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THE LAMPLIGHTER
Volume 24, Issue 9
September 2016
“Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly…”
- I Peter 5:2
The Privilege of Pastoring
While I’ve been in the ministry for nearly 30 years, I have often been engaged
in ministries that are more administrative, or supervisory, in nature. There have
been years that I have been more involved with programs and policies than
with people and pastoral care. All of these ministries have been important,
and I do hope they have all helped to build the Kingdom of God. But I must
admit, it feels so good to be back in a pastoral role! My most joyful years of
ministry have been these types of appointments.
My first ministry setting was a two-point charge in Central Illinois. My husband
and I were students at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (a United
Methodist Seminary in Evanston, Illinois), and our field education was in the
middle of corn and soybean fields, grain elevators, and slab roads laid out in
square miles. Along those roads and in those villages and farmhouses were
some of the nicest people I have ever met, and being a 23-year old shepherd
of their flocks was an amazing privilege. They endured my long visits and novice sermons, but most of all, they allowed me to care for them. I have not forgotten their trust, and every time I begin again in itinerancy I am reminded of
the sacred trust between pastors and their parishioners.
I want you to know that I feel privileged to be here with you at Ardmore, and I
am so humbled to be a servant among you and a shepherd to you in your life
journey. I want you to know I am here for you, and all of us on your church
staff consider it a privilege to care for the flock that has been entrusted to us.
You can call on us at any time.
As our fall ministries begin, let us all re-evaluate our roles as both shepherds
and members of the flock. Likewise, let us encourage and shepherd one
another in our classes, groups, neighborhoods, and families. We all belong
to one another, and we all have gifts for caring. Thank you again for your
trust and our good beginning.
With Love,
Pastor Bev
Connect to God, one another and the world.
In This Issue

Ardmore Vespers

September Worship
Opportunities

Music Ministries

Children and Family
Ministries

Youth Ministries

Contemporary Worship

The Artist’s Way

Senior Moments

September is
Samaritan Inn Month
Ardmore Vespers
Coming Each Wednesday Beginning September 7
It’s time for our Wednesday
Night Fellowship Meals to gear
back up, and with them will
come a new worship service,
Ardmore Vespers.
Vespers will take place each
Wednesday night in the Chapel, from 6:30-7:00 pm. The fall
season of Vespers will be from
September 7 to December 7,
with only a short break for
Thanksgiving Week (November
23)
The inspiration for these midweek services is the Iona Community, a dispersed Christian
ecumenical community working for peace and social justice, rebuilding of community
and the renewal of worship. For
more information about Iona
and its worship resources, visit
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iona.org.uk. We will use music
and liturgy from Iona in these
weekly services.
worship leader or technology
programmer, please see Pastor
Bev or Pastor Lisa.
Our Vespers services will follow
this monthly schedule:
We look forward to offering
these midweek services. They
will increase your connection
with God, one another, and the
world – offering an opportunity
to focus more on your growing
faith as well as an opportunity
to be present for worship when
you have to be away on Sundays.
First Wednesday
Prayers for Healing
Second Wednesday
Celtic Evening Liturgy
Third Wednesday
Holy Communion
Fourth Wednesday
Prayers for Peace and Justice
Fifth Wednesday
Service of Silence
If you have gifts in the area of
worship (contemporary or traditional) or would like to be of
assistance as an occasional
STARTING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
AT A NEW TIME, 5:45 PM
Everyone is welcome! Reservations are required by 10:00 AM
each Monday morning by calling the church office. You may
also complete the form in the bulletin each Sunday!
Beginning with the October newsletter, you will find the menu
for the month to help you plan. It is our goal to offer a delicious variety of wholesome foods!
