CALENDAR

SUNDAY  FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday 
10    R.L. Pope Class Online: Allen Brown
11    Live Worship In-Person & Online
2-3:30  Youth

MONDAY  FEBRUARY 15
10    10@10 Devotion on Facebook

TUESDAY  FEBRUARY 16
9-10   Men’s Fellowship Group (Contact: Tim Lyons, tlyons00@gmail.com)
9-11   Sewing Ministry
10      10@10 Devotion on Facebook
5:30   Yoga

WEDNESDAY  FEBRUARY 17
The Weekly Update on Facebook
12 NOON  ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
6      Youth Small Groups Online (contact Rodney Denton)

THURSDAY  FEBRUARY 18
10     10@10 Devotion on Facebook
1:30   Red Cross Blood Drive

FRIDAY  FEBRUARY 19
10    10@10 Devotion on Facebook

SATURDAY  FEBRUARY 20
8   COVID VACCINE CLINIC (second dose for those who were vaccinated on 1/16/21)
12      UMW Zoom Gathering

SUNDAY  FEBRUARY 21
10    R.L. Pope Class Online: Allen Brown
11    Live Worship In-Person & Online
2-3:30  Youth

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…

• Milton Riley
• Harold and Carol Vannoy
• Kathy Smith McKinley
• Zeb Hanner, Sr.
• Ronnie Dancy
• Britt Martin Williams
• Jessie Collett
• Margie Collins
• Carol Kaiser
• Dean Sharpe-Austin
• Andrea Cain and family
• Tim Priska
• Chris Eddinger

• Our first responders, medical community, and essential workers
• All those affected by COVID-19
• All military personnel
• Our United Methodist missionaries
• The United Methodist Church
  

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Peggy Graham who died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. 
OBITUARY: https://www.jcgreenandsons.com/obituary/Peggy-Graham

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…

What to Expect at Indoor, In-Person Worship

• Access to the Sanctuary is through the RANDOLPH STREET ENTRANCE only.  The designated entrance for those needing the ELEVATOR will be the entrance at the Breezeway.
• You’ll be greeted upon entering the church and asked a few COVID-RELATED QUESTIONS.
• FACE MASKS will be required for everyone.
• Some pews will be blocked to maintain SOCIAL DISTANCING; an usher will help direct you.
• Out of respect for others, please refrain from SHAKING HANDS or HUGGING.
• OFFERING PLATES will be available at the entrance and exit of the sanctuary.
• No NURSERY staff will be present, but the nursery space will be available.
• SUNDAY SCHOOL will not be offered in-person at this time.

21-DAY RACIAL EQUITY CHALLENGE

BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
ENDS SUDNAY, FEBRUARY 28

The Missions Committee is hosting a 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge that will start on February 8 and go to the end of the month.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A44AAAC22ABFF2-21day to participate in the challenge.  For more information, please contact Scott Holmes or Mallory Smith, co-chairs of our Missions Committee!

Spread the word! This is for Memorial UMC and beyond!

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
12:00 NOON
FRONT LAWN

Ash Wednesday will look a little different year, but will still retain the same meaningful focus on reverence, sacrifice and commitment to our faith as we make our entry into this year’s Lenten season!  

Join us for pertinent readings, a Homily, special music and, of course, the imposition of the ashes!  PLEAS NOTE: If you are uncomfortable with receiving the ashes you can still come and worship, or if you so chose, we will have options for receiving the ashes on your forehead, or on your hand.  (Clergy will wear face coverings)

Take a few moments during your lunch break this week to focus on the meaning of the season leading up to Easter this year and lets prepare ourselves in the proper way!  Bring a friend or Co-worker! See you there!

LENT 2021

Be on the lookout for a special package coming to you from Memorial UMC!  We are sending out Spiritual Enrichment Kits for this Lenten season!  This packet includes items that will aid you in making Lent a time of spiritual growth. We encourage you to include the entire family as you participate in the various activities included. Lent is a great time to practice the Spiritual Disciplines.

INSIDE this Kit you will find a calendar of activities to participate in, a special prayer list to help focus your prayer life during this season and a small burlap bag that you are encourgaed to set aside a silver coin each day so that by the end you will have amassed 30 pieces of silver.  If you bring those pieces of silver to the church, we will deliver them to Cooperative Community Ministries to insure that they can continue their much needed outreach to our community!

We hope that you will join your church family in participating in this meaningful time of discipline and sacrifice!  

CCM DONATIONS NEEDED

Thank you for continuing to shop for Cooperative Community Ministry when you are getting your groceries.  Current needs are listed below.

1. Meals of Grace teams to prepare/serve meals (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday nights)

2. Pantry Items:

• Mac and Cheese,
• Spaghetti Sauce,
• Noodles,
• Peanut Butter,
• Rice,
• Large cans of soup,
• Crackers

UMW ZOOM GATHERINGS 

All women of Memorial are invited to join the United Methodist Women (UMW) monthly Gatherings via Zoom. Gatherings usually are held on the second Saturday of the month, and the time is usually 12:00-12:30 p.m. 

For more information about UMW please contact Cheryl Herman, UMW President for more information.

