2015-6,7-June July-Newsletter - Seaside United Methodist Church
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2015-6,7-June July-Newsletter - Seaside United Methodist Church
God’s Sanctuary by the Sea June & July 2015 Volume 26, Issue 6 & 7 Upcoming Events June 11 Annual Conference Wilmington, NC June 13 Country Fair Clothing Spring Fling June 15-19 VBS June 18 Soaring Angels Sing at Pelican’s Game June 25 Making Sense of the Bible w/Ricky Harrison June 28 STARS Dedication Service June 29 STARS Begins August 12 Disciple IV August Newsletter Deadline July 15th 1 Seaside Currents Published by Seaside UMC Envisioning a Choir Loft In 2005, as final designs were settled for our current sanctuary, our planners desired to make the chancel (stage) area as flexible as possible. With this in mind, we chose to utilize moveable risers for the choir. At that time, the full choir included some fifty members. As the choir grew, allowances were made, and an additional row added for the use of our hand bells and our expanding choir. Since moving into the new sanctuary, our choir has more than doubled in size, with major cantata performances and rehearsals often exceeding the space on the risers. The notion of flexibility was a worthy goal, but in practice the risers have proven too difficult to move. They occasionally have required mechanical repairs, the movement of the choir on and off of the risers is often noisy, and there is no accommodation for wheelchair access. Discussions and planning for their replacement began in 2011. The heart of the project is the replacement of the existing choir risers (4 rows) with a permanent choir loft consisting of 5 rows of pew seating capable of accommodating 110 persons, including 2 in wheelchair accessible spaces. Additionally, the chancel platform is to be extended left and right to provide some additional stage width for the piano, drums and organ as well as to provide better wheelchair access into the choir loft from either side. A low privacy panel/rail will be installed but will not obstruct the view of the stage or choir. The arc of the existing communion rail will be shortened to accommodate these changes but will still allow persons to enter the chancel from the side. The first pew on either side of the main floor seating sections will be relocated to become the back row of those sections and the hardwood floor of the chancel stage will be refinished to ensure a seamless connection to the additions. The total project is projected to cost approximately $90,000 and should be completed by the summer of 2016. The actual construction may be done in phases so as to minimize disruption of our worship space. We believe that the addition of a permanent choir loft will have a long-term positive impact on our ministries of worship and music. We invite you to be a part of this important step in our life together as a congregation by making a “second mile” commitment of any amount to support this project. Gifts may be spread over the course of the year and be paid weekly, monthly, quarterly or as a one-time offering at any time. Gifts of at least $750 (“one seat”) may be designated to honor or memorialize someone. Such gifts will be recorded in our Memorial Book, located in the church gallery. Watch your mail for additional information in the days ahead, or pick up a brochure and commitment card at the church. Participants in our music ministries will be given their initial opportunity to commit to this project on May 21. The congregation at large will be invited to join in this effort beginning June 7th at each morning worship service. Together, let us commit to building a choir loft worthy of our sanctuary. Seaside Prayer Concerns O radiant God, in the midst of tribulation, suffering, crippled hope and shattered dreams, stand by these Your servants until they are well once more. Members: 22 Members with ongoing health concerns Judy Andricak Bob & Carol Aspy Phyllis Billingsly Cathi Birmingham Linda Bowden & family Buddy & Yvonne Boyd Harry & Louise Clatterbuck Dinae & Richie Damato Ken & Mary Eaton Marilyn & Bob Eronimous Family of Al Troisi Terry Featherstone Carol Filkins Alicia Gillen Grief/Share Susanne & Steven Harris Martha Hetrick Gene & Lorraine Hoge David Hooks, Jr Tabatha & Crystal Huggett Gil & Kathy Johnson Sandy & Gary Kershner Barbara Kosanke Bernice Lewis Leo Macon Prayer Warriors Bob Radcliffe Richard Ruehle Ted Russell Debbie Sain-Bissett Marilyn & Bob Schenck Ellene Schwartz Seaside UMC Staff Randy Shuford Joe & Karen Singletary Jimmy Smith Stephen Ministers Linda Stigile SS Volunteers & Students Ruby Trouw UMYF & Leaders Brenda White Kitty & Steve White MaryBeth Yeager Marcia Zachary 2 Friends 22 Friends with ongoing health concerns Kay Amyx Ron Aspy Len Best Lindy & Dave Bruce David Burton Mona Kay & Bill Carter Linda & Bill Chambers (Missionaries) Children of the World Pepper Cooley Jim & Darlene Cooper Fonda Crooker Divorce Care Group Tommy & Michelle Eckert Tom Eshelman Family of Tracy Allen Faimily of Jim Aspy Family of Debbie Siegler Family of Ronnie Visccur Family of Yvonne Selkes Family of Eunice Studley Family of Frank Viggiano Family of Ronnie Viscurr Family of Nancy Wallace Family of Elsie Walsh Family of Kathryn Young Family of Ellen Zinner Pat Fitzpatrick Marl Foley Jean Fowler Julie Grant Helen Green Merlin & Donna Haas Mack & Pattie Hannah Peter & Charlene Hawryluk Bruce Hinson Carol Jenkins Wendell Jensen Jerry Jordan & Pat’s sister Claire & Benjamin Keiwart Arold Kleiber Chad Kroeck & family Nathan Leckey Wende Leonard Porter Macfarland Mary & Frank Malkin Friends Continued: Barb & Jim McCartney Susan McDonald & family Kurt Meehan Our Nation & Our World Les Parsons Lynn & Ed Poole Susan Pope Preschool Teachers John Rinaldo & family Susan Seidel LuAnn Self Ed & Carol Sheets Nellie & Alvin Shuford Donna Leigh Sotomeyer Sue & family Danny Tanner Diana van der Velden Victims of Violence & Abuse Virginia Villa Tom & Liz Waldron Laurie Walsh Alice Weber Wesley Wilson Chuck & Lynn Wucotich 19 Members & Friends in Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes or in Home Care. All Friends & family members un-churched. All those