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Volume 5, Issue 12
December 2013
Genesis United Methodist Church
GENESIS
CONNECTION
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GENESIS
Pastor’s Message
“All In” Sunday
ALL
IN!
As disciples of Jesus Christ
and as members of Genesis!
What a joy it is to be in worship with our church family! On Sunday, November 17th, over 550 members
and friends gathered to praise God, to witness to their faith, and to commit to the mission and ministries of
Genesis United Methodist Church. It was great to have both 10:30 worshipping congregations together in
the sanctuary. I am grateful for Bert and Mickey Franks’ willingness to share why they are invested in the
ministries at Genesis and why they give. We were blessed by incredible music featuring the gifts of Hye, our
Chancel Choir, and the band and singers who make the music in our Fusion service so engaging. We extend
our thanks to Becky White and her team for their work in making the delicious Thanksgiving meal. It was
great to see our Great Room almost filled to capacity! And of course, there was Mike Young…
I have been blessed to serve on a staff with the Rev. Dr. Mike Young these past 4 years. The combination
of his gifts and humility are unparalleled in our vocation. He delivered an inspiring sermon, one we will all
remember. To honor Mike’s ministry at Genesis, the Staff-Parish Relations committee will be putting
together a memory book comprised of notes and cards from members and friends of our church. We will
deliver the book to him early in January. There will be a box at the welcome desk in the commons to place
your notes in or you can put them in the Staff-Parish mailbox in the church office during the week.
I am pleased to share with you the early returns from the 2014 “All In” stewardship campaign. As of
Monday, November 18th, 165 commitment cards have been received with pledges totaling $638,406. 135 of
these pledges were from those who made commitments last year and there are 30 new pledges. That’s a very
good start. There are still 60 individuals/families who pledged in 2013 and others who have joined this year
who have not turned in their commitment cards for 2014. I am encouraged by the early stewardship returns,
but this is not a time to be complacent. We need the remaining pledges to reflect the same level of sacrificial
giving as the ones already received. We also need new commitments from those who have not pledged in
the past. Please continue to pray for the church and how you can invest yourself and your resources in the
ministries at Genesis. Thank you one and all for your faithful giving.
Even as we celebrate the early success of our “All-In” campaign, we remember there is still work to be
done in 2013. We need a strong December to help us finish faithfully; we will need to receive about 140,000
to meet all our commitments. Reaching our goals will require each of us who have made commitments for
this year to pay them in full and for others to give beyond the commitments that they made. I remain
thankful for the privilege of serving with you at Genesis United Methodist Church.
Jim
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The gift of generosity
This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported
Genesis UMC this past year with their time, talent and
financial contributions and look forward to support from all
of our members in the year ahead. If you need a convenient
way to make regular offerings, or if you plan to make an
additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you
to look into our electronic giving options. As the pace of life
speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may find
electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
Visit genesisumc.com or contact the church office for more
information.
2013 Memorial and Honor Gifts
Through October and November, Genesis has received donations
to the Memorial and Permanent Endowment Funds in memory of:
Nancy Anderson
Wanda Coley
Betty Fleming
Ron Foster
Dick Manuell
Charles Sheldon, brother-in-law of Wanda Hill
Genesis has also received gifts to honor: Rev. Mike Young
To make a memorial or honor gift, you may contact the church,
mark a gift accordingly on Sunday morning, or go to our website.
