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December 2017
Volume 21 Issue 12
First United Methodist Church of Seminole
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Pastor 1
Church Council 2
UMM amp UMW 3
News 4
Calendar 5
Contact Info 6
THE CHURCH
CONNECTION
ATTENDANCE SS Worship
Nov 5 59 88 Nov 12 57 93 Nov 19 44 70 Nov 26 55 78
AVERAGE SS mdash 54 WORSHIP mdash 83
Here is the worship schedule for the AdventChristmas Season at the First United Methodist Church of Seminole I hope you will be present for as many of these ser-vices as possiblehellipoh you might think about inviting a friend or two as well ldquoHanging of the Greensrdquo December 3rd 1050 Worship Service Childrenrsquos Christmas Program December 10th 1050 Worship Service Betsy Stewart-Dooley Preaching December 17th 1050 Worship Service
Little Known Faces at the Manger---King Herod
Mark Watson preaching December 24th 1050 Worship Service Little Known Faces at the MangermdashShepherd
Mark Watson preaching December 24th 700pm Worship Service
Little Known Faces at the MangermdashInn Keeper Service will also include Communion and Candlelight
Service of Las Pasadas December 24th 1100pm Worship Service
Mark will bring a short homily plus Communion and Candlelight included
Covenant Renewal Service December 31st 1050 Worship Service Traditional New Yearrsquos Eve Service for the People Called Methodist
There will also be Advent devotionals available on Sunday December 3 rd which is the first Sunday of the Advent season There is a devotion for every age group They will be located on a table in the Narthex As 2017 draws to a close may each of us take the words of the following prayer to heart ldquoCreative God you make all things new in heaven and on earth We come to you in a new year with new desires and old fears new decisions and old controver-sies new dreams and old weaknesses Because you are a God of hope we know that you create all possibilities of the future Because you are a God of love we know that you accept all the mistakes of the past Because you are the God of faith we enter your gates with thanksgiving and praise we come into your presence with glad-ness and a joyful noise and we serve and bless you Amen
(Maren C Tirabassi USA 20th Century Alt) In Christrsquos Peace Pastor Mark
THE CHURCH CONNECTION Page 2
NEEDED WEEKLY $ 366550
RECEIVED
November 5helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 564500
November 12helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 326000
November 19helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 221816
November 26helliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 100200
FINANCES If you have any questions about the finances of the church please feel free
to speak with Mark Schell Treasurer or
Lola Davisson Chairman of the Finance
Committee
Copies of the current budget are in
the display outside the Treasurerrsquos office
MISSIONS PAID 4289
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The Church Council met on Monday November 21 2017 In attendance were Lola Davis-son Rebecca Kennedy Charles Lindsey Marilyn Lindsey Donna Magruder Gabby Peters
Sandy Peters Mark Schell Ken Stewart Linda Swearingen Rev Mark Watson and Janelle Ze-
hren
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Lindsey at 700pm Pastor Mark opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer
Mark Schell gave the Treasurerrsquos Report We are below budget at this time but need to
consider raising money for repairs on the building Rebecca Kennedy reported that the SPR Com-mittee has completed the church profile and pastor evaluation and that all was positive For the
Lay Leadership Committee report Pastor Mark presented Debbie Hallum as our new Lay Leader
Lola Davisson made a motion to approve Debbie It was seconded by Sandy Peters Motion
passed Lola Davisson (Sunday School) reported that our numbers are not consistent but all classes have teachers that are working very hard She also reported that the UMW will meet on
December 6th and that the Visitation Committee members are still visiting our homebound mem-
bers mdash visiting 6 on their last visit Sandy Peters (Worship Committee) said there have been some changes to the advent schedule and that the Joybells will be providing music at the Snow-
man Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on December 19th and invited everyone to attend
