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Bi-Weekly XLXV No. 26, December 19, 2012
faith friendship fellowship followership fruitfulness
www.firstsayyes.com
Recent events all around us can cause us to wonder what
on earth is happening to our
world? As people of faith we want to be careful not to fuel
fear of any kind. Fear feeds on many factors like misinfor-
mation and suspicion. It can be fanned into hysteria by
people with less than good
intent. Fear is an enemy of faith. In fact, did you know
that the Bible says, “Perfect love casts out fear.” As I
have shared with you before,
the phrase “fear not” appears 365 times in Scripture. That’s
one for each day of our calen-dar year. In the carol O Little Town of Bethlehem there is the phrase, “the Hopes and
fears of all the years are met
in thee tonight.” I have loved that line for a very long time.
Partly because I know within my own heart hope and fear
seem to have found a way of
living out life together. When it tips too far toward the fear
factors I can become agi-tated, concerned, and prone
toward sleepless worry. But,
when God fills up my life with greater faith, hope rises and
reminds me that circum-stances only last for a mo-
ment and that a better day is ahead. We have a future
WITH hope in Christ! We
don’t have to let fear win. Love already has. God so
loved the world (all of us) that he gave his only Son
(Jesus—who’s birth we cele-
brate at Christmas) that as we believe (trust) in Him we
do not perish, but have eter-nal life. It is great good
news. It is the “tiding” of which the angels sang on that
holy night. Fear can be helpful
in that it reminds us that we should be wise and careful and
do all that we can to remain safe (and thus my healthy fear
of heights). And when we have done all we can, then
rest in God. At that moment
we are to trust Him and the people he has placed around
us. (This is how I have been able to climb ladders to re-
shingle a roof, take airplane
trips to see family and friends and have peace about it—
fearing heights doesn’t get the best of me). See fear doesn’t
get to lead us or the situation unless we let it. So don’t let it.
Yes! We live in a world where
there is hurt and pain and suf-fering and much of it we bring
on each other. It is also a world of beauty and wonder.
God came to this world be-
cause He saw something worth loving and redeeming—us!
This is why we sing, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come!”
Recent events have let some
wondering, while others have come to realize the words we
sing and pray are more than words. They are statements
about what leads us and guides us through life.
I believe we can hold onto
faith and hope at all times because faith and hope,
through Jesus, are holding on to us!
Merry Christmas family. God
bless us everyone! See you at the “holding” place
this weekend! ~jimd.
Leading People to aN active faith in Jesus christ
HHOLDOLD O ONTONTO F FAITHAITH & H & HOPEOPE! !
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sT United M
ethodist Church of Sedalia
WWEE W WELCOMEELCOME
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DDIIRREECCTTOORR OFOF
CCHILDRENHILDREN & &
YYOUTHOUTH M MINISTRYINISTRY Hi! My name is
Mona Sturges. I
am a 21 year old
senior at Univer-
sity of Central
Missouri. In May
2013, I will be
graduating with a
Bachelors of Science in General
Studies with an emphasis in
Early Childhood Education.
While at UCM I had the oppor-
tunity to serve as the Drum Ma-
jor for the Marching Mules for
two seasons. I love the Lord, a
good cup of coffee and life, I
snort when I laugh, I collect
coffee cups (I have 39!), and I
have the cutest niece in the
world! After growing up at
First Church and being a volun-
teer in both of these programs,
I am excited to take on a new
and different role as the Chil-
dren’s and Youth Director!
Our Advent message se-ries is called: Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-. Four weeks of sharing the start of the greatest story ever told. Come join us and invite a friend to experience the season with us!
The United Methodist Women will meet January 8 in the First Family Room at the Celebration Center at 1:15 p.m. with a pledge service led by Liz Rooks. All women are invited and if childcare is needed, please call Carolyn at 660-527-3792. 2013 O2013 OFFERINGFFERING EENNVVEELLOOPPEESS Thanks to everyone who so gener-ously supported this ministry in 2012. Assigned Offering Envelopes for 2013 will be mailed out during the week before the first weekend in January, or individual envelopes are available from the office for your convenience throughout the year. Please throw all unused 2012 and prior year envelopes away as they have assigned numbers on them and can cause confusion. God bless you for your thoughtful and generous giving to this ministry.
Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage
CCHILDHILD S SPONSORSHIPPONSORSHIP In anticipation of girls coming into care this January, Strong Tower has opened up child sponsorship opportunities. The estimated cost to care for one child is $60 per month. As a sponsor, you could choose to cover a partial or whole amount of a child’s monthly care. If you would like to become involved in caring for Caracol’s orphans in this way, the easiest way is to visit their website www.strongtowerorphanage.com and sign up on the Child Sponsor-ship page or contact Lorie Holt 620-0866.
HEARTBEATS
Mom’s Group Christmas Post Office The United Methodist Women
Join moms of all ages for fun and encouragement on the second Sat-urday evening of every month from 6:45—8:30 p.m. at the Celebration Center (Gathering Place). Our next event is January 12, 2013. Whether your kids are 2 or 42 - you are welcome! There will be snacks and door prizes! Childcare is pro-vided for children up to age 5.
CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS O OFFERINGFFERING This year’s Christmas Offering goes to our People in Need Fund (for local benevolence) or to Strong Tower child sponsorship. Thank you in advance for your gen-erous support. Please mark your check payable to First UMC with either PIN or STO in the memo. For your convenience, a Christmas offering envelope is available at the back of the Sanctuary, and at the Welcome Centers.
SSTEPHENTEPHEN M MINISTRYINISTRY If you are a patient, good listener and have faith that we can do all things through God, please con-sider joining our Stephen Ministry team. Daytime training for Stephen Ministry will begin January 17, 2013. We will meet once weekly for training to achieve 50 hours of caregiving training for certification. Manuals are $49.00. Please con-tact Don Brandes (827-6455) or speak to anyone on our Stephen Ministry team.
Our Christmas Card mailbox is now open. Drop your cards to church families in the “alphabetized slots.” Be sure to check for your mail each week! (The last day to pick up your cards will be January 6th).
Youth MPact is in recess De-cember 23rd and December 30th. It will resume Sunday evening on January 6, 2013. Kid’s Sunday School (5 years through Sr. High) will be in recess on Sunday, Decem-ber 23rd. During the Sunday School hour (9:40-10:40 a.m.), infants through 4 years may still attend as they normally do! If you are dealing with a con-flict right now in your lives, let one of our trained Stephen Min-isters help provide emotional and spiritual care. Call Don Brandes, 827-6455, or the church office, 827-2993. All donations postmarked by Dec. 31are eligible to be consid-ered for tax deductions as charitable gifts for 2012. Any received after that date must be counted for 2013. Thank you for all of your generous support of this ministry throughout the past year! God bless you!
YEstoday today today today Bookstore Bookstore Bookstore Bookstore Hours:Hours:Hours:Hours: Sat. 4-7 pm Sun. 8-11am
CCOMMONOMMON G GROUNDSROUNDS CCOFFEEOFFEE H HOUSEOUSE HHOURSOURS::
Saturday 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday 8-10 a.m.
Saturday Nights are Game Nights at Common Grounds Café at the Celebration Center
Dec. 23 Lorraine Arnwine, Lindsey Brosch, Caleb Rothganger, Jason Trauschke, Sara Verscha, Brenda McGinnis Dec. 24 Brooke Moriarty, Sherryl Pine, Dorothy Upton Dec. 25 Larry Claycomb, Timothy Iuchs, Merry Moore, Sally Tompkin, Janice Hoover Dec. 26 James Benner, Katelin Knight, Leslie Lane Dec. 27 Alix Duncan, Margie Kendrick, Robin Lorenson, Richard Lyles, Riley Ditzfeld, Pam Wallenburn, Brian McLemore, Raymond Tackett, Manuel Williams Dec. 28 Trish Henson, Mac McKinney, Deana Pomajzl, Jamie Napier, Chaz McAloose, Judy Davis Dec. 29 Vada DeMotte, Joshua Gerrish, Brody Rayl, Brody Riley, Keaton Mateja, Blake Jackson, Angelina Mudd Dec. 30 JoMikeal Mugg, Terry Fowler, Denny Houk, Samuel Wolfe, Bailey Yeater, Brenda Bohling, Justin Kyle Dec. 31 Helen Smith, Brett Grupe, Sue Coleman, James Rice, Dwayne Shive, Dorothy Shull Jan. 1 Rose Boone, Bryce Privitt Jan. 2 Derek Jackson, Tracy Harrison, Ray Pollard Jan. 3 David Lambirth, Wilma Woolery, James Whitsitt Jan. 4 Travis Reid, McKenna Clippert, Donnie Meloy, David Schroeder Jan. 5 Jacque Cowherd, Pat Gillman, Richard Brownlee, Ilene Thompson L
eading people to an active faith in Jesus Christ.
