FIRST CHURCH NETWORK February 2016

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FIRST CHURCH NETWORK
Ash Wednesday Service
8:45 AM
9:50 AM
10:55 AM
Early Light
Sunday School
Traditional Worship
Family Life Center
Various
Sanctuary
First United Methodist Church
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
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310 N. Main St. | Mocksville, NC 27028
PAID
336.751.2503 Fax: 336.751.1120
February 10, 2016 7:00 pm
FAMILY MINISTRIES TEAM
presents
LUNCH AND LEARN....ABOUT LENT for families of preschoolers
thru middle school. Join us to learn more about the 40 days of
Lent, and make a prayer chain to use during the Lenten season.
When: Sunday, February 7 12:15 PM Where: Family Life Center
Permit No. 46
Mocksville, NC
Preschool/Afterschool 336.753.1900
www.firstumcmocksville.org
STAFF
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Senior Pastor
John Huneycutt Christian Education / Youth
Barbara Basham
Director of Music
Preschool Director
Allison Lambert
Director of
Afterschool Ministries
Tommy Dunn
Organist/Technology
Teresa Lakey
Financial Administrator
Shane Butcher
Financial Assistant
Natalie Sanders
Custodial Staff
Taylor Slye
Custodial Staff
February 2016
MAIL TO:
A Lenten Bible study entitled “Forgiveness” is
being offered during the Sunday School hour
on Sundays beginning February 14. The study
will be held in the Family Life Center and is
open to the entire church.
Study books are available in the church office.
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THOSE WHO SERVE ~ DECEMBER 2015
FROM THE PASTOR
What a snow/sleet storm we had this past weekend! Hopefully, you survived without any
problems other than “cabin fever.” Thankfully, we had no major power outages. We appreciate Donnie Lakey for snow removal from our parking lots and the parsonage driveway. Thanks also to those who shoveled our sidewalks to get us ready to re-open on
Monday. Anticipating you will receive the newsletter before Sunday, January 31, I want to
remind you we are having a Fifth Sunday Brunch sponsored by our worship team to bring
together participants from both worship services. The brunch will be provided, so “y’all
come.” Try to have your food and be prepared to start our program at 10am. There will
be a presentation from our Study Committee on future building expansion designed to
make our facilities on the sanctuary side of Main St. handicapped accessible and to improve and expand our children’s ministry and other ministries. The Administrative Board
wants to get a reading from you regarding whether to move forward with this project. I
hope you will join us in the Family Life Center. Be in prayer for the Honduras Medical Mission team under the direction of Dr. Joel Edwards Jan. 29 – Feb. 7. Our Ash Wednesday
Service to begin Lent will be at 7pm on February 10. The Choir will minister in music and
there will be no Wednesday night meal. On Sunday, February 14 we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. The United Methodist Men will host their wives and widows of deceased former members for breakfast at 7:30am. At worship we will recognize long-term marriages, have a message to strengthen marriages and offer a renewal of marriages vows at the
conclusion of the worship services. On Sunday, Feb. 21 our Hand Bell Choir accompanied
by Frank Voltz, harpist, will share special music at the 10:55 am service. On Sunday Feb.
28 the Children’s Choir and Puppets will share their talents at both services. I hope to see
you each Sunday and often in between as we make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and our community.