FALL BIBLE STUDY
On Wednesday, September 7th at 6:45
PM in Room 304 we will begin the 8
week study of “Seeking Allah, Finding
Jesus” by Nabeel Qureshi who shares
the powerful story of his journey from
faith in Allah to faith in Jesus Christ. Valuable insight into Islam, sharing cultural,
intellectual and theological barriers that
often stand in the way of Muslims accepting Jesus. Contact Eva Jane Felts
at [email protected] or Greg Brown at
[email protected] for more information or to sign-up.
September Worship
Opportunities
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Sunday, September 4
Summer Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30 am (Scripture Reader Suzanne Johnson)
Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9
Rev. Bev Coppley, Preaching
Sunday, September 18
Traditional Service of Prayer and Praise, Sanctuary
8:15 am (Scripture Reader Eddie Draughn)
Traditional Worship with Choir, Sanctuary
10:15 am (Scripture Reader Debbie Williams)
Contemporary Worship with Band, Rozzelle Chapel
11:15 am
Scripture: Acts 4:13-20
Rev. Lisa Tanico, Preaching
Wednesday, September 7
Ardmore Vespers in Rozzelle Chapel
6:30 – 7:00 pm, Service of Healing
Rev. Bev Coppley, Worship Leader
Ardmore Vespers, Rozzelle Chapel
6:30 – 7:00 pm, Holy Communion
Rev. Bev Coppley, Celebrant
8:15 am (Scripture Reader Bobbie White)
10:15 am (Scripture Reader Timothy Binford)
11:15 am
Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12
8:15 am (Scripture Reader J. R. Snider)
10:15 am (Scripture Reader Dolores Kanouse)
11:15 am
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:1-14 / John 15:12-17
6:30 – 7:00 pm, Celtic Evening Worship
Rev. Lisa Tanico, Worship Leader
6:30 – 7:00 pm, A Service of Peace and Justice
Rev. Lisa Tanico, Worship Leader
From Our Associate Pastor
You see it every day: The school bus rumbles to a
stop and automatically a sturdy metal bar with an eightsided sign swings out from the left, much like a hen’s wing
covering her brood. The school bus stop arm was envisioned, invented, and put into use in the 1950s. Eventually it
was adopted by all 50 states, and some have tweaked this
safety feature with LED or even strobe lights. And just last
year a number of states began testing extended stop arms,
arms that add as much as six feet, for extra warning. Last
April Guilford County tested a product that lengthens the
arm and boasts an extra stop sign, to boot. Point made:
Less is not always more. When we share the road with those
big yellow bodies that ferry our loved ones to and from
school, we need to pay attention.
Wouldn’t it be nice if God had a big stop arm that
would flip into view somehow when we need to make a
decision? We’re faced with a dilemma and out comes the
arm: “Yes, go ahead!” or “You need to think about that…”
or just plain “STOP!”
You know as well as I do that God has vast and
wondrous ways to get our attention. I can’t say they involve mechanical stop arms, but God has ways, and God
always delivers the message. Sometimes it’s as plain as
“STOP!” but often it’s more complex. Sometimes God
speaks to us in ways to make us pause instead of stop, and
this gets confusing. “Is that God speaking to me? What
does God want me to do? Where does God want me to
go?”
I’ve heard it said that a restless spirit is often the
sign of God trying to tell you something. Yet we tend to see
unrest as a sign that something is wrong. Sleepless nights
are written off as job stress, or family issues, or just plain worry. But it might be God speaking in your heart, telling an
important secret meant only for you. One of the most faithful journal writers of all times was John Wesley, and the way
he paid attention to his spiritual life is amazing. Wesley
spent hours pondering God at work in the world and in his
life, and was able to discern God’s presence because he
stopped and paid attention. He even stopped to put it in
writing!
So here’s my chance to suggest that the next time
you’re “caught” behind a school bus offloading (what
seems like) all the children in the world, use those moments
to examine your heart and listen for God’s voice. Truly stop,
more than just your car. And take this practice wherever
you go, not just behind the wheel. God is speaking, and
God wants your attention and your answers. Swing out your
own personal stop arm and take time to hear God’s message.
