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Island in the Son Island in the Son UUNITEDNITED MMETHODISTETHODIST CCHURCHHURCH CCORPUSORPUS CCHRISTIHRISTI, T, TEXASEXAS
December 2013December 2013
December 1December 1
“Time and Light” The Point of Advent and Christmas
Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
December 8December 8
“Hope” A New Tree Will Emerge Bearing Much Fruit
Isaiah 11:1-10
December 15December 15
“That’s Worth Fighting About” Freedom from Domination
Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 22December 22
“The Fulfilled Prophecy” The Nativity through the Eyes of Joseph
Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25
December 24~December 24~Christmas EveChristmas Eve
“The Greatest Love Story Ever Written” Christmas is a Crossing of Paths
Luke 2:1-20
December 29December 29
“Back to the Real World” The Escape to Egypt
Matthew 2:13-23 1st Sunday after Christmas
Carols,Carols,Carols,Carols,Carols,Carols,Carols,Carols,
Cookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & CocoaCookies & Cocoa 6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM6:30 PM ~~~~~~~~ Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,Sunday,
December 15December 15December 15December 15December 15December 15December 15December 15
AllAll are invited!are invited!
Please join us for ourPlease join us for ourPlease join us for ourPlease join us for our December 24, 2013
Christmas EveChristmas Eve
Candlelight ServiceCandlelight Service
6:00 PM6:00 PM CommunionCommunionCommunionCommunion will be servedwill be servedwill be servedwill be served
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���� Christian Women’s Club of Corpus Christi, Christian Women’s Club of Corpus Christi,
Texas, “Season of Wonder Luncheon”Texas, “Season of Wonder Luncheon” will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at 11:30 AM at the Corpus Christi Country Club (6300 Everhart). Cost is $15 per person. See notice on IITS bulletin board in the foyer for more details. Reservations are required by noon, Friday November 29; call Sharon (854-4297) or Joan (853-5005).
���� Senior Adult Ministries of First United Senior Adult Ministries of First United
Methodist Church, Corpus Christi Methodist Church, Corpus Christi “An Olde “An Olde
English Christmas”English Christmas” PartyParty will be Thursday, December 12 at 11 AM in the FUMC Fellowship Hall (900 S. Shoreline Blvd.). Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased by December 9 from the FUMC-CC office. For more information, call 361-884-0391.
���� Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation taking place January 5-10, 2014 at the Oblate Renewal Center in San Antonio is now taking registrations. Theme of this Academy is “Overcoming Fear Through Love.” Go to http://www.umcswtx.org/academy for more information about and to register for this event. Printed flyers are also available on the Opportunities table.
Communion OfferingCommunion Offering
to Help Foster Childrento Help Foster Children O u r D e c e m b e r communion offering will go to Foster Angels of South Texas, which
offers foster children what they need most at the right moment and can make a lifetime of difference. Foster Angels helps the more than 2,500 foster children in this region to be exposed to positive influences, activities, and experiences that help them reach their full potential. One goal for the children is to develop social competence and self-assurance by ensuring their basic needs are met and providing them with the means to participate in activities that emphasize social interactions.
Foster Angels works with Child Protective S e r v i c e s , C o u r t Appointed Specia l Advocates, Foster Youth Life Investment Partners, and Spaulding for Children to obtain information about needs of the foster children. A n e x a m p l e i s assistance to Justin, a 14-year-old in foster care, who had never shown an interest in extracurricular activities. When he became interested in joining the band and playing trombone, his foster parents could not afford the additional expense. And to Tamara, a 17-year-old in foster care since 13, who is graduating this year and would like to attend her senior prom but does not have funds to
purchase a prom dress. Others are funds for a child to have a birthday party, to purchase sports equipment, or to attend summer camp.
Foster Angels keeps administrative costs to a minimum, saying, “This way, our funds can help the children directly, as our objective is to put the money to work directly for them. All of the funding we receive remains in our community.” Our December communion offering will go to Foster Angels. Please open your heart and wallet to this important organization.