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GENESIS
December
2013
Sun
1
Sundays: Worship Services: 8:15, 10:30 am (Cont. & Trad.) Sunday School: 9:15 am
CHAOS for Teens: 5–6:30 pm Prayer Team: 5–6 pm
Mondays: Faithful Followers Too: 10:00 am
♥Tuesdays: Staff Meeting: 9:30 am Faithful Followers Emmaus: 6:30 pm
Handbells 7:30 pm
Wednesdays: Wednesday Meal, Small Group, ESL, Taize Worship Service: 5—7:30 pm Children’s Program: 6–7:30 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm
☼Thursdays: Bible Study: 9:00 am Seasoned Adult Fellowship: 10 am—12 pm
Adult Open Gym Basketball: 7:00pm
AA Meeting: 7:30 pm
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3♥
4
Missions Meeting
5:30 pm
UMW GUMC
Leadership Training
6:00 pm
5☼
6
7
AARP Board Meeting
10:00 am
Senior Adult
Lunch
12:00 pm
Parents’ Night
Out
6:00 pm
CSI: FUMC
Christmas Party
6:30 pm
CSI: Christmas
Party
6:00 pm
11 
12 ☼
13
14
Parents’ Night
Out
6:00 pm
CSI: Game Night
6:30 pm
UMM Breakfast
7:30 am
19 ☼
20
21
26 ☼
27
28
8
9
10 ♥
Trustees
Committee Meeting
11:45 am
CSI: Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Bookies
10:00 am
Stephen Ministry
5:00 pm
16
17 ♥
18 
Joyful Agape Circle
Meeting
10:00 am
Wesleyan Circle
5:00 pm
24 ♥
25 
AARP Chapter #4116
10:00 am
CSI: Messiah Sing
7:00 pm
15 
Finance
Committee Meeting
11:45 am
CSI: Sundance
Square Holiday
Walk
5:00 pm
22 
23
Merry Christmas
OFFICE
CLOSED
29 
30
31 ♥
New Years Eve
1
OFFICE
CLOSED
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December Birthdays
1: Kody Spies, Courtney Tennant
2: Aidan Brock, Megan Maxfield, Donna
Parker, Greg Vanhoose, Heather Yee,
Julie Zsambok
3: David Bessinger, Kathy Boomer,
David Lindquist, Jack Pursley
4: Christy Cates, Terri Metzler
5: Jimmy Denny, Pamela Gann
6: Manley Kerr, Benjamin Oakes, Jayden
Petterson, Jerry Smith
7: Jennifer Aman, Devin Lewis, James
Olinger, David Prater
8: Ginger Etter, Tanner Honea, Lori
Johnston, Ruby Madison, Adam Myers,
Laeth Petterson, Caroline Pronger, Dick
Ruddell, Michael Young
9: Dylan Swoope
10: Suzann Burris, Mary Ted Jones,
Lanny Warham
11: Trey Blanco, Phillip Dennis, Hailey
Dickey, Shelby Doran, Tony Gomez,
Margaret Neyland, Elise Pearson, Katya
Taylor
12: Vanessa Amaya, Toni Bowling,
Mason Denny, Max Reeves, Lori Rowe,
Jake Swoope
13: Ouida Brown, Lawrence Carter,
Tyler Chamberlain, Jacob Hodges,
Grace Jamison, Mary Jones, Grayson
Oliver, David Pearson
14: Sandy Blume, James Love, Pat
Volkening
15: Annie Cole, Alice Grosgebauer,
Jason Myers, Brady Richardson, Brent
Richardson
16: Laura Carroll, Nicole Dutton,
Mickey Franks, Leigh Ann Lindquist,
Russell Manus, Belinda Saunders,
Nelita Snow
17: Amy Albright, Erin Dryden, Rick
Farmer, Kirsten Madsen, John
Plunkett, Cooper Wiseman
18: Wink Baker, Rylie Doran, Katie
Jones, Jennifer Leavitt, Vada Nail
19: Brian Blaker, Josh Burris, Kristin
Murphy, Travis Snell, Genie Terrell
20: Micah Guess, Jeannie Jurgensen,
Scarlett Young
21: Zach Harris, Lindsey Massengale,
Beverly Matlock, Betty Price, Aaron
Scott, Bob Stanley
December Anniversaries
22: Andrew Etter, Beverly McKinney,
Tina Petrazio, Landen Richerson
23: Drew Ellis
24: Catherine Asaolu, Heather
Chandler, Lori Thomas
25: Sharon Campbell, Margaret
Estes, Marilyn Kay, Kimberly Lamb
26: David Beck, Norman Green, Brett
Kittle, Jackie McCrabb
27: Jack Ford, Carl Frey, Melinda Hale,
Ginger Watson, Benjamin Webster,
