Advent is a time of joyous celebration at Rosemount UMC. Join us for worship as we prepare for the birth of Christ our King!
Advent Week One – Wednesday November 29 & Sunday December 3rd – Join us for the annual Chrismon service. We will hang Chrismons (Christian symbols) on the Christmas tree as we sing Advent and Christmas Carols. Pastor Karen Bruins will bring the message. Our service will conclude with the dedication of our financial commitment cards for 2007.Advent Week Two – Wednesday December 6 & Sunday December 10 - Worship this week will focus on the prophet Malachi (the last book of the Old Testament) as he heralds the news of a messenger coming to prepare the way for the Lord. Pastor Karen Bruins will preach.
Advent Week Three – Wednesday December 13 & Sunday December 17- Visitation Pastor Gerry Vuchetich be preaching on Luke 3:7-18 at the Wednesday night service and Sunday 8:00 a.m. chapel service. “Ceremony of Candles”, our Christmas Cantata will be presented Sunday 12/17 at the 9:00 & 10:30 services and at 7:00 p.m. that night.
Advent Week Four – Thursday December 21st 7:00 p.m. – Longest Night Service
This is a special service for those who have experienced pain and loss this year. The service will include carols of consolation and hope, scripture and prayer.
Sunday December 24th – 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. –worship for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Pastor Norman Lidke will be preaching. There will not be an 8:00 am service this day.CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES
Wednesday December 20th 7:00 p.m. – Join us for an early Christmas service featuring the bluegrass music of SINGELTON STREET. If you are heading out of town for Christmas this is great way to still celebrate Christmas with your church family. The message will be the same one heard at the Christmas Eve 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. worship services. Pastor Karen Bruins will bring the message.
Sunday December 24th – 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. – “They Followed a Bright Star” - worship designed with young children in mind.
Sunday December 24th – 8:00 & 10:00 p.m.
Join us for the time honored tradition of Carols and Candlelighting. Pastor Karen Bruins will bring the message. Music will be provided by Dawn Dibley, organist along with soloists.***Please note there will not be a Wednesday night service on 12/27
New Year’s Eve Worship December 31st – 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. (No 8:00 am service)
Start your new year off with worship. The two services will be identical so come to which ever service fits your needs.
In Christ, Pastor Karen Bruins
3rd Grade Bible Banquet
On Saturday November 11th twenty-seven third graders received their Bibles at a special banquet and worsh
ip service held in their honor. A deep debt of thanks goes to Amy Champ for organizing the banquet again this year. Thanks to all of the 4th graders and families who baked and served. Thanks to the clean-up crew; Andy &Stephanie Champ, Mike & Matt Champ, Dan Klekner, Michael & Dave Bruins, Colby Voigt and David Behm. Shirlee Johnson served as photographer again this year and we thank her! Thanks to Dawn Dibley for providing music for the worship service. Lastly, a HUGE thank you to the congregation of RUMC for caring about children and supporting Children’s Ministries here.
A Book Fair, A Book Fair! A Book Fair is coming to RUMC!
Support Camp Scholarships and do your Christmas shopping at the same time!Saturday, December 2 – Sunday, December 10. Hours will vary with church activities. Books will be supplied by Cokesbury
From your Stewardship Committee-What's Your Next Step?
A few weeks ago, I was helping my son study for a vocabulary test. Now, one of the benefits of this particular parenting exercise is that sometimes you find out that you don't know what a word really means.
Such was the case with "complacency."
I had the "satisfaction" part of the definition down, but was missing a critical piece. The dictionary definition of the backside of that flashcard said, "satisfaction, often without realizing that something's missing."
So many of you have commented, after reading The 33 Laws of Stewardship these past few weeks, that you've been, in effect, complacent about giving to the church. Through your reading and reflection, you've discovered "that something's missing": the realization that nothing truly belongs to us - everything actually belongs to God, that God loves the cheerful giver, and that through meeting others' needs we meet our own. Stewardship has taken on a deeper, richer meaning.
