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The Visitor
December 2014/January 2015
301 South Main Street
Homer, Illinois 61849
(217) 896-2038 [email protected]
www.homer-umc.org
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“God had entered the world as a baby.
Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable
on the outskirts of Bethlehem that morning, what a
peculiar scene they would behold. The stable stinks
like all stables do. The stench of urine, dung, and
sheep reeks pungently in the air. The ground is hard,
the hay scarce. Cobwebs cling to the ceiling and a
mouse scurries across the dirt floor.
A more lowly place of birth could not exist…
He looks like anything but a king. His face is prunish
and red. His cry, though strong and healthy, is still
the helpless and piercing cry of a baby. And he is
absolutely dependent upon Mary for his well-being.
Majesty in the midst of the mundane. Holiness in the
filth of sheep manure and sweat. Divinity entering the
world on the floor of a stable, through the womb of a
teenager and in the presence of a carpenter…
Meanwhile, the city hums. The merchants are
unaware that God has visited their planet. The
innkeeper would never believe that he had just sent
God into the cold. And the people would scoff at
anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of
a teenager on the outskirts of their village. They were
all too busy to consider the possibility.
Those who missed His Majesty’s arrival that night
missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no, they
missed it because they simply weren’t looking.
Little has changed in the last two thousand years,
has it?”
From “God Came Near” by Max Lucado
In the midst of all the hubbub of the impending holiday
season, can we sense the presence of the holy? Amid
stressful schedules of programs, parties, decorating, and
shopping is there something in the air that calls us to
look up? Could it be that God will once again come
near? Is it possible that this time we will stop long
enough to recognize his presence?
I believe that the holiness and mystery of this
season is all around us and I pray that we can stop long
enough to notice. Just as it happened on that night so
many years ago, the holy comes to us in the midst of the
ordinary and mundane. If we are waiting for some grand
explosion of light or a mighty trumpet blast and a choir of
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angels to begin singing the “Hallelujah Chorus,” then we
just might miss it! God’s presence is in our midst.
It’s there – it’s all around us. But do you see it?
There is holiness in a group of teenagers shopping for
gifts for kids whose lives are in turmoil and transition.
There is joy in the air as children practice songs and
skits for special programs at church and at school. There
is expectation and mystery as we purchase or make the
perfect gift for our loved ones. There is hopeful
expectation in decorating the tree and hanging the lights.
In the silence of the night, there are prayers being lifted
– prayers for peace, prayers for healing, prayers for
comfort. Oh, God’s presence is all around us, but all too
often we miss it because we, too, are simply not looking!
My prayer for all of us this season is that this time
we won’t miss it! I pray that we will stop long enough to
appreciate God’s holy presence among us. I am praying
that every now and then something will catch us offguard and we will lift our eyes toward heaven to say, “I
see you, Lord. Thank you for reminding me that you are
always near!”
With Great Expectation,
Pastor Teri
“How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given;
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his
heaven.
No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ
enters in.”
From “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
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New Advent Study to Begin
Beginning Monday, December 1, at 7:00
p.m., I will be leading a 5-week Advent
Study based on the book “Not a Silent
Night” by Rev. Adam Hamilton.
Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point of view—proud of her
son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for
him as a person and so much more. In this book, Adam
Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion
and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses
his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the
Christ child born in a stable. This year, experience
Advent and Christmas with Mary.
The five sessions are:
1. Beginning with the End
2. The Piercing of Mary’s Soul
3. Amazed, Astounded, and Astonished
4. Mary, Full of Grace
5. It Was Not a Silent Night
What a wonderful way to focus on the true meaning of
Christmas! I hope that you will be a part of this wonderful
Pastor Teri
study.
Holiday Community Dinner
In celebration of Thanksgiving and
Christmas, on Sunday, December 7,
Homer UMC will host a FREE Holiday
Community Dinner from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The menu will
be homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes and
gravy, corn, rolls, and brownies. So come in out of the
cold and enjoy a delicious meal on us!
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November 30
1st Sunday of Advent - Hanging of the Greens
Have you ever wondered why we decorate the way
we do and what all of the decorations represent? Well,
you won’t want to miss this special worship service of
decorating the church with lessons about the meaning
behind the traditions. We will sing carols and welcome
the season of Advent with the proper focus – Jesus
Christ our Lord!
