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November 16, 2014 Volume 52, Number 22
The Advent Season, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, isperhaps the busiest, most hectic time of the year. In the breathlessrush to make the most of the season, it is easy to forget the sacredseason is less about “holiday cheer” and more about a “holy child.”
Advent is our opportunity – a gift from God in itself – to re-orient ourselves to receive God’sgreatest gift, His Son Jesus. Here in descending order, are seven things not to do during Advent.
Do not forget your rituals: Do not treat Advent as just another busy time of the year. Rituals inyour personal and family life can help you slow down and prayerfully ponder the gift of theIncarnation, the Son of God made flesh. Take time daily to relax, meditate, and pray.Do not add to the frenzy: If you are a parent, try not to add to the craziness by being franticyourself doing last minute shopping, entertaining, or decorating.Do not forget your Bible: Advent is an excellent time to familiarize yourself again with theBible stories leading up to Jesus’ birth. Read Matthew chapters 1 and 2, Luke chapters 1 and 2and John chapter 1. Do not try to be perfect for the Holidays: The Advent season can be stressful enough withoutallowing the drive for perfection to overwhelm you.Do not overdo gifts: I recently read that children on average receive 60% more for Christmasthan they expect. Remember the focus is Jesus, God’s supreme gift to us, not our gifts to others.Do not forget the less fortunate: Remember the real Christmas story is not set in a warm andcozy house. The real Christmas story is set amidst those who know enduring poverty and danger. What more loving witness could you offer than to identify with the poor and needy by giving a generous gift to make their life better and easier.Do not wait until Christmas Eve to come to Church! Join us in worship each Sunday leading upto Christmas. The beauty of the sanctuary, the hymns, special music, and the proclamation ofGod’s word brings to us a sense of expectancy and alertness for the coming of God into ourworld and into our very lives. If we celebrate Christmas without Christ being reborn in ourlives, we have missed the real reason for Christmas.
Think about these things. Align your heart and mind with God and His Son Jesus Christ this Advent and Christmas season. In Faith, Michael Guffee
PREPARING YOURHEART & MIND
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The Voice is published twice a month to keep you connected to Shandon.Shandon United Methodist, 3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205803-256-8383, www.shandon-umc.org.Office hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 pm
Adult Sunday SchoolJoin us at 9:45 a.m.
Faith comes alive through study and discussion. Deep friendships grow.
Acts 2:21 (Bruner221): “Out Live Your Life: Breaking Down Walls,”Lou Ann JonesProject: Cards to shut-ins, Christmas family
Chapel Bible Study-Not a Sunday School Class (Chapel)Commitment (Knox205): “Christmas from the Backside”Foundation (Knox208)Genesis (Knox214)George Huggins (Knox209): “A Transforming Stream,”Lewis BrowningGrowing Disciples (Knox201): “Follow: The Fine Print”JOY (Bruner220): “Holy Spirit,” Harvey AllenNew Beginnings (Knox204): “Being Grateful!,” Carly WicklundNew Generation (Bruner224): Nov 16: “Church of All Saints &Sinners,” Nov 23: “Thanks,” Deb SnowSeekers (Bruner223): “Acts 18-20,” Lori SchwartzWesley Fellowship (WH): “A Transforming Stream,” Dan PruittYoung Adult/Breakfast Club (Bruner 216): Fellowship, Discussion,Study... and Breakfast; Jason Synder
You’re Invited SundayNovember 16 and 23
8:45 a.m. Traditional WorshipSERMON 16th: “Don’t be Afraid,” Dr. Michael GuffeeSCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 5:1-11SERMON 23rd: Rev. Carly WicklundUshers 16th: John Hays 23rd: Joe ReynoldsAmbassadors 16th: Jimmie Mills 23rd: Frank/Sallie Manning
11:00 a.m. Traditional WorshipSERMON 16th: “Don’t be Afraid,” Dr. Michael GuffeeSCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 5:1-11SERMON 23rd: Rev. Carly WicklundUshers 16th: Bob Burks 23rd: Richard BealeAmbassadors 16th: 23rd: Marshall/Caroline Griffin
