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The Witness
Volume 62, Issue 12
December 11, 2015
Bothell United Methodist Church
Worship Services at 8, 9 and 10:30 am every Sunday
Sunday, December 13
Children and Youth Christmas Pageant, 4 pm
Friday, December 18
Bothell Movie Madness, 6 pm
Christmas craft, potluck dinner and the movie 101 Dalmatians
The Youth will be shown a special movie after dinner in the Youth Room
Sunday, December 20
Chancel Choir Christmas Concert, 2 pm
Come To The Manger
A concert of carols and sacred songs followed by a dessert reception
Donations at the door will benefit Bothell Community Kitchen
Tuesday, December 22
Longest Night Service, 7 pm
Reflective prayer and music for those living through dark times
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve Worship Services
The Kingdom of God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: New Hope in the Midst of Empire
3 pm Wings worship features acoustic ensemble music
7 pm Roots candlelight worship features the Chancel Choir and Brass
11 pm River candlelight worship features the Chant Choir and communion
At 3 and 7 pm, Children are invited to a Birthday Party for Jesus
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Friends and family of Bothell UMC,
So many wonderful things have happened in this past year. Many hands,
hearts and voices have created space for God to do amazing things. I’m
thankful for our paid and unpaid servants who share their gifts and graces.
I’m grateful that ours is a church family that completely embraces new ways
of doing things. Case in point is this Advent season. We have trees up in the
narthex and sanctuary, but no lights are on and no ornaments are up. There
are no garlands on the walls, no ribbons or tinsel. Instead, we’re embracing
the mystery, the waiting, the redemption and incarnation in a powerful way
this year as together we explore the emotional landscape that is Advent.
My prayer for the coming year is that we focus on fulfilling our mission as
a United Methodist Church, “To make disciples of Jesus Christ, for the transformation of the world.” Let’s continue to create spaces and opportunities
for the activity of the Holy Spirit. I am so excited to join each of you as we
deepen our discipleship together.
There is so much potential in our future together. Thank you so much for
allowing me to serve in this way.
Blessings,
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2016 Flower Chart
The Longest Night
Tuesday, December 22, 7 pm
Placing flowers on the
communion table is a
nice way to remember
someone or to honor them. The 2016
flower chart is in the narthex on the wall
by the information booth. There is a
small card to fill out on the chart.
Leave the card on Barb's desk. Have
the flowers at church by noon on Friday
or before the 8 am service on Sunday
as the flowers are now used at all
services. If you prefer, write a check
for $40 and the flowers will be bought
for you.
The Longest Night Worship Service invites
us to acknowledge that much is not well
with our world, and to offer our sadness,
grief and struggles to the coming king.
On the night of the longest night of the
year, worship anoints us, comforts us and
reminds us that God walks through the
darkness with us. Come sing, light
candles, embrace silence, and listen for
Spirit. From our deepest darkness, Light
dawns!
Floating Diners Sign-up
It’s time to reform groups for floating
diners. Floating Diners’ purpose is to get
to know fellow members of our church
by meeting once at each member’s
house for a potluck dinner. The host
provides the main dish and the others
take turns providing appetizers, salads,
desserts, etc. Floating Diners is an adult
group of couples or singles in groups of
approximately 8 that enjoy getting to
know one another better and to make
new acquaintances. Groups stay
together for approximately one year
and then reform.
Cookie Walk Thank You
Dear Church Family,
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank everyone who supported this
year's Bothell UMW's Cookie Walk. From
bakers, buyers and helpers; you all
helped make this fund raiser a yummy
success! Your support of the Cookie
Walk is so important to the mission work
that is funded by Bothell UMW both
locally and around the world. Special
thanks goes to the Senegal Sisters,
Kelcy K. and Dawn K. I couldn't have
done it without all of you.
Please sign-up on the Sunday bulletin,
contact the church office or contact
Nancy Field, at (425) 481-8450 or
[email protected]. Sign-up even
if you have participated before.
Blessings,
Ann Cargill
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Digging Deeper:
Adult Sunday Class
Please Keep In Your Prayers …
All our home-bound friends
Digging Deeper (10:30
am Sunday morning
class in the Lounge) will
finally finish the Book of
Romans in December.
On December 20, we will watch the
Bart Ehrman lecture on Romans in
which he tries to cover the whole book
at once. We plan to also meet
December 27, to discuss Romans and
perhaps brainstorm ideas for the
coming year. All are welcome to join us.