FIRST STEPS
December 8-9, 2012 Sunday School 115 Worship 972 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 11173.08 Building 1036.50 Special 11783.00
December 15-16, 2012 Sunday School 102 Worship 968 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 12297.74 Building 1672.00 Special 3672.05
If you would like additional
information about the church
attendance or finances, please call
the church office (827-2993).
Our Family
Our Prayers for: Betty Rose Thompson, Norma Tullis, Steve Emory, Louise Lentz, Rosalee Burgess, Dar-lene & Virgil Burgess, Sue Coleman, Frances Goldsmith, Jacob Gerken, Clifford Smith, Charles & Jennie Cheffey, Mac McBride, Brayden Gleason, Brittany Blake (Carolyn Mont-gomery’s granddaughter), Kathy Gardner, Eric Harvey; Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage and Our Military Families.
Our hearts go out in Christian love and sympathy to ~Michael Gruhns and family in the death of his father, For-est Gruhn, on Dec. 8, 2012 in Lincoln, MO, and to ~Frances Antoine in the death of her husband, Charles Antoine on Dec. 16, 2012.
Congratulations to : ~Terri Barker and Fred Bartol who were united in marriage on 12/12/12 in Sedalia, MO, and to ~Teagan Trammell on his Baptism on Dec. 15th. Teagan is the son of Mike & Chele Trammel.
WWEE C CELEBRATEELEBRATE THETHE D DAYAY YOUYOU W WEREERE B BORNORN
If your birthday is not listed, please let us know so it can be added!
Bill & Linda Walker 2004 S. Warren Ave. Sedalia, MO 65301
660-287-7876
TTHANKHANK Y YOUOU:: (On display at Welcome Center Bulletin Boards)
We received a note of thanks from: Kristy Karrick, The Burgess Family (Rosalie, Virgil & Darlene) and Jeanne Ann Mosier
WWELCOMEELCOME N NEWEW M MEMBERSEMBERS
Steve & Elva Luckey 3017 Brooking Park
Ave., Apt. B-9 Sedalia, MO 65301
660-619-8659
Jerry & Leota Monhain 2539 S. W. Blvd. Sedalia, MO 65301 660-827-6509
Helen Duft Winchester Meadows
3701 W. 10th St. Apt. 122 Sedalia, MO 65301
660-281-9318
Ray & Ashley Pollard 105 Villa Dr.
Sedalia, MO 65301 660-281-1700
Chuck Yarbrough & Brenda McGinnis 1411 S. Missouri Ave104 Katy Circle Sedalia, MO 65301 660-851-0853
Downtown, 4th & Osage
//Worship Sunday 10:50am
Celebration Center, 1701 W. 32nd St
// Worship Saturday 5:30pm // Sunday 8:35
9:45am East & West & 12:30 pm
Listen on the Radio at 1490AM Sundays 10:30am
or on Website at www.firstsayyes.com
First United Methodist Church
Office: 1701 West 32nd Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
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Our Christmas Eve service will focus on seven antiphons used since the 4th Century to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Journey back with us for a holy and beautiful celebration of the birth of Christ. Feel free to bring an ornament, picture or small remembrance of a loved one to place on a memory tree.
For those away or overseas 10 a.m., 5, 7 and 9 p.m. will be live streamed at www.ustream.tv (type in search: deidreamproductions)
LLETET’’SS ALLALL BEBE ININ THETHE NEWNEW P PICTUREICTURE D DIRECTORYIRECTORY!! We would love for your family to be pictured in our new directory. To schedule your appointment, go to our website www.firstsayyes.com and click on the Pictorial Directory Link, or call the church office (827-2993). New available dates are Jan. 11-12. All those having their picture taken by Lifetouch Photography will receive a free 8 x 10 photo and a new First UMC Pictorial Directory. You are welcome to submit a vertical pose picture (with signed release) if you prefer.