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SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST:
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A Word from the Associate
Pastor
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Lay Leader’s Corner
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Advent Worship Schedule
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Gifts Given and Gifts Gained
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Café Agape
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Going “Green” Initiative
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UMW Annual Bake Sale and
Bazaar
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UMW Christmas Service
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Christian Spiritual Formation
Schedule
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SHARE Menu
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Prodigal Worship Workshop
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Children’s Prayers for Advent 14 &
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Crossland HS PTSA Holiday
Celebration
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Christmas Poinsettia Purchase Opportunity
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coming of the Christ Child.
Find enough courage and selfdiscipline to resist being
drawn in the madness around
unnecessary gift giving – after
all it’s not our birthday, it’s
Christ’s birthday and our best
gifts should be given in celebration of His birth. Your
additional year-end financial
gift to accelerate the pay-off
of the mortgage at the St. Paul
Campus or the expansion of
the ministry at the Corkran
The word Advent means
Memorial Campus will be a
―coming or arrival.‖ The real
blessing to both congregameaning of this season is the
tions.
celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ. Advent is obLet’s make this a season of
served with a spirit of expecblessings for others. Genertation, of anticipation, of
osity is our primary response
preparation and of hope.
to God’s faithfulness in our
There are many challenges
lives. Make this a season of
that prevent us from focusing
giving of your time, talents,
on the real meaning of the
gifts, service and witness to
season because we have alothers who are less fortunate.
lowed the commercialization
Volunteer, serve, and make
of Christmas to steal from us
yourself available. The most
the real joy of the season.
valuable gift we can give
doesn't come in a box it
I would like to challenge each
comes in our presence. In
of you to cancel the commerthis digital age, many people
cialized Christmas in your life
will be sent greetings through
this year and reclaim a biblielectronic media, but there is
cal Christmas with Christ in
nothing like a personal card,
the center of all the things you
call or visit. Why not volunsay and do. How can we reteer to sing in one of our
claim our biblical focus? We
choirs for the Christmas Eve,
can begin by learning or reor Watch Night Service?
learning the meaning of the
Christmas music reminds us
Advent season. Each Sunday
of the special gift that we
in Advent holds a special leshave in the Christ Child who
son that prepares us for the
becomes our Savior. The best
gift we can give is to invite
someone into a relationship
with Jesus Christ and what
better time than during our
Advent and Christmas special worship celebrations.
Advent also signals the beginning of the new church
year – a time of new beginnings. This is also an excellent time to reset our priorities and begin some new
disciplines to grow in faith,
grow in hope and grow in
love. Why not invite a family member, co-worker,
neighbor, or friend to join
you in worship during the
month of December.
May your Advent and
Christmas be filled with
new blessings, phenomenal
opportunities, and God’s
Shalom (peace) that surpasses all understanding.
Have a Blessed Advent and
a Joyous Christmas,
Pastor Smothers
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Hold up! Wait a minute! Could it be that
God’s world is not revolving around me? Oh,
my! Could it be that I am not the center of the
universe? Heavens forbid! Could it be that
some of these other folks waiting in line right
along with me are also frustrated, aggravated,
and annoyed? Oh, yes—most definitely! Waiting in long lines is common in today’s busy
world. It seems that the faster we move, the
quicker we get to the place where we just have
to wait even longer! We seem to be a world
going nowhere faster and faster.
Rev. Dr. Priscilla I. Boswell
Waiting
An Advent Reflection
Have you ever been to the bank or to the grocery store when it was busy and had to get in
the back of a long line? Then, after a short
while, decided that the line you’re in is moving too slowly, so you get into another line
that seemed to be moving faster? The problem
is that as soon as you get into that line, it’s
now moving slower than the line you just got
out of! Well, I’ve been there, done that, and
have a tee shirt to prove it. Often when this
happens, I’ve been frustrated, aggravated, and
annoyed. I’ve thought, ―Why is the world not
moving at the pace I want it to?!‖
Despite my dislike of waiting in long lines,
I’m glad that Advent is a time of waiting. It
reminds me that while I am waiting to do one
task so that I can rush off to do another, God
has provided me with a moment of rest and
reflection. And, in that moment, I can utter a
word of thanks, and pray for all the others who
share my common predicament. The Bible
says “Every test that you have experienced is
the kind that normally comes to people. But
God keeps his promise, and he will not allow
you to be tested beyond your power to remain
firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will
give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.”
