CHURCH STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm I love the Bible. I love that God’s word is accessible, and that within God’s word we find precepts for living, analogous illustrations for our own growth and spiritual development, and of course we find those words that bring us to eternal life. The Bible tells us about God walking with God’s people throughout a course of centuries, and because we can see how God has acted, we can see how God will act. We see God’s consistent love, grace, and mercy. These are just a few of the things I see. But what do you see? Have you ever read the whole Bible? As we enter into a new year, and begin looking towards resolutions, I want to encourage us as a church to be engaged in God’s word. So, we’ll have Bible reading plans available just after Christmas that we will be free, and if you follow these plans for a year, then on December 31 of next year, you will have read through the Bible! All of us have much to learn. I’ve read through the Bible multiple times, but I always pick up on new, life-giving things. I believe that if we read together, then maybe we can grow together too. If you’re interested in this, then let the church office know and we will be sure to get you a copy of the schedule of readings. Grace and Peace, Lance THE LINK Volume MMXVIII, Issue 12 - December 19, 2018 Church Street Staff Rev. Lance J. Eiland, Pastor (334) 296-5095 [email protected]Rand Smith, Dir. of Youth Ministries (334) 412-7887 [email protected]Kayla Smith, Dir. of Children’s Ministries (334) 327-9388 [email protected]Gordon Welch, Dir. of Music Ministries/Organist (334) 430-1043 [email protected]Kathy Harrison, Secretary [email protected]Ann Adams, Financial Secretary [email protected]Joy Thompson, Dir. of Facilities [email protected]Lesia Canty, Housekeeper Michael Steele, Custodian This Week December 20, at 5:30 pm, Longest Night Service December 23, at 3:00 pm, Church-wide Christmas Caroling (meet Gordon in Courtyard) December 24, at 5:30 pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 25, Christmas Day Church Office closed December 24 - 26, 2018.
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CHURCH STREET UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Office Hours Monday through Thursday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
I love the Bible. I love that God’s word is accessible, and that within God’s word we find precepts for living, analogous illustrations for our own growth and spiritual development, and of course we find those words that bring us to eternal life. The Bible tells us about God walking with God’s people throughout a course of centuries, and because we can see how God has acted, we can see how God will act. We see God’s consistent love, grace, and mercy.
These are just a few of the things I see. But what do you see? Have you ever read the whole Bible? As we enter into a new year, and begin looking towards resolutions, I want to encourage us as a church to be engaged in God’s word. So, we’ll have Bible reading plans available just after Christmas that we will be free, and if you follow these plans for a year, then on December 31 of next year, you will have read through the Bible!
All of us have much to learn. I’ve read through the Bible multiple times, but I always pick up on new, life-giving things. I believe that if we read together, then maybe we can grow together too. If you’re interested in this, then let the church office know and we will be sure to get you a copy of the schedule of readings.
December 23, at 3:00 pm, Church-wide Christmas Caroling
(meet Gordon in Courtyard)
December 24, at 5:30 pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25, Christmas Day
Church Office closed December 24 - 26, 2018.
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Music Ministry Notes From Gordon
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are moving quickly toward another year. 2019 is fast approaching! I once again share the following hymn text by Frances R. Havergal which may serve as an encouragement to you. Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be, In working or in waiting, another year with Thee; Another year of progress, another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days. I cannot thank everyone who made Christmas 2018 such a wonderful time of worship. From our Advent readings/candle-lighting by our pastor, to our Young Musicians sweet anthem singing, to special solos/offertories, each Sunday was a very special time of worship. I especially wish to thank our Chancel Choir for the dedication to each service of worship. Their music truly helped us focus on the true meaning of the Christmas season. Their presentation of All Is Well on December 16th was a highlight of our Christmas worship. Thank you Chancel Choir for your dedication to the Music Ministry. I wish to remind parents of children that our Young Musicians choir will be back to Sunday afternoon rehearsals beginning Sunday, January 6th. I am looking forward to leading your child/children in fun music activities each Sunday afternoon. Please commit to having your child attend each and every rehearsal in 2019. The new year is an excellent time to join the Chancel Choir. The choir will soon begin work on new worship anthems and would welcome male or female voices to the choir. Come visit a 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening rehearsal and see what a great time we have together. Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be. On earth, or else in heaven, another year for Thee. Happy New Year, Gordon
2019 Good News Club®
Spring Training
Saturday, January 12, 2019
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Please contact Cora Smith or Kayla Smith if you are interested in getting involved in Good News.
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Youth and Children’s Ministry News
Thank you to the Men’s Group for helping put on Brunch with Santa. It’s such a
fun and special event that many families love to come to. It was definitely a
great way to get the Christmas holiday festivities going. Also, a BIG Thank you
to Claude Anderson for letting us borrow his trailer and to those who
participated in the Selma Christmas Parade, whether you rode the float or
helped decorate the float, it was so much fun to come together to be a part of
our community as a church family.
Also, thank you to those that contributed and joined us to shop for the
Salvation Army Angel Tree. We were able to shop for eight angels.
There are 6 youth and chaperones attending the Strength to Stand conference in Pigeon Forge,
TN, December 27 - 30. Please pray for them as they are challenged to go beyond the surface of
casual Christianity and brought into a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on January 6th for Sunday night activities.
Confirmation will start January 6th during Sunday School (9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.) All 6th graders
are invited to participate. If you would like your child to participate, please contact the church
office. Please note that we would like parent(s) to attend the first meeting.
