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Light in the Darkness
The first colored electric Christmas lights on outdoor evergreen trees appeared in Denver in 1914. The tradition began thanks to a sick boy bedridden in the top floor of his home. Ten-year-old David Sturgeon couldnt see his familys Christmas tree downstairs, so his grandfather, a pioneering electrician, painted some light bulbs red and green and strung them on a tree outside Davids window.

December 2012 the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 limekiln Pike Dresher Pa 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FaX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net 8 am traditional service 9:15 am: Contemporary service 11:00 am: traditional service Christmas Eve Services 5pm Communion and Candlelight 7pm Communion and Candlelight
Contemporary Service with Communion and Candlelight!!!!!!

Not only did the lights brighten what would be Davids last holiday, but residents throughout the city came by to admire the display. Just as Davids innovative grandfather brought light into the boys dark times and joy to the whole community, God revealed the true light by sending Jesus into our dark world. For the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it (John 1:5, NRSV).

Christmas Caroling & PotluCk Dinner s u n D a y, D e C e m b e r 9 t h 4 - 7 P m

Everyone is invited to join us for our annual Christmas Caroling! Our smiling faces and cheerful voices will surely bring some joy and hope in a season that celebrates our greatest hope Jesus Christ. We will meet at 4pm and travel by bus or car to our area Estates. We will return to the church for a Potluck dinner and fellowship. If you would like to join us for dinner please bring a side dish or main dish (to serve 6) to share. If you would like to bring a plate of cookies in addition that would be wonderful! Drinks will be provided. Please plan to join us in this meaningful ministry. Signing up in the lobby is appreciated to help us plan.

9pm Communion and Candlelight

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bus ministry
Drivers for the month of December are as follows: 12/2 Burt Jones 12/9 Bob Ewart 12/16 Stu Gentry 12/23 Craig Fernsler 12/30 Ron Smith

mens DeVotions
Saturday Mornings
Please join our mens group for fellowship and reflection as we discuss Pauls writings and their relevance to men today. our schedule continues January 5th and January 19th, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Friendship Center. this is a byoC event (bring your own Coee). no prior reading is required. if you have any questions, contact Dave Filer at 215-887-2018.

If there is a need to get a hold of any driver, the phone numbers are as follows: Craig Fernsler Bob Ewart Ron Smith Burt Jones Dave Heacock Stu Gentry 215-816-5835 267-240-6399 215-205-2377 267-475-2874 267-303-2261 215-659-6059

If anyone else is interested in being a driver of the Church Bus, please contact Craig Fernsler. (We need more drivers) You must have a Pennsylvania CDL (Commercial Drivers License). If you cant drive during the regular Sunday 11:00 service, we also need drivers for other special occasions as they occur. Please call Craig Fernsler Cell 215-816-5835) to arrange for the use of our church bus for any church related function, or email address: cferns@aol.com. Craig Fernsler Bus Coordinator

Christmas Tea December 8, 2012 Fellowship Hall

JumC men s u n Day Football

Jarrettown men are invited to enjoy sunday afternoon Football on tV & Fellowship together Eagles @ Tampa Bay December 9th at 1:00 pm in the Ark Food and beverage will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks. $5.00 donation suggested for cost of food. no alcoholic beverages are permitted.

ladies, please join us, there is still room! invite friends and family to the umW Christmas tea. We are donating supplies to make-a-Wish Foundation and also supporting the buildon organization. merry music will be made by the "gracenotes" from West Chester university. Please call me with any questions or if you would like to make a reservation for seating. Donna gastner: (215)350-9987 or email, rndgastner@comcast.net.

Support MOPS Fall Fundraiser

our mothers of Preschoolers (moPs) group will be selling their jars of cookie mixes and soup mixes at the Christmas tea. there are seven varieties. one jar is $8.00 and two jars are $15.00. these cute jars make aordable housewarming, holiday, host and teacher gifts. if you have any questions, contact tara garrison at bacione@wsucougars.com and #215.205.3716.

