MEMORIAL UMC WEEKLY eNEWS – 07/02/17

STEWARDSHIP FOR 2017

Our church finances are as follows:
Total Expenses as of 05/31/17          $379,844.63
Total Income as of 05/31/17              $312,530.89
Net Deficit as of 05/31/17               ($67,313.74)

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 as names will be removed after 3 weeks.*

During this week, please pray for:

• ALL Military personnel
• UM Missionaries
• Tracy Brinkley
• Rick & Beth Schartiger
• Winfred Armentrout
• Sonny & Ann Williams
• Herbie Branson
• Bill Harthan
• Anna Johnson
• Dee Ellis
• Priscilla Oldaker
• Frank Denton
• Dorann Edwards
• ASP Mission Teams

United Methodist Women Bake Sale

Saturday, July 8, 2017
Thomasville Farmers Market 

CALLING ALL COOKS…

The United Methodist Women will sponsor a bake sale at the Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday, July 8, from 8 AM – 12 Noon.

The Farmers Market is located at the corner of Commerce and West Guilford Streets in downtown Thomasville.

We need the help of all church members to make the bake sale a success. A suggested list of baked goods includes: muffins, coffee cakes, breads, ham and sausage biscuits, cakes, pies, brownies, cookies and bar cookies, granola, fruit pies and cobblers. Baked goods can be brought to the CEC on Friday, July 7, between the hours of 10 AM – 12 Noon or to Sara Faulkner’s house Friday afternoon.

Proceeds from the sale benefit UMW mission projects. Volunteers are needed on the day of the bake sale, also. Contact Sara Faulkner for more information. Your support is appreciated!

Talitha: Transforming Lives through the Creative Arts

Wednesday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The cost is $10:00, to  covers materials.

Cathy Morling, wife of Tony Morling of our ministerial exchange family, will be holding a workshop on Christian formation and the arts. Using scripture, contemplation and simple arts activities

Talitha workshops are an opportunity to draw closer to God, and to explore your voice, movement, music, drama and visual arts.  Cathy is an actress with the BBC, including a role with Downton Abbey.  Call the church office to register for this event.
(336-472-7718)

MUMC FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT

August 18 – 20, 2017

At Carolina Mountain Lodge

A time for women to rest in God’s faithfulness…

For more information and to register contact Lynda Hepler

MEN’S RETREAT

NOVEMBER 10 – 11
HOSTED BY EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

This Fall, Emmanuel Baptist Church has opened their Men’s retreat to the men of MEMORIAL UMC!  This is an awesome time to relax with golf and/or fishing, build relationships with fellow men of God and grow in your faith!  A representative from Emmanuel Baptist Church will come to share more details with us, but be sure to sign up for this great opportunity!

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

TUESDAYS
9 AM
3rd FLOOR, MAIN BUILDING

Please plan on joining the UMW ladies who are creating the sundresses.  They meet on the 3rd floor of the church on Tuesday mornings 9:00-11:00 in the morning.  Remember, you don’t need to be able to sew to be part of this fun project.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Memorial is seeking a Director for our Nursery. Paid position 5-10hrs a week. Candidates should have childcare experience. Please share if you know of someone who would be interested. Send message or call the church office. 336.472.7718

ASP PRAYER VIGIL

While we are away, we ask for your prayers! To do so, you can sign up for a week-long prayer vigil.  Sign-up HERE!  Choose 1 or more time slots to pray for us, that we might do the work that God has called us to!

Thank you!

TRASH & TREASURE SALE COLLECTION

The 2016 Trash and Treasure will be on August 26.

We hope you are saving your Treasures for the sale. The community looks forward to this event. We do hope you can wait until the week of the sale to bring your items, so they do not have to be moved twice. We do have limited space for storage but that needs to be held for sources outside the church. Drop off your items Monday through Friday, from 9-5, August 21-25.

PLEASE, NO…
…old TV’s-No Tubes
…old Computers, Monitors, and Printers
…old Self-Help Books and Old Coffee Table Books (We still accept Fiction, Children’s Books and Cookbooks)
…old large Entertainment Centers.

Please make sure appliances are in working order and that your items are clean and in good condition.

Thank you for your help in making this such a success.

Special Projects Committee

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY 2 – 8 – APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT
JULY 31- AUGUST 4 – ART CAMP
AUGUST 4 – 6 – LAKE JUNALUSKA YOUTH RETREAT
AUGUST 9 – ASP STOCKHOLDER’S MEAL
AUGUST 12 – DIVINE RIDE
AUGUST 15 – COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES
AUGUST 26 – TRASH & TREASURE SALE
AUGUST 29 – ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 1-3 – FINCH PREACHING MISSION