Children & Family Ministries Report Continued

Mark your calendars! Save the date! Memorial’s Children’s Choir will present their Christmas Musical at

the 11 am service on Sunday, December 8th. You will not want to miss this special Sunday service.

Sunday Night Programs Note Following our Christmas Musical, Mission Project & Party on Sunday, December 8th we will take a break from our Regular Sunday Night Programs until January 2014. Please enjoy this Christmas season with family & friends and listen for announcements from Mrs. Katie in regards to Sunday Night Programs returning in January -

Supper At Six! Please plan to join us on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month for SUPPER AT SIX, a catered meal in our Family Life Center. Dinner will be served at 6 pm with an activity such as a Guest Speaker and Activity Bags or other events for the kids following the meal. The menu for December is meatloaf, roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls & red velvet cake squares. Supper At Six is $7 for adults, $4 for children (children under 3 eat FREE). This month we will join in singing traditional Christmas carols following dinner. Don’t miss out! If possible, please RSVP to the church office. Questions? See Wayne or Christy Morris or Katie Jeter.

MUMC provides a Safe Sanctuary for children. We require a

background check of all adult volunteers.

Katie D. Jeter – Director of Children and Family Ministries 877-0956 ext. 2102 (office) 216-3315 (cell) katie.jeter@gmail.com

877-0956 ext. 102 (office) 216-3315 (cell) katie.jeter@gmail.com

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Memorial’s Kids In Mission! Thank you for your support of Memorial’s Kids In Mission as we

collect HOT COCOA and POPCORN in preparation for our “Warm Wishes” Christmas Mission Project. This is a group effort as the YOUTH and entire congregation join the kids to reach out

to the Greer community to share the love of Christ with our neighbors.

JOIN US on Sunday, December 8th as we gather on the front steps and lawn of our church for a Parade Viewing Party. The Greer Christmas Parade is set to begin at 2:30 pm. Following

the parade our Mission Kids will serve hot cocoa & cookies and offer packs of ready-to-pop popcorn to passers-by.

You can help by donating packets of hot cocoa and popcorn. Donation bins are located around the church grounds - with

donations being accepted until the day of the parade.

Mission Kids Make a Difference!

MEMORIAL MESSENGER Memorial UMC December 2013

Children & Family Ministries Report Continued:

Calendar of Events – December 2013

Sunday, December 1 11 am Hanging of the Greens

Sunday Night Programs

5:30-7 pm (handbells @ 5 pm) Final Christmas Musical Rehearsal

*MEET IN THE SANCTUARY*

Wednesday, December 4 – Supper At Six

First Wednesday of the month – Catered Fellowship Meal Join us for “Supper at Six” in the Family Life Center

Menu: meatloaf, roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls & red velvet cake squares.

Following dinner we will sing Christmas Carols together – Don’t miss this!

If possible, please RSVP to the church office Please join us!

Children & Family Ministries Report Continued:

Calendar of Events Continued

Sunday, December 8

11 am Children Present Christmas Musical - In the Sanctuary

2:30 pm Greer Christmas Parade Please join us on the front steps & lawn of the church for a Parade Viewing Party. Following the parade…Mission Kids Warm Wishes Christmas Mission Project in the church parking lot & following the Mission Project…KIDS

CHRISTMAS PARTY in the Social Hall. ALL CHILDREN are invited to join us for a Christmas Celebration.

*Please note: Sunday Night Programs will resume in January 2014*

Sunday, December 15

11 am Chancel Choir Presents Lessons & Carols

Saturday, December 21 7 pm Praise Band Presents Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 22

9 am Praise Band Presents Christmas Music 11 am Handbells Present Christmas Music

