With EXCITEMENT

we have heard the fullfillment of the prophesy that our Christ Child "IS BORN!"
We CELEBRATE Around the WORLD
the week beginning, Sunday, December 13, 2009
as we CONTINUE our journey from Bethleham in the year of our CHRIST CHILD 2008, knowing that HE is HERE to be our Saviour, allowing us the opportunity to follow HIM and conquer death if we simply BELIEVE!

Thank You GOD our Father for JESUS CHRIST, Your Son who will die on the cross to save us from our sins! Now let us in turn with the HOLY SPIRIT in our Hearts SHOUT OUT YOUR NAME IN PRAISE, THANKSGIVING and CELEBRATION!

Pastor John Bromeland (Home: (507) 377-0332 serves our church and leads us in Celebration each Sunday and throughout the week.

MEET PASTOR JOHN, JODI & FAMILY
We celebrate on Sunday at

8:30 am with SUNDAY MORNING ALIVE! a contemporary service for all
9:00 am May 24 through Labor Day

9:15 am -- FAITH BUILDERS (Sunday School) for all ages
---No Faith Builders May 17th through Labor Day
10:00 am -- Morning Coffee & Rolls for all Served after the COMBINED SUMMER SERVICE
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10:45 am -- A Spirited Traditional Service
9:00 am May 25 Labor Day

OR HOW ABOUT THESE CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS submitted by Jaris and Art Smith....
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

THE POWER OF CHRIST'S DEATH & RESURRECTION MEANS NEW LIFE FOR EACH ONE OF US!

OUR STATEMENT OF VALUES
We believe

...in an inclusive church whose purpose is to make disciples of Jesus Christ...
...in a spirit-led ministry by disciples of Jesus Christ sent forth to transform the world...
...in relationships as the heart of ministry and invite all people into a relationship with God and one another through Jesus Christ.

Our Church Council reported at the Annual Church Conference on December 18, 2001, the status of the visioning process begun in the *Seeing the Promise* sessions during Lent. Thus far we have consensus on:
OUR MISSION STATEMENT--The mission of the United Methodist Church of Albert Lea is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
A VISION STATEMENT--Our Church will be the spiritual community of choice
OUR STATEMENT OF VALUES We believe
...in an inclusive church whose purpose is to make disciples of Jesus Christ...
...in a spirit-led ministry by disciples of Jesus Christ sent forth to transform the world...
...in relationships as the heart of ministry and invite all people into a relationship with God and one another through Jesus Christ.

A nursery is provided for children 3 and under all morning
BUSY BAGS are provided in the Narthex for young children during worship

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month

We are celebrating our 131st Anniversary this year (1878-2009) and hope you'll join us as we continue our journey here in Albert Lea! We celebrated in 2003 (125th anniversary) with
1. Outdoor Worship & Picnic at Edgewater Park, Sunday, Aug 24th

UMCAL ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES PICTURES

YOU'RE AMONG FRIENDS!

We WELCOME VISITORS and we have a gift for you --it is our way of saying "You're Among Friends!" Please introduce yourself to one of our Pastors or to an usher and stop by our hospitality table in the Narthex after church.

Pick up your refrigerator magnet TODAY showing the services where "You're Among Friends". Then share the magnet with someone you invite to our family of friends and pick up another magnet next week!

Here's what we did to transform imaginiation into reality:
Oct 27, 2003--The beginning
Nov 3--All Saints Sunday / time to remember
Nov 10--Discipleship Sunday..an opportunity to declare how we will be involved in the ministry of Jesus Christ
Nov 17--Accountability Sunday..leaders will lay out the financial plans for 2003
Nov 24, 2003--Commitment Sunday..we will gather our commitments and celebrate all we can do together.

NOW, WHAT WILL WE DO to make this happen?

WHAT THE CHURCH CONFERENCE APPROVED

CAMPERSHIP FUND needs help! The church Campership fund has been used to help many kids go to various camps. It is ALWAYS in need of additional funds so we can continue to help them each summer.

25th of the Month....Prayer Vigil for Peace in the MidEast each month on the 25th for all who would pray in the State of Minnesota--A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE MIDEAST. For more details, contact Shelby.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS--Calling on the BIBLE

THE NURSERY is in need of volunteers for each church service and during the Sunday School Hour. The nursery attendant is on hand but we need one person to help out with the children. A sign up sheet is posted in the nursery. Please help us out. If you have any questions, contact Ronda Tuveson at 377-7909.

HELP! Both the Salvation Army and the Presbyterian Food Pantry needs a refill! Food items are in short supply so please bring items to share to the church

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May the ANGELS OF OUR LORD put a fire in you to spread the word of Jesus Christ to all who would hear--the fire is alive and burning at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota where "YOU'RE AMONG FRIENDS" in the company of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

ANOTHER NOAH'S ARK PICTURE...
Submitted by Sandy Olson
Noah's Ark Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark..
ONE: Don't miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

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