August 2011

August 2011
Sunrise United Methodist Church
Volume 15; Issue 8
5420 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
919-303-3720
www.mysunrise.org
Daybreak
A new day is dawning...
Meet Our New Youth & Children’s Minister
Greetings everyone! I am so excited to
begin serving as the children and youth
minister at Sunrise UMC. I look forward
to getting to know you over the next few
weeks and months. Over the last few
months, my life has been on a rollercoaster
of change.
In May, I graduated from Duke Divinity
School with my MDiv degree. And on
June 25, I married the love of my life, Carley! After all the wedding planning and
preparation, the ceremony and reception
were beautiful and any stress melted into
blissful joy.
p.2
Disciple Classes...
p.3
Art of Marriage
For our honeymoon, we traveled to the
Canadian Rockies to visit Banff and Jasper
National parks. While the Carolinas were
suffering in the sweltering heat, we were
enjoying cool weather that never got
above 70 degrees. It even snowed on us as
we were driving north to Jasper! Some
highlights included hiking on a glacier,
canoeing on Emerald Lake, and worshipping at a church where Queen Elizabeth
visited.
pp. 4, 5 Music & Arts
p.6
Pastor’s Pen
p.7
Kid’s Corner
p.8
Prayers
p.9
Birthdays & Events
p.10
Study & Ministry
p.11
Nursery Volunteers
pp.12-
Leadership & Ministry
In addition to graduating and getting married, I just moved into a new apartment in
south Raleigh, and we’re still unpacking
boxes. With graduation, marriage, moving, and a new job, we have had our hands
full, but I’m so blessed and grateful for the
new opportunities and the way God has
been leading in this new stage in life.
In addition, you may wish to know that I
grew up in Knoxville, TN, with two
younger brothers. One is studying computer science at the University of Tennessee and the other is attending medical
school in Memphis. I attended Furman
University in Greenville, SC and majored
in English and Philosophy. During two
summers at Furman, I served with A
Christian Ministry in the National Parks,
leading worship services in Zion and Glacier national parks. After college, I worked
with SUWS of the Carolinas, a wilderness
therapy program for at-risk youth before
enrolling at Duke for seminary (I know,
we’ll probably fight about college sports).
In terms of hobbies, my big passion is for
outdoor adventure, whether it be rock
climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, or
skiing. In my spare time, I also enjoy photography, reading, cooking, gardening, and
folk music.
In my time at Duke I served as summer
camp chaplain, associate pastor, college
fellows coordinator, and community garden director. From all my life experience
and my education at Duke Divinity, God
has called me to serve in the field of
Christian education. I am passionate
about seeing children, youth, and adults
come to know Jesus as their Savior and
move into a deeper relationship with Him.
Thus, I am blessed to serve in this new
position and am very excited about fulfilling God’s mission and building God’s
kingdom here at Sunrise UMC.
I’m sure I’ll need a lot of help getting acquainted with Sunrise and Holly Springs,
so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself. I treasure your partnership in ministry.
Grace and peace,
Eric Prenshaw
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Bible: The actual texts of Scripture were written by human beings like ourselves in their
cultural settings, under the divine inspiration
of God.
Disciple IV
Special Offering
for Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries
"I was in prison and you visited me." For over
ten years, Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries,
through numerous volunteers, have brought
Disciple Bible study to about sixty prisons in
North Carolina. On August 7 at both services,
you will have the opportunity to support this
dynamic ministry, as it undertakes an effort to
extend the efforts nationwide. Your gift directly touches the lives of those Jesus called
us to minister to. Please give generously. For
more information regarding this special offering, please contact Ernie Pearson at
215-1596.
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Future Disciple Students: Folks have listened
to the call to lead a Disciple I and a Disciple
4 class. Is the Holy Spirit nudging you to signup for one of these classes. Please be prayerful about this opportunity and respond as the
Lord leads you. Class plans are under way
for early September as follows: Sign-up will be
available soon.
Disciple I
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY
is a 34-week study DISCIPLE assumes that the
bible is the key to renewal in the church. It
recognizes the human-divine nature of the
UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE is a thirty-two-week
study prepared for graduates of BECOMING
DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. The word
Under in the title is meant to convey invitation, welcome, sheltering, security, and rest-home at last.
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The Sunrise Men's Ministry is organizing an outing to Charlotte. NC on
Saturday, August 13th. We will be
leaving the church at 7:00am headed to the Billy Graham Library. After
a morning at the library we will then
venture out the US National Whitewater Center (USNWC) in Charlotte
for an afternoon of fun. Everyone is
invited to join us and we hope many
youth will join us. Cost of an all inclusive pass at USNWC is $49. A sign up
sheet is in the Narthex. See James
Bingham or Donald Pearson for more
information.
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Congratulations to…
Blood Drive August 8th
Brian and Norma Aldinger on the birth of
3:00 to 7:00pm.
A sign-up sheet is posted in the
narthex.
As always, walk-ins wel-come.
The best gift for Thanksgiving is
the blessing of LIFE!
Wyatt Douglas
Marriage Seminar- August 26 & 27
Assistance Please
