Announcements
If you or a family member are in the hospital, please call the church office if you would like to be on the prayer list or to let the pastor know at 625-3408.
Hearing assist units are available from the ushers.
The “Longest Night” service will be held Tuesday, December 21 at 7 pm in the sanctuary.
Poinsettias in memory of Steve Dennis, son of Chris Trauer, in memory of Mark Trauer, son of Duane Trauer and in memory of Duane Trauer by Chris Trauer.
STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP:
Advent Study, room 207, began Wednesday, December 1 at 6:15 pm. The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch by Matt Rowles.
VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH:
Center for Life Experience 103 C East 27th Street, Oak Plaza
785-259-6859
-Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 pm
Healing Hearts, an opportunity to connect with other parents and family members who have lost a child.
-Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 pm
Offering hope, encouragement & understanding to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
-Saturday, December 11 at noon – Special Holiday Luncheon
Offering hope, encouragement and understanding to those who have suffered an adult loss such as a spouse, parent, sibling or friend.
One Way to Give
Do you receive required minimum distributions (RMD’s) from tax-deferred investments and do not need the income? Then consider directing some or all such distributions be payable directly to Hays First United Methodist Church. That way you avoid unneeded taxable income and receive credit for tax-deductible donations. For further information, contact your tax accountant or your investment plan administrator.
Cookie bakers needed! Sunday, December 12 is our Cookies for Camp Fundraiser to help send our kids to church camp. Bake any type of cookie, please mark if they contain nuts, and bring them to the church the Wednesday before or on Sunday. Thank you!
Pledges for 2022 are still welcome. Pledge Cards are available in the Church. This will assist the Church in our budgeting for next year. Thank you! The Finance Committee
HAYS HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY - don’t forget our students during the school year. They need our help. You can drop off your food donations or monetary contributions at the church. Remember to label your check HHS Food Pantry.
COLLECTING gently used or new stuffed animals and books for the Topeka Correctional Facility. Thanks – Sarah Miller
The Mitten Trees-The annual mitten tree donations begin today. Please bring new warm hats, mittens/gloves, and scarves for students of all ages, kindergarten through high school to the church, and place them on the Mitten Trees. All of the items collected will be donated to USD 489 schools. This First United Methodist Church annual project has been greatly appreciated by families within the school district who cannot afford to purchase these important items. Please bring your hats, mittens/gloves and scarves to the church and place them on the trees or in the baskets located in the parlor and in the dining room of the church. Every item donated helps keep a youth or child warm during the cold winter months.