Month: November 2012

Lifting Up the Lord, Finishing Up Our Balcony

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Friends, this Sunday, December 2nd we will have the dedication of our new balcony space, consecrated to the glory of God and the service of the world.  We are so thankful for this beautiful addition to our worship space.  Thank everyone who has already helped make this renovation project a new beginning for our church.  Thanks to Rob Sadler and Dale Smith for their fine work and to the others who have labored alongside them. 

We have seen God provide for us in marvelous ways throughout the entire process!  Join me Sunday in giving thanks to the Lord as we dedicate our renewed balcony space. Also, if you want to give a thank offering to the Lord for this expansion of our worship space, please do so.

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Sunday, November 25th and Beyond…

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Here is the bulletin for November 25th, Christ the King Sunday.  You also will find our December calendar and newsletter here!

Andy Williams sings a Christmas song saying, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”  One of the reasons that is true is because Thanksgiving comes before Christmas.  Remember to stop and give thanks for the blessings of life, liberty, and righteousness.  God bless you and your family as we move forward into the Advent season.

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Celebrate and Give Thanks!

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Saturday, November 3rd Laurel Hill United Methodist Church hosted its annual Fall Mission Dinner & Auction.  We want to say, “Thank you” to Peggy Singlemann, Bill Holmes and the Mission Committee for their work and planning for the event.  Thank you to Lois and Kirby Miller for assisting with organizing the Live Auction items and managing the database associated with said items. Thank you to those who contributed the items for the Live Auction. Thank you to Sara and Phyllis Nelson for taking care of the desserts and for the many who prepared and shared good things with us.  Thank you to Nancy Henry and Phyllis Schmick for tending to the Craft Room.  Thank you to Linda Kinsey and Susan Nowell for handling the Silent Auction items and for all those who contributed items.  Thank you to Meade Welch for all of our printed materials.  Thank you to Marsha Williams for keeping up with our tickets.  Thank you to Susan Nowell and Marsha Williams for counting and then accounting for everything. Thank you to Stephanie Rowan and Jonathan Schmick for being scribes during the Live Auction. Thank you to Linda Turner and the ladies who provided us with a delicious dinner.  Thank you to our Youth and other volunteer servers.  Thank you to all who attended and made the bids for the auction items.  All of us together raised right at $7,000 for the work of Missions and Outreach!  All praise and glory to God as we come together to assist those in need.

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Our New Book Is Ready to Be Ordered

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The book that originated from this year’s Winter 2012 Sunday Night Bible Study is now available.  You can order your copy straight from Amazon or save on shipping and let Norman know you would like a copy.  More than Breathing will make a great gift for a friend or neighbor and can be used as an individual or small group Bible study book.

List Price: $8.00

6″ x 9″ (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
Black & White on White paper
112 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1480174832 (CreateSpace-Assigned)
ISBN-10: 1480174831
BISAC: Religion / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth

Norman Ramsey (http://normanramsey.com) follows the pathway of grace to reveal the way God transforms our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit. Step by gracious step, More than Breathing describes how God wants to give you a life of joy that is appropriate, prayerful, backed up by God’s Spirit, and always at peace.

Do you need a way to think through and tackle the challenges of your life? Then discover a life that is More than Breathing. Do you need to change your way of doing things? Learn how to approach life as a new creation in Christ. Learn how to walk as a person of faith. Find out how Father Abraham can become your training partner in finding your second wind. Let the Apostle Paul mentor you in the way of love. Evaluate your progress in being led by the Spirit as you take the Love Test.

Discover the ancient paths of grace for yourself and share with others a life that is More than Breathing!

Jonathan Dow, Executive Director of Aldersgate Renewal says, “Thank you for sharing this resource. I appreciate the practicality of the book, the freedom to self-evaluate, and the invitation to grow in intimacy with God in the freedom of grace.”