FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fall 2017 The Messenger While thinking of the coming newsletter (the one which you are reading now) I can’t help but think of the passing of time. It seems that time, or our perception of it can be a relevant thing. Time itself is very exact and can be measured in milli-seconds and even a year may be calculated to a pre- cise moment. The atomic clock measures time and constantly puts out updates and corrective infor- mation to our units at home. With this it is still a wonder that we perceive time in a different and very personal way. The clock may seem to drag or the hands or numbers fly by in a flash according to how busy or occupied we may be. There may be truth in the old adage that “a watched pot never boils,” but if you examine it analytically and take two pots and watch one and ignore the other they will boil at exactly the same time! With that, it always seems that summer drags by until the fourth of July then it seems to be gone in a hurry. Maybe it’s the anticipation of warmer weather, trips, garden, etc. but it seems that we have July 4th and then seemingly before we know it school is starting and the leaves are turning. So before you know it, events which seem way out there will be upon us (including Thanks- giving and Christmas). We are planning more activities of various levels to bring us a little closer to- gether and there are also the “set” events to remember and prepare for. In August, we will be going to the Sword of Peace Theatre to see Pathway to Freedom, a his- torical drama/musical about the underground railroad. We are also looking at a Christmas event to attend. There is the annual talent show, the bazaar, and of course, charge conference and its associated meetings. The choir and hand bells will be getting back on schedule. Also, if you have a suggestion or request concerning worship, programming or a fellowship event please let us know. Warm regards, Carl Pastor’s Ponderings The Messenger newsletter will be sent primarily by email. If you are not already on our newsletter email list, please email us at [email protected]to be added. If you do not have email and wish to continue getting our newsletter by mail, please call 919-742-2722. Additionally, printed copies will continue to be available at the church and through outreach ministries.
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F IRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH
Fall 2017
The Messenger
While thinking of the coming newsletter (the one which you are reading now) I can’t help but
think of the passing of time. It seems that time, or our perception of it can be a relevant thing. Time
itself is very exact and can be measured in milli-seconds and even a year may be calculated to a pre-
cise moment. The atomic clock measures time and constantly puts out updates and corrective infor-
mation to our units at home. With this it is still a wonder that we perceive time in a different and very
personal way. The clock may seem to drag or the hands or numbers fly by in a flash according to
how busy or occupied we may be. There may be truth in the old adage that “a watched pot never
boils,” but if you examine it analytically and take two pots and watch one and ignore the other they
will boil at exactly the same time! With that, it always seems that summer drags by until the fourth of
July then it seems to be gone in a hurry. Maybe it’s the anticipation of warmer weather, trips, garden,
etc. but it seems that we have July 4th and then seemingly before we know it school is starting and the
leaves are turning.
So before you know it, events which seem way out there will be upon us (including Thanks-
giving and Christmas). We are planning more activities of various levels to bring us a little closer to-
gether and there are also the “set” events to remember and prepare for.
In August, we will be going to the Sword of Peace Theatre to see Pathway to Freedom, a his-
torical drama/musical about the underground railroad. We are also looking at a Christmas event to
attend. There is the annual talent show, the bazaar, and of course, charge conference and its associated
meetings. The choir and hand bells will be getting back on schedule. Also, if you have a suggestion
or request concerning worship, programming or a fellowship event please let us
know.
Warm regards, Carl
Pastor’s Ponderings
The Messenger newsletter will be sent primarily by email. If you are not already on our newsletter email list, please email us at [email protected] to be added. If you do not have email and wish to continue getting our newsletter by mail,
please call 919-742-2722. Additionally, printed copies will continue to be available at the church and through outreach ministries.
Fall 2017
Don’t forget online giving is now available!
Go to www.fumcsilercity.org Across the top of the first page there is a link to the online giving sign up. If you would like help getting signed up or if you would like more information, please contact Pam Whitaker at 919-742-2722.