(1 Corinthians 10:13).
Could it be that the way out of the frustration,
aggravation, and annoyance of waiting in long
lines is to utter a prayer of thanksgiving for all
that God has done, is doing, and will do for me
and others? Yes, it could. Could it be that once
again, God has changed what I took to be a
bother into a blessing that I will gladly bear?
Yes, most definitely. Could it be that I am
grateful for the reminder? Humbly, I whisper,
Yes.
I have decided that throughout this Advent Season whenever I am waiting in a long line and
God is turning my bother into a blessing, I will
pray for all those in line with me. Why are they
there? What do they need? What are their concerns, worries, frustrations, aggravations, and
annoyances? No matter. I’ll pray that God will
bless them in their waiting so that they will
sense His presence and love as He helps them to
bear all their trials and temptations.
Maybe I’ll pray something like: Father God, as
you bring us times of waiting during this Advent season, let your light of peace, love, patience, and joy shine throughout our world.
Give us eyes to wait upon You as You change
our bothers into blessings, so that we may prepare our lives and our homes to receive the One
who said, ―I am the light of the world.‖ In Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
Enjoy your waiting this Advent!
Love,
Pastor Boswell
ADVENT SEASON WORSHIP SCHEDULE
St. Paul-Corkran Memorial Cooperative Parish
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Friday, December 24, 2010
7 pm
Corkran Campus
Combined Christmas Worship Service
Sunday, December 26, 2010
10 am
St. Paul Campus
New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service
Friday, December 31, 2010
10 pm
St. Paul Campus
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Gwendolyn Terrell
Real Life Discipleship – Get in the Game
I love watching baseball games. My grandfather introduced me to the game – listening to the Washington Senatorsway back in the day. I‘ve been a fan and sometimes fanatic since then. It‘s the ultimate spectator sport. You show up,
get your snacks of choice, cheer or boo based on how the game is going, get more snacks, and when the game is over
you leave. Even if the entire team is having a bad day, the coach is never coming into the stands asking me to get in
the game. Even when the umpire clearly needs glasses to call the balls and strikes, he is not going to ask me to lend
him a pair. And finally, when my favorite player is not delivering – no runs, no hits, and no base on balls – and I am
screaming with 40,000 other fans – GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME- I am still just a spectator.
Being a disciple of Jesus is not a spectator sport. Right from the start He tells us in Matthew 28: 18 – 20: Then Jesus
came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (NIV) Go, make
disciples of everyone, teaching them everything I taught you – No one is excluded. No one is not on the team. NO
ONE IS A SPECTATOR. Everyone has an opportunity to get in the Game. Jesus is not only telling us to get in the
game, He is telling us that He will coach us through every play of the game.
Starting in January, the Christian Formation Ministry will offer several small group opportunities to participate in the
Real Life Discipleship Training Course. (See the full CFM January – March schedule including dates, times and
locations on the St Paul web-site www.stpumcmd.org CFM small group classes) Some of the subjects for discussion
are ‗The Church is God‘s Team‘; ‗Make Disciples as You Go‘; and ‗How Do We Obey Jesus‘ Command?‘ The small
groups are open to everyone, so invite family, friends, co-workers, first timers, — just everyone. You will be able to register on the St Paul website and in person at each campus.
