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CELEBRATING ADVENT AT HOME
A craft and activity booklet loaded with information to use through the Advent season, will be available to pick up in the Narthex on Saturday November 29th and Sunday November 30th.
One booklet per family.
HOLIDAY BABYSITTING
Need a night out....do some shopping....catch a movie? The Koinonia Circle is offering babysitting for church families on Friday, December 5th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Children from 6 months to pre-teens are welcome. In addition to providing loving care, there will be games, movies, and snacks for the children. Along with Circle members and our Church Singles and Youth (who will be Safe Sanctuary trained), two CPR certified sitters will also be on hand. The charge is $10.00 per child with a $25 maximum per family. Our profits will go to support this year's Angel Tree. You must pre-register and may do so by contacting DeeDee Bakeeff at rbakeeff@aol.com. Register early, as reservations will be limited and will close 12/01/08.
Join Us for the Family Advent Festival
Saturday December 6th
10:00 - 12:00 in the Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited —
This is an all church celebration and there will be something for everyone.
* We will make advent wreaths to use in your home during the Advent season
* decorate sugar cookies
* create ornaments to take home
* cross-stitch crimson ornaments for your tree.
* Ms. Nancy returns with her puppets
Children must be accompanied by parents.
PARENTS OF WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL SUNDAY SCHOOL
we need your help! In most cases, our Sunday classes are taught by one adult, with hall monitors floating to see if they need extra help. If on a Sunday morning you arrive with your child and find that the classroom is full and the teacher is alone, offer to stay and help. It will give you an opportunity to meet the other children in your child’s class and you become the hands and feet of Christ as you help that teacher have the best classroom experience possible. If each parent would offer to be the helping hand on any given Sunday, it would mean volunteering two to three times a year. There are sign up sheets at each door…as we pledge to be good stewards this Sunday, volunteer just as a helper in one of our children’s classrooms. Many thanks!
REGISTER FOR SPRING KIDS CONNECTION NOW!
Kids Connection is a weekly Christian education program for children ages 3 years through 5th grade. The program includes Bible, Music, Fellowship and Dinner.
It is time to begin registering your children for the Spring session of Kids Connection. This session will begin on January 14th and end on April 1st.
3 year olds and Pre-K will meet from 5:15-6:15. Cost: $10 (does not include dinner).
Elementary children will meet from 5:15-7:00. Cost: $50 (includes dinner).
Registration forms are available in the Narthex or online.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR KIDS CONNECTION
TEACHERS NEEDED
One – two teachers needed for the Saturday night service to work with our four year olds through first grade. We have averaged 8-10 children each Saturday. The L.I.V.E. BIG curriculum is fun and interactive with the children. Call or e-mail Julie Carter at 704-664-3680 or juliecarter@williamsonschapel.org if you would like to share in either of these areas of ministry.
Discipleship
EVER READY’S
December 2, 10:30 a.m. Lunch and Devotions at Church, lunch provided. Mission Project: Support for our Angel Tree Families—Please bring gifts unwrapped.
GOING BACK TO THE SHACK . . . .
We did NOT get finished with our discussion of The Shack last week. We are going to have another session on the Shack on November 30th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. CHILDCARE Is Provided! BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 1 ½ hours of great discussion, interesting points, and mixed nuts (not the people) and M&M’s. YOU DO NOT have to have attended the first session to come to this one! We hope to see you there!
Email Andreasmith@williamsonschapel.org with questions.
MENS BIBLE STUDY
Friday mornings 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Room A111
Facilitators: Joe Mainous and Jim Gray
Bring your own coffee.
Messy Spirituality, Book cost $10
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE NEW MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
MORNING PRAYER OPPORTUNITY
The chapel at Williamson’s Chapel UMC will be open for prayer time. John Francis, our Director of Music will be in the chapel on Thursday mornings for 1 hour from 6:00—7:00 a.m. beginning November 6th.
The space will be one of rest, quiet contemplation, solitude and reflection. The intent is to offer a regular time during the week when individuals can go into our chapel to pray for: their family, their church, their community, our nation and our world. There will be some printed prayers and helpful suggestions for you to use if you choose.
NAN WILLIAMS CIRCLE
Will meet at the home of Barbara Wright on December 13th at 12:00 noon for our covered dish Christmas party.
Fellowship
THE SINGLES MINISTRY
holds a coffee time to welcome and visit with singles between church services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the New Fellowship Hall from 10:30-11:00 AM.