Janelle Zehren reported that the Thanksgiving lunch was a success and that they also served a light supper at the Charge Conference the next evening
Pastor Markrsquos report included that we are still needing blue paraments for the Advent sea-
son It was voted in January 2017 to purchase them from the flower fund but a dollar amount
was not listed Pastor Mark will have prices at the next meeting for the paraments as well as ban-ners for the different seasons
Under Open Topics Marilyn Lindsey suggested that we drop the Ideas Committee and
make it an online discussion to keep track of ongoing projects etc It would be on the website under the password protected area so it would be visible only to church family It was suggested
that she have a table in the Narthex if she is trying to get people to help in different areas She
was told to give it a try and see if it works The next meeting will be on December 18th The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 710pm
COMPLETE MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND
Nursery Attendant and Pianist As of the printing of this newsletter we are still searching for a nursery at-tendant (6 to 8 hours per week) and a pianist (2 hours on Sunday plus 2 hours of practice before Sunday morning) If you know if anyone who might be great in either position please have them send their resume to Mark at the following email address pastorseminolefumccom
Saturday
December 9th
800am
ALL MEN
ARE WELCOME
UNITED
METHODIST
WOMEN
Wednesday
December 6th
930am ALL WOMEN
ARE WELCOME
President
LOLA DAVISSON
President
WALLACE
GATES
THE CHURCH CONNECTION Page 3
Service of Las Pasadas (Service of Shelter for the Holy Family) ldquoIn the Hispanic tradition of Latin America countries especially in Mexico one of the oldest celebra-tions is Las Pasadasrdquo It was created by a Catholic priest in 1587 and it was hoped the service would help introduce Christianity to the New World ldquoThe celebration takes place during Advent from De-cember 16 through December 23rd with a special service on December 24 It is preparation for and anticipation of the birth of the Savior commemorating the nine months when Mary carried the infant Jesus in her womb and emphasizing his coming again and the need of all persons for repentance and Godrsquos mercyrdquo Our Service of Las Pasadas will take place on Christmas Eve at the 11pm service but here is what the service looks like if it happens every day for the 8 day period ldquoWell ahead of time eight homes of church members are chosen in different areas for the eight nights prior to Christmas Eve These homes should be willing to have a house party including a pintildeata to be broken by a child The pintildeata represents the devil who cannot be recognized and therefore the child is blindfolded The child is fighting against evil with the rod of virtue symbolized in the stick provided to break the pintildeata When the child perseveres to the end the glory of God will come down on everyone as shown by the candy hidden with the pintildeata The homes may also offer cups of hot chocolate coffee apple cider or punch bunuelos tamales hot doughnuts sweet rolls all kinds of avocado and other dips or other refreshments Each family should also visit neighbors and invite them to the Las Pasadasrdquo We will open our midnight Christmas Eve service by following the liturgy suggested in the United Methodist Book of Worship We will begin in the Fellowship Hall then enter the doors of our sanctuary to finish the service The service will include a homily communion and a celebration as Christ as the light of the world It is going to be a great service so I hope you are planning on inviting a friend or two to join you
The church has adopted a family here in Seminole for Christmas The family consists of one grand-mother and 3 children They have all been adopted and presents are being purchased for them We would like to make this holiday even more spe-cial by providing a food basket If you would like to donate to this basket please see Donna or leave your donation in the office
LETrsquoS MAKE THIS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
FOR THIS FAMILY
