Weekly Calendar

Sunday, November 30: 1st Sunday of Advent

8:30 a.m. ......... Early Worship

9:45 a.m. ......... Advent Study Lesson 2 (FH)

9:45 a.m. ......... Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. ......... Worship Service and Children’s Church

12:00 p.m. ......... Soup and Sandwich Lunch

12:30 p.m. ......... Advent Fair (FH)

Monday, December 1

5:45 p.m. ......... Yoga (Sanctuary)

6:30 p.m. ......... Chrismon Class (207)

Tuesday, December 2

Wednesday, December 3

8:00 a.m. ......... Fellowship Hall Rsvd until 1pm – D. Rorie

6:15 p.m. ......... Handbell Practice

6:30 p.m. ......... Kids Cantata Practice

7:15 p.m. ......... Choir Practice

Thursday, December 4

11:30 a.m. ......... S.O.A.R. Christmas Lunch (FH)

Friday, December 5

Saturday, December 6

Sunday, December 7: 2nd

Sunday of Advent

7:30 a.m. ......... United Methodist Men (FH)

8:30 a.m. ......... Early Worship

9:45 a.m. ......... Advent Study Lesson 3 (FH)

9:45 a.m. ......... Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. ......... Worship Service and Children’s Church

4:00 p.m. ......... Youth Group

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to be added to the Phone Tree or News from the Pews monthly newsletter. Also, include your phone number and e-mail address. Please leave information with the office at 993-8132, ext. 100; or e-mail bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; or you may drop it in the collection plate; or put a note in the clear box on the wall beside the office door. Thank you, and welcome to Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

Bunker Hill United Methodist Church 1510 Bunker Hill – Sandy Ridge Road, Kernersville, NC 27284

November 30, 2014

Mission Statement:

Our purpose is…..

“to glorify God by sharing our faith and by being dedicated disciples of Christ.”

Office: 336-993-8132; Fax: 336-993-0605 E-mail: bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; Website: bunkerhillumc.com

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Our Church Staff: David Rorie, Pastor 993-5429 ⧫ Jessica Dalton, DCE

Carol Earnhardt, Music Director ⧫ Karen Powell, Office Administrator Sharon Landreth, Child Care Program Director

November 30, 2014

First Sunday of Advent

8:30 a.m. Worship

Prelude ........................................................................................ Selected

*Opening Prayer ..................................................................... David Rorie

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 196

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

*Lighting of the Advent Wreath ....................... Fred and Jayne Thompson

*Act of Praise ........................................................................................ 769

“Psalm 34:1-14”

*Greeting ............................................................................... Tom Bridges

*Passing the Peace

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Morning Prayer ..................................................................... David Rorie

Service of Giving ................................................................. Tom Bridges

Offertory Special ......................................................................... Selected

*Doxology............................................................................................... 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Scripture Lesson ................................................................ Luke 21:25-36

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“The Second Coming”

Service of Holy Communion ................................................................ 13

Communion Music ...................................................................... Selected

*Hymn of Response .............................................................................. 211

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

*Benediction

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

November 30, 2014

First Sunday of Advent

11:00 a.m. Worship

Prelude ................................................................................ Richard Speer

*Opening Prayer ...................................................................... David Rorie

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 196

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

*Lighting of the Advent Wreath ............................... Jim and Anita Billups

*Act of Praise ....................................................................................... 769

“Psalm 34:1-14”

*Greeting ................................................................................Tom Bridges

*Passing the Peace (Children may come forward for the Children’s Message)

Children’s Message ............................................................Jessica Dalton (Children pre-K through 4

th grades may go to Children’s Church)

Special Music ..................................................................... Richard Speer

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Morning Prayer ...................................................................... David Rorie

Service of Giving ..................................................................Tom Bridges

Offertory Special ................................................................ Richard Speer

*Doxology .............................................................................................. 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Scripture Lesson ............................................................ “Luke 21:25-26”

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“The Second Coming”

*Hymn of Response ............................................................................. 211

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

*A Special Blessing

*Benediction

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

The United Methodist Men will meet on Sunday, December 7,

7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All men are welcome!

See Emmett Ellis if you have questions.

CIRCLE #1 will meet Wednesday, December 10 at

10:00 a.m. Contact Betty Crews for more information

about Circle #1 (993-2334).

CIRCLE #2 will meet Monday December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

at the home of Eva Rushing. Contact Eva for more information about Circle #2

(869-6699).

THE BLAKE IDOL CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, December 16 at

6:30 p.m. in room 207. Contact Sue Bridges for more information about the

Blake Idol Circle (993-0835).