experiencing Separation or Divorce Those unemployed Serving Our Country: Alex Blust Brad Borders Matthew Bronson Chad Bryson Oliver Clayton Jeremy Courtney Dodge Dustin Charles Kelley William (Willy) Mabry Marschal Martens Zachary Rushing John Vernaue Chistopher Wallace Contact: Marlen Mapes – [email protected] Phone 575-6007 Candie Meier – [email protected] Phone 599-8089 Freddy Tatum– [email protected] Phone 579-1187 Please contact us with updates every 30 days Lectionary Bible Readings June 7 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15) Psalm 138 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 June 14 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Psalm 20 or Psalm 92 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 Welcome New Members Welcome Kathy Hays who joined May 3rd by transfer of membership from Bethel United Methodist Church, Old Fort, NC. Kathy may be contacted at: 1728 Colonist Square SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Phone: 910-231-2768 Email: [email protected] David & Carolyn Burnette joined May 10th by transfer of June 21 membership from Main 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32- Street UMC, Tazewell, Virginia. 49 Contact David & Carolyn at: Psalm 9:9-20 P.O. Box 6102 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28468 Mark 4:35-41 Tele: 575-4144 June 28 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 Address Changes Lois Springstead 548 White Oaks Dr #206 Salsbury, NC Phone: 980-309-3411 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 5 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 July 12 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 July 19 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 July 26 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 3 Memorials & Honoraria In Memory of: Bruce Bowden Given by: Ron & Pat Melvin Ron Dean James & Debra Pooree Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Russell Prescott Joy Bowden Myrtice Wilzman Wayne & Inez Orr Saltaire Village, Calabash In Memory of: Julie Burton Given by: Charles & Anne Giordano In Memory of: Charles Little Given by: Conrad & Danica Stout Welcome to Paul & Lori Bart who joined Seaside Sunday, April 12 by transfer of membership. Patrick Ready was received as a previously baptized member. Andrew, Connor and Kimberly Bart were baptized during the 9:30 AM service. Welcome to Richard and Lynne Martin who joined Seaside Sunday, April 26th by transfer of membership from First Baptist, Rockingman, NC. Contact Richard and Lynne at: 8970 Smithfield Drive NW, Unit 2 Calabash, NC 28467 H: 575-6323 C: 910-995-6502 Email: [email protected] Welcome to Chuck & Nancy Moon who joined on Sunday, May 3rd by transfer of their membership from Christ Church, Fairfax Station, Va. Contact Chuck & Nancy at: 548 Chatham Ct Calabash, NC 28467 Phone (H): 910-287-4293 Chuck Cell: 571-215-0672 Email: [email protected] Nancy Cell: 571-215-0993 Email: [email protected] Welcome to Heather McPherson who joined Sunday, May 10th. Daughters Abagail and Emily were also baptized at this service. Daughter Destiny is a member of Seaside's Youth Fellowship. Contact Ron, Heather & family at: 2365 Mockingbird Lane Longwood, North Carolina 28452 Phone: 910-398-0791 Email: [email protected] Welcome Ashbrook/McPherson Family Food Pantry Report Music Ministry "Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God” Psalm 147 Have you heard? The Seaside UMC Sanctuary Choir has been invited to sing for the NC Methodist Annual Conference on Thursday, June 11th at the 10:45 service in Wilmington, NC! This is a HUGE honor for us and we are so excited! We have hired a bus to take us safely to Wilmington and invited our own Wilmington String Ensemble to accompany us! There will be over 2, 000 people in attendance who will join us in song and worship. You can join us too—either in person (follow the bus, we leave at 8:30 AM), or via computer by clicking on the link, which will be listed in the Thursday emails. We would love to have you join us, but we would also like to ask for your prayers. Please start praying NOW for our safe journey and that all of our choir members will be well and able to participate. Thank you! I am looking forward to VBS this year and hope you are going to be helping to shepherd our children during the week of June 15-19. The music this year is so much fun! Bring your children, grandchildren or neighborhood children to VBS! Traditionally, the Music Ministries take a well deserved "break" from rehearsing during the summer months and we are looking forward to it after a wonderful and busy year. There will still be great music to lead worship each Sunday so please join us during the summer. Now is the time to be prayerfully considering whether joining the choir or an ensemble is what God is calling you to do. I will post the fall schedule in our August newsletter. Come be a part of this exciting Music Ministry. We are a growing group of individuals who love singing and making music to the Lord! Have a wonderful summer! With a voice of singing, Kathryn Soaring Angels to Sing June 18th at Pelicans Game 4 April 2015 Seniors—114 Adults—242 Children—137 Total individuals served—493 Total families served—134 averaging 34 families weekly Attendance Worship April April April April 5 12 19 26 8:00 9:30 11:00 509 155 151 144 416 190 205 216 317 166 167 177 Worship News We can’t say enough about how great the music was throughout Cantata and Holy Week. Kathryn Parker and the choir did an exceptional job and we all commend them for it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could fill the seats at the Maundy Thursday and two Good Friday Services? Looking ahead, we have the Red, White and Blue concert for our veterans on May 24th and our Seaside Choir has been invited to sing at the UMC NC Annual Conference Worship Service on June 11th in the Wilmington Convention Center. Our usher captains are still in need of volunteers. This is an important position at our church and an important part of our worship service because Ushers and Greeters are the first people that first time attendees meet. Their smiles and attention brings