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Childrens Ministr y
Check out the Childrens ministry board in the lobby & in the Childrens wing for information on upcoming events and ongoing programs

nursery Care
Nursery Care is available for infants through 2 during the 9:15 Sunday worship service. If you require nursery care during the 11am Sunday Service please contact the church office by the previous Friday and we will be happy to provide a qualified nursery staff person. Nursery care is also available for special worship services (Lent services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochure with nursery information and policies. We need more nursery staff. If you are interested in a once a month position please contact Jean Graber 215-646-7334 or jumckids@comcast.net.

aCtiVity bags
Activity bags are available for use during services. Look for the rack next to the Welcome Center in the lobby or ask an usher. Each bag contains stories, crayons, games, puzzles with scriptures, etc, to help children who attend the service.

s u n Day s C h o o l 9:15am
If you have questions about Sunday morning classes and/or which class is best for your child, please contact Jean Graber. The offering collected in the childrens classes is for the sponsorship of Madina through Compassion International. For more information about our child check the childrens ministries bulletin board by the nursery. In October all children received a UNICEF box to collect change. We collected $70.

F u n F r i Days
All 1st-5th graders are invited to have fun on Friday December 14th 7-8:30 pm at JARRETTOWN UM CHURCH 1460 Limekiln Pike, Dresher Learn about different Christmas traditions and why we do them and what they mean Fun Crafts, Games and activities! Bring a friend! RSVP by Dec. 11 jumckids@comcast.net 215-646-7334 HELP NEEDED If you can help from 7-8:30 on December 14th *please let Jean Graber know.

aDVentures into aDVent

SUNDAY SCHOOL Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 Beginning on December 2nd, our Sunday School children will be learning about preparing for Christmas by doing fun and creative Projects and activities. This may include crafts, games, cooking projects, drama and more. Follow the candy cane signs starting December 2nd to find the first adventure in Advent.

WelCome!
Congratulation to Jeffrey & Katrina (Rose) Smith on the birth of their baby boy! William Jeffrey Smith on November 1st. William is the brother to Nikoline and grandson to Barry & Barb Rose.

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Focus

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Missions

Want to be the best mom possible?

you are not alone! mothers of Preschoolers (moPs) might be just the thing for you. every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach her potential and recognize her influence and purpose within her family - and also that she is part of god's bigger purpose and plan. moms really do make a better world! our meetings are held on the 3rd thursday of every month (sept. - may) from 9:15-11:15am. also, we have started a book Club that meets in the evenings.

Fall Fundraiser cookie and soup mixes

Were selling jars of cookie mixes and soup mixes in seven varieties. one jar is $8.00 and two jars are $15.00. these cute jars make aordable housewarming, holiday, host and teacher gifts. if you have any questions, contact tara garrison at bacione@wsucougars.com and #215.205.3716.

