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THE SAINT LUKE SCROLL NOVEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER Volume 1, Edition 60 MINISTRY STAFF Billy A. Olsen, Pastor Priscilla Weir, 8:30 Service Music Director & Coordinator of Youth Ministries Leah Hixson, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry Patricia Butson, 11am Music Coordinator Bobbie McClure, Handbell Director Julia McCall, Administrative Assistant 1501 Turnpike Road Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352 Church Phone #: 276-6821; Fax 276-2932 Find us on facebook: Saint Luke United Methodist, Laurinburg Saint Luke UMC Saints=Ordinary people following Jesus What is Advent? Advent is a season of four weeks, including four Sun- days. The word, Advent, is a Latin word which means “coming.” The season of Advent proclaims the coming of Christ – His birth, the way He comes each day in Word and Spirit, and His return in final victory. The Colors of Advent Purple has traditionally been the primary color of Advent, symbolizing repentance or “turning away from” our sins. Purple is also the color of royalty, demonstrating the anticipation and excitement of receiving the coming King at Christmas. Today, many churches have begun using the color blue during Advent instead of purple – as a means of distinguishing Advent from the season of Lent. Saint Luke UMC continues to use the traditional pur- ple. Pink is also one of the colors of Advent used during the third Sunday of Advent. Pink represents joy and rejoicing, and reveals a shift in the season away from repentance and towards celebration. The 3rd candle on many Advent wreaths are pink. White is the color of the center candle in the Advent wreath, representing purity. The white candle, called the Christ Candle, reminds us Christ is the sinless, spotless and pure Savior. Also, we are reminded of how those who give their hearts and lives to Christ are forgiven of their sins and have their hearts washed whiter than snow. The Advent Wreath is typically made of various evergreens. Church tradition has assigned different specific meanings to the varieties of evergreens used to make up an Advent wreath but the main point of emphasis (whether the evergreens are real or artificial) is to symbolize eternal life in Christ. Advent is not just a countdown to Christmas Day it is a time for all the world to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ! You may be ready for Christmas; are you ready for Jesus? Love always, ~ Pastor Billy
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THE SAINT LUKE SCROLL

NOVEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER Volume 1, Edition 60

MINISTRY STAFF

Billy A. Olsen, Pastor

Priscilla Weir, 8:30 Service Music Director &

Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Leah Hixson, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry

Patricia Butson, 11am Music Coordinator

Bobbie McClure, Handbell Director

Julia McCall, Administrative Assistant

1501 Turnpike Road

Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352

Church Phone #: 276-6821; Fax 276-2932

Find us on facebook:

Saint Luke United Methodist, Laurinburg

Saint Luke UMC

Saints=Ordinary people following Jesus

What is Advent? Advent is a season of four weeks, including four Sun-days. The word, Advent, is a Latin word which means “coming.” The season of Advent proclaims the coming of Christ – His birth, the way He comes each day in Word and Spirit, and His return in final victory.

The Colors of Advent Purple has traditionally been the primary color of Advent, symbolizing repentance or “turning away from” our sins. Purple is also the color of royalty, demonstrating the anticipation and excitement of receiving the coming King at Christmas. Today, many churches have begun using the color blue during Advent instead of purple – as a means of distinguishing Advent from the season of Lent. Saint Luke UMC continues to use the traditional pur-ple. Pink is also one of the colors of Advent used during the third Sunday of Advent. Pink represents joy and rejoicing, and reveals a shift in the season away from repentance and towards celebration. The 3rd candle on many Advent wreaths are pink. White is the color of the center candle in the Advent wreath, representing purity. The white candle, called the Christ Candle, reminds us Christ is the sinless, spotless and pure Savior. Also, we are reminded of how those who give their hearts and lives to Christ are forgiven of their sins and have their hearts washed whiter than snow. The Advent Wreath is typically made of various evergreens. Church tradition has assigned different specific meanings to the varieties of evergreens used to make up an Advent wreath but the main point of emphasis (whether the evergreens are real or artificial) is to symbolize eternal life in Christ. Advent is not just a countdown to Christmas Day it is a time for all the world to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ! You may be ready for Christmas; are you ready for Jesus? Love always, ~ Pastor Billy

FOOD BANK - Saturday, December 9th: Volunteers Needed:

We need help on Friday, December 8th at 12 noon to pack the bags

that are given to the families and to set up tables and chairs for Satur-

day. Help is also needed to give out the food, serve breakfast, and

clean up on Saturday mornings from 8am until about 10am.

OUTREACH

Outreach would like to thank all who participated in the Thanks-for-Giving bags. We were

able to provide 32 families with a meal for Thanksgiving. A special thanks to the United

Methodist Men for donating the money for the hams.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Please plan to attend the annual Lovefeast on December 17th at 6:30pm. To those of you who

have agreed to be Dieners, please plan to attend a short meeting on Sunday, December 10th im-

mediately following the 11am Worship Service.