Miscellaneous
FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR END OF YEAR GIVING
With only a few weeks left in 2008, many of us will be making those last minute contributions before the end of the year. Please note that the IRS states that a contribution received in a particular year can only be claimed as a deduction in that year. The only exception is at year end if a contribution is mailed, dated, and postmarked in December but the church receives it in January, then and only then can that contribution be claimed as a deduction in the previous year.
Example #1: Mr. Smith writes a check for $100 on December 31, 2008. He drops the check by the church office on January 2, 2009. This contribution is not deductible in 2008, since the church did not receive this check until 2009.
Example #2: Mrs. Jones writes a check on January 2, 2009, but predates this check December 31, 2008. She personally delivers the check to the church on January 2, 2009. Even though this check is dated in 2008, Mrs. Jones cannot claim this as a charitable deduction on her taxes in 2008 since the church did not receive the check until 2009.
Example #3: Miss Wesson writes a check on December 29, 2008. She promptly puts the check in the mail and it is postmarked December 29, 2008. The church receives the check on January 2, 2009. Miss Desk may claim this as a charitable deduction on her 2008 tax return since it was written, mailed, and postmarked in 2008. In this case the date the church receives the contribution does not matter, since it was mailed and postmarked in the previous year.
Also, please remember that if you are donating stock for the year 2008, this needs to be done as soon as possible since it takes a few weeks to transfer. If you need information regarding stock transfers, please call Terri Pruett in the church office.
Please note that the church office will close on December 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. and will reopen on January 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Please keep these dates in mind as you make your final contributions for 2008.
If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact Terri Pruett.
Music
AND THEY’RE OFF! JOYFUL NOTES CHOIR LAUNCHES INTO THEIR 5-WEEK CAROLING SERIES
Joyful Notes begins the caroling season 1 week early this year to fit in all five sites. If you would like to join us – check with a Joyful Note member or John Francis for times. Their caroling series will take them to Churchill Assisted Living Nov. 25; EverReadys Christmas Luncheon Dec. 2; Summit Place Dec. 9; Brian Center Dec. 16 and Genesis Eldercare Dec. 23. During these weeks we will not be having our regular rehearsals. Our next regular rehearsal will be Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 AM.
CHANCEL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CANTATA - DECEMBER 14 AT 8:15 AND 11:00
Plan to make your Christmas season spiritually heightened with music by our Chancel Choir. The choir will present our Christmas Cantata: “And This Shall Be a Sign” for the 8:15 and 11:00 worship services on Dec. 14. Accompanied by strings, oboe, flute, trumpet, timpani and piano this service will be a beautiful and moving musical experience. The Chancel Choir is also rehearsing for the 11PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service when we will be joined by the Chancel Handbell Choir and strings.
CHANCEL HANDBELL CHOIR
The Chancel Handbell choir is rehearsing for Christmas Eve, when they will be joined by the Chancel Choir at the 11:00 PM Candlelight Communion service. Our next rehearsal will be Wednesday evening, Dec. 3 at 6:30 – 7:30 in the sanctuary.
WANT TO SING WITH WALK ON FAITH AND/OR CONNEXION?
Christmas is a great time to try that out . . . . we have 4 rehearsals scheduled for our special music in the month of December. If you would like to be a part of the Christmas music, please email Andreasmith@williamsonschapel.org and jump on board. It is a great way to try out this ministry area and see if it is something you are interested in joining! Rehearsals will be from 7:00-8:30 pm on December 2 and December 11.
WILLIAMSON'S CHAPEL ORCHESTRA – TO PLAY DECEMBER 7
Our next rehearsal will be Thursday, December 4 at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary! We will play for the 8:15 and 11:00 services on December 7.
Outreach
ANGELS ARE AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND!!!
Saturday:
Pick up your angel from the table in the Narthex.
Sunday:
Pick up your angelfrom the tree in the Fellowship Hall
Children from the Mooresville area and from the gulf region of Texas are available for the congregation to “adopt.” Select your angel (or angels) from the table in the Narthex on Saturday or from the tree in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday and register your angel(s) with a volunteer standing nearby. Return your gifts to the Fellowship Hall between Wednesday, December 3 and Sunday, December 7. If you have questions, please contact Ellen Deese at 704-664-6249 or Jena Gallagher at 704-662-9145, or email angeltree.wcumc@gmail.com.
Again this year, Williamson’s Chapel and other churches in Mooresville are partnering with the Mooresville Christian Mission in their Christmas Angel program. The Mission will work with local schools and other agencies to qualify each recipient, verify need and avoid duplicate assistance. In Texas, we are coordinating our efforts through the United Methodist conference.
