January 3 Announcements What to do when it snows on Sunday… When winter weather is a factor, we will post any changes in the worship schedule on the church answering system. Just call 456-3993, ext. 40. Those with computer access are asked NOT TO CALL the church office but to visit our website (LongsChapel.com), tune into WLOS and watch for church closings or check Facebook at Facebook.com/longschapel. Any changes will be posted no later than 7:40 am.

Acts 2:42 fellowship meals and Wednesday Nights in the Sanctuary begin Wednesday, January 13. Dinner is 5-6:15 pm, in the Fel-lowship Hall; no reservations required. Then join us in the Sanctuary at 6:15 pm.

HELP SAVE A LIFE! Donate blood at the Red Cross Blood Dr ive at Long’s Chapel on Monday, Jan. 11 from noon to 8 pm in the Fel-lowship Hall. Call Carol @ 627-2808 to schedule an appointment or go online to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: longs chapel.

New Spiritual Growth Courses... Wednesday Night programs and ongoing groups resume the week of January 11. Please see the Chapel Chatter for a complete listing and explanations.

Pastor’s Coffee Scheduled – January 10, 2016 If you are considering joining Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church or interested in learning more about our transforming fellowship or our Methodist tradition, you are invited to join our pastors on Sunday, January 10, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm in room #505 (modular bldg. locat-ed on the back side of our Long’s Chapel property.) The purpose of the Pastor’s Coffee is to provide guests, newcomers, and those interested in joining the church the opportunity to meet the pastor, ask any questions they might have, discover ways in which to engage in the life of the church, and learn what church membership means. At the Coffee you also will have the opportunity to sign up for a 6-week class called “A Disciple’s Path” that will guide you in your next step along the path as a follower of Jesus. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to con-nect with other disciples and find support and encouragement as you continue to grow in your faith. Please sign up today for the Pastor’s Coffee by calling the church office. Childcare available upon request.

Stretching Your Faith Yoga Class, Fridays at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Kim Mulholland, cer tified Yoga and Yogafaith instructor. Geared to any level of yoga experience & beginners. Classes are by donations which support many ministries. Jan. 2016 class dates: 8, 15, 22, & 29.

A new women’s Bible study, The Armor of God, brings us the opportunity to develop a personalized strategy to have victory against the enemy. Let’s be armed and dangerous against our foe! Class will meet on Thursdays, 2-4 pm, Jan. 28 – Mar. 24 in room 505. Workbooks will be available for purchase at the first class. To regis-ter, contact Sandy Breitmeier at 456-3455 or svb1976@att.net. “All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you—your emotions, your mind, your family, your future.”

The last two stained glass windows have been installed. The Long's Chapel window, representing Jerusalem, has been given by Lillian Medford Howard and family in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Medford. The African mission window, representing missions "to the ends of the earth" has been given by Paul Moran in memory of his son, Paul Lewis Moran. Thank you for your gifts, and to those who have created the windows. The windows are located to the right of the door as you enter the church from the parking lot.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will be celebrated in Haywood County Jan. 16-18. January 16 – The March – It will leave the Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville and make its way down Main Street to Pigeon Street and then to the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center for a time of fellowship and refreshments. January 17 – The Commemorative Worship Service – This year the service will be hosted by First United Methodist Church of Waynes-ville at 3 pm. Rev. Justin Lowe will be the preacher. January 18 – The Prayer Breakfast – Hosted by Lake Junaluska at the Lambuth Inn, this marvelous gathering begins at 8 am. Tickets can be purchased throughout the community.

Publication Deadlines: For the weekly Chapel Connection: holiday schedule is in effect. Please call the church office for December deadlines for

verbal and bulletin info requests. For the February Chapel Chatter: requests for newsletter ar ticles/info are due on January 8 no later than noon.

Please send all requests by completing Publicity Request form on the LCUMC web page under Resources, Forms & Documents. Then email form to officemgr@longschapel.com.

Congregational Care For immediate prayer, use our TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN by calling: Eliza Mathewes, 456-1948 or Sylvia Beasley, 734-5015 (9 am until 9 pm daily.) Continuing prayer for: Marilyn Medford, Joann Arrington, Diane Brown, Carol Tucker, Debbie Hale, Fred Phelps, Pat McGrath, Yvonne Heaxt, Nancy Wood, Tommy Kuykendall, Warren West, Patty Summers, Amanda Breitmeier (J im & Sandy’s daughter), Barbara Hall, Teresa Liner, Bill Jarrell, Ashley McNorrill (Dick & Barbara Cole’s daughter), Ronnie Sorrells (Marilyn Guy’s brother), Bruce Lawrence, Jerry McCracken, Mace Loock, Mark Clasby, Paul Moran, Evelyn Laycock, Carolyn Auberry, Bruce Pate, Charles Ogburn, John & Roberta Shell, Charles Ferguson, Aleia Grace Sutton, Ashley & Paula Calhoun, Kathy Moore, Sam Teague, and others we might not know about. (If you’d like your name or a family member listed here for prayer or to remove a name from the current list, call 456-3993.)

Calendar of Events on following page

Calendar of Events

Sun., Jan. 3

8:20, 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School

8:20 AM Contemporary Worship Sanct

9:40 AM Contemporary Worship Sanct/Venue

11:00 AM Traditional Worship Sanct

3:00 PM GS Trp #30586 mtg #210 Mon., Jan. 4

9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer group #204

4:00 PM Women’s CR Step study #505

5:30 PM First Monday Prayer Sanct

5:30 PM G.S. Trps 30098, 1791, 30032 mtgs #102/5/8/210

6:45 PM Cub Scouts Venue/101/2/5/8/202 Tues., Jan. 5

6:00 AM Young Men’s Breakfast grp #505

7:00 AM Men’s Bible study #101

10:00 AM Susanna Wesley Link mtg #102/5

1:00 PM Pure in Heart Art class #102/5

2:00 PM UMW Link #2 mtg #210

5:45 PM Spirit Builders Men’s group #210

6:00 PM Community Yr-round Bible study (off campus)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts mtg #101/2/5/8

7:00 PM The Gathering Venue

Wed., Jan. 6

5:00 PM Pure in Heart class #102/5

6:15 PM Bell Choir rehrsl Bell Room

6:30 PM Boundaries class #204

6:30 PM Bible Adventures class Venue

7:30 PM Choir rehrsl #413 Thurs., Jan. 7

7:00 AM Haywood County Men’s Breakfast Terrace Hotel

10:00 AM Knitting Ministry #210

4:45 PM Circles of Hope meal/mtg #100/101/210

5:30 PM Habitat Owners Info mtg #505

6:30 PM Praise Band rehrsl Sanct Fri., Jan. 8 10:00 AM YogaFaith Yoga class #101 7:30 PM Fresh Start NA mtg #210 Sat., Jan. 9 10:00 AM Youth Praise Band rehrsl UG