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Gratitude is Not Just for Thanksgiving Day “At that, Jesus directed the people to sit down. He took the seven loaves and the fish. After giving thanks, he divided it up and gave it to the people.” Matthew 15:35-36 As the holidays loom before us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, I can’t help but reflect on gratitude. The importance of gratitude goes beyond a picture-perfect Thanksgiving meal and get together. Many experts believe that feeling grateful is also beneficial to your health. Studies show that practicing gratitude can be used to help lower blood pressure, stop smoking, fight addiction and reduce stress. Gratitude makes people more patient and gives people the ability to delay gratification. Being grateful helps you sleep better especially if, instead of counting sheep, you count your blessings. Almost every benchmark of good sleep — including duration of sleep and the time it takes to fall asleep is improved by gratitude. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can help fend off depression by building more resilience and optimism. One study found that counting blessings and journaling about gratitude helped reduced the risk of depression in patients by 41% over six months. Gratitude is a blessing in relationships as well. Too often we focus on what is wrong with our spouse, significant other, children, etc. rather than focusing on gratefulness for what good things they do. While these factors are important, being thankful to God is by far the most important. Each Sunday we sing “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow” and it is true. Everything we have comes from God. At least five times Jesus thanked his Father – when the Cross was before Him, He gave thanks; when the people were hungry, He gave thanks; when God heard His prayer, He gave thanks. If the Creator of this world would offer thanks, should we not follow in His footsteps? When Jesus gave thanks, great things followed—salvation, the feeding of five thousand, and the renewed life of his friend, Lazarus. Lady Lake United Methodist Church OUR VISION: To be a welcoming Church drawing people to Christ OUR MISSION: Seek God’s Love Teach God’s Word Equip us to grow spiritually Provide inspiring worship Serve the Community What’s News! Pot Luck Dinner Hanging of the Greens Angel Tree Poinsettias Christmas Card Box Advent Bible Study Cub Scout Pack #146 109 W. McClendon Street Lady Lake, FL 32159 Rev. Dr. Jan Justice, Pastor Sunday School – 9:00 AM Sunday Worship – 10:00 AM Find us on the Internet: http://www.ladylakeumc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladylak e.umc.52 Or contact us at: Church Office: 352-753-1136 Sanctuary: 352-750-0711 Email: [email protected] Secretaries: Judy Dudley Linda Terrell From the Pastor

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Gratitude is Not Just for Thanksgiving Day

“At that, Jesus directed the people to sit down. He took the seven loaves and the fish. After giving

thanks, he divided it up and gave it to the people.” Matthew 15:35-36

As the holidays loom before us and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, I can’t help but reflect on gratitude. The importance of gratitude goes beyond a picture-perfect Thanksgiving meal and get together. Many experts believe that

feeling grateful is also beneficial to your health. Studies show that practicing gratitude can be used to help lower blood pressure, stop smoking, fight addiction and reduce stress.

Gratitude makes people more patient and gives people the ability to delay gratification. Being grateful helps you sleep better especially if, instead of counting sheep, you count your blessings. Almost every benchmark of good sleep — including duration of sleep and the time it takes to fall asleep is improved by gratitude. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can help fend off depression by building more resilience and optimism. One study found that counting blessings and journaling about gratitude helped reduced the risk of depression in patients by 41% over six months. Gratitude is a blessing in relationships as well. Too often we focus on what is wrong with our spouse, significant other, children, etc. rather than focusing on gratefulness for what good things they do. While these factors are important, being thankful to God is by far the most important. Each Sunday we sing “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow” and it is true. Everything we have comes from God. At least five times Jesus thanked his Father – when the Cross was before Him, He gave thanks; when the people were hungry, He gave thanks; when God heard His prayer, He gave thanks. If the Creator of this world would offer thanks, should we not follow in His footsteps? When Jesus gave thanks, great things followed—salvation, the feeding of five thousand, and the renewed life of his friend, Lazarus.

