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Mullins Messenger
Mullins United Methodist Church
4 North Mendenhall Road
Memphis, TN 38117-2698
901.685.8253
www.MullinsUMC.org
December, 2020
Alternative Giving “For Unto Us A
Offer Jesus Christ to a hurting world this Child Is Born,
season through one or more of the ministries
featured in the online Memphis Conference Unto Us A Son
Alternative Gift Catalog. Gifts “in honor of” or
“in memory of” others touch both gift recipi- Is Given . . .”
ents and the chosen ministries. See two below:
---Isaiah 9:6
Maanza a Leza—Help a Child!
Maanza a Leza--- Please Make Reservations
which supports child- For Christmas Eve Service!
hood education in
Out of an abundance of caution as we are
Zambia---is one of 10
planning our Christmas Eve service to be held
ministries in the 2020
that day at 5:00 pm, the Worship Team is
Alternative Gift
asking all who wish to attend in person to
Catalog. Please contact Brenda Carson about
make a reservation for that service. As you
gifts in any amount, from shares in a laptop
know, Covid-19 has caused
computer to tuition for a school term for a
some disruptions in normal
student. (See display outside church office
routines, especially our in-
about recent Maanza accomplishments.)
person gatherings. Our
Christmas Eve service is
Golden Cross---Help a Senior! always well attended, and we want to make
Another suggestion in the sure we can still remain socially distanced.
Alternative Gift Guide is Golden Our goal is to offer a meaningful, in-person
Cross Senior Ministries. A gift of Christmas Eve worship experience with
$15 will provide a holiday meal candlelight and holy communion. That can be
and a small gift delivered to the done safely and with integrity. We need your
room of a senior, who may not have any other help through calling/e-mailing the church
celebration this year. Some 2,200 seniors office and reserving your places in the sanctu-
occupy 30 Wesley Living residences in West ary no later than Sunday, Dec. 20.
Tennessee and Western Kentucky, eight of --- Scott
them in Memphis. (See posting outside church Note: For those unable to gather on-site, we will
office for more information or contact Barbara try to livestream the service or record and post it
Kercher.) for later viewing at https://vimeo.com/mullinsumc
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Schedule of Events In Flux Family Ministries
Covid-19 continues to impact our
church calendar, influencing the Thinking ‘Outside the
cancellation of events such as our Box’ For Holidays
Christmas Concert and Dinner.
Watch for updates as health protocols evolve. Children at Mullins are
treasures, and we miss their regular presence
during the coronavirus closings! (It is very
Gratitude strange to have the Sprouts Room and
United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Nursery so empty and quiet now!) Creative
greatly appreciated the Mullins Thanksgiving ways to keep the church family connected and
gift card donations ($700) to provide food for engaged during this period are high priorities,
families in need. Thank you! ---Carolyn Childs and new ideas continue to evolve, with
“thinking outside the box” a necessity. Tammy
Commitment Cards Mullins, Director of Family Ministries, reports
Please return 2021 commit- three recent outreach ideas, including a cute
ment cards in the offering plate or mail or adaptation for Christmas---Prayer Pals. See
deliver to the church office. You also may send below.
an e-mail to lisa@mullinsumc.org.
December Prayer Pals!
Mullins children will be receiving gifts of
Servant Leadership special stuffed animals---Prayer Pals---to keep
We are grateful for our incoming church them company during the
leadership, including David Cox, 2021 holidays. They will receive the
administrative council chair. We thank the gifts on a designated pet
outgoing leadership, including Julia Howell, Adoption Day, Dec. 6, as a sign
who served three terms as council chair. A of love from their congregation.
2021 leadership list will be posted in January. Thoughts and lessons about
prayer will be incorporated
Help Mid-South Food Bank! through virtual learning, with
There will be special monetary help from family members during the holi-
collections at the end of services days, when a separate Christmas Box of
Nov. 29 & Dec. 13 for the Mid-South special activities will be delivered to homes.
Food Bank’s Fill A Plate for Christ-
mas campaign! ($116 provides food Thanksgiving Puppet Shows!
for 348 meals.) Cash and checks made out to Festive activity bags with
Mid-South Food Bank will be greatly turkey puppets were delivered to
appreciated. An anonymous donor will match children in November, inviting
all Mullins donations those two Sundays. Let’s them to act out why they are
meet this great need during Advent: thankful and to share their
Emmanuel – God is with us in Jesus. “shows” with others online. The
---Julia Howell results are said to be priceless!
