OUR STEWARDSHIP ON 12-11-16
General Fund 14,935.00
Endowment 50.00
Backpacks of Grace 30.00
Children’s Ministries 10.00
Christmas Offering 200.00
Missions 70.45
Trinity House 100.00
Music 30.00
Hymnal Replacement 60.00
Men’s Service Group 50.00
Wynn. Neighborhood Network 160.00
OUR ATTENDANCE ON 12-11-16
Sunday School 151
Early Morning Worship 55
The Link 45
Morning Worship 168
Total Worship 268
Body of Christ Prayer List
For Dawson/GravesUMC and their pastor, Rev. David Unkles, as they serve God’s Kingdom.
THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
December 18, 2016 at 6 p.m.
This program will feature our Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and other sounds and sights of Christmas! Following the program, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite
Christmas treat (cookies, candy, brownies, etc.) for a fun time of fellowship.
SUNDAY SERVANTS
Usher-in-Chief: Bob Gilstrap
Ushers: 8:30: CPT Harold Hill
Ushers: 11:00: CPT Steve Smith
Don Vining
John Bray, Tommy Hudson, Reggie Kelley, Bob Draughon, Fred Wise, Bill Bussey, Jesse Kelley, J.T. Taylor
Welcome Ministry:
8:15: Shirley Moon
9:30: Ramona Andresen/Marcia Therrien
10:40:
North Team Leader – Martha Daffin
South Team Leader – Kim Carroll
Altar Guild: Betsey Dryman, Beth Kelley
Offering Trustees: Penny Lamb, Deanna Stevenson
Men of Courage: Team 3: Eric Sears, Bruce Boretsky, John Connelly
Acolytes:
8:30:
11:00: James Gatewood
Children’s Church:
Infant Nursery: Marcia Therrien, Sally Lynn White
Nursery 2 & 3: Charlie Hearn
Pre-K-3rd Grades:Pam Davis, Caroline & Charlie Hearn
Our Guests
Carol Curry; Theresa Colberson
Wyntonn UMC College Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2017 College Scholarship. The scholarship is for members of Wynnton pursuing any field of study at an accredited school of higher learning. Applications, along with guidelines, are now available at the church office. All applications must be received in the church office no later than Sunday, March 5. For more information, please contact Randy Autry (706-507-5930).
HOLIDAY CARDS
WYNNTON NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK is selling Holiday Cards again this year for $5 each. Stop by the table in front of the Fellowship Hall or call Randy Autry (706-507-5930) or Suzanne Supple (706-325-1707). All monies go to help stock the shelves with food at the Network.
BASEMENT NEWS
A huge thank you to all who helped and joined us for the chili fundraiser. We made $900 to help reduce the cost for students going on the ski trip!
We will not have the Basement on Jan. 1 but will attend the Sky Terminal concert at 5304 Hurst Drive @ 6 p.m.
LOVE AND SYPMATHY
To Don and Margaret Goodroe on the death of his sister, Myra Parker, of Buena Vista, GA, on December 11, 2016.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network
The Thanksgiving season has been a busy one for us at the pantry. We served 1,908 bags of food to 476 families with 1,158 people, including 489 children. Special thanks to Wynnton UMC for getting us set up with food in November and to St. Thomas youth for packing Thanksgiving bags. Our folks at the utilities desk were very busy as well. They helped 38 families keep their power on by spending $1,870.67.
READING THROUGH THE BIBLE
December 18: Colossians 1:1-23,
Ezekiel 25-26, Isaiah 53
December 19: Colossians 1:24-2:19,
Ezekiel 27-28, Isaiah 54
December 20: Colossians 2:20-3:17,
Ezekiel 29-30, Isaiah 55
December 21: Colossians 3:18-4:18,
Ezekiel 31-32, Isaiah 56
December 22: Luke 1:1-25, Ezekiel 33,
Isaiah 57
December 23: Luke 1:26-56, Ezekiel
34, Isaiah 58
December 24: Luke 1:57-80, Ezekiel
35-36, Isaiah 59
Confirmation isn't just a decision; it's the beginning of a conversation about what it means to be a Christian.
There will be a PARENT Meeting for all parents and confirmands on Jan. 8, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.in the BASEMENT Youth Sunday School Room. The confirmation schedule and materials will be provided and enrollment completed.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
· In memory of Bill Colquitt by Lynn & Wes Ezzell.
· In memory of Rev. Roscoe Hutchins by Andrea & Daniel Carbaugh.
GIFTS OF LOVE
· In honor of Nancy & Ralph Hammond by Sue & Bill Pope
· In honor of Kay & Walt Hart by Sue & Bill Pope.
· In honor of Cindy Autry by Wednesday Bible Study.
· In honor of Chaplain of Trinity House Neil Richardson by Nancy Carlson.
· In honor of Men’s Service Group & Office Volunteers by Gena Tincher.
90th Church Anniversary
We need several people to serve on a committee to help plan our 90th Church Anniversary celebrations. If you are interested, please call or email the church office. We would like to organize this group before the end of the year. Thanks for serving your church!
2016 Year End Giving
Please be sure to send your end of year contributions before December 31. Submissions postmarked after Dec. 31 cannot be counted for 2016. Also, gifts of stock must clear by Dec. 30.
Thanks for helping us meet our budget needs!
Your Christmas Offering
Your sacrificial Christmas Offering gift will benefit Open Door Community House, our United Methodist missions in Columbus! These gifts will be received until Christmas Day (December 25). Thank you for caring for our neighbors who need our help at this time in their lives. Please put “Open Door” on your check or offering envelope.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
18 Andrew Carpenter
20 Andy Andresen, Martha Daffin, Joann Earhart, Alton White, Jr. Gil Williams
21 Kathy Green, Dorothy Johnson, Mary Beth Mims
22 Julia Holland
23 Vicky Smith
24 Ed Annable, Jr., Sandra Parker
New Small Group Studies
coming in January!
Following Wednesday Night Supper, two new small groups will be meeting:
* Sticky Faith - A DVD study and discussion group focused on helping your teen children develop a faith that sticks into adulthood. Facilitated by Rob Harbison
*Help, I’m Lost - Study of the salvation process from his book. Taught by Pastor Rich Wright
Sign up for our new studies! Begin Wednesday, Jan. 11 @ 6:30 p.m. Check which class you want to attend.
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____ Sticky Faith
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____ Help, I’m Lost
(with Rich Wright)