Page 4 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Our Joybells (handbell choir) will be performing at the Snowman Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on Tuesday December 19th Everyone is invited to come out and listen to some Christ-mas music and enjoy the Snowman Wonderland activities FREE HOTDOGS COOKIES AND DRINKS FACEPAINTING TRAMRIDES AROUND THE POND TO SEE THE LIGHT DISPLAYS (Be sure to look for the light display from the Seminole First United Methodist Church)
JOYBELLS PERFORMANCE
Snowman Wonderland 2016
Donna Magruder Debbie Hallum Debbie
Coym Janelle Zehren Rebecca Kennedy
Jennifer Thomas Lisa Watson Claudia
Willis and Sandy Peters Director
Changes in Cell Phone rsquos email addresses Just as a gentle reminder If you have changed your cell phone number email address please contact the church office and let us know We do our best to keep that informa-tion up to date but we can only do so if you help us
Disciple Bible Study The brave adventurers who began a 34-week trek through the Bible will conclude their study of the Old Testament on December 10th We will take a short break and return to begin the New Testament portion of the study on January 14th We will continue to meet at 4pm in the Confer-ence Room The New Testament portion of the Disciple Bible study will conclude on May 6th 2018 if we meet on the Sunday before and after Spring Break If you purchased a student book but just havenrsquot found the time to participate then try again in January If you are interested in participating in the New Testament study then let Mark know There are two books in his office just waiting to be used plus we can order more Hope a few of you will join us in the Spring
SEMINOLE HALL OF FAME
Mary Ben Marshall and her late husband
Keith were inducted into the Seminole Hall
of Fame on November 16 2017 Many
friends and church family members were in
attendance to honor her
She is pictured here with her daughter
Karen and son Mike
CONGRATULATIONS from your church family
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sundays
930am Sunday School
1045am Worship
400pm Disciple Bible Study
600pm Financial Peace
2nd amp 4th Sundays
900am Breakfast
Wednesdays hellip
530pm Meal
615pm Midweek Peak
700pm Joybells Practice
Last Sunday of the Month
830am Staff Meeting
DECEMBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6
UMW Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm Joybellsmdash7pm
7 8 9
UMM
10
Childrenrsquos Program
11
12
13
Mealmdash530pm Midweek Peakmdash615pm
Joybellsmdash7pm
14 15 16
17 18
Finance-615 Council-7pm
19
Joybells Snowman
Wonderland
20
Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm
21
22 23
24
Christmas Eve Services
7pm amp 11pm
25
26
27 28 29 30
31
New Yearrsquos Eve
Page 5 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Are you and your family
not listed in our birthday
and anniversary lists
We would love to
include you
Please call the office
and turn in your
special days
Thank you
02mdash Brenda Lide
02 mdash Mary Ben Marshall 04 mdash Nicole Little
05 mdash Katie Jacomo 06 mdash Emma Gates 11 mdash Fred Basler
11 mdash Mike Kiesel 17 mdash Alex Spencer
18 mdash Cale Ashcraft
19 mdash Lisa Watson
20 mdash Gordon Melson
18 mdash Charles amp Marilyn
Lindsey
21 mdash Fred amp Jerry Basler
27 mdash Ryan amp Allison Kiesel
21 mdash Mary Crenshaw
23 mdash Randal Hallum
26 mdash Mallory Magruder
28 mdash Sawyer Little
29 mdash Zane Gillespie
31 mdash Andrew Coates
31 mdash Peyton Walker
31 mdash Julianne Zehren
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
THE CHURCH CONNECTION Page 2
NEEDED WEEKLY $ 366550
RECEIVED
November 5helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 564500
November 12helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 326000
November 19helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 221816
November 26helliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 100200
FINANCES If you have any questions about the finances of the church please feel free
to speak with Mark Schell Treasurer or
Lola Davisson Chairman of the Finance
Committee
Copies of the current budget are in
the display outside the Treasurerrsquos office
MISSIONS PAID 4289
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The Church Council met on Monday November 21 2017 In attendance were Lola Davis-son Rebecca Kennedy Charles Lindsey Marilyn Lindsey Donna Magruder Gabby Peters
Sandy Peters Mark Schell Ken Stewart Linda Swearingen Rev Mark Watson and Janelle Ze-