Thoughtful blessings,
Pastor Lisa
Music Ministries
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News From the Loft
The regular choir season begins this month. We have music-making opportunities
for ages 3 up. If the Spirit has been whispering to you, or someone next to you in the congregation has said,
“You need to join the choir!” we hope you will join us for excellent music-making and fellowship that warms the
soul. :)
Our Fall Schedule:

Wednesday, August 31, 7:30-8PM, Room 207 – Sanctuary Choir resumes regular rehearsals

Wednesday, September 7, 5-5:30PM, Room 207 – Preschool Choir starts! Ages 3 through 5
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Wednesday, September 7, 5:30-6PM, Room 207 – Children’s Choir starts! Grades K-4
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Sunday, September 11, 6-7PM, Room 302 – The Ardmore Bells begin fall rehearsals
If you are interested in participating and want more information, please email Dreama Lovitt at [email protected]
Music for the Month and More…
Sunday, September 4,
Communion
Guest musician, Judy Jordan, plays the flute and the Sanctuary Choir sings: Prayer of St. Francis–
by Carol McClure and the beloved Lutkin Benediction
Sunday, September 11,
The Start of Our New Worship Times!
8:15AM, Morning Prayer
10:15AM, Traditional Service in Sanctuary
11:15AM, Contemporary Service in the Chapel
The Sanctuary Choir sings the 10:15AM service: To God All Praise and Glory, by Martin
and Now and Always, by Lovitt
The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 10:15AM service: music TBS
The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 10:15AM service: Lord, Speak to Me– by Hopson and
Prayer of St. Richard of Chester– by White
Sunday, October 2, World Communion Sunday
The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 10:15 service: music TBD
A pretty full house!
Photo by Hal Garrison
Timothy Olsen plays Handel’s ‘Cuckoo and the Nightengale’
concerto.
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Our Sounds of the Summer concert at Ardmore UMC was
a huge success! Susan Bates (Centenary UMC) started the concert
with a rousing Bach Toccata that brought immediate hoots and
hollers of enjoyment. Glenn Siebert (Home Moravian and UNCSA)
sang beautifully in a trio set of chorale preludes. And strings and
oboes accompanied our lovely Noack in a grand finale Handel
Concerto played by Timothy Olsen (Augsburg Lutheran and
UNCSA/Salem College). We had a good crowd, with 250 people in
attendance! Thank you to Nick Nicholson for the excellent video
projection! And thank you to those of you who helped greet our
guests and pass out programs!
Glenn Siebert sings ‘Herr Jesus, Christ dich
zu uns wend’ before the first trio.
Susan Bates gets set to play the brilliant Toccata
in F Major by J.S. Bach.
Pastor Bev gives a warm welcome for the concert.
News From the Mic
Welcome, Jerry Chapman!
Ardmore UMC welcomes Jerry Chapman to our staff! Jerry has come
aboard as our Interim Director of Contemporary Music. He has already
been working with our band to begin plans for an 11:15 service at Ardmore,
which will begin with a “soft launch” approach on September 11. Be on
the lookout for more information about this service, and how you can pray
for it and be involved in its successful outreach.
Jerry is a professional musician and a native of Winston-Salem. He is a graduate of Furman University and is the proud father of Georgia and Matthew.
Jerry now lives in Mount Airy and is married to Jennifer, who is an Admissions
Officer at Salem College. You will enjoy Jerry’s versatile musical talents, his
encouraging leadership, his warm personality, and most of all, his sense of
fun! If you have interest in being a part of the band, contact Jerry at
[email protected].
Children and Family Ministries
WEDNESDAY EVENING
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
It’s almost time to kick off our Wednesday night
Christian Education programs. Children’s choirs and
KidSpace classes resume September 7. Are you curious about all the fun going on for children? Come
check it out firsthand! We would love to see your
child at both opportunities, growing as disciples.