December 7 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
“That Strange Feeling” Mark 13:32-37
Do you ever wonder why you keep coming to church?
Perhaps it’s because you sense that something is
about to happen. As we begin this season of
expectation and waiting, something is about to
happen – Jesus is coming!
December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent
“The Forever Gift” Galatians 4:1-7
During this season we not only anticipate Christ’s
return to us in glory but we celebrate what we have
already been given – the forever gift.
December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Listen to the Voices” Christmas Program
December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
“Do You See What They Saw?” Luke 2:8-14
The real joy of Christmas is not in material
presents. No, it is receiving the only gift of
Christmas that really matters, the Gift of
God’s love in Jesus Christ.
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The children of our church would love to
invite you to join them for worship on
Sunday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m.
They will take you on a trip. No packing
or travel plans will be necessary. All you
need to bring is an active imagination!
We will go back in time 2000 years to the little town of
Bethlehem. You will enjoy meeting some of the people
who lived there. To them, their hometown seemed small
and unimportant. Nothing very exciting ever seemed to
happen in Bethlehem. Nothing, that is, until the night
which they will share with you.
We love to receive gifts, but it is just as joyful to give a
gift! Have you ever thought about the most wonderful gift
of all? Hopefully, you know what that gift is, but if not,
join us and listen closely. The Christmas Pageant “Listen
to the Voices” will remind us all of the true meaning of
Christmas and how to have real Christmas joy within our
hearts.
Christmas Pageant Practices
~ for all children through high school age~
* Sunday, December 7, during Sunday School
* Sunday, December 14, during Sunday School
* Saturday, December 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
dress rehearsal at the church
Treats Needed
There will be a reception following the
Christmas Program on December 21.
We will need cookies, coffee cake,
Christmas goodies, etc. If you are able
to provide something for the reception,
please sign up on the bulletin board.
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The next meeting of the HUMC His &
Hers Fellowship, will be on Monday
December 8, at 6PM. We take this
opportunity to extend an invitation to
ALL men and women of the church to
join us in our monthly dinner meeting.
The goal of the group is to provide a fellowship meal and
to continue the projects we do for the church each year,
while exploring new ways to serve. Mark your calendar
for December 8, for our monthly dinner meeting, and
join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
It’s Not Too Late!
If you were unable to have
your portrait taken, it’s not too
late to be included in our new
Church Directory. Just submit
a photo to the church office by
December 12. If you are submitting a professional photo,
you will need a copyright release from the photographer.
So give us your best shot – and we will make sure that
you are included in our family album!
Christian Education will be sponsoring a
mitten tree that will be placed on the
chancel throughout Advent. During the
children's message each week children
are invited to bring mittens, hats,
gloves, scarves, and socks to hang on
the tree. The donations will go to local
charities for families in need.
The children’s Sunday School classes
would like you to save empty wrapping
paper tubes for them.
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Community Blood Services of Illinois will
be holding a blood drive in Homer on
Friday, December 26, receiving
donations from 4 - 7 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. Walk-ins are welcome,
and you need not make an appointment. It is
recommended that donors eat within four hours prior to
giving blood, drink extra water the day before and the
day of donating, and be sure to bring an ID with you.
Remember, if you take just a few moments out of your
day to give blood, it means that someone else will
survive to see another day. Give blood December 26!
Kum Joy Nus Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 13, at
9:00 a.m. the Kum Joy Nus group
will gather for their Christmas
celebration. All women in the
church are invited! Everyone is asked to bring a
breakfast item or baked goodies to share. There will also
be a “white elephant” gift exchange. So wrap something
from your home that is gently used – do NOT buy
anything new! These will be exchanged in a fun way. So
ladies, plan on enjoying a fun morning of good food,
fellowship, and fun as we celebrate the Christmas
season together.
Kum Joy Nus would like to thank
everyone for their donations at the
baked steak dinner. We will use
the $868 for our commitments to
Cunningham Children’s Home,
Mumar Pingay – the international
child we sponsor, and anything
local that arises.
