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CIRCUIT WRITER

Wilmot United Methodist Church

Words from Wang ; Josh Wang Concert

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Trees on Parade; Ad-vent Readers; Sounds of the Season; Potluck Brunch; Snow Shovel-ing

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Holiday Cookie Sale; Ignite 41 Youth; Grief Support Group

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Joys & Concerns; Spoonfuls of Love; Prayer Time

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Pray for the Harvest ; Raising Funds

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Ad Council; Birthdays & Anniversaries; Treasur-er’s Report

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Current Information 8

Poinsettias 9

December God’s Helpers

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December Calendar 11

Inside this issue:

November 2013

We Are Getting Closer!!! The doors have been installed, the lift has been ordered and hopefully shipped on the

22nd of November. We hope to get it installed after it arrives. We still could use some

help in fundraising to help pay for the installation of the lift and other cost involved with

finishing the project. We need approximately $3,000 to finish this project! If you would like to donate

or know of someone who would like to make a tax–deductible contribution we would appreciate it.

We would like to thank everyone who is making this dream possible after working on it for 20 years.

If you are interested in donating or have ideas for fundraising, please let the church office know imme-

diately. .

Christmas Eve Service, Tuesday, December 24th

5:00 PM at Wilmot UMC

8:00 PM at Calvary UCC

December Community Senior Fellowship

November 6th

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All seniors living in the area are welcome to attend Community Senior Fel-lowship on Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 AM. Our program will be “Balloon Art” by Retta Michalek.

We will follow with free bingo and prizes. Don’t forget the delicious baked goods and coffee. See you there in the Fellowship Hall at the Wil-mot United Methodist Church, 11425 Fox River Road, Wilmot. Co-Sponsored with Living Waters Ministries.

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Words from Wang

As I drank my coffee this morning, I paged through another catalog of “useless stuff” that had arrived in the mail yesterday. We’ve been getting a mailbox full of catalogs regularly since the end of October. I have to marvel at the creative minds that come up with the stuff inside of them. I also understand that the phrase “useless stuff” is relative; maybe you actually need a mo-tion activated tissue box holder that sneezes when you reach for a tissue. Who am I to judge?! ‘Tis the season….of catalogs and commercials and advertisements urging us to buy; and it has arrived even earlier this year – but I’ll spare you that sermon! I will remind you, however, that we are entering the season of Advent, a time of reflective preparation as we await the arrival of the Christ Child; a season in which we name and celebrate the gifts of God’s hope, peace, love, and joy. I encourage you then, to reflect on what kinds of gifts you might be prepared to offer to others as we approach the Christmas season. Imagine what you might find if you browsed through a catalog entitled “The Gifts of God” (the price on each of course being $0.00). Generosity, kindness, love, joy, peace, gentleness, faithfulness, patience, self-control - try these last two in a crowded parking lot or store- come to mind as gifts we need to share and receive. (Galatians 5) What other gifts do you have to share – compassion, a smile, an encouraging word? How creative can you be in coming up with useful gifts that make a difference in people’s lives and don’t cost anything?!

Don’t get me wrong – sometimes useless stuff is fun to give! We all need humor in our lives; laughter is a gift! So go ahead, order the mini shop vac sporting a smiling face that sits on a desk waiting to vacuum up crumbs (because actually that’s useful, right?). Just make sure to stock up on patience, love, and kindness as well!

Peace, Pastor Judy

JoshWangSeniorRecital

Sunday,December8th7:30pm

UniversityofWisconsin,WhitewaterGreenhillCenterfortheArtsLight

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Christmas Potluck Brunch Sunday, December 15th

We will be having a Christmas Potluck Brunch after worship on Sunday, December 15th. We

hope you will be able to join us for the day!

TREES on PARADE Friday, December 6th— 4:00—8:00 PM

Saturday, December 7th— 10:00 AM—5:30 PM

St John the Evangelist Church, 701 N Lake Ave, Twin Lakes

We are entering a tree in the Twin Lakes Tree on Parade which is will be held December 6th & 7th (Friday and Saturday) at St. John Catholic Church. We will be decorating the tree with food packages (like pasta or rice sides or tea, etc.) and will be putting food items under the tree. If you could bring the items to church by Sunday, December 1st, we would appreciate it.

