November 26 and 27

GROUPS/DISCIPLESHIP
WOMEN’S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
The Women’s Ministry Christmas Brunch is a time for women to sit back and relax,
to enjoy a time of just being and chatting with each other. This year’s brunch will
be held on Saturday, December 3, from 9:30 - 11 am in the Lower Fellowship Hall
of the Downtown Campus. RSVP at www.butlerfumc.com.
FC GATHERING CHANGE
It is never too late to participate in FC Gathering! The regular schedule (5:30 -
7:30 pm) will be held for the next two weeks, November 30 and December 7. The
Children’s Cantata will be held on December 14 in place of small groups.
#LOVEYOURNEIGHBOR
ARE YOU A “SNOW PRO”?
We are looking for those interested in being a part of our team of “Snow Pros” to
shovel driveways for members of our church over the next few months. If you are
willing and able to shovel snow - and even do it with a smile - contact Alex at
aevanoff@butlerfumc.com.
CHRISTMAS DINNER DONATIONS
Christmas Day Dinner is one of the largest ministries/events that we hold all year
long. We will be collecting the following items for the dinner: boneless hams (8-
10 lbs.), large cans of green beans, large cans of corn, Christmas cookies, and
unbaked frozen fruit pies. Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be
dropped off at the church office or in the offering with Christmas Day Dinner on
the memo line of your check or on the envelope. Cold or frozen items should be
dropped off at the church office during business hours.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
WHAT’S COMING UP WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH
• CHILDREN’S CANTATA, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 pm, Downtown Campus
• PARENTS’ DATE NIGHT, Saturday, Dec. 17, 5 - 8 pm, Rt. 8 Campus
• FUSION CHRISTMAS PARTY, Sunday, Dec. 18, 6 pm, Rt. 8 Campus. This is a
white elephant/ugly sweater party. Bring a $5-$10 wrapped gift or something
funny from home. Contact fusion@butlerfumc.com with questions.
THE CHILDREN’S 2022 CHRISTMAS CANTATA
The children have been busy preparing for their 2022
Christmas Cantata, Christmas Road Trip, The Journey of
a Lifetime. The children will be sharing their cantata with
the church on the evening of Wednesday, December 14
at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary of the Downtown Campus.
Prior to the event, appetizers will be served in the Lower
Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Small groups will not be held
on this evening so that all can attend the cantata.
WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
OUR CURRENT SERMON SERIES: COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS : HOME TO HOPE
THIS WEEKEND’S SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 11:1-9
For the kingdom of Judah, things are really bleak. Assyria had all but destroyed
their country, and then came Babylonia and exile. But God is not finished with
his people. From what appears to be the dead stump of the Davidic dynasty will
come fresh growth. A new king that will change the entire world – hope is very
much alive, even when things seem dead. Advent comes every year to remind
us that king came first as a baby in a manger. Advent comes every year to call
us back to him as the source of hope for all of the places that seem to be dead
in our lives – new life is found in Jesus.
TAKING IT HOME SCRIPTURES
Our readings for the week ahead are:
MONDAY, November 28 1 John 4; Prov 6
TUESDAY, November 29 1 John 5; Prov 7
WEDNESDAY, November 30
Review
THURSDAY, December 1 2 John; 3 John; Prov. 8
FRIDAY, December 2 Jude; Prov 9
SATURDAY, December 3 Rev. 1; Prov. 10
SUNDAY, December 4 Rev. 2; Prov. 11
DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY, FA-LA-LA-LA-LA, LA-LA, LA, LA
Would you like to help out with some Christmas decorating at the Rt. 8 Campus?
Join us on Sunday, December 4 at noon to make the Rt. 8 Campus beautiful for
the Christmas season. Pizza, lively chatter, and Christmas music will be provided.
NOVEMBER 26 AND 27, 2022
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