Christmas Worship Schedule - Chester United Methodist Church

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Christmas Worship Schedule - Chester United Methodist Church
December 2015
Greetings from
Pastor Sylvia
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I wanted to send you a Christmas prayer…to let you know that I am praying for
you…I have copied this beautiful song/prayer done by BeBe Winans…Let’s sing it
and pray it and live it…REPEAT. (You can hear the song on YouTube.)
I pray for peace
Blessings and honor
Heaven right earth’s despair
This is my Christmas prayer.
And each other’s burdens share
Oh this is my Christmas prayer.
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer.
For those that grieve
God will bring comfort
Laughter will rapture there
This is my Christmas prayer.
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer.
I pray for you, yes, I know you do
That your triumph and conquer
Poses the strength you need to bare
This is my Christmas prayer.
For those in need
There would be plenty
So let hope fill our hearts, let’s let hope fill our hearts
Shine the light through the dark
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer
This is my Christmas prayer
Merry Christmas and may Christ be born in you!
(and Lynn)
Christmas Worship Schedule
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM
Children’s Musical
7:00 PM Candlelight Communion
11:00 PM Candlelight Communion
Sunday, December 27
9:45 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM
Lessons and Carols
No Fresh Start (8:30) or Bridge Worship (9:45)
DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION
There he (Josh) was shuffling papers, 8 of them in fact. This one he moved that way, that
one came forward. All this proper paper filing and positioning happened during the
singing of “How Beautiful” which was beautiful. All this action happened after many
people had lined up all the way from the piano to the guitar section of the Fresh Start
Service with new members’ families and Chester Chums galore. Thanks be to God. God is
blessing us so…
Dr. Jim Davis
During our Traditional Service Miss Danika Sapana Bala demonstrated model
behavior for infant baptism…Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
Noah Haskins demonstrated model behavior for a young child while his parents, after prayers and
considerations, joined our Church family as modern witnesses…Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
From November 21 through Thanksgiving and beyond, CARITAS Families will be blessing us with their
presence and witness as children of God. Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
November 29 is the First Sunday of the Christian year called the First Sunday of Advent. Here we will be
counting 18 new church members who have been attending Confirmation class with Pastors Sylvia and Patrick.
Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
On December 1 our new Children’s and Family Minister comes on board to serve the Lord among us. With
some overlapping ministry with our beloved Stacey Ferrer, our new staff person will continue to value the
importance of our committed church family. Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
With Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), Christian New Year (Nov. 29), Christmas (Dec. 25) and Secular New Year (Jan.
1) straight ahead there is still time to commit to our Prayer Covenant. By joining this effort, you will be praying for
one hour each day and underpinning the exciting ministries God is causing through Chester United Methodist.
Thanks be to God. God is blessing us so…
CUMC is a Prayer Covenant Congregation:
Again this year, Bishop Cho has challenged us and we
will commit to being a Covenant Prayer Church in the VA Conference. This means that 10% of our congregation
needs to make a promise to spend 1 hour each day in prayer and spiritual disciplines, i.e. reading scripture,
meditating, fasting and focusing on the power of God. Many of you are already doing this and we would like your
names. We also need the names of those who are ready to commit to one hour of prayer daily as we begin a NEW
YEAR. Just as God has brought us to where we are through prayer, God will take us where God wants us to go
through prayer.
Operation Christmas Child Update: We delivered 185 shoeboxes and 3 bags of goodies
to the Samaritan’s Purse! Please continue to pray for the children in need around the
world who will receive these gifts. Thanks to all for participating.
Thank You, Church, for generously providing CCHASM Thanksgiving Meal Packages and
donations for grocery gift cards. We collected 60 meals and over $2,300.00!
MUSIC NOTES
The Christmas season is always rich with wonderful music that tells the story of our Savior’s birth. We offer
a number of concert opportunities that may be appealing to folks who otherwise wouldn’t set foot in a
church. Take a moment to pray over the names of some people who are near and dear to you, who perhaps
need to catch a glimpse of the peace that only God can give. Invite them to join you for one or more of
these special invites, and then ask God to touch their hearts in some special way! Postcards are available for our
Christmas musical. Please leverage this ministry tool and invite your friends and neighbors!
