Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Won’t y
M
W
Th
Fr
you join us,
Monday EveninStudy of t
Wednesday NigEach wee
hursday EvenEach wee
riday MorningEach wee
, all are welc
ngs through Ahe Gospel of Lu
ght Bible Studek from 7:00 – 9
nings – Spanisek, 7:00 pm in th
g Bible Study ek from 6:00 – 7
come…
Advent uke with Pastor
dy 9:00 pm in the C
ish Bible Studhe Church Libra
7:00 am in the C
Mike at 7:30 pm
Church Library.
dy ary
Church Youth Ro
m
oom
U
Reverend MPastor
BeUnTeaLovEmRe
NITED MET5 Barth
Em
Michael McKay
eing nited in Chrisaching the Wving and Ca
mpowering anesponding to THODIST CHholdi Avenue
Church OffWebsite Add
mail Address: FAX (9
Pat
TABERN**** DECE
st Word ring nd Enabling Needs
HURCH
, Butler, New fice (973) 838-dress: bumcumcbutler@g
973) 838-8821 Inglis, Editor
NACLE TIME
MBER 2019
Disciples
Jersey 07405-2026 nj.org gmail.com Lourd
ES ****
5
des Matos Delgad Assistant Pasto
do or
Musings from Mike
I get a feeling every so often the people are beginning to wonder if spending the money, time, and anxiety that we do on the Advent and Christmas season is ‘worth it’ or a good idea. I have to admit that I do think we take the supreme gift that God has given to all of us and turned it into a marathon of gifts, events, and things to do. But every so often I get reminded in the Christmas Story that there were lots of people who were not sure that God had a good idea. Have your Son’s messenger be born to a charming old couple with no kids? Have your son be born to an unmarried virgin? Make a multi-day trip from your home to your husband’s family just in time for the birth? No place to have the baby? All those visits with a first time Mom and Dad? There are many, many places that we can raise an eyebrow at what God is up to. But here is the bottom line, in the first Christmas God lead people through their confusion, doubts, and dismay to become part of the story of the Messiah. That makes me trust that God will help you and I to work through our calendars, everything going on, and even the noise in our own heads to get to the stable and give our praise to the Son of God. A blessed Advent season of preparation and a beautiful Christmas to you and yours.
Shalom,
Pastor Mike
December ’19 – page 2
The supply closet could use replenishing of several different items this month, which are in bold type below but any of the items on the list can be used to help our families supplement their monthly food budget. Donations can be put in the cabinet at the entrance to the Narthex to help us meet the needs of this important ministry.
Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit
Mixed vegetables Canned beans
(Red, black & cannelloni) Canned tomatoes
Hot or Cold Cereals Pancake Mixes/Syrup
Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil
(Vegetable, olive oil, canola) Tomato Sauce
Pasta Pasta Sauce
Boxed Potatoes Stuffing
Rice Side Dishes Bags of White Rice
Soup Dried Beans – Red or Black Jelly – Strawberry & Grape
Paper towels Toilet paper
Tissues / Napkins Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Soap Shampoo
Dish / Laundry Detergent Cleaning Wipes
Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator
Please Don’t Forget… Hams or Turkeys are still needed for the Loaves & Fishes Christmas distribution on December 16th. The Christmas Giving Tree is on display in the Narthex of the church, with tag containing the ages and info of children who are served through the Loaves & Fishes program. If you can help by purchasing a gift or two, please take a tag from the tree, add your name to the sign-up sheet and please remember to return the gift before December 15th, so they can be given to the families on the 16th. Target or Walmart gift cards are being collected for the children who will be attending the Strengthen Our Sisters dinner on December 14th. Our hope is to give each child a $20 gift card, and if you can help with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Any question see Debby Smeilus.