Lady Lake United Methodist Church

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109W.McClendonStreetLadyLake,FL32159

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Secretaries:JudyDudleyLindaTerrell

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From2014November&DecemberNewsletters

ThanksgivingGiftBasketsHangingoftheGreensChildren’sHomePoinsettiasParsonageOpenHouseHolidayFoodDriveAngelTreeChristmasCarolersChristmasEveServiceChristmasCardBoxMinistries&MissionFairYearEndGivingStatementsCominginJanuary:LLUMCDevotionalLeadershipInstallationBaptismRemembrances&RenewalofWeddingVows

From2014November&DecemberNewsletters

ThanksgivingGiftBasketsHangingoftheGreensChildren’sHomePoinsettiasParsonageOpenHouseHolidayFoodDriveAngelTreeChristmasCarolersChristmasEveServiceChristmasCardBoxMinistries&MissionFairYearEndGivingStatementsCominginJanuary:LLUMCDevotionalLeadershipInstallationBaptismRemembrances&RenewalofWeddingVows

From2014November&DecemberNewsletters

ThanksgivingGiftBasketsHangingoftheGreensChildren’sHomePoinsettiasParsonageOpenHouseHolidayFoodDriveAngelTreeChristmasCarolersChristmasEveServiceChristmasCardBoxMinistries&MissionFairYearEndGivingStatementsCominginJanuary:LLUMCDevotionalLeadershipInstallationBaptismRemembrances&RenewalofWeddingVows

From2014November&DecemberNewsletters

ThanksgivingGiftBasketsHangingoftheGreensChildren’sHomePoinsettiasParsonageOpenHouseHolidayFoodDriveAngelTreeChristmasCarolersChristmasEveServiceChristmasCardBoxMinistries&MissionFairYearEndGivingStatementsCominginJanuary:LLUMCDevotionalLeadershipInstallationBaptismRemembrances&RenewalofWeddingVows

How would each of our lives change if we got up each morning and prayed that we would be able to be grateful for everything that happens that day? We would be grateful for the good things that bring us joy; we would be happy for the not so good things because they grow our character; we would be happy for the normal things we take for granted each day such as the air we breathe, the food we eat, the clothes we wear. For the next month, take a small notebook with you each day and write down the people and things you are grateful for as you encounter them. Then each night as part of your prayers, read them to God. I have no doubt that blessings will follow and a good night’s sleep. Have a wonderful November. Pastor Jan

November Messages and Worship Notes Nov. 4 All Saints Day – we will lift up those who have died in the last year. Message: Joseph: Life’s Detours Read Genesis 39 and 40 Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Recognition Message: Joseph: Wounded and Broken Read Genesis 45 Nov. 18 Thanksgiving Worship – What are you thankful for? Message: Joseph: Fear, Faith, and Forgiveness Read Genesis 50 Nov. 25 Message: Joseph: When the Dreamer Quits Dreaming Read Genesis 50

November 4th, All Saints Day On November 4, we will lift up the names of friends and relatives that have passed away in the last year. We will have a candle for each person and each name will be spoken aloud. If you have someone to lift up, please call the office.

November 17th, Gratitude Sunday What has God done in your life this year for which you are grateful? So many times, when we are asked what we are thankful for we automatically say our family and friends, our homes, food on the table. We are thankful for those things. However, each year God works in our lives in special ways. Maybe God helped you through a tough time or touched your heart in a special way. On November 17th we will be reading cards filled out by our congregation talking about ways God has been working in their lives this year. Start thinking about you would say.

The Redemption of Scrooge Small Group Study There are three different small groups studying our Advent study “The Redemption of Scrooge”. This is a fun DVD study that can help you think about this character is different ways and how his life applies to your life. Join us on Tuesdays from 12-1 beginning November 27th; Sunday at 9:00 am beginning December 2nd or Sunday evening at 4:00 pm. Sign up in the narthex soon so we can order a book for you.

December 1st, Christmas Parade Attention all walkers and singers! Join us on December 1st at 9:15 am at the Guava Street Athletic Complex. We and the puppets will be singing Christmas carols. Participants need to be able to walk about 1.5 miles to hand out small bags of candy with information about our church Christmas activities inside. We will also distribute this information to adults without children. We will also need a few cars to help us get back to the athletic complex. Help us make this a successful outreach event. Sign up in the narthex.

How will you use your talents in 2019? Help us update our records

During November we will distribute a volunteer form check list for each person. It is our hope that we will have 100% participation in volunteering for at least one selection. You will find this form in this newsletter and it will also be distributed in the bulletin. On the back of these volunteer forms you will find a form that each household needs to complete so that we can update our records as well as adding birthdays and anniversaries.

