December 2019 Newsletter

December 2019
































































Savoy United Methodist Church Office Hours (217) 352-3993

3002 W. Old Church Rd. Monday-Friday 7:30am-noon [email protected]

Champaign, IL 61822 Savoyumc.org

Pastor Marc Brown













A voice cries:



“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;
make straight in the desert a highway for our God.


Every valley shall be lifted up,
and every mountain and hill be made low;
the uneven ground shall become level,
and the rough places a plain.



And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together,

for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

Isaiah 40:3-6


In less than a month, it will be Christmas! To be honest, I have mixed emotions about this at this
point and I am not certain I am ready for this yet. I love the reason for this season, but there are so

many distractions. My guess is that people in Jesus day said the same thing.

The prophet Isaiah prophesied that Jesus was coming 700 years before Jesus was born. He tried to

prepare them well in advance so their hearts were ready for the coming of Immanuel. Yet when
you read the story of Jesus’ birth in the scriptures there was not a huge crowd waiting. The process
of waiting and not receiving and other factors of life left most moving on and disregarding the event
that would have the greatest impact on them and the world. We all say we want God to come close
and confirm his love for us, but the question is will we be ready when he does?


Advent is a season of preparation to get ready for God to come close. Yes we celebrate his birth and
his coming already, but we are called to get ready for when Jesus is coming again. If he came today,
would you be ready? Would you recognize him and would he recognize you? In this busy season of
meetings, gatherings and normal activity, may we take the time to prepare our hearts for God’s very
presence. May we be ready to respond like the shepherds. May we be willing to make sacrifices

like the wise men and journey a great distance because we don’t want to miss him. May we be like
Mary, willing to trust that God can do the impossible and use us to do it.

I want to remind you that we will be worshipping for the month of December with one service each

Sunday at 10am. Come as we sing a song to Bethlehem and prepare our hearts to welcome the
King of Kings. Our Walk to the Manger will Sunday, December 22. This is a day where we take a
special offering to bless others. This year we will be blessing: Cunningham Children’s Home, Inter-
national Friendship, Inc. and Restoration Urban Ministries. These ministries help people to encoun-
ter God’s presence here and now. Finally, we will be celebrating Christmas Eve at 4pm, 8pm and

11pm where we come to worship and praise God for his love for us.

I have told you and myself – Jesus is coming, so let’s get ready!

Dear Savoy United Methodist Church Family,



With the holiday season soon upon us, we are
asking you to take time to remember our Pastor and staff, who faithfully perform

the pastoral and administrative functions of our church.


With this in mind we are collecting money to present to Pastor Marc Brown,
Rebeccah Anderson, Gail Taylor, Cecil Billingsley, and Briana McDade for our staff
Christmas gifts. We hope you will consider this and pray about it as you determine

an appropriate amount.


There are a couple of ways you may give:
-You may place a check or cash in the offering, clearly marking in the memo

area "Pastor and staff gift".
-Send or drop your gift off at the church office, clearly indicating “Pastor and

staff gift”.

We would like to have donations collected by Thursday, December 19.


Thank you for your generous support of our Pastor and staff.


Sincerely,


Sybil Phillips, on behalf of the Staff/Parish Relations Committee


2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY


To US!!!







It was so much fun celebrating our
150th anniversary on November 10th!

Stay tuned for more exciting activities

over the course of the next year!

December 2, 2019
GriefShare—from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the church.

December 4, 2019
Dine with a Doc from 11:00am-1:00pm. RSVP by calling 217-303-8840.
Prayer Team Meeting at 5:00pm at the church.

December 6, 2019
Happy Birthday Jesus Party—5:30pm-8:00pm at the church.

December 7, 2019
Journey Men at 7:00am at the church.

December 9, 2019
GriefShare from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Journey Men at 6:30pm at the church.

December 11, 2019
United Methodist Women at 11:30 am at the church.

December 16, 2019
GriefShare from 6:00pm-7:30pm.


December 18, 2019
Prayer Team Meeting at 5:00pm at the church.

December 21, 2019
Journey Men at 7:00am at the church.

December 22, 2019
Walk to the Manger Offering

December 23, 2019
GriefShare from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Journey Men at 6:30pm at the church.

