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December
2017
Luray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist Church 1 West Main Street, P.O. Box 606 Luray, Virginia 22835
Pastor Erich Bennett Office: 540-743-6540 Parsonage: 843-0389 Fax: 743-9109
Email: [email protected]
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Inside this Issue:
Who is coming?
During the lead up to Christmas there is all sorts of excitement and energy. Some�mes that
means that by the �me Christmas Day gets here we’re exhausted. So, I thought I’d offer some
sugges�ons to help us pace ourselves so that we can truly enjoy the Christmas season. Give
these some thought:
Ask yourself why?
Why are you rushing around to get more ingredients to make those cookies?
Why are you stressing yourself with the Christmas card mailing list?
If these ac�vi�es add value and are a meaningful part of your Christmas experi-
ence then cherish them and make them happen. But, if they have simply be-
come obliga�ons then consider changing them, or loosening the expecta�ons
you have put upon yourself.
Try something new.
This year, do something different? If something looks intriguing or meaningful
try it out.
Another way to try something new, is to re-claim the meaning behind an ac�vi-
ty or event.
Our church is pu,ng this into ac�on this year, as we add to the Live Na�vity. So,
on Dec. 16th
, children and families will be able to enjoy a Night in Bethlehem.
Live in the moment.
Don’t worry about what is next. Live in the moment. Be fully present where
you are and to the people you are sharing life with.
Ready your insides.
We do a great job of ge,ng ready for Christmas on the outside. We put up
lights. We adorn everything with holly and evergreen. We put forth our
smiles. We say, “Merry Christmas” or another gree�ng. But maybe we
ought to also spruce up our inner life. Advent is a �me for soul-searching
and perhaps spiritual renewal or refocusing. Try an advent devo�onal,
there are many available in print or digitally.
Remember who we’re celebra�ng.
Some�mes we forget what Christmas is about. Christmas is about Jesus. It is
about God’s ul�mate gi6 of presence to the world. And it is about the
Cross too. There wouldn’t be an Easter, if there wasn’t a Christmas. There
is reason to celebrate, but let’s remember who we’re celebra�ng.
There are lots of ways to ready and celebrate Christmas at LUMC! May you have a meaningful
Advent and a joyous Christmas! I hope to see you Sunday!
Grace & Peace,
Erich
Holy Grounds
December 2, 7-9pm
Church Auditorium
Singing Carols
Warm Beverages &
Desserts
Live Na'vity
Live Animals
Cra(s for Children
Friday & Saturday
December 15 & 16
6-8pm
Christmas Eve
Worship at 8:30 & 11am
Christmas Eve Svc 7pm
Combined Service
December 31, 10:30am
At A Glance 2
Fellowship Plans 3
New Programs &
Announcements 4
Church Helpers 5
Educa�on 6
DECEMBER LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 2
DECEMBER AT A GLANCE:
12/ 1 Parents Night Out, 5-9:30pm, Girl scouts
12/ 1 Holy Grounds, 7-9pm, Auditorium, Carols
12/ 2 Decorate the Church & the Chrismon tree, 8:30am
12/ 2 UMW Christmas Noon luncheon, Mimslyn
12/ 3 Communion to Nursing Homes, meet here 2:15pm
12/ 3 Volunteer 1 Hour at Page One, meet there at 3pm
12/ 4 Finance CommiHee, 7pm, Image Class
12/ 5 Community Choir prac�ce, sanctuary *
12/ 6 Noon Advent Concert, Jesse Ratcliffe, sanctuary
12/ 6 Make & Take Christmas Decora�on, 5:30pm, FH, $5
12/ 6 Children’s Choir, 6pm
12/ 9 Town Christmas Parade, 6pm*
12/ 9 Private Party, FH, 1-4pm*
12/11 Trustees CommiHee, 7pm, Image Class
12/12 Community Choir prac�ce, sanctuary*
12/13 Noon Advent Concert, Guitarist, sanctuary
12/15 Live Na�vity, 6-8pm w/live animals
12/16 Live Na�vity, 6-8pm w/live animals & cra6s
12/17 Community Choir performance, 2:30pm, sanctuary
12/20 Noon Advent Concert, Julia/Cathy/Mark, sanctuary
12/20 NO Bell rehearsal
12/24 Worship at 8:30 & 11am and Christmas Eve 7pm
12/25 Merry Christmas!