hren
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Lindsey at 700pm Pastor Mark opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer
Mark Schell gave the Treasurerrsquos Report We are below budget at this time but need to
consider raising money for repairs on the building Rebecca Kennedy reported that the SPR Com-mittee has completed the church profile and pastor evaluation and that all was positive For the
Lay Leadership Committee report Pastor Mark presented Debbie Hallum as our new Lay Leader
Lola Davisson made a motion to approve Debbie It was seconded by Sandy Peters Motion
passed Lola Davisson (Sunday School) reported that our numbers are not consistent but all classes have teachers that are working very hard She also reported that the UMW will meet on
December 6th and that the Visitation Committee members are still visiting our homebound mem-
bers mdash visiting 6 on their last visit Sandy Peters (Worship Committee) said there have been some changes to the advent schedule and that the Joybells will be providing music at the Snow-
man Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on December 19th and invited everyone to attend
Janelle Zehren reported that the Thanksgiving lunch was a success and that they also served a light supper at the Charge Conference the next evening
Pastor Markrsquos report included that we are still needing blue paraments for the Advent sea-
son It was voted in January 2017 to purchase them from the flower fund but a dollar amount
was not listed Pastor Mark will have prices at the next meeting for the paraments as well as ban-ners for the different seasons
Under Open Topics Marilyn Lindsey suggested that we drop the Ideas Committee and
make it an online discussion to keep track of ongoing projects etc It would be on the website under the password protected area so it would be visible only to church family It was suggested
that she have a table in the Narthex if she is trying to get people to help in different areas She
was told to give it a try and see if it works The next meeting will be on December 18th The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 710pm
COMPLETE MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND
Nursery Attendant and Pianist As of the printing of this newsletter we are still searching for a nursery at-tendant (6 to 8 hours per week) and a pianist (2 hours on Sunday plus 2 hours of practice before Sunday morning) If you know if anyone who might be great in either position please have them send their resume to Mark at the following email address pastorseminolefumccom
Saturday
December 9th
800am
ALL MEN
ARE WELCOME
UNITED
METHODIST
WOMEN
Wednesday
December 6th
930am ALL WOMEN
ARE WELCOME
President
LOLA DAVISSON
President
WALLACE
GATES
THE CHURCH CONNECTION Page 3
Service of Las Pasadas (Service of Shelter for the Holy Family) ldquoIn the Hispanic tradition of Latin America countries especially in Mexico one of the oldest celebra-tions is Las Pasadasrdquo It was created by a Catholic priest in 1587 and it was hoped the service would help introduce Christianity to the New World ldquoThe celebration takes place during Advent from De-cember 16 through December 23rd with a special service on December 24 It is preparation for and anticipation of the birth of the Savior commemorating the nine months when Mary carried the infant Jesus in her womb and emphasizing his coming again and the need of all persons for repentance and Godrsquos mercyrdquo Our Service of Las Pasadas will take place on Christmas Eve at the 11pm service but here is what the service looks like if it happens every day for the 8 day period ldquoWell ahead of time eight homes of church members are chosen in different areas for the eight nights prior to Christmas Eve These homes should be willing to have a house party including a pintildeata to be broken by a child The pintildeata represents the devil who cannot be recognized and therefore the child is blindfolded The child is fighting against evil with the rod of virtue symbolized in the stick provided to break the pintildeata When the child perseveres to the end the glory of God will come down on everyone as shown by the candy hidden with the pintildeata The homes may also offer cups of hot chocolate coffee apple cider or punch bunuelos tamales hot doughnuts sweet rolls all kinds of avocado and other dips or other refreshments Each family should also visit neighbors and invite them to the Las Pasadasrdquo We will open our midnight Christmas Eve service by following the liturgy suggested in the United Methodist Book of Worship We will begin in the Fellowship Hall then enter the doors of our sanctuary to finish the service The service will include a homily communion and a celebration as Christ as the light of the world It is going to be a great service so I hope you are planning on inviting a friend or two to join you