December 24, 2019
OFFICE CLOSED
Christmas Eve Services—4pm, 8pm, & 11pm.

December 25, 2019
OFFICE CLOSED

December 30, 2019
GriefShare from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the church.

Recurring Small Groups

Parkinson’s Support Group—Mondays at 10:00am

AA—Tuesdays at 7:30pm

Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study—Wednesdays at 6:30am at the Pancake House

Praise Band Practice—Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Choir Practice—Wednesdays at 7:00pm

Chick Chat—Thursdays are 9:00 am

Finders/Seekers Bible Study—Sundays are 10:30am (Done until January 2020)

Chapter & Verse Bible Study—Sundays at 3:30pm

Women’s Sunday Group—every other Sunday at noon

United Methodist Women—Second Wednesday of each month usually at 9:00 am

Journey Men Group—1st and 3rd Saturday at 7:00am and 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30pm
Prayer Team—1st and 3rd Wednesday at 5:00 pm

Quilters—Every other Saturday at 10:30 am







Rita Collins (2nd) Dan Davies (24th)

Ben Mertens (2nd) Jim Kelnhofer (24th)

Sharon Mills (9th) Marty Long (26th)
Josh Campbell (10th) Blanche Finn (27th)


Joe Reese (10th) Emily McGuire (28th)
Kathy Wood (15th) Giovanni Maggio (31st)

Paula Goebel (18th)














Bill & Kay Gilliland (13th)

Gene & Kay McCoy (30th)

Janet & Ron Lindsey (31st)

The Missions Team


All-Church Food Packing Service Project
On Sunday, December 29, we will participate as a church family in a project after the 10:00 worship service to pack
food for distribution by Midwest Mission. This project will be similar in nature to the food packing we did in the
summer of 2018. Please mark your calendar and plan to serve as we work to meet a need for people in the midst of
disaster or crisis situation. All ages and abilities are welcome to serve - regardless of experience!

Thanksgiving Baskets—Thank You!

In this season of giving thanks, I, along with the Missions Team, want to thank you for your generous support of the
Thanksgiving Baskets ministry. Between the Craft Fair and your recent donations, we have raised a total of
$7,989.53! Also, we were expecting Thanksgiving Baskets to cost $43, but the price came in at $42.30 per basket.
We want to acknowledge that County Market and Junior help to make this ministry happen and are grateful for their
support. The total cost for the baskets was $6,768, which means we can make a $1221.53 donation to the Savoy
UMC food pantry to help support our ongoing food ministry after Thanksgiving.
1Chronicles 16:34 states, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” God is so
good to us and has blessed us in so many ways. Thank you for sharing some of those financial gifts with us to make
this ministry happen. Others in our community and in this season will give praise to the Lord as they have encounter
his love and provision through a Thanksgiving Basket.

Please know I thank God for you and your support of this ministry.
Blessings,
Marc





Fellowship Team

From the Fellowship Team. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We want to thank all of our volunteers for all of your help and stepping up to serve our congregation each Sunday.
You have been a blessing to all of us. Thank you is just not enough.
As the year of 2019 closes, we are looking forward to 2020. We have lots of space on our calendar for 2020 for you
to volunteer to serve again. Thank you in advance.
There is only one service for each Sunday in December at 10 am. Fellowship will still happen beginning at 9:30 am
until 10 am before service begins. We will have coffee and drink boxes for the kids. We will have goodies as well.

The volunteers for the month of December are as follows:

December 1 Sunday Couples group (SNL)
December 8 Glynis and Mike
December 15 Kay McCoy

December 22 No Volunteers-Please sign up for this date
December 29 Andrea Taylor, Laura Brown, Marilyn Hancock

Thank you again for your service. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Goebel, Cyndi Jensen or Rose
Redmon.

The Fellowship Team

A Christmas Prayer

Lord, we pause


amidst the busyness and excitement of

Christmas to thank You for coming low as

a baby in a Bethlehem manger to rescue


us from sin and offer us salvation.

Your gift to us is greater than any present

wrapped and placed under a tree.


We thank You and Worship You and

commit to seeking You first

this day,

this season,


this year.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.




























The SUMC Prayer Team meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at
5pm for a time of prayer. Please join us as we celebrate the discipline of prayer. If

there is a better time and day for you, please let us know.