them back. The ushers have worked hard on a video to inspire volunteers to come forth. We will soon be welcoming a new Duke student to our church for the summer. He will participate in our worship service and as in the past, preach in several services. Be sure to give him a warm Seaside welcome. Welcome Ricky Harrison Spelling Bee Whizzes Seaside welcomes Ricky Harrison, our sixth ministry intern from Duke Divinity School. The field education program at Duke is a central part of a student’s formation for ministry. This opportunity allows students to gain vital ministry experience within the context of their more formal academic theological training. Seaside’s internship is a focused 10-week experience, inviting the student to reflect theologically on life in parish leadership. Ricky is a rising second year student who hails from Texas. He began his in time in the Divinity School in the Fall of 2014, but served a pre-admission field experience last summer at the United Methodist Related Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC. His home is outside of Dallas, TX. He begins his work at Seaside on May 24th and will be with us through August 9th. We celebrate his arrival and look forward to being in ministry with him through this summer placement. During the course of the summer, we encourage you to invite Ricky to join you for lunch, dinner, or other activities that he may get to know us and grow in ministry during his relatively brief time here. The Seaside Spellers, Pat Linnell and Marilyn Schenck, were in the Brunswick County Literacy Council’s 26th Annual Adult Spelling Bee to the end! There were thirteen teams entered into the Bee. At the end of the third round Pat and Marilyn were one of the two remaining teams. Their final opponents were the defending champions; so much was on the line. Pat and Marilyn went down to the wire, falling to their nemesis, the word rapprochement. The winning team spelled rapprochement correctly and then, to take the win, spelled caliphate. The Brunswick County Literacy Council is thankful for Seaside’s sponsorship of the team and know that Marilyn and Pat will be back next year ready to take on all comers and come out victorious, bringing the title to Seaside. Thanks, Pat and Marilyn for being incredible spellers and making Seaside a standout in the spelling field. UMM Gives Donations Playground Upgrades You may have noticed that our playground area has been undergoing some much-needed maintenance of late. Special thanks to George Baumgartner for his tireless efforts on this project. But there is more to come. As a result of a generous gift from Terry and Mary Featherstone with support of the Preschool, STARS, and our Trustees, these upgrades and improvements will continue. During the month of June we will have a commercial grade, bonded rubber mulch playground surface installed. This surface will offer the advantage of additional protection for our children and the durability to allow for riding toys inside the playground fence. We are grateful to the Featherstone’s for this generous gift and look forward to many years of benefit for the children we serve in Christ’s name. 5 Warren Mortley, Executive Exec. Director of Providence Home and Jamie Shoemaker, UMM & Providence Home Board Member , United Methodist Men’s News At the UMM meeting this month we heard a powerful message from the Brunswick Christian Recovery Center founder, Larry Shreve and Director, Josh Torbich. BCRC treats addicts of all types and does so based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Along with Larry and Josh, two young men currently going through the treatment process, gave testimony to the program effectiveness and the role that Christ now plays in their lives. BCRC is driven by private contributions, and accepts no aid from the government because of the concern for restrictions placed on their focused Christian format. At evening’s end, the UMM donated $1,000 to their program. The golf tournament results are in at a record $11,012. The committee has already met to go over the event and discuss ways to make it better for next year. They, along with all the volunteers, did an outstanding planning job and put on a great tournament. The 2015 UMM scholarship applications are available and can be picked up at the church office. The applicant must be an active member of Seaside United Methodist Church or a nonmember who is actively involved in SUMC sponsored projects or programs. He or she must have been accepted to a collegiate undergraduate program, an accredited post-high school educational program, or a state licensed course of training. Students currently enrolled in any of the above post-high school programs are eligible to compete for the 2015 scholarship award. The amount of the scholarship is $500 and the signed application must be submitted to the church office no later than Friday, June 19, 2015. UMM Presents: During the months of March, April, and May 2015, The United Methodist Men of Seaside United Methodist Church presented checks to seven of the non-profits supported by the group. In 2014, over $19,000 was raised by the Seaside UMM for the benefit of Brunswick County. The seven selected non-profits were Providence Home, StreetReach, Literacy Council, Brunswick Family Assistance, Hope Harbor, S.T.A.R.S (Seaside Teaching and Reaching Students), and the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation. 6 UMM & UMW Fall Meeting “Volunteerism Opportunities” The UMW and UMM will be gathering together for the October 5th Unit meeting. After a meal, provided by the UMW-FIGS Circle, a panel discussion of three community guests will be held to address "Issues that Affect Brunswick County, with a Focus on Volunteerism Opportunities." Panel member selection is underway. Several candidate names have been submitted and the vetting process will soon begin. The UMW/UMM objective will be to gain greater insight into the needs that surround us and provide ongoing direction to our outreach programs. United Methodist Women’s News UMW Reading Program Although August 1st seems like a long time away, let this be your final newsletter reminder that reading forms are due on that date. You still have plenty of time to finish your goals and turn in your forms. They may be given to me or put in the UMW mailbox in the copy room. Any questions or concerns? Please call me! Marie Wilcox (575-1076). PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY—This group will not meet in July. