Newsletter - Holly Springs United Methodist Church

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Holly Springs United Methodist Church
Reaching...
Volume 4, Issue 6
December 2013/January 2014
Pastor: Kelly Lyn Logue
Admin. Assistant: Jil Murfee
Newsletter Editor: Laurie Bishop
Mailing List: George Huegerich
We Are Blessed to Be a Blessing
“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s
house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless
you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” Genesis 12:1-2
“And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
During the weekend of November 8-10th, 2013 our congregation was blessed to
share in a variety of mission opportunities that have already impacted the lives of others
and will continue to extend blessings in those lives for years to come.
35 youth and adults, from HSUMC, were attending the North Carolina Conference of
The United Methodist Church annual youth event called PILGRIMAGE in Fayetteville
where 5,000+ youth from all across our conference gathered to worship and fellowship
together for three days. On that Saturday afternoon, November 9 th, our youth were knee
deep in a sweet potato field gleaning sweet potatoes that would otherwise rot. Gleaning
is the biblical practice and command that comes from Leviticus 23:22: “When you reap
the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the
gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and for the alien: I am the
Lord your God” (see also Leviticus 19:9 and Ruth 2:2-3). Through the Society of Saint
Andrew (www.endhunger.org), the 250 bags of sweet potatoes our youth helped to glean
and put on trucks were taken to the 2nd Harvest Food Bank which distributed those bags
to food cupboards and crisis centers throughout Eastern NC. Those very sweet potatoes
gathered in the hands of our youth were on the tables of hungry families the same week.
What an amazing blessing!
Also, on Saturday, November 9th, a team of 5 adults from HSUMC including Gary Adams, Rich and Shelia Wood, Marcie Votava and I spent 8 hours in Apex working with
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. We were doing framing work, building and putting walls and
weather wrapping for 3 exterior and interior 2 nd floor walls for a new home for a family
who would not be able to afford their own home otherwise. Construction was going on at
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8 other new homes in the same neighborhood by over 70 volunteers, future home owners and
contractors. We worked hard, hammered a lot of nails and 2 x 4s, made new friends, and were
blessed to share in this good work! To learn more about what Habitat for Humanity is doing in
Wake County visit http://www.habitatwake.org. Also, keep on the look out for other work days
through HSUMC!
On Sunday, November 10th, our United Methodist Women and other church members
packaged 226 boxes for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. (We took a total of 300 boxes to
the distribution). These boxes will be sent somewhere in the world to children as Christmas
gifts. In addition to the toys, pencils, paper, and toiletries in the boxes, a picture of our UMW,
the love and good news of Jesus Christ is included in pamphlets and in follow up with the children and communities. You can read more about OCC at HSUMC in the article inside this
newsletter.
All in one weekend, the people of Holly Springs UMC were blessed to be a blessing in our
local community (in Apex), in Eastern North Carolina, and throughout the world. Thank you for
your part in supporting the ministries and mission of the church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Kelly Lyn
HSUMC's Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee is pleased
to announce that Jil Murfee will serve as our new Church
Administrator!
Jil has lived in Holly Springs for six years but in North Carolina for
almost 21 years. Jil started attending our church with her husband,
Harrison, and two children, Kayla and Harrison III, in January
2012, and they became members in April 2012. Jil graduated from
Virginia Commonwealth University with a Business degree and has
an extensive administrative background. After working ten years
with the Wake County Public School System, Jil made the decision
to stay at home to raise her children. Now with both of her children
in school, she is excited to have the opportunity to return to work
part-time and still be home with her children after school.
She considers it an honor to serve our church family and community in her new role of church administrator. Jil will assume her new
position effective Monday, December 2, 2013. Her e-mail address
is [email protected] .
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From Erik’s Desk
Greetings, everyone!
Though it is getting dark a little earlier nowadays, we are in the midst of my favorite time of
the year! Since the summer, Holly Springs UMYF has grown with the addition of 19 sixthgrade students! We continue to have strong attendance on Sunday nights, and it makes my
heart happy to see all of the new faces.
Also, Pilgrimage was absolutely amazing this year! 28 youth and 7 adults traveled to Fayetteville the weekend of November 8-10 for a meaningful weekend of worship, fellowship and service. While there, we worshipped and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the event with over
5,100 other youth and adult leaders! That Saturday, our youth – along with two other groups –
helped glean some 250 bags of sweet potatoes through the Society of St. Andrew. Moreover,
it was awesome to see the youth come together and bond with each other over the course of
the weekend.
