Bluff Point United Methodist Church Newsletter
December 21, 2018

 

Sandi's Corner

Dear Friends,

This week we will be hearing from the children in our church family and their interpretation of the birth of Jesus. Also, in the newsletter you will find the links to listen to Mary, Joseph and the Shepard's stories.

Here is a link for family Advent activities.  CLICK HERE


In peace,
Sandi

PS The next newsletter will be January 4th.
These are the links for the first three videos in the series we are using for Advent. The first link is for Mary and the second link is for Joseph and the third link is for one of the Shepherds. Please take some time to reflect on each of these videos and have a conversation with friends and family members.

Mary - Click Here                     Joseph - Click Here

Shepard - Click Here
 
In February 2019 the United Methodist Church will be holding a Special Session to have conversation and make decisions around the issues of human sexuality. In preparation for this Special Session you are invited two participate in one or both of the following informational events;

 January 7th  - 6:30pm - Bluff Point UMC
 January 28th - 3:00pm - Penn Yan UMC

Here is a LINK to the Upper New York Conference website where you will find more information.

 
Here is the link to the Upper Room 2018 Advent Daily Devotional Guide.
Click Here
Join us at worship on December 23rd to see the amazing story of the birth of Jesus. This story is told by the children of the church. 
 
Grandma's Kitchen is our opportunity to feed hungry children at Penn Yan Academy. We serve a main food, fruit, vegetable and dessert. Our first opportunity is January 16th.  We will be serving sloppy joes, chips, apples, carrots and  cookies.There will be information on the clipboards or see Babs (revbabs1@gmail.com)
Come and hear the amazing story of the birth of Jesus. Our Christmas Eve Service will be at 7:00pm on December 24th.
Women's Book Study! Grab the book! Join us January 16, January 23 and January 30th from 6:00-7:00pm at church. 

Oh, Adonai, dearest Lord, 
Compassionate God of justice, 
so many areas of my life seem imprisoned
but you promise me real freedom 
and peace in my life.

Renew my spirit and free my soul. 
Please, open my heart 
which you have bathed in the longing of Advent.

I am awe-struck as your glory fills the earth
and I want to follow you in caring for others. 
Grant me the grace to see 
how you shine your light on the poor 
who have such a special place in your heart.

Come, Lord Jesus!  Come!

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel 
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Are you looking for an automatic method to give your gift to the church. Consider setting up your donation in the "bill payer" service offered by your bank. The church address is PO Box 134 Keuka Park, NY 14478. The Phone Number to use is (315) 536-0385


December 24th - Christmas Eve Service - 7:00pm

January 16, January 23 and January 30th from 6:00-7:00pm at church Kerry Fitch will be leading a Women's Book Study. See announcement above.


January 16th - Grandma's Kitchen - Penn Yan Academy

 
This weeks daily devotions  

Monday, Luke 2:1-14, [15-20], Birth of Jesus

Tuesday, Luke 2:8-20, Shepherds Visit

Wednesday, Genesis 15:1-21, God’s Covenant with Abram

Thursday, Isaiah 7:10-17, A Sign of Immanuel

Friday, Isaiah 7:18-25, A Sign of Immanuel

Saturday, Acts 13:38-39, Jesus Frees
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