Worship This Week
November 29, 2020 - First Sunday of Advent
Simple Promises
Jeremiah 33:1-16
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Independence UMC
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - On-line Worship on our website & Facebook
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship with Children’s Church
Jeremiah 33:1-16
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Independence UMC
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - On-line Worship on our website & Facebook
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship with Children’s Church
Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Tithes and offerings can be given in the offering plate at *On-site Worship, by mail to 800 N. Duncan Ave. 70422, through the Church Center App, or on the Give page at https://amitefumc.churchcenter.com/giving.
Serving This Sunday
Counters - Gwynette Dixon & Hoppie Jones
Care Team - June Clemons & Jacki Giesey
Counters - Gwynette Dixon & Hoppie Jones
Care Team - June Clemons & Jacki Giesey
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December 6
Second Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m. Baptism of Maddox Lee, son of Curtis & Hannah Matherne Youth Pajama-Jam Mission at 5:00pm December 11 College Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. at Donald & Keri Blanchard’s December 13 Third Sunday of Advent Choir Cantata at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Christmas Party at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School for children or youth and adult classes will make their own plans for the morning. A Taste of Christmas at 11:15 a.m. Angel Tree gift delivery date Youth Progessive Christmas Dinner at 4:00 p.m. December 16 Honorary & Memorial Poinsettias order deadline December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent Holy Communion Service at 10:30 a.m. Mission offering for the LA Methodist Children’s Home No Sunday School for children or youth and adult classes will make their own plans for the morning. December 24 On-line Worship at 3:30 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight Communion at 4:30 p.m. by reservation only (125 limit) Independence UMC Candlelight Communion at 5:30 p.m. by reservation only (35 limit) Traditional Candlelight Communion at 6:30 p.m. by reservation only (125 limit) December 27 End of Year Traditional Worship at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School for children or youth and adult classes will make their own plans for the morning. January 3 Epiphany Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School resumes at 10:00 a.m. for children, youth, and adults |
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Reservations for Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion can be made by using the following link: https://forms.gle/YzTEKH4hijemZbVT7
Reservations are limited to 125 people at 4:30 p.m., 35 people at Independence at 5:30 p.m., & 125 people at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations are limited to 125 people at 4:30 p.m., 35 people at Independence at 5:30 p.m., & 125 people at 6:30 p.m.
Each Advent, First UMC of Amite displays beautiful poinsettias around the altar. We invite those in our congregation to purchase poinsettias to honor loved ones and/or to remember those who have gone before us. Those who purchase poinsettias are welcome to take them to enjoy at home following the Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion service.
The cost is $15 per plant. Please turn in your order form along with payment by check or by online giving by Wednesday, December 16th.
Use the link below to place your online order: https://forms.gle/th42vNheb7ZjmyCE8
The cost is $15 per plant. Please turn in your order form along with payment by check or by online giving by Wednesday, December 16th.
Use the link below to place your online order: https://forms.gle/th42vNheb7ZjmyCE8
2020 Angel Tree - It starts with a gift. Our church will again provide Christmas gifts to children in need this year. On November 22 you can pick a child’s name from the Angel Tree and purchase gifts according to the child’s age and gender. Wrap the gift(s) and label each gift with the child’s number clearly marked on the outside of the package. Gifts will be picked up on December 13 in order to be delivered to each child by Christmas.
Thank you for your generosity!
1. Take an angel from the tree.
2. Write your name and phone number (by the corresponding number) on the pad on the table.
3. Suggestions for toys and clothes are on the angel.
4. Wrap all gifts and put the number of your angel on the outside of the wrapping - if possible, put all the gifts in one bag.
5. All gifts must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 13.
Thank you for your generosity!
1. Take an angel from the tree.
2. Write your name and phone number (by the corresponding number) on the pad on the table.
3. Suggestions for toys and clothes are on the angel.
4. Wrap all gifts and put the number of your angel on the outside of the wrapping - if possible, put all the gifts in one bag.
5. All gifts must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 13.
The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life - Hannah Whitall Smith wrote her Christian classic in 1870, and it has stood the test of time. As we begin a new year, Hannah’s instruction and inspiration can help us all find happiness. Josh will lead a ten-week study of the book. It will begin on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude on March 24 before Holy Week. Each week we will read the book together in a socially distanced class and then will discuss it. If you would like to be a part of the group, Josh asks for an honest commitment to be present at least 60% of the time. The deadline to register is January 3.
