Twentynine Palms United Methodist Church

Jennifer Dahlberg is working with the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) to provide Christmas meals and toys for children in need in her school. If you can, ple...ase contribute to provide a Christmas for these students. You cannot imagine what it does for a child to wake up to Christmas! Deadline TBA. Basics: Gift Card for Roast, Turkey or Ham Boxed Stuffing Mix (like Stovetop) Instant Mashed Potatoes in boxes or packets Jars of Turkey Gravy or Dried Gravy Mix Packets Canned Yams Cranberry Sauce Canned Veggies (green beans, corn, peas) Cornbread Mix Canned Pumpkin or Fruit Pie Filling Pie Crust Mix Salt and Pepper Sparkling Cider Extras: Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Fixings for Green Bean Casserole Cream of Mushroom Soup, Canned Green Beans, French Fried Onions Cake Mix or Brownie Mix and Can of Frosting Vegetable Oil Powdered Drink Mixes Can of Instant Coffee (Some families may not be able to afford coffee makers) Box of Tea Bags Can of Dried Coffee Creamer Bag of Sugar Rice Bags of Dried Beans Jar of Peanut Butter Jar of Jam Jar of Mayo Boxes of Jell-O or Pudding Mix Box of Cereal Box of Crackers with Can of Spray Cheese Box of Graham Crackers Foil Baking Pans Paper Plates Napkins Plastic Utensils Paper Towels Suggestions: Playdoh Sets Scooter Hot Wheels Cars & Track Remote Control Car or Truck Music Headphones Coloring Set & Easel Action Figures / Barbies Stuffed Plush Animal Dolls Drawing Set Basketball, Football, Baseball or Soccer Ball Books Children, Youth, Teen Other Toys Preschool on up in age Gift Card

To be United Methodist: What is Advent? The season of Advent, which comes comes from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming" or "visit," begins four Sundays be...fore Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the beginning of the church year for Christians. During Advent, we prepare for and anticipate the coming of Christ. We remember the longing of Jews for a Messiah and our own longing for and need of forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning. Even as we look back and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward anticipating the second coming of Christ as the fulfillment of all that was promised by his first coming. Although we are accustomed to celebrating Christmas on a single day, in both Christian tradition and on the church calendar, the Christmas season lasts from sundown on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) through Epiphany of the Lord (Jan. 6). This is sometimes referred to as "the 12 days of Christmas." The color for Advent has traditionally been purple, although some churches have adopted blue. In practice, however, as churches increasingly incorporate the symbols and decorations of Christmas during Advent, more and more red, green and gold are appearing. The United Methodist Book of Worship upholds the traditional color of purple for Advent, signifying penitence and royalty, but also allows blue, the color of hope." Adapted from "What is Advent?" and "Understanding Advent" by Dean McIntyre, retired director of music resources, Discipleship Ministries.

Dearly Beloved, As we approach All Saints Day this Sunday, November 1, 2020. I would like to invite you to join me in celebrating the lives of loved ones gone b...efore us. If you or know anyone interested in participating. Please contact me by phone or email by Thursday (Oct 29). Participating consists of providing a digital picture of your loved one(s) and name or something that they loved in a digital picture form. These pictures will then be part of the Acts of Worship For All Saints (Day) Sunday showed in our online worship service. Pastor Nesi Tu'a ofa atu & Blessings, Akanesi Tupou Pastor Morongo Basin Cooperative Parish United Methodist Church | Yucca Valley | Joshua Tree | Twentynine Palms | cell - (909) 377-7743 email - [email protected]

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas: "I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree," said Charlie Brown. "Everything I do turns ...into a disaster. I guess I don't really know what Christmas is all about. Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" "Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about," said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.] "Lights, please." And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. --Book 42, Luke (002:08-14) The Bible, King James Version [Linus picks up his blanket and shuffles off-stage.]

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'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of... faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.' See more

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Broken I was in Dollar Tree last night and there was a lady and two kids behind me in the LONG line. One was a big kid, one was a toddler. The bigger one had a ...pack of glow sticks and the baby was screaming for them so the Mom opened the pack and gave him one; which stopped his tears. He walked around with it smiling, but then the bigger boy took it and the baby started screaming again. Just as the Mom was about to fuss at the older child, he bent the glow sticks and handed it back to the baby. As we walked outside at the same time, the baby noticed that the stick was now glowing and his brother said "I had to break it so you could get the full effect from it." I almost ran because l could hear God saying to me, "I had to break you to show you why I created you. You had to go through it so you could fulfill your purpose." That little baby was happy just swinging that "unbroken" glow stick around in the air because he didn't understand what it was created to do which was "glow". There are some people who will be content just "being" but some of us have been chosen by God to be "broken". We have to get sick. We have to lose a job. We go through divorce. We have to suffer with the disease of addiction. We have to bury our spouse, parents, best friend, or our child because, in those moments of desperation, God is breaking us, but when the breaking is done, then we will be able to see the reason for which we were created.. so when you see us glowing just know that we have been broken but healed by his Grace and Mercy!!! ~ Unknown Author