Betty ThomasBetty ThomasBetty ThomasBetty Thomas, Worship Team Chair
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sundaysunday “SLIDE TECH” “SLIDE TECH” The Praise Team needs volunteers to help run slides on
SUNDAY MORNINGS. If you are willing to come to church a bit early one Sunday of the month, please contact Cindy Frank or Karl Harvey. It’s not a difficult job (just pay attention and push some buttons on the computer), but it’s a very necessary one. Thank you!
Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to:Our prayers & condolences to: ♦ Sandy Harvey and family on the
death of her brother-in-law, (her sister Sally’s husband) on November 10.
Annual Charge Conference with FUMC-CC: Tuesday, December 3, 6 PM at FUMC-CC
900 South Shoreline Boulevard, in the Fellowship Hall (Soup & Sandwich supper beginning at 5:30 PM)
ISLAND IN THE SONISLAND IN THE SON
AT THE MOVIES!AT THE MOVIES!
Saturday, December 21Saturday, December 21
Showtime: 7:15 PMShowtime: 7:15 PM in the Celebration Centerin the Celebration Center
Movie: “Mrs. Miracle”Movie: “Mrs. Miracle”
Overwhelmed widower Seth Webster is searching for a housekeeper to help him with his unruly six year old twin sons. "Mrs. Miracle" mysteriously appears and quickly becomes an irreplaceable nanny, chef, friend... and
matchmaker. Starring James Van Der Beek, Doris Roberts, Chelah Horsdal and Erin Karpluk and
based on the book by Debbie Macomber.
We provide popcorn We provide popcorn
and sodaand soda—— B.Y.O.C.B.Y.O.C.
((BBring ring YYour our OOwn wn CCandy!)andy!)
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We were happy to welcome Deanna Byers and Holly Bowers into the membership of Island in the Son UMC. Deanna joined on November 3 by transfer from another United Methodist Church, and Holly joined on November 17 by profession of faith. Please be sure to introduce yourselves if you have not yet met these new members!
Estimate of Estimate of
Giving for 2014Giving for 2014 If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider your gift to the church for the coming year
and return your completed 2014 Estimate of Giving card to the church, either by mail or by dropping it in an offering bucket on Sunday morning. What is God asking you to do? Scripture encourages us to give proportionately to our income. Your estimate of giving confirms your desire to be fruitful and enables Island in the Son UMC to plan a budget and implement ministries throughout the year.
SUNDAYSUNDAY MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY SATURDAYSATURDAY
8 9 AM-Sun Sch
10 AM—Worship
9
10
6 PM—Church Council Meeting
11 Timons
AP/Payroll Chks
4 PM—Small Group
5 PM—Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—PT Reh.
12 Senior Adult Ministries
Christmas Party 11 AM @ FUMC
7 PM—Al-Anon
13 Timons
14
159 AM-Sun Sch
10 AM—Worship Carols,
Cookies & Cocoa 6:30 PM
16
17
18 Timons
*LAST CHK RUN*
4 PM—Small Group
5 PM—Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—PT Reh.
19
7 PM—Al-Anon
20 Timons
21
7:15 PM: IITS at the Movies
22 9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM—Worship
23
24
Christmas Eve Service 6 PM
25 26 7 PM—Al-Anon
27 Timons
28
29 9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM—Worship First Sunday
after Christmas
30
31 New Year’s Eve
1 9 AM-Sun Sch
10 AM—Worship Communion
Advent Begins
2
6 PM—Trustees Meeting
3 6 PM— Ann. Charge Conference (at FUMC-CC—light supper served at
5:30 PM
4 Timons
4 PM—Small Group
5 PM—Midweek Prayer Meeting
6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal
5
7 PM—Al-Anon
6 Timons
7
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Island in the SonIsland in the Son
Thursdays, 7 PM (in the Portable Building)
Contact Cynthia Riewe, 361-949-1788
The first names listed are “greeters” and the second names are “clean up.” You may trade with other greeters, or if you need a substitute or have questions, please contact Marge Foster at 361-949-2489.