Minister Deborah Johnson , CLM
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Complete course descriptions online—www.stpumcmd.org
SP = St. Paul Campus
CM = Corkran Memorial Campus
OS = Off-site
Early Bird Bible Class
SP—Starts Sunday, January 9
Guide: Pastor Smothers
Real-Life Discipleship (7 weeks)
SP—Sundays starting January 9 @ 9:30—10:30 am (Young Adult Bible)
Guide: Brother Kevin West
OS—Monday Night Bible Study—starts January 10 @ 6 pm
Guide: Minister Cecelia Logan
SP—Wednesdays starting January 12 @ 7—9 pm
Guide: Brother Kevin West
CM—Dates and times TBD
Living a Life of Prayer: Intercessory Prayer (7 weeks)
SP—Wednesdays starting January 12 @ 7 pm
Guide: Evangelist Patricia Rudolph
―Quiet Strength‖ by Tony Dungy (Men Only Bible Study)
CM -Wednesdays starting January 12 @ 7 pm
Guides: Pastor Smothers and Brother Ernest Adams
24 Hours That Saved the World
SP—EBB—February 27 through April 10
Guide: Minister Deborah Johnson
A Welcoming Life (BWCUMC Immersion Series)
Date and Time TBD
Guides: Minister DD Adams and Sister Gwendolyn Terrell
SAVE THE DATES
Compassionate Care Seminar
SP—March 12, 2011 @ 10 am - 1 pm—Grief Seminar Part 2—Rev. Hugger, Chaplain Washington Hospital Center
A Women’s Day of Sharing, Prayer and Praise
March 19, 2011 @ 10 am—4 pm
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SHARE Menu for the Month of December
A. Value Package
$20.50
Whole chicken
Pollock Fish Fillets
Chicken Breast Strips
Canadian Bacon
Chicken Stuffing Mix
Elbow Macaroni
Frozen Apple Pie
Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes
Onions
Apples
2 or 3 other produce items
Orders must be placed and paid by Sunday, December 5, 2010. The delivery date is Saturday, December
18, 2010. Orders must be picked up at the designated
time (between 12:30 p.m. –1:00 p.m.). Orders not
picked up will be donated to some needy family or
individual. Orders cannot be left in the refrigerator or
freezer at St. Paul. Orders cannot be held over!
Order Dates:
Saturday, December, 4, 2010—9:00 –11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 5, 2010—after each service
B. Value and Turkey Package
$36.50
Value Package, plus
10—12 lb Turkey
C. Sirloin Roast, Only
NOTE: Additionally, envelopes will be provided
on the easel in the hallway. You may complete the
order form, put it in the envelope with the exact
amount and place it in the collection plate or turn
it into the office when it is open.
$18.50
4 lbs USDA Choice Boneless
Sirloin Roast
Netted
This Roast retails for $25
D. Ham, Only
$22.50
8—9 lb. top-of-the-line honey-baked
ham
The same as in previous years
4 Convenient Payment Methods:
EBT Card/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit Card, Cash,
or Money Order
Money Orders should be made payable to SHARE
Checks should be made payable to SPUMC
Tailored to Your Needs—Order as Many as You
Want—Convenient—Let Us Do the Shopping—
Good Value—Save Money—Great Gift
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Gifts Given and Gifts Gained
The end of the year brings reflection on the events that have shaped our lives together. One of my daily prayers is thanksgiving for the phenomenal cast of characters who serve in ministry at the St. Paul and Corkran Memorial Cooperative Parish.
Congregational vitality would never get accomplished without a supporting cast of
ministers, staff, volunteers, family and friends. Reflecting on the last few weeks of
this year I am more grateful than ever for the support that has resulted in the St.
Paul – Corkran Memorial Cooperative Parish finishing the year with many significant
objectives accomplished. Six months ago we began this great experiment of
shared ministry and at our recent Charge Conference we celebrated the many accomplishments of this journey thus far – thanks to everyone for stepping up and
living into the vision of Cooperative Ministry in the Oxon Hill and Temple Hills communities.
Another milestone to be acknowledged is the service of Ministry Chairpersons who
planned and implemented strategic ministries this calendar year. Some of these
people are rotating off the leadership team and some are moving to new places of
service. To each and every one of you my heartfelt thanks for making these ministries work.
In 2011 we will be strategically positioned to transfer our energies into growing in
worship ministries, stewardship and evangelistic outreach. The New Year promises
to stretch us even more as we tackle an ambitious challenge to INVITE, TRANSFORM AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES! In 2011 our objective in worship at the St.