Transforming REAL kids into REAL



followers of Jesus.




How many Kings stepped down from their thrones, how many lords have abandoned their homes?

How many greats have become the least for me? And how many gods have poured out their hearts
to romance a world that is torn all apart, How many fathers gave up their sons for me? Only one did

that for me. This is part of a song from Down here and Shawn McDonald . I encourage you to look
it up on youtube. It envelops the true meaning of Christmas. What a great, loving, kind God we

have. There are still struggles and mountains in our life. Yes, that is true. But, God is walking that
road with us. Hold on to that hope. Hold on to his peace. Hold on to his wisdom. Hold on to

trusting him. Give him your hand and hold tight. I am a visual person and I saw a picture on
facebook of Jesus kneeling in front of a little girl who was holding on tight to her little teddy bear.

Jesus was reaching out his one arm asking for her to give it to him. She looked determined to hold

her little teddy bear. She could not see, but with his other arm hidden behind his back he had a
HUGE teddy bear he wanted to give her. We are like that little girl holding on to what we have (even

our struggles) and Jesus is saying “ give it to me, I have something better for you”. Let’s give him our
hearts every day, a hundred times a day. That is all he wants from us. What a gift we have to give

him this Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the days of our lifes.



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No Sunday school on December 29

Sunday school in December is at 10:00 AM each week

Trunk or Treat results

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As you know, the original date, Saturday, October 26 had to be cancelled due to bad weather and
we were miraculously able to move it to the next day with many, if not more, trunks participating.
The families were lined up against the building at 1:40 patiently waiting for us to be ready at 2:00.

Pastor Marc and his crew made 600 hot dogs for this event. We had 500 in attendance and people
were grateful for the hot dogs and the friendly trunks giving their children candy. Children played
on the playground, they went on the Savoy fire truck, families and friends visited in the eating area,

and all the “Savoy information bags” were passed out to parents as they stopped by that table on
their way to the trunks. Prayer requests were given and are already being prayed for. Special thanks

to Pastor Marc & his family, Sam and Savoy Fire station, Briana and Zach, Leeann Smith, Vera Maase
and all the trunkers and all the donators of candy. Reminds me of words to a song, “Holy Spirit you

are welcome here, come fill this place and …”

Happy Birthday Jesus Party

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Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:00pm families of ALL ages are welcome to come and participate in
celebrating the birthday of our King. You do not have to be a child to enjoy the evening we have

planned. We have games for toddlers to adults. We’ll have a picture booth, Karaoke, and so much
more. Light dinner will be served at 5:30 and we will end the evening with a special birthday cake.

Bring friends, neighbors, people you work with, etc. The entire evening will be all about the events
that led to the birth of Jesus. This is no cost to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operation Christmas Child – 22 boxes were packed and

specially shipped by Sunday school children (Missions paid

for the shipping and tracking of those boxes.) Another 203
were filled by our congregation. They were prayed over
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during November 17 services. Chick Chat group was kind
enough to deliver them again as they have for the last few

years. Thank you to all the ladies who helped!

Milestone brochure

I want to keep reminding you of what is to come. In January, our ministry plans on communicating

this program to the congregation in person, with brochures, speaking before services, etc. Our first
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milestone of 2020 will be in February for 1 graders. 1 graders will receive an apron with the
words “serving Jesus” embroidered on it. It will take place during the services on a date yet to be
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determined. Both 1 graders and their parents will come to the front of the church to receive a
special blessing as our children continue to grow in Christ.

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Fleece blanket night and informal chili cook off – Friday, January 17 from 6-8 or 8:30 pm. We have
a great opportunity to share chili as we make fleece blankets for the Canteen Run. We will be doing
an informal “chili cook off”. Anyone is invited to make their chili and bring it to this event in their

crock pot. We can taste and enjoy the different styles of chili made by others. ( I will provide sour
cream, crackers, macaroni and drink). Families will come and make fleece blankets for those in
need. Children understand those basic needs and have compassion. So, together we can make a

blanket and fill out a card to be presented with the blanket to remind that person that they are

loved by Jesus and prayed for. Parents do the cutting and the children do the knotting. We ask that,
if you are able, that you bring 2, two yard pieces of fleece which will make the blanket. Bring your
good scissors to cut the fleece. We would LOVE donations of 2, two yard pieces of fleece so we can

make more blankets or provide fleece for those who could not bring any, but want to make a
blanket. Donations are being accepted now and can be left inside the office by Briana’s desk. There

is no cost to attend, just come ready to have food, fun, laughter, and the use of your hands.
Children 6 and younger will be provided free childcare. To RSVP for childcare contact me at
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[email protected] before January 10 .

