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Grace United Methodist Newscaster (USPS 581-930) is published
monthly (except July) by Grace United Methodist Church, 400
Field Avenue East, Venice, FL 34285-4035. Periodicals Postage
Paid at Venice, FL 34285, and additional mailing offices.
Grace United Methodist Church
400 Field Avenue East
Venice, Florida 34285-4312
941-488-1374
Postmaster: Send Address Changes to:
Grace United Methodist Church Newscaster
400 Field Avenue East , Venice, FL 34285-4035
LABEL
CHURCH STAFF
Kenneth Carter, Florida Conference, Resident Bishop
Rinaldo Hernandez, District Superintendent, SW District
All Members of the Church, Ministers
Robin Hager, Pastor
Suzanne Berndt, Organist/Director, Traditional Music
Mary Jeanne Moorman, Pianist
Rich Hager, Praise Team Leader
Youth Director
Vicki Mackey, Student and Family Ministry Director
Tia Fishburn, Office Assistant
Frank Hall, Custodian
Karen Bowles, Housekeeper
GRACE VISION AND
MISSION STATEMENTS
VISION
Where God’s grace is
changing lives
and making a difference
MISSION
We are a multigenerational
community of faith
called together by God’s
grace to make disciples
of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the
world
GRACE PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scholastic Book fair went very well! Thank you
for supporting Grace Preschool! We had a
wonderful turnout for our Thankful Lunch Feast.
We are so thankful for Grace United Methodist
Church!
Preschool staff will be heading out December 8th
to the FLAEYC Conference for professional
development in early education.
All are welcome to attend our Christmas Program
on December 19th at 6:30p.m. in TFEC.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Grace United Methodist Church
NEWSCASTER 2017 EDITION
Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. It is a time of “new beginnings” for us. The good news is that no matter what
the past eleven months have held, Advent calls out to us to remember how much God loves us, even in our brokenness. It is
into our brokenness and into the brokenness of the world that Jesus comes to meet us right where we are.
I’d like to invite you to join me in worship each week of Advent as we walk in the light of Jesus’ love, joy and peace and to
let your light shine, to be a witness to the possibilities of God’s new beginnings in every situation. In addition to an
invitation to join us in worship, I hope you will make the events and activities offered throughout the month here at Grace a
part of your Advent and Christmas experience. Take a few minutes and look through the following pages, put the calendar
on your refrigerator and plan to make this a season of light and hope. Better yet, share the gifts of the season with a
coworker, neighbor or friend by inviting them to join you.
You will want to make particular note of the schedule for Christmas Eve. On Sunday, December 24, we will
celebrate Christmas Eve with 4 worship services; 1 combined in the morning and 3 to choose from in the evening.
10:00a.m. Intergenerational Christmas Eve Celebration in the Sanctuary
Our Choir and Praise Team will join forces to lead music and singing. Children are invited to wear their
favorite Christmas pajamas and be a part of celebrating the joy of the season.
6:00p.m. Contemporary Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in TFEC
8:00p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Unplugged in TFEC
Friends, Advent is naturally a busy time of the year and it is easy to fill our calendars. I pray that we will be
intentional about filing our souls, to carve out moments in the midst of the of the season to remember the
true gift of Christmas; love, joy, peace and hope are ours as we walk in the light of God’s love born in
manger.
May you and all those you love have a blessed Advent and Christmas season!
Blessings,
Pastor Robin
P.S. We will resume our regular schedule for Sunday, December 31st, Contemporary worship in TFEC at 9:00 a.m. and
Traditional worship at 11:00 in the sanctuary.
SUNDAY MORNINGS!
CHILDREN’ CHURCH 9:15 &
SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00
DECEMBER 2017
It can be tough for teens to think beyond themselves. Their lives
are constantly in flux, which creates an impulse to egocentrism.
And yet, at the same time, tweens are not jaded by the realities of
injustices. This means that when they are able to look beyond
themselves at the world around them, they offer a uniquely
prophetic gaze. Advent is a time for hope, and the prophet Isaiah
urges us to dream big. Our hope in God pushes us beyond ourselves
and toward God’s ultimate vision for the world. Spend some time
considering your own hopes for the world. How have they changed
over time? What do you think our tweens hope for? How can we
help them align their hopes with God’s vision? Teens may find it
easy to trust God intellectually. It might be more difficult for them
to examine whether or not their lives demonstrate that trust in God.
