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.

The R.L. Pope class meets Sundays at 10 am. The teachers for the Month of October are (6) Allen Brown, (13) Richard Herman, (20) Richie Simmons, and (27) Kyles Wallace.

FINANCE

August Revenue $52,094.96

August Expense $79,527.59

Net Total ($27,432.63)

Giving Statements

Third quarter giving statements have been printed and are in the Lobby of Jarrett Hall and the Narthex of the Sanctuary.  Please pick yours up and review.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 16 Bingo Night (Please RSVP by noon on 10/14)
OCTOBER 12 – 31 PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN
OCTOBER 20 CHURCH PICNIC
OCTOBER 26 TRUNK OR TREAT (6:00 PM)
NOVEMBER 2 GIFTS GALORE
NOVEMBER 5 CHARGE CONFERENCE (7:00 PM)
NOVEMBER 27 & 28 MUMC OFFICE CLOSED
DECEMBER 1 CHRISMON SERVICE (11:00 AM)
DECEMBER 7 STORYTIME WITH SANTA (9:30 AM)
DECEMBER 8 LESSONS & CAROLS SERVICE (11:00 AM)
DECEMBER 14 STAR OF BETHLEHEM
DECEMBER 22 LOVE FEAST (7:00 PM)
DECEMBER 24-26 MUMC OFFICE CLOSED

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…

• Timothy Ayers
• Roger & Bettie Bryant
• Margie Collins
• David Conant
• Ralph Eanes
• Allen Hanner
• Cyril & Kathy Harrington
• Margaret Jones
• Allen Locklear
• Samantha Mazoway
• Milton Riley
• Randy Trotter
• Victims, Response workers, volunteers of Hurricane Helene
• Also Remember All military personnel, Our United Methodist missionaries, and The United Methodist Church.

The story of Abraham and Sarah, “The Great Family” as the children know it has always been a captivating story about a journey of faith. Abram and his family leave the land of Haran and set out into the desert heading into the unknown to make a new home. A land that God will show them. It is a story about following the calling of God and their faithful response to God’s call.

Over the course of my ministry, I have heard God’s call upon my life. First as a lay person volunteering to teach a pre-school Sunday School class, to becoming a certified Christian Educator and on to following God’s call to become an ordained Deacon in the Church. When I received my call into children’s ministry, I could never imagine doing anything else! God is always equipping us for our next steps in ministry and in service to Him. Over the last year or so, I have been drawn deeper and deeper into exploring spiritual formation and the creative process through sacred art. For me to be obedient to this calling, I will be taking a one-year sabbatical leave as I discern and equip myself as to how I live out this calling in ministry. I’m feeling a lot like Abram. God has pointed a direction into the unknown. And like Abram, I must follow this calling not knowing where it leads. I covet your prayers as I go into this new time of discovery.

My sabbatical will begin January 1, 2025. Danny and the SPRC are seeking to fill my position with the church. In the meantime, the Children’s Council will be going through training and overseeing the children’s programming at Memorial until the position is filled after my departure. I will always treasure the fond memories of my time serving at Memorial and wish everyone many blessings.

Rev. Lynda Hepler

Minster of Children and Families

We continue our support of our friends in Western North Carolina. There are a number of ways you can help.

We have previously sent ways you can send money.

A local trucking company, Sun Delivery, will be taking a load of supplies to Western North Carolina next week. If you would like to purchase and send supplies, this is a means for doing that.

You can bring your items to church this Sunday. Here is a list of requested/ needed items:

FOOD (Non-perishable Items)
Pull – Tab Can Goods (Soup, Vegetables, Meat)
Can Openers
Breakfast (Dry Cereal, Pop Tarts, Granola Bars)
Peanut Butter
100% Fruit Juice (20oz or smaller)
Sports Drinks (20oz or smaller)
Individual Snacks (Crackers, Rice Krispies, Etc.)
Individual Fruit (Fruit Cups, Applesauce, ETC.)
Water (Bottled, Gallon)

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bleach
Disinfectant
Mops
Buckets
Rubber/ Plastic Gloves
Sponges
Brooms
Trash Bags (Kitchen, Large Heavy Duty)

BABY SUPPLIES
Diapers (All Sizes)
Baby Wipes
Baby Formula
Baby Food (No Glass)

BEDDING/ LINENS
Cots
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Blankets
Sheets
Towels
Wash Cloths

CLOTHING
Underwear (All Sizes)
Socks (All Sizes)

PAPER SUPPLIES
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Pre-Wrapped Flatware
Plastic Bags (Storage, Gallon)

PET SUPPLIES
Dry Food
Canned Food

HYGIENE KITS
Razor
Shaving Cream (Travel)
Body Wash (Travel or Regular)
Toothbrush (Individual)
Toothpaste
Mouthwash (Travel)
Hand Sanitizer (8oz or smaller)
Deodorant
Feminine Products

MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Non-Prescription Drugs
Band-Aids
Medical Tape
Ointments
Disinfectant Spray or Wipes
Eye Drops
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

NEW AND UNOPENED ITEMS ONLY.

Thank you!

CHURCH PICNIC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
3 PM until the food runs out (probably around 7 PM)!!!
CHANGE IN LOCATION: We will hold this year’s Picnic in the CHURCH BACKYARD!

WHAT TO BRING:
a dessert to share
a lawn chair
a friend  
(Everything else will be provided!)

Burgers and hotdogs, hayrides, volleyball, basketball, games, crafts, playground for the kids!  Don’t miss it!

JOIN US FOR: WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNERS (& PROGRAMMING)

Dinner is served at 5:30p.m.

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: Contact Glynus Childress

Menu 10/2/2024: BBQ chicken, potato salad, Mac and cheese, green beans, and dessert

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING 6:00 PM – Children’s Choir
6:30 PM – Bible Study with Rev. Lynda Hepler!
For more information of CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: Contact 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: Contact Rodney Denton

7:00 PM –  YOUTH CHOIR meets in the Choir Room.  For more information on YOUTH CHOIR: Contact Norris Norwood

ADULT BIBLE STUDY  6:15 PM – Meet in ROOM 200 (Second floor of Christian Enrichment Center (CEC).  Facilitated by: Rev. Danny Leonard

ADULT CHOIR  6:30 PM – Meet in the Choir Room, second floor of Main Building Room #202.
For more information on our MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Contact 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

The next Bible Study Book is Bible Stories for Grown-ups by Josh Scott. We have copies in the office.  They are $15.  Please let us know if you want to purchase one.

Bake Sale at Gifts Galore!
It’s time to help our Gifts Galore Bake Sale be a success!  Please pull out favorite recipes and create pies, cakes, cookies, bars, snack foods, granola, breads and any other goodies.  Your donation may be brought to the kitchen on Friday, November 1st before 5pm.  If you need to bring it Saturday morning, please take your goodies to the Scout room, where the Bake Sale will be happening.

Remember that money from Gifts Galore and Bargain Treasures help fund our budget. Our church needs YOU to participate!  Thank you!

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Bill Mills
By:
Wayne and Christine Herrick
Catherine Olive
Joe and Lynda Stone
James and Marie Carmichael

In Memory of Cindy Sprague
By:
Joe and Lynda Stone

In Memory of Joe Bennett
By:
James and Marie Carmichael

In Memory of Doug Shores Jr.
By:
James and Marie Carmichael

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.