MEMORIAL UMC WEEKLY eNEWS – 02/18/18

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
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 Confirmation Class, Session 1
10:00 R.L. Pope Class: Tim Lyons
(R.L. Pope Classroom)
10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal (2nd fl.)
11:00 Worship Service (Sanctuary)
12:15 Lenten Lunch by R.L. Pope Class
3-4:30 GLOW Kids (Pre-K&K)
4:00 Kids’ Choir Starts (1st – 5th gr.)
4:30 Kids’ Choir (Pre-K&K join)
5-7 Mission Possible (1st-5th)
5:15 Choir Ends for Pre-K&K
5-7 Youth Program Night: Matthew
Kuppel (CEC)
7-8 ASP Training

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
10 AM Morning Circle (Girl Scout Room)
4-6 Art Academy (3rd fl.)
7-8 Boy Scouts (CEC 100)
6PM Evening Circle (Sunrise Diner)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
4-6 Art Academy (3rd fl.)
5:45 Yoga
6:30 Contemporary Music Reh. (Jarrett)
6:30 Council on Ministries (CEC 100)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
3-6 Art Academy (3rd fl.)
5:30 Fellowship Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 “Rebekah” Children’s Production,
Gospel of Mark Bible Study
(Fellowship Hall)
7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal (2nd fl.)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:30 Chicks with Sticks (Parlor)
7-8 Lenten Art & Spiritual Direction
Class 2 (3rd fl.)
Evening – Wesley Fast, Week Two

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Wesley Fast, Week Two

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Second Sunday in Lent
8:30 Nursery Care
8:50 Contemporary Service
9:45 Kids’ Choir
10:00 Godly Play Sunday School
PreK through 5th
10:00 Confirmation Class, Session 2
10:00 Youth Sunday School
10:00 R. L. Pope Class: Kyles Wallace
10:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
11:00 Worship Service
12:15 Lenten Lunch hosted by New
Beginnings Class
5-7 Youth Game Night – Big Games!

 

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                         

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
  • Dee Ellis
  • Marian Baker
  • Amos Fisher
  • Bob Templeman
  • Misty Ridge
  • Peggy Finch
  • Ann Worsham
  • Kathy Bosley
  • Joe Stone

BECOMING THE CHURCH TOGETHER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
4 – 5:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
You are invited to help Sandy Devoid with a research requirement at UNC’s School of Social Work. I promise, we will have fun, too!
Becoming the Church Together: Immigration, The Bible and our New Neighbors
Led by Sandy & Ben Devoid
A study from the North Carolina Council of Churches
Sunday, February 18 4-5:30pm
This will be an exciting way to explore immigration and our Christian faith. You will also be helping Sandy and she will be grateful beyond words! I’m looking for about 30 people, so invite your friends.
Participants can choose to fill out a survey before and after the class. Sandy will use these to complete her required research project. The survey is anonymous.
Everyone is welcome.
Signing up ahead of time will help Sandy – but, if you can come at the last minute, please do. Sign up is not required.
To ask questions or sign up, email Sandy at shdevoid@gmail.com
Thank you for all the support you have given to me. I will complete the MSW program at UNC-Chapel Hill this spring.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!!!

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!

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.

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.

 

WESLEYAN FAST

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Join Your Pastors for a Wesley Fast and Pray for the Welfare of Our City

Fasting reminds us that we are sustained by God.

Our fasting will begin the first Thursday in Lent, February 15, and will conclude on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, March 29-30. We will share in the fast not by location, but through participation and a shared prayer focus. Look for flyers with details and weekly prayer emphases. If you choose to fast, always do so in such a way that does not compromise your health.

SPECIAL CHARGE CONFERENCE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
6:30 PM
SCOUT ROOM

A Special Charge Conference will be held at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Scout Room of the CEC, prior to a scheduled Administrative Board Meeting. Members of the Administrative Board are asked to attend. The purpose is to vote on the recommendation of the Staff-Parish Committee to recommend Michele Hill and Brian Russell as Candidates for Ministry.

Zaxby’s Night to Benefit Art Academy

MARCH 5
5 – 8 PM
ZAXBY’S – THOMASVILLE

Mark March 5th, 5-8PM, as your dinner out night. Zaxby’s on Randolph St. will donate 10% of their proceeds that evening to Memorials Art Academy.

EMPTY BOWLS

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
4:30 – 7:30 PM
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER
Do we truly believe that we belong to each other? This is a fundamental question that we answer with our actions throughout the weeks of the seasons. We recognize that no one can come to Christ and remain unchanged, so we set about old things in gospel ways.
Believing that the Holy Spirit is infusing our plans for the 7th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction, we invite you to join us for this ticketed event on Friday, March 16th from 4:30-7:30. As you mingle with friends and meet new people from across the Triad, you are offering resources to help ensure ALL families in Thomasville have food on their tables.
Tickets, which go on sale February 4th, are $20 each, with every penny benefiting Cooperative Community Ministry and Project Divine Interruption. Children 17 years and under may eat for free, but only ticketed guests will take home a hand-crafted pottery bowl. We look forward to being with you!!

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,

PINE NEEDLES

EVERY SATURDAY BEGINNING MARCH 2 THROUGH APRIL 14
9 AM – 3 PM

$5.00 per bale ($5.50 per bale, delivered)

NC Long-Leaf Needles

Proceeds go to the MUMC Music Department

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

11 AM WORSHIP SURVEY

In our ongoing commitment to make Memorial’s Worship Programming more relevant and meaningful to your lives we ask that you take a few moments to fill out a short survey to help us best address the needs of our congregation during the 11 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.

The SURVEY can be found HERE.  Please fill it out and return to the church office.  THANKS!

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