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
Sam Downs
Dean Austin
Hannah Lee Dixon
Gary Cooper
David Williams
Bob Rorie

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Tommy Arnold and family on the death of his sister Martha Moore, on Sunday May 12, 2019.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 24^th.

RECEPTION FOR BEN

JUNE 9
12:15 PM
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER

Ben’s last day in the pulpit at Memorial is June 16. Before he leaves us, we want to gather to thank Ben and wish him well. Please join the congregation on Sunday June 9 at 12:15 pm for a church-wide reception for Ben. You should also have received a letter from Ken Hanner and Harold Vannoy this week letting you know of the reception on June 9 and Ben’s last Sunday at Memorial on June 16. If you did not receive this, please let Susan Frye know.

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!

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!

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 2 YOUTH SUNDAY
JUNE 2  UMW LUNCHEON FOR HS GRADS
JUNE 9  RECEPTION FOR REV. BEN DEVOID
JUNE 16 PASTOR BEN’S LAST SUNDAY AT MEMORIAL UMC
JUNE 20-23 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE 30 – JULY 6  ASP
JULY 7  VBS @ PACE PARK, 5 – 7 PM
JULY 14 FIRST SUNDAY FOR REV. DANNY LEONARD
JULY 22 – 26 ART CAMP, WEEK I
JULY 29 – AUG 2  ART CAMP, WEEK II
AUG 2 – 4 LAKE JUNALUSKA YOUTH RETREAT
AUG 7   ASP STOCKHOLDER’S DINNER
AUG 18  YOUTH GROUP KIDNAPPING 😉
AUG 24  BARGAIN TREASURES

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ART ACADEMY HAPPENINGS

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

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.

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. 

UMW BOOK DRIVE

The Wednesday Circle for the United Methodist Women is hosting a book drive. So far, 50 books have been collected but we need enough for 100 children! The books will be given to children attending the community Vacation Bible School one-day event July 7th being organized by Pastor Lynda Hepler. Books for preschoolers to 5th graders are preferred. We will be collecting books until June 15th. A collection box is in the CEC lobby area. If you are not able to donate books, a monetary donation is perfectly acceptable. Please give a check to Charlotte Hanner with notation “book drive,” or drop off a check at the church office. For more information, please contact Cheryl Herman at 336-307-0022.

THE SPIRITUAL ACADEMY FOR LEADING TRANSFORMATION

THE SPIRITUAL ACADEMY FOR LEADING TRANSFORMATION (SALT), sponsored by the Yadkin Valley District, is an eight-month program designed to identify, inspire, train, and support a new cohort of spiritually-mature lay people able to partner with clergy to lead effective change in congregations and communities. The program consists of five pieces: retreats, evening sessions, a leadership project, collaboration with clergy, and small groups. Please see the insert in today’s bulletin and give this opportunity your prayerful consideration.

SUMMER SUPPER CLUB

SUMMER SUPPER GATHERINGS. Please contact Theresa Humphreys at 336-475-7255 if you are interested in joining other church members for informal Wednesday suppers this summer at various local restaurants.

CCM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Cooperative Community Ministry is currently in need of several weekly volunteers for our food pantry. Volunteers would bag food and distribute to clients.  If interested, call CCM and ask for Peggy (336-476-1842).