GREETERS FOR 8:45 AM
2/7 Karen Lutz, Mary Anne Peele
2/14 Vicki Hendricks, Sandi Howell
2/21 Alice Hanes, Kathy Curry
2/28 Nancy Payne, Doris Snyder
Blessings,
CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEBRUARY
Pastor Glenn
USHERS FOR 8:45 AM
2/7 Clayton Peele,
2/14 Jerry Hendricks, Charlie Howell
2/21 Chris Hanes, Shane Butcher
2/28 Frank Payne, George Snyder
MORNING PRAYER 8:45 AM
2/7 Pastor Glenn Myers
2/14 Lynne Byerly
2/21 Joeff Williams
2/28 TBD
CHILDREN’S MOMENT 8:45 AM
2/7 Communion
2/14 TBD
2/21 TBD
2/28 TBD
REFRESHMENTS 8:45 AM
2/7 Debra & Glen Stanley
2/14 Amy & Harold Wood
2/21 Sarah & Don Wood
2/28 Doris & George Snyder
LYDIA CIRCLE
GREETERS FOR FEBRUARY 10:55 AM
Dick & Betty Ward
USHERS FOR DECEMBER 10:55 AM
John Cottle, Marla Johnson
Davin Brown, Matt Evans
OPENING PRAYER 10:55 AM
2/7 Pastor Glenn Myers
2/14 Jayne Walker
2/21 Mike Harrison
2/28 TBD
CHILDREN’S MOMENT 10:55 AM
2/7 Communion
2/14 John Huneycutt
2/21 Paulette Hendrix
2/28 Tami Walker
ACOLYTE 10:55 AM
2/7 Lauren O’Connor
2/14 Nevan Ellis
2/21 Patrick Foil
2/28 Burke Rosenbaum
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February
7 – 12:15pm – Both Groups – Lunch provided in the FLC + Devotional + Service Project –
Build raised beds at Storehouse (Chaperones needed).
14 – 12:15-3:30pm – Middle School – Out to Lunch + Games/Fellowship in FLC + Service
Project - Build raised beds at Storehouse (Chaperones needed).
21 – (John – Vacation – Asking for parent volunteers to organize taking the youth to the
Hillsdale Youth Revival Event from 6:30-9pm).
21 – 22 – Hillsdale youth Revival (7-8:30pm every night).
27 – Winter Jam, leave at 1pm. Cost is $10, and will return home around 11:45pm. Bring
food for dinner.
28 – 12:15 – Out to Lunch + Visit to Jewish Temple (Confirmation Students) (Activity
open to both middle & high school; we might need additional drivers and chaperones
depending on how many youth want to come).
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
There are several different scholarships that FUMC Mocksville offers to our graduating seniors. Applications for Blanche Eaton, Letty Smith, & Call Scholarship may be picked up in the church office. The
Shane Fleming and Mary Rodwell Scholarships are offered through Davie Community Foundation.
The deadline to apply for each scholarship is Monday, March 7, 2016.
It is winter, but we are thinking SUMMER DAY CAMP 2016!!! We have
a full summer of faith, friends and fun planned and we would love
your child or grandchild to be a part. Register for one week, or for the
whole summer. For more information, please contact Allison at 336753-1900 [email protected] for more information!!!
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Charles Hendricks
Velma Daniel
Molly Jo McClamrock
Autumn Care
1007 Howard Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
c/o Trinity Elms
3750 Harper Road #601
Clemmons, NC 27012
Bermuda Commons
Room # 403
316 NC Hwy 801
Advance, NC 27006
Bailey Brewer
Diane Crotts’
