MEMORIAL UMC eNEWS – 10-23-22

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MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…

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

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY…

JOIN US IN PERSON…
8:50 AM    AWAKEN WORSHIP CONTACT:  Aaron Prillaman
11:00 AM  WORSHIP SERVICE CONTACT:  Norris Norwood
JOIN US VIRTUALLY…
Facebook Live  YouTube Channel WGOS AM 1070 (R.L. Pope Class & 11 AM ONLY)

VIRTUAL WORSHIP RESOURCES:

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCT 23  FALL CHURCH PICNIC 
OCT 29  TRUNK OR TREAT
NOV 05  GIFTS GALORE
NOV 06  ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
NOV 27  CHRISMON SERVICE

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

SUNDAY   OCT 23
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: Elaine Rabon)
10:00 AM    Sunday School
11:00 AM    Worship & Children’s Church
3:00 – 7:00 PM  Fall Church Picnic

TUESDAY OCT 25
8:30 AM      Men’s Fellowship Group (meets at Sunrise Diner) (Contact: Tim Lyons)
9:00 AM      Sewing Ministry
5:30 PM      Yoga (Contact: Brenda Lyons)
6:30 PM      Praise Team Practice

WEDNESDAY OCT 26
5:30 PM      Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30 PM      Wednesday Night Programs

THURSDAY OCT 27
10:30 AM   Chicks with Sticks
10:30 AM   Baby Café in the Nursery

SUNDAY  OCT 30
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: Elaine Rabon)
10:00 AM    Sunday School
11:00 AM    Worship & Children’s Church
4:00 – 6:00 PM  Youth Group

R.L. Pope Teachers: The teachers for the Month of October are (2) Richard Herman, (9) Allen Brown, (16) Chad Carrick, (23) Richard Herman, and (30) Stan Styers.

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 & Family
  • Margie Collins
  • Kathy Harrington
  • Joe Leonard
  • Anne Rankin
  • Milton Riley & Family
  • Charlotte Rorie (Brandon Rorie’s mother)

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

Join us this Wednesday, October 26th at 5:30 p.m. for our Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner!

Please make your reservations no later than Monday, October 24th by filling out the insert in Sunday’s bulletin, calling the Church Office at 336-472-7718, or emailing office@mumctville.org.

Nursery Care will be available.

Program Details:

  • Adult Bible Study: Words of Life
    Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. Join others from Memorial as we take a fresh look at these ancient words.
  • Youth Small Group: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Children’s Choir: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Kid’s Bible Study: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Bag Ladies need your help! As you switch your closets from summer to fall, go through your pocketbooks, wallets, totes, etc., please consider donating some to the Alter and Arts annual sale on November 5th at Gifts Galore! This sale has been a very successful event for our committee for several years as we continue to raise funds to provide costly “things” for our church, replace or refurbish the decorations we use to enhance the church during special holidays, etc. Thanks in advance for all your support and donations- and remember- we ALWAYS need more people on our committee. We work hard (sometimes) but have fun (all the time)!

TRUNK OR TREAT

Our Trunk or Treat event will be held Saturday, October 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM! This is a great community event for families looking for a fun and safe alternative to trick-or-treating door-to-door or 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.
 
 
 
CANDY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!
Help out by bringing candy donations to the church. You can leave them at Lynda’s office.

MEMORIAL UMC’S PUMPKIN PATCH 

We are excited to announce that the Pumpkin Patch is open!

Additionally, help is needed selling pumpkins! Daily shifts are available for October 15th – 30th! 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.

See Eric Kuppel or contact the office at 336-472-7718 with any questions!

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

CHURCH PICNIC

Please join us for some food, fellowship, and fun at our Fall Church Picnic this Sunday, October 23rd from 3-7 p.m.!

Make sure to bring a lawn chair and a dessert to share. There will be lots of fun for the whole family (hamburgers & hotdogs, games, inflatables, crafts, and more!).

We hope to see you there!

Directions to the Koontz Farm are Below:

https://goo.gl/maps/iPWAPQnxnCKBtfhN7

STAR OF BETHLEHEM

The city of Bethlehem will soon come to life in our parking lot. Before you know it December 10 and 11 will be here and the 2022 drive-thru nativity story will be presented once again!

Village people are needed to make Bethlehem a bustling city. Saturday and Sunday nights will be from 5:30-8:30 pm. There will be two 45-minute shifts with refreshments in between. This is a great way for entire families to participate together. You will enjoy the food and fellowship provided for cast members and workers, and most of all, the fun of being in the village and a part of this production.

If you have previously participated, or are new to this event, please call or email Tim Lyons and let him know of your desire to be in the cast this year. You may reach him by email at tlyons00@gmail.com or 336-259-6920 by phone.

Volunteer today! Be a part of this gift to our community.

GIFTS GALORE

Hi, Friends!
One of the major fundraisers for our church is Gifts Galore.  It has occurred on the first Saturday in November for 16 years.  As part of this money-raising event, the Special Projects Committee is asking for your help in two ways:
1.  Support the event and its vendors by your ATTENDANCE and spreading the word.  
2.  A contribution to its BAKE SALE.  Donations may be brought to the kitchen on Thursday or Friday, November 3rd or 4th.

Thank you for helping our vendors increase their income in these tight economic times and for helping with the finances of Memorial!

If you have any questions, please contact Marie Carmichael at (336) 476-4625.

Thank you for your support!
Your Special Projects Committee

CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH

The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to share that October is Clergy Appreciation Month. While we may show our appreciation for Danny, Rodney, and Lynda throughout the year, we encourage you to take an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity in extending your sincere affirmation and support of their tireless dedication to Memorial UMC! We are entering a very busy and meaningful season in the life of the church and our clergy will surely covet your prayers for health and renewal as they serve in ministry in our church and the community.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL (S.O.S) TEAM

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child?  Memorial is partnering with Thomasville Primary School to create a caring community for the children.

Here’s how you can help. In the Narthex, you will find a list of opportunities in which you can use your gifts for ministry. Select which opportunities you would like to serve.  You may place this sheet in the offering plate, and someone will follow-up with you.

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED

Paid and volunteer positions available
Sundays: 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, Wednesdays: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
If interested, please call Lynda Hepler (336-687-3539) or Sara Faulkner (336-689-2523)

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Oscar Blackwell by
Marie Carmichael

In Memory of Bob Ridge by
Blake Williams

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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