Tuesday, December 24

5 pm Christmas Eve Service In the Sanctuary

Sunday, December 29 10 am Service Only - In the Family Life Center

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

DEC 3 Sylvia Dobson DEC 4 Lynn Clark, Keith Clarke, Michael Redmon DEC 5 Rita Peeples Ashe DEC 6 Katie Jeter DEC 7 Gwyn Church, Emma Culberson, Holly Threatt, Emily Morris, Harper Horne DEC 9 Priscilla Watson, Sara Compton, Hudson Brannon DEC 13 Aggie Glenn, Kristen Coster, Matthew Watson DEC 14 Nancy Wolfe DEC 15 Ashli Haas DEC 16 Lynn Kennemore, Libby Fowler, Emily Brooks, Walker Burdette DEC 17 Meg Hinds, John Shennan, Julia Shennan, Mary Ann Catafygiotu DEC 19 Camden Howard DEC 20 Dave Hudson, Hal Jones, Jennifer Davis-Allen, Miles Grugan DEC 21 Holly Diaz, Janet Hygema DEC 22 Allen Lee, Harriet Strait DEC 24 Craig Allender DEC 25 Noah Hammond, Stella White DEC 26 Bob Burnett DEC 27 Ginger Cason DEC 28 Hannah Driscoll DEC 31 Steve Rogers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> UMW CHRISTMAS GATHERING- Mon., DEC 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Social Hall. YOUNG @ HEART - Wed., DEC 11 – 11:45 a.m. – Social Hall. BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Tues., DEC 10 – 7 p.m. – Wesley Davenport Classroom. FINANCE COMMITTEE – Sun., DEC 15 - 8 a.m. – Social Hall. MEMBERSHIP/EVANGELISM – Sun., DEC 15 – 3 p.m. – Social Hall. CEP CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – Thurs., DEC 19 – 10:30 a.m. – Social Hall

DAILY PRAYER LIST FOR MEMORIAL CHURCH FAMILIES

DEC 1 Sara Johnson DEC 2 Philip and Katherine Johnston DEC 3 Hal and Nancy Jones DEC 4 Katherine Jones DEC 5 Louise Jones DEC 6 Margaret Jones DEC 7 Rose Marie Jordan DEC 8 Betty Kay DEC 9 Sandi Kay and family DEC 10 Jocelyn Keefer DEC 11 Kris Kelly DEC 12 Lynn and Gayle Kennemore DEC 13 Terry and Shannon Kennemore DEC 14 Corrie Kennette DEC 15 Tina Kennette DEC 16 Stephen and Dixie Kennette DEC 17 Stephen Kennette DEC 18 Dr. James and Susan Key and family DEC 19 Mark and Angelika Kifff and family DEC 20 John and Amelia Kinard DEC 21 Sandra Knight and family DEC 22 Frank and Jean Krucznski DEC 23 Robert and Sallye Krueger DEC 24 Sallye Krueger DEC 25 Mary LaChapelle DEC 26 Corky and Teri Lane DEC 27 Bill and Edna Lange and family DEC 28 Will and Katie Lavender DEC 29 Jason and Clare Laye and family DEC 30 Rev. Dennis and Marsha Lee DEC 31 Gary and Mary Lee and family >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THE YOUNG AT HEART group will meet for its Christmas potluck on Wednesday, December 11th at 11:45 a.m. in the Social Hall. Ham and turkey will be furnished. Hope to see everyone there!

For CONTEMPORARY SERVICE SERMON 1 Rev. Curtis 8 Rev. Curtis 15 Rev. Curtis 22 Rev. Curtis 29 Andy Watson USHERS for DEC: Lauren and Natalie Clute SET-UP & TEAR DOWN: Stephen Kennette and Andy Watson CHILDREN’S SERMON: Katie Jeter NURSERY: Please refer to the next page assignments REFRESHMENTS: TBD

For TRADITIONAL SERVICE

ACOLYTES 1 John Shennan and Julia Shennan 8 Jay Smith and Ellie Smith 15 Jay Smith and Ellie Smith 22 Jay Smith and Ellie Smith 29 Riley Driscoll and Rachel Hudson ALTAR FLOWERS 1 Beth Roberts and June Melton 8 Elmore House 15 Poinsettias 22 Poinsettias 29 Combined Service – Family Life Center WORSHIP GREETERS 1 George and Harriet Strait 8 Don and Karen Padgett 15 Open 22 Terry and Debbie Dobson 29 Stephen Kennette, Dixie Kennette and Corrie Kennette USHERS (Arrive 10:40 AM) 1 Jimmy Fowler (H), Norman West, Bobby Shennan 8 Susan Mayberry (H), Ellen Henson, Betty West, Linda Hannon, Cindy Miller 15 Marne Dumas (H), Tiffany Catafygiotu, Megan Howard, Allison Duncan, Katie Jeter

22 Ralph Johnson (H), David Mayberry, Chuck Wallace, David Owens 29 Wayne Morris (H), Stephen Kennette, Pete Smith, Will Lavender TRUSTEE: Jack Fore

OFFERING COMMITTEE 1 Steve Kennette, Tom and Ann Hammond 8 Marney and Freddie Hannon, Karen Pridgeon 15 Mike and Ellen Henson, Carol Cason 22 Marjorie Mitchell, Tom and Ann Hammond 29 Susan Mayberry, Cindy Miller

NURSERY For DECEMBER: 9 a.m. 1 Dave and Joy Hudson 8 Mitch and Tamara Merrill 15 Kyle and Cindy Davis 22 Tyler and Marsha Mays 29 Jack and Betsy Fore 10: 00 a.m. Chris and Jessica Major 11 a.m. 1 Justin and Katie Crain 8 Tyler and Marsha Mays 15 Jennifer Dorn and Libby Fowler 22 Tommy and Candi Stanton 29 Jack and Betsy Fore

SOUND & VIDEO SYSTEMS 1 Jimmy Fowler and Tony Hammond 8 Larry and Peggy Smith 15 David and Susan Mayberry 22 Tom and Ann Hammond 29 Tom and Mary Ann Catafygiotu >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THE 2014 FLOWER CALENDAR is now posted on the bulletin board outside the Wesley Davenport classroom. Make sure to sign up for the date(s) you wish to acknowledge a special occasion before it’s taken!

