THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

SUNDAY  OCTOBER 24
(There will be no 8:50 AM worship this day)
10:00 AM    R.L. Pope Class led by  Bishop Ken Carter (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 Service with Bishop Ken Carter
7:00 PM      Evening Worship with Bishop Ken Carter

MONDAY  OCTOBER 25
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM   Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)
7:00 PM    Worship with Bishop Ken Carter
8:00 PM    Reception & Booksigning

TUESDAY  OCTOBER 26
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)
7:00 PM      Evening Worship with Bishop Carter

WEDNESDAY  OCTOBER 27
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM   Arts Alive Art Academy (Contact: Melanie Byerly)

THURSDAY  OCTOBER 28
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 29

SATURDAY  OCTOBER 30

SUNDAY  OCTOBER 31
8:50 AM      Nursery
8:50 AM      Awaken Contemporary Worship Service & Children’s Church
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 & Children’s Church

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…

• Andrea Cain and family
• Margie Collins
• Chris Eddinger
• Cherie Johnson
• Carol Kaiser
• Harold Vannoy
• Joyce Hunter

Also Remember: All military personnel, Our United Methodist missionaries, The United Methodist Church.

Robert “Bob” Luther Johnson passed away on October 15th, 2021. Please remember his family in your prayers. 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…

VIRTUAL WORSHIP RESOURCES:

• 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.

FINCH PREACHING MISSION 2021

Nursery and childcare will be provided for each service.

A love offering will be collected at the evening services which will benefit Cooperative Community Ministry (CCM) of Thomasville.

We will not be having a Luncheon this year. However, a book signing will follow Monday evenings’ worship service.

Please commit to attending these services and feel free to invite your family and friends!

PUMPKIN PATCH IS NOW OPEN!
OCTOBER 9 – 30
FRONT LAWN AT MUMC

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.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM

Out of an abundance of caution and respect for the many people involved in Star of Bethlehem, we have sadly felt it necessary to cancel this year’s Drive-thru scheduled for December 11 and 12. Contracts for the animals have to be signed, and preliminary work begun on sets, backdrop, etc. at least six weeks in advance. It also involves over 200 people per night for this production. With the uptick in Covid and flu season near, this decision had to be made.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be presenting live nativity scenes on the front lawn on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday 12 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Make your plans to ride down Randolph Street during these designated times and see the beautiful nativity sets reminding us of Jesus’ birth. Our prayer is that next year we will have the full experience of Star of Bethlehem once again.

ART ACADEMY FALL SEMESTER BEGINS! 

Art Academy is now registering new students! 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!

HELP NEEDED! 

Do you want to be a special blessing to others this Christmas and be blessed by your service?

If so, contact Lynda Hepler about joining the Chrismon Tree team. We are looking for volunteers to help repair Chrismon ornaments, make new ornaments, and set up the tree for our Advent/Christmas season.

Help us celebrate and share the hope, love, joy, and peace of the season. Click HERE or call 336-472-9711.

UMW ANNUAL WORLD THANK OFFERING 

All women of the church are welcomed! 

We will be having a Gathering on Saturday, November 13th, 10 am-12 pm, in the CEC (Fellowship Hall).  We will be having our annual World Thank Offering and the program is titled “Embracing Change, Sharing Grace”.  Our meal will be chicken pie (with gluten-free options available).  Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Coffee, tea, and water will be provided. Please RSVP to Lynda Stone by Wednesday, November 10th, at 336-882-6046.  Please call Cheryl Herman at 336-307-0022 for any questions.  Looking forward to seeing you!

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.

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