So, this year, filling out that pledge card may feel a bit different. You've moved away from looking at it as an exercise of guilt and limitations. Instead, you're joining your fellow RUMCers in a journey toward tithing.
For most of us, giving 10% of our income to the church this year feels entirely out of reach. But "out of reach this year" isn't a free pass to complacency. God is challenging us to take faithful and deliberate steps in this journey toward tithing - step by step.
If you're at 4% this year, make it 5% next year. If you're at 7%, make it 8%. Need some help with the math? See the Cheat Sheet below. Find your approximate annual income. On that line, go across to your total weekly giving. Take the Next Step! Move one box (or more) to the right as your weekly pledge for next year. What's Your Next Step?
We'll be celebrating our pledges at services on Wednesday, November 29th and Sunday December 3rd. See you in church! Patty Billings, Stewardship Team Chair
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QUILTS OF VALOR- a new group is forming at Rosemount UMC for those who quilt or are interested in quilting. Through “Quilts of Valor” groups every wounded American soldier receives a quilt. Many heart-warming stories are told by wounded veterans about what this gift has meant for their spirit and recovery. If you would like to be part of such a ministry, or get more information about this unique ministry, call Vivian Smithburg (651) 322-4563. Vivian is one or our newest church members. An organizational meeting will be held in January, 2007.
GETTING TO KNOW JESUS
Jesus was a humble, yet powerful and complex man. He delivered a simple message. He confused and angered the religious leaders of his time and yet he inspired his followers to risk their lives to spread the Good News and establish his Church. Groups are forming in January that will look more closely at this man that the early Church described as both fully HUMAN and fully DIVINE. “Jesus, the Early Years” is part of the “Understanding the Savior Series”. It focuses on the first 8 chapters of the Gospel of Mark and will last for 13 weeks (January – March). There are two opportunities to participate: Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m., and Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. No homework or preparation time is needed—only regular attendance at the one hour sessions. The leader is Rev. Rick Ormsby; he may be reached at church (651) 423-2475 ext.209 or at his home (507) 333-2770.
RUMC Charge ConferenceAs required in the Book of Discipline, RUMC will be holding a Charge Conference with District Superintendent, Cindy Gregorson on Monday, Dec. 4th at 6:45p-7:00p in the Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to set the pastor's salary for 2007.
You are invited to the Rosemount United Methodist Church's annual Christmas Cantata "Ceremony of Candles". Sunday December 17th at 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. This is a beautiful Cantata featuring a full choir, orchestra dn the Moving Spirit Dance Ministry.Are you going out of town for Christmas? Come and celebrate Christmas early! Wednesday December 20th at 7pm. A very special Bluegrass Christmas featuring Craig Evans and the Singleton Street Band leading our music for the evening service.
Longest Night Service- Thursday December 21st- 7pm. For many of us who have suffered loss in whatever form, the holiday season can be a painful time. The church wants you to know that your are not alone in difficult feelings that can be experienced during this time of year. We want to offer encouragement and support in living through these days. Please join us for prayers, Scripture, music and messages that acknowledge taht God is with us in these days of mourning and struggle. Everyone is welcome. Please invite friends and family.
Discovery Avenue Children's Ministry News
Christmas is coming and Discovery Avenue kids are busy!!! Mark your calendars so that you don’t miss one of these exciting and meaningful activities.