Total Solar Eclipse On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun's tenuous atmosphere - the corona - can be seen, will stretch from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun's disk. For more information go to https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when-and-how
FOOD LION FEEDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
SUPPORTS FUEL UP
Siler City First United Methodist Church FUEL UP for Chatham Middle School is very thankful to receive $2500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help purchase supplemental weekend food for at risk students for the coming 2017-2018 school year. The con-gregation is most appreciative of Susan Helmer’s efforts for applying for such a worthy grant. Siler City Food Lion Managers Sam Wilburn, Grover Paige, and Vince Harris, and other store staff have been effi-cient, supportive, and friendly throughout the year- not only in placing our bulk orders and assisting in loading them, but also in helping us determine the healthiest and most cost effi-cient purchases. They also supported and provided a training session for the Chatham Middle Cooking Matters for Teens Class. Adult volunteers, as well as the students, gained help-ful shopping tips and an increased appreciation for Food Li-on. Siler City Food Lion is a great example of Communi-ty support and Corporate Responsibility. Please take time to thank them for their continued support. The next time you run out for groceries please consider supporting our local Food Lion.
Chatham Literacy, Sat 9-12 noon Links to Freedom, Sun/Wed/Fri 8 PM
Cub & Boy Scouts, Each Tues, 6:30 PM Threads of Faith, 2nd & 4th Mon, 10:30 AM SHARE, 2nd Wed. beginning Sept, 12:00 PM
JOY, Every 3rd Monday Seniors On the Go, Last Monday of each month Dine Around Girls, 1st Thursday of each month
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE It's that time again! First United Methodist Church will be collecting items for our "Back to School Supply Drive" once again. Please re-member our teachers and students as you are out shopping. Items can be placed in the box out-side the church sanctuary through September 10th.
Fall 2017
SUMMER SNACK PROGRAM
A HUGE SUCCESS!
Our SNACK program ran every other week this summer from Wednesday, June 14th through Wednesday, August 9th. The SNACK program successfully served numerous com-munity members each night it was held. One hundred and eighty-five bags were passed out on June 14th, and 197 bags on June 28. On July 12th, a total of 199 bags were given out
while on July 26th 224 bags were handed out. One hundred and fifty-three bags were distributed to community members on the August 9, which was the last night the SNACK program was held. Numerous volunteers helped unload the trucks that arrived between 2:55 PM and 4:15 PM and were ready to serve com-munity members by 6PM. The church is most appreciative of Mike and Mary DeAngelo for organizing the SNACK
program and to the many volunteers who gave of their time to make it possible.
Box Tops Wanted!
Before you throw any-thing away check to see
if it has a box top label on it. If it does, cut it out and drop it off to Pam Whitaker in the church office. For a complete listing of what items have box top labels
go to http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products
Cards of Gratitude
Dear Church Family, Our family would like to express out great appreci-ation for the beautiful plant, cards, food, thoughts and prayers that you sent our way at Billy’s pass-ing. The snacks you provided after the celebration of life service were wonderful and not only fed our souls, but allowed us to meet with family and friends, some of whom had traveled a long way to be with us. You have always been a source of strength and support to our family, but especially these last 5 years through Billy’s battle with can-cer. We truly appreciate you all. Love, Maria, Emily, and Christopher Tanner
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Dear FUMC, I would like to thank the church family for sharing my 88th birthday. God has blessed me in so many ways. Thanks for letting us use the fellowship hall and kitchen, too. Love, Ruby Holt
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Dear FUMC, During a time like this we realize how much our friends and relatives really mean to us. Your ex-pression of sympathy will always be remembered. Thank you for your thoughtfulness during this dif-ficult time. The plant is beautiful! Frankie Wood Tate Family
*********************** Parker Murphy sent a note expressing his appreci-ation for the Bible he received at graduation and as a recipient of the Poston Scholarship!