Multiple teaching styles are utilized to grab and
maintain the attention of ALL children. On special
occasions in KidSpace we participate in missions,
collecting change to buy and donate. All children
are welcome:
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K-2ND MEETS 5:00-5:30 PM

PRE-K MEET 5:30-5:55 PM
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ATTENTION: PARENTS/
GUARDIANS OF PRE-K AND
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
We are changing our Sunday morning routine just a
bit! The idea behind this new opportunity for our
youngest learners is to expose them to Christian Education through community worship and allow volunteers to be in a portion of our service. We ask that
you pick up your children at the close of Sunday
school and proceed to take children along with you
to the service. All children Kindergarten and younger, (minimum 3 years toilet-trained) are invited to join
the volunteer staff after our Children’s Message for
additional learning time in Room 218 with an offering, prayer time, a Bible lesson and hands on activity. Note: other changes are coming, but we’re positive you will love them. If you have any questions,
see Nicole Stevens or Pastor Bev Coppley.
SURF SHACK VBS: TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE
This summers Vacation Bible School may just have been the best one to date. The children not only learned
that God Creates, God Loves, God Helps and God Calms, but they learned all these things through different
teaching styles. They learned at assembly with Skipper Lisa (Tanico) and puppet, Snappy the Crab. They
learned through music and art as well as story time. And they were introduced to missions and outreach with
opportunities to donate gently-used clothing, food items for Our Father’s Table pantry, toiletries for Samaritan
Inn, and noisy change for Triad Pink Heals (triadpinkheals.org). Children raised over $188.00. Those who’ve
been affected by cancer were able to sign the pink fire truck on our final day; founder and fireman Chuck
Goins, brought the truck for the children to see. It was a big hit for all ages and for boys and girls alike. Older
children, in rising 5th and 6th grade worked in the food pantry prepping groceries for our Aug 4 clients, visited
Cancer Services, Inc. to learn more about volunteer opportunities, cataloged library books at Ward Elementary to help the school, and then set up everything for the evening of the pantry. Our students are amazing.
Thank you to all our wonderfully gifted servant
leaders, the leadership team, and the congregation for your loving and prayers. We
were able to serve 95 children altogether and
believe it or not, we are already chatting
about VBS 2017!
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Youth Ministries
YOUTH LOVED #spiritUS2K16
Our youth just returned from their summer
beach retreat August 12-14, full of the Holy
Spirit. The guest speaker, Jeniffer Dake
(jenifferdake.com), was awesome. She shared
her gift of weaving ridiculous but true life experiences into the scripture to bring her message to a younger generation of believers. The
youth who attended enjoyed her talks, the
John Lewis Band and being together in fellowship. We walked on the beach, played cards,
laughed and enjoyed a fantastic time together. Before departing the island, we enjoyed
lunch and a treat at OKI’s Sunset Slushies to
cap off a great weekend.
SEPT 18 YOUTH KICK OFF/POT LUCK at 4:00-6:00 PM; fellowship hall. Electronic sign up sheet has been
sent and will be sent out again. Please save the date!
25 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP & SNACK, 4:30 - 5:55 PM; snack provider to be announced.
OCT 2 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP & SNACK, 4:30 - 5:55 PM; snack provider to be announced.
7-9 SAVE THE DATE – FALL RETREAT, Valle Crucis, NC we’ll enjoy the crisp fall air of the NC mountains, beautiful surroundings, fellowship, worship and great activities. Plan now and save these
dates to your calendar. Cost will be approximately $150 per child. Scholarship money is
available to help offset costs for members’ children. Registration forms were emailed out. See
Nicole if you need one. Attach copies of medical insurance front & back to form along with
your deposit of $75.00
16 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP & SNACK, 4:30 - 5:55 PM; snack provider TBA.
as well as program.
23 “SPECIAL” OFF SITE FALL MISSION ACTIVITY - details to come.
30 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP & SNACK, 4:30 - 5:55 PM; snack provider TBA.
