MEMORIAL UMC eNEWS – 03-28-21

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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 28, 2021
PALM SUNDAY
8:50 AM      AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class (Contact Richard Herman)
11: 00 AM   Worship
11:00 AM    Children’s Church (1st & 3rd Sundays) (Contact Lynda Hepler)
3:30 PM      Youth (Contact Rodney Denton)

MONDAY  MARCH 29
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

TUESDAY  MARCH 30
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 31
 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  APRIL 1
MAUNDY THURSDAY
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook

FRIDAY  APRIL 2
GOOD FRIDAY
10:00 AM    10 @ 10 Devotion on Facebook
10:00 AM     Lenten Food Drive: Canned Potatoes (Contact Scott Holmes or Mallory Smith)
11:00 AM     Thomasville CrossWalk (Begins at Memorial UMC)(Contact Rodney Denton)
7:00 PM       Tenebrae Service

SATURDAY  APRIL 3


SUNDAY  APRIL 4
EASTER SUNDAY
8:50  AM     AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class (Contact Richard Herman)
11:00 AM    Worship
11:00 AM    Children’s Church (1st & 3rd Sundays) (Contact Lynda Hepler)
12:00 PM    Easter Egg Hunt on Front Lawn

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…
8:50 AM    AWAKEN WORSHIP
11:00 AM  WORSHIP SERVICE
 

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.

THOMASVILLE CROSSWALK 2021

FRIDAY, APRIL 2
11 AM
BEGINS: MEMORIAL UMC
ENDS: BROWN-NEW CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

The Thomasville Community CrossWalk will BEGIN at MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (101 Randolph Street) at 11 AM and we will carry/drag a solid, 8-foot wooden Cross to the END at BROWN NEW CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (200 Doak Street).  Church representatives from the community will do readings along the way to remind us of the journey that Jesus took on Good Friday leading up to his death on the cross.  Brown New Calvary has gracious agreed to follow the procession with their bus for people who cannot make the entire trip AND for people who need a ride back to the church after the CrossWalk concludes.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding this year’s CrossWalk, we are asking that walkers wear a face covering and social distance themselves as much as possible. Since we will be completely outside, we feel like we will be able to offer a safe environment if these precautions are followed. 

TENEBRAE SERVICE

FRIDAY, APRIL 2
7 PM
MAIN SANCTUARY

The Service of Tenebrae is a worship service, celebrated on Good Friday that recounts the 7 last words (phrases) Christ spoke before he died on the Cross.  It is a service of readings and music with the use of dramatic lighting, darkness and candles and it is sure to inspire you and prepare you for Easter Sunday!

Please join us!

EASTER SUNDAY … a time to sing

SUNDAY, APRIL 4
8:50 AM – AWAKEN WORSHIP
11:00 AM – WORSHIP

We are gearing up for a great Easter celebration this year!!! We may have missed worshipping together last year for one of the most HIGH HOLY DAYS of the Christian calendar, but that only makes this year even more important!  Be sure to make plans to worship with us, IN PERSON, if you are comfortable!

SPECIAL WORSHIP NOTE:  The 11 AM worship service will begin OUTSIDE, on the front lawn of the church with the singing of “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”. We will adhere to proper distancing and masking while singing, then proceed inside the sanctuary for the remainder of the service.

EASTER EGG HUNT

SUNDAY, APRIL 4
12 PM (Following 11 AM Worship)
FRONT LAWN OF CHURCH

FOLLOWING the 11 AM EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE, kids of ALL AGES are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn of the church!!!  Bring a friend!  See you there!!!

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!

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

MEMORIALS

  • Harriette Tew by Jim Hudson
  • Harriette Tew by Julie & Richard Faria
  • Harriette Tew by The “Easy Piecers” Quilting Group
  • Harriette Tew by Oscar & Jackie Blackwell
  • Harriette Tew by Patricia Waters
  • Harriette Tew by Joe & Lynda Stone
  • Harriette Tew by James & Marie Carmichael
  • Harriette Tew by David Williams
  • Harriette Tew by David & Nancy Bryant Carter
  • Harriette Tew by Eddie Sams & Family
  • Harriette Tew by Annette Mills
  • Harriette Tew by Celia Hooper
  • Lummie Jo Huneycutt
  • Ann Ashmore by James & Marie Carmichael
  • Ann Ashmore by David & Nancy Bryant Carter
  • Peggy Graham by Kevin & Kelly White
  • Peggy Graham by Annette Mills
  • Barbara Westmoreland by Annette Mills

HONORARIUMS

  • Charles Fulp, Sr. by Charles (Chuck) & Brenda Fulp
  • David Williams, Rob Williams, & Burt Williams (for organizing the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic) by Kay & Carey Eanes
  • All Volunteers of the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic by Kay & Carey Eanes

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:

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