I am also thrilled to announce that there will be an actual Youth Council this year, consisting of
both youth and adults, to help plan future events and discuss new ideas and possibilities. Any
youth interested in applying to be a representative has been asked to write a one-page, double
-spaced essay as to why they want to serve on the council. Those essays are to be given to
me NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST.
We have a few things on the horizon as far as UMYF goes. Here are some dates to place on
your calendars:
December 1 – First Youth Council meeting in Room 9 (4:00pm).
December 15 – UMYF will go Christmas caroling and have our Christmas party (5-7pm).
February 2 – UMYF Super Bowl party at HSUMC.
March 21-22 – 30 Hour Famine at Aldersgate UMC in Durham.
As you can see, we have a lot of good stuff coming up. I hope that everyone is able to attend
all of the awesomeness! Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!
Grace and Peace,
Erik
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A large portion of the Philippines has been devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan. Our brothers
and sisters are suffering and struggling to survive. Response is needed now!
A Word from Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Dear friends,
The devastation in The Philippines is overwhelming. As I speak with colleague United Methodist Bishops who serve in Philippines and hear their stories, I assure them of the support and
generosity of United Methodist people.
You are wonderfully generous. Thank you for inviting and receiving offerings, for pointing people to the UMCOR website, and for prayers for the people of The Philippines.
With gratitude for your ministry to all people,
Hope Morgan Ward
To give online now, please follow this link and click on Typhoon Haiyan in the sub-designation
area: Typhoon Haiyan UMCOR Response
You can also make a donation in your local United Methodist church offering: On your offering
envelop or check, please designate: Typhoon Response, International (#982450)
100% of your offering will go to for Typhoon Haiyan response and relief.
Updates will be posted on the following link: http://nccumc.org/outreach/philippinesresponse/
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Gail recently attended our church and wrote an article about her experience attending our
Homecoming and trying grits. The following article is reprinted with permission.
On Island Time: True Grit
Gail Ostrishko Post & Voice Columnist | Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 2:02 pm
I finally attended the church I have been planning to visit for quite some time. I felt a warm welcome as I entered the old sanctuary surrounded by stunning stained glass.
The wood floor creaked as I took my seat in the curve of the classic carved pew. The guy playing
guitar gave the place a soothing southern sense as we all settled in for the service.
I didn’t realize it was homecoming, so there was a larger crowd than usual, though still small
town, along with a guest pastor from previous years.
We were all invited for breakfast, which appears to be a weekly tradition, as are the grits. I have never been a big
fan of grits, but the pastor, raising her eyebrow, recommended I reconsider. So I tried some, and they were delicious. After all, they had pimento cheese and bacon in them, how could they not be good?
I saw kids lapping them up like ice cream, several bowls in a row.
I had taken a small taste, fearful of offending if I didn’t eat my entire serving. I told my new friend I was going
back for more and she said “good luck with that one.” She was right. That huge pot full of grits was already
empty, including the soup ladle used to serve them. The saddest part is I was shameless, shaking those last few
grits from the grips of the serving utensils.
I went back the following Sunday, for the fellowship of course, but I confess I was looking forward to more grits.
I got a whole bowl this time, and learned to embellish them with salsa. This time there were still some left when I
went back for seconds.
While I don’t consume grits consistently, I have grown increasingly tolerant of grit in my bed.
My bird chasing beach dog loves the beach, and though I bathe her after her raucous romps, she inevitably brings
some of the beach to bed with her.
I used to suggest she sleep on a special sheet at the foot of the bed but that was futile. She loves stretching out,
sometimes snuggling under the covers, so I just shake out the sheets in the morning and go about my way.
Not the case when I ordered Cajun fried oysters at my favorite restaurant recently. I have had them before and
they are usually awesome, but this time they were exceptionally gritty. What a difference just a few grains of sand
and shell made in my meal.
We’ve all got true grit, though we may be selective in which situations we embrace and appreciate it. New experiences develop grit, and can be a catalyst for getting outside our comfort zone, which is actually the only place we
really learn.
What will you do new this week to develop true grit?
– Gail Ostrishko is a columnist for the Post & Voice. Contact her at www.gailo.com.
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Table of Contents
Letters
1-5
Birthday/Anniversary
6
Flowers for Worship Services
Church Pictures
7-9
We have a special flower calendar which
Church and Community Events
10-19
hangs beside the bulletin board in the CLC.
