Stuffing Alert!! and Weekly News in Brief

STUFFING ALERT!! The Brattleboro Area Drop In Center has procured 420
of the 1000 boxes of stuffing they need to fill Thanksgiving baskets
for the needy. If you can contribute stuffing or money to purchase
stuffing, please let us know at the church office or bring your
contribution directly to the Center at 60 South Main Street.

WORSHIP this Sunday, November 21st will focus on Colossians 1:11-20, a
detailed description of Christ the King, read by liturgist, Priscilla
Barnard. Pastor Cheryl Meachen's sermon entitled “The Way” will
explore the nature of Christ and his sovereign place in the kingdom.
Eleanor Vanderpool will sing “Come, Ye Thankful People Come” and Bunny
and Tim Fogg will accompany the hymns on flute and guitar, including
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River.”

The United Methodist Women will hold their annual BAZAAR on Saturday,
November 20th beginning at 9:00am.

ADVENT STUDY: In this four-week Advent study, author Richard B. Wilke
focuses on people in the story of Christ’s birth. There are those we
associate with the joy and celebration of Christmas—the wise men, the
shepherds, and Joseph. Yet the author reminds us not to forget that
the evil King Herod is also part of the Christmas story, and how it is
because there is evil in our world that we so desperately needed—and
need—a Savior. Sign up in the Fellowship hall and take a book.
Sessions will be held on the next four Sundays at 9:00am in the
Pastor’s Study. You are welcome to contribute the cost of the book
$6.37 marking your check “advent study” or feel free to contribute for
two knowing that someone else might not be able to afford it.

Join our knitting (and crocheting) circle: TALENTED HANDS this Sunday
at the church at 1:00pm for conversation and fellowship while you work
on your projects or prayer shawls.

Join us at the parsonage at 120 Country Hill on Wed, Nov 24th at 6pm
at a THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE to share thanks for our blessings.
Please sign up in the fellowship hall and let us know whether you need
or can offer a ride, child care or snacks.

Volunteers are needed to work 7pm-1am or 1am-7am at the OVERFLOW
SHELTER this winter. A training session will be held at First Baptist
Church on Sunday, November 28th at 3pm. Please contact Lucie Fortier
at overflow.bratt@yahoo.com or 802-579-7645 for more information.

Join us here at the church for SABBATH SPACE Friday, December 3rd at
6pm for rest and reflection to rejuvenate your spirit during this
hectic season.

Volunteers are being sought to portray characters at the ROAD TO
BETHLEHEM on December 12th from 5:00-8:00pm.

Contact fumc@sover.net or 802-254-4218 for more information. The
church is located at 18 Town Crier Drive off Putney Road, across from
the Shell Station and is handicap-accessible. Open Hearts. Open Minds.
Open Doors. All are welcome.

Pastor Cheryl Meachen<><
First United Methodist Church - Brattleboro VT

Week of November 21st – November 27th
SUN 9:00 Young Disciples
10:00 Worship / Blessing of Food / Funday School
1:00 Talented Hands
MON 9:30a Exercise/Strength Training
10:30a Monday Morning Quarterback
WED 9:30a Exercise/Strength Training
6:00p Thanksgiving Eve Worship at parsonage
SAT 9:00a WOW Decorating

Week of November 28th – December 4th
SUN 9:00 Young Disciples
Adult Advent Study
10:00 Worship / Chrismon / Funday School
3pm Overflow Training at 1st Baptist
MON 9:30a Exercise/Strength Training
10:30a Monday Morning Quarterback
WED 9:30a Exercise/Strength Training
THU 9:30a Prayer Circle
5:00p Choir Rehearsal
FRI 6:00p Sabbath Space
SAT 9:00a UMW Brunch at Foggs’

Hanging of the Greens Sunday, December 5th
Annual Church Council Meeting (all welcome) Wednesday, December 8th at 5:30pm
Bishop’s daytime visit HERE! December 9th or 10th (to be scheduled)
Road to Bethlehem: Drive Through Nativity Sunday, December 12th from 5-8pm
Tom Mousin ordained as deacon at St. Michael's Tuesday Dec 14th
(more details to follow)
Lifeline Health Screening Tuesday, December 14th at 9am
Movie Night: Polar Express Friday, December 17th at 6:30pm
Caroling Sunday, December 19th after church
National Homeless Memorial Day Tues, Dec 21st 4pm at Pliny Park
Burning of the Greens/Epiphany/sledding party Thursday, January 6th at
the parsonage
Movie Night Friday, January 14th at 6:30
Martin Luther King Celebration Monday, January 17th