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Christmas Food Vouchers
The Kum Joy Nus women’s group is taking
monetary donations for the holiday food
vouchers for local families in need. The
vouchers are from the Homer Country
Market and cannot be used for alcohol or
tobacco. Donations can be made to Kum Joy Nus and
sent to the church by December 7. We thank you in
advance for supporting this ministry.
Thank You
The Junior High group would like to thank
all of you for your donations toward the
Cunningham Children's Home Christmas.
Your donations allowed us to go shopping
with $1233.00. It was a great experience
for the kids to provide gifts for other kids as well as feel
the support of their church family. Everyone was in awe
of your great generosity. Thanks to all of you from all of
us!
Jordyn Carter
Kayla Carter
Megan Meister
Rianna Rothermel
Lynnae Struck
Noelle Woodmansee
Char Meister
Deanne Rothermel
Lisa Woodmansee
We extend Christian Sympathy to the
family of Mary Lareau who passed
away November 22, and to Julie
Katterhenry whose father passed
away November 24.
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Aluminum Can Cart
Remember to recycle after your
holiday gatherings with family and
friends! Twenty-five percent of all
proceeds are shared quarterly with
Homer Churches Cooperating to help
fund the much needed milk money
program at the Heritage Elementary School. The
balance is used locally, regionally, and occasionally
globally for ministries including local food vouchers for
families, emergency aid, and funds to both the Ogden
and Broadlands food pantries.
When you stop by to recycle you will notice the
aluminum can recycling bin at the city building has
recently received a face lift with some paint and a new
sign. It was acquired by HUMC a number of years ago,
after it was built as an Eagle Scout project, and
continues to be a blessing of revenue for local ministries
through the HUMC Missions committee. It is also a gift to
the earth as we recycle our aluminum and scrap metals,
reducing waste that would otherwise end up in landfills,
stashed in a corner of our garage or shed, or as trash
along the roadside. If you would like to help us with this
quiet but important outreach ministry of HUMC, please
contact Sue Smith (896-2698) or the church office.
And thank you for all your aluminum and scrap metal
donations! Please continue to remember this ministry as
you recycle cans, aluminum siding, or other scrap
metals. As we look to the future, it is the desire of the
Missions Committee to keep the aluminum can funds in
the community so all your donations will stay in Homer
and the surrounding area in 2015.
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2014 Christmas Giving
and Volunteer Opportunities
As you reflect back on the prosperity and blessings from
God in 2014, perhaps you are wondering what you can
do to share your abundance with others. The HUMC
missions committee has compiled a short list of local,
regional, and global organizations that would welcome a
gift of support this holiday season. May God bless you
as you share what you have with others.
LOCAL:
Food Vouchers
The Kum Joy Nus women's group is collecting funds
for food vouchers from Homer Country Market to
help families in the Homer area. Donations
(cash/check only) should be made out to Kum Joy
Nus. Deadline for donations – December 7
Food Pantries
A canvas bin is in the foyer of HUMC for donations
through Wednesday, December 10. Pick up a
shopping list by the bin for suggested items.
Broadlands Christmas Food Pantry –
December date TBA (Usually meets the 2nd & 4th
Saturdays of the month)
Ogden Food Pantry – December 20
(Usually meets the 3rd Saturday of the month)
HUMC Mitten Tree
Hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens will be going to the
Broadlands and Ogden Food Pantries. Donations may
be placed on the Mitten Tree in the sanctuary through
New Year's Day. Items will be distributed in January.
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REGIONAL:
Cunningham Children's Home – Urbana, IL
The mission of Cunningham Children's Home is to
offer emotional, social, educational, and spiritual
support to children, youth, and families by providing a
safe, nuturing, therapeutic environment in which
individuals may experience personal growth and
blessing.
www.cunninghamhome.org
The Salvation Army – Kettle Bell ringing, Angel Tree
at Marketplace Mall, toy shop helpers, and more.
www.usc.salvationarmy.org
GLOBAL:
Midwest Distribution Center
Compassionately helping God's people in need with
supplies locally, nationally, and around the world.
www.midwestmissiondc.org
Ebola Aid: UMCOR – United Methodist
Committee on Relief
Administrative costs are covered by the annual One
Great Hour of Sharing special offering so every dollar
donated goes to projects.