Football and marriage are a lot alike. Both rely
on eye-to-eye communication, physics, encour-
OFFICE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEERS; I’m looking for volunteers to assist in assembling worship bulletins
on Thursdays, on a rotational basis. This is an
easy task. If you can help, please contact
Kathy at the church office 303-3720 or
[email protected].
***
one’s on the same page, touchdown!
But
when you’re not, fumbles happen. You probably know how to win in football; do you know
how to win in marriage? Sign your two-person
team up for a winning weekend.
Beginning this September we have a Sunday
School teaching position opening for the 4yrold-Kindergarten (4yr-K) class. This position
would be on a teaching rotation with 2 other
teachers, therefore it is a once-per-quarter
commitment. If you are interested please
contact Virginia Atwood at
[email protected].
agement, and a little coaching. When every-
Get in the
game! Learn some new plays by attending The
Art of Marriage on Friday, August 26th from 7pm
-9:30pm and Saturday, August 27th from 9am4pm. $55/couple.
Contact Jen Schindler for more information: 5577098, [email protected]
Looking to Join?
If you are interested in becoming a member of Sunrise UMC, you may join by a profession of your
faith in Jesus Christ or by transfer of membership from another church where you have made that
profession. Please see Pastor Tom to learn more or contact him at [email protected]
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Music and Arts Ministry -August 2011
“On your mark…get set…”
August is the
month we usually think of as the
last of summer vacation. It’s HOT! Traditional school
has not started back yet. Beach trips are still beckoning. And it is also the month we in church ministries
use to gear up for fall ministries! Below are details
about places where YOU might find your niche in Music and Arts Ministry this fall at Sunrise UMC! Some ministries are new, some are continuing from last season:
every group welcomes new friends to be a part of our
Music and Creative Arts Family!
Dreams?? Ideas?? Suggestions?? Questions??
See Laura Garrett, Music and Arts Minister
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Adult Choir…Do you love to sing? Our Adult
choir sings weekly in 11:00 “relaxed traditional worship.” We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings
at 7:00, August through June. We will be singing a
wide variety of styles of choral music, reflecting the
variety of musical backgrounds of our singers. Adults
of all ages, as well as youth age 9th grade and up
are invited to sing with us. We are starting our new
season off with a one-day choir retreat on Saturday,
August 6th. This would be a GREAT time for you to give
choir a try and get to know some new friends who
share the love of Jesus and the love of singing! Please
contact Laura Garrett for more details.
*
The Praise Band who leads music at the 8:30
worship service invites Youth and Adults who
Wanted: Handbell Ringers! Come be a part of
sing or play instruments to participate. See
this newly re-formed ministry! Learn the basics of how
to read music and various handbell techniques. New Jay Rabon or John Classen.
***
ringers are welcome! Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:15. Practices will start September
6. Questions? Please see Laura Rabon.
***
Coming up in September…
Visual Arts … Would you like to create banners, bulletin boards, and/or altar table visuals for worship?
Youth, ages 6th grade and up… Come be a See Laura Garrett to share your gifts!
part of “Fireproof”, Sunrise UMC’s youth
praise band.
Sing or learn how to play an instru- Children’s Choirs … for children ages 4 through 5th
ment. New members are welcome! Rehearsals are
Sunday evenings at 4:00, right before youth group.
Practices will start August 28. “Fireproof” is in need of
at least one more adult volunteer. If you are willing to
serve in this growing ministry, please see Jay Rabon,
Laura Rabon or Susan Buck.
***
grade will begin in September; last season Children’s
Choirs met on Sunday afternoons. This is most likely
the rehearsal time we will have this fall as well, but it is
not “set in stone” until we can have some planning
time with our new Children and Youth Minister. See
Laura Garrett for more information.
Liturgical Dance … Interest has been expressed in
beginning a Liturgical Dance Ministry. This is a beauti-
Audio/Visual Ministry… Our Audio/visual ministry ful and moving form of worship, which can take a va-
is reorganizing for the coming year, under the leader- riety of styles. Our new Music and Arts Minister, Laura
ship of Todd Lack. Our current volunteers are doing Garrett, would love to explore it with you! Please see
a great job, and we don’t want to “burn them out.” Laura if you have an interest. Classical dance training
This ministry is vital to our whole worship experience, so is NOT a requirement to participate. Men and women,
we hope to have several teams trained to run the children and adults are welcome.
board and help with set-up both at 8:30 and 11:00
worship, as well as for other events and programs here Opportunities for Drama are plentiful. Short draat Sunrise. High School age youth (9th grade and up)
matic scripture presentations, full length skits and
and all adults who feel a call to help with this ministry
are invited to participate in a training session to be plays are some of the options. The Adult Choir Christscheduled in August. Training will be scheduled to mas Cantata has costumed monologues for Biblical
accommodate the people who want to help. For characters. If you love drama, see Laura Garrett.
(Continued, next page)
more information, see Todd Lack or Laura Garrett.
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(Coming up in September continued)
Guitar Classes are offered beginning in September.
See Jay Rabon.
Do you play a band or orchestra instrument? Many of
our anthems call for instrumental parts, and a couple