11:05 a.m. LifeLine Worship SERMON 16th: “Storytelling,” Rev. Josh McClendonSCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:1-13SERMON 23rd: Dr. Michael Guffee
Nursery Opens at 8:30 a.m.November 16 November 238:45 a.m. worship
Crib Robin Heaton Staff Toddler Amanda Hilley Tracy BenderTwo-year-olds Caroline Manning Caitlin BrunerThree-year-olds Monica McCutcheon Pamela Adams
11:00 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. worship Crib Katherine Bryant Stephanie BridgersToddler Whitney Delbridge StaffTwo-year-olds Colleen Guffee Allison/Jeff CraneThree-year-olds Heather/Will Karen/Jason
Brumbach Snyder
Coming up At ShandonWorship: 8:45, 11:00 & 11:05 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Matthew 25:14-3011:15 Fellowship Lunch - Player Hall4:00 TREK Course - Wesley Hall5:00 Boy Scouts - Wesley Hall5:00 MYF - Junior High - Youth Zone5:45 JAM - Junior & Senior High - Youth Zone6:15 MYF - Senior High - Youth Zone6:45 Youth Choir Rehearsal - Bruner 206 Music Studio
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 John 11:55-12:85:00 Basketball Practice - Gym5:30 Finance Committee - Bruner 2235:30 Wesley Ringers - Bruner 201 Ensemble Studio6:00 Men’s Fall Study - Player Hall6:30 Encounters with Jesus - Knox 2056:30 The Old Testament - Knox 204
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 John 12:9-1912:00 Lunch Bunch - Player Hall (Pre-Lunch Cards: 10:00 PH)5:00 Basketball Practice - Gym6:00 Staff Parish Relations Committee - Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 John 12:20-267:00 Ayyekkah Study - Knox 2055:15 Wednesday Night Manna - Gym6:00 Second Helpings - Player Hall6:00 Celebration Choir - Bruner 206 Music Studio6:00 Children’s Choirs, Trackers, WRAP (see back cover)6:00 Church Council - Wesley Hall7:00 Boy Scouts District Commission - Bruner 2207:00 Troop 37 - Basement7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Bruner 206 Music Studio
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Luke 19:11-279:00 Yoga - Player Hall10:00 Women’s Study - Parlor5:00 Basketball Practice - Gym
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Luke 19:28-404:00 Basketball Practice - Gym6:00 UM6F Lock-Down - Gym
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Luke 19:41-487:00 Basketball Games - Gym8:00 Run-SMC - Adger Road Side of Shandon9:30 Divorce Support Group - Parlor
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Matthew 25:31-469:45 Adult Sunday School Hour - Attaways - Player Hall3:00 Stephen Ministry Leaders - Knox 2094:00 Stephen Ministry Peer/Continuing Ed - Knox 2094:30 Thanksgiving at DJJ5:00 MYF - Junior High - Youth Zone5:45 JAM - Junior High - Youth Zone6:45 Youth Choir Rehearsal - Bruner 206 Music Studio
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Matthew 22:41-4611:30 P&K 3s Thanksgiving Feast - Wesley Hall5:00 Basketball Practice - Gym5:30 Wesley Ringers - Bruner 201 Ensemble Studio6:00 Men’s Fall Study - Player Hall6:30 Encounters with Jesus - Knox 2056:30 P&K Board Meeting - Knox 2016:30 The Old Testament - Knox 204
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Mark 13:1-812:00 Lunch Bunch - Player Hall (Pre-Lunch Cards: 10:00 PH)11:00 Neuropathy Group - Knox 2095:00 Basketball Practice - Gym
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Mark 13:9-167:00 Troop 37 - Basement
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Mark 13:17-23Church Office Closed. Happy Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Mark 13:24-31Church Office Closed.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Luke 21:5-197:00 Basketball Games - Gym8:00 Run-SMC - Adger Road Side of Shandon
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Mark 13:21-379:30 Children’s Popcorn & Movie - Player Hall5:00 Advent Workshop - Gym 6:45 Youth Choir Rehearsal - Bruner 206 Music Studio
CHURCHWIDE EVENTADVENT WORKSHOP &
CHILDREN’S WINTER SHELTER SERVICESunday, November 30 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Dunn-Smith Ministry Center
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Take time from the hustle and bustle of school, work,parties, shopping, baking, and wrapping....Join us as we come together to make an Advent Wreathand/or a Candy Creche for your home. Children enjoy packing and making cards for “snackkits” for homeless men served by the Winter Shelter.
