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Click here…. An Advent Activity Book: From KATHY SILL
Late last year I was made aware of children who appear to come from Christian homes who never go to church. When looking at Christmas lights, they did not know what a nativity scene was nor the significance of the birth of Jesus. The attached PDF is an Advent workbook that was inspired as a way to introduce the children and young teens to Jesus in a non-threatening and engaging manner. The book has 3 sections:
Section 1 (pages 2-7): The Advent wreath section includes a short description of the wreath and the symbolism of each candle. Each week until Christmas a candle is lit and we focus on a specific word as we wait for the birth of our Savior. Instructions and templates are included to use as you create your own advent wreath using toilet paper rolls and paper. Lighting the candle is easy as you simply lift the yellow flame and the candle is lit without any danger from fire.
Section 2 (pages 8-11): Coloring pages for each week.
Angel
Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus
Wise men bringing gifts
Connect the dots picture
Section 3 (pages 12-14 with answers starting on page 15): Advent puzzles:
Unscramble the words in the Advent scripture
Word Search
Matching
Unscramble Christmas song names
My hope is that as the workbook is shared with families and friends it will introduce / reintroduce people to Jesus . There is no age limit for the activities.
August 1, 2020, 2 pm - 3:30 pm - Library Zoom Lecture
Presenting Willie Drye - discussing his recently updated book… “The Storm of the Century: The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935” (Click Here for details)
The 1935 Hurricane was of great significance to our church as so many members of the church died in the storm, including the church’s young pastor, Rev. Robert Emmanuel Carlson and his wife Maud. Alma Pinder Dalton and Norm Parker are the only living survivors of the 1935 storm.
July 12 - Aug 2:
Pastor Bob will be on vacation - Pastor Tony Hammond and Margo Murray will fill in
May 21, 2020 - Remember the United Methodist Church Children’s Home
April 27, 2020 - Alma’s Birthday
A video is now available so you can see the parade celebrating Alma’s birthday on April 22 … click here
April 23, 2020 - Sunday May 3 Communion during YouTube service
You will be able to receive communion whenever you view the May 3 Sunday Service on YouTube. Bread and wine in small sealed containers will be available to pick up in fellowship hall, Monday thru Friday (April 27 - May 1) from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. If they can’t do a pick-up you may use cracker/bread and a drink. We use grape juice at the church.
April 17, 2020 - Wednesday April 22 is Alma Dalton’s 96th birthday!
She can't have the customary party with cake and candles, so at 4pm next Wednesday Apr 22, there will be a surprise drive-by caravan to celebrate with Alma. She lives at 206 Preston St. There may be firemen and policemen joining in the fun. Please drive by so we can make Alma’s birthday an event for the ages!
Church YouTube Account - Click here to register.
Instructions from Rich Russell:
The Youtube account will give you full access to each of Pastor Pavey's past four sermons; three are podcasts and Easter's was a videocast.
Additionally, you can access our music video library which we are trying to grow systematically. Right now there are 11 music videos including:
Surely The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place (Pastor Bob): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifL7pb1cbK0
He Know The Plan (Pastor Bob): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDrGAMUNTKM
Hear Thou Our Prayer (Island Quartet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDrGAMUNTKM
One Cross, Three Nails (Bob and Rich): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFF0ZUffe8
At Calvary (Bob and Rich): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7XcUx6IHBQ
When He Was On The Cross (Pastor Bob): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4XfeXSs_U
It's All Because Of Grace (Rich): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS3zmLG5zpM
Jesus Is Real (Island Quartet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-KnkWIruYY
What Have You Done For The Lord Today (Bob and Rich): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7xpN3ut48
Give Away A Blessing (Bob and Rich): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrwzwlw7yeQ
You Save Me From Sin, But Not From My Trials (Rich) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1zgHVjQcw
NOTE: Please forgive my first efforts to upload. There are glitches in a few of the video.
NOTE 2: I shouldn't try to do anything that concerns technology without first consulting Javy!
NOTE 3: If you have a "Smart TV" you can access YouTube on your home screen.
Additionally, Javy has created PLAY LISTS where he has merged files together:
To see all FOUR sermons in succession, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieF35x7Tr40&list=PLzugpvlWqZ6yCIXSCwH8vKdvk-nabIebf
To see SEVEN music videos together you can click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-KnkWIruYY&list=PLzugpvlWqZ6zpySsyBm3OXPNZJzA3M-am
April 12 2020 - Easter Sunday
Message from Pastor Bob: Thank you for keeping the tradition of decorating the cross alive this year. The cross was rugged and rough and dreadful prior to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Following the resurrection it became a symbol of love, hope and beauty. He is alive. Have a blessed day.
April 11, 2020
Subscribe to the Matecumbe United Methodist Church on YouTube to get not only the recent sermons but also some of the beautiful songs that have been recorded, and often written, by Rich Russell and Bob Pavey. YouTube account: Click here
April 9, 2020
If you use FaceBook, go to our the church page (Go to FaceBook….Search for Matecumbe United Methodist Church in the search box at the top of your FaceBook page. Click on “following” under the cover page photo of the church so you can get notifications when things about the church are posted.
We are trying to stay connected to the church family through our newsletters, this website and through FaceBook too.
If you have announcements, photos, stories or a thank you to share, use the contact page of this website to send us information.
CVS FREE DELIVERY: For those of you who get your prescription medications from CVS. Their free delivery is handled through the post office. All prescriptions are taken there and you then get them with your mail.
April 6, 2020
A cross will be at the front door of the church sanctuary beginning at 10 am Saturday, April 11. It will be on the highway side of the church Easter Sunday, April 12. We hope you will drive by and add flowers or greens to our cross. Let’s not let the corona virus take all our Easter away! Hopefully we will fill this cross with beautiful blossoms and greenery to bring some cheer to us all.
This year, let’s make our cross look more beautiful than ever before.
Death of Walter Brestler
My dear friends.
We have received very sad news about our friend Walter. He passed away from a second stroke. He's been such an integral part of our glass group for many years.
He did a lot of work on things no one else wanted to tackle. He fiinished the last of the light fixtures when I was unable to in 2011. He worked patiently and
diligently on the 3-D stars on the ships wheels. He was always there when we were doing something challenging. He installed our last window, the Alligator reef light house. His wife Alice was a great contributor to our group too. We will miss them terribly. They will be together now.
Love you all.
Susan Bateman
If you want to send a card condolences may be sent
to his family in care of
Olga McGraff
485 Hallman Court
Downington, PA 19335
April 5, 2020
Thank you to the members of the church who distributed palm branches Palm Sunday morning! What a beautiful gesture while we are isolated during the coronavirus crisis.
Sue Miller
Dear Christian Friends,
I thought I would share some of my ideas with you. If you are fortunate to be isolated with your spouse, cherish every moment together and find things to do together. Rejoice.
Families are both wonderful and challenging. If you are blessed with one, be patient and enjoy while you can. Family is always changing. If you have children, love them deeply, but let them see the love you share with God and your spouse. As it should be, children pass through your life on their way to making their own. You always love them deeply, but as adults let them make their own decisions and mistakes. God is with them just as He is with you.
No children? No spouse? You do have a church family. Everyone needs someone. Friends can be great and an extended family. Everyone rejoice in what you do have, live for today. Aren’t memories great!
Peggy Buck
