Welcome! January 6, 2018

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

Prelude Pat Deighton

Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Chris Kreiler Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “Be Thou My Vision” “Near To the Heart of God” UMH #472 “I Wonder as I Wander” (by John Jacob Niles) Soloist, Martha Beneduci-Hall

Joys & Concerns Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Prayer Response: “Lead Me Lord” Voices of Praise

Offering & Anthem Rise Up Shepherds, and Follow” Voices of Praise

Doxology

Hymn of Preparation “Sing We Now of Christmas” UMH #237

Prayer for Pastor Chris Kreiler

Message: “New Year’s Resolution” Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Invitation, Confession, & Pardon UMH #12

Communion Communion is open to everyone. Please follow ushers’ directions. “Come, Share the Lord” “In the Bleak Midwinter” UMH #221 (v. 1, 3, 5)

Take the Light into the World Acolytes

Benediction

Postlude Pat Deighton

Join a small group where fellowship and

growth happens!

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

Nursery (off of lobby)

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Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Concerns: Frank; Clark; Doris; Brady Hull; Rick & Vivian; Cindy; Julio Santos; Dee; Miriam & Ali Tabrizi; Ronny Boyce; Milton Harris; Stephen Pickering & family; Flynn; Judy & Chuck Smith; Vicki Howell; Gary Annan; Gary Robinson; Mary Vicari; Harold & Holly; Joshua; Jeff; Mary Ann Demeter; Kimberly Demeter; Mary Morgan; Robert Wagner; Glenn Haase; Ken Payton; Braelynn Rae; Frank; Judy Sanders; Jan Daly; Mason, Dawn, Chris & Dere; Jerry & Vera Armstrong; Bonnie; Tami,; Kit Carson; Helen Bates; Matthew Webb; Mike Deighton; Nick Graz; Nancy & Jim Colacicco; Brenda Plummer; Kristie Smith; Tina & Dick Durfee; Don Roberts; Junior & Mary; Steve & Nancy Ruegg; Norm & Nancy Hoger; Barbara Brose; Barba-ra Galbraith; Janice; Rita Nelson; Siera; Carol; Janice & Vicki; Betty Bellows; Shirley Youngs; Norma Windeback; Ruth Walters

Joys or Concerns? Email: office@HudsonFirstUMC.org (Due to Weekly News deadline, these prayer requests are as of 12/11/18.)

CHURCH STAFF EMAILs

General Office .......................................... office@HudsonFirstUMC.org Barbara Mathias, financial secretary ... barbara@HudsonFirstUMC.org Kristie Freeze, administrative asst .......... kristie@HudsonFirstUMC.org Martha Beneduci, facilities director ...... martha@HudsonFirstUMC.org Nancy Hitt, church administrator .............nancy@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pam Jacobson, parish nurse ....................... pam@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pat Deighton, organist ................................. pat@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pastor Jeffrey Ice ..................................... jeffrey@HudsonFirstUMC.org

We welcome everyone including those who are single, married, divorced, crying new-borns, tired parents, and doting grandparents. We welcome those who are “just brows-ing” and those who know every hymn and praise song ever written. We welcome those who think the earth is flat, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town—you wanted to go to church. You have found a perfectly imperfect church filled with perfectly imperfect

people who worship our perfect Lord. First time guests - please pickup a welcome gift at the welcome desk in the lob-by. Once again, welcome!

Pray!

Thank you to my church family for your prayers, cards, and concern during my surgery recovery. Bless you, Rita Nelson

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

STARTING FEBRUARY 7TH!

Rita Nelson will be facilitating the bible

study “Discerning the Voice of God” by

Priscilla Shirer. Learn how to recognize

when God speaks. Sign up in the

church lobby or call the church office at

727-868-6178.

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SERMON NOTES—January 6, 2019

“New Year’s Resolutions”

Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV)

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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Tickets available through Heart to Heart ladies, the church office, the church lobby on Sundays, or at the door on the day of the auction.

The Encouragers will resume their twice monthly meetings beginning Thursday, January 10th in Room CE-10.

Our new study will be based on "Tough Questions...Real Answers about Grief," a compilation of scripture-based articles written by a number of well known Christian authors.

Thursday, January 10th we will explore: "My feelings are so intense. How can I deal with them?" Thursday, January 24th, we will look at: "It feels like I'm starting over, and I want to understand God's plan for my life. What does His Word say about that?"

All those experiencing grief of any kind are invited to come and participate with us as we help each other grow through our experiences with grief.

The Encouragers by Ruth Lott and Betsy Triznadel

It’s time again for 2019 Giving Envelopes. Now through the end of January, you may stop by the table in the Church lobby, both before and after Church, to pick up your 2019 envelopes. You will have the same number as in the past years, so please remember, only one individual from your family should pick them up. You do not have to be a member to get envelopes, especially if you need the Church to

track your giving for tax purposes. After the last Sunday in January, you will need to stop by the office to get them. Thank you for all your loyal support over the years!