The church has adopted a family here in Seminole for Christmas The family consists of one grand-mother and 3 children They have all been adopted and presents are being purchased for them We would like to make this holiday even more spe-cial by providing a food basket If you would like to donate to this basket please see Donna or leave your donation in the office
LETrsquoS MAKE THIS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
FOR THIS FAMILY
Page 4 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Our Joybells (handbell choir) will be performing at the Snowman Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on Tuesday December 19th Everyone is invited to come out and listen to some Christ-mas music and enjoy the Snowman Wonderland activities FREE HOTDOGS COOKIES AND DRINKS FACEPAINTING TRAMRIDES AROUND THE POND TO SEE THE LIGHT DISPLAYS (Be sure to look for the light display from the Seminole First United Methodist Church)
JOYBELLS PERFORMANCE
Snowman Wonderland 2016
Donna Magruder Debbie Hallum Debbie
Coym Janelle Zehren Rebecca Kennedy
Jennifer Thomas Lisa Watson Claudia
Willis and Sandy Peters Director
Changes in Cell Phone rsquos email addresses Just as a gentle reminder If you have changed your cell phone number email address please contact the church office and let us know We do our best to keep that informa-tion up to date but we can only do so if you help us
Disciple Bible Study The brave adventurers who began a 34-week trek through the Bible will conclude their study of the Old Testament on December 10th We will take a short break and return to begin the New Testament portion of the study on January 14th We will continue to meet at 4pm in the Confer-ence Room The New Testament portion of the Disciple Bible study will conclude on May 6th 2018 if we meet on the Sunday before and after Spring Break If you purchased a student book but just havenrsquot found the time to participate then try again in January If you are interested in participating in the New Testament study then let Mark know There are two books in his office just waiting to be used plus we can order more Hope a few of you will join us in the Spring
SEMINOLE HALL OF FAME
Mary Ben Marshall and her late husband
Keith were inducted into the Seminole Hall
of Fame on November 16 2017 Many
friends and church family members were in
attendance to honor her
She is pictured here with her daughter
Karen and son Mike
CONGRATULATIONS from your church family
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sundays
930am Sunday School
1045am Worship
400pm Disciple Bible Study
600pm Financial Peace
2nd amp 4th Sundays
900am Breakfast
Wednesdays hellip
530pm Meal
615pm Midweek Peak
700pm Joybells Practice
Last Sunday of the Month
830am Staff Meeting
DECEMBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6
UMW Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm Joybellsmdash7pm
7 8 9
UMM
10
Childrenrsquos Program
11
12
13
Mealmdash530pm Midweek Peakmdash615pm
Joybellsmdash7pm
14 15 16
17 18
Finance-615 Council-7pm
19
Joybells Snowman
Wonderland
20
Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm
21
22 23
24
Christmas Eve Services
7pm amp 11pm
25
26
27 28 29 30
31
New Yearrsquos Eve
Page 5 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Are you and your family
not listed in our birthday
and anniversary lists
We would love to
include you
Please call the office
and turn in your
special days
Thank you
02mdash Brenda Lide
02 mdash Mary Ben Marshall 04 mdash Nicole Little
05 mdash Katie Jacomo 06 mdash Emma Gates 11 mdash Fred Basler
11 mdash Mike Kiesel 17 mdash Alex Spencer
18 mdash Cale Ashcraft
19 mdash Lisa Watson
20 mdash Gordon Melson
18 mdash Charles amp Marilyn
Lindsey
21 mdash Fred amp Jerry Basler
27 mdash Ryan amp Allison Kiesel
21 mdash Mary Crenshaw
