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AUMC REFRIGERATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2017 THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE – Wednesday, December 20 at 5:30pm in the Chapel Christmas is a time of loneliness, sorrow, alienation and sadness for many. If your heart is hurting because of grief, illness, broken relationships, loss of a job or one of many other reasons to feel more darkness than light during this season, this service is for you. Come to our Longest Night Service for meaningful worship that acknowledges the hurt and hollowness you may be feeling and also allows you to experience the comfort and compassion of our loving God in the midst of it all. ADVENT ADVENT PROGRAM Wednesday December 20, 5:30pm — Longest Night and Memorial Service with Holy Communion (Chapel) CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24 Morning 10:30am —We will have one combined worship service and Children’s Christmas Pageant (Sanctuary) Evening 5:00pm —Celebraon Candlelight & Holy Communion (Sanctuary) Featuring music by the Celebraon Praise Team 7:00pm —Tradional Candlelight & Holy Communion (Sanctuary Featuring the Chancel Choir and Jubilate Singers 11:00pm —Tradional Candlelight & Holy Communion (Chapel) Featuring the Elevate Singers and Genuine Bells NEW YEAR’S EVE Sunday, December 31 10:30am — One combined worship service with Holy Communion (Sanctuary) MISSIONS Our sixth annual Christmas in Haiti team appreciates your prayers as we prepare for the time we’ll spend with our friends at Haiti Rév Home from December 21-26. We are in need of financial donations (no amount is too small!) this will allow the kids in the children’s home to share in service and giving to other Haitians in need. You can make a contribution to “Haiti Special Projects” online at www.aumc.net/ giving, or email [email protected] for more information about how to donate. Thank you for sharing in this opportunity for the Rév Home kids to both give AND receive this Christmas! SINGLES’ MINISTRY December 17 Christmas Merry-Go-Round, Valley, 2:00pm Sunday Morning Study—AUMC Room B234— 9:30am For more information about these events, contact the AUMC Singles’ office, 334-826-8800 or [email protected]. Gentri: The Gentlemen Trio will perform today Sunday, December 17 at 3:00PM in the AUMC Sanctuary The Music Ministry of Auburn United Methodist Church continues it’s Christmas musical lineup as they welcome the men’s trio “Gentri” to Auburn. GENTRI: The Gentlemen trio was established in June 2014 and is comprised of three highly trained tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature sound that can only be described as “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson. Critics have called GENTRI’s sound “strong, brave, and inspiring” as well as “anything but boring.” GENTRI has performed alongside world-renowned talent, including international tenor sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and legendary rock band Journey. Other notable events include performing at the Governor of Utah’s annual gala, as well as performing the national anthem for the Utah Jazz, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies. GENTRI also was recently featured on an EmmyAward-Winning television Christmas special with YouTube sensation Lexi Walker that was broadcast to over 20 million homes. No tickets required. A love offering will be received. LOACHAPOKA LUNCHES OF LOVE Lunches of Love ministry will be packing groceries (15 pounds) to send home with the Loachapoka Elementary after school children for their Christmas break on Monday, December 18 at 12:00 noon in the AUMC Annex. Thank you for partnering with this ministry. Also, thank you to everyone that contributed to the Thanksgiving bag delivery. We are in need for the following items: Peanut free Cereal (12-14oz boxes), jelly in plastic containers and Macaroni and Cheese If you would like to help pack food bags contact [email protected]. Donations can be brought to the Mathison reception office.
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AUMC REFRIGERATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2017
THE LONGEST
NIGHT SERVICE –
Wednesday, December 20
at 5:30pm in the Chapel Christmas is a time of
loneliness, sorrow, alienation and sadness for many. If
your heart is hurting because of grief, illness, broken
relationships, loss of a job or one of many other reasons
to feel more darkness than light during this season, this
service is for you. Come to our Longest Night Service
for meaningful worship that acknowledges the hurt and
hollowness you may be feeling and also allows you to
experience the comfort and compassion of our loving
God in the midst of it all.
