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:

The United Methodist Church
All Military Personnel
Our UM Missionaries
Rick Schartiger
Beth Schartiger
Tracy Brinkley
Ann Worsham
Chris Eddinger
Dave Ogren*
Harold Vannoy
Robert Miller
Tim Priska
Dean Austin
David Faber
Ryan Ware
Margaret Jones
Ann Chappell
Ron Bratton
Sam Downs
David Conant, Sr.
Tony McCullough
Janet Smith

* Cards and letters to Dave Ogren should be sent to Krissie Ogren Furr, 2126 Tommy Lane, Matthews, NC 28105.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Check out all the inspiring events that we have scheduled for you during this most HOLY of weeks in the life of the Church!

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 14

8:50 AM Contemporary Worship Service (Jarrett Hall)
11:00 AM Worship Service (Main Sanctuary)
12:15 PM Lenten Lunch (Fellowship Hall) 

Services of Lessons & Music for Palm Sunday! 

Lenten Lunch will be provided by our United Methodist Women!  It is by donation ONLY and all proceeds go to local mission opportunities!

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 17

5:30 PM Meal (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 PM Service of Worship & Holy Communion (Main Sanctuary)

There will be NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL THIS WEEK. 

Reservations for the HOLY THURSDAY Meal may be made by calling the church office by Noon on Monday, April 15.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21

8:50 AM Contemporary Worship (Jarrett Hall)
10:15 AM Butterfly Release Celebration & Egg Hunt (Front Lawn)
11:00 AM Worship Service (Main Sanctuary)

The Contemporary Worship Service will include our very own Praise Band AND Guest Musician, Caroline Owens!

Be sure to bring your Butterflies for the Butterfly Release!!!

The Worship Service at 11 AM will include our Chancel Choir AND Guest Musicians, The North Carolina Brass Band Quintet

RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING EVENT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
6 PM
JARRETT HALL

Join the Missions Committee and the R.L. Pope Class as they co-sponsor this fun, inter-generational outreach.
Two opportunities to help:

SET-UP:  Join the Missions Committee at 4:45 p.m. to unload the delivery truck, move boxes to Jarrett Hall; set up tables, assemble boxes, organize ingredients, and set up equipment.

MEAL PACKING EVENT:  ALL hands are welcome at 6:10 p.m. on Wed. May 1 for the meal packing itself. Last year, we packed over 10,000 meals in just 52 minutes! Let’s beat that this year!

Contact Mallory Smith at mallorysiegristsmith@gmail.com
or Scott Holmes at scott.nyy@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

MAY 3-5
LAKE CHATUGE. 

We will explore the story of Ruth and Naomi, and have uplifting worship and activities to grow together.  Find Shelter and Comfort in God. See Lynda Hepler for details or to sign up.

UPCOMING EVENTS

APR 14 PALM SUNDAY
APR. 14 LENTEN LUNCH: UMW
APR 18 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE (6:30 PM) & SUPPER (5:30 PM)
APR 19 CROSSWALK (11 AM)
APR 19 TENEBRAE SERVICE (7 PM)
APR 20 EASTER EGG HUNT (10:30 AM)
APR 21 EASTER SUNDAY
APR 21 BUTTERFLY RELEASE (10:30 AM)
APR 22 OFFICE CLOSED
MAY 1 RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKING
MAY 3-5 WOMEN’S RETREAT
MAY 3-5 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
MAY 5 CHAPEL COMMUNION
MAY 9 CAMP ASP
MAY 10 ASP CAR WASH
MAY 12 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
MAY 15 CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION
MAY 18 ARTS ALIVE at PIEDMONT CROSSING
MAY 19 HOMECOMING SUNDAY
MAY 22 ART ACADEMY RECITAL
MAY 22 LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL UNTIL FALL
JUNE 2 YOUTH SUNDAY
JUNE 30 – JULY 6  ASP
AUG 24 BARGAIN TREASURES

IF YOU HAVE A CHURCH EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO OUR CALENDAR, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN FRYE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS & PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAYS
5:30 PM  DOORS OPEN
5:45 PM  SUPPER BEGINS
6:10 PM  PROGRAMS / STUDIES

If you arrive early, please feel free come on in and find a seat and spend some time meeting some new folks or catching up with some old friends! At 5:30 PM we will begin ANNOUNCEMENTS and BLESSING for the food.  Food will be served at 5:45 PM in order to accommodate those who want to join us, but need a little extra time to get to church after work. Programs and Studies begin at 6:10 PM. Invite a friend and bring a neighbor!