POINSETTIAS When picking up poinsettias, please remember to leave the plastic trays underneath. Thank you very much! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CHURCH NOTE CARDS

We have lovely cards available for the Christmas season. Each pack contains 5 cards of the sanctuary with poinsettias and 5 of our stained glass windows, for a donation of $10. They are available in the church office during office hours. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The UNITED METHODIST WOMEN WILL HOLD A CHRISTMAS GATHERING ON DECEMBER 9TH IN THE SOCIAL HALL AT 10:30 A.M. We will have a Christmas program and also will install officers for this year. Officers for this year are: Harriet Strait and Ellen Henson, co-president. Kat Jones, vice-president. Rose Marie Jordan, Treasurer. Joan Jamieson, Secretary. Ruth Griffin and Harriet Johnson, Membership Nurture and Outreach. Cheryl Dobson, Spiritual Growth Coordinator. Mary Ann Catafygiotu, Education and Interpretation. Tina Kennette, Social Action. Marjorie Mitchell, Program Resources. Bereavement committees will remain the same except Joan Jamieson and Patsy Farmer will cover the months of July, August, and September and Margaret Long and Jane Forrester will cover the months of October, November, and December. We would like to thank Beverly and Bill Davis for serving bereavement meals for many years!!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LIBRARY NEWS

A BIG THANK YOU to Margie Crowley for her gift of three new books: The Wiggles – A Very Wiggly Christmas, Animals at the Edge and The Ten Commandments. Due to the many activities that are scheduled for each Sunday in December, we will not be having a library day this month. We will meet again in January of 2014, as well as go on our shopping trip for new books!

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS Join us on Sunday, December 15th at the 11:00 a.m. service to celebrate Christ’s birth through song, brought to you by the MUMC Chancel Choir.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP CONCERT

The Holiday season is here, and The Praise Band would like to personally invite everyone to the Contemporary Christmas Music Concert. Invite your family and friends, and join us for this very special evening of song and worship. The concert is on Saturday, Dec. 21st at 7:00 p.m.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ANGEL TREE

The Adults Unlimited Angel Tree has been helping folks have a brighter Christmas for more than a quarter of a century! Through this effort, our church has helped many individuals and groups: Boys Home of the South, resident of group homes, families from Greer Middle School, elderly folks on fixed incomes, and members and friends of Memorial. Members of Adults Unlimited gather wish list information, put the requests on angels, and display them on trees in the narthex and social hall. Church members choose angels, shop for the requested item, and return it to the church as per instructions on the angel. This year, the angels will be available on Sunday, December 24th, and should be returned to the church by Wednesday, December 18th. Delivery will take place on Saturday, December 21st. Our congregation is invited to support this project by either taking an angel, or making a cash donation through specials on your envelope, and we will do the shopping for you! Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated! If you know of anyone who would benefit from the angel tree, please let it be known to someone in the Adults Unlimited Sunday School Class. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THE ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR has been invited to participate in the Downtown Greer Lighting of the Christmas Tree. Stop by on Friday, December 6th and hear the bells play Christmas carols on the corner of Trade & Victoria St. The bells will play from approximately 6:30-7:30pm.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Red Bird Mission Update Don’t forget, we need volunteers for this trip in April, 2014. Please prayerfully consider this worthwhile cause. We will also be collecting school supplies and tools in good condition.