By partnering with parents

we are helping youth FOCUS,

and fix their eyes on Jesus,


in order to know the Truth …





DECEMBER


 1st (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)


 8th (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)

 15th (Sun) - Youth Christmas Party (5-8pm at the Brown’s home)


BREAK from all youth activities until January 5th








JANUARY


 5th (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)


 12th (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)

 19th (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)


 24th (Fri) - Overnight Lock-In (7pm-7am) ?????

 26th (Sun) - Regular Youth Group (5-7pm)




Save the Date …


ALL YOUTH



RETREAT 2020


March 6th-8th


@ Camp One Way

The youth went to Hardy’s


Reindeer Ranch last month

and had a blast!

Connect with Jesus and one

another through Sunday worship as

well as meaningful ministries
throughout the week.


Fellowship Time—Sundays at 10:00 AM
A connection opportunity between Sunday worship services at 10:00 am to grab a cup of coffee, snack and to visit
with each other! Contact Paula Goebel ([email protected]), Cyndi Jensen ([email protected]),
or Rose Redmon ([email protected]) if you would like to sign up to help serve during fellowship.

Senior Saints—December 19th at 11:30am

Senior Saints meets monthly in various locations, usually on the third Thursday, beginning with a program or outing
mid-morning, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Each month brings a different event, so you can participate
whenever you are able. Contact Gary & Audrey Ricketts at [email protected] or 217-367-2098.


The next SUMC Senior Saints activity will be held on Thursday, December 19 at the church. This will be a Christmas
luncheon starting at 11:30. It will be a potluck with lasagna and salad being furnished. Bring wrapped food items
for a gift exchange. They will end up going to the church food pantry. We also want to review the seven years
Senior Saints has been in existence and discuss plans for the future. If you plan to attend please call Gary & Audrey
Ricketts (367-2098) or the church office by Monday, December 16.

United Methodist Women—Christmas Luncheon on December 11th at 11:30 am at the church.
A multigenerational group of women who meet monthly in service and fellowship. See the “Serve” section of the
newsletter for upcoming meeting details and events.
Kay [email protected] or 217-351-9106

Children’s Ministry—During 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday worship services.
A great way to connect with other families at Savoy UMC! See the Children’s Ministry dates for additional fun, kid
friendly events!
Contact Gail Taylor [email protected].

Middle/High School Youth Group—Sundays from 5-7pm (See the Youth Page for specific dates)
Contact Rebeccah Anderson [email protected].

The Quilters—Every other Saturday from 10:30am-1:30pm

Quilters are trying out a different method of quilting. Freehand Patchwork is actually more fabric art than quilting.
Join us as we try our hands at this fun project, or stop by with any tips you may have! Contact Cindy
[email protected] for more information For more information contact
Cindy [email protected] .

Dine with a Doc—December 4th from 11:00 am-1:00pm
The Dine with a Doc® program was designed to allow the seniors to get out of their homes, fellowship with their
peers, extend their available financial resources, promote enhanced living, and educate them (from a preventative
standpoint) with the goal of ensuring their quality of life and providing them with the resources and information to
make an informed choice about their healthcare.

A different doctor will speak each month on a topic, a free lunch will be provided, and you will have the opportunity
to ask questions! RSVP is requested one week before! RSVP by calling Carriage Crossing 217-303-8840.

Grow in relationship with others


and Jesus by joining a small


group or Bible study.









Finders/Seekers (Adult Sunday School)—Off until January 2020
Leader: Jana Waite, [email protected], 217-351-9386






Chapter/Verse Adult Bible Study—Sundays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Southeast Classroom
Leader: Jana Waite, [email protected], 217-351-9386

We are continuing our study of 1 and 2 Timothy. All adults are welcome!