times a year all our instrumentalists are invited to play
in a concert band for worship. Contact Jim White or
Laura Garrett for details.
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Contacts within the Music & Arts ministry include:
Laura Garrett ([email protected])
Susan Buck ([email protected])
John Classen ([email protected])
Todd Lack ([email protected])
Jay or Laura Rabon (919) 608-2209
or ([email protected])
Jim White ([email protected])
Do you play piano or keyboard? Your skills would be
a help in children’s choirs, as well as in providing occasional preludes and hymn accompaniments in
morning worship. Just let Laura Garrett know of your
interest!
***
Music and the creative arts are wonderful gifts from
our Creator,
connecting us to God and to each other as we enjoy
co-creating beauty for worship
and for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
You are invited to be a part of God’s creative work at
Sunrise UMC!
Do you play a band or orchestra instrument? Many of
our anthems call for instrumental parts, and a couple
times a year all our instrumentalists are invited to play
in a concert band for worship. Contact Jim White or
Laura Garrett for details.
Do you play piano or keyboard? Your skills would be
a help in children’s choirs, as well as in providing occasional preludes and hymn accompaniments in
morning worship. Just let Laura Garrett know of your
interest!
***
Music and the creative arts are wonderful gifts from
our Creator,
connecting us to God and to each other as we enjoy
co-creating beauty for worship
and for the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
You are invited to be a part of God’s creative work at
Sunrise UMC!
I hope you all are having a good summer
so far. I thought if you could get a
copy of Heaven is for Real, we could
read that in addition to Hands of My
Father by Myron Uhlberg. It is about a
hearing boy with deaf parents. It is not
a long book and the library has many
copies. Heaven is for Real has a big
waiting list at the library. Our next
meeting will be Thursday, September 1
at 7:00pm. Hope you will join us. Happy
reading. Caryn
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is God calling us? How may we best become the
thriving outpost of heaven God is calling us to be?
Then, sometime in early 2012 we will move to a season
of designing concrete paths for us to walk in order
that we may grow into God’s vision for us.
I am eager to hear from you, to meet you and to get
to know you. I don’t know how to pastor strangers…
only friends! Do you have a vision for ministry or service? What is God saying to you? I would cherish an
opportunity to hear from you how God has led you to
Sunrise Church and where God is leading us as a faith
community. Call, text, e-mail or message me any
time. My phone has unlimited minutes and data…it
would be a shame not use it (919-884-6315)!
Full Vision Ahead!
Vision is so very important. Without good vision we
stumble and fall. Without good vision we move more
slowly and cautiously. Without good vision we fail to
see the beauty and the possibility around us. Over the
last few Sundays we have talked about vision in various ways. Together we will continue to prayerfully discern God’s vision for us as we move forward prayerfully and with certain steps in the path the Master has
called us to walk.
I feel a sense of excitement and great possibility as we
are getting to know each other. I know things will only
get better from here as we move from “good to
great” with God’s help! My vision for Sunrise Church is
that we become an even stronger outpost of heaven
in Holly Springs; that we move further down the path
God has called us to walk; that we reach more people with the life affirming message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ; that we have more professions of
faith and that we grow God’s Kingdom; that we will
creatively engage the community around us and use
all mediums available to us (especially technology) to
reach them! To make this vision a reality we’ll need all
hands on deck and working towards the high calling
God has placed upon our lives. There are no spectator seats at Sunrise Church. We are all actively engaged in the mission field that surrounds us, each using our unique, God-given gifts and abilities for God’s
glory.
I celebrate many aspects of the good vision at Sunrise.
I come to a church with Godly priorities that have
been prayerfully discerned over many years. Leaders
have had the vision to pray and discern our greatest
needs and then prioritize them so we can make sure See you on the mission field!
and certain steps in God’s direction for us. Your first Tom Newman
two pastors, Revs. Allred and Carter, helped us see
beyond “today” and into God’s future for Sunrise
UMC. With God’s help, they coached you into becoming the affirming and welcoming congregation
that I have experienced you to be. In so many ways
we are primed and ready to grow with Jesus.
You have been so patient with me as I have asked
questions and sought to get on board with God’s vision for Sunrise Church. I will continue to ask questions
to best discern where you are and where God is calling us all to be. I will spend another month or so discovering who you are, where your potential lies and
what God is doing in and through you. From even a
cursory glance, God is doing A LOT in you and through
you and I celebrate the mission mindedness God has
birthed in you! Sometime this fall we will move from a
season of discovery to a season of dreaming. Where
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How many animals did God tell Noah to bring into the ark?
A. Two of each kind
B. Seven pairs of clean animals and one pair each of unclean animals
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: (See Genesis 6:19-20 and 7:2-3.)
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For the family of Aaron Smith.
Sue Fort & family in the loss of
her son.
& WELLBEING

