Center United Methodist Church P. O. Box 179 • Welcome, NC 27374 1• 86 Center Church Road www.centermethodistwelcome.org Mitch Wilson, Senior Pastor JANUARY 2020 CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Mitch Wilson Office: 336-731-6616 Home: 336-291-3650 Cell: 980-622-6357 [email protected]Assistant Pastor Rev. Edward L. Evans, Jr. 336-473-9864 [email protected]Youth/Young Adult Minister Dr. Hunter Duncan Home: 336-414-8728 [email protected]Music Director Molly Long 336-731-4020 [email protected]Accompanist Marty Stanbery 336-655-0711 [email protected]Traditional Worship Leader: Bud Sink Interim Early Service Praise Leader: Katherine Duncan Scouting Coordinator Melissa Black 336-881-0492 [email protected]Administrative Assistant Joyce Rector 336-731-6616 [email protected]E-News [email protected]or [email protected]JANUARY THOUGHTS FROM YOUR PASTOR The Little Things I recently read an article in, Carolina Country where the power company had experienced intermittent outages in the South Mills area serviced by the Albemarle Electric Membership Coop. Lineman could not discover the problem. Using a drone, it soon became apparent an “unlucky frog” had made contact on the top of an insulator sending it to the happy hunting ground for tree frogs! Just imagine how small a tree frog can be and to think all the trouble it caused. Often, we look for the big things to upset our lives but more likely it is those small things we never notice until they create havoc. The wise Solomon once warned about the little things in our lives. He said, “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, the vineyards that are in bloom” (Song of Solomon 2:15). Remember God is just as concerned about your little things as he is your big things. Just know, the little things can rob you of your power! Grace and peace, Pastor Mitch
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Center United Methodist Church P. O. Box 179 • Welcome, NC 27374 1• 86 Center Church Road
I recently read an article in, Carolina Country where the power company had experienced intermittent outages in the South Mills area serviced by the Albemarle Electric Membership Coop. Lineman could not discover the problem. Using a drone, it soon became apparent an “unlucky frog” had made contact on the top of an insulator sending it to the happy hunting ground for tree frogs!
Just imagine how small a tree frog can be and to think all the trouble it caused. Often, we look for the big things to upset our lives but more likely it is those small things we never notice until they create havoc.
The wise Solomon once warned about the little things in our lives. He said, “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, the vineyards that are in bloom” (Song of Solomon 2:15).
Remember God is just as concerned about your little things as he is your big things. Just know, the little things can rob you of your power!
Elizabeth Baker, Lucinda Black, Ruby Blackmon, Tammy Broadway, Ruby Combs, Kim Craver, Marcia Craver, Kim Dorton, Kathy Hamilton, Danielle Herron, Karri Hollingsworth, Karen Koontz, Holly Leatherman, Angie Leonard, Linda Leonard, Molly Long, Mary Sue Martin, Rene Meredith, Heather Noel, Faye Sambleson, Reida Snyder, Audrey Wagner, Johnsie Wallace, Debbie Williams, Marlene Wood, and Terri Nichols. The CUMW met on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with 26 members present. Debbie opened with a blessing, and then we enjoyed a delicious meal. We did a couple Christmas activities. Members were reminded to sign up to be responsible for a monthly gathering. Also this was the last opportunity to vote for UMW lifetime membership pin. Secret prayer sisters were revealed and an ornament exchange. Fruit baskets were taken by members to be delivered. Names were drawn for secret prayer sisters for 2020. Ruby Combs closed with prayer. Audrey Wagner and her team are responsible for our January gathering. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Williams, President Kim Craver, Secretary
2020 GIVING ENVELOPES
If you have not been getting your giving envelopes or would like to start receiving the envelopes, please contact Gregg
Stabler at 336-619-4115 or contact him at church. The current envelopes for 2020 are located in Sunday school class
rooms or in the Narthex. Please pick up your envelopes now to begin using them in January. If you plan to make a
donation for 2019, please remember the funds need to be in by December 31. Thank you.
THE UNITED METHODIST MEN
The United Methodist Men has decided to let Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 21 stand for our December
meeting. We have no new news to report for this month, but hope that everyone has had a Blessed and Merry
Christmas! Please check church announcements and the e-news for our January meeting. Rick Griffin reporting December 7, 2019
DATE: December 8, 2019
Center United Methodist Church Administrative Board Meeting
The board met with 23 members present. Willie Everhart opened in prayer. Minutes were reviewed-motion to
accept made by Cindy Leonard, seconded by Steve Long. Vote held, motion carried. Finance report was
presented by Marlene Wood with motion to accept. Seconded by Willie Everhart. Vote held; motion carried.