Paul Campus is 350 and 125 at the Corkran Campus.
We will achieve these goals by improving our worship life at both campuses, increasing our outreach through person-to-person and social media invitations, and
by continuing to add to our ministry offerings disciple-making opportunities that
meet the needs of people in our communities.
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Thanks to everyone for the contributions that you have made of time, talent, gifts,
service and witness. God has honored us with many signs and wonders in 2010;
may we continue to honor God with our very best in all that we say and do in 2011.
Pastor Smothers
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Corkran Preschool & Kindergarten
5200 Temple Hills Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
301-894-6886
www.corkranschool.org
corkranschool@verizon.net
Classes for children 2 years old
through kindergarten
Before and After care available
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Special Notice—School will be closed for holidays Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31
Pre-School Curriculum:
Kindergarten Curriculum:
Each week the preschool children are exposed to:
Each week the kindergartners are exposed to:
•Reading readiness skills
•Phonics
•Math readiness skills
•Social studies and science units
•Circle Time
•Related crafts using various media
•Pull-out motor development & Music
•Chapel (once per month)
•Outside play (in an enclosed, safe environment
•Language Arts
•Reading and reading groups
•Phonics
•Mathematics
•Geography
•Science & Social Studies
•Arts and crafts
•Pull-out motor development and Music
•Chapel (once per month)
•Outside play (in an enclosed, safe environment)
CHURCH SCHOOL
St. Paul Campus
Every Sunday
9:30 am—10:30am
(Lower Level Educational Wing—Elevator Accessible)
Grades Pre-K thru 6—”Rock Solid: Building a Heart of Faith”
(Elementary classrooms #107 and 109)
Grades 7 thru 9—”Faith Exploration”
(Junior Hi classroom #111)
Grades 10 thru 12—”New Testament Survey”
(Senior Hi classroom #115)
Young Adult Class—”Taking Jesus to Work”
(Chapel)
Adult Class—”Studies in Psalms”
(Adult classroom #113)
Guests and Parents are Welcome!
Corkran Campus
Church School at 9:30 am
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THE GATHERING
“Equipping Our Young Adult Ministries by Awakening the Spirit
Within Through Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Leadership”
Coming to a Church near you . . .
Concentration: Young Adult Ministries
We have secured each church below from 10 am to 2 pm
Covenant Point/Lakeside Cooperative Parish December 4, 2010
Brooks United Methodist Church
December 11, 2010
Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church
December 18, 2010
Please come out and receive revelation for your church.
Topics:
“Big Church vs. Small Church”
“How to Start a Young Adult Ministry”
“Where Do You Feel Led”
“Where Do We Fit”
For more information please contact:
Min. Darius K. Butler @ 301-848-1044
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180 ° CHANGE
Worship that Transforms Individuals,
Congregations & Communities
DATE: April 2, 2011
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
TIME: 9 AM TO 4 PM
(Registration opens at 8:30 am)
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MARVIN MOSS—Senior Pastor at Cascade
UMC in Atlanta, GA
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KIM MILLER—Worship and Campus Design at Ginghamsburg UMC. Author of:
LOCATION: Glen Mar UMC
4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD
(Directions on BWCUMC web site)
―reDesigning Worship‖ - creating powerful God
Experiences
―Handbook for Multisensory Worship‖ - Volume 1
and Volume II
Blog: www.redesigningworship.com
REGISTRATION:
Lunch Included in Price
Early Bird: $69.00
Jan 3—Feb 1: $99.00
Feb 2—Mar 15: $119.00
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MARK BEESON—Senior Pastor at
Granger Community Church
Blog: www.markbeeson.com
Last Day to Register: March 15, 2011
Special Early Bird Discount
Pay the regular rate for 3 people from
your church and the fourth person is
FREE!
For more information contact
Christine Kumar at
ckumar@bwcumc.org
Other Workshops including…
 The Multi-Site Imperative
 Creating a Sacred Space
 Transforming Worship in Small Member
Congregations
 Live Streaming Multi-Media
 Starting New Worship Services for New
People
18 Transforming Workshops to be Offered
Marketplace ministry with books and products available
for sale!
