the seagull - Wrightsville United Methodist Church

WRIGHTSVILLE UMC
June 2016
Doug Lain
Pastor
Edie Gleaves
Pastor
Bill Braswell
Pastor
Julia Walker Jewell
Dir. of Music Ministries
Donna Pinckney
Dir. of Spiritual Formation
Mikki Perry
Dir. of Congregational Care
Susan Fieldstein
Asst. Dir. of
Congregational Care
THE SEAGULL Editor
Carla Whitlow
Dir. of Operations
Melissa Wagenseller
Asst. Financial Administrator
Christina Norvell
Dir. of Youth Ministries
Nicole Roche
Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Joseph Hughes
Asst. Choir Director &
Accompanist
Kelly Jewell
Early Services Musician
Ryan Mansbery
Sound Technician
Kathleen Crowley
Nursery Coordinator
Ruth Cotton
Preschool Director
Phone 910.256.4471
Fax 910.256.4478
Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 8-4
Fri 8-12
www.wrighsvilleumc.org
THE SEAGULL
So how do I say farewell to you, my friends? For some assistance and profound insight I
turn to that great canine theologian, Snoopy, who said to Charlie Brown one day: “Why
can’t we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn’t work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we
would have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos.”
Like Snoopy, I hate good-byes. Like many of you I feel the anxiety, pain, sadness and reluctance toward saying the two words that acknowledge the end of a particular relationship in a
certain setting. Once the words are spoken, a person then has to learn how to live without
the other in their daily midst. That type of dramatic change can also be scary.
So, how do I say farewell to friends? Well, that’s what I want to say briefly in this newsletter
article, and in my last homily as one of your pastors when we will share Communion together on Sunday, June 26th.
Right now my prayer is that the presence of the Spirit allows time for us to reflect on the
sacredness of this moment of change. As Edward White points out in his book Saying
Goodbye: A Time of Growth for Congregations and Pastors:
“Often it is the transitions of life that are the greatest occasions for growth. In addition to
appreciating what we are leaving and what we are moving to, we can learn many secrets of
the Spirit by monitoring the experience of the transition itself. We can discover new things
about ourselves and about the God who is with us in the transitions.”
My hope is that we will discover some amazing things about ourselves and God upon my
departure from Wrightsville UMC and move into the position of service as your Harbor
District Superintendent. While DS’s should not have favorites, Wrightsville UMC will hold a
special place in my heart among the ninety-nine churches of our District. I will miss my
daily, active relationship with this congregation’s people and life. I have so enjoyed providing pastoral care with you-leading in worship on Sundays mornings, preaching, teaching,
counseling, performing baptisms and weddings. I will miss praying with you by hospital beds
and in emergency and pre-op rooms, and bidding final farewells to loved ones with you as
we commend them into the arms of our loving God. I will miss laughing with you and crying with you. I will miss helping to supply church leaders with resources for ministry and
mission. I will miss talking church business with you in various Committee meetings. I will
certainly miss working with the best church staff there is anywhere.
Transitioning out of this role will be difficult, but I like what Joan Mahon notes in her book
Saying Goodbye:
“The pastor ceases to be the pastor/friend and becomes friend only; members cease being
associates/clients/advocates/friends and also become friends only. Relationships must then
be redefined as friendships alone, apart from ecclesiastical roles…”
So I say to you from my heart my friends: I love you all. I thank God for our six wonderful
years together! I ask only two things of you as I leave. First- “Love God. Love yourself.
Love your neighbor. No exceptions.” Second, love Christina Turner when she comes, embracing her as a part of this awesome church family of Wrightsville United Methodist
Church. I know God will continue to bless and keep you!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Edie
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UMM NEWS
Thanks to all who helped with and contributed to the 17 th Annual Methodist Men’s Golf
Tournament. We had 39 players- all of whom had a great day of weather, fellowship and golf.
More importantly we raised over $7,500 for the many missions and projects of the U.M.M.
We couldn’t have done it without help and guidance from God and support from the players, hole
sponsors and prize donors.
Thank you to everyone who helped us with this fundraiser!
United Methodist Women’s
Low Country Boil
The United Methodist Women are having a
Low Country Boil!
Friday, July 15th
5:30 p.m.
Tickets will be on sale soon for $15.00 (includes dessert)
Children 12 & under $5.00 (hotdogs, drink & dessert)
Children 2 and under are free.
There will be a silent auction featuring signature desserts!
Please come out and meet Christina Turner (our new associate pastor)!
If you have any questions, please call Judie Eakins at
686-6746 or Alice Tysinger at 520-0198.