LAKE NORMAN CHILDREN'S RELIEF
is a network of Christian volunteers committed to demonstrating God's love by providing health care and welcoming homes to children in need. Internationally, LNCR coordinates six-week visits to America for children in distressed situations in Afghanistan. In our area, these children can receive the Christian love of hosting families, the warm welcome of a church family, and medical, dental and optical care that is unavailable to them otherwise. Opportunities are available throughout the summer to assist with this ministry. For more information go to www.lncr.ws or call 704-657-2374.
MOORESVILLE AREA THANKSGIVING DINNER!
The 4th annual Mooresville Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, to provide a holiday meal and fellowship time for those in need. Area churches, the Mooresville Christian Mission, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen, area businesses and individual contributors are working together to sponsor this event.
As many know, the Williamson’s Chapel Singles ministry started this 4 years ago and the WCUMC congregation have been integral supporters through the years, in multiple ways. In these economic times, we expect more demand than ever and hope everyone will consider a donation to support this. Due to the expected need, we have significantly raised our goal to whatever we can afford, as many as 2000 meals.
Individual donations can be mailed to
Mooresville Christian Mission
PO Box 62
Mooresville, NC 28115.
Please indicate for Thanksgiving Dinner on your check. 100% of your donation is used to fund this event. There are no administrative costs!
The dinner will be held at the First Baptist Church, 150 South Church Street in downtown Mooresville from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, November 27, 2008. Sit down dining, carry out, and home delivery (homebound and those without transportation only) will be offered in a restaurant style setting.
This year, to better serve the area, we have 3 additional remote sites providing pick-up and/or delivery at: St. Paul UMC (Troutman), Vanderburg UMC (Shepherds Community, Hwy. 115/21), and The Cove (Langtree Rd, off exit 33).
If you want to volunteer, or for more information, please visit our website for more information: www.mooresvillethanksgiving.org. Volunteer slots will fill up quickly so volunteer early.
MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN MISSION FOOD DRIVE
Don't forget to fill your grocery bags with non-perishable items and bring it to church this weekend (November 22 or 23). You will place the bag at the altar during the opening hymn.
MOORESVILLE SOUP KITCHEN FUNDRAISER
Start a new tradition this holiday season by helping others enjoy a warm holiday meal! Buy a pumpkin or apple ice cream pie from Buster’s this holiday season and Bruster’s will donate $5.00 to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Order by calling 704-799-9898.
SAVE YOUR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS
It is time TO REUSE and put those plastic grocery bags to good use! The Soup Kitchen uses them for take out. You can drop off your plastic grocery bags in the church office.
THE MONTHLY MISSION EMPHASIS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
As we continue to seek to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and world, the Outreach Team decided the best way to be effective in our Monthly Missional Giving is to group similar missions together and honor them for multiple months, ie November and December. After December we will take all monies and divide them equally among those missions. This is going to facilitate honoring more missions throughout the course of the year and hopefully be able to make a bigger impact for all. Our focus for November and December is local Agencies.
MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN MISSION
Mooresville Christian Mission is our local organization dedicated to serving multiple needs of those who are living in poverty in our community. Clients are pre-qualified based on income and then allowed to use services as necessary. Services include clothing, furniture, food pantry, and temporary help with electric or medical bills.
HEALTHREACH CLINIC
The HealthReach Clinic provides quality health care to the people in our community who have no other health care options. Offers no-cost medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and preventive-care services in the Clinic and through referrals to appropriate organizations.
FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES
Fifth Street Ministries is a non-profit organization designed to help meet the needs of the impoverished, the homeless, the sick, the abused. Having been in operation since 1990, thousands have passed through their doors in search of shelter, food, clothing, medical and dental care, or a place of safety. Most have been in need of support, encouragement, and nurturing, for by the time they reach their doorstep, it's as though the weight of the world is on their shoulders.
Preschool
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Preschool is enjoying all that Fall is bringing us! We have an opening in the Pre-K classroom! If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Caryn Shelton at preschool@williamsonschapel.org.
Singles
DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
The Divorce Recovery Support Group (replacing DivorceCare) meets on Monday nights 6:00-8:00 pm in Room A201. Child care will be provided if needed (advance notice requested).
For more information, contact Mary Lou Kornegay at 704-664-7870 or mlkornegay@roadrunner.com.
