2015 - Chesterton United Methodist Church

Chesterton United Methodist Church
“Where Love is…
2015
Celebrated, Practiced and Shared”
2015!
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
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December 5
UMW Cookie Walk 9 AM
Santa’s Workshop 9 AM-Noon
Snowflake Market 9 AM—3 PM
Christmas Program 6:15 PM
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December 6
Songs of the Season Concert
2:00 PM
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December 20
Christmas Cantata Chancel Choir
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December 21
Longest Night Service
6:30 PM
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December 24
Christmas Eve Services
5:00 pm Family/Contemporary
8:00 pm Traditional Service
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Worship
Schedule
2
Children’s
Ministry
4
Youth
Ministry
5
Missions
6-7
December
Birthdays
8
Prayer
Concerns
9
Calendar
12
Wishing you a Very
Merry Christmas...
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Songs of the Season
Sunday, December 6
@ 2:00 PM At CUMC
in the Sanctuary
Featuring Szu—Ping Chang Wong
and the Munster High School Chorale
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve Services
5:00 p.m. Family/Contemporary Service
8:00 p.m. Traditional Service
Childcare for 0-3 year olds will be available for both services.
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December 2015 Worship Schedule
Under Wraps Preaching Series
December 6
December 13
December 20
(8:15 & 10:45)
8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
Under Wraps with Acceptance
Matthew 1:18-25
Isaiah 40:1-6
Preaching: Pastor Paul Arnold
Communion will be served at all 3 services
8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
Under Wraps with Christmas Spirit
Luke 2:8-20
Isaiah 61:1-4
Preaching: Pastor Paul Arnold
Communion will be served at 8:15 service
8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
Under Wraps with an Invitation
Luke 2:1-7
Preaching: Pastor Paul Arnold
Christmas Cantata by the Chancel Choir
The Christmas Light
Communion will be served at 8:15 service
December 24
Christmas Eve Celebrations!
Under Wraps No Longer!
5 pm Family/Contemporary Service
8 pm Traditional Service with Communion
Both services include a time of candle lighting
December 27
8:15, 9:30 & 10:45
Preaching: Pastor Cathy
Communion will be served at 8:15 service
UMW Christmas Dinner
Tuesday, December 8
Terry Rhine Hall
5:30-Socialize
6:00-Dinner
7:00-Program
Tickets are $12. Prepaid Reservations WERE DUE
Monday, November 30 to Sue Keiser (926-3554).
Please contact her ASAP if you plan to attend!
Everyone is invited to be part of this special night!
Longest Night Service
Sunday, December 21
6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Led by Pastor Cathy
The Christmas season is often
marked with expressions of joy,
excitement, and happiness. It’s a
time for family to gather and for
churches to worship pointing to the
hope that is found in the coming of
the Christ child.
However, this time of joy and
expectation can often overshadow
the pain and hurt many experience
during this season. Let us join
together to experience a meditative
worship service that takes time for
remembering, sharing our hurts with
God, and preparing our hearts for the
coming of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
Christmas
Program
for all ages!
Saturday, December 5
6:15 PM in the Sanctuary
A fun instant play providing a
Christmas celebration for
everyone as they rehearse a
simple song, create a keepsake
prop and experience that Jesus is
the True Light of the World.
The adventure begins at 4:30 p.m.
with dinner for participants.
Performance is at 6:15 p.m.
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Friends,
It has been a joy to be with you these last few weeks. I have met some
wonderful people as you are striving to serve the Lord through the many
ministries of Chesterton UMC. I am excited to lead you through the Advent
and Christmas Season. The overall theme follows the Advent Study of “Under Wraps: the Gift we
Never Expected.” If you have not signed up for a small group study, there are still openings.
(See what groups are meeting and also notice the worship themes in other articles in this
newsletter.) There are many activities coming up in December so watch for them and put them on
your calendars.
The season of Advent includes the four Sundays before Christmas Day. It is a time of waiting and
preparation. Our culture does not like to wait. It is evident when you hear Christmas music
playing in the stores even before Halloween. I could not believe what I was hearing the last week
of October. The real question for us, is how do we use this time we call Advent? What do we do
to prepare for not only the celebration of the coming of the Christ Child, but also for the coming of
the Christ Child in our lives this very year? Yes, I believe Christ can come again to you this year.