Thank you to Nancy & Mike Harris
If you were here on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th, you may
have noticed the beautiful red paraments on the altar table as
well as on the pulpit. These paraments were donated by
congregation members, Nancy and Mike Harris and family.
They were donated in loving memory of Nancy and Mike’s
son, Brandon Harris, and also in loving memory of
Tommy Stanley, Nancy’s brother.
JUNE 2016
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Stephen Ministry by Beth Perry
What kind of ticket do you hold? Stephen Ministry is looking for a few good congregants who would like to hold
third class tickets.
If you were in church on Confirmation Sunday, May 15, you heard a wonderful message from Pastor Doug about
the kinds of tickets we Christians can hold. He explained that on the old stage coaches in the 1800s, you could
have a first, second or third class ticket. First class ticket holders got to sit in the coach regardless of accident,
broken wheel, anything. Second class ticket holders had to get out of the coach if a mishap occurred but they were
not required to help. They could stand off to the side and watch repairs being made or the coach being pushed
back on the trail. Third class ticket holders had to get out and help if anything happened. They had to repair,
push, whatever was needed just because they had the third class ticket. (If you weren’t there, by all means, request
the sermon or listen to it on Podcast).
Pastor Doug said true Christianity calls for us to be third class ticket people. If we believe and have faith, it calls
us to do good works. Not just writing a check but getting out there and getting our hands dirty doing what needs
to be done to bring God’s love and grace to our neighbors. If we are physically able, we can feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, visit the ill or the prisoner, give water to the thirsty. Or we can serve as Stephen Ministers
bringing Christian care to those who are suffering from depression, chronic illness, family problems, financial
problems, relationship problems – the list is endless.
A new training class will be starting in September. We will be conducting the training along with several other area
churches in the First Baptist Activity Center on Independence Blvd. Fifty hours of training will certify you to
come into our Stephen Ministry group and serve your neighbors. We currently have 16 active Stephen Ministers
and they are having to double up on referrals. We can use the help.
Classes meet weekly with time off for Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. They finish up in
February of 2017. There will be at least one Saturday “retreat”, probably here at WUMC. The retreats are normally about 6 hours which allows us to cover some longer topics all at once.
For the past several months, I have shared some testimonials from some Care Receivers and Stephen Ministers.
Reread the past Seagulls to get an idea of what the impact Stephen Ministry can have on both parties.
If you have any interest in seeing if you would like to become a third class ticker holder with Stephen Ministry,
please call Janis Norris at 509-9608 or Beth Perry at 231-2369.
Two weeks of Interfaith Hospitality by Scott Whisnant
We have an excellent opportunity to volunteer coming up! We have again pledged to host the Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network program for two weeks, beginning Sunday, June 26th and ending on Sunday, July 10th.
It’s quite a challenge to host and support for two consecutive weeks, but we can do this! Based on the excellent
support we had last year and the ongoing assistance we provide Masonboro Baptist, we have plenty of resources
to fill all the slots.
This program provides temporary housing for homeless families, typically with small children. They live in church
space, rotating to a new church each week, while church members provide food, transportation and shelter. After
about three months, more than 90 percent are ready to move into housing of their own.
The program provides some of the best volunteer opportunities we have. Providing the meals works well for small
groups and Sunday school classes, and driving the van takes about an hour of your time. Hosting overnight consists mostly of sleeping at the church. All volunteer opportunities give you a chance to interact with these families
and show them that others care. The program is also a great way to get children involved in helping others.
We will have a sign-up sheet for both weeks and post it in the narthex. If you would like to go ahead and volunteer for a slot (and begin to help me reduce my stress ) please call me at 612-3109. I look forward to being able
to say our church nimbly handled this challenge.
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Celebrations for Pastor Edie
Please join Bishop Hope Ward to celebrate the achievements of Harbor District Superintendent
Bob Bauman and to introduce incoming Harbor District Superintendent Edie Gleaves on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Pine Valley United Methodist Church (3788 Shipyard Blvd.) The Celebration
service starts at 6:00 p.m. followed by a reception with refreshments at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Please make plans to join us for a covered dish farewell dinner for Pastor Edie on Wednesday,
June 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a chance to share fond memories and
best wishes before she leaves to assume her new job as our District Superintendent. As always, we
ask you to provide food to feed your family and one other. So that we may plan for seating, please
let the office know ahead of time if you will be attending. Sign up on the “deep roots” bulletin
board in the hallway by the offices.
Let’s Welcome Christina to WUMC!
Circle Friday, July 15th, on your calendar for the United Methodist Women’s Low Country Boil.
This will be an evening of great food and fellowship as we welcome our new Associate Pastor,
Christina Turner, to the WUMC family. Come out to support the United Methodist Women and
have an opportunity to meet Christina! For more info, check page 2 for details.