Michael Beard (uncle of
Michelle Kimble)

Doug & Chris Borsum

Susan Bower

Christy Brown

Jim Bullock

Pat Causey

Larry Francis

Franklin Floyd & family

Michelle Kimble’s Granddad

Sam Mathis

Sanny Menius (mother to Sherry
Barker)

Clarence Puckett (uncle of Tara
Sauls)

Lois Smith

Mike Smith

Melissa Taguinot
Brent Ash
Tommy Bice
Robert Brewer

Jeff Wyman
Blake Erb
Veronica Erb
Patrick Dunn

ASP Teams & families they serve
Brian Gahagen
Andrew Gallion
Colby Hammonds

Building Committee
Bob Harris
Christopher Jarvis
Ben Rosado

Capital Campaign Committee

Sunrise Ministries
DO YOU HAVE A HEART
FOR THE ELDERLY?
Sunrise offers a short worship hour from
9:45-10:45 for the residents at the Carillon
Assisted Living facility (off Johnson Pond
Road.) on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays.
You are invited to join in on any of
these Sundays.
Remembering our loved ones who serve
Please contact the church office with any updates. 303-3720
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Noteworthy Dates
Sunday
8/7 Both svs.
Holy Communion
Monday
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08
09
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Jackson Barker; Amy Rogers
Neal Haggard; Jamie Harris
Peggy Barnes; Jane Jones
Brenda Ash; Bruce Ash
Curt Eaddy
David Beard; Whitney Fredriksen; Greg Jarvis;
Chucky Smith
Doug Borsum;
Larry Francis
Cindy Barkley; Jamie Shearer
Chuck Smith; Ron Taylor
Paula Kaiser
Lisa Pearson
Lauren Brennan
Arthur Butler; Maxwell Clark
Charlene Smith
Jamie Dean
Lori Linfante
Melissa Gurley; AJ Kimble; Sam Mathis; Ben Schafer
Brittany Heiser; Colton Rice
Kirsten Fries; Jack Schafer
Franklin Floyd; Randy Gage; Tim Mathis;
Bob Mustian; Jennifer Pride
Eva Rogers; Jordan Shearer
Stephen Dahlhoff; Carlos Fries; Emily Hitesman;
Gerhard Linke
08/01 7:00pm
Stephen Min. Team
08/01 7:00pm
Evangelism Team
08/08 3-7pm
Rex Blood Drive
08/15 9:00am
Preschool Camp Begins
08/15 7:00pm
Nurture Team
08/15 7:00pm
Audio/Visual Training
08/22 7:00pm
SPRC
08/29 8:00am
Breakfast for Preschool
teachers
Tuesday
08/02 6:30pm
Capital Campaign
08/31 9:00am
Preschool Open House
Wednesday
08/03 7:00pm
Hispanic Bible Study
08/03 7:00pm
Adult Choir Resumes
08/11 7:00pm
Worship
Thursday
08/04 7:00pm
Administrative Council
08/04 7:00pm
Women’s Book Club
08/18 7:00pm
Building Team& CC
Team
08/25 7:00pm
Children’s Min. Team
Friday
08/05 8:20am
WLFJ
08/26 7:00pm
Art of Marriage Class
Saturday
08/06 7:00pm
Holy Communion in
Spanish
08/13 7:00am
Men’s Outing to Charlotte
08/27 9:00am
Art of Marriage Class
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Taming the monsters
Children know a lot about monsters. Although
opinion varies on what the creatures look like,
consensus exists on several points. Monsters
lurk under the bed, are nocturnal, are frightening beyond reason and disappear in the presence of light.
Attention Youth age—Adults Muggles, Wizards, and
Witches!
By Blair Rice
Sunrise UMC will be offering a Christian study of the
Harry Potter books for 9th grade students—adults
which will be held on Sunday evenings from 5-7pm
date TBD (The number of sessions of this study has yet
to be determined.) All that is needed is a copy of the
first Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone.”
I think kids might be onto something. You see,
grownups have their own “monsters” to face.
They don’t match up with our childhood fears
but can be just as terrifying. Ordinary problems that seem manageable during the daytime can become monstrous at night.
When fear and worry rob us of our sleep, we
can tell them we’re in no shape to deal with
them. We can trust God to handle our concerns. He’s more than capable of dealing with
the monsters under every bed.
—Adapted from HomeTouch
You don’t have to go it alone.
A Stephen Minister is ready to walk with
you.
Wands are not necessary. :-)
The Bible is difficult for many, if not most adults to understand. By making connections between the Bible
and the Harry Potter novels, the very important messages of both will more likely “sink” in. Helping upper
elementary students achieve this level of comprehension and have fun is the point of this study.
Several years ago some people claimed that the Harry
Potter books were written in support of witchcraft or
the Wiccan religion/cult. Nothing could be further
from the truth. Most contemporary children’s literature
does little to expose children to the messages and ideas of Christianity or the Bible. Not only does Harry Potter contain overt references to Christianity, but the seventh book even contains a Bible verse (Matthew 6:21)!
Please contact me at [email protected] with
any questions about these books or the study.

Sunrise Stephen Ministers are thoroughly
trained in the art of care giving. Confidential care available at no cost.

We network with area Stephen Minsters as
well for those who may know of someone
needing care receiving from another congregation.

While Stephen Ministers are care-givers, it is
Christ Who is the cure-giver.