November 12 - January 9 – Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at Swift Creek Mill Theater, starring our own Storm Burks. More
info at http://www.swiftcreekmill.com/plaid-tidings/
December 6 – Dragon Scales, the a cappella group from Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will provide special
music for all three worship services.
December 6 & 8 – Home for the Holidays presented by Richmond Men’s and Women’s Choruses. 12/6 @ 4 PM, and
12/8 @ 8 PM. Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. More info and tickets at www.monumencitymusic.org
December 23 – Christmas Fantasia/Miracle of Christmas Live Nativity at the Metro Richmond Zoo at 6:30 PM. Free
admission.
December 24 – Three Wise Men and a Baby presented by Faith on Fire and the youth choir at 4 PM.
“Sing” – cerely
Josh
Faith on Fire Children’s Choir will team
with our Youth Choir to present “3 Wise
Men and a Baby” on Thursday, December
24, at 4PM in the Sanctuary. You do not
want to miss this charming musical
presented by our young people. Please
invite your friends and neighbors for this
very special Christmas Eve celebration.
Chester UMC on the Web and in the World
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Missed a Sunday?—Don’t miss the Message! You can find recent sermons on the CUMC website! Go to
<www.chesterumc.org>, float your mouse over the “Sermons and Media” button, click “Sermons” on the
drop-down menu. Check back regularly for updates!
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Follow us on Twitter at @ChesterUMC and be a part of the conversation at #ChesterUMC.
Receive our Chester UMC Prayer Chain by request. Submit your name and email address to
<prayerchain@chesterumc.org>.
The Chester UMC newsletter, The Chimes, is now available on the Web at
<http://www.chesterumc.org/>. Go to “Sermons & Media” then “CUMC Publications” and “CUMC
Chimes.”
The deadline for submission to the January Chimes is Wednesday, December 16; send articles to
<newsletter@chesterumc.org>.
Call the church office, 748-6006, for more information.
The Fresh Start Sunday School Class in Study, Fellowship and Service
Join the Fresh Start Sunday School Class in Study, Fellowship and Service:
 Beginning November 29, the First Sunday of Advent—Sent, from Jorge Acevedo,
Lead Pastor at Grace Church, a multi-site United Methodist congregation in Southwest
Florida. God sent Christ into the world as our Savior. That’s what Christmas is all about.
In turn, Christ sends us into the world. But do we really understand how, where, and
why we are sent? This Advent study challenges us through story, art, and Bible study to
discover what it means to be Christ’s hands, feet, head, and heart.
 Join us as we celebrate the season on Friday, December 4, at 6 PM, for dinner together at
the Petrey’s and to wrap presents for our Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother children.
The Fresh Start Class meets every Sunday morning at 9:45 in room 221. Visitors and new members are always
welcome. Call Susan Petrey, 275-9258, for more information.
The United Methodist Women (UMW) is to “be a community of women whose
purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus
Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission
through participation in the global ministries of the church.”
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Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 PM—Executive Committee meeting in room 221. All
unit officers and fellowship leaders are asked to mark your calendars and make plans to
attend.
 Monday, December 7, 6 PM —Jean Craig Fellowship—will meet at the home of the Petrey’s for our annual
cookie swap and to wrap gifts for our Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother children. Call Susan
Petrey, 275-9258, for details.
 Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 PM —Frances Allen Fellowship—will meet at the home of Mary Ann Pratt for
dinner, Susan Henry will present the program. Call Susan Henry, 748-7850, or Sharon Gilliatt at 748-7834 for
details.
 Thursday, December 10, 10 AM —Ada Mae Bookman Fellowship—will meet in Davis Fellowship Hall for a
salad luncheon and to package cookies to be delivered to homebound church members and friends. All
members are asked to bring at least three dozen homemade cookies and a salad to share. Call Martha Miles,
748-5476, for details.
Call Susan Petrey, 275-9258, to learn more about UMW, our three participating fellowships, and how you can
become involved.
