
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUMPKIN PATCH DOWNLOAD
PLEASE!!! Saturday, October 11 (3 PM) This time is subject to change!!!
Please be here – bring friends and family!!!! Some of the money raised through the Pumpkin Patch goes to ASP!
ALSO, Sign up to sell PUMPKINS (October 11-30) HERE : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAAD2DAAF8C07-58722341-pumpkin#/
FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 25 (shifts 11 AM – 1 PM, 1 PM – 2 PM)
For more info or to VOLUNTEER (operate a bounce house, face painting):
CONTACT: Michaela McCullough (336) 812-5197 or Lisa Beck (336) 337-4749
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN YOUTH & CHILDREN SERVICE
Sunday, October 26 (8:50 AM/11 AM)
PLEASE!!! I really need as many Youth at this service as possible! We are raising money for a BIG church project and This is a great opportunity to show the congregation how much they mean to us!
If you would like to participate in this service (prayer, scripture reading, etc.)
CONTACT: Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036 or Chris McCullough (336) 687-2679
CHURCH PICNIC:
Sunday, October 26 (picnic starts at 3 PM, we eat at 5 PM)
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Bounce Houses, lots of FUN!
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING:
November 16 (3 PM)
(NOT a Planning Meeting – We will meet before Youth Group to evaluate how things are going and see if we need to alter the schedule)
The Youth Leadership Council is expected to be there!
If you would like to apply to be on the Youth Leadership Council (open all year long) please…
CONTACT: Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036
THANKGIVING BREAKFAST
Thursday, November 27 (8 – 9 AM) (Youth need to be here 7 – 9:30 AM)
The Youth Ministry adults will supply the food, Youth will serve!
Invite your family, friends, neighbors! Its FREE! Appreciation for all the church does for us!
There will be a brief Devotion time (8:45 AM) (with a welcome, prayer, scripture and benediction).
I need everyone to serve, BUT if you would like to participate in the Devotion…
CONTACT Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14
This is our drive-through Nativity. We need actors!!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
We even have costumes for YOU!
For more information or to sign up
CONTACT Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036 or Tim Lyons (336) 259-6920
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING
January 11 (3 PM)
We will meet before Youth Group to plan for the Spring and Summer (2026).
The Youth Leadership Council is expected to be there!
If you would like to apply to be on the Youth Leadership Council (open all year long) please…
CONTACT: Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036
WINTER TUBING DAYTRIP
Saturday, January 31
Hawksnest Tubing Park & Lunch in Boone, NC!
Cost will be $75 per person (scholarships available)
More Details & Registration to come!
CONFIRMATION
Begins Sunday, March 9
If you are interested in learning about joining the church, getting Baptized, or just learning more about the basics of Christianity, this is a 10 week course (taught by Rodney where you can ask questions and learn more about your faith. At the end, you will have the chance to join the church!
CONTACT: Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036
IGNITEUS MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
March 20-22
Camp Hanes, King, NC
Cost $100 per person (scholarships are available)
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
Date: TBD
(Blue Ridge Assembly)
The details of this will be released later!
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, May ?? TBD (3 PM)
This will be final Youth Council Meeting before summer! Just a check-in to see if we need to reschedule anything!
The Youth Leadership Council is expected to be there!
If you would like to apply to be on the Youth Leadership Council (open all year long) please…
CONTACT: Rodney Denton (336) 906-3036
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Sunday, May 31 (8:50 & 11:00 AM)
This will be the last day of Confirmation AND the day participants will join!
ASP CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
TBD
YOUTH SUNDAY
Sunday, June 7 (8:50 & 11:00 AM)
We will do every part of the Worship service and recognize our Graduates!
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
June 28 – July 4
Our summer mission trip!
LAKE JUNALUSKA RETREAT
July 31-August 2, 2025
ALL youth summer retreat to the mountains!
*ALL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES WILL BEGIN AND END AT MEMORIAL UMC (101 Randolph Street) UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED*


MEMORIAL YOUTH GROUP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
(1 – 6 PM) PLEASE NOTE: DIFFERENT TIME
CAROLINA CLASSIC FAIR!
THIS SUNDAY … we will attend the Carolina Classic Fair !!!
We will leave from the church at 1 PM
We will spend a few hours at the fair, then…
RETURN TO THE CHURCH by 6 PM.
ENTRY TICKETS: I have ADVANCED SALES ADMISSION TICKETS for us (NO COST to you!), SO… YOU DO NOT NEED ADMISSION TICKETS (if you do not have one already)!!!
EVERYTHING ELSE: YOU will be responsible for all the other costs: RIDES, FOOD, GAMES, SOUVENIRS, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Rodney (336-906-3036)
WE WILL MEET AT THE CHURCH (1 PM) & YOU WILL BE RETURNED TO THE CHURCH (6 PM)!
BRING A FRIEND! BECAUSE YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO STAY IN GROUPS WHILE YOU ARE WALKING AROUND AT THE FAIR!!!
SEE YOU THERE!

NEXT SUNDAY: OCTOBER 19
SERVICE PROJECT NIGHT!!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
PUMPKINS ARE COMING!!!
HELP US DOWNLOAD THE PUMPKINS!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
3 PM (this time is subject to change)
Some of the proceeds of the Pumpkin Sale go to support Youth going on ASP, so we really need to help with this project!!! Please be here – bring friends and family!!
HELP US SELL THE PUMPKINS!
Sign up to sell PUMPKINS (October 11-30) HERE : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAAD2DAAF8C07-58722341-pumpkin#/

SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!
SUNDAYS!!! 10 AM YOUTH ROOM! (Upstairs in the Christian Enrichment Center room 200) Join us for a discussion-based Sunday School Lesson! No Bible knowledge necessary – Let’s learn together! Bring a friend!

SMALL GROUP for HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!
SMALL GROUPS MEET on the second floor of the CEC
(6 – 7 PM)
These small groups are designed to be different than our Sunday Night Programs. Instead of events, service, activities or discussing issues, “Small Group” meets simply to share about how your week is going and to have a few people pray for you and your life. You will in turn get to pray for others and hear about their week as well.
WHAT DO WE DO? You are asked to share your answers to 3 questions: What was the HIGH POINT of your week? What was the LOW POINT of your week? Where did you SEE GOD during the week?
HOW DO I JOIN A SMALL GROUP? Its pretty simple, but it is very meaningful to those who attend and you have an open invitation to JUST SHOW UP and we will guide you to find the perfect fit for you in a small group! Currently, we have a SMALL GROUP for MIDDLE SCHOOLERS and a SMALL GROUP for HIGH SCHOOLERS (although we are planning to make 2 HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS VERY SOON)
Contact Rodney (336) 906-3036 if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!