MARVINLIFE MID NOVEMBER 2010

MARVIN CONCERT SERIES

Marvin Concert Series presents Imperial Brass: 10 Brass Players Equals 10 Times the Fun at 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the sanctuary.

A versatile group with a wide-ranging repertoire, the professional Dallas-based Imperial Brass draws on some of the finest talent the Metroplex can provide. They perform in various combinations throughout the DFW area during their busy concert season. Their repertoire is quite extensive and varies in style.

This concert will include 10 members, filling the Marvin sanctuary with the beautiful sounds of brass.

A M A R V I N U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H P U B L I C A T I O N

NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM Here’s a great chance for you to get involved in a fun and meaningful activity. Night in Beth-lehem will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Fair Gym. The gym will be transformed into the busy streets of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. There will be family fun activities and crafts to help each participant experience this most holy event in our faith story. Each family will go home with Bible-era crafts they have created, a wooden nativity and the un-derstanding of what it might have been like when Jesus was born.

To volunteer or for information, contact Shannon Pogue (spogue@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396) or Kathy Martinez (kmartinez@marvinumc.com).

ADVENT Advent begins Sunday, Nov. 28. Here are a few of our traditional celebrations:

Dec. 1, 8, 15―Christmas Downtown luncheons Dec. 5―Hanging of the Greens Dec. 6-10 and 13-17―Santa’s Secret Workshop Dec. 11―Methodist Home Christmas party and Afternoon with Santa Dec. 15―Service of Hope and Healing Dec. 19―Birthday party for Jesus

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CHILDREN Dec. 3—A Night in Bethlehem, 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 11—Afternoon with Santa, 2-4 p.m.

Dec. 19—Birthday party for Jesus, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Dec. 24—Family Christmas Eve service, 4 p.m.

Dec. 26—No Sunday School

FALL MISSIONS Mercy Ships is our fall missions focus. We are col-lecting dental kit items this month. Each kit con-tains an adult-size toothbrush, a child-size toothbrush, toothpaste (can be travel size) and a get well card (homemade is best). We will collect new toys for Mercy Ships patients during Decem-ber.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Looking for a Sunday School opportunity for Bible Study and class discussion? Join others studying the Gospel of Luke with the One Size Fits All class at 9:45 a.m. in the church parlor.

B90 CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 12. Follow-ing the 11 o’clock services, there will be a B90 Celebration Luncheon where we will give thanks for the many ways God has blessed us through our reading of the entire Bible.

SINGLE ADULTS Nov. 19—Dessert party, 7 p.m. at the home of Rob Renicker. For information contact Rob (rob.renicker@wfadvisors.com).

MATURE ADULTS The Grown-ups luncheon program begins at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 in Pirtle Hall. The program is the “Sons of the American Revolution,” a combi-nation of history skits with a patriotic theme using musical presentations. The performers Tom Cope-land, Michael Everheart and Rev. Don Majors will be in revolutionary era costumes. They have re-ceived rave reviews for performances at several other programs such as Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, so this is one you don’t want to miss.

The cost for the delicious meal is $8 per person or to see the program only there is no charge. Lunch reservations are required. Register at the Welcome Center or on Marvin’s web site.

MEN Monday Morning Men's Group meets from 6:30-7:30 a.m. in the Wesley Missions Center. Come at 6 a.m. for donuts and fellowship.

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study meets from 6:45-7:30 a.m. at The Egg and I. Men are invited to order their own breakfast.

Wednesday Laymen’s Lunch meets at 11:30 a.m. Come for lunch and a devotional in Pirtle Hall.

WOMEN Cookies and Books will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the home of Nell Bain to review Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. For information contact Mary Lynn Smith (4smiths@suddenlink.net).

BAKE SALE MOPS will have a bake sale Nov. 21. Delicious homemade casseroles and desserts for Thanks-giving will be available in the Atrium in from 9 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. or until it is all gone.

MISSIONS Schedule a visit from Santa to your home, busi-ness, party or school. Proceeds benefiting Give Kids a Smile Day and the children’s clinics of St. Paul Children’s Foundation. Schedule your time by calling Mary Gammell (903.561.7119). Home visits begin at $50 for 30 minutes and rates for parties are negotiable. Dates in December fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your visit now!

GREATEST GENERATION Help us identify all WWII vets in our congregation. We will honor them with a display in December. Any families with photos and/or memorabilia from WWII are encouraged to contact Edie Bergeron (903-534-1116). A form will be available soon at the Welcome Center for sharing WWII memories, especially the Pearl Harbor bombing.

CHRISTMAS FOR A METHODIST HOME CHILD Marvin Church will host our annual Christmas Party for the Methodist Home foster children and their families in East Texas at 10 a.m. Dec. 11.