UMW will meet at 215 On Main, Tuesday, December 5th at 11:30am for lunch. All

women of the church are invited and bring a friend.

Susan Lockey Seekers Circle will meet on Wednesday, December 6th at 10am for a short

meeting to draw names for a new Prayer Partner, and then go to General McArthur’s for our

Christmas lunch and Prayer Partner gift exchange.

PAWS TREE

Saint Luke for many years has offered several beautiful

Christmas traditions which have always been lovingly

supported. Last year I began which I hope will become

another Saint Luke tradition. That is the “Paws Tree”.

The needs are the same as last year for our four legged

friends. Please take an ornament and give an animal a

Merry Christmas. Thank

You.

JoAnn Lea

Robert Louis Stevenson

said “You think those dogs

will not be in heaven! I tell

you they will be there long before any of us.”

The Angel Tree is up and full of ornaments for five needy fami-lies. Please take one , wrap it and

return it under the tree by December 20th. Thank you for your past and, I know, present support of this wonder-ful tradition at Saint Luke. "A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal." Steve Maraboli

The staff would like to wish everyone a very

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Church office will be closed on December 25

and December 26 for the Christmas holidays

and January 1 for New Year’s.

Moravian Lovefeast

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Saint Luke United Methodist Church 1501 Turnpike Rd

Laurinburg, NC

6:30-7:00pm Prelude featuring Sean Moore, Pianist and Chair of the Music Department at St. Andrews University 7:00pm Service Moravian Rolls and Coffee Candlelight Service and Congregational Singing Music by the Saint Luke choir Director: Bobbie McClure Accompanist: Barbara Morrison Narrator: Jim Ellis Pastor: Rev. Billy Olsen

The community is cordially invited to attend this 42nd annual Lovefeast service and share in the fellow-ship, worship, and Lovefeast meal as we celebrate the coming of Christ. A love offering will be received

for Hurricane victims in Texas and Puerto Rico. A staffed nursery will be provided.

Saint Luke held its first Lovefeast Service on Dec. 19, 1976 and a

wonderful tradition began. This year we will celebrate our 42nd

Lovefeast on Dec. 17. Many traditions have evolved over the

years including our beeswax candles, authentic Moravian rolls,

and homemade coffee. Our dieners wear special aprons and the

coffee is served in mugs that were purchased in 1977. The beau-

tiful wooden trays that hold the heavy coffee mugs were crafted

in 1977 by the skillful hands of charter member Richard Cox.

Richard and his brother, Charles, donated the trays. Later on

Richard also built the wooden bread baskets to replace the

cheese hoops that had carried the rolls. The Lovefeast continues

to be a labor of love by

many dedicated people

who wash cups, make a

vat of hot coffee and

pour it into cups, drive

to Winston-Salem for

the rolls and candles,

light candles, sing car-

ols, play the organ and

piano, decorate, read

scripture – all to celebrate the birth of Christ.

History Corner… TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees has reviewed a policy for contacting repair services. Bids are being sought to clean the floors in the fellowship hall and kitchen as well as the carpets at the parsonage.

Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 24

6:30pm

Everyone is welcome and invited.

ZOE Holiday Gift Catalog

https://www.wearezoe.org/gift-catalog/

Unwrap the gift of dreams for a vulnerable child with the holiday gift catalog. Filled with meaningful gifts for your friends and fami-ly, the gift catalog lets vulnerable children around the world know that someone believes in their ability to make their dreams come true.

Rabbits - $10 - A gift of $10 helps provide a pair of rabbits to an orphan. Rabbits can be cared for by young children, and reproduce quickly for steady income.

School Supplies - $25 - For a gift of $25, you can provide an or-phan with a uniform, fees, pencils, books, and other materials needed to return to school.

Hairdresser Supplies - $50 - A gift of $50 provides aspiring styl-ists with sinks, hair dryers, combs, and other necessities for their businesses to thrive.

A Basket of Shoes - $100 - A gift of $100 can be used to pur-chase wholesale products such as shoes — which can be sold at a profit in their communities.

UNITED METHODIST MEN

The Methodist Men have had a quiet month. The nominating committee will be selecting officers for 2018. The United Methodist Men will meet on Sunday, December 17 at 7:30am for breakfast, fellowship and program. All men, including youth are invited.