4:12 Fundraiser!
Our 4:12 youth are having a fundraiser! The funds will
go towards their mission trips this summer!
Congregation members can buy “Stock” for $20 each.
We are asking each Stock Holder to be
in prayer for the youth during the week
of the mission trip.
All Stock Holders are invited to a Stock Holder meeting
on Tuesday, August 16th, at 6:00 p.m. to see your return
on investment!
If you would like to sponsor someone, please fill out this
form and return to the church office with your
donation attached.
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To the people of The United Methodist Church:
The Council of Bishops brings you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has
called us to be servant leaders of the church. In 1812, Bishop Francis Asbury, Bishop William
McKendree and General Conference Secretary Daniel Hitt sent the first letter to churches following
General Conference. This letter seeks to revive that tradition. Many bishops will also be communicating individually with their own areas.
Hundreds of lay and clergy delegates from around the world gathered in Portland, Oregon, along with
bishops and pastors, church members and staff, volunteers and visitors, to engage in Christian conferencing, to make decisions for our church’s future, to affirm our global connection, to worship and to
celebrate God’s faithfulness.
We celebrated the success of our Imagine No Malaria initiative, which seeks to raise $75 million in the
fight against malaria, a disease that takes the life of a child in Africa every two minutes. We celebrated
our ecumenical partnerships as we move into full Communion with the Uniting Church in Sweden
and toward full Communion with the Moravian church. We celebrated our heritage: the 250th anniversary of our oldest church, John Street United Methodist Church, the 200th anniversary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the 150th anniversary of United Methodist women, the 25th anniversary of Africa University and others.
We continued in our acts of repentance with a presentation from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes
about the Methodist involvement in the 1864 Sand Creek massacre. We shared in the consecration of
deaconesses and home missioners and the commissioning of missionaries. We moved toward a global
Book of Discipline and global Social Principles. We voted to add five new bishops in Africa after
2020, and approved a church wide study on our ecclesiology.
The Episcopal address set the tone for the event, focusing on humility and lifting up our accomplishments. We heard from our laity an invitation to members to be more involved in making disciples and
getting involved in ministries to bring the love of Christ to others. We heard our young people say
they “are engaged in Christ’s journey with energy and love.” We also heard them say clearly that they
do not want a divided church and urged us to "be in unity even if we do not have unanimity." They
give us hope for our future.
The body had difficult and challenging work before it as we acknowledged our differences over human sexuality. Amidst those differences, the delegates affirmed they want their bishops to lead and we
found ourselves with an opportunity for a holy moment. We spoke candidly about what divides us
and what our church might look like in the future if we dared to consider new possibilities. We offered a way forward, postponing decisions about sexuality matters and committing to having a different kind of global conversation that allows all voices to be heard.
Our differences do not keep us from being the body of Christ. They do not keep us from doing good
in the world. They do not keep us from making a difference – and so we set forth bold new goals: to
make a million new disciples of Jesus Christ; to engage 3 million new people to make a difference in
the world; to transform 400 communities for vital abundant living; to reach a million children
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with lifesaving health interventions; and to double the number of vital congregations.
Most importantly, we affirmed our commitment to stay united. We proved that we are more than debates and divisions, more than rules and resolutions. We stood together as the body of Christ. As we
reflect on our time in Portland, our prayer is for unity in the church for the advancement of our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
As John Wesley reminds us, “Best of all, God is with us.”
Signed on behalf of the Council of Bishops,
Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of the Council
Presenting “Seamless!”
Beginning Tuesday, June 28th
Calling Middle School Girls and their Moms
for a Super-Cool 7 week video- guided Bible Study
WHO ME? Yes, YOU!
This is truly an incredibly easy way to learn a “Cliff Notes” version of the Bible,
and get to know other Moms and teens at the same timePerhaps a laid-back kind of support group!?
In the videos and discussion book, author Angie Smith shares her passion to thread together the
people, places and promises of the Bible, to make it understandable as one complete story. In just
7 weeks, we plan to cover the entire Bible, and how we can relate the teachings to our middle
school, hectic, challenging, changing, perhaps not-so-traditional lifestyles. She provides compelling
questions for discussion, using humor to lighten in up. There are even Icons at the bottom of
pages for quick guide.
What a real treat it will be to look back on this precious stage of our relationships and know that
by example- we fostered knowledge-seeking in our Faith, and continued to support the belief that
our Church is alwaysthere for us.
It’s only 1 hour once a week. We will meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. We look forward to
seeing you there on June 28th!
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Help Needed For Patriotic Service!
If you have a child in grades K-3 who would like to ring the colored bells in one of the patriotic services on July 3,
please let Julia know by June 19th. If interested, please contact Julia at 256-4471 or at [email protected].