Old Business No old business to review
Committee Reports Aaron Whitfield has his mission team together to go to Jamaica in January.
Question asked about a combined service the Sunday after Christmas-per response from the worship
committee, a combined service is not planned.
Trustees-Tommy Henderson discussed a letter from Southern Mutual insurance regarding concerns of open
candles in the church and the insurance company has suggested electronic candles. He hopes to have the
camera systems installed by the end of the year, but still waiting on some equipment. There is a problem with
the church sign on the west side with a red streak across the top part of the screen. Stewart Sign Company
will be sending a control board to be installed. The sign is under warranty until July 2020-Tommy suggested
an extended warranty for the sign if one is available. The filing cabinet in the choir room has been attached
to the wall and the bottom drawer has a file folder holder in place after it almost fell over. The drain lines in
the CFC kitchen warmers have been repaired with PEX fittings.
Molly Long presented for the parsonage committee that a new storm door was placed on the parsonage after
it was blown open by the wind and damaged the hinges. Mike Craver was able to replace the door.
New Business
Love offerings for Mitch Wilson and Eddie Evans are being taken up in the Sunday school classrooms and
will be given to them on December 22.
Willie Everhart expressed his appreciation for being allowed to serve the church as a lay delegate to
conference for the past several years. Gary also thanked him and Steve Long for their time and their service.
Molly Long questioned if the congregation had been notified that they could donate online to the church. It
has been in the Administrative Board minutes and on the screen with announcements. Molly made the
motion that the chair of the finance committee (Mike Craver) make an announcement to the congregation. It
was seconded by Winnie McCrary. Vote held and motion carried.
Gary Brinkley expressed his appreciation for all the help he has had while being chair of the administrative
board. Expressed gratitude to Marlene Wood for the finance reports, Cindy for being secretary, Tommy
Henderson for his work as chair of the Trustees, the COM for all their work and organization. Molly Long
will become the chair as of January 2020 and her work with all the choirs is greatly appreciated.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHURCH:
Wonderful singing from the children and youth choirs.
Children’s play tonight
Gary’s leadership for the past 2 years
Sheila McKinney for hosting a painting class
Youth making and selling 90 gallons of chicken stew
Goodwill Sunday School Class for helping students with food at the Middle and High Schools
Eddie Evans closed in prayer
Respectively submitted,
Gary Brinkley-Chair
Cindy Leonard-Recording Secretary
(Continued on the back of page)
RELIGIOUS AWARD CLASSES RESUME IN 2020
January 5:
God and Life 2:00 PM Session 5 (FH)
God and Church 3:00 PM Last Session (FH)
God and Family 5:00 PM Session 5 (FH)
January 19:
God and Family 5:00 PM Session 6 (FH)
NORTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL CHURCH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - 2020
WEEK 4: MONDAY, JANUARY 6 – FIRST ALLIANCE
7:30 PM CENTER VS. FIRST BAPTIST RED
WEEK 5: MONDAY, JANUARY 13 – FIRST ALLIANCE
5:30 PM FIRST ALLIANCE VS. CENTER
WEEK 6: MONDAY, JANUARY 20 – FAITH
7:30 PM CENTER VS. FAITH
WEEK 7: MONDAY, JANUARY 27 – LIGHTHOUSE
7:30 PM MIDWAY VS. CENTER
WEEK 8: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 – FIRST ALLIANCE
6:30 PM CENTER VS, FRIEDBERG GRAY
WEEK 9: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – LIGHTHOUSE
8:30 PM CENTER VS. FRIEDBERG BLUE
TOURNAMENT DATES:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - #6-11 TEAMS AT END OF THE SEASON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – 2ND ROUND
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – 3RD ROUND
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - CHAMPIONSHIP
NORTH DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHURCH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - 2020
WEEK 4 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 7- FRIEDBERG
7:30 PM CENTER VS. FRIEDBERG
WEEK 5 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 – FRIEDBERG
6:30 PM CENTER VS. MIDWAY
WEEK 6- TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 - FRIEDBERG
8:30 PM CENTER VS. OAK FOREST
WEEK 7 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 – FAITH
6:30 PM CENTER VS. FIRST ALLIANCE
WEEK 8 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 – FAITH
8:30 PM FAITH VS. CENTER
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
FEBRUARY 11- FIRST ROUND (#1 AND #2 TEAMS GET A BYE)
FEBRUARY 18 – 2ND ROUND
FEBRUARY 25 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
NOTES:
1. If Davidson County schools are canceled because of weather, no games will be played regardless of the actual
weather that evening.