23 mdash Randal Hallum
26 mdash Mallory Magruder
28 mdash Sawyer Little
29 mdash Zane Gillespie
31 mdash Andrew Coates
31 mdash Peyton Walker
31 mdash Julianne Zehren
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
Saturday
December 9th
800am
ALL MEN
ARE WELCOME
UNITED
METHODIST
WOMEN
Wednesday
December 6th
930am ALL WOMEN
ARE WELCOME
President
LOLA DAVISSON
President
WALLACE
GATES
THE CHURCH CONNECTION Page 3
Service of Las Pasadas (Service of Shelter for the Holy Family) ldquoIn the Hispanic tradition of Latin America countries especially in Mexico one of the oldest celebra-tions is Las Pasadasrdquo It was created by a Catholic priest in 1587 and it was hoped the service would help introduce Christianity to the New World ldquoThe celebration takes place during Advent from De-cember 16 through December 23rd with a special service on December 24 It is preparation for and anticipation of the birth of the Savior commemorating the nine months when Mary carried the infant Jesus in her womb and emphasizing his coming again and the need of all persons for repentance and Godrsquos mercyrdquo Our Service of Las Pasadas will take place on Christmas Eve at the 11pm service but here is what the service looks like if it happens every day for the 8 day period ldquoWell ahead of time eight homes of church members are chosen in different areas for the eight nights prior to Christmas Eve These homes should be willing to have a house party including a pintildeata to be broken by a child The pintildeata represents the devil who cannot be recognized and therefore the child is blindfolded The child is fighting against evil with the rod of virtue symbolized in the stick provided to break the pintildeata When the child perseveres to the end the glory of God will come down on everyone as shown by the candy hidden with the pintildeata The homes may also offer cups of hot chocolate coffee apple cider or punch bunuelos tamales hot doughnuts sweet rolls all kinds of avocado and other dips or other refreshments Each family should also visit neighbors and invite them to the Las Pasadasrdquo We will open our midnight Christmas Eve service by following the liturgy suggested in the United Methodist Book of Worship We will begin in the Fellowship Hall then enter the doors of our sanctuary to finish the service The service will include a homily communion and a celebration as Christ as the light of the world It is going to be a great service so I hope you are planning on inviting a friend or two to join you
The church has adopted a family here in Seminole for Christmas The family consists of one grand-mother and 3 children They have all been adopted and presents are being purchased for them We would like to make this holiday even more spe-cial by providing a food basket If you would like to donate to this basket please see Donna or leave your donation in the office
LETrsquoS MAKE THIS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
FOR THIS FAMILY
Page 4 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Our Joybells (handbell choir) will be performing at the Snowman Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on Tuesday December 19th Everyone is invited to come out and listen to some Christ-mas music and enjoy the Snowman Wonderland activities FREE HOTDOGS COOKIES AND DRINKS FACEPAINTING TRAMRIDES AROUND THE POND TO SEE THE LIGHT DISPLAYS (Be sure to look for the light display from the Seminole First United Methodist Church)
JOYBELLS PERFORMANCE
Snowman Wonderland 2016
Donna Magruder Debbie Hallum Debbie
Coym Janelle Zehren Rebecca Kennedy
Jennifer Thomas Lisa Watson Claudia
Willis and Sandy Peters Director
Changes in Cell Phone rsquos email addresses Just as a gentle reminder If you have changed your cell phone number email address please contact the church office and let us know We do our best to keep that informa-tion up to date but we can only do so if you help us
Disciple Bible Study The brave adventurers who began a 34-week trek through the Bible will conclude their study of the Old Testament on December 10th We will take a short break and return to begin the New Testament portion of the study on January 14th We will continue to meet at 4pm in the Confer-ence Room The New Testament portion of the Disciple Bible study will conclude on May 6th 2018 if we meet on the Sunday before and after Spring Break If you purchased a student book but just havenrsquot found the time to participate then try again in January If you are interested in participating in the New Testament study then let Mark know There are two books in his office just waiting to be used plus we can order more Hope a few of you will join us in the Spring
