CALENDAR

SUNDAY  MARCH 7, 2021
SECOND Sunday of LENT
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class
11: 00 AM   Live Worship In-Person & Online
11:00 AM    Children’s Church (Contact Lynda Hepler)
2:00 PM      Youth (Contact Rodney Denton)

MONDAY  MARCH 8
10:0 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

TUESDAY  MARCH 9
9:00 AM      Men’s Fellowship Group (Contact Tim Lyons)
9:00 AM      Sewing Ministry (Contact Katie Conant)
10:00 AM     10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook
5:15 PM       Yoga (Contact Brenda Lyons)

WEDNESDAY  MARCH 10
The “Weekly Update” on Facebook
6:00 PM     Youth Small Groups Online (contact Rodney Denton)
6:30 PM     LENTEN BIBLE STUDY – (Contact Tim Lyons)

THURSDAY  MARCH 11
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

FRIDAY  MARCH 12
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook
10:00 AM     Lenten Food Drive: Canned Potatoes (Contact Scott Holmes or Mallory Smith)

SATURDAY  MARCH 13

SUNDAY  MARCH 14
THIRD Sunday of LENT
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class
11:00 AM    Live Worship In-Person & Online
2:00 PM     Youth (Contact Rodney Denton)

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…

• Harold Vannoy
• Kathy Smith McKinley
• Zeb Hanner, Sr.
• Ronnie Dancy
• Jessie Collett
• Margie Collins
• Carol Kaiser
• Dean Sharpe-Austin
• Andrea Cain and family
• Tim Priska
• Chris Eddinger
• Dr. Bea & family
• Charlotte Rorie
• Dee Ellis
• Kay Eanes
• Harriett Tew

• 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

This Sunday we will celebrate the sacrament of baptism as Reese Cameron Hanner, daughter of Paulina and Ryan Hanner will be baptized in our 11 AM worship service!  Be sure to join us for this!

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…

• 11 AM WORSHIP BULLETIN can be found HERE.
  PLEASE NOTE: New worship bulletins will be uploaded Saturdays at noon.
• PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S BULLETIN can be found HERE.
• GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN’S BULLETIN can be found HERE.

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.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY
LENTEN FOOD DRIVE 2021

EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT
10- 11 AM
MEMORIAL UMC BREEZEWAY

This year’s Lenten Food Drive Challenge is going to look a little different!  We will still support COOPERATVE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES with “non-perishable food and toiletry items”!  However, instead of following the journey of our GIANT soup can from CCM to Memorial, this year we will have WEEKLY DROP-OFF EVENTS each Friday during Lent!  Simply make your purchase and drop off between 10 – 11 AM each Friday at the Church “Breezeway”.  Members of the Mission Committee will even be there to unload your donation!  If you are unable to get by the church during this time, you can also choose to make your donation to the Mission Racks by the Breezeway door and the Committee will make sure that your donation will make it to CCM!

These WEEKLY DROP-OFF EVENTS will focus on a particular food item, but PLEASE NOTE, any non-perishable food and toiletry items food items will gladly accepted!

HERE IS THE WEEKLY THEME SCHEDULE:

• 2/19 – Canned Potatoes
• 2/26 – Rice
• 3/5 – Large Cans of Soup
• 3/12 – Spaghetti Sauce
• 3/19 – Mac & Cheese
• 3/26 – Sweet Peas
• 4/2 – Breakfast Items

For more information please contact Scott Holmes or Mallory Smith, Missions Committee Co-Chairs!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT & COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY DURING THIS ALREADY CHALLENGING TIME!!!

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY 2021:
“The Walk” by Adam Hamilton

BEGINS FEBRUARY 24
6:30 – 7:30 PM
VIA “ZOOM MEETINGS”
FACILITATED BY TIM LYONS

As the season of Lent approaches, we are excited to announce a six-week study using The Walk by Adam Hamilton.  Lent has always been a time of spiritual preparation, and Hamilton’s study leads us in that direction.  In The Walk, he focuses on five essential spiritual practices that are rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God and taught throughout the New Testament.  Each of these practices is intended as part of our daily walk with Christ while also being an essential part of growing together in the church.  In each chapter, Hamilton explores one of these practices, its New Testament foundation, and what it looks like to pursue this practice daily in our personal life and together in the life of the church.  Deepen your walk with Christ as we explore the five essential practices of worship, study, serving, giving, and bearing witness to our faith.

The sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM each week beginning February 24 and will be facilitated by Tim Lyons.  Tim will be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding the study and will work with you if you’re not familiar with Zoom.  Please register with Tim if you want to participate by email to tlyons00@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: 20 STUDY BOOKS have been ordered and can be picked up through the Church Office (336) 472-7718 OR by contacting Tim Lyons.

SPREAD THE WORD, INVITE A FRIEND!!!

LENT ART & SPIRITUAL REFLECTION DAY RETREAT

Spend the day in prayerful life reflection as we learn the art of prayer circles called “Mandalas.” Bring a bag lunch and a journal. All other supplies will be provided. This IN PERSON, FREE event is limited to 6 participants so SIGN UP NOW:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545a8af28a02-lent

FOR MORE INFORMATION, Contact Lynda Hepler

LENTEN SPIRITUAL DISCIPLESHIP KITS

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 encouraged 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!

GIRL SCOUTS AT MEMORIAL!!!  

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

Girl Scouts have great faith-based activities and achievements as well.  Take a look at the following and as your leader for more information!

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 – 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