Dec. 1: Steve Black & Theresa Sharpe Brent Curtis & Estella Curtis Dec. 8: Alice Carroll & Marge Foster Karen Poynter & Joyce Tagliaferro Dec. 15: Larry & Kathy Bassett Pam Burnette & Donna Satterwhite
Dec. 22: Cheri Tomscha & Deanna Byers Mike & Patty Baker Dec. 29: Susan & Mary Gaczewski Ken & Kathy Merchant
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Church Office Closed
LAST BANK
DEPOSIT OF 2013
Padre Island La Posada Lighted Boat Parade
North South
The “Beach Treasures” newsletter is The “Beach Treasures” newsletter is The “Beach Treasures” newsletter is The “Beach Treasures” newsletter is sent out monthly by email. In sent out monthly by email. In sent out monthly by email. In sent out monthly by email. In
addition, members are kept updated addition, members are kept updated addition, members are kept updated addition, members are kept updated with weekly email updates, sent out with weekly email updates, sent out with weekly email updates, sent out with weekly email updates, sent out each Thursday. If you would like to each Thursday. If you would like to each Thursday. If you would like to each Thursday. If you would like to be added to either (or both) of be added to either (or both) of be added to either (or both) of be added to either (or both) of
these email lists, please drop us a these email lists, please drop us a these email lists, please drop us a these email lists, please drop us a request at [email protected] at [email protected] at [email protected] at [email protected].
Midweek Prayer Midweek Prayer
You are invited to join the prayer group in December on Wednesdays at 5 PM.
It is a special time of prayer and meditation of
and for the church, individuals and the country.
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IITS Health Watch Our “health” report for
OCTOBER 2013
Prayers: We celebrated many answered prayers and joys in worship, including: good medical news; friends—including some “winter Texans”—returning to worship; many visitors on Sunday mornings; birthdays; visiting family; grandchildren born and expected soon; the USMC birthday; and the Lord’s healing hands.
Presence: October average attendance: Worship ................. 83 Sunday School ........ 6
Gifts: October
Received ............ $ 11,134 Expenses ........... $ 11,112 Net income ........ $ 22
Building Loan (mortgage) as of 10/31/13:
Total paid on loan in 2013: $ 51,374
Principal Balance remaining: $ 49,061
Apportionments paid in 2013: 96.5%
Service: Congregational care; lunch service, food pantry, and communion for Timon’s Ministries; communion for the homebound.
Happy Birthday to:Happy Birthday to:Happy Birthday to:Happy Birthday to: December 1 ..................... Deanna Byers December 8 ..................... Glenda Parker Ole Thorsen December 18 .................. Tom Gardineer JoAnn Smith December 19 ....................... Alice Carroll December 20 .................. Noel Wilkinson December 28 .............Donna Satterwhite December 30 ...................... Dan Roberts December 31 .................. John Wilkinson
Happy Anniversary to:Happy Anniversary to:Happy Anniversary to:Happy Anniversary to: December 19 .. Tom & Kathy Westerman
Don’t see your special day mentioned here? It just means we don’t have it on record. Please let us know the date so
we can update our database.
Church Mortgage PayChurch Mortgage Pay--downdown Celebrate your special day (or days) by giving a dollar ($1) for each year you have been alive on your birthday, for each year you have been married on your anniversary, or for any other event for which you wish to rejoice (be creative–for example, commemorate a child or grandchild’s birthday). All donations will go towards paying down the church mortgage
(please designate your gift as “bu i ld ing loan” or “church mortgage.”) Please remember that this is in addition to your pledge – not part of it.
Prayer Bears If you know of someone in need of
God’s love and healing power, feel free to take a prayer bear. Donations of
new or clean, gently-used bears can be placed in the basket in the foyer (special favorites seem to
be the LARGER “huggable” bears).
The “Beach Treasures” monthly newsletter is EMAILED to the majority of our recipients. To be added to the email list or to get a mailed copy, please call the church office. DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 20TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH; please email to the church at email address [email protected].
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Celebration Worship Service at 10 AM
Sunday School at 9 AM
Island in the Son UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10650 Highway 361 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 (361) 749-0884
Email .............. [email protected] Website .......... www.islandintheson.com Office Hours ... Monday—Thursday, 9AM-2PM
Ministers ......................... All members of the congregation Pastor ............................. Reverend John P. Smith Administrative Assistant .. Connie Harris Maintenance ................... George Costanzo Bookkeeper ..................... Annette Chapman
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