Christmas Program
This years’ program is entitled “That Blessed Christmas Night” by Dori Chaconas. It will feature our 3rd/4th graders as readers, actors and soloists. Our preschoolers through 2nd grade will sing familiar Christmas Carols with gusto and enthusiasm! Rehearsals are as follows: 12/2, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for Kindergarten – 4th grade; 12/9, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for Preschool – 4th grade; program Sunday, 12/10 at 4 p.m. (children arrive by 3:15). You won’t want to miss “That Blessed Christmas Night”.Family Fellowship Christmas Party
Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus! Come join in an old fashioned birthday party complete with games, prizes, crafts and singing your favorite Christmas songs. The celebration is on Saturday, December 2, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring presents for baby Jesus that will be donated to Rosemount Family Resource Center and Toys for Tots. Sign up at the Children’s Welcome Table. A small family donation of $5 is recommended to cover costs.Missions
Church School offerings from this fall will benefit Operation Christmas Child. 3rd/4th graders will wrap and pack boxes during church school (items for boxes will be purchased with offering monies). Our goal is to have 30 boxes. Families may also donate a fully packed box at the Children’s Welcome Table. More information about Operation Christmas Child is available on the welcome table.Church School
There will be NO church school on Wednesday 12/20 or 12/27 and Sunday 12/24 or 12/31. Come to worship as a family and enjoy this most blessed season.Children’s Council would like to wish all of our fabulous church school, fellowship, and other activities’ volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as heartfelt thanks for the many hours of love and service.
Zone 56 News
Zone 56 will ring in the Christmas season with a Christmas party on Friday, December 8, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.. We will once again go caroling at Cameo Place and play several rousing games of Christmas BINGO with the residents. We’ll return to RUMC to continue the celebration with games, crafts, and Christmas treats. More details to come at Zone 56.
God’s Discovery Kids Preschool
Come join the fun! GDK is a preschool located in the RUMC Discovery Avenue. We are licensed by the MN Department of Human Services and specialize in immersing preschoolers in God’s love while preparing them for success in Kindergarten. Registration for the 2007-2008 school year will take place at the beginning of February.
The following classes will be offered next year:
4 -year-olds (4 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 MWF or TWTh $120 per month
3-year-olds (3 by Sept. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 TTh $95 per month
Young 3’s (3 by Dec. 1) 9:30 – 12:00 F $70 per month
5-year-olds (5 by Dec. 1) 1:00 – 3:30 MTWTh $145 per monthRegistration will take place for returning families on January 31 and February 21. Registration for new families will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2007. There is a $55 per child registration fee. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Wendy Riphenburg at wriphenburg@rosemountumc.org or pick up a brochure at the children’s ministries table in the narthex.
Youth Ministry News
Sunday, December 3rd
Sr. High Youth 6-8pm upstairs in the Attic. Join us for Session 2 of the GOSPEL Journey! What happens when you bring together seven unlikely strangers, throw them right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains and take them on a journey through the gospel message as it unfolds! This is reality television like you have never seen before! See you there!Monday, December 4th
NOOMA Night for 8th & 9th grade students and their mentors. Meeting takes place from 6-7pm upstairs in the Attic!Wednesday, December 6th
Club 78 (for 7th & 8th grade students) meets from 6:30-8pm upstairs in the Attic. Join us as we talk about how to build positive friendships! Join us for music, games, discovery, and more!Sunday, December 10th
Senior High Youth – We are going to be going to a Hip Hop Worship Service led by Christian Rap Artist AGAPE’. We will be leaving from Rosemount UMC at 5:30pm sharp! The service begins at 6:30pm and ends around 8pm. We will be back to RUMC by 9:30pm. The service is taking place at Oneka Elementary School in Hugo, MN. THIS EVENT IS FREE!!Wednesday, December 13th
Club 78 (for 7th & 8th gr students)- meet in the Attic from 6:30-8pm. See you on the Club side!Sunday, December 17th
Sr. High Youth upstairs in the Attic at 6pm. We will have some small group time to begin the evening and then move downstairs into the sanctuary to watch the Cantata as our Christmas gathering together!Wednesday, December 20th - NO CLUB 78! Merry Christmas!!!
Sunday, December 24th
Worship services available @ 9am, 10:30am, 3pm, 5pm, 8pm, 10pm
NO Sr. High Youth! – Merry Christmas Eve!!!Wednesday, December 27th
NO CLUB 78! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!Sunday, December 31st
NO Sr. High Youth! Happy New Year’s Eve!!
