Connection
for the week of December 7, 2014
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During the holiday season families with limited means stretch every dollar,
even counting pennies, to provide food and shelter for their children. They
look to cut any costs that they can. More and more often families try to
stretch their dollars by leaving their babies in a dirty diaper longer leading
to severe diaper rash and other medical conditions. Diapers and wipes are
such a necessity for the health and well-being of a baby. No baby should
have to sit in a dirty diaper all day. That’s why the Texas Diaper Bank is
here, to help keep babies healthy.
This holiday season, join us as we “count our pennies” and collect
1 million pennies by December 19th to help keep babies healthy!
Why pennies? It’s very simple; a little bit can go a long way!
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10 pennies = 1 diaper
100 pennies = 1 package of wipes
250 pennies = 1 weeks’ worth of diapers
1,000 pennies = 1 bottle of specialized baby formula
10,000 pennies = Provides a baby with diapers, wipes, and
formula for a month
Imagine what 1,000,000 pennies can do!
Together we can “change” thousands of babies’ lives,
one penny at a time.
For more information on how you can participate contact us at
[email protected] or 210-731-8118 ext. 303.
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Special Events
1
From the Office
2
Mission & Ministry
3-7
Calendar of Events
8
Calendar of Events
9
WUMC Day School
10
Christmas
11
Sunday School Classes
12
Health & Education Ministry
13
Bible Study Groups
14
From the Church Office
Love Offering
By the Numbers
Christian Greetings,
It is hard to believe that we are already into the holiday
season. What a year 2014 has been! We are truly blessed to
be part of Windcrest United Methodist Church and especially
blessed to be served by a dedicated church staff. Our staff
team members reflect the love and faithfulness of God in all
they do in serving our church and in helping us to do God’s
work in making Disciples for Christ.
Worship and Sunday School
Attendance
based on usher head count
November 30, 2014
Worship Services
8:15am
51
Sunday School
Children 37
9:30am 162
Youth
36
11:00am 161
Adults
82
TOTAL 374
Throughout this month you have an opportunity to thank our
staff through our annual Staff Love Offering. To participate,
as God lays on your heart, simply make out your gift check
and mark in the memo field “Staff Love Offering”. It’s that
simple and such a meaningful gesture.
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Please take advantage of this holiday opportunity to say to
our staff - THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE.
November 26, 2014
Wednesday Worship 16
Thank you, God Bless you, and have a Merry Christmas!
November 30, 2014
Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Wednesday Worship 19
When hosting an evening or weekend event please
check to make sure that the:
1. Ice machine is on
2. Burners, ovens, & coffee makers are turned off
3. Refrigerator & freezer doors are closed
4. Water faucets turned off in kitchen & bathrooms
5. Rear kitchen door is secure
6. All doors are locked and lights are off
Estimate of Giving cards for 2015
are now available on the wooden
table in the Gathering Place, in
the office and on the back of the
pews for your convenience.
Thank you for your assistance.
Year-to-date Report
2014 YTD
Budgeted Income
Actual Income
Expenses
Net Income
% Apportionments Paid
Conference Office reports:
Jan-Oct.
645,000.000
592,269.18
589,715.35
2,553.83
Previously reported:
29.38% (should be at 83.33%)
62.26%
(Generous donation applied)
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Mission & Ministry
Mission & Ministry
Thank you for your support!
Bible Study Groups
Men’s Bible Study:
All men are invited to this ongoing Bible study which meets
Monday evenings @ 7 pm in McClung building, room 305.
Come learn, grow and be encouraged in your faith journey.
$hop with $crip
Christmas is just around the corner.
Please order your Scrip Gift Cards now.
Pastor’s Bible Study:
Tuesday, 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall—Please join us for a time
of sharing and getting into the word.
Student Ministries:
Dec. 14th will be the last Sunday we will be
selling Scrip cards this year.
Think about the people in your life who you
would like to thank with a gift card. We
have over 200 cards available from $5 to
$500. Help us to help others. Thank you
for your support.
Wednesday Night Small Group
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Our students enjoy a variety of programs designed to encourage and challenge them to connect with God and pursue His
identity for their lives.
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Check out the cards that were ordered
and how much they pay. As an example we had 14 Panera Bread cards
ordered and the church made $38.50.