THE SUNSHINE CIRCLE will have their Christmas lunch on Tuesday,

December 9 at Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Bring your Crisis

Control gift. Contact Kathy Emig at 937-3436 for more information.

The date for Chicken Pie orders has been extended to December 4. See

Sharon Landreth, Sue Perkins, or leave a message in the church office if you

want to place an order.

11/30: Youth Group Assist with Advent Fair – 12-2PM

12/07: Youth Group 4PM-6PM (Reindeer Games)

12/14: Youth Christmas Party – 3-7PM

12/21: No Youth Group; Christmas Cantata at 7PM

CRISIS CONTROL GIFT OF THE MONTH:

November: Sugar or Whole Wheat Flour in 2# Bag

December: Canola Oil (24 Ounce)

Sunday, November 30: Adult Advent Sunday School Study in the Fellowship

Hall at 9:45 a.m. - Adam Hamilton’s Not a Silent Night. Read Chapter 2, “The

Piercing of Mary’s Soul.”

Sunday, November 30: Advent Fair at 12:00 noon, beginning with a soup and

sandwich lunch.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Monday, December 1 – Yoga at 5:45 p.m. Each class is led by Certified Yoga

Instructor, Susan Bennett. The cost is only $4 per class!!

Monday, December 1 – Chrismon Class at 6:30 p.m. in the Child Care room.

If you are interested in joining the fun, see Carolyn Chandler (769-9352) for

details.

Wednesday, December 3 – Cantata Rehearsals: Reminder to all parents of kids

who are participating in the Children's Christmas Cantata on Sunday. December

21: There are three more Wednesday night practices: December 3, 10, and 17.

December 17 is a special DRESS REHEARSAL for all kids who will perform in

the cantata. Thank you for making the special effort to get your children ready for

this performance: listening to the practice CD's every time you are in the car,

playing the CD's on your stereo at home, bringing your child to practice each

Wednesday night and Sunday morning....You will not regret it! They are going to

be AWESOME ....and ADORABLE!

Thursday, December 4: The S.O.A.R. group will gather in the

fellowship hall at 11:30 a.m. for a covered dish lunch. This is our

annual business meeting. We will select leaders for 2015 and

decide on the allocation of our funds. We will also discuss ideas

for trips and events for the coming year. All are invited to bring a

covered dish and sign up on the SOAR bulletin board. Contact Don and Deloris

Wright 993-4914 if you have questions or suggestions.

Monday, December 8 – Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 9 – Tuesday Morning Prayer Group at 8:00 a.m. (NH).

Wednesday, December 10 – Volunteers needed at Sedge Garden

Elementary School to help with eye screenings. You will

need to be there around 8:15 a.m. If we have enough

volunteers, you will only be there about 1½ hours. Please

contact Jane Ellis @ 996-6464 if you would be willing to

help.

Wednesday, December 10 - Staff Meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the pastor’s office.

Monday, December 15 - Newsletter Folders at 10:00 a.m. (NH).

Monday, December 15 – Newsletter Articles for January!!! are due.

Monday, December 15 – Trustee Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. (NH)

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 – Oasis Meals Resume.

As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. For more

information, call Josh Dalton @ 336-509-2789, or e-mail egiving.bhumc@gmail.com.

STEWARDSHIP 11/23/2014

Sunday School Attendance ...................................................... 139

8:30 a.m. Worship Service ........................................................ 38

11:00 a.m. Worship Service ...................................................... 170

Weekly Budget Needs ............................................ $6,708.00

Received for Budget ............................................ $6,960.02

Budget Needs to Date ........................................ $315,276.00

Contributions to Budget Year-to-Date ........................................ $324,636.89

Ahead in Budget Year-to-Date ............................................ $9,360.89

Wednesday, December 17: Reminder to all

parents who have children participating in the

cantata....required dress rehearsal from 6:30 – 7:30

p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Sunday, December 21

Christmas Cantata 7:00 p.m.

What a wonderful story we have to share at

Christmas. It begins with a people waiting for a

Promised Son. It focuses on a young couple

engaged to be married. It features a choir of angels, a band of

shepherds, and a Baby sleepping in a manger filled with hay. There’s a

new star in the sky, kings from a distant land, and precious treasures.

This is what we celebrate—the reason we sing!

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 28

Potluck Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

Lessons and Carols 10:30 a.m.

following the potluck breakfast

Sunday, November 30th

12:00PM

An afternoon of food, fun and

fellowship as we celebrate the

beginning of Advent with games,

crafts and activities for all ages.