Books will be $10.00 and can be paid for on January 20 during the first class.
To register follow the link: https://forms.gle/g71MDp9i14bkdt7E8
Books will be $10.00 and can be paid for on January 20 during the first class.
To register follow the link: https://forms.gle/g71MDp9i14bkdt7E8
Youth Ministry
Youth Sunday School This Week: We are beginning a 2-week Advent study from the Bible Project on the Book of Luke in the Youth Room at 10am.
NO Youth Praise Team until January 10th: Keep practicing at home and prepare to return January 10th at 3:30pm for an organizational meeting. Parents are asked to attend this meeting as well! We will discuss the praise team schedule and expectations.
UMYF this Sunday November 29th from 5-7pm: Cookies & Cards to Tangi-Pines. We will write Christmas cards for the residents at Tangi-pines and decorate home-made cookies that will be delivered the next day. All materials, food-prep gloves and Christmas cards are provided. Come help bless our neighbors!
We will also do our Pajama-Jam Mission again this year on December 6th. We are collecting Pajamas for the boys at the Methodist Children's Home. We have 3 boys left to sponsor, so this week you will need to pick a boy from the clipboard in the Youth hallway, buy the pajamas and return them in a labeled Christmas gift bag the night of our event. We will sing Christmas carols in our PJs and kick off the Advent season with cheer!
Our Youth Progressive Christmas Dinner will be Sunday evening December 13th and will begin at 4pm with appetizers at the Spears’ home, main course at the Lombardo home, and conclude with dessert & caroling in the Doe Run II neighborhood (Triolo, Fortenberry, & Christmas families). Festivities should end around 8:00pm. Please bring a wrapped fun gift ($10) for our game. Due to Covid, students need to wear a mask and have transportation to each place, so talk to a few of your friends about riding together. Christmas-themed dress is always fun! After this event, we will not meet again until January 3rd for a Movie Night.
On-line Bible App Devotional Plans: We will begin a new series on Monday November 30th titled, “Carols: A Christmas Devotional.” God is with us - in answered promises, realized dreams, and refreshed hope. How could we help but sing! During this Christmas season, explore the songs that were born from our joy that Christ has entered the world and rediscover their relevance in your life today in this 25-day reading plan. https://bible.com/p/35195888/77025a825feb2f30590ab89dea68a08f
In January we will do 5 different weekly devotionals on the topic of Extraordinary Courage.
In January we will do 5 different weekly devotionals on the topic of Extraordinary Courage.
Children's Ministry
Parents and Caregivers,
We are now offering In-Person Sunday School (10:00 AM) and Children’s Church (during 11:00 AM service) with a new curriculum called “What’s in the Bible?”. All children will be seated socially distanced from one another, and a snack and drink will be provided (if your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please let me know so I may safely accommodate their needs). Please encourage your children to wear a mask. If you have any questions about Sunday School or Children’s Church, please feel free to text, call, or email me.
Below are the video links for On-line Sunday School. Please help your child/children in watching the video lesson intended for their specific age group. Also, if you watch it with them, you may be able to have a good discussion about what they learned!
Preschool - kindergarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrJevUuqVSM - Two by Two
1st - 4th grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPKboUIhXY - Made in God’s Image Week 5
5th - 6th grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAR-8fR2mU - Made in God’s Image Week 5
We are now offering In-Person Sunday School (10:00 AM) and Children’s Church (during 11:00 AM service) with a new curriculum called “What’s in the Bible?”. All children will be seated socially distanced from one another, and a snack and drink will be provided (if your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please let me know so I may safely accommodate their needs). Please encourage your children to wear a mask. If you have any questions about Sunday School or Children’s Church, please feel free to text, call, or email me.
Below are the video links for On-line Sunday School. Please help your child/children in watching the video lesson intended for their specific age group. Also, if you watch it with them, you may be able to have a good discussion about what they learned!
Preschool - kindergarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrJevUuqVSM - Two by Two
1st - 4th grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPKboUIhXY - Made in God’s Image Week 5
5th - 6th grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAR-8fR2mU - Made in God’s Image Week 5
Join us for this year’s Children’s Christmas Party! On December 13 at 10:30, we will hear the Christmas story in a new and exciting way, decorate cookies, eat cake, color, and even have a visit from Santa! You won’t want to miss it!