NOV 5 Serve at H.O.P.E. We’ll help pack produce bags and make lunches for triad area families
and children who are impoverished. For more info, go to www.hopews.org
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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY (YABS)
Ardmore’s Young Adults are meeting regularly to study scripture from The Book of Acts. Together we reflect on
God’s Word for our lives, and we discuss work, family issues, and just support each other and hold one another
accountable to this faith we claim. Our God is faithful to us and we are committed to being faithful to Him by
staying in service and fellowship. YABS MEETS WEEKLY AT 7:00 PM in the Reception room on the second floor of
the main church building each Wednesday. The room is accessible by both elevator and stairs. Childcare is
always provided and we typically wrap up around 8:15-830 PM.
The Artist's Way is coming to
Ardmore!
An OVERNIGHT CAMPING ADVENTURE is on the
agenda for Young Adults September 16-17, at
Jessup
Mill. To register
simply go to
www.jessupmill.com under reservations, reserve
your space in “tent camping”. For additional info,
reach out to Camping Coordinator, Erich Strupe,
336.462.5536 or [email protected]
Contemporary Worship
The EPIC Worship Committee is working alongside our Ministers to relaunch the contemporary
service. The contemporary service will not thrive
unless we have your support. Please prayerfully
consider volunteering your time and talent. If
you are interested in helping in these areas
please contact the following:
Unlock your God-given talents with this 12-week
class of self-exploration based on the book The
Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by
author Julia Cameron. Our sessions will be taught by
Tim Binkley, who has many years of experience guiding people through this creative process. For more information, read the Wikipedia
article describing the course,
check out the book in our
church
office, or
ask
Dreama Lovitt, our Music
Director. Dreama took the
course years ago and considers it to be a pivotal influence in her life.
The Artist’s Way has been translated into 12 languages, and there are Artist’s Way classes and communities all over the world. Artists of all persuasions
and those simply seeking to feel in touch with their
full range of talents often look for these courses to
be offered. Please invite friends and neighbors to
consider the class!
The proposed class schedule is September 12
through December 5, 2016 (excluding October 31,
12 total sessions), 6:30 - 8:30 pm. December 12, 2016
will be reserved as a weather makeup date.
Fee for up to 10 students: $275 each; 10 or more students: $250 each; 20 or more students: $200
each. The class fee may be paid on or before the
evening of the first class. A registration form will be
provided. Book not included.
Music
Dustin Moore, [email protected]
Please email Dreama Lovitt at [email protected]
if you are interested.
Technology
Daniel Fernandez, [email protected]
If there is interest Mr. Binkley is willing to offer another
free preview session. It will include information on
Mr. Binkley’s experience with The Artist’s Way, an
overview of the book and the class, and a question
and answer time. Email Dreama Lovitt or Tim Binkley
at [email protected]
Hospitality
Tasha Strupe, [email protected] or
Hillary Fernandez, [email protected]
Senior Moments
According to the calendar,
summer is coming to an end
and autumn is on the way. I
hope you have had a nice
summer. There has certainly
been a lot going on and getting to know Pastor Bev has
been a highlight for us all.
Barb Carter, Betty McBride,
Mary O’Daniel and I attended
a “Lunch and Learn” program,
Pastoral Care and the Transition
to Facility Living”, at Trinity Elms
in Clemmons last month. Trinity
Elms has expanded, and now
offers rehab, memory care,
skilled care, assisted living and
long term care. It is a beautiful
place!
On Tuesday, September 27,
Young at Heart programs/
luncheons resume with VIP
(Voices In Praise), Calvary Baptist
Church’s Senior Adult Choir,
presenting “DANIEL, God’s
Peerless Prophet”. Thank you to
former Ardmore member Don
Dwiggins for arranging this.
We will meet at 11:45 a.m. in
the Bob Martin Hall (fellowship
hall). Lunch will be catered by
Cagney’s and the cost is $8.00.
The program will be first, with
lunch around 12:30.