If you are interested in providing flowers for
Lay Leadership Training
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any given Sunday, you can put your name
and phone number beside the
Ushers and Greeters Schedule
21-22
date you are interested in, and
Nominations and Lay Leadership
Development
23-28
Gladys Bremer will contact
Bible verse and song
29-30
Thank You notes
31-32
Church Information
33
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
DECEMBER:
12/1 - Greg & Kathy Stiffler
12/1 – MaryAnne Sagraves
12/2 – Joey Saige
12/2 – Janice Pauk
12/2 – Susan Green
12/3 – Elgene & Lou Tietsworth
12/4 – Julie Willis
12/10 - Terry & Lois Jones
12/10 – Rich Wood
12/11 – Stephen Janawsky
12/12 - Nathan Good
12/12 – Deb Carlton
12/13 – Jaida Perkinson
12/14 - Elgene Tietsworth, Sr.
12/14 - Patty Fleming
12/15 – Kelly Renfro
12/17 – Deb & Dave Carlton
12/17 - Carol & Dick Gallo
you regarding any
12/17 – Sherry Lowery
12/18 - Sim & Kaye Honeycutt
12/19 – Jadon Kaplan
12/19 – Kari Hagan
12/19 – Rich & Shelia Wood
12/19 - George & Kathy
Huegerich
12/22 - Evelyn Dewar
12/22 – Harrison Murfee, III
12/23 – Eli Edwards
12/24 - Linda Hayduk
12/26 - Sim Honeycutt
12/28 - Ricky Jones
12/28 – Amy & Jeff Gregorio
12/29 – Denise Allmendinger
12/29 – Janice & Steve Pauk
12/31 – Rick & Kathy Whittington
12/31 – Ryan Young
JANUARY:
1/1 - George Underwood
1/2 - David Hudson
questions you may have.
1/2 – Betty Packler
1/4 - Teresa Underwood
1/4 - Jack Allmendinger
1/4 - Art & Peggy Sheaffer
1/6 – Bill Green
1/7 – Jennifer Deinarowicz
1/7 – Katie Mac Groves
1/8 – Davis Edwards
1/8 - John Hayduk
1/12 – Carter Peele
1/16 – Doug Campbell
1/17 – Kim Schwenneker
1/20 – Karen Brown
1/21 – Chip Jackson
1/22 – Essy McNeilly
1/22 – Brandon Riddle
1/23 - Jeff Huegerich
1/24 – Holden Hamlin
1/25 - Sofia Adcock
1/25 - Gary & Gwen Adams
1/27 – John Petty
1/27 – Zoe Votava
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This year’s winner of the
Golden Pumpkin was Karen Brown with
Noah’s Ark.
The runner up was Pack 66 with
The Dog Pound.
The Dog Pound
Noah’s Ark
Trunk or Treat
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United Methodist Women (UMW)
Purpose Statement:
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in
the global ministries of the church.
We had a wonderful Operation Christmas Child packing day on Nov 10. We packed 226 boxes.
These boxes were dedicated in the service on Nov 17.
Many thanks to those that helped that day and all year long. Many hands go into this mission:
working the fundraising the shipping of the boxes, donating the items, donating the coke points to
get free items, moving the many tubs from the Annex to the CLC, packing the boxes, moving the
left over items back to the Annex, taking the packed boxes to the drop-off place, etc.
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This is the path that the boxes will take: The boxes will first go to a local drop-off center and then
on to Charlotte, NC. After being double checked in Charlotte they then head to their final destination – in the hands of a child somewhere in the world.
The day after Thanksgiving, some of our Church members will be going to Charlotte, NC to help
at that Operation Christmas Child Center. This has always been wonderful experience.
The UMW will also be sponsoring a Christmas family this year. Information will be in the weekly
bulletin/email when we have the details.
The UMW would like to encourage everyone to get involved now and all year with helping others.
There are many mission opportunities available. Just find the one that speaks to you.
For questions about the HSUMW, you may contact Gwen Adams ([email protected]/919557-7506) or any other member.
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Contrary to popular belief, Poinsettia plants are non-toxic.
Poinsettia Order Form
Cost:
$5.00
each
Cost:
$8.00
(PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ORDER)
Payment must be submitted with order
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Quantity: ________________________ @ $8.00
$5.00 each
=
$_______________
In honor of:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
In memory of:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Place this form with your payment attached in the offering plate.
Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary on Dec. 15th.
Please get your order forms into the church office by Sunday, Dec. 8th.