SEMINOLE HALL OF FAME
Mary Ben Marshall and her late husband
Keith were inducted into the Seminole Hall
of Fame on November 16 2017 Many
friends and church family members were in
attendance to honor her
She is pictured here with her daughter
Karen and son Mike
CONGRATULATIONS from your church family
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sundays
930am Sunday School
1045am Worship
400pm Disciple Bible Study
600pm Financial Peace
2nd amp 4th Sundays
900am Breakfast
Wednesdays hellip
530pm Meal
615pm Midweek Peak
700pm Joybells Practice
Last Sunday of the Month
830am Staff Meeting
DECEMBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6
UMW Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm Joybellsmdash7pm
7 8 9
UMM
10
Childrenrsquos Program
11
12
13
Mealmdash530pm Midweek Peakmdash615pm
Joybellsmdash7pm
14 15 16
17 18
Finance-615 Council-7pm
19
Joybells Snowman
Wonderland
20
Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm
21
22 23
24
Christmas Eve Services
7pm amp 11pm
25
26
27 28 29 30
31
New Yearrsquos Eve
Page 5 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Are you and your family
not listed in our birthday
and anniversary lists
We would love to
include you
Please call the office
and turn in your
special days
Thank you
02mdash Brenda Lide
02 mdash Mary Ben Marshall 04 mdash Nicole Little
05 mdash Katie Jacomo 06 mdash Emma Gates 11 mdash Fred Basler
11 mdash Mike Kiesel 17 mdash Alex Spencer
18 mdash Cale Ashcraft
19 mdash Lisa Watson
20 mdash Gordon Melson
18 mdash Charles amp Marilyn
Lindsey
21 mdash Fred amp Jerry Basler
27 mdash Ryan amp Allison Kiesel
21 mdash Mary Crenshaw
23 mdash Randal Hallum
26 mdash Mallory Magruder
28 mdash Sawyer Little
29 mdash Zane Gillespie
31 mdash Andrew Coates
31 mdash Peyton Walker
31 mdash Julianne Zehren
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
Page 4 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Our Joybells (handbell choir) will be performing at the Snowman Wonderland (Reynolds Wellness Center) on Tuesday December 19th Everyone is invited to come out and listen to some Christ-mas music and enjoy the Snowman Wonderland activities FREE HOTDOGS COOKIES AND DRINKS FACEPAINTING TRAMRIDES AROUND THE POND TO SEE THE LIGHT DISPLAYS (Be sure to look for the light display from the Seminole First United Methodist Church)
JOYBELLS PERFORMANCE
Snowman Wonderland 2016
Donna Magruder Debbie Hallum Debbie
Coym Janelle Zehren Rebecca Kennedy
Jennifer Thomas Lisa Watson Claudia
Willis and Sandy Peters Director
Changes in Cell Phone rsquos email addresses Just as a gentle reminder If you have changed your cell phone number email address please contact the church office and let us know We do our best to keep that informa-tion up to date but we can only do so if you help us
Disciple Bible Study The brave adventurers who began a 34-week trek through the Bible will conclude their study of the Old Testament on December 10th We will take a short break and return to begin the New Testament portion of the study on January 14th We will continue to meet at 4pm in the Confer-ence Room The New Testament portion of the Disciple Bible study will conclude on May 6th 2018 if we meet on the Sunday before and after Spring Break If you purchased a student book but just havenrsquot found the time to participate then try again in January If you are interested in participating in the New Testament study then let Mark know There are two books in his office just waiting to be used plus we can order more Hope a few of you will join us in the Spring
SEMINOLE HALL OF FAME
Mary Ben Marshall and her late husband
Keith were inducted into the Seminole Hall
of Fame on November 16 2017 Many
friends and church family members were in
attendance to honor her
She is pictured here with her daughter
Karen and son Mike
CONGRATULATIONS from your church family
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sundays
930am Sunday School
1045am Worship
400pm Disciple Bible Study
600pm Financial Peace
2nd amp 4th Sundays
900am Breakfast
