Welcome! December 10, 2017

Prelude Pat Deighton and David Basler

Welcome Dianne Smith Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “Love Came Down at Christmas” UMH #242 “Love the Lord” led by Shanah Moore “Angels We Have Heard on High” UMH #238 (vs. 1 and 4)

Joys & Concerns/Lord’s Prayer Josh Moore Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who tres-pass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. AMEN

Special Music “Fantasy on Adeste Fidelis” Double Brass Quintet

Story Time “Piper’s Night Before Christmas” Loraine Cors

Offering & Anthem Voices of Praise and Bellaires “I Heard the Bells” led by Darrell Day/Joanne Kelly

Celebration of Community—meet new and greet current friends

Message: LOVE: a heavenly hug John 3:16-17 Series: Christmas Promises pastor Jerry Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle

Response “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH #384 (vs. 1-3)

Postlude Pat Deighton

Pianist: Marlene Cracraft Assistant: Heather Yates

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

Nursery (off of lobby)

Children’s Worship (Children’s Worship Center)

Don’t miss an opportunity to invite someone to

church. Use the enclosed invitation and invite some-

one to Christmas Eve.

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“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” - Psalm 119:105

MY NOTES:

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. ___________________________________________

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We welcome everyone including those who are single, married, divorced, crying newborns, tired parents, and doting grandparents. We welcome those who are “just browsing” and those who know every hymn and praise song ever written. We welcome those who think the earth is flat, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town—you wanted to go to church. You have found a perfectly imperfect church filled with perfectly imperfect people who worship our perfect Lord. First time guests - please pickup a welcome gift at the wel-come desk in the lobby. Once again, welcome!

Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause… Pray!

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Praise: for a wonderful weekend of celebration and outreach at our church.

Concerns: Jeff, Josh, Jessica, Sam, Phyllis, Siera, Su-san, Joan, Helen Webster, Bob Simon, Corban, Kit and Paul, Gail Waller, Bob, Grace, Carol Yewcic, Clair Zeran, Wink Van Knowe, Chet and Betty Kosko, Sharon Bi-alecki, Joyce, Dick and Tina Durfee, Marilyn Minick, Helen Bates, Don and Fran, Rick Barrett, Joan Mel-larkey, Mary Ellen Arnold

Joys or Concerns? Email: jerry@HudsonFirstUMC.org

We extend our hearts and prayers to the families of Barbara Nelms, who joined the church triumphant on 12/1 and Betty Bryan, who joined the church triumphant on 12/2.

Sympathy

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NEW MEMBER CLASS, Library. If you’ve been attending a while and would like to chat with pastor Jerry about mem-bership, share your faith journey, and learn more about the mission and vision of Hudson FUMC, join pastor Jerry and Lisa for this informal class. Those that choose to join will be received into membership on Sunday, December 17th.

Going back to school or just starting out? The church Scholarship Com-mittee would like to help you. Schol-arship applications and renewals are

due Dec. 18th. accompanied by a recent transcript. Forms are available on the church website or in the office.

ENVELOPES ARE HERE! You will be able to pick up your 2018 envelopes in the church lobby before and after service starting today and every Sun. through Dec. and first part of Jan. Envelopes may be picked up in the Finance office during regular office hours.

Teachers typically use their own resources to buy the school supplies needed for the school year. We want to provide $50 Walmart Gift cards for Hudson Elementary’s

47 teachers. If you would like to participate, simply pur-chase one or more Walmart Gift Cards valued at $50 each or make a donation in any amount. If you choose to write a check, make it out to Hudson FUMC and mark “Walmart Gift Card” in the memo field - by December 19th. We are also looking for volunteers to make a breakfast casserole for the teachers breakfast on December 21st. Call the church office to sign up. Recipe will be provided.

Due tomorrow!

Due Today!

Free event but must

have ticket. Pick one up in our office!

TODAY, 2-4PM

Volunteers needed to volunteer in a vital minis-try of our church at the Hudson First UMC’s

Thrift Store. You will love the store and the people you meet. Please contact Laura Arnold, 727-863-0176, for in-formation.

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Stephen Ministry by Tom Meier

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. -Benjamin Franklin ....let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience... Hebrew: 10:22 NIV

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT HIM

And it hurts. The family gathered round the tree is smaller now. You keep thinking of the way it was last year. You miss him.

At this difficult time, a Stephen Minister would like to care for you. Your Stephen Minister will listen while you work through your sorrow & pain.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to re-ceive Stephen Ministry care, fill out the pew card, place it in the envelope and seal it. Place it in the offering plate (remember to ask for permission be-fore reporting someone else's need).

Please remember to notify the Church whenever you or a loved one is hospitalized locally so visitation can be made by the Pastor, Visitation team member, or by a Stephen Minister.