Church Office Closed Christmas Week
12/31 Combined Worship, 10:30am
*Not a/our Church Event
HAPPENINGS EVERY WEEK:
Tuesday-Thursday, 7:45-11:30am, 4yr olds Preschool
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30am, 3yr olds Preschool
Tuesday Bible Study, (On Hold)
Tuesday I Can Club, 3-5pm - Tutoring
Tuesday ASAP, 5-7pm, Auditorium* Private class
Tuesday DNA, Disciple Nurture Ac�on, 7pm, Parsonage
Sunday, 3:30pm Ri6er’s, Disciple Bible Study, FH (On Hold)
Wednesday (1st & 3rd) Children’s Choir, 6pm Underground
Wednesday Handbell Choir, 630-730pm, Auditorium
Wednesday Chancel Choir, 730-845pm, Underground
Thursday Men’s Bible Breakfast, 7:15am, FH
Thursday Noon Service - St Mark Lutheran Church
Thursday Noon Bible Study w/Rev. RickeHs, Image Class
Thursday I Can Club, 3-5pm - Tutoring
Thursday Praise Band prac�ce, 7pm, Sanctuary
Please Pray for our church members in
Senior Centers & Nursing Homes:
Betsy Campbell: Olive Branch, 110 Luther Rd.
Dickson, TN 37055
Hawksbill Assisted Living: Don Phillips
122 N. Hawksbill St. Luray, VA 22835
Whispering Pines: Isabel Harrell, Anne S'lwell, Norma Good
200 Leakesville Rd. Luray, VA 22835
Hidden Springs: Nell Strong
973 Buck Mountain Rd., Bentonville, VA 22601
Please keep our members in your daily prayers:
Lou Sizer, Leif Carlson, Walt Gordon, June & Bruce Clark,
Norma Good, Anne S0lwell, Ann Moody, George Nosek,
Mary Jane Ricke3s, Barbara Shenk
Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday! 12/ 4 Claire Comer
12/ 5 Charlo7e Benne7
12/ 8 Tom Thompson
12/ 9 Steven Bell
12/ 9 Isaiah Brubaker 12/1 Chris Emert
12/ 9 Jeffrey Cummings 12/3 Ben Weaver
12/11 Sharon Surra7
12/17 Brad Chamberlain II
12/20 David Angier
12/21 Norma Good
12/22 Charlie Yates
12/24 Walt Surra7
12/25 Peggy Turner
12/25 Ka'e Raeburn
12/27 Abby Knesh
12/29 Anne Moody
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !
12/28/47 Fred & Mary Brumfield 70 YEARS!!
12/28/13 Jason & Ashleigh Spencer 4 Years!
CONGRATULATIONS!
If your birthday or anniversary is this month and you do not see your
names, please contact the church office so we can update our records.
DECEMBER LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 3
LUMP Update
Luray United Methodist Preschool
is Always Lively!
God con�nues to demonstrate His truth in the statement,
“Where God guides, He provides.”
Please come and visit us some�me. We welcome visits.
If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or irreg-
ular basis come and talk to us. Kids love to have some
one on one �me with an adult while they listen to stories,
play with board games, playdough etc.
We covet your prayers. God is good!
Staff Christmas Gi(
It’s the 'me of year when we begin to think about the
upcoming Christmas Season. The SPRC would like to ask
that you consider making a gi( to our church staff.
They all work extremely hard for our church during the
year and we would like to remember them during this
'me of year. If you would like to par'cipate, please
make your check out to Luray UMC and mark “Staff Gi(”
in the memo sec'on. You may either mail it to the
church office or drop it into the collec'on plate. Either
way we would like to have all gi(s by the December 17.
Thank you & Merry Christmas!
SPRC
Christmas Eve:
Regular Worship on Sunday, December 24th
at 8:30 & 11am and a Christmas Eve Service at
7pm
Sermon Recordings: If you have ever missed a sermon or
want to listen to one a second �me, recordings of the ser-
mons are available on our website for several months.
Check them out at: hHp://lurayumc.org/Sermons.html
They may not appear immediately on our website but
stay tuned a week or two for them to appear.
