San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church

Our Caroling and Soup Supper evening will be Sunday, December 7. We will gather in the Wesley Building at 4pm and go caroling at 4:30pm. We will meet back at the Wesley Building at 6:30pm for soup supper and hot chocolate and a movie. If you have not participated in this joyful evening please come and sing along with us as we visit nursing homes and others unable to attend church. There will be a sign up for those wishing to bring soup and dessert for this evening.

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE'S RESPONSE

More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in
Southern California. A grant from UMCOR will support relief efforts for those affected by the wildfires. Please keep the people of Southern California in your prayers. You can respond through UMCOR Domestic Disaster Response, Advance #901670.

Ho! Ho! Ho! and Semper Fi! Santa Claus and the Marine Corps Reserve are teaming up to deliver toys and books to all the good boys and girls (they are all good boys and girls), but they need your help. Look for the big Toys For Tots box in the entrance area of the church, and leave a toy (suggested $10-$15) or a book, and Santa will make sure it goes to a family that can use the help.

SOCKS NEEDED FOR THE PRADO DAY CENTER

Socks - new and gently used - for men, women and children are being collected in the basket in the Narthex. With the winter season approaching, a comfortable, warm pair of socks can make a big difference for someone in need. COSROW will deliver socks to the Prado Day Center where they will be distributed. It's an easy way to make someone's feet 'happy.'

For the last 7 years I have coordinated the gifts our church provided for the Christmas party in Dec. at the Achievement House attended by about 125 guests. I need your help with providing small gifts or money so I can buy and wrap the gifts. You can leave your donations in the box in the narthex or give them to me on Sunday morning. Please see our web site for more information.

All are invited to the Bell Tower Room at 10:15am Sunday mornings (between worship services) to share in honest conversation and explore Christian perspectives on issues concerning life and the world today. Here is the schedule of topics to be discussed.

December 14 - How does military/police service relate to “thou shall not kill”

Advent and Christmas: Wisdom from Henri J. Nouwen offers a wealth of meaningful and creative ways to prepare for and celebrate Christ’s birth. For each of the 28 days before and 12 days following Christmas, a scripture reading, daily meditation, and suggested action are provided. Books are $10 and available in the Church Office.

Advent is a great time to quiet our spirit in preparation of Christ’s coming. (Plus, we definitely need a break from the holiday hubbub!) Pastor Jane will be offering a series of “spirituality sessions” that will include opportunities for quiet, guided meditations and other spiritual exercises. All are invited. Please bring friends!

All Lindsay wants for Christmas is...everything she sees! Come see what happens as Lindsay and her toy friends together re-enact the first Christmas through story and song, and learn some valuable lessons along the way. On Sunday, December 14, nearly 30 children from our congregation will present the musical All I Want for Christmas at both the 8:50 and 11:00 services. Be sure to join us that day as the children act, sing and move to tell the wonderful story about the ultimate gift God gave to us.

“Who are those people?? I know I met them several weeks ago and now I can’t remember their names. I really need to be with people for a longer time so their names will stick in my brain.” Does this happen to you? Are you interested in getting to know more people in your church family? Then Dining for Eight is the place for you! These groups of eight multigenerational folks gather four times a year for the pure pleasure of eating and chatting. This can happen at homes, restaurants or wherever the group decides. Sign up on the sheet on the table in the narthex or call Ann Grady or the church office for more information.

All are invited to come help decorate the Christmas tree, and spruce up the church in holiday finery. If you have questions, contact Vikki Wilson (544-1609).