Join them on this inner journey so that you can help point them on
the way., let them know when you see Christ in them!
DECEMBER 2017 Jeremiah knew firsthand that it was not easy to be God’s prophet. He had the unenviable task of delivering messages from God that God’s people did not want to hear. land would be invaded and that survivors would be sent into exile. Not all of Jeremiah’s messages contained bad news. When the Israelites were in exile in Babylon, he delivered a message of hope. Jeremiah assured God’s people that God was still with them and encouraged them to look to the future with hope. Jeremiah assured the people that although they would be exiled if they did not change their ways, “The time is coming,” Jeremiah told the people when God would raise up a new ruler. The wise king promised by God and foretold by Jeremiah’s message would be a descendant of King David. About 600 years after Jeremiah delivered God’s message to the Israelites, a baby was born in Bethlehem. As we prepare to once again remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, we remember the words of hope that the prophet Jeremiah gave to the Israelites. This month, we prepare to celebrate Jesus,
David’s descendant and our righteous King. ~ Vicki
WEDNESDAYS! TEAM KID –
KIDS IN DISCIPLESHIP.
JOIN US FOR
KIDZ CLUB AT 6-7:15
SNACK SUPPERS IS AT
5:15.
WEDNESDAYS! JOIN US FOR GROUP STUDY ON ADVENT
SNACK SUPPERS @ 5:15.
STUDY @ 6
FRIENDS WELCOME!
DID YOU KNOW? Children and Youth need to exper ience the same Bible stor ies and Chr istian concepts at several stages of their
faith journey, because their ability to understand the concepts continues to evolve as they grow!
DECEMBER VOLUNTEERS
DATE PICK-UP TAKE HOME Dec 3 Bob Bainbridge Bob Bainbridge Dec 10 Terry Winfrey Steve Boone Dec 17 Bob Bainbridge Bob Bainbridge Dec 24 Steve Boone Steve Boone Dec 31 Robert Waldron Robert Waldron
Harry Moses
Jack Rex Judy Johnson
Ed & Dotty Kalchbrenner
Date Front Door Back Door Dec 3 Linda Meadows Peg Oatley Dec 10 Larsi Claiborne Lori & Gene Stover Dec 17 Gary & Celless Beck Joyce Gibson Dec 24 Carole Gruder Mary Chambers Dec 31 Susan Homan June Kagy
If your birthday or anniversary is not
listed but should be, or if there are any errors, please email or call the church office so that a
correction can be made. Thank you!
1 Kathy Granata Joyce Shelso Janie Merritt Eric Brown 2 Jason Bossert Riley Mackey Bill Paige 3 LeRoy Lamar 5 Jayme Shahan 7 Gary Beck Dan Earnest 8 Jean Owens Steve Boone Carl Johnson 10 Dawn Bizer Ryan Brown 12 Shirley Balduf Peggy Church
15 Russell Johnson Ralf Steiner Doug Findley 18 Jason Shahan Edith Cook Margaret Garner Jack Newberry 19 Albert Pierce Matt Delaney Janie Ewell 20 Carole Goolden Peg Oatley 21 Pauline Marshall 23 Mary Bush 24 Katrina Cook Virginia Warner
25 JESUS Richard Warner 26 Paul Cline Ginny Derrough Tripp Jennings 27 James Tilton John Post 28 Larry Bossert 30 Jerry Shelso Diana Gailbreath 31 Anna Wright
12 Phil & Linnie Baker Tic & Patsy Foulk Dick & Nancy Hoyt Doug & Sue Findley 13 Anthony & Ashley DeGilio 16 Gordon & Florence Stovold 18 Bruce & Jennifer Kingsbury 24 Paul & Judy Johnson 27 Mary & Kenneth King 28 Carl & Ruth Johnson Bill & Bonnie Stuck
DECEMBER 1.
Mail VOI
1pm Pancake
Breakfast Setup,
TFEC
2.
8am Pancake
Breakfast, TFEC
3.
1st Sunday of
Advent
Communion
Sunday
3pm Lemon Bay
Cord Company
4.