Join us for a fun, meaningful event forthe whole family.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVENTS CALENDARSunday, November 30: First Sunday in Advent8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Lighting of the Advent Wreath *
Wesley Ringers9:45 a.m. Sunday School *11:05 a.m. LifeLine Contemporary Service *5:00 p.m. Advent Workshop &
Children’s Service Event
Tuesday, December 26:00 p.m. UMW Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 6Petersfield Christmas
Sunday, December 7: Second Sunday in Advent8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Lighting of the Advent Wreath *
Hanging of the Greens ServiceCelebration Choir
9:45 a.m. Sunday School *11:05 a.m. LifeLine Contemporary Service *5:00 p.m. Crazy Selfie Sunday. 7th-12th.7:00 p.m. Christmas Concert, USC Choir
Wednesday, December 1011:00 a.m. Shandon Preschool and
Kindergarten Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 14: Third Sunday in Advent8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Lighting of the Advent Wreath *
Youth Choir Sings9:45 a.m. Sunday School *11:05 a.m. LifeLine Contemporary Service *5:00 p.m. Love Feast *
Wednesday, December 176:30 p.m. InJoy Social
Sunday, December 21: Fourth Sunday in Advent8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Lighting of the Advent Wreath *9:45 a.m. Sunday School *11:05 a.m. LifeLine Contemporary Service6:00 p.m. Benefit Christmas Concert
Eddie Huss and Friends, Benefits Epworth Children’s Home
Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve2:00 p.m. Traditional Communion Service 5:00 p.m. Family Service: * Children’s Choirs
and Live Nativity with Animals 7:00 p.m. LifeLine Service: * Live Nativity
and LifeLine Band9:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight and
Communion Service:Christmas Eve Choir
*Childcare available. Reservations needed for some services.
SECOND HELPINGSWednesday, November 19 in Player Hall, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Simple, Done-In-An Hour, Ways to Serve! Help the Children’s Ministry with a variety of preparations for theAdvent Workshop. Relax and enjoy talking with other church members while you make a big difference!
Register: Susan Curran, [email protected] or Carla Graf, [email protected] or 256-8383 by November 23. Cost: $10 Advent Wreath & $10 Candy Creche. Light supper (optional): $5 adults, $3 children, 2 & under eat free.
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A moving service filled with Christian symbolism, glorious decorations, scripture readings and beautiful music of theseason by the Celebration Choir.
Greet the beginning of Advent and experience the warm feeling of enteringthe church during this special season.
HANGING OF THE GREENSSUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Worship
A service rich in Christian fellowship and part of theMethodist heritage in America and in England for over 200 years. The custom was brought to America by theMoravians, and John Wesley, founder of the UnitedMethodist Church, introduced the Love Feast to the Methodists.
Please bring non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope.
LOVE FEASTSUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Traditional Communion Service at 2:00 p.m.
Family Service at 5:00 p.m. The Children’s Choirs will provide music for this service which will include a livenativity with costumes and animals and the lighting of “glow sticks” to accompany the singing of “Silent Night.”
LifeLine Contemporary Service at 7:00 p.m. with a livenativity with costumes and the LifeLine Band.
Communion and Candlelight Service at 9:00 p.m. A traditional service which includes a live nativity and music by the Christmas Eve Choir.
Inspiring services filled with the scent ofgreenery, beautiful music, glowing candlelight and warm fellowship.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 at 2:00, 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Childcare is available for 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. for agesthree and under (Reservations required). Contact HeatherCorley at [email protected].
Childcare is available for ages three and under(Reservations required). Contact Heather Corley [email protected].
Features Classical and Christmas music with performers:Annette Matthews, Ashley Briggs, Siarris Family Singers,Miriam Marchetti, Dustin Ousley, Lee Ousley, William Douglas,and Eddie Huss. The Concert is free. An offering will be takento benefit Epworth Children’s Home.
Experience a wonderful holiday programfilled with beautiful, inspiring music performed by Eddie Huss and Friends andbenefiting Epworth Children’s Home.
BENEFIT CHRISTMAS CONCERTSUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Be a part of this annual celebration filledwith wonderful music by the Chancel Choirand Orchestra and sharing bread, coffeeand warm fellowship.
