THIS WEEK @ SOUTH SHORE

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LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE for CHRISTMASTIDE and EPIPHANY 

The paraments – the cloths on the cross and pulpit – are white in celebration of Christmastide,

also known as the twelve days of Christmas, which continues till January 5.  

Traditions during this season include singing carols, giving gifts, sharing meals,  

and worshipping with your family

and your church family.  

During this season Christians in the Eastern Church use a specific greeting; the leader says, “Christ Is born!” and the many respond,

“Glorify him!” 

 

On Epiphany, we remember the Magi visiting the Christ Child and presenting him with gifts.  

We also remember the star that guided the Magi to Christ and that led them home by another way. During this season of the Christian year, we remember that Jesus is the light of the world, and that he calls us to carry his light into the world. 

 

SSUMC OFFICE HOURS 

The Church Office will be closed Monday,

January 1. The Church Office will reopen for regular office hours beginning Tuesday,

January 2.  

 

SHORE YOUTH ON CHRISTMAS BREAK 

Join us for our first Youth Group in the New Year on January 7, 2024! 

 

A YEAR IN THE GOSPELS 

Join Pastor Sarah in reading through and feasting on God’s Word in the Gospels in 2024. Reading guides available in the Welcome Center. We begin tomorrow, January 1, 2024! 

 

NEW SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITY MEETS NEXT WEEK 

Beginning January 7, join Rebecca Crotwell and Cindy Bays during the 9:40hr in Rm 115/116 for a 6wk study of The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul.  

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Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey.

 

Travel to the Early Church sites, explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, and experience faith through Christ's greatest teacher and missionary. Register for this class in the Welcome Center today! 

 

UPCOMING CAFE FAITH STUDY | BEGINNING JANUARY 10 

Join Pastor Sarah and friends as we read and study together Rev. Dr. Paul Chilcote’s text, Active Faith: Resisting Four Dangerous Ideologies in the Wesleyan Way. We will reflect upon the ideologies of Christian fundamentalism, Nationalism, Dispensationalism, and Antinomianism and fortify thoughtful responses to them.

 

Participants are encouraged to obtain a personal copy of the text for this study. Café Faith gathers in Rm 106 and via Zoom @ Noon each Wednesday. Request Zoom credentials via

sarah@southshoreumc.com or register in the Welcome Center.  

 

LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 

Sundays – January 14 through February 18 - @ 9:40hr 

We have all experienced grief and loss. Let us share our journey together.  

Unite in faith and healing and know that you are not alone.  

This group, led by Connie Bishop and Tina Junk,  

will gather for listening, encouragement, support and prayer.  

For more information about this opportunity, please connect with Tina or Connie following an upcoming worship service or pick up a contact card in the Welcome Center. 

 

REMINDER: FIRST SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY on JANUARY 7 

Please bring donations and place them in the shopping cart in the welcome center.  

Your donations support our partnership with Restore Food Pantry at Riverview First UMC and bring relief to hunger experienced by the most vulnerable in our community.  

 

SHORE PRAYS 

Shore Prays gathers weekly in a hybrid format to pray for the concerns of our church, community, and creation. We invite you to join us!  

Bring your Bible, journal, and pen with you.  

If you would like to participate with Shore Prays remotely via Zoom and/or to receive the prayer list and pray at home, please email Pastor Sarah via sarah@southshoreumc.com.