I would like to thank Linda Meilan for heading up the funeral luncheons for so many years and for her hard work and dedication to
our church. Thank you also for helping in the transition for me to take over. Thank you to the ladies in the Naomi circle for all their help as well. And a super big thank you to Julie Artim and Carol Byra for offering to co-partner with me in this very important mission going forward. What a blessing I am so grateful. Let Jesus always be our guide,
~ Love, Linda Bosland
December ’19 – page 10
COMING
Next Jarebuildinbe highlYour cowhile we
To get mInglis aton our r
RED B
Sing upsimportan
- T- O
ap
Registraand the at umcb
Decemb
G IN JANUARY
nuary we will beng people’s homly skilled to be
ost for the trip ise are in Tarboro
more information: 973-796-8502
roster before the
IRD MISSION
s for Red Bird Mnt reminders an
The dates for ROur cost to Redare having to incperson.
ation forms will bSanctuary Lobb
ber ’19 – page 1
Y –
e returning to Tmes that were flon the team, ju
s $100 plus theo.
n and to get you2 or jackinglis19e end of the mo
TRIP REMIND
Mission 2020 wind new informat
ed Bird 2020 ard Bird has increacrease the dona
be available in tby. If you have
om
10
Tarboro, North Clooded in Hurricust have a heare cost of your m
ur name on the [email protected].
DER
ll begin in Januaion for next yea
re: July 18th – 2ased by $75 peration from each
the January 202questions pleas
Carolina to engacane Matthew. rt to serve Godmeals when you
Team roster, yom It is importan
ary and we wanar.
25th, 2020 r person for nex participant in th
20 Tab Times, tse reach out to
age in the missioYou do not nee and your neighu travel and din
ou can contact Jnt to get your na
nt give you some
xt summer. So whe trip to $325 p
he Church Officthe Church Offi
on of ed to hbor. nners
Jack me
e
we per
ce, ice
December
December December
December December
December
December
GLEANE TO R On the Saa.m. to 1:0Christmas Gleaners. cleaning up
You can coChristmas
‘IT’S
Pastor ChristmCharlie importa
1st: Commu Sermon
8th: Scotty L15th: Christm
Scriptur22nd: Scriptur24th: Christm
Sermon24th: 11:45 p
Night inthat takcandlelipermitti
29th: Bilingua the son around
ERS THRIFTRUN A CHRI
turdays of Dece00 p.m. the Gl
Shoppe in tSome extra ha
p after each day
ontact Linda MeShoppe Team.
S A CHARLIEAND CHR
Mike will be prmas using scene
Brown Chrisance of Jesus co
union Scripturn: ‘I Don’t KnowLowe sharing th
mas Cantata at Bre: Luke 1:5-25re: Romans 8:1
mas Eve 5:00 & n: ‘Have You Hp.m. Candlelighn Butler Park. (ke us ‘out on tight together. ing) al Carols and Cngs of our faith a
the table of the
T SHOP ISTMAS SH
ember 7th and leaners will be the Asbury Rands would be wy.
eiland at 201-40
E BROWN’ ARISTMAS 20
reaching duringes and momentstmas’ to helpoming into our w
e: Matthew 1:1w How to Feel’ he message on Butler UMC… 95 Sermon: 18-27 Sermon:9:00 pm Scripeard?’ t, Communion, A simple, standthe town’ to sh Dress warm
ommunion 10:0and the season e Lord and be he
HOPPE
14th from 9:30 sponsoring a
oom next to welcome to help
0-2351 or oblar
ADVENT 19
g Advent and ts from ‘It’s a p show the world.
8-2:6
Snoopy’s Dogh:30 a.m. ‘You Never Kn
: ‘We Need Sompture: Luke 2:1-
the Christmas Sd up service of ahare the quiet
m and the ser
00 am. We gathin two language
eld in the love o
p with setting u
Decem
ouse Decorated
now’ meone’ -14
Story, and Silenabout 15 minuteof the night an
rvice is weath
her to celebrate es and gather of Christ.
p, operating, an
to be part of th
mber ’19 – page
d.
nt es nd er
nd
e
e 3
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2019 AT BUTLER UMC Advent is the season of preparation and Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ the Word of God coming into our world and into our lives. We will mark the seasons with special times of worship, devotion, mission, and service. Please mark your calendar and let the Spirit lead you to the events and places that will best help you to prepare and celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus.
