MEMORIAL UMC eNEWS – 03-21-21

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MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…

We are CALLED by Christ to GROW in faith, BUILD relationships, and SERVE all people.

CALENDAR

SUNDAY  MARCH 21, 2021
FOURTH 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)
3:30 PM      Youth (Contact Rodney Denton)

MONDAY  MARCH 22
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

TUESDAY  MARCH 23
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 24
 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 25
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

FRIDAY  MARCH 26
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook
10:00 AM     Lenten Food Drive: Canned Potatoes (Contact Scott Holmes or Mallory Smith)

SATURDAY  MARCH 27


SUNDAY  MARCH 28
PALM UNDAY
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class
11:00 AM    Live Worship In-Person & Online
3:30 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
  • Charlotte Rorie
  • Dee Ellis
  • Kay Eanes
  • Joey Driggers
  • Ty Worsham

 

  • All those affected by COVID-19
  • All military personnel
  • Our United Methodist missionaries
  • The United Methodist Church

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…

JOIN US at 11 AM “VIRTUALLY” on Facebook Live and WGOS AM 1070.
 
VIRTUAL WORSHIP RESOURCES:
“IN PERSON” WORSHIP:
Available in the MAIN SANCTUARY for those who are comfortable and would prefer to do so. Every effort has been made to provide a safe environment for our IN-PERSON WORSHIP service. It also is essential for us to continue to adhere to our safety practices.

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

Our six-week study using The Walk by Adam Hamilton is going well, and it’s not too late to join!  Each week, we focus on one of the 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.  We explore what it looks like to pursue this practice daily in our personal life and together in the life of the church.  Join us as we continue our spiritual journey during this Lenten season.

The sessions are held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM each Wednesday through March 31 and are 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.

MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS… NEED YOUR HELP!

Mission Possible Kids is collecting gently used prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and readers starting this Sunday and going through April 18th. Bins will be placed in the main traffic area of both buildings. Collection will be donated to the Vision of Light Mission Team traveling to Guatemala this fall.

GIRL SCOUTS AT MEMORIAL!!!  

NEXT MEETING:

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

FIELD DAY BADGE
We will get into 2 teams, learn about different games, and then play those new games in some friendly competition!

COOKIES…

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 SCOUT FAITH EVENTS…

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

PLEASE READ, SO YOU WON’T BE SCAMMED!

WARNING!  The email scammers are at it again.  Please note that Rev. Danny Leonard is NOT soliciting gift cards via email.  There is an email circulating (you may have already recieved one), crafted to appear that he is in a meeting (unable to be reached by phone) and needs you to contact him regarding purchasing some gift cards for him.  The email is even complete with a scripture verse at the bottom.  While his name appears on the email, it is not his email address (The email addresses that Danny uses are: dleonard@mumctville.org OR dannyleonard78@att.net.  If you receive such an email, do not reply, and simply delete it.

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:

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

MEMORIALS

  • Barbara Westmoreland by Jim Hudson
  • Barbara Westmoreland by David Williams
  • Barbara Westmoreland by James & Marie Carmichael
  • Barbara Westmoreland by Harold & Sara Faulkner
  • Barbara Westmoreland by Blake Williams
  • Barbara Westmoreland by Joe & Lynda Stone
  • Barbara Westmoreland by Carey & Kay Eanes
  • Barbara Westmoreland by David & Leslie Gibbs
  • Florence Highsmith by Margaret “Peggy” O’Kelley
  • Florence Highsmith by Jo-Dunbar Faulmann
  • Florence Highsmith by David & Leslie Gibbs
  • Peggy Graham by Sandra Lackey
  • Peggy Graham by Joe & Lynda Stone
  • Peggy Graham by Lummie Jo Huneycutt
  • Peggy Graham by Priscilla Joyce
  • Peggy Graham by Carey & Kay Eanes
  • Peggy Graham by the Peter’s: Clyde, Rhonda, Colleen & Colleen Reed
  • Peggy Graham by Jim Hudson
  • Marie Stone by Joe and Lynda Stone
  • Rachel Herman by Griff & Loretta Usher

HONORARIUMS

  • Susan Frye by James & Marie Carmichael
  • Dr. David Williams, Dr. Rob Williams & Burt Williams (for organizing the COVID Vaccination Clinics at Memorial UMC) by Ralph & Meredith Eanes

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