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1 Union United Methodist Church7582 Woodrow Box 705 Irmo, SC 29063-0705 Visit us on the Web at POSTAGEP-A-I-DIRMO SCPERMIT NO. 1 Dated MaterialPlease Deliver ImmediatelyIf you would like your name removed from this newslettermailing list, please contact the Church office at Christ, SHARE faith , SHOW GraceUnionUnion United Methodist Church Irmo, South Carolina December 2018 Volume 33, Issue 10 Sunday WorshipSanctuary9:00 amand11:10 amSunday School10:10 amEducation Building,Family Ministry Center& SanctuaryLower LevelRev. Stephen P. Taylor,Senior MinisterRev. Jeri Katherine W. Sipes,Associate MinisterWHAT S INSIDEW ednesdayNights2 Year End4 Youth5 UMW6 - 7 Children8 Epworth9 TLCS10 WORSHIPSUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 CHRISTMAS CANTATAP resented By The Chancel Choir9:00 AMNO ElevenTen MORNING WORSHIPS ervice moved to 6:00 PM for Christmas Program** THE LIVING NATIVITY Presented By ElevenTen Worship & The Union Praise BandSanctuary6:00 PMBLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICEWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 The Winter Solstice on December 21, brings the longest night of the Blue Christmas Service is a time to worship God and acknowledgethe long nights of our lives: our losses, our griefs, our times ofemptiness and disappointments.

2 The service will include a time tolight a candle in remembrance of your loved one(s).Join us in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, December 19, at 6:30 EVEMONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICES4:30 PM Contemporary Worship (Music begins at 4:00 pm)7:00 PM (Music begins at 6:30 pm) Traditional Worship(Nursery Provided at BOTH services)Christmas at UnionPresented ByElevenTen Worship &The Union Praise BandDecember 166:00 PMSanctuary112We extend our sympathy to the following familyat the loss of their loved ones:SYMPATHYN orman Gibsonbrother of Al GibsonAlvin Gibson, of Al GibsonOur Ministry TeamSenior MinisterRev. Stephen P. TaylorAssociate MinisterRev. Jeri Katherine W. SipesMinister of VisitationRev. David AndersonRetired PastorsRev. Tommy R. BaileyRev. Dick HollidayRev. Paul Van DineAdministrative AssistantMonica CrodianCommunicationsLiz EdwardsCoordinator ofContemporary WorshipMichelle CochcroftCustodiansEmily GeigerKyle WisnewskiDirector of Music MinistriesDon KirkindollDirector of Youth andLeisure MinistriesEleanor SmolenFacilities ManagerNed CalvertFinanceJamey JonesKindergartenBarbie CreswellMinister of Christian EducationRev.

3 Chris HixNursery CoordinatorStacy BurggrafOrganistJoey RothfussUnion United Methodist Church7582 Woodrow Box 705 Irmo, SC 29063-0705 Telephone: 803-781-3013 Fax: 803-781-3034 Web Union Connection is a monthlypublication of Union United MethodistChurch. Articles should be submittedto Liz Edwards, Coordinator ofCommunications, by noon onthe 15th of each month viaFax (781-3034), placed in the box outside theCommunications Office (F 210).Advent Week 2 (12/5):Jesse Tree Ornament Making,Cookie Decorating & Craft StationsVisit stations with scripture readings, orna-ments, cookies and other crafts/displays tolearn the timeline and lineage of Jesus prior toHis birth! Enjoy hot chocolate and hot applecider while you stroll through the Jesse Treestations and visit with your Union Family!**Don t forget your donation for week 4!

4 Advent Week 3 (12/12):Advent Prayer Stations for AllLight a candle to remember the light of a blessing note to someone who needs your worries and cares at the feet ofJesus .. Prayer stations will be set around theFMC gym, walking track & hallway for gueststo visit and spend time contemplating andmeditating on God s word and blessings thatcome from our families and His station will have a different theme/ideaand activity. Prayer stations will be availablefor children also.**Don t forget your donation for week 4!Wednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsDecember 5-December 19 December 5-December 19 December 5-December 19 December 5-December 19 December 5-December 19 Union Church Family Advent SeriesFor ALL members of our Union family!Come home to your Union family to prepare your heartsand home for the coming of the Savior!