SNOW SHOVELING We would like to thank everyone who has signed up to help with snow shoveling this sea-

son. We still have a few weeks left: December 30th– January 5th; February 10th—16th;

and February 22nd –March 2nd. You sign up for a week at a time from Monday through

Sunday and if it snows you are responsible to shovel the walkways around the church. Call the

church office at 262-862-6366 if you are interested in helping.

You are invited to attend a free Christmas Piano Concert

Sounds of the Season

Pianists: Laura and Lisa Carnahan Saturday, December 14, 2013

at 6:30 pm Location: Calvary UCC

1511 Wilmot Ave., Twin Lakes, WI Enjoy Christmas selections on the keyboard – solos and duets – and a short sing-along.

Join us for refreshments and fellowship after the concert.

Looking for Advent Readers! We are looking for individuals or families who would like to read a litany and light the Advent candles

during the Advent season, let the church office know if you are interested.

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IGNITE 41 YOUTH DATES TO REMEMBER December 1st — All Youth ( and families) invited to Pleasant Prairie UMC Potluck & Games following the 9:30 AM worship service at approx. 10:30 AM till about 1:00 PM. Pas-tor Pamela will be at PPUMC that Sunday, come join us after worship for food, fun, and games.

December 8th —6:00—7:30 PM Middle School Youth at Wesley Chapel UMC

December 15th—6:00—7:30 PM All Youth Christmas Party at Bristol UMC (bring a snack to share and a white elephant gift wrapped for a game (no more that $5 or can be something you already own).

December 22nd—All Youth at Kenosha First UMC Messiah Sing Along. Do you sing in choir? Come join the mass choir as we sing Handel’s Messiah. Let Pastor Pamela know if you would like to attend and if you need transportation. The concert is at 6:00 PM and everyone is invited to attend.

January 3rd—January 5th—High School Winter Camp Retreat at Wisconsin Conferences Camp Lu-cerne the cost is $95 and includes lodging and meals. Contact Pastor Pamela for more details.

ANY QUESTIONS contact: Pastor Pamela Garside-Meyers at pgarside@wi.rr.com

Grief Recovery Support Group (Griefshare)

Griefshare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. All are welcome to attend! Bristol United Methodist Church, 8014 199th

Ave, Bristol, WI 262-857-2961

Wednesday at 10:30 AM

ANNUAL HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE

Baking for our annual holiday cookie sale fundraiser is well under way. Be sure to

call in your order totals every week. We have received 90 tray orders (November 23rd) to

date. We can accept only 100 orders (if we have more you are put on a waiting list). Call

the church office at 262-862-6366 to reserve your tray now. The cost is $40 per tray with fudge and $35

without fudge. Trays will be available to pickup for delivery at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 14th.

We would like to thank everyone who has volunteered to make cookies this year, we really ap-

preciate your help with our major fundraiser.

Friday, December 13th – all cookies must be baked and at the church. The church will be open from

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for you to deliver your baked cookies.

Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 AM everyone is invited to help box trays of cookies. It is always fun

to be working together for our church. Make your calendar and plan to join the group boxing cookies.

We need everyone’s help. It’s a big job made easier with lots of cheerful volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who is helping with our biggest fundraiser of the year.

RAISING FUNDS

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Joys & Concerns Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Our Homebound:

Dora Ehlert Tom Woolley Dick Tilton

Concerns:

Bill Hiort Judy Rausch

Glen Carnahan’s sister, Peg Colby’s friend, Brian

Brian’s babysitter Rachel Hewitt’s friend’s father

Chris & Gina Riley Barbara Sherman’s father

Philippines Paul McKibben’s friend

Motorcycle accident victim: Chelsea Fox and

Joys:

The Wilmot High School Fall Play and the talents of Abbey Severt and Emily Walter

Welcome to Leroy Muto Cameron Hewitt’s job

Baptism of the Kisner boys—Kerrigan, Christian, Oliver, and Brice and their family

Keep our Military and the Veterans and their families in your prayers

Keep the following families who lost loved ones during the last month in your prayers.

