Canfield UMC Friendly Visitor - December 2022 / January 2023
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Canfield UMC Friendly Visitor
Volume 90 Issue 11 December 1, 2022
December 2022 / January 2023
ADVENT CANDLES REVEAL TO US:
HOPE for the promising future in store for Grace
through our strong membership, leaders, volunteers,
and community outreach.
PEACE in knowing we are saved through Jesus Christ.
Whose birth we celebrate on Christmas!
JOY in our ability to meet in person, grow as a
congregation, and expand our footprint and
membership in our community.
LOVE sustaining us, our neighbors, and all people
CHRIST the light of the world!
MARK YOUR December 4th Worship: A Musical
“Love Feast” will feature bonus
CALENDAR Christmas Scripture, songs and carols
to coordinate with the four Sundays /
themes of Advent, followed by
fellowship and sweet breads /
beverages! John Wesley, the founder
of Methodism, introduced the
peaceful Love Feast to Methodists
Love Feast Musical
upon his return from ministering in
– Dec. 4 FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE Savannah, Georgia.
Changes: Have you moved?
Changed phone numbers? Our Chrismon Tree
Heading south for the season? Scripture / stories of
Please let the church office know of Jesus are represented
any changes so that we can by ornaments on our
Plum Pudding Festival update our database. Chrismon (Chris-mon /
– Dec. 11 Christ Monogram)
Hospitalized? Hospitals do not Tree. Forty-five years
notify churches when their ago, women of our
members are admitted. If you or a church made the
loved one is hospitalized, please ornaments, borrowing
contact the church office. The a tradition begun in the Lutheran
same is true for nursing homes,
Church of the Ascension in Danville,
rehab, etc. The best way we learn
Preschool Celebration Virginia. Twelve years ago, the
of your health issues is when you tell
and Youth Basket ornaments (white for His purity and
us. Thank you and please pass the
Auction & Luncheon –
word. gold for His majesty and glory) were
Dec. 18 refurbished.
Church Leaders: Please make sure
that all meetings and events are on You might have seen the
the master church calendar. Email Moravian Star (26 sides
the church office. that are a combination
of squares and triangles)
Poinsettias / Music Fund We invite adopted by Moravians
Christmas Eve – Dec. 24 you to honor or remember your (Germany; Lehigh,
loved one(s) with a Christmas Pennsylvania and
poinsettia or a gift to the Music Winston Salem, N.C) as a unique sign
Fund. Please see Bea Jones or of the Light of Christ.
leave donation in the collection
plate. Your gift will be listed in the
Christmas Eve bulletins. Your
Christmas Day – Dec. 25 contribution must be received by
Mon., Dec. 14 to be listed in the
bulletins. Thanks!
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
REMEMBER OUR MEMBERS, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND OURSELVES IN DAILY PRAYER
How Can We Pray for You? Prayers for Chuck Koonse,
Contact Lois at 330.502.3702 Marie Dornshuld, Dale &
or lms1153@sbcglobal.net Donna Bricker, Debbie Schrock
or the office.
Music Notes
In 2023, a brand new year, consider perhaps a new-for-you CUMC fellowship opportunity
combined with Music Ministry! We welcome ringers and/or singers! Bell Choir meets at 6pm
and Chancel Choir at 7pm.
We will meet on Thursdays, January 5 and January 19, and every other week following.
CUMC Book Club will meet Thursday, Dec 15 at 4:30 in the church parlor. We will be reading
and discussing the Nicholas Spark's book The Wish. Judy Capirano will lead the discussion.
Take a break from the stress of the Holidays and relax with a good book discussion with
friends!
Preschool
December is a busy time for our preschoolers. They’re hard at work making ornaments for
their classroom tree and gifts for their grownups. They’re also practicing for their upcoming
Christmas Program: A Jolly Jubilee on Tuesday, December 20. We welcome you to stop in
between 6:00 and 7:00 pm to listen to the preschoolers share carols and cookies.
JaM
We’ve been JaMming upstairs with the kids! Their attendance has been so refreshing and
exciting. Rehearsals for a children’s program have begun and they’re excited to get dressed
in costume and sing about the birth of Christ. Join us on Sunday, December 18 for an
unforgettable worship experience centered around the reason we celebrate.
December/January Youth Schedule
December 4 (6-8 pm) Youth Group Youth Room
December 11 (6-8 pm) Gingerbread House Building Atrium
December 17 (9-11 am) Basket Auction Set-Up Atrium
December 18 (After Service) Basket Auction Atrium
December 18 Youth of the Mahoning Valley Canfield UMC
(4:00-6:30 pm) “A Christmas Gathering”
January 8 (6-8 pm) Youth Group Movie Room!
January 22 (6-8 pm) Youth Group Youth Room
January 29 (6-8 pm) Youth Group Youth Room
Annual Basket Auction is December 18th following service. Food will be a
pasta dinner by A La Cart catering. RSVP to Miss Liz by December 11th via
phone call or email. Please let her know if you are able to donate an action
item as well. Those are also due by December 11th.
Canfield United Methodist Church Non-profit 27 South Broad Street Organization Canfield OH 44406 Permit 19 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Salem OH
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