The Prayer Page

Long Term: Wade Johnson (Almeta Idol’s brother-in-law); Ricky Hedgecock

(Piedmont Christian Home); Almeta Idol’s niece; Daisy Owensby (Danny Hill’s

mother); Tim Hedgecock (Golden Living, Greensboro): Rhonda Hedgecock;

Betty Baldwin (Bobby Tester’s sister); Nimm Shelton (Ann Stafford’s brother);

Mary Ann Austin (Reggie’s mother); Ryan Dilger (Dan Dilger’s grandson);

James Rigsbee; Caiden Hawtree (Cathy Hedgecock); Luke and Rachel Duggins

and family; Michelle Rutherford (Shelda Stafford’s neighbor); Inez Whitt;

Estelle Elliott (Wanda Davis); Vernia Yates (Mark’s mother); Courtney Amos.

Church Members: Homebound, Nursing, Retirement Homes: Virginia

Griffith (Westchester Manor); Paige Weavil (Kerner Ridge); Juanita Klutz;

Thelma Robbins (Kerner Ridge); Harold Froelich; Verna Aden (Masonic Home,

Greensboro); Robert and Doris Anderson; Bernice Smith; Irene Wagoner;

Geneva Lane (Shannon Gray).

Active Military Members and Friends: (Please update the church office with names

and service of our active military members and friends.)

John Michael Earnhardt, U. S. Army, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX

Prayer Requests for the week of November 30: Sue Bridges; Jane Clinard.

Continued Prayer: Luke Finison; Debbie Thompson (Jerry and Betty Sue

Proctor’s niece); Bob Kelley; Ida Thomas (Janice Coltrane’s mother); Juliann

Hegland (Tom and Sue Bridges’ granddaughter); Cari Snipes (Carol’s

daughter); Sudy Hale; Donna Kearns; Catherine Altschuler and family (Tom and

Sue Bridges’ daughter); Dale Gantt (Steve’s brother); Carol Lyons (Kathy

Gantt’s sister); Bertha Stainback (Carl’s mother); Jimmy Queen; Weldon Idol;

Harold Froelich; Ray Bergeron; Evelyn Walters (Don Blalock’s sister); Shelda

Stafford; Imogene Idol; Thomas Bates (Carol Earnhardt’s brother-in-law); John

Tester family; Nelson Parrish family; Joey Allen (Danny Kiger); Sarah Whitt

(Christie Vandervelde); Ethel Nelson family; Barbara Kirchberg family; Neil

Canada; Kathleen Dilger; Joey Lail (Pat Boyles’ nephew); Jack Armstrong

(Dale and Jan McDuffie’s neighbor).

Help us keep our Prayer Page current. If you would like to add or remove a name,

drop a note in the collection plate or call the church office at 993-8132.

Those Who Serve If you are unable to serve the Sunday that you are designated, please call

and trade with someone on your team, or contact your team leader.

Church Opening: November: Mark Yates; December: Wick Barrow

Worship Leaders: 11/30: Tom Bridges

12/07: Mark Yates

12/14: Guin Brown

12/21: Anita Billups

8:30 a.m. Nursery: If you are in need of a nursery volunteer today,

please see one of the ushers. Thank you.

11:00 a.m. 11/30: Alan and Whitney Idol

Nursery: 12/07: Shannon Grubbs

12/14: Jimmy and Donna Idol

12/21: Alan and Trish Shupe

11:00 a.m. 11/30: Jayne Thompson

Pre-School 12/07: Beth and Madison Howell

(2-4 years): 12/14: Patrick and Kim Love

12/21: Mike and Kim Pardue

Children’s 11/30: Alan and Trish Shupe

Church: 12/07: Jessica Dalton

12/14: Jason and Michelle Shupe 12/21: Jessica Dalton

Tech Booth: 11/30 Team D: Sammy Idol, Gary Siler, Jackson Northen

12/07 Team A: Roger Duggins, Wendy Lawson, Donald Blalock

12-14 Team B: Doyle Blalock, Fred Thompson, Larry Redfearn

12/21 Team C: Joey Billups, Sarah Billups, Seth Brown

8:30 a.m. November: Roger Duggins (FE); Mae Duggins (BE)

Greeters: December: Skip Boyles (FE); Pat Boyles (BE)

11:00 a.m. November: Nancy Mabe (FE); Elmer Mabe (BE)

Greeters: December: Steve Siler (12/07); Larry Stafford (FE)

Darrell Coltrane (BE)

8:30 a.m. November: Skip and Pat Boyles

Ushers: December: Emmett and Jane Ellis

11:00 a.m. November: Matt Marshall, Ashley Marshall

Ushers: December: Eva Rushing, Ray Rushing

11:00 a.m. November: Raleigh Shupe, Zoie Morris

Acolytes: December: Braeden Smith, Michael Vandervelde

Altar Guild: November: Chris Hall; December: Anita Billups