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Holly Springs Christmas Parade
will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14th at 10:50am
on Main Street.
The Fishers of Men need your help with the HSUMC Christmas Parade Float.
This year's theme is the Advent Wreath!
We need volunteers to help build/assemble the float, make 2 banners – one in front and one
behind the float, help fold the pamphlets we are handing out and tape candy canes to them,
AND we need volunteers to BE in the parade Saturday Dec. 14th! This year we invite any and
all ages to walk along with the float and hand out the pamphlets. Please contact Eric Smith at
[email protected] or Pat Brown at [email protected] if you can help!
White Offering
Sunday, December 15th
Fresh Fruit, Wrapped Candy, Tiny Boxes of Raisins, Hershey Kisses, Candy Canes,
Green Bananas may be placed under the Chrismon Tree during the Sunday service.
These gifts will be prepared and delivered to shut-ins and others of our community.
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Join us for
Christmas Eve
December 24th
Holly Springs
United Methodist Church
5pm Family friendly worship
This service will include
traditional Christmas Music,
a live nativity involving all Children,
Holy Communion and candle lighting
8pm Traditional Service
This service will include
traditional Christmas Music,
Homily, Holy Communion
and candle lighting.
Sunday, December 29th we will celebrate
A Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols
at both 8:30 and 11am worship services.
Come celebrate the 1st Sunday after Christmas with this special service of carol
singing and Scripture lessons retelling the story of salvation.
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Senior Christmas Lunch/Party
The Christmas Senior Luncheon will be held Thursday, December 12 at noon. Come early so
you can visit.
"The Old School" singing duet will have a one hour program singing Christmas Carols, Country
music and music of the 40's, 50’s & on.
They put on a great show!
So come to the Senior Luncheon as we will have fellowship, great
food and beautiful music!
Any questions, call Janice Pauk at 919-924-4184.
We practice very hard, and before we leave
His house, we join hands and hearts in
prayer. It is so good to come together for fellowship and worship in song, and then to
leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and we are so
very grateful for the time that we shared with
each other.
If you are interested in joining us, all you
have to do is show up for practice. We will get you fitted for a robe, and have a music
binder made for you.
We pray that you will be a part of our Music Ministry. It is such a rewarding way to glorify our Lord!
“….. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.
Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee
away.” (Isaiah 35:10)
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What is it? The NC Conference Media Center is a library open to all members of the NC Conference free of charge. We offer over 3,000 non-fiction resources including curricula, bible studies,
DVDs, and books for Sunday School, small groups, leadership, worship, missions, and more for
adults, youth, and children.
Who can borrow? The Media Center loans items to anyone in the NC Conference, clergy and
laity. There is NO membership fee. Read more at http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/requestresources/
How does it work? Call, email, or visit the Media Center to request resources. All we need is
your name, church name, preferred mailing address (church or home), and a phone number. You
can also request resources through the shopping cart feature in our online catalog. We pay to
mail items to you, and you pay to mail them back, or pick-ups and returns can be processed inperson at the United Methodist Building at 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, during the Media
Center hours, 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Read more at http:// nccumc.org/
mediacenter/contact-us/
What other services are offered?
· Customized lists of recommended resources
· Online resources to use immediately
· Kindle eBooks to borrow
· Church librarian training resources
· Online studies hosted by the NC Conference
· Chat with the librarian online in real time
· Weekly E-Newsletter
Important Links
Visit the Media Center website: http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/
Browse the online catalog: http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/catalog/
Contact the Media Center: http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/contact-us/
Subscribe to the e-newsletter: http://nccumc.org/mediacenter/weeklynewsletter/
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HOLLY SPRINGS FOOD CUPBOARD
The cupboard is open to receive food on Monday mornings 9-11 and
Thursdays 12-2. Thursday from 2:00- 5:00 is distribution day. If you have
food that you want to deliver at other times you can take the food to one of
our drop off sites listed on our web site www.hsfoodcupboard.org.
Volunteer Training
Training is required to work inside the cupboard. Volunteer opportunities are Monday mornings
from 9-11 and Thursday afternoons from noon to 5:00. Retired folks with time on your hands
are always welcome! The next cupboard training day will be Monday December 9th from 9:3011:30 contact Carol 919-557-7503
Most Needed Food Items
Please help restock our shelves with the following items that are greatly needed. If you are
having a food drive please include these in your flyers. These food items are the staples that
all families need.