If you would like to furnish a gift or gifts for a child from their wish list, contact Melissa Brigman in the missions office by Nov. 18.

AFRICA INTEREST MEETING An interest meeting for the November 2011 trip aboard the Africa Mercy in Sierra Leone will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in Marvin’s Trinity Classroom. Contact Melissa Brigman for information.

KETTLE DAY We need volunteers to sign-up for one-hour shifts between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to work the Salva-tion Army kettle at Hobby Lobby Dec. 2. To sign

MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 300 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75702 Phone: 903.592.7396 www.mumcfamily.com

WORSHIP WITH THE MARVIN FAMILY TRADITIONAL 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary

CONTEMPORARY 8:45 and 11 a.m. in Herd Auditorium

5:14 5:14 p.m. on Saturdays in Herd Auditorium

MID-WEEK MEDITATION 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the chapel

SUNDAY EVENING 6 p.m. in the chapel, second and fourth Sundays

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

DATE TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY

Nov. 21 Dr. Doug Baker Rev. Marty Dunbar Nov. 28 Dr. John Robbins Rev. Allison Thompson

DATE SATURDAY 5:14 SERVICE

Nov. 20 Dr. Doug Baker Nov. 27 Dr. John Robbins

STEWARDSHIP

DATE ATTENDANCE AMOUNT GIVEN

Oct. 24 1,009 $60,826 Oct. 31 1,073 $85,903

BUILDING ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Hugh McPhail Ken Horne Myrtis Smith In memory of Bobbie Mallory Roberts Harriet Miller CHILDREN’S MINISTRY In memory of Reva Jackson Esther Priscilla Circle Suzie Underwood CONGREGATIONAL CARE In honor of Rev. Gerry Giles Eleanor Cameron LIBRARY FUND In memory of Martha Jennie Guinn and Bobbie Roberts Tom Gregory In memory of Hugh McPhail Alan H. Shumate MARVIN CONCERT SERIES In memory of Grace Killingsworth Margaret Adcock Elizabeth & Ben Sutton In memory of Dixie Knight Sally & Floyd Betts June & Loyd Tabb In memory of Hugh McPhail Kathy & Bob Bright Mary & Ron Gammell Mary Kay & Bill Lust Elizabeth & Ben Sutton

In honor of Brian Campbell Judy & Richard York MARVIN MENDERS In memory of Leone Stanford Mary & Ron Gammell MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Reva Jackson G. W. Adkins In memory of Grace Killingsworth Barbara & John Merritt In memory of Hugh McPhail Louree Alexander Brenda & Hal Cameron Jane, Mike & Hartley Coker Conway & Associates, LP Gail, Mike, Scott & Brian Cromeens Sissy & Mike Crysup Mary Lauren & Bruce Faulkner Edy George Varina & J.W. Johnson June Jones Mary & Jeff McCauley & Family Peggy & Landis Newbanks Caroline & Nelson Puett Mr. & Mrs. Donald Simmons Lanette & Wallace Smith Helen Thompson Peggy Unfried Amy & Tom Woldert Debbie & Chris Woldert

MERCY SHIPS In honor of Melissa & George Brigman Anne O’Conner In memory of Sharon Hopper Kathy & Roger Strain MISSIONS In memory of Vera Dodson The Builders Class MISSION WEEK In memory of Randy Hanner Nancy & Jerry Burson In memory of Reva Jackson Barbara & Bill Farnum MUSIC In memory of Dixie Knight (mother of Mary Palmer) Builders Sunday School Class NOAH FUND In honor of John Horton, Barbara Pickhard and Bill Cooper Pairs & Parents Sunday School Class In memory of Hugh McPhail Kathryn Allen PRAYER WARRIORS In memory of Hugh McPhail The Jack King family WACO METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME In memory of Judy Winn Kathy & Roger Strain

MEMORIALS AND GIFTS

up, contact Coordinator Sharlotte Hyde (903.593.9493 or sharlotte@suddenlink.net).

SANTA’S SECRET WORKSHOP Marvin will host a Christmas store for St. Paul Chil-dren’s Foundation clients in December. You can work in the store (located on the St. Paul’s grounds Dec. 6-10 and Dec. 13-17. The volunteer shifts are 12:30-3 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. Additional

volunteer hours on Monday nights are 5-7:30 p.m. To sign up, contact Brenda Byerly (bbyerly@marvinumc.com).

SUNDAY EVENING CHAPEL Sunday Evening Chapel will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 in the chapel. There will be no evening services in December.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER Nov. 17―Taco soup and baked potato, chicken strips Nov. 24―No dinner

TREASURE SALE SPONSORED BY THE UNITHED METHODIST WOMEN THREE STRANDS CIRCLE WAS A BIG SUCCESS, RAISING MORE THAN $5,300 FOR MERCY SHIPS.