all the way to $10,000. The Giving Tree is located in the Family Ministries foyer. You will receive a card telling of your gift that you can give to someone or put on your tree. Stop by the Mercy Ships Giving Tree on Dec. 5, 12 or 19 and choose a gift that truly will give life! VISITS FROM SANTA There are still a few spots available to schedule a visit from Santa to your home, business, party or school. Proceeds benefit Give Kids a Smile Day and the children’s clinics of St. Paul Children’s Foundation. Schedule your time by calling Mary Gammell (903.561.7119). Home visits begin at $50 for 30 minutes and rates for parties are negotiable. BE AN ELF AT SANTA’S WORKSHOP Marvin will host a Christmas store for the clients of the St. Paul Children’s Foundation in December. Families will be able to select new items to use as Christmas presents for immediate family members. Individuals and families will have opportunities to work in the store (located on the St. Paul’s grounds) during the two weeks the store will be open (Dec. 6-10 and Dec. 13-17). The volunteer shifts are 12:30-3 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. To sign-up for a shift, contact Brenda Byerly (bbyerly@marvinumc.com). SINGLE ADULTS The Christmas party will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in the Hub (across from Herd Auditorium). Join in the fun and bring a white elephant gift to exchange and an ornament to decorate the new Christmas tree. If you are able, bring a donation for St. Paul Children’s Foundation. As
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usual, delicious food will be provided. E-mail Brenda Byerly (bbyerly@marvinumc.com) by Dec. 1 for reservations. WOMEN Cancer Support Group will celebrate the end of the year from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 1 at Potpourri House. There will be favors, fun, games, door prizes and lunch. Make reservations by calling Suzanne Daniel (903.312.4114) or Gwendolyn Brown (903.525.9299). MOPS You don’t want to miss the next MOPS meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 in the Faith classroom. This important meeting led by Sarah Jane Walker is on “how to talk so your kids will listen and how to listen so your kids will talk.” Child care is provided. BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS You and your “littlest angel” are cordially invited to celebrate Baby’s First Christmas at Sunday, Dec. 5, in the Adult Lounge. The event is sponsored by UMW. COOKIES & BOOKS Cookies & Books will end the year on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the home of Mary Lynn Smith. We will have a cookie exchange and review of the book The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke. For more information contact Mary Lynn (4smiths@suddenlink.net). FACEBOOK Become a fan of Marvin on Facebook. You’ll get current events and photos and you can comment on what’s going on at Marvin.
MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
300 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75702 CONTEMPORARY Phone: 903.592.7396 Rev. Marty Dunbar www.mumcfamily.com Rev. Allison Thompson WORSHIP WITH THE MARVIN FAMILY SATURDAY 5:14 SERVICE TRADITIONAL 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary Dr. John Robbins Dr. John Robbins CONTEMPORARY
DATE Dec. 5 Dec. 12
TRADITIONAL Dr. John Robbins Dr. John Robbins
DATE Dec. 4 Dec. 11
8:45 and 11 a.m. in Herd Auditorium
5:14
STEWARDSHIP
5:14 p.m. on Saturdays in Herd Auditorium
DATE
ATTENDANCE
AMOUNT GIVEN
MID-WEEK MEDITATION
Nov. 7 Nov. 14
1,068 1,129
$60,826 $63,828
SUNDAY EVENING
12:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the chapel 6 p.m. in the chapel, second and fourth Sundays
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.