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Café Agape Presents
A Holiday Celebration of Jazz, Blues and Gospel
with
Lori Williams
www.lorijazz.com
December 17, 2010 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Jazz & Fish Fry
$5.00 Entertainment Donation; plus the cost of food.
“CAFÉ AGAPE” is a contemporary community outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. “Agape” is a
Greek word translated in the New Testament of the Bible as "love" or "charity." Once each month, “CAFÉ AGAPE”
creates a place of love for all ages, where everyone can come and enjoy themselves through music, poetry, dance, good
conversation and great food!
St. Paul United Methodist Church
6634 Saint Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 (301) 567- 4433
Rev. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers, Senior Pastor
Proceeds from Café AGAPE benefit St. Paul’s Educational Outreach efforts to Community Schools!
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YOUNG ADULT PHOTOS NEEDED
The History and Records Committee is still displaying recent photos of all St. Paul young adults, ages 18—40
Please provide your full name, the year you first came to St. Paul, your current occupation or school, and a brief statement about what St.
Paul means to you.
If you have been at St. Paul for at least 25 years, please provide a recent photo and one from 20—25 year ago.
Please place your photo and information in an envelope addressed to Ellen Amey, History and Records Committee. You may leave the
envelope in the church office
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United Methodist Women
of
St. Paul United Methodist Church
host their
Annual Bake Sale and Bazaar
TODAY
(after both services)
Cakes
Cookies
Pies
we have it all
Also
Plan to purchase Christmas gifts at the Bazaar
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United Methodist Women
of the
St. Paul-Corkran Memorial
Cooperative Parish
―Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you,
He is Christ the Lord.‖
Luke 2:11
Christmas Celebration
and
Installation of Officers
Saturday, December 11, 2010
8:30 am—11:30 am
A Delicious Breakfast Buffet—A Powerful Christmas Message—Beautiful Christmas Music
and Liturgical Dancing—Games—Gifts—Great Christian Fellowship
Clarion Hotel
Ballroom C
6400 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
Donation: $24.00 per person
Make checks payable to St. Paul United
Methodist Women. Cash accepted
Persons collecting donations: Marva Bigelow,
Arlene Grose, Eartha Chisolm,
Rhutelia Black, Jackie Morton, Carolyn Tyson
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Children’s Prayers for Advent
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St. Paul’s Green Initiative
Thank you for placing your recyclable items
in the appropriate containers in the fellowship hall and kitchen
(paper, empty glass and plastic containers, aluminum cans and styrofoam items)
Containers have been prominently and appropriately
marked for your convenience
Thank you for your help!!
Trustee Board and Radical Hospitality
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Crossland High School Parent Teacher
Student Association Presents a Community Holiday
Celebration featuring the:
Crossland High School Choir
Crossland High School Band
Crossland High School Dance Company
December 14, 2010 @ 6:30PM
Where: Corkran Campus
St. Paul - Corkran Memorial Cooperative Parish
5200 Temple Hill Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748-3524
Fee: $10.00 Adults – includes admission and dinner.
Proceeds support, CHS PTSA, Band, Choir and Dance Company.
Free admission and dinner for students and children.
For more information contact Pat Jackson, CHS PTSA President at
301-518-4536.
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Congratulations to
Mrs. Gloria Turner-Simpkins on her
recent retirement from PEPCO after 20 years of service.
NEW MEMBERS
Wilberta Smith
Welcome Back!!
2209 Jerome Drive
Ray Hall
Ft. Washington, MD 20744
517 Kisconko Turn
Ft. Washington, MD 20744
OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN
Carol Johnson (SP)
Earl Mitchell (SP)
Muriel Nunn (SP)
Please call, visit and pray for our sick and shut-in. Telephone numbers and addresses are available from the church office.
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:13
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS—St. Paul
Jonathan Ray, Jr.
Chester Toliver
Margaret Cottman
Elouise Johnson
Leatha Davis
Kayode Akerele, Jr.