United Methodist Women Fall Costume Contest!
Although our meeting plans Treat bags were delivered to children in
were upended this year, all October, and parents were invited to submit
UMW pledges were fulfilled and photos of children in costumes to share with
we were able to make all of our other church friends just for fun. All were
budgeted donations to missions. winners! (See page 4 for some of them.)
Merry Christmas to all!
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Christmas Blessings
& Happy New Year
From the Mullins Staff!
Scott Alford
Lisa Crawford
Andre Duvall
Tom Machen
Tammy Mullins
Susan Tutt
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December Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays Jenny Eggers ................................................ 25
Name ................................................... Date Sally Lehning ............................................... 27
Imogene Joyner ........................................... 1 Robert Love .................................................. 29
Stephanie Mason .................................... 1 Colleen McNeil ............................................. 29
Taylor Richardson ...................................... 1 Levi Leinhard ............................................... 30
Tracy Bryant ................................................ 4 Loyal Murphy ............................................... 30
Lisa McLeroy ................................................ 4
Patricia Bryant ............................................. 7
Christopher McNeil ..................................... 9 Anniversaries
Suzanne Ruleman Sorrentino ................... 10
Vicki Rush ................................................. 11 Cyndi & Bob Watkins .................................... 8
Ava Mae Webb ............................................ 12 Margaret & Dave Brown ............................... 9
Carolyn Carter ........................................... 12 Charles & Kathy Carter .............................. 10
Ann Smith .................................................. 16 Lisa & Loyal Murphy ................................... 10
James Williams ......................................... 17 Mary Beth & Taylor Richardson ................. 17
Olivia Lyons ................................................. 20 Brenda & Wayne Carson ............................. 21
Debi Gray ..................................................... 24
Natasha Griffin............................................ 25 (Please notify the office of additions or changes)
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And the Costume Winners are…
Best Disney Princess
(Anna)
Best Movie Costume
(Ghostbusters)
Best Animal Costume
(puppy)
Best Dinosaurs! *
Cutest Pumpkin in Patch
(* Vintage costumes made by Edna Williams,
and first worn by Whitney & James Williams!)
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December Worship Prayer List
Weekly on-site services are recorded and Recent Concerns:
posted online each Sunday afternoon at Jean Sibley
vimeo/mullinsumc Marion Haynes
Gene Carrol
December 6– 2nd Sunday in Advent Geraldine Finley’s family (health issues)
Message: Advent---A Time for Hoping Our country and elected leaders
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8
(Note: Copies of the complete prayer list are
Altar Flowers: In honor of my lovely bride, available at church entrances. If you have asked
Kathy, in celebration of our anniversary to have someone placed on our list, be sure to let
Dec. 10, by Charles Carter the office know when a name may be removed)
December 13– 3rd Sunday in Advent
Message: Advent---A Time for Rejoicing On Site Presence
Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; John 1:6-9,
9 am Chapel-----17-----14------16------13------NA
19-28
10:50 Worship---64-----58------50------54------NA
Altar Flowers: Poinsettias
December 20 – 4th Sunday in Advent
Message: Advent---A Time for Expecting Special Gifts
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11; Luke 1:26-38
Altar Flowers: Poinsettias Budget:
In memory of Paul Cox by Emily B. Myers
December 24 – Christmas Eve In memory of Helen & John Russell, Bob Russell,
5 pm---Candlelight Service John Russell III by Nan Russell & Mike Woody
(Reservations required)
December 27 – TBA e-Giving
You may give online from our website by
clicking the Give Now link. You also may text
December Ushers: Laura Cordera, Mark Story,
“Mullins” to 73256.
Sandra Rice
December Liturgist: Julia Howell Holiday Office Closings
A friendly reminder: The church office will
be closed Dec. 22-25 and Dec. 31. As always,
December Communion Offering: Lakeshore
the office is closed on Fridays. Regular office
Due to the coronavirus, Lakeshore hours are 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, M-Th.
Camp & Retreat Center is struggling
right now, and it is projected to finish Texting Prayer Group
the year at 35% of anticipated revenue.
The holidays can be
difficult times for many
2021 Flower Calendar of us, perhaps more so
this year. Please remem-
The 2021 Flower Calendar is posted on the
ber that the texting
office window. Please sign up for dates when you
want to honor or remember loved ones by giving prayer group is available for you during
altar flowers. You also may call the office for Christmas. Contact Sharon Wolfe (901-870-
assistance. The cost is $50 per arrangement. 5289, talk or text).