The UMW Reading Program is under way
Please consider picking up one of these recommended books from the reading cart in the atrium. Upon
completion, feel free to sign on the inside back cover that you read the book before returning it to the cart.
The following books were purchased:
Unbound: The Transformative Power of Youth Mission Trips
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban
I Love Growing Older, But I’ll Never Grow Old
Not Worth Saving: How a Severely Handicapped Boy Transformed Lives
A Waist Is a Terrible Thing to Mind: Loving your body, accepting yourself
Lend A Hand: Poems about Giving (Children)
Key United Methodist Beliefs
The following books are available through the Chesterfield County Library:
Twenty-Two Cents: Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank (Large Print)
House of Purple Cedar by Tim Tingle
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Coaltown Jesus (Youth) Ron Koertge
Cookies Needed!!!—The UMW will be selling Homemade Christmas Cookies by the Tin in the Fellowship Hall
following 11 o’clock worship on Sunday, December 6. UMWomen and members of the congregation, please
commit to donate homemade cookies. Call or email Katey McCarney, 402-0084, or ks.petrey@gmail.com, and leave
your name, a phone number, how many dozen and what kind of cookie you will prepare. Cookies should be
delivered to the church kitchen Saturday, December 5, 9-12. Questions? Call Katey McCarney, 402-0082.
Christmas Cookie Sale—The UMW will be selling Homemade Christmas Cookies by the Tin in the Fellowship Hall
following 11 o’clock worship on Sunday, December 6. Proceeds will go to support our gifts to local, national, and
international missions, including, but not limited to, our CUMC food pantry, United Methodist Family Services,
Branches, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Sign up in the pew register with your name, phone
number, whether you’d like a $5, $10 or $20 tin, and whether you have any food restrictions (gluten, peanuts, etc.).
All orders due no later than December 1. Questions? Call Katey Petrey, 402-0082.
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men will not meet on Wednesday, December 6. After a very busy November
with our monthly meeting, United Methodist Men Sunday, and the Golf and Dinner fellowship at The
Highlands, we have decided to skip our December meeting. We will resume our monthly meetings on
Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Enjoy all the December activities being offered this season as we
celebrate the birth of our Savior!
United Methodist Men Sunday
The United Methodist Men would like to thank everyone for their generous support on United Methodist Men
Sunday. We collected over $900 to support our various ministry projects! We will put these funds to good use as
we move into 2016.
‘Tis the season to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior! High School
Quenchers will be spending the month of December focusing on the
importance of Christ’s birth and having a personal relationship with Christ!
During this month we will decorate our youth cottage and enjoy some good
fellowship. LOOKING FOR CHURCH FAMILY – If you are interested in enjoying
our high school youthies at your house, as we carol and briefly stop by to visit
(possibly offering cookies/goodies), please contact Jenni/Jason Deckert at
hsyouthdirector@chesterumc.org – The date will be Wednesday, December 16.
Mission Project – We will be collecting gently used purses to fill with toiletries to pass out as part of our blessing
bags. The weather is getting cold! Be on the lookout for blessing bags that you can pick up at church to keep in
your car until meeting a person in need! If you have any gently used purses that you are willing to donate, please
place them in the mission closet. We are also in need of socks, gloves, and chapstick.
Random Acts of Christmas Kindness! Make this a family tradition! There will be Kindness Cards that you can
pick up on the Quench bulletin board, outside of the Davis Fellowship Hall. Quenchers will be placing ideas and
acivities on the board to get you started. Your family may choose to participate once per week OR everyday
through the Christmas season!
We are praying that you and your family are able to cherish this season and make beautiful memories! Happy
Birthday Jesus!
The Middle Schoolers helped make Thanksgiving special for our community and our CARITAS families in
November. They helped the DASHers sort and organize food for CCHASM meals. The young people did a fabulous
job of guiding and supporting our DASHers. A grateful “Thank You” to our church family for supporting the
children and youth in this outreach. The following Sunday, they made lunches for our CARITAS families. A special
thanks to their parents for providing all the food we needed for making the lunches. Such a simple task, and yet it
brought the youth great pleasure to serve the needs of others.
