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 <b>Give Thanks…..	
	<br>For God’s work in this place </b>
	
<p></p>Paul, in his letters, often includes a prayer of Thanksgiving for those to whom he is writing.  

  <p></p>For example in Philippians 1:3 he says, “I thank my God for you every time I think of you.”

 <p></p>Before we surge into the season of anticipation and wonder; before we head out for Black Friday sales; before we begin the New Year which for the church begins on Nov. 27th; our nation asks us to do what Christians are called to do each and every day.  Give thanks with a grateful heart.

 <p></p>We give thanks at FUMC for all those faithfully praying and discerning God’s will for their lives and what it means to be a church doing the will of God first and foremost; for those in elected leadership and all those who work so joyfully in the ministries; for the behind the scenes folks who want no face time; for those willing to put their face and name with the passionate pursuit of faithfulness; for those willing to say yes to new things; for those willing to question best practices; for those who love us even when we are not perfect; for the family of God in this place.

 <p></p>We have much to be thankful for….how would you expand this list of Thanksgiving for FUMC ?





          

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 </SPAN><BR><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #666666; FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">By Carolie Owens </SPAN><BR> <p></p> We look forward to celebrating the season of Advent. FUMC choirs will perform special music, traditional hymns and more. We are very excited about all of our opportunities to share our love of God through music with our church family and the community.  The following is a list of upcoming advent events:
  <p></p>December 11 – Christmas Concert (FUMC Sanctuary @ 4:00 p.m.) – enjoy a candlelight concert of some of your favorite Christmas songs and some new pieces that celebrate the birth of Jesus.
 <p></p>December 18 – Church-wide Caroling @ 3:00 p.m. – We will meet in the sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. to sing through some favorite Christmas Carols, divide into groups and then go out into the community. When we return to the church we will enjoy hot chocolate sponsored by the Scouts!
  <p></p>December 24 – Christmas Eve Services @ 4:00 p.m. (Family Friendly), 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. There will be special Christmas music at each service and a time for the congregation to sing Christmas Carols at 10:30. Methusiasm will also perform special music at 8:30 p.m.
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 </SPAN><BR></P> Let’s read through the Bible together.  You may have done it.  You may have said it was a good idea and never managed to get around to it.  The “it” is to read through the entire Bible in a year.  Our church year begins on November 27th, the first day of Advent.  Won’t you join me and others in reading through the bible in a year?
	 <p></p>It was Flannery O’Conner who said, “we live in a Christ haunted culture,” and Ben Witherington the III who added to that phrase, “but we are biblically illiterate.”  Hmmm…not perhaps illiterate, but to be encompassed by the entire witness of scripture is important.  All the stuff—what seems odd, different or too complex to make the Sunday morning lectionary.
	 <p></p>So would you join together, use the copied<a href="http://www.fumcstcharles.org/tinymce/filemanager/files/spire/Reading%20Bible%20Together.pdf"> ‘through the bible in a year’</a> plan or go to one of the on- line tutorials such as <a Href="http://biblegateway.com"> biblegateway.com </a>—and let’s soak in the word. <p></p>
 



  

  	

 

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  <p></p>Tickets will go on sale in December for this year’s FUMY Theater performance “Identity”. You can also purchase an ad in the program to wish them well. Cost of the ad forms varies by size. Forms are available in the office or online at our website. Please support the youth as they serve others in the name of Jesus.
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 <br> </SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #666666; FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> by Dawn Orndorff </SPAN><BR> <p>  Our children are also preparing for Christmas with an Advent study The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem. This is a great time to introduce your child to Sunday school or possibly return to Sunday school. Please join us on Sunday mornings! <p></p>

    <Br> 2 year olds - Kindergarten meet from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30
     <br>1st - 5th grade meet 9:15 a.m. - 10:45
     <br>See hallway signs for room assignments (1st - 5th always start out in room 310 for large group)

 <p></p>Please contact the church office at <A href="mailto:fumc_stcharles@sbcglobal.net?subject=Advent Adveture">fumc_stcharles@sbcglobal.net</a> with any questions

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   <p></p>Nehemiah started out as a cup bearer and went on to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Will you join us as we rebuild Joplin?  Words cannot describe what we felt during our time in Joplin. It was a rewarding experience. Our next Volunteers In Mission trip is scheduled for March 25-30, 2012. <p></p>

Projects are moving towards rebuilding and repairing homes of families who lost nearly everything as a result of the storm. Organizers of construction projects are looking for both skilled and non-skilled volunteers but are in dire need of licensed electricians and plumbers, framers, roofers, and drywall hangers and finishers. <p></p>

This year at FUMC we have been motivated to become better stewards and generous givers.  Let the messages you have heard move you to give your time and your resources to help rebuild Joplin. Take a week of vacation. Sacrifice to serve during Lent.  As you are blessing others you will be blessed beyond belief. <p></p>

More information coming regarding 2012 Joplin VIM trip. Contact Rev. Debby at <a Href="mailto:revdebby@fumcstcharlesorg?subject=2012 Joplin VIM TRIP">revdebby@fumcstcharles.org </a> for more information regarding our VIM Trip.