People living with chronic conditions
Jean and the entire Hersh family on
the passing of Ed
Linda Fatuma, Reagan Mutombo and
all the children at the Jamaa Letu
Orphanages
Kairos Prison Ministry
and Peace
Help Us Grow
During January, Seasons of the Spirit
(lectionary Bible study led by Dani del
Rosario) will meet in the Lounge at
10:30 am Sundays. Digging Deeper
members are encouraged to
participate. All folks who would like to
discuss Bible lectionary passages
organized around seasons are invited
to join us for thoughtful study and
stimulating discussion. Since each
week's lectionary selections are
independent, this is an opportunity for
folks to join us for one Sunday, for
several, or for the whole month!
Happy New Year!
Electronic Giving
is a convenient,
consistent way to
help our church thrive and grow.
Consider scheduling a recurring
electronic contribution today. It’s easy!
You’ll no longer need to write out
checks and prepare envelopes every
week. Even when travel, illness or other
circumstances prevent you from
attending services, your electronic
contributions will continue to be received on an interrupted basis. Get
started today! Visit Bothell UMC’s
donation website at http://tinyurl.com/
BUMCgiving
Next Witness Deadline
Tuesday, January 19
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Breakfast with
the Bothell
United
Methodist Men
The Bothell United
Methodist Men's
breakfast is open to all who wish to
attend. We meet the third Saturday
of each month at 8:30 am in rooms
210/211 for fellowship, prayer, a brief
meeting and a program. We are currently planning for the 70th anniversary
celebration of Boy Scout Troop 420 at
Bothell UMC. We will also discuss
homelessness and Christian responses.
Our next three meetings are December 19, January 16, and February 20.
Questions? Contact Doug Will, Jim
Carley or Mark Bailey!
Save the Date
On Sunday,
January 17 at 6 pm,
Pastor DJ will join us to discuss the lessons
learned in the book The Life-Changing
Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.
The first month of a new year is the
perfect time to start getting your life in
order. You have time to read the book
prior to discussion, but you are welcome
to join us if you don't quite get around to
buying the book.
Susanna Wesley
Women with children from birth through
college are invited to attend.
Need childcare? Contact Lynne
Pearson [email protected].
The next meeting of the Susanna
Wesley Group will be on Thursday,
January 14, at 10 am in the church
lounge. All women of the church are
invited to hear Fae McLean give a
presentation on the culture and historical sites of Wales, U.K. We will also
hold our annual Pledge service.
Questions? Contact Judi Burcham or
Sandy Canniff.
Northstar
Northstar will not meet in December.
See you January 27, 2016.
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BUMC Children
Christmas
Pageant
Movie Madness
Pack up your family,
wear your jammies, bring
your pillows and blankets,
it is time again for Bothell
Movie Madness! A main
dish will be provided for dinner as
well as popcorn for the movie. Please
bring a side dish to share. Youth will
be watching a special movie in the
Youth Room. Invite someone you
know to come with you. It is always
a fun time of family, food, and
fellowship.
This Sunday,
December 13, at
4 pm, journey
with us to Bethlehem and experience
the treasured story of the birth of Jesus
brought to you by the youth and
children of Bothell UMC. There will be
singing, laughter, and maybe even a
camel or two. Mark your calendars to
join us in the sanctuary for this fun and
festive holiday tradition.
Upcoming Movies:
101 Dalmatians-Friday, December 18,
at 6 pm.
Main dish: Christmas
ham
Birthday Party for Jesus
Christmas Eve
The celebration of the birth of our
Savior is right around the corner. As
Bothell UMC celebrates Christmas on
December 24, we will host a Birthday
Party for Jesus in Fellowship Hall during
the 3 and 7 pm services. We will have
storytelling, crafts, snacks, and quality
childcare. Feel free to send your child
in or join them for the celebration.
Happy Feet-January 15
at 6 pm
Main dish: Fish Fry
Next Witness Deadline
Tuesday, January 19
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BOTHELL YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Confirmation Classes this Spring…
A time for
Christ and
others
In Spring, Bothell UMC will offer
Confirmation classes for anyone 8th
grade and up. These classes prepare a strong faith foundation, as
well as provide the opportunity to
join the church. Online registration
will go out in the Youth Newsletter,
...or email Curtiss for the link.