Elaine Wells
28: Joshua Armour, Vint Boston,
Christopher Dotson, Brenton Lee,
Sylvia Mercado, Buddy Read
29: Tom Cole, Carley Couch, Ellen
Petterson
30: Rick Byrd, Dessa Grant, Kennedy
Lee, Adam Metzler, Jon Myers,
Brandon Payne, Marek Rummell,
Stephanie Shull
31: Marsha Baker, Christy Johnson,
Kathryn Klinger, Teresa Lane, Gene
Wheeler
December
Wednesday Night Meals
1: Greg Vanhoose & Deb Lawson
2: Bob & Anita Waterston
5: Dennis & Josie Dumbauld
9: Michael & Margaret Young
11: Neal & Jerrye McDonald
13: Lee & Judy Hancock, Ronald & Dimphna Steyn
17: Patrick & Courtney Tennant
19: Jeff & Jennifer Herr
20: Jim & Dona Goodman, Dean & Paulette
Krehlik
21: Jason & Marianne Matzke
22: Archie & Georgia Cooley
23: Larry & Beverly Mundt
29: Bruce & Judy Hatch, Bill & Karen Manley
30: Roy & Alice Bryson, Shawn & Sandy
Hamilton, Gentry & Kay Little, Todd & Renee Treat
31: Juan & Marla Tovar
December 4th
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green
Beans, Salad Bar, PBJ, Dessert
December 11th
King Ranch Chicken, Refried Beans, Buttered
Apples, Salad Bar, PBJ, Dessert
December 18th
Meat Loaf, Potatoes Supreme, Carrots, Salad Bar
PBJ, Dessert
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GENESIS
Genesis
Children’s
Ministries
Genesis
Children’s
Min-
istries
Ahhhh…Christmas
it’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!
Many families choose to celebrate Advent – the days leading up to Christmas Day.
Consider making each Sunday leading up to Christmas special by lighting a candle, reading
passages from scripture, and serving a yummy dessert.
Picture Yourself as a part of the
Live Nativity
Sunday December 22nd 6,6:30,7p.m.
Sign up to be a character in the telling of the Greatest
Story of all. The story will be told and acted out by
real people and real animals. Invite your friends and
neighbors to join our Genesis family as we celebrate
the birth of Jesus. We will also have snacks and activities!
Wednesday Night
WooHoo!
‘Tis the season to be jolly!! We will put
a fun spin on our WNW
program… Our focus will be
Advent, Christmas ornaments, gifts,
and Mission Time outreach items, along
with some good ole fun
exercise… December 4, 11, 18
Parents’ Night Out
December 6 & 13
Call the church office at
817-292-4551 for reservations
Help your little ones focus on others this
season by making use of the Christmas
cards received in the mail. Place the
cards in a basket on the dinner table; take
turns each night drawing one out. Then
pray together for that person or family.
Children’s Choir will Continue to
meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00.
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GENESIS
Rudolph and Olive
The game show contestant was set to come back the next day
for more cash and prizes. All he had to do was correctly answer
one question. “To be today’s champion,” the smiling host
intoned, “name two of Santa’s reindeer.” The contestant, a
man in his early thirties, gave a sigh of relief, gratified that he
had drawn such an easy question. “Rudolph!” he announced,
“and Olive!” The studio audience started mumbling, and the
confused host replied, “Yes, we’ll accept Rudolph, but can you
explain Olive?” The man gestured impatiently, “You know,
Rudolph—the Red Nosed Reindeer—had a very shiny nose. And
if you ever saw it, you would even say it glowed. Olive, the other
reindeer . . .”
