MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…
We are CALLED by Christ to GROW in faith, BUILD relationships, and SERVE all people.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 3
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE
CONTACT: DANNY LEONARD
OCTOBER 9
PUMPKINS ARRIVE
CONTACT: NORRIS NORWOOD
OCTOBER 10
CHURCH PICNIC AT KOONTZ FARM
CONTACT: RODNEY DENTON
OCTOBER 17
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
CONTACT: BRANT CONNER
OCTOBER 24-26
FINCH PREACHING MISSION
BISHOP KEN CARTER
OCTOBER 29
EMPTY BOWLS SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
CONTACT: SANDY McGHEE
OCTOBER 30
TRUNK OR TREAT
CONTACT: LYNDA HEPLER
NOVEMBER 25
8 AM
THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
CONTACT: RODNEY DENTON
DECEMBER TBD
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
CONTACT: NORRIS NORWOOD
DECEMBER 11 – 12
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
CONTACT: DAVID WILLIAMS or LESLIE GIBBS
DECEMBER 19
LOVE FEAST
CONTACT: PAYTON WILLIAMS
DECEMBER 24
CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION
CONTACT: DANNY LEONARD
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
SUNDAY OCTOBER 3
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service NOW ON YOUTUBE! (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM R.L. Pope Class (Teacher: Jim McGhee) (Contact Richard Herman)
10:00 AM UMW Sunday Morning Circle (Women’s Sunday School Class) (Contact: Cheryl Herman)
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship & Children’s Church
3:30 PM Youth Group (Contact Rodney Denton)
3:30 PM GLOW Kids & Mission Possible Kids
5:00 PM Blessing of the Animals Service
MONDAY OCTOBER 4
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)
TUESDAY OCTOBER 5
8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group (meets at Loflin’s Restaurant) (Contact: Tim Lyons)
9:00 AM Sewing Ministry
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)
5:30 PM Yoga (Contact: Brenda Lyons)
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6
The “Weekly Update” on Facebook
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 7
10:30 AM Chicks with Sticks (Knitting Ministry) (Contact: Charlie Hanner)
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)
FRIDAY OCTOBER 8
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
2:00 PM Pumpkin Download!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 10
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service NOW ON YOUTUBE! (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM R.L. Pope Class (Contact Richard Herman)
10:00 AM UMW Sunday Morning Circle (Women’s Sunday School Class) (Contact: Cheryl Herman)
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship
11:00 AM Children’s Church
3:00 PM Church Picnic at Koontz Farm
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…
- Callie Browns
- Andrea Cain and family
- Margie Collins
- Chris Eddinger
- Cherie Johnson
- Carol Kaiser
- Anna Rose
- Harold Vannoy
- Jean Sharpe
Also Remember: All military personnel, Our United Methodist missionaries, The United Methodist Church.
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…
VIRTUAL WORSHIP RESOURCES:
- AWAKEN WORSHIP BULLETIN can be found HERE.
- 11 AM WORSHIP BULLETIN can be found HERE.
- PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S BULLETIN can be found HERE.
- GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN’S BULLETIN can be found HERE.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
5 PM
MUMC FRONT LAWN
Please join us this Sunday, October 3rd at 5 PM for a special blessing of the animals! The service will be held on the front lawn.
A Blessing of Animals, in many congregations, witnesses to God’s and the Church’s love, care, and concern for creation. As we recognize our mutual interdependence with God’s creatures, the Church’s witness of stewardship of creation is strengthened. The blessing is traditionally celebrated on or around the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.
OCTOBER – CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Clergy have worked hard to meet new challenges facing the church for nearly two years. The Western NC Conference has designated this month to recognize our ministers for their creativity in meeting the needs at Memorial. Consider letting Danny, Rodney, and Lynda know in your own special way how much you appreciate their efforts!
PUMPKIN DOWNLOAD – WE NEED YOUR HELP!
OCTOBER 9
2 PM
FRONT LAWN AT MUMC
Come download pumpkins with us on Saturday, October 9th at 2 PM! Bring a wheelbarrow if you have one and as many friends and family members as you can!
Daily shifts are available for October 9-30! This is a fun way to work together to support the church. We’d like at least two volunteers per shift. Click HERE to visit the Signup Page.
Pumpkin Patch Hours and Shifts:
SUN. HOURS: 1-5 SHIFTS: 1-3, 3-5
M-F. HOURS: 3-8 SHIFTS: 3-5:30, 5:30-8:00
SAT. HOURS: 9-7 SHIFTS: 9-11, 11-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-7
FALL CHURCH PICNIC
OCTOBER 10
3 – 7 PM
KOONTZ FARM
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
DRIVE-THRU SPAGHETTI DINNER
OCTOBER 29
4:30 – 7 PM
MEMORIAL UMC
Tickets are $8 and can be purchased on Sunday mornings and during office hours at Memorial United Methodist Church or by calling (336) 870-4015.
The dinner is sponsored by Empty Bowls and all proceeds will go to Cooperative Community Ministry and Project Divine Interruption (Which aids homeless and displaced children in Thomasville City Schools).
TRUNK OR TREAT
OCTOBER 30
6 – 7 PM
MEMORIAL UMC – UPPER CHURCH PARKING LOT
Trunk or Treat events are a great community event for families looking for a fun and safe alternative to trick or treating door-to-door or just a good excuse for the kids to get one more use out of their holiday costumes. Kids will travel around the church parking lot from car to car as if trick-or-treating, stopping at each decorated trunk to play a game or receive a treat.
TRUNKS NEEDED!
Setup time will begin at 5 pm. Please contact Lynda Hepler at 336-472-9711 or click HERE to sign up so we’ll know how many vehicles to plan for!
CANDY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!
Help out by bringing candy donations to the church. You can leave them at Lynda’s office.
ART ACADEMY FALL SEMESTER BEGINS!
Art Academy is starting back for the Fall semester. It is not too late to register! If you or anyone you know is interested in taking classes, please contact Melanie Byerly @ mbyerly@mumctville.org or call (336)472-7718 for information. All ages are welcome!
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO DRIVE A GOLF CART?
Guest and Volunteer Services at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center are seeking people to drive golf carts and assist in helping patients from their cars to the facility and back. This is a great opportunity to serve the members of our community. If interested, contact Kristen G Fulp, Manager, Patient Services at 336-476-2881.
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
MEMORIALS
In Memory of Bill Latham by Larry Perdue
In Memory of Bill Latham by Emily Lambeth
In Memory of Bill Latham by Steve Arthur
In Memory of Bill Latham by Harriet Engle
In Memory of Bill Latham by Patricia Hutchens
In Memory of Bill Latham by Linda Childers
In Memory of Bill Latham by Carey & Kay Eanes
HONORARIUMS
In Honor of Rev. Peggy Finch by Carey & Kay Eanes
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:
- Rev. Danny Leonard, Senior Minister – Ext. 16; dleonard@mumctville.org
- Rev. Rodney Denton, Minister of Youth and Young Adults – Ext. 18; rdenton@mumctville.org
- Rev. 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 Art Academy – Ext. 33; mbyerly@mumctville.org
- Kristin Shores, Office Administrator – Ext. 14; kshores@mumctville.org
- Summer Gordon, Administrative Assistant – Ext.13; sgordon@mumctville.org
- Jarry Oldaker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds – Ext. 17; joldaker@mumctville.org