How Does a Weary World Rejoice?














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The Bellringer: Ringing against Injustice

Saturday, December 2, 2023

 

Dear friend,

As Advent comes again to a weary world, we ask, “How does a weary world rejoice?” From the opening chapters of Luke’s Gospel, we have found a few answers: we acknowledge our weariness, we find joy in connection, we allow ourselves to be amazed, we sing stories of hope, we make room, we root ourselves in ritual, and most importantly, we trust our belovedness. Joy arrives—despite trepidation, fear, or grief. In these stories, we find rhythms for rejoicing. In this weary world, may we find many ways to rejoice.


DIGITAL BULLETIN

Download a PDF version of our weekly bulletin containing an order of worship for our Sunday service, updates on our church family including birthdays and prayer requests, and more.

DOWNLOAD BULLETIN PDF


GIFTS

Give online:  www.allendaleumc.org/give
Text-to-give:  Text amount to 727-312-0808

Ongoing Classes

Poverty, By America Book Study – Sun at 9 AM

Grief Support Group – Sun at 9 AM

Scripture Class on Zoom – Mon at 6 PM
Join via Zoom: www.allendaleumc.org/online

Wednesday Night Classes – Wed at 6 PM
Visio Divina Meditation and Art Discussion

AIDS Testing Before and After Worship

In honor of World AIDS Day, HIV testing is available
before or after Worship tomorrow morning, Dec 3.

Brunch With Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Allendale for a
delicious brunch buffet on Sat Dec 16 from
10 AM – 12 PM in the Community Center.
Join us for food, Christmas crafts, reindeer
games, and pictures with Santa! Tickets are
$5 or whatever you can afford.
Get tickets at: www.allendaleumc.org/santa.

Cookie Exchange

Sun Dec 17 before or after Worship at the refreshments table. Leave cookies and take some cookies! You don’t have to bring cookies to enjoy cookies.


WEDNESDAYS

Dinner 5-6 PM ($10 or pay what you can)
RSVP for Dinner and Pay Online
Activites begin at 6 PM
Classes being offered this semester

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU

Wed Dec 6
Club Sandwich on a Butter Croissant,
Cheddar
Broccoli/Vegetable Soups, Salad, Dessert

Sunday Morning Grief Support

A grief support group is now meeting on
Sunday mornings at 9 AM before worship in
the Wesley Room. Everyone is welcome. www.allendaleumc.org/grief

GMCTB Christmas Concert

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay are presenting a holiday concert: “Let There Be Peace” at Allendale UMC on Fri Dec 8 at 8 PM.
Tickets: www.gmctb.org/2023-2024

cELEBRATE OUTREAcH cAROLING

On Fri Dec 8 at 7 PM, join Celebrate Outreach
for their 33rd Annual “Still No Room in the
Inn.” The group leaves from 100 Mirror Lake
Dr and sings at homeless shelters and other
sites in downtown St. Petersburg.

WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?

Our next New Member Sunday is on December 10 at 10:30 AM
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join


ONLINE WORSHIP

Check out last Sunday’s worship service!
Join us online every Sunday at 10:30 AM on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

And check out our new YouTube Channel
for Sermons and other clips.

Cold Night Shelter

Allendale is going to be a cold night shelter for our unhoused neighbors on frigid nights this winter. In order to make this happen, we need volunteers to help with meals, activities, and hosting overnight at Allendale. Sign up at: www.allendaleumc.org/coldnight

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit www.allendaleumc.org/events for more details on upcoming events.

Mon Dec 4 1 PM – United Women in Faith Lunch at Stone Soup
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Fri Dec 8 7 PM – Celebrate Outreach Christmas Caroling
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Fri Dec 8 8 PM – Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay Concert at Allendale
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 10 10:30 AM – New Member Sunday | Join Allendale!
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
Sat Dec 16 10 AM – Brunch with Santa
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Thu Dec 21 6 PM – Longest Night Service
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sat Dec 23 6 PM – Impromptu Christmas Pageant
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 24 6 PM – Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 31 10:30 AM – 5th Sunday Drag Gospel Worship
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS

In addition to worship being offered in-person,
we also live stream our worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Watch on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

We also offer studies, classes, and other virtual gatherings via Zoom.
View a list of virtual events and when they occur.

YOUTH GATHERINGS

Youth (6th-12th grade) meets on Sunday nights from 5:30 PM-8 PM

If you have any questions contact Theresa Frost, our Director of Student Ministries.

Facebook

Instagram

Website

Vimeo

Copyright © 2023 Allendale United Methodist Church, All rights reserved.
Stock images from Unsplash
Allendale uses Enfleshed for our liturgy
CCLI# 1101995

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How Does a Weary World Rejoice?