This time of year it is easy to become consumed by the commercialism and stress that is prevalent around
us during the holidays. We have a hard time keeping a focus on the true meaning and the real story of
Christmas. We spend so much energy on unimportant elements of Christmas that we feel a sense of relief
when it is over instead of the incredible joy that is at the core of Christmas. As you work this year to Make
Christmas Matter, think of ways that you can enjoy the spirit of Christmas. What do you love about the
season: the music, the food, the lights, the decorations, etc? Spend more time doing and experience those
things that bring you joy. Also, think of what you need to give up this year in order to avoid the trap of a
secular Christmas. This is a special time of the year, don’t miss the point, discover what matters and
enjoy the true meaning of this holy season.
December Schedule
Dec. 1 - Pawn Stars
Dec. 8 - Mythbusters
Dec. 15 - Tacky
Sweater/Christmas
Wednesday Bible Study
Join us Wednesdays as we use the
great movie “Christmas with the
Kranks” as a way to discuss the
holiday season. Bring your friends
and join us at 6pm!!!
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GENESIS
Mission Moments
Genesis—Love in Action
Thank You For Sharing!
Genesis UMC provided
88 families meals for
Thanksgiving through
the
Crowley
House of Hope
and 73 families
meals through
the United Community
Centers. Thank you for
sharing the Thanksgiving
sacks with 161 families!
Small Personal Hygiene Items
Working Together In
MISSION For Christ!
ROOM IN THE INN
Volunteers are needed for our Room In The Inn
program each Thursday during December through
February. There are lots of opportunities to serve
our six guests from the Day Resource Center.
Volunteers are needed to drive the van to pick up
and return our guests, individuals/families to make
the beds, set up for the meal and snacks, provide
hospitality, help prepare the evening meal, help
with clean up or provide a morning breakfast and
hospitality. Two Inn Keepers are also needed to
spend the night. Stop by the Room In The Inn
table in the Commons area to sign up or for
additional information or contact Troy Chapman at
817 297-1840.
It’s a great P3 opportunity to
serve in a Small Group and
Mission project!
Small personal hygiene items and plastic
grocery bags continue to be needed for our
area ministries in serving the homeless of our
Snack Sacks for
community. If you are out traveling during the
Meadowcreek Elementary School
holidays you may have the opportunity to pick
up some of these items. Sometimes the motels
Genesis UMC continues to provide 60 Snack Sacks
will even donate a few for the cause if asked!
each week to the children at Meadowcreek
Elementary School. Thank you for picking up
Trinity Habitat for Humanity supplies for the program when you shop. These
generous donations keep the program alive and
Thanks to the Genesis UMC Habitat Team for blessing the children with food for the weekends.
working on the Fellowship House on November
1st. The house is located at 5409 Van Netta
Lane in east Fort
Worth and was
sponsored by several
local United Methodist
Churches. Thanks to
the Genesis United
Methodist Men for their
$750 donation on the
house.
Team in Action!
Stockings for
The Salvation Army
The United Methodist
Women sponsored the
collection of Christmas
Stockings for the children at
the Salvation Army. With the
generosity and caring hearts
of the Genesis congregation,
116 were provided this year. Thank you!
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VIBRANT VIGIL: PRAYING FOR OUR PASTORS
Prayer Team invites you to join us in a Vibrant Vigil of Prayer, covering our pastors and leaders
with prayer during Advent. Our pastors are faithful to their calling to live and preach the Good
News of Christ among us, but during this season, the extra services and celebrations must
stretch their energy and time. So let’s pray for them. Consider using the Prayer of St. Francis of
Assisi below. You may want to read a verse, then use it to lift up one of our pastors and leaders:
Dr. Jim Conner, Ginger Watson, Todd Treat, Troy Chapman, and Jennifer Trevino.
Our Father, each day is a little life,
each night a tiny death;
help us to live with faith and hope and love.
Lift our duty above drudgery;
let not our strength fail,
or the vision fade, in the heat and burden of the day.
O God, make us patient and pitiful one with another
in the fret and jar of life,
remembering that each fights a hard fight
and walks a lonely way.
Forgive us, Lord, if we hurt our fellow souls;
teach us a gentler tone,
a sweeter charity of words,
and a more healing touch.
Sustain us, O God, when we must face sorrow;
give us courage for the day
and hope for the morrow.
