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
Tracy Brinkley
Chris Eddinger
Harold Vannoy
Tim Priska
Dean Austin
Bob Rorie
Liz Raymond
Ron Bratton
Jessie Collett
Jim Graham
Students and educators making for college and school transitions

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP RESUMES SEPT. 4 

5:30 PM   Fellowship Supper
6:00 PM   Programs for Children & Youth
6:10/6:15 PM   Programs for Adults

Fall 2019 Dates:
September …… 4, 11, 18, 25
October ………. 2, 9, 23, 30
November ……. 6, 13, 20 
December …….. 4

5:30 PM Fellowship Supper 

RSVP by Monday at Noon. ** NOTE: For Sept. 4, you may RSVP by NOON today, Tues Sept 3, since the office is closed Monday.
CHOOSE  ONE-WEEK or STANDING reservation, and
EMAIL  sfrye@mumctville.org, or
CALL  336-472-7718, or
DROP  a blue reservation card in the offering plate on Sunday, or…
SCAN  the Code on the blue card (bit.ly/2G3OnDg) to RSVP online.

Fellowship begins at 5:30. Come in, find a seat, and meet new friends or catch up with some old ones! After announcements and a blessing, food is served at 5:45.    Cost is $8 per Adult/Youth (13+).  $20 family cap.  FREE for Children 12 & under, dining with an adult.  No one is turned away.

6:00 PM Programs for Children & Youth 

Children’s Music/Bible Study “Passport to Peru!”
(6:00-7:15 PM,  Main Bldg., 3rd Fl.)    Presenting a geographical mission study called Passport to Peru! Kids join us to experience life as a Peruvian with food, games, music and other experiences! Contact Lynda Hepler for more information. 

Youth Small Groups for Middle Schoolers & High Schoolers
(6:00-7:00 PM,  CEC, 2nd Fl.)  Designed to be different from our Sunday Night Programs, Small Groups meet simply to share about how your week is going and to have a few people pray for you and your life. You will, in turn, get to pray for others and hear about their week. You can become a part of one at any time. Hope to see you there!  Contact Rodney Denton for more information. 

6:10/6:15 PM Programs for Children & Youth 

Wednesday Night Program  (6:10–7:00 PM, CEC Fellowship Hall)  Our programs on Sept. 4 & 11 will be led by Senior Minister Danny Leonard.

Bible Study: Revolutionary Kingdom (6:15-7:15 PM, CEC, 2nd Fl., Rm. 201)  Six-week study led by Associate Minister Peggy Finch. Author Mike Slaughter is this year’s Finch Preaching Mission preacher. (A 2^nd section is held Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Parlor.

UMW Wednesday Circle (6:10-7:00 PM,  Main Bldg., Heritage Rm.) Contact Cheryl Herman for more information.

Handbell Ringers ***Beginning Sept. 18th ***  (6:15-7:15 PM,  Main Bldg., 2nd Fl., Handbell Rm.)  Contact Norris Norwood for more information.

Chancel Choir (7:15-8:30 PM, Main Bldg., 2nd Fl., Choir Rm.)  Contact Danny Frye for more information.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR

It’s almost here. Our Bible study for this fall will be a six-week study entitled Revolutionary Kingdom written by Mike Slaughter. Mike is our Finch Preaching Mission 2019 preacher. The book’s release date is August 20, 2019, so it is hot off the presses. I have pre-ordered a small number of books, and I would encourage you to pre-order your book as well (check Cokesbury and Amazon). We want to start on Chapter 1 in the first class.

Dates and Times:
Wednesday evening September 4: 6:15 in rm. 201, second floor of the CEC.
Thursday morning September 5: 9:30 in the Parlor.

This is the first book that I’ve read written by Mike so he will be new to all of us. Please come and join us. I am looking forward to getting started.