Tuesday Morning Bible Study—Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at the church

On Tuesday mornings, we meet to study the Bible and apply the truth we encounter to our lives and the situations
we are facing. We are currently studying Genesis and would love for others to journey with us! Led by Marc Brown
[email protected]






Faith Journey Small Group—First Monday of each month

This group was formed during the Faith Journey 10 x 10 Program held in our church four years ago. It is a time for
"JOURNEY WITH JESUS TO BE LIKE JESUS"; searching scripture, sharing, prayers, fellowship and snacks. We have
just started studying the Book for Ephesians and would love to have you come and join us. We will be meeting at
the Redmon's home on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. You can contact: Gary & Audrey Ricketts @ 367-2098,
Rose & Jeff Redmon@ 778-3211 or Jodi & James Maggio. Jodi (649-9937) or James, (841-3238). We look forward
to you joining us.




SNL—Contact Amy for dates and location

Our SNL small group meets 1-2 times each month on Sunday beginning at 6 pm with snack foods and fellowship,
followed by a Scripture-based study, and finishing with shared praises and prayer requests. Group members
volunteer to host in their home and/or lead the discussion. Contact Amy Markstahler at [email protected]
for more information.

Chick Chat—Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM


Chick Chat meets every Thursday at 9am in the church kitchen.
We then move into Crossroads room for our Bible Study. We
have started a study on “Finding Truth” by Francis Chan. We
hope you will join this sisterhood of fun ladies! Contact Cindy
[email protected]







Journey Men—1st and 3rd Saturday at 7:00 AM AND 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30pm at the church.

This men’s group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:00 am AND the 2nd and 4th Monday at
6:30pm at the church. The Journey through this world was not intended to be a SOLO mission, in order to be the
BODY of CHRIST we have need to spend time and learn to worship, live and work together, there are discussions
occurring that need your input. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for men to grow and support each other
in the Journey with Jesus to become more like Jesus. Contact Brian Markstahler [email protected]








Women’s Group—Every other Sunday from noon-1:30pm

We know Jesus works in miraculous ways, but do we believe he can do it with our own circumstances?


In Miracles of Jesus: A Study of What Jesus Makes Possible we will spend time exploring all four gospels of the Bi-
ble and discovering the ways Jesus healed, provided, calmed, and resurrected. This study is about believing in the

power of God who can accomplish anything. Through this study, we will discover how:


Week One: Jesus Responds to Our Needs
Week Two: Jesus Calms Our Storms
Week Three: Jesus Offers Peace
Week Four: Jesus Intervenes in the Impossible
Week Five: Jesus Knows Our Hunger
Week Six: Jesus Conquers Death
Week Seven: Jesus Empowers Us


We will meet every other Sunday to view a RightNow video followed by a discussion, which includes Scripture. No
book outside or outside homework is required however we will encouraged by reading a daily devotion. Questions?
Contact Ginger McKee at [email protected].

Serve through your time, talent,


treasure and witness to spread


the love of Jesus to others.





Welcome Team
From opening the front door on Sunday mornings, serving at the welcome kiosk, greeting and ushering, handing out
bulletins or simply being available to answer questions, there are many ways to serve on the Welcome Team!
Contact Ginger McKee at [email protected].

Media Booth - Sound, Lights, Powerpoint—Work in the media booth on Sunday mornings and for special
events. Contact Steve [email protected].

Fellowship Team—Be a part of the crew that provides and serves the coffee and snacks between worship services
on Sunday morning! Contact Rose Redmon at [email protected]


Children’s Ministry—We are looking for volunteers to help teach our children’s ministry classes during worship
services. If you would like to help, please contact Gail Taylor at [email protected].

Youth Ministry—If you feel God calling you to help serve the youth whether it be once a month or twice a year,
please contact Rebeccah at [email protected]. (Rebeccah is on maternity leave until January 2020. Please
contact church info for more info at [email protected] or (217) 352-3993.)



Choir—After a break during the month of August, choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 11. We
meet at 7 pm in the Choir Room and invite anyone enjoying singing to join us then. Our anthems are not difficult to
learn. We enjoy singing, laughing, sharing and a great fellowship. Come join us!


Praise Band—Do you love to sing? Our praise band performs a variety of contemporary songs at 10:30 am worship
on Sunday mornings with rehearsals Wednesday evenings. If you are interested in joining this wonderful group of
people, contact Amy Markstahler at [email protected].


