Harrison United Methodist Church Weekly News ~ December 15, 2013

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~ ADVENT AT HUMC ~

LIVE NATIVITY ~ TONIGHT, TONIGHT, 6 TO 8 PM

Sunday, December 15, 6 to 8pm Live Nativity Christmas Eve Services Candlelight Communion Services at 2pm, 4pm, 7pm, and 11pm (Sanctuary) Childrens Musical at 5:30 pm (Hammill Hall) A rich Harrison tradition will continue its long run this year. For the 22nd year in a row, tonight we will hold a Live Nativity scene. This Live Nativity is complete with live animals, Angels singing from above, and of course a real baby Jesus. Come by any time between 6 and 8 pm for this indoor/outdoor event. This is one of Harrisons greatest annual gifts to the community and hundreds of people come each year to experience the real reason for the Christmas season!

ATTENTION: ANGEL TREE TREE DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS! VOLUNTEERS!

If you have volunteered to deliver our Angel Tree gifts, please report to the Harrison trailer parked in front of Hammill Hall after any service today to pick up the gifts you will be delivering. You will be assigned a family or families for gift delivery, and will receive the gifts along with contact information for the childrens caregiver. May God bless you for your generosity toward this ministry this year!

After the service today, we invite you . . . ...to bring your concerns to Christ with the help of our trained Stephen Ministers. Wherever two or more are gathered you can be sure our Lord is there. We would love to pray with you and for you! Blessings!
Our Stephen Ministers available to pray with you today are:

DID YOU KNOW...

Pastor Shane Page has a new devotion website? Check it out and subscribe to his posts at

www.shanepage.net.

8:00 Priscilla Brown 9:15 Sue Luke 11:00 Judy Rainey

HARRISONS ANNUAL

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013, 12:15 TO 5 PM
Everyone is invited to attend... those serving on any committee, work area or in any other leadership responsibility are strongly urged to attend. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Last year, our workshop theme was Building Up the Body of Christ Using our Spiritual Gifts. This year, we are launching our churchwide emphasis for 2014 at the Workshop:

HUMC Mens Breakfast

Saturday, December 21st ~ 7:30 a.m. in Room 101, Bldg. 100.
(We meet monthly on the 3rd Saturday)

Hospitality Welcoming Christ in the Stranger

With respect to the future of Harrison UMC and our direction for 2014, there is no more important place to be than Hammill Hall immediately following the 11am worship service on January 12th. Come and share in hospitality as we explore what Christ truly means when He tells us to love God and love your neighbor. One simply cannot occur without the other!

All Men are welcome. Join us! Contact Denny with questions at rdkingden@aol.com.

(Worship) Follow Jesus

Serving at Harrison UMC

Harrison UMC!

ROOM IN THE INN...

Room in the Inn is a 17-week program which provides overnight housing for folks without homes (neighbors) during the months of December thru March. Harrison serves as a host facility each Wednesday night during this time. The neighbors are provided transportation, meals, showers, and overnight lodging. Volunteer at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C094BA9A622 A20-room/10987907 Questions? Call Jean Jones at 704-910-5107.

FUZE NEWS...
Find out whats going on in Harrisons Youth Ministry at:

http://fuzetogether.com

Why should I Volunteer?

5TH SUNDAY EVENT! MOORE PLACE, DEC. 29TH

On each 5th Sunday of the year, we leave the building to spend time and fellowship with our friends at Moore Place. Moore Place is a residential apartment complex that is part of Urban Ministry. The residents are all previously chronically homeless individuals. They now have their own place (home) and are getting their lives back on track. We will leave from Harrison between 12:00 and 12:15 pm on December 29th. The plan is to serve a light lunch, play games, and fellowship with the residents. We should be back at Harrison around 3:30 pm. Please mark your calendar and join us! Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can plan for enough food. For more information, please contact Ron Sheppard at ronls@carolina.rr.com or 336-210-4445.

68% say... it makes them feel physically healthier. 73% say it lowers their stress level. 92% say it enriches their sense of purpose in life!
If you are looking for a place to serve, contact Anita King at 704-541-3486, ext. 213 or anita.king@harrisonumc.org.

Would you like to take Doug a meal???

Doug Robinson is returning home! If you would like to sign up to take him a meal, you can access the meal schedule by visiting TakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by the recipients last name (Robinson) and password (15008).

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR FOR YOUR NEXT BIBLE STUDY?

Winter Bible Study Groups are beginning in early January! Check out the studies being offered in the Winter 2014 Study Groups brochure in this weeks newsletter. You may register for any of these studies by contacting Anita King at704-541-3463 ext. 213 or anita.king@harrisonumc.org.