Rothel Carter
Brenda Henderson
Gertrude Morgan
Cara Savoy
Harold Corbett
Makayla Bourguignon
Frances Summers
Ernest Adams
Robin Watson
Rosa Grayson
Kevin West
DD Adams
Jeffrey Rascoe
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Seawright Anderson III
Clinton Black
Dorothy Wigglesworth
Esther Pugh
Alyssa Harley
Robert Ivory
Sarah Dorsey
Janice Johnson
Maggie Bassil
Jajuana Chaplin
Patricia Macauley
Jeremy Rascoe
Joyce Casey
Barbara Hart
Joseph Wells
Belinda Smith
Delores L. Bell
Arlene Grose
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS—Corkran Memorial
Betty Updyke
Allison Larson
Ashley Brown
Christopher Perry
Ronald Faulkner, Sr.
Michelle Schwesig
Sandy Lyon
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We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our entire St. Paul family for your
prayers, love, support, phone calls, visits, cards, meals, floral gifts and hugs during the recent illness
and home going service for our beloved Arnold Cephas.
More specifically, to our Pastor and Associate Pastor; Ministerial and Office staff; music department; usher board; and the “service with a smile” Radical Hospitality ministry, we are so grateful
that God used your expressions of sympathy and spiritual gifts to bring us comfort and encouragement. Many thanks to all of you for giving of your time, your energy and your talents.
We thank God for all of you and ask for your continued prayers.
With love and appreciation,
The Cephas, Butler and Farlough Families
Joyce, Ivan, Shirley, Kia, Marlon, and Mason
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PRAYER LIST
God of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of
our church and community, and for all who are in need of prayer.
Amen.
Corkran Memorial
Susan Bussard
The Corkran Memorial Preschool
Carol Haines
The Jones Family
Richard Knott
Rev. Shirley M. McAroy-Gray
Betty Neal
The Pyles Family
The Smothers Family
Victoria Sullivan
Nancy Thoman
Marlene Varney
Jennifer Walker
Victoria Sullivan
Our Leaders and Our Community
St. Paul
Arnette Banks
Mary Barbour
Maggie Bassil
Elizabeth Blowe
Roseana Brockman
Curtis Brown
Leatha Davis
Eddie Dorsey
Willie Mae Fennell
Yvonne Frederick
Sharon Harley
Terry Hayes
Rev. Charles A. Johnson II
Carol Johnson
Rev. Shirley M. McAroy-Gray
Earl Mitchell
Sylvia Nichols
Muriel Nunn
Florence Perry
Donaford Prince
Carrie Reid
Jean & John Shannon
The Smothers Family
Heartfelt prayers and sincere sympathy are extended to:
Margaret Cottman and Osmund Johnson on the death of Anne Taylor, beloved
sister and aunt
Maggie Bassil on the death of her brother, Allen Bland
Carolyn Jeffers on the death of her beloved husband, Melvin
Alfredia Spence on the death of her father, Johnny Shropshire
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POINSETTIAS
Help us beautify the St. Paul sanctuary during this season with red and
white Poinsettias. Let us remember those members who are sick, as well a
our senior and shut-in members. Each poinsettia costs $16. Fill out this
order form and note Poinsettia on your check. Mail your check to the
church office (6634 St. Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745), or simply
place your check in the offering plate. You may pick up your poinsettia
after worship on Sunday, December 19.
____________ poinsettias @ $16.00 each
________ Red
________ White
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Telephone No. __________________
Envelope No. ____________
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
18 Years of Dance Excellence
Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance
“Let them praise His name in the dance”
Psalm 149:3
Classes held at
Corkran Memorial United Methodist Church Hall
For information about the academy call Mr. Stewart at 301-423-8962
Or visit the website at www.CAPADance.com
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ST. PAUL at OXON HILL
A Congregation of the
United Methodist Church
6634 ST. BARNABAS RD
OXON HILL, MD 20745
Phone: 301-567-4433
Fax: 301-567-0056
Email: admin@stpumcmd.org.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is
given, and the government will be on his
shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace..
DECEMBER
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