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 28 TRUNK-R-TREAT (6:30 – 8 PM)
OCTOBER 29 5th SUNDAY BRUNCH (10 AM)
NOVEMBER 4 GIFTS GALORE (8 AM)
NOVEMBER 7 MISSIONAL NETWORK CHARGE CONFERENCE (West End UMC)
NOVEMBER 14 CHARGE CONFERENCE (6:30 PM)
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 29
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM R.L. Pope Class (Contact Eric Kuppel)
10:00 AM 5TH Sunday Brunch (Hosted by Fellowship Class)
11:00 AM Worship & Children’s Church
1:15 PM Corn Maze with Children’s Ministry
3:00 PM ASP Meeting
4:00 PM Youth Group
MONDAY OCTOBER 30
TUESDAY OCTOBER 31
8:30 AM Men’s Fellowship Group (meets at Sunrise Diner) (Contact: James Carmichael)
7:00 PM Praise Team Practice (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1
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 NOVEMBER 2
10:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Contact: Danny Leonard)
10:30 AM Chicks with Sticks
10:30 AM Baby Café (Contact Lisa Miller)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Gifts Galore
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
8:30 AM Nursery (Contact: Sara Faulkner)
8:50 AM AWAKEN Worship Service (Contact Aaron Prillaman)
10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages
11:00 AM Worship & Children’s Church
4:00 PM Youth Group
4:30 PM Children’s Choir- Children’s Ministry (Contact: Lynda Hepler)
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…
- Tommy Ballard
- Jonathan Burrows
- Michael Byles
- Margie Collins
- Jim Conner
- Gerald Davis
- Cyril Harrington
- Robert Leake
- Tristin Leonard
- Allen Locklear
- Alexander Moffitt
- Milton Riley
- Michael Scragg & family
- Harold Walker
- Ralph Worsham
- Family Member named “Ronnie”
- Middle East
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
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
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

How United Methodist Are You?
We are excited to announce a small group study beginning on Wednesday, November 1 at 6:15pm
We will use the book Being United Methodist Christians to guide our time together. With grace and hope at the center, this is a study of the history, theology and practices that define the United Methodist Church. During our six weeks together we will discuss practical, useful information for all United Methodists. It doesn’t matter if you have been a lifelong United Methodist or you are exploring the faith, you will find this study helpful in your faith journey.
So that we might be prepared for you, please let the office know that you plan to attend. You can reserve a book at the same time. Even if the books do not arrive before Wednesday, please plan to attend the study.
There will also be a group that meets on Thursday mornings at 10am.
Both groups will meet in the Youth Room in the CEC.

WE NEED YOU TO HELP US SELL PUMPKINS!!!
Daily shifts are available until October 30th! 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!

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 – 2 PM
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!

Calling all Bakers!
Please consider baking an item for church bake sale at Gifts Galore on November 4.
You may bring your item to church on Friday the 3rd between 10 AM – 4 PM.

CALLING ALL VETERANS!!!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
6 PM
Fellowship Hall
Memorial would like to honor our Veterans with a dinner.
If you are a Veteran OR know a Veteran, please CONTACT the OFFICE at (336-472-7718) with the Veteran’s name.

CHARGE CONFERENCES
Missional Network Charge Conference
Tuesday, November 7
6:30 PM
West End United Methodist Church
All United Methodist in the area are welcome for a time of worship.
Memorial UMC Charge Conference
Tuesday, November 14
6:30 PM
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER
Open meeting for all members of Memorial United Methodist Church. Church leadership is highly encouraged to attend.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
On Sunday, October 8, Dr. Tina Cecil became a member of Memorial. Tina comes to us from Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. She is a veterinarian and her practice in on National Highway. Tina, and husband Ron, have two adult daughters.
On Sunday, October 22, Michael Scragg became a member of Memorial. Michael comes to us from Profession of Faith. He works in the HVAC services.
On Sunday, October 29, Betty Dye will become a member of Memorial. Betty comes to us from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She has found her place to be active at Memorial.
We welcome these newest additions to our membership!


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!

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
- Megan Crady, Director of Arts Alive Art Academy – Ext.33; mcrady@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