SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Brian Russell
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
3:30 – 5:30 Youth

MONDAY, AUGUST 21
Trash & treasure set up begins
6:30 Praise Team (Jarrett Hall)
Boy Scouts

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
7:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Sunrise)
5:45 Yoga
6:30 COM mtg (Scout Room)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
7:15 Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
Chicks with Sticks (Parlor)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
8 – 2 TRASH AND TREASURE SALE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Ralph Eanes
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
5-7:00 Youth

 

MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…

We are CALLED by Christ to
GROW in faith,
BUILD relationships, and
SERVE all people.

 


STEWARDSHIP FOR 2017

Our church finances are as follows:
Total Expenses as of 07/31/17           $509,032.17
Total Income as of 07/31/17               $430,160.22
Net Deficit as of 07/31/17               ($78,871.95)

Memorial United Methodist encourages the Biblical teaching of the tithe. If the ten percent is too far a reach, consider a percentage increase toward the goal. Your sacrificial gift is greatly appreciated and makes our mission possible to grow in faith, build relationships and serve all people.” “Faithfully they brought in the contributions, the tithes…”  II Chronicles 31:12

PRAYER CONCERNS

If you or a loved one would like to be added to the prayer list, please contact Lorna McCullough at (336) 259-5814
*If you put a name on the list, please keep in touch as names will be removed after 3 weeks.*
During this week, please pray for:
  • ALL Military personnel
  • UM Missionaries
  • Tracy Brinkley
  • Rick & Beth Schartiger
  • Winfred Armentrout
  • Herbie Branson
  • Anna Johnson
  • Dee Ellis
  • Priscilla Oldaker
  • Marian Baker
  • Randy & Cathy Meisner
  • Larry & Gayle Murdock
  • Eddie & Linda Childers

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Amy Owens and family on the death of her father Sonny who died August 12, 2017.

 

DEAR MEMBERS OF MEMORIAL…

When we arrived in Thomasville four weeks ago we came as strangers, but now leave as friends. We may not yet know all your names, but your smiles, encouraging words, hospitality and numerous acts of kindness have enfolded us within this very special church family. We leave with a treasure store of memories that will always spring to mind when we think of you. Columba and Ronan have been like two ice cubes that have quickly melted into the enriching waters of the youth program. They leave with great friendships which, through the wonders of social media, will continue in the future. Cathy and I are so grateful to you for allowing us to stand on your shoulders and gain a broader perspective of God’s love for the world. So now we journey to DC and Florida for two weeks vacation before returning to Jersey on the 30th, but be assured that whatever adventures we may have in your Capital City or Orlando will not eclipse the privilege of sharing life with you in Thomasville for these very special four weeks. Every blessing, our deepest thanks and love.

The Morling Family.  

 

SERMON SERIES

Hope:  Lessons on Having Plenty In a World on Short Supply

Come an join us for worship Sundays 8:50 AM (Contemporary Worship) & 11 AM (Traditional Worship)

TRASH & TREASURE SALE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

8 AM – 2 PM

 

MUMC FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT

August 18 – 20, 2017

At Carolina Mountain Lodge

A time for women to rest in God’s faithfulness…

For more information and to register contact Lynda Hepler

TRASH & TREASURE SALE COLLECTION

The 2016 Trash and Treasure will be on August 26.

We hope you are saving your Treasures for the sale. The community looks forward to this event. We do hope you can wait until the week of the sale to bring your items, so they do not have to be moved twice. We do have limited space for storage but that needs to be held for sources outside the church. Drop off your items MONDAY through THURSDAY, from 9 AM – 4 PM, August 21-25.

PLEASE, NO…
…old TV’s-No Tubes
…old Computers, Monitors, and Printers
…old Self-Help Books and Old Coffee Table Books (We still accept Fiction, Children’s Books and Cookbooks)
…old large Entertainment Centers.

Please make sure appliances are in working order and that your items are clean and in good condition.

Thank you for your help in making this such a success.

Special Projects Committee

 

Second UMW Bake Sale

September 9, 2017
8:00 AM – 12 Noon
Thomasville Farmers Market

We need all of our cooks to prepare those favorite baked items for the next UMW Bake Sale, September 9, which will again be held at the Downtown Farmers Market. The last bake sale, held on July 7, netted $637.00 which will be used for local and foreign missions. We can do that again with the help of everyone.  Some of the items that sell well are pies, breads of all types, cookies and bars, cakes, muffins and breakfast breads, granola and spiced or sugared nuts. Ham and sausage biscuits usually sell quickly to the vendors at the market.  You can bring your items to the church on Friday, September 8, from 10:00 AM –  Noon and then to Sara Faulkner’s house (910 Robinhood Road) from Noon on. Helpers are needed the day of the sale  between the hours of 7:30 – 10:45 AM and from 10:45 AM to Noon.

Please contact Sara with questions or suggestions.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS)

Liberty Drive Elementary

Liberty Drive Elementary School Is looking for volunteers for lunch buddies, recess buddies and adopt a class. If you are interested in helping please contact Shaylen Brown at 336-309-0896.

 

UPDATE ON OUR FALL BIBLE STUDY

Many of you have been asking me about our study this fall. The short answer is that the book I want us to tackle was to be published by August 15 (yes, I do like to get them hot off the presses) but I have been notified it will now be the first of September.

The book is entitled Five Means of Grace: Experiencing Love the Wesleyan Way by Elaine Heath. It is a five week study and it will fit neatly into the fall schedule following the Finch Preaching Mission which comes early this year. (October 1-3)  I am thinking we will start the second week in October and still be able to end before Thanksgiving. I am eager to get started and I know you are as well. I’ll keep you posted and I hope the publishing date in September comes to pass.

For more information, please contact Peggy Finch (336) 472-7718

 

MEN’S RETREAT

NOVEMBER 10 – 11
HOSTED BY EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

This Fall, Emmanuel Baptist Church has opened their Men’s retreat to the men of MEMORIAL UMC!  This is an awesome time to relax with golf and/or fishing, build relationships with fellow men of God and grow in your faith!  A representative from Emmanuel Baptist Church will come to share more details with us, but be sure to sign up for this great opportunity!

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

TUESDAYS
9 AM
3rd FLOOR, MAIN BUILDING

Please plan on joining the UMW ladies who are creating the sundresses.  They meet on the 3rd floor of the church on Tuesday mornings 9:00-11:00 in the morning.  Remember, you don’t need to be able to sew to be part of this fun project.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST 22 – COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES
AUGUST 26 – TRASH & TREASURE SALE
SEPTEMBER 5 – ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17 – CHURCH PICNIC (Sonny Koontz’s Farm)
OCTOBER 1-3 – FINCH PREACHING MISSION
NOVEMBER 27 – CHARGE CONFERENCE