Is your heart open to his coming? Is there a void in your life that he can fill? My prayer for each
of you is that during this Advent you will find some quiet reflective time in the midst of the
busyness. Use that time to listen to God. Listen to what God has for you. It could very well be a
Christmas Gift—the power of the Christ Child which will make a real difference in your life.
Don’t rush through Advent, take the time to experience the real gift God has for you. Have a very
blessed Advent and a joyous Christmas.
Pastor Paul
Interim Senior Pastor
WINTER WONDERLAND ~ Saturday, December 5
UMW COOKIE WALK:
9 a.m.—Noon (or until gone)
Delicious cookies and candies will be on sale in the Carl Parish Hall starting at 9 am More than 800 dozen
cookies, all homemade & decorated.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP:
9 a.m.—Noon
Children ages 3—10 are invited to come from 9 am until Noon to make Christmas gifts for their families!
Parents register online, drop-off your kids in the Children’s Wing and go finish your Christmas shopping!
Gift wrapping included.
SNOWFLAKE MARKET:
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Looking for a special gift? Come check out all the beautifully handmade gifts from around the world.
CUMC will host Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade Market at the Methodist Activity Center, 135 W. Lincoln.
“TWAS THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”
6:15 p.m.
A fun instant play providing a Christmas celebration for everyone as they rehearse a simple song, create a
keepsake prop and experience that Jesus is the True Light of the World. The adventure begins at 4:30 p.m.
with dinner for participants. Performance is at 6:15 p.m.
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Sunday Morning Children’s schedule!
Little Disciples meet in the preschool
room across from the Church office
during the 8:15 service and learn what it
means to serve others.
Buzz Sunday School is for the preschool-kindergarten
children and meets in the preschool room, Bible
Journeys Sunday School for 1st-4th grade meets
upstairs in the Children’s wing during the 9:30 service
and build up their foundation, learning Bible stories
and about Jesus.
Joyful Noise, our children’s choir,
practices during the 10:45 service.
Nursery decorating!
Interested in creating a new look for
the nursery? The nursery walls have
been painted a beautiful blue.
Now, we will be decorating it in a
Noah’s Ark theme. At the 6 PM
meeting in the nursery on Tuesday,
December 29. We will talk about
the vision for the nursery and start drawing animals.
Children’s Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 12
Thank you so much to Sara Torres,
Jessica Schrenk, Alisa Hecimovich, Mel
Whitenack, Cassie Nay, Shanna duMont, and
Kim Orlando for all the numerous things you do
for our Children’s Ministry!! It would not be as
amazing without each of you. The awesome
Children’s Ministry Committee met on Thursday,
November 12. We talked about the many
exciting upcoming events for the end of the year.
We will NOT be meeting in December….
see you Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 pm!
Mark your calendar!
We are always looking for people to help in all
these areas. Please contact our
Children’s Ministry Director, LIZ LAHAIE
at 926-1478 or email at [email protected]
Way To Go….Little Disciples!!
We became “Prayer Warriors” in
November learning how important
prayer is in our lives. For our mission
project, we helped to put together Thanksgiving
baskets that would go to families for the holiday.
We prayed over each one of the baskets asking
God’s blessing for the families receiving them. For
December, we will focus on the “gifts” we have
been given.
Nursing Home visit
Ready to spread some Christmas
cheer? We will show God’s love
to others by visiting The Waters
of Duneland Nursing Home Sunday, December 13
from 2—3 pm. We will meet at the MAC at 1:30
pm. Then head over to The Waters, sing some
Christmas carols for the residents, and play some
games. If you would like to join us, it’s not too late!!
It’s nice to give of our time to bring others joy.
~ Birthday party for Jesus ~
December 20
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!
It is time to celebrate the birth of our
Savior.
The children will have a
birthday party for Jesus on Sunday, December 20
during 9:30 Sunday School.
Jesus is the reason for the season!!