The December Communion Rail Offering will bless
Habitat for Humanity
The December Grocery Cart will bless Choices!
Wish List: Canned fruit, pasta, tuna/meat, boxed din-
ners and non perishable food items.
Our November grocery cart blessed Page One with
134 lbs of groceries.
Fellowship Plans 2017 December 6 - Make & Take Christmas Decora@on
5:30-7pm, FH. Bring a bag meal and $5 to cover costs of
materials.
Anyone who would like to join the
Fellowship Commi7ee,
contact Sue Raeburn or Carol Angier.
LIVE NATIVITY 2017
The Live Na@vity will take place on Friday, December
15 & Saturday, December 16th from 6-8pm.
We need volunteers to fill the posi@ons from the na-
@vity. A clipboard is circula@ng on Sunday mornings,
or you can call or email the church office to sign up.
We will have Live Animals again this year - Both
Nights. This year we will be offering a wonderful
Hands-On CraG event inside the church in the Audito-
rium on Saturday night. Cookies and Warm beverag-
es will also be available. Come & Bring your Friends!
TURKEY TROT SOUP SUPPER
Raised Over $700 for the area Elementary
school running clubs and PACA! Thank
YOU!
Correc'ons & Updates to the LUMC Pictorial Directory:
Jim & Joy Richardson P.O. Box 126 Luray
(540)235-6899 email: [email protected]
Nancy Brubaker: 405 Hamburg Road Luray
Daniel Deavers: [email protected]
Daniel & Susan Brubaker: 405 Hamburg Road, Luray
Cary & Bev Wood Address: 20 Meadow Lane, Luray
Bill & Joan Cook: 10 Meadow Lane, Luray
743-3663 Email: [email protected]
Carol Gaunt email: [email protected]
Garne3 Brockman: Garne3.Brockman@[email protected]
Jim & Bonnie Sullivan phone: 540-421-3970
Judy Suddith email: [email protected]
Pictorial Sec'on: correc'on to name: Grieve, Chris'na
Please note: Beth Flickenger, Frances Holsinger,
Keith Emerson, Dorothy Weber - Deceased
DECEMBER LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 4
The Turkey Trot Soup Supper was a Huge Success!
We raised over $700 for PACA & the Elementary school
Running Clubs! Thank YOU!
The Soups, Breads & Desserts were So Delicious!
Some have asked for the Recipes. If you are willing to
share your recipe, please email it to the church and we
will publish it in the Next NewsleIer.
Here is one to get you started.
HOMEMADE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
(10 Servings)
By: Carol Angier
Ingredients - Servings 10
13 1⁄3 ounces fresh mushrooms
3 1⁄3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 2⁄3-3 1⁄3 garlic clove, minced
3 1⁄3 tablespoons buHer
3 1⁄3-5 tablespoons flour (separated)
3 1⁄3 cups chicken broth
1 2⁄3 cups light cream or 1 2⁄3 cups evaporated milk
7⁄8 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
Direc�ons: Cut the mushrooms into slices. Melt buHer in
large frying pan. Add in onions, garlic, and mushrooms.
Cook un�l onions are so6. Blend in 2 T. flour and s�r. Add
in the chicken broth and heat un�l slightly thickened while
s�rring frequently. S�r cream with addi�onal 1 T. flour
and seasonings. Add in cream to soup. Heat to thicken
while s�rring frequently. Serve and enjoy!
For serving adjustments, go to: hHp://www.food.com/
recipe/homemade-cream-of-mushroom-soup-264191?
mode=us&st=true&scaleto=10
Loaves & Fishes Ministry:
Ma7hew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me some-
thing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to
drink…..
This month we are collec�ng 28 oz. jars of Peanut BuHer to
send home with the children over the Christmas break.
Please bring in your Peanut BuHer and any other dona�ons
by Sunday, December 17 so they can go home with the
children over the Christmas Holiday. The schools will be
closed from December 22 (1/2 day) un�l January 2.
Please place your dona�ons in the gray tote in the front of
the sanctuary along with the Oatmeal packets & Vienna
sausages we normally donate. Thank you for your
thoughTulness!
New Groups!
"HOLY GROUNDS" meeting the first Friday of each month for warm beverages, dessert and some type of readings/entertainment.