Peggy

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN’S MUSIC/BIBLE STUDY

Our Children’s Music/Bible Study this fall presents a geographical mission study called Passport to Peru! Kids join us to experience life as a Peruvian with food, games, music and other experiences! 6:00-7:15pm

UMW GATHERING 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
6 – 8 PM
R.L. POPE ROOM

All women of the church are invited to the United Methodist Women’s Gathering on Monday, September 9, 2019, 6:00-8:00 pm in the RL Pope room. Judy Younts will be our speaker for our Social Action program. Hands On Project: Toiletries or feminine products for CCM. We will also be giving our World Thank Offering during this meeting. The cost of the meal is $8.00. Please RSVP to Lynda Stone by Monday, September 2, 2019, at lyndamstone@gmail.com or 336-882-6046. Childcare and transportation are available. Please make any needs known to Lynda when you RSVP. Looking forward to seeing you there

CHURCH-WIDE BAKE SALE #2 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
8 AM – 12 NOON
THOMASVILLE FARMERS MARKET, CORNER OF COMMERCE AND GUILFORD STREETS

Our second Church-Wide Bake Sale, sponsored by United Methodist Women, is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2019, 8 AM – 12 Noon, at Thomasville Farmers Market, We need the help of all cooks  to make this event a success. Proceeds will be used to support the United Methodist Women’s Scholarship Program. Some of the items that sell well are: all types of breads, seasonal fruit pies, cookies, brownies and other bar-type cookies, ham and sausage biscuits, cakes of all kinds, candy, fried fruit pies, persimmon pudding. Please bring items to the church on Friday, September 13, 2019,  between the hours of 10:00 AM– 12 Noon. Items can also be dropped off at Sara Faulkner’s house Friday afternoon or at the Farmers Market on Saturday morning. Help at the market is needed from 7:30 – 9:45 AM and 9:45 AM – 12 Noon. Please contact Sara at 336-689-2523 if you can help.

HARVEST HOPE 5K – SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th

Help us to “Harvest Hope” for our neighbors in the greater Thomasville area and across the world who know the reality of food insecurity and malnutrition by supporting or participating in our Harvest Hope 5K event on Saturday October 19 from 9 to 11 am. Proceeds from the event will benefit  Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) and Empty Bowls. Since it’s October, it wouldn’t be complete without pumpkins, treats, photo-ops, live music, and lots of laughter! We encourage kids of all ages to wear Halloween/Fall Festival costumes. For more information and to register to participate or just be Proud in the Crowd, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Thomasville/HarvestHope5k. Keep an eye on the MUMC Facebook page for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2019

SEPT. 4  WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP RESUMES
SEPT. 8   HOLY COMMUNION IN WORSHIP
SEPT. 9   UMW FALL GATHERING
SEPT. 15  GLOW & MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS
SEPT. 24      NOMINATIONS COMM. (6:30)
OCT. 5   PUMPKIN DOWNLOAD
OCT. 13-15 FINCH PREACHING MISSION
OCT. 19   HARVEST HOPE 5K

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

FALL CALENDAR 2019 

Sept. 4   Wednesday Night Fellowship
Sept. 9   UMW Fall Gathering
Sept. 11  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Sept. 18  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Sept. 24  Nominations Comm. (6:30)
Sept. 25  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Oct. 2  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Oct. 5  Pumpkin Download
Oct. 6  Children’s Sabbath
Oct. 9  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Oct. 13-15  Finch Preaching Mission
Oct. 19  Harvest Hope 5K
Oct. 23  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Oct. 27  Church Picnic
Oct. 30  Wednesday Night Fellowship
              Trunk or Treat
Nov. 2  Gifts Galore
Nov. 3  Commitment Sunday
Nov. 6  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Nov. 13  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Nov. 20  Wednesday Night Fellowship
Nov. 28  Thanksgiving Breakfast
Dec. 1  Chrismon Service (5 PM)
             Christmas Party & Hot Dog Supper (6 PM)
Dec. 2  UMW Christmas Gathering
Dec. 4   Wednesday Night Fellowship
Dec. 8  Christmas Cantata (11 AM)
            Setup for Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 14-15  Star of Bethlehem (6-9 PM Sat., 5-8 PM Sun.)
Dec. 15  Christmas Special Music (8:50 AM)
Dec. 22  Love Feast Advent Service (7 PM)
Dec. 24  Christmas Eve Communion Service

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALLING ALL GIRLS!

A new program year for the Girl Scouts is starting in September, and our troop wants YOU! Don’t miss the outdoor fun, making new friends, and learning exciting skills. Come join us while we create confident, caring girls who make the world a better place. Spots are available for grades K-12. Contact Cassie Kurtz at 614-309-3611 or kurtz.214@gmail.com for more information.

ARTS ALIVE ART ACADEMY: NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!  

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!