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AdventBibleStudy

“TheRedemptionofScrooge”Tuesday,November27–December18,12:00–1:00p.m.Sunday,December2–December23,9:00–9:45a.m.Sunday,December2–December23,4:00–5:00p.m.

IsredemptionpossibleforEbenezerScrooge?Pastorand

authorMattRawlebelievessoashediscoverstheteachingsofJesusinthewordsoftheCharlesDickensclassicAChristmasCarol.Rawledivesdeepintothedark,sad,greedyworldofScroogeanddiscoversamanindireneedofasecondchance.AlongwithScrooge,wemeettheGhostsofChristmasPast,Present,andFutureandintheprocesslearnaboutlivingwithandforothersinaworldblessedbyJesus.RediscoverandreinvigorateyourChristianfaiththisAdventandChristmasseasonandlookatthisfamiliarclassicthroughthelensoffaith.Booksare$12.00.

Ministry News

November

Celebrations

HappyBirthday

4–WilSamples

5–BobSchoonover

6–DoyleGilliam

DianeHolcomb-Giglio

EllenKoenig

11–ElwoodKeister

16–SamanthaBelanger

18–JerryRosenborough

21–PastorCarolynThomas

23–DavidSawyer

25–NateThomas

26-DorothyWatts

28–JohnFulkrod

HappyAnniversary4–Carl&AnnGeer

18–Kenneth&CarolVickers

19–Earl&DorisCherubini

Ministry News

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HangingoftheGreensEveryoneisinvitedtotheHangingoftheGreens,Monday,November26that10:00a.m.WeplantodeckthehallswithAdventandChristmasdecorationsaswecelebratethebirthofJesus.Wehavemanydecorationsstoredhereatthechurchbutyouarewelcometobringothers,suchaswallhangings,wreaths,nativityscenes,etc.Theseitemscaneitherbedonatedoronloan.JoinusasweseektomakeChristthecenterofChristmas.Weneedlotsofhelp!

Bring a dish OR dessert to share

Drinks will be provided

Hosted by Mary Martha Circle

Wednesday, November 14th5:30 p.m.

In the CLC Fellowship Hall

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Ministry News

2017ConferenceCommittee

The Conference is seeking names torefer to the 2017 ConferenceCommitteeonLeadership.Ifyoufeelcalled that you have the gifts andgraces to serve on one of theseConference Committees, pleasecontact the LLUMC office or PastorCarolynsoshecanforwardyournametothedistrictoffice.The following 2017 ConferenceCommitteeLeadershiphasopenings:

• CongregationalVitality• Missions• Board of Higher Education

andCampusMinistry

AngelTree

OurAngelTreeprogramthisyearwillprovideChristmasgiftsforchildrenwithaparentinprisonandchildrenattendingtheVillagesElementary(RollingAcres).Eachchildwillhave2angelsonthetree-oneforatoyandoneforanitemofclothing.Thesuggesteditemsareprovidedsothatyoumightchooseonlyoneortwo.Werecommendatotalcostofnomorethan$25.00perAngel.TheAngelswillbeonourChristmasTreeforyoutochoosefrombySunday,November26th.

WrappedgiftsmustbeunderthetreebySunday,December16th.

PoinsettiasThisChristmasseasonaswecelebrateJesus’birthyoucanplaceapoinsettiainthesanctuaryinhonororinmemoryofafriendorlovedone.

Thepoinsettiasare$7.00each.FormsareavailableNovember18thintheNarthex.

DeadlinetoorderisMonday,December10that10:00a.m.PlantswillbeavailabletotakehomefollowingtheChristmasEveWorshipService.

MusiciansNeededDoyouplayorhavefriendsthatplaytheguitar,bass,keyboard,drumsorotherinstruments?WouldyoubewillingtoplayonSundayforasecondmorecasualandcontemporaryworshipservice?Wewouldalsoliketohaveadrumset.FormoreinformationcallPastorJanat352-753-1136.

