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Words From the Pastor

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C-CAAl Benefit 2

Gifts, Prayer Requests,

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November Calendar 3

Church-Wide

Christmas Dinner

Book Club News

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S U N D A Y S U N D A Y S U N D A Y S U N D A Y

S C H E D U L ES C H E D U L ES C H E D U L ES C H E D U L E

• 8:45 AM

CONTEMPORARY

WORSHIP SERVICE

• 9:45 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL

FOR ALL AGES

• 11:00 AM

TRADITIONAL

WORSHIP SERVICE

• 4:30 PM

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

S T . P H I L I P ’ S U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

CAMPANILE November 9, 2010 Volume 15, Issue 23

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Choir Dedication at the 11:00 am Service Please join us for a special time in the worship ser-

vice for the choir to receive a blessing as the choir

kneels at the altar and the congregation participates.

Wesley Toy Drive The last Sunday to receive unwrapped toys for un-

derprivileged children living in the vicinity of Wesley

House. Bring toys for infants-18 years of age and de-

posit in a Christmas wrapped box at Narthex.

CHARGE CONFERENCE

SUNDAY, NOV. 14 AT 3 PM

IN SANCTUARY

Hanging of the Greens Service At 10:30 am

Join us we begin Advent at one worship service fea-turing Christmas carols, scripture readings and the decorating of the Chrismon Tree. Sunday School at 9:15 am.

WORDS FROM THE PASTOR

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C-CAAL BENEFIT

I believe in miracles, but not for the reasons you may think. It is a celebration

that we received $32,000 on our “miracle Sunday.” It is a celebration that more

is still coming in. It is a celebration that we received $21,000 for Sunday’s of-

fering. But the miracle is what I see in the attitude of the givers. People are

being blessed through their generosity. People are expressing the joy of giving.

The miracle is the excitement I witness in our ministry as we reflect on the past

and look forward to the future. The miracle is the ministry this church has done

and will continue to do in spite of financial stress.

“Miracle Sunday” definitely eased the stress about finances, but let’s not get complacent and smug

about what we have done. The true miracle is always

about what God is doing and will continue to do in and

through us. All things are indeed possible with God.

Let’s remember the joy that comes in trusting God with

our future. Let’s remember the joy that comes as that

trust enables us to give generously. Let’s remember

the joy that comes in serving.

Yes, I believe in miracles because I see them all

around as we become the people and the church God

calls us to be. God is good , all the time! All the time,

God is good!

Those who attended the C-CAAL

(Christian Cultural Awareness and

Assistance League) benefit at our

church enjoyed a traditional African

meal, celebrated the work of C-

CAAL, were blessed by a presen-

tation by Dr. Pamela Hendricks

and were entertained by Ingoma

Planet, a Burundian drum group.

Thanks to Christian and Phoebe

Wabara for bringing this event to

us. We are blessed by the ministry

of Phoebe and Christian. Christian & Pheobe

Wabara Burundian Drum Group

GIVING PRAYER REQUESTS

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November Calendar

Giving on Sunday

Sunday, November 9, 2010

$ 19,096.55

You can donate through our website, Look for the word DONATE at www.spumc.com

Thank you for your generosity in giving.

Please remember these persons on our prayer list in your regular prayers. For Healing: Charlotte Weinstock, Eddie Valverde, Jacque LaValle, Mi-chelle Apperson, Dick Mott, Emma Nunez, Polly Standing, Erik Firouzabkht, Mary Mixon. For Guidance: Diane Hollingsworth Members of Our Armed Services: Ross Blankinship; Kirby White; Andy and Danielle Greenhill. For Our Homebound Members List available at Narthex

Have a prayer request? The Prayer Ministry Team wants to pray for your needs. Please call Prayer Ministry Chairperson, Barbara Upshaw at 713-977-8272. church office with your request 713-666-2175.

3 THANK YOU NOTES

NOVEMBER

14 Wesley Toy Drive Collection Sunday

14 Charge Conference at 3 pm (Sanctuary)

19 Youth goes to Sports Comedy Show at 6pm

20 Book Club Mtg. at 9:30 am (103)

21 Wesley Toy Drive

Choir Dedication Sunday

New Comers’ Fellowship at 4 pm (FH)

“...Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8 I am humbled by the amazing beautiful way God blesses us. St. Philip’s raised $630 to His honor and we were able to purchase the following animals through the Heifer Project this year: 1 Llama, 1 Goat, 1 Sheep, 1 Pig, 5 Flocks of Chicks (10 chicks in a flock) and 1 flock of Geese! When you throw the stone of love out into the world, it creates a huge ripple! Mission Team Dear Friends, My words seem so inadequate when trying to express how much your cards, calls, gifts and visits have meant to me. You have been so caring and thoughtful. I appreciate all you do, and have done. There have been some very difficult times that I have weathered with the grace of God and your support. Again thank you all so very much. Sincerely, Wanda Rheinlander To My Church Family, The tornado was so thrilled to be church last Sunday, I was having severe withdrawl pains not being able to worship with my church family. Incidentally, the tornado has been downsized a little, but she is still moving forward with each day and hopes to return. Your caring ministry really flooded my heart with thankfulness and love, for all prayers, visits, gifts, flow-ers and food you provided for Louis and me. MY CUP TRULY RUNNETH OVER. I PRAISE God from whom all bless-ings flow abundantly from my family of St. Philip’s members. Francelle Ward

25 Thanksgiving Day/Church Office Closed

26 Church Office Closed

28 First Advent Sunday-

One Worship Service at10:30 am

Sunday School at 9:15 am

TAKE NOTE! Deadline for Campanile articles is Friday, 19 at noon.

Church Information

5501 Beechnut Street

Houston, Texas 77096

Voice: 713.666.2175

Fax: 713.666.2349

E-mail:staff@spumc.com

Church Staff

Lisa Callaway, Pastor

Joshua Richards, Dir. of Programs

Barbara Jennings, Dir. of Music Ministries

Joshua Grohman, Contemporary Worship Leader

Marc Derome, Youth Director

Monica Ferriera, Day School Director

Dee Ramirez, Secretary

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Church-Wide Christmas Dinner Book Club News

The United Methodist Men will host

a Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec.

3 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

for everyone.

Tickets to the dinner are $10 per

adult and $3 for a child and can be purchased

through Dec. 2 from a UMM member or the church

office. The meal is traditional holiday dinner, turkey,

stuffing, green beans and dessert.

Great entertainment at 7:15 pm provided by the bar-

ber shop quartet, Grandma’s Boyfriends.

Saturday Book Club invites anyone in-

terested in participating in a lively dis-

cussion and fellowship on Saturday,

Nov. 20 at 9:30 am in Room 103.

This month’s book selection is: “Same

Kind of Different As Me”, an inspiring

true story that begins in a

homeless shelter.