December 1st, 7-9pm, Auditorium - Singing Carols & Pan Group
DNA - Discipleship, Nurture, Action: Meeting each Tuesday even-ing at the Parsonage at 7pm. Faith On Tap, December 28! Meets the last Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Hawksbill Brewery to fellowship and dis-cuss religion. Topics vary. Everyone is welcome!
Operation Christmas Child - 2017 Shoebox Collection Blessed 1,296 Children
Our Church donated 218 Shoeboxes! 27 Volunteers logged 127 Volunteer Hours Thank You!
ADVENT NOON RECITAL SERIES 2017
Relax and enjoy music and meditation in the sanctuary each Wednesday at Noon during Advent.
FREE! Everyone is Welcome!
December 6 - Jesse Ratcliffe, Organ Carillonneur, Luray Singing Tower
December 13 - Christopher Jenkins, Guitar
December 20 - Julia Verba, Soprano Cathy Ashanky, Mezzo-Soprano
Carol Miller, Flute Mark Nichols, Piano
Come and Enjoy a bit of Relaxation & Meditation Slow Down to Enjoy some Beautiful Sounds...
DECEMBER LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 5
DECEMBER CHURCH HELPERS
COMMUNION STEWARD:
Sharon SurraH
ACOLYTES 830/11:
12/3 Caleb Grieve/Allison Atkins
12/10 Abby Knesh/Berkley BenneH
12/17 Cerenity Stevens/Zach Cummings
12/24 Caden Stevens/Jeremiah BenneH
12/31 Caleb Grieve/Allison Atkins
AUDIO VISUAL: 830 / 11am
12/3 Alex White/Bill Duke
12/10 Karen Grieve/Ron Vickers
12/17 GarneH Brockman/Bill RickeHs
12/24 Larry Hakel/Robert Spencer
12/31 Sam McNeely/Bill Duke
GREETERS - 8:30:
12/3 Jeff & Elaine Thomas
12/10 BeHy White & Alex
12/17 Dan Bogdewic
12/24 GarneH & Sheryl Brockman
12/31 Carol Eackles
GREETERS - 11:00:
12/3 Daniel Brubaker
12/10 Mary Ann Suddith/Peggy Turner
12/17 Leif & Faith Carlson
12/24 Jane Thompson
12/31 Wanda Butler
READERS - 8:30:
12/3 Joanne Lee
12/10 Sam McNeely
12/17 George Nosek
12/24 Tommy Page
12/31 Bonnie Sullivan
READERS - 11:00:
12/3 Meredith Houff
12/10 Gail Kyle
12/17 John Miller
12/24 Carol Miller
12/31 Dave Naser
COUNTERS:
12/3 Chris Deibert/Dale Houff
12/10 Chris Deibert/Dale Houff
12/17 Alice Gray/Dale Houff
12/24 Alice Gray/Jon Sisler
12/31 Jon Sisler/TBD
NURSERY - 8:30:
12/3 BeHy White
12/10 Elly Hakel
12/17 Sheryl Brockman
12/24 Bonnie Sullivan
12/31 Cindy Lauritzen
NURSERY - 11:00:
12/3 Missie Deibert
12/10 Carrie Comer
12/17 Candice BenneH
12/24 BeHy White
12/31 Winn Jennings
FLOWERS:
12/3 Cathy Weaver
12/10 Bill & Joan Cook
12/17 Dave Naser
12/24 Poinse,as
12/31 Poinse,as
SNACK:
12/3 bonnie Sullivan
12/10 Lisa & Jon Sisler
12/17 Faith & Leif Carlson
12/24 Cookie Share
12/31 Sue Raeburn
REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Preschool , 4yr olds- Tuesday - Thursday, 7:45-11:30am - Preschool, 3yr olds - Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30-11:30am
I Can Club, Tuesday & Thursday, 3:30-5pm
Bible Study with Pastor Ellen - ON HOLD!