Marge McGrath’s cousin, Thomas Brown; Jim Michalek’s cousins, Dave & Diane’s father; Dixie Lee Muto; Joseph Fox (motorcycle accident); Jeffrey Snell (motorcycle accident)

We would like to thank everyone who helped with the baking of cookies at Wheatland Center School We would especially like to thank Missy Fitzgerald and Marj O’Halleran for helping us get a few of the cookies done. We would like to also thank Wayne and Joan Fritch for furnishing lunch that day, it was delicious.

PRAYER TIME If you have a private prayer request that you would like the our Spiritual Compan-

ion leaders to pray over with the pastor, please fill out the index cards in the pews

or let them know. Please contact them: Retta Michalek (262-331-3008); Paul

McKibben ( 262-325-6242) or Cameron Hewitt (262-945-9730).

SPOONFULS OF LOVE We continue to collect money in our coffee cans each week during our last hymn. This is for projects that Wilmot UMC and Calvary UCC can do togeth-er. We are still looking for “hands-on” projects we can do together, if you have other ideas please let Pastor Judy know.

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This is a reminder that you can help our church finances by participating in Funds for Friends; if

you make any purchases at Richter’s Market in Twin Lakes or Burlington. Please ask for a “Fund for

Friends” sticker to be placed on your receipt. Turn in the receipt within the following year and the

church will receive 1% in return. Containers maybe found in the church’s entryways. We have raised

$72 this year today.

Want to help Wilmot UMC raise funds? Just go to your computer and go to the website:

Goodsearch.com (search engine) and Goodshop.com (online shopping) and the church will re-

ceive a percentage of donations when you use these sites. Please specify the charity: Wilmot United

Methodist Church. Last year we received $19.64, and this year $16.74.

There is also another unique, new way that you can help us. By sharing your opinion at Good-

surverys.com and completing an offer at Goodoffers.com, you’ll automatically earn us donations for

free. Instantly raise about $1 each time— it’s fun, easy and won’t cost you a thing, so get started now!

If you shop at Woodman’s Market, you can purchase gift cards in denominations of $50 and

$100 as part of Living Waters Scrip program. Living Waters will receive 5% profit from the cards and

will pay 2 ½% to the local church based on the size of the church’s order. If you would like a gift card,

please let Doris Carnahan (262-877-9876) know at least a week in advance due to expiration dates,

and make checks out to “Living Waters”. We raised $57.50 so far this year.

OTHER RAISING FUNDS

PRAY FOR THE HARVEST (Matthew 9:37-38)

LET’S HELP KEEP HANDS AND HEADS WARM THIS WINTER

Are you handy with a crochet hook or knitting needles? Here is your chance to practice those skills. The folks from Calvary UCC and Wilmot UMC are going to collect

hats, gloves, mittens, and scarfs. We have plenty of yarn to help you get started. In Calvary, the yarn box will be located in the Friendship Hall. In Wilmot, the yarn box will be located in the Sanctuary. Don’t worry if you are not familiar with a crochet hook or a knitting needle you can still take part in this special event and help keep someone’s head or hands warm this winter. You do not have to make any-thing. You can donate one already made by someone else (maybe the folks at your favorite store). You may start bringing your hats, scarves, and mittens to church and putting them on our special: “Let’s Keep Someone Warm Tree” through December 8th. The items will be donated to the Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry to distribute. If you have any questions call Glenna at 262-877-4141 If you know of anyone, please let us know so we can feature them in the newsletter.

Christmas Eve Service

December 24th at 5:00 PM at Wilmot UMC

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December Birthdays/ Anniversaries

10 Matthew Colby 16 Linnea Rasch 17 Lucas Poli 21 Lisa Puidokas 23 Larry Pekoe 28 Don & Gail Schenning 31 Andrew Hewitt

AD COUNCIL MEETING

Ad Council met on Wednesday, November 20th. Pastor Judy announced the Thanksgiving Ser-

vice on November 26th at 7:00 PM at Bristol UMC. We discussed following up with visitors and what

type of celebration we should have for the lift with the community. We will check with local station how

to let people know when an event is close. The Pastor will be gone the weekend of December 6th and

Paul McKibben will preach. We will be doing the Trees on Parade. We still need ideas for Spoonful of

Love. Holiday Cookies fundraiser has started with 90 trays sold so far and we will put them together on

December 14th.