Christmas is a
favorite time of
year for many. Take the opportunity
this season to spend time with God,
talk to Him, read a few verses, pray.
Take a break from all the noise of
life, the busyness of school and
activities. Enjoy your family. Enjoy
your friends. We will have a great
new year, so end this one well.
Movie Madness
The best way to spread
Christmas cheer is...join
us for December’s
movie night– Dec. 18,
from 6-9 pm! Dinner,
movie, and it’s all free!
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Youth Instrumentalists
Youth are invited to
join Jeanne Weiss
starting January 10,
with a performance scheduled for
February 21. All skill levels welcome!
This Month’s Calendar
Youth Sunday Class 9 & 10:30 am
Dec 13 Hot Choc&Cookies 3:15pm
Dec 13 Christmas Pageant 4-5pm
Dec 18 BUMC Movie Night
6-9 pm
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Worship3,7,11 pm
Dec 20-Jan 3 No Sunday Night Group
Jan 10 Youth Group
6-8pm
Jan 10 Youth Instrumentalists 10:30 am
Jan 15 BUMC Movie Night
6-9 pm
*All onsite Youth events are in the Youth
Room, in hallway right of the Sanctuary.
Email Jeanne at [email protected].
Follow Us!
bothellumc.org “youth” tab
Facebook: Bothell UMC Youth
Instagram: bothellumcyouth
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Saying “Hello” (or answering the question Jeremy asks at
the end of the Roots or Wings services) is the easiest way
to show visitors to the church that Bothell UMC truly
welcomes everyone. Please remember that we’ll have
new people visiting at every service and especially on
Christmas Eve. Let’s make sure everyone is greeted and
feels welcome.
We now have large-print Bibles and magnifying glasses
for those who have difficulty reading from a pew Bible.
Please ask your usher if you would like to use either a LP Bible or a magnifying
glass.
If you’re looking for a way to exercise your creative muscles and be of service,
why not create and decorate the front entry bulletin board(s) in the narthex. The
main topics are the upcoming sermons and month’s activities, both of which are
produced by church staff. Your job – if you choose to accept it – is to enlarge the
documents, make the month title and put up decorations around the board.
Seasonal themes work well. Generous assistance is offered to help you get
started. Contact Barb in the office if you are interested.
Bothell Movie Madness is a great “family date night.” This month it’ll be on Friday,
December 18. If you have never tried it before, bring your family, friends and
neighbors and pack up some kind of salad, veggie or dessert for the potluck.
(We’re Methodists, there has to be a potluck involved!) We’ll provide the entrée,
this month it’ll be baked ham. YUM. Lawn chairs to view the movie in comfort are
encouraged. Potluck starts at 6 pm followed by the movie 101 Dalmatians around
7 pm. There’s a separate movie (Elf) for youth in the youth room. We even provide
the popcorn!
We always serve cookies and hot cider to guests on Christmas Eve. If you can
contribute some home-baked cookies on Christmas Eve, please sign up on the
bulletin tear-away or call the church office.
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Library News
Faith & Fiction
During the month of December the
library puts out old and new stories
that relate to the Christmas season.
We also add Christmas DVD's and
CD's for your enjoyment.
Everyone is invited to join us for our
monthly book discussion. We meet at
the Greens' home, only a few short
blocks from the church, usually on the
third Wednesday of the month, at 7pm.
We are adding the following new
books:
December 16, 6 pm — House Made
of Dawn, by N. Scott Momaday
(Starting an hour earlier as it’s our
Christmas gathering, an appetizer
potluck!)
The Christ of Christmas
by James Montgomery
Boice
January 20, 7 pm — Claire of the Sea
Light, by Edwidge Danticat
This book contains a
collection of Christmas
insights.
UMW Shelves
Dr Boice has written an
excellent guide to celebrate the birth
of Christ in a thoughtful and festive
way.
The United Methodist Women have
dozens of books from the UMW Reading
List on the shelves in the back of the
Library. These books are available to
everyone, not just United Methodist
Women. So the next time you’re in the
library, check out the UMW shelves.
The Christmas Shoppe
by Melody Carlson
(Guideposts Selection)
The story is about a
small town, an
eccentric woman and
an unusual store. This is
a delightful book that leaves you
smiling.
You’ll be glad you did!
May you enjoy the richness of simple
living and the boundless joy of the
holiday season.
