P aul wrote to the people in Philippi, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” When I read that verse, it really peaked my interest in what it could mean. Read it again…slowly…“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” One of my roles as Pastor is to be a good listener. That may not sound like much, and I know there are times when I could listen better, but listening well is important. Listening can also wear you down mentally if you are not careful. It ’s why personal sabbatical is so important; time to read, pray, sit and be alone. To be as engaged as I should, I need to keep myself properly rested, and, filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. In fact, we should all keep ourselves as rested as we can and as filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit as is humanly possible. As I considered how important listening is, I decided that I would take one day and simply listen to people. The following is a recap from a single day from my life just listening… I listened as people shared simple things taking place in their lives; things like what year they got married, what errands they had to run, the movie they would watch on $5 bargain day, and what they were planning to cook for dinner that night. Other things I heard were heard with a larger ear as their thoughts were filled with passion; someone shared over lunch that they had received a bonus from work for a job well done; there was an argument between a mother and a son that had caused a deep rift; a homeless person came by the office looking for assistance; one person said she was about to enter her final year at NC Wesleyan; majoring in Psychology, she hoped to enter grad school next year; a family came from Washington (the original one) and was getting their son’s hair cut before school started the next day; the barber spoke of how they were financially helping their sister with much needed back to school supplies for three children; there was pain a spouse was sharing that associated with aging; and another spouse shared the pains of loneliness associated with dying. THAT was one day spent listening. I was blown away as I stopped and realized just how much listening I had done in the course of a single day. Multiply that times 7 and you begin to sense how important our jobs as good listeners can be for others. “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” I challenge you to spend a day and listen. At the close of your day, stop and think about how much you hear, and then consider how important it is to offer yourself, ears and all, to the people you come in contact with. You may never know how important listening is, but the person(s) doing all the talking do. Still In One Peace… Pastor Terry Soul Purpose - September 2019 Englewood United Methodist Church Newsletter Published Monthly Vol. XX, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 300 S. Circle Drive Mail: P.O. Box 7128 Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0128 Phone: (252) 443-2926 Church Email: [email protected]Web Site: www.englewood-umc.com Rev. Terry M. Williams Lead Pastor [email protected]Nancy Porter Secretary [email protected]Christian Davenport Office Administrator [email protected]Rev. Savanna Becker Minister of Christian Education [email protected]
Transcript
P aul wrote to the people in Philippi, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the
interests of others.”
When I read that verse, it really peaked my interest in what it could mean. Read it again…slowly…“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
One of my roles as Pastor is to be a good listener. That may not sound like much, and I know there are times when I could listen better, but listening well is important. Listening can also wear you down mentally if you are not careful. It’s why personal sabbatical is so important; time to read, pray, sit and be alone. To be as engaged as I should, I need to keep myself properly rested, and, filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. In fact, we should all keep ourselves as rested as we can and as filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit as is humanly possible.
As I considered how important listening is, I decided that I would take one day and simply listen to people. The following is a recap from a single day from my life just listening…
I listened as people shared simple things taking place in their lives; things like what year they got married, what errands they had to run, the movie they would watch on $5 bargain day, and what they were planning to cook for dinner that night.
Other things I heard were heard with a larger ear as their thoughts were filled with passion; someone shared over lunch that they had received a bonus from work for a job well done; there was an argument between a mother and a son that had caused a deep rift; a homeless person came by the office looking for assistance; one person said she was about to enter her final year at NC Wesleyan; majoring in Psychology, she hoped to enter grad school next year; a family came from Washington (the original one) and was getting their son’s hair cut before school started the next day; the barber spoke of how they were financially helping their sister with much needed back to school supplies for
three children; there was pain a spouse was sharing that associated with aging; and another spouse shared the pains of loneliness associated with dying. THAT was one day spent listening.
I was blown away as I stopped and realized just how much listening I had done in the course of a single day. Multiply that times 7 and you begin to sense how important our jobs as good listeners can be for others. “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
I challenge you to spend a day and listen. At the close of your day, stop and think about how much you hear, and then consider how important it is to offer yourself, ears and all, to the people you come in contact with. You may never know how important listening is, but the person(s) doing all the talking do.