Day unto day may we lay hold of thy hand
and look up into thy face, whatever befall,
until our work is finished
and the day is done. Amen.
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY AT GENESIS BEGINS JAN. 12TH!
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that
plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class
discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents practical steps
to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan
will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save
wisely, and much more! Whether you are young, old, married, single, new
parents, college students, working, between jobs, or retired, FPU is designed
for you!
This is not some stuffy economics class! Each lesson is broken down into simple “baby steps” to help you get
started. In just nine lessons, you’ll learn to take control of your money, invest for the future, avoid having
“too much month left at the end of the money”, and give like never before. Don’t worry! You won’t be
asked to share any personal financial information during the classes.
FPU classes meet for around an hour and a half each week for nine weeks. We will have special preview
sessions on January 5 and 8, 2014. The class begins on January 12th. You may register for the Genesis UMC
classes online by going to daveramsey.com/fpu.
Questions about FPU at Genesis? Contact Larry Pimentel at [email protected] or Ginger Watson at
[email protected]
Sunday, December 15 at 5pm
In the Chapel
Genesis UMC—7635 S. Hulen
817-292-4551 Genesisumc.com
United Methodist Men
New UMM Officers elected at the November meeting for 2014 are as follows:
President: Drew Etter; Vice President: Vint Boston; Secretary: Ed Striniman; Treasurer: Bob
McAllister; Devotional Chairman: Russell Wilson; and new office; Care Committee Representative: Ed Bond;
Sunshine Chairman: Robert (Bob) Howse. They will take office in January. Congratulations Gentlemen.
Thanks to all members that assisted in the Thanksgiving Lunch. The next big event will be our UMM program
for December 14. Chief Deputy Joseph Mark Ortega of Tarrant County Constables precinct 6 will be our guest
speaker, assisted by one of his deputies. They will be discussing crime prevention for the Christmas Holidays,
which is one of the biggest crime periods of the year. Watch for more information on our UMM stand in the
commons."
Thanks,
Bob Howse
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November 2013
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Genesis Library  Making Christmas Matter…
Do children think deeply about Christmas? Do children think deeply at all? Perhaps children are our
deepest thinkers. They take in the world around them, fully alive in the moment, and absorb what
they see, hear and feel. To share Christmas with a child is to remember the brilliance of the star,
the ruggedness of the stable and the innocence of the Lamb. While our consumer culture has distorted the meaning of Christmas, we can make a choice to instead consume the message, and to
share that Message with our children. Love. Every child understands it. Every one of us knows it
when we see it in action.
Be love. Be Christmas.

The books shown here are wonderful new additions to our Commons Library.
Stop by to enjoy one, or check one out to share with a child in your life.
A Church Cookbook!
It has been over 10 years since Genesis last assembled a church cookbook. It’s time to create a new
one, and the process is starting now! As you prepare your holiday favorites, consider sending those and
other special recipes on to me, along with the story of where they came from or what makes them
special to you.
In addition, we would like to capture some of the ways this church uses food to further our mission. Our
members serve food for Room in the Inn, mission trips, Wednesday night meals, senior fellowship
lunches and we bring food to the sick or bereaved. We also, as a church, share some amazing potlucks. Let’s capture
these special recipes and also the stories about what the food means to us as the giver or receiver.
Information will be available in January about a brainstorming session, so that we can set a deadline and I can glean your
ideas and preferences. If you would like to contribute a recipe or story now, or help with the project, please contact me at
[email protected] or give me a call at 817-253-3038. Thank you! Keith
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HEALTH MATTERS
DECEMBER 2013
LORETTA MAHAFFEY RN
Cor. 6:19 ----“your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit”---As we move into December and the winter months, you may notice that the amount of daylight dwindles,
culminating in the shortest day of the year around Dec. 21, called the winter solstice. For 10 to 20 percent of
Americans, the shorter days result in symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as S.A.D. It
occurs the same time every year and is more common in women and affects those in the northern parts of the
country more often. In some people, the inability of the retina to absorb light from the shorter winter days is the
cause. It is also more common among those who have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalogy.
