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Dear Friends,

Welcome to this beautiful season of hope and light that has long been called “Advent” by the Christian Church. The word “Advent” comes from a Latin term meaning “arrival” for the season when we wait expectantly for Jesus’ birth. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends at sundown on Christmas Eve. Enclosed in this booklet you will find the order of worship for our celebrations as we prepare to welcome Jesus into our hearts again. Just as Mary and Joseph waited for Jesus’ birth, and God’s people waited for a savior, we long for Jesus to be born again in our hearts as we make new beginnings. When darkness falls on Christmas Eve, we celebrate Jesus’ birth and we enter a new season of the Christian year---Christmastide---which lasts the 12 days of Christmas. Christmastide ends on January 6 with the Epiphany of our Lord, which is when the star appeared over the stable, leading wise men from the East to the place where baby Jesus lay.

You will notice special decorations for this holy season. Lutheran women in Virginia first developed Chrismon ornaments and a Chrismon Tree. “Chrismon” is a hybrid word of the phrase “Christ Monograms,” for the Christian symbols found on our trees. Both the triangle and three overlapping leaves represent the Trinity--Father, Son and Holy Spirit. A cross and crown stand for the victory of Jesus over sin and death. A cross on a globe signifies Christ’s omnipotence over all the earth. You may see a triangle for the Trinity with a circle for eternity. The Greek letters Chi Ro are the first two letters in “Christ”. You may recognize Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and Omega, the last letter, which is a biblical quote--Jesus is “the first and the last” Revelation 22. The letters “IHS” are an abbreviation of the Greek letters for “Jesus”. A dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, and peace. The cross and flame are the United Methodist symbol for the flame of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the cross representing salvation in Christ. See what other symbols you can find on the trees.

Evergreens signify everlasting life because the needles of fir trees stay green all year round. First used by ancient peoples to celebrate the winter solstice, early Christian missionaries to Europe adopted the evergreen tree and made it part of the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Wreaths are circles, symbolizing the eternal, never-ending nature of God. The Advent Wreath includes one candle for each of the four Sundays of Advent. Purple and blue are the penitential colors of Advent. The one pink candle for the third Sunday of Advent represents joy. The Christ Candle, lit on Christmas Eve, is for Jesus’ birth.

As you look at the lights, the candles, and the evergreens of Christmas, it is my prayer that Jesus will be born in your heart, for the first time, or again this Christmas. You can pray a humble prayer, “Lord Jesus, remove my mistakes and regrets. Come into my heart today. Help me live with you forever, Amen.” If any of us pastors can be helpful to you in your faith journey, please contact us.

May Jesus bring you joy and peace this Christmas,

Debbie McLeod

Sr. Pastor

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Advent Season Schedule 2018

Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.

Cantata - Sanctuary ....................................................................... Page 4

Sunday, December 9, 8:15 & 11:00 a.m. Cantata - Sanctuary ....................................................................... Page 4

2018 Poinsettia Dedications ............................................................... Page 6

Sunday, December 16, 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Third Sunday of Advent - Sanctuary ........................................................... Page 7

Friday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.

Blue Christmas - Wesley Hall .......................................................... Page 8


Fourth Sunday of Advent ................................................................ Page 10

Sunday, December 23, 7:00 p.m.

Candlelight Holy Communion - Sanctuary .......................................... Page 12

Monday, December 24

4:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Eve Service - Worship Center ............... No Bulletin

4:00 p.m. Candlelight Holy Communion –Sanctuary ............................ Page 13 6:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols - Sanctuary ........................................ Page 14 8:00 p.m. Candlelight Holy Communion –Sanctuary ............................ Page 13


First Sunday after Christmas .......................................................... Page 16

Longleaf Ministry .................................................................................. Page 17

Mission Opportunities .......................................................................... Page 18

Upcoming Classes and Events ............................................................ Page 20

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God Came Near (Tom Fettke & Max Lucado)

December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

December 9 at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Music Christmas Selections Chancel Ringers

