ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 13, 2022
SMALL GROUPS
Sunday School for Adults: Currently there are two options. The Wharton Sunday School class meets in room #115 on the first floor at 9:45am, taught by Howard Hendricks. The other option for adults is the Friends in Faith class, which meets in room #107 on the first floor at 10am. All adults are welcome to attend either class.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Thanksgiving Baskets: The United Methodist Women are collecting small usable items for the annual Thanksgiving baskets given to special care recipients. Items include snacks, hard candies, pens, pads of paper, note cards, hygiene items, etc. Financial donations are always welcome.
Decorate For Advent: Stay after worship November 20th to help decorate for advent or assemble and deliver the Thanksgiving baskets. Sign up on the enclosed sheet for a simple lunch before we get to work on these projects. Please return all sign up sheets to the church office by Wednesday, November 16.
Community Christmas Party: One of our church’s special mission events is providing identified families with food, clothing and toys for Christmas. We will sponsor families with a box of food for Christmas dinner, toys, and clothes.
You are invited to participate in this mission by making a financial donation that will be used to purchase gifts and food. Donations may be mailed to the church at PO Box 82, Gibsonville, dropped off at the office, or placed in the collection plate at Sunday services. Please make checks out to GUMC and marked Christmas Mission. If you are interested in shopping for a child or family, contact Carol Kirkman, 336-260-2426. In uncertain times, the love and generosity of the church to those in need is more important than ever. Thanks so much for your support.
Community Dinner: This will take place on Thursday, November 17 and will be hot dogs. Please bring homemade potato salad or pasta salad to serve with this. Bring it by Wednesday evening or Thursday and put in one of the refrigerators. Contact Lynn Woodruff for questions or more information.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Nurseries: The nursery is available at both services for babies - 5 years old.
Tween Group: Meets Sunday, November 13, from 4-5:15 p.m. They will discuss "Is it OK if I Sometimes Doubt God?"
Teen Youth: Meets Sunday, November 13, from 5-6:30 p.m. with a Destination Unknown adventure.
Tween and Youth Groups: Meet Sunday, November 20, from 4-6 p.m. to deliver Thanksgiving baskets and have dinner at the church.
Kids Hour Thursday November 17 from 4-5 pm: Please contact the office, 336-449-4810 if you would like a ride. Note: If you need a ride call Michelle Rash on Thursdays after 11 a.m. on her cell phone at 336- 212-3424. Note: There will not be a Kids Hour on November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Youth “Free Time”: During the month of November, the two youth rooms will be open most Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm for any youth that want to come hang out. You can play ping pong, foosball or Wii, explore your creative side in the mini Maker Space, or just relax. Snacks are provided. There will not be a Youth “Free Time” on November 23 due to the holiday.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10 to 10:45. The youth are having Sunday School at the Gilded Bean coffee shop, leaving church around 10am to walk over, returning in time for the 11am service. The bus will be available to bring children and youth to the 9:00am service and Sunday School on November 13 and November 27. If your child needs transportation, please call or text Director of Children and Youth Michelle Rash at 336-212-3424.
A Night In Bethlehem-Saturday, December 3 from 1 to 4pm. A Night In Bethlehem gives families the opportunity to wander through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace and discover what life was like when Jesus was born. Unlike your typical “living Nativity” everyone will create unique keepsakes as they interact with local shopkeepers who share the Christmas story. Families will also have the opportunity to meet Mary and Joseph in The Stable-and hear about the miracle of Jesus’ birth. If you are interested in volunteering as a shopkeeper and helping our guests with crafts or other activities or serving as a greeter, sign up here.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayer Requests can be sent by email or made on prayer cards which are located in the pew racks. Revised weekly. Mindi Brown, Glada Cater, Pam Fagan, Shirley Isley, and Jack Hogan. We extend our Christian sympathy to Sandy McMillan and family on the death of her son, Jamie Webster.
SMALL GROUPS
Sunday School for Adults: Currently there are two options. The Wharton Sunday School class meets in room #115 on the first floor at 9:45am, taught by Howard Hendricks. The other option for adults is the Friends in Faith class, which meets in room #107 on the first floor at 10am. All adults are welcome to attend either class.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Thanksgiving Baskets: The United Methodist Women are collecting small usable items for the annual Thanksgiving baskets given to special care recipients. Items include snacks, hard candies, pens, pads of paper, note cards, hygiene items, etc. Financial donations are always welcome.
Decorate For Advent: Stay after worship November 20th to help decorate for advent or assemble and deliver the Thanksgiving baskets. Sign up on the enclosed sheet for a simple lunch before we get to work on these projects. Please return all sign up sheets to the church office by Wednesday, November 16.
Community Christmas Party: One of our church’s special mission events is providing identified families with food, clothing and toys for Christmas. We will sponsor families with a box of food for Christmas dinner, toys, and clothes.
You are invited to participate in this mission by making a financial donation that will be used to purchase gifts and food. Donations may be mailed to the church at PO Box 82, Gibsonville, dropped off at the office, or placed in the collection plate at Sunday services. Please make checks out to GUMC and marked Christmas Mission. If you are interested in shopping for a child or family, contact Carol Kirkman, 336-260-2426. In uncertain times, the love and generosity of the church to those in need is more important than ever. Thanks so much for your support.
Community Dinner: This will take place on Thursday, November 17 and will be hot dogs. Please bring homemade potato salad or pasta salad to serve with this. Bring it by Wednesday evening or Thursday and put in one of the refrigerators. Contact Lynn Woodruff for questions or more information.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Nurseries: The nursery is available at both services for babies - 5 years old.
Tween Group: Meets Sunday, November 13, from 4-5:15 p.m. They will discuss "Is it OK if I Sometimes Doubt God?"
Teen Youth: Meets Sunday, November 13, from 5-6:30 p.m. with a Destination Unknown adventure.
Tween and Youth Groups: Meet Sunday, November 20, from 4-6 p.m. to deliver Thanksgiving baskets and have dinner at the church.
Kids Hour Thursday November 17 from 4-5 pm: Please contact the office, 336-449-4810 if you would like a ride. Note: If you need a ride call Michelle Rash on Thursdays after 11 a.m. on her cell phone at 336- 212-3424. Note: There will not be a Kids Hour on November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Youth “Free Time”: During the month of November, the two youth rooms will be open most Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm for any youth that want to come hang out. You can play ping pong, foosball or Wii, explore your creative side in the mini Maker Space, or just relax. Snacks are provided. There will not be a Youth “Free Time” on November 23 due to the holiday.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10 to 10:45. The youth are having Sunday School at the Gilded Bean coffee shop, leaving church around 10am to walk over, returning in time for the 11am service. The bus will be available to bring children and youth to the 9:00am service and Sunday School on November 13 and November 27. If your child needs transportation, please call or text Director of Children and Youth Michelle Rash at 336-212-3424.
A Night In Bethlehem-Saturday, December 3 from 1 to 4pm. A Night In Bethlehem gives families the opportunity to wander through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace and discover what life was like when Jesus was born. Unlike your typical “living Nativity” everyone will create unique keepsakes as they interact with local shopkeepers who share the Christmas story. Families will also have the opportunity to meet Mary and Joseph in The Stable-and hear about the miracle of Jesus’ birth. If you are interested in volunteering as a shopkeeper and helping our guests with crafts or other activities or serving as a greeter, sign up here.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayer Requests can be sent by email or made on prayer cards which are located in the pew racks. Revised weekly. Mindi Brown, Glada Cater, Pam Fagan, Shirley Isley, and Jack Hogan. We extend our Christian sympathy to Sandy McMillan and family on the death of her son, Jamie Webster.