Plymouth Park United Methodist Church

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Children's Advent Concert held Dec. 5th
The PPUMC Children's Ministry and Music Ministry are hosting a Children's Advent Concert Sunday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come join us in the Fellowship Hall for this annual, fun-filled event designed to put you and your family in the Christmas sprit! All of our children's choirs will be presenting special Christmas music. In addition, our own Kevin and Krista Bailey will be leading an all-church sing along, which will include many of our favorite Christmas carols, as well as other fun songs of the season (Anyone heard of Rudolph?) Tastes of the season will also be available after the concert, including Christmas Punch, Christmas Cookies, and even a special Birthday Cake for Jesus! You will not want to miss this informal, fun Christmas event. Come and join us, and bring a dessert to share if you wish!
PPUMC Music and Worship Advent and Christmas Events
Sunday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. Family Advent Concert (see above)
Sunday, December 12th at 9:15 a.m. Plymouth Park Praise All-Music Worship Service. Our outstanding praise group will be presenting the annual P3 Christmas Music Concert, featuring music ranging from contemporary Christian songs to long-time Christmas favorites. This annual service is a favorite of the congregation, and one you will not want to miss!
Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols The Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Youth Choir will present a special service of lessons and carols, featuring anthems and beloved carols of the season. Come and hear the story of Christmas as told through the scriptures and enhanced with music and song.
Sunday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. Plymouth Park UMC Family-Friendly Celebration of Christmas PPUMC is proud to present A Celebration of Christmas.
Christmas Eve is coming!
It's time to start baking and freezing those loaves. Bake white, wheat, banana, or some holiday variety and bring them to church on December 23 to be given to our guest on Christmas Eve. We will have labeled bags available so that loaves can be seen and easily marked identifying those ingredients that cause problems for some folks. This is our biggest opportunity of the year to share PPUMC and our bread. For questions, call Rev. Dana Norton at 972-255-4185 or email at dana@ppumc.org.
Final Week to make reservations for the Ladies Christmas Brunch
The UMW Ladies Christmas Brunch will be 10:00 am on Saturday, December 4 in the Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are invited. This year's program, "Christmas at the Movies", will be presented by our very own Karla Martin. Karla began her solo career as a singer at the age of 9 in her father's church! Her mother, a talented singer, pianist and choir director and father, a United Methodist Minister and talented singer as well, encouraged her love of music and bravely supported her zest for performing! Karla is very active in the music ministry at PPUMC and has an extensive professional performing resume both local and international.

The Brunch menu is Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Strawberry-Pretzel Salad, Scone, and brownie dessert. It is being catered by the Chocolate Angel Tearoom in Richardson.

Tickets are $10 and are available in the Ministries Center this Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring a toy to the brunch that will be donated to a local mission.

Parent's Day Out
The PPUMC Youth are providing child care on Saturday, December 4 from 9am to 4 pm for your children ages 12 months to 10 years. This is to give PPUMC families time to attend the UMW Brunch, shop or wrap Christmas gifts. Parents need to provide their child a lunch and the youth will provide snacks, crafts, and all the fun. Pre registration is required so that adequate preparations can be made for your child. Reservation forms are available in the Sunday bulletins and in the Church Office. You may also contact Peg at peg@ppumc.org to make your reservations.
2010 Holiday mission projects focus on local needs
As we give thanks for our blessings and look ahead to the celebration of Christ's birth, PPUMC Missions Committee suggests a variety of opportunities to meet the needs of persons in our community and around the world.

This year's projects focus on helping neighborhood children, families and senior citizens, plus several area ministries. Detailed lists of needs and other information is available at the Missions display in the Ministry Center.

Opportunities for individuals, families, Sunday school classes and other groups include:

Providing toys and clothing for children with an incarcerated parent through the Prison Fellowship Program. This year, we are providing gifts for 12 children in 3 families. Gifts are given anonymously. Learn more about this program and the families at the Missions display.

Selecting a Salvation Army Forgotten Angel from the Missions Christmas tree and purchasing one or more gifts for a child, teen or elderly Metroplex resident. Gifts are needed no later than Sun. Dec. 5.

Donating small-size lotions, shampoo, soap, lap throws, magazines, etc. for residents of a local nursing home. A full list of needs is available in the Ministries Center.

Inviting a member of PPUMC's Missions Committee to briefly speak to your SS class or group meeting and answer any questions you may have.

Remember our church and neighbors during this holiday season. Share the love and real meaning of Christmas by giving your time and money generously.

Members of the youth group will be selling Schermer Pecans once again this year to raise money for their Spring Break Ski Trip.

We are offering one pound bags of mammoth halves, 12 ounces of chocolate covered, glazed, cinnamon glazed and 8 ounce chocolate pecan clusters. Each bag costs $9 and will be available in the Ministry Center through Christmas or until they're gone!

Stop by the table and pick up plenty of pecans for holiday baking and gift giving.
Honor special persons or events with Altar Flowers in 2010 and 2011

Plymouth Park Views
Articles for December 9 issue of the VIEWS due by 9am December 2 to bhamilton@ppumc.org.
Endowment Committee offers new information from Texas Methodist Foundation
The PPUMC Endowment Committee in conjunction with the Texas Methodist Foundation is now offering a vehicle that will:

Provide for a meaningful future gift to Plymouth Park United Methodist Church

Provide you as the donor an income tax deduction in the year of the gift

For example, if you are 65 years old, you would receive a 5.5% income stream on your donated amount for LIFE. For more information and to receive a personalized illustration, please contact Rev. Henry Radde at: hradde@tmf-fdn.org. He will need your name, phone numbers and desired time to contact you back please.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group meets at PPUMC
One of the most difficult challenges to individuals and families is coping with dementias like Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Disease and dementia create stresses for families like no other crisis. As life expectancy and the incidence of dementias increase, more and more families must address the changes that will take place. Families and caregivers meet monthly, at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month in room 108, and develop a support system that will help maintain their own health and well being, and optimal care for the person with dementia. Led by Marty Graham, R.N., trained as an Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator, we have benefit of the many resources of the Alzheimer's Association. For more information call Marty Graham at 972-252-8241 or email at m.s.graham@mindspring.com.
PPUMC Cornerstone Garden offers gift opportunity
Searching for a special gift? Have you been considering ordering a brick in celebration, honor or in memory of an event or person? If so now is a perfect time to do so. There is a binder in the area outside the church offices that contains the order forms.
Once you have filled out the form just submit the form and payment ($125.00 a brick) to Linda Warren and your brick will be added to the next group that is ordered. The designs are varied and add to the special feeling for each brick in the garden. Please come join us and add your gift to our garden.

Praise Worship Service featuring Praise Band in Fellowship Hall.

If you have not signed up, please contact Cori at 972-255-4185 or cori@ppumc.org.
Cost of Dinner is $5.00 per person.