We will all receive a very special Christmas gift on Wednesday, December 13, when master storyteller Donald Davis delights us with “Stories For the Holidays” at The Table. Donald, a retired United Methodist Minister, grew up in Waynesville, where he heard all kinds of tales and stories of his family and neighbors. As a preacher, he found that he loved to weave such entertaining stories into his sermons. After retiring, Donald became a fulltime storyteller. In the years since, he has become one of the most famous storytellers in the world. He has performed at the World’s Fair, on National Public Radio, ABC, in many countries, and he is a headliner each year at the International Storytelling Festival. His stories captivate children, youth, and adults. You do not want to miss this! Invite friends, make your Reservation Here, and come laugh, cry, and celebrate the coming of Christmas with FUMC at The Table. The menu features a Christmas Ham Dinner. Cost for this special program and dinner is $15 for adults, $5 for children under 10, and $35 maximum per family.

Men will meet the first Tuesday of each month for breakfast, fellowship, and time for prayer in the Gettman Room from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Reservations are not required.

FUMC recently installed solar panels to lower our carbon footprint and to reduce our electric bills. Another Green Initiative we are undertaking is to replace fluorescent and incandescent lamps with LED equivalent bulbs. LED lighting advantages include energy efficiency, zero toxic elements, and longer life.

“Adopt” your room (Sunday School, mission, etc.) and help fund the conversion to LED lights, $65-$70 per fixture. Identify your donations, “XX Class, Room #, LED Replacements.”

David LaMotte - Singer, Speaker, Author

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The Staff-Parish Relations Committee announced on December 3rd that we are collecting a Love Offering to show our wonderful staff how much we love and appreciate them this Christmas. They work hard, share their gifts and talents, and serve and lead us so well all year long. If you would like to participate in the Love Offering for the staff, please send your donation to the church by check, cash, or online gift, marked Staff Love Offering, no later than December 17. Thank you.