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, 1# bags of dry beans and plain white or brown rice. Cereal,
(oatmeal, and grits included), Crackers (saltines), Canned fruit, Small pop top cans of meat
(chicken, or Vienna sausages), small individual milk boxes that do not need refrigeration, ex:
(Horizons or Organic Valley Milk), zip lock sandwich bags and disinfectant wipes are also
needed for cupboard use.
2014 Travel Dates for
Fairway District Mission
Experience to
El Salvador
The Visitor Welcome Team is looking for
volunteers.
Requirements: the ability to visit people
new to our church and provide them welcome kits; and the ability to produce a
genuine smile on your face and in your
heart.
Please contact Rick Whittington:
[email protected] 762-9548
if you are interested in this Ministry.
April 21 to 27, 2014 (Monday through Sunday) –(registration due by March 3)
July 7 to 14, 2014 (Monday through Monday)
–(registration due by May 19)
The purpose of sending groups to El Salvador is to continue a partnership between the
Evangelical Methodist Church of El Salvador
and the Fairway District of the NC Conference of The United Methodist Church. (see
application form for more details). http://
fairwaydistrictnc.org/el-salvador-districtmission-partner/
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAYER GROUP
Why:
In obedience with the Book of James:
“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of
praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him
and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make
the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
James 5:13-16 NIV
What:
The Prayer Group meets each week to discuss, pray for, and update a list that includes
prayer needs for those members of the congregation, their friends, and relatives as they
have identified their needs and concerns. The updated Prayer List is then distributed to
the church “prayer chain”. Each person on the Prayer Chain is asked to pray for each
person on the Prayer List.
Where:
The Prayer Group meets each Monday in Room 9 at the church.
When:
The Prayer Group meets at 10 am.
Who:
Current members of the Prayer Group include: Greg Stiffler (Leader), Fred Shank, Kathy
Huegerich, Donna Petty, Harry Pappas, Janice and Steve Pauk
How:
Prayer requests may be submitted during Sunday services (forms are in the pews). The
prayer requests may be submitted as an email to any team member, or through verbal
discussion with any team member. Anyone interested in joining the Prayer Chain should
contact Greg Stiffler at [email protected]
Prayer Request Card
or
919-889-1945.
__Confidential – Pastor Only __Share with prayer team/congregation
Date: ________________________________________________
Person Requesting: ___________________________________
Email and/or phone number______________________________
Name of person(s) who needs our prayers: _________________
Situation being prayed for: ______________________________
_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________
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JANUARY 5th, 2014
LAY LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
In the CLC at
Holly Springs UMC
Plan NOW to join with all those serving in
any area of service and leadership within our
congregation for a New Year afternoon event.
We will:
+Share lunch & fellowship
+Go over some basic training for our leaders
+Hear expectations from committee and
ministry area leadership
TRAINING
12:00PM-2:30PM
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Ushers and Greeters are needed.
If you are interested please contact Steve Pauk: [email protected]
Greeters Schedule for December and January
Dec. 1– 8:30am service – Adcock family, Jil Murfee
11am service – Karen Brown
Dec. 8 – 8:30am service – Scott Ferguson & Young family
11am service – Vada Fiegler, Eleanor Morse
Dec. 15 – 8:30am service – Jil Murfee, Adcock family
11am service – Karen Brown, Dennis & Iris Flynn
Dec. 22 – 8:30 service – Schwenneker family
11am service – Steve Pauk
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 pm & 9 pm services
Two Greeters are needed for both services that day
Dec. 29 – 8:30am service – Young family, Scott Ferguson
11am service – Vada Fiegler, Steve Pauk
Jan. 5 – 8:30am service – Schwenneker family
11am service – Karen Brown, Vada Fiegler
Jan. 12 – 8:30am service – Adcock family
11am service – Dennis & Iris Flynn, LaMontagne family
Jan. 19 – 8:30 service – Scott Ferguson, Young family
11am service – Eleanor Morse, Steve Pauk
Jan. 26— 8:30 service – Jil Murfee
11am service – Greeters needed
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Ushers Schedule for December and January:
Dec. 1– 8:30am service – Gary Adams, Michael Schwenneker
11am service – Steve Pauk, Greg Stiffler
Dec. 8 – 8:30am service – John Adcock, Harrison Murfee
11am service – Steve Pauk, Sara Sharp
Dec. 15 – 8:30am service – John Adcock, Gary Adams
11am service – Jon Petty, Rick Whittington
Dec. 22 – 8:30 service – Gary Adams, Michael Schwenneker
11am service – Bill & Muriel Green
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 pm & 9 pm services:
Two ushers are needed for both services that day.