On Sunday, November 29 the children enjoyed wearing their pj’s to Church and pancakes for
breakfast. A huge THANK YOU to everyone that helped with this special treat: Sara Torres,
Jessica Schrenk, Alisa Hecimovich, Kim Orlando, Cassie Nay, and Shanna duMont! We would
not be able to do fun things like this without your time and effort! The breakfast was delicious!!
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If you have questions or would like to help
with Youth Activities,
Contact Pastor Cathy Allison at
[email protected] or 926-1478
Youth Sunday School
is held
from 9:30-10:30 AM
at the MAC!
All Youth activities are held at the
Methodist Activity Center (MAC)
located across the street from the church
(135 W. Lincoln Ave.)
unless otherwise indicated
Sunday, December 13
All youth are invited to go to the
Waters of Duneland Nursing Home
to spread some Christmas cheer!
Meet at the MAC at 1:30 PM
we will return at 3:00 PM.
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Sunday, December 20Monday, December 21
7:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m.
Grades 5th—12th
***If you plan on attending the Lock-in, you must be
Pre—registered by Wednesday, December 16!
You can register online at chestertonumc.org
Pizza! Games! Worship! Movies!
Free time! Food! And much more!!
December 2015 NET Youth Group Calendar
Day
Time
NO YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday
Dec. 2
Saturday
Dec. 5
Event & Notes:
4:30—7:00pm
‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Sunday
Dec. 6
9:30—10:30am Sunday School: (5th & 6th Grade) (7th—12th Grades)
2:30—4:00pm Youth Group at MAC: Regular Youth Group
Wednesday
Dec. 9
6:00—7:30pm Youth Group at the MAC: Under Wraps Advent Study
Sunday
Dec. 13
9:30—10:30am Sunday School: (5th & 6th Grade) (7th—12th Grades)
1:30—3:00pm
Children/Youth Nursing Home Visit
Wednesday
Dec. 16
Sunday
Dec. 20
Sun-Mon
Dec. 20 to 21
6:00—7:30pm
Wrap Angel Tree Gifts at the Church
9:30—10:30am Sunday School: (5th & 6th Grade) (7th—12th Grades)
7pm—7am
Youth Lock-in (must register online by Wed. Dec. 16
Wednesday
Dec. 23
6:00—7:30pm Youth Group at the MAC: Under Wraps Advent Study
Sunday
Dec. 27
9:30—10:30am Sunday School: (5th & 6th Grade) (7th—12th Grades)
No Youth Group
Wednesday
Dec. 30
6:00—7:30pm Youth Group at the MAC: Under Wraps Advent Study
Wednesday
December 16
All youth are
invited to help
wrap the
Angel Tree Gifts
at 6:00 PM in the
Carl Parish Hall
at the Church!
Youth Choir
Are you in 4th
grade or older and
do you play an
instrument or like
to sing? Come and
check our new
choir just for you!
We meet weekly
on Sundays right
after 10:45 service
in the Sanctuary.
Please bring your
instrument and any
Christmas music
you have. See you
there!
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Sunday, December 6
@ Noon in Swedish Chapel.
All are welcome to join us.
Join and share your ideas for serving our community.
Mission’s Spaghetti Dinner
Thank you to all who attended and helped at the
Mission’s Spaghetti Dinner in November.
Additional thanks also to Joyce Beck for baking the
Thanksgiving cake and Delta Theta Tau!
We collected over $1600 from the dinner and the
cake drawing to benefit “Shop with a Cop"
program. This program serves children in the
Duneland community ages birth to 17 years old.
Police Officers take these children shopping at
Kmart for Christmas gifts for themselves and their
families.
Thank you for your generosity in
donating items for the Thanksgiving
Baskets that included many “traditional"
food items and of course, a turkey!
During Sunday school class, the children
and youth assembled the food baskets.
The baskets were delivered to needy families and
individuals in the area.
The Missions team would like to
thank those who prepared and
delivered meals to New Creation
Men’s Shelter and Open Arms
Women’s Shelter during the month
of November.
An exciting change is happening for the women
of Open Arms Women's Shelter!