WORSHIP and MUSIC SERVICES¨
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Looking for Ways to Give Back this Holiday?Want to keep the Christ in Christmas? Helping others is a great way to be around people, lift your spirits and do agreat deal of good for neighbors in need. Not sure how to get started? Check out the ideas listed below or contactCarly at 256-8383, ext. 102 or [email protected]. l Make handcrafted cards and deliver them with a smile. A hopeful message lifts the spirits.l Deliver cookies to employees at a fire house or police station, or leave them in your mailbox for your USPS carrier.l Use our “Share the Love” cards. Simply give a card to someone to let them know that God Loves Them. You may choose to write your first name or an event going on at Shandon on the card. Or give a card to someone and accompany it with an act of kindness such as the ones listed below.
l Encourage your child to leave unsigned gratitude notes on restaurant tables and store counters. Is there agreater gift than to tell someone that his or her hard work is noticed?
l Shop for personal items and package them with prayers and Scriptures tucked inside. Ask local hospitals ornursing homes to distribute them anonymously to those who are sick and lonely.
l When an elderly or sick neighbor runs errands or goes to the doctor, mow their lawn or wash their windows.An anonymous message of God’s love, tucked behind their screen door, will brighten the day for both thegiver and recipient. This could also be done at Epworth Children’s Home or The Columbia Family Shelter!
l Visit www.DoingtheMostGood.org/RingtheBell or look on volunteermatch.org or servenet.org to be matchedup with volunteer opportunities in our community.
Annual Advent OfferingWe will be receiving our Annual Advent Offering in support of Haiti Missions, Homeless and Habitat. You can designate your offering to one of these missions. Undesignated offerings will be divided between these threeimportant missions. Watch for more about our “Share the Love” Advent Offering in the mail. Please make your offering by Christmas Eve, December 24.
Christmas in Petersfield 2014: Your Help is NeededIt wouldn’t be Christmas for our Shandon Youth without celebrating with our friends in the Petersfield community ofHollywood, SC. Prayerfully consider donating a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. In addition to the gift cards, we host a freeflea market and share special gifts with children at the community center. Drop-off your Wal-Mart gift card in the12th grade room upstairs in the Youth Zone on Sunday mornings by Wednesday, December 3. No time to shop, we’llget your gift card...Donations needed by Sunday, November 30. Contact Casey Fields, [email protected], 803-206-9516or Jennifer Parker, [email protected] or Jon Shrack, [email protected], 256-8383.
Help Feed a Hungry Child in Columbia: Purchase a 2015 CalendarDecember 7, 14, 21
Purchase 2015 Helping Hands Weekend Food Program Calendars before and after church in the main hall of theBruner Building. See Judy Coull. 100% of the proceeds go to the Helping Hands Weekend Food Program whichprovides six nutritious meals for 50 Hand Middle School needy students each week. We often think povertyexists only in other countries and cities, but it also exists right here in our own community. The wonderful part ofthis calendar is that the Weekend Food Program students pay it forward by taking all the pictures featured in the calendar, and the calendar is produced by volunteers. The calendars cost $10; donations are welcome. Shandon Methodist is an important part of the Shandon Cluster of Churches Helping Hands Committee whichlaunched this program.
A Stephen Minister Can HelpAre holidays not a happy time for you?
Feeling down with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching? Talking with a Stephen Minister may help. Contact Carly Wicklund, [email protected], 256-8383, ext 102.
OUTREACH – HELPING OTHERS¨
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ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTHDJJ THANKSGIVING: Sunday, November 23, 4:30-7:00 p.m.Shandon’s 9th-12th graders will serve ThanksgivingDinner to youth at DJJ.
7th-8th MYF: November 23, 5:00-6:15 p.m. as usual.NO MYF: November 30, December 14, 21, & 28
CHRISTMAS IN PETERSFIELD: Saturday, December 6.Shandon’s 10th-12th youth travel to Hollywood, SC toshare Christmas with friends in Petersfield community.
CRAZY SELFIE SUNDAY:Sunday, December 7. 7th-12th grades.
LOVEFEAST: Sunday, December 14. Youth will serve.
UNITED METHODIST WOMENCHRISTMAS DINNER AND SOCIAL –
Get in the Spirit of Christmas!Join us Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Player Hall.This festive dinner celebration will feature Woman ofthe Year Recognition and a Memorial Ceremony.Spouses are invited. Cost $7.00. Dinner/Childcare.Reservations: to Meredith Dreibelbis, 738-9576,[email protected] by November 26.