7:30am UMM
Breakfast,
TFEC
9am Practice
for Christmas
Program, TFEC
5.
9:15am Preschool
Chapel, Sanctuary
UMW Board
Meeting, Meeting
Rm C
6.
2:25pm SLA
Basketball Practice,
TFEC
6:30pm Stephens
Ministry
7. 8.
7pm Christmas
Concert
Eirinn Abu,
Sanctuary
9.
3pm Cub Leader
Meeting, PH
Conf. Rm
10.
Mission Sunday
2nd Sunday in
Advent
11:30 Your Turn SS
Class Gathering, PH
11.
Newscaster
Info DUE
UMW Tea
Setup, PH
2:25pm SLA
Basketball
Practice, TFEC
12.
8am Finance
Meeting, PH Back
Conf. Rm.
9am Practice for
Christmas Program,
TFEC
2pm UMW Tea,
PH
7pm Emmaus
Men’s Meeting,
Library
13.
2:25pm SLA
Basketball Practice,
TFEC
14.
1:30pm Men's
Travel Club
Meeting, Parlor
1:30pm VOI
Communion
15.
1pm Pancake
Breakfast Setup,
TFEC
9:15am Preschool
Santa, PH
16.
8am Pancake
Breakfast, TFEC
12pm Christmas
Rehearsal /
Refreshments/
Mike Berhdt,
Parlor
17.
Coin Ministry
3rd Sunday in
Advent
2pm Christmas
Program, TFEC &
Possibly outside for
gathering
18.
9am Practice
for Christmas
Program, TFEC
2:25pm SLA
Basketball
Practice, TFEC
4:30pm
Community
Dinner
19.
9am Practice for
Christmas Program,
TFEC
9:15am Preschool
Chapel, Sanctuary
6pm Preschool
Christmas Program
6:30pm Staff
Parish, Parlor
20.
2:25pm SLA
Basketball Practice,
TFEC
6:30pm Stephens
Ministry, Library
21.
22.
23.
24.
Christmas Eve
4th Sunday in
Advent
25.
Office Closed
Christmas
26.
6pm Church
Council, Chapel
27.
2:25pm SLA
Basketball Practice,
TFEC
28. 29. 30.
31.
Children's Home
Sunday
New Years Eve
EVERY SUNDAY
8:30 Coffee Time, TFEC
9:00 LifeJourney Worship, TFEC
9:00 Children’s Church, Rooms 106, 108 9:30 Adult Sunday School, Wesleyan, WW; Christian Encounters, EW
10:00 Kidz Club Class, RM 205/206/207
10:15 Youth Sunday School, Room 200
10:15 LifeJourney Adult Sunday School: Kingdom Kids, Room 108; Relevance, Room
103; YourTurn, Parlor B
11:00 Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
EVERY MONDAY 11:00 Piano, Music Rm
12:45 Preschool Dance, TFEC108
6:00 Prayer Group, Chapel
EVERY TUESDAY
10:00 Staff Meeting, PH Conf RM
11:00 Dance Lessons, TFEC 5:30 GraceTones, Music Room
6:00 Cub Scout Pack #77, PH
7:00 AA, Meeting Room C 7:00 Emmaus Men’s Meeting,
Library
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9:00 Piecemakers Quilting, EW & PH
10:30 Preschool Gymnastics, TFEC
5:15 Snack Super, TFEC 6:00 Kidz Club, TFEC
6:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
6:30 Boy Scout Troop #77, PH/EW/WW
7:00 Al Anon, MR-C
EVERY THURSDAY
10:30 Preschool Gymnastics, TFEC
6:00 Girl Scouts Troop 198,TFEC 203
6:30 LJ Praise Team Practice, TFEC 7:00 AA, Meeting Room C
EVERY FRIDAY 9:00 Threadcatchers PH, EW
10:00 French Club, Meeting Rm C
11:00 Martial Arts, TFEC * Church Office Closes at 12:00pm
Calendar Events That Occur on a Regular Basis
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need at least 3 more volunteers to keep this ministry
running. Sunday pick up and take home ministry is a
great outreach to our homebound and shut-ins and we are in
need of drivers! This ministry enables them to come to
church to worship God with their fellow Christians in faith.
