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
Tracy Brinkley
Chris Eddinger
Harold Vannoy
Tim Priska
Dean Austin
Jim Graham
Margie Collins
Joe Bales
Danielle Bradley
Tyler Oldaker
Belinda Johnson
Brian Russell and Family
Wayne Taylor
Robert Miller
Ken Hanner and Family
Zeb Hanner and Family
Larry Norman
Robert Barrett
Dave Ogren

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Peggy May and family on the death of Peggy’s brother, Terry Ward, on Sunday October 27, 2019.
We extend our prayers and sympathy to Ruth Wheliss and family on the death of Joe Wheliss on October 29, 2019.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITMENT SUNDAY, NOV. 3: “PLANT GENEROUSLY” (2 Cor. 9:6-7)  

This Sunday is Commitment Sunday. Our Stewardship theme for 2020 is “Plant Generously.”  Please make plans to join us for worship tomorrow at 8:50 or 11:00 AM, and stay for the Celebration Lunch at noon. 

⁶ The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ⁷ Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

Join us November 6, 13, 20 for “We Methodists Talk Funny,” led by Danny Leonard
Please RSVP for supper by Noon on MONDAY.

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

Fall 2019 – Wednesday Night Dates & Programs
In November, Danny Leonard will lead our Wednesday Night Programs with “We Methodists Talk Funny,” as the program theme.  Be sure to join us November 6, 13, and 20!

5:30 PM Fellowship Supper 

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.

Handbell Ringers (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.

THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28
8-9 AM
FELLOWSHIP HALL

The Memorial Youth want to thank our church for all that you do for us throughout the year! It is because of your prayers, time, and financial gifts that we are able to go on retreats, participate in service projects, and invite our friends to the church to play games and learn about God. We are thankful for how you give to us, and this breakfast is a small way that we can give back to you! The Breakfast is by donation only. Please stay for a brief devotion at 8:45 to help us focus on being thankful on this special day! We hope to see you and look forward to showing you our gratitude!

UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH CHRISTMAS 2019

Nov. 6  Wednesday Night Fellowship: “We Methodists Talk Funny,” led by Danny Leonard
Nov. 13  Wednesday Night Fellowship: “We Methodists Talk Funny,” led by Danny Leonard
Nov. 20  Wednesday Night Fellowship: “We Methodists Talk Funny,” led by Danny Leonard
Nov. 28  Thanksgiving Breakfast
Dec. 1  Chrismon Service (5 PM)
Dec. 1  Christmas Party & Hot Dog Supper (6 PM)
Dec. 2  UMW Christmas Gathering
Dec. 4  Wednesday Night Fellowship: Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 8  Christmas Special Music: Service of Lessons & Carols by Hal Hopson (11 AM)
Dec. 8  Setup for Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 14-15  Star of Bethlehem (6-9 PM Sat., 5-8 PM Sun.)
Dec. 15  Christmas Special Music: Contemporary Service of Lessons & Carols (8:50 AM)
Dec. 22  Love Feast Advent Service (7 PM)
Dec. 24  Christmas Eve Communion Service (5:30 PM)

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

A lot has been happening this fall at Memorial and there is much to celebrate! Numbers don’t tell the whole story, but take a moment to reflect on the impact of these figures:

• The Thomasville High School football team was served three of their pregame meals at Memorial UMC this fall.
• The Finch Preaching Mission love offering for Cooperative Community Ministry (CCM) was $1,682.
• Over 70 volunteers and runners/walkers participated in the first annual Harvest Hope 5K, and over $2,200 was raised for Empty Bowls and Rise Against Hunger.
• Our church picnic last Sunday fulfilled its promises of good food, good fun, and good fellowship at Sonny and Charlesanna Koontz’s farm.
• Around 200 children were treated to spirited fun and candy at our (indoor) Trunk or Treat event this past week.
• Pumpkin sales are still being tallied, but we already know we closed out with one of our most successful seasons ever.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM​

DEC. 14, 6-9 PM
DEC. 15, 5-8 PM

Star of Bethlehem … a new name and new times this year. All the beautiful settings and costumes, the camels and all the animals, the marketplace, and more are ready to go. This is an awesome event that will take place Saturday December 14,  6:00-9:00 pm, and Sunday December 15, 5:00-8:00 pm. Now we need people to fill the settings and marketplace. Leslie Gibbs and Tim Lamb will be calling on folks to be a part of the cast to make this production a success. If you have done this before, you know how rewarding it is for everyone. Contact Leslie (336-880-1600, gibbsleslie12@ gmail.com) or Tim (336-880-5048, tlamb5@triad.com) to be part of Star of Bethlehem.

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.

UNCLAIMED DISHES

…. are gathering in the Reception Office. Please help us clear space and claim your dishes today! Thank you!