PoinsettiasIf you would like to place a poinsettia in the Sanctuary orat LifeLine for Christmas in honor or memory of a lovedone, use the poinsettia forms found in the pew racks oron LifeLine information table. The cost is $16.00. You may also make a donation to the landscape fund.The deadline to order is December 1.
Pecans are ComingPurchase pecans for your holiday baking,
holiday gifts or just tasty treats.Halves $9.50 or Pieces $9.00
Butter Roasted, $21.00 (Place order. Available early Dec.) Call Ellen Burks at 776-9054.
Benefits Shandon United Methodist Women.
ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDRENWINTER SHELTER SERVICE: Sunday, November 30, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Combined with Advent Workshop)Children help pack and make cards for 240 “snack kits”for homeless men served by the Winter Shelter.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERT CHOIR
Sunday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryThe University of South Carolina Concert Choir, with Dr. Larry Wyatt, conducting, will present a Christmasconcert. Everyone is invited.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTENCHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Wednesday, December 10, 11:00 a.m., SanctuaryPrepare your heart to celebrate our Savior’s birth by joining the preschool children as they retell the Christmasstory with costumes and songs. This is a child-friendlypresentation and the church family is invited.
IN THE PATSY MCINTOSH LIBRARYTop Floor of the Betty Bruner BuildingSuggested Reading During Advent
Young Children:l The Something Wonderful-A Christmas Story by Karen Hilll Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect by Richard Schneiderl A Gift for the Christ Child by Linda Schlafer
Adult Readers:l DVD Advent Conspiracy. Book & video by Rick McKinleyl Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam by James Moorel The Best Songs Come at Night and Other Christmas
Proverbs by Ellsworth Kalasl Christmas Gifts that Always Fit by James W. Moorel Advent, Christmas & Epiphany by Megan McKenna
ACTIVITIES DURING ADVENT¨
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YOUTH CHOIR SUNDAYSunday, December 14 at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Our Youth Choir will sing Advent and Christmasanthems in both of our traditional worship services.
COLUMBIA NATIVITY FESTIVALDecember 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m. December 6, 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.
Suber-Marshall Memoral United MethodistOver 100 Creches from Around the World.
10,000 Villages Fair-Trade Gift Shop.Living Nativity & Petting Zoo.
Live Music, Homemade Holiday Goodies.
InJOY SOCIALWednesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m., Carly’s home Christmas Cookie Decorating Party & Chapel Worship
CHANCEL CHOIR SINGS AT BILTMORETuesday, December 30
Chancel Choir has been invited to sing at Biltmore Estate inAsheville, NC. 30 minute concerts: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and8:30 p.m., Winter Garden Room. Candlelight Tour: $65.
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THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR ON NOVEMBER 16 are given to the glory of God and in celebration of SonnyJarrett’s 80th birthday by Leanne, Ruthie, Lawrence,Hillary, Montgomery, Katharyn and Elizabeth; and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold C. Muir and Mr. andMrs. Maxwell K. Spear by Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Spear.
THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR ON NOVEMBER 23 are given tothe glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. G. E.Brant by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren;and in loving memory of Betsy Strickland by her son,Sammy Strickland, her brother, Robert A. Johnson and herparents, Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Robert Johnson.
THE FLOWERS IN THE NARTHEX ON NOVEMBER 23 are given to the glory of God and in honor of the marriage ofAlice Elizabeth Burks and John Cottingham DuBose.
THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR ON NOVEMBER 30 are given tothe glory of God and in memory of Patsy McIntosh by herhusband, George McIntosh.
MEMORIALSIN MEMORYKathleen Kerr Bell by Dr. and Mrs. A. McKay Brabham, III,Bill and Gessner DunnThomas W. Bruner by Dr. and Mrs. A. McKay Brabham, IIIDorothy Baxter Cole by Pattie PalmerBrad Hamer by Gina S. HamerJane Hearn by Mrs. Richard B. Boyd, Jr., Opal Dougherty,Willie Jo Dowdey, Bill and Gessner Dunn, EvelynFortenberry, Virginia Hobbs, and Lynn Machovoe, Nancy W.MautererAnne Hubbard by Jack and Susan Graybill Jody Lawrence by Laura H. TwittyCliff Moore by David and Gera SingletaryJeanette Priester by Edith G. Combs, Elizabeth and WilliamWhitehead, Jr.