We are flexible with your schedule! If you are interested in
volunteering in this ministry outreach, please call 488-1374.
Venice and Englewood Lions Club
Vision Program provides free eye care and glasses. There is
a large box located in the front office (main building) where
you can donate your used glasses, cell phones and hearing
aids.
For more information there are brochures located in the front
office or you can call: 941-486-6065.
Sunday Morning Team We have seven volunteers that open and lock up the church
on Sunday mornings. This is saving GUMC funds because
we do not have to hire someone to do it. Many thanks to the
folks volunteering in this ministry. If you are interested in
joining this ministry, please contact Jay Geerdes at
941-485-2634.
MINISTRY, MISSION, GROUP Every active person in our Grace Church
Family is encouraged to have a M, M, and G!
MINISTRY – At least one ministry within the church
MISSION – At least one mission to those outside the church
GROUP – At least one group during the year for spiritual growth and accountability
Do you have a Ministry, a Mission, and a Group?
MINISTRIES
We sometimes hear through casual
comments of church members who are
in assisted living, rehabilitation, or are
home bound. Then it begs the question:
How many are there that we don’t
know about?
Please, if you know of someone in assisted living,
rehabilitation or homebound (even if they have a caregiver),
call the church office with their name and location. We want
to make sure we are not missing anyone and we want to do a
better job in reaching out to our homebound members.
Thank you for your assistance.
Grace is a Stephen Ministry congregation.
A Stephen Minister is equipped to provide
high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care
to people who are hurting. If you are called to
be a Stephen Minister or are in need of a
Stephen Minister, please speak to the
Pastor.
Greeters 11 AM Service We need Greeters to help welcome people to Grace
before the Traditional Service at both the front door and
the back door. The time is from 10:30 to10:55.
Everyone can greet, whether you're a new member or a
long time member, come regularly or not so often.
Also, if you attend the Contemporary Service and want
to mingle and greet at a particular time, let us know.
To volunteer, call Betty Jo Shiell 497-7854 or
Mary Chambers 493-9644.
OFFICE MINISTRY SUB VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITES
NO experience necessary; we will train you. Volunteering
consists of answering the phones, greeting and directing
people to the correct staff member. There may be some light
filing and copying. You are welcome to bring a book to fill
the quiet moments.
If you are interested in volunteering please call the office
at: 941-488-1374.
MINISTRIES CONTINUED
MISSIONS
Saving Campbell’s Soup Labels AND
Box Tops for Red Bird Mission
For soup labels: the whole coupon needs to be cut out,
including the code on the label and the red part that says
1 coupon.
For Box Tops: it’s the little label that says ‘Box Top’
including the expiration date. Turn them in at the front
office. Henderson Settlement uses the box tops for school
supplies for the two schools that are part of the mission. On
some snacks, there is a note on the front of the bag that a
box top is there. It is usually very small on the back.
This is a mission that is part of the Red Bird Missionary
Conference located in a very poor section of our great
country in SE Kentucky. With labels that we might just
throw away, this mission is able to get items that help the
children and adults they serve. For other information
contact: Dorris Ann Wasson 941-412-0847.
GROUPS
MISSIONS CONTINUED GROUPS CONTINUED
United Methodist Men
Pancake breakfast is every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
thru April. We always need volunteers call Larry Bender
(941-809-5264) if you are interested.
December 4th UMM will meet for breakfast at 7:30 AM.
After breakfast and fellowship those that are willing will do
some projects around the campus.
GUMC Travel Group
Our plans for 2017-2018 are taking shape. They will
include:
See LIVE Manatees at Apollo Beach. Lunch and Mote
Marine tour of Sarasota Bay January 17, 2018. Sign up
now. Do to the boat the limit is 45.
Sign Up 7 Day Cruise. Tampa, Grand Cayman,
Cozumel, Belize City, Costa Maya, man cultures and
reef cultures. $599 plus Fees. Feb 4-11, 2018 out of
Tampa on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Baseball- March 2018
And a few more to be determined. Come with us!
See our Brochures in the hallway of the Narthex and
TFEC
Threadcatchers
The quilting circle meets every Friday 9am to Noon in
Room A8. For information call Lorry Stover at
485-0094.
