SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service (Jarrett Hall)
9:45 Kids’ Choir (3rd fl.)
10:00 Sunday School: Pre-K/K (Rm.105),
1st-3rd (Rm.301), 4th-5th (Rm.302)
10:00 Youth Sunday School (CEC 201)
10:00 R.L. Pope Class: Jim McGhee
(R.L. Pope Classroom)
10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal (2nd fl.)
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
6 -10PM Youth: Super Bowl Party (CEC)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
4-6PM Art Academy (3rd fl.)
6-8PM UMW Gathering (R.L.Pope Rm.)
7-8PM Boy Scouts (CEC 100)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
4-6PM Art Academy (3rd fl.)
5:45 Yoga
6:30 Trustees Meeting (Parlor)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
3-6 PM Art Academy (3rd fl.)
5:30 Fellowship Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 Kids’ Choir Practice
6:00 MS & HS Small Groups
6:15 Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
6:15 Handbell Rehearsal (2nd fl.)
6:30 Kids’ Club (3rd fl.)
7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal (2nd fl.)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8
10-Noon SOUPer Bowl Painting Party
(Leigh’s Fired Art, Lexington)
10:30 Chicks with Sticks (Parlor)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Kids’ Choir
10:00 Godly Play Sunday School
PreK through 5th
10:00 Youth Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Allen Brown
10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
11:00 Worship Service
3:30-6 Youth: Bingo at Piedmont
Crossing (CEC)
MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…
We are CALLED by Christ to
GROW in faith,
BUILD relationships, and
SERVE all people.
STEWARDSHIP FOR 2017 – THANK YOU!
We would like to offer our sincere appreciation to all who made contributions to the church in 2017. We are very blessed to have finished 2017 with a net income of $11,258.08, especially when we still had a net deficit of ($120,085.08) as of November 30, 2017. For such a turn around, we give thanks to the Lord, to all who gave during the year, and to so many who went the extra mile. Thanks so much for your generosity and love for our church.
The Ministers
The Stewardship Committee
The Finance Committee
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
- Dee Ellis
- Marian Baker
- Bob Templeman
- Misty Ridge
- Peggy Finch
- Ann Worsham
- Amos Fisher
- Kathy Bosley
- Joe Stone
“Sandy and I would like to thank the congregation for the prayers cards, flowers, and food after the loss of Sandy’s father, Bill Harthan. He was an outgoing man of faith who will be missed by his community and family. It was good to return to our church family.”
— Ben and Sandy Devoid
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ARE BACK!!!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10
5:30 PM – DINNER
6:00 PM – PROGRAM
6:00 PM – YOUTH SMALL GROUPS
6:00 PM – KID’S CHOIR PRACTICE
6:15 PM – HANDBELL PRACTICE
6:30 PM – KID’S KLUB
7:15 PM – CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE
JOIN US for great FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, and FUN!
COST: The Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner prices are as follows:
Adults $8.00
Children (12 & under) $4.50
Families (children 12 & under) $18.00
Families (children Over 12) $20.00
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
BIBLE STUDY with BEN, PEGGY & KYLES
EFIRD SERIES: Gospel of Mark
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY NOON ON MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS JANUARY 17
6:15 PM- 7:15 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
“The Gospel Mark Biblical Interpretation and Inspiration: An 11 Week Study”
Beginning Wednesday, January 17 through April 18
Teachers: Ben Devoid, Peggy Finch and Kyles Wallace
Time: 6:15 PM- 7:15 PM
Place: Fellowship Hall
Reading Material is the Daily Journal found in Sunday’s Bulletin and on our website HERE . All you need to bring is your Bible and a Notebook
Come Join Us for Dinner: Begins at 5:45 PM
Dinner Costs: $8.00 Adults/ Children $4.00/ Family $20.00
Empty Bowls 2018 Silent Auction Information
Items which are considered new will be gladly accepted at this time for the 2018 Empty Bowls Silent Auction on March 16. Suggested items include:
- use of a vacation home for a few days
- services related to your profession
- gift cards ($40 or more)
- baked items
- ACC sports memorabilia
- original paintings
Please contact Ginger Cranford (475-1887), Elaine Rabon (442-4790) or Rick Jones (476-8052) for more information. Thank you for your support!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN GATHERING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
6 – 8 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
We are looking forward to an exciting year for United Methodist Women!