Announcements

Part I

The Carolin’ Reel Terry Gotwalt, Frank Palmieri, Chancel Choir/Orchestra

The Gathering Chancel Choir/Orchestra

The First Noel Jr. Dancers

Born on Christmas Day Donnie and Becky Barker

Advent Celebration Chancel Choir

Nothing is Impossible with God Kayla Lodge, Chancel Choir

King Jesus is His Name Chad Sorenson, Chancel Choir

Offertory O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Youth Ensemble

Part II

Glorious Intermediate & Advanced Sacred Dancers

On This Holy Night Kayla Lodge, Chancel Choir

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Kendal Jolly

The Night Was Ordinary No More Chancel Choir

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A Child and Yet a King Chancel Choir

Magi from the East Chancel Choir

The Christmas Gifts Robert Chapman, Chancel Choir

Light and Life (Finale) Tom Hayes, Chancel Choir/Orchestra

CAST AND CREW Director of Music: Sandy Webb

Assistant Director of Music: Brenda Chapman

Director of Chancel Ringers: Sandy Webb

Sacred Dance Director: Christi Mowrey

Dance Assistant: Miranda Bird

Stage Manager: Denise Langlois

Sound and Lights: Oscar Webb, Paul Morrow

Set: Alyce Walcavich

Costumes: Mary Jenkins

Reception Following the Musical (Saturday only): Denise Langlois

ORCHESTRA

Piano: Barbara Frye

Violin: Laura Ingalls

Flute: Jill Morgan

Saxophone: Robbie and Rob Chapman

Trumpet: Warren Kus

Bass: Austin Norris

Drums: Mike Roth

CAST

Narration: Jim Haynes and Shelly Couch

Mary (Mother): Kayla Lodge

Shepherds: Ben York, Robert Chapman

Kings: Mike Curry, Greg Rogers and Phil Schatz

Joseph: Will Clayton

Baby Jesus: Gracelyn Parker (Saturday), Aiden Williams (Sunday)

High Soprano Descants: Joan Poates, Nancy Dobyns, Kathy Breidenstein

Angels: Riley Hayes, Mikayla Farnham, Layla Naughton, Emily Haynes

Jr. Dancers: Addison VanArsdale, Emily Heeter, Emory Platt, Jillian Haynes,

Jordan Sodek, Lizzie Cooke, Tatiana Linder, Taylor Salvonik, Tessa Allinson

Intermediate Dancers: Arianna Heffner, Damari Jimenez, Emily Haynes, Maggie Cooke, McKenna Bird, Megan Hayes, Riley Hayes

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Poinsettias Given…

In memory of Dr. Norman and Mrs. Jackie Tibbetts by Kim Cooke.

In memory of Nanny and PopPop—Irene and Harvey Smith by Todd and Wendy Gilbert.

In memory of Granny and Pa—Nell and Bill Groos by Todd and Wendy Gilbert.

In honor of all members of our Music Department. Thanks and much love by Sandy Webb.

In memory of Clay Zundel (father) by Paula Evans.

In honor of Paulette Zundel (mother) and my children by Paula Evans.

In honor of the Stephen Ministers who love and listen to members of our congregation who are hurting by Tom Boyko.

In memory of Jay Jolly by Tom Boyko and Kendal Jolly.

In memory of Aunt Ruthie by Tom Boyko.

In memory of Charles Newsome by Val Newsome.

In memory of Eric Williamson by Val Newsome.

In honor of Darlene Carter for her leadership of a successful MUMW Craft Festival 2018 by Nancy Rushton.

In memory of Robert P. Mooney by The Hickox Family.

In memory of Mike and Victoria Varunok by Andre Varunok.

In memory of my husband, Robert P. Mooney, by Mary Ann Mooney.

In memory of our parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rex Frye and Mr. W. Thomas Walker by Mike and Barbara Frye.

In honor of our mother, Mrs. W. Thomas Walker, by Mike and Barbara Frye.

In memory of Kasey Mogle by Frank, Merrie and Jim Mogle.

In honor of our grandchildren by Billy and Mary Lou Gossett.

In memory of T.T. and Anna Louise Musgrove by Alyce Walcavich.