Housing
Opportunities has made 2 apartments available to
the women for living rather than sleeping at
different churches each night. The women have
recently moved into these apartments.
Chesterton UMC
Angel Tree
Once again we are helping some families in our
community with their Christmas shopping. You
will find an “Angel Tree” in the Commons.
Please take an angel from the tree and sign your
name on the sheet under the tree letting us know
which angel you took. Purchase the item listed
on the angel and return the unwrapped gift on or
before Sunday, December 13. Please attach the
angel to the gift purchased. You may take one
or more angels.
We will wrap the presents on Wednesday,
December 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carl Parish
Hall. Thank you in advance for your generosity
and your giving heart. If you have questions,
please see Cathy Allison or Lori St. Pierre.
SAVE the DATES!!
Mission Trips to Red Bird Mission
(Supported by the United Methodist Conference)
located in Beverly, Kentucky
Youth ~ July 10-16, 2016
Adult ~ September 25-October 1, 2016
We will be holding an information meeting Sunday,
January 10 at Noon in the Terry Rhine Hall. There
will be a brief presentation and refreshments. Folks
will be on hand who have gone on previous mission
trips to share their experience and answer any
questions you may have! Contact Don Cundiff, for
more information.
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Serving Opportunities in our Community
Contact Lori St. Pierre if you are interested or have questions
at 926-4250 or [email protected]
 Westchester Meals ~ Immediate need for cook and helpers on Monday mornings!
 Duneland Resale ~ Sorting donated items
 NeighborLink of Porter County ~ driving someone to the grocery store,
light housekeeping, yard clean-up and various other ways of serving are
available on the website ~ www.neighborlinkpc.org
 RePurpose Place ~ cashier, repair & repurpose of donated items.
PRAYER is a form of service.
Please pray for some of the events, ministries, and organizations we support:
Church World Service-Crop Walk
Feed My Starving Children
Jacob's Table
New Creation Men's Shelter
Red Bird Missions
Westchester Food Pantry
Duneland ReSale Shop
Frontline Foundation
Open Arms Women's Shelter/Day Spring Women's Center
NeighborLink of Porter County/RePurpose Place
Royal Family Kids Camp
Westchester Meals
Remember to save
Box Tops for
Education and
Campbell's Soup Labels
for Red Bird Missions.
Please deposit those in the brown baskets in the
Commons.
Red Bird Missions reported recently they
received the additional 1 million labels
they needed to purchase a minivan!
Your contribution of over 150 Campbell's labels,
sounds small in number but helped achieve their
goal!
United Methodist Women
Spiritual Growth Retreat
January 22-23, 2016
7:00 pm (ET), Friday through
3:00 pm, Saturday
Canyon Inn, McCormick's Creek State Park
"Playing at the Feet of Jesus:
The Spiritual Practice of Play"
Event lodging and meals cost varies: $70 - $105
Registration deadline: December 15, 2015
Please contact Janenne Stuber (#929-1935) or
Sue Keiser (#926-3554) for details.
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ecember 2015 Birthdays!
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Alison Gutierrez
Anya Baughman
David McCarel
Joyce Recktenwall
Helene Trout
Tom Witzman
Lana Buckles
Carol Schaerer
Tim Winey
Dakota Costello
Cole Morgan-Givens
Chase Cota
Annette Felton
Maddie Lyons
Sylvia Rhine
Audrey Rudzinski
Sam Westergren
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Reece Clark
Natalie Hedrick
Lillie Bodie
Jonathan Coslet
Beth Miegl
Olivia Smith
Kelly Anderson
Christy Franiak
Joel Hull
Jim Hurst
Gale Meyer
Thomas H. Smith
Collin Buckles
Melissa Cundiff
Jim Henderson
Judy Henderson
Matt Mishler
Easton Bagnall
Nancy Hake
Devin Dennis
Tricia Hodge
Rick Hokanson
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Natalie Anderson
Toby Guill
Madison Bryant
Claudia Tummond
Jade Casteel
John Keiser
Justine Keiser
Charlie Cross
Jessica Escoe
Riley Buckles
Addison Navarro
Austin Palombizio
Joyce Beck
Alyce Clarke
Karol Cloud
Larry Lutrick
Travis Bryant
Melanie Gawel
RJ Balda
Kate Nevers
Pam Mix
Dianne Justus
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Robert Welsh
JoEllen Baadsgaard
Ken Hudgins
Chuck Messler
Oceanna Schrader
Evan Holsapple
Susan Welsh
Kalib Bryant
Natalie duMont
Claudia Escoe
Emma McDonald
Maggy Wintersteen
Zachary Wheatley
Joanne Boyer
Mona Case
James Jewison
If you know of a birthday we have not included please contact the church office—926-1478.