Still In One Peace…
Pastor Terry
Soul Purpose - September 2019
Englewood United Methodist Church Newsletter Published Monthly Vol. XX, No. 9
Shirley Frederick and family upon the death of her brother, Norman Thorp Robinson on July 29, 2019.
Terry & Phyllis Woodley, Kenan & Stephen Mills, Zachary & Deah Woodley and their families upon the death of their father and grandfather, Harrell Lee Woodley on August 11, 2019.
Lee Dawson and family upon the death of his wife, Linda Dian Cranford Dawson on August 20, 2019.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Crystal Collier Sharon Muller Isaac Smith, Jr. Michael Williams Phyllis Coats Angie Griffin Larry Boyd, Jr. Allan Buss Beth Ezzell Jayden Davis Zadie Lynch Adam Marlowe Kandy Domina Kenan Mills Jean Bailey Carolyn Carter Jessica Ezzell
Randolph Holoman Cam Fisher Jeannie Gibbs Nancy Porter Henry Bradley Theresa Cruz Sam Quigley Jerry Ezzell, Jr. Abigale Morehart Amy Schafer Wyatt Collins Faith Schafer Betty Lee Alaina Boyd Lin Varney
In Memoriam
MARTHA BANDY PERRY
July 17, 2019
Birth
Congratulations to
Boyd and Jessica Wilson upon the birth of their son
Talmadge Boyd Wilson
on August 1, 2019.
Talmadge is the grandson of Jo Lynn Wilson & the late Talmadge Wilson and John & Paul Jones.
Baptism
August 25, 2019
Sawyer Jack Mills Born on March 8, 2019
Parents are Stephen & Kenan Mills. Grandparents are Terry & Phyllis Woodley.
Big sister is Elliott Mills.
Thank You
Thank you for the prayers, flowers, cards of sympathy and all the acts of kindness during the death of my great-granddaughter, Chelsea McKita. God bless you all.
Peggy McKita
Thank You To My EUMC Family,
Thank you all so much for your support of my upcoming mission trip to India. I really enjoyed the fellowship at the Spaghetti lunch. I know I do not have enough words of gratitude. I am truly humbled by your generosity. I could not go do what God has called me to do without all of your love, prayers and support. I can’t wait to see how God is going to change lives. I look forward to sharing with you stories of restoration and transformation. Please continue to pray for me as I go to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I love you all! Thank you so much for the blessing you are in my life.
With love and gratitude,
Hunter Clay
Judy Mesko August 11, 2019
In Memoriam
LINDA DIAN CRANFORD DAWSON
August 20, 2019
Thank You
Dear Mrs. Poplin,
Some months ago you delivered a prayer shawl to me at Autumn Care in Nashville. I appreciate it so very much. Since then you delivered some chemo caps to me for my sister who was fighting cancer. She and I appreciated them so much. Last week she was declared cancer free! We are still praising God!
Now I have another request for a niece. She was in Duke last year for some months and is now fighting liver failure. She is #1 on the liver transplant list. Her name is Susan Horrell. She lives alone in Roanoke Rapids. I would like for her to have a prayer shawl. She and I will be forever grateful.
My kindness and personal regards.
Love and prayers, Peggy Edwards
UMW NEWS
September 17 10:00 a.m. Circle of Joy - Fellowship Hall
September 17 10:00 a.m. Women of the Way - Fellowship Hall
September 17 6:00 p.m. Lydia’s Sisters - Fellowship Hall Hostesses: Hunter Clay and Lea Ann Truelove Program: Savanna Becker and Amy Quigley will speak about the summer mission trip to Ponce, Puerto Rico Bring your own bag supper. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please contact Hunter Clay if childcare is needed.
Prayer Shawl / Blankets
If you desire a prayer shawl, blanket, chemo cap or infant blanket, please fill out a Prayer Shawl / Blanket Request Form and turn it in to Nancy in the church office or place in the offering plate. A request can still be made by contacting one of the members like you have been doing. Unless it is an emergency, all requests will be filled on Tuesday each week and will be left on the table outside the church office for you to pick up. Items requested are to be delivered or mailed by the requesting person unless it is a hardship situation. Copies of the Prayer Shawl / Blanket Request Form are available in the church lobby and on the table in front of the church office. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Betty Poplin or call the church office (443-2926).
Tuesday, September 3 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fellowship Hall (Blankets)
Tuesday, September 10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Church Parlor (Shawls)
Tuesday, September 24 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Church Parlor (Shawls)
Shawls and Blankets will be placed on the altar rail for blessing on Sunday, September 8th.