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Face Value Contribution Church
Total
%
Profit
Product Name
Qty
Amazon.com $25
American Eagle Outfitters $25
Applebee's $25
Arby's $10
Barnes & Noble $25
4
8
2
1
1
$100.00
$200.00
$50.00
$10.00
$25.00
3.00%
10.00%
8.00%
8.00%
9.00%
$3.00
$20.00
$4.00
$.80
$2.25
Bath & Body Works $10
Cheesecake Factory $25
CVS/pharmacy $100
Gap/Banana Republic/Old
Navy Options $25
HEB/Central Market $25
HEB/Central Market $100
6
2
1
$60.00
$50.00
$100.00
13.00%
5.00%
7.00%
$7.80
$2.50
$7.00
4
$100.00
14.00%
$14.00
5 $125.00
4 $400.00
2.00%
2.00%
$2.50
$8.00
KFC $5
Landry's Restaurants $100
Panera Bread $25
Red Lobster/Olive Garden $25
SUBWAY Gift Card $10
SUBWAY Gift Card $50
Texas Roadhouse $25
The Home Depot $100
Walgreens $100
Walmart/Sam's Club $25
Walmart/Sam's Club $100
Wendy's $10
2
1
14
2
1
1
4
1
1
64
1
2
8.00%
9.00%
11.00%
9.00%
3.00%
3.00%
8.00%
5.00%
6.00%
2.50%
2.50%
4.00%
$.80
$9.00
$38.50
$4.50
$.30
$1.50
$8.00
$5.00
$6.00
$40.32
$2.50
$.80
Sub Totals:
132 $3,810.00
6.61%
$189.07
$10.00
$100.00
$350.00
$50.00
$10.00
$50.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$1,600.00
$100.00
$20.00
Health & Educational Ministry
Mission & Ministry
Join us for an evening of family fun
and a spectacular Puppet Show in the
Fellowship Hall. Shows are 20 to 30
minutes and 90% of the show is
performed in black light.
December 19 & 20, Friday & Saturday
Line Dance
Class
Line Dance Classes
are in the Fellowship
Hall on Mondays from 2:00 pm to
3:00 pm. For more information,
contact Ruby at 888-1872.
Show Times: 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 pm
Free cookies and juice.
Country Line Dancing on Tuesdays
–5:30-6:30 pm
Meets every Friday morning
at 10:00 am in the Fellowship
Hall. Come join us!
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Walk to Health is in the
Fellowship Hall from
5:00 pm to 5:35 pm every Monday and
Thursday. Get on your walking shoes
and come join our walking group. We
walk inside in air-conditioned comfort
to a video which promises to give you a
good workout. For information, call
John Mayes, 210-656-6185, or the
church office at 210-654-0404.
Youth/Student Ministry
Sunday School Classes
SUNDAYS @ 9:30 am
Quest Class-McClung Bldg, 301
Join us as we discuss various books of the Bible, dissecting
and gaining understanding of each part of the Scriptures.
Get ready for in-depth study and lively discussion! Contact
Charles Greene at (210) 661-8174.
The Inquirers-McClung Bldg, 302
Do you have an inquiring mind and heart? Are you seeking
spiritual growth? Then this is the class for you! Come join
us for study in the scriptures to see how they relate to our
lives today. We enjoy fellowship through prayer and the
exchange of ideas and beliefs. Visitors are always welcome.
Millennium Miracles (M&M)-McClung Bldg, 303
Starting November 23, 2014 we will have six sessions on
Are You Satisfied Yet? We will journey to the first century
and back again. You’ll explore biblical cities like Ephesus,
Leodicea, and Corinth and discover that their daily challenges were very similar to ours when it comes to living the
contented satisfied life. The School of Contentment , The
Challenge of Affluence, the Generous Heart are some of
the sessions we will be discussing. Why not join us at 9:30
in room 303 and get in on the conversation.
The Searchers-McClung Bldg, 305
Search with us! A searcher is an adult of any age and stage
who seeks to grow in Christ. All you need to join is a desire
to search the Word of God. As we finish a unit of study, the
class collectively decides the next area of study. Call Dan
Reese at (210)381-5775.