Divorce Recovery Support Group will NOT meet on November 24th.
SINGLES FAITH JOURNEY
Meets on Wednesdays 6:30-7:45.
The Mission statement for Faith Journey: To gather to study God’s word in relationship to life applications specific to single adults and to discern God’s will and purpose in our lives.
We look forward to seeing new, and returning faces. Additionally, to serve the many who travel or work late and cannot attend at times, we offer a call-in option so people can listen live. Any questions contact Sue Wallace suewallace@windstream.net.
SINGLES SUNDAY SCHOOL
Contact persons: Karen Connell: KAconnell@aol.com and Priscilla Miller pmiller100@windstream.net
Singles Sunday School from 11:00-12:00 in Room B202.
Witness
Looking for the perfect Christmas Gift?
Consider purchasing Williamson's Chapel Logo Apparel and Accessories
We have many styles available for men, women and children … accessories also ... briefcase, stadium blanket and hats, etc.
Come to fellowship time after worship today to view a full color catalog and view samples. You can place an order on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall or you can order on-line: www.williamsonschapel.org/zencart
Clothing is special ordered, therefore is non-returnable, so be sure sizing is correct before placing your order.
Orders placed by December 1st should arrive for Christmas.
MEET WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL CLASS
Are you considering making Williamsons Chapel your new church home? If so, please join us for our new, remodeled
Meet Williamson's Chapel Class
Sunday, January 25 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Music Suite, Room 114 in building B
We will offer a more in-depth understanding of the purpose and mission of our church, what it means to be a United Methodist, how to get more involved and plugged into this community of faith, and what is expected of a member. Childcare will be provided for this class, if you need it.
Following this class you will be given the opportunity to officially join the church at one of the upcoming weekend services. Please join us!
REGISTER NOW FOR MEET WILLIAMSONS CHAPEL
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP TIME
You are invited to join us for a few minutes before or after your service to say hello to your church friends and to meet new friends of the church. Coffee, juice, bagels and pastries are provided in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays from 8:15 AM until 11:00 AM. On Saturday the fellowship time is immediately following the service on the patio or in the Fellowship Hall in case of rain. We look forward to seeing you.
SAY “HELLO” TO SOMEONE YOU DO NOT KNOW
The Witness Team asks that you reach out each Sunday and say hello to at least one person you do not know at the close of the service. Spend a few minutes and get to know that person. As we have grown and continue to grow, this will help us to know each other better and to greet visitors.
WILLIAMSON’S CHAPEL AUTO MAGNETS
The Witness team will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings during fellowship time selling Williamson’s Chapel UMC magnets for your car. Cost is $3.00 for one or 2 for $5.00. Advertise your pride in your church — buy a magnet today!
Worship
A SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING
December 7, 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
A special service for those who are struggling with grief during the holiday season.
For those interested, stay after the service to meet with Susie Patillo who will lead a December follow-up grief support group focusing on “A Decembered Grief: Living with loss while others are celebrating”. Meeting day and time will be decided by the group.
Journey To The Shack
Beginning next weekend, November 29-30 we will celebrate the season of Advent with a new worship series "Journey to The Shack". This is a great time to invite people to worship. More folks are more open to come to church at Christmastime than any other, and to maximize this opportunity, we will be using the very popular book, The Shack, to relate to the story of Jesus’ birth. This book has sparked a great interest in God and the way God deals with the tremendous pain of our world. This series will help us get reconnected to the God who came long ago to a shack in Bethlehem and still comes to us today.
Youth
ATTENTION 6TH GRADE YOUTH!!!
Register online today for the confirmation class!!!
We will begin our Confirmation Class January 25th, 2009!
This will be a weekly class at 11:00 and will be for 6th grade students as well as other middle school youth who have not had Confirmation yet! (High School youth, see Kevin before registering)!
Confirmation is the process we have in the Methodist church where we confirm our infant baptism, make public commitment to God, and join as full members of the United Methodist Church!
During the class, we explore these topics:
What is Confirmation?
Who is God?
Who is Jesus?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What is the Bible and how do we use it?
What is a Christian, and what is expected of us?
What is the Church?
What is the Methodist Church?
What is Sin?
What is Salvation?
What is Worship?
What is Grace?
What does it mean to be a member of WCUMC?
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE CONFIRMATION CLASS
The class also includes a retreat that will be February 20th-22nd, 2009. (It is expected of you to make the retreat, it is a very important part of the confirmation process).