Fall 2017
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
03 Carol and Tim Davidson 15 – Ronnie and Rachel Boone 11 Craig and Peggy Wood
04 – Terry and Patsy Andrews 17 – Raymond and Amy Brewer 24 Robert and Jane Wrenn
05 - A. C. and Brenda Dunn 23 – Jonathan and Sherry Daniel 25 Jamey and Christina Davidson
05 – Clyde and Leigh Denny 24 – Jim and Susan Jones
18 – Mike and Kathy Grigg, 26 – Rick and Debbie Fields
21 - Mike & Mary DeAngelo
28 – Ashley and Brian Brewer
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
01 – Olivia Diamont 01 – Blair Baxter, Barry Stephens 02 - Sarah Morse
UPCOMING SERVING SERVANTS FOR THE FALL (list subject to change)
Summer 2017
UPCOMING SERVING SERVANTS FOR AUGUST
August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27
10:00 Service
Alternate 10:00
Service Alternate
10:00 Service
Alternate 10:00
Service Alter-nate
Greeters Le & Marti Greene Le & Marti Greene Le & Marti Greene Le & Marti Greene
Liturgist Brenda Dunn John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Brenda Dunn
John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Lay Reader
Mickey Pore Carol Da-vidson
Sallie Milholen
Richard Powell
Joan Thompson
John Powell Kathy Grigg Sherri Powell
Acolyte
Cindy Dameron/Jennifer Dameron
Hunter Mur-phy
Olivia Steele
Sallie Milholen/Patsy An-drews
Austin Greene
Carolyn Clark/Sylvia Reavis
Olivia Diamant
Nursery Katie Palmer Nancy Palmer
Anne Mathias, Robin Stackhouse
Amy Brewer Marti Greene
Katie Palmer Nancy Palmer
Altar Guild
Lynda Smith Patsy Andrews Mary DeAngelo Danny Marley
Ushers
Bob Andrews, Chief Jane Butler Raymond Brewer Alec Brewer
Bob Andrews, Chief Jane Butler Raymond Brewer Alec Brewer
Bob Andrews, Chief Jane Butler Raymond Brewer Alec Brewer
Bob Andrews, Chief Jane Butler Raymond Brewer Alec Brewer
Audio-Visual Eileen Williams Jane Andrews Richard Kirkman Eileen Williams
UPCOMING SERVING SERVANTS FOR SEPTEMBER
September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24
10:00 Service
Alternate 8:30
Service 11:00
Service 8:30
Service 11:00
Service 8:30
Service 11:00
Service
Greeters Bob Andrews Jane Butler
Bob Andrews Jane Butler
Bob Andrews Jane Butler
Bob Andrews Jane Butler
Liturgist Brenda Dunn
John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Brenda Dunn
John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Lay Reader
Mary John Resch
Susan Helmer
Brenda Dunn
John McSween
Jane But-ler
Mickey Pore
Dianne Armstrong
Acolyte Joan Thompson/Mickey Pore
Hunter Mur-phy
Cindy & Jennifer Dameron
Abigail Steele
Austin Greene
Sallie Milholen/Patsy An-drews
Bryce Arm-strong
Nursery Debbie Fields Harriet Riley
Katie Palmer Nancy Palmer
Blair Baxter Susan Helmer
Angela Lawrence Eileen Williams
Altar Guild
Carolyn Clark Betty Wood Debbie Fields Jane Butler
Ushers
Audio-Visual Jane Andrews Richard Kirkman Eileen Williams Jane Andrews
UPCOMING SERVING SERVANTS FOR OCTOBER
October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29
8:30 Service
11:00 Service
8:30 Service
11:00 Service
8:30 Service
11:00 Service
8:30 Service
11:00 Service
8:30 Service
11:00 Service
Greeters Patricia Barner Chuck Hughes
Patricia Barner Chuck Hughes
Patricia Barner Chuck Hughes
Patricia Barner Chuck Hughes
Patricia Barner Chuck Hughes
Liturgist Brenda Dunn
John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Brenda Dunn
John McSween
John McSween
Brenda Dunn
Brenda Dunn
John McSween
Lay Reader
Sallie Milholen
Elizabeth Meadows
Joan Thompson
Carol Davidson
Kathy Grigg
Sherri Powell
Mary John Resch
John Powell
Susan Helmer
Richard Kirkman
Acolyte
Carolyn Clark/Sylvia Reavis
Olivia Steele
Joan Thomp-son/Mickey Pore
Bryce Arm-strong
Cindy & Jennifer Dameron
Breanna Arm-strong
Debbie Fields/Rick Fields
Austin Greene
Sallie Milholen/Patsy Andrews
Hunter Murphy
Nursery
Altar Guild
Angela Lawrence Patsy Andrews Amy Brewer Jim Brooks Marti Greene
Ushers
Audio-Visual
Richard Kirkman Eileen Williams Jane Andrews Richard Kirkman Eileen Williams
Our Loved Ones in Long Term Care Facilities
Coventry House:
Joan Armstrong (Peggy Wood’s mother)
Dick Huddleston,
Bob Phillip
260 Village Lake Road, Siler City, 27344
The Arbor House at Galloway Ridge:
Zouline Machado
300 Clynelish Close, Pittsboro, 27312
Universal Health Care:
Maurice Tanner
7166 Jordan Rd., Ramseur, 27316
Village Lake Inn:
Ada Jo Burke
Eunice Terry (member of Seniors on the Go);
Betty Pollock