Happy New year to everyone! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas.
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Some reminders to start the new year....
-Everyone, please arrive 15 minutes early when on the schedule to Usher, Greet or attend the Welcome Cart.
-Ushers, please help people find seats when they arrive if it's starting to fill up.
-Greeters, if we have enough people, please don't forget about the back door. Also..please remember to come out of service right before it ends so the door next to the Pastor can be held.
-Welcome Cart, all cards that are filled out should be put into one of the offering boxes when you are done. {Sometimes there are filled out cards a week later on the inside of the cart. It's important that we are able to reach out to these people early in the week that they attended service}.
-Ushers, please remember to put out the baskets with coloring books and crayons by the Sanctuary doors for people who want to bring their children to service.
Everyone-Please always check the schedule that is sent to you each month.{I know most of you volunteer the same time each month, but sometimes things change.} You can print this schedule out and or mark your personal calendars with the days and times you are serving. *Although we try to have someone give you a call the week you are serving, sometimes that doesn't happen and it's important that we all personally, keep track of our schedule.*
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So what's ahead?
Wednesday nights will be starting up again.
Helping people get connected is a vital part of who we all are in the life of the Church. Part of the focus for the coming Wednesday nights will be 'Discipleship'. As you all understand, Discipleship is an important aspect of our walk with Christ. Serving is an expression of our Discipleship and dedication to God. When we serve with a Disciples heart, no matter what we are doing, we know in our heart, that we are serving God. When serving and volunteering are understood to only be obligations, we've lost the understanding of the blessing they are actually meant to be. Our goal as Disciples is not only to serve, but to come along others and teach them how to be Disciples and serve as well.
If you have time to read a great article called "The Discipleship Deficit" by Greg Ogden, you will see how important it is to strengthen Discipleship in the Church, and what an important role we all play in doing that.
Here is the article: http://coregroups.org/downloads/The%20Discipleship%20Deficit.pdf
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JANUARY ADULT MINISTRY OPTIONSWEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE: STARTING JANUARY 16
5:30–6:30 pm: Dinner
6:30–8 pm: KidsZone, EPIC Middle School and Adult Studies (below)
On the Road with Jesus: Experience the Holy Land - where Jesus walked among us - in this four-session video study based on the nationally-recognized book by Ben Witherington.
Cost: $10 for study guide.
Parenting Study - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: This 4-week study parallels the KidsZone series on Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis’s look at Christian faith. A book study AND discipleship opportunity!
Cost: $10 for the book.
Serving from the Heart - Finding your Gifts and Talents for Service: A 6-week journey of self-discovery; learn to serve in a role that matches who God created you to be.
Cost: $15 for class resources.
Starting in February
Hope & Help For The Single Mom - 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom A Bible study looking at principles that encourage single moms to live lives of purpose, meaning, balance and harmony in the midst of their circumstances. Cost: $10 for materials WOMEN’S MINISTRY
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT (no childcare)
Friday, January 11; 6:30–9 pm in the EPICenter Potluck and Game Night
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (childcare provided)
Beginning January 15; 9:15 Coffee time; study 10 am–12 noon Study: Parables and Word Pictures from the New Testament by Cherie Cowell. Cost: $10. Contact: Cathy McIlroy 407.366.2692 or bcmcilroy@bellsouth.net
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY (childcare provided)
Starting January 15; 7 pm Study: The book of 1 Corinthians. Cost: TBA. Contact: Lisa D’Aloise 407.234.5074 or daloise@msn.com
FRIDAY MOMS (childcare provided)
Starting January 25; 9:30–11:30 am Book: What is it like to be married to me? and other dangerous questions by Linda Dillow. Purchase the book on your own and come ready to be encouraged, inspired, and to laugh a lot. Contacts: Lisa Mas 407.748.9165 or April Lattimer 407.971.1310
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB (no childcare)
Starting February 7 (the first Thursday of each month through June) February Book: If God is Good by Randy Alcorn; discussion from 10 am–11:30 am; lunch out afterwards Contacts: Linda LaVardera 407.380.2290; Stacey Thompson 407.359.9090 MEN’S MINISTRY STUDIES
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: 7 am, M201
Contact: MikeCoffey@ucumc.net
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY: 6:30 am, M201
Contact: TimFarrell@ucumc.net
(For offsite groups, athletic events and Emmaus accountability groups, contact ChrisAkers@ucumc.net )
Questions? Contact Pastor Tim at TimFarrell@ucumc.net
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, January 11 | 6:30 pmGirls Night Out - January
- Sunday, January 13 | 11:30 amBaptism Meeting - January
- Sunday, January 27 | 10:15 amMembership Exploration Brunch - January
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DID YOU KNOW WE OFFERED THESE THINGS????
CELEBRATE RECOVERY MINISTRY
Do you have any *hurts, habits OR hang-ups? Then Celebrate Recovery is for you.
The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and celebrate God´s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God´s grace in solving our lives´ problems. By working and applying these biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and?most importantly?a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power? Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power.
FOR MORE INFO >
FOR MORE INFO >
PASTORAL CARE
Let us know if you or someone you know is experiencing illness or anticipating surgery or hospitalization. We want to know so that we can provide the care you need during this time.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
PERSONAL/SPIRITUAL NEEDS
If you have specific spiritual or material needs, a pastor will meet with you to provide counseling, referrals and/or assistance.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERED
UCUMC has entered into a partnership with Genesis Counseling Center to offer counseling services here at the church, one day per week. Michelle Patterson, a licensed mental health counselor, can help you/your family/your child deal with life challenges, family issues, depression, anxiety, grief, emotional “stuckness,” codependency, conflict and more. Let Michelle help you reach your full potential through her holistic 'mind, body, spirit' approach.
Rates will be reasonable (some scholarship assistance may be available); insurance options are being sought.
Contact: Michelle at 407.797.5289 or email Michelle.GenesisCounseling@yahoo.com to make an appointment.
Appointments available Tuesdays all day; Saturday mornings.
Rates will be reasonable (some scholarship assistance may be available); insurance options are being sought.
Contact: Michelle at 407.797.5289 or email Michelle.GenesisCounseling@yahoo.com to make an appointment.
Appointments available Tuesdays all day; Saturday mornings.
HOPE HELPS, INC.
HOPE Helps, Inc., is a local non-profit with a mission to assist individuals and families in crisis and prevent homelessness in our community, by providing basic needs such as food, clothing, and other assistance through case managements. They are always in need of volunteers and donations to their thrift store and food pantry.
Contact: 149 East Broadway ~ Oviedo, FL 32765 ~ 407.366.3422 www.hopehelps.org
Contact: 149 East Broadway ~ Oviedo, FL 32765 ~ 407.366.3422 www.hopehelps.org
BAPTISM
If you would like to be baptized, or you would like your infant or young child baptized, please let us know. Baptism is a big step, and we want to help walk you through it. Baptism information meetings are offered the second Sunday of each month at 11:30. You can also download our infant baptism guidelines here.
Contact: Pastor Tim Farrell (407.359.2112 ext. 117)
Contact: Pastor Tim Farrell (407.359.2112 ext. 117)
DIVORCE CARE
If you’re going through separation or divorce, you don’t need advice, you need help. Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who’ll help you rebuild your life.
For more information...
For more information...
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 10:00 am. Call June MacBrayer for meeting location and FM information.
Contact: June McBrayer (407.366.5157)
Contact: June McBrayer (407.366.5157)
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Enjoy this amazing 12 year old {Connie Talbot} signing 'Amazing Grace'!
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Have a wonderful week!
God Bless,
Patti
