Messy Church Prayer
We exist as a congregation to: 'Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.'
Worship
Come Home for Christmas: Prepare the Way
Advent 2: Prepare the Way
If you're familiar with Handel's Messiah, you may recognize this weekend's Scripture from Malachi. We'll also be using Luke 3 to help frame worship for this coming Sunday.
Communion will be served this Sunday.
The Advent Class, after church, will again be gathering in the Outlook Room if you'd like to discuss the Scripture and themes from worship.
I hope we have the chance to worship together this weekend!
Advent 2: Prepare the Way
If you're familiar with Handel's Messiah, you may recognize this weekend's Scripture from Malachi. We'll also be using Luke 3 to help frame worship for this coming Sunday.
Communion will be served this Sunday.
The Advent Class, after church, will again be gathering in the Outlook Room if you'd like to discuss the Scripture and themes from worship.
I hope we have the chance to worship together this weekend!
Music in Worship
| 1) Prelude: This weekend, during the Prelude, Michelle will be playing an Advent/Christmas Hymn that we won't otherwise be singing during Advent. The words won't be projected, but you are welcome to join in if you'd like to sing. This weekend's song is 'O Sing a Song of Bethlehem.' It is in the United Methodist Hymnal (p. 179). 2) Choir: The choir is singing a Christmas Communion song. 3) Advent Hymn: Our middle song is 'Advent Hymn' by Christy Nockels. A link to it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNuY6I4OtoE I'm looking forward to worshipping and singing together this weekend! |
Advent Small Group after Worship
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Youth Group - Here We Go!
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Advent Wreaths,
Christmas Around the World,
and a
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
(December Messy Church)
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Usher Sign Up
Returning to a time of Offering during worship, we are seeking 4 people to help in the process every Sunday. (We'll also be looking for 4 people to serve in this role at each of our Christmas Eve services).
There is a sign up sheet outside of the sanctuary if you might be interested in helping to serve on a Sunday in this role.
If you have questions, please ask.
There is a sign up sheet outside of the sanctuary if you might be interested in helping to serve on a Sunday in this role.
If you have questions, please ask.
Nursery During Worship
Children are welcome in worship!
At the same time, if the nursery might be a good option for you at any point during Sunday worship, Cindy Zumbaum will be available to staff the downstairs nursery.
At the same time, if the nursery might be a good option for you at any point during Sunday worship, Cindy Zumbaum will be available to staff the downstairs nursery.
Wednesday Morning Study
The Wednesday morning group continues in the the book titled 'Why?' 'Why?' wrestles with the idea of evil, pain and suffering in the lives of people of faith. This group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
No prereading is required. Everyone is welcome.
No prereading is required. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
'Why?'
This group is gathering at 7:00 pm or shortly thereafter. Yesterday, this group just started in the first few pages of the book 'Why?'. This book explores pain and suffering and our thoughts and responses as people of faith.
Prereading is not required. Anyone can stop by and join in for the evening.
Prereading is not required. Anyone can stop by and join in for the evening.
Blessing Boxes Matching Grant
Christmas Items of Possible Interest
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Christmas Eve Offering
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Christmas Envelopes
If you would like to give a Christmas Gift above and beyond your regular giving to Vincent, there are special Christmas themed envelopes in the pews.
There is also a special line on the Vincentumc.com website if this is a better option for you.
This offering will be used to reign in the income/expense gap Vincent has run over the past years.
There is also a special line on the Vincentumc.com website if this is a better option for you.
This offering will be used to reign in the income/expense gap Vincent has run over the past years.
Warming House and Men's Winter Refuge
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In the Hospital
We don't always find out that someone is in the hospital until after the fact. The church's number is 701-838-4425. Please know we appreciate knowing you are in the hospital. Pastor Mark's cell # is: 701-500-6773.
Donation Station Final Results!
| 2,029 POUNDS! The goal was 1,000 pounds to receive the $1,000 grant to the Lord's Cupboard from the Minot Area Community Foundation. Well done! This effort was bigger than Vincent UMC. A special thank you to Cummins Sales and Service and Little Legends for helping us make our goal. We also had a special gift of over 60 turkeys given anonymously. These turkeys totaled 867 pounds. |
Oven Update
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Financial Information in Newsletter
| In the December newsletter you will find the information we first shared at Charge Conference a few weeks ago. This information is part of our efforts to continue to provide clarity and transparency around our financial stewardship. Technically, we will be starting to report this information on January 1st. Since we were ready to start introducing this new look, we wanted to start getting it out sooner so you might have a chance to see it and visit with us if you might have questions about what is included in the information. Month Behind As you review the information, please keep in mind that the information is technically a month behind the current month. (We can't finish the current month financially and simultaneously get the information out in the newsletter. In turn, your Finance and Leadership Teams will also have reviewed the information before it goes in the newsletter). You will notice that the information shared in the newsletter will include balances available at the time in the General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and allocated to Special Activities. Combined, these accounts make up Vincent's overall checking account balance. There will also be information included about the current Vincent UMC investments and Apportionments paid to date. |
Time of Offering
| We will continue to reintroduce an intentional time of offering to worship. This Sunday, the offering will be received as part of the movement around Communion. This is an intentional time to come before God and consider how much and what parts of our lives we offer to God as people of faith. |
Weather
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Prayer Chain
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Vincent UMC Goals
Is there a goal area that might interest you? Reach out and let's visit.
Our Goal areas are:
Goal 1: Update/Clarify a church directory (including our membership list)
Goal 2: Develop a Year-Round plan for Stewardship
Goal 3: Further Develop a Worship Team
Goal 4: Children and Youth Ministry
Goal 5: Begin a 3 Year Small Group Development Process
Goal 6: Caring / Visitation Ministries (this could also possibly include a digital discipleship component)
Goal 7: Survey community partners
Please pray for guidance, unleashing, and progress in these goals in ways that help to further the Kingdom.
Our Goal areas are:
Goal 1: Update/Clarify a church directory (including our membership list)
Goal 2: Develop a Year-Round plan for Stewardship
Goal 3: Further Develop a Worship Team
Goal 4: Children and Youth Ministry
Goal 5: Begin a 3 Year Small Group Development Process
Goal 6: Caring / Visitation Ministries (this could also possibly include a digital discipleship component)
Goal 7: Survey community partners
Please pray for guidance, unleashing, and progress in these goals in ways that help to further the Kingdom.