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Hibben
UMC-Mt.Pleasant,
SC |
OCTOBER 31, 2008 |
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Hi !
In this Issue:
Sunday Worship Info
Sympathy
The Gathering
Operation Christmas Child
Christmas Wreaths
Got Pictures?
Thank You, Hibben!
Come Join the Celebration!!
UMW Yard Sale
Youth & Children's News
15th Annual Crop Walk
Weekly Calendar
This Week's Volunteers
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Today, we celebrate All Saints Sunday at our 10:30 worship service. During this time, we recognize and honor those within the Hibben family who have entered into the Church Triumphant. In addition, votive candles will be placed at the chancel rail for you to light in memory of your loved ones. You may come anytime between the 8:15 service and 10:30 service to light a candle. Candles will remain burning throughout the 10:30 service. We hope this will provide you with a meaningful way to recognize all the saints in each of your lives.Homily Topic for November 2nd
8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Services - Never Separated (Rev. Jim Hunter) GOSPEL READING: John 14:1-4, 18-19, 25-27
EPISTLE READING: Romans 8:31-39
You can view the entire passages on BibleGateway.com. The default bible version is the New International Version, but you can view it in any version that you desire. You can also listen to the readings on a chapter basis.MUSICTHE PROCESSIONAL HYMN For All the Saints No. 711 ANTHEM All My Trials - Chancel Choir
THE HYMN OF THE DAYTHE HYMN OF SENDING
Sing with All the Saints in Glory No. 702
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Blest Be the Tie That Binds No. 557(Verse 1 & 4)The above hymns will be sung during this coming Sunday's service. If the hymn title is "blue", you can click on the title and listen to a digitized version (MIDI) of the hymn and in some cases, view the lyrics. Most of the traditional MIDI hymns are provided courtesy of The Cyber Hymnal or HymnSite.com.As a reminder to worship leaders that it's their turn to serve, a list of this Sunday's volunteers can be found at the bottom of this eNews. |
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| | Sympathy
The Hibben congregation expresses their sympathy to the family of Wendell Lamblin following his death on Sunday, October 26th. Memorial services were held at The Palms Retirement Community this past Friday. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Centralia, Illinois.We also remember the family and friends of Sally Turner following her death on Monday, October 27th. Services were held on Thursday at Stuhr’s Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Sally is the sister of Celia Brown. We lift these families in prayer and pray God’s love and comfort will surround the. |
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| | The Gathering
 The Wednesday Gathering includes a weekly fellowship meal in the CLLC. The meal serving line will be open 5:15- 6:15pm. There will be no set price for meals. Instead, donations will be accepted.Menu - November 5th
Spaghetti
Tossed Salad
Bread
Dessert Reservations for the meals will be requested, but all who come will be welcomed! Reservations can be placed via of our web site.
Simply click here and you will be taken directly to the On-line Gathering Reservation Form. Simply enter the requested information. Once you click the Submit button, an email containing the information that you entered is automatically forwarded to the church office. Please submit your reservation by 12:00 PM Monday. Adult Bible Studies will begin at 6:30 and will include the following:
Disciple II (Library)
Discovery Study (Conference Room)
Psalm Study (Genesis Classroom)
Sermon Text Study (Joe Taylor Classroom) Wednesday Night Kids -Children and pre-teens, don’t miss out on all the fun, fellowship, and activities as we learn about Jesus and experience His love. Children age 4-Grade 4 will be participating in FAITHWEAVERS and pre-teens in grades 5 and 6 will be participating in GRAPPLE. Programs begin at 6pm and end at 7pm in the CLLC.
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| | Operation Christmas Child
 Shoe boxes are beginning to make their way to the church. How’s your shoe box coming? Don’t forget . . . November 23rd is the final day for collecting boxes. Don’t have the time to put a box together? Monetary donations are always accepted. Questions? Contact Pam Thesing @ 343-8444. |
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| | Christmas Wreaths
Hibben’s church sponsored Boy Scout Troop #40 are taking orders for Northern Minnesota Balsam Fir and Cedar wreaths now through Nov. 4th. Proceeds will assist in the purchase and repair of additional equipment, scout outings, and community missions. Orders can be placed at the desk just outside the side entrance of the sanctuary. |
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| | Got Pictures?
