UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SITKA
Sunday and beyond
Our Mission Statement:
To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, worship God
passionately, foster spiritual growth, and provide Christian
support and service.
The Giving Tree is a Ministry of the United Methodist Church of
Sitka that provides Christmas gifts to those who may not receive
this year. The Giving Tree will be set up at the Wells Fargo Bank
lobby from November 23 until December 18. Please consider this
opportunity to give to those in Sitka who are in need. The
ornaments on the tree are tags with information about the age and
gender of the child or adult. Please take a tag or more than one,
purchase a gift for that person, and return the gift to the
decorated box in the Wells Fargo main lobby. These gifts will be
given to elders in the Sitka Pioneers’ Home, Sitka Community
Hospital Long Term Care, SEARHC, and children at SAFV, Youth
Advocates, and the Salvation Army. Donations of Christmas Wrap and
tape will be appreciated.
If you would like to help or have questions; Call Julia Smith,
738-6336 or Lauren Allen, 747-6432.
This Week
December 17 – December 24, 2017
Sunday10:00 am Worship Service
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Tuesday 5:00 pm Watchtower Prayer Encounter
Wednesday 2:00 pm Sew and Go
6:00 pm Choir rehearsal
Friday 3:00 pm Silent Night Nativity Festival
Saturday 3:00 pm Silent Night Nativity Festival
Sunday 10:00am Worship Service
5:30 pm Christmas Eve Service
7:00 pm Fellowship at Julia Smith’s home
11:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
December 17 Francois Bakkes
December 18 Shane Tincher
December 19 Mario Manaois
December 22 Chris Pool
December 23 Yarelli Calhoun
Merry Christmas
You are invited to a Christmas Eve Open House
Given by Julia Smith
At 4775 Halibut Point Road
7-10pm, December 24, 2017
R.S.V.P. 738-6336
Silent Night Nativity Festival!
Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23 at 3:00 pm
Sitka United Methodist Church
ALASKA UMC PRAYER FOCUS:
Jewell Lake Parrish
Luke Jones, Pastor
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Roger Hames, Jr., Heidi Welsh and daughters Hazel and Iris
Wechsler, Pastor Bob Benton (Sitka Christian Ctr.), Terry, Jackie
Neros’ brother, and Sister Debbie, Bonnie and Max Cottrell’s
brother-in-law John, in treatment for lung cancer, Janice Hamrick,
Coke Oines recovering from accident, Karla Honda and Rhona Honda
for medical problems, Dwight and Marilyn Payton, Nicole Riggs under
medical care, Kathy Eggen’s daughter Sarah having surgery on
December 18, Family and Friends of Bruce Christianson on his
passing, Bryn, for healing, Those working for the Sitka Homeless
Shelter, the Karas Family, Marti Braun recovering from hip
fracture, Marilyn Johnson, Vickie’s friends Mike and Elaina, Rhona
Honda’s two friends for illness, Myrna Howard on the loss of her
mother and her own illness, Family and Friends of Gail Wilson on
her passing, Carrie Spackman’s brother JC who burned his leg,
Safety for those traveling this season. Prayers of Joy for the 3-5
Preschool’s successful fundraiser.
Sitka UMC December Events
December 16 10 amChildren’s Pageant Rehearsal
December 173rd Sunday of Advent
Children’s Pageant
December 21 10 amSet Up for Silent Night
(Nativity Scene Festival)
December 22 3-6 pmSilent Night Nativity Festival
December 23 3-6 pmSilent Night Nativity Festival
December 24 4th Sunday of Advent
5:30 pmChristmas Eve Service
7 pm Christmas Fellowship at Julia Smith’s
11 pmChristmas Eve Service
December 31Worship Service and December potluck
COMING SOON:
DECEMBER
POTLUCK & BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATION
12-31-17
National Homeless Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil
Under the Crescent Harbor shelter, December 21st @ 5:30 pm
Please join us! Led by Salvation Army
Take a few moments to remember those who have died from
homelessness in the U.S. and Alaska. Candles will be
provided.
Please bring food items for the Salvation Army. For more
information
Contact Julia Smith, SOS:Lifeline Group, 738-6336.
Ministers For Sunday, December 17
Worship Leader……………
Young Disciples……………
Bible Reader……………….
Fellowship Host….............
Advent Candle Lighters…..Carol and Bob Potrzuski