In others, the hormone, Melatonin, which is secreted from the pineal gland in the brain, is the cause. Melatonin
induces sleep. It peaks normally in the middle of the night. In people with S.A.D, melatonin levels remain high
during the day. Whatever the cause, S.A.D. results in the following symptoms:
 Sleeping too much
 Daytime fatigue
 Carb cravings
 Weight gain
 Loss of sexual desire
 Feeling of hopelessness
 Suicidal thoughts
 Social withdrawal
Treatment
The most common treatment is light therapy. Either spend some time each morning outside in the sun or spend
30 minutes to two hours in front of a light box, eyes open. Symptoms are relieved within two weeks, but must
continue all winter long.
Melatonin supplements are controversial, but can be taken before bedtime to restore the normal cycle of waking
earlier in the morning.
What used to be called the winter “blahs” can now be identified as a treatable disease. If you or someone you
know has any of these symptoms, consult a physician for treatment.
Resource: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Toys for Orphans
Today, there are over 100 million orphans worldwide. The number
is overwhelming and while we may not be able to solve the issue,
we can bring a little joy to those children. We are collecting
unopened kid’s meal toys from restaurants to send to orphanages
around the world. Please consider donating these toys and placing them in the
container in the Commons. Together, we might be able to bring a little happiness to
kids in need.
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GENESIS
Prayers of the People
Matthew Asaolu
Marla Goodman
Ryan Taylor
Judy Lamb
SharonTaylor
Ed Moseley
David Doles
Joys
Joys to Christopher and Alysia Prater
on their marriage this Friday—and to
parents, David and Sandy Prater
Concerns
Vada Nail
Dimphna Steyn
Sue Stockton
Pamela Gann’s daughter, Emily
Andy Tyson
Masha Giles
Donna Blanton’s mom
Clavelle Gunn
Doug Priddy
Steve Ware
Amy Perkins
Mike Young
Elizabeth Jack
Mike Burke’s mom, Clara
Jessie Wallace
Richard Hopt
Richard Anderson
Douglas Berry
Mike Ferry
Reba Alley
Tom Dart
Eugene Matyskiel
Jan Rhinefort
Longer Term Care
Concerns
Maurine Belknap
E.C. Fisher
Dick & Ann George
Aracela Gregory
Liz Holt
Jett Jamison
Mozelle Kimble
Jimmye Sue Kniffin
Rosemary Koppel
Ho Joon Kwak
Dottie Logue
Bonnie Pappajohn
Jackie McCrabb
Ann Pace
Maple Pruett
Nancy Theis
Eunice Ward
Clyde Whaley
Serving in the Armed
Forces
Caroline Adeniji
Zach Christy
Burton Ferguson
Douglas Frieir
Jason Graczyk
Doug James
Sean Mitchell
Joey Morrin
Jonathon Morrin
Daniel Owen
Layla Plumb
Jacob Rangel
Kelly Rhinehart
Rachel Snider
Matthew Staton
Jason White
David Yost
DECEMBER
Mission Focus: Angel Tree (includes New Life Center for
Men, Poly Community Center, Alliance for Children and
Southwest Nursing Home)
3
Joint GUMC Mission Leadership Team meeting
GUMC Dining Room, 6:30 pm; covered dish
6
Church Women United, 10:30 am
Advent Celebration and installation of Officers
17
Joyful Agape Circle meeting, 10:00 am
Genesis UMC Dining Room
18
Wesleyan Circle meeting, 5 pm
Meet at the church for dinner with meeting to follow
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CSI:GENESIS (CHRISTIAN SINGLES INVOLVED)
Cooler weather and the holidays are upon us. What better way to spend some time than participating in CSI:Genesis
events. If you are single, age 40 and better you are invited to be part of the CSI:Genesis singles ministry. Check us
out at http://genesisumc.com/singles or stop by the CSI:Genesis information table in The Commons across from the
Library. There is always a place waiting for YOU!! Interested in hosting an event or offering your home for a Salon?