Please
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plan to attend and call or email me (336-723-5566 or [email protected]) to make
your reservation…and invite a
friend to come with you. Let
me know by Thursday, September 22 so that I can add your
name(s) to my list. Put it on
your calendar now…Young at
Heart, Tuesday, September 27
at 11:45.
On Thursday, October 6,
Suzanne Johnson has invited us
to visit her farm, the animals,
farmhouse and a Civil War
cemetery adjacent to her farm.
We will talk more about this
field trip at the September program/luncheon. On October
25 Young at Heart program will
be a “vendor fair.” People from
various local facilities and people who do health screenings
will be here. There will be door
prizes and some fun activities as
well, so you won’t want to miss
it! You will hear more about this
next month.
As the summer ends and
school begins again, I am reminded of a quote by Walter A.
Witt: “Life is a school. There is
something new to learn wherever we may be, wherever we
OUR CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS
For friends and family in need of healing: Harrison Anderson,
Peggy Andrews, Tammy Binn, Polly Blackburn, Pat Blankenship,
Charlotte Breeze, Lydia Brinker, Johnnie Bryant, Jan Carter,
Jane Click, Ron Creasy, Lucy Doud, Sally Doud, Lou Foster, Betty
Frazier, Marian Funderburk, Bethany Goodman, Nell Hamilton,
Marjorie Harris, Carolyn Hankins, Cliff and Nancy Harvel, Ruby
Houlden, Earl Hucks, Louise Hutchinson, Jerry Johnson, Elizabeth
Martin, Ruth Martin, Gertrude Maynard, Sylvia Powell, Bruce
Richardson, Jim Smith, Hank Spainhour, Dianne Spainhower,
Nancy Stahl, Carl Stevens, Carolyn Stuart, Mary Tatum, Robert
Tull, Janice Weeks, Sue Wilkinson, Evelyn Williams, Jim Wooten,
and Sofie Zuluaga
For those who grieve: for the family and friends of Rita Hicks
and for the family and friends of Virginia Steadman.
For those who serve our country.
For those who come to Our Father’s Table Food Pantry and
Clothing Closet.
go, wherever we turn.” We are
all lifelong learners and that
makes each day special for us.
See you in September.
Love and Peace to All,
Mary Jo
Each month, The Upper Room
Daily Devotional Guides are
available in the Narthex. Please
take one for daily devotional
use. To help offset the expense
of the guides, please place a
$1.00 in the box near the guides,
ask an usher to put it in the box
or use an offering envelope from
the pew, mark it for “Upper
Room” and leave it in the offering plate.
Remember our
Homebound
Do you know of a church member
who has difficulties making it to worship on Sunday mornings?
We provide copies of our weekly
sermons on CD as well as our church
bulletin. If you know of a shut-in that
would like to receive either or both
of these, please contact the church
office and we will add them to our
mailing list.
Memorials & Honorariums
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IN MEMORY OF FRANKIE LILES by Ms. Lynn Dixson
IN MEMORY OF LARRY MARTIN by Ms. Mary Jo Brewer, Mrs. Carolina Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Read, Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Atwood, Mrs. Edith Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Carter, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Greene, Sheffield Gardners, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mrs. Sarah Penry, Mrs. Wynnette Alexander,
Ms. Mary O’Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Amos, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hamilton, Dr. and Mrs. Blucher Taylor, Mrs. Betty
Richardson, Mrs. Pat Weaver, Ms. Hattie Hauser, Ms. Betty McBride, Mrs. Dolores Kanouse, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie
Foster, Mrs. Lucia Smithdeal, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dwiggins, Deborah Circle of the
UMW
IN MEMORY OF JOAN ROSS by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hedrick, Mrs. Carolina Simmons, Ms. Mary Jo Brewer, Scott
Miller Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Ms. Sarah Beam, Mrs. Lucia Smithdeal, Mr. and
Mrs. Eddie Foster, Ms. Jane Click, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baity, Christian Fellowship Class, Mrs. Patsy Grubbs, Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Frick, Mr. and Mrs. David Frick, Trudy Frick
IN MEMORY OF C. P. PATE by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smithdeal, Mrs. Lucia Smithdeal, Mrs. Wynnette Alexander,
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Amos, Mrs. Shelby Sitison, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair, Mr. and Mrs.