 We’re producing a Hibben video and we need your help! Digital snapshots celebrating the life and ministry of Hibben are being collected and assembled for the “big production.” If you, your group, or committee have pictures to share, forward them to office[at]hibbenumc.org.Digital pictures only, please. |
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| | Thank You, Hibben!
The Fall Festival Committee would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers who came out in the rain to help make the event a success. We could not have done it without you. All who attended had a great time and we look forward to another great event next year, without the rain. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please see Ashly Coombs or Krista Dempsey.Emily Ghassemzadeh wishes to thank all who donated cookies and who remembered her in prayer during the recent Kairos Ministry weekend. It was truly evident God was among us. |
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| | Come Join the Celebration!!
 Family Ministries extends an invitation to everyone to gather for a covered-dish lunch Sunday, November 23rd, following the 10:30 worship service. What a great way to celebrate our blessings in this season of thanksgiving as we fellowship together. Come with your favorite side-dishes and desserts (enough for your family and a little extra, please) and we’ll provide the meat! |
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| | UMW Yard Sale
Saturday, November 8th
8 am -12 pmItems may be dropped off at the CLLC Nov. 5th & Nov. 6th from 4:00 – 7:00 or Nov. 7th from 10:00 – 3:00 |
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| | Youth & Children's News
No UMYF This Sunday night
There will be no UMYF this Sunday night due to the youth’s participation in the Crop Walk this Sunday afternoon. See you next Sunday, November 9th for a special UMYF dinner.Say “Cheese”
On Sunday, November 9th during the Sunday School hour, children nursery through grade 5 will have their Sunday School class group photos taken. So, look your best and say “Cheese!” |
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| | 15th Annual Crop Walk
 This Sunday, November 2nd New Location: Hampton Park (you can bring your pets) Family events @ 1:00pm, Walk begins @ 2:00pm
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| | Weekly Calendar
Sunday, November 2
8:15 am Early Worship
9:15 am Praise Kids/Sunday School
9:15 am Discovery Study
10:30 am Morning Worship
Monday, November 3
6:30 pm Cub Scouts
6:30 pm Trustees
6:45 pm BSF
Tuesday, November 4
Church Office Closed
6:30 pm Outreach Committee
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
Wednesday, November 5
5:15 pm Gathering Meal
6:00 pm Faithweavers/Grapple
6:30 pm Disciple II
6:30 pm Psalm Study
6:30 pm Sermon Topic Study
6:30 pm Discovery Study
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 6
6:30 pm Hibben Health Team
6:45 pm UMW Board Meeting
Friday, November 7
No Scheduled Activities
Saturday, November 8
UMW Yard Sale 8:00am-12:00pm
8:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous |
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| | This Week's Volunteers
Altar Steward:
Robin Robertson
Trustee:
Warren Hamilton
Sound System Operators:
8:15 John Astles
10:30 Paul James
Children’s Church:
Leader: COMMUNION SUNDAY
Helpers: NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Lay Readers:
8:15 Eric Shuler
10:30 Emily Ghassemzadeh
Ushers:
8:15 Worship
Mike Simms
Mike Taylor10:30 Worship
Phillip Allen
Bob Barton
Ron Chinnes
David Hand
Steve Price
Bill Yaeger
Acolytes:
8:15 Ashtyn Scully
Julia Woodward
10:30 Sam Willett
Sojourner Tripp Crucifers:
8:15 Camden Muldrow
10:30 Jared Wells
Greeters:
8:15 Lark Hunter
10:30 Stephanie Davis
Jimmy & Alicia Hinson
Nursery Volunteers:
Noelle & Mike Irelan
Bus Driver:
Brad Nyers |
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Hibben United
Methodist Church
Kathryn O. Hunter and James C. Hunter, Pastors · 690
Coleman Blvd. · Mt. Pleasant SC · 843-884-9761 · FAX 843-884-2091 |
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