Thank you to everyone who donated food for the food drive. We appreciate your generosity.
The Dorothy Rowden Circle
The Dorothy Rowden Circle
Prayer & Care List
Members & Participants of First UMC, Amite
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Birthdays - 29 Alexis Vining, 30 Joan Watkins, 02 Brent Covington, 03 Henry Bennett, 04 Julie Morel, 04 Katie “Walker” Walker, 04 Kevin Forrest
Confirmands - Brady Berner, Blaise Luneau, & Quintin Russell
New Members – Crystal & Kearney Foster, & Eli, Mary Blake, & Jack Dantin
Baptized – Eli Dantin
Expecting - Elizabeth & Aaron Blackwell
Hospitalized – Beth Wilson
Recovering At Home – Dawn Covington, Henry Bennett, Shirley Joffary, Gloria Hood, Janice Caston, Barbara Yerby, Pat Beaver, Mike Alford
Condolences – Condolences to the Dawn Covington family in the loss of her aunt, Betty Cothern, The Denise Murphy family in the loss of her father Chuck Brister, The Aimee Garner family in the loss of Richard Garner III, The Aaron Blackwell family in the loss of his father Charles Wesley Blackwell, Guillaume (son in law of Mary & LaMarr Clemons) in the loss of his father
Ongoing Concerns – James Alleman Jr., John Ballard, Mary Ann Clemons, Danny Foster, Reggie Covington, Ray Ydarraga, David Harrington, Kaiden Garner
Homebound/Nursing Home - Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole
Away at College - Judge Alford, Chris Backa, Nathan Battles, Tanner Blades, Anna Blanchard, Carter Blanchard, Joshua Byars, Emilee Casanova, Adam Courtney, Laney Courtney, Brendan Cuti, Charley Cuti, Allie Edwards, Alayna Garner, Emily Glasgow, Kiley Harrelson, Lundyn Harrelson, Preston Hennington, Suzanna Hennington, Roman Herring, Hallie Kent, Bradley Knippers, Shellie Milliron, Kamryn Murphy, Kaylyn Murphy, Sarah Neal, Shelby Roberts, Alec Sparks, Karson Spears, Ashlee Rae Stafford, Austin Stafford, Aley Stewart, Samantha Thompson, Dwight Whitfield
Away at Military – Kelsey Nicholls, Brian Rowdon
Friends in the Community & Concerns in the World
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Emily Mote (Clytae Fulda), Courtney Anderson (Alison & Casey Blades), Susan Dollar (Jacki Giesey), Donna Bell (Marissa & Greg Triolo), Shelton and Debra Lacombe (Shelton & Dianna Lacombe), Abby Barden (Bruce Neal), John Whitaker (Jacki Giesey), Delaunda Bordelon (Larry & Brenda Herring), Jack Hughes (Jon & Lou Hammons), Dorothy Hughes (Jon & Lou Hammons)
Pending Surgery – Danielle Dillon (Paul & Ramona Cutrer)
Hospitalized – Allen McNabb (Allison Cutrer)
Recovering At Home – Chris St. Alexandre (Camryn St. Alexandre), Lane Stokes (Jonah Blades), Anthony Laciura (Kay Simpson), Irene Lascaro (Kay Simpson), Lynda Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley)
Condolences – Family of Shane Hall (Dianna Lacombe), Family of Mary Ann Burnett (Bruce Neal)
Ongoing Concerns – Robbie Summers (Susan Cefalu), Gracie Schriner (Susan Cefalu), Pat Urquhart, Mary Morrison (Carol Henkel), Clayton Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley), Sheryl Andrus Carnegie (Lana Ballard), Lois Miller (Janet Lee), Cody & Alison Campbell (Betty Northen), Irene Brumfield (Susie Cefalu), Lamar Murrell (Lana Hutchinson), The Addison Family (Greg & Marissa Triolo), Kent Muse (Jon & Lou Hammons), David Stafford (Kathy Stafford), Dayle Christmas (Henry & Merrie Bennett), Monk Chapman (Kathy Stafford), Ana Fajardo Spiers (Robbie & Beth van Mullem), Michelle Murphy, Stephanie Compton (Susie Cefalu), Chris Primes (Merrie Bennett), Caleb Luneau (Josh Luneau)
