SUNDAY, JULY 23
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Stan Styers
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
2:30 Youth
MONDAY, JULY 24
6:30 Praise Team (Jarrett Hall)
Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, JULY 25
7:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Sunrise)
5:45 Yoga
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
6:30 Tea With Tony
THURSDAY, JULY 27
Chicks with Sticks (Parlor)
FRIDAY, JULY 28
SATURDAY, JULY 29
9-12 UMW Summer Celebration Brunch
SUNDAY, JULY 30
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Dave Ogren
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
5-7:00 Youth: Cricket: YMCA
5-7:00 Congregation: Cheerleaders YMCA
MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…
We are CALLED by Christ to
GROW in faith,
BUILD relationships, and
SERVE all people.
STEWARDSHIP FOR 2017
Our church finances are as follows:
Total Expenses as of 05/31/17 $449,129.52
Total Income as of 05/31/17 $349,256.26
Net Deficit as of 05/31/17 ($99, 873.26)
Memorial United Methodist encourages the Biblical teaching of the tithe. If the ten percent is too far a reach, consider a percentage increase toward the goal. Your sacrificial gift is greatly appreciated and makes our mission possible to grow in faith, build relationships and serve all people.” “Faithfully they brought in the contributions, the tithes…” II Chronicles 31:12
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
- Dorann Edwards
- Ben & Sandy Devoid
- The Morling Family
- Marian Barker
Tea and Conversation with Tony
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
6:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Come and join us this Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 in the CEC to get to know Tony Morling even better. Come and hear about Jersey (fascinating story there), hear about the differences and similarities between the British Methodist Church and the UMC and hear about Tony and his family. There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation. It will be fun as we learn from one another and grow in our friendship with the Morlings. See you Wednesday.
CRICKET LESSONS
SUNDAY, JULY 30
5 PM
Tom A, Finch YMCA
Tony and his family will teach us all about the game of Cricket! We have everything you will need (bats, wickets, and balls)! We just need you!! Come on out to play or watch, bring a chair as we learn about this fun, British-born sport!
ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, July 29
10:00 AM
R.L. Pope Room.
Join your UMW sisters for a “Summer Celebration Brunch” on Saturday, July 29, 10:00 – 12:00 pm, in the RL Pope Room. Cheryl Herman will be leading a program titled “A Learning Community”.
Please bring a brunch dish or side to share.
This is an opportunity for all circles and all UMW women to come together to celebrate UMW relationships! This event is free but please RSVP to Lynda Stone at lyndamstone@gmail.com or at 336-882-6046 by Wednesday, July 26th.
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
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