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 to let us know how that person is doing, as names are removed after three weeks. During the coming week, please pray for:

• All Military Personnel
• Our UM Missionaries
• Tracy Brinkley
• Rick & Beth Schartiger
• Dee Ellis
• Bob Templeman
• Peggy Finch
• Ann Worsham
• Charlene Schneider
• Beth Nicholson
• Victoria Parrish
• Gayle Murdock
• Bob Monohan
• Martha Hutton
• Grace Miller
• Chris Rummage
• Gene Sears
• Norman Crews

SPRING WELCOME TO MEMORIAL CLASS INVITATION

If you’re visiting Memorial and would like to know more about the congregation, plan to attend our next Welcome to Memorial class. The class is scheduled at 10:00 am in the Christian Enrichment Center (CEC) on four successive Sundays, from May 6 through May 27. This is your opportunity to learn more about our wide range of ministries and our church governance, meet some of our key church leadership, and get answers to your questions about United Methodism and our basic beliefs. Pick up a brochure in the Narthex or in the foyer of Jarrett Hall for more detailed information. If you have particular questions or have a conflict with the class schedule but are interested in learning more, please talk to one of the ministers or call Tim Lyons at 336-476-1117.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER, AUCTION, & BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER FOR KERRY CHAMBERS

SATURDAY APRIL 28 IN THE CEC

Please bring your family and friends to this community benefit event being held for Kerry Chambers. Kerry was seriously injured while responding to the armed robbery of Avis Fine Jewelry in January. In gratitude for Kerry’s actions, Avis and members of the community are hosting this fundraiser to help him with the many medical, dental, and vehicle repair bills resulting from the event. Please contact Dave Williams or Beth Hibbitts if you have questions or want to help.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP APRIL 25

Come join us this Wednesday for supper and a program by our Memorial staff and church members who recently participated in training at the Lupton Center in Atlanta. The Lupton Center “trains others to reimagine charity in ways that will transform lives and restore communities.” Make your reservation with the office by noon Monday.

5:30 Announcements & Grace*
5:40 Buffet Opens
6:15 Lupton Center Presentation

* Sign up to lead the dinner blessing on Wednesday nights!
Look for the signup sheets around the church or contact the church office.

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

Administrative Board:  Tuesday April 24 at 6:30 PM (Boy Scout Room)
Homecoming Committee:  Monday April 30 at 6:30 PM

BIRTHDAY REQUEST

George Atkinson will be celebrating his 97th birthday on May 6th. If you would like to send him a note or card we know he checks his mail regularly and would appreciate it. He misses his Memorial Family.

George’s address is:
George Atkinson
3113 Charles B Root Wynd, #123
Raleigh, NC 27612

YOGA CLASSES ON TUESDAYS – NEWCOMERS WELCOME

We meet at 5:45 PM on Tuesdays upstairs in the CEC in the High School/Jr. High Room at the top of the stairs. This is a beginner’s class, but generally all levels can be accommodated. The style of yoga taught is Iyengar, so props are used (blocks, blankets, straps, bolsters, chairs) to make the poses more accessible. Emphasis is also on proper alignment to make the poses safe. We have a few extra mats but prefer that you bring your own. The class is canceled occasionally when there is a conflict on the church calendar. Please feel free to join in or to contact Brenda Lyons, the teacher, with questions.

TRASH AND TREASURE IS COMING:  START SAVING!

AUGUST 25

Trash and Treasure Sale is August 25! Please start saving your “treasures” now. The sale will run 8 AM – 2 PM, and all proceeds go directly to the church budget. Household furniture, appliances, electronics, antiques and collectibles, tools and toys, children’s clothes, Christmas decorations, and more. Please contact Berta Riley with questions.

UMC and INTERDENOMINATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

District Children’s Rally Sunday April 22, 3-5 pm: Our UMC District’s Rally for Children event for third through fifth graders will be held at the Crossnore Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Activities include games, inflatables, snacks, and a mission project. If you signed up to travel on the church van to the event, the van will leave the church at 2pm and return at around 6pm. If you are interested but did not sign up, see Lynda Hepler. Families also are welcome to drive on their own and meet us.

PILOT POINT SUMMER LITERACY CAMP
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Literacy Camp Volunteers Needed. Fairview UMC will host the six-week Pilot Point Summer Literacy Camp for 36 rising first- through fourth-graders this summer. There are many ways to contribute to this initiative. Please contact Reverend Ed McKinney with questions, at emckinney@wnccumc.net.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Fundraising / donations
• Crafts & Recreation
• Food and snacks
• Reading buddies
• Support staff
• Transportation

Pilot Point will give 36 students the unique opportunity to participate in an exciting faith-based summer reading camp. Seven excellent local teachers will instruct 3 classes in literacy. The camp will be held at Fairview UMC in Thomasville for six consecutive weeks from June 18 to July 27, 8:30 to 4:30pm.

Pilot Point is open to students who have completed kindergarten through third grade in cooperation with schools in Davidson County.

Pray without ceasing and then visit our volunteer fair to see how you can make a difference! 

Your schedule already overloaded…
Not sure what special skills you have to offer…

~Can’t imagine how this program will ever work,
But can you pray for those who are focused on seeing it succeed?
~Can’t believe that some kids need this type of program,
But can you imagine living in a home where your parents can’t read?
~Can’t donate money or help with fundraising,
But can you donate your time?
~Can’t commit to being a reading partner,
But can you offer a friendly, smiling face & encouragement?
~Can’t commit to cooking & serving meals,
But can you donate food to be prepared by the hands of others?
~Can’t be off during the day,
But can you help any with our Monday family nights?
~Can’t do crafts or help with recreation,
But can you help supervise a nature walk?

“Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve.
You don’t have to have a college degree to serve.
You don’t have to make your subject & verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace.  A soul generated by love.”
~Martin Luther King Jr.

Pilot Point Summer Literacy Camp is made possible through a grant from The Duke Endowment, the Yadkin Valley Congregational Vitality Team, and gifts from faithful United Methodists.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 12 YOUTH CAR WASH
MAY 13 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
MAY 16 GATE CITY HORIZONS JAZZ BAND
MAY 20 HOMECOMING
JUN. 3   YOUTH SUNDAY
JUN. 17-20* VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUL. 30-AUG. 3* ARTS CAMP AT MUMC
AUG. 25 TRASH AND TREASURE

CHAPEL HOURS | The Chapel is open each Monday through Thursday (8 AM – 4 PM) for prayer and meditation. The Memorial congregation welcomes the community to this sacred space.

COMMUNION | Memorial United Methodist Church offers Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. When not offered in the 8:50 AM or 11:00 AM worship service, it is offered at 10:00 AM in the prayer chapel. We celebrate an open table.

* Save the date. Registration will be closer to the date.

MARCH FINANCE FIGURES 

Total Expenses as of March 31, 2018                        $240,916.18
Total Income as of March 31, 2018                            $208,249.14
Net Deficit as of March 31, 2018                                ($32,667.04)