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE CONFIRMATION RETREAT
If you have any questions about Confirmation, Please see Kevin ASAP!!!
KALEIDOSCOPE
Kaleidoscope is our most popular middle school retreat! April 24th-26th, 2009 we will be headed to Camp Thunderbird for a great retreat! The music is awesome, the speakers are powerful, and the weekend is often a life changing trip for many middle school youth!
The cost is usually around $100 and the retreat fills up quickly! Register online to reserve your spot today! (There will be a conference registration form due later to finalize your spot).
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR KALEIDOSCOPE
MOORESVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
We need your help! We need about 30 youth to represent our church in the Christmas Parade on November 25! Some of you will be walking in front of the float, and some of you will be handing out candy! This is a lot of fun, and you get to represent our church and show the community how awesome the youth at Williamsons Chapel UMC are!!!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MOORESVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
ORDER YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE NOW!!!
Once again the youth of Williamson’s Chapel are selling Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces to raise funds for their mission trips next summer. You can order from the youth in the Fellowship Hall during fellowship time on November 9, 16, 23 and 30. Payment is collected when you pick up on December 6th. An additional $10 will get your tree delivered locally.
Last day to order is November 30th.
Fraser Fir Tree 6’ to 6.5’ $50
Fraser Fir Tree 7.5’ to 8’ $65
Fraser Fir Tree 8’ to 9’ $80
Heavy duty plastic stand for 6’ to 6.5 and 7.5’ to 8’ trees $8
Welded stand for 8’ to 9’ trees $50
Round table centerpiece $35
22” wreath $25
12” wreath $20
ORDER CHRISTMAS ITEMS NOW
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH
We are looking for youth volunteers to help at the Winnie Hooper Center the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 4:00 until 4:45 or 5:00. We will be leading an easy craft project for around 30 children. The children love it when youth come to help! If you have questions, please contact Luanne Gatlin at 704-799-2423.
SpiritUS
Mark your calendar for August 14th-17th, 2009 for our annual SpiritUs Trip!!!
YOU WANTED IT, YOU GOT IT!!! SpiritUs will be 4 Days next Summer! The extra day will have a mission/service component to it!!!
You can register online today to reserve your spot (There is a conference form that you will need to fill out to fully register later on)
THERE WILL BE A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR THIS TRIP!!! The remainder of the money will be due in MAY! If you drop out of this trip within a month of departure, you will be responsible for paying for the full trip!!!
We will leave for the beach on Friday August 14th and will return Monday August 17th!!!
This trip is always a youth favorite! The bands are awesome, the speakers are awesome, and the skits are awesome!!! Any youth currently in middle school and High school can sign up (rising 6th graders for the 2009-2010 school year will have to wait till SpiritUs 2010 to go!)
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR SPIRITUS 2009
SUMMER MISSION TRIPS
Mark your calendars for the 2009 Summer Mission Trips!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL: The middle school youth will have their mission trip July 5th-11th, 2009! Registration will be online as soon as I have a location! We will definitely be going back with TeamEffort, and will most likely be headed back to the Coast for our trip!
HIGH SCHOOL: The High School youth will be returning to Frakes, Kentucky July 19th – 21st, 2009! Registration is already online for this trip!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE SENIOR HIGH SUMMER MISSION TRIP
Both of these trips we will be doing basic home repair/construction! Both trips will require a $50.00 deposit that is only refundable if you drop out a month before the trip!
YOUTH SKI TRIPS
Register online today for the youth Ski trips!!!
SENIOR HIGH: The Sr. High group will be headed back to Winterplace to go skiing January 30th-31st, 2009! We will leave Friday after school is out, stay in a hotel Friday night and ski all day Saturday! We will return later in the evening on Saturday!
The last day to register for this trip will be December 21st!!! There is a $50.00 deposit that is refundable IF you back out of the trip prior to December 31st! Total cost for the trip will be approximately $100.00!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE SENIOR HIGH SKI TRIP
MIDDLE SCHOOL: The middle school ski day will be February 7th, 2009 and will once again be up in the Boone area! The cost of the trip will be determined by the amount of clothing/ski equipment you rent! The average cost should be around $65.00!
The last day to register for this trip will be January 7th, 2009!
There is a $40.00 deposit that is due when you register, and is refundable only if you drop out prior to January 7th!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI DAY
Adults are needed for both of these trips! We will ask adults to pay for their own skiing, but we will cover the cost of their hotel (sr. high trip only)!
If you register after the registration deadline for either of these trips, you will be put on a waiting list!
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