NEW GARDEN FRIENDS MEETING
FIRST
SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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“Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our
blessings, all the snow in
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Bing Crosby (1904-1977)
Each item in the order of worship arises out of the silence that
encompasses the whole hour of meeting for worship. As Quakers, we value these
quiet moments in the presence of God and our gathered congregation.
WORSHIPFUL MUSIC
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN NO. 68 “The First Noel the Angel Did Say”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Anya Lawe
READING
Jeremiah
33:14-16
ANTHEM
Adult Choir
"O Come, O
Come, Emmanuel" arranged by Jim Bain
WE
GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE MEETING BUDGET
to join in meeting for
worship.
"The question is not, how much of
what is mine do I give to others. The question is, how much of what is God's do
I reserve for myself. The answer we give is a faith issue, a stewardship issue." - William Avery
HYMN NO. 32
“Morning Has Broken”
MESSAGE “A STORY FOR CHRISTMAS & BEYOND CHRISTMAS” James Clotfelter
COMMUNION AFTER THE
MANNER OF FRIENDS
After the
planned message we enter into a period of worship that is based upon silent,
expectant waiting. It is a distinctly Quaker form of worship. It is slightly
different from meditation. This kind of worship (about 30 minutes) may be
completely silent, or there may be those who are led to stand and speak. When
we hear a speaker, regardless of whether we agree with what is said, or whether
we understand what is being said, we hold that speaker in the LIGHT (pray for
them) and consider that we may learn valuable lessons or be moved spiritually
by what is being said. After the speaker finishes, we return to the silence and
continue to worship expectantly. Early in the silence we may use our mind to
think about words and music we have just heard, but hopefully we will get
beyond the process of thinking to a place where the Divine Spirit leads and
guides us into a deeper level of worship.
GREETING AFTER THE
MANNER OF FRIENDS
Friends extend the
hand of fellowship in recognition that we are all Children of God.
WE ARE HAPPY to have James Clotfelter bring the planned
message in meeting for worship today. He is a long-time, active member of New
Garden Meeting.
LOOKING AHEAD AT NEW GARDEN
FIRST DAY
SECOND DAY
THIRD DAY
FOURTH DAY
SEVENTH DAY
THE FLOWERS TODAY are given by Ann Tickle.
THE
BROTHERHOOD CLASS (
November 29:
A Hopeful People
FIRST DAY FORUM (
November 29: Open Discussion
MONTHLY
MEETING FOR BUSINESS will be held
on Sunday, December 6,
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
Nov 29 Ruth Maynard
30 Barbara Leland, Steve Powel
Dec 1 Julia Opaleski
2 Mark Jost
3 Nancy Davis
4 Kellen Boyer
5 Mary Elizabeth Kent
THANKS TO TODAY’S CHILDCARE
VOLUNTEERS:
Crib –
Diane Burns Holt
3-year
olds & up –
Carolyn Howes and Q Vallejos
THIS WEEK WE REMEMBER:
Harriett
Crutchfield Hood, who died
John
H. Lamb, who died
If you
would like a loved one remembered in this way, contact the Meeting office,
292-5487 or newgardoff@aol.com.
FRIENDS MAY WISH TO
HOLD IN THE LIGHT: Faith Heider.
Are you interested in being
part of a
24 HOURS OF
PRAYER FOR PEACE PLANNING MEETING
Those who would
like to be a part of the
PEOPLE OF FAITH AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY (PFADP) is launching a major effort to
get a bill to abolish the death penalty in
This resolution was presented to New Garden
Monthly Meeting on November 1. Members
present agreed to allow this resolution to “season” until the December monthly
meeting for worship and business in order to allow Friends to consider it
thoughtfully and to give Friends who were not present on November 1 the
opportunity to read and consider it. Interested Friends may then attend
December monthly Meeting for discussion of the proposal.
If you need a copy of this resolution
contact Dot Mason at hmason@triad.rr.com or at 288-2852.
FRAMED
PRINTS OF THE MEETING HOUSE – Orders will be accepted through today,
November 29. Order forms are available in the foyer.
TODAY, we will hold our monthly vigil for peace
on the corner at the rise of Meeting for Worship. We will gather the last First
Day of every month. Please join us as you can as we stand for our Quaker belief
in peace as the way.
THE 2010 FLOWER CHART is now posted on the bulletin board
across from
REFLECTIONS UPON OUR FAITH is now available for sale at $5 per copy
in the meeting office. Friends are urged to purchase copies and share this
booklet widely with those interested in knowing more about New Garden Meeting.
We can let our Light shine! We appreciate all the written pieces that came in
and the work done by artists, photographers and technicians. A special thanks
goes to Saundra Wilson and Bill Eagles for all their many hours of work putting
together and editing this booklet.
NOVEMBER 29 - ADVENT BEGINS. We will start lighting candles on the
Advent Wreath in meeting for worship.
DECEMBER 5 - SIMPLE CHRISTMAS in Friendship Hall,
DECEMBER 13
- CHRISTMAS CAROLING
- We will plan to carol for shut-ins and some Friends Homes residents. Come and
join us.
DECEMBER 20
- WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - Around the bonfire in the woods between Friends Homes and
DECEMBER 24
- CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - This is the huge New Garden Family reunion. There will be
special music, carol sing around the bonfire and lots of cookies and hot
cider.
SIMPLE CHRISTMAS
DEC 5, 2009
FRIENDSHIP HALL
We are planning a day of Simple Christmas
(5th Day, 12th Month) to help us all understand better how the testimony of
simplicity can influence our Christmas giving and our Christmas spirit. Sure,
we want to experience joyful times with our families and friends and to give
gifts---but what about a simple home-made gift or a donation to some of the
As part of Simple Christmas, Catherine
Eagles will present “Yoga
for Calming Down,” a 45 minute yoga class at
Jane Miller will make her wonderful chili!
Ellen Kepchar – Bean Soup Mixture
Ivy Rutledge – Bookmarks
Mimi Westervelt – Bamboo Wind Chimes
Valerie Paterson – Stockings
Sally Shipley – Paper-making
Marcy Reid-Smith – Fused Glass Jewelry
Cost is $20 per pendant.
All proceeds will go to Right Sharing of
World Resources.