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Ministry News

CubScoutPack#146NewsAttheOctober14thCubPack146meeting,cubsarebeginners,weregiventhisfirstbadgeforcompletingtherequirementsforBobcat(1st-5thgrade)firstbylearningtheScoutOathandLaw,handshake,salute,sign,mottoandthemeaningofWebelos.AfterreceivingtheBobcatbadge,youthworkonrequirementsbasedontheirgradelevel.Withaparentorguardian,allBobcatscompletetheexercises“HowtoProtectYourChildrenFromChildAbuse”.AlladultleadersarerequiredtocompletetheYPT(YouthProtectionTraining)program.Approximately15ofthenewcubsreceivedtheirBobcatbadges.ThenextstepfortheTiger(1stgrade),Wolf(2ndgrade)andBear(3rdgrade)istocompletesixrequiredadventureswhichincludesafamily-based"DutytoGod"adventure.Ittakesabout3denmeetingstocompleteeachadventure.

BoyScoutsofAmerica’sNationalCommunityFoodDriveOurnewLadyLakeUMCCubScoutPack#146willdistributebagstobefilledwithfoodthroughoutourcommunityNovember3rd.FilledbagswillbepickeduponSaturday,November10th.Ifyouwishtomakeadonation,pickupabagfromtheNarthex,Sunday,November4th,fillitwithfood,andreturnitSunday,November11th.Donationstypicallygotothecharterorganization,LLUMC.However,duetotherecentdonationsourEmergencyFoodPantryisowwellstocked.Therefore,thesedonationswillbegiventotheChristianFoodPantryofLadyLake.

T-ShirtsforChristmasParadeBesuretoorderyourLadyLakeUMCT-shirtswewillbewearingintheChristmasParade.SignupintheNarthex.Shirtsare$15.00.OrdersmustbeinbySunday,November11th.

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Coming In December

Announcements

CottageInnBreakfastGroupTheCottageInnBreakfastGroupheadedbyDoyle&JeanGilliamwillmeetThursday,November1st,firstThursday of each month, at the Cottage InnRestaurant (just south of the church on the rightsideof27/441).Everyoneisinvited.

CancerSupportGroupTheCancerSupportGroupmeets1stWednesdayofeach month, 9:30 a.m. at St. Timothy’s CatholicChurch,ParishHall,Room3.ForinformationcallDr.HectorMoralesat430-2120.

GamblersAnonymousGamblers Anonymous support group meets in theCLC ‘Linen Room’ each Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m. Meetings are confidential using a 12-stepprogram.FormoreinformationcontactJimW.at352-205-6806oremaildjjimiwarren@aol.com.

OvereatersAnonymousThe Overeaters Anonymous group meets eachWednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the church officeconferenceroom.ForadditionalinformationpleasecontactAnnMarieatAAF3933@gmail.com.

Angel’sTouchClothingMinistryIs open the second Tuesday of each month from10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. and is located in theChildren’sSundaySchoolbuilding.

LLUMCMen’sFellowshipJoin the Men of Lady Lake UMC Thursday, November 8th, 8:00 a.m. at Denny’s. This group is led by Doyle Gilliam and meets the second Thursday of each month. All men are welcome!

MaryMarthaCircleAllwomenofthechurchareinvitedtothemeetingWednesday,November28that1:00p.m.intheCLC.

ChurchOfficeClosed

ChurchofficewillbeclosedonMonday,November12thinobservanceofVeteransDayandThursdayandFriday,November22ndand23rdinobservanceofThanksgiving.

Facebook

CheckusoutonFacebook!OurchurchFacebookpagewillgiveyouuptodateinformation,notonlytoshowwhatwearedoingasachurch,butalsotosharewithothersthejoyandexcitementwehaveinourchurchministriesatLadylakeUnitedMethodistChurch!https://www.facebook.com/ladylake.umc.52

FloridaConferenceLayServantMinistries

JoinusforatimeofrefreshingandrenewalattheLifeEnrichmentCenteratFruitlandPark,November18th–20th.

• Choosefromavarietyofclasseschosentorefreshandrenewyou:TheGoodandBeautifulGodSeries(overviewofTheApprenticeSerieswithclassroomexercises).LedbyAnnCookandothersfromSuntreeUMCinMelbourne).

• Connect!WithPhilMaynard(connecting

inchurchandincommunity,discipleshiponthemove!).

• StorytellingwithAnnScroggie.

• MysticismforModernChristianswith

Rev.GeneYotka.

• TheBasicCoursewithKathyWaltherForfurtherinformation,registration,scheduleanddirections,visitourwebpage:www.floridalayservants.com.Questions?ContactRodGroomatrod.groom@gmail.com,orcallhimat941-356-4566.

