Methodist Moments

Volume 118, Issue 11 November 2016

Pastor Cody Stauffer 509-758-7551

umc@clarkston.com website: www.clarkstonumchurch.com

https://www.facebook.com/clarkstonumc

On Nov. 29, United Methodists will come together

to support the work of Advance missionaries and

projects on UMC #GivingTuesday. Last year,

more than 770 Advance missionaries and projects

received 8,757 gifts through The Advance,

the denomination’s designated giving channel.

The theme for UMC #GivingTuesday 2016 is “Give Light, Give Love, Give Life.” Every

day, you give God’s light, love, and life through your faithful work, prayers, and gifts.

This year, consider supporting a project that is working in an area you care most

about. Gifts made through The Advance make a tangible difference in the lives of

those we serve. Also, look out for more information and resources coming soon at

www.umcgivingtuesday.org.

The Clarkston UMC sponsors Katherine Parker, Missionary to Nepal. More infor-

mation about her mission work and how to help pay her salary can be found at

http://www.umcmission.org/Explore-Our-Work/Missionaries-in-Service/Missionary-

Profiles/Parker-Katherine

Another advance that will help support Katherine’s work is:

Integrated Community Development Project of the United Mission to Nepal

Advance #3021568

#3021568 - Using media and mass mobilization to promote social programs for

people living in remote areas.

Background/History

Nepal is the 19th poorest country in the world, and the

poorest in Asia, after Afghanistan. About a quarter of the

population live below the poverty line. The gap between

rich and poor is growing. Political instability since the civil

war that ended in 2006 has meant that the basic and devel-

opment needs of the people remain largely unaddressed.

UMC #GIVINGTUESDAY, NOV. 29—SAVE THE DATE

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We live in a world of cynicism. It is, in fact, the common language of our day. One might

even say it is the new religion of the world. You hear the voices call to you—“Oh, don’t

get your hopes up. Whatever it is, it will let you down. That institution? That church?

That politician or authority figure? They’ll all let you down.”

“Whatever it is, whatever you do, don’t get your hopes up. You’ll only get burned.

Whatever you think it is, whatever your hopes are, just give it time. You’ll see.”

But here we are. We’re almost to Advent. I LOVE Advent. Advent steps on to

the scene and confronts this dark cynicism that has corroded our hearts. It tells

us that God has not abandoned this world, that hope is real and something is

coming.

Advent charges in to the temple of cynicism and overturns the tables of despair.

It announces that there is a new day coming, and it’s not like the old day.

And so each winter time we enter into this season of Advent, this season of waiting,

expecting, hoping, longing. This is where the Spirit meets our ache, and we ask God to

enter into the deep places of cynicism, hardness, and bitterness where we have stopped

believing that tomorrow can be better than today.

We peer into the eyes of a baby that was sent to renew, rebuild, and restore the world.

We catch our breaths, because the joy is overwhelming—indeed, the good news has

been sent, and it is not ours to keep, but instead it is ours to share.

THAT’S Advent. That we have received the one who was sent and now WE are sent

to deliver the gift of hope. As we move toward Christmas through Advent, here at

Clarkston UMC we will be taking a look at what it means to be sent. We’ll examine the

how, where, and to whom we have been sent. We will learn about God’s great longing

for this world, and how we are part of the fulfillment of that longing.

Each week of Advent we will explore these themes, and the small groups will be kicking

off during Advent, all looking at one particular Advent study called “Sent.” Each session

will feature a short video and discussion time all about these ideas. We would love to

have as much participation as possible, so please talk to me about how you can join.

I hope you have a joy filled Holiday season, one filled with blessing—but one that also

moves you as one sent into the world to bring blessing to others!

Pastor Cody Stauffer

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The Finance Committee is having a money raising project during November and December.

We will offer glass spun memorial hearts for your Christmas tree. Each heart will cost

$5.00 and have the name of the loved one you are honoring along with that person’s birth

date and death date on a banner attached to the spun heart. There will be a Christmas tree

on the table in the foyer. As I receive the papers and money for each heart, I will make

the heart with the information you have provided. I would like to use the month of

November to gather the information and make the hearts. The tree will be put up right

after Thanksgiving. I will put the hearts on the tree every Sunday morning, or if I have

quite a few, I’ll start on Saturday. You will be able to take your heart(s) home on

December 18 to decorate your tree at home.