Wednesdays hellip
530pm Meal
615pm Midweek Peak
700pm Joybells Practice
Last Sunday of the Month
830am Staff Meeting
DECEMBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6
UMW Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm Joybellsmdash7pm
7 8 9
UMM
10
Childrenrsquos Program
11
12
13
Mealmdash530pm Midweek Peakmdash615pm
Joybellsmdash7pm
14 15 16
17 18
Finance-615 Council-7pm
19
Joybells Snowman
Wonderland
20
Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm
21
22 23
24
Christmas Eve Services
7pm amp 11pm
25
26
27 28 29 30
31
New Yearrsquos Eve
Page 5 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Are you and your family
not listed in our birthday
and anniversary lists
We would love to
include you
Please call the office
and turn in your
special days
Thank you
02mdash Brenda Lide
02 mdash Mary Ben Marshall 04 mdash Nicole Little
05 mdash Katie Jacomo 06 mdash Emma Gates 11 mdash Fred Basler
11 mdash Mike Kiesel 17 mdash Alex Spencer
18 mdash Cale Ashcraft
19 mdash Lisa Watson
20 mdash Gordon Melson
18 mdash Charles amp Marilyn
Lindsey
21 mdash Fred amp Jerry Basler
27 mdash Ryan amp Allison Kiesel
21 mdash Mary Crenshaw
23 mdash Randal Hallum
26 mdash Mallory Magruder
28 mdash Sawyer Little
29 mdash Zane Gillespie
31 mdash Andrew Coates
31 mdash Peyton Walker
31 mdash Julianne Zehren
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sundays
930am Sunday School
1045am Worship
400pm Disciple Bible Study
600pm Financial Peace
2nd amp 4th Sundays
900am Breakfast
Wednesdays hellip
530pm Meal
615pm Midweek Peak
700pm Joybells Practice
Last Sunday of the Month
830am Staff Meeting
DECEMBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6
UMW Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm Joybellsmdash7pm
7 8 9
UMM
10
Childrenrsquos Program
11
12
13
Mealmdash530pm Midweek Peakmdash615pm
Joybellsmdash7pm
14 15 16
17 18
Finance-615 Council-7pm
19
Joybells Snowman
Wonderland
20
Mealmdash530pm
Midweek Peakmdash615pm
21
22 23
24
Christmas Eve Services
7pm amp 11pm
25
26
27 28 29 30
31
New Yearrsquos Eve
Page 5 THE CHURCH CONNECTION
Are you and your family
not listed in our birthday
and anniversary lists
We would love to
include you
Please call the office
and turn in your
special days
Thank you
02mdash Brenda Lide
02 mdash Mary Ben Marshall 04 mdash Nicole Little
05 mdash Katie Jacomo 06 mdash Emma Gates 11 mdash Fred Basler
11 mdash Mike Kiesel 17 mdash Alex Spencer
18 mdash Cale Ashcraft
19 mdash Lisa Watson
20 mdash Gordon Melson
18 mdash Charles amp Marilyn
Lindsey
21 mdash Fred amp Jerry Basler
27 mdash Ryan amp Allison Kiesel
21 mdash Mary Crenshaw
23 mdash Randal Hallum
26 mdash Mallory Magruder
28 mdash Sawyer Little
29 mdash Zane Gillespie
31 mdash Andrew Coates
31 mdash Peyton Walker
31 mdash Julianne Zehren
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
910 W Wrangler Blvd P O Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818
Phone 405-382-2016
E-mail seminolefumc
suddenlinkmailcom
Website
seminolefumccom
Fumc Seminole Oklahoma
Okla Conference Website
okumcorg
Heartland District e-mail
heartlanddistrictokumcorg
First United Methodist
Church of Seminole
CHURCH STAFF
Bishop mdash Dr Jimmy Nunn
Heartland DS mdash Dr Greg Tener
Senior PastorhelliphelliphellipRev Mark Watson
MinistershelliphelliphellipAll the Congregation
Childrenrsquos Directorhelliphelliphellip Dee Tedrick CustodianhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEsther Gomez Liturgical ColorshelliphellipCharlotte Horton Music DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipSandy Peters Office ManagerhelliphelliphellipDonna Magruder OrganisthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipDavid Larson Sunday School SupthellipLola Davisson Treasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Mark Schell Youth DirectorhelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Jacomo
First United Methodist
PO Box 1314
Seminole OK 74818-1314
C H U R C H N E W S
2nd amp 4th SUNDAYS
December 10th amp 24th
Newsletters are available in the narthex amp
east entrance at the beginning of each month
They are also attached to our website (seminolefumccom)
under the ldquoInfo Centerrdquo tab
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Janice Larson and Alyson J Adams
joined by transfer on 11517
and
Jacqueline Penelope Tsien-Stewart
was baptized on 112617
