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DECEMBER 2015 | VOLUME 22 | ISSUE 12

JANUARY 2016 | VOLUME 23 | ISSUE

OUR STAFF

Pastor The Rev. Laura L. Galbraith

Secretary & Newsletter Editor Melissa Gray

Custodian Bruce Lauzier

Music Director Michael Coderre

Organist Jana Ros

Bell Choir Director Kristen Russo

Nursery Coordinator Briana Hoffman

CONTACT INFO

Office: 860-584-0529Fax: 860-584-0520 (call first)Parsonage: 860-261-4131

Pastor e-mail: pastorlaura.g@sbcglobal.netSecretary e-mail: asburysecretary@sbcglobal.netAsbury Web Page: www.asburyumcforestville.com

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December 2015

“What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.” ~John 1:4-5, The Message

Were you ever caught in a storm ill-prepared, and the lights go out and you’re suddenly surrounded only by darkness? The darkness can be crippling in such a moment, as you scramble to find something to brighten the space so you can see. A simple snap of a match and the thick darkness disappears like magic as your eyes take in the room before you once again.

The story of Jesus is that he came into the world in the darkness of the night, but he came into the darkness of the world as well. The People of God were living under the oppressive rule of the Roman Empire, many lived in great poverty and they were splintering into groups of differing theologies and ideologies.

The infant Jesus brought light to the darkness in which the weary Israeli people lived. Today, Jesus comes like the spark of the match brings light in a storm. Lonely? Overwhelmed? Tired out? Even in the darkest moments, we can hold to the hope that Jesus is with us to light the way before us.

May the hope of Jesus be with you through this blessed season and well beyond: God IS with us! This is the gift that remains with us long after the holiday is past. No matter what comes your way, know that the fullness of God is with you always.

Merry Christmas!

~ Pastor Laura

The Circuit RiderAsbury United Methodist Church Newsletter

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D E C E M B E R W O R S H I P A S S I S T A N T SDecember 6

 

Worship Leader 10:00 a..m. Lenny CannonGreeters............................. Wayne & JoAnn BaconFellowship Hour................. Eula Foster & Pat SallstromAltar Flowers...................... The Landeen & Taylor Families December 13

 

Worship Leader 10:00 a..m. Wayne & Edith Devino Greeters............................. Ruby HarperFellowship Hour................. The Grennan & Buckley FamiliesAltar Flowers Bonnie Emery December 20

 

Worship Leader 10:00 a..m. PageantGreeters............................. PageantFellowship Hour................. Heather VonHagenAltar Flowers...................... Poinsettias

December 24 

Worship Leader 5:30 p..m. Geri & Carli BeveridgeWorship Leader 11:00 p..m Debbie Bechert

December 27 (One service at 10:00 a.m.) 

Worship Leaders 10:00 a.m. JoAnn BaconGreeters............................. TBDFellowship Hour................. TBDAltar Flowers...................... Open

Altar Guild 

Tammy Buonafede 

Birthday Caller 

Claudia Peterson 

Soup Kitchen 

Disciple Class 

8:30 a.m. Worship Leader 

Carl Aspland, Norm Fusaro

Ushers 

Wayne Fuller, Bonnie Emery, Dennis Floyd, Don Mazerolle, Dick Peterson, Roy DiYulio

D E C E M B E R B I R T H D A Y S02 Lisa Costello03 Dianne Smith

Bill McBaineBridget Cook

04 Jessy SanchezRyan PartissCaitlynn Jiantonio

06 Kelly GugliettaLorrie BarnabyAllison Rusgrove

07 Gayle Van Buren08 Geri Beveridge09 Eula Foster10 Edward Coloske

Mark Vose11 Julie Schilling12 Melissa May

Molly Anderson13 Jane Foster

Donna AchilliKim SiversTodd CyrGabrielle Raymond

14 Kaylee PinetteKelly Bolduc

15 Andy AnnelliKeith SauerAnthony AgventNatalie Newton

16 Douglas Henry17 Chad Lockhart

Edith NelsonJessica Page

18 Justin Marshall19 Emma Avery

Kaleb Hudson20 Paige Buckley21 William Bechert

Kara Cranford22 Ethan Buckley24 Sondra Clement

Jennifer Cannon25 Todd Komanetsky26 Houston Vaughn

28 Colin CummingsWayne BaconJacqui DenskiChristopher WeyrauchBenjamin Eachus

29 Andrew AudibertRoy DiYulioMichael Charest

30 Kim BechertShari Pettignano

31 Karren GraysonRonald Archambault

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Worship Leaders 10:00 a.m. 