www.umcor.org
Liberia Partnership (pastor support, scholarships,
reconstruction, ebola) – An ongoing project of the
Great Rivers Conference of The United Methodist
Church. www.igrc.org/newsdetail/488902
Please check the church website for more mission
information.
www.homer-umc.org
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Missionary Pledges Being Accepted
During January and February
HUMC has a long history with Margaret
Farnsworth (from Paris and later Ogden,
IL) as a missionary to people around the
world. We have enjoyed walking beside
her in ministry to Kenya, then Kazakhstan, and now
again in Kenya where she has joyfully returned.
As in the past, we are looking for families or individuals
who would like to partner with Margaret by helping with
her living expenses as she works and ministers to the
people of Kenya. Our goal is to provide $120 per month
to the Missions Society to support her ministry. You are
welcome to pledge a whole month and pay in full or in
installments throughout the year, or pledge whatever you
are able. One-time donations or additional support are
also welcome.
The missions committee will be set up in the foyer after
worship during January. Please stop by, learn more
about Margaret and her work in Kenya, and prayerfully
consider joining with her to bring the love of Christ to the
world. If you have questions or would like to know more,
contact Sue Smith, missions chair, at 896-2698 or stop
by the church office.
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Budget Comparison 2014 and 2015
BUDGET PART ONE, Beyond Our Walls 2014
2015
APPORTIONED FUND
501 Clergy Support/Administration
$10,788 $ 10,272
502 World Service/Conference Benevolence
And Connectional Ministries
6,444
6,012
SUBTOTAL
$17,232 $ 16,284
TOTAL BUDGET PART ONE
$ 17,232 $ 16,284
BUDGET PART TWO, Our Mission in Our Local Church
LINE ITEM
2014
2015
600 General Program Supplies
$ 1,200
$ 1,800
601 Confirmation
50
200
602 Minister Travel @ .55/mile
1,000
1,000
603 Minister’s Continuing Education
250
250
606 Outreach & Missions
500
700
607 Annual Conference Delegate/Spouse
400
400
608 Homer Churches Cooperating
240
240
609 Annual Conference Pastor Expense
600
400
611 Parish Nurse
100
100
SUBTOTAL
$ 4,590
$ 5,090
AGE LEVEL MINISTRIES
620 Senior High
621 Junior High
622 Camp Tuition
623 Vacation Bible School
SUBTOTAL
2014
450
450
1,000
1,500
$ 2,900
2015
450
450
0
1,500
$ 2,400
$ 7,490
$ 7,490
$
TOTAL BUDGET PART TWO
BUDGET PART THREE, Operating Our Local Church
SALARIES
2014
2015
700 Puzey & Wright
$
300 $ 300
701 Pastor Salary
44,400
46,600
702 Pastoral Pension—Church Share
9116
10,193
703 Pastor’s Health Insurance Allowance 17,520
12,000
704 Parsonage Lights
1,200
1,200
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705 Parsonage Water
250
706 Parsonage Sewer
650
710 Secretary (Max. 15 hrs. – $15.00 hr) 5,500
711 Choir Director
0
712 Nursery Attendant ($10.25 hr)
1,500
715 Janitor
6,650
726 Guest Speakers (@$100 per)
400
727 Church Portion of Social Security
1,000
SUBTOTAL
$ 88,486
TRUSTEE/BUILDINGS
740 Insurance (Buildings)
742 Workman’s Compensation
745 Building Maintenance Fund
747 Moving Expense Fund
748 Grounds Maintenance
SUBTOTAL
UTILITIES
750 AMEREN
751 Water
752 Sewage
753 Hauling
755 Cable/Telephone/Internet
SUBTOTAL
OFFICE
760 Postage
761 Copier—Copies
762 Copier—Lease
763 Paper and Envelopes
765 Office Miscellaneous
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL BUDGET PART THREE
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250
650
6,500
0
1,000
6,650
400
1,000
$ 86,743
2014
$ 4,750
800
3,000
100
400
$ 9,050
2015
4,750
800
3,000
100
0
$ 8,650
2014
$ 10,000
200
500
500
1,600
$ 12,800
2015
$ 10,000
200
500
500
2,000
$ 13,200
2014
$ 600
540
660
250
100
$ 2,150
2015
$ 700
700
660
250
200
$ 2,510
$ 112,486 $ 111,103
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
TOTAL BUDGET PART ONE
$ 17,232
$ 16,284
TOTAL BUDGET PART TWO
$ 7,490
$ 7,490
TOTAL BUDGET PART THREE
BUDGET TOTAL
$ 112,197 $ 111,103
$ 137,208 $ 134,877
Balanced Budget … $ 2593.79 per week
Balanced Budget … $ 11,239.75 per month
1.46% percent decrease
Administrative Council Minutes
November 13, 2014
Attending:
Jeane Taylor, Pastor Teri Shane, Mary Kay Anderson,
Bruce Bryan, Rene Hudson, Kent Krukewitt, Susie Mohr,
Mary Preston, Tom Smith, Sue Smith, Pat Varvel, and
Dave Wingate
Call to Order:
Jeane Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Devotions were read from the September Our Faith
Today about lessons learned from a garbage dump.