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The Bellringer: Ringing against Injustice

Saturday, December 2, 2023

 

Dear friend,

As Advent comes again to a weary world, we ask, “How does a weary world rejoice?” From the opening chapters of Luke’s Gospel, we have found a few answers: we acknowledge our weariness, we find joy in connection, we allow ourselves to be amazed, we sing stories of hope, we make room, we root ourselves in ritual, and most importantly, we trust our belovedness. Joy arrives—despite trepidation, fear, or grief. In these stories, we find rhythms for rejoicing. In this weary world, may we find many ways to rejoice.


DIGITAL BULLETIN

Download a PDF version of our weekly bulletin containing an order of worship for our Sunday service, updates on our church family including birthdays and prayer requests, and more.

DOWNLOAD BULLETIN PDF


GIFTS

Give online:  www.allendaleumc.org/give
Text-to-give:  Text amount to 727-312-0808

Ongoing Classes

Poverty, By America Book Study – Sun at 9 AM

Grief Support Group – Sun at 9 AM

Scripture Class on Zoom – Mon at 6 PM
Join via Zoom: www.allendaleumc.org/online

Wednesday Night Classes – Wed at 6 PM
Visio Divina Meditation and Art Discussion

AIDS Testing Before and After Worship

In honor of World AIDS Day, HIV testing is available
before or after Worship tomorrow morning, Dec 3.

Brunch With Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Allendale for a
delicious brunch buffet on Sat Dec 16 from
10 AM – 12 PM in the Community Center.
Join us for food, Christmas crafts, reindeer
games, and pictures with Santa! Tickets are
$5 or whatever you can afford.
Get tickets at: www.allendaleumc.org/santa.

Cookie Exchange

Sun Dec 17 before or after Worship at the refreshments table. Leave cookies and take some cookies! You don’t have to bring cookies to enjoy cookies.


WEDNESDAYS

Dinner 5-6 PM ($10 or pay what you can)
RSVP for Dinner and Pay Online
Activites begin at 6 PM
Classes being offered this semester

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU

Wed Dec 6
Club Sandwich on a Butter Croissant,
Cheddar
Broccoli/Vegetable Soups, Salad, Dessert

Sunday Morning Grief Support

A grief support group is now meeting on
Sunday mornings at 9 AM before worship in
the Wesley Room. Everyone is welcome. www.allendaleumc.org/grief

GMCTB Christmas Concert

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay are presenting a holiday concert: “Let There Be Peace” at Allendale UMC on Fri Dec 8 at 8 PM.
Tickets: www.gmctb.org/2023-2024

cELEBRATE OUTREAcH cAROLING

On Fri Dec 8 at 7 PM, join Celebrate Outreach
for their 33rd Annual “Still No Room in the
Inn.” The group leaves from 100 Mirror Lake
Dr and sings at homeless shelters and other
sites in downtown St. Petersburg.

WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?

Our next New Member Sunday is on December 10 at 10:30 AM
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join


ONLINE WORSHIP

Check out last Sunday’s worship service!
Join us online every Sunday at 10:30 AM on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

And check out our new YouTube Channel
for Sermons and other clips.

Cold Night Shelter

Allendale is going to be a cold night shelter for our unhoused neighbors on frigid nights this winter. In order to make this happen, we need volunteers to help with meals, activities, and hosting overnight at Allendale. Sign up at: www.allendaleumc.org/coldnight

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit www.allendaleumc.org/events for more details on upcoming events.

Mon Dec 4 1 PM – United Women in Faith Lunch at Stone Soup
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Fri Dec 8 7 PM – Celebrate Outreach Christmas Caroling
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Fri Dec 8 8 PM – Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay Concert at Allendale
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 10 10:30 AM – New Member Sunday | Join Allendale!
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
Sat Dec 16 10 AM – Brunch with Santa
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Thu Dec 21 6 PM – Longest Night Service
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sat Dec 23 6 PM – Impromptu Christmas Pageant
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 24 6 PM – Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Dec 31 10:30 AM – 5th Sunday Drag Gospel Worship
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS

In addition to worship being offered in-person,
we also live stream our worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Watch on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

We also offer studies, classes, and other virtual gatherings via Zoom.
View a list of virtual events and when they occur.

YOUTH GATHERINGS

Youth (6th-12th grade) meets on Sunday nights from 5:30 PM-8 PM

If you have any questions contact Theresa Frost, our Director of Student Ministries.

Facebook

Instagram

Website

Vimeo

Copyright © 2023 Allendale United Methodist Church, All rights reserved.
Stock images from Unsplash
Allendale uses Enfleshed for our liturgy
CCLI# 1101995

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