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:
The United Methodist Church
All Military Personnel
Our UM Missionaries
Rick Schartiger
Beth Schartiger
Tracy Brinkley
Ann Worsham
Chris Eddinger
Dave Ogren*
Harold Vannoy
Robert Miller
Tim Priska
Dean Austin
David Faber
Ryan Ware
Ann Chappell
Ron Bratton
Sam Downs
Hannah Lee Dixon
Gary Cooper

* Cards and letters to Dave Ogren should be sent to Krissie Ogren Furr, 2126 Tommy Lane, Matthews, NC 28105.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER FOR ASP

SAT. MAY 11
8 AM – 1 PM
CHURCH PARKING LOT

Spruce up your cars for Mother’s Day and support the Youth as they raise money for the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). Look for fliers around the church.  

PLEASE NOTE:  We will be UNABLE to wash dogs this year.

HOMECOMING SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 19
The Reverend Billy Rintz will be our guest preacher this year. Billy served as Minister of Youth & Education at Memorial United Methodist from 1988 to 1991. He recently retired from the ministry, and he and his wife Vicki now reside in Elon, NC. Rev. Rintz has shared the following: “My life changed significantly after I discovered what Mike Slaughter, in his book Dare to Dream, calls one’s BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious God-dream).” We look forward to hearing the good news that he brings.
Homecoming Luncheon: Please plan to bring your favorite covered dish to the Homecoming Luncheon. Chicken will be provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 3-5 WOMEN’S RETREAT
MAY 3-5 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
MAY 5 CHAPEL COMMUNION
MAY 9 CAMP ASP
MAY 10 ASP CAR WASH
MAY 12 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
MAY 15 CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION
MAY 18 ARTS ALIVE at PIEDMONT CROSSING
MAY 19 HOMECOMING SUNDAY
MAY 22 ART ACADEMY RECITAL
MAY 22 LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL UNTIL FALL
JUNE 2 YOUTH SUNDAY
JUNE 30 – JULY 6  ASP
AUG 24 BARGAIN TREASURES

IF YOU HAVE A CHURCH EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO OUR CALENDAR, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN FRYE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS & PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAYS
5:30 PM DOORS OPEN
5:45 PM SUPPER BEGINS
6:10 PM PROGRAMS / STUDIES

If you arrive early, please feel free come on in and find a seat and spend some time meeting some new folks or catching up with some old friends! At 5:30 PM we will begin ANNOUNCEMENTS and BLESSING for the food. Food will be served at 5:45 PM in order to accommodate those who want to join us, but need a little extra time to get to church after work. Programs and Studies begin at 6:10 PM. Invite a friend and bring a neighbor!

RESERVATIONS
Please feel free to use these methods to make a reservation:
STOP BY: 101 Randolph Street (let our Receptionist know about your reservation)
CALL: (336) 472-7718
EMAIL: sfrye@mumctville.org
COST
$8 for Adults/Youth (12 yrs. & up)
Free for Children (6-11 yrs.) **dining with an adult**
$20 max per family
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
MAY 8: HYMN SING! Bring your requests.
MAY 15: CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: “The Story of Adam and Eve”
MAY 22: ARTS ALIVE! SPRING CELEBRATION & Last Fellowship Supper of the Spring

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPPORTUNITIES
6:00 PM Children’s Choir (3rd Floor, Main building) For more Info contact Lynda Hepler
6:10 PM UMW Wednesday Night Circle
6:30 PM Children’s Bible Study (3rd Floor, Main Building) (For more Info contact Lynda Hepler.)
6:00 PM Middle School Small Group (2nd floor, CEC) (For more Info contact Rodney Denton.)
6:00 PM High School Small Group (2nd floor, CEC) (For more Info contact Rodney Denton.)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Please join us!
MUMC Handbell Ringers Rehearsal (For more Info contact Norris Norwood.) (This week we will meet at 7PM.)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (For more Info contact Danny Frye.) (This week we will meet at 7:35PM)

ART ACADEMY HAPPENINGS

SATURDAY, MAY 4
11 AM

Visit our booth at Spring Daze on May 4th. Our teachers will be performing on Mitch Snow’s stage at 11:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 18
2 PM

Art Academy students will perform for the residents at Piedmont Crossing on May 18th at 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
6:30 PM

End of Year Celebration is May 22nd at 6:30 in the Sanctuary

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

TO SERVE IN CHILDREN’S CHURCH FOR BOTH THE 8:50 AND 11AM SERVICES.

This volunteer position is to simply come and assist the leader and engage kids with the lesson through conversation. Please contact Lynda Hepler to volunteer. We are required to have two adults with children to comply with Safe Sanctuaries.
Thank you! And please use THIS LINK to sign up.

CHAIRS FOR SALE!

We are selling green folding chairs that recently were replaced in Jarrett Hall. We have about 40 chairs available, and they are priced at a reasonable $5 apiece. Please contact Susan Frye in the office by phone or email to make your request. We will fill requests on a first come first served basis.

SEWING VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

Please remember that our sewing ministry still needs help making DRESS A GIRL dresses and boys shorts. This ministry is an ongoing project and volunteers are always needed to sew dresses and shorts at home. Pre-cut “kits” are located in Jarrett Hall. Thank you for your help with this special missions project.

MEL JONES AND HIS BAG O’ BONES FUNDRAISER

JUNE 28th
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Show
Memorial.

Tickets are $25. Proceeds go to R. L Pope Scholarship Fund, Art Academy, Journey to Bethlehem, and Rise Against Hunger. See Roger Bryant for tickets. See posters and eNews for more details about Mel Jones. This will be a great night for 4 great causes! Tell your friends!

PILOT POINT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

This is an opportunity for church members to missionally engage with children who are behind reading level. Pilot Point is a six-week summer literacy camp based at Fairview United Methodist Church. This program is sponsored by The Duke Endowment. Specifically, we are looking for reading buddies and church groups to help us with feeding their families on Monday Nights beginning on June 17. Pilot Point will end on Sunday, June 26. Plan to attend our Volunteer Interest Fair this Tuesday May 7th at Fairgrove UMC, 6:30-8:00 PM!