In memory of my parents, Burt and Miriam Blazier, by Joan Poates.

In memory of Mary Ann Shuler, a loving sister, by Rose S. Butler.

Flowers of Kindness Given…

In memory of a loving mother, Anne Gulliford, by Charles and Rita Higgins.

In memory of Barney and Sadie Saucer, Jane’s parents, by Steve and Jane Calvarese.

In memory of Quin and Grace Calvarese, Steve’s parents, by Steve and Jane Calvarese.

In honor of a friend, Delores Lokenberg, by Rose S. Butler.

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Sunday, December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Announcements Pastor Parker (8:30) Pastor St. Clair (9:45/11:00) Prelude Christmas Gospel Jubilee Glory Sound

* Call to Worship Jillian Haynes (8:30) Tom Anderson (9:45) Emma York (11:00)

Leader: Do not be afraid! See, I am bringing you good news!

People: Glory to God in the highest!

Leader: To you is born a savior, Christ the Lord

People: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward all.

* Carol Sing (led by Tom Hayes)

Lighting of the Advent Candles The Stringer Family (8:30), The Lawlor Family (9:45)

The Pickles Family (11:00) Congregation Sing:

O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by thy justice here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to flight

A Reading from the Gospel of John 1:1-5

Congregation Sing:

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Prayers of the People Emily Haynes (8:30) Pastor Parker (9:45/11:00)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our

trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempta-tion, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Children’s Message (8:30/11:00) Nick Morcom

Offering/Offertory O Bethlehem Mornin’ (8:30/11:00) Chancel Choir Joan Poates, Chad Sorenson & Tom Hayes Sweet Little Jesus Boy (9:45) Tom Hayes

Scripture Reading Luke 2:8-14 Pastor McLeod

Message The Carols of Christmas: Hark! The Herald Angels Pastor McLeod

Hymn of Dedication Hark! The Herald Angels 240

Benediction Pastor McLeod

Postlude

* We stand to praise God.

The Flowers are given in memory of Beverly Becker by John Becker and in memory of her son, Eric Williamson, by Val Newsome.

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Friday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Worship Service

Wesley Hall

Announcements Tom Boyko

Prelude Silent Night Sandy Webb, Piano

* Call to Worship Mary Alice Downey

Leader: In the midst of festivities, shouts, and bright lights, we feel the darkness of our souls.

People: Come, God of power and Light, help us. Leader: In the midst of gatherings, we feel alone and alienated.

People: Come, God of peace and Hope, hear our cries. Leader: In the midst of celebration, our hearts cry out.

People: Lord, hear us and come to us. Bring us peace. AMEN.

* Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Opening Prayer Matt Boley

Scripture Readings Luke 14:15-24 Dave Casey Matthew 11:28-29 Mike Robinson Revelation 21:1-7 Rev. Jack Downey

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Solo All is Well Kendal Jolly

Candle Lighting David Ehrlich

Mary Alice Downey

Katie Boley

Jean Ehrlich

Leader lights the Christ Candle

* Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Holy Communion Pastor Debbie McLeod

Solo All Year Long Kendal Jolly

Closing Prayer Pastor Debbie McLeod

* Our offering this evening will go entirely to support the ministry of ZOE.

For more information about this cause, refer to page 18.

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Third Sunday of Advent

Traditional Worship ~ 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Announcements Pastor Wold (8:30) Pastor St. Clair (9:45)

Pastor McLeod (11:00)

Prelude Mary Did You Know Tom Hayes, Kendal Jolly

& Chad Sorenson

* Call to Worship Pastor St. Clair (8:30/9:45) Pastor McLeod (11:00)

Leader: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;

People: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again we say rejoice!

Leader: You, O Lord, have made us glad by the works of your hands.

People: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again we say rejoice!

* Carol Sing (led by Kendal Jolly)

Lighting of the Advent Candle The Hayes Family (8:30), The Wesley Family (9:45)

The Morcom Family (11:00)

Congregation Sing:

O come, Desire of nations bind

All peoples in one heart and mind

From dust thou brought us forth to life;

Deliver us from earthly strife

A Reading from Isaiah 52:7

Congregation Sing:

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Prayers of the People Pastor McLeod

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be

done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our

trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempta-

tion, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

forever. Amen.