United Methodist Women —The Christmas luncheon of United Methodist Women will be Wednesday,
December 11 at 11:30 am. It was decided at our November meeting to bring in food from Biaggi’s. We estimate the
cost per person to be $10. Please let Dee Smith know if you plan to be at the luncheon. Tableware, drinks and dessert
will be provided. Anyone is welcome to join us but please let Dee know your plans. We are invited to the annual
Countryside Christmas Brunch on Wednesday, December 4. If you would like to carpool please be in the church
parking lot by 9:15. This is open to all ladies of the church, not just UMW. Thanks to the generosity of members
with their pledges and offerings we are able to give sizeable year-end funds to missions we support – Cunningham
Children’s Home and Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House. Please note the tree for Cunningham Kids in the
narthex. Savoy UMC has always been so generous in their response of gifts for the Kids and we are so
appreciative. It’s one way of letting them know that they are loved and cared about by us and by their
God. Remember, choose a tag, purchase the gift and return it to the church unwrapped. Wrapping paper, ribbons,
bows and tape are also good gift items. Anyone wishing to participate in the wrapping session should call
Cunningham to find out the dates that this will take place. UMW will not meet in January.

Home Friendship Team

For many the Christmas season is a time of isolation and loneliness.
Because of the change in weather, schedules, and other factors people

wonder if they are seen and if anyone cares for them, including God.
Christmas is the season where we are confronted with the reality that
God sees us and comes for us – Emmanuel!

You are invited to be a part of God’s ongoing ministry by providing
Christmas cards for those who are unable to physically attend worship
or need to be reminded of God’s presence in this season. There is a
list of individuals who would appreciate cards on the Welcome Center. Please prepare your cards and bring them

back to the church and put them in the box. The cards will be sorted and then delivered to the individuals on the list
before Christmas. This is an opportunity for families, small groups, and individuals to allow the love of God to flow
through you to bless others and you at the same time.

Please bring cards to the church by Monday, December 16. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Marc or
the church office.









Food Pantry News for December


Our food pantry’s supplies of cereal, soup, and vegetables have
been replenished. Thank you so much, SUMC! And extra special
thanks to Little Hearts and Hands for donating over three HEAPING
grocery carts full of food just in time for distribution during this
Christmas season! Our shelves “over runneth” so that we can serve
God by feeding the hungry. Thank you, thank you!


Shopping List for December
• Pasta sauce

• Jelly

• Paper towels and toilet tissue


Food Pantry Update
• Food deliveries-- From October 25, food was delivered to 10 families (12 adults, 12 children) with referrals from
empty tomb and SUMC members.

• For Canteen Run-- About 150 sack lunches are made every week.
• Shadowwood Distribution-- On November 5, food was distributed to 15 families, a total of 46 people.

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such
things there is no law.

Are you displaying these all the time, or even half of
the time? I have a confession to make, as for me, not
so much. I didn’t even know forbearance was in the
dictionary. I looked it up to find out how to use it in a
sentence, (you know what you’ve seen at spelling
bee’s): He was a man who could not forbear from
searching for the soul, from following its workings.


We served 106 of our guests.

Our current needs are:
Socks
Long and short sleeved shirts
Sizes medium-3 x-large men’s underwear

If you would like to make a financial contribution, you can make a check out to The Salvation Army and indicate
that it goes to the Canteen Run. If you would like a presentation from us, contact [email protected]. We
are on Facebook, please like us. You can also follow us on Twitter, Barb Davies @cucanteenrun.


Servants of Jesus Christ,

Barb Davies on behalf of Canteen Run
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools



Meal Train for the Anderson Family!

A huge thank you to everyone who has provided a meal for the Anderson family thus far! We still have a few dates
left in mid to late December! https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/w35o8q

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 7:30am-noon












Contact Us


Briana McDade, Office Administrator…………………………...………….……[email protected]

Marc Brown, Pastor..…………………………………………………………….……………[email protected]


Cecil Billingsley, Director of Operations…………………..…...…………….………[email protected]


Rebeccah Anderson, Director of Youth Ministry……………...…………[email protected]


Gail Taylor, Director of Children’s Ministry……………………….………….………[email protected]