HAPPENING THIS WEEK
O Holy Night, Children’s Ministries' 11th annual Advent and Christmas devotional booklet featuring children's artwork and devotions from clergy, staff, and ministry friends, is available around the church. One per family, please. Click here to access the digital edition on our website.
Last Call for Advent Wreath Kits: Kits are $15 and include everything you need for your wreath except greenery. Click here to order and then pick up in the Parish Life Building lobby. Email Betsy Scott at bscott@mpumc.org with questions.
Purchase Poinsettias and Wreaths to Decorate the Church in honor or memory of a loved one. Poinsettias are $20 each, and wreaths are $30 each. Order online or send a check to the church along with the name of the person you are honoring/remembering by December 9. Dedications will be shared in the December 18 worship bulletin.
Advent Study Group, beginning November 28, 29, and 30: Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist. We will read and study Adam Hamilton’s Prepare the Way for the Lord. This four-week series will meet in person and online. Participants should purchase the book and read the first chapter before the first meeting. Click here for details.
Final Few Days of Youth Christmas Tree Sale Pre-Orders: Pre-order your Christmas tree, wreath, or garland from our youth to help support their summer mission trips. Click here to order by midnight November 30. Orders will be available for pickup December 1-3. Please help us spread the word by sharing with friends.
Missions Collecting Donations for The Merry Market, now-November 30: The Merry Market provides an empowering opportunity for parents to select and buy gifts for their children at discounted prices. This year, we are providing gifts for 400 children who are served by ourBRIDGE for Kids and Refugee Support Services. We cannot do it without your generous donations! Click here to shop from the Amazon Wishlist.
Advent Labyrinth Open, November 30-December 21, Francis Chapel: During this season of waiting, come to the labyrinth for a uniquely prayerful experience. A special setting and printed materials will be available to guide you in a walk of preparation for Christmas. Please call 704-376-8584 before coming to the church to ensure Francis Chapel is available for your walk. Email Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot at tbarefoot@mpumc.org for details.
New - Wednesday Night Supper, November 30, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Chef Hannah will serve pot roast and mashed potatoes. For children: cheese quesadillas. $15 for adults; $8 for adults 65 and up and children 3-12. Children under 3 eat free. $50 family max. Click here or call 704-376-5520 ext. 6 to RSVP by noon on Monday.
Goodness Gracious: Christmas has arrived in Goodness Gracious! Come shop our seasonal gifts and home décor. 100% of sales support outreach. We're open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
other events & opportunities
Music Ministry Christmas Concert, December 4, 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church: Join us for our annual Christmas Concert, featuring our Adult Choirs, Children’s Choir, Youth Bells, and Orchestra. No reservations or tickets are required. A shuttle service will run between Myers Park UMC and First Methodist UMC. Child care is available at First UMC by reservation only. Email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org. The offering will benefit Roof Above.
Service of Hope and Consolation, December 5, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary: For those who have suffered loss, the holidays can be especially challenging. Join us for this service of remembrance and healing.
Help Us Host Room in the Inn, beginning December 7: On Wednesday nights in the Myers Park Presbyterian Church Outreach Center, we provide 12 guests a meal, a safe place to gather and sleep, showers, and fellowship. There are several ways to get involved: making beds, preparing dinner, hosting overnight, preparing breakfast, or driving our guests. Click here to learn more and sign up. Email Britt Yett at byett@mpumc.org with questions.
Family Movie Night, December 9, 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Your family is invited to join us for a screening of A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Ben & Jerry’s hot chocolate cart will be onsite for you to purchase a warm beverage. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on, and you are welcome to bring a picnic supper as well. The movie is 25 minutes long and will be shown at 5:40 p.m. and again at 6:15 p.m. Click here to let us know you’re coming. Email Leslie at llowery@mpumc.org with questions.
Pack the Van! You can make a tangible difference in the lives of children by donating items from this Amazon Wishlist, which we will then pack in a 15-passenger van to send to Faith Ministry, our partner in Reynosa, Mexico. Between now and December 11, bring your family to pack the items you’re gifting and to say a prayer for the van.
Kneeling at the Manger, December 11, 4:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join us for this annual service of story and song. Children may dress as their favorite nativity character.
Merry and Bright Movie Night Class Christmas Parties, December 11: Youth are invited to dress up as their favorite Christmas movie character and join us at host homes to play games, have fun, and celebrate Christmas! Click your youth's grade below to RSVP and to sign up to bring an item to share. Bring a white elephant gift to exchange. Gifts should not exceed $10.
Sign Up for 6th Grade, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Foose home
Sign Up for 7th Grade, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Jones home
Sign Up for 8th Grade, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., see link for locations
Sign Up for 9th-12th Grades, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Rogers home
Love Feast, December 18, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Everyone is invited to this youth-led worship service featuring spiced tea and Moravian buns.
Christmas Eve Services: Please join our church family for one of our Christmas Eve services celebrating the joy of the season and the birth of our Lord!
12:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: A service of music and carols with a Jazz twist.
2:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Carols, candlelight and children’s Nativity tableau.
4:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Casual, contemporary, acoustic.
6:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Carols, candlelight and children’s Nativity tableau.
8:00 p.m., Sanctuary, Choir, carols, candlelight, with Holy Communion.
11:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Choir, carols, candlelight, with Holy Communion.
Good Questions, No Easy Answers: Join us this week as Dr. Howell explores the answer to another good question! Click the Good Questions button at the top of our website's homepage to access links to this week’s video, podcast, and emails and to subscribe to all three so you’ll never miss a question!
Maybe I’m Amazed - A Podcast with Dr. James Howell: Throughout his career, Dr. Howell has developed meaningful relationships with a wide spectrum of people, and he’s taken time to learn each of their stories. Maybe I’m Amazed is a collection of amazing conversations James has with amazing people experiencing everyday miracles. Click here to listen and subscribe.
Thank you for your ongoing offerings to our church Operating Fund. Your generosity makes it possible for our church to provide meaningful fellowship and worship opportunities for our children and youth during this season of Advent.
Rooted in Generosity: Check out information about our 2023 Stewardship Campaign, and click here for a commitment card. We invite you to prayerfully consider your commitment to our church Operating Fund and Mission & Outreach Fund for the upcoming year. Commitment cards can be returned via mail to 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte NC 28207 or submitted online.
Hubert Leroy Wilson, husband of Nancy Wilson and father of Gail Black (Brad) and Joyce Howard, who died on November 19.
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