January 3rd........................ Stacey RichJanuary 10th...................... Debbie BechertJanuary 17th...................... Amy MajorsJanuary 24th...................... Heidi BorkowskiJanuary 31st...................... Judy Kirschner Greeters 10:00 a.m.

 

Being a greeter is an easy way to serve Asbury. All that is required is a smile! However, it is a vital component to the church. After all, you are the first impression a visitor receives of our family. If you are able to come to church a little early, put on a nametag, stand or sit at the entrance to the Sanctuary and smile, we need you! There is a sign-up sheet located in Wesley Hall. Pick a few weeks during the year, and let everyone see how welcoming we are at Asbury. Fellowship Hour 10:00 a.m.

 

Fellowship Hour is a wonderful part of Asbury life. After the 10:00 a.m. service, we all meet in Wesley Hall where we catch up with old friends, make new ones, discuss upcoming events, and maybe purchase a scrip card. But we need coffee and tea, some juice, and a snack. We need you! If you are able to brew coffee and bring a snack, then you can be a Fellowship Hour host or hostess. The sign-up sheet is located in Wesley Hall,

Altar Flowers 

Every Sunday flowers are placed on the altar in remembrance or celebration by the individuals and families of Asbury. Flowers may be ordered through the church office for $30.00 or you may bring in your own. If you bring in your own flowers, please remember that they must be on the Altar before the 8:30 a.m. service. A sign-up sheet is located outside the choir room.

Altar Guild 

Laura Fletcher 

Birthday Caller 

Maureen Martel

Soup Kitchen 

TBD 

8:30 a.m. Worship Leader 

Carl Aspland, Norm Fusaro

Ushers 

J A N U A R Y B I R T H D A Y S01 Laura Fletcher02 George Golnik

Kayla SchmidtJustin Derench

03 Irene KelseyRobert Bolduc Sr.Mitchell Buonafede

04 Kelly HillChelsea DemarestMicayla Johanns

05 Wesley PorriniKate Bechert

06 Todd FordPayton Pelletier

09 April CannonRoxanne PierceJason DumontKrystal Smith

11 Bonnie EmeryAvery LaffertySavannah Lafferty

12 Arcadio Sanchez-GonzalesThomas JohnsonAmy Baldwin-Stephens

13 Deanna Mitchell-AchilliRobert HydeAlexander Marshall

14 Kenneth Butler, IIIChad Volpe

15 Barbara BarryMarsha FinnucanKerry McNivenRaymond BuckleyAlex Pelletier

16 Kelly Moylan17 Dominic Boucher

Mark RedmanGraydon SmithEvan Amadio

18 Jessica Guerin19 Doreen Bouchard

Ethan ManyakCarson WrightJoseph Mauriello

20 June MayKyle Partiss

21 George Jones

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22 Scott BarryTherien MayDonald DubayShannon PartissDonovan Soucy

25 Kate AbekahGary Peterson

26 Daniel ManyakAlexander Robinson

27 Desiree DepreyDawn PinetteThomas WeyrauchPatti PottsSteven PartissShawn Landry

28 Aubrie SoucyJennifer RindfleischBrooke Donovan

29 Barbara IversJames BechertMatthew Ostroski

30 Joyce LelandJennifer Denski

31 Stephanie Grennan

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers… Carrie Borkowski, Tom Sallstrom, Keith Nielsen, Valerie Harrison, Julie Constantine, Edie Nelson, David & Barbara Wheeler, Paul Tibbitts, Bonnie Maskery, Carl Aspland, Elsie Lyons, Edward Coloske, Elene Myers, Lisa Peterson, Patti Potts, and others who have needs of which we may not be aware.

If you wish to be listed in the bulletin and newsletter for prayers, please call the church office at 860-584-0529 or e-mail us at: asburysecretary@sbcglobal.net.

If you wish to relate prayer needs to the prayer chain, please call Phyllis Petit at 860-589-6059 or Mernie Whitcomb at 860-583-5373, or e-mail Pastor Laura at pastorlaura.g@sbcglobal.net. Please keep your call brief, and be aware of the privacy rights of the person(s) for whom you are requesting prayers.

Asbury Member Thomas F. Myers passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. Funeral services were held at Asbury on Friday, October 30, 2015.