We are kicking off our next Gathering on Monday, February 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm in the RL Pope Room in the CEC. Ginger Cranford will give the presentation for our Call to Prayer and Self-Denial program titled “Learning for a Lifetime: Developing Leaders”.
The cost of supper is $8.00. Please give your RSVP to Lynda Stone at 336-882-6046 or lyndamstone@gmail.com by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. We look forward to seeing you!
CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
6 PM
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER
“Rebekah” Children’s Production, Wed. Night, Feb. 21st Mark your calendar!
Please plan to attend the children’s production as the Wednesday Night program. A $1 per person donation will be collected for children’s mission work at MUMC.
UMW VALENTINE’S SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
WE SUPPORT OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND WE KNOW YOU WILL TOO!
Honor your Valentine.
For $5.00 per name you can purchase a Valentine in honor or in memory of those persons special to you.
All funds go to the UMW Scholarship Fund. Submission deadline is February 5th. Valentines will be printed on Sunday, February 11.
Please list names exactly as you wish them to appear.
Please make checks payable to United Methodist Women, and marked “Valentine Scholarship” to the church office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT OUTREACH TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
LENTEN LUNCHES at MEMORIAL
SUNDAYS IN LENT
FOLLOWING 11 AM WORSHIP
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Join us for lunch after church each Sunday in Lent. Meals are by donation ONLY and donations go to support local missions projects!
Church groups sponsoring the lunches are:
Feb. 18: RL Pope Class
Feb. 25: New Beginnings Class
Mar. 4: ASP
Mar. 11: Fellowship Class
Mar. 18: Girl Scouts
Mar. 25, Palm Sunday: UMW
LENTEN JOURNEY: ART & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CLASS
THURSDAYS
7 = 8 PM
3rd FLOOR ART ROOM
FOR ALL AGES!
Come explore the season of Lent creatively. No art experience needed! Classes will be held every Thursday 7-8 PM in the art room, Feb. 15th (orientation) – Mar. 29th.
Sign up with Lynda Hepler (472-9711, lhepler@mumctville.org) or on a signup sheet.
EMPTY BOWLS
Love wins. Always.
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Super Bowl Soup & Sandwiches Lunch, Heidelberg Church
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
12 PM
Come join them after worship to support CCM! Reservations are not necessary.
Lent Worship & Lunch on Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church
TUESDAYS (beginning Feb. 20)
12-1PM,
Join this community worship & lunch series,
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 15 – OFFICE CLOSED FOR MLK, JR. HOLIDAY
JANUARY 15 – ART ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE (4:30 – 6:30 PM)
JANUARY 17 – WINTER BIBLE STUDY BEGINS
JANUARY 26-28 – YOUTH SKI TRIP
FEBRUARY 13 – FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE DAY
FEBRUARY 14 – ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
FEBRUARY 15-16 – DUAL DISTRICT MEETING
FEBRUARY 15 – ART & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CLASS BEGINS
FEBRUARY 18 – CONFIRMATION BEGINS
FEBRUARY 18 – LENTEN LUNCH
FEBRUARY 25 – LENTEN LUNCH
MARCH 4 – LENTEN LUNCH
MARCH 11 – LENTEN LUNCH
MARCH 16 – EMPTY BOWLS
MARCH 18 – LENTEN LUNCH
MARCH 24 – EASTER EGG HUNT
MARCH 25 – PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 25 – LENTEN LUNCH
MARCH 29 – MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
MARCH 30 – CROSSWALK (START: Memorial UMC) (11 AM)
MARCH 30 – TENEBRAE SERVICE
APRIL 1 – EASTER SUNDAY
MAY 13 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
MAY 20 – HOMECOMING
MEMORIAL MESSENGER JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2018
Click this link to download the most recent issue of the Church Newsletter: THE MESSENGER