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December 8, 2024
Washington Free Methodist Church
NURSERY CARE
For children newborn through 4 years. The nursery is located just off the Foyer on the north end.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
For children 5 years old through the 5th grade. Children will be dismissed prior to the sermon.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – What We Believe Class
PLEASE NOTE: Roots, Teens & Sunday Evening Community Gathering will not meet.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
TODAY - Remembrance Service – Remembering Loved Ones
5:00 p.m. - All-Church Christmas Dinner. Bring side dishes and desserts to share.
MONDAY – 6:00 p.m. – Women’s Fellowship
WEDNESDAY – 9:30 a.m. – Community Group Bible Study (in Sanctuary)
All Jubilee Christmas gifts with tags returned to the church
FRIDAY – Christmas Dinner Concert – Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center, Clay City, IN
JUBILEE CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS AVAILABLE
Christmas Jubilee gift tags are now available at the Welcome Center. Each gift tag represents a child or teen in need of your generosity at Christmas. Begin your Christmas shopping by bringing joy to others! Please remember to have your unwrapped gift back at the church by December 11th with the gift tag attached.
FOUNDATIONS CHILDCARE MINISTRY IS HIRING
Join Foundations Childcare Ministry and help nurture young children in a loving, faith-based environment! We’re looking for caring and dedicated teachers to work with infants (newborn – 12 months) and toddlers (1-4 years). Apply Today: http://winfmc.org/foundationsjobs
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to help in the daycare through volunteering? Contact Brittany Clark in person or by email to discuss opportunities.
ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS DINNER – TODAY! – 5:00 p.m.
Meat will be furnished. Bring side dishes and desserts to share!
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Mon 09 Makenzi Balde’, Emily Fair, Isaac Fair, Nora Gengelbach
Tues 10 Emma Andis
Sat 14 Eastlynne Barker
OUR PRAYER LIST
Church of the Week Kokomo, IN Brookside FMC (Jeffrey M Bradley, Pastor)
Missionary of the Week Christina Gaulton, Heavenly Treasures Mission Team
Military Person of the Week Ashley Nalin
Students of the Week Brodie McWilliams (J/S High); Savannah Spaulding (Elementary)
COMING EVENTS – DECEMBER 2024
December 16 & 17 – Jubilee Christmas at Bethany Church
December 19 – 6:00 p.m. - SeniorTime
December 20 – 12-6:00 p.m. – Red Cross Blood Drive
December 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE
December 24 – 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Eve Service
December 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY
December 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE
PLEASE NOTE: Church offices will be closed December 24, 25, 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025
CHRISTMAS DINNER CONCERT
Revel in the beauty of Advent! Enjoy a catered dinner and desserts with musical accompaniment by Heather Lake Bays, Indiana native and renowned Worship leader and vocal recording artist. On December 13, at the Pavilion at Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center, Clay City, IN, the doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with the meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. Menu includes: Beef roast, garlic-ranch chicken, sauteed green beans, red-skin gouda mashed potatoes, fresh made French bread, charceuterie, salad & assorted dessert table. This is a semi-formal evening. Cost is $35.00 per person. RSVP at wabashparkcamp.org/reasonfortheseason
READ & STUDY THE BIBLE WITH US IN 2025
We invite you to read and study the Bible with us in 2025. Commit to a 12 minute reading and an 8 minute recap starting January 1st; winfmc.org/br
Adda Conder College Mailing Address:
4201 S. Washington St., 7572 IWU Student Center, Marion, IN 46953-4974
Sunday, 10:30 am : Online Worship Gathering
- Live Streamed at http://facebook.com/winfmc
- Online Giving at https://giv.li/yq3opg
Church Office Email: winfmc@gmail.com
Pastor’s Email: adam_conder@yahoo.com