AT THE EDGE
December 2024
Monthly Newsletter of Edge United Methodist Church
441 S. Main Avenue
P.O. Box 87
Groveland, FL 34736
Pastor Patti Aupperlee
561-351-4668
Website: edgeumc.com
"Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will
call him Emmanuel, which means 'God is with us.’ " Matthew 1:23NLT
Happy Advent Season!
We begin preparing for Christ’s birth on December 1 with the Amazing “Hanging of the Greens” service. I am looking forward to the refresher of the many significant aspects that refer to Jesus’ birth.
Plan to join in a celebratory lunch after service for “Soups, Salads, and Sweets” that include crafts and the holiday feeling together.
Our themes for the following weeks:
Dec. 8 – Peace; Dec. 15 – Joy; Dec. 22 – Love
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 6:00pm
This year, we are including a “BLUE CHRISTMAS” service on Thursday, December 19, at 4:30 p.m. This can be a difficult time of year for many. This is a time to offer comfort when someone is missing, we have lost direction, health, friends, or finances, and we listen for the Spirit’s hope of God’s light when we feel pain and grief.
Special December events to live in community together:
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Men’s Breakfast at Cracker Barrel at 8:00 am on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Wed., Dec. 4, 11:30 am-12:30pm. "Creating Meaningful Holiday Moments: NAVIGATING DEMENTIA WITH LOVE AND PATIENCE." Our guest speaker, Sheila Keene-Lund, will share her personal experiences of caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s during the holiday season. There will be time for open discussions. Refreshments will be provided by Alto Senior Living of Clermont. RSVP at (352) 429-2572.
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Friday, Dec. 13, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Christmas Block Party at Lake David.
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Saturday, Dec. 14 – Groveland Parade. Bring a chair, and we will cheer people on in front of the church
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United Women in Faith Meeting at noon on Dec. 14 after the parade.
Joyfully, Pastor Patti
December Birthdays: 12/2: Paul Aupperlee; 12/8: Mary Ann Sherrod; 12/28: Jerry Fleetwood, Jr.; 12/29: Marjorie Berry; 12/30: Susan Stallings.
December Anniversaries: 12/31: Bradley and Janie Daniels.