Also, would you be interested in joining the choir for a short term commitment? We all know how much we love
the Patriotic Service. This is your opportunity to be part of this wonderful, inspiring service without having to
make a long term commitment. Practice will be on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary,
beginning Wednesday, June 1st.
WUMC’s Super Teaching Staff
This month we say “thank you” to all those who so faithfully serve in the teaching ministry of this congregation.
On June 12 we will honor these teachers with a gift given in their honor to the United Methodist Volunteers in
Mission – a group that shares their love for others and commitment to making a difference.
Sunday School teachers:
Loren Rippy, Kristen Selby, Mikki Perry, Jess Bell, Julie Wells, Crystal Peebles, Maggie Reed, Hope Conway, Scarlet Campbell, Ashley Doyle, Leslie Clark, Mandi Bobo, Velvet Kleppinger, Katie Dattilo, Phil Dattilo, Megan Demolina, Mary Beth Hosier, Maddie Bullock, Spencer & Kristi Jarnagin, Wortley & Graham Whitehead, Brittany
Witmer, Emily Speight, Gina and Ash Good, Jennifer and Patrick Kelly, Barbara Gowdy, Sherri and Gene Ingle,
Frances Knowles, Beth Perry, Barny Ratliff, Bern Coulter, Peggy Efird, Linda Chapman, and Scott Whisnant
Faithful Subs:
Sam Lee, Christina Norvell, Kim Edwards, Greg Roche, Amy Bullock and Jack Kilbourne
Nursery staff:
Kathleen Crowley, Lynn Walker, Rachel Locklear, Erin Strickland, Cullum Crowley, Olivia Ward, Elle Garrett and
Molly Jones
Disciple Leaders;
John Adams, Doug Lain
Small Group and Education Ministry Leaders:
Sherri Ingle, Ann Jenkins, Gene Ingle, Linda Chapman, Connie Rogers, Ashley Lee, Jack Kilbourne, Spencer
Jarnagin, Myk Hutsell, Christen Windham, Alyssa Gallo, Suzanne Gill, Cam Guthrie and Sam Lee & Julia Royall
As is true with any list, I am sure we have neglected to mention someone’s name. For that we are truly sorry!
Please know how much we appreciate ALL those who serve in the Educational ministries of WUMC!
JUNE 2016
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New Weekly Email Blast Here at WUMC!
Our next New Member class is on Saturday, June 4th,
from 9:00-12:00 in the Fellowship Hall. If you plan to
attend, there is a sign-up sheet on the deep roots
bulletin board in the hallway.
Those taking the class will join the church
on Sunday, June 19th.
We are always trying to find ways to make sure that
WUMC’s information gets to you!
We have just started sending out a weekly email blast.
It will go out on Wednesdays and will be sent to the email
address that we have on file for you.
If your email address has changed,
please call the church office and let us know.
If you aren’t receiving the blast,
please call and give us your email address or send it to
[email protected].
Wrightsville United Methodist Church: Class of 2016
Samuel Agee
Logan Chadwick
Olivia Elizabeth Freeman
Gregory Futch
Zachary Giuffre
Madison Graham
William West Graham
Jackson Potter Hardee
Andrew S. Kerekes
Ana Lambeth
Rachel Claire Locklear
John M. Sandlin, Jr.
Paige Scott
Robinson Holt Snider
Mason Draper Whitlow
Our Baccalaureate Service will be held June 5 at 11:15 with a reception to follow.
Our Dear Church Family:
As Phyllis and I have faced the latest bout of what seems to have turned into a never-ending stream of health issues and
related outcomes, it has sometimes been quite difficult for us not to lose faith and to just give up. But every time we
reached that point of just barely hanging on by one or two remaining fingernails, a happy “coincidence” would come
along and renew our faith.
We know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God is not surprised by any of our trials and tribulations, and He has a
plan. We know that if we simply put our hands into the hand of God he will lead us safely through it all and ultimately
to His purpose for us. But, it is very easy for that knowledge to be drowned out by the clamor created by our challenges, doubts, and fears. The thing that has consistently propped us up and dragged us back to a place of being secure
in that knowledge has been our church family.
It seems woefully inadequate to simply say “Thank You”, but for the present that’s all we’ve got.
So, for the support and guidance of Stephen Ministry, Thank You! For the people who prepared meals for the Loaves
and Fishes Ministry, Thank You! For the people who from time to time brought us some of those meals, Thank You!
For the people who called or spoke to me on Sunday morning, with messages of love, concern, and hope; and offers of
help, Thank You! For the people responsible for “Olive Leaf”, Thank You! And Last, but certainly not least, for all
of you who have so graciously included us in your daily intercessory prayers, Thank You!