Women of The Way
During the summer the Women of the Way Circle usually doesn’t meet. However, it was decided that we shouldn’t neglect our commitment to The Lighthouse for paper goods. So ten of us got together at Pitstop Shoppe to eat yogurt, have fellowship, and collect our paper products. Needless to say, we had a great time catching up on everyone’s summer activities and brought lots of paper goods to help these women at The Lighthouse. Normal circle meetings resume in September. We invite any women in the church to join us at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like more information on our circle before then, please contact Jeannie Gibbs (443-4930) or Sharon Roth (451-7936).
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Dear Prayer Shawl Ministry Friends,
On behalf of James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center (Greenville), I would like to thank you for the beautiful fleece blankets and chemo caps. I just love the various child-friendly patterns you selected. I know they will be a big hit with the children and teens. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with our patients.
Please visit our Facebook page (see below) to view a post about your donation.
Sincerely, Susan Sugg
Thanking Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount and their
Prayer Shawl Ministry for their donation of 21 beautiful fleece blankets and 2 chemo caps. These
blankets are made in different sizes and of fun,
festive patterns that we know patients of all ages will find comforting. We appreciate their attention
to detail & thoughtfulness!
Thank You!
Dear Members of EUMC Prayer Shawl / Blanket Ministry,
I love the beautiful prayer shawl that was given to me during my total knee replacement. I loved the colors-it looks like the calm and peacefulness of the ocean. I cannot knit but I quilt and crochet, so I was very pleased to have a knitted shawl. My friend Jeannie Gibbs gave it to me.
Thank you, Cecile Renn
The deadline for receiving
information to be included
in the OCTOBER Newsletter
is September 20th!
Family Fall Fun Day
Come celebrate the fall season with us!
On Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., the Children’s Ministry Team will host a Family Fall Fun Day at Englewood UMC. We’ll have an interactive devotion for the children, along with games and activities for the whole family. This is one fun day you won’t want to miss, so grab your kids and grandkids and join us for an old-fashioned good time!
Mark your calendars now, and stay tuned for more information next month.
EUMC Workdays at the MERCI Center
In August, we worked at the MERCI Center on both the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of the month. Two EUMC members worked with a Boy Scout Troop and Princeton Bridge Church Middle School children on the 1st Saturday. On the 2nd Saturday, four EUMC members worked alongside members from Bethel UMC from Snow Camp. This 2nd group had a reward as the Bethel group brought a grill and fed us!!! See what you miss when you don’t go to MERCI!! Thanks to
everyone who donated the items requested for MERCI. We used them all and still need more. The tub remains in the area adjacent to the narthex so if you can provide more hand towels, one-subject notebooks, paper, and/or blunt-tipped scissors, that would be fantastic. The next trip will be Saturday, September 7th. We will be leaving the church at 8:00 a.m. and plan to stay in Goldsboro until at least 1:00 p.m. If you would like to join the group going, please contact Sharon Roth at 451-7936 or [email protected]. You will meet a lot of great people while being the hands of Christ to help others. We want this center to be prepared and ready to help when disasters strike, as well as to continue to support the missions that are healing and bringing hope and God’s love to His people in need.
COMPASSION CAFÉ
On Wednesday, July 24th, our youth served the meal at Compassion Café. The Menu was Ham and Turkey Sandwiches, Chips and Dessert. 51 Guests were served.
The next time EUMC will host Compassion Café will be on October 23rd and the UMW and UMM will serve as co-hosts.
“We’ve Come A Long Way”
Our Twin County Autism Family Support Group-Rocky Mount is also our name AND our Facebook page name. We can also be found on EUMC website AND we can also be found at our church on the fourth Friday of each month (with the exceptions of November and December) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Each meeting serves dinner and provides childcare at no cost to families. Volunteers serve and care for children-NO, all of our children are not special needs children but are also siblings of families attending.
We are reaching out to our wider area and serving as many families as God sends. We have no limits so we need more help.
Won’t you choose to help us as we expand? We need: greeters, servers, childcare helpers, and smiling faces! Call Barbara Batts, 252-450-5000 to say, “Yes”!
