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December 2016 news from Georgetown United Methodist Church.
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 Advent sermon series, Sundays at 9am & 10:30am:
“Happy Holy Days:  To be happy is to share happy”
What if we turn our perception of happiness on it’s head and instead of seeking more money, more possessions, and career advancement, we focus on our ability to forgive, be generous, and express gratitude?

Advent midweek connections, Dec. 8 and 15 at 7pm:
Take time to slow down from the busyness of the season and connect with God at two Thursday evening services designed to be soft and meditative, presented in the Taizé (sung prayer) style.
 
Christmas Cantata performance, Dec. 11 at 9am & 10:30am:
Don’t miss this highly anticipated performance showcasing the musical talents of the GUMchurch community! 

Advent By Candlelight, Dec. 12 at 7pm:
All the ladies of the GUMchurch community are invited to celebrate the holidays with an Advent program, carol singing, and an optional cookie exchange. Presented by the United Methodist Women.
 
Christmas Eve worship services, Dec. 24 at 7pm and 10pm:
The 7pm service is geared toward families and is very child friendly. (nursery provided)

The 10pm service is more contemplative and will include communion.
 
Christmas Morning worship service, Dec. 25 at 10am

New Year’s Day worship service, Jan. 1 at 10am
Click here to sign up!
Click here to learn more about United Methodist Community House!
In December, the GUMchurch Hand2Hand Team will provide hygiene items to the students at Hudsonville High School that we’ve been supporting. 

From November 27 through December 11, please bring in the following items for these teens. Items can be place in the Hand2Hand shopping cart in the GUM Gym.
 
· Toothbrushes
· Toothpaste
· Dental floss
· Individual bars of soap
· Full size bottles of shampoo and conditioner
· Deodorant
· Chap stick
· Hand sanitizer
· Hand lotion

Plus, stop by for the next Hand2Hand backpack packing session on Sunday Dec. 4 at 11:35am in the GUM Lounge.

Opportunities to Serve:

Help pack backpacks for our Hand2Hand students on Dec. 4

Serve a meal with the GUMchurch team at God's Kitchen on Dec. 17

Help with toy distribution at this year's Toys for Tots event on Dec. 17
 

Opportunities to Give:

Take a tag off the Holiday Giving Tree for United Methodist Community House

Donate food, teenager gifts, and wrapping supplies for the Dec. 17 Toys for Tots event

Donate toiletry items for our Hand2Hand students

Check out the Hand2Hand shopping cart in the GUM gym for the most recent food shopping list

The GUMchurch Community Cupboard can always use fresh items and toiletries.

The GUMchurch community thrives thanks to the time, talent, treasure and dedication of SO MANY wonderful people!  

Click here to see ways you can contribute!
Sunday Morning Building Hours: 
Please note that the church building will be unlocked one hour prior to the start of the first worship service on Sunday mornings.

Financial Information: 
The most recent update on church offering receipts and expenditures is available by clicking here.

Church Conference Minutes: 
The minutes from the annual church conference can be viewed by clicking here.

Governance Board Minutes: 
The most recently approved meeting minutes for the Governance Board are available  by clicking here. 

Facebook Group Policy: Are you part of the GUMchurch Facebook group?  Be sure to check out these policies for membership and posting in the group.

Homebound GUM friends Check with the church office at 669-0730 for up to date contact info for these folks. You can also pick up a list of homebound friends at the Welcome Lobby desk on Sundays.

Advent Prayer Beads:
Be sure to stop by the table in the GUM gym to pick up your family Advent kit!  
It includes a string and enough beads for each member of your family to add to the string every day during advent.  As a family you will have the opportunity to make a prayer bead chain, so there will be an info sheet more about that in your kit, too!

Sunday Schedule:

**NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ON CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR'S DAY**

All kids age 3 years through grade 6 are invited to join us Sunday mornings as we dive in and explore God and his amazing creation! Kids start each service in worship and then head to Sunday School after Children's Time

Parents can pick up their kids from their classrooms at 10:15am/11:45am (note that these times are about 15 minutes AFTER worship is out):

3 year olds:  Room S4
4 year olds, Pre-K and Kindergarten: G30
1st and 2nd grades: G17/19
3rd and 4th grades: G22/G24
5th and 6th grades: G26

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Dec 11 @ 6:30pm: Cookie decorating party and a Christmas movie!
 

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Click here to learn more about all the great GUM Kids activities!

Surge student ministries is for students in grades 7-12.  On Sunday mornings, youth will meet in the youth room at 10:30am for Sunday School.

Dates to Know:

**December 4- 6:30-8pm Surge Bible Study
**December 11- 6:30pm Surge Small Groups Christmas gathering
**December 17- Surge gathering - watch your email for more info
**December 25- NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR SURGE
**January 1- NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR SURGE

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 Click here for more info!
Upcoming Events:
Dec 2 - Amsterdam dinner
Dec 12 - Advent by Candlelight

Circle Gatherings:

Mary and Martha Circle:  December 5 @ 6pm

Lydia Circle:   December 13 @ 11:30am - Rush Creek Bistro

Miriam Circle:  December 20 @ 7:15pm

The GUMchurch blog is now live!
Click here to check it out today!
Worship Band Rehearsal: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Prayer group: Tuesdays @ 11am
Pantry Cooking Class:  1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:15pm
Community Cupboard Open: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6-7pm
Senior men’s group: Dec 7 @ 9am
Bell Choir Rehearsal: Wed. @ 6:15pm
GUM Choir Rehearsal: Wed. @ 7:30pm
Moms Bible Study: Dec. 9 @ 9:30am
Cribbage:  Dec 10 @ 7:30pm
Missions Team meeting: Dec 19 @ 7pm
Book Club: Dec 20 @ 1pm
Prayer Shawl gathering: Dec 22 @ 1pm
Church office closed: Dec 26, 27, 30
Send your news items to News@GUMonline.org
for publicity consideration.
 
The vision of GUMchurch is to actively live the example of Jesus.

We do this by practicing:
Radical Hospitality
Passionate Worship
Risk-taking Mission and Service
Intentional Faith Development
Extravagant Generosity

We value questions and different perspectives.
GUMchurch is a safe place to ask difficult questions and express varying opinions. People are respected and able to participate in open and honest conversations.

We value diversity.
We understand and appreciate that everyone has various and distinct gifts that are vital to the body of Christ. Therefore, we respect, listen to, and welcome all with love and support.

We value the Bible and biblical scholarship.
We believe that the Bible is timeless and that it's lessons shape our daily living. People of all ages are encouraged to engage in intentional faith development.

We value all people and treat each as having sacred worth.
We are called and challenged to love one another without exception. We are accountable to each other; forgive each other; and love, support, and encourage each other.

We value living like Jesus as much as believing in Jesus.
Beliefs should positively impact the world through concrete actions.
We use our spiritual gifts in service with others.
 


GUMchurch is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
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Georgetown United Methodist Church
2766 Baldwin Street
Jenison, MI 49428

616.669.0730 |  Fax: 616.669.5932
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