As I said above, it seems woefully inadequate to simply say Thank You, but we did want to let you know how we have
been touched by your love and support, and how important that is and will continue to be as we face the challenges
ahead. With your love and support, and the help and guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are confident that we will
meet these challenges and proceed to fulfill His Purpose for us. We extend our thanks, and ask that you continue to
pray for us in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
In Christ’s Love, Russ Deats & Family
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Faith, Food & (Church) Family:
A Summer Worship Experience
This July and August, join us for our annual “Faith, Food, and Family”! Believing that deep
roots lead to bountiful fruit (like love, joy, peace, and patience) in our lives, and in our
world, your Spiritual Formation Ministry Team has been hard at work putting together a
summer of deep roots opportunities for you and your family. Here are the details:
-Worship and Sunday School during the months of July and August. As we seek to
educate our children about the importance of worship and learning about God’s
word, what better way to do that than to have them with us in worship on a more
regular basis? Adult and Youth Sunday School Classes will continue on their own
schedules and Children’s Sunday School will be offering an exciting “One Room
Sunday School” option for those children who choose to continue with Sunday
School through the summer. But we’ll also be asking you to consider bringing the
children to Worship more often – even as we offer a new Sunday School experience. We hope that by offering them (and you) an experiential opportunity to learn
about what it means to worship together, we will raise up a generation that relates
what we do in the classroom AND the Sanctuary to how we live in the world.
- Additionally, since the Scriptures are full of exhortations regarding eating together
as the people of God, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to be ‘at the table’
with your church family for breakfast July 10-September 4. The various Men’s
Groups of Wrightsville UMC will be offering Sunday Breakfast: free of charge! Join
us on Sunday mornings between 9:00 and 10:15 for breakfast. What a great way to
“break bread” with your church family!
We’re very excited to return to our “Summer Schedule” of “Faith, Food, And Family”.
Contact Sherri Ingle, Spiritual Formation Ministry Team Chair; Donna Pinckney, Director
of Spiritual Formation or Nicole Roche, Director of Children’s Ministries if you have
any questions!
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Greetings congregation!!!!
We have an exciting new ministry here at Wrightsville:
Young Adult United Methodist (YUM)
This new group is for post college, non-married (or recently married
with no children) young adults. Our goal is to feed the needs of our ever
growing and diverse young adult population.
Please join us for our kick-off
Thursday, June 9th
at Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
for $5 unlimited bowling from 8-11pm.
Hope to see you there !!!
Questions? [email protected]
Hey Young Adult Fellowship!
It’s time for our annual night at Airlie Gardens!
Pack a picnic, grab the kids and join us at Airlie on Friday, June 17,
to hear Jack Jack 180 and enjoy fun and fellowship!
We’re easy to find – just look for the tall Wrightsville UMC banner!
Can’t wait to see you there!
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KIDS CORNER
“…..Jesus said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the
Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
‘Ocean Commotion’
Please be in prayer for this year’s VBS team
as we prepare to welcome 170
children into our church and in hopes of
leading them to Christ. Also pray for the
children who will be attending this year’s
Ocean Commotion VBS. It is my prayer they
will receive the good news about Christ’s love
and forgiveness.
EACH ONE, REACH ONE!
Please make your plans to invite a friend
or two to “Each One Reach One!” The
Sunday school classes have been working
on invitations to hand out to their friends,
inviting them to come to Sunday school on
June 5th at 9:40 a.m. Each class will hold
a small welcome reception during the
Sunday school hour.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
The last day of the 2015-2016 Sunday school year will be June 19th.
I want to personally thank each and every teacher for being the hands and feet of
Jesus this past year. If you are interested or willing to teach this upcoming year
(2016-2017) please contact Nicole at [email protected].
Kick-off Sunday will be Sunday, September 11th at 9:40 a.m.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL!
We will kick off Summer Sunday school on July 10th at 9:40 a.m.
Ages 3 years old preschool - first grade will meet in one room downstairs in room 109.
Second grade -fifth grade will meet upstairs in room 204-B.
We will run these two rooms from July 10th-August 28th.
Question? Email Nicole at [email protected].
JUNE 2016
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Calling all
Middle School
Girls &
their Moms!
Check out a
Super Cool
7 week
Bible Study!
Details on
page 6!
Save The Date!
Mission Trip
Fundraising:
Parking cars for July 4th
Holiday!
Saturday, July 2: 11 a.m.
Sunday, July 3: 12:15 p.m.
Monday, July 4: 11:00 a.m.
Reminders about
Mission Trips!
Second payment is due
June 15th
Thanks!
