Your Place in Ministry - December 27th

Three Hots and a Cot Needs Assistance
It has come to our attention that Three Hots and A Cot will need financial help totaling approximately $2,200 by the end of the year. Will you please consider helping the veterans at Three Hots and a Cot with their financial needs? If you would like to help them, the Church plans to deliver any donations collected to them on 12/30/20. Checks should be made payable to Three Hots & A Cot and will be collected at the church no later than noon on Wednesday, 12/30/20. If you are unable to drop off your contribution at the church prior to noon on Wednesday, 12/30/20, a monetary contribution can be mailed directly to Three Hots and a Cot at the following address:
Three Hots and a Cot
Patrick McGee, House Manager
2124 Old Springville Road
Center Point, AL 35215
-or-Donations can be delivered to the same address.
The telephone number for contacting Three Hots and a Cot: (205) 520-2356

Returning to Regular Worship Services
We will be having our Christmas Services this week as well as returning to our regular Sunday worship services on Sunday, December 27th. Again, thank you for your patience and continue to pray for those affected by COVID-19.
December 23rd Traditional Service | 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary*
December 24th Traditional Service | 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary*
December 24th Outdoor Christmas Service | 3:30 PM at the Trussville Entertainment District (Weather Permitting)
December 24th Grace Vision Service | 5:00 PM in the Christian Life Center*
*Childcare will be provided for ages 4 and under

Church Office Holiday Hours
The church office will be closed December 23-25 for the Christmas Holiday. For the week of New Year's, we will be open for year-end contributions through Thursday, December 31st at noon, then remain closed on Friday, January 1st.

Year-end gifts to the Church
The Church office will be open on Thursday, December 31st from 8 am to 12 noon for your convenience. Gifts made by 12 noon will be included in your 2020 statement of giving.

Christmas Eve Services Giving
Please remember that all donations received at our Dec. 23rd and Dec. 24th Christmas Eve services will go to “White Christmas” United Methodist Children’s Home unless marked otherwise. If you wish to drop off a donation in the locked church mailbox out front, please be sure to put “WHITE CHRISTMAS” on the memo line of your check. Envelopes are available for your convenience in the Transept, Welcome Center and outside the Fellowship Hall. Thank you.

Seasons Greetings from the Jennie June Croly Study Club
Because of the pandemic, we will not be able to wish you a Merry Christmas in person this year. Our annual Christmas Coffee is postponed until December of 2021. Stay safe until we can see you again at the end of next year for an even better and long-awaited 50th Christmas Coffee. Until then, "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year..."

Worship Tech Ministry Opportunities
The Worship Tech Team is currently looking for volunteers to assist in running the computer for the screens, the Sling for livestreaming and the soundboard. You will be taught everything you need to know and it is a great way to help in the production of our weekly services. If you're interested in joining our team, please contact Dan Shirah or the church office.

Sanitizing Station Locations:
-Fellowship Hall
-Sanctuary (in the Transept area)
-Christian Life Center (in the front near the Stage area/entrance to Welcome Center)
-Ceramics Room
-Conference Room
-Sunday School Building (Upstairs in the Restroom area)
-Upstairs (over the Church Office) in the hallway near the Women’s Study Room
-Youth/Children’s Room (upstairs over Kid’s First)
After cleaning your meeting space, please be sure to fill out the yellow card available at each station.

Stephen Ministry
During these uncertain times (financial stress, health concerns, loss of loved ones), you may find you need someone to talk to. A Stephen Minister is a congregation member who walks beside someone who is hurting due to a death, divorce, illness, family issues, etc. The Stephen Minister has been carefully selected and trained to serve in this role because of his or her caregiving gifts. He or she listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages when meeting each week with his or her care receiver for as long as there is a need. These meetings may take place in person, by video or by phone. If you could benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister or would like to obtain more information, please contact Martha Cusimano at 205-601-9124 or mmcusimano@centurytel.net.