SAINTS AND SENIORS

The Saints and Seniors headed to Mullins, SC once again

for our November visit and delicious lunch at Webster

Manor. Driver Kevin Russell got us there and back safely

even though our leader, Carol had no idea how to get

there without Bo’s GPS! Shopping at the large antique

warehouse is always an awesome adventure. Danny

found a treasured yard size pink flamingo; a great addition

to her menagerie. But what made this trip so special was

the celebration of Charlie and Bettie’s anniversary. Charlie

bought Bettie a lovely combination wedding / engagement

ring designed for easy use since it did not go all the way

around her finger. And the addition of two new guests, Pat Gentry and Brenda Johnson. We were also de-

lighted to have Arnita Russell too. We realized the blessings we all enjoy remembering the reason for the sea-

son of the year. Peace and

wise decisions as we ask for

guidance in Jesus Name in

the new year.

Prayers and Candles,

Carol Whitehead

Saint Luke Children’s Ministries

&

Saint Luke United Methodist Church, Laurinburg

Children’s Ministry

JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP

Junior Fellowship will not meet this month due to play

practice and the Holiday. Junior Fellowship will

resume January 7th.

HANGING OF THE GREENS!

Christmas Program

We have two more practices for the Christmas program (December 3rd and 10th from 4:30-

6:30). The performance will be Wednesday December 13th at 6pm. We hope to see you all

there!!

A place at the table

24 youth and adults traveled once again to Fayetteville to

Experience Pilgrimage 2017. We loved the speakers, youth Testi-

monies, music, and helping out with the Rise Against Hunger. We

bonded together as a group, and each took away a call to draw near

to Christ, and remember we ALL have a Place at God’s Table.

COMING UP:

Wed night Youth Bible Studies: 6:15pm

Sunday night Youth: 4:30pm

Youth Christmas Party: December 10 4:30pm

Love Feast: December 17

Chrysalis: January 13—15

Super Bowl Party: February 4

DECEMBER 2017

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

B - Birthday

A - Anniversary

1 2

B - Melisa Ciarrocca

3

A - Nick & Ann

Collie

4:30pm Children’s

Christmas play

practice

4 5

11:30am UMW

Christmas Lunch

7pm Handbells

8pm AA meeting

6

B - James Whitehead

A - Richard & Dannie

McInnis

7:15pm Adult Choir

7

B - Ann Long

B - Betty Price

8

12 noon Food

Bank preparation

9

8am Food Bank

10

4:30pm Children’s

Christmas play

practice

4:30pm Youth

Christmas Party

11

B - Pam

Vandenberg

A - Tom & Beth

Nicholson

12

7pm Handbells

8pm AA meeting

13

6pm Children’s

Christmas Play

7:15pm Adult Choir

14

B - Jan Cooke

B - Jim Ellis

B - Lee Peterson

15

B - Kelsey Hunter

B - Steve Smith

16

17

7:30am United

Methodist Men

6:30pm Lovefeast

18

A - Dave & Leslie

Knauss

19

B - Ralph Bolger

7pm Handbells

8pm AA meeting

20

A - Donnie & Winnie

Robinson

7:15pm Adult Choir

21 22 23

24

B - Scoofer Jordan

6:30pm Christmas

Eve Service

25

26

B - Ned Barringer

Church office

closed

27

No Wednesday Night

Activities

28 29 30

31

B - Bobbie McClure

A - Russ & Becky

Chiles

Saint Luke United Methodist Church

1501 Turnpike Road

Laurinburg, NC 28352

Remembering in Prayer

Urgent Needs: Julie Fogleman, John P. Bailey, Billy Lassiter (Violet Hughes brother), Lyle Barnett, Arnold Strickland

(Dawn’s father), Rev. Randall Snead, Bessie Collins, Karen Dunn, Dr. Joe Dean, Sandra Burns’ sister Elaine, Pete

Vandenberg, Wayne Bryant, Kenny and Julius Fore

Ongoing Needs: Nick Collie, Sara Smiley, Braydon Luke Dilling (Bettie Barrow), Colin McArthur, Ned Barringer, Jan

Callahan (Mary Lopez), Donald Krout, Sarah Barrett (mother of Peggy Alexander), Rev. Jim Lee, Jean Barringer, Reg

Poteat, , Hattie Wilson, Buddy Clark , Bertie Hash, Elizabeth Williams, Bob Varner (James’ father), Carolyn Hook, Gwyn

Harris, Chuck Killian (Elaine’s father), Julie King, Ann Collie, Beverly Mills, Yates Clifton

Assisted Living or Skilled Care: Emma Dunn (Scotia Village), Shirlee Jacobs (Prestwick Village), Frank Knight (Scottish

Pines), Kelly Muse (Scottish Pines), Sandra Nichols (Scottish Pines), Billie Shelley (Scotia Village), Linda English (Scottish

Pines), Dorothy Bolger (Prestwick Village), Tillie Hagan (Scotia Village)

Those in Ministry/Mission Field: Church Community Services, Food Bank of North Carolina, Lindsey Garrison, Jessica &

Grayson Stallings (China)

Military: Eliot Tremblay (Ruth’s grandson)


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