The Piecemakers’ News
New members are always welcome. We meet in the East
Wing on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our
mission is “to support each other in fellowship and love as
we create quilts for our
babies, shut-ins, and friends of Grace United Methodist
Church who need comfort; and to make items for sale to
assist our church financially.”
MEETINGS
Finance Meeting: Tuesday, December 12 at 8:00am
in Punch Hall Back Conference Room
Board of Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, December 12
at 6:00pm in Parlor
Staff Parish Meeting: Tuesday, December 19 at
6:00pm in Parlor
Church Council Meeting: Tuesday, December
(TBD) at 6:00pm in Chapel
NEWSCASTER DEADLINE:
Please submit all articles by December 11 for inclusion in
the January Newscaster. Thank you!
POLICIES: These policies are in place to ensure space and
equipment will be available to you and your ministry and
applies to everyone, including the congregation & staff.
1. Room Reservations: Any time you wish to use any
rooms or equipment on Campus the schedule needs to be
checked and paperwork filled out for the office and
custodian.
2. Groups currently using rooms: If your group needs a
larger space, a different date, time, or is not meeting, we
need to know so we can be sure your needs can be met.
3. Table/Information Reservations: If you wish to have
tables or easels in the TFEC lobby or Narthex,
paperwork is required.
4. Bus/Van reservation: If you wish to use the bus or
van for your ministry, please get with the office
manager. Insurance paperwork must be submitted 10
business days pr ior to dr iving and the schedule needs
to be checked.
Due Date Information:
1. Sunday bulletins information is due 10 days prior to the
date.
2. Newscaster schedule is located on the bulletin board in
the staff hallway or in the work room on the bulletin
board.
Please contact the church office for any of these
requests.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
CALENDAR INFORMATION
Venice MainStreet
Grace has a membership with Venice MainStreet which
gives us the opportunity to advertise at the Centennial Park
Kiosk, their weekly e-newsletter, and social media. We
also have a free listing on their website directory. IF your
group/ministry would like to take advantage of this
marketing opportunity please follow the guidelines below.
Please keep in mind – we don’t have a staff member for
marketing, I will do my best to get this information
submitted. Best to send in early…
1. Please email the church office your flyers or
announcements.
a. I can’t make up your flyers or type up announcements.
b. I will need it by WEDNESDAY’S at noon so that I can
meet the deadline for submission..
Suggestion: have one person from your group/ministry be
the marketing contact.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
Save the Date --Dec. 8, 7:00 p.m., for our Eirinn Abu Christ-
mas Concert! It will be GREAT!!! What a wonderful oppor-
tunity to invite all your friends to spend a very enjoyable
evening here at Grace with you!
Eirinn Abu is a professional artist and Christian entertainer
of the highest caliber, who now resides in Venice with his
lovely wife Brandy. He is actively involved in the “One
Christ, Won City Ministry”.
So come and bring your friends and neighbors! Let's FILL
the Sanctuary with people, and praise God for all of His
blessings!!
ALTAR FLOWERS
Kindly consider enhancing the beauty of our
worship areas by placing flowers on the altar. Flowers can
be given IN MEMORY OF or IN HONOR OF loved ones or
friends. Bouquets are $35.00 each or $65.00 for two and
yours to claim after the 11:00 AM service. Sign up on the
flower calendar in the hallway or call the Church office with
your information..
The Pancake Breakfast and Country Store sales will be the 1St & 3rd
Saturday of each month beginning in November through April.
Donations always accepted. If you need help packing up
items or need them picked up contact
Judy Johnson 941-488-6929.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
In the Hospital? If you or a loved one goes in the
hospital, please call the church office at 488-1374 and
notify us. Clergy no longer have access to the patient
listing.This means that our church and Pastor will not know
if one of our church family is in the hospital unless someone
calls the church office and notifies us. Thank you for your
help.
Bricks may be engraved in memory of loved ones. In order
to maintain consistency throughout the walkway, memorial
bricks will be engraved with your loved one’s name, year of
birth and year of death. Money received from the purchase
in excess of memorial bricks cost will be used for the
continued maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial Garden
and Walkway.