Minutes:
October Minutes were read and reviewed. A correction
was made in the Pastor’s Report where it stated that
Dave Wingate has brought a 5-minute DVD from the
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Voice of the Martyrs to Pastor Teri for review and
possible use. Instead it should read that Dave Wingate
sent a link for the 5-minute DVD from the Voice of the
Martyrs to Pastor Teri. Pastor Teri did obtain the link (it
was free of charge) and she shared it with the small
groups one Sunday. Tom Smith motioned to accept the
correction to the October minutes, and Dave Wingate
seconded it. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Copies of the Church Treasurer’s Report for September
and October were presented. We have reached a
shortfall period meaning that our expenses are more
now than the income being received. However, we did
receive a Certificate from our Charge Conference that all
of our church apportionments have been met for the
year. Kent Krukewitt motioned that we accept the reports
as presented; Bruce Bryan seconded it. The motion
carried.
Dave Wingate said that Kristie Wright has been
approached to take over part of the church treasurer’s
duties for next year. She already does the church’s tax
reports now and knows the tax laws. She will balance
the books each month and do a computerized report.
Susie Mohr will continue to write the checks and sign
them. We will pay Kristie $100 a month for her
bookkeeping. Kristie is willing to do this. We have
reached the point where our financial records need to be
done professionally. Discussion then followed that the
2015 Church Budget had already been accepted at our
recent Charge Conference in October. Dave Wingate
said that a Finance Committee meeting needed to be
held before December 11, 2014, to discuss and
recommend the hiring of a church treasurer. At that
meeting it will be recommended to add another line item
of $1200 per year and to amend the 2015 church budget
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to reflect it. It will then be sent to the district office.
Trustees Treasurer’s Report:
The report was presented and reviewed. It was decided
to drop the wording Designated Memorials and just list
them as Memorials in the report. The Trustees Secretary
will keep track of the designated memorials and the
undesignated ones. Mary Kay Anderson motioned to
accept the Trustees Treasurer’s Report; Bruce Bryan
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Trustees’ Report:
Bruce Bryan reported that the Trustees did not meet in
October. Necessary reports and forms have been filled
out with the Secretary of State so that our Church is
incorporated. This is a protection for our church and its
members. Bruce also stated that the back parking light
had been replaced and was now working.
Pastor/Parish:
Kent Krukewitt said that the committee met with our new
District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Rose Booker Jones
after our Charge Conference to get acquainted with her.
The Pastor/Parish Committee will be meeting November
18, to fill out information that our new District
Superintendent has asked from us so that she can get to
know us better. She has asked some subjective
questions and wants to know what we think our
strengths and weaknesses are.
Christian Education:
Mary Kay Anderson reported that she was unable to
obtain any curriculum for the Blast Kids that we had not
already used. She did have some that Suzy Burwell had
left with the church that was new for the kids and could
be used now.
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Beginning in January, a sign-up sheet for Coffee Hour
will be posted so that those who do not attend the small
study groups on Sunday morning may want to provide a
coffee hour sometimes, and therefore, it does not always
fall on the small group members.
