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.
- BI-MONTHLY MESSENGER NEWSLETTER can be found HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 7 PUMPKIN DOWNLOAD (9:30 AM)
OCTOBER 22 CHURCH PICNIC (3 – 7 PM)
OCTOBER 28 TRUNK-R-TREAT (6:30 – 8 PM)
OCTOBER 29 5th SUNDAY BRUNCH (10 AM)
NOVEMBER 4 GIFTS GALORE (8 AM)
NOVEMBER 23 THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST (8 AM)
DECEMBER 3 CHRISMON SERVICE (5 PM)
DECEMBER 9-10 STAR OF BETHLEHEM
DECEMBER 17 LOVE FEAST
DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION
FINANCE
STEWARDSHIP: As of Thursday, October 5….
115 Giving Units
Total Pledges: $606,730.00
Keep up the good work! It’s not too late to get your PLEDGE in for 2024!
The Finance Committee would like to update everyone on the churches finances as of August 31, 2023
Revenue $500,326
Expenses -$593,623
Difference ($93,298)
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages
10:00 AM Godly Play Sunday School (1st – 5th grades) (Contact: Lynda Hepler)
10:00 AM R.L. Pope Class (Contact Eric Kuppel)
10:00 AM UMW Sunday Morning Circle (Women’s Sunday School Class) (Contact: Elaine Rabon)
11:00 AM Worship & Children’s Church
12:00 PM YOUTH GROUP (Contact: Rodney Denton)
2:00 PM G.L.O.W. Kids (Contact: Lynda Hepler)
4:00 PM Mission Possible Kids (Contact: Lynda Hepler)
MONDAY OCTOBER 9
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10
8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group (meets at Sunrise Diner) (Contact: James Carmichael)
7:00 PM Praise Team Practice (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11
5:30 PM Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner (Please RSPV to the CHURCH OFFICE (336) 472-7718 – by Monday at noon!)
6:00 PM Children’s Choir (Contact: Lynda Hepler)
6:00 PM Youth Small Group (Contact: Rodney Denton)
6:15 PM Adult Bible Study (Contact: Danny Leonard)
6:30 PM Adult Chancel Choir Practice (Contact: Norris Norwood)
7:00 PM Youth Choir (Contact: Norris Norwood)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12
10:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Contact: Danny Leonard)
10:30 AM Chicks with Sticks
10:30 AM Baby Café (Contact Lisa Miller)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship & Children’s Church
4:00 PM YOUTH GROUP (Contact: Rodney Denton)
The R.L. Pope class meets Sundays at 10 am. The teachers for the Month of October are (1) Stan Styers, (8) Allen Brown, (15) Chad Carrick, (22) Kyles Wallace, and (29) 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…
- Michael Byles
- Margie Collins
- Jim Conner
- Gerald Davis
- Cyril Harrington
- Robert Leake
- Tristin Leonard
- Allen Locklear
- Alexander Miffitt
- Milton Riley
- Michael Scragg & family
- Debbie Trotter
- Harold Walker
- Ralph Worsham
- Family Member named “Ronnie”
Also Remember All military personnel, Our United Methodist missionaries, and The United Methodist Church.

JOIN US FOR: WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNERS (& PROGRAMMING)
WEDNESDAYS
5:30 PM
DINNER BEGINS
5:30 PM – Dinner is served!
PLEASE make RESERVATIONS by NOON on MONDAY! Contact the CHURCH OFFICE: (336) 472-7718
Cost is $10 per person – KIDS 11 & under are FREE! (max $30 per family – within the same household)
For more information on WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS: Glynus Childress
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
6:00 PM – Children’s Choir
6:30 PM – Bible Study with Rev. Lynda Hepler!
“Thailand Trek: For God So Loved the World”
For more information of CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: Lynda Hepler
YOUTH SMALL GROUP
6:00 PM – SMALL GROUP for Middle & High School! Meet in ROOM 206 (Second floor of Christian Enrichment Center (CEC) For more information on YOUTH SMALL GROUP: Rodney Denton
7:00 PM – YOUTH CHOIR meets in the choir room. For more information on YOUTH CHOIR: Norris Norwood
ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS: Wednesday, September 20
6:15 PM – Meet in ROOM 200 (Second floor of Christian Enrichment Center (CEC)
Facilitated by: Rev. Danny Leonard
“Jesus Revealed: The ‘I AM’ statements in the Gospel of John”
By: Rev. Matt Rawle
ADULT CHOIR BEGINS: Wednesday, September 20
6:30 PM – Meet in the Choir Room, second floor of Main Building Room #202
For more information on our MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Norris Norwood
We hope you will join us! Invite your friends to come and enjoy this great fellowship activity with something for the WHOLE FAMILY!
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS by MONDAY at NOON EACH WEEK prior to the WEDNESDAY MEAL! RESERVATIONS can be made by CALLING the CHURCH OFFICE (336) 472-7718 or via EMAIL: office@mumctville.org