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. Carol Matthews Bernita Magederway. SEEKERS CIRCLE—We will meet on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall for our "potluck picnic"! Bring your favorite salad, appetizer, veggie tray, etc. Dessert and beverage will be provided. Hope you can join us for a time of fun and fellowship. Carol Matthews Mary Ann vonHausen FIGS CIRCLE—The FIGS have been very busy. We met and assembled 30 lunches for StreetReach. They were delivered the next day along with cases of water and socks. Our next meeting is September 21st at 6:30 pm in the Parlor. We will be making scarves for StreetReach. Please come and join us. Sandy Kertcher Barb Bernaurer M & M Circle—The M&M Circle will meet for the last time before summer at the View Restaurant at Brick Landing on Friday, June 12. We will meet at 12 noon and enjoy fellowship and lunch and hopefully it will be a beautiful sunshiny day! If you would like to join us, contact Marilyn Schenck at [email protected] or call 579-0332. June Donley Marilyn Schenck UMW News Seaside UMW is supporting United Methodist mission’s efforts in the very poor country of Sierra Leone, Africa by packing buckets full of food items. These 5-gallon buckets will be packed onto a container and the container will be blessed by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and Bishop John Yambasu, who will be visiting our Annual Conference in June from the Sierra Leone Annual Conference. The Seaside UMW will be providing meals for several of the weeks during the S.T.A.R.S. Literacy Program this summer. Each circle has chosen a Monday night to serve the students and their families. After serving the meal, each UMW member will join the families for the meal in order to create a community atmosphere. The desserts will be focused on the Dr. Seuss book, Oh, The Places You'll Go, which is the theme for the S.T.A.R.S. Program. More than 30 of the finest epicureans will be participating in the September Basket Bonanza to Benefit the Methodist Home for Children in Wilmington. Seaside UMW is donating a beach themed basket, "Seaside from Sunset" to be used for the event. Each member is donating coastal items for the basket. The Seaside UMW will be hosting the Women's Spiritual Retreat November 3rd and 4th at the C.B. Berry Conference Center and Vereen Park. Stefanie Riley will be the facilitator. All women of the church are invited to participate. 7 First UMW Game Day May 2015 On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, the UMW had their first Game Day at Ryan’s Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach, SC. It was a success. The proceeds went to Brunswick Family Assistance and Seaside Church Preschool. The UMW wants to thank all who attended the first UMW Game Day. It was nice to see so many people playing games, eating and having fellowship and fun together. A good day was had by all. SBIC News SBIC met on Monday, May 4th, at Shallotte Presbyterian Church. Debbi Wallace attended as the SUMC representative. SBIC Food Pantry has served 1,460 children, 2,201 adults and 1,485 seniors through the end of April 2015. Mary Pritchard reported that the pantry received a $2,500 grant from FEMA-Emergency Assistance, $1,700 from Sea Trail Garden Club, and $1,250 from the Greater Shallotte Women's Federation Club. March and April were Feinstein Foundation months and SBIC collected $34,133 that will be the basis of monies being donated from the Feinstein Grant. Debbi Wallace reported $90 spent for BEMC PowerStats for 4 clients. SBIC received a $1,500 grant from FEMA-Emergency Sheltering through North Carolina American Red Cross. Emergency assistance from SBIC can be accessed by calling 910-228-4040. For temporary shelter, contact Streetreach at 910842-2711. President Tom Horan thanked all those who attended the planning meeting held in April, with a special thanks to Fr. Davis of St. James the Fisherman Church and Rev. Farrand of Sunset Beach Community Church for their attendance and input to the discussions. Scott Lahti, who led the planning session, gave a recap of the meeting and items to be put into action as we go forward. The SBIC Spring Concert was held on May 17th at Beach Assembly of God. Election of SBIC officers will be coming up on June 1st; Vice-President and Treasurer will be up for election. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2015, at 8:45am, at Shallotte Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Debbi Wallace for questions or to volunteer for SBIC activities. Permanent Endowment Committee—Donor Story While visiting the Will Planner on her favorite charity's website, Judy, a surviving spouse and a mother of three children, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust. She contacted the charity for more information and talked with a gift planner who explained the concept as a way to first give income to children through a trust and then to transfer the trust balance to a charity in the future. Judy wanted to treat each of her three children equally and also provide a benefit to her church. The gift planner told Judy that with her estate IRA holdings she would have the ability to do something significant for both her family and her church. Judy was concerned because while her two older children are financially responsible, her youngest, Jim, "spends money like water." Judy was afraid that if Jim were to receive cash in a lump sum he would spend it right away. The gift planner explained that the "Give It Twice" plan could be very helpful. June could transfer a large amount from her IRA at death to the trust. Her children would each receive onethird of the income from the trust over 20 years. That would give Jim a chance to learn to save and invest. After that time, the trust balance would benefit her church. In addition, by using her IRA money, Judy wouldn’t have to pay income tax on any capital gains, take a charitable deduction, yet still be able to provide an income for the children. Judy: “I established a Give it Twice Trust and was thrilled with the plan. The prospect of helping my three children and my church made me happy and I knew that leaving this legacy was the right thing to do.” Does this idea appeal to you? If so, contact one of your pastors or someone on the Permanent Endowment Committee. Vacation Bible School Have you HERD? June 15th—19th Volunteers still needed! Contact Stefanie Riley in the church office. 