- Advent Scripture Reading Group There are 24 days from the beginning of December to Christmas Eve and there are 24 chapters in the Gospel of Luke. For this Advent you are invited to read a chapter a day to help you experience the whole story of Jesus as told by Luke. On Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) you are welcome to gather with Pastor Mike to talk about your questions and discoveries as well as praying for each other on the journey.
- Christmas Caroling – Sunday, December 8th, 3 p.m. Meet at the upper parking lot of the church to travel to the homes and facilities of folks that could use a few Christmas Carols and greetings during the holiday. This is an event friendly for all ages and after we carol for a while we gather in fellowship hall for a light dinner and conversation together.
- Strengthen Our Sisters Dinner – Saturday, December 14th, 4:30 p.m. Strengthen Our Sisters is a special time of hosting dinner, games for the kids, and sharing gifts with the Moms and Children of this shelter who supports women and single moms at a difficult time in their lives. You can contact Debbie Smeilus [email protected] or 973-519-5558 to see where your help can best be used in setting up, running, and cleaning up from this very special dinner.
- Loaves and Fishes Christmas Food and Gifts – Monday, December 16th The
opportunities for you to serve would be in donating foods for Christmas meals, taking a gift tag from the Christmas tree in the Lobby of the Sanctuary and returning a wrapped gift by December 15th. Also, if you could help out with the food distribution on Monday the 16th that would be much appreciated. You can contact Debbie Smeilus at: [email protected] or 973-519-5558 to learn more.
~ Continued on page 5 ~
December ’19 – page 4
USHERS
(Keith Worman 973-838-5538) ([email protected])
Dan Hack, Captain
Georgia Connell Debby Smeilus
Debbie Pitt
LITURGISTS (Dawn Kruimer 862-274-0631)
([email protected]) Sign up sheets for Liturgists and Coffee Hour are in the Narthex… won’t you volunteer for one Sunday? Sign up TODAY!
COFFEE HOUR (Jill Thomas 973-879-6659)
[email protected] (Sandy Weigel 973-835-5544)
December 1st December 8th OPEN December 15th WON’T YOU December 22nd HOST A WEEK? December 29th
ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz 973-283-2668)
Dakota Marion Maddie Durren
SOUND TECHNICIAN (Dan Hack 973-492-1505)
Dan Hack
VIDEO TECHNICIAN (Pat Inglis 973-838-1916)
December 1st Jeff Matthews December 8th Pat Inglis December 15th Jeff Matthews December 22nd Pam Campbell December 24th 5pm Pam Campbell 9pm Pat Inglis December 29th Jeff Matthews
COUNTERS (Tim Campbell 973-768-2476)
December 1st Linda Meilen, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey December 8th Linda Bosland, Connie Anderson, Janet Schaefer December 15th Dawn Kruimer, Jean Bresett, Georgia Connell December 22n Carroll Campbell, Vickie Boyd, Betty Greig December 24th Dot Cailleteau . Alison Bisanti December 29th Linda Meilen, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey
December ’19 – page 9
SPECIAL
OPPORTUNITIES
“Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign.” As we journey together through this Advent Season may every act of Worship, Service and Preparation be done in the Love of Christ.
Advent Decorating of the Sanctuary is November 25th 7:00 to 8:30 pm Garland to hang, Windows to be dressed, set up the Manger and Advent wreath, plenty for everyone to do.
Please come and help.
Wednesday Bible Study 7pm in the Library. “Who Needs Christmas?” An advent study by Andy Stanley
In this four-session video Bible study, bestselling author Andy Stanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus’ birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today.