Cookie Walk, Saturday, December 5
@ 9 a.m. until Noon
(or until the cookies are gone!)
The Cookie Walk is quickly approaching! If you are interested in contributing to
this great event, here are the details:
Friday, December 4 beginning at 8 AM — sugar cookie decorating and setup
day. We will begin at 8AM and stay until the work is done. Whether you can
stay all day or just for an hour or two, please join us for a fun day!
If you would like to donate baked goods, please bring them to
the church on Friday, December 4 and include a note with
your name, the type of cookies & how many dozen you
brought.
Saturday, December 5 is the main event!
We will open the doors at 9 AM!
See you there!
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Our Sympathy is
extended to the
family and friends of :
 Virginia Snyder
 Gabriel Lamm
 Bryce Morgan
November 17
November 14
Dan Baughman
Myles Debshaw
Beth Simmons
Cody Simmons
Matt Small
Chris Snead
Matthew Springsteen
Beth Miegl
Terry Mauzy
Rose Schubert
Tara Gail Hecimovich
was baptized on
Sunday, November 22!
Tara is the daughter of
Ken & Alisa Hecimovich
and the Granddaughter of
Bob & Gail Migliorini
Please pray for the
ministries, the pastors
and the leaders of the
churches of the
“Lake Effect Cluster”:
First United Methodist Church—Portage
Chesterton United Methodist Church
New Song—Valparaiso
Porter United Methodist Church
Valparaiso United Methodist Church
Westville United Methodist Church
Wheeler United Methodist Church
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Our Prayers have been lifted up for:
Jo Babcock, Keith Peffers, Aleta Ailes’ mother
and brother, Tom Smith, Paris attack, Karen
Donley, Chet Nay, Christina Oliver, Phil
Burke, Jim Holsapple, Cathy Peffers, Patsy
Fitzmaurice, Tim Holsapple, Eric Allison, Diane Destin
Remember the following who are suffering from
cancer:
Brandon Allmon, Wendi Balda, Cheryl Ballestero, Carl
Barker, Robert Bateman, Dawn Bauer, Joyce Beck, Alan
Besing, Dorothy Bohanick, Cole Calkusic, Ed Campion,
Judah Christenson, Kenny Clark, Diane Destin, Patti Ferkle,
Joshua Flores, Marci Floski, Carson Gallagher, Shanti Ghai,
Jayne Hudspeth, Theresa Jacobs, Marcella Johnson, Jim Kruk,
Barbara Lockhart, Shirley Lutrick, Jim Marks, Maya Mena,
Sally Merritt, Paul Mullican, Ken Newell, Betty Nielson, Jeff
Paepe, Bruce Palmer, Julie Palmer, Claire Parker, Moe
Parsons, Kevin Peffers, Penny Pelkey, Robert Phelps, Mike
Powers, Diane Roach, Jim Sourbis, Clifford Troup, Daniel
Troup, Grant Walmoth, Dave Whitenack, Sarah Williams,
Lori Wingard, Jackie Wingate, David Wood
Erika Smock got 2nd overall at her
second gymnastics meet!
She received 5 medals!
 Candy Laff is cancer free!
 Terry Rhine, John & Charlotte Kroft
and Don Brawner had a great trip to Tuscaloosa
for a work camp!
 We had 20 volunteers help with Feed My
Starving Children in Aurora, IL!
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Thank you United Methodist Women for the lovely
reception and the Gift to Mission given in my name.
Heartfelt thanks to all who participated in any way.