8 Adult Education June 11:00 Sunday School Class Starting May 31st, the class will begin a 4-week DVD series on Peter and Paul. BBC has published a fascinating documentary series that includes “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” and “In the Footsteps of St. Peter,” by David Suchet. You will spend 2 weeks on each. In each of the documentaries, the major two-part series produced for the BBC, Suchet travels with Peter and Paul on their journeys and follows in their footsteps showing their impact on Christianity. May 31st and June 7th will explore the footsteps of Peter. June 14th and 21st you will explore the footsteps of Paul. The class is open to everyone and meets at 11:00 Sunday mornings in room 210. Watch the Thursday newsletter for what will follow for the rest of the summer. Summer Intern to Facilitate Summer Class Ricky Harrison, our Duke Summer Intern will be facilitating the Adam Hamilton DVD course, “Making Sense of the Bible.” The class will meet beginning, Thursday, June 25th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for 6 weeks. In “Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture,” Hamilton, explores the key points of questions like: Were Adam and Eve real people? Why is God so violent in the Old Testament? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? How does God view homosexual people? And, is the Book of Revelation a guide to End Times? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes, leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. Signup sheets are in the Gallery for all classes beginning June 1st. FALL 2015 CLESSES Country Fair Dates DISCIPLE IV: Under the Tree of Life LIMITED ENROLLMENT: ONLY 15 STUDENTS Scott Wilson-Parsons, Facilitator Begins Wednesday, August 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (32 weeks), Room 210 Does Love Win? Stefanie Riley, Facilitator Begins Monday, September 21, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (10 weeks), Room 210 Methodism 101 Scott Wilson-Parsons, Facilitator Begins Tuesday, September 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m., (6 weeks) Fellowship Hall Sharing God’s Word Len Bernauer, Facilitator Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Library Women’s Bible Study: Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World Martha Eaton and Pat Nutter, Facilitators Begins Wednesday, September 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (6 weeks), Room 222 1. Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts Mary Jane Wilson- Parson, Facilitator Begins Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (7 weeks), Room 210 Joshua, Judges and Ruth, Inductive Bible Study Lorraine Meehan, Facilitator Begins Wednesday, September 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m., (13 weeks), Room 222 Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God Len Bernauer, Facilitator Begins Thursday, October, 1, 10:00-11:30 a.m., (6 weeks), Library Country Fair BBQ—a HUGE thanks! A heartfelt thanks to Bev and Mike Williams, the Country Fair BBQ host and hostess with the most and mostest. The Country Fair team thanks the Williams' for all of their hospitality, planning, cooking, baking, and grilling, and doing everything else to make each evening perfect. Without them, there just might not be a BBQ. We are in their debt. Mike and Bev would like to thank those who helped make the BBQ a success. A huge shout out to Colleen and Don McGregor for making all of the beans and manning the kitchen. Thanks go out to women from the church who came like little cooking genies and peeled hundreds of potatoes to make that great salad and to the others who brought their favorite desserts to share with the masses. We know that if you have a sweet tooth, you certainly got your fix at the BBQ. Finally, thanks goes out to all who purchased tickets—whether you are a regular or a new attendee. Along with all of the delicious food, being a part of the fellowship and camaraderie with those associated with SUMC makes the BBQ a premiere kickoff for the Country Fair activities. We're glad you could be a part of it and hope you already have it on your calendar for next year. There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. Ecclesiastes 2:24 Spring Fling—Country Fair Clothing Sale This year our clothing team has decided to try a new venue for all the wonderful and stylish clothing, which has been donated for the 2015 Country Fair. Grab your neighbors and friends and come shopping for the best selection of high quality spring and summer clothing at bargain prices! Join Small Group/Class Facilitator Training us on June 13th, from 10am to 2pm, on the Have you thought that you might like to Church grounds. There will be lunch available for facilitate a small group during the week or on tired and hungry shoppers from 11am to 1pm, with Sunday mornings, but aren’t sure what is involved? hot dogs, chips and cold drinks for sale. Come and We need more small group and class facilitators and you are invited to come explore with enjoy this event and rock a great new style for the summer. us whether that is a gift you have to share with After our Spring Fling Sale in June, we will Seaside UMC. We will have two facilitator training need clothing donations for the actual Country Fair opportunities on Sunday morning, July 12th in the on September 18th and 19th. When you finish your Fellowship Hall. The first will be from 9:30-10:30 spring closet cleaning, bring your gently used or and the second one will be 11:00-12:00. Get a cup newer clothing items to the Storage Building next to