Lydia’s Sisters Circle Casserole Sale
Lydia’s Sisters Circle will have their delicious frozen casseroles for sale again this year. A circle member will be in the church lobby on the following Sundays: September 15th, September 22nd, and September 29th at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to take orders.
Casseroles will be available for pick up on Sunday, October 6th in the church kitchen at 11:00 a.m. Only the 8x8 casseroles will be available and will cost $10. If you desire, the 8x8 size will be split into two smaller serving containers for the same price of $10.
Proceeds will be used to support local missions.
ORGAN AND PIANO CONCERT
W e at EUMC know what awesome talent Sharon Muller and Melissa Barbour have because they demonstrate it every Sunday at church. But on Sunday, August 18th, we and the Rocky Mount
community were blessed with the opportunity to listen to this talent for an hour. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon with over 95 people in attendance! After the concert, we had the opportunity to fellowship with Sharon and Melissa and enjoy light refreshments. From the Outreach Committee and all in attendance...Thank you, Sharon and Melissa for giving of your time to provide us with such wonderful music. It was so great to listen to you both play in concert form with sixteen selections of music. Thanks also to Evelyn Cline and Lana VanderLinden, Outreach Committee members, for coordinating this event. Also, a special thank you to Savanna Becker and Rod Buckner for recording the concert and making CDs.
Honest Conversation About Race and Justice for Laity and Clergy Bishop Kenneth Carder says “Prophetic Living” is to live at the crossroads of the world as it is and the world as God intends it to be.”
The Crossroads Retreat happens September 19 – 21, 2019 at Franklinton Center, 281 Southbend Lane, Whitakers, NC. This year’s theme is “Prophetic Living in a Broken World.”
The speakers for Crossroads 2019 are Lakisha R. Lockhart, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University; Denise Janssen, PH.D. Associate Professor of Christian Education, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University, and Clara Ester, UMC Deaconess, National Vice President of United Methodist Women.
Registration covers all meal and two overnights (if applicable).
Registration options:
• No sleeping accommodation: $50.00 Commuter
• Onsite dorm-style accommodations: Double $75.00 per person or Single $100 per person.
• Offsite hotel accommodations: Double $150.00 per person or Single $250.00 per person.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
For more information please contact Linda Harris: 919-779-6115 Ext. 247 or [email protected]
Thank you to all who spend time with the children of EUMC on Sunday mornings helping them to grow in their faith.
Nursery K - 5th Grade
Teachers: Erin Lynch & Teacher: Beth Ezzell
Pattie Collins Helpers:
September 1 Lynn Bradley September 8 Gary Green September 15 Rita Vickers September 22 Nancy Mooring September 29 Fifth Sunday Fellowship
C4C (Children for Christ) Schedule
Date Topic Helper
September 1 No Meeting - Labor Day
September 8 Bible Art: Molding Clay Beth Ezzell
September 15 Bible Art: Finger Painting Beth Ezzell
September 22 Bible Art: Popsicle Stick Art Lin Varney
September 29 Bible Art: Coloring Sharon Roth
C4C Update
C4C (Children for Christ) is a program that meets on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for Bible lessons, games,
crafts, and more! We are beginning a new theme in September: “Bible Art”. Through this series, we’ll explore our creativity as
a gift from God and learn that we are all masterpieces in God’s eyes! C4C is for children Kindergarten - 5th Grade.
After-School Bears Club
Our Englewood After-School Bears Club will resume for the 2019-2020 school year on Thursday,
September 5th. Each week we will host 10 students from Englewood Elementary School for
homework help, Bible lessons, snacks, and other activities. Please be in prayer for everyone involved
in the Bears program as we get started this month! If you are able to volunteer with this program,
please contact Savanna Becker.
Sunday, September 29th 8:45 a.m.
Bring your favorite breakfast food to share and join us for a
time of fellowship!
Children’s Sunday School Learning Schedule
Spark Classroom
September 1 Joseph Helps His Family Genesis 45:1-15, 50:15-21
September 8 Baby Moses Exodus 2:1-10
September 15 The Burning Bush Exodus 3:1-15
September 22 Manna, Quail, and Water Exodus 16:1-18, Exodus 17:1-7
September 29 Fifth Sunday Fellowship
O n Sunday, August 18th, our youth and children started off
the new school year by praying at each of their schools. We
traveled to Englewood Elementary School, Nash Early College,
New Life Christian Academy, Red Oak Middle School, Rocky Mount
High School and Rocky Mount Middle School, where we prayed a
blessing over the school and our students and teachers who are part
of these communities. Please join us in praying for a successful school
year for our students and teachers!