Christmas Caroling,
Sunday December 8 at 3:00pm Come sing with us as we visit those members of our Church who are no longer able to come to Worship. Meet in the Church Library.
Calling all Kids in Grades K-6th.
If you would like to participate in the 5pm Christmas Eve Service please text Pam at 973-934-0678 by December 8th.
December ’19 – page 8
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2019 (continued) CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES –
Tuesday, December 24th
- 5:00 p.m. Family Service ‘The Do-It-Yourself Christmas Pageant’ with Candle lighting All the best songs and scriptures of the Christmas Season and the chance for young worshippers to have a ‘hands on’ experience with Jesus’ birth.
- 9:00 p.m. Service of Communion and Candlelight Candlelight, Carols, and Communion on this ‘Holy Night’ Pastor Mike will offer a meditation: ‘Have You Heard?’
- 11:45 p.m. Candlelight, Communion, and Silent Night at Butler Park (Weather Permitting) A quiet, stand up service in Butler Park of Communion, The Christmas Story, and Carols at midnight approaches and we share the time with neighbors and friends in Butler Park.
…..is looking for yarn donations (either yarn or money donations) for us to make the prayer shawls. Please contact Dee Dean or Dawn Kruimer for any questions.
December ’19 – page 5
9:30am 10:00am10:45am11:15amNoon Na1:30‐3:3
9:30am Canta10:00am10:45am11:15am3pm Car
9:30am Canta10:00am10:45am11:15am
9:30am 10:00am10:45am11:15am
10am Bi Co
SUNDAY
Worship, nursery m Sunday School m Coffee Hour m Hispanic Worshipaomi Circle Christm30 Cantata Rehears
Worship, nursery ta in Newfoundlanm Sunday School m Coffee Hour m Hispanic Worshiproling
Worship, nursery ta in Butler UMC m Sunday School m Coffee Hour m Hispanic Worship
Worship, nursery m Sunday School m Coffee Hour m Hispanic Worship
lingual Carols and ommunion Service
M1
p mas sal
10‐1pm G7‐9pm Gl7:15pm Z7:30 Adve
8
nd UMC
p
10‐1pm G7‐9pm Gl7:15pm Z7:30 Adve
15
p
10‐1pm G9‐11am 7‐9pm 7‐9pm Gl7:15pm Z7:30 Adve
22
p
10‐1pm G7‐9pm Gl7:15pm Z7:30 Adve
29
10‐1pm G7‐9pm Gl
ONDAY 2
Gleaners leaners Zumba in Hall ent Study Group
9Gleaners leaners Zumba in Hall ent Study Group
16Gleaners Loaves & Fishes leaners Zumba in Hall ent Study Group
23Gleaners leaners Zumba in Hall ent Study Group
30
Gleaners leaners
TUESD2 9:30‐4pm Gleane6:30pm Al Anon 8:30pm Al Anon In Fellowship H
99:30‐4pm Gleane6:30pm Al Anon 6:30pm Bells 8:30pm Al Anon In Fellowship H
69:30‐4pm Gleane6:30pm Al Anon 8:30pm Al Anon In Fellowship H
3 CHRISTMAS EVE
5pm Christmas E Family Servic9pm Candlelight Communion 11:45pm Service Butler Park
0 NEW YEAR’S EVE
Gleaners Closed6:30pm Al Anon 8:30pm Al Anon In Fellowship H
DAY W3
ers in Library Dance
Hall
10‐1p7pm 7pm 7:15p
10ers in Library
Dance Hall
10‐1p7pm 7pm 7:15p
17ers in Library Dance
Hall
10‐1p7pm 7pm 7:15p
24
Eve ce t & Service in k
E 31
in Library Dance
Hall
WEDNESDA
pm Gleaners Bible Study Prayer Time pm Zumba in Hall
pm Gleaners Bible Study Prayer Time pm Zumba in Hall
pm Gleaners Bible Study Prayer Time pm Zumba in Hall
AY TH4
9:30‐4pm 7pm Span 7:30pm Al 7:30pm Ch 8:15pm Be
11
9:30‐4pm 6:30pm Ch 7pm Span 7:30pm Al 7:30 Al An
18
9:30‐4pm 6:30pm Ch 7pm Span 7:30pm Al 7:45pm Be
25 Church Of Are
HURSDAY
m Gleaners ish Bible Study aTeen in Youth Rohoir ells
Gleaners hoir ish Bible Study aTeen in Youth Ro
non Study Group
Gleaners hoir ish Bible Study aTeen in Youth Roells
ffice & Gleaners e Closed
FR5
oom
6am Men’s Bi 10‐1 pm Glea
12
oom