of coffee or tea and come join Sue Amyx and the playground. Loyal Country Fair shoppers will be Stefanie Riley, who will be leading the training. If you have questions about small group or delighted to find a different selection available in the Fall! class facilitation, you can contact Sue Amyx, Volunteer Adult Studies Coordinator at [email protected] or 317-752-4134. Hope to see some of you on July 12th. 9 Country Fair continued on pg 10 Country Fair continued: Leadership Need for Children’s Play Area It’s important to have a safe and fun environment for the kids visiting the Country Fair with their parents. The play area, supervised by church members, will allow parents to shop worry -free, confident that their children are safely enjoying themselves. We hope that Seaside UMC will be seen as a welcoming place for parents and their children. To that aim, the Country Fair Steering Committee is seeking an adult volunteer who is willing, able, and delighted to be the Event Leader for the Children's Area this year. Do you like "bouncy houses" and children's art activities? Are you willing to organize other volunteers who are ready to help out for those two days? If you’re that person, please consider calling or talking to Kim or Carolyn Loucks (315-729-6474) about making this commitment. Country Fair Donations Donations can also be brought to the church storage building (next to the playground) during office hours on weekdays and on Sunday mornings, as you come for Church Services, until 11 o'clock. Clothing, household items, furniture, tools, sporting equipment, decorative items, dishes, linens, and appliances (please check with Larry Cramer) are needed, but only if they are in good condition. Please, do NOT bring computer printers, non-flat screen televisions or monitors, or nonoperational computers—and absolutely, no paints, liquids, or hazardous materials such as kerosene or lamp fuels. Also, no mattresses or box springs, as they cannot be sold per NC State law. Items we cannot sell will need to be disposed of at a cost and inconvenience to the Church. We want to offer attractive as well as safe items for sale to the public. If you need help getting items to the church, we have an easy solution. A wonderful team of volunteers will come and pick up your items. Please call the church office (910-5795753) and schedule a time. NEED ANSWERS? WANT TO VOLUNTEER? The following list includes the names and phone numbers of the Event Leaders who can answer questions about donations, and accept names of those who would like to volunteer. Remember, there is much work that is done ahead of time, so if you are out-of -town during the Country Fair weekend, you can still help! Live Auction-Larry Cramer 910-579-3088 Silent Auction-Myrt Klein 910-579-1354 Yard Sale-Mark Christy 910-579-6748 Books-Melody McNeill 910-579-2405 Clothing-Kim/Carolyn Loucks 315-253-8107 Garden Shop-Sue Bowling 910-579-3443 Special instructions for donations for: Jewelry-MaryAnn Von Hausen 910-579-1965 Bake Sale-Norma Mohn 910-512-0965 Outreach Committee Mission Updates: At the April 13th meeting of Outreach Missions following donations were approved: $500 to Brunswick County Streetreach Ministry $250 to Brunswick Family Assistance for 15K fundraiser $250 to sponsor SUMC Spelling Bee team for Brunswick County Literacy Council $340 SUMC Quilt group start-up funds. Next meeting is June 8th, at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. Health & Welness Stroke Support Group Thursday, June 11th 1:30 pm Speaker: Karol Asbjornson Subject: Tips to make life easier at home with a stroke survivor Karol has over 25 years of experience as an RN at a stroke accredited rehabilitation hospital. 10 Seaside Youth News Congratulations to Our Graduates! This year the Seaside Youth Fellowship is proud to celebrate with two of our students as they graduate from high school and move on in their life journey. Callie Hucks and D.J. Foote have graduated from West Brunswick High School and as you can imagine they are both excited about the coming days and months! Callie plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill in the Fall. D.J. is already hard at work at Jones Ford and will continue building his career there as they have extended an offer of full-time employment to him. We are so excited for the potential God has placed in both of these lives and hope that you will continue to pray for and bless these two students as they take on the new and exciting opportunities that life will bring! Summer Fun with the YF After wrapping up a great school year with our students we are looking forward to continuing our discipleship this summer with opportunities for missions, ministry and community building. Vacation Bible School is going to be a great opportunity for our students to grow in Christian service and leadership as they participate in shepherding our flocks. We have also been granted the privilege of helping the STARS program as we will host one of the Monday evening family dinners. Plans are also in place to team up with some other churches in doing some local missions work as well as having some fun getting to know students from other places. An "End of Summer" retreat is in the works as well. Sprinkle in there some fun days at the beach, some mini-golf tournaments and it will be a busy, yet great time for our Youth Fellowship! As always, you have the opportunity to serve our students in this ministry and are encouraged to pray about God's leading in this direction. If you are interested in helping, contact Stefanie—she would LOVE to hear from you! Grace and peace, Stefanie Riley 11 GriefShare The final session of Cycle 6 concluded with a balloon release in memory of the participants’ loved ones: -It gave me a safe place to express my grief, and I was able to reconnect with God, -I was given hope, I made new friends and I was given tools to help me get through my grief. -I realize bit by bit – I am healing -Such nice friendly people -It made me stronger -Real people telling their own stories This group was the largest we have had since starting GriefShare in 2012. We also had the best weekly attendance/participation from this