COME DOWNLOAD PUMPKINS WITH US… (and help us sell them too!)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th
9 AM
FRONT LAWN
Bring a wheelbarrow if you have one and as many friends and family members as you can! Hope to see you there!
The time is subject to change, depending on the arrival of the delivery truck. In the event of a MAJOR change, we will post it on Facebook and send out an email as soon as we can! We appreciate your flexibility!
ALSO…WE NEED YOU!!!
Daily shifts are available for October 7-30! This is a fun way to work together to support the church. We’d like at least TWO volunteers per shift. The signup link can be found below.
Contact Eric Kuppel or call the church 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
SIGN-UP LINK CLICK HERE!

BIG PINK CHAIR PROJECT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
10 AM – 4 PM
The Big Pink Chair Project is right around the corner, as well as PINK DAY, October 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We have 30 free mammogram spots at the festival on the Novant Health Mobile Mammogram Unit. Those appointments need to be scheduled by calling BL Markers Market and securing a spot by September 20th. The store’s number is 336-475-0071.

CHURCH PICNIC!!!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
3 – 7 PM
Sonny Koontz’s Farm (see below for directions)
Please join us for some food, fellowship, and fun at our Fall Church Picnic!
Make sure to bring a LAWN CHAIR and a DESSERT TO SHARE. There will be lots of fun for the whole family (hamburgers & hotdogs, bonfire, hayrides, yard games, inflatables, crafts, frisbee, football, volleyball, ping-pong and more!).
We hope to see you there!
Directions to the Koontz Farm are Below:

TRUNK-R-TREAT!!!
Saturday, October 28
6:30 – 8:00 PM
CHURCH PARKING LOT
Spread the word about our annual TRUNK-R-TREAT!!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRUNK R TREAT!
SIGNUP to HAND OUT CANDY: TRUNK-R-TREAT – CLICK HERE

5TH SUNDAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
10 AM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
October 29th we will be having our Fifth Sunday Brunch at 10:00am. It will be sponsored by the Fellowship Class.

GIFTS GALORE… Arts, Crafts, & More!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
8 AM
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER
Save the date: Saturday November 4. Any interested participants should contact the church office (336-472-7718) or Marie Carmichael (336-476-4625).
Also…. Do you have access to an item that might fit in our “One-of-a-Kind Room”? Collectibles, small antiques, handcrafted items, or even canned goods. If you do, please contact Marie Carmichael before dropping your items off.
THE “BAG LADIES” need your gently used handbags for Gifts Galore as well! Please place your purses, handbags, totes, etc. in the hall across from the Altar and Arts room in the main building. The DEADLINE to bring them to the church is November 1. We appreciate your generosity in cleaning out your closets!


ONLINE DIRECTORY CHANGE!!!
The Instant Church Directory (our previous online church directory) is no longer in service.
We are now using “Realm Connect”. This is an app you can download on your phone or tablet.
You can use this as your online directory, BUT ALSO… keep your personal information updated, check your giving and chat with others. We will be issuing more information and sending invitations out. Each member will create their own account and password.
THANK YOU for your patience and flexibility during this transition!

CALLING ALL VETERANS!!!
Memorial would like to honor our Veterans.
If you are a Veteran OR know a Veteran, please CONTACT the OFFICE at (336-472-7718) with the Veteran’s name.

BRIDGE CLUB!
Like to play Bridge?
Bettie Rowe is forming a Bridge Club at Memorial UMC.
For more details call: 336-906-2544

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
- Glynus Childress, Administrative Assistant – Ext. 13; gchildress@mumctville.org
- Jarry Oldaker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds – Ext. 17; joldaker@mumctville.org