This will be a great gift for grandchildren to remember grandparents or

to remember any other family or friend they, or you loved or admired.

I have approximately 100 glass spun hearts and I would love to get them all

made up for you!

Barb Thompson

Finance Committee

Nativity Showcase

Last year the showcase was really awesome! This year we hope to serve

even more people by providing a quiet time to share and talk about

the Christmas story through the nativities. The Advent Team will be hosting

the 4th annual Nativity Showcase December 9-11. Admission is free! There will

be cloth nativities that children can play with, festive refreshments, a choir

cantata, and more. This year the choir cantata will be even bigger! Look for more infor-

mation as we get closer to that date. Our facility is handicap accessible.

The showcase will be open to viewing from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, from 8:00 a.m.-

5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. On Saturday all are also

welcome to come to breakfast from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The Nativity Showcase is open to the

public to view the nativities, and submit their own. Nativities need to be registered

by December 7. Those registering nativities will need to set them up sometime between

12:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday the 9th, and pick them up at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday the 11th.

Nativities can be dropped off in the church office the week before the showcase and we

will set them up.

The Advent Team is really excited about inviting the community into our church to

share in the story of the Nativity. To advertise the showcase, we will be walking and

handing out postcards in the Clarkston Christmas Parade. If you would like to help with

the parade or the showcase, please let Kaylissa Beale, Pastor Cody, or Judy Elliott know.

And please share this information!

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For Sale: Yamaha

Clavinala, electric piano/

organ. Belonged to

Flora Edwards. In very

good condition. Comes

with 2 boxes of music.

To make your offer,

call 509-758-5630.

We’ve cleaned our kitchen cup-

boards and have some things

for sale! There are 2 tables of

these items against the west wall

in the fellowship hall. To make

your offer, please talk to either

Judy Elliott or Tana Truscott.

Date Time & Experience Description Location

Wed., Nov. 2 7:00-8:30 p.m.-Let's Look at Scripture Bible Study Clarkston UMC

Wed., Nov. 9 6:00-9:00 p.m.-Dinner & Movie "The Laramie Pro-ject" Clarkston UMC

Wed., Nov. 16 7:00-8:30 p.m.-Tattoos and Other Guest Speakers Lew. FUMC

This month’s 10 Spot Sunday is Nov. 13!

Thank you for your support!

As part of our partnership with Highland

Elementary School the Outreach Committee

will be providing Christmas food boxes to be sent home with the kids that

normally receive the weekend Backpack Program. During Christmas vaca-

tion, the kids will not have the meals the Backpack Program provides, so we

want to provide easily prepared food for them to have during the school break. This

year we will be fixing 25 or more boxes.

Your monetary donation to help with this ministry is greatly appreciated. If you wish

to contribute, please give your donation to Tom Truscott. Thank you for your help!

There will be a Charge Conference on

Wednesday, November 16, at 5:00 p.m.

in the downstairs fellowship room. This is

the meeting where we vote on the Nomi-

nations Committee report and introduce

the 2017 budget.

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Pumpkin Picking with Highland Elementary Kids

On Thursday and Friday, October 20-21, children from kindergarten and first grade

classes came to pick a pumpkin from our patch. Tana Truscott, Master Gardener, orga-

nized the event and had help from church members and other Master Gardeners.

Games were played, treats were enjoyed, and a little knowledge about pumpkins was

passed on also. Thank you to those who helped with the fun time!

FREE Christmas Cards will be available for you sometime during

the month. Please look for them on the kitchen hallway counter.