6am Men’s B 10‐1 Gleaners
19
oom
6am Men’s B 10‐1 Gleaners
26 6am Men’s B 10‐1 Gleaners
IDAY 6
ble Study ners
1 3
13
ible Study s
9 9 1 3 4
20 ible Study s
9 1
27
ible Study s
9 1
SATURD
9:30‐12:30pm Gle9:30‐1 Christmas S In Asbury Room 10 am NA Meeting 3:30‐5:30 Cantata At Newfoundland
9:30‐12:30pm Glea9:30‐1 Christmas S10 am NA Meeting 3:30 Cantata Rehe4:30pm Strengthen Sisters Christma
9:30‐12:30pm Glea10 am NA Meeting
9:30‐12:30pm Glea10 am NA Meeting
DAY 7
aners Shop
Rehearsal d UMC
14 aners hop
arsal n Our as dinner
21 aners
28
aners
“Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign.” As we journey together through this Advent Season may every act of Worship, Service and Preparation be done in the Love of Christ.
Advent Decorating of the Sanctuary is November 25th 7:00 to 8:30 pm Garland to hang, Windows to be dressed, set up the Manger and Advent wreath, plenty for everyone to do.
Please come and help.
Wednesday Bible Study 7pm in the Library. “Who Needs Christmas?” An advent study by Andy Stanley
In this four-session video Bible study, bestselling author Andy Stanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus’ birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today.
Christmas Caroling,
Sunday December 8 at 3:00pm Come sing with us as we visit those members of our Church who are no longer able to come to Worship. Meet in the Church Library.
Calling all Kids in Grades K-6th.
If you would like to participate in the 5pm Christmas Eve Service please text Pam at 973-934-0678 by December 8th.
December ’19 – page 8
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2019 (continued) CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES –
Tuesday, December 24th
- 5:00 p.m. Family Service ‘The Do-It-Yourself Christmas Pageant’ with Candle lighting All the best songs and scriptures of the Christmas Season and the chance for young worshippers to have a ‘hands on’ experience with Jesus’ birth.
- 9:00 p.m. Service of Communion and Candlelight Candlelight, Carols, and Communion on this ‘Holy Night’ Pastor Mike will offer a meditation: ‘Have You Heard?’
- 11:45 p.m. Candlelight, Communion, and Silent Night at Butler Park (Weather Permitting) A quiet, stand up service in Butler Park of Communion, The Christmas Story, and Carols at midnight approaches and we share the time with neighbors and friends in Butler Park.
…..is looking for yarn donations (either yarn or money donations) for us to make the prayer shawls. Please contact Dee Dean or Dawn Kruimer for any questions.
December ’19 – page 5
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2019 AT BUTLER UMC Advent is the season of preparation and Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ the Word of God coming into our world and into our lives. We will mark the seasons with special times of worship, devotion, mission, and service. Please mark your calendar and let the Spirit lead you to the events and places that will best help you to prepare and celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus.
- Advent Scripture Reading Group There are 24 days from the beginning of December to Christmas Eve and there are 24 chapters in the Gospel of Luke. For this Advent you are invited to read a chapter a day to help you experience the whole story of Jesus as told by Luke. On Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) you are welcome to gather with Pastor Mike to talk about your questions and discoveries as well as praying for each other on the journey.