SUNDAYS @10:45 am
Builders Class-McClung Bldg, 301
As we look at John, the entire 9th Chapter is the story of the
“Man Born Blind.” But who is really blind in the healing
story? Take a look at the scripture, then join us in the
Builder’s Class. Grab your coffee, a friend, your Bible of
course and follow the crowd to the Builder’s Class. Always
room for one more. (Mike Punke, leading.)
SUNDAYS @ 11:00 am
Good News Bible Study-McClung Bldg, 303
The Good News Bible Study is studying the books of the
Bible focusing on the New Testament. Come join us and
enrich your personal study as you gain valuable insights
into the truths of God’s Word. Call Al & Kitty Baccus at
(210) 657-9023.
The Procrastinators-McClung Bldg, 305
We often study the men of the Bible, but what about the
women? Join the Procrastinators as we study Twelve
Women of the Bible. Each Sunday starting November
2nd, we will focus on one biblical woman – her background, her failures and successes, and her faith. Each
woman’s story provides a powerful witness to God’s gracious love and insights for living our lives today. Join us all are welcome - men and women.
Children’s Sunday School (up through 4th Grade):
9:30-10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(except for 1st Sunday of the month)
Parents,
Confirmation 2015 is coming!
Credo is defined as "a statement of the beliefs that guide a
person's actions.” That is our focus and theme for confirmation. We understand that this is an important
part in the life of a young disciple of Jesus. Our 12 week program is designed to help your student grow in
their relationship with the Lord by clearly explaining Methodism in a tangible way, and to empower your
students to "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks him/her to give the reason for
the hope that he/she has.” (1 Peter 3:15)
The cost is $20. In addition to 12 weeks of learning about his/her heritage as a disciple of Jesus Christ,
your student will receive all the class materials, a new Study Bible that is appropriate for their age level,
and a mentor to personally guide them throughout the course and a mission oriented service project.
Come by the Sign Up table in the Gathering Place for more information or call MJ (757) 232-6246.
Tweens Sunday School (5th through 6th Grade):
9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Student Sunday School: (7th through 12th Grade)
9:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
Adult Sunday School Helper Needed
Sid Underwood needs someone to fill-in for him temporarily during January and February to help with delivering the
9:30, 10:45, 11:00 adult Sunday school class folders, recording the total class attendance, and turning in the class giving
collection to the Sunday worship offering counters. The
tasks are simple and only requires a total of 15 to 25
minutes each Sunday.
If you can help please call Sid Underwood at 210-651-5666
or 210-355-1560.
Youth Ministry/Student Ministry
Hilliard Bldg., Room 105
Small Group Study, Wed. evening
Sunday School Program
7:00-8:30 pm
9:30 am
For more information, contact MJ Glunk, Student
Ministries Director: [email protected]
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CHRISTMAS
MISSION & MINISTRY
Join us on Christmas Eve for family service at 6:30 pm
to Worship and celebrate Christmas.
Handbell Concert - 6:30 pm
Family Service - 7 pm
SENIOR GAMES DAY
GAME DAY! We play in the Fellowship Hall on the
second and fourth Monday @ 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Come and enjoy games with us. We play Cribbage,
Bridge, Pinochle, 5 Crowns, Rummikub, Mexican
Train, Hand & Foot & Scrabble. Other games are
available if we can get a table together. Bring a
group of friends and play with us in a nice place.
For information, call Norman & Ruth at 655-4802 or
call the church office at 654-0404.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Sunday, Dec. 14th, 9-12:30.
Get those last minute handmade gifts, made by our own
Crafty Christians. We will be selling in the F.H. You can pass
your gift off as if you made it yourself, we won't tell, if you don't
tell.
CALLING ALL COOKIE BAKERS
JOLLY JUBILEE JAMMERS (JJJs)
Angels We Have Heard
Children’s Christmas Program
Sunday, December 14, 4 p.m.
LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Come join the JJJ’s and have great fun as a performing
member of the band!! No prior experience needed. No
musical talent required.
Also known as “The Kitchen Band”, we entertain with
songs, dances, homemade instruments (no need to
read music). The JJJ’s share God’s love by reaching out
to the community through music and fellowship. Every
Tuesday, either morning or afternoon, we are somewhere in the city. Come join us. For more
information, contact Eileen at (210) 493-7416.
