MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…

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

THIS WEEK

SUNDAY MAY 12
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Worship (Jarrett)
10 Children’s Sun. Sch. (Main)
10 Youth Sun. Sch. (CEC)
10 R.L. Pope Class: Allen Brown
10:30 Chancel Choir Reh.
11 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
No Youth Activities

MONDAY MAY 13
4-7:30 Arts Alive Classes
6:30 Spanish Class

TUESDAY MAY 14
7:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Sunrise)
3:30-5:30 Arts Alive Classes
5:30 Yoga
6:30 Contemp. Worship Music Reh.

WEDNESDAY MAY 15
3:30-6 Arts Alive Classes
5:30 Fellowship Supper
6 Youth MS/HS Small Groups
6:10 Program: Children’s Production –
The Story of Adam & Eve
6:10 UMW Wed. Circle (Heritage)
6:15 Handbell Ringers Reh.
7:15 Chancel Choir Reh.

THURSDAY MAY 16
10:30 Chicks with Sticks
Red Cross Blood Drive

FRIDAY MAY 17

SATURDAY MAY 18
Arts Alive at Piedmont Crossing

SUNDAY MAY 19
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Homecoming Sunday
8:50 Contemporary Worship (Jarrett)
10 R.L. Pope Class: Tracy Brinkley
10:30 Chancel Choir Reh.
11 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
12:15  Homecoming Luncheon
5 – 7 Mission Possible Kids
5-7 Youth: Kyarra’s Program
7 Youth Choir Reh.

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
Ann Chappell
Ron Bratton
Sam Downs
Hannah Lee Dixon
Gary Cooper
Mabel Clinard
David Williams

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Nancy and Rick Jones and family on the death of Nancy’s sister, Dianne Brinkley Catlett of Archdale, Friday April 12, 2019.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER FOR ASP

SAT. MAY 11
8 AM – 1 PM
CHURCH PARKING LOT

Spruce up your cars for Mother’s Day and support the Youth as they raise money for the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). Look for fliers around the church.  

PLEASE NOTE:  We will be UNABLE to wash dogs this year.

HOMECOMING SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 19
8:50 AM Worship (Jarrett Hall)
11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary)
12:15 Covered Dish Luncheon

The Reverend Billy Rintz will be our guest preacher this year. Billy served as Minister of Youth & Education at Memorial United Methodist from 1988 to 1991. He recently retired from the ministry, and he and his wife Vicki now reside in Elon, NC. Rev. Rintz has shared the following: “My life changed significantly after I discovered what Mike Slaughter, in his book Dare to Dream, calls one’s BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious God-dream).” We look forward to hearing the good news that he brings.
Homecoming Luncheon: Please plan to bring your favorite covered dish to the Homecoming Luncheon. Chicken will be provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 9 CAMP ASP
MAY 10 ASP CAR WASH
MAY 12 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
MAY 15 CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION: THE STORY OF ADAM & EVE, FOLLOWED BY 4TH AND 5TH GRADE GODLY PLAY STUDENTS’ ORIGINAL STORIES
MAY 18 ARTS ALIVE at PIEDMONT CROSSING
MAY 19 HOMECOMING SUNDAY
MAY 20 UMW CIRCLES
MAY 22 ART ACADEMY RECITAL
MAY 22 LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL UNTIL FALL
JUNE 2 YOUTH SUNDAY
JUNE 2    UMW LUNCHEON FOR HS GRADS
JUNE 16 PASTOR BEN’S LAST SUNDAY AT MEMORIAL UMC
JUNE 20-23 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE 30 – JULY 6  ASP
JULY 14 FIRST SUNDAY FOR REV. DANNY LEONARD
JULY 7 VBS (@ PACE PARK – 5 – 7 PM)
JULY 22 – 26 ART CAMP, WEEK I
JULY 29 – AUG 2  ART CAMP, WEEK II
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:
MAY 8: HYMN SING! Bring your requests.
MAY 15: CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “The Story of Adam and Eve”
MAY 22: ARTS ALIVE! SPRING CELEBRATION & Last Fellowship Supper of the Spring

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!
MUMC Handbell Ringers Rehearsal (For more Info contact Norris Norwood.) (This week we will meet at 7PM.)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (For more Info contact Danny Frye.) (This week we will meet at 7:35PM)

ART ACADEMY HAPPENINGS

(See today’s separate announcement about our SUMMER ART CAMPS!!)

SATURDAY, MAY 18
2 PM
Art Academy students will perform for the residents at Piedmont Crossing on May 18th at 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
6:30 PM
End of Year Celebration is May 22nd at 6:30 in the Sanctuary.

SUMMER LESSONS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN!
Register by May 31 for Private Music Lessons and Group Visual Art Classes.
Lessons run the weeks of Jun. 24, Jul. 8-29, and Aug. 12. 

2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
Classes for the 2019-20 school year will begin the week of September 3, 2019, and end the week of May 18, 2020. Start planning!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

TO SERVE IN CHILDREN’S CHURCH FOR BOTH THE 8:50 AND 11AM SERVICES.

This volunteer position is to simply come and assist the leader and engage kids with the lesson through conversation. Please contact Lynda Hepler to volunteer. We are required to have two adults with children to comply with Safe Sanctuaries.
Thank you! And please use THIS LINK to sign up.

SEWING VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

Please remember that our sewing ministry still needs help making DRESS A GIRL dresses and boys shorts. This ministry is an ongoing project and volunteers are always needed to sew dresses and shorts at home. Pre-cut “kits” are located in Jarrett Hall. Thank you for your help with this special missions project.

MEL JONES AND HIS BAG O’ BONES FUNDRAISER

JUNE 28th
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Show
Memorial.

Tickets are $25. Proceeds go to R. L Pope Scholarship Fund, Art Academy, Journey to Bethlehem, and Rise Against Hunger. See Roger Bryant for tickets. See posters and eNews for more details about Mel Jones. This will be a great night for 4 great causes! Tell your friends!

PILOT POINT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

This is an opportunity for church members to missionally engage with children who are behind reading level. Pilot Point is a six-week summer literacy camp based at Fairview United Methodist Church. This program is sponsored by The Duke Endowment. Specifically, we are looking for reading buddies and church groups to help us with feeding their families on Monday Nights beginning on June 17. Pilot Point will end on Sunday, June 26. 

HIGH SCHOOL GRADS-TO-BE AND FAMILIES…

UMW Luncheon
June 2
12:15 PM

Check your mail and RSVP to Cheryl Herman for the UMW Luncheon on June 2 following the 11 AM Youth Sunday Worship Service. Reply to hermanc@northstate.net or 336-307-0022 by Friday May 24th.

ART CAMP 2019: DISCOVERY!  

Two Weeks to Choose From:
Week 1: July 22-26  (9am – 3pm) 
Week 2: Jul. 29 – Aug. 2 (9am – 3pm)

Registration Deadline is July 15th!

Cost: $75 per student and includes breakfast, lunch, and all materials. For students 1st grade – through rising 7th grade. Classes will be divided into two age groups: 1st -4th & 5th -7th. Registration is limited to the first 20 students for each week. Students may only attend one week of camp. First come, first serve. 

Each of us is created in the image of God, the master artist. During the week at Art Camp your child will discover their creative spirit regardless of age or ability. The camp focus will be on learning how to incorporate various media into an art piece as well as how visual and performance art are integrated. During the week, campers will experience: Music, Visual Art, Construction Art and the Art of Etiquette as they explore their creative side.

Click on the image to download a registration brochure!