UPCOMING Zoom Gathering Schedule:

• February 13
• March 13
• April 17 (Third Saturday due to Easter and school breaks)
• May 8
• June 12

Memorial United Methodist Women General Gathering and Business Meeting
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
12 PM (NOON)

TOPIC: Pledge to Mission Service “Knitted Together and Reaching Out”,
Hands On Project: Cooperative Community Ministries (CCM) (Cleaning Supplies or Toiletries/Incontinence Products)

OPTION 1:
IN ORDER TO JOIN THIS ZOOM MEETING, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5291661065?pwd=THJsMkUwVDNzR0MwTVBWWHB2dndwQT09
THIS SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LAUNCH THE ZOOM MEETINGS APP AND BEGIN THE MEETING, IF YOU HAVE IT INSTALLED.

OPTION 2:
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ZOOM MEETINGS INSTALLED AND WOULD LIKE TO INSTALL IT, PLEASE SEE THIS PAGE:
https://zoom.us/download
THEN CLICK THE LINK in “OPTION 1” ABOVE, AND IT SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LAUNCH THE APP, & TAKE YOU TO THE MEETING.

OPTION 3:
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ZOOM MEETINGS INSTALLED AND PREFER TO NOT TO INSTALL IN ON YOUR DEVICE, YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING USING YOUR WEB BROWSER BY GOING TO THIS WEBSITE:
https://zoom.us/join
AND FILL IN THE PROPER BOXES WITH THIS INFORMATION (password is “case-sensitive” and must appear exactly as it does below):
Meeting ID: 529 166 1065
Passcode: 2Diuy0

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

MEMORIAL WILL BE HOSTING THE FOLLOWING COVID VACCINE EVENTS, in conjunction with THE DAVIDSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & THOMASVILLE PEDIATRICS.

PLEASE NOTE:  AT THIS TIME unfortunately, all slots are filled!  (Please continue to monitor the sign up website, as some people my cancel their appointment and open up a slot at any time.) 

FIRST DOSE CLINIC (65+)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9 AM – 2 PM
SIGN UP HERE

SECOND DOSE CLINIC (for those who were vaccinated on 1/16/21 at MUMC)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
(8 AM – 1 PM)
SIGN UP: (You will use the same time slot as you used for your first shot on 1/16/21.  You should have received an appointment card at that time.)

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT RECIEVING THE VACCINE…
Many people are understandably skeptical about the COVID-19 virus and whether to receive the vaccine. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services site provides facts and information to assist you in making an informed decision about the vaccine. The more our community understands about the vaccine, the better everyone will be in determining their best next step.  Please visit YourSpotYourShot.nc.gov to learn more.

Please help do your part to stop the spread of Covid-19 virus by wearing a mask when in public, washing your hands, and observing a 6-foot social distance.

R.L. POPE CLASS ONLINE LESSONS

SUNDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. on FACEBOOK and WGOS

The R. L. Pope Class is excited to offer weekly online lessons. Tune in to Facebook Live or  WGOS on your radio or computer.

Teaching Schedule:
February 14  Allen Brown
February 21   Kyles Wallace
February 28   Kyles Wallace

EMPTY BOWLS DATE CHANGE

The Empty Bowls Committee would like to thank the 2020 Empty Bowls ticket holders for your patience and understanding in rescheduling this fundraiser.

The EMPTY BOWLS STEERING COMMITTEE has made the difficult decision to postpone the Empty Bowls dinner and Silent Auction until March 18, 2022.

All 2020 tickets will be honored for the event in 2022 unless a refund is requested.

You may contact Sandy McGhee at 336-870-4015 with any questions or action regarding tickets. Thank you.

GIRL SCOUTS 

The Girl Scouts of Memorial are happy to help you with your cookie needs. Below is the information for both troops. If you would like to order or have any questions, please contact Julie Tyson at julesaxton@aol.com or (336) 687-5231.

Troop 2558 booths are:

1/29/21 from 5:00-8:00pm at GNC in Lexington at Lexington Parkway Plaza

2/20/21 from 4:00-8:00pm at Lowes Home Improvement Center in Lexington

Troop 2557 booths are:

1/23/21 (Drive Thru) from 12:00-4:00pm at First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville

1/30/21 from 4:00-7:00pm at GNC in Lexington at Lexington Parkway Plaza

2/6/21 from 4:00-8:00pm at Lowes Home Improvement Center in Lexington

Cookies are $5.00 per box this year.

CLERGY AND STAFF ARE AVAILABLE

You may contact members of the staff directly or by calling the church office at 336-472-7718 and following the instructions on the recording. Here is a list of staff phone extensions and email addresses, for reference:

Danny Leonard, Senior Minister – Ext. 16; dleonard@mumctville.org
Rodney Denton, Minister of Youth and Young Adults – Ext. 18; rdenton@mumctville.org
Lynda Hepler, Minister of Children and Families – Ext. 11; lhepler@mumctville.org
Norris Norwood, Director of Music/Organist – Ext. 12; nnorwood@mumctville.org
Aaron Prillaman, Director of Contemporary Worship – Ext. 20; aprillaman@mumctville.org
Melanie Byerly, Director of Arts Alive Arts Academy – Ext. 33; mbyerly@mumctville.org
Peggy May, Financial Secretary/Treasurer – Ext. 13; pmay@mumctville.org
Jarry Oldaker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds – Ext. 17; joldaker@mumctville.org

MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS

We gratefully acknowledge the following recent gifts: 

In memory of Rachel Herman by David Williams
In memory of Rachel Herman by James and Marie Carmichael
In memory of Mark Lewis by James and Marie Carmichael