Like to learn more? Are you interested in
becoming a trained Stephen Minister?
Contact our Stephen Minister Coordinator;
Vic Hill: 919-744-5735 or [email protected]
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Nursery Volunteers
August 2011
8:30
Substtutes:
August 7
8:30
OPENING
11:00
Gina Shearer
[email protected]
Toddler
Tonya Weitzel
[email protected]
August 14
8:30
OPENING
11:00
Tim or Ann Morris
[email protected]
Toddler
Christy Brown
[email protected]
August 21
Cindy Barkley
Kathy Miller
Aimee Loladze
11:00
Substtutes:
Kristi Bingham
Peyton Bingham
Bev Wilson
8:30
OPENING
11:00
Susan Bower
[email protected]
Toddler
Diana Wyman
[email protected]
Melissa Bunn
Kim Sain
Beth Eaddy
Laura Shelton
Laura Rabon
August 28
8:30
OPENING
11:00
Nicole Mullikin
[email protected]
Toddler
Marya Lloyd
[email protected]
Sunrisers - It's almost time again for our third annual Sunrise
charity golf outing. This year the tournament will benefit the
Holly Springs Food Cupboard (HSFC). As many of you know,
the HSFC is a growing organization that provides food to the
needy in Holly Springs. With the money generated from this
golf tournament, HSFC hopes to be able to put a down payment down on a building in Holly Springs so they can expand
their giving in the community. Our fundraising goal for this
tournament is $10,000. There are many ways you can contribute to the success of the tournament. They are:
1. Play
2. Sponsor
3. Volunteer
Sign up to provide flowers on the altar “In honor” or “In memory” of your
special loved one; or in celebration
of a special day, anniversary, or
birth. This sign-up calendar is posted
between the kitchen and sanctuary
for sign-up on your chosen Sunday.