Rick Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dwiggins
IN MEMORY OF DR. BILL MYERS by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smithdeal
IN HONOR OF JOCK AND CHERYL OLLIS by Ms. Mary Kay Ollis, Mr. Charles Potts
IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH MARTIN by Mrs. Pat Weaver
Happy September Birthday
9/1
9/3
9/4
9/5
9/6
9/7
9/8
9/9
9/10
9/12
9/13
9/15
Dolores Kanouse
Carolina Simmons
Elise Myers
Marilyn Greene
Tammy Sexton
Jack Colwell Fields
Rachel Hembree
Judith Law
Marilyn Reins
Amelia Johnson
Kim Sink
Drew Blackwell
Sammy Scheerer
Dallas Carper
Stephanie Rehm
Matt Rogers
Emma Slater
Lily Kate Jones
James Savage
Eva Jane Felts
Carolyn Webster
John Schmidt
Milton Kern
Liam Griffin
Sally Blackburn
Jay Jackson
Teri Liles
Sienna Liles
Marguerite Wilson
Angie Ware
Bob Tomihiro
Bethany Carrigan
9/16 Ken Norton
Catherine Dyer
9/17 Mary Whiteheart
Leon Weddle
Peter Hucks
Elizabeth Kneller
Eric French
9/18 Jordan Jackson
9/19 Wilson Crawford
John Stuart
9/20 Walt Unks
Rebecca Rogers
9/21 Nancy Harvel
Barbara Goldsmith
Cooper Lindel
Sally Lindel
9/22 Eddie Draughn
9/23 Betsy McNichols
9/24 Jim Elliott
Trin Rehm
9/25 Janice Weeks
Creola Seivers
Hannah Jones
9/26 Dianne Weddle
Hank Ely
Paige Deaton
9/27 Aric Clinkscales
9/28 Edith Knott
Dianne Spainhower
9/29 Marian Funderburk
9/30 Julie Huffines
9/30 Kara Elliott
Dear Ardmore Church Family,
Thank you for your expressions of love and concern as well as your prayers over the past many
months. The doctor has released me to return
to normal activities and “so far” this time, my
heart is in normal rhythm.
Willard Fenegan
SEPTEMBER IS SAMARITAN INN
MONTH!
The Samaritan Inn is a wonderful volunteer opportunity coming our way again this month.
Ardmore will serve the shelter on two Friday
nights, September 23 and September 30. Each
night, we will set up and serve dinner, clear up
after the meal and share fellowship and evening devotions with the guests there. 6 to 8 folks
are needed to spend the night as well, and
serve a small breakfast in the morning before
guests depart at 7:30 AM.
Ask anybody who has volunteered at the shelter before, and they will tell you this is one of
the MOST rewarding experiences they've ever
had! Hurry and sign up to take part in this opportunity.