If you need cards before they get put out, please check with the

Office. A time for you to get some cards can be arranged.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Nov. 1 Shawn Davis

Nov. 1 Freda Greer

Nov. 3 Larry Ferguson

Nov. 3 Zane Leslie

Nov. 3 Lois Pilcher

Nov. 16 Laura Vawter

Nov. 16 Arlene Thomas

Nov. 19 TayLyn Beale

Nov. 22 Neil Ausman

Nov. 25 Helen Scheibe

Nov. 27 Bill Thomas

November Anniversary

Nov. 8 Ada & Laverne Bachman

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

UMW General Meeting is

Nov. 2, at 1:30 p.m.

hostess: Wesleyan Fellowship

program: World Thank Offering

**remember to bring your blue & white

offering box

November Fellowship Hour Hosts:

Abigail

Executive Meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 11:30 a.m.

Circle Meetings:

Wesleyan Fellowship:

Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:00 p.m.

hostess: Barbara Dertinger

co-hostess: Tana Truscott

program: election of Officers

Ruth: UMC downstairs Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m.

hostess & program: Freda Greer

Abigail: UMC Fellowship Hall

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m.

hostess & program: Darlene Larson

Salvation Army Dinner

Thank you to those who helped with the meal in

October. A total of 60 meals were served that evening.

Our next time to serve will be Tuesday, December 6.

Thank you to those who have already volunteered to

serve that evening.

Thank you to all the faithful workers

who kept our church yard looking good!

Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Jean Boe’s current address:

Prestige Care & Rehab

1242 11th Street Room 409

Clarkston, WA 99403

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November 16 is the deadline

for December’s newsletter

info. Please let the Office

know by then if you have

something to include in the

newsletter.

TUESDAY, November 1

*12:00 p.m. Tuesday Stitchers

4:00 p.m. Bell Choir practice

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice

*5:00 p.m. LC Doll Club

WEDNESDAY, November 2

1:30 p.m. UMW General mtg.

7:00 p.m. TIE: Bible Study at CUMC

6:00-8:00 p.m. Scouts

FRIDAY, November 4

set up for Bazaar

SATURDAY, November 5

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

UMW Bazaar & Luncheon

SUNDAY, November 6

Communion

Food Bank Sunday

Daylight Savings Time ends—

set clocks back one hour

TUESDAY, November 8

Election Day

*12:00 p.m. Tuesday Stitchers

4:00 p.m. Bell Choir practice

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice

WEDNESDAY, November 9

4:30 p.m. Finance Committee mtg.

6:00 p.m. TIE: dinner & movie

at CUMC

6:00-8:00 p.m. Scouts

FRIDAY, November 11

Veteran’s Day

6:30 p.m. Movie Night

MONDAY, November 14

*5:30 p.m. Habitat Board mtg.

TUESDAY, November 15

*12:00 p.m. Tuesday Stitchers

4:00 p.m. Bell Choir practice

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice

WEDNESDAY, November 16

1:00 p.m. Ruth Circle

5:00 p.m. Charge Conference

7:00 p.m. TIE: guest speakers

at LFUMC

6:00-8:00 p.m. Boy Scouts

Court of Honor

THURSDAY, November 17

1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle

SUNDAY, November 20

Admin Board mtg.

MONDAY, November 21

7:00 p.m. Wesleyan Fellowship

TUESDAY, November 22

*12:00 p.m. Tuesday Stitchers

4:00 p.m. Bell Choir practice

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice

THURSDAY, November 24

SUNDAY, November 27

Last Sunday Potluck

First Sunday of Advent

TUESDAY, November 29

GIVING TUESDAY

*12:00 p.m. Tuesday Stitchers

4:00 p.m. Bell Choir practice

5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice

WEDNESDAY, November 30

6:00-8:00 p.m. Scouts troop mtg.

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United Methodist Church

PO Box 183 1242 Highland Ave.

Clarkston, WA 99403

Address Service Requested

United Methodist Women

Annual Fall Bazaar & Luncheon

Saturday November 5, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Salad Luncheon—$8.00

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Medicare reminder:

Those of us on Medicare have this time of year, now through Dec. 7, 2016 to change

Medicare plans. Many of us have Part D (Prescription Drug) coverage. Each year it is

important to re-evaluate which plan best meets our needs. You can call the Aging

and Long Term Care office at 509-758-2355 and set up an appointment and get help

with this task. This office is located at 744 5th St., Suite C. Judy Jacobe is also availa-

ble to help with questions you might have.