worship

2200 DAWSON ROAD—ALBANY, GEORGIA Church Phone (229) 436-6336

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Lisa Burton..........Communications Director Jonathan Durkovic.........................OrganistSelina Bentley.....…............Music Assistant Marcy McCarty…...…...…..Music AssistantCatherine Jackson..….......Church HostessWillie Williams…….............…….Custodian

Cindy Thomas…...Administrative AssistantJane Bragg ….….. Administrative AssistantLeslie DeVane.......Administrative AssistantDonna Carswell ….….. Financial SecretaryBethany McAfee................Nursery DirectorJenna Willcox....................Nursery DirectorKathryn Dutcher….......Day School Director

If you have a prayer concern, call the church office at 436-6336. If you have an emergency, call the Minister On Emergency Call

at 344-2083.

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, December 17, 2017Services 8:30, 9:15 & 11:10

Welcome All! Worship God! Witness To The World!

SERMON “Joseph’s Illumination” Robert Greene Matthew 1:18-25

ANTHEM An Invitation For Advent

The Sunday School Offering for December

goes to Methodist Children’s Home

Sunday, December 24, Sanctuary10:30 a.m.

There will be one morning worship service.No scheduled Sunday School

Sunday, December 31, Ministry Center10:30 a.m.

There will be one morning worship service.No scheduled Sunday School

Sunday, December 24, Sanctuary 5 p.m. (Family Service) and 7 p.m.

Communion at both servicesNursery provided for both services

Christmas Eve Services

Special Worship Schedule