ADVENT
ADVENT PROGRAM
Wednesday
December 20, 5:30pm — Longest Night and Memorial Service
with Holy Communion (Chapel)
CHRISTMAS EVE
Sunday, December 24
Morning
10:30am —We will have one combined worship service and
Children’s Christmas Pageant (Sanctuary)
Evening
5:00pm —Celebration Candlelight & Holy Communion (Sanctuary)
Featuring music by the Celebration Praise Team
7:00pm —Traditional Candlelight & Holy Communion (Sanctuary
Featuring the Chancel Choir and Jubilate Singers
11:00pm —Traditional Candlelight & Holy Communion (Chapel)
Featuring the Elevate Singers and Genuine Bells
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Sunday, December 31
10:30am — One combined worship service with Holy
Communion (Sanctuary)
MISSIONS Our sixth annual Christmas in
Haiti team appreciates your
prayers as we prepare for the
time we’ll spend with our
friends at Haiti Rév Home from
December 21-26. We are in need
of financial donations (no
amount is too small!) this will
allow the kids in the children’s
home to share in service and
giving to other Haitians in need.
You can make a contribution to
“Haiti Special Projects” online at www.aumc.net/
giving, or email [email protected] for more
information about how to donate. Thank you for
sharing in this opportunity for the Rév Home kids to
both give AND receive this Christmas!
SINGLES’ MINISTRY
December 17 Christmas Merry-Go-Round,
Valley, 2:00pm
Sunday Morning Study—AUMC Room B234—
9:30am For more information about these events, contact the
AUMC Singles’ office, 334-826-8800 or
Gentri: The Gentlemen Trio will perform today Sunday, December 17 at 3:00PM in the AUMC Sanctuary
The Music Ministry of Auburn United Methodist Church continues
it’s Christmas musical lineup as they welcome the men’s trio “Gentri” to Auburn. GENTRI: The Gentlemen trio was established in June 2014 and is comprised of three highly
trained tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature
sound that can only be described as “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused
with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the
group’s producer Stephen Nelson. Critics have called GENTRI’s sound “strong, brave, and
inspiring” as well as “anything but boring.” GENTRI has performed alongside world-renowned talent, including international tenor
sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, the Mormon Tabernacle
Choir, and legendary rock band Journey. Other notable events include performing at the
Governor of Utah’s annual gala, as well as performing the national anthem for the Utah Jazz,
San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies. GENTRI also was recently featured on an
EmmyAward-Winning television Christmas special with YouTube sensation Lexi Walker
that was broadcast to over 20 million homes. No tickets required. A love offering will be received.
LOACHAPOKA LUNCHES OF LOVE Lunches of Love ministry will be packing groceries
(15 pounds) to send home with the Loachapoka
Elementary after school children for their Christmas
break on Monday, December 18 at 12:00 noon in the
AUMC Annex. Thank you for partnering with this
ministry. Also, thank you to everyone that contributed
to the Thanksgiving bag delivery. We are in need for
the following items:
Peanut free Cereal (12-14oz boxes), jelly in
plastic containers and Macaroni and Cheese
If you would like to help pack food bags contact
Donations can be brought to the Mathison
reception office.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY New Artwork in the Preschool Wing
We are so grateful to Renee Hebson and
Gail Price for our new artwork. The kids
are enjoying the paintings so much! Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal
Dress rehearsal will be held on December 16, from 10:00am – 12:00pm
in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Pageant will be performed on December 24 at 10:30am.
Singing in Worship this Sunday, December 17
252 & Rooted kids will sing in worship on Sunday, December 17 at
8:00am and 9:30am Celebration.
Warm ups will begin at 7:30am in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Outreach to Our House
Christmas Story picture books, stocking stuffers and cookies need to be
brought to the church office no later than noon on Sunday, December 17.
For those children participating in the angel choir, we will meet in
Mathison Lobby at 1:00pm. We will take the church bus to Our House
and return no later than 4:30pm.
Questions? Email Michelle Stearns, [email protected]
COLLEGE MINISTRY Freshmen Connect
Watch the GroupMe or email Nick to find out about small groups for
next semester!
Winter Retreat
Winter Retreat will be February 9-11, 2018 at Camp Alamisco and the
cost is $50.