5 SCHEDULE:DINNER: 5:00-6:00 PM (RSVP NEXT PAGE)FAMILY ACTIVITY: 6:00-6:45 PM**NURSERY PROVIDEDA dvent Week 4 (12/19): Bags of Love for the homelessGather with your Union family with thankfulhearts for all of your blessings, while workingto bless others. As a family, we will write notes/color cards, organize donated toiletries andsnacks and pack them in bags that will behanded out to our brothers and sisters. Shareyour last Wednesday in Advent with your Unionfamily having hot chocolate and hot apple ciderand working toward sharing God s blessingswith others!**Toiletry & Snack drive will take place duringweeks 1-3 of the Advent season. We will collectthe following items to assemble into Bags of Love on December 19th forour homeless brothers & sisters:Toothbrush (individually packaged)Toothpaste (travel size)Body Wash/Shampoo Combo (travel size)Vaseline (mini container)Deodorant (unisex)Baby wipes (travel pack)Granola/Cereal Bars (individually wrapped)Snack Cracker Packs(sandwich crackers individual packs) Church Office HoursDecember 24, 25 & 26 ClosedDecember 279am - 5pmDecember 289am - 1pmCONGRATULATIONSP almer Olivia Goodborn on November 13, 2018,daughter of Davin and Melissa Good,sister of Greyson andgranddaughter of Randall & Elaine Stansell,Mechelle Rozema & Lane Good103 SIGN UPName:Number Adults: Number Children:MENU: December 5: Urban Cookhouse December 12: Lizard s Thicket December 19: Fusco sCOST.

6 Children (1-12years) $5 Adults $7 Family $25*PLEASE PAY AT THE DOOR(Exact cash please)If you rsvp for these weeks in advance,please only do so :DINNER: 5:00-6:00 PMThe newsletter will arrive in mid-January. This willbe a January/February refer to thechurch calendaron our website fora listing of ourcurrent programsand events.( )REMINDER:The deadline for information for the2019 January/February issue of thenewsletter is January 7, OF PAUL CRUISEOCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Brochures available at the WelcomeCenter and in the Church Rev. Stephen TaylorYour pastors want to give you careand be in prayer for you or someone in your familyis in the hospital or having surgery,please call the Church office(781-3013) and let us 7-96:30-9:00 PMThe Living Christmas Story is almost here!

7 All volunteers on the Bethlehem ConstructionCrew are asked to help put the final touches onour backyard Bethlehem scenes on the finalconstruction day, Saturday, December 1, from8 until the work is finished. Please take fliers and posters from the narthexto distribute at work and in your is our best means of publicity. We are still looking for between 10 and 20 morevillagers for each of the 3 nights. If you can helpplease sign up on-line or call/text Gail Elfert at803-466-2403 Anyone who is interested in helping the PEPmembers bring Bethlehem to life for the pre-school Walk Through Bethlehem on Friday morning,December 7, please come to the FMC gym no laterthan 9 that morning. Invite people to ride our Church vans throughThe Living Christmas Story by parking in the lotacross from the Church (between Lizard s Thicketand O Reilly s) and catching one of the vansmaking continuous trips through this holiday season, the Preschool and Kindergarten would like to thank Unionchurch for their support throughout this school year.

8 We would also like to extend aspecial thank you to the members of PEP who participated in the walk throughBethlehem for our children as well as other preschools in the community on December staff and children wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and good wishes for theNew POSTIn an effort to keep you up to date with the happenings at Union , we have an email can join by clicking on the Union E-mail Update button on the left side of the Home Pageon the website. By joining, you will begin receiving weekly updates on Fridays of eventsand activities that are going on at Union and any reminders that pertain to want you to know what s happening, so join us by going to the website FOR Union E-MAIL UPDATEPPPPP eople EEEEE njoying PPPPP eople! ! is the Senior Ministryat Union UMC for all person 50+.

9 The purpose of !is to encourage friendship through Christianfellowship and spiritual enrichment. Questions?Please contact David ! CARD PARTYM eets every Mondaywhen the Church Office is open10:00 A. M. 12:00 NoonFellowship HallCome! Have fun relaxing with friendly,fun-loving are urged to join us for Bridge,Hand-and-Foot, Canasta, or other learn more callCorey Ann Lacy (957-6863)DECEMBER3RD, 10TH, 17 THNO CARD PARTY24TH & ! 2018 TLCS Walkthrough with children:December 7 @ 8:30 AM in the FMCPEP Planning @ Noon in the Fellowship HallQuestions? Contact David Moxley @ US: @unionumcirmoCHRISTMAS WITH EPWORTH:CHRISTMAS WITH EPWORTH:CHRISTMAS WITH EPWORTH:CHRISTMAS WITH EPWORTH:CHRISTMAS WITH EPWORTH:THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

10 THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!At Epworth, Christmastime is a wonderful time of this year we are already seeing atremendous outpouring of support from the community and you want to get involved or give to Epworth during this specialseason, we have a few special instructions to help you participate! Christmas with Epworth is our annual drive for community membersto fill the Christmas wishes of children at Epworth. Christmas withEpworth provides gifts for the children to open on Christmasmorning gifts that bring smiles and excitement! These are bothpersonal gifts and cottage gifts that the children can enjoy together. Each child at Epworth experiences a bountiful Christmas morningthat includes their requested wishes, gift cards and usually a fewsurprises we have selected for them.