Call Lynda Hepler @ 336-472-9711 to enroll or pick up a registration form at the receptionist office.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Visual Arts I: Beginner           Monday          Time: 4:15 – 5:15 pm
Visual Arts II: Advanced        Monday          Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Adult Acrylic Painting            Monday          Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $60/mo. and $10 Registration fee

1 Hour Private Sewing Lessons: Monday afternoon
Cost: $80/mo. and $10 Registration fee

1/2 Hour Private Music Lessons
Strings (Violin, Cello, Viola), Guitar, Piano and Drums
Lessons subject to teacher availability Mon. – Wed.
Cost: $80/mo. and $10 Registration fee

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WITH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE KIDS AND LOVE JESUS! 

As mandated by our Safe Sanctuaries Policies, we must always have two non-related adults during all children and youth programming. Volunteers are needed to assist and occasionally lead various programs for our children. Without your help we will not be able to offer these programs for the children in our church community. Dates and times are below and at the links provided. You may select the dates that work for you—a weekly commitment is not required.  Please pray for guidance and sign up to volunteer. Thank you!

CHILDREN’S CHURCH SIGNUP
Dates & Times:  Slots available every Sunday during Worship, 8:50 am -10:00 am  or 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Scan the code or use this link:  bit.ly/MUMCChildrensChurch

GLOW KIDS SIGNUP
Dates & Times:  Slots available on the 3^rd Sunday* of each month, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, and May 17)
Scan the code or use this link:  bit.ly/MUMCGLOWKids 

MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS  SIGNUP
Dates & Times:  Slots available on the 3^rd Sunday* of each month, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, and May 17)
Scan the code or use this link:  bit.ly/MUMCMPKids

FABRIC NEEDED FOR SEWING MINISTRY 

The Tuesday Morning Sewing Ministry is asking for cotton fabric donations to make little boys’ shorts for our “dress a girl” project, a year-round ministry dedicated to making dresses for girls and shorts for boys for needy missions in Nicaragua and Guatemala. At this time, we have plenty of fabric for our dresses. If you can provide “boy themed” cotton material, 42″- 44″ wide x 1 yard (or more) that would be wonderful. Please note we can NOT use any fabric that is licensed (no Disney, superheroes, sport teams, etc.), and fabrics must have NO wording on them.  Please contact Katie Conant or Sara Faulkner with questions.  Drop off can be made at the reception office.  Thank you in advance for your generous support.

BARGAIN TREASURES THANK YOU.

First, we want to thank the congregation for following our request for cleaning and screening their items. Then a big “thank you” to those who helped set up and price the week before the sale. We are most grateful to Ron Berrier, Joe Stone, Roger Bryant, and Jerry Smith, who do so much to make this event possible every year.  And we always appreciate our youth, who help us with the move-in.

— Special Projects Committee

“STAR OF BETHLEHEM” IS NEW NAME FOR LIVING NATIVITY

Our living nativity, formerly known as Journey to Bethlehem/What Child Is This, has a new name beginning in 2019. Please start practicing saying “Star of Bethlehem” when you want to say “Journey.”  Also new in 2019, our event will run two days rather than three. Mark your calendars for Saturday December 14^th, 6-9 PM, and Sunday December 15^th, 5-8 PM. Note the earlier time on Sunday. Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved. If you have questions, please contact David Williams.

MEMORIAL UMC ORNAMENTS FOR SALE

$10 EACH
WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS
CONTACT SUSAN AT 336-472-7718 or sfrye@mumctville.org

Just the perfect gift for the desk or Christmas Tree! Contact Susan at the Church Office if you would like to purchase one for yourself or as a gift.  Cash or check (note “Ornament” on memo line). All proceeds from the sale of ornaments go to the church’s budget.

MISSING SOMETHING? HAVE YOU CHECKED THE RECEPTION OFFICE?

The shelves in the Reception Office are currently holding a number of dishes and serving pieces. If you have prepared food for a meal at church and think one of these dishes could be yours, please come by the Reception Office on the ground floor in the main building to have a look.  Additionally, there is a small collection of lost and found pairs of glasses, a Blythe Leonard leather pencil sleeve, etc.  Thank you!

RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING REQUEST 

SUNDAYS, 10:30-12:00

We are pleased to welcome residents of Piedmont Crossing who join us weekly for worship at 11:00 thanks to a special transportation arrangement. You may have noticed that the handicapped parking space nearest the Sanctuary now is designated for the Piedmont Crossing shuttle, Sundays 10:30-12:00. Thank you for your help in making this space available during that time frame.