(Discover) Make Disciples

Harrison UMC!
Childrens Ministry: Infants 5th Grade
2014 CONFIRMATION CLASS UPDATE
Registration has begun for Confirmation Class of 2014. Please pick up a Confirmation registration packet from the church office or email shawn.howell@harrisonumc.org for a digital registration packet. Confirmation classes begin January 19, 2014. Classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:30PM followed by a parent-provided supper. Cost is $50 (covers books and supplies) and is due with the registration form. Confirmation class is 18 weeks and for anyone in 6th grade or higher. Parent/teacher/mentor meeting will be held on January 5th at 3:00PM.

From Missions
When Gods Children are in need be ready to help them.

(Romans 12:13 NLT)

Our Missions Food Ministries:

HARRISON UMC LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY 10amBLDG #300, behind Hammill Hall ~ Open Tues. & Thurs. 10am -1pm

December Needs: Hamburger Helper & Stuffing

A recent Loaves & Fishes survey of the poor disclosed seventy percent went hungry because there wasn't enough money to buy food. This aspect reveals the need for food pantries. More importantly, it magnifies how important your donations are to the welfare of our community in addition to your prayers. This month special request of hamburger helper and stuffing mix will go a long way in feeding families this holiday month. We also accept monetary donations. Just address the check to HUMC and write "Loaves & Fishes" on the memo line. Have a Blessed week. If you would like to volunteer in the Pantry, please e-mail Dawn Bruner at humcl.f@gmail.com. BACKPACK MINISTRY The backpack ministry feeds 60 children from Pineville and Sterling Elementary schools each weekend. We need donations of 100% juice boxes, fruit cups, and applesauce cups. For additional information or to sign up to be part of the Backpack Ministry, please contact Kevin and Beth Harris, Backpack Ministry Coordinators at kbharris@comporium.net. Thank you for your support!
All donations - may be left in the bins for Loaves & Fishes and for The Backpack Ministry ~ located in the Plummer Education Center (Bldg.100) Storage Closet #1 next to the kitchen on the first floor; also in the entry of Hammill Hall and in the Sanctuary Narthex.

Paid Harrison Church Childcare Provider (Sitter) Position available! Looking for an adult who is available to work some mornings during the week and other hours as needed. CPR training is ideal but will provide training if uncertified. Training for this position is provided by Director of Childrens Ministry. Inquiries? Please contact Shawn Howell at shawn.howell@harrisonumc.org or call the church office for an applications

*IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION*

Childrens Sunday School/inkWELL Schedule for the month of December: December 15: 9:15AM 3s,4s, kindergarten Sunday School RM205 9:15AM 1st-4th grade Sunday School RM104 9:15AM 5th/6th Sunday School RM112 11:00AM 3s,4s, kindergarten Sunday School RM205 11:00AM inkWELL Childrens Worship (1st through 5th grade) RM101 December 22: 11:00AM 3s, 4s, kindergarten Sunday School RM205 December 29: Family Worship Day! No Sunday School or No inkWELL. *Nursery (infants, toddlers, and twos) will be open for all Sundays in December (for 9:15AM and 11:00AM worship services).

Join us for inkWELL Childrens Worship in Room 101, Bldg. 100 ~ Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

MEMORIAL FUND TO HARRISON HARRISON UMC

In Memory of Hazel Robinson...

Childrens Worship Packs Are Available at Each Service Please see an usher during worship.
(Serve) Transform Our Community!

from Timothy and Carolyn Fincher, Tobie and Jeanne Steele, and Charles and Barbara Deland.

*Regular Sunday Worship Times

*except Christmas, Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter
5:00 a.m. - Korean Prayer Service (Daily) 8:00 a.m. - Worship with Communion Service (Sanctuary) 9:15 a.m. - JOURNEY Acts 2:42 (Hammill Hall) 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. - Childrens Worship (inkWELL) (Room 101, Bldg. 100) 11:00 a.m. - Servicio en Espaol (Hammill Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Korean Prayer Service & Lunch (Sanctuary/Room 101) 6:00 p.m. - Brazilian Worship Service (Hammill Hall)

Highlights: December 15th ~ December 21st

4:00pm 6 to 8 pm MONDAY 7:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm TUESDAY 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm WEDNESDAY 9:30am 9:30am 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm THURSDAY 9:30am 10:00am 7:00pm 7:00pm FRIDAY 10:00am 6:00pm SATURDAY 7:30am SUNDAY Childrens Christmas Play Rehearsal (101) LIVE NATIVITY @ HARRISON Band of Brothers (Big View DinerDiner-Ardrey Kell/521) Preschool Chapel (Sanctuary) Prayer & Healing Service (Sanctuary) Disciple IV (102) Agape (101) Christian Believer (Library) HUMC Staff Mtg (Private) ESL Classes (A.M.) (100(100-106) Preschool Chapel (Sanctuary) Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (10a(10a-1p)(Bldg. 300) Disciple I (115) Communications Committee (2nd Floor Conf. Room) Disciple II (113) Staff Parish Relations Committee (Conference Room) ESL Classes (P.M.) (100(100-106) ESL Classes (A.M.) (100, 102102-106) Preschool - Ms. Donnas Music (101) Room in the Inn (100, 101, 101 Kitchen) Disciple III (114) Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Praise Team Rehearsal (HH) Preschool - Ms. Donnas Music (101) Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (10a(10a-1p)(Bldg.. 300) ESL Classes (P.M.) (offsite) Finance Committee (Conference Room) Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (10a(10a-1p)(Bldg.. 300) Spanish Band Practice (Hammill Hall) Mens Breakfast (101)

Sunday School Times: 9:15 a.m.