We received word that friend of Asbury Iona Malmberg passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Georgia. No other details were provided.

Parents: Asbury would love to keep in contact with your children while they are away from your home and ours. Please contact the church office at 860-584-0529 or asburysecretary@sbcglobal.net with

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From Our CommitteesIt is with heartfelt gratitude and awe that I say THANK YOU to all the wonderful people who made the 2015 Pork Roast Dinner another fabulous success this year! Between donations and ticket sales, the proceeds for Asbury UMC were very close to $1700.00. It is both amazing and inspiring to be part of our Asbury family that can create this delicious feast that fed close to 200 people, and offered an evening of fellowship for over 150 people. Thank you, thank you to the following kind hearted and very talented souls who made it all possible:

Our Kitchen Crew - Bob Bolduc, Norm Fusaro, Tom Esten, Jay Burrows, John Amadio, Jeff Achilli

Our Food Prep - Heidi Borkowski, Gardner Wright, JoAnn Bacon, Eula Foster, Wayne Bacon, Jim Doncet, Kelly Amadio, Lenny Cannon, Michelle Bruce, Deb Bechert and her awesome daughter Kate

Ticket Sales – Melissa Gray, JoAnn Bacon

Our Set up Crew – Lorna Baxter, Jennifer Burrows and her wonderful kids, Lori Schafferick and her fabulous daughter Katie, Lenny Cannon, Karren Grayson

Our Serving Crew – the AMAZING Boyscouts with their fearless leader April (you folks rock!), Geri Beveridge and her magnificent daughter Carli, Lori Schaffrick, Katie Schaffrick, Michelle Bruce and Pastor Laura

Our Cleanup Crew – almost all of the MARVELOUS FOLKS listed above who already gave so much of themselves.

So proud to be part of this great church familyAmy Majors

Membership Committee Head Geri Beveridge would like to thank the entire Membership Committee and everyone who helped with the planning and reception that honored our 50 year members on Sunday, November 29th.

The Yankee Peddlar Fair Co-chairs, Geri Beveridge and Pat Sallstrom would like to thank all the members of Asbury who helped to make our 95th fair such a success. Whether you headed up an entire room, helped set up, decorated, made a craft, baked, made pies, cooked, served, donated food or goods, helped advertise, clean up or just came and bought something, you are part of the reason that Asbury is such a great place. We are hopeful that when the final tally is made this will be the most successful fair yet.

We would like to thank Amy Majors, Geri Beveridge and Pat Sallstrom for their tireless efforts in making the Pork Roast Dinner and the Yankee Peddlar Fair two of our most successful fundraisers.

Dear Christian Outreach and Asbury,

On behalf of Prudence Crandall Center, thank you for your incredible donation of toiletries for our clients! We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness in helping us provide for the daily needs of the victims and families we serve. Our work would not be possible without partners like all of you.

Sincerely,Carolyn A. Jasper

Director of DevelopmentPrudence Crandall Center

Look for a special invitation in this newsletter from Prudence Crandall Center

to visit Rose Hill for their Hope Tour

The deadline for the February Circuit Rider is

Sunday, January 17th. Please leave all articles in the mailbox in the

church office or e-mail them to: asburysecretary@sbcglobal.net

From the Community

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Order Your PoinsettiasFor Our Christmas Altar

Please complete this form and return it to the church office or place it on the offering plate by December 13th along with your contribution. A suggested donation of $10.00 is requested. Please make checks payable to Asbury United Methodist Church.

In Memory of:___________________________

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In Honor of:___________________________

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Given by:________________________

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___I plan to take it sometime after the 11 pm service on Dec. 24th

___Please deliver it to a homebound person

AACT CHRISTMAS PARTYDECEMBER 5th @ 5:00 p.m. AT THE PARSONAGE

The annual Christmas party sponsored by AACT will be held at the parsonage starting at 5 pm on Saturday December 5th. For this event, attendees are requested to bring a main dish, salad or dessert and also, for those who wish to participate, a $10 grab bag gift. Beverages, eating utensils and napkins will be provided.

AACT (Asbury Adults Connecting Together), welcomes all adults, and encourages you to bring others to our events.  It is a great time for fellowship, friendship and camaraderie.  We look forward to a fun filled year with events such as bowling, line dancing, and boating.

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLESWe need individuals and/or families to light candles for both the 8:30 and 10:00 am services on: December 6th, December 13th, and December 20th. We will also need people for both the 5:30 and 11:00 pm services on Christmas Eve.