CUMC Preschool
From Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Grubbs’ 4-year old class
What a wonderful month to be teaching children. The month of December is such an
exciting time. Our class will be learning the true meaning of Christmas. We will be
busy making wonderful Christmas crafts as we learn letters, numbers, and mostly how to be a good Christian.
Our class comes to school each day in hopes that our classroom pet “Mr. Tickles” has escaped from his crate.
Mr. Tickles is a turtle that is a stuffed animal. The children so enjoy trying to find him each day. We have
“Chapel” each morning and learn lessons from the bible. We have been busy practicing Christmas songs for
our program on December 17. The preschool will end their month with a Festival celebrating the birth of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a Christmas program for our families. If you are in need of a preschool, feel
free to come by and visit. We would love to be able to teach your child in a loving Christian manner.
Poinsettia Order Form 2015
6 inch pot; 4-5 blooms/ $10.00 each
10 inch pot; 18-20 blooms/ $34.00 each
Red Poinsettias will adorn the Sanctuary from Sunday, December 13, through Christmas Eve.
You may collect your flowers after the 11:00 PM service on Thursday, December 24.
Orders are due by 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 1.
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Name ________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________
E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Order: ______ (Qty.) Red Poinsettia(s) at $10.00 each Total of $ _______________________
______ (Qty.) Red Poinsettia(s) at $34.00 each Total of $ _________________________
*
Please include payment with your order. (Checks payable to CUMC; Memo: Poinsettias)
I would like my Poinsettia Dedication(s) to read (circle honor or memory):
In Honor/Memory of ______________________________________________________________________________
By ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
In Honor/Memory of ______________________________________________________________________________
By ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(If needed, please use back of form for additional dedications.)
Rather than purchasing a Poinsettia,
I would like to make a donation to the Endowment Fund
in honor or memory of my loved one(s) as listed on my check and/or above.
(Checks payable to CUMC ENDOWMENT FUND; Memo: Honor or Memory of [NAME])
In Memory of
Ed Bishop
Tommy Boyd
Ginger & Wayne Chadwick
Jack & Nancy Hill
Martha Quillian
Ginger & Wayne Chadwick
Peggy Bishop
Marie Peters
Blanche Castelow
George & Dee Fisher
Walter Franklin IV
Marie Peters
Rob & Juanita Timmons
George Cook & Fay Leonard
Marshall & Susan Henry
Charles & Cheryl Green
Pamela Wright
George & Darlene Emerson
Wendy Terrier
Peggy Bishop
Claudia Jermyn
Rob & Juanita Timmons
Ruby French
Phyllis McCafferty
Lorraine Moody
Ginger & Wayne Chadwick
Jack & Nancy Hill
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Jenkins
Jackie Perdue
Myra Simmons
Charles & Cheryl Green
Blanche Castelow
Patrick Lambeth
Brother of Louan Stanfield
Seekers Sunday School Class
George & Dee Fisher
Marie Peters
Blake & Wilma June
Holmes
Jimmy & Cathy Mayo
Terry & Carole Kelley
Rodney & Charlene Holmes
Marshall & Susan Henry
Rob & Juanita Timmons
Gene W. Berry
Charles & Cheryl Green
Chris & Suzanne Agnew
Julia Grisham
William & Marsha Brown
Thomas M. Craig, Jr.
Employees of Delta Graphics
Christina Chappell & Pamela
Wright
Memorial Fund Opportunities:
We are in the process of purchasing a set of white paraments to cover the
altar table, pulpit and lectern in the Sanctuary. If you are interested in memorializing or honoring a loved one by
donating to the Memorial Fund for these items, please contact Joan Longo (920-6914)/Lngjoan@aol.com) We
celebrate that the funds to purchase an altar table and two wooden lecterns (to be used for wedding and memorial
services) have been spoken for!