Granddaughter
Ann Stayer
PO Box 333
256 North Carolina Circle
Mocksville, NC 27028
Margeret Foster
c/o Brookstone Terrace
Room # 7
4430 Clinard Road
Clemmons, NC 27012
Tilthia Hanes
Von & Madeline Shelton
153 Woodhaven Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
Elmer Stoneman
425 Avon Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
Clemmons Village #1
6401 Holder Road, Room 4
Clemmons, NC 27012
Anne Jones
288 Southwood Drive
Isaac & Eli Markland
Mocksville, NC 27028
Clyde Hendricks
825 N. Main Street
2229 Bermuda Village Drive Mocksville, NC 27028
Jackson Hendricks
Advance, NC 27006
134 Applegate Court
Jack Corriher
Mocksville, NC 27028
D.C. Blakley
313 Aubrey Merrell Rd.
Mocksville, NC 27028
Jim Anderson
2966 US Hwy 64 W
Mocksville NC 27028
144 N. Wentworth Dr.
Mocksville, NC 27028
Sara Campbell
142 Greenwood Ave.
Mocksville NC 27028
Karen Sykes
161 Deacons Way
Mocksville, NC 27028
Cole & Elva Grace
Tomlinson
1351 Suzanna Wesley Dr.
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Nancy Triplett
248 East Lake Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
Marie Steed
c/o Trinity Elms
3750 Harper Road # 302
Clemmons, NC 27012
Jean Shelton
Bermuda Commons
Room # 508
316 NC Hwy 801
Advance, NC 27006
Marty Roberts
Bermuda Commons
Advance, NC 27006
ARMED FORCES
FN Collin Russell
PV2 Connor Carpenter
PROMISES TO KEEP PRAYERS
Please let us know of any additional names to be added or any
names which should be removed.
We wish for our Prayer List to be
current and correct. To contact
the Prayer Chain with a prayer
request or to become a part of the
Prayer Chain, please contact
Lillian Sharpe (336.936.9014,
[email protected])
Judy
Bailey
(336.978.7763,
[email protected])
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DEEP ROOTS COMMUNITY GARDENS ~ MIRACLES GROW
Our minister, Rev. Glenn Myers asked us if we would be interested in writing an article for the church
bulletin called "Miracles Grow" because there have been so many wonderful miracles that have happened since we began "Deep Roots". So here we go! When forming Deep Roots of course, the first item
was where do we locate our garden? Almost immediately two individuals, Marie Collins and Joe Harris
stepped forward and gave us permission to use their land for our garden. With two choices, it was difficult to make a decision. We finally went with both! "Start small!" was the strong advice we were given;
however, we listened for God's direction and realized that God does not do anything small!
The roller coaster ride these last two years has been just amazing! Two young boy scouts, Warren Foster
and Joseph Cartner working for Eagle Scout badges, built raised beds, a lean-to for our Clement Garden
shed, picnic tables and a beautiful sign. Our church community and the entire Mocksville Community
donated tools, hay, fertilizer, hoses, loads of mulch and now seeds! This ride has been beyond our
dreams and imaginations! Tom Brown from Southern States has given us, time and time again, discounts on items needed for our gardens and last week Lowes Home Improvement store donated
enough seeds to keep us going for years to come! Miracle upon miracle has abounded for us. Whenever an issue arose. It seemed that God would provide an answer- sometimes instantly! When we were
wondering who we could get to build our raised beds, the phone rang the very second I was praying
about it, and Warren Foster's mom asked if Warren would be allowed to build our raised beds for his
Eagle Scout project. It has been that way right along. If we trusted in Him, he would answer! Our amazing young youth group has constructed shelving in our Storehouse garden shed and are now planning to
build us additional raised beds starting in February. You all have also supported us beyond our wildest
dreams with our dinners and other functions. We have tried to keep God as our main focus here to see
what it is that HE wants us to do! Sometimes we are on the mark and sometimes we miss by a lot, but
our desire to follow his direction has never wavered. God is good, God is kind, God is gracious, God is
generous, God is fair, God is Love!
We humbly thank all of you for this amazing opportunity!
Administrative Board Meeting
PRAYER TIME
Thursdays at Noon
The Board will meet on Sunday, February 21 at 6:00 pm. New members of the Board
will be welcomed. Copies of the 2016 Officer Roster are available in the Narthex or
Church Office and on the church website.
Family Life Center
Middle School Classroom
FAMILY PROMISE
A new cooperative ministry to help homeless families with children in Davie County
has begun. Further information will be coming or you may check their website
www.familypromise.org.
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Feb. 11
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Evan Hendrix
Feb. 12
Taylor McMahan
Liam Shaw
Dorothy Corriher
Bob Bromley
Feb. 13
Mary E. Johnson
David Hatley
Jack Pennington
Elizabeth Burchette
Feb. 14
Joe Butzbach
Samantha Wood
Kathy Curry
Robert Helms
Kenny Jordan, Sr.
