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Grace United Methodist Church 15309 Maple Island Road Burnsville, MN 55306-5522 Phone: 952-435-5696 Church E-Mail: [email protected] Pastor Kevin Schill: [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] Web Site: www.graceumcburnsville.org
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please call or email the parish office.
952-435-5696 or [email protected]
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Pastor Kevin Schill
Pastor Emeritus Duane Ernst
Youth Director Shannon Livingston-Harris
Administrative Assistant Kathy Klis
Adult & Youth Choir Director Paige Macklin
God’s Kids Director Paige Macklin
Organist Marilyn Oliphant
Wishing you joy, peace, good health & happiness this Christmas Season.
Grace N O T E S
O u r M i s s i o n : T o s e r v e a n d u n i t e t h o s e w e t o u c h
w i t h t h e G r a c e o f G o d .
O u r V i s i o n : T r a n s f o r m i n g l i v e s t o b e c o m e t h e
h e a r t , h a n d s , a n d f e e t o f J e s u s i n t h e w o r l d .
M A K I N G D I S C I P L E S O F J E S U S
2013
Nicolas Carter & Son del Sur Quartet
A dynamic fusion of traditional and contemporary Latin
American music, world music rhythms, and original compositions
Christmas Concert Saturday, December 21, 7:30 p.m.
Grace United Methodist Church
15309 Maple Island Rd., Burnsville, MN
Tickets $15 in advance ~ $18 at the door Questions? Call Grace UMC office at 952-435-5696,
or order online www.graceumcburnsville.org
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October 2013 Financial Update
Statement Date: 10/31/13
YTD 2013 Actual YTD 2013 Budget YTD 2013 Variance
Receipts & Income
Pledges 110,200.50 143,653.00 (33,452.50)
Non-Pledges 53,421.49 61,862.00 (8,440.51)
Other 12,958.14 5,498.40 7,459.74
TOTAL INCOME 176,580.13 211,013.40 (34,433.27)
Expenses
Program Areas/Ministries 3,735.49 3,216.70 518.79
Property & Maintenance 41,105.77 34,076.90 7,028.87
Salary & Benefits 85,938.21 94,844.20 (8,906.01)
Mortgage Payments 65.367.69 65,334.20 33.49
Apportionments 6,360.97 19,770.00 (13,409.03)
TOTAL EXPENSES 202,508.13 217,242.02 (14,733.89)
ENDING SURPLUS (25,928.00) (6,228.62) (19,699.38)
OR (DEFICIT
Note to readers: For YTD Receipts variances, a negative number means we are NOT reaching our budgeted goals.
For YTD Expense variances, a negative number means we are below budget.
December 2013
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the
beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into
being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines
in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.... The true light, which enlightens everyone, was
coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world
did not know him.... But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become
children of God.... And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory
as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth." John 1:1-14
My Dear Friends,
It is with these beautiful and profound words of poetry that the Gospel of John begins, and so too our journey
of Advent. We come to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, Immanuel, God who is with us. As John tells
us, God's Word, which spoke forth the power of creation, is born intimately and vulnerably into the business
of our everyday lives. The very light of life shines in the midst of the darkness, calling forth hope, peace,
joy, and love.
As together we begin our Advent journey toward the celebration of Christmas, my prayer for each of you is
that the light of grace and truth that is Christ the Lord, so fills you that you can not help but share the beauty
and wonder of the light of God with others.
Shalom,
Pastor Kevin
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December Drivers for Route 3c Fridays
Dec. 6: Verna & Chas Borgman
Dec. 13: Bill & Paige Macklin
Dec. 20: Duane Ernst
Dec. 27: Suanne Turner & Rhonda Brown
Questions? Call Arla Mae McNeff
952-890-1390
Christmas, 2013
The swirls of soft snow,
The frost on the trees,
The ghost misty gowns,
That gleam on the ground- and freeze.
Look at the pristine view
of the landscape we love.
It reminds us of Angels,
all sparkly and white
that fluttered down thru out the nite.
And from the midnight sky - a slice of moon
is ready to catch the evening stars 'tears
that is shed in compassion for human fears.
How little we really know.
So GOD sent us Jesus to tell his stories
of how to live in this world of worries.