Donations to... MOAA Educational Fund: in memory of John Alderman by Janice Shortt

MUSIC FUND in memory of John Alderman by Joan and Russell Thiede

MINISTRY/MISSIONS in memory of Ernest Chapman by Donald Chapman family in memory of Ron Sieber by Daniel and Karen Swanson

FOOD PANTRY in memory of Lucy McGill Sweet by: Norman and Victoria Beals Barry and Karen Allen David Rottinghaus Thomas Genevro Kenneth and Tracy DeFurio Roger and Amy Lutz Patrick and Paula Hooper David and Wendy Sauter Elliot and Bonny Smith Thomas and Cherrie Peffer John and Mary Reefer in honor of Jan Smith by Marie Kinden

ENDOWMENT FUND in memory of John Alderman by Janice Shortt in memory of Ron Sieber by Janice Shortt

MORTGAGE PRINCIPAL in memory of Ralph Smith by Jan Smith

Additions/Corrections: 727-868-6178

In Memory

In Honor

Tis the season to be thankful, to be grateful, celebrate the holiday season with love. Remember we love each other as a result of God loving us first. Accept God’s love and accept our places as dearly loved children in his heavenly family. Let God’s love fill us, flood us, and change us forever. God’s love is unconditional and everlasting. Live loved!

Great news! The Men of Promise have increased their weekly milk donation by 50% to 60 gallons of milk. Thank you Men of Promise for your generosity. The families in our community are grateful. May we continue to support with monetary donations to the Men of Promise Milk Fund.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

God’s Food Pantry Tidbits by Doug Doan

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CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP Friday, December 1st, over 200 toddler through 5th grade children and their parents filled Fellowship Hall. The Hudson Elementary choir provided great Christmas music and Hudson First UMC volunteers created Christmas fun for all.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Thank you for putting

on such a great kids’

night! My grand-

daughter and I had

fun!

Dear Music Makers, You

made our hearts sing! Some

of the comments we heard

around us: “so sweet”,

“absolutely awesome”.

Thank you all for everything

you do! Pam and Bob Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd, over 1,300 filled our sanctuary celebrating the sounds of Christmas. Our Voices of Praise choir was joined by many other groups including Schrader and Longleaf Elementary Schools, and the Pasco County Show Choir.

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Today: Sunday, December 10 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Refuge Youth class-CE1 8:45am Young Adults class-LIB 8:45am Seekers-CE4 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 8:45am New Generation-Prayer Room 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 11:15am First Aid Training-Worship Center 2pm New Member Class-LIB 6:00pm Refuge Activity-FH

Monday, December 11 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex & Balance-HH 12:00pm Al-Anon-CE10

Tuesday, December 12 7:00am Business Referral Network 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 10:00am Stitches-CWC 6:00pm Disciples Fastrack NT-CE10 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scout meetings

Wednesday, December 13 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 9:30am Gentle Yoga-WC 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 2:00pm Empowerment-CE10 4:00pm Adult Liturgical Dance-CWC 5:00pm Kids dinner-FH 5:30pm Kings Kids (K-5th)-CWC 5:30pm E.X.C.I.T.E. (6-8th)-CE4 5:30pm Acts 29 (9-12th)-CE2 6:15pm Worship Arts (all ages)-CWC 7:00pm Choir-WC

Thursday, December 14 10:00am Encouragers-CE10 5:00pm Trustees-CE10

Friday, December 15 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC

Saturday, December 16 8:00am Men’s Emmaus-SU 6:00pm New Generation-OCH

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House SU—Sunnyside Up WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to… 12/10 Jackie Busch 12/13 Doris Young 12/14 Helen Brauer 12/14 Al Favitt

Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Group members feel closer to God (69 percent), understand the Bible better (74 percent), trust God more (66 percent), and become more loving in their relationships (48 percent).

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith December, January, February Isaiah’s Messianic Hope

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan December, January, February Faith in Action

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of Ruth

Young Adults, Library—Jerry Milner BIG Questions: clear answers to confusing questions

Seekers, CE4—Loraine Cors Overview of Paul’s Letters

New Generation, Prayer Room—Josh & Shanah Moore God’s Not Dead Study

12/14 Terrie Kirby 12/14 Trudy Yates 12/15 Larry Navage 12/15 Jim Rist Corrections: 868-6178

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Fran Scerbo: 727-597-3727 Open to all women—faith and friendship blend together in a time of Christian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs of month in CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Worship 10a Children’s Church Contact Cheryle: 868-6178 (K-5) Contact Fran: 868-6178 (6-8)

Thrift Store Hours: Winter hours: Mon-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Summer Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30a to 3:30p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture.

Wednesday, 9a - 12p Howard Hall Entrance Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. We serve with joy for Jesus. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 2nd Friday monthly CARES Café. Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

New Generation 8:45a Sundays, Prayer Room 6p, 3rd Sat., Oasis Coffee House Shanah Moore: 607-429-8826 Encouraging and enriching the lives of young adults 18-35.

Refuge Ministry 6p Sundays, Life group “hang time” and activity.

Acts 29 (9-12th gr.) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship 5:30p Wednesday, Small Group, CE2 Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

Wacky Wednesdays: 5:00p Dinner 5:30p Kings Kids (1st.-5th gr.) 5:30p E.X.C.I.T.E. (6th-8th gr.)

6:15p Kids of Praise Choir Wings of Spirit Dance

The Encouragers

Wed., 9:30-10:30am Diane Fenrich—727-262-8216

GENTLE YOGA