The retreat will be a chill weekend away with fellow college students
to spend time with God, each other, and some nature.
Registration forms are available from Nick or Jill. To pay online go to
www.aumc.net. Then click on Ministries>College>College Retreats.
To join Life Groups or Family Connect group, contact Nick Melton, our
director of college ministries at [email protected]. Follow us on social
media! Twitter: @AUMCCollege; FB: “AUMC College Ministry”;
Instagram: @aumc_college.
www.AUMC.net @Auburn United Methodist Church OR
JUBILEE MINISTRY (AGE 60 PLUS OR YOUNGER RETIREES)
Let’s Get Active
This group will not meet again until January 4. Happy Holidays.
Yoga for Wimps
This group will not meet again until January 3. Happy Holidays.
Fellowship Lunch
Come and join us at Chappy’s deli on Wednesday, December 20 at
11:00am for a time of fellowship. Just ask where the Auburn
Methodist Church members are sitting.
Prayer Shawl
This group will not meet again until January 4. Happy Holidays. Newcomers and Visitors Are Always Welcome! For more information
contact Winsley Bates at the Jubilee Ministry Office (826-8800, Ext. 281).
CHURCHWIDE RETREAT Churchwide Retreat will be February 2-4, 2018
Watch for more details!
FOOD PANTRY NEWS Stop by Chicken Salad Chick and get the gift that keeps on giving to the
AUMC Food Pantry!
One $5.00 donation = $75.00 of CSC products during 2018, per one
guest.
Giving cards benefiting the AUMC Pantry will be available from
11/27-12/31 at the following location: 11345 Opelika Road,
Auburn, AL 36830
100% of all proceeds from the Giving Cards at the Auburn, AL location will
go to the AUMC Food Pantry.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS Wednesday night suppers will resume on January 10! Watch for updates! WOMEN’S HOPE CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE Celebrate the season with Women’s Hope
Tuesday, December 19 from 5:00-7:00pm in the Family
Life Center, 20 Stage Rd. Auburn, AL. We will be
featuring a Chocolate Buffet and we encourage tacky
attire. For more information call 334-502-7000 or visit the website womenshope.org
MYF Sunday, December 17, 5:30-7:00pm.
Invite Night is a night of unpredictable fun! This
is the perfect place to bring new friends along.
Come join us for our Christmas Party. There
may be snow!!
Join AUMC Youth Ministries at Shocco Springs Camp in
Talladega, Alabama for our annual Youth Winter Retreat
February 2-4, 2018. Register online at www.aumc.net.
Come discover and explore what it means when we say EPIC!
For Youth Activities, follow our social media and online calendar.
Go to www.aumc.net/youth.
Like our Facebook page: Auburn UMC Youth Ministry.
Follow us on Instagram @AuburnUMCYouth.
AUMC Youth Office, Marc Baugh or Jill Perry, 334-826-8800, ext. 223 or
MYF will resume on January 7, 2018
YOUTH MINISTRY
Winter Retreat 2018
UPCOMING STUDIES An informational meeting for those interested in participating in the
Financial Peace class will be held on Monday, December 18 at 6:00pm
in Room A115. Childcare will be provided.
This 9-week class will be held on Monday nights at 6:00 beginning
January 22. Eddie Shadeed, leading. For more information, please contact Sarah Goolsby at [email protected]
or 334-826-8800. Disciple 1, Making Disciples through Bible Study: A study of the entire
Bible, Genesis – Revelation.
Monday, January 8, 6:00pm
Bill Brawner and Jimmy Lawrence, leading
The group will begin this 34-week study in January, taking a few
breaks through the year. Contact Sarah Goolsby at 826-8800 for more information.
All The King's Daughters Small Group is starting a new book study
Mom Set Free by Auburn graduate, Jeannie Cunnion.
Thursday, January 11 at 7:00pm in the Annex D134.
The book is for moms who struggle with getting everything done and
feeling good enough about what they do.
We will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 in the Annex. Any questions, please contact Susan Canaan [email protected]
All women are welcome! Check out www.aumc.net for more studies and further information.
Sunday School meets at 9:30am & 11:00am in the Youth Room, C179
