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Covenant Connection

COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GASTONIA, NC

Covenant United Methodist Church May 2023

December 2023
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United Women in Faith
Christmas Fellowship
December 4, 6:00 pm - Hope Givers
December 5, 11;00 am - Mission Keepers
General Meeting
December 11, 6:00 pm
Caroling in the Neighborhood Church Family Christmas Party
December 10, meet at 4:45 pm December 17, 6:00 pm
Community Christmas Dinner Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 21, 5:00 pm December 24, 6;00 pm

See inside for more information on each of the events listed above.
May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas for the wonderful
gift of Jesus and the joy He brings to our lives.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Happy Birthday!
1 Zack McElveen
2 Joan Turner
4 Amon Choate
5 Tommy Sue Atkinson
5 Harold Swanson
15 Mandi Merritt
15 Hunter Raxter
16 Faith Yelton
19 Michael McElveen
21 McKenzie McMillan
23 Savannah Kaylor
27 Dean Atkinson
27 Chris Lowe
Happy Anniversary!
15 Malcum & Libby Meek
19 Caleb & Allison Smithers

November Worship
Attendance & Giving
November 5 43 $3,515
November 12 28 $2,350
November 19 35 $1,740
November 26 28 $1,671

Christmas Celebrations
December 4, 6 pm
Hope Givers Circle
Dino’s,Bessemer City
December 5, 11 am
Mission Keepers Circle
Webb Custom Kitchen,
, Gastonia
Hope to see you there!

December 11 - United Women in Faith General Meeting - Installation of Officers, Memorial & Pledge Service

The Nuts are in! The United Methodist
Women annual nut sale benefits local
Mission Projects. Call the church office
or call Andrea Bell at East Gastonia
Hardware (704-864-5404). All are 1 lb.
bags with the exception of Chocolate
Pecans which are 12 oz.
Pecan Halves. . . . . . . . . . $12.00
Pecan Pieces . . . . . . . . . . $11.00
Choc. Covered Pecans . .$11.00
Black Walnuts . . . . . . . . $14.00
Sliced Almonds. . . . . . . . $ 8.00
Thank you in advance for your support!

New/Updated Prayer Concerns
Tammy Bassett* - undiagnosed health issues
Elaine Mason* - has good and bad days, needs healing prayer
Lynn Johnson* (friend of church members) prayer for her health
Betty McDonald* (Harvey’s sister-in-law) hospitalized with pneumonia
Scott Ramsey - healing in legs and back
Continued Prayer Concerns
Beverly Cole Mildred McElveen Jerry Smith* Libby Grose Ron Culver
Dean Atkinson Jeff & Lisa Casey* Dennis Dees Jay Raxter Harvey & Laura McDonald
*Friends/family of members
Pray for Covenant, pray for the members of our church family, pray the Lord brings new visitors to
worship with us, pray for the finances of the church. And if you haven't seen someone in a while,
take a moment and give them a quick call and let them know you are thinking about them J

From the Desk of the Pastor . . .

Boy it is hard to believe another year has gone by, it’s amazing how I keep getting younger (ok, that’s a lie). I have seen a lot and grown a lot in the 4 years I have been here. We have been through so much, but here we are getting ready to celebrate another Christmas and a new year. During this time I hope all of us will stop long enough to realize how blessed we are.
This Christmas I ask that while we are wishing for things and while we are opening all our gifts, that we remember what Paul wrote in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” So as we are with our family and friends eating an incredible Christmas dinner, please stop and say a prayer for those who may be a stranger who is hungry, thirsty, needing clothes, sick or even in prison because Jesus tells us when we do for the least you do for Him.
Merry Christmas and may God bless you all! Love you!
Pastor Larry
and From the Secretary’s Desk . . .
You are my ‘family of friends’ and you are all a blessing to me! Thank you for 10 years of love, prayers and friendship, (and patience with me!). I can’t believe it has been that long but it has been a great 10 years! Thank you for showing your appreciation for me in so many ways, even just calling to say hello and checking in. Sarah Bentley used to call me every week, and Beverly Cole still does! It means so much. ♥ Missing friends that are now with Jesus, we have lost some dear ones. Now when it comes to pastors, let’s see, I’ve worked (‘trained’ haha) how many? Pastor Janet, Vic, Keith, G.A., and last but not least, Pastor Larry! He is by far my favorite to work with; and he didn’t tell me to say that! Handling both of us can be crazy sometimes, we know! I want to say Thank You, and wish you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Y’all are the best! May God Richly Bless you in 2024!
Love, Tammy

December 10th
meet at the church at 4:45
Hot Chocolate and Sweets
following at the church.

Sounds of the Season
Gaston Symphonic Band
12th Annual Christmas Festival
December 8 at 7 pm
First Assembly Church of God
777 S Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia

Church Family Christmas Party!
December 17 - 6:00 pm
It’s a PJ Party!
If you would like to participate in the fun gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift. Bring heavy hordeurves. Wear your Christmas pajamas if you would like. It will be a fun time and Santa may even stop by! Fun, Food & Fellowship! Merry Christmas! (wearing PJs is optional, just be comfy!)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Have a Very Merry Christmas!					1	2 Meet at 9:00
3 1st Sunday in Advent / 10:30 Worship	4 / 6:00 Hope Givers meet at Dino’s	5 / 10:00 Praise Team / 11:00 Mission Kprs / meet at Webb Kitchen	6 / 6:00 Hand Bells	7	8 / 7:00 Gaston / Symphonic Band Christmas Concert	9
10 2nd Sunday in Advent / 10:30 Worship / 4:45 Christmas Caroling	11 / 6:00 UMF General / Meeting	12 / 10:00 Praise Team	13 / 6:00 Hand Bells	14	15	16
17 3rd Sunday in Advent / 10:30 Worship / 6:00 Christmas Party	18	19 / 10:00 Praise Team	20 / 6:00 Hand Bells	21 First Day of Winter! Let it Snow! / 5:00 Community / Christmas Dinner	22	23
24 4th Sunday in Advent / 10:30 Worship / 6:00 Candlelight / Service	25 Christ is born!	26	27	28	29	30
31 Last day of 2023! / 10:30 5th Sunday Hymn / Sing Worship

No scheduled activities Tues. & Wed.

Covenant United
Methodist Church
801 W. Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28052
Larry Taylor
Pastor
LTaylor1@wnccumc.net
828.413.4067
Church Office
704.865.5055
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
12:00 - 4:00
Wednesday
Administrative Assistant
Tammy Bassett
covenantgastonia@gmail.com
Music Director
Rebecca Brooks
Church Website
covenantumcgastonia.com

December 2023

Wishing you and your family peace, health,
happiness, and prosperity in the coming year.
Merry Christmas!

Weekly Scheduled Activities
Sunday
10:30 am Join us for worship!
Tuesday
10:00 am Covenant Praise Team
Wednesday
6:00 pm Joyful Noise Ringers
6:00 - 7:30 pm Girl Scouts (2nd/4th week)
Thursday
4:00 - 7:00 pm Kids at Work
Monthly Activities
First Monday
10:00 am Mission Keepers Women’s Circle
6:00 pm Hope Givers Women’s Circle
Fourth Saturday of each month
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Community Lunch