4. Spread the word to employers, friends, fellow golfers and
other potential sponsors about the event.
The tournament is on Monday, October 3rd at 9am at Devils
Ridge Golf Club. Cost for golf is $75. Format is Captain's
Choice Scramble. Sponsorship levels range from $50 for an
individual sponsor to $1,000 for a Tournament Sponsor. Hole
sponsorships are available for $100. We hope you will consider
playing or participating in this event that is led by our Missions
Committee. If you are interested in participating in any way,
please contact Tim Morris at [email protected] or at 919793-6886. Flyers and sponsorship information will be available
starting this Sunday in the Narthex.
Thank you so much for your support!!
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2011 Leadership for Mission and Ministry
Sunrise United Methodist Church
Underlined represents a recent change
Administrative Council (approves financial decisions, direction and major ministries):
Council Chair
Fred Haggard (2011)
Lay Leader
James Bingham (2011)
Pastor
Tom Newman
Recording Secretary
Kathleen Gahagen (2011)
Children & Youth Minister
Eric Prenshaw
Evangelism Chair
Becky Sloan (2011)
Finance Chair
Scott Lloyd (2011)
Lay Delegates to Annual Conference
Paula Kaiser; Kathy Gahagen (alternates in 2011)
Missions/Outreach Chair
Pat Haggard (2012)
Music & Arts Minister
Laura Garrett
Nurture Chair
Jen Schindler (2011)
Preschool Representative
Marya Lloyd (2011)
Staff/Parrish Relations Committee
Josie DeBenedetto (2011)
Treasurer
Ken Leenstra
Trustees Chair
(elected by Trustees)
Charles Brown (2012)
* Denotes Team Chair
Board of Trustees (repair/maintain physical properties and assets):
2011
2012
2013
David Beard
Mark DelaCourt
Vinnie DeBenedetto
Bob Holm
Chuck Brown*
Bob Padalino
Matt Raymondi
Kathy Powers
Melanie Mangum
Children’s Ministry Team (spiritual development of children attending Sunrise UMC)
Children & Youth Minister: Eric Prenshaw; Music & Arts Minister: Laura Garrett; Children’s Sunday School Coordinator: Virginia
Atwood; Children’s Church Coordinator: Jan Raymondi; 2 Adults with children participating in Children’s Ministries: Aimee
Loladze; Stephanie Bost; 2 Adults without a child in Children’s Ministries: Caryn Carlson; Kathy L. Miller; 5 th Grade child: Madison Barker
(Ex-officio Members (with vote): Preschool Director: Kim Sain; Nurture Team Chair: Jen Schindler; Pastor: Tom Newman)
Evangelism (advertising/drawing people to Sunrise UMC):
2011
2012
2013
Ricardo Adrianzen
Jay Rabon
Mike Barker
Beth Eaddy
Alan Rogers
Becky Sloan*
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Finance Committee (sets budget, evaluates and oversees finances/assets):
2011
2012
2013
Scott Lloyd*
Mark Fredriksen
Tom Gahagen
Jim White
(Members by virtue of position: Financial Secretary: Angie Dement; Treasurer: Ken Leenstra; Lay Leader:
James Bingham; SPRC: Josie DeBenedetto; Trustee Rep.: Matt Raymondi;
Lay Delegates: _______)
Lay Leadership (nominates for teams and charge conference):
2011
2012
2013
Paula Kaiser
Stephanie Bost
Janet Pride
Julie Fredriksen
Larry Francis
Randy Pridgen