Dec. 29 – 8:30am service – John Adcock, Harrison Murfee
11am service – :LaMontagne family
Jan. 5 – 8:30am service – John Adcock, Michael Schwenneker
11am service – Dennis & Iris Flynn
Jan. 12 – 8:30am service – Gary Adams, Harrison Murfee
11am service – LaMontagne family
Jan. 19 – 8:30 service – John Adcock, Michael Schwenneker
11am service – Sara and Tom Sharp
Jan. 26— 8:30 service – Gary Adams, Harrison Murfee
11am service – Jon Petty, Greg Stiffler
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Holly Springs United Methodist Church
2014 Report of Nominations and Lay Leadership Development
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
“The Church Council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness and resources in the local
church. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually
evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. The Church Council shall be amenable to and function as the administrative agency of
the charge conference”
¶ 252.1The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Administrative Council Chair –Dan LaMontagne
Recording Secretary – George Huegerich
Lay Leader – Phillip Edwards
Assistant Lay Leader-- Don Schwenneker
Lay Delegate to Annual Conference – Laura Rush
District Lay Delegate to Annual Conference—Lori Edwards
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee, Chair – John Adcock
Board of Trustees Chair – to be elected by Trustees in Jan. 2014
Finance Chair – Jeff Gregorio
Treasurer– Anne Cavender
Financial Secretary– Church Administrator
Membership Secretary – Church Administrator
Church Historian—Fred Shank
Fishers of Men (Men’s Ministry), President—Chad Howard
United Methodist Women, President— Gwen Adams
United Methodist Youth Fellowship, Co-Presidents– Michael Schwenneker and Sara Sharp
Congregational Care & Nurture, Chair– Francine Macon
Missions & Outreach Co-Chairs – Stephen and Nicole Janawsky
Evangelism and Witness, Chair – Rick Whittington
Worship Committee, Chair–Christy Moore
Church School Superintendent – Jennifer Miller
Assist. Church School Superintendent/Secretary – Vada Fiegler
Director of Youth Ministries—Erik Hawks
Assistant Youth Director – Chad Howard
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Pastor Emeritus—Horace Ferguson
Pastor—Kelly Lyn Logue
Members-at-Large
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Class of 2016
Marty Damask
Bill Green
Rod Whitesell
Ashley Sharp
Jil Murfee
Sara Howard
Sim Honeycutt
Lisa Blanchette
Jessica Sulzen
+++ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES+++
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS AND LAY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
“The charge of this committee is to identify, develop, deploy, evaluate, and monitor Christian spiritual leadership for the local congregation . . . serving throughout the year to guide the church council on matters regarding leadership of the congregation so as to focus on
mission and ministry . . . and assessing the changing leadership needs.”
¶ 258.1.a The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Co-Chairs—Pastor, Kelly Lyn Logue and Lay Leader, Phillip Edwards
2014
2015
2016
Tommy Pittman
Vada Fiegler
Christy Moore
Sarah Ferguson
Don Schwenneker
Kathy Stiffler
Phillip Edwards, co-chair
Grayson LaMontagne
Anne Oakley
STAFF/PASTOR PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPPRC)
“The committee shall identify and clarify values for ministry, engaging in biblical and theological reflections on the mission of the church .
. .and the role and work of the pastor and staff as they carry out their leadership responsibilities. The committee shall assist the pastor
and staff in assessing their gifts and setting priorities for leadership and service, developing and approving job descriptions, providing for
continuing education and spiritual renewal, salary and benefits for pastor and staff. The S/PPRC interviews, evaluates, reviews and recommends annually to the charge conference lay persons for candidacy for ordained ministry”
¶ 258.2-12 The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair— John Adcock
Lay Leader—Phillip Edwards
Assistant Lay Leader—Don Schwenneker
Lay Member to Annual Conference— Laura Rush
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2014
2015
2016
Brent Pentecost
Sharon Saige
Jen Watford
Hannah Ferguson
Amy Gregorio
Tom Sharp
John Adcock, chair
Bill Bates
Debbie Wall
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
“The Board of Trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the local church [as guided by the
Discipline]. . . and shall review and provide for matters of insurance, receive and administer bequests, trusts and endowments, conduct
accessibility audits of buildings, grounds and facilities . . . making plans and determining priorities for the elimination of barriers that impede the full participation of the people.”