Meet at St. Pauls’ UMC at Carolina Beach
at 2:30 p.m. RSVP to Christina!
4:12 Schedule
Sunday,
June 12th
4:12 will be headed to Outdoor Adventure
Challenge Course! 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free & lots of fun! Details will be emailed out!
Make plans to join us!
Terrific Tuesday,
June 21st
Beach Day!
For all Middle and High Schoolers
2:00-5:00 p.m.!
Bring your beach gear & snacks! Meet @ church!
Tuesday,
June 28th
Middle School Mission Trip Mix & Mingle
for Parents & youth.
6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Join us for Dinner and Fun!
Come & meet your Faith Keeper Chaperones &
learn more about the trip!
Congratulations Seniors!
Congrats to All of our seniors who are graduating!
Join us in celebrating them on Sunday, June 5th,
at the 11:15 service with a reception to follow!
JUNE 2016
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Back to School!
No, the title’s not a typo! Although most of us are counting down days
until the end of this school year, others in year-round schools are already
preparing for the start of the next. Our C4C school, Snipes Academy, is
switching to a year-round program and will be kicking off their next school
year in July. We have been asked to help them get ready by donating three
composition notebooks for each student. That’s 1,500 notebooks, but
we’re confident WUMC can meet the challenge. We’ll be collecting the
black and white “marble” wide-ruled composition books during June.
Please continue to support Snipes students by donating composition
books this month.
Last Day of School at Snipes: FUN DAY!
Thanks in part to contributions from WUMC’s C4C luncheon, Snipes Academy will end the
2015-2016 school year with a Fun Day on the last day of school, June 9th. Many of the games
will be manned by our volunteers under the tents donated by our congregations. What a Fun
Way to end the school year!
NC Education Lottery
To thank the staff at Snipes, the Teacher Appreciation committee will be honoring them with
their own NC Education Lottery the last day of school. Each teacher will draw from a bowl
filled with gift cards to area restaurants, stores, etc. If you’d like to donate a gift card, please
contact Lisa Brewster at 297-5185.
Collection Corner
Thanks to all who contributed books for Give Five-Read Five on
the shelves in the Caring Corner in May. This month we’re
switching to composition notebooks (see article above). Packages
of individually -wrapped snacks are also always needed.
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June 2016 Birthdays
1. Howard Rockness, Joy Whitlow, Nickie Ray, Kirstin Lewis, Emma Kenny, Essie Kenny, Charlie
Fatzinger, Gloria Edwards
2. Ann Millard, Lynn Davis, John Zabriskie, Edward Simmons, Lisa Caddell, Olivia Hutsell,
Mason Whitlow, Alex Beste, Courtney Aughtry, Greg Pittillo
3. Tom Richardson, Nancy Smith, Ann Holt, Patrick Weaver, Jennifer Harris, Margaret Gresham,
Kim Turner Freshwater, Linda Ritenhour, Ann McBryde Barker
4. Diane Ginthner, Teresa Willetts, Judi Wells, Katie Strobush, Michael Everhardt
5. Paula Suber, Steve Hughes, Paige Nagle, Emily Leister, Brent Moore, Jessica Spencer, John
Robert McNeill, Madeline Claire McNeill
6. Jim Whitaker, Alex Eakins, Yates Weaver, Lacey Kleppinger, J.W. Musselwhite, Jim Whitaker
7. Linda Smith, Olivia Ward, Melissa Schosek, Leah Scaringe
8. Ed Goldston, Kathy Tunks, Carl Rogers, Mae Rowley, Eleanor Snell, Tim Moore, Morgan
Lazorchick, Morgan Bulla, Lee Cowper
9. Steve Wahnsiedler, Shannon Maus, Zoe Caliva, Mike Saieed
10. Elise Kelly, Wes Edwards, Dixon Dickens
11. Andy Anderson, Kristen Bazemore, Cate Beste
12. Jan Burgess, June Preast, Colby Byrd, Parker Whitlow
13. Frank Leak, Beth Adams
14. Bill Kirby, Ann Shearon, Jane Roberson, Lindsay Bass, Sallie Jones, Sophie Whisnant, Zak
Giuffre, Ben Pleasants, Jackson Renton, Graham Farrell