2. The first team listed is the home team. They are responsible for a 2-3 minute devotional at halftime.
3. Games held at 3 different churches: Faith Church, 1078 Gumtree Rd. Winston-Salem; First Alliance Church, 1370
Arnold Rd., Lexington; Lighthouse Baptist, 221 Meadowview Rd., Lexington
ADULT PAINTING CLASS!
COME PAINT A PICTURE AND ENJOY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
THE NEXT CLASS IS SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
1:30 – 4:00 pm
LOCATED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
SHEILA McKINNEY, INSTRUCTOR
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January 5
Acolyte Hamilton Kepley
Cross of Christ Bearer Aubrey Adkins
Bible Bearer Gracie Black
Toddler Nursery Beth Wilson
Infant Nursery Parenting Nursery
Early Service Nursery Cindy Leonard
Early Service Greeters Tim & Debbie Williams
Aaron Whitfield
Early Service Connectors Heather and/or Rubin Noel
Ushers Rocky Hedrick (Head)
Dyke Leonard, Jimmy Leonard,
Kenneth Leonard, Mike Leonard
Financial Counters Alan Broadway, Steve Long
Traditional Service Greeters Richard & Terri Bates
Chris & Stacie Michael
Traditional Service Connectors Steve & Molly Long
Children’s Time Molly Long
Children’s Church Wendy Talley & Danielle Herron
Flowers Date Available
January 12 Acolyte Isabelle Johnson
Cross of Christ Bearer Lilly Leonard
Bible Bearer Karis Koontz
Toddler Nursery Anna Shillinglaw
Infant Nursery Parenting Nursery
Early Service Nursery Angie Leonard
Early Service Greeters Brian & Emily Weavil
Aaron Whitfield
Early Service Connectors Dyke and/or Cindy Leonard
Ushers Rocky Hedrick (Head)
Tad Leonard, Tony Leonardl,
Rod Loflin, Steve Long
Financial Counters Randy Black, Gray Boger, Dustin Hobbs
Traditional Service Greeters Brittany Todd & Michelle Gregory
Gregg & Glenda Stabler
Traditional Service Connectors Karri Hollingsworth
Children’s Time Angie Leonard
Children’s Church Tina Fulcher & Karri Hollingsworth
Flowers Date Available
January 19
Acolyte Autumn Johnson
Cross of Christ Bearer Mycah Kepley
Bible Bearer Quinn Talley
Toddler Nursery Dawn Essick
Infant Nursery Parenting Nursery
Early Service Nursery Danielle Herron
Early Service Greeters Corbin & Kelsey Shook
Aaron Whitfield
Early Service Connectors Debbie and/or Tim Williams
Ushers Rocky Hedrick (Head)
Jason Martin, Jeff McCrary,
Jeff Mendenhall, Chris Michael
Financial Counters Gary Brinkley, Jeff Mendenhall
Traditional Service Greeters Michael & Jennifer Kurtzman
Charles & Shirley Richardson
Traditional Service Connectors Tommy & Diane Henderson
Children’s Time Margaret Story
Children’s Church Angie Leonard and Karen Hodge
Flowers Date Available
FLOWER CALENDAR!!!
2020 CALENDAR IS ON THE BULLETIN BOARD!
Let’s get off to a good start for 2020 with filling in
dates for Sundays now! Thanks a lot!
Your help in this ministry is most appreciated.
The flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board in
the Narthex. Please mark the date/dates you would like
to put flowers on the altar in honor of or in memory of
your loved ones. Please include the name of the contact
person for our Administrative Assistant and let her
know prior to your Sunday how you would like the
announcement printed..
Please help in this ministry by filling in dates
for the new year. Too many blanks!!!!!!
January 26
Acolyte Lilly Leonard
Cross of Christ Bearer Hadley Smith
Bible Bearer Cora Kurtzman
Toddler Nursery Jennifer Kurtzman
Infant Nursery Parenting Nursery
Early Service Nursery Lucinda Black
Early Service Greeters Sarah & Rodney Williams
Aaron Whitfield
Early Service Connectors Deena Tolley
Ushers Rocky Hedrick (Head)
Duff Michael, Charlie Minter,
Rubin Noel, Kent Nifong Financial Counters Donald Hamilton, Gregg Stabler Traditional Service Greeters Dean & Martha Slabach Jim & Anita Scott
Traditional Service Connectors Clifton & Lynda Beck
Children’s Time Richard Bates
Children’s Church Children’s Ministry
Flowers Date Available
FEBRUARY, 2020 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE MONDAY, JANUARY 20 - 12:00 PM
JOY Kids Lock-In- JANUARY 17, 2020
Drop off Friday 6PM at the Christian Fellowship Center. Pick Up Saturday 8AM More details to follow.
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