MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…
We are CALLED by Christ to GROW in faith, BUILD relationships, and SERVE all people.


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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT 29 TRUNK OR TREAT
NOV 05 GIFTS GALORE
NOV 06 ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
NOV 27 CHRISMON SERVICE
DEC 04 LINBROOK ESTATE TOUR
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
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
2:00 – 3:30 PM Mission Possible Kids (1st-5th Grade)
4:00 – 6:00 PM Youth Group
TUESDAY NOV 1
8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group (meets at Sunrise Diner) (Contact: Tim Lyons)
9:00 AM Sewing Ministry
6:30 PM Praise Team Practice
WEDNESDAY NOV 2
5:30 PM Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30 PM Wednesday Night Programs
6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY NOV 3
10:30 AM Chicks with Sticks
10:30 AM Baby Café in the Nursery
SUNDAY NOV 6
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…
- Family of Andrea Cain
- 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, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. for our Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner!
Please make your reservations no later than Monday, October 31st 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.

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.
Setup time will begin at 5 PM. Please contact Lynda Hepler at 336-472-9711 or click HERE to sign up.

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

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
Gifts Galore will be here this Saturday, November 5!
This is a great day of shopping that helps support local vendors and local charities. There are various crafts, woodworking, leather work, specialty food booths, plus so much more. It is a great day of fellowship. We hope to have you join us!

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.

PLEDGE CONFIRMATION LETTERS
2023 Pledge confirmation letters have been sent out. If you do not receive yours or have a question, please contact Kristin Shores at (336)472-7718 or kshores@mumctville.org

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 Terry Miller
by Priscilla Joyce

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