Englewood Elementary School
New Life Christian Academy
Red Oak Middle School Nash-Rocky Mount Early College
Rocky Mount Middle School Rocky Mount High School
UMYF SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE
Sunday September 1 9:00 am Sunday School No UMYF [Labor Day]
Sunday September 8 9:00 am Sunday School 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UMYF Sunday September 15 9:00 am Sunday School 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UMYF
Sunday September 22 9:00 am Sunday School 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UMYF
Sunday September 29 9:00 am Sunday School 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UMYF
UMYF Dinner Sign-Ups
Date Theme Provided By
September 1 No Meal Needed - Labor Day
September 8 Comfort Food
September 15 Breakfast for Dinner Terry & Jane Williams
September 22 Sandwiches
September 29 Pasta
Thank you to everyone who provides meals for the youth! It is a blessing to have so much support from our church family, and we love
spending time with the folks who provide dinner!
Youth Sunday School Teaching Schedule
Teachers: Phyllis Woodley and Kenan Mills
Pilgrimage
Mark your calendar for Pilgrimage 2019!
This year’s Pilgrimage Youth Conference will be on November
8th—10th (Friday - Sunday), and the theme is “Let Your Perceptions
Shatter”.
This youth conference is open to middle school and high school
students (grades 6 and up), and the cost is $30 per person. (There
are scholarships available for anyone who needs one.)
The deadline to sign-up and pay your registration fee is Sunday,
October 6th.
For more information on Pilgrimage, visit www.nccpilgrimage.org
or see Savanna Becker.
Our Fall Yard Sale is just around the corner: Saturday, October 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spots are available to rent in the church office for $10 each. The youth are also accepting donations of items for them to sell to support the Youth Mission Fund - what a great opportunity to clean out your closets! Donations can be dropped off in the youth room. If you have items that would sell for more than $5 at a yard sale, please price those items with the amount you feel is appropriate.
We will also be selling baked goods, snacks, and drinks at the yard sale. If you would like to donate baked items for the youth to sell, please leave them in the church kitchen by the morning of the yard sale. Thank you in advance for your support!
EUMC Youth
FEAST
FEAST (Fellowship Eat And Study Together) is a weekly small group program that will begin the week of September 15th and extend for 10 weeks. FEAST Families are small groups that will meet weekly for fellowship and devotion time, in the hope of strengthening our community bonds. Each group will decide when and where they meet each week based on their schedules. You may sign up according to your preferences using the sign-up sheet in your church bulletin.
Twice during these 10 weeks (October 16th and November 20th), the whole church is invited to gather for dinner and worship in the Fellowship Hall, themed along with our weekly FEAST devotions. Our theme for this Fall session is “A Fruit in Season”, and we will be discussing how to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our daily living. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to grow in our faith, both individually and as a community.
AGAPE Christmas Boxes
On Sunday, September 1st, you will find 200 empty shoeboxes on the Chancel railing. Please pick up one or multiple ones to fill with items listed on the lid for the children in Armenia. Please DO NOT include batteries or perishable items. Place your $5 inside the box to cover cost of shipping and then secure the boxes with THREE (3) large
rubber bands. Please DO NOT tie with ribbons or bows, just rubber bands. Once filled with your gifts and love these shoeboxes become AGAPE Christmas boxes and they are to be returned on Sunday, September 29th for a blessing from Pastor Terry before they are taken to the MERCI Center. The empty shoeboxes will remain on the railing until all have been taken. So please try to take them ASAP so that the office staff won’t have to listen to the crying of the sad little boxes that were left behind. If you will not be in attendance on the 1st and want a specific age group for your shoeboxes, contact Sharon Roth and all the shoeboxes you wish will be set aside for you to pick up during that week. This program is a part of Project AGAPE which is a mission of the North Carolina United Methodists with Christians in Armenia. For many children, this shoebox will be the only gift they receive and it carries the priceless love of Christ to these children from YOU. If you are physically unable to go out and purchase shoebox items and have no one to do it for you, you can send a check to the church office for $30, by September 15th, to cover the cost of the gifts and the shipping. The Outreach Ministry Team will then fill the box for you. If you will be out of town, please plan ahead because we urge everyone who is physically able to have the personal joy of shopping yourself for these children. We pray that each man, woman and child at EUMC will participate in this wonderful shoebox program. Your gift to a child proclaims not only your love but Jesus’ AGAPE.