If you can help, please contact the church office at 860-584-0529 as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe Christmas Volunteer Committee at Zion Lutheran Church is requesting your help again this year in serving Christmas ham dinner at the church as well as delivering meals to residents throughout the community. (Anyone interested in receiving a meal should call 860-794-5953 Sign up is limited) We will need several volunteers to help with the preparation of food in the morning and packaging of meals for delivery. A few servers will be needed to assist while meals are packaged as well as serving meals at the church.  We will also need drivers to deliver meals throughout the city.  If you are interested in volunteering please call Paul Eckstrom at 860-583-6060.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 24

5:30 AND 11:00 PMAt the 5:30 pm service there will be a carol sing, and the Bell Choir will play special music.

Join us at the 11:00 pm service where we will listen to the Chancel Choir and welcome the birth of Jesus at midnight. Communion will be served at the 11:00 pm service, and both services will include candle lighting.

Pancake Breakfast: $5 & $3.50 for children 10 and under, includes pancakes, sausage & beverage

Photos with Santa $3.00

Various craft kits $1.00 each

Advanced Purchase Recommended / For Tickets Call: Geri at 860-614-8478 (Revolving seating for two hours)

Event is sponsored by Girls Scout Troop 66432 to support their European Educational Tour in July of 2016.

Thank you for your support.

It’s time to get ready for our annual traditional Christmas Pageant! Each Sunday school class will be participating. There will be one rehearsal. Please make every effort to attend.

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 19th from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Bring your children to Breakfast With Santa before the rehearsal!

Christmas Pageant: Sunday, December 20th at the 10:00 am service. Please invite your extended family members to join us and enjoy the Christmas story.

We couldn’t have our Christmas Pageant without YOU, so THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation and help!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Stacey Rich 860-681-2810 (cell) orHarriet Donovan 860-202-5798 (cell) or 860-584-9107 (home)

Saturday, December 19, 20158:30 am – 10:30 am

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To My Asbury United Methodist Church Family

About this time of yearIs when I wish to say

Merry Christmas and Happy New YearTo special folks this way.

May your Christmas be merryAnd your Spirit be bright

May you find peace and happinessThrough each day and night.

May contentment seek and find your doorMay your days be like thisAnd you have many more.

Merry Christmas Everyone!With Love, Laura (West) Adams

Don’t forget to tune in to WFSB Channel 3 to check for any delays or cancellations of Asbury functions and services.

The church office will be closed Friday, December 25th and

Friday, January 1st

in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day

WIF (Women In Fellowship)

WIF will not hold a meeting in December. Instead members are encouraged to attend the AACT Christmas Party on December 5th at 5:00 pm at the parsonage.

WIF will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00 pm at the parsonage. We will have a potluck supper so bring a main entrée or a side dish. Please bring a gift to “give away”. Re-gifting is welcomed and will add to the fun. Let’s hope we won’t have to cancel due to SNOW!

All women of Asbury are invited to attend. And bring a friend.

Bristol Choral SocietyWinter Concert

Sunday December 13th at 4pm St. Paul High School

Combined Bristol Brass and Winds Ensemble & Bristol

Choral Society

Tickets are available at the following ticket outlets:

Michael’s Jewelers Shannon's Jewelers Simply Hair Fiddlin’ Around Music Center

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DECEMBERGod’s Redeeming Word

1 Philippians 1.1-30 2 Philippians 2.1-30 3 Philippians 3.1-21 4 Philippians 4.1-23 5 Isaiah 40.1-31 Second Sunday of Advent 6 Isaiah 41.1-29 7 Isaiah 42.1-25 8 Isaiah 43.1-28 9 Isaiah 44.1-28 10 Isaiah 45.1-25 11 Isaiah 48.1-22 12 Isaiah 49.1-26 Third Sunday of Advent 13 Jeremiah 23.1-8 14 Jeremiah 31.1-22 15 Jeremiah 31.23-40 16 Jeremiah 33.1-26 17 Malachi 1.1-14 18 Malachi 2.1-17 19 Malachi 3.1-18 Fourth Sunday of Advent 20 Malachi 4.1-6 21 Luke 1.1-25 22 Luke 1.26-56 23 Luke 1.57-80 24 Luke 2.1-20 Christmas Day 25 John 1.1-18 26 John 1.19-34 27 Luke 2.21-52 28 Luke 3.1-22 29 Titus 1.1-16 30 Titus 2.1-15 31 Titus 3.1-15

Prudence Crandall Center, IncHope Tour

You are invited to visit Prudence Crandall at Rose Hill for one of their upcoming Hope Tours. During this one hour visit, you will have the opportunity to learn more about their work, tour their unique facility, and hear stories of personal courage and strength from survivors touched by their services.