We received the October parsonage rent and still waiting for November. We received the Line

of Credit from Associated Bank. We currently have about $7,360 left to pay toward the lift and need

approximately $3000 to finish the project. We will send a letter to ask people to donating towards the

lift. Christmas Eve service will be December 24th at 5:00 PM and will need people for lighting the Ad-

vent candles. Commitment Sunday will be November 24th. Reminder no offering envelopes for 2014.

We discussed loose offering for 2014 and will do two months for a project. We approved the October

treasurer’s report. Living Waters is looking towards churches to find ways to help with their funding.

We discuss the possibility of doing Operation Christmas Child. Our next meeting will be January 15th at

6:30 PM.

October Treasurer’s Report

2013 Budget 74,719.30

INCOME

Balance 10/1/2013 5,803.62

Income:

Sunday Offering/ Fundraisers 4,284.37

Expenses:

General Account (11,250.02)

Transfer from other accounts 4,760.00

Balance 10/31/2013 3,597.97

Year to Date:

Balance 1/1/2013 2,717.14

Income:

General Account 64,343.31

Expenses:

General Account (112,214.43)

Transfer– Building /Maintenance 44,808.24

Transfer-Savings 3,943.71

Balance 10/31/2013 3,597.97

Please remember to mail in your offering envelope if you are out of town. We appreciate your support.

CHECK US OUT: WEBSITE: www.wilmotumc.org

FACEBOOK: Wilmot United Methodist

Church

REMINDER NO 2014

OFFERING ENVELOPES

WILL BE AVAILABLE

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Do We Have Your Current

Information

Please help us make sure our records are up to date. Fill out the following form and return it to the church via the mail, email, or offering on Sunday morning. Family Name ________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Primary Phone Number _______________________ Cell Phone __________________ Name __________ Text: Yes ______ No_____ Cell Phone __________________ Name __________ Text: Yes ______ No _____ Which phone number would you like in the directory? _______________________ E-Mail Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ First Names of those living in household and birthdate: Name Birthdate _____________________ _______________________ _____________________ _______________________

_____________________ _______________________ _____________________ _______________________ Wedding Anniversary, if applicable _____________________ Would you like your email address published in the church directory? Yes _____ No______

Wilmot United Methodist Church

PO Box 218

Wilmot WI 53192

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POINSETTIAS

The poinsettia has long been a living symbol of Christmas. Our sanctuary will be decorated with poinsettias for Christmas Eve and the first Sunday of Christmas. You are invited to purchase a poin-settia for $10.00 to be given as a memorial or honorarium. This year we would like to add the opportunity for you to make a

donation to a mission projects like the Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry or one of your choosing in lieu of a poinsettias with the hope of brightening the holiday season. Ei-ther way, your gift will be listed in honor/memory of a loved one. Complete the form below and return it in the offering plate by Sunday, December 8th with your money or call 262-862-6366:

Wilmot UMC P.O. Box 218

Wilmot WI 53192

Name: ______________________________________ I would like to order _____ poinsettias at $10.00 each. I would like to donate $ _______ to the church’s mission project,

Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry _____________ Mission Project of your Choice Name: ___________________________ Amount__________

Poinsettias: In Memory/Honor of: 

Given by: Mission Project: In Memory/Honor of:

Given by:

