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HOMECOMING - STAY THE DAY!
Posted August 26, 2010, 12:07 pm

Sunday, September 19, 2010
8:00 AM - Breakfast - Jarrett Hall
8:50 AM - Contemporary Worship - Jarrett Hall
11:00 AM - Worship - Sanctuary
12:00 PM - Lunch - Christian Enrichment Center

GUEST PREACHER: The Reverend Sylvia Dean Wilhelm
We are delighted that our District Superintendent, Reverend Sylvia Dean Wilhelm accepted our invitation to be our 2010 Homecoming Preacher. Reverend Wilhelm has been District Superintendent of the Lexington District since 2008. Reverend Wilhelm has served in the Western North Carolina Conference since 1986. Most recently, Reverend Wilhelm was the pastor of Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Winston Salem, NC. A native of Mooresville, NC, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury College in 1984 and a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology, Emory University in 1987.

SCHEDULE: Stay the Day
What a great opportunity for faith-filled fun, food, and fellowship! Here are some exciting things we have planned:

• Delicious Homemade Buffet Breakfast in Jarrett Hall: 8:00 - 8:45am
• Contemporary Worship: 8:50am (with Praise Team)
• Sunday School Classes: 9:45am
• Tour of sanctuary and church history display in the Narthex
• Worship: 11:00am (deCapo Brass and guest bagpiper join Chancel Choir)
• Homecoming Covered Dish Luncheon: following 11am service CEC
• Visit with Reverend Sylvia Wilhelm and other church friends
• Celebrate our unity in diversity

TRASH AND TREASURE SALE
Posted August 12, 2010, 4:21 pm

Saturday, August 28
8 AM - 2PM
Jarrett Hall

Come and shop for some great deals!!!

If you would like to donate some treasures: We will be at the church the week of August 23, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to receive your treasures. If possible please bring them by Thursday afternoon. If you need items picked up, we will be able to do that if you will call the church office, Berta Riley 475-2691 or Jane Williams 475-3149. Please clean out that closet or garage or attic and share the "treasures" with us.

BE SWEET TO ASP...
Posted August 12, 2010, 4:15 pm

Please Support Appalachia Service Project. One way to do that is to eat at MISTY'S BAKERY on ANY SUNDAY (or every Sunday) during the month of AUGUST! Misty has agreed to give ASP 10 % of her sales for the month of August to ASP, so go on across the street after church and satisfy that sweet tooth!!! Thank you!

ADULT HANDBELLS ARE BACK!!!
Posted August 12, 2010, 3:52 pm

Thursday, August 26
7:15PM
Adult Handbells to Resume Rehearsals

MUMC Adult Handbell Choir will resume evening rehearsals at 7:15 PM on Thursday night, August 26 In the Handbell room, 2nd floor – Main Building.

Anyone interested in joining the Handbell choir for the first time, please contact Mr. Bill Cates, Dir. of Music at your earliest convenience: billcates@triad.rr.com or his cell: 336.848.9264. Anyone who reads music, 7th grade and above, is welcome!

Plans are for the Handbell Choir to play for the Homecoming Service, Sept. 19; Christmas Cantata, Dec. 5; and Love Feast, December 19. Other dates to play in the Fall will be announced at a later date.

CHANCEL CHOIR IS BACK!!!
Posted August 12, 2010, 3:44 pm

Wednesday, August 25
7:15 PM
Chancel Choir to Resume Rehearsals

MUMC Chancel Choir will resume its Wednesday night rehearsals at 7:15 PM on Wednesday night, August 25 in the choir room, 2nd floor - Main Building.

Anyone interested in joining the choir for the first time, please contact Mr. Bill Cates, Dir. of Music, at your earliest convenience: billcates@triad.rr.com or his cell: 336.848.9264. Anyone 7th grade and above with a love for singing is welcome!

The annual "Back to Choir" Picnic is scheduled for Saturday night, August 21 at 6:30 PM at the home of Ms. Susan Kennedy.