15. Ray Parkhurst, Walt Andrews, Deb Shulse, Jennifer Firth, Eva Taylor
16. Lois Liborio, Tyson Bridger, Amy Oots
17. Paige Sweyer, Natalie Kermon, Amy Caliva, Nate Landon, Rudy Dombroski
18. Diane Bame, Todd Garrett, David Hearn
19. Susan Treadway, Len Jenkins, Erika Lewis, Tyler Baucom, Michael Madden, Liam
Schumacher, Logan Schumacher, Selah Hebbard
20. Caroline Lytle, Maggie Venters, Zack Gowdy, Amy Fisher, Kris Sipe, Bill McClain
21. Phil Phillips, David Sweyer, Irene Seeling, Beth Perry, Mary Honbarrier, Sienna Kanyok, Allen
Rippy, III, Kaylee Thigpen, Mel Chilton
22. Steve Cotton, Robert Wszalek, Jessie Batson, Claudia Webb, Jennie Duncan, Martha Blacher,
Hadley Midgett
23. Becky Phillips, Roland Stoner, Cissie Brooks, Isabel Demolina
24. Bernie Morgan, Janice Catlin, Tiffany McWhorter, Dylan Nelson, Brooks Isear, Lauren Dudley
25. Larry Snider, Bob Jones, Lynn Neill, Harper Menius, Peter Sweyer
26. Bill Jump, Alice Dean, Jennifer Dennis, Nina Neill, Ben Wagenseller, Eliana Horne, Max Lewis,
Meredith Howell
27. Jeff Sweyer, Pernilla Kanyok, Wesley Kanyok, Mack Carson, Walt Carson, Mason Doyle
28. Lib Sheets, Cheryl Newman
29. Martha Chase, Jim Batey, Conrad Pope, Reagan Landon, Doug Leonard, Phyllis Shanklin
30. Debi Byrd, Dino Ankrah, John Blackwell, Jack Cunius, Ali Blackwell, Darrin Scott, Addison
Fagan, Gary Casselman, Angela Crittenden, Jayden Wingate
If you have news to share with your church
family, please email Susan
([email protected]) by June 15
so it may be included in the July edition of
The Seagull. Thank you.
JUNE 2016
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Prayer List June 2016
“Pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”
Ivy Faith Bond
Betty Bouras
Carol Anderson
Joe Farr
Joel Stephenson
John Kelley
David Winders
Peter Brown Ruffin
Jim Johnson
Marie Stewart
Tom & Laura Connolly
Katie
Charlene Woody
Kara
Ann Lyon
Mary Helen Barr
Chet Stukes
Bud & Audrey Laney
Sara Lawson & Family
Chris Combs
Mr. McAdams
Dahlia Froeber
Rachel Barker
Paxton
Acevedo Family
Country of Isreal
Dee Capps
Roger Cash & Family
Cole
Kacey
Alex Jones
Ruth Anne Freidrichs
Steve Post & Family
Brenda Buie
Jonathon
Carol Blake Smith
Fran Russ
Laura Clark
Joni Young
John Sandlin
Laura Johnson
Ean Webb
Carter Daniels & Family
Phil Barker
Ruth Johnson
Julie Allen
Summer Chavez
Rose Roper
Luther
Judie Eakins
Tess Perry
Marjorie Fields
Kim Smith
Vic McGee
Al Barry
Jean Collie
Sherry Ward
Harvie Ogle
Bob Tayloe
Manny Keck
Dale Poole
Kristy Accetta
Brenda Gooden
Cora Gleaves
Jim & Marsha Barnes
Connie Woodard
James 5:16
Scott Watkins
Russ & Phyllis Deats
Susan Yow
Meredith Morgan
Eric Berman
Benny Freeland
Leslie Teague
Melanie James
DeAnne Thompson
Debbie Wrench
Shirley Pigford
Scott Corbett
Charlie Swing
Colby Honeycutt
Stella Menius
Morgan Thomas
Rick Keenan
Jordan Shomaker
Cristi & Family
USMC 2D CEBCamp Lejeune
Ann Davenport
The Louthan Family
Shelia Evans
Ingela Kirby
Nancy Monroe
Our Country
Bobby Sutton
Devon Plumer
Lindsay Barnwell
Tony Nicholson
Ellie Duckett
Our Service Men & Women
A requested prayer of thanks from many who have benefited from our prayers
Elizabeth Farrar (Marion Dalgleish’s mother), Perky Blake (Edie Blake’s mother), Karen Pechersky, Jan Hendricks
(Tyrone Rowell’s sister), Jennifer Smith (MaryAnn Roberson’s sister-in-law), Neil McManus (Phil Dattilo’s grandfather), Wade Shanklin, Frances Luisa Charles (Lydia Desmond’s mother).
Prayer request cards may be found in the pew pockets and inside of the Attendance Pads. Please fill them out
legibly, and be sure to include your name and phone number, without which we cannot publish your request in
either the bulletin or the newsletter. If you wish to have a note sent, please include the mailing address. If you do
not have it with you, please call the church office (256-4471) with the information. Thank you.