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December Calendar Contact Information
Meetings & Special Events Senior Pastor
(emerging information) Rev. Dr. Scott A. Alford
scott@mullinsumc.org
Tuesday, Dec. 1---Poinsettia order deadline
Director of Family Ministries
Sunday, Dec. 6---2nd Sunday in Advent
Prayer Pal Adoption Day Tammy Mullins
tammy@mullinsumc.org
Sunday, Dec. 13---3rd Sunday in Advent
Mid-South Food Bank Campaign
Administrative Assistant
Susan Tutt
Wednesday, Dec. 16--- Messenger Deadline
susan@mullinsumc.org
Sunday, Dec. 20---4th Sunday in Advent
Director of Music Ministries
Deadline for Christmas Eve Reservations
Tom Machen
Tuesday, Dec. 22---Church Office Closed
tom.machen1949@gmail.com
Wednesday, Dec. 23---Church Office Closed Organist/Pianist/Director of Handbells
Thursday, Dec. 24---Church Office Closed . Andre Duvall
5 pm, Christmas Eve Service
(Reservations required) clavier385@sbcglobal.net
Financial & Membership Administrator
Friday, Dec. 25---Christmas!
Lisa Crawford
Thursday, Dec. 31---Church Office Closed
lisa@mullinsumc.org
LOOKING AHEAD to 2021: ullins Messenger
Jan 1, Happy New Year!
Jan. 3, Epiphany Sunday
Mullins Messenger
General Weekly Schedule
Sundays The Mullins Messenger is published
9 am, Chapel service electronically on the first of each month
10:50 am, Worship, Sanctuary and posted on the Mullins web page.
Various times, Sunday School Printed copies are available through the
Mondays church office. Please submit articles to
6:30 pm, Handbells (off) the office. Deadline for the January, 2021
6:30 pm, Scouts (vary) issue is December 16.
Wednesdays
7 am, Prayer breakfast (off)
The M
10:30 am, Women’s Prayer Group (off)
5:30 pm, Fellowship Meal & Program (off)
6:45 pm, Choir Rehearsal (off)
Thursdays
6:30 pm, Community Orchestra (off)
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Liturgical Readings
Daily Lectionary Readings
A Service of Vanderbilt Divinity Library1
These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the
reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they
heard in worship.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Psalm 79; Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Psalm 79; Micah 5:1-5a; Luke 21:34-38
Thursday, December 3, 2020 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Hosea 6:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
Friday, December 4, 2020 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 11:19-26
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Ezekiel 36:24-28; Mark 11:27-33
Sunday, December 6, 2020 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
Monday, December 7, 2020 Psalm 27; Isaiah 26:7-15; Acts 2:37-42
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Psalm 27; Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 11:1-18
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Psalm 27; Malachi 2:10-3:1; Luke 1:5-17
Thursday, December 10, 2020 Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1-5; Philippians 3:7-11
Friday, December 11, 2020 Psalm 126; Habakkuk 3:2-6; Philippians 3:12-16
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Psalm 126; Habakkuk 3:13-19; Matthew 21:28-32
Sunday, December 13, 2020 Ps 126; Isaiah 61:11-4, 8-11; 1 Thess 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Monday, December 14, 2020 Psalm 125; 1 Kings 18:1-18; Ephesians 6:10-17
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Psalm 125; 2 Kings 2:9-22; Acts 3:17-4:4
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Psalm 125; Malachi 3:16-4:6; Mark 9:9-13
Thursday, December 17, 2020 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:1-11; Hebrews 1:1-4
Friday, December 18, 2020 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:12-19; Hebrews 1:5-14
Saturday, December 19, 2020 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Judges 13:2-24; John 7:40-52
Sunday, December 20, 2020 Luke 1:47-55; 2 Sam 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Monday, December 21, 2020 Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 1:1-18; Hebrews 9:1-14
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 1:19-28; Hebrews 8:1-13
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Mark 11:1-11
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
Friday, December 25, 2020 Psalm 98; Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14
Saturday, December 26, 2020 Psalm 148; Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15; Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-60
Sunday, December 27, 2020 Psalm 148; Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
Monday, December 28, 2020 Psalm 148; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Matthew 2:13-18
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Psalm 148; Isaiah 49:5-15; Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Psalm 148; Proverbs 9:1-12; 2 Peter 3:8-13
Thursday, December 31, 2020 Psalm 148; 1 Kings 3:5-14; John 8:12-19
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