All in the heavens and nature sings
of this wonderful message that HE brings.
In the darkening days of December
with snow swirling round its feet,
We think of friends to remember
and all of the families to greet.
Splurge of emotions run sky high,
in anticipation of celebration of
happy gatherings, or very sad
for loved ones now gone...and sigh.
We think of what the future brings
Our children's tomorrows and Cyber Space.
But "PRAISE YE THE LORD" earth still sings
with JESUS our master of the human race.
The Christ child's star will continue to
be a spiral of light birthing bright
Holy insight to plans that are made
like only GOD can when he releases
designs- in part to man.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and
MANY GREAT NEW YEARS!
Gloria Hanson
The Tale of the Candy Cane
The stripes remind us of the heart of
Christmas, our Savior, Jesus: white for
his purity; red for his blood shed on the
cross. The candy cane resembles the
curved staffs of the shepherds — the first people to
visit the Christ-Child and worship at the manger.
And when the cane is turned upside down, it be-
comes a letter J, for “Jesus.”
Indeed, Jesus turns our lives upside down and in-
verts our presumptions: A poor baby born in a sta-
ble becomes King of kings and Lord of lords; ene-
mies aren’t for hating but loving; blessings aren’t
for hoarding but sharing; the world works for war,
but Jesus calls us to live in peace; receiving is bet-
ter than giving; sinners are made saints; and death
is conquered as God grants us eternal life.
What a wonderful turn-out
on Consecration Sunday!
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! We
had great attendance at both worship services, and
the Celebration Luncheon and “Trunk or Treat”
added extra special fun for kids and adults. Conse-
cration Sunday and the Celebration Luncheon are
continuing to grow into a signature day of our wor-
ship calendar. It is a great opportunity to bring the
whole church into worship together and see some
old friends and new faces.
If you weren't able to turn in your Estimate of Giv-
ing card yet, there is still time to do so. Either mail
it to the church or drop it in the Finance Committee
mail box. Thanks for everyone's commitment to the
church through their pledge of giving. Based on
pledges received, giving will continue growing in
2014 which will enable the ongoing growth of
Grace Church.
Matt Kjesbo
Finance Committee Chairperson
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DATE GREETER USHER SOUND WORSHIP NURSERY COMMUNION
DECEMBER 1
8:00 AM Wayne & Laurie Trainor Gordy & Pat Peters John Brand John Podartz
10:00 AM Brad Spear James Milne Eric Foss Mark Anderson Dunbar Carol Greibrok
Acolyte: Jeremy Schreiner Diane Martin
DECEMBER 8
8:00 AM Peggy Skrogstad Jeff Skrogstad Ron Larson
10:00 AM Dale & Jean Osborn Rhonda Brown Brad Spear Kathy Schill
Acolyte: Patrick Francis James Milne
DECEMBER 15
8:00 AM Doris Marek Duane Ernst Tom Marek
10:00 AM Dale & Jean Osborn Judi Bolitho Ed Sanders Eric Foss Whirley
Acolyte: Isom Marbray
DECEMBER 22
8:00 AM Cara Kennedy Duane Ernst Ron Larson
10:00 AM Brad Spear Scott Barringer Roy Koenigsberg Steve Martin Halsted
Acolyte: Tyler Ahlvers
DECEMBER 29
8:00 AM Peggy Neumann Cara Kennedy John Brand
10:00 AM Tia Pacotti & Bev Moore Mary Banwell Brad Spear Laurie Sanders Dunbar
Acolyte: Ian Le
JANUARY 5
8:00 AM Wayne & Laurie Trainor Nancy Drake John Brand Cara Kennedy
10:00 AM Dale & Jean Osborn Brad Spear Ed Sanders Diane Martin Swanson Eric Foss
Acolyte: Tyler Ahlvers Carol Greibrok
JANUARY 12
8:00 AM Peg Neumann Pat & Gordy Peters Ron Larson
10:00 AM Susan Matsuura Rhonda Brown Brad Spear Laurie Farnen Whirley
Acolyte: Kelsey Schreiner
JANUARY 19
8:00 AM Doris Marek Nancy Drake Tom Marek
10:00 AM Dale & Jean Osborn James Milne Ed Sanders Eric Foss Berg
Acolyte: Patrick Francis
JANUARY 26
8:00 AM Gordy & Pat Peters Peg Neumann Ron Larson
10:00 AM Bev Moore & Tia Pacotti Bill Macklin Brad Spear Steve Martin Kjesbo
Acolyte: Jeremy Schreiner
December, 2013 & January, 2014
Please notify the office is you an unable to help
on your assigned date. Thank You.