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Participating in Worship in June 2016
8:30 Worship
9:45 Worship
11:15 Worship
Greeters
06/05: Team One
06/12: Team Two
06/19: Team Three
06/26: Team Four
Greeters
06/05: Team Three
06/12: Team Four
06/19: Team Five
06/26: Team One
Greeters
06/05: Team One
06/12: Team Two
06/19: Team Three
06/26: Team Four
Ushers
06/05: Team Two
06/12: Team Three
06/19: Team Four
06/26: Team One
Ushers
06/05: Team Three
06/12: Team Four
06/19: Team Five
06/26: Team One
Ushers
06/05: Team One
06/12: Team Two
06/19: Team Three
06/26: Team Four
Lay Readers
06/05: Bob Jones
06/12: Nancy Jones
06/19: Dick Horgan
06/26: Dale Smith
Lay Readers
06/05: Connie Rogers
06/12: Ginny Brown
06/19: Pam Hutsell
06/26: Julia Campbell
Lay Readers
06/05: Phyllis Shanklin
06/12: Teresa Smith
06/19: Gloria Kidd
06/26: Jared Kerr
Worship Bags:
06/05: Joyce Galloway
06/26: Geri Haynes
Fellowship
8:30
06/05:
06/12:
06/19:
06/26:
Susan Fieldstein
Linda & Dick Chapman
Chris & Don Reichard
JoAnne & Howard
Rockness
9:45/11:15
06/05:
Gwen & John Hawley
06/12:
Shannon & Bill Maus
06/19:
Leslie & Neill Clark
06/26
Vick/Reynolds
06/12: Phyllis Barnard
Preschool Nursery
06/19: Pat Hardison
Altar Guild
8:30
06/05:
06/12:
06/19:
06/26:
M. Roberson/A. Crittenden
A. Fields/R. Freeman
G. Vick/B. Lovell
Brook & Fraley Kelley
Flowers
06/05: Eunice Andrews
06/12: Eunice Andrews
06/19: Walt & Eunice
Andrews
06/26: Sally Crandall
11:15
06/05:
06/12:
06/19:
06/26:
Dabney Schultz
Alexandra Draughon
Jennifer Fagan
Lynn Felton
Sanctuary
06/05: Jean Sandlin
06/12: Susan Snider
06/19: Sue Bridge
06/26: Geri Haynes
Kempton Worship Team 06/05
Worship Leader:
Ann Sawyer
Communion Stewards:
Carla Schiffel,
Betsy Summey, Malcolm Leonard
Kitchen Patrol
June:
July:
Mike Hutsell
Martha Chase/
Gladys Beach
Mother Hubbard’s
Cupboard
Lesli Musselwhite
Interfaith Hospitality begins
(and runs through July 10th)
Pastor Edie’s Last Sunday
26
New Members Join Today
27
6:00 pm Middle School
Mission Trip Mix & Mingle
7:00 pm Stephen Ministry
28
2:00 pm 4:12 Beach Day!
21
6:00 pm Handbells
7:15 pm Chancel Choir
29
6:00 pm Handbells
6:00 pm Farewell Dinner
for Pastor Edie in FH
7:15 pm Chancel Choir
22
Last Day for Children’s SS
20
8:55 am-12:30 pm VBS
15
19
8:55 am-12:30 pm VBS
14
6:00 pm MS Boys
6:00 pm Handbells
7:15 pm Chancel Choir
8
8:00 pm AA
6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
30
8:00 pm AA
6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
23
6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
8:55 am-12:30 pm VBS
8:00 pm AA
16
6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
8:00 pm AA
8:00 pm Young Adult
United Methodist (YUM)
Bowling @ Cardinal Lanes
9
8:00 pm AA
6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
6:30 pm Handbells
7:15 pm Chancel Choir
2
10:30 am La Leche
Thu
1
Wed
6:00 pm Handbells
7:15 pm Chancel Choir
8:55 am -12:30 pm VBS
6:00 pm PVUMC
Celebration for Pastor Edie
7
Tue
12:00 pm VBS Set-up
1:00 pm 4:12 to Outdoor
Adventure Challenge Course
13
9:45 am Disciple Recognition
6
Mon
12
9:45 am “Each One,
Reach One”
Children’s Sunday”
11:15 am Baccalaureate
2:30 pm 4:12 “Dive into
Compassion”
5 First Foods Sunday
Every Sunday Worship
8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School
at 9:45 a.m.
Sun
June 2016
24
6:30 pm Young Adults
To Airlie Gardens
17
10
3
Fri
8:00 pm NA
25
8:00 pm NA
18
8:00 pm NA
11
8:00 pm NA
9:00 am-12:00 pm
New Member Class
4
Sat
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