Deployed - Matthew Perkins (Josh Milliron)
Independence UMC
Paul Gaspard, Bettie Gassen
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Birthdays - 29 Alexis Vining, 30 Joan Watkins, 02 Brent Covington, 03 Henry Bennett, 04 Julie Morel, 04 Katie “Walker” Walker, 04 Kevin Forrest
Confirmands - Brady Berner, Blaise Luneau, & Quintin Russell
New Members – Crystal & Kearney Foster, & Eli, Mary Blake, & Jack Dantin
Baptized – Eli Dantin
Expecting - Elizabeth & Aaron Blackwell
Hospitalized – Beth Wilson
Recovering At Home – Dawn Covington, Henry Bennett, Shirley Joffary, Gloria Hood, Janice Caston, Barbara Yerby, Pat Beaver, Mike Alford
Condolences – Condolences to the Dawn Covington family in the loss of her aunt, Betty Cothern, The Denise Murphy family in the loss of her father Chuck Brister, The Aimee Garner family in the loss of Richard Garner III, The Aaron Blackwell family in the loss of his father Charles Wesley Blackwell, Guillaume (son in law of Mary & LaMarr Clemons) in the loss of his father
Ongoing Concerns – James Alleman Jr., John Ballard, Mary Ann Clemons, Danny Foster, Reggie Covington, Ray Ydarraga, David Harrington, Kaiden Garner
Homebound/Nursing Home - Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole
Away at College - Judge Alford, Chris Backa, Nathan Battles, Tanner Blades, Anna Blanchard, Carter Blanchard, Joshua Byars, Emilee Casanova, Adam Courtney, Laney Courtney, Brendan Cuti, Charley Cuti, Allie Edwards, Alayna Garner, Emily Glasgow, Kiley Harrelson, Lundyn Harrelson, Preston Hennington, Suzanna Hennington, Roman Herring, Hallie Kent, Bradley Knippers, Shellie Milliron, Kamryn Murphy, Kaylyn Murphy, Sarah Neal, Shelby Roberts, Alec Sparks, Karson Spears, Ashlee Rae Stafford, Austin Stafford, Aley Stewart, Samantha Thompson, Dwight Whitfield
Away at Military – Kelsey Nicholls, Brian Rowdon
Friends in the Community & Concerns in the World
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Emily Mote (Clytae Fulda), Courtney Anderson (Alison & Casey Blades), Susan Dollar (Jacki Giesey), Donna Bell (Marissa & Greg Triolo), Shelton and Debra Lacombe (Shelton & Dianna Lacombe), Abby Barden (Bruce Neal), John Whitaker (Jacki Giesey), Delaunda Bordelon (Larry & Brenda Herring), Jack Hughes (Jon & Lou Hammons), Dorothy Hughes (Jon & Lou Hammons)
Pending Surgery – Danielle Dillon (Paul & Ramona Cutrer)
Hospitalized – Allen McNabb (Allison Cutrer)
Recovering At Home – Chris St. Alexandre (Camryn St. Alexandre), Lane Stokes (Jonah Blades), Anthony Laciura (Kay Simpson), Irene Lascaro (Kay Simpson), Lynda Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley)
Condolences – Family of Shane Hall (Dianna Lacombe), Family of Mary Ann Burnett (Bruce Neal)
Ongoing Concerns – Robbie Summers (Susan Cefalu), Gracie Schriner (Susan Cefalu), Pat Urquhart, Mary Morrison (Carol Henkel), Clayton Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley), Sheryl Andrus Carnegie (Lana Ballard), Lois Miller (Janet Lee), Cody & Alison Campbell (Betty Northen), Irene Brumfield (Susie Cefalu), Lamar Murrell (Lana Hutchinson), The Addison Family (Greg & Marissa Triolo), Kent Muse (Jon & Lou Hammons), David Stafford (Kathy Stafford), Dayle Christmas (Henry & Merrie Bennett), Monk Chapman (Kathy Stafford), Ana Fajardo Spiers (Robbie & Beth van Mullem), Michelle Murphy, Stephanie Compton (Susie Cefalu), Chris Primes (Merrie Bennett), Caleb Luneau (Josh Luneau)
Deployed - Matthew Perkins (Josh Milliron)
Independence UMC
Paul Gaspard, Bettie Gassen