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Book Club —December 19th—6:30 PM
Christmas Party & Book Choices for 2014
6:30 PM at the home of Nellie Mattis
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MOVIE NIGHT—The Agony and the Ecstasy
Join us Monday, Dec.16th — 7 PM
A 1965 film starring Charlton Heston as Mi-
chelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius
II. The film was partly based on Irving Stone's
biographical novel of the same name. This film deals
with the conflicts of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II dur-
ing the painting of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling.
Great Fun at the Youth Scavenger Hunt
Grace youth had a blast participating in a photo
scavenger hunt with Holy Trinity & Glendale church
on Sunday October 27th!
Grace Dinner Group There will be no Grace
Dinner Group meeting in December. If you would
like to start the year off eating great dinners with
good conversation, please join us on Saturday, Jan-
uary 18, at 6:00 p.m. Hosts will be Kenny & Carol
Frank, 16628 Gerdine Path, Rosemount.
Dinner Group meets in homes with the host provid-
ing the main dish and attendees providing comple-
mentary dishes. Occasionally we meet at area res-
taurants. Both singles and couples are welcome.
For more information or for reservations (requested
by Sun., Jan. 12 ), contact Jean Osborn at 952-898-
3708 or [email protected].
CHRISTMAS SHOP & SUPPORT GRACE YOUTH AT BARNES & NOBLE
Grace youth will be wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble in the Burnsville Center
Sunday, Dec. 15th 12:00 - 8:00 and Thursday, Dec. 19th from 5:00 - 8:00.
All donations received will go towards Youth Mission Trips.
Lectionary Discussion Group Join Pastor Kevin from
12:00-1:00 each Wednesday for a discussion about the
scripture text(s) for the upcoming Sunday. This is a free
flowing discussion, with all sharing insights as we study
the scripture together. You are welcome to bring a
brown bag lunch. No need to sign up, you are welcome
to come whenever you can make it.
Youth and Parents,
Here are important dates to remember:
o Confirmation Meetings: Dec. 4 & 18
o Youth Group Meetings: Dec. 8, 22 & 29
o Parents' Night Out/Babysitting: Dec. 7 (4-8 p.m.)
o Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble in Burnsville Mall: Dec. 15 (12-8 p.m.) & Dec. 19 (5-9 p.m.)
o Tubing with Nativity Church at Buck Hill: Dec. 18
For those who may have missed it, here again is my bio from last month's Grace Notes:
I'm so excited to begin working as Director of Youth Ministries! I found my passion for youth ministry after I
completed a year-long internship at Nativity Episcopal Church just down the street from Grace. Afterward, I
worked full-time in youth ministry in Indiana for a year. I recently returned to Minnesota to be closer to family
and begin the process for ordination in the Episcopal Church. My educational background includes a Master of
Arts in Theology from St. Catherine University and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from the General Theological
Seminary in NYC. I am a newlywed and will be living with my husband Cory in St. Paul. I look forward to getting
to know each of the youth and great folks at Grace!
