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Park Avenue UMC of Mooresville
648 West Park Ave. Mooresville NC 28115
704-663-3683
Service at 10am.
Sunday school (children and adults) at 11am.
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~Sunday~
November 26, 2023
Sermon: “Love is a Verb” Pastor Vickie Wilson
*update* Pastor Vickie Wilson is sick this Sunday.
Scripture:
Matthew 25:31-46
Lectionary Readings for November 26, 2023
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
Lectionary Readings for December 3, 2023
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
COVID-19 and Health Updates
OPEN FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP. We ask that you follow CDC guideline. The CDC has announced that mask are not required for indoor worship but ask that you wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. For yours and everyone's safety please be cautious- if you do not feel well stay home and join us online via Facebook.
HEARING IMPAIRED - We are excited to announce that we are adding in a headset option for the hearing impaired for our in-person worship. We currently have 1 direct wireless over-the-ear set. Additionally, we will have 2 lines open for your personal Bluetooth headsets and another direct wireless set soon. We hope this will help share the love of Jesus to more people at a volume anyone can hear
Holiday Spotlight
November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day origins day back to the 16th century in Texas.
Thanksgiving Day origin dates back in the 16th century when the first Thanksgiving dinner took place in Texas. According to historians, the Mayflower crossed the Atlantic Ocean carrying approximately 102 pilgrims. After 66 days they arrived in Plymouth and could not to continue to Virginia because of bad weather. The survivors of this trip learned to grow food from the native Indian Squanto. A drought followed the harsh winter. In this drought they fasted and prayed to God for a good harvest. The prayers were answered by rains that grew corn, beans and pumpkins.
In the autumn of 1621 the Governor William Bradford organized a 3-day feast to thank God for the harvest. This became a common event in the following years and became official when George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving on the 1st Thursday of November and a public holiday by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 moving it to the last Thursday. President Roosevelt later moved it to the 4th Thursday of November.
Many foods are associated with this holiday such as turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and lots of fall vegetables. Many reflect on the blessings of the year and pray for many more to come.
Next Events:
CALENDAR CORRECTION! PICKING CHICKENS WILL BE HELD ON THE 1ST WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE DUMPLING DINNER NOT ON THE 2ND.
TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, 11:00 AM – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DECORATE THE SANCTUARY FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. There we will also need volunteers on Saturday, December 2nd at 9:00 am to put up and decorate the Christmas trees.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 4:00 – 7:00 PM – CHICKEN & DUMPLING DINNER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 10:00 AM – NO WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2:00 PM – JIM & SUE CHEEK INVITES THE CHURCH FAMILY TO THEIR HOME for a Christmas open house fellowship. You may bring finger foods to share as well as a small gift to exchange. ($10 max)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 5:00 PM – MULTI CHURCH CHRISTMAS CONCERT to be held at Williamson’s Chapel UMC. Please see the bulletin insert for information. Some of our Park Ave. members will be preforming in this concert.
SARAH MELLNIK WILL BE SERVING AS OUR PRAYER CHAIN COORDINATOR – You may contact her by phone at 704-754-0844 by text, or email smellnik99@aol.com
PARK AVENUE WILL BE COLLECTING ladies personal items each month for the Maidens and Matrons Boutique ministry at Freedom Christian Center in Mooresville. This will be an ongoing outreach ministry of the church. We will be collecting NEW Bras, Panties (any size) and feminine hygiene products. Please have your items at the church by the 2nd Sunday so they can be delivered to Freedom Christian Center before the 3rd Saturday shopping day.