This Week’s Message!
Sunday, December 15, 2019
“Time to Look and See”
Matthew 11: 2-11
Rev. Val Weise
Sunday, Dec 15
8:45 a.m. Communion Service (Chapel)
9:30 a.m. Bible Study (Window Room)
9:30 a.m. UM Youth Fellowship (Bruce Youth Center)
10:45 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary &
Children’s Sunday School
11:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship (Window Room)
5:00 p.m. Bible Study (Window Room)
Monday, Dec 16
Tuesday, Dec 17
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, Dec 18
11:00 a.m. Prayers & Care Ministry (Conference Room)
12:00 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study (Conference Room)
6:30 p.m. Bible Study (Aldersgate Room)
Thursday, Dec 19
4:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice
Friday, Dec 20
9:30 a.m. Rebecca Circle (Cheryl Tausig’s Home)
Saturday, Dec 21
Office hours 9am-12pm Monday—Thursday
Almost Christmas
A Wesleyan Advent Experience
Wednesdays in December, 6:30p.m.
Aldersgate Room
This Advent Bible Study will connect our Wesleyan heritage with the traditional Advent themes of Peace, Hope, Love and Joy. We’ll explore each of these words more fully as we delve into the Scriptures and share some stories from own experiences.
Books are available in the office for $13.
December 4— An Altogether Peace
December 11– An Altogether Hope, An Altogether Love
December 18— An Altogether Joy
Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of the Christ Child
By Kim Butts
Sometimes, in the rush of the Christmas season, we do not always focus our thoughts, our hearts and our minds on Christ, the very reason we celebrate. As your family begins to look toward the celebration of the birth of Christ (the first advent–coming), take time each day to focus on the One we long to see face to face. Set apart a time of devotion together to anticipate and await with delight the coming of the Christ Child–God’s own Son! Don’t allow Him to get lost in the shuffle of activity–even as you physically prepare to celebrate.
Take time to prepare your heart for His coming . . . what is He calling you to do . . . how is He calling you to live for Him? Read daily Scriptural prayers that will help you to remain focused on Christ, and deepen your celebration together–far beyond physical gifts, delicious food, or decorations. Instead, adorn your hearts with adoration. Take the time to prepare for His coming through Christmas and then to celebrate His Coming through the end of the month as you prepare to step into a new year!
EQUAL EXCHANGE UMCOR Project-Order Fair Trade Products during coffee fellowship:
Coffee,Tea, Chocolate, and more.
See Karen Tuvim or David Weise
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
YOU CAN STILL JOIN US
In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton Invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made in into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, is the Bible ever wrong?
Hamilton addresses many of the misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we light hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving.
Window Room, Sundays, 9:30-10:30
Books are available at the class or in the office.
A $12 donation is appreciated.
Quotes
Bell Choir needs more ringers.
We rehearse on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room.
Call Sharon Sanny at 951-212-0432 if interested.
I hope you can join us.
Missions and Outreach Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the office conference room. Please come and join in the next meeting to see what we have planned for the community and beyond.
Questions,
contact David Weise at
Missions@hemetumc.org
INVITE SOMEONE TO CHURCH THIS WEEK!
Pray for guidance. As a practicing Christian, you know that prayer can be an important way to ask for guidance or to request a certain outcome of events. Inviting someone to church should be no exception. As you pray, ask for God’s help identifying the right people, as well as the appropriate time to ask – ideally when that person is most open to worship (which only God would know). You should also pray for inspiration and eloquence, so that you can best serve your faith and your community by offering the best invitation you’re capable of.
- You can pray independently for guidance and inspiration, or ask pastor Val for her prayers to help you on your mission.
8:45 Communion—Chapel
10:45 Worship in the Sanctuary
10:45 Children’s Sunday School
Child Care is available throughout the morning.
Ask an usher for more info information.
A person becomes a professing member of the United Methodist church when they have been baptized and publicly profess the vows of the baptismal covenant, affirming their faith in God and their desire to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. They commit to a life of service in and through the local congregation.
If you would like to join Hemet UMC or transfer your membership,
please contact pastor Val
(pastorval@hemetumc.org)
or
call the church office 951-658-4448
Isaiah 35
35 The desert and the parched land will be glad;
the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom;
it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the Lord,
the splendor of our God.
3 Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way;
4 say to those with fearful hearts,
“Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
he will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
he will come to save you.”
5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
and the ears of the deaf unstopped…
SOME BENEFITS OF READING THE BIBLE
God’s Word leads us to salvation. (John 3:16; Rom. 10:9). (1 Peter 1:23).
The Scriptures guide our steps. (Psalm 119:105).
God’s Word directs us to wisdom. (Ps. 119:130).
It lifts our burden. (Ps. 119:28).
The Word of God brings joy. (Ps. 119:111).
The Scriptures give peace (Ps. 119:165).
Weekly Readings!
Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1:46b-55
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
THIS SUNDAY IS, JANUARY 5th IS COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY
REMINDER THAT THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH IS OUR MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE. PLEASE BRING IN CANNED OR PACKAGED FOOD TO DONATE TO THE COMMUNITY PANTRY. IF YOU WISH TO GIVE CASH THERE ARE ENVELOPES ON THE RED WAGON FOR YOU TO USE. OUR SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES
TO BE A SUCCESS.
GOOD JOB!!
Is always a great gift idea for anyone.
You can purchase scrip after the 10:45 Worship Service or in the office
Monday—Thursday, 9:00a.m. to noon.
Grocery Shopping this week?
Purchase Stater Brothers Scrip after worship and support the Youth Program.
Scrip is like a gift card for $25 that can be used at Stater Bros. See Judy Stoh after worship to purchase
PRAYERS & CARING MINISTRY
Group is meeting Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. in the Office Conference Room.
The purpose of this group will be to pray and respond to the needs of the church and community.
There will be opportunity to receive names to phone, send a card or perhaps even visit depending on your comfort level.
See Pastor Val if you would like more information.
All are invited to join this important ministry of the church.
Children are treasures from God and here at Hemet UMC we strive to provide, not only children but everyone with Biblical teachings and Christian values.
We encourage you to bring your children to Sunday School and experience God’s love and develop a personal relationship with Him.
Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Sanctuary
UM Youth Fellowship (Bruce Center)
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Come and join the fun!
Invite new friends
Contact Ron Stoh 951-265-6363
For all activities
Church requires permission slip signed by Parent/Guardian
Wednesday Brown Bag Bible Study:
Noon, Conference Room – Bring your lunch. Also currently studying the Psalms.
Sunday Evenings: 5:00 p.m.
Conference room – Join us for a study of the Psalms.
NEW EMAILS
Please make note of the office emails and respond accordingly for bulletin, weekly reminders and calendar requests.
office@hemetumc.org—Email here with bulletin and weekly reminder information, calendaring, membership information, address & phone number changes, and any other miscellaneous items.
Missions@hemetumc.org -Email for David Weise Missions and Outreach Coordinator.
Bobbie@hemetumc.org—Email Bobbie Christie for assistance with reimbursements, giving and any financial business.
pastorval@hemetumc.org—Pastor Val’s email