Words do not adequately convey my gratitude and
love for each of you! I wish to thank the Church,
too, for your presence at the reception, as well as all
the prayers, encouragement and support expressed
in so many ways through the years.
Also, appreciated are the individual monetary gifts to
Lucille Raines Residence. Individuals committed to
addiction recovery will benefit from your generosity
and love.
Carolyn Maxey, Retiring President
United Methodist Women of Indiana Conference.
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Shower Staff with Appreciation for Christmas
Friends of Chesterton United Methodist Church are invited to shower our church staff
with love and appreciation this Christmas by giving a monetary gift. The Christmas Staff
Appreciation Gift will serve as a tangible reflection of gratitude and affection to all of the
staff of our church. God continues to richly bless Chesterton United Methodist Church
with very loving and committed clergy and staff who are dedicated to the life and ministry
of the church. Please help show our love and gratitude for their faithful, loving service to Christ and to the
church by using the Christmas Staff Appreciation Gift envelopes found in the pews and near the
designated boxes.
A letter will be sent via mail as envelopes cannot be included in the online
Sandscript! You may return your gift to the church office, or drop it in the box provided in the Commons
or Carl Parish Hall. The Christmas Staff Appreciation Gift will be received until December 21, and it will
be divided among the entire staff after December 21.
Preschool News
The Preschool has been busy preparing
for our Annual Christmas Program. We
will be celebrating Jesus’ birthday with a
special
Christmas
Program
on
Thursday, December 17. Our program will begin at
6:30 PM in the Sanctuary with light refreshments to
follow in the Carl Parish Hall. Please join us in this wonderful celebration of life.
Former students and families to join us on December
17 to join in the singing of a few old favorite Christmas
songs. We will also be celebrating the Preschool's
10 year anniversary. The preschool began with 9
students in September 2006. Since then we have
grown to a 5 days a week program with 44 students in
attendance this year.
In our class rooms we are learning about the special
night Jesus was born as well as having some fun with
Santa Claus. Preschoolers will go on a Santa Hunt and
follow the special star that led Mary and Joseph to
Bethlehem.
The preschool will be closed from December 21 thru
January 1, 2016. Classes will resume on Monday,
January 4th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Serving From the Heart
~ 2 Classes Offered!
Monday Mornings
Jan. 4—Feb. 1
9:30—11:00
Swedish Chapel
Tuesday Evenings
Jan. 5—Feb. 2
6:30-8:00
Swedish Chapel
Both Led by Janet Zeck
God’s plan for the church calls for each member of
the Body of Christ to play a vital role. God wants
us to find joy and fulfillment when we serve. That
happens when we serve in a role that matches who
God created us to be.
This five week study will help you consider your
own spiritual gifts, talents & abilities, resources,
individuality, dreams & experiences…all adding
up to an enhanced capacity to serve God and
neighbor.
Please sign up under the Adult Ministry Board in
the main hall. Books are $12. If you have any
questions, please contact Janet Zeck or Pastor
Cathy.
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Mark Your Calendars!
December 5
December 6
UMW Cookie Walk 9 AM
Santa’s Workshop 9 AM-Noon
Snowflake Market
9 AM—3 PM
Christmas Program 6:15 PM
Songs of the Season Concert 2:00 PM
featuring Szu-Ping Chang Wong and
Munster High School Chorale
December 8
UMW Christmas Dinner
December 11
Duneland Community Advent Festival
@ St. Pat’s Church 7:00 pm
December 20 Christmas Cantata Chancel Choir
December 24 Christmas Eve Services
5:00 pm Family/Contemporary Service
8:00 pm Traditional Service
Getting Ready for the
New Year
Invite a friend to
church!
We all need to hear the
Good Ne ws of Jesus!
Deadline for 2015 Giving!
As the end of the year approaches, we remember
how God’s blessings have shined down on
CUMC’s many ministries. If you need to get “caught up” on
your pledge for 2015, please note that for tax purposes, the
office can receive your gifts postmarked through Dec. 31.
The church office will be closed December 28—January 1.
Gifts that are postmarked after December 31, will be counted
in the 2016 income. Thank you so much for your generosity!
