This Week at Providence-Fort Washington
Thursday, December 12, 2013
The Lord has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.’.
Luke 1:54-55
This Week In Worship – December 8, 2013
Third Sunday of Advent
“Night of Miracles”
Christmas Cantata by Peterson
11:00 am Worship Service
Worship Services in December
In addition to our regular Sunday services, we will gather to worship on
Thursday, December 19th at 7:00 pm for our Longest Night Service
and
Tuesday, December 24th at 7:30 for our Christmas Eve Service.
Christmas Card Exchange Boxes
The boxes for the Christmas Card Exchange are in the narthex.
Place your cards for church members behind the alphabetical tabs.
2013 Sermon Book Available
The 2013 edition of
Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington
is available for $12.00.
It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo
All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.
2014 Offering Envelopes Available
The 2014 Offering Envelopes are available in the narthex.
Please pick up your box so you are ready for 2014.
Typhoon Haiyan Update
As you are aware, typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines.
We are asking for donations to help the survivors.
Donations marked “typhoon” or “Philippines” will go
directly to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
where 100% of the money is used for relief efforts.
You can also give online at www.umcor.org.
Upcoming Events in the
Providence-Fort Washington Artist Series
January 4 & 5, 2014
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Menotti
Matinee performances 2:30 pm
Financial Pledges for 2014
You may still turn in your 2014 Financial Pledge Sheets to Sandy or the church office.
Rocking Readers - UPDATE
The Rocking Readers are in
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
and reading to children!
Currently six people have gone through the process
to get into the school and read to children.
It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.
Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference
in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!
Mitten Tree
The United Methodist Women so much appreciate donations
of cold weather items such as hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, etc.
to the mitten tree located in the narthex.
The donated items will be sent to the
Red Bird Mission of the United Methodist Church in Kentucky.
The mitten tree will be up until December 15.
White House Ornaments
The UMW still has some ornaments available for purchase.
Please see Judy Cassidy at church or call her at her home
to arrange for purchase. The cost is $17.00 per ornament.
Wednesday Bible Study
A NEW Bible study will begin on January 8th.
The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.
The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.
Toiletries for Urban Ministry
We are continuing to collect toiletries for Urban Ministry
Please bring item and place them in the
basket in the narthex.
We will soon be collecting warm clothing and coats
for Urban Ministry.
New Church Website
The Church has a new website:
http://www.p-fwumc.org
Check it out and give Pastor Stephen
any comments or suggestions.
2013 Worship Attendance Goal
Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2013 is 92.
Our attendance on December 1st was 84
Our average worship attendance through December 1st is 79.86.
Altar Flowers
Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.
Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion
including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.
Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and
payment is due when you request flowers.
Urban Ministry Update
The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services
on the Third Sunday of every month at
House of Peace
meeting at 3rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.
As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and
offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.
We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.
Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.
The Group will meet on Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 am
to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on December 15th.
Giant Food Cash For Causes
Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the
Giant Food Cash For Causes Program
This program allows us to purchase
Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.
The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.
The difference between our cost and your purchase price
is also credited on your annual giving statement.
Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase
and you can order cards to be delivered next week.
The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.
Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.
Collection of Stamps and Labels
Information update:
I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps
to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels
(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary. Thank you for
your donations, and please continue to save these two items.
Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women
Aluminum Can Recycling
We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.
Please bring your aluminum cans in
and we will sell them to the recycling center.
Do you have something to add?
Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?
If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next
This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.
Blessings,
Pastor Stephen