Jim Latham
Feb. 15
Eric Dwiggins
Millie Miller
Wendy Shaw
Lucas Taylor
Feb. 16
Jean Evans
Carroll Foster
Feb. 17
Mary Hendricks
Jessica Council
Bailey Marrs
Charlotte Anderson
Beth Brown
Carl Lambert
Feb. 18
Wayne Russell
Chinera Latham
Feb. 19
Stuart Shore
Sara Seaford
Feb. 20
Chris Dwiggins
Terri Butcher
Emily Woods
Cindy Helm
Please call the church office to update
Johnny Miller
Feb. 21
Feb. 22
Feb. 23
Feb. 24
Feb. 25
Feb. 26
Feb. 28
Meg Brewer
Davin Brown
Ellie Prillaman
Bill Seabrook
Vicki Balsley
Barbara Berry
Corbin Dirks
Beth Edwards
Dessie Vogler
Emily Smith
Vickie Bernhardt
Tommy Dunn
Rachel Howell
Sandy Sheek
Tiffany Evans
Lib Seabrook
Don Routh
the birthday list. 751.2503
A special birthday wish to Millie Miller who will turn 95 on February 7. Millie’s address
is 891 Yadkinville Road, # 206, Mocksville. Happy Birthday, Millie!
A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
Great marriages don’t happen by accident! A Weekend to Remember is a two and one-half day getaway
weekend to be together as a couple to invest in and strengthen the foundation of your marriage, no
matter how strong or fragile it is. A Weekend to Remember is not a counseling session, and you are not
asked to participate in small groups. You receive Biblically centered marriage principles with interactive
activities that you can take home and apply to your daily lives in order to strengthen your marriage. This
event is sponsored by the organization, Family Life, and you can find additional information by accessing
the website www.familylife.com/weekendtoremember 2015/about. The Family Ministries Committee has
been encouraging attendance for the upcoming Weekend to Remember event being held 2/19/16 through
2/21/16 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in Asheville, NC. You may register and make hotel reservations
via the website. We are also happy and excited to inform you that there is another local opportunity on
6/10/16 through 6/12/16 at the Embassy Suites on 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive, Concord, NC if you are
unable to attend the one in February. You may get further information on this event at the above website
also.
In Memory
In Memory
HELEN HENDRICKS
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Glenn & Doris Miller
PERCE MUSSELMAN
General Fund
Joan Backer
General Fund
The Boardwine Family
Bill & Marie Steed
Ann McGuire
Joe & Yvonne Butzbach
Rick & Vicky Goforth
Phillip Cartner
Andy Bowles
Gina, Raymund & Molly Boutwell
Bobby & Peggy Shelton
Garland & Margaret Hutchins
Bill & Margaret Overcash
Vance & Karen Riddle
Margaret & Brown Walker
Samantha Pfaff
CC CRAVEN
General Fund
Joe & Yvonne Butzbach
Chancel Choir Fund
Karleen & John Thompson
HELEN CRENSHAW
Blanche Eaton Scholarship
Phillip Cartner
Andy Bowles
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Charles & Patsy Crenshaw
M.C.& MARY ELLEN DEADMON
General Fund
Mack & Martha Deadmon
CHARLES WOODRUFF
General Fund
Joe & Yvonne Butzbach
MISSY FOSTER
General Fund
Joe & Yvonne Butzback
In Memory
ELMA SELL
Chancel Choir Fund
Karleen & John Thompson
TOM COWDEN
Youth Fund
The Cowden Family
LARRY TUTTEROW
General Fund
The Boardwine Family
Bill & Marie Steed
In Honor
General Fund
Clyde Hendricks
Scharlene & Elmer Stoneman
Glenn & Susan Myers
By Joe & Yvonne Butzback
Backpack Buddies
Chris & Alice Hanes
By Joe & Yvonne Butzbach
Joe & Judy Bailey
By The Boardwine Family
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Mike Hendrix
By Charles & Patsy Crenshaw
Bill & Martha Bowers
By The Boardwine Family
Blanche Eaton Scholarship
Taylor & Kathy Slye
By The Boardwine Family
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EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
The WHEN ministry has taken off! Members of this team have already prepared hot meals for the residents of the Scottish Inn and Lakewood Motel on Thursday evenings since January 14th. That is an incredible accomplishment since members just met that Monday, January 11th and three days later were delivering hot meals to hungry, needy folks. Many thanks go to Dave and Diane Salmon for taking on three
empty Wednesday night meals in a row that no other group was hosting. Extra food was prepared at
these meals and the reserve food was warmed the following day and packed in to-go boxes along with
desserts, fresh fruit, water (milk items for the children) then delivered to both locations. Two generous
donations of warm knitted toboggans and mittens and coloring books and crayons were made to give to
these children just in time for them to put to good use during the past winter storm. Pastor Glenn went
with the team to deliver meals and witnessed first hand the joy and appreciation the recipients of these
meals demonstrated.