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God’s Helpers

Sunday Dec 1st Dec 8th Dec 15th Dec 22nd Dec 29th

Liturgist Glenna Kisner Emily Walter Retta Michalek Paul McKibben Marge McGrath

Greeters Barb Fiebelkorn Alice Johnson

Audrey & Bob Davenport

Judy & Fred Rausch

Joan & Wayne Fritch

Paul McKibben Kathy Severt

Ushers Judy Betz Barb Sherman

Audrey & Bob Davenport

Paul McKibben Fred Rausch

Joan & Wayne Fritch

Glenna Kisner Sue Matthews

Acolyte Logan Wolf Emily Walter Madison Wolf Abbey Severt Logan Wolf

Nursery Barb Sherman Madison Wolf

Kathy Severt Abbey Severt

Betty Hunt Wolf Logan Wolf

Barb Sherman Madison Wolf

Kathy Severt Abbey Severt

Counter Judy Betz Sue Matthews

Audrey & Bob Davenport

Doris Carnahan Glenna Kisner

Barb Sherman Mike Wolf

Judy Betz Sue Matthews

Jan 5th

Bob Davenport

Judy Betz Barb Sherman

Judy Betz Barb Sherman

Emily Walter

Betty Hunt Wolf Madison Wolf

Audrey & Bob Davenport

If you are unable to serve on Sunday at your scheduled time, please try to find a substitute. If you cannot find substitute liturgists, ushers, greeters and money counters call Audrey Davenport at (847) 838-5868. Aco-lytes call Betty Hunt Wolf at (847) 265-0190 and nursery attendants call Kathy Severt at (262) 877-8470

Also, if you did not sign the Time & Talent Sheet, but would like to serve, call the Church Office at (262) 862-6366. Please call the Church office if substitutes are made, for proper identification of participants in the Sunday bulletin. Thank you

Fellowship (Third Sunday) December 15th —- Potluck Brunch January 19th — Davenport February 16th — Carnahan (If interested in serving, call church office)

Cleaning the Church Nov 24th —Dec 7th — Colby Dec 8th —Dec 21st —Davenport Dec 22nd—Jan 4th — Jan 5th —Jan 18th —Sherman Jan 19th—Feb 1st —

Snow Shoveling Nov 18th — 24th— Severt Nov 25th — Dec 1st — McKibben Dec 2nd—8th— Lawrence Colby Dec 9th—15th– Michelle Walter Dec 16th —22nd— Fred Rausch Sr. Dec 23rd– 29th —Sherman Dec 30th —Jan 5th —

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December2013Wilmot United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 8:30 AM Christian Education 9:30 AM Church: 262-862-6366 Website: www.wilmotumc.org Email: WilmotUMC@wi.twcbc.com Pastor Judy’s home 262-857-2237

Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat 

1 Communion 

8:30 AM Wor‐

ship/ Kids Sunday 

School /9:30 AM 

Adult Class /10:30 

AM Ignite 41 

Youth at Pleasant 

Prairie UMC 

2  3 

 

 

 

 8:00 PM AA 

4 10:00 AM—Noon 

Community Sen‐

ior Fellowship 

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 8:00 PM AA 

6  7 

8 8:30 AM Wor‐

ship/ Kids Sunday 

School /9:30 AM 

Adult Class / 6:00 

PM Ignite 41 Mid‐

dle School Youth 

at Wesley Chapel 

Prairie UMC 

9  10 

 

 

 

 8:00 PM AA 

11  12 

 

 

 

 8:00 PM AA 

13 6:00 PM Drop off 

cookies 

 

14 9:00 AM Assem‐

ble Cookie Trays 

6:30 PM Sounds 

of the Season 

Concert at Calvary 

UCC, Twin Lakes  

15 8:30 AM Wor‐

ship/ Kids Sunday 

School / 

9:30 AM Potluck 

Brunch /6:00 PM 

Ignite 41 Youth at 

Bristol UMC 

16  17 

 

 

 

 8:00 PM AA 

18  19 

 

 

 

 8:00 PM AA 

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NEWSLETTER 

DEADLINE!! 

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22  8:30 AM Worship 

23  24 5:00 PM Christ‐

mas Eve Service 

at Wilmot UMC 

8:00 PM at Calva‐

ry UCC 8:00 PM AA 

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Christmas 

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 8:00 PM AA 

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29  8:30 AM Worship 

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 8:00 PM AA 

       

Pastor Judy will be gone December 6th—8th

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Wilmot United Methodist Church Rev. Judith Wang

Office Phone: 262-862-6366

Sunday Worship 8:30 AM Kids Sunday School 8:30 AM

Adult Class 9:30 AM Nursery Service Available

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