There will be a Mitten Tree this year.
Laura and Mary Jenkins are in charge of the Christmas
Program and will be working with the children to help
them prepare their parts.
Outreach, Church and Society:
Pat Varvel reported that the committee is providing 26
children with milk at our elementary school. They also
have paid one Ameren utility bill. The committee is very
low on funds right now but did receive $36 from the
recycling of aluminum cans. They will also receive the
offering from the Community Thanksgiving Service to be
held at the Congregational Church on November 23.
Kum Joy Nus:
Jeane said they will be hosting a baked steak dinner
Saturday, November 15. They will be accepting a free
will offering. This is the only fundraiser they plan to have.
Mary Kay Anderson sent out 49 letters to local
businesses asking for donations (as of yet not many
responses back). The Kum Joy Nus group uses the
donations to provide food vouchers for those in need.
Missions:
Sue Smith reported the following:
A canned food drive will be going on during the church
directory photo shoot. The canned goods will be going to
support the food pantry. Cindy Hubert is working on the
Holiday food pantry collection schedules for the Ogden
and Broadlands Churches.
The aluminum can cart and sign have been repaired and
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painted. The cart will soon be moved to the side of the
garage at the city building.
We will be participating in the Homer Community
Festival of Trees at the City Building. The tree will be
going up during Thanksgiving weekend. Nativities will be
accepted for display. Please see Sue if you have
something you would like to share.
The 2015 Voice of the Martyr prayer calendars have
been ordered and will be available on the bench near the
map wall.
The Missions Committee met with the Community
Dinner committee in October to discuss this ministry of
our church. The 2015 CommYOUnity dinner schedule
was set, and the calendar will be shared with other small
groups in the church.
The Missions Committee in the past has printed out a
Christmas Giving and Volunteer Opportunities Brochure
during the Holiday Season. Sue was wondering if this
should once again be printed and included in the church
bulletins and December newsletter and passed out to
the small groups. The Council agreed that this was a
very good idea and that it should be continued.
Sue reported that the Junior High Youth Fundraiser for
Cunningham was very nice and that the youth group will
be going shopping soon for gifts for the Cunningham
youth.
Lay Leader update:
The 2014 Annual Conference report is on CD for anyone
who might want to review it.
Pastor’s Report:
Pastor Teri gave an update on her activities over the
past month. Looking ahead:
1. She and Pastor Don will be doing a pulpit
exchange on November 16.
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2. November 20, Pastor Teri will lead vespers at the
Pleasant Meadows Nursing Home in Chrisman.
3. November 23, Community Thanksgiving Worship
Service at 5 p.m. at the United Congregational
Church.
4. November 24 & 25, Photo Shoot days for our
Church Directory.
5. November 30, Pastor Teri will be doing a Hanging
of the Greens Service during Worship.
6. December 7, Free Community Holiday Dinner –
4:30-6:30 p.m.
7. December 21, Christmas Program during
worship.
8. December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight
Worship 7 & 11 p.m.
Pastor Teri asked that volunteers help bring up the
church Christmas decorations from the basement after
church services on Sunday, November 23, so that some
of the prep work can be done before the Hanging of the
Greens Worship service on December 30.
Volunteers are needed to help out during Photo shoot
days November 24 and 25. They are needed to host and
to help with check-in.
She reported that there are not enough showing up for
choir practice to probably be able to continue.
Pastor Teri said that Chris and Chantelle Thompson
have redone our Church Web site, and it is very nice.
Please check it out. Thank you, Chris and Chantelle!
Susie Mohr has donated linens for our communion
services at the church. Thank you, Susie!
Jeane Taylor adjourned the Council meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Preston
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Ushers:
December 7 and 14 Kent Krukewitt and Larry Frick
December 21 and 28 Bruce and Bailey Bryan
January 4 and 11
January 18 and 25
Jim and Tom Smith
Bill and Mary Davis
Greeters:
December 7
December 14
December 21
December 28
Mary Kay Anderson
Helen Bear
Bob and Jody Bryan
Tom and Sue Smith
January 4
January 11
January 18
January 25
Virgil and Margaret Carrington
Katie Woodmansee
Adora Strohl
Doug Driscoll
Acolytes: Volunteers
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Altar flowers are a great way of
remembering or honoring a loved
one. Please consider providing fresh
flowers one week. The 2015 sign-up
sheet is on the bulletin board.