Tour Dates

Thursday, December 10, 2015Wednesday, January 6, 2016Wednesday, January 20, 2016Wednesday, February 3, 2016Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Contact 860-225-5187 ext. 23Pre-registration is required

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.594 Burritt Street

New Britain, CT 06053

Hotline1-888-774-2900

www.prudencecrandall.org

Providing Comprehensive Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

since 1973

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F E L L O W S H I P

Save The DateDecember 1

@ 5 pm – Wendy’s Fundraiser

December 5 @ 5 pm – AACT Christmas Party

December 6 @ 11:00 am – Charge Conference December 10 @ 12:00 pm – Senior Fellowship Christmas Party December 13 Poinsettia Order Deadline

December 19 @ 8:30 am – Breakfast with Santa @ 9:30 am – Christmas Pageant Rehearsal December 20 @ 10:00 am – Christmas Pageant December 24 @ 5:30 pm – Worship Service @ 11:00 pm – Worship Service

December 25 Office Closed

January 1 Office Closed

January 12 @ 6:00 pm – WIF at the Parsonage

January 17 CR Deadline

January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 23 @ 9:00 am – Days for Girls kits at Simsbury UMC

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Days for Girls kits are made for girls living where feminine hygiene products can’t be purchased and/or can’t be disposed of properly. These girls are unable to attend school during their monthly cycle. The girls must stay home alone missing school and fall behind missing as much as one school year in three years. These girls are vulnerable to being victimized when left home alone or even in orphanages staying in their rooms. They would be safer in their school. They usually fall behind and quit school before age 15. Each kit, packed in an attractive drawstring bag, gives a girl the opportunity for three years of uninterrupted schooling. With education they can have a better future.

Simsbury UMC has a goal of making 250 Days for Girls kits before Easter which will be the one year anniversary of beginning this project through the leadership of Jan Baker. We would like to invite Asbury UMC and their friends to be a part of this project because of our close connection to Ghana. This first set of kits will be sent to the girls of the Awombrew village school.

Volunteers are needed, young teens, men and women who can help to cut, iron, and learn to sew these kits at monthly workshops in Fellowship Hall at Sumc. The next workshop will be January 23rd from 9am - 12. We have opportunities for sewers and non sewers. If you have a sewing machine to bring that is helpful but not necessary, scissors, a cutting board and rotary cutter can be used. If you have a serger, that would help as well. There are many steps to making these kits. Working in assembly line fashion makes the process faster.

The project also welcomes donations of cotton fabrics, quality flannels, as well as girls underwear (briefs) sizes 10-16, wash cloths, and hotel sized bars of soap. (Please no white underwear or fabrics please)

More information is available from their website www.daysforgirls.org

If you can come, have donations, or want more information, please contact Donna Motyl by phone (860)416-9971 or email (mrsredeye.dm@gmail.com).

Asbury Game Night

Walter Bruce and committee would like to hold anotherFamily Game Night in January

The Committee is in the planning stages right now so if there is something you’d like to have includedplease share your ideas with Walter Bruce, Geri Beveridge, Heidi Borkowski or the church office.

Look for more details in upcoming bulletins and Friday e-mails

What Is A Days For Girls Kit?

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Please Remember to Shop with Scrip Cards“Scrip Cards” are Gift Cards

Stop by the Scrip table in Wesley Hall and support Asbury UMC Mission and Outreach work.Gift cards are available to purchase each Sunday. Use the gift cards to do your shopping and the church will receive cash from every card that is sold. For example: You purchase a $100.00 Walmart card to do your shopping, and Asbury receives $2.00 automatically for your purchase of that card. Thank you to all who continue to support the Scrip Card program here at Asbury. Stop by the Scrip table in Wesley Hall for a list of cards available.

Ellinor’s Farmers Market: Thank you to all who donated to and or bought produce from our Asbury Ellinor’s Farmers Market. Over $300.00 was raised which went to the Ellinor Archer Mission Fund. And thank you to Harriet Donovan for preparing the market each week.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Collection:Thank you to everyone who supports our annual Holiday food collection for our Asbury members who can use a helping hand. They sincerely appreciate the love and support during the holidays.