Orders for bricks will be batched in increments of no less
than five so it may take some time for your brick to be
placed in the walkway. A dedication ceremony will be held
quarterly. We will notify you of the date and time should
you wish to attend. Forms are located in the Church front
office. Return the completed form and check in the amount
of $100.
Music Notes:
The wonderful season of Advent and Christmas is upon us! It is a
time for beautiful seasonal music by our Chancel Choir, our
GraceTones Handbell Ensemble, our instrumentalists, and several
fine soloists. It is a a great blessing to enjoy the talents of so many
accomplished musicians. As always, the most beautiful music of
all will be from our congregation, singing the great hymns and
carols of Advent and Christmas!
CROP HUNGER WALK IS COMING
The 2018 John Clay Memorial CROP Hunger Walk will be held
on Sunday February 25 at 3 PM. Look for further information in
bulletins, pamphlets, and signs.
About John W. Clay
Born in 1939 in Brazil of missionary parents, John met his wife
Glenda and served as a missionary in Brazil. He completed his
higher education in the United States and lived and worked as a
Christian educator in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1984, an-
swering an add, he was hired at Grace United Methodist Church.
He served as Director of Christian Education until 1993. In May
of 93 John was consecrated as Diaconal Minister to Adults and
held that position until his death in 1995. Cause of his early death
was melanoma (skin cancer).
John Clay was an avid cyclist and runner. It was common on his
days off, that he would bike to Boca Grande and back (100 miles).
He was held in the highest regard as a life-long Missionary, Chris-
tian Educator and Minister.
In 1990 he was responsible for organizing the first CROP walk in
Venice. To honor him as the founder, in 1996 and ever since, the
Venice CROP walk became known as the John Clay Memorial
CROP Hunger Walk.
About CROP Hunger Walks
CROP Hunger Walks are interfaith hunger education and fund-
raising events sponsored by the Church World Services (CWS).
Organized by local churches and community organizations they
are led by volunteers to raise funds for food, clean water, and pro-
vide resources (such as seeds, tools, technical training etc.) that
empower people to meet their own needs. Donations raised are
sent to the most impoverished nations as well as used locally to
eradicate hunger.
CROP Hunger Walks take place through out the year across the
US. The Venice John Clay Memorial CROP Hunger Walk is of-
ten the most successful in Florida and is usually one of the top
fund raisers in the nation.
For further information on CROP Walks go online to CWS/
CROPwalk.
Freda Boone Scholarship For Grace Summer Camp has
been set up for boys and girls to attend our Grace Summer
Camp. We were blessed by Freda for so many years at our
church. She was a charter member of Grace. Because of her
love for children, it is our honor to have this scholarship in
her name. If you find it in your heart, funds can be added to
the scholarship in Freda’s name.
GIVING
We Encourage You to Give Through Online Giving
Here are some options to choose from:
1. BILL PAY THRU YOUR LOCAL BANK VIA ONLINE
BANKING - Set up your weekly/monthly giving via your
local bank just as you would your mortgage
payment or your utility payment
2. AUTHORIZE GUMC TO DO A MONTH DEBIT
TRANSACTION - This method will need an authorization
form signed at the church office. Please contact the church
office for the authorization form.
We do NOT have a building fund. This would imply we are
gathering/saving funds to start a new building project.
We do currently have a loan from building the Preschool
and renovation of TFEC. IF you plan to give directly to pay
the loan – please note on check “LOAN REDUCTION” and
we will know these funds go to the principle of the loan.
Thank you!
GROUPS CONTINUED
GRACE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
December Meeting:
December is always a special month for Grace United
Methodist Women. This year is no different. We will be
holding our annual Christmas Tea on Tuesday, December
12th from 2 to 4 pm in Punch Hall. All women of Grace and
their guests are invited to attend. There will be a formal tea
with great eats and live entertainment. This year we are
excited to have four flute players and a vocalist presenting
our Christmas program. We will have a sing-a-long. Come
join the fun.
A donation of FROBS…flour, rice, oil, beans and sugar will
be collected for Cornerstone Ministries in Tampa, Florida.
Cornerstone is one of many United Methodist Women’s
missions here in the United States.
. GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you to everyone that helped make new Chrismons for
the GUMC Christmas tree this year and for all those that
helped decorate the tree!