If you purchase a CD during the month of December, a portion of every sale will go to the general fund of MUMC. CD’S are $14.00 cash (or check payable to Laura Bell). Please stop by a table in Fellowship Hall to pick one up or email Dr. Bell at drlbell at aol dot com to place an order.
 

Dear Friend in Christ,

As we stand at the exciting threshold to the New Year of 2012, there are two words that I want to
express at this memorable moment of celebration; the words are,
"Thank you."

	Thank you for your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service.
	Thank you for your prayers. This is a praying Church. This is a community of praying people.  Your prayers have blessed this Church, blessed your friends, and blessed me. Thank you for being part of the wonderful circle of prayer.
	Thank you for your presence. Your very presence at worship is a gift in itself. It is a witness to faith. It is an encouragement to the other people who come to worship. It is the symbol of your love for God.  Thank you for the powerful gift of your presence.
	Thank you for your gifts to the Church. Your faithful demonstration of generous stewardship is what has kept the light of Christ shining from this Church through the year. Thank you for your regular Sunday offerings, your special offerings, and your extra gifts, such as the Staff Christmas Gift Fund, the Trustee Wish List, various World Mission emergencies, Hunger Relief Ministries, and other special gifts as well. Thank you so much for your generosity.
	Thank you for your service. Your donations of time and talent, whether at meetings, or teaching, or in the choirs, or in the office, or in any way to people in need, wherever and whatever form those needs might take, are gifts that are appreciated and respected. Thank you so very much.

Sometimes a gracious person might say, "Pastor, how do you manage to do all that you do?" The answer is clear. I just tell them, "I am surrounded by wonderful people." Gracious, kind, sweet-spirited, generous, patient, thoughtful, talented people. And, believe me, that makes all the difference, my Friend.

Warmest regards,
Pastor Tony
  

For your thoughtful generosity of time, talent, gifts, and service, a most heartfelt "Thank You" is yours.  If you have not yet made your estimate of giving plan for 2012 and would like to do so, cards and charts are available at the front of the sanctuary. Thank you, and God bless you.
 

   Toilet Paper             peanut butter            tooth paste           jelly
   tissues                         canned pasta             soap                         ketchup
   deodorant                 mustard                         dish detergent
   canned meats such as stews

Alternatively, our Youth Group will initiate "MUMC Personal Shoppers".  Here's how it works: They will be at a table, ready to take our orders and receive contributions for items Church attenders would like to provide to feed the hungry of our area.  The advantage of this system is that, with their help, we don't need to guess what items are needed, and won't have to carry them to Church.  The youth, and their leader, Mrs. Carolyn Callan, will help everyone by doing the shopping for us! Please stop by their table after the service if you'd like to help in this important project.
 

Mike, we all join in congratulating you on this outstanding achievement.
 

Women’s Bible Study
Alba Lucia Thomas leads Women’s Bible Study at her home every other Wednesday evening. For more information about this wonderful time of reflection and fellowship, please see Alba Lucia.
 

As part of the  the celebration of Thanksgiving and Consecration Sunday, Pastor Tony produced a collage of pictures of the MUMC family.  Several poster-sized copies of the collage were placed around the church and provided many great memories as we had our celebratory lunch together.

Copies were also available to take home.  If you were unable to attend but would like to view the collage or print your own copy, click the picture to the right.

Thanks Pastor Tony!