S u s a n n a  W e s l e y  U n i t e d  M e t h o d i s t  C h u r c h

M i n i s t r y   U p d a t e
December 9, 2009

Poinsettias for the Worship Center
The deadline for ordering poinsettias has been extended,
and you can order through this Sunday - December 13!
Cost is $17 for a single, $30 for a double
Order forms are in your Sunday bulletin, or contact the
church office at 478-3697.
DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 9:00 A.M.

CANCELLATIONS
 DUE TO WEATHER

Children's Musical Practice
Wed. evening practice cancelled
Re-scheduled for Friday at 6:30
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A Woman's Heart
Wed. evening class cancelled
Re-scheduled for Saturday at 9:30


Celebrating the Sundays of Advent

December 13... The Third Sunday of Advent
Children's Christmas Musical
"Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior"

There is just something magical about children preparing for Christmas and the story of Jesus' birth. They sing and tell the story with fresh, new enthusiasm, reminding us that Jesus came to earth as a child, not a celebrity, politician, or CEO.
We invite you to set aside one hour this Advent season to come and hear a long-told story in a new way.
The program will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Nursery is available.
December 20... The Fourth Sunday of Advent

A Christmas Pageant

This evening of Scripture, singing, and dramatic performance will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Brought to you by the SWUMC drama team, bell choirs, vocal choirs, and youth "Hands of Light"


CHRISTMAS EVE ~ TWO UNIQUE SERVICES
5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Share with family and friends in carols, candlelight and communion
SWCC SAFE & SACRED TRAINING
 UMW
MEETINGS		 HELPFUL
LINKS		 INCREDIBLE RACE


COMMITTEE MEETINGS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December 9, 7:00 p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 9, 7:00 p.m.
CHILDCARE COMMITTEE
January 13, 6:30 p.m.
MISSIONS TEAM
December 13, 10:30 a.m.
CHURCH COUNCIL
January 20, 7:00 p.m.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
January 5, 6:30 p.m.
SAIL COUNCIL
January 6, 1:30 p.m.

HELPFUL LINKS
CAMP CHIPPEWA
DOORSTEP OF TOPEKA
FELLOWSHIP & FAITH
SHEPHERD CENTER

Gifts for the
"Giving Christmas Tree"
should be returned to the church
(unwrapped, please) any time
prior to 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 13.

January S.A.I.L. Luncheon
Tuesday, January 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Since our December luncheon was cancelled due to weather, we will celebrate Christmas in January! Sign up in the narthex.

Soup SupperJoin us for a
"Soup Supper"

Sunday, January 10, 2010
5:45 p.m. at the Poling Home.
(Childcare will be available at the church)
 SAFE AND SACRED
TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 25 FROM 6:00-9:00PM
"Pick-Up" Basketball is back - each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in Gym B at WRHS.
If you would like to play, simply "show up" at the WRHS gym.
THIS WEEK ONLY - we will play at 6:45 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OF SUSANNA WESLEY UMC
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Next Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2
6:30 p.m. in Room C5
 GRACE & JOY CIRCLE
Next Meeting Monday, January 11
9:30 a.m. in Room C5
 SERENDIPITY  CIRCLE
Next Meeting Thursday, Jan. 14
7:00 p.m. at Aldersgate
2010 PLEDGE SERVICE
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. at Aldersgate Village Parlor 206



A MID-WEEK PROGRAM FOR 3 YEAR OLDS THROUGH 6TH GRADE
 THE INCREDIBLE RACE WILL RETURN TO "RUN" AGAIN BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 2010


 SUSANNA WESLEY PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
a ministry of swumc

PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Preschool for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 Year Olds - 9:00 - 11:30AM Tuesdays and Thursdays
Preschool for 3 and 4 Year Olds - 9:00 - 11:30AM Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
Preschool for Pre-K's (4 & 5 Year Olds)
9:00 - 11:30AM Monday thru Friday
12:45 - 3:15PM Monday thru Thursday
12:45-3:15 Monday, Wednesday & Friday

~ FOR SCHOOL AGE ~
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
+ BREAK DAYS (School Days Out) 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

CONTACT THE CHILDCARE OFFICE BY EMAIL (swcc@swumc.org) OR CALL THEM AT 478-3697