¶ 258.3 (see also ¶ 2528, 2529, 2532) The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair-tbd in Jan. 2013
Past Chair/Consultant: Jon Petty
2014
2015
2016
Bill Bates
Harrison Murfee
Dick Gallo
Will Rhinehardt
Cara Adcock
Jon Rush
Linda Hayduk
Sue Anne Pentecost
George Huegerich
Building Committee (reports to Trustees and to Administrative Council)
¶ 2543.3-14 The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair— tbd Vice-Chair—Don Schwenneker
Brent Pentecost, Shelia Wood, Kari Hagan, Brad Watford,
Anne Oakley, George Huegerich, Jon Rush
Tommy Pittman, Scott Ferguson, John Peele
Steve Riley and Pastor Kelly Lyn Logue
Liaisons to Town of Holly Springs—John Adcock and Horace Ferguson
FINANCE COMMITTEE
“The committee on finance shall compile annually a complete budget for the local church and submit it to the church council for review
and adoption. The committee is charged with responsibility for developing and implementing plans that will raise sufficient income to
meet the budget adopted by the church council. The committee shall designate for the counting of the offering and provide for prompt
deposits and record keeping of contributions and payments and make provision for an annual audit of the financial statements of the local
church and all its organizations and accounts.”
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¶ 258.4The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair—Jeff Gregorio
Vice-Chair- David Hudson
Lay Member of Annual Conference— Laura Rush
Administrative Council Chair—Dan LaMontagne
S/PPRC Chair—John Adcock
Trustee Chair—TBD Jan. 2013
Lay Leader—Phillip Edwards
Financial Secretary—Church Administrator (w/o vote ¶258.4)
Treasurer—Anne Cavender (w/o vote
¶ 258.4)
2014
2015
2016
David Hudson, Vice Chair
Jeff Gregorio, Chair
Karen Brown
Denise Allmendinger
Steve Riley
Chip Jackson
Jenni Jones (class of 2018)
Kim Schwenneker
Dennis Flynn
Audit Committee (reports to Finance and Charge Conference)
(¶258.4.c-h)
Gary Adams and Karen Brown Co-Chairs
Kaye Honeycutt and Debbie Wall
+++MINISTRY AREAS +++
*Pastor and Lay Leaders serve as resource and support to all ministry areas
Congregational Care & Nurture
“The nurturing ministries of the congregation shall give attention to but not be limited to education, Christian formation, membership care,
and small groups. Attention must be given to the needs of individuals and families of all ages.”
¶ 252.2a The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair, Francine Macon
Bereavement & Post-hospital & Meal Ministry – Debbie Wall
Special Day Meals (ex: 5th Sunday, Homecoming & Easter Sunrise) – Sara Howard
Prayer Ministry—Greg Stiffler
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Coordination of Nursery and Children’s Church—Kim Schwenneker
Senior Ministries— Janice Pauk
Assistant Director of Youth—Chad Howard
Youth Council
Youth Counselors—Chad Howard, Francine Macon, Katie Perkinson Rhinehardt
UMYF Co-Presidents—Sara Sharp and Michael Schwenneker
Parent representatives—Tom and Ashley Sharp, Shannon and Eric Smith,
Sandy and Chip Jackson
Grade level youth representatives
Coordinator of Safe Sanctuaries—Cara Adcock
Sunday School Superintendent— Jennifer Miller
Assistant SS Superintendent—Vada Fiegler
Family Retreat Coordinators—Pat and Karen Brown
Missions/Outreach
“The outreach ministries of the church shall give attention to the local and larger community ministries of compassion, justice and advocacy. These ministries include church and society, global ministries, higher education and campus ministry, Christian unity.”