E-mail suggestions and ideas to [email protected].
DECEMBER 2013 EVENTS
Each Sunday Immediately After Second Service: After-Church Lunch Bunch
Meet at the CSI: Genesis Information Table…we will pick a nearby place for lunch and conversation!
SECRET SANTA GIFTING CONTINUES DECEMBER 1-LAST SMALL GIFT.
FINAL LARGER GIFT WHERE YOUR IDENTITY IS EXPOSED AT CSI’S CHRISTMAS PARTY AT EDIE’S ON DECEMBER 7.
Friday, December 6: FUMC Annual Christmas Party-Dinner/Dancing
Time: 6:30pm-11:00pm Place: FUMC, 800 W. 5th Street, FW At Wesley Hall. Dinner at 7:00, followed by dancing.
Festive attire. Cost: $20.00 per ticket. Payment due by Nov. 30. Contact: Judy Clarke/817-292-9555
for more details.
Saturday, December 7: CHRISTMAS PARTY/SALON
Place: Edie Jones’s home, 4113 Willow Way Rd, FW
Time: 6:00pm Dinner followed by Salon
Provided: Pork Loin Roast
Bring: Potluck dish-Salad, Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish, Rolls, Crackers/Cheese
Topic: Santa Claus is coming to town
Contact: Judy Clarke/817-292-9555
Sunday, December 8: Messiah Sing
Time/place: 7:00 pm at Broadway Baptist Church, 305 W Broadway, FW 76104
Carpool: 5:45pm-Meet at Genesis Church back parking lot, by playground, to carpool to Broadway church
Cost: Free
Contact: Lori Moore/510.459.4218
Friday, December 13: Game Night
Time/place: 6:30 pm in the Chapel Atrium
Bring: A snack to share
Contact: Joyce Jones/817.263.5424
Sunday, December 15: Sundance Square Holiday Walk/Dinner 5:00-8:00
Time/place: 5:00 pm-Meet at Genesis Church back parking lot, by playground, to carpool downtown. Dinner at
Uno’s Pizza.
Cost: Your own
Contact: Lori Moore/510.459.4218
Hope you all have a very safe and Merry Christmas!!!!!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014. New Year’s Day Completion Salon at Joe Nichols’ home. Time: 5:30pm.
Provided: Corn Bread and Black Eyed Peas. Bring a potluck dish to share. Contact: Judy Clarke/ 817-292-9555.
*What is a Singles Salon? The premise of the Singles Salon is quite simple. CSI:Genesis members gather in a member's home to discuss a topic of
mutual interest. Judy Clarke serves as the Salon's facilitator. Members will receive a list of discussion questions. And, no discussion would be
complete without a potluck dinner. This is truly a time of incredible fellowship, fun and food!
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Our Very Special Chrismon Tree
Chrismons are Christmas tree decorations used in many churches across the United States. They are
always gold and white, and are decorated elaborately with items such as beads, ribbon and pearls. Most are
Christian symbols representing biblical and theological ideas familiar to Christian believers. Most of the symbols
have been used by Christians for centuries to represent characteristics of Jesus Christ and the sovereignty of God.
At Genesis UMC, these symbols are found in many areas – in the stained glass windows in the chapel, the
sanctuary, the prayer chapel and in our crosses throughout and atop the building.
The idea of using Christian symbols as tree decorations was the brainchild of Mrs. Frances Spencer, who
in 1957, started the custom in her church, Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia. She coined the name
Chrismon for such decorations from the words CHRISt’s MONogram.
It has long been a tradition at Genesis to adorn a tree with these
Christian symbols. During this year, a number of our members have created
ornate new additions to our collection. Charlotte Sassman has coordinated the
effort and has produced a beautiful memory book that identifies the crafters and
describes the meaning of each of the symbols. This year, our Chrismon tree will
stand in our Commons area throughout the season. Please take time to
appreciate the artistry of our crafters, and to reflect on the meaning of these
very special symbols of our faith.