Newborn - Kindergarten: Preschool Wing of Bldg. 200 1st - 4th grade: Room 104, Bldg. 100 - 1st floor 5th - 6th grade: Room 112, Bldg. 100 - 2nd floor 6th - 12th grades: Rooms Room 107-108, Multipurpose Room, Building 100 - 2nd floor Adults: Rooms 116, 118, Bldg. 100; Library, Bldg. 200 11 a.m. - Room 118, Bldg. 100 Estudio Bblico en Espaol para Adultos: Room 113, Bldg. 100

Sunday School Times: 11 a.m.

Newborn - Kindergarten: Preschool Wing of Bldg. 200 1st - 5th grades: Room 101, Bldg. 100 - inkWELL Worship Adults: Room 113, Bldg. 100, 2nd floor Wired Word-Current Events Discussion: Multipurpose Room, Bldg. 100

How to Contact Us Directly: Harrison Church Ministry Staff

704-541-3486 ~ Extension and email address are below:
Harrison Church Reception / Ext. 201 Rev. Shane Page, Senior Pastor / Ext. 202 shane@harrisonumc.org Rhonda Hartweg, Pastor / Ext. 209 rhonda.hartweg@harrisonumc.org Tim Webster, Pastor & Mission & International Ministries Coordinator, Senior Adult Ministries Ext. 210/ tim.webster@harrisonumc.org Julie Curtis, Church Administrator & Financial Secretary Ext. 211 / julie.curtis@harrisonumc.org Shawn Howell, Director of Childrens Ministy/ Ext. 208 shawn.howell@harrisonumc.org Shawns Blog: eph320inkblot.wordpress.com Julie Lee, Childrens Worship Leader /Ext. 214 julie.lee@harrisonumc.org Anita King, Director of Adult Connections / Ext. 213 anita.king@harrisonumc.org Carol Bonds, Preschool Director / Ext. 203 carol.bonds@harrisonumc.org Rhonda Hartweg, Interim Youth Minister/Ext. 209 Rhonda.hartweg@harrisonumc.org Ruth Million, Administrative Assistant & Service PowerPoint Designer / Ext. 212 - ruth.million@harrisonumc.org John Leon Lewis, Minister of Music / Ext. 204 john.leon.lewis@harrisonumc.org Pat Moehring, Organist / pat.moehring@yahoo.com Javier Perez, Hispanic Worship Leader /javi550@hotmail.com AA Ballantyne Alliance Acceptance Group Meets Here
at Harrison UMC in Room 302, Bldg. 300 Sundays: 2:30 p.m. // Mondays: 7 a.m. , Noon, and 7 p.m. Tuesdays: 7 a.m. & 8 p.m. // Thursdays: 7 a.m. Wednesdays: 7 a.m. & 8 p.m. Fridays: 7 a.m. & 8 p.m. // Saturdays: 10 a.m. For more information, contact wsutterlin@carolina.rr.com.

Sunshine for Shut-Ins Ministry

Serving a Prison Term: Michelle Olivares. At Home: Pastor Mark Plummer, Dorothy Agathon, Chuck Kansy, Betty Jo Furr, Lydia Jennings, Dozier Murray, Nancy Hawfield, and

When youre confined and away from home and from your loved ones, a card or note from those who care means so much.
Each week, we will select a member from our list of prayer concerns and shut-ins as a recipient for cards and notes from our Harrison family members. This week, we encourage you to share your love by sending a card to:

Catherine Toner 12930 Dorman Rd., #371, Pineville, NC 28134

If you would like to reach out via card, note, or calls to someone not featured this week, please call the Church Office for contact information - 704-541-3463.

To Reserve A Room, Sign-Up Table, or Banner Space and all other Communications Needs, including sharing your news in the Weekly News ~ please e-mail ruth.million@harrisonumc.org by 5 p.m. on Mondays.
Articles may run in the newsletter up to 3 consecutive Sundays. When sending your submission, please indicate the 3 Sundays that you would like your article to appear. After the third run, articles will need to be re-submitted in a new format (wording) to run again.

To promote your Harrison UMC Church Event or Group,

or to see our church communications policy, please visit www.harrisonumc.org under Member Area click on Event Check List for details.

Counters: Today ~ Marilyn Doyon & Bruce Ainslie

December 22: Steve Schwarz and Alex Shumate December 29: Julie Curtis and Steve Schwarz

Harrison United Methodist Church, 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC 28134 // 704704-541541-3463 (Main Reception) // www.harrisonumc.org