LOOKING AHEAD…Monday, January 1st, 2007
There will be NO NOOMA NIGHT!! See you for Nooma Night on February 5thWednesday, January 3rd
Club 78 (for 7th & 8th graders) meets from 6:30pm – 8pm.Sunday, January 7th
Sr. High Youth – GOSPEL Journey Part 3Mission Trip opportunities this summer!!
Middle School Mission trip to Duluth, MN
Who: Students going into 7th grade through students who have completed 8th grade
What: A week long trip to Duluth, Mn.
When: August 5th – 10th
Cost: $310 / person
How to sign up: Turn in registration form along with a $150 non refundable deposit. Registration and non refundable deposit due 1/21/07! Space is limited! First come – first served! Hope you can join us!High School Mission Trip to Queens, NY
Who: entering 9th grade through graduating Seniors
What: A week long trip to Queens, New York
When: July 7th – 14th
Cost: $550 / person
How to sign up: Turn in registration form along with a $225 non refundable deposit. Registration and non refundable deposit due 1/21/07! Space is limited! First come – first served! Hope you can join us!Why do we go on missions trips? To grow closer to God and one another as we reach beyond ourselves to serve fellow residents in Queens and Duluth, offering them love and hope we have in Jesus Christ!
Elevation Student Ministries – Rosemount United Methodist Church – We are ONE but, we are not the same, we get to carry each other!
Volunteers needed to pick up food from Rosemount KFC and/or Apple Valley Old
Chicago restaurants to be delivered to Rosemount Resource Center and RUMC. This involves a 1-2 hour commitment once per month and is an easy way to give back to the community. Currently, we need a volunteer for the 4th Monday or Tuesday of the month to pick up at KFC between 2-4 pm. We were fortunate to be offered the Old Chicago slot and are still working out pick up time details with them. Please contact Shari Christian if you are able to help with this great project. (651)905-0409. Also, please support these businesses that provide such a great benefit to our community!
Want to have a lot of fun and serve others in need? Please join Leslie Hailer and Brenda Lawrence as they continue their Urban Plunge ministry at North UMC Community Clothing Closet. We sort clothing and interact with the community as they receive free clothing. Next date is Saturday Dec. 2 9:00am - noon. We'll be meeting at the church at 8:00am to carpool. Please sign up in the narthex, or call Leslie at 651-322-1302 or Brenda at 651-454-6117 with any questions.
Do you have any new or gently used clothing you could donate to the Clothing Closet? They are accepting clothing and shoes in all sizes. This month we'd be especially grateful for new or gently used children's pajamas.
Prayer Lists and Announcements
Please pray for the following members and friends of our congregation:
Margaret Gist Lori Williams
Norman Lidke Joyce Peggs
Betty Stromberg
Tim Berghuis
Michael Dufour
Shirley
Eric
Josh
Leslie Hailer
Wes & Anne Hasbrouck
Floyd Lindemuth Tom Workman Haley Renner
We extend our sympathy and prayers to:
The family of Gwen Parish who died Nov. 6. A service was held at RUMC on Nov. 10.
Greg Goldman in the death of his wife. They were friends of the Alberts in Atlanta.
Thank you
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the thoughts, prayers, cards, and donations, both monetary and other we received for our benefit. We are especially thankful for the space in the family life center, goodies, and other donated items, especially the time and effort (set up and clean up) many of you donated. The benefit was a great success. We our so thankful for our many friends here at RUMC. The generosity and kindness we feel here is so encouraging and supportive. Thanks for taking such good care of our family and letting us be a part of this loving church family. Tim, Deb, Colten, Brandt, and Sierra Berghuis
New babies:
November BaptismOn November 19th, Amelia Claire Sell was baptized. She was born 8/2/06 to Jennifer and Greg Sell. Sponsors are Joe and Penny Bianchi