our mission team has been busy this autumn making shipping boxes for Philabundance, packing meals for aid for Friends to send along with your homemade meals, collecting donations for ambler Cupboard and providing services for the needy in kensington. on a beautiful saturday afternoon in october, our Pray 4 u car wash saw more than 40 cars come through our parking lot with all but one occupant willing to join in prayer or to be prayed for. the november outreach to the community was the rakenbake where we oered up to one hour free leaf raking and a baked treat to boot. teams of three went out to the homes of those who responded to the postcard mailing that went out in october. octobers mission of the month, laurel house, oered a presentation on sunday, october 21, in the evening , by a member of the sta there. the event was free and invitations were extended to other churches and temples in the area. she oered a lot of information about the programs oered to women in need of shelter and/or counseling. Donations of gift cards, cash, and needed personal items were collected. beck Conrad and the choir were in charge of operation Christmas Child this year and delivered 90 boxes. rachel Circle will also have the angel tree set up in the narthex so you can choose as many angel tags as you want and give toys or gifts to the child on the tag. and speaking of children and toys, there will also be a toys for tots box in the narthex after the angle tree is cleared so if you miss one, make sure to fill the other!!! 14 volunteers from Jarrettown attended the Welcome Church service in logan Circle. this service is held weekly and attended by the area homeless population of that area. thanks to burt Jones for being our bus driver! Following the service we gave out items collected by our congregation. 11 hats, 11 pairs of gloves, 5 scarves, 300 pairs of socks, 40 cans of orange juice and 12 chapsticks, 2 coats. Weather has certainly been an issue this fall with two major storms coming in just a week apart we know some of our families have been aected. Continue to support them with gifts and prayers. We know they are very appreciative of both. ohaat (one house at a time) is in need of twin size sheets and blankets (new or in good condition) and also neW pillows. there is a collection box in the mission center hallway. Visit ohaat.org for more information about the beds for kids program or ask one of our volunteers what a joy it is to deliver a bed to a kid who hasnt had one before. Decembers mission of the month will focus on aid for Friends. in addition to our usual group which meets on the third tuesday of each month, we know there will be lots of parties and way too much food!!! aFF trays are always available in the narthex or the mission center but if you cant quite figure out what to do with what youve got, call michele scholtz (215-628-2117). Well figure out how to include it in meals were already making. Were all familiar with making meals, but did you know aid for Friends accepts other gifts? Cash is always useful, but so are certain pieces of furniture and small appliances, especially toaster ovens. toaster ovens are great for warming meals eciently and comparatively safely. Carole mcglumphy will have more information about how you can help. 2013 is right around the corner and our missions calendar will be all set and ready to go. but if theres an outreach or mission that touches your heart and youd like to put something in motion, contact Pastor Walt to see how we can help you. until 2013, have a merry Christmas!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

help babysit the children while the moms attend the meeting. this service requires only two hours of your time per month. you will be so appreciated by the moPs members. Please contact Jean graber at jumckids@comcast.net or #215.646.4129.

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Bring Students To Christ Disciple Students In Christ

We have continued to have a great fall in the youth ministry. see the pictures attached to see some of the fun we have been having at youth group! in november and December, we took part in the rake n bake to help serve the community and the lord. We have also announced our location for our 2013 sr high mission trip. see below for more details. also, check out our full calendar in the narthex or on our Facebook page: thriVe. Youth Group: December 9 & 16 We will continue to study what it means to interact with the world in our series entitled engage, as well as have an end of the year Christmas party of December 16. Sunday School: December 9 & 16 We will continue to study the book of Colossians with our series entitled Focus. GUATEMALA 2013: our sr high ministry will be traveling to guatemala on June 23 29, 2013 for our summer mission trip. We encourage all students in 9th 12th grade to attend this life changing trip! A $150 deposit is due on ASAP for consideration for a spot: we have had a great turnout and there is now a waiting list for a spot. We will be doing fundraising in the spring to significantly lower the cost of the trip. During this trip, we will experience cross-cultural ministry as we do construction projects, work in orphanages, help in food kitchens, as well as worship the lord. see nick for more details!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Save the Date: Winter Retreat: January 4 6, 2013

We will be traveling to ocean City, maryland for a weekend retreat. We are joining over 4000 students from across the northeast for bands, speakers and awesome fun. you dont want to miss this. Cost is $80 and there are a few spots left! We continue to support our Compassion Child ned. he is now six years old and we have been supporting him for two years. We are also selling thriVe t-shirts (see picture). all profits from sales on these shirts will go to support ned. see nick to buy one! blessings! nick agazarian youth Pastor jumcyouth@comcast.net 267-243-5490

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the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org Email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Kirby III - Sr. Pastor Rev. Walt Unterberger Associate Pastor Rev. Jane McCarthy Ordained UM Deacon Jean Graber - Director of Childrens Ministry Nick Agazarian - Director of Youth Ministry Sheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative Assistant Bill Conard - Custodian Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
All materials submitted for publication in Footprints MUST be received by noon on the 7th day of the previous month. Materials received after that time will not be included, but will be considered for future publication. Making Disciples Relieving Suffering Glorifying God

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