Next Witness Deadline
Tuesday, January 19
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Giving Hope Offering- 2015
You are invited to give hope to these organizations that fulfill the
needs of babies, refugees and those who are most vulnerable.
Eastside Baby Corner
Eastside Baby Corner helps kids thrive by providing the basic
necessities that every child needs. http://www.babycorner.org/
Tacoma Community House
Tacoma Community House creates opportunities for immigrants and other
community members in the Puget Sound region through comprehensive services
focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion and advocacy.
http://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/
United Methodist Committee On Relief – West Depot
Relief-supply kits help provide care for the most vulnerable people during times of
crisis. Kits help sustain everyday life for people who lack ready access to essential
supplies. http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies
Feeding the Hungry
Bothell UMC has committed to providing food for students at Bothell High School
who do not have enough money for lunch. Please donate single serving,
prepackaged food such as nuts, jerky, fruit, juice, or cheese & crackers.
Suggested shopping lists are on the box in the Narthex to help remind you the next
time you are at the grocery store! Thank you, this food is very appreciated.
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Flooding, tornadoes, and more flooding have caused extensive damage in central Texas.
Photo: Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
By Susan Kim
December 8, 2015—In Navarro County, Texas, where there was little history of
disaster, residents have just experienced their third round of storms and flooding
this year. In May, October, and November, central Texas bore the brunt of bad
weather that has left not only physical damage but frustration among residents
who are wondering when the rain will stop.
Trained Early Response Teams were an important part of response, completing
muck-outs and tarping roofs,” said Laraine Waughtal, disaster response
coordinator for the Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Repeat disasters are difficult both in terms of physical damage and psychological
toll, said Greg Forrester, UMCOR executive in charge of U.S. Disaster Response.
“Three disasters in five months — flooding, tornadoes, flooding once again. It’s not
only one community — it’s multiple communities in that region, and we’re finding
that many residents were severely under-insured or had no flood insurance.”
Forrester is already envisioning how UMCOR will support disaster risk reduction
efforts to help protect these communities from further damage. “There is no reason
these homes have to flood again and again,” he said.
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Christmas
Concert
The Chancel Choir,
Bell Choir and Chant
Choir will present a concert of Christmas
music on Sunday, December 20, at 2 pm.
The concert will benefit the Bothell
Community Kitchen and will be followed
by a dessert, hosted by BCK. Suggested
donations are: $8.00 for adults and $5.00
for children and seniors, but all donations
are gratefully accepted and will go to
support the important ministry provided
by the Bothell Community Kitchen.
Bells of the Sound Concert
The jingle from Santa’s sleigh, the
pealing from the church tower - bells
little and large are an integral part of
Christmas throughout the world! Join
Bells of the Sound here on Saturday,
December 19, at 7 pm for a magical
program filled with the delightful klingelingeling of handbells. From “Away in a
Manger” to “Feliz Navidad” - and of
course, “Jingle Bells” - you’ll be ringing
with Christmas spirit in no time!
A suggested donation of $10/adults
and $8/youth & seniors will be collected
at the door (children under 8 are free).
The theme of this year’s concert is
Come to the Manger. It will feature
traditional carols and hymns as well as
poetry for the season. Whether you are
new to Bothell UMC or are a long time
member, you are invited to come and
enjoy this wonderful event. Childcare will
be provided. If you have any questions,
please call Sylvia Cunningham at (425)
486-9809, or email Jeremy Matheis at
[email protected].
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Upcoming Sermons
Advent is a time of preparation that
believers use to deepen their faith as
they wrestle with the unexpected
miracle of the birth of Jesus. The Advent
sermon series – Are you there God? – is
part of this preparation. The themes of Waiting, Mystery, Redemption and
Incarnation are intended to help us all dive deep into scripture and open our
hearts to the prompting of God’s Spirit. On Christmas Eve we’ll begin a new
sermon series looking at the theology alluded to in the Star Wars saga.
December 13
Are You There God?: Redemption
December 20
Are You There God?: Incarnation
December 24
The Kingdom of God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away:
A New Hope in the Midst of Empire
December 27
The Kingdom of God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away:
Practical Advice in A New Empire
Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
December 13 Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6;
Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 20 Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
December 27 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
January 3
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
January 10
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 17
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
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Worship Services
8:00 a.m. (Communion Service)
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Sunday School
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Childcare Available
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Next Witness Deadline ~ January 19, 2015
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