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  </SPAN><BR></P> When asked if our church could help the local Elementary Schools who are in desperate need of shoes and coats for their children, FUMC and the UMW answered with a resounding, "Yes we can!" As a congregation we gathered 60 winter coats, 34 pairs of shoes, 46 jackets and sweatshirts, 7 pairs of socks and 24 hats and gloves! These were distributed to Lincoln and Null Elementary schools.
When this situation was presented to the UMW executive board, the response was to give $800 from their mission fund plus a $121 love offering collected at their last meeting.  The fact that there were children in our own neighborhood  in that much need, was totally unacceptable to people of compassion. The very next morning two UMW members went shopping and later that day they delivered 28 pairs of shoes,18 winter coats, 7 packages of underwear, and 4 packages of socks directly to Blackhurst School.  As they were bringing in their purchases, a teacher said that she had given the counselor the name of a little girl that morning.  “She showed me her torn, ragged shoes and told me that they were all that she had.”  The teacher left to get the child’s shoe size. What a statement of compassion from our church and UMW! Praise be to God! <p></p>





 

 



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      <P></P> <b>December 11th </B> - FUMC Christmas Concert at 4:00p.m.

     <P></P> <B>December 18th </B> - Community Caroling at 3:00p.m.

     <P></P>  <B>December 24th </b> - Christmas Eve Service featuring special musical performances at 4, 7, 9 
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    <p></p>  For more Information visit our website at 
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 </SPAN> <BR> <p></p> 
The United Methodist Women will hold their annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Come and pick out your favorite treats from a variety of homemade cookies and candies for only $6.00 per pound! Its holiday baking made easy. All proceeds will be used for mission work both locally and around the world.<p></p>

Laura Hopmann will also be taking orders for products from "Thirty-One Gifts" which will be delivered prior to Christmas in time for holiday gift giving. The Thirty-One Gifts company name is derived from Proverbs 31, and their products include bags, totes, organizers, accessories, and more! All proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to UMW missions. 

<p></p>All women are invited to the 3rd Annual UMW Christmas Luncheon on Thursday December 15th at 11:30 a.m.  We will enjoy good food and fellowship, reflect on the year, and celebrate the Advent season!  There is no charge for admission, but women are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate. 

 RSVP by December 9th to Diana Rogers at (636) 922-1523.  <P></P> 


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 It is hard to believe that the Advent Season is here. What better way to celebrate this than with The Children's Christmas program on Dec. 4th at 6:30 pm. Join the Littlest Angels and the Shining Stars Children's Choirs as we prepare for God's amazing gift. There will be a cookie reception to follow. Please bring one dozen of your favorite Christmas cookie or treats to share. Cookies can be dropped off in the Atrium before the program. All children ages 2 through 5th grade are invited to join in the program.  Children participating are encouraged to dress as an angel or a shepherd for the program. 

The children choirs meet every Sunday during the Sunday school hour. <p></p>

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 <b>Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. </b> Littlest Angels rehearse in the Sanctuary (2 years - K)
     <br> <b>Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. </b> The Shining Stars rehearse in the Sanctuary (1st - 5th)
    <br> <b> Sunday, December 4, 5:45 p.m. </b> All children arrive to prepare and rehearse
        Littlest Angels room 217
        The Shining Stars room Choir Room     

 <p></p>For more information contact the church office  at 
 <a href=mailto:fumc_stcharles@sbcglobal.net? subject=Children Christmas program'> fumc_stcharles@sbcglobale.net</a>
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Our next meeting is on Friday, December 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in room 302. Please pray about this and consider coming and showing our sick and shut–ins that you, indeed, CARE in the name of Jesus Christ. <p></p>

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 </SPAN> <BR> <P></P> On December 12, 2011 our very own Donna Kinslow is putting together a Christmas musical program with members of the FUMC choirs. This is sure to be enjoyable. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite finger food to share with a large group. There is no charge, but we ask that  you make a reservation by noon December 6, 2011. SAM will provide vegetable soup and all desserts.
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 <BR><BR>Nov. 26th  - FUMC day at the Bridge
 <BR><BR>Nov. 29th - Mystery Mission Trip at 9:00am
 <BR><BR>Dec. 3rd - UMW Cookie Walk at 9:00am
 <BR><BR>Dec. 4th -  Family Christmas Program at 6:30pm
 <BR><BR>Dec. 11th - Christmas Concert at 3pm
 <BR><BR>Dec. 12th- SAM Luncheon at 11:30 am 
 <BR><BR>Dec. 18th - Blue Christmas at 4pm
 <BR><BR>Dec. 18th-  Church Wide Caroling at 3pm
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<LI>Virgil Luman brother of Dorothy & Richard Thompson died on 10/20/11.
<LI>Robert Wiss brother of Les (Mary) Wiss died on 11/17/11.
 



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