What/Where: Red Bird Mission trip, Beverly Ky. Date: April 6 week, 2014 Why: Volunteers needed to repair houses, work in school and craft store, etc. Tools, school supplies, money needs. Cost: $375, for room and board and for building supplies. Contact: Daryl Rishforth, daryl611@gmail.com, 864-918-9737 or Dave Herndon, dbherndon@charter.net, 864-244-2159 OTHER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

What/Where: Haiti UMVIM Mission Trip in Haiti Date: Feb. 18-26, 2014 Why: Build a home for a family displaced by the 2010 earthquake Cost: $1500, all inclusive except incidentals Contact: Jim Smith, smithjames@comporium.net, 803-325-1832, Nick Elliot, nseumvim@gmail.com, 404-663-4281

If you have any mission opportunities you would like published, please send to Daryl Rishforth daryl611@gmail.com.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A HUGE THANK YOU to the members of the Eula Mayfield Sunday School class for the beautiful pillar candles in the windows for Advent and the oil with which to fill them. They will beautify our sanctuary for many years to come. Your generous gift is most appreciated! DEAR MEMORIAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY, Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards, calls and food that you have showered on us. It has been a

tremendous help to Bill and me. I’m doing well and hope to be back in December. Love, Beverly Davis

OTHER NEWS

THE ADULTS UNLIMITED CLASS is seeking gently used items ASAP! We need ladies walking/running shoes, size 5; boys’ clothing, size 4T and 5/6; novels with good stories; and, boys’ bicycles with training wheels for ages 4 and 5. PLEASE let any member of the Adults Unlimited class know if you can donate these items! You may also leave them in the classroom or in the church office. Thank you everyone!! COPIES OF The United Methodist Handbook are available in the church office or narthex for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the United Methodist Church, including its history, mission work, connectional giving and other topics of interest.

“Connecting to Christ, Connecting to our Community, Connecting to Each Other;;… We are Memorial!” SAFE SANCTUARY

MUMC provides a Safe Sanctuary for children. We require a background check of all adult

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December 2013 Volume 12 , Issue 12

Advent is the time of year when we celebrate the coming of Christ into the world. This month

in youth we will have various opportunities to study and celebrate the birth of Christ. Please

mark your calendars!!

Christmas Worship Concert The Holiday season is here, and I

would like to personally invite you to the Contemporary Christmas

Music Concert. The Concert is on Saturday, Dec. 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Nov 13—Operation Christmas Child Nov 17—Jr. High Beach Retreat balance due Nov 22-24—Jr. High Beach Retreat

Nov 24—No Youth Dec 15—Jr. High Christmas Party Dec 22—Sr. High Christmas Party

My name is Andy Watson. I have been the Youth Pastor at Memorial UMC for over eleven years now. My

e-mail address is andy@greerchurch.com. My cell-phone number is 590-6145 I am always available to talk if you

need to. So feel free to text or give me a call.

Sunday Nights:

5:30—Jr. High 6:30—Meal 7:00—Sr.High

Wednesday Nights: 6:00—Meal 6:30-7:30—Youth Fellowship, Fun & Worship

ON THE HORIZON For those who like to plan ahead,

Revolution will be February 14-15...Mark the date!

Parents Serving This Month: December

Sun 1- Alan & Wendy Smith 848-0218

Wed 4- Larry & Jane Merritt 877-0626

Sun 8- Jocelyn Keefer 801-0594

Wed 11- Stan & Tracy Thornton 877-7403

Wed18- Andy & Kelly Watson 469-9080

Sun 29- Stephen Kennette & Corrie Kennette THANKS A BUNCH!

This Month in Youth

Sunday Wednesday Nights On Sunday and Wednesday nights this month the youth will be participating in ‘Advent’ures.

Each Youth Session during Advent this year will be a fun and exciting mix of traditional games

and songs, as well as a very reflective and insightful look at the biblical Christmas Story.

Mission Trip Meeting There will be a preliminary meeting for parents

and youth regarding the 2014 Summer Youth Mis-sion Trip on Sunday December 8th at 4:45. The

process for signing up for the mission trip will be a little different this year and any

interested youth and their parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. Although the

location is not set at this time, the dates for the trip will be sometime in mid-June. If you are interested in serving Christ through Summer Missions please

plan on being there for this important meeting.

The Jr. High Christmas Party On, Sunday, Dec. 15th, the Jr. High will meet at the church

@ 5:30 to begin their progressive dinner party. You will need to be picked up at the Church by 8:45. Again, there is a

Tacky Christmas Sweater theme for this event. Everyone will need to bring a $10 gift for a Chinese Auction.

And the Word was made flesh,

and dwelt among us...

John 1:14

Special Youth Outing The Youth will meet on December 29th at 5:00 for a surprise holiday outing. The cost for this activity will be $15 and we

will be back at the church by 8:30. Please bring cash! See you there.

The Sr. High Christmas Party On, Sunday, Dec. 22nd, the Sr. High will meet at the church

@ 5:30 to begin their progressive dinner party. You will need to be picked up at the Church by 8:45. Again, there is a

Tacky Christmas Sweater theme for this event. Everyone will need to bring a $10 gift for a Chinese Auction.

No Youth There will be no Youth on Wednesday,

December 25th, or Wednesday, January 1 Enjoy the Holidays!!