~ Snowbirds ~
please let the church office know
when you are headed south!
Sandscript is a publication of:
Chesterton United Methodist Church
434 South Second Street
Chesterton, Indiana 46304
(219) 926-1478
e-mail address:
[email protected]
Interim Pastor: Paul Arnold
Associate Pastor: Cathy Allison
Sunday Worship: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m.
Editor: JoAnn Cundiff
January Newsletter Deadline: December 18
Check out the Website!
www.chestertonumc.org
Family Fall Festival ~ October 30
What an amazing evening event this
was, over 200 people visited our first
annual Family Fall Festival!!
We had so much fun and many new
faces came to the MAC. A huge
THANK YOU to the many, many
volunteers that made this possible!!
This could NOT have happened without each and every one of you!
Thank you for all the donations of
chili, food, water, and candy! Thank
you for everyone that decorated their
cars and dressed up to be part of the
trunk-or-treat! Thank you to the volunteers that took care of all the different activities we had: bouncy house,
glow-in-the-dark slime making, tattoos, face-painting, and movie!
Thank you to everyone that helped to
setup and take down! Many hands
definitely made light work!
2:30-4:00
Youth Group
At the MAC
Traditional
Worship
10:45-11:45
9:30-10:30
Sunday School
for
youth & adults
Worship
Contemporary
9:30-10:15
8:15-9:15
Blended
Worship
Sundays
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8:30 am Staff Mtg. 308
7:30 am Master’s Men
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9:30 am Under Wraps SC
4:30 pm Jacob’s Table
6:30 pm Under Wraps
Don Pergal’s home
6:30 pm Longest Night
Service
6:30 pm Under Wraps
Don Pergal’s home
28
29
30
6 pm Youth Group
MAC
6 pm Youth Group
MAC
23
7 pm Chancel
Choir
6 pm Wrap
Angel Tree Gifts
CPH
16
5:45 pm Handbells
6 pm Youth Group
MAC
5:45 pm Handbells
306
6:30 pm Finance
Committee SC
31 New Year’s Eve
8 pm
Traditional Service
5 pm
Family/Contemporary
24 Christmas Eve
7:30 pm Volleyball
6:30 pm Preschool
Christmas Program
17
7:30 pm Volleyball
10
25 Christmas Day
12 pm
Elizabeth Circle
9:30 am Companions
8:30 am MMO
18 9 am December
Sandscript Deadline
9:30 am
Companions in Christ
SC
8:30 am
Mom’s Morning Out
301-303
11
8:30 am
Mom’s Morning Out
301-303
7:30 pm Volleyball
7 pm Chancel
Choir
9
8 am Cookie Walk
Decorating & Set-up
4
Friday
6:30 pm Staff Parish
SC
3
Thursday
5:45 pm Handbells
306
2
Wednesday
Church Office will be closed this week!
8:30 am Staff Mtg. 308
7:30 am Master’s Men SC
9 am Bulletin Deadline
22
7 pm Emmaus Reunion SC
1 pm Emmaus Reunion SC
9:30 am Prayer Ministry
4:30 pm Jacob’s Table
15
5:30 pm UMW
Christmas Dinner TRH
8
8:30 am Staff Mtg. SC
7:00 PM-7:00 AM Youth Group Lock-In
1:30-3:00
Children/Youth
Nursing Home
Visit
4 pm Peanut Brittle
Workshop
8:30 am Staff Mtg. SC
6:30 pm Discipleship
Pathway Implementation
1
Tuesday
9:30 am Under Wraps SC
14
13
2:30-4:00
Youth Group
MAC
2 pm Songs of the
Season
7
9:30 am Under Wraps SC
4:30 pm Jacob’s Table
6:30 pm Trustees Wkrm
6:30 pm Under Wraps
Don Pergal’s home
6:45 pm Guitar Choir
Sanctuary
Monday
6
12 pm Missions SC
Sunday
December 2015 Calendar of Events
Chesterton United Methodist Church
26
19
12
5 9 am Cookie
Walk
9 am Santa’s
Workshop
9 am Snowflake
Market MAC
6:15 Twas the
Light before
Christmas
Saturday