- Christmas Caroling – Sunday, December 8th, 3 p.m. Meet at the upper parking lot of the church to travel to the homes and facilities of folks that could use a few Christmas Carols and greetings during the holiday. This is an event friendly for all ages and after we carol for a while we gather in fellowship hall for a light dinner and conversation together.
- Strengthen Our Sisters Dinner – Saturday, December 14th, 4:30 p.m. Strengthen Our Sisters is a special time of hosting dinner, games for the kids, and sharing gifts with the Moms and Children of this shelter who supports women and single moms at a difficult time in their lives. You can contact Debbie Smeilus [email protected] or 973-519-5558 to see where your help can best be used in setting up, running, and cleaning up from this very special dinner.
- Loaves and Fishes Christmas Food and Gifts – Monday, December 16th The
opportunities for you to serve would be in donating foods for Christmas meals, taking a gift tag from the Christmas tree in the Lobby of the Sanctuary and returning a wrapped gift by December 15th. Also, if you could help out with the food distribution on Monday the 16th that would be much appreciated. You can contact Debbie Smeilus at: [email protected] or 973-519-5558 to learn more.
~ Continued on page 5 ~
December ’19 – page 4
USHERS
(Keith Worman 973-838-5538) ([email protected])
Dan Hack, Captain
Georgia Connell Debby Smeilus
Debbie Pitt
LITURGISTS (Dawn Kruimer 862-274-0631)
([email protected]) Sign up sheets for Liturgists and Coffee Hour are in the Narthex… won’t you volunteer for one Sunday? Sign up TODAY!
COFFEE HOUR (Jill Thomas 973-879-6659)
[email protected] (Sandy Weigel 973-835-5544)
December 1st December 8th OPEN December 15th WON’T YOU December 22nd HOST A WEEK? December 29th
ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz 973-283-2668)
Dakota Marion Maddie Durren
SOUND TECHNICIAN (Dan Hack 973-492-1505)
Dan Hack
VIDEO TECHNICIAN (Pat Inglis 973-838-1916)
December 1st Jeff Matthews December 8th Pat Inglis December 15th Jeff Matthews December 22nd Pam Campbell December 24th 5pm Pam Campbell 9pm Pat Inglis December 29th Jeff Matthews
COUNTERS (Tim Campbell 973-768-2476)
December 1st Linda Meilen, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey December 8th Linda Bosland, Connie Anderson, Janet Schaefer December 15th Dawn Kruimer, Jean Bresett, Georgia Connell December 22n Carroll Campbell, Vickie Boyd, Betty Greig December 24th Dot Cailleteau . Alison Bisanti December 29th Linda Meilen, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey
December ’19 – page 9
SPECIAL
OPPORTUNITIES
COMING
Next Jarebuildinbe highlYour cowhile we
To get mInglis aton our r
RED B
Sing upsimportan
- T- O
ap
Registraand the at umcb
Decemb
G IN JANUARY
nuary we will beng people’s homly skilled to be
ost for the trip ise are in Tarboro
more information: 973-796-8502
roster before the
IRD MISSION
s for Red Bird Mnt reminders an
The dates for ROur cost to Redare having to incperson.
ation forms will bSanctuary Lobb
ber ’19 – page 1
Y –
e returning to Tmes that were flon the team, ju
s $100 plus theo.
n and to get you2 or jackinglis19e end of the mo
TRIP REMIND
Mission 2020 wind new informat
ed Bird 2020 ard Bird has increacrease the dona
be available in tby. If you have
om
10
Tarboro, North Clooded in Hurricust have a heare cost of your m
ur name on the [email protected].
DER
ll begin in Januaion for next yea
re: July 18th – 2ased by $75 peration from each
the January 202questions pleas
Carolina to engacane Matthew. rt to serve Godmeals when you
Team roster, yom It is importan
ary and we wanar.
