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 to let us know how that person is doing, as names are removed after three weeks. During the coming week, please pray for:

• All Military Personnel
• Our UM Missionaries
• Tracy Brinkley
• Rick & Beth Schartiger
• Dee Ellis
• Bob Templeman
• Peggy Finch
• Ann Worsham
• Bob Monohan
• Grace Miller
• Gene Sears
• Norman Crews
• Ethan Erikson

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Barbara Price and family on the death of her brother, John W. Campbell, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, on April 20.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP IN MAY

5:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS & GRACE*
5:40  BUFFET OPENS
6:15  PROGRAM: Final Spring Fellowship Supper – Arts Alive Spring Recital and Art show!

 * Sign up to lead the dinner blessing on Wednesday nights!
Look for the signup sheets around the church or contact the church office.

HOMECOMING SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 20
8:50 AM – Early Service with KYLES WALLACE
10:00 AM – Sunday School
11:00 AM – Worship with KYLES WALLACE
12:00 PM – Homecoming Luncheon

Homecoming is again in the SPRING!!!  It will still be the same fun fellowship, awesome worship AND the same great covered dish lunch!

BELOVED former minister, Rev. KYLES WALLACE, who served this church from 1998– 2003, will preach at both services.  Rev. Wallace served as the Senior Minister of Memorial and is now retired and serving and worshipping at Memorial UMC. We are encouraging everyone to spread the word about this year’s Homecoming Sunday.

This year will be very special because we will be dedicating the MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST HERITAGE ROOM (the former library) in memory of Pauline W. and Carson C. Cox, Jr..  It is filled with all sorts of unique historical items from Memorial’s past!  It will be open after the 11 AM worship service for those who want to come and explore!

We will also have a special time during the service to remember those Saints who have passed since the last Homecoming!  There will be special music and of course, the covered dish luncheon following the 11 AM worship service!  For more information, please call the church office!  See you there!

SPRING WELCOME TO MEMORIAL CLASS INVITATION

If you’re visiting Memorial and would like to know more about the congregation, plan to attend our next Welcome to Memorial class. The class is scheduled at 10:00 am in the Christian Enrichment Center (CEC) on four successive Sundays, from May 6 through May 27. This is your opportunity to learn more about our wide range of ministries and our church governance, meet some of our key church leadership, and get answers to your questions about United Methodism and our basic beliefs. Pick up a brochure in the Narthex or in the foyer of Jarrett Hall for more detailed information. If you have particular questions or have a conflict with the class schedule but are interested in learning more, please talk to one of the ministers or call Tim Lyons at 336-476-1117.

TRASH AND TREASURE IS COMING:  START SAVING!

AUGUST 25

Trash and Treasure Sale is August 25! Please start saving your “treasures” now. The sale will run 8 AM – 2 PM, and all proceeds go directly to the church budget. Household furniture, appliances, electronics, antiques and collectibles, tools and toys, children’s clothes, Christmas decorations, and more. Please contact Berta Riley with questions.

PILOT POINT SUMMER LITERACY CAMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Literacy Camp Volunteers Needed. Fairview UMC will host the six-week Pilot Point Summer Literacy Camp for 36 rising first- through fourth-graders this summer. There are many ways to contribute to this initiative. Please contact Reverend Ed McKinney with questions, at emckinney@wnccumc.net.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Fundraising / donations
• Crafts & Recreation
• Food and snacks
• Reading buddies
• Support staff
• Transportation

Pilot Point will give 36 students the unique opportunity to participate in an exciting faith-based summer reading camp. Seven excellent local teachers will instruct 3 classes in literacy. The camp will be held at Fairview UMC in Thomasville for six consecutive weeks from June 18 to July 27, 8:30 to 4:30pm.

Pilot Point is open to students who have completed kindergarten through third grade in cooperation with schools in Davidson County.

Pray without ceasing and then visit our volunteer fair to see how you can make a difference! 

Your schedule already overloaded…
Not sure what special skills you have to offer…

~Can’t imagine how this program will ever work,
But can you pray for those who are focused on seeing it succeed?
~Can’t believe that some kids need this type of program,
But can you imagine living in a home where your parents can’t read?
~Can’t donate money or help with fundraising,
But can you donate your time?
~Can’t commit to being a reading partner,
But can you offer a friendly, smiling face & encouragement?
~Can’t commit to cooking & serving meals,
But can you donate food to be prepared by the hands of others?
~Can’t be off during the day,
But can you help any with our Monday family nights?
~Can’t do crafts or help with recreation,
But can you help supervise a nature walk?

“Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve.
You don’t have to have a college degree to serve.
You don’t have to make your subject & verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace.  A soul generated by love.”
~Martin Luther King Jr.

Pilot Point Summer Literacy Camp is made possible through a grant from The Duke Endowment, the Yadkin Valley Congregational Vitality Team, and gifts from faithful United Methodists.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 20 HOMECOMING
MAY 20 WELCOME TO MEMORIAL CLASS
MAY 23  LAST SPRING FELLOWSHIP SUPPER
MAY 27  WELCOME TO MEMORIAL CLASS
MAY 28 Memorial Day – Church Office Closed
May 31 Arts ALIVE! Art Show and Recital (Thomasville Medical Center)
JUN. 3    YOUTH SUNDAY
JUN. 16  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) REGISTRATION (Drop-In 4:30-7)
JUN. 17-20  VBS (6-9P)
Jul. 1-7 ASP
JUL. 28 UMW SUMMER BRUNCH CELEB.
JUL. 30-AUG. 3* ARTS CAMP AT MUMC
Aug. 3-5 Youth Retreat: Lake Junaluska
Aug. 8 ASP STOCKHOLDERS’ DINNER
Aug. 25 Trash and Treasure
Sep. 12 Wednesday Night Fellowship Suppers Resume

CHAPEL HOURS | The Chapel is open each Monday through Thursday (8 AM – 4 PM) for prayer and meditation. The Memorial congregation welcomes the community to this sacred space.
COMMUNION | Memorial United Methodist Church offers Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. When not offered in the 8:50 AM or 11:00 AM worship service, it is offered at 10:00 AM in the prayer chapel. We celebrate an open table.
* Save the date. Registration will be closer to the date.

APRIL FINANCE FIGURES 

Total Expenses as of 04/30/18                       $316,118.49
Total Income as of 04/30/18                           $303,408.10
Net Deficit as of 04/30/18                              ($12,710.39)