ASAP - Tuesday nights from 5-7pm in the Auditorium (non-church related)
DNA - Discipleship, Nurture, Ac�on, Tuesday evenings, 7pm, Parsonage
Disciple Bible Study, RiG-ers edi@on - Sunday 3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall—On Hold un�l January
Children’s Choir - 1st & 3rd Wednesday’s at 6pm in the Underground
Hand Bell Choir - Wednesday’s, 6:30-7:30pm in the Auditorium
Chancel Choir - Wednesday’s, 7:30-8:45pm in the Underground
Mens Bible Breakfast Club - Thursday mornings from 7:15-8:15 am
Each Thursday - 12 Noon Community Service - St. Mark Lutheran
Each Thursday - Noon - Bible Study in the Image Classroom, On Hold un�l Jan. 4
Praise Band Prac@ce - Thursday nights at 7pm, sanctuary
2017 LUMC Church Council Members:
Dale Houff-Church Council Chair Cathy Weaver-Council Secretary Jeff Jennings-Lay Leader
June Clark-Vice Chair, Council Cathy WhiHle - UMW President Sharon SurraH-Board of Trustees
Walt SurraH-Treasurer Sue Raeburn/Carol Angier-Fellowship Larry Hakel-Financial
Joanne Lee/Bev Wood-Communica�ons Julia Verba-Worship Tommy Page-Outreach
Dave Naser-Missions Karen Grieve-Sunday School Super.
GarneH Brockman-Staff/Parish Rusty McCoy-at Large Member
Wanda Butler-at Large Member Rev. Erich BenneH
TOPICS FOR BIBLE STUDY & SUNDAY SCHOOL Tuesday Mornings, 11:00am - Bible Study - On Hold
All Are Welcome to AIend in the Image Classroom
Sunday AGernoon - 3:30pm - Disciple Bible Study - On Hold un@l 2018
RIFTER’s - Reading in Faith Together, book & Bible study - Disciple Version
Thursday Mornings, 7:15am - Men’s Bible Breakfast
Breakfast and Bible study with a lot of discussion in the Fellowship Hall. “Men Only”.
Thursday’s at Noon - Bill’s Bible Study in the Image Class - On Hold un@l January 4
Sunday Mornings, 9:45am Children's Sunday School
School Aged Children are taught using HeartShaper curriculum by Standard Publishing
Preschool - Age 3 un@l start Kindergarten
Early Elementary - K-3rd Grade
Older Elementary - Grade 4-8
Sunday Mornings, 9:45 am High School Class, In the Underground - Grade 9-12 - Bible Verses
Adult Sunday School - All Ages - CrossWalk, Image Class, 4th Floor
Adult Women’s Sunday School Bible Study Class - Parlor, Sanctuary level
DECEMBER LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 6
Chancel Choir: Bases: CR Suddith, Jim Ashanky, Larry Hakel,
Dale Houff, Jim Grieve; Tenors: Erich Benne3, Dave Naser;
Altos: Cathy Whi3le, Alice Gray, Layne Vickers, Judy Suddith,
Carol Miller; Sopranos: Julia Verba, Elly Hakel,
Nancy Brubaker, Cathy Ashanky, Beverly Daugherty
Weekly KIT Email (Keep in Touch)
This is an informa@ve weekly email to let you know what
is coming up or happening at the church each week.
Call or email the church office too be added to the list.
Keep in Touch!
TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN: If you have need for prayer and would like to be
placed on our prayer chain, call the church office or
Peggy Turner 743-3386.
If you would like to be called when a situa0on comes up that
needs prayer, or if you could be a caller, calling 5 -6 persons
once you receive the message, let the church office know.
Praise Band: Cathy Ashanky-Leader/Piano/Singer, Jim
Ashanky-Singer/Devo0ons, Erich Benne3-Guitar, Bruce
Clark-Singer, Daniel Deavers-Drums, George Nosek-Singer,
Tommy Page-Singer/Devo0ons, Doug Raeburn-Guitar &
Robin Stevens-Singer
Luray United Methodist Church Physical Address: 1 West Main Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 606 Luray, VA 22835
(540)743-6540 Fax: 743-9109
Email: [email protected]
Web Page: www.lurayumc.org
2017 COMMUNITY NOON SERVICE - ROTATING SCHEDULE
JANUARY - CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH JULY - LURAY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
FEBRUARY - LURAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH AUGUST - CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MARCH - LUMC SEPTEMBER - LURAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
APRIL - MAIN ST BAPTIST OCTOBER - LUMC
MAY - ST. MARK LUTHERAN NOVEMBER - MAIN ST BAPTIST
JUNE - LURAY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DECEMBER - ST. MARK LUTHERAN
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