CUMC ENDOWMENT FUND Committee would like to thank this most generous congregation for their
financial support and prayers this year. By any measure, we had another successful year. What a great time of year
to make a contribution to our endowment fund, whether in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one. Also,
with tax season approaching, you may benefit from a charitable donation. Our God is awesome and he has blessed
this church tremendously.
Be sure to wish the following people a
“Happy Birthday” on their “Special Day.”
December Birthdays
1. Blanche Castelow, Barbara Goodwyn, Bob Stanfield, Jr., Sherri Morris, David Pirog, Erik Johnston, Taylor
Hall
2. Richard Fox, Amy Harris
3. Cliff Gilpin III, John Hubbard Taylor, Pamela Graham, Helen Jones, Danny Vilak
4. Edie Fails, Darlene Emerson, David Patterson, Robin Willingham, Erica Hall, Shelby Floyd
5. Audrey Freed
6. Stephen Higgins, Robin Simpkins, Ron Hargrave, William Gibson, Reinhard Birk, John Martin, Kathleen
Amsel, Hailey Parisi
7. Edward Barrell, Bill Zimmerman, Ben Morrison, Kelly Waring
8. Bill Goodwyn, Denny Zeiters, Diane Jones, Laura Blood, Bob Comer, Grey Brame, Jr., Natalie Smith
9. Bryon Wall, Kimberly Sink, Katelyn Waring
10. Roger Stone, Sr., William Hudson
11. Mary Lou Willis, Julie Koob, Emily Johnson, Brooke Lee
12. Ron King, Stephanie Watson, Catherine Allen, Sandra Marshall, Neal Rollins, Mitchell Poulsen, Billy Koob,
Micah Poulsen, Beatrix Ford, Kinsley Johnston, Micah Johnston
13. Susan Buzzee, Sandy Swiney, Brian Lashley, Mark Hankey, Sonia Zwennes, Laura Barker, Andrew Rhea,
Abigail Gilliatt
14. Barbara Watters, Kevin Martin, Jennifer Chadwick, Chip Johnson, Jr., June Jones
15. Graham Daniels, Lisa Clark, Bart Gibson, Tracy Beaver
16. Scott Bare, Scott Edwards
17. Thomas Murdock, Frank Baylor III, Art Moody, Katrina Castleberry, Madison Valley
18. Robert Russell, Sr., Diane Duffy, Brooke Davis, Jenna Davis, Bryan Graham, Maura Graham, Michael Jenkins,
Hunter Zoller, Conner Deckert, Aislyn Fisher-Turner
19. Carole Russell, John Gray, Lauren Boettcher, Lindsay LeSueur
20. Lu Henderson, Shirley Parrish, Wesley Munchel
21. Michael Kelley, Betty Marie Irving
22. Alexander Mason, Jr., Eddie Williams, Taylor Stone II, Justin Willis, Megan Johnston, Lesley Anderson
23. Ralph Dunnavant, Jamie Zeiters, Eden Harper
24. Gordon Jones, Kristen Lowe, Tracy Ross
25. Meredith Swinson, Benjamin Ellis, Jr., Aaron Jernigan
26. Richard Swinson, Mindy Crawford, Charlie Doyle, Jr.
27. John Cook, Jr.
28. Sari Eapen, Sierra Lannan, Aubrey Arntson
29. Betty Davis, Sid McCormac, Carol Pawluk, Doug Pike, Paula Branch, Frayser Micou, Drew Frank, Morgan
Mick
30. J.J. Stewart, Eli Harmon
31. Paula Downs-Benje
Brunswick Stew at the Meadows’ Farm,
1:00 PM on Saturday, December 5. ALL ARE INVITED!
Pastor Sylvia and Lynn will be providing the stew, rolls and cold beverages. (5502 Hungarytown RD, Blackstone,
VA 23824) You do not need to provide anything, but feel free to bring finger foods if you wish. Please contact the
church office at 748-6006 if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
We Offer Our Christian Sympathy:
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Jan Gibson – December 5, 1938 – November 15, 2015
Births:
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Alice June Smith, born September 7, 2015, daughter of Josh and Amy Smith, big sister Ruby and proud
grandparents, George and Darlene Emerson.