Please contact Treva Jackson at 336-972-7646
or [email protected] OR Joy Troyer 336
-765-4083 or [email protected]
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Children's Church/
Learning Time
10:30 AM Summer Worship
4:00 PM Cub Scouts Meal Prep
6:00 PM BS Troop 749
6:00 PM Cub Scout Kick-Off
29
30
5:45 PM GriefShare
31
7:00 PM Young Adult
Bible Study
1
PS Conferences
5:30 PM FOOD
PANTRY
2
PS Conferences
12:00 PM
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSES
3
4
Learning Time
10:30 AM Summer Worship
5
Labor Day
6
9:00 AM Preschool
5:45 PM GriefShare
7:00 PM Miriam Circle
7
9:00 AM Preschool
11:00 AM Stitchers
5:00 PM KidSpace (K-2nd)/
PreK Choir
5:30 PM KidSpace (PreK)/
Children's Choir (K-4th)
5:45 PM Fellowship Meal
6:30 PM Vespers
7:00 PM Young Adult
Bible Study
8
9:00 AM Preschool
11:30 AM Duke
Energy Retirees
Luncheon
9
9:00 AM Preschool
12:00 PM
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSES
10
11
Patriot Day
8:15 AM Prayer and Praise
Service
Learning Time
10:15 AM Traditional Worship
11:15 AM Contemporary
Worship
12
9:00 AM Preschool
9:15 AM TTWS
Parent Meeting
13
9:00 AM Preschool
10:00 AM Esther Circle
10:30 AM Martha Circle
3:00 PM Deborah Circle
5:45 PM GriefShare
14
9:00 AM Preschool
11:00 AM Stitchers
PreK Choir
6:30 PM Vespers
7:00 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Young Adult
Bible Study
15
9:00 AM Preschool
5:30 PM FOOD
PANTRY
16
9:00 AM Preschool
12:00 PM
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSES
17
18
Service
Learning Time
Worship
4:00 PM UMYF Fall Kick-Off
19
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Missions
and Outreach
Committee
20
9:00 AM Preschool
5:30 PM ADK Meeting
5:45 PM GriefShare
6:00 PM Nominations
Committee
6:30 PM UMM Dinner
and Meeting
6:30 PM Worship
Committee
21
9:00 AM Preschool
11:00 AM Stitchers
PreK Choir
6:30 PM Vespers
7:00 PM Young Adult
Bible Study
22
First Day of Autumn
9:00 AM Preschool
6:00 PM Ardmore
Community Club
Dinner
23
9:00 AM Preschool
12:00 PM
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSES
24
25
Service
Learning Time
Worship
4:30 PM UMYF Snack/Program
26
9:00 AM Preschool
27
9:00 AM Preschool
11:45 AM Young at Heart
5:45 PM GriefShare
28
TTWS Clothing and
Toy Sale
9:00 AM Preschool
11:00 AM Stitchers
PreK Choir
6:30 PM Vespers
7:00 PM Young Adult
Bible Study
29
TTWS Clothing and
Toy Sale
9:00 AM Preschool
30
TTWS Clothing and
Toy Sale
9:00 AM Preschool
12:00 PM
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSES
1
TTWS
Clothing
and
Toy Sale
If you have a meeting or event to schedule or one that is not listed on the calendar, please contact Deb Jandes in
the church office at [email protected] or 336.723.3695. Reservations are required for all church facilities.
Thank you for your cooperation.
630 South Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Periodicals
Postage Paid 12
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
USPS #343130
The Lamplighter (USPS No. 343130) is published monthly by Ardmore United Methodist Church, 630 South Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103. Phone: 336.723.3695. E-mail: [email protected]; website: www.ardmoreumc.org. All information herein is the property
of AUMC and their friends and family. Please do not use without express consent from the publisher.
Food For Share
The needs for the month of September include:
Canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.), canned corn, mac/cheese
and canned soup
Other needs include coffee, laundry detergent, bath soap, deodorant,
shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, diapers (size 2-5).
Contact Us
Give us a call for more
information about our
church.
This list serves as a guideline in making donations that meet specific needs
for the month. Grocery bags are available in the Narthex, the lobby near
the elevator and beside the Missions Closet near the entrance to the Education Building. Please take one, fill it up on your next grocery shopping
trip and return to the Missions Closet.
Ardmore UMC
630 S. Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC
27103
Our Father’s Table Food Pantry and Clothing Closet
336.723.3695
We will be serving guests on September 1 and 15 this month. Volunteers
are always needed. Please come and help serve our community. For
more information or to get involved, please contact Eva Jane Felts at
[email protected].
Connect to God, one another and the world.
[email protected]
Visit us on the web at
www.ardmoreumc.org

the lamplighter - Ardmore United Methodist Church

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