¶ 252.2b The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Co-Chairs—Stephen and Nicole Janawsky
Meals on Wheels – Janice Pauk
International Missions—Chad Howard
Food Cupboard – Dick Gallo and Marcie Votava
Scout Liaison—Church Administrator
Youth Missions—Erik Hawks
Disaster Response—Sim Honeycutt and Fishers of Men
Operation Christmas Child—Gwen Adams
United Methodist Women—Gwen Adams
Fishers of Men—Chad Howard
White Christmas—Kathy Whittington and Karen Brown
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Evangelism and Witness
“The witness ministries of the church shall give attention to developing and strengthening evangelistic efforts of sharing of personal and
congregational stories of Christian experience, faith and service, communications, Lay Speaking ministries, and other means that give
expressions of witness for Jesus Christ. “
¶ 252.c The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair, Rick Whittington
Coordination of Bible Studies—John Hayduk
Church Hospitality to Visitors— Rick Whittington
Team: Janice Pauk, Phillip Edwards, Sim Honeycutt, Marty Damask, Joyce Stear
Vacation Bible School—Anne Oakley, Bob & Flo Long, Laura Rush, Kim Schwenneker
IT Team/Website—Don Schwenneker and George Huegerich, Harrison Murfee
Church Historian—Fred Shank
Communications/Newsletter-Laurie Bishop
Lay Servant/Speaking Ministries— Phillip Edwards, Don Schwenneker,
Marty Damask, Terry Lowery
Worship Committee
“The primary task of the ministry area on worship is to work with pastor and music leadership to ensure that congregation provides opportunities for worship that will help people develop and strengthen their relationship with God and will help them live more faithfully as Christian disciples . . cultivating the fullest possible meaning in the corporate worship celebrations of the Church to the glory of God including
liturgy, preaching, the sacraments, music, related arts, and the observance of the liturgical seasons of the Christian year.”
¶ 340 and 1114 The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008.
Chair-- Christy Moore
Lay Leaders –Phillip Edwards & Don Schwenneker
Floral Ministry - Gladys Bremer
Coordinator of Praise Team – Erik Hawks
Communion Stewards – Christy Moore, Jil Murfee, Sharon Saige
Acolyte Trainer/Coordinator— Jil Murfee
Accompanist/Music Coordinator—Kathy Stiffler
Usher/Greeter Coordinator – Bill and Muriel Green
Choir Director - George Huegerich
Worship Servants—Mary Anne Sagraves, Debbie Wall, Kelly Renfro
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inn.
(New King James Version)
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Now there were in the same country
And it came to pass in those days that a shepherds living out in the fields, keeping
watch over their flock by night. And bedecree went out from Caesar
1
9
Augustus that all the world should be regis- hold, an angel of the Lord stood before
tered. This census first took place while them, and the glory of the Lord shone
2
Quirinius was governing Syria. So around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Then the angel said to them, “Do not
all went to be registered, everyone to his
3
10
be afraid, for behold, I bring you good
own city.
4
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out
tidings of great joy which will be to all peo-
of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to ple. For there is born to you this day in
the city of David, which is called Beth- the city of David a Savior, who is
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lehem, because he was of the house and
lineage of David, to be registered with
5
Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with
child. So it was, that while they were
6
there, the days were completed for her to be
Christ the Lord. And this will be the
12
sign to you: You will find a Babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a
manger.”
13
And suddenly there was with the angel
delivered. And she brought forth her first- a multitude of the heavenly host praising
born Son, and wrapped Him in swad- God and saying:
7
dling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, “Glory to God in the
because there was no room for them in the highest, And on earth peace,
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goodwill toward men!”
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Silent Night
By, Joseph Mohr (1816)
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
- Oren Arnold
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
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their parents in the sanctuary
Pastor: Kelly Lyn Logue
Home: 462-0339, Church: 557-3467
e-mail: [email protected]
Admin. Assist.: Jil Murfee
Office: 557-3058
Church Office Hours
9am-2pm
Mon.-Thurs.
Accompanist/Music Coordinator:
Kathy Stiffler
Nursery & Childcare Attendant :
Jessica Simons
Choir Director: George Huegerich
for worship. Younger children
Head Usher: Steve Pauk
will have a special service downstairs
during church – if they so choose.
Youth Director: Erik Hawks
Pastor Emeritus: Horace Ferguson
Web Site: http://www.hsumc.net
Doors and Lights Reminder
Church School Superintendents:
Children During Worship Service
Children 11 yrs. and older are
encouraged to remain with
Allison LaMontagne, Vada Fiegler
If you are the last person leaving the
building after hours at the church,
please remember to check and lock
all doors and turn off all lights.
Sunday Bulletin: Jil Murfee
Church Newsletter:
Laurie Bishop
Thanks again for your help.
What you have to say is important to your church family!
If you are interested in editorially contributing to our
newsletter, please contact Laurie Bishop at
[email protected].
Holly Springs U.M. Church
108 Avent Ferry Road
P.O. Box 68
Holly Springs, NC 27540
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
COME WORSHIP WITH US
HOLLY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor, Rev. Kelly Lyn Logue
TELEPHONE: Church: 557-3467; Pastor: 462-0339
Sunday School at 9:45 AM
Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 AM
http://www.hsumc.net

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