We are still looking for volunteers for the nursery. There will be a meeting in January to go over a
few things, so please be on the look out for the date and time.
Start collecting loose change. We will again be filling the blue and pink baby bottles for Safe
Harbor! Look for them around the church soon.
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Current:
Jeni Saylors
Rex Waldrop
Virginia Guarino
Anita Williams
Luanne Miller
Dub Deavor
Andy Seery
Phillip Smith
Dyphelia Thrash
the Family of Meigs Hicks
the Family of Randall Bruner
Peggy Leverette
Tommy Eiland
Everly Hamilton
Dan Mielke
David Miley
Caroline Thomas
Ongoing:
Wesley Siddens
Mary Owen Harrison
Rev. Norman Williams
Joanie Looney
Keith Stephan
Tim and Barbara Young
Baxter Ellzey
Martha Pilcher
Danny Jordan
Shannon Miller Cook
Blake Flanagan
Cassandra Steele
Scott, Dale, and Art Scroggins
Pam Cunningham
Nichole Peacock
Marilyn Zeigler
Susan Burns
Payton Denmark
Jack Burnside (UAB,
619 19th Street S,
West Pavilion, Room P354,
Birmingham, AL 35249-0018)
Kathryn Granthum
Nell Mooney
Barry Blanton
Lucille Sellier
Anne Porter
Nell Woodward
Eloise Trammel
Helen Rogers
Ann Pegues
James Charles Utsey
Lynda Johnson
Our Nation, Our City
In an effort to keep the prayer list up to date, names will be kept on the list for 1 month. Feel free to contact the office or complete a prayer request form in the Of-fice Foyer and place it in the box to add/re-add a name to the prayer list. All requests are prayed over during the Office Staff meeting on Tuesday.
I will support Church Street United Methodist Church with my….
PRAYERS
I will support Church Street United Methodist Church with my….
PRESENCE
Average attendance in November
Sunday School: 95 Worship Service: 131
We hope to see each of you each week for
our regular Sunday Schedule with Breakfast
at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., and
Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
If you miss a service, be sure to listen to the
prior week’s sermon on Sundays, at 9:00 am
on Dixie Country - WDXX 100.1.
“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet
together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25
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I will support Church Street United Methodist Church with my….
GIFTS
Pledge Offering
Non-pledged Contributions
Loose Collection
Sunday School
Breakfast
Building Fund
Total Receipts
Stewardship November 2018 - Month End
27,503.00
7,190.00
313.35
23.77
242.50
0.00
35,272.62
January Communion Offering
The Communion Offering on Sunday, January 6, will be given to All In Sports.
As the year quickly comes to a close, remember your pledge and help us finish the
year financially strong.
The Church Office will be open Monday, December 31, for final contributions.
MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS
Remember that charitable contributions, in memory or in honor of someone special,
are a great way not only to honor them, but to contribute to the work of the Church as well.
WHITE CHRISTMAS OFFERING
This Offering has enabled Methodists to share their blessings with those whose circumstances in
life just haven't been fair. These children and young adults certainly didn't sign up to be in the situation they're in and with your support, they have the hope of a much brighter tomorrow. We continue to collect the White Christmas
Offering through the end of December.
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I will support Church Street United Methodist Church with my….
SERVICE
January Meetings
Trustees
Tuesday, January 8, at 5:00 pm, in the Grist Library
Finance
Thursday, January 10, at 5:00 pm, in the Grist Library
and
Thursday, January 31, at 5:00 pm, in the Grist Library
Church Council
Thursday, January 31, at 5:45, in the Grist Library
Please contact your chairperson or the Church Office if you will not be able to attend.
Teams Serving in January
Greeters: Pairs & Spares
Ushers: Leonard Ingram, Captain, Jon Stewart, Milam Turner, III, Dub Deavor, Rex Jones, James Drinkard, Earl Edwards, and Drew Wendland
Security: Andy Stewart, Chuck Utsey, Floyd Plummer, Jr., Kory Taylor, Sharon Hardy, and Rebecca Stewart
Worship Stewards: Em Moore and
Evelyn Register
Collection Counters: Frank Speed and
Jim Sims
If you are unable to be present, please find a replacement and contact your captain.
College Ministry
Please help us encourage and support our college students as they are away from home and their Church
Street family. This is the list for January.
1/6 Harrison Adams is a Junior at University of Alabama majoring in Economics and Finance and minoring in Social Innovation and Leadership. His mentor is Frances Turner. His contact information is: 532 Frank Thomas Avenue, Apt. C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, [email protected], (334) 419-7332. 1/13 Chase Cammack is a Senior at Auburn University majoring in Agricultural Economics and Finance. His mentor is Ann Thomas. His contact information is: 397 Jack Hampton Drive, Auburn, AL 36830, [email protected], (334) 412-6492. 1/20 Austin Chappelle is a Freshman at Auburn University majoring in Engineering. His mentor is Andy Arrington. His contact information is: 141 Hemlock Drive, Apt. 226C, Auburn, AL 36830, [email protected], (334) 375-1265. 1/27 Ben Jones is a First Year Pharmacy student at Auburn University. His mentor is Caroline Anderson. His contact information is: 501 Webster Road, Lot 63, Auburn, AL 36832, [email protected], (334) 267-1282.
As the new year approaches, prayerfully consider ways that you can pray for and serve the Church - your Church. When you volunteer, not only does
the Church grow, the Kingdom grows, and you grow.
For more information on areas of service and volunteer needs, contact any of the