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Children’s Message (8:30/11:00) Bryan VanArsdale & Staci Lee

Offering/Offertory** Call His Name Jesus (8:30/11:00) Chancel Choir & Lori Putnam

Carol of the Bells (9:45) Piano/Organ

Message Carols of Christmas: Joy to the World Pastor Parker

Hymn of Dedication Joy to the World 246

Benediction Pastor Parker

Postlude


** The altar flowers are given by Crown Point Elementary in appreciation of the MUMC volunteers.

The Flowers are given in honor of Ed and Ann Olive’s 52nd Wedding Anniversary.

Next Sunday is the 5th Sunday and the offering will go to the Florida United Methodist Children’s

Home.

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Sunday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service

Traditional Worship

Welcome and Invocation

Prelude Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth Frank Palmieri & Tom Hayes

Call to Worship

Pastor: Behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will come to

all the people; for to you is born a savior, who is Christ the Lord.

People: O Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 3, 4 and 6) 234

Lighting of the Christ Candles

Anthem Mary’s Boy Child Mandarin Ladies Ensemble

Prayers of the People

Gospel Lesson Luke 2:1-7

Message O Holy Night Pastor McLeod

Offering** O, Come All Ye Faithful Piano/Organ

Holy Communion (Our communion wafers this evening are gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free.) 13

Lighting of the Candles

Please tip your unlit candle toward the lit candle. Keep your lit candle upright. You may place your

extinguished candle in the bins provided outside.

Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night 239



** Our offering this evening will go entirely to support the ministry of ZOE.


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Monday, December 24 at 4:00 & 8:00 p.m. Candlelight and Holy Communion Service

Traditional Worship

Welcome and Invocation Pastor Wold (4:00) Pastor St. Clair (8:00)

Prelude Carol of Christmas (4:00) Piano/Organ Joy to the World (8:00) Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Pastor Wold (4:00) Pastor St. Clair (8:00)

Pastor: Behold, I bring you good news of great joy which

will come to all the people; for to you is born this day a savior, who is Christ the Lord.


Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 3, 4 and 6) 234

Lighting of the Christ Candle The Bachman Family (4:00) The Therrell Family (8:00)

Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7

Anthem What Child Is This? (4:00) Terry Gotwalt Pretty Little Baby Child (8:00) Chad Sorenson & Chancel Choir

Prayers of the People Mikayla Farnham (4:00) Pastor St. Clair (8:00)

Gospel Lesson Luke 2:1-7 Pastor McLeod


Offering** O Holy Night Kendal Jolly

Holy Communion (Our communion wafers this evening are gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free.) 13

Away in a Manger (217), What Child Is This (219), Angels from the Realms of Glory (220), The

Friendly Beasts (227), Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (229), O Little Town of Bethlehem (230), Angels We

Have Heard on High (238), Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (240), We Three Kings (254)


Please tip your unlit candle toward the lit candle. Keep your lit candle upright. You may place your

extinguished candle in the bins provided outside.



* We stand to praise God. ** Our offering this evening will go entirely to support the ministry of ZOE.


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Monday, December 24 at 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Lessons and Carols

Traditional Worship

Welcome and Invocation Pastor Wold

Prelude Joy to the World Chancel Choir

Call To Worship Pastor Wold

Pastor: Behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will

come to all the people; for to you is born this day a savior, who is Christ the Lord.


Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 3, 4) 234

First Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7 Pastor Parker The Prophet Foretells Christ’s Birth

Hymn It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (vs. 1, 4) 218

Second Lesson Luke 1:26-35 Pastor St. Clair The Angel Gabriel Visits Mary

Hymn Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 196

Third Lesson John 1:1-14 Pastor Wold The Word Becomes Flesh

Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 240

Lighting of the Christ Candle The Erickson Family

Pastoral Prayer Pastor Wold

Anthem Christmas Tells Me So Chancel Choir, Jeannie Jordan Joan Poates & Mark Taylor

Fourth Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Parker The Wise Men Follow the Star

Hymn We Three Kings (vs. 1, 2, 3) 254

Fifth Lesson Luke 2:8-20 Pastor St. Clair The Shepherds Go to the Manger

Hymn Away in a Manger (vs. 1,2) 217

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Sixth Lesson Luke 2:1-7 Pastor McLeod The Birth of Jesus


Offering/Offertory** O Holy Night Kendal Jolly


Please tip your unlit candle towards the lit candle. Keep your lit candle upright. You may place your extinguished candles in the bins provided outside.




** Our offering this evening will go entirely to support the ministry of ZOE. For more information about this cause, refer to page 18.

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

First Sunday after Christmas

Traditional Worship ~ 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Announcements Pastor Parker (8:30) Pastor St. Clair (9:45/11:00)

Prelude Special Delivery Jeannie Jordan

* Call to Worship Pastor Parker (8:30) Oliver Brown (9:45) Elaine Goleski (11:00)

Leader: Praise him, all his angels;

People: Praise him, all his host!

Leader: Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!

People: Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!

* Carol Sing (led by John Lokenberg)

Prayers of the People Jim Clark (8:30) Pastor St. Clair (9:45/11:00)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be

done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our

trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temp-

tation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

forever. Amen.

Children’s Message (8:30/11:00) Kim Hickey

Offering/Offertory** God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (8:30/11:00) Chancel Choir

Carols of Christmas (9:45) Organ

Scripture Reading Revelation 4:6-11 Pastor St. Clair

Message Good, Christian Friends, Rejoice Pastor St. Clair

Hymn of Dedication Good, Christian Friends, Rejoice 224

Benediction Pastor St. Clair

Postlude

We stand to praise God.

** Today is the 5th Sunday and our offering will go to the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home.

Please use the specified envelopes provided in the pews.

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Change is occurring all around St. Johns County! In the midst of this change, Longleaf Church is actively engaged in ministry meeting people where they are at and striving to see lives transformed as we seek to love God and neighbor, touch hearts for God and in ways to equip the young.

Longleaf Church has offered Fresh Expressions of church, offering communion and sharing God’s Word on kayaks, in the gym, and out in parks! Our small groups continue to grow under the leadership of Camille Wilson, our Small Groups Coordinator. We have met many people through community events at Aberdeen, Rivertown and at Freedom Crossing Academy.

If you or if you know of someone who would like to join our movement, please contact Pastor Jeff St. Clair and we will get you connected!

We look forward to the possibilities in 2019 for Longleaf Church and for the community of St. Johns as we approach the launch of traditional and contemporary worship!

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This year’s Christmas Eve Offering will benefit Zoe. More than a charity, Zoe’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering orphans to become entrepreneurs who are socially, financially and spiritually strong. Zoe works with local community leaders in countries such as Kenya, Guatemala and India to identify orphan children who are then organized into groups with other households. These groups then elect their own peer leaders and an adult mentor from that community. The children are then encouraged to dream about a future where their most urgent needs are met.

Zoe isn’t just about helping others. It is a program that allows the less-than to help themselves—to truly break the cycle of poverty and restore dignity and hope.

Over the course of 3 years, the groups are encouraged to re-enroll in formal education, taught hygiene to avoid dis-eases and have access to healthcare when they do get ill. The child-led families learn to grow or buy their own food, secure housing, produce income and connect with others within their community.

As these children move from beggars to entrepreneurs, they have a social structure to enforce their rights to pre-vent abuse. They also experience the gospel in action in ways that are inviting and nurturing. While children are equipped to become healthier, learn about their rights and go to school, they also have access to micro-loans provided by church partners to grow their businesses. By year 3, children have successfully turned their lives around and are respected community members.

In 2017, over 38,000 children were served globally. MUMC looks forward to developing a partnership with Zoe and helping seed money for a group that we can support through prayers, gifts and service. If you would like to learn more or get involved, you can visit wearezoe.org or contact Blake Barkoskie.