ROOTS meets from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. on the third
Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Come and
bring a friend or make a friend. We always have a
great potluck & good speakers. Our motto is “Life
is short, Eat Dessert First” and we do. For further
information contact Norman & Ruth Graham, 210
-655-4802 or the church office at 210-654-0404.
Santa and the puppets are coming back. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19th & 20th. We need lots of cookies to serve with
our hot chocolate. Now is a good time to use up the cookie
dough you bought, if you haven't eaten them all. Cookies do
not have to be home made, purchased is fine. You can leave
in the kitchen on Fri. or Sat, marked “Puppets”.
Everyone is invited to attend the Children’s
Christmas musical, “Angels We Have Heard”
on Sunday, December 14 in the Sanctuary at
4:00p.m. Come and hear our children as they
tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the eyes
of the angels who were “working” that night.
After the program, there is a cookie reception in the Gathering Place. Please come and
support our children who have worked very
hard to present this adorable musical. Thank
you! (see pg. 8 for rehearsal schedule)
ANGEL TREE due today
All Angel Tree wrapped gifts are due today (12/7) in the Gathering Place. Thank you.
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WUMC Day School
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
December Mission Focus
A message from Linda Wilcoxen
River Laurence is 2 ½ years old and attends Windcrest Day School. He has recently
been diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma. The tumor begins in the abdominal area
and stretches to the hip and is roughly the size of a basketball. The news came as a
great shock to his family. River has already begun chemo treatment in efforts to
reduce the size of the tumor for an operation to have it removed. He and his family
need love and support from all. Please consider helping this little guy and his family
with medical expenses. If you would like to write a check, please make check out to
Joscelyn & Matthew Laurence.
WUMC will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 21st, from 9 am - 1pm for
River. When donating please specify its for River Laurence at Children’s Methodist Hospital. Please Donate.
If you who would like to follow Rivers journey on Facebook: There and back again Rivers journey
Neighbors Helping Neighbors continues to reach out to many every week with various needs,
a few of those needs are mentioned here:
The grandmother raising 4 grandchildren because her daughter is addicted to drugs
The young girl hoping to complete cosmetology school, needing $65.00 for testing fees
The alcoholic struggling to break his addiction, trying to gain strength to check into Haven For Hope
The homeless needing sleeping bags and blankets
The veteran needing transportation to the VA Hospital
The family passing through town with no food or money, grateful for the peanut butter and jelly provided through our church
The diabetic man in need of insulin
The woman with extremely high blood pressure, no money to see a doctor
The family with no electricity or water, on the verge of eviction
The lonely man just wanting a meal, cup of coffee and Holy Communion
The neighbor you see most days walking along Walzem Rd. hungry and homeless
We thank you for your support. We offer hope and love to all that visit our church during Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Your donations and/or support in any way is greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas!
"…..You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39
CHRISTMAS AT
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
In December WDSCDC children will host their own market days on
December 18th & 19th. They will each have the opportunity to go
Christmas shopping for their parents. Each item will cost $1.00. The
school is in need of items to sell, so I am reaching out to our WDSCDC
families and WUMC families to donate items for the children to purchase. Anything donated must be new and unused.
Some suggested items are socks, ties, lotions, costume jewelry, travel mugs, cosmetic bags, nail polish, t-shirts, note
cards/pads, candy dishes, decorative items, candy, Christmas tree ornaments, soup mugs, potpourri, candles, oven
mitts, dish towels, scarves, books etc. We are also in need of donations of gift wrap, bows and ribbons. Please turn in
any items to the school office no later than December 17th.
The school is also in need of working digital cameras and boom box CD players. If you can help with any of these things,
it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!
We are preparing for our annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 11, 8-12 pm and ask your continued
support of this ministry as you have done many times in the past.
Our Christmas party gives us another opportunity to give to those in need in the way of a pancake breakfast,
toys for the children, Christmas coffee mugs filled with hot cocoa mix and a candy cane for the adults as well
as other gift items. In addition, we greatly appreciate your cookies and candies which will be served at the
pancake breakfast. We will accept clothing items for this event (gently used, please) and household items.
