CHUMC Weekly Update 12/1/21

ADVENT SERMON SERIES:

That's What Christmas is All About Charlie Brown
During the season of Advent we will be exploring the meaning of Christmas in the scripture and as brought to life through the characters of A Charlie Brown Christmas

ADVENT STUDY: Sundays at 9:30am (before worship)
Advent is a season to prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. Join Pastor Sarah at 9:30am Sundays in Advent (starting Nov 28) to talk about and practice some ways we make space for Jesus in our lives. No extra reading required. Join in person or on Zoom.

To join over Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81395195789?pwd=UVJyVVgxdkEzS2xyKzZobnZzZmcxUT09
Or Dial: 1-646-558-8656 and when prompted enter:
Meeting ID: 813 9519 5789
Passcode: 123456

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST: December 19th 9AM
We're bringing back a beloved tradition, Christmas Breakfast! Be on the look out for a sign up sheet for food. Plan to come to worship a little early this Sunday for some great food and even better fellowship!

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Mark your calendars to join us December 24th at 9pm for a Candlelight Christmas eve.

Ministry Team Meeting Thursday Dec 2 at 7pm
Join us for the last meeting of the year. We'll wrap up a few final things for this year and do some dreaming about 2022 !! Join us in person or on Zoom.

To join over Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81395195789?pwd=UVJyVVgxdkEzS2xyKzZobnZzZmcxUT09
Or Dial: 1-646-558-8656 and when prompted enter:
Meeting ID: 813 9519 5789
Passcode: 123456

CARE TABLE

Knowing that staying connected is so important to our church family, we want to encourage everyone to reach out to one other person/family each week. Pick up a name from the basket on the Care Table at the back of the sanctuary and reach out to that person that week. Cards and card making supplies available on the table too!!

If you're not coming inside to worship, just pick someone from the directory. If once a week is too often, reach out to someone once a month. There are no strict rules, we just want to help make it a little easier to reach out.

COVID GUIDANCE: MASKS RECOMMENDED INSIDE
We encourage everyone to stay vigilant and if you are feeling unwell at all or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID, please worship with us from home. As a church we have agreed to follow current CDC Guidelines in an attempt to avoid spreading COVID. As cases continue to rise, Rockingham County is now considered an area of high transmission. The CDC is recommending everyone regardless of vaccination status wear masks indoors.
Please choose whichever worship option is best for you and continue to pray for an end to this virus and for God to guide us as a church.

REBUILDING HOPE

With this ongoing mission program, we are spreading the love of God and sharing hope with our neighbors through home repairs. Below are some ways you can get involved. Contact Terry Sager for more info or to participate in any of upcoming activities below. (rebuildinghope2020@gmail.com / 540-820-3933)

REBUILDING HOPE DEC PROJECT:
Join us December 11th in Shenandoah for our next project. We will need 4-6 people to help repair skylight, replace window, and some other repairs. Contact Terry Sager if you can help.

MISSION TRIP PLANS
It's been a couple of years, but in 2022 we will once again have a Mission Trip. We will be going to Plymouth, NC to help Carolina Rebuilding Ministry in June. Contact Terry Sager if you plan to join the trip and invite your friends to come along too.

THE SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER
The spaghetti supper and auction is scheduled for February 19th. As it gets closer we will be needing many volunteers to help. Be on the lookout for more info.

PRAYER LIST

Don Cooper
Sabrina Hevener and Family - recently diagnosed with cancer
David Coyner and Family - recently diagnosed with cancer
Sandra Rohrer
Shannon Fix
Sandra Heatwole
Ted Rhodes
Nancy Custer
Mike Simmons
Galen Shank
Cheryl Payne
Dick Garber
Fae Layman
Tom Altizer
Andy Moyers
Hester and Chester Williams
Peggy Wimer

Members of our Church in Nursing Homes

Frances Morris - at Bellaire at Stone Port (Apt 131, 1684 Port Hills Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801)
Lottie Ritchie - at Life Care Center (315 E Lee Hwy, New Market, VA 22844)

ADVENT at CHUMC

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