RESERVATIONS

Please feel free to use these methods to make a reservation:
STOP BY: 101 Randolph Street (let our Receptionist know about your reservation)
CALL: (336) 472-7718
EMAIL: sfrye@mumctville.org

COST
$8 for Adults/Youth (12 yrs. & up)
Free for Children (6-11 yrs.) **dining with an adult**
$20 max per family

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Ben Devoid & Peggy Finch invite the congregation to a weekly study on the Gospel of Matthew based on the Efird Bible Studies.  Study with us through daily readings and weekly group lessons. Sunday preaching also will be based on the Matthew study theme for each week.

Study Sessions are Wednesdays at 6:10 PM, following the Fellowship Dinner.

Study Materials: The Efird Bible Study Series (provided as handouts) and Daily Journal (provided week-to-week in the Sunday bulletin and online).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPPORTUNITIES

6:00 PM  Children’s Choir (3rd Floor, Main building) For more Info contact Lynda Hepler
6:10 PM  UMW Wednesday Night Circle
6:30 PM  Children’s Bible Study (3rd Floor, Main Building)  (For more Info contact Lynda Hepler.)
6:00 PM Middle School Small Group (2nd floor, CEC)  (For more Info contact Rodney Denton.)
6:00 PM High School Small Group (2nd floor, CEC)  (For more Info contact Rodney Denton.)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Please join us!

6:15 PM  MUMC Handbell Ringers Rehearsal (For more Info contact Norris Norwood.)
7:15 PM  Chancel Choir Rehearsal (For more Info contact Danny Frye.)

FOOD DRIVE FOR CCM:  FROM THE BIG CHAIR TO THE BIG ROCK CHURCH BY EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21.

As you know, we have surpassed our goal. And… the drop-off bin remains in the church parking lot this Monday through Thursday should you still want to contribute. 

We’re rolling out the barrel for Cooperative Community Ministry. The barrel’s location will mark our progress toward our goal of 6400 15-oz. cans collected by Easter Sunday. Lined side by side, 6400 cans would stretch from Chair to Church. Start stocking the shelves in the CEC. And tell friends there will be a drop-off bin in the church parking lot Mondays -Thursdays duringLent. Join the effort and feed the hungry!

BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK!!!!

An Easter Gift Your Child (& You!) Will Never Forget
You and your child can watch your very own caterpillar change into a colorful, lively butterfly!! What could be a better way to experience the expectation and understanding of Easter?

Each “Painted Lady” Caterpillar comes with a life-long supply of nutrient and is self-sufficient until the chrysalis stage. Then you simply transfer it to a mesh butterfly habitat. Once caterpillars become butterflies, they should be released within a few days. (Life expectancy from that point is 2-3 weeks.) You will receive a kit with complete instructions. It’s easy!

We will release the butterflies on Easter Sunday, April 21 (weather permitting)!!!

By March 31: Order your butterflies (and houses, if needed) Return order form and payment to the church secretary. Orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Sun. April 7: Come to the Butterfly Table in the CEC after either worship service.
Pick up your pre-ordered caterpillars, OR (supplies permitting)  Purchase & pick up caterpillars if you didn’t pre-order.

April 7-21: Watch your caterpillar grow and transform. (All instructions are
provided and it’s easy.)

Easter Sunday, April 21: Bring your butterflies to church for an Easter Butterfly
Release.

UMW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS…

Applications for Memorial United Methodist Women’s Scholarship are available in the church office. Seniors are encouraged to pick up an application and return the completed form to the church office no later than Thurs. April 18^th.

EASTER LILY ORDER FORM

Easter lilies can be ordered now through Friday April 15th with the church office using THIS FORM.

The cost is $12 per lily. All requests must be in writing, and checks are to be made payable to Memorial UMC, with “Easter Lily” as the memo. Lilies may be picked up following worship service on Easter Sunday.