The last few years we have been richly blessed by your donations. Thank you for your generosity. Please
bring your items to the church office or call Francyne Underwood at 210-651-5666 if you need to make
special arrangements to get your items to us.
With much gratitude,
Linda Wilcoxen
Director, WDSCDC
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors program is now held on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of every month. 2nd
Thursdays - food vouchers are distributed and 3rd Thursdays the San Antonio Food Bank distributes food.
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Church Calendar
Sun., 12/07
8:00 am GP: Children & Family Ministries Table
Mon., 12/08
Scrip Card Sales
9:00 am ESL Classes-302, 303, 305
9:30 am Women’s Emmaus Group-103
Health Screenings
10:30 am Senior Adult Games Day –FH
Church Calendar
Tues., 12/09
9:00 am Sit and Be Fit -FH
Wed., 12/10
9:30 am WDS Chapel-Sanctuary
9:00 am ESL Classes-302, 303, 305
10:00 am Grief and Life-Change Support Group-105
9:30 am Crafty Christians –105
9:30 am WDS Chapel-Sanctuary
8:15 am Poinsettias For Sale –GP
2:00 pm Line Dancing Class-FH
10:00 am Pastor's Bible Class-FH
8:15 am Traditional Svc
5:00 pm Walk to Health-FH
11:30 am Staff Meeting-105
9:15 am Sonday Singers—FH
6:30 pm Girl Scouts Parent Meeting-Troop 245-FH
5:30 pm Country Line Dancing –FH
9:30 am Traditional Svc
7:00 pm Boy Scout Parent Meetings-302
6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 157 –FH
9:30 am 9:30/10:45/11:00 am-SS-All Campus
7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study-305
10:30 am Chair Yoga for Adults-FH
12:00 pm Sarah/Ruth Circle Christmas Luncheon –FH
1:00 pm NHN Christmas party Gift Set-up –303
5:30 pm Alive! Dinner -FH/Kitchen
9:30 am Godly Play (1st—2nd Grades) 308
6:15 pm Wednesday Wonders-FH
9:30 am Godly Play (Pre K-Kinder) 309
10:30 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal –FH
11:00 am Contemporary Svc
8:00 am Library Reserved-104
Effective 12/8/2014 Walk to Health will
be changed to 5:00—5:35 pm on both
Mondays and Thursdays.
12:30 pm Angels We Have Heard (rehearsal)-Sanc.
12:30 pm UMW General Meeting - FH
Saturday, December 13th at 6pm
Windcrest United Methodist Church
Northeast Community United Methodist Church
celebrates the 1 year anniversary of its Praise and
Worship Team with a musical celebration, featuring the
renown artist Keith Pringle and the dynamic Wendy
Godly along with the youth choir from Jacobs Chapel
UMC. Love Offering.
6:15 pm Wednesday Worship-Sanctuary
6:30 pm Bells Rehearsal-Bell Room
7:15 pm Alive!-Spiritual Growth
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice-CR
Thurs., 12/11
8:00 am NHN Christmas Party –FH
9:00 am Sit and Be Fit –GP
12:00 pm Prayer Team Meeting –Library
5:00 pm Walk to Health –FH
6:30 pm WDS/CDC Board Meeting –FH
Angels We Have Heard
Rehearsal Schedule
7:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal –Sanctuary
Fri., 12/12
Rehearsals for “Angels We Have Heard” are in full swing! If your child is participating in the Christmas musical,
please refer to the rehearsal schedule below. All rehearsals are very important! Please make every effort for
your child to attend each one. Thanks!
7:30 pm Grand Square Dance
Sat, 12/13
December 7— 9:15-9:40, Fellowship Hall
December 7—12:30-2, Fellowship Hall (lunch provided- sandwiches, chips, drink, cookies )
December 10—6:15-7:15, Fellowship Hall
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal—December 13, 9am-Noon, Sanctuary
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10:00 am Zumba Gold—FH
Sunday, 12/14, 4 pm, Children’s Christmas Pageant
Friday, 12/19, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 pm, Puppet Show
Saturday, 12/20, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 pm, Puppet Show
Sunday, 12/21, 2 pm, Piano Recital—Sanctuary
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2:00 pm Christmas Party –Inquirers & Good News
Sunday School Classes –FH