Are you missing out on upcoming events or other im-portant announcements?

One Call is the automated phone system we use to send our congregation important announcements or infor-mation.

If you have not been receiving One Call and would like to, please email Kristie at kristie@hudsonfirstumc.org with your name and phone number. She will be happy to add your name to the call list!

The Missions Committee wants to thank the congregation for their generosity this Christmas! We donated 160 Samaritan’s Purse shoe boxes, as well as provided gifts for the Gingerbread Tree to benefit needy children at Hudson Elementary. Additionally, Hudson First UMC

was incredibly generous with our Veteran’s Christmas List. Never before have we delivered so much for the veterans at James A. Haley VA Hospital! Thank you!

Missions News by Ed Youngs

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What to Do About Swallowing Problems

If your loved one can no longer be able to chew and swallow easily. This is a serious problem. If the person chokes on each bite of food, there is a chance that the food could go into the lungs, which can cause pneumonia.

The following suggestions may help with swallowing:

Make sure you cut the food into small pieces, and make it soft enough to eat. Grind food or make it liquid using a blender or baby food grinder. Offer soft foods such as ice cream, milk shakes, yogurt, soups, applesauce, gelatin, or custard. Don't use a straw; it may cause more swallowing problems. Instead, have the person drink small sips from a cup. Limit the amount of milk the person drinks if it tends to catch in the throat. Give the person more cold drinks than hot drinks. Cold drinks are easier to swallow. Don't give the person thin liquids such as coffee, tea, water, or broth because they are hardest to swallow. You

can thicken them. You also can use ice cream and sherbet to thicken liquids. Here are some other ideas to help people swallow:

Don't hurry the person. He or she needs time to chew and swallow each mouthful before taking another bite. Don't feed a person who is drowsy or lying down. He or she should be in an upright, sitting position during the

meal and for at least 20 minutes after the meal. Have the person keep his or her neck forward and chin down when swallowing. Stroke (gently) the person's neck in a downward motion and say "swallow" to remind him or her to swallow. Find out if the person's pills can be crushed or taken in liquid form. Helping your loved one with eating can be exhausting. Planning meals ahead and having the food ready can make this task a little easier for you. Also, remember they may not eat much at certain times and then feel like eating more at other times. It helps to make mealtimes as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. But, no matter how well you plan, the person may not be hungry when you're ready to serve food.

"Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Matthew 6;25

Caregiver Support Group meets here every 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:30am. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laura Arnold, larnold32@gmail.com, 727-863-0176 or 727-808-2053.

by Laura Arnold

The new annual membership direc-tory (not pictorial) for Hudson First UMC will be ready for publishing the first quarter of 2019. Anyone interested in placing an advertisement or a personal message in support of our new directory should call Dick Garfield at (800) 544-6903 ext. 112 or email him at dgarfield@cathedraldirectories.com. Your current ad or business card could be used, or help in making up a new ad could be arranged.

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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Bible study and discussion group.

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan December, January, February Our love for God: Trusting God; Glorifying God and Re-specting God

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of John

The Christian Crusaders, Library/Prayer room —Josh and Shanah Moore Community-Living Faithfully with Others

Today: Sunday, January 6 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 8:45am The Christian Crusaders-Library 8:45am New Member Class-CE4 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 6:00pm Limitless-FH 6:30pm Instruments of Praise rehearsal-WC

Monday, January 7 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 10:00am Morning Flutes-WC 10:00am Food Pantry Board-CE9 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:30pm Worship Committee-COL

Tuesday, January 8 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 10:30am Stitches-CWC 10:00am Thursday Musicale Rehearsal-HH 10:00am Missions-CE10 5:00pm Journey through the Bible-CE1 6:30pm SPRC-CE10 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH

Wednesday, January 9 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:00pm Beginning hand bells-WC 5:30pm Bellaires-WC 5:30pm Kids Connect with Jesus-FH 5:30pm Limitless-CE1 6:00pm Bible Study with Pastor Jeffrey-HH 7:00pm Choir rehearsal-WC

Thursday, January 10 10:00am Encouragers-CE10 10:30am Brass Quintet-CWC 2:00pm Pastor’s Bible Study-HH 5:00pm Trustees-CE10

Friday, January 11 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC

Saturday, January 12

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House FR-Franks WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to… 1/6 Martha Jones 1/8 Nancy Gillfillan 1/10 Jake Engle 1/11 Martha Beneduci-Hall 1/11 Ray Poortinga 1/12 Barbara Robinson

Corrections: 727-868-6178

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Sunday School 10a Children’s Church

Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.

Food Pantry Wed, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 5:30p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

Kids Connect with Jesus Wednesdays, 5:30p (K-5th grade) Prayer, music, lesson, craft, snack, sports, board games and fun!

The Encouragers

Zumba

Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782

Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.