group. The healing and growth we have seen from each member has been heart-warming. Our next cycle of GriefShare begins September 11th and will run through December 18th. For more information, contact Milly Houger, 910 579-2603 or Jim McNeill 910 579-2405. Garden of Disciples The Garden of Disciples is undergoing a restoration. At the time of this publication the painting should be completed on the Garden’s perimeter wall. Soon we will be ready to replace some of the current shrubs in the Garden. The team needs your help and suggestions as they select just the right kinds of shrubs to add to the beauty and interest of the Garden. The shrubs considered should be hardy, easy to maintain as well as heat and drought-tolerant. We are also looking for plants that have color or an interesting structure. If you are a gardener or landscaper and have ideas we would love to hear from you. Please call Gerry Strickland at 910.579.0364. The Garden is open to all to come and reflect or to those who would like to give a few minutes of their time to weed or clean up the garden. The revitalization of the Garden is due to dedicated volunteers. No need to wait for an organized weeding party, just grab some tools and come to the Garden. All will notice your efforts, and the committee thanks you in advance. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. Isaiah 55: 13 June Birthdays and Anniversaries June 1 Birthdays: Randy Thompson Joe Adams Barb Bernauer Susan Morrison Kathy Duckworth Vincent Worth Brian Woodley Kimberly O’Dwyer Anniversaries: Trip & Jackie Purcell June 2 Birthdays: Jason Clagett Anniversaries: Miachel & Sherri Shytle Michael & Martha Hetrick Richard & Betty Donovan June 3 Birthdays: Florence Strickland Helma Zukas Anniversaries: Roger & Sharon Terry John & Carol Sloper June 4 Birthdays: Mary Snyder Teddy Acton Lillian Bentley Anniversaries: Dick & Freddy Tatum June 5 Birthdays: Hugh Munday Richie Dillon Lonnie Howard Tom Frawley Terry Featherstone Guy Camino Anniversaries: Dave & Pat Mowery June 6 Birthdays: Danielle Porter Allison Dozier Anniversaries: Doug & Dottie Scalzo June 7 Bithdays: Shirley Keistler Morgan McClernan June 7 Anniversaries: Joe Lee & Karen Singletary David & Lynn Colson Larry & Ruthie Cramer 12 June 8 Birthdays: Nicholas Grammen Linda Thole Anniversaries: Gerry & Diana Strickland Bryon & Betsey Wauters Frank & Margie Daniels June 9 Birthdays: Gwen Wiseman Jayde Difloure Sara Moore Stephen Harris Justin Klein Bobby Clagett Anniversaries: Tim & Janet Cate June 10 Anniversaries: Ralph & Donna Gardner Richard & Laurie Walker Ed & Erdeen Zimmerlee Paul Miraglia & Penny Sue Spohn Jim & Helen Doepper Wade & Ginny Goyne June 11 Birthdays: Nancy Apple Suzanne Sewell Dennis Randolph Anniversaries: Don & Pat Lehman Kim & Peg Frankford June 12 Birthdays: Mary Lou Farr June 13 Birthdays: Suzanne Sourwine Nicole Forrest Jerry Baum June 14 Birthdays: Debbie Sain-Bissett Kathryn Parker Linda Smith Michael Worth Victoria Walters William Maybry Victoria Walters June 15 Birthdays: Billy Sirk Nancy McDowell Anniversaries: Doug & Judy Keil Preston & Elizabeth Kelly June 16 Birthdays: Crystal Huggett Betty Jane Pursey Nancy Verost Tim Parsons-Gilman Anniversaries: Ted & Lois Russell Jerry & Priscilla Chambers June 17 Birthdays: Christopher Kincaid Anniversaries: Dean & Phyllis Walters Donnie & Ann Pike June 18 Birthdays: Pedro Alvarez Jim Boone Kay Arace Bob Biser Joe Manza Rachel Dozier Anniveraries: Tommy & Kay Lloyd David & Barbara Ayres Phil & Kathryn Parker June 19 Birthdays: Carol Aspy Ro Edwards Ed Goodale Sara Phillips June 20 Birthdays: Tim Cate Ginger Obringer Anniversaries: Harold & Sherry Blalock Larry & Dianne Jones June 21 Birthdays: Art Ivey June 22 Birthdays: Gene Steadman Sandy Campbell Anniversaries: Guy & Nancy Camino Jeff Oxnard & Joanne Jenkins Ken & Mary Eaton John & Mary Lou Farr June 23 Birthdays: Bert Frink Toby Brenizer Anniversaries: Gil & Kathryn Johnson Jay & Gaye Kerr Barry & Gerry Hartman June 24 Birthdays: Donnie Pike Diane Jones Jim Varner Anniversaries: Wayne & Carol Matthews June 25 Birthdays: Buddy Russell Kathy Woodley Randy Bowling Linda Hedman Bev Williams June 26 Birthdays: Jamie Shoemaker Leslie Floyd June 27 Birthdays: Myrt Klein Lynn Shoemaker William Gleeson Cassandra Walker Kathy Scott Sue Amyx Cassandra Walker Elaine Worth June 28 Anniversaries: Bob & Sandy Bell June 29 Birthdays: Jesse Buell Ed Zimmerlee Donna Groenke June 30 Birthdays: George Cotter Shirley Williams Jeff Oxnard Thomas Madison Anniversaries: Lin & Linda Bradley June 2014 Sun Mon 1 7 AA 14 Worship Serv 8, 9:30, 11 9 Blood Pressure Check 9:30 & 11 SS Classes 7 AA 21 Worship Serv 8, 9:30 & 11 4 STARS Dedication 7 AA 13 Fri Sat 4 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 5:30 Al Anon 6 Sanctuary Choirs 6:30 CA 5 9 Safe Sanctuary 10 Yoga 6 9 Safe Sanctuary 8 9 8:30 CF Leaders 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry, Crafts & Staff Mtg. 1:30 Worship Mtg 4 Witness 5:30 CFC 6:30 Divorce Care 10 9 Yoga 10 Christ. Art & G-parent Sup. 6:30 Praise Team 11 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 10:30 Annual Conference Memorial Service 4 SPRC 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 CA 12 10 Yoga & M & M Circle 7 Wedding Rehearsal 13 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30 Straighten up 6 Outreach 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Trustees 15 16 9 VBS 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, Crafts 1:30 Worship Plan 6 Classic Ens 6:30 Divorce Care & Sharing God’s Word 17 9 VBS 9 Yoga 10 Christ. Art & G-parent Supp 1:30 Nurture 6:30 Praise Team 18 9 VBS 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg & Timeless Treasures 6:30 CA 19 9 VBS 10 Yoga 20 23 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, & crafts 1:30p Worship Plan. 6:30p Divorce Care . 