The goal of the When ministry is to provide food, hygiene items, fellowship and prayer for families who
are facing difficult living conditions. The Thursday meal is an additional meal these families receive. Krystal Dumas with JUST HOPE has other churches and groups provide a meal for them on Tuesday evenings.
Plans are being updated with each meeting and will be shared with congregation members. Many thanks
go to all of the WHEN team members who happily give of their time and talents for this new ministry. For
more information please contact Jerry Banks, 336.998.8898. WHEN meets Monday, February 1st at 6:30
PM in the Conference Room followed by an Evangelism Committee Meeting in the Conference Room at
7:00 PM.
Western North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Women
Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program assists members of the United Methodist Church who live within the bounds of
the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church pursue an academic course leading to a church-related vocation other than ordained ministry. Scholarships have been helping deserving
students called to be spiritual leaders in the United Methodist Church since the 1940s. Recipients must
attend on of these five colleges or universities:
Bennett College
Greensboro College
Pfeiffer University
Brevard College
Application deadline: March 1 2016
MARY CIRCLE meets Monday, 2/15 at 2:00 PM in the
Conference Room. Please bring toiletry items for the
WHEN team to deliver to residents of Lakewood Motel
and the Scottish Inn.
Exciting UMW News
FUMC-Mocksville UMW is hosting a Yadkin Valley District
Mission Study on Latin America in our Family Life Center
on Saturday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is
one of the studies, which has been offered at Mission U.
In addition to supplying the meeting place, we have been
asked to provide a light continental breakfast for an expected 200-plus members from all over our district.
Attendees are asked to bring a bag lunch and we will
supply tea, coffee and water for lunch.
PH: 336.880.2663
email: [email protected]
2/3
Davie Girls LaCrosse
2/10 - No Meal—Ash Wednesday
2/17
Deep Roots Community Gardens
“Flirt with Dessert”
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches/Dessert
2/24
Missions Committee for Central Davie
A LOOK AHEAD
Chili Cook-off is March 16 2016
Proceeds will go to
A Storehouse for Jesus
9:00 – 9:25 Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 2:00 Meeting (including break for lunch)
Hands On Project will be supplies for UMCOR School Kits.
A list of needs for the kits will be provided soon.
We want YOU to be there and will be asking for your help
in providing and serving food. Let’s plan to show other
UMW members in our district how warm and welcoming
a group we are! Please be in prayer that this meeting will
be uplifting and inspiring for all who attend.
Sunday, 2/14/16 7:30 AM Fellowship Hall
Sweetheart’s Breakfast
Look ahead to Saturday, May 21
Teresa West, UMW President 2016
For applications, please contact:
Sherry Sink
210 Craven Road
High Point, NC 27262
High Point University
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
UMM NEW RIVER BIKE RIDE
FRIDAY 2/12
6:00 PM
Movie
War Room
Location: TBD
Leave church at 9:00 AM
Bikes are available to rent.