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Grayson Lee Matthews, born October 21, 2015, son of Chad and Megan, proud grandparents, Alan and Sue
Matthews.
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Carson Burk Lowder, born October 25, 2015, son of Jason and Carly Lowder.
We Welcome into Christian Membership:
Linda and Vince D’Agostino by profession of faith. Chester Chum: Sue Thompson
Erika and Conaway Haskins and son Noah (age 5) by transfer from St. Matthews Baptist Church (Kenbridge, VA)
and First Baptist Centralia (Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA). Chester Chum: Audrey Smith
Diane Medina by transfer from Courthouse Community Methodist Church (Virginia Beach, VA). Chester Chum:
Ruth Boyd
Dear CUMC Family,
Tommy and I experienced the
“Love of God” thru our Church
Family on Christmas 1969, when
our home was destroyed by fire.
Again, you are here for me, as we
celebrate Christmas.
Thank you from the bottom of my
heart.
Thank you so much for the
beautiful luncheon. The family
really appreciated it, the food
was delicious and the hall
looked beautiful.
Please use this donation for the
next family in need, in memory
of my wonderful Mom.
Mae Scanapico
God Bless you all,
Ruth Boyd
Thank you for your continued support of
our School. We are very appreciative?
Sincerely,
Chester United Methodist Church,
Thank you for the lovely service
celebrating the life of George Edward
“Ed” Bishop, the beloved father of Beth
Kembrial, my dear friend. My heart
goes out to all the family and his
church family as well.
Phyllis McCafferty
Curtis Elementary
Dear Fantastic Folks who put God’s love into
action,
Thank you for the school supplies you
donated for the children at Harrowgate
Elementary School. Your generosity and
kindness has made a huge difference for our
most needy students.
Thank you for caring,
Taffey Hayes
Dear Chester United Methodist Church,
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful
donations to Ecoff!
On behalf of our
school/community I want to let you know
how much it means for the continued success
of our school and students.
Sincerely,
Joshua Cole, Principal
The families of Chesterfield Innovative Academy
for Girls wants to thank Chester UMC for your
continuous support of our students. The Frances
Allen Fellowship, Adult Sunday School, and Chancel
Choir donated almost 60 books to our library or
money to purchase books along with supplies for
back-to-school.
Audrey Smith
CUMC receives many requests for assistance (rent, utility bills groceries, gas, etc).
Before we help a
person or family, CCHASM screens every applicant to verify that they are doing the best they can with their
resources and that the need is legitimate. Periodically, people show up at the church on Sunday mornings asking to
speak to the pastor about assistance or approaching people in our congregation or Sunday School classes for
money. We only screen assistance requests during weekly office hours, and we do not give assistance until we do a
thorough background check.
Sharing Tree - 2015
Each ornament on the tree in the Atrium represents an adult with an intellectual
disability who lives in Chesterfield County and does not have family or will not
receive Christmas gifts without your help. Here's how it works:
 Choose an ornament from the tree no later than Tuesday, December 1. There is a second tag
for each individual. Write your name on this tag and place it in the basket for Terry. Terry has a
master wish list with contact information for each Case Manager, should you have any questions
or lose your tag.
 Bring your items back, labeled with the ID# of the ornament you chose, and place under the
tree by Tuesday, December 8 (wrapped or unwrapped: your choice!) Gift ideas are on the
ornament for your convenience.
Even in tough times, there is always enough to share! Thanks so much for all of your support in
the past! Our individuals have been really excited to receive gifts and really appreciate your
kindness!
For more information, please contact Sonja Jackson (jacksons@chesterfield.gov).
POC: Terry Wisegarver (cumcsecretary@chesterumc.org /748-6006)
FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED
One of our CARITAS families (a mother and 2 children) have moved into an apartment. They have no
furnishings whatsoever, so we are accepting donations of furniture, beds, linens and household items
until Thursday, December 3. Please bring your items to the church or contact the church office if you
need assistance in transporting items to the church. (Church Office Phone number 748-6006)