Sherry Barker
(Member by virtue of position: Pastor: Tom Newman*; Lay Leader: James Bingham -2011)
Missions Team/Outreach (missions/projects/service beyond Sunrise UMC):
2011
2012
2013
Kathryn Beard
Cindy Barkley
Tim Morris
Pat Haggard*
Mike Smith
Cynthia Landry
Ernie Pearson
Julie Fredriksen
Charlene Smith
Lori Taguinot
Ryan Brummeyer
John Pride
(Member by virtue of position: A.S.P. Coordinator: Melanie Mangum- 2011)
Nurture Committee (builds/nourishes those attending Sunrise UMC):
2011
2012
2013
Jen Schindler*
Melissa Bunn
Regina Smith
Suzie Venezia
Diana Wyman
(Member by virtue of position: Nursery Coordinator: Norma Aldinger-2013)
Parsonage Committee (oversees parsonage and recommends periodic upgrades):
2011
2012
2013
Nancy Holm*
Barbara Leenstra
Courtney Kremer
(Ex-Officio with vote: SPRC Chair: Josie DeBenedetto; Trustee Chair: Charles Brown; Pastor’s Spouse: Marcie
Newman)
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Staff/Parish Relations Committee (evaluates staff, hires/fires/sets salaries, makes recommendations to the
Bishop regarding pastoral appointments):
2011
2012
2013
Bruce Ash
Cindy Barkley
Ben Bost
Susan Buck
Lee Ann Parrott
TK Kremer
Josie DeBenedetto*
Dan Schindler
Tonya Weitzel
(Ex-Officio: Lay leader: James Bingham; Lay Members to Annual Conference:
)
Worship Committee (oversees worship, music, special services, communion):
2011
2012
2013
Kristi Bingham
Paula Kaiser
John Classen
Jay Rabon
Laura Rabon
(Members by virtue of position: Pastor: Tom Newman*; Music & Arts Minister: Laura Garrett; Children & Youth
Minister: Eric Prenshaw; Communion Steward: Tammy Lack (2011)
Youth Ministry Team (spiritual development of youth attending Sunrise UMC)
Children & Youth Minister: Eric Prenshaw; 2 Adults with youth participating in Youth Ministries: Cindy Barkley;
Donald Pearson; Adult without a youth in Youth Ministries: Mike Barker; Youth Age Leaders: Peyton Bingham,
Kathleen Barkley; Taylor Fredriksen; Whitney Fredriksen; Jackson Bingham; Riley Pearson; Becky Pearson
Building Committee (represents congregation on expansion of Sunrise UMC facility needs)
Tommy Allen; Bruce Barkley*; James Bingham; Don Jarvis; Ken Leenstra; Randy Miller; Donald Pearson*
(Member by virtue of position: Pastor: Tom Newman)
IT Committee (oversee web presence & technology advice):
Web Site Manager: Scott Lloyd
IT Support: Carlos Fries; Ron Taylor
Soundboard Tech.: Todd Lack
NC State Fair Team (set-up, manages & recruits volunteers for annual Sunrise Café)
Set up & Supply Team: Floyd Barnes; David Beard; Kristi Bingham; John Calhoun; Ken Leenstra; Gerhard Linke;
Todd Lack*; Donald Pearson
(Member by virtue of position: Tom Newman)
Special Ministries
Native American Ministries Rep.: Vic Hill
Cub Scout Representative: James Bingham
Stephen Ministry Coordinator/Leader: Vic Hill
Girl Scout Liaison: Beth Lewis
Sunrise Women: Jen Schindler
Meal Coordinator: Kathy C. Miller
Ten Dollar Club Rep.: Tom Gahagen
M&M Group Leader: Pat Haggard
UMM President: James Bingham
Member Assimilation Coordinator: Julie Fredriksen
Women’s Book Club Coordinator: Caryn Carlson