StaffParish

RelationCommittee

(SPRC)

Trainings

UpperRoomSmallGroup

The Upper Room small group will meet Monday,November 5th, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Bruce &GailPeasleyandMonday,November19th,7:00p.m.locationtobedetermined.

DecemberNewsletterDeadlinePlease submit your articles, pictures and anychanges tomeetings for theNovembernewsletternolaterthanTuesday,November20th.

MeetingsAdministrative/FinanceMeeting–Tuesday,November14that3:00p.m.WorshipCommittee–Monday,November19that10:00a.m.

SparrowsNestMinistryAministrytothehomeless. AbaskethasbeensetupintheNarthextoreceivepersonalhygieneitemsfor the children who live in the Ocala NationalForest.PastorisworkingwiththedirectorofSoZoKids to see that these items will be distributed.Itemssuchassoap,combs,bodyspray,deodorants,shampoos or anything to do with hygiene isacceptable. Pleasedo not give items taken fromhotelsoritemsofclothing.

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OnTheCalendar

For

December

6–CommunionSunday5–ChristmasParade5–ParsonageOpenHouse13–LoveThyNeighborSunday20–ChristmasCantata24–ChristmasEveCandleLightService25–ChristmasDay

ParsonageOpenHouseMembersandfriendsofthechurchareinvitedtostopbyforrefreshmentsandfellowshipattheParsonageOpenHouseonSaturday,December5thfrom4:00–7:00p.m.Comeforafewminutesorstayforawhile.PastorCarolynandNatewillbegladtoseeyou.Theparsonageislocatedat313HighlandTrail.Youcanparkinthevacantlotoppositetheparsonageandalsoonthegrassinfrontoftheparsonage.Pleaseparkonthestreetifyouparkinfrontofneighboringhouses.

LadyLakeChristmasParadeTownofLadyLakeChristmasParadewillbeSaturday,December5that10:00a.m.Ifyouwouldliketoparticipaterepresentingourchurch,thereisasignupsheetintheNarthex.Thethemeforthisyearis“ChristmasStories”.

ChristmasCantataOurChristmasCantatawillbeSunday,December20thduringthe10:00a.m.worshipservice.

ChristmasEveServiceTheChristmasEveCandleLightingServicewillbeThursday,December24that7:00p.m.

ChurchOfficeClosedThechurchofficewillbeclosedfromDecember24thuntilJanuary4thinobservanceoftheChristmasHolidays.

Sunday Servants

ServingforNovember

November 4thAllSaintsSunday

11th25thSundayafter

Pentecost

18th26thSundayafter

Pentecost

25thChristtheKing

Sunday

Liturgist LindaJefferies ValerieHoopengardner MikePaese SandyEdwards

ScriptureReaders DanniHorton SherriThornton DaveSawyer JudyDudley

Acolytes MadisonVeith HaleyCinader DestinyHorton HaleyCinader

Children’sMoment DorisCherubini LindaJefferies KenToman KerryEdwards

Children’sChurch NoChildren’sChurch JanBildstein,

JeanGilliamDebbieElyea,JoanMackenzie

JeanGilliam,SherriThompson

Greeter(s) Bruce&GailPeasley Bruce&GailPeasley Bruce&GailPeasley Bruce&GailPeasley

Ushers

DoyleGilliam,GeorgeHaman,SusanCarlson,ThelmaTrmal,NormaMcClean,CalGrabofski,Gary&ValerieHoopengardner

DoyleGilliam,GeorgeHaman,SusanCarlson,ThelmaTrmal,NormaMcClean,CalGrabofski,Gary&ValerieHoopengardner

DoyleGilliam,GeorgeHaman,SusanCarlson,ThelmaTrmal,NormaMcClean,CalGrabofski,Gary&ValerieHoopengardner

DoyleGilliam,GeorgeHaman,SusanCarlson,ThelmaTrmal,NormaMcClean,CalGrabofski,Gary&ValerieHoopengardner

CommunionSteward Bruce&GailPeasley

CommunionHelpers

Bruce&GailPeasley,ElsaHov,JanBildstein

Pleasemakearrangementsifyouareunabletoserve.

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PleasePrayfor*Thoseservinginourmilitaryandtheirfamiliesaswellasforthepeoplewhoaresufferingthroughwartorncountries.