HERITAGE DISTRICT NEWS
October 19th Lay Servant Ministry Offerings
Hosted by Gillburg UMC (4815 NC 39 Hwy. S. Henderson, NC 27837)
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Registration fee of $25 does NOT include the required text which should be purchased and read prior to class time.
**Participants are responsible for the purchase and preview of course book prior to training date which will count as 2 hours toward required 10 hours of training. Facilitators will be in contact with participants prior to class so please provide an active email address.
Courses offered:
Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic) - Led by David Johnson & Sylvia Harrison
Adv: Called to Preach (Preaching) - Led by Rev. Marty Cauley
Adv: Transforming Evangelism (Heritage) - Led by Ken Ripley
Adv: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts - Led by Rev. Jennifer Sawyer
Registration closes Sunday, October 13th at 11:00 p.m.
Click this link to register: https://heritagedistrictnc.org/district-lay-servant-ministry-courses/
Please call or email the District Office with any questions about registration: [email protected] or 919-779-9435 / 1-888-661-4941
If you have any questions about the course, you are invited to contact Ken Ripley, District Co-Director of Lay Servant Ministries @ 252-314-5731 or [email protected]
Englewood United Methodist Men
The Englewood United Methodist Men will meet Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. After our meal and
a short business session, we will make our way to Stonewall Manor for a tour of this landmark historic site. Built in 1830, Stonewall’s scale and sophisticated design make it one of the finest antebellum plantation houses remaining in North Carolina.
So come out and join us! Expand your knowledge of Nash County history! Lee Pullen and his crew will be preparing our meal which is very reasonably priced at $5.00 (free for first time visitors). Come a little early for fellowship time.
While you are marking your calendar for our September 10th meeting, please be reminded that we will meet again October 1st, the first Tuesday in October. The reason for the schedule change is the fellowship hall is being used as the voting site for the municipal election on October 8th.
GriefShare classes will begin on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 202/204 and will continue for 12 weeks. If you are interested, please call Jeannie Gibbs (443-4930) or Llewellyn Edmondson (443-7780). A sign-up sheet is also located in the church lobby.
The deadline for signing up is September 5th.
SENIOR ADULT FELLOWSHIP
Wednesdays, September 4th and September 18th
The Senior Adult Fellowship will meet for BINGO on Wednesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 18th.
Please bring a wrapped one/two dollar item, an “attic treasure”, or a “white elephant” to share as a Bingo prize. Also bring your salad/sandwich and drink (water will be provided) and encourage others to join us. We’ll miss YOU if you aren’t here!
FAITH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF NASH COUNTY - SEPTEMBER NEEDS
Thank you for your faithfulness in continuing to support this mission project by donating food to
feed the hungry in Nash County. We are taking 2 to 2½ boxes of food to this agency now. While the physical location of this agency is in Nashville, the majority of their support is given to Rocky Mount residents.
Starting Sunday, September 1st, the "Meals of the Month" donation will be Canned Beef Stew, Canned Chicken and Dumplings, and Rice. There is a tub and two yellow boxes located in the area beneath the name tags in the church lobby, labeled "FCM MEALS OF THE MONTH".
Please donate these food items to help stock their food pantry throughout the month of September. This is another wonderful opportunity for this generous congregation to help others who can't help themselves.
OUR YEAR-TO-DATE RECORD
(Thru August 25, 2019)
Our 2019 General Budget includes our Missional Giving
When you place flowers in the sanctuary or narthex, if you would like to donate them to the Flower Ministry, please contact Dot Honeycutt at 937-4858 (during the month of September). They will be delivered to our sick and shut-ins on Monday.
On those Sundays when no one has signed up to place flowers in the sanctuary, the Flower Ministry Fund is used to place flowers in the sanctuary so that flowers will be available for the shut-ins that week. If you would like to make a contribution to this fund, please make your check payable to EUMC and mark Flower Ministry on the memo line.