HOSPITALSPalmetto Health Baptist: Jimmy Hipp
Sara Ann Inabinet November 8, 2014
In Memoriam
THE ATTAWAYS ARE RETURNINGSunday, November 23 at 9:45 a.m. in Player Hall
Join us: the Attaways share their experiences of theirfaith journey from this past year of missionary service.
The Attaways have answered God’s call to serve ascross-cultural witnesses to the people of Thailand.Todd and Pam have been teaching English as a secondlanguage in Buddist schools in Roi Et, a rural provincein North East Thailand. Thailand is located in the “10/40window,” an area that contains the largest populationof non-Christians in the world. Todd and Pam Attawayand their children are members of Aldersgate UMC.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VANThursday, December 4 across Devine Street
Women wishing to schedule a mammogram should be40-years-old or older and present proof of insurance.For any woman younger than 36, a doctor’s order isrequired. Register: www.palmettohealth.org or call296-8888. Information: call Margaret Hays at 787-6892.
Total Pledged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,444,875Received through October 31, 2014. . . . . . . . . $1,109,824 Allocated to Family Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $277,456 Mortgage Balance October 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . $624,485
NOVEMBER 9, 2014PRESENCE
Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706
GIFTS – OPERATING BUDGETNovember 2 November 9 Year-to-DateRevenues Revenues Revenues$68,787 $33,035 $1,590,890
November 2 November 9 Year-to-DateExpenses Expenses Expenses$102,701 $7,148 $1,723,017
SERVE
Our ministers are on call for weekend emergencies. Contact the minister by calling our emergency beeper at 654-8973 and then entering your phone number.
SAFE SANCTUARY TRAININGDecember 7 & 14, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Player Hall
Required of all adult volunteers with our children andyouth ministries. Any volunteers who did their lasttraining in 2011, consider renewing your training asthe end of 2014 is your expiration date for certification.
Mission StatementShandon United MethodistChurch gathers to worship God,nurture Christian faith, and goout into the world in mission.
Senior MinisterMichael Guffee, Sr.
Minister of Evangelism and Outreach MinistriesCarly Wicklund
Minister of Assimilation andDiscipleshipJosh McClendon
Business AdministratorMichael Hart
Minister of Music and ArtsMinistriesEddie Huss
Director of Christian Educationand ProgramsLesli Wood
Director of Youth MinistriesJon Shrack
Associate Director of YouthMinistriesJennifer Parker
Associate Directors of Childrenand Family MinistriesSusan Curran, Carla Graf
Director of Preschool/KindergartenBea Daves
Director of Kitchen MinistriesTimothy Scott
Director of CommunicationsMelanie Owen
Music Associate/OrganistWilliam Douglas
Director of Celebration ChoirAnn Philbeck
Finance AdministrativeAssistant/Organist EmeritusNancy Kelley
Administrative Assistant, Senior Minister/Music and ArtsJennifer Cox
Administrative Assistant,EducationSamantha Apple
Administrative Assistant,Associate MinistersKaren Daves
Child Care CoordinatorHeather Corley
Sound TechnicianCindi Reid
Custodial StaffThomas Brunson, Eladio Cruz,John Whetstone
SecurityHarriet Davenport
Lay LeaderJerry Mitchell
Church Council ChairMontague Laffitte
Good food. Warm fellowship. Relax. Take a night off from the
kitchen and enjoy spending timewith old friends & making new ones.
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDEDMENU: November 19: Chicken pot pie, tossed salad, fresh fruit, rolls, dessert
November 26: No Wednesday Night Manna (Happy Thanksgiving)
SUPPER SERVED: 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Dunn-Smith CenterCOST: $5 adults/youth (13+), $2.50 children 2-12 years, under age 2 eat free
ACTIVITIESl Children’s Activities & Bible Verses for a prize: 5:30-6:00 p.m., gyml Trackers! 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Boys: 6:00-6:45 p.m., DuBose 202
Games & physical challenges – “tracking” God & His people through the Bible.l Children’s Choirs – k4-6th Grade: 4&5-years: 6:15-6:45 p.m., 1st-6th grade: 6:00-6:45 p.m. l WRAP – Youth: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Hangout in the Gameroom with some Real Awesome People.l Child Care for Infants-5th Grade: 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2-years-old & under, Knox 106;
3- to 5-years-old, DuBose 105; 1st to 5th graders, 6:45-7:30 p.m., DuBose 105