Offering Supports ZOE Partnership

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Upcoming Missions Opportunities

We are a Church in action! At Mandarin United Methodist Church, we know we grow spiritually when we help others. And to serve others in the most helpful way, it’s important to understand issues and best practices to address those issues. We encourage you to find an activity that utilizes your spiritual gift and help Mandarin fulfill its mission of transforming lives through faith and service.

Wednesday, January 9 Poverty Simulation presented by United Way 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Learn more about what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month.

Tuesdays Starting January 15 Arrowhead Afterschool Resumes 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday afternoon, we host a fun & engaging homework help/enrichment program at Crown Point Elementary for students that live in the Arrowhead Way area. We ask volunteers to commit to at least one week a month

Wednesdays, January 16-February 20 Our Kids class 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Based on the NYT Best Seller Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, this 6-week class will examine the emerging “opportunity gap” in our communities and how we as a Church can ensure “every child matters.”

Friday, January 18-21 Branches Mission Trip

Branches UMC is an amazing community of faith working to serve the children and the community of Florida City, Florida. Our trip will offer opportunities for all ages to love and serve this community. An Informational Meeting about the Mission Trip will be Sunday, January 6 at 12noon.

Sunday, February 10 Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging 9:30 a.m.

We will be packaging 30,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization. Your family or small group are encouraged to sign up to serve together.

Wednesday, February 13 Safe Schools: A Look at Restorative Justice 6:30 p.m.

Restorative justice empowers students to resolve conflicts on their own and in small groups, and it's a growing practice at schools around the country. Our Justice Ministry will offer a panel discussion on its impact in the Duval County Public Schools.

For more information or to sign up, please visit mandarinumc.com or contact Blake Barkoskie at 904.268.5549 ext. 114 or [email protected].

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Welcome!

We are so glad you have blessed us by attending our service. Thank you for coming. If we can ever be of service to you, please call us at 904-268-5549. Our Sunday services are:

8:30 a.m. Traditional ~ Sanctuary


9:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages


11:00 a.m. Connection Contemporary ~ Family Life Worship Center

Childcare is available at each service.

The church office will be closed December 24 through January 1. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, January 2. We hope you enjoy the Christmas holiday with your families and friends.

Exiting Church Property: Unless a police officer directs you to turn left on San Jose Boulevard (S.R. 13) when leaving the church, please turn right and then make a u-turn at the next light. This suggestion has come from the police for your safety.

Beginning later in 2019 – Longleaf Church – worship in Saint Johns – more information soon.

What is Sunday School? At 9:45 am we have classes for people of all ages. Our preschoolers and elementary meet upstairs in the Family Life Center. Babies and toddlers are in the childcare center. Grades 6 – 12 are in Kasey Mogle Hall and 2nd floor classrooms. Adults meet in the Bence Building and the 2nd floor of the Family Life Cen-ter. We have 10 adult classes with a variety of Bible and Life Application topic. Stop into the Welcome center or call the church office for more information.

Wednesday Dinners and Classes

We serve dinner on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., beginning January 9th. You can sign up from our website (mandarinumc.com) or fill out a paper form in the sanctuary entry hall. A variety of adult, short-term classes begin on January 16th.

Wednesday Night Classes Beginning January 16th at 6:30 p.m.

Financial Peace University (Free Preview on January 9th) - 9 Week Study

Made to Crave - 6 Week Study

Anxious for Nothing - 5 Week Study

What Happy Couples Know - 4 Week Study

Making Sense of the Bible - 6 Week Study

Deeper Conversation - 3 Week Study

First Corinthians: Living Love When We Disagree - 6 Week Study

Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis - 6 Week Study

Thursday Morning Class Beginning January 17th at 9:30 a.m.

Elijah - 6 Week Study

Sunday Morning Class Beginning January 27 at 9:45 a.m.

Pathway to Church Membership - 6 Week Study

11270 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32223-7286

(904) 268-5549 www.mandarinumc.com

Pastors: Debbie McLeod, Jeff St. Clair, Will Wold, Gewanda Parker

Director of Music: Sandy Webb Organist: Barbara Frye

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