Shannon Livingston-Harris, Grace Youth Director
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Men of Grace All men of Grace, guests, and visitors are invited to join us Sunday,
Dec. 15th, 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for a light meal and fellowship. RSVP to
[email protected] or the church office, 952-435-5696.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Sandwich Sunday 9:00 Advent Study Decorate the Church
2 6:00 pm Yoga
3 6:30 pm Scouts
4 12 Lectionary Group 6:00 Youth Choir 6:15 Confirmation 6:30 God’s Kids 7:00 Adult Choir 7:00 Advent Study
5 7:30 pm AA
6 11:30 Ruth Voll Circle 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
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9:30 Christmas
Pageant Rehearsal
4:00 Parents Night
Out
8 10:00 Children’s Christmas Pageant 11:15 Youth Group 4:00 Piano Recital
9 6:00 pm Yoga
10 6:30 pm Scouts
11 12 Lectionary Group 6:00 Youth Choir 6:30 God’s Kids 7:00 Adult Choir 7:00 Advent Study
12 7:30 pm AA
13 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
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15 8 & 10 Adult Christmas Choir 9:00 Advent Study 4:00 Piano Recital 12 Youth at Barnes & Noble 6:00 Men of Grace
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6:00 pm Yoga 7:00 pm Movie Night
17 6:30 pm Scouts
18 12 Lectionary Group 6:00 Youth Choir 6:15 Confirmation 6:30 God’s Kids 7:00 Adult Choir 7:00 Advent Study
19 5:00 Youth at Barnes & Noble 6:30 PM Book Club Christmas Party 7:30 pm AA
20 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
21 Son del Sur Quartet Christmas Concert
7:30 PM
22 9:00 Advent Study 11:15 Youth Group
Christmas
Caroling & Party
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24 4:00 Family Worship 10:00 Candlelight Communion Service
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26 7:30 pm AA
27 6:15 am Men’s Fellowship at Cracker Barrel
8:00 pm AA
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29 9:00 Adult SS 11:15 Youth Group
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Grace UMC Office Hours: 952-435-5696 Mon—Thur 9:00 am-2:00 pm Closed Friday
[email protected] [email protected] www.graceumcburnsville.org
Items for the bulletin are due in the office by noon on Wednesdays.
Grace Notes articles for January are due Monday, December 23rd.
Ruth Voll Circle Christmas Brunch
Friday, December 6th,
11:30am at the home of Vicky Kline.
2013
UMW SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, at 9:00am
at the Perkins in Lakeville. We need your input!
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Are you interested in becoming a member of Grace UMC?
Contact Pastor Kevin at 952-435-5696 or
1 Blake Hanegraaf
2 Morgan Stuart
3 Dale Osborn
4 Kendry Marbray
6 Laurie Sanders
7 MacKenzie Margo
8 Mark Krings
8 Ian Le
8 Micaela Cardoza
10 Ryan Berg
16 Lisa Dawson
18 Maya Stauber-Walkington
19 Steve Martin
20 Dan Swingle
23 John Devine
24 Wesley Brand
25 Amelia Halsted
26 Tyson Holder
28 Steven Thede
29 Bill Macklin
29 Paul Nichols
30 Maria Hartle
30 Alex Behrens
31 Les Houdek
If your December birthday is
not listed, please notify the
office.
Grayden Matthew Kjesbo Son of Matthew & Anna Kjesbo
Annika Kathrine Berg Daughter of Jonathan & Molly Berg
Madelyn Rose Whirley Daughter of Thomas & Angela Whirley
“Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the kingdom
of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14
Let’s Support Our Troops!
Send a card to a services person at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center &
Ramstein AFB in Germany. There is no way to know if your card will go to
a male or female in the service, so please be rather generic with your writing.
Our deadline is December 8th. Please DO NOT SEAL the envelopes.
Your card provides comfort and encouragement to our troops and their family
members.
Volunteers Needed to help keep our sidewalks clear!
If you need to shovel your walk at home, chances are the church
needs clearing too—so put this on your “to do” list and help keep
our sidewalks safe. Shovels are at the church, but you might like
your own better. For heavy, serious snow we have a snow blower and you can
contact Gordy Peters for information, 952-435-6189.
One of the decorations in the Gathering Area during the holiday
season is a Giving Tree. A “wish list” of needs for our church
has been gathered and listed on ornaments that decorate the tree.
If you would like to give something extra to Grace this Christmas
season, just take an ornament from the tree with the item you in-
tend to give. When your gift is complete, simply place it under the tree.
Items on the tree include supplies for our education area, church office, kitch-
en, program needs and other building items. Your gift is greatly appreciated!
Grace Mission Outreach will be sponsoring two families
with “Armful of Love” for Christmas. Church members
may participate by purchasing a gift or donating money.
Purchases need to be at Grace UMC no later than December 8th. Outreach
members will be available to assist between services.
Thank you for your consideration to help those in need.