*Oursickandshut-ins(makeitapointtogovisitsomeone,sendthemacardorcallthem).

*Thosewhomaybestrugglingfinanciallyandstrugglingtofindjobs.

*Thosewhohavefamilyproblems.

*Thosewhomournthedeathofalovedone.

Pleasehelptheofficekeeptheprayerlistcurrent.Letusknowofanynamestoberemovedorchangesthatneedtobemadetotheprayerlistonthebackofourweeklybulletins.

Reflections

ScriptureReadingsforNovember

November4–Twenty-fourthSundayafterPentecost AllSaintsSundayRuth1:1-18

Psalm146(UMH858)Hebrews9:11-14 Mark12:28-34

November11–Twenty-fifthSundayafterPentecost VeteransDayRuth3:1-5;4:13-17

Psalm127(UMH777)Hebrews9:24-28Mark12:38-44

November18–Twenty-sixthSundayafterPentecost ThanksgivingSunday

Judges4:1-7Psalm123orPsalm76(UMH797)1Thessalonians5:1-11Matthew25:14-30

November25–ChristtheKing LastSundayAfterPentecost2Samuel23:1-7

Psalm132:1-12(UMH849)Revelation1:4b-8John18:33-37

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9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

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10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

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9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

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9:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study

79:30 AM Cancer Support at St. Tims10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

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9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

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139:00 AM GA10:00 AM Angel's Touch Clothing Ministry10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study3:00 PM Finance/AdCouncil Mtg

148:00 AM LLUMC Men's Fel-lowship10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous5:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner

15 168:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage3:00 PM GriefShare-Surviv-ing The Holiday

1710:00 AM GriefShare-Sur-viving The Holiday

189:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

197:00 PM Upper Room Small Group

209:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group

2110:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

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259:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

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279:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM Advent Study-The Redemption of Scrooge

2810:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

29 308:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

110:00 AM Christmas Parade in Lady Lake

289:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

297:00 PM Upper Room Small Group Will Not Meet

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9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

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139:00 AM GA10:00 AM Angel's Touch Clothing Ministry10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study3:00 PM Finance/AdCouncil Mtg

148:00 AM LLUMC Men's Fel-lowship10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous5:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner

15 168:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage3:00 PM GriefShare-Surviv-ing The Holiday

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189:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

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2110:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

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8:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

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259:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

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279:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM Advent Study-The Redemption of Scrooge

2810:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

29 308:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

110:00 AM Christmas Parade in Lady Lake

289:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

297:00 PM Upper Room Small Group Will Not Meet

309:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study

31Halloween

10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

18:00 AM Breakfast Group @ Cottage Inn

28:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

3

4Communion SundayDaylight Savings Time Ends

9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

57:00 PM Upper Room Small Group

6Election Day

9:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study

79:30 AM Cancer Support at St. Tims10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

8 98:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

10

11Veteran's Day

9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

12Veterans Day-Office Closed

139:00 AM GA10:00 AM Angel's Touch Clothing Ministry10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study3:00 PM Finance/AdCouncil Mtg

148:00 AM LLUMC Men's Fel-lowship10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous5:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner

15 168:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage3:00 PM GriefShare-Surviv-ing The Holiday

1710:00 AM GriefShare-Sur-viving The Holiday

189:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

197:00 PM Upper Room Small Group

209:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group

2110:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

22Thanksgiving

23Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed

8:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

24

259:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

2610:00 AM Hanging O' the Greens

279:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM Advent Study-The Redemption of Scrooge

2810:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

29 308:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

110:00 AM Christmas Parade in Lady Lake

289:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

297:00 PM Upper Room Small Group Will Not Meet

309:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study

31Halloween

10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

18:00 AM Breakfast Group @ Cottage Inn

28:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

3

4Communion SundayDaylight Savings Time Ends

9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

57:00 PM Upper Room Small Group

6Election Day

9:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study

79:30 AM Cancer Support at St. Tims10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

8 98:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

10

11Veteran's Day

9:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #146 Meeting

12Veterans Day-Office Closed

139:00 AM GA10:00 AM Angel's Touch Clothing Ministry10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM God's Messy Family Bible Study3:00 PM Finance/AdCouncil Mtg

148:00 AM LLUMC Men's Fel-lowship10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous5:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner

15 168:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage3:00 PM GriefShare-Surviv-ing The Holiday

1710:00 AM GriefShare-Sur-viving The Holiday

189:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

197:00 PM Upper Room Small Group

209:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group

2110:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous

22Thanksgiving

23Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed

8:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

24

259:00 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship4:00 PM Revival-John Wes-ley & Methodism

2610:00 AM Hanging O' the Greens

279:00 AM GA10:00 AM Sonshine Group12:00 PM Advent Study-The Redemption of Scrooge

2810:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous1:00 PM Mary Martha Circle

29 308:30 AM Sorting of Rum-mage

110:00 AM Christmas Parade in Lady Lake

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Please complete reverse side of this form

How Will I Use My God GivenTalents During 2019? Each person fill one out separately – no combined forms (Please complete the back of this form to update our records)

I have prayerfully considered how I might use my talents at Lady Lake UMC and these are my selections: __Administrative Team (Help in office) __Audio Visual Team __Building/Grounds Team (general maintenance) __Church Dinners Team __Communications and Advertising Team Congregational Care Team

__Send cards, __Make calls __Hospital visits and Rehab visits __Grief Share Leader/helper __Prayer Team __Senior Care and Parish Nursing (Workshops) __Shut in and Nursing Home Visits

Hospitality Team __Usher __Greeter, __Bring snacks, prepare drinks

__Mary/Martha Women’s Circle __Men’s Work and Study Team Missions __Angel’s Touch Clothing Ministry __Church Food Pantry Ministry

__Handyman’s Ministry __Christmas Angel Tree and Elementary Gift Program Outreach Team

__Visitor friends (Mentor/welcome new visitors) __Help and plan community outreach events __Puppet Team __Movie Night Team

__Rummage Sale Team __Social Events Team (Dinners, fellowship meetings, trips) Teaching Ministry:

__Small Group Host (in home or church) __Adult Teaching Team __Youth Teaching/Activity Team __Children’s Teaching/Activity Team (Sunday school, Children’s message, special events) __Nursery Worker (Sunday and special events) __Cub Scouts __Elementary School Mentor

Worship Team: __Liturgist/Scripture Reader __Choir Director, Choir __Communion Team (set up, server, take to shut-ins) __Musician __Altar area decoration __Drama __Soloist __Christmas Decorating Team

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Page 12: From the Pastor 2… · Rediscover and reinvigorate your Christian faith this Advent and Christmas season and look at this familiar classic through the lens of faith. Books are $12.00.

Please complete reverse side of this form

How Will I Use My God GivenTalents During 2019? Each person fill one out separately – no combined forms (Please complete the back of this form to update our records)

I have prayerfully considered how I might use my talents at Lady Lake UMC and these are my selections: __Administrative Team (Help in office) __Audio Visual Team __Building/Grounds Team (general maintenance) __Church Dinners Team __Communications and Advertising Team Congregational Care Team

__Send cards, __Make calls __Hospital visits and Rehab visits __Grief Share Leader/helper __Prayer Team __Senior Care and Parish Nursing (Workshops) __Shut in and Nursing Home Visits

Hospitality Team __Usher __Greeter, __Bring snacks, prepare drinks

__Mary/Martha Women’s Circle __Men’s Work and Study Team Missions __Angel’s Touch Clothing Ministry __Church Food Pantry Ministry

Name: ____________________________________________ __Handyman’s Ministry __Christmas Angel Tree and Elementary Gift Program Outreach Team

__Visitor friends (Mentor/welcome new visitors) __Help and plan community outreach events __Puppet Team __Movie Night Team

__Rummage Sale Team __Social Events Team (Dinners, fellowship meetings, trips) Teaching Ministry:

__Small Group Host (in home or church) __Adult Teaching Team __Youth Teaching/Activity Team __Children’s Teaching/Activity Team (Sunday school, Children’s message, special events) __Nursery Worker (Sunday and special events) __Cub Scouts __Elementary School Mentor

Worship Team: __Liturgist/Scripture Reader __Choir Director, Choir __Communion Team (set up, server, take to shut-ins) __Musician __Altar area decoration __Drama __Soloist __Christmas Decorating Team

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Please complete reverse side of this form

Please Fill Out This Information for the Church Records

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Primary Phone: ___________________________________________ □Home Phone □Cell Phone

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