Toiletries for Prudence Crandall Women’s Shelter:THANK YOU for all the wonderful donations of soaps and toiletries. Prudence Crandall Women’s Shelter is thrilled with and appreciates this amazing outreach from Asbury UMC

Paper Goods (and more) for St Vincent DePaul’s Homeless Shelter:The tremendous donations of paper goods and various items were extremely appreciated by the folks at St Vincent dePauls. THANK YOU for the continued support of this outreach.

The Road to Mafraq: Recently the Christian Outreach Committee sent a generous donation to the Mission group, “Road to Mafraq”. Their work to aid the Refuge children is inspiring, and effective. Please visit their Website http://www.roadtomafraq.org/ for more information about this beautiful nonprofit organization.

Hello everyone:Coming in February 2016 –I will be offering two classes for everyone. 1).        The first class is Advanced Tai-Chi Class, in this class we will work on section 3 of Dr. Lam’s Tai-Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. The third section goes deep into Tai-Chi forms as well as challenging balance movements and a good deal of new material. This is the next step in developing your Tai-Chi. During the first two weeks we will review the first two sections. Hope to see you there. 2).        The second class that I will be offering will be a combination of Qigong & Meditation. Qigong is a thousand year old practice which concentrates on movements to attain health and vitality through movement of the Qi. Although similar to Tai-Chi, Qigong does not move as much. The mediation segment of the class (approximately 30 minutes) will be a guided meditation. We will follow an audio tape as we walk through the basics of meditation and relaxation.  Hope to see many of you in one or both classes. Start dates – days and times will be out shortly. Registration forms will available in the near future. 

Walter Bruce, Owner - InstructorDragons Wing Tai-Chi & QigongBristol, Ct.-- Cell phone (203) 560-0571

Christian Outreach

Tai Chi

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The Birth Of JesusLuke 2:1-20

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Wendy’s5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Stephen Ministry

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

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9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

7:00 PM Girl Scouts

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6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:00 PM BEHS Pasta Fundraiser

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5:00 PMAACT

Christmas Party at the Parsonage

6:00 PM  BEHS Pasta Fundraiser

6 Communion, One Room Sunday School

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

11:00 AM – Charge Conference

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

5:00 PM – Bristol Choral Society

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7:30 PM NA

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

3:30 PM Soup Kitchen

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

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9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

12:00 PM  Senior Christmas Party5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

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4:00 PM Girl Scouts Sleepover

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Girl Scouts All DayProgram

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9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

11:30 AM – Education

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

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6:00 PM Church Council

7:30 PM NA

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Stephen Ministry

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

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9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

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5:00 PM Girl Scouts

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6:00 AM Girl Scouts

9:30 AM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

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9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

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7:30 PM NA

7:00 PM – American Legion

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

24 Christmas Eve

5:30 PM Service

11:00 PM Service

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ChristmasOffice Closed

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9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

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7:30 PM NA

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

31 New Year’s Eve

9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

A S B U R Y U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H C A L E N D A RDECEMBER

Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour at 11:00 AM

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6:00 PM Girl Scouts

OFFICE CLOSED

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3 Communion, One Room Sunday School

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

11:30 AM – Christian Outreach

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

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7:30 PM NA

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9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Stephen Ministry

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

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6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

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9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

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6:00 PM Girl Scouts

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9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

11:30 AM – Education

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

11

6:00 PM Church Council

7:30 PM NA

12

9:00 AM Crochet Class

3:30 PM Soup Kitchen

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Bell Choir

6:00 PM WIF at Parsonage

8:00 PM AA

13

6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

14

9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

15

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

16

17 Human Relations Day

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

Circuit Rider Deadline

18

7:00 PM – American Legion

7:30 PM NA

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

19

9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Stephen Ministry

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

20

6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

21

9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

22

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

23

24

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

25

7:30 PM NA

26

9:00 AM Crochet Class

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM Bell Choir

8:00 PM AA

27

6:00 PM Disciple II

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

6:30 PM Tai Chi

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

28

9:00 AM Bible Study

10:15 AM Seniors

5:00 PM Exercise Class

6:00 PM TOPS

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

29

6:00 PM Girl Scouts

30

31

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School

1:00 PM – Tai Chi

13

A S B U R Y U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H C A L E N D A RJANUARY

Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour at 11:00 AM