UMW Brunswick Stew Sale 2019
The Englewood UMW (under the leadership of Jay Quigley) will be cooking their fabulous Brunswick Stew on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Cooking sign-up sheets will be available at each September Circle Meeting. As usual, pre-sales will be conducted in the church lobby for three weeks prior to the cooking date (September 29, October 6 and October 13). You may also place your order through the church office by phone or email. So mark your calendars to participate in this annual event
and plan to purchase lots of stew.
Remember this is the one primary fund raiser for UMW and we appreciate your support. Plus your stomachs get a great reward!!
We have an excellent Sunday School program at Englewood UMC, with a variety of classes that will meet the needs of every age group and interest. Below is a summary of each of our classes. We hope you’ll try them out and find a strong community where your faith can grow!
The Aldersgate Class
T he Aldersgate Class consists of an energetic and engaging group of adults who have witnessed almost
all the “ups and downs” that life has to offer. This class meets on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 4. Each class includes a lesson, fellowship, and discussion of ways to connect our Bible study to our everyday lives. We are very eager to explore how our lives can be enriched through Biblical references and church literature. Our class follows the Adult Bible Study curriculum supplied by Cokesbury. This class is very active in the community in a variety of ways including making stockings for children and ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas, giving memorials to remember the passing of members, donating books to the library, visiting care facilities, and taking flowers and food to families in times of need. Come join us for new ideas, fellowship, and fun!
The Koinonia Class
T he Koinonia Class is made up of adults with a joyful attitude who want to seek the heart of God together.
The focus of this class is on friendship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. This class meets on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 202/204.
Our class enjoys small group studies that are discussion-based. We are currently doing a Bob Goff study called “Everybody Always”. We have also done studies by Ellsworth Kalas, JD Greear, Adam Hamilton and Kyle Idleman.
Our class members are active in all areas of the church. Our class also supports a variety of mission projects including adopting families at Christmas, supporting youth missions, providing meals for the international students at NC Wesleyan College, and more. We’d love for you to be part of our class!
The Seekers Class
T he Seekers is a Sunday School class at Englewood UMC that meets each Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. in
Rooms 206/207 in our educational wing. This class is co-ed, and we extend an invitation to anyone and everyone to join us for Bible study and fellowship. We are presently examining various Scripture passages in an informal study we are calling, “Seeing Jesus”. Chet Rains is our regular teacher; however, we also hear, on occasion, from guest teachers/speakers on other topics related to our walk with Christ. We also believe in the value of table fellowship, and regular gatherings outside of class help strengthen the ties that bind us together. We hope we will see you soon!
The Wesleyan Friendship Class
T he Wesleyan Friendship Class is an Adult Sunday School class made up of people of a variety of ages
and backgrounds. This class meets on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 201 and is taught by Peter Varney. We follow a Bible study curriculum called the Wired Word published by the Christian Education Department of the Churches of Christ. Each week we email a summary of the week’s topic to each member of the class, so everyone has an opportunity to review the material and prepare for discussion.
Each lesson begins with a summary of a current event which has been reported prominently in the news media during the preceding two or three weeks. After discussing the news report, we then review five or six verses taken from the Bible to see how the news fits into a biblical context. Exploring verses from Scripture in this way allows us to consider how God is at work in our world and in our everyday life experiences.
Children’s Sunday School
W e offer two classes for children during the Sunday School hour: one in the nursery for children Pre-K
and younger, and the other for children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade.
In the Nursery, children are cared for by friendly, nurturing workers who have a great deal of experience tending to young children. They can play with any of our large selection of toys, choose a book from our children’s library, and have a snack together. The nursery staff also provides an interactive lesson for the children. The Nursery is also available during our worship services for children Pre-K and younger.
The K-5th Grade Sunday School Class is using a Sunday School curriculum called Spark Classroom, which takes them on a journey through the Bible using Bible stories, arts and crafts, and active games. Together we discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today! All of our Sunday School teachers and helpers are devoted to helping our children grow in their faith and develop a close relationship with God and with one another.
Youth Sunday School
O ur Youth Sunday School class meets in Room 5 on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. We cover a range of topics,
including books of the Bible and issues relating to their lives as teenagers.
We have a rotation of teachers who are enthusiastic about leading these classes, as well as serving as excellent role models of Christian men and women for our young people.
All students 6th grade and older are invited to join us for fellowship and discussion each week!