Our ancestors gave us a gift of
a church more than 100 years
ago! Because of their
generosity, that gift is still alive,
vital, and functioning. Do you
want to pass that same gift on to your children and
grandchildren? One of the best things any of us can do
is to remember our church when we write our wills. It can
mean everything to a future generation. Please
remember your church in your will!
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The newsletter deadline for the February
edition will be January 26. Send articles to
Becci Powers at [email protected].
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December 2014 Events
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Bible Study, 7:00
2
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
3
Choir Practice, 7:00
4
4H, 6:00
Finance, 7:00
5
6
7
commYOUnity
dinner, 4:30-6:30
8
His & Hers, 6:00
Bible Study, 7:00
9
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
10
Choir Practice, 7:00
11
Ad Council, 7:00
12
Junior High Youth,
6:00-8:00
13
Kum Joy Nus, 9:00
Fellowship Hall
Reserved
14
15
Bible Study, 7:00
16
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Girl Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
17
Choir Practice, 7:00
18
Trustees, 7:00
19
20
Play Practice,
9:00-11:00
Fellowship Hall
Reserved
21
Christmas Program
22
Bible Study, 7:00
23
24
Candlelight Service,
7:00 & 11:00
25
26
Blood Drive,
4:00-7:00
27
Winter Begins
28
Christmas
29
Bible Study, 7:00
30
31
January 2015 Events
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
7
8
Homer Churches
Cooperating, 9:00
Ad Council, 7:00
9
10
11
12
His & Hers, 6:00
13
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Girl Scouts, 6:30
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
21
22
23
24
25
commYOUnity
dinner, 4:30-6:30
26
27
Cub Scouts, 6:30
Boy Scouts, 7:00
28
29
Trustees, 7:00
30
31
Newsletter deadline
December 2014 Celebrations
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Keith Kilian
2
Dick & Diane
Freeman
Jack & Bobbie
Newlin
Sean Taylor
3
Jody Bryan
4
Carolyn Cole
Noelle
Woodmansee
5
6
7
8
Judy Frick
9
Deb Buchanan
Cindy Hubert
10
Kenneth Umbarger
Bill & Mary Davis
11
Char Meister
12
13
14
15
Roy Woodmansee
16
17
Harold Kilian
18
Kelly Hubert
19
Lisa Woodmansee
Adrien Wilson
20
Mary Davis
21
Becci Powers
22
Ben George
23
Jami Bryan
Joan Tate
Virgil & Margaret
Carrington
Darrin & Pam Tate
24
Dale Katterhenry
Jazzmyn Mills
25
26
Margaret Carrington
28
29
30
Ted & Becci Powers
Jeff Taylor
31
27
Sandi Hire
January 2015 Celebrations
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Bev Umbarger
Kent & Marilyn Lee
2
3
Jerry Berbaum
Ginger Laws
4
Virgil Carrington
Dick Freeman
5
Corinne George
6
Terry Pruitt
7
8
Mary Kay Anderson
9
Bruce Bryan
10
Bruce Barnes
Jaime Phillips
11
Julie Katterhenry
12
Lori Rushing
13
Bobbie Newlin
Finn Spaith
14
15
Rylan White
16
17
18
Heath Preston
19
20
Kenneth Jones
21
Bob & Jody Bryan
George Meister
22
23
Joan Lane
24
25
Lex Lane
Linda Mayes
George & Cindy
Hubert
26
Adam Bear
27
Bruce & Jami Bryan
28
Dorothy Brown
29
Anna Brieden
30
31
Diane Freeman
Address Service Requested
December/January at a Glance
Advent Bible Study
pg 4
Holiday Dinner
pg 4
Advent Schedule
pg 5
Children’s Program
pg 6
Blood Drive
pg 8
Missions
pg 10
2015 Budget
pg 14
Ad Council Minutes
pg 16
Ushers & Greeters
pg 22
2015 Ad Council
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Homer United Methodist Church
301 South Main Street
Homer, IL 61849