24 25 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 CA 26 10 Yoga 27 9 Yoga 10 Christ. Art & G-parent Support 6:30 Praise Team 9 VBS 10 Yoga & Prayer Shawl Ministry 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk Club 3:30 Straighten up 4:30 Girl Scouts 6:30 Boy Scouts 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30p Straighten up 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 AA 28 Thu 3 22 Worship Serv 8, 9:30 & 11 9:30 & 11 SS Classes Wed 2 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry, Crafts & Staff Mtg. 1:30 Worship Mtg 5 Comm. Mtg 6:30 Stephen Min. & Divorce & Sharing God’s Word 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30 Straighten up 4:30 Girls Scouts 6:30 Boy Scouts & UMM 7 Worship Serv 8, 9:30, 11 9:30 & 11 SS Classes Tue 29 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30p Straighten up 4:30 Girl Scouts 5 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts 30 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, & Crafts 1:30p Worship Plan. 6:30p Divorce Care . 9 Yoga 10 Christ. Art & G-parent Sup. 1 UMW Mission Team 6:30 Praise Team 9 Prayer Warriors 10 Spring Fling 2 Wedding July Birthdays and Anniversaries July 1 Birthdays: Anne Harris Robert Neill Elizabeth Roddy July 2 Birthdays: Lin Bradley Carol Good Louis Pesce Cheryl Beck Corey Clagett July 3 Anniversaries: Bob & Kay Arace Jerry & Lin Baum Lowell & Marie Wilcox July 4 Birthdays: Heather Culler Callie Hucks Ruby Trouw Summer Winternberg Anniversaries: Ken & Anne Doern Gary & Sandy Kershner Ray & Wanda Wiltbank July 8 Birthdays: Frances Rogers Preston Kelly April Holleman Amanda Wright Tasha Allen Alexandria Smith July 9 Birthdays: Margie Stone Ron Kishbaugh Deven Lee July 10 Birthdays: Meagan Tew Anniversaries: Bill & Bernita McGee Scott & Mary Jane Wilson- Parsons July 11 Birthdays: Von Dyke Larry Spainhour Gil Johnson Georgina Matthews Anniversaries: Terry & Sally Jones July 5 Birthdays: David Meier Wanda Wayne Candie Macon Jill Rosenbaum July 12 Birthdays: Ginny Goyne Chris Edwards Anniversaries: John & Kathy Scott July 6 Birthdays: Lowell Wilcox Steve Bostian Michael Frink Beth Frink Donna Rettallack Brandon Locklear Anniversaries: George & Ro Edwards Richard & Tina Ward July 13 Birthdays: Skipper Walters Anniversaries: Larry & Becky Spainhour July 7 Birthdays: Dell Little Nate Cantrell Sandy DeLaCruz George Matthews Richard Carnevale Kathy Thompson Harriet Hemphill 14 July 14 Birthdays: Jack Davis Tom Watson David Mose Jimmy Smith July 15 Birthdays: Margaret Jones Randy Shuford Adam Cardone Anniversaries: Carl & Harriet Gano Mark & Pat Christy July 16 Birthdays: Bill Graves Martha Eaton Jacqueline Doby Anniversaries: Ron & Myrt Klein July 17 Birthdays: Carol Bachl Kim Frankford Larry Cramer July 18 Birthdays: Terry Radcliffe Anniversaries: Don & Eva Martin July 19 Birthdays: Frances Broome John Payne Nadine Patrick July 20 Birthdays: Shirley Vargas Bill Kosanke Jim Hardie Bobby Hollyfield Elliott Simmons Eve Dowling Jacoby July 21 Birthdays: Paul Sigafoos Terri Hamilton July 22 Birthdays: Larry Lintz Ann Wiltbank Dustin Richey Steve Long July 23 Birthdays: Ed Gray Chuck Scott Neil Napolitano Mark Benton Doreen Watson Logan Lombard July 24 Birthdays: Freddy Tatum Dave Mowery Margaret Holleman David Hooks Kimberly Welch Evan Anderson Anniversaries: Reggie & Ann Hucks Phil & Rosemary Connell July 25 Birthdays: Jim Smart John Sparks Karen Dombrowski Lori Bart Matthew King Reggie Hucks Anniversaries: Clay & Kay Swenson July 26 Birthdays: Ray Wiltbank Vickie Starnes Rachel Tyson July 27 Birthdays: Barbara Brown Phillip Godfrey July 28 Birthdays: Sandy Kershner Judy Davis Jackie Purcell Greg Bellamy Lance Watts Bob Lombard Anniversaries: Glenn & Brenda Hess July 29 Birthdays: Sylvia Schwanke Jan Small July 30 Birthdays: Ricky King Anne Klein Jessica Ruehle Elizabeth Norfleet July 31 Birthdays: Roger Terry Lynn Enzor July 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed 12 Worship Serv 8, 9:30, 11 9 Blood Pressure Check 9:30 & 11 SS Classes 7 AA 19 Worship Serv 8, 9:30 & 11 9:30 & 11 SS Classes 7 AA 4 8 8 STARS 9 Disciple II & Yoga 10 G-parent Sup. 6:30 Praise Team 9 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 4 SPRC 5:30 Al Anon s 6:30 CA 10 18 STARS 0 Yoga & 11 7 AA 15 Independence Day 6 8 STARS 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30 Straighten up 5 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts & UMM 7 8 STARS 13 8 STARS 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk Club 3:30 Straighten up 5 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts 14 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, Crafts 1:30 Worship Plan 6:30 Divorce Care 15 8 STARS 9 Yoga 10 Christ. Art & G-parent Supp 6:30 Praise Team 16 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 CA 17 8 STARS 10 Yoga 18 20 8 STARS 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30p Straighten up 5 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts 21 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, & crafts 1:30p Worship Plan. 6:30p Divorce Care & Sharing God’s Word 22 8 STARS 9 Yoga 10 G-parent Support 6:30 Praise Team 23 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 6:30 CA 24 8 STARS 10 Yoga 25 29 8 STARS 9 Yoga 10 G-parent Supp 1 Stephen Leaders 6:30 Praise Team 30 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Min Mtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30CA 31 8 STARS 10 Yoga 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry, Crafts & Staff Mtg. 1:30 Worship Mtg 5 Comm. Mtg 6 Stephen Min. 6:30 Divorce Care & Sharing God’s Word . 26 Worship Serv 8, 9:30 & 11 Sat 3 8 STARS 10 Yoga 9 Disciple II & Yoga 10 G-parent Sup. 6:30 Praise Team 7 AA Fri 2 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Staff Mtg 4 SPRC 5:30 Al Anon s 6:30 CA 1 8 STARS 5 Worship Serv 8, 9:30, 11 9:30 & 11 SS Classes Thu 27 8 STARS 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30p Straighten up 5 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts 28 8 STARS 9 & 5 GED 10 Fd Pantry & Staff Mtg, & Crafts 1:30p Worship Plan. 6:30p Divorce Care . 9 Prayer Warriors Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Road, SW Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (910) 579 5753 Fax: (910)575-6535 Web: www.seasideumc.org Revs. Scott & Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Pastors ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDNon-Profit Org. 16 U.S. Postage Paid PAID Shallotte, NC Permit No. 102