25th, 2020 r person for nex participant in th
20 Tab Times, tse reach out to
age in the missioYou do not nee and your neighu travel and din
ou can contact Jnt to get your na
nt give you some
xt summer. So whe trip to $325 p
he Church Officthe Church Offi
on of ed to hbor. nners
Jack me
e
we per
ce, ice
December
December December
December December
December
December
GLEANE TO R On the Saa.m. to 1:0Christmas Gleaners. cleaning up
You can coChristmas
‘IT’S
Pastor ChristmCharlie importa
1st: Commu Sermon
8th: Scotty L15th: Christm
Scriptur22nd: Scriptur24th: Christm
Sermon24th: 11:45 p
Night inthat takcandlelipermitti
29th: Bilingua the son around
ERS THRIFTRUN A CHRI
turdays of Dece00 p.m. the Gl
Shoppe in tSome extra ha
p after each day
ontact Linda MeShoppe Team.
S A CHARLIEAND CHR
Mike will be prmas using scene
Brown Chrisance of Jesus co
union Scripturn: ‘I Don’t KnowLowe sharing th
mas Cantata at Bre: Luke 1:5-25re: Romans 8:1
mas Eve 5:00 & n: ‘Have You Hp.m. Candlelighn Butler Park. (ke us ‘out on tight together. ing) al Carols and Cngs of our faith a
the table of the
T SHOP ISTMAS SH
ember 7th and leaners will be the Asbury Rands would be wy.
eiland at 201-40
E BROWN’ ARISTMAS 20
reaching duringes and momentstmas’ to helpoming into our w
e: Matthew 1:1w How to Feel’ he message on Butler UMC… 95 Sermon: 18-27 Sermon:9:00 pm Scripeard?’ t, Communion, A simple, standthe town’ to sh Dress warm
ommunion 10:0and the season e Lord and be he
HOPPE
14th from 9:30 sponsoring a
oom next to welcome to help
0-2351 or oblar
ADVENT 19
g Advent and ts from ‘It’s a p show the world.
8-2:6
Snoopy’s Dogh:30 a.m. ‘You Never Kn
: ‘We Need Sompture: Luke 2:1-
the Christmas Sd up service of ahare the quiet
m and the ser
00 am. We gathin two language
eld in the love o
p with setting u
Decem
ouse Decorated
now’ meone’ -14
Story, and Silenabout 15 minuteof the night an
rvice is weath
her to celebrate es and gather of Christ.
p, operating, an
to be part of th
mber ’19 – page
d.
nt es nd er
nd
e
e 3
Musings from Mike
I get a feeling every so often the people are beginning to wonder if spending the money, time, and anxiety that we do on the Advent and Christmas season is ‘worth it’ or a good idea. I have to admit that I do think we take the supreme gift that God has given to all of us and turned it into a marathon of gifts, events, and things to do. But every so often I get reminded in the Christmas Story that there were lots of people who were not sure that God had a good idea. Have your Son’s messenger be born to a charming old couple with no kids? Have your son be born to an unmarried virgin? Make a multi-day trip from your home to your husband’s family just in time for the birth? No place to have the baby? All those visits with a first time Mom and Dad? There are many, many places that we can raise an eyebrow at what God is up to. But here is the bottom line, in the first Christmas God lead people through their confusion, doubts, and dismay to become part of the story of the Messiah. That makes me trust that God will help you and I to work through our calendars, everything going on, and even the noise in our own heads to get to the stable and give our praise to the Son of God. A blessed Advent season of preparation and a beautiful Christmas to you and yours.
Shalom,
Pastor Mike
December ’19 – page 2
The supply closet could use replenishing of several different items this month, which are in bold type below but any of the items on the list can be used to help our families supplement their monthly food budget. Donations can be put in the cabinet at the entrance to the Narthex to help us meet the needs of this important ministry.
Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit
Mixed vegetables Canned beans
(Red, black & cannelloni) Canned tomatoes
Hot or Cold Cereals Pancake Mixes/Syrup
Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil
(Vegetable, olive oil, canola) Tomato Sauce
Pasta Pasta Sauce
Boxed Potatoes Stuffing
Rice Side Dishes Bags of White Rice
Soup Dried Beans – Red or Black Jelly – Strawberry & Grape
Paper towels Toilet paper
Tissues / Napkins Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Soap Shampoo
Dish / Laundry Detergent Cleaning Wipes
Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator
Please Don’t Forget… Hams or Turkeys are still needed for the Loaves & Fishes Christmas distribution on December 16th. The Christmas Giving Tree is on display in the Narthex of the church, with tag containing the ages and info of children who are served through the Loaves & Fishes program. If you can help by purchasing a gift or two, please take a tag from the tree, add your name to the sign-up sheet and please remember to return the gift before December 15th, so they can be given to the families on the 16th. Target or Walmart gift cards are being collected for the children who will be attending the Strengthen Our Sisters dinner on December 14th. Our hope is to give each child a $20 gift card, and if you can help with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Any question see Debby Smeilus.
I would like to thank Linda Meilan for heading up the funeral luncheons for so many years and for her hard work and dedication to
our church. Thank you also for helping in the transition for me to take over. Thank you to the ladies in the Naomi circle for all their help as well. And a super big thank you to Julie Artim and Carol Byra for offering to co-partner with me in this very important mission going forward. What a blessing I am so grateful. Let Jesus always be our guide,
~ Love, Linda Bosland
December ’19 – page 11
What is Christmas ?
Every time a hand reaches out to help another, .... that is Christmas. Every time someone puts anger aside
and strives for understanding, that is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences,
and realize their love for each other that is Christmas.
May this Christmas bring us closer to the spirit of human
understanding, closer to the blessing of peace!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS/DECORATIONS
Orders are being taken for Christmas Poinsettias and Decorations. Here is an opportunity for you to help beautify the sanctuary this Christmas, as you remember or recognize a loved one. As we have in the past, we will also purchase greens for the beautification of the Lord's Table and surrounding sanctuary. Please print clearly your name, and the name(s) of person(s) whom you wish to remember or honor. Enclose $12.00 and the tear off portion of this page in an envelope marked "Christmas" for each plant/decoration ordered. This may be left in the church office or placed in the offering plate on Sunday. Deadline for ordering is December 15th. I/We wish to order ______ Poinsettias/Decorations. $__________ Enclosed. Name of Donor ____________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of _______________________________________________ In Honor of _______________________________________________________ (Plants may be removed for your own enjoyment, or to give to one of our shut-ins following the Christmas Eve 9pm service)
Won’t y
M
W
Th
Fr
you join us,
Monday EveninStudy of t
Wednesday NigEach wee
hursday EvenEach wee
riday MorningEach wee
, all are welc
ngs through Ahe Gospel of Lu
ght Bible Studek from 7:00 – 9
nings – Spanisek, 7:00 pm in th
g Bible Study ek from 6:00 – 7
come…
Advent uke with Pastor
dy 9:00 pm in the C
ish Bible Studhe Church Libra
7:00 am in the C
Mike at 7:30 pm
Church Library.
dy ary
Church Youth Ro
m
oom
U
Reverend MPastor
BeUnTeaLovEmRe
NITED MET5 Barth
Em
Michael McKay
eing nited in Chrisaching the Wving and Ca
mpowering anesponding to THODIST CHholdi Avenue
Church OffWebsite Add
mail Address: FAX (9
Pat
TABERN**** DECE
st Word ring nd Enabling Needs
HURCH
, Butler, New fice (973) 838-dress: bumcumcbutler@g
973) 838-8821 Inglis, Editor
NACLE TIME
MBER 2019
Disciples
Jersey 07405-2026 nj.org gmail.com Lourd
ES ****
5
des Matos Delgad Assistant Pasto
do or
