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“SUNDAY LUNCH”
11:00 a.m. -12:30p.m.
Sunday, November 2, Menu
Line 1: Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Peach Congealed Salad, Rolls, Assorted Pies
Line 2: Pancakes, Special Toppings, Cookies
Price: Adults $5.00; Children $3.00 (12 years & under)
Price includes a drink and Salad Bar.

CHRISTMAS TREES NEEDED FOR FUMC CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT
3, 4, or 6 foot Christmas tree (or similar)
If you would be willing to loan us your tree for our Christmas parade float please contact, Karen Cooley at 574-4961.

COLUMBUS SINGS THE MESSIAH
Tuesday, December 9
6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Annunciation Catholic Church

HOSPITAL PRIVACY LAW
If you have a family member in the hospital, the hospital is not allowed by law to release those names to anyone.
We would appreciate you calling the church office and letting us know.

LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve lunch for the Loaves and Fishes (Community Soup Bowl).
Food will be served at the Salvation Army from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please contact Leslie Peel at 327-3977; LPeel@cableone.net

COUNTY-WIDE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
At Fairview Baptist Church
Dr. Fred Luter, Sr. Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans will bring the message.

COUNTY-WIDE THANKSGIVING MASS CHOIR
Choir members will meet Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. to rehearse.At Fairview Baptist Church.
The two songs the choir will sing are Thanks by Carroll McGruder and O Taste and See by Percy Gray.
All church choir members are invited to come and sing.
A CD of the songs and copies of the music are ready for the choir directors.
Call Slater Murphy, Minister of Music at Fairview (328-2924) and he will see that you get the number of copies of the music and listening CD’s your church needs.
Slater will be leading the choir and the Fairview Orchestra will be accompanying the choir.

POINSETTIA ORDERS
Our church has a wonderful tradition of decorating the sanctuary each Christmas season with poinsettia plants that have been given in honor/memory of loved ones and friends.
Orders are now being received. Order forms are located in Sunday School classes, the church office and at the back of the sanctuary.
The cost this year is $20.00 per plant.
Deadline to place your order is Sunday, November 23.

LOVE & RESPECT
January 11 - March 29.
6:00 p.m. in the Alethia classroom.
Led by Lynn and Wes Davis.

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Adult

CHRISTMAS TREES NEEDED FOR FUMC CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT
3, 4, or 6 foot Christmas tree (or similar)
If you would be willing to loan us your tree for our Christmas parade float; please contact, Karen Cooley at 574-4961.

COUNTY-WIDE THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
At Fairview Baptist Church
Dr. Fred Luter, Sr. Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans will bring the message.

COUNTY-WIDE THANKSGIVING MASS CHOIR
Choir members will meet Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. to rehearse at Fairview Baptist Church.
The two songs the choir will sing are Thanks by Carroll McGruder and O Taste and See by Percy Gray.
All church choir members are invited to come and sing.
A CD of the songs and copies of the music are ready for the choir directors.
Call Slater Murphy, Minister of Music at Fairview (328-2924) and he will see that you get the number of copies of the music and listening CD’s your church needs.
Slater will be leading the choir and the Fairview Orchestra will be accompanying the choir.

COLUMBUS SINGS THE MESSIAH
Tuesday, December 9
6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Annunciation Catholic Church

LOVE & RESPECT
January 11 - March 29.

6:00 p.m. in the Alethia classroom.

Led by Lynn and Wes Davis.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP The Columbus Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Activities Building. This support group is for any family member who is involved in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. For more information, contact Joan Sheppard at 241-5518, ext. 280.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
To help us help you find your place in ministry in our church, please complete the Opportunity to Serve form that was recently mailed out. If you have misplaced yours, there are forms available at the church office or online at columbusfumc.org">www.columbusfumc.org We are asking each member of your household to complete a form. Please return your forms to the church office or drop them in the offering plate during Sunday worship.

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Children

THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, IS THE LAST NIGHT THIS SEMESTER FOR THE REGULAR CHILDREN’S SUNDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS.

Please join me in thanking our wonderful children’s leaders:

Tracy & Jonathan Broocks, Allyson Jones, Allison Conn, Katy Henshaw, Cathy Portele, Lynn Davis, Cindy Harris, Maury Howard, Laurie Weseli, Kim & Brett Johnson, Kirk & Vicki Hardy, Kelli Wallace, Celia Ford, Lisa Glenn, Shelby Oaks, Janet Pole, Ivy Harris, and Allyson Amos.
All children’s activities will resume Sunday, January 11.

PUPPET & CHOIR NOTES
December 5 at 5:45 p.m. - 2nd-6th grade choir will be singing for the lighting of the city Christmas tree.
December 6 at 5:00 p.m. - the Puppet Team, Kindergarten and 1st grade choir will be on the FUMC float in the Columbus Christmas Parade.

December 14 at 5:00 p.m. - a Christmas dinner in the Artz Fellowship Hall will follow the Children’s Christmas Program.

SUNDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE & ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
4:30 P.M.
3 & 4 year olds         Bible Study          105D
K & 1st grades         Crown Study       109D
Hand Chimes(2nd & 3rd grades)          214B
Puppets (4th-6th grades)                      208B
5:00 P.M.
3 & 4 year olds         Choir                   210D
K & 1st grades         Choir                   215D
“Mommy…please pick me up from choir and take me to supper.”
5:30 P.M.
Dinner (3’s - 6th grade)                        Artz Fellowship Hall
6:00 P.M.
“Fun Time” (3’s - 1st grade)                 105D, 109D
2nd & 3rd grades     Crown study         207D
4th & 5th grades      Crown study         217D
6th grade                 Crown study         215D
6:30 P.M.
2nd-6th grades         Choir                     213D

2008 SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM ASSIGNMENTS & TEACHERS

The room assignments are as follows:
2’s & 3’s        104D         Teachers: Allison & Lance Conn
4K                 102D         Teachers: Stephanie & Greg Jones
5K                 111D         Teachers: Elton & Nicole Thomas
1st                 105D          Teacher: Robbie Upton
2nd & 3rd      207D         Teacher: Lynn Proctor
4th                 209D         Teacher: Jami Nettles
5th                 217D         Teachers: Kevin & Denise Phillips
6th                 215D         Teacher: Melissa Clark

If you have any questions or for more information, contact Elizabeth Swartz at the church (328-5252) or e-mail her at elizabeth@columbusfumc.org

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Counseling

SHEPHERD’S TOUCH COUNSELING CENTER
Healing Hurts and Creating Dreams
Counselors: Walt Porter, PhD; Don White, MS; Lucy Flowers, MS

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Growing in Intimacy with God & church.
Spiritual Directors: Sharon Garner, Sandra Brown
Affiliated with the Center for Ministries, Millsaps College Journey Partners Program
For appointments with counselors or Spiritual Directors, call the Shepherd’s Touch Counseling Center at (662)244-5552.

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Men

FRIED TURKEY & SMOKED PORK LOIN FUNDRAISER
UMM are once again offering fried turkeys or smoke pork loins for your family’s Thanksgiving. Why not get a few and make a gift for someone, knowing that the funds raised are used for mission projects of our own United Methodist Men?
Fried Turkey (10-12 lb.) $40.00 each
Smoked Pork Loin (4-5 lb.) $25.00 each
Cooking will be Wednesday, November 26 with pick-up beginning at noon.
Order forms are available in the church office.
All orders must be pre-paid.
Deadline to order is Monday, November 24.

UMM SMALL GROUP now meets weekly on Friday mornings at 7 a.m. for devotionals and personal reflection.
All men of our church are members of UMM and are welcome to serve alongside as we work to bring men closer in their relationships with God, as well as our families and friends. Contact Jim Leist (662-319-7793) for more information or questions.

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Music

SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL
6:00 p.m. in the choir room located on the second floor the Sanctuary building.

HANDBELL CHOIR
Rehearsal begins at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights.
In the handbell room, located on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.

HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS PRACTICE
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
In the choir room located on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.

JR HIGH SINGERS
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
In the choir room located on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.

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Prayer

For more information on the Prayer Ministry, contact Lauren Hutchins at ljhlaw@cableone.net or call the church office (328-5252).

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Senior

THANKSGIVING LUNCH & PROGRAM
Tuesday, November 18
11:45 a.m.
Artz Fellowship Hall

ADULT ACTIVITY DAY
Tuesday, November 18
1:00 p.m.
Artz Fellowship Hall

DINING OUT AT OLD WAVERLY
Thursday, December 11
11:30 a.m.
Call the church office (662)328-5252 to make your reservation.

SEE THE ROCKETTES PERFORM IN BIRMINGHAM!
Sunday, December 14 (afternoon)
We will leave at 1:00 p.m. from the Sixth Street church parking lot.
Two Options:
$90 - Includes transportation and ticket; returning that night to Columbus.
$140 - Includes transportation, lodging, and ticket; returning to Columbus on Monday, December 15.
Space is limited.
To make your reservation, call the church office (662-328-5252).

CHRISTMAS LUNCH & PROGRAM
Tuesday, December 16
11:45 a.m.
Artz Fellowship Hall

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Servant

LOAVES AND FISHES COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve lunch for the Loaves and Fishes (Community Soup Bowl).
Food will be served at the Salvation Army from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please contact Leslie Peel at 327-3977; LPeel@cableone.net

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Women

Thank you from UMW for your donations and supporting the annual fall bake sale.
Approximately $1,800 was made.
We still have some Cornbread Dressing and chili available to purchase.

The prices are as follows:
Dressing……....small: $7.00; large: $14.00
Chili……….….…………………………………….$5.00
Please call or go by the church office if you are interested in purchasing either of these items.

All women are welcome in UMW. If you are interested in UMW or would like more information, contact Henri Jane Dyson, president, at 662-328-8415.

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Youth

HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS PRACTICE

Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
In the choir room located on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.

JR HIGH SINGERS
Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
In the choir room located on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.

SNL BONFIRE
Sunday, November 16
During our regular SNL meeting time.
At Steve and Mary Margaret Swedenburg’s (Phillips Compound).
We will have a bonfire (complete with ’mores!).
You are encouraged to bring a friend or two to share in the fun and fellowship.

BREAK THRU
Registration is now open!
December 30 - January 2
At the Timber Creek Camp.
Registration is limited, so be sure and sign up early!
Cost for this retreat is $250.00. A NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $125.00 is due NO LATER THAN December 1. The final balance will be due December 21.
No registrations will be accepted after December 1!
Scholarships will be available.
For more information, check out www.breakthru2009.com or talk to Chad or Paige.

EMPTIES4CASH FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
Keep bringing your empty inkjet printer cartridges (in its original box or in a Ziploc bag) to the Youth Center and put them in one of the collection boxes.
Our group receives $4.00 for each empty ink cartridge that has a print head, regardless of the brand or type. This is a win-win situation - we help save the earth and earn a few dollars in the process!

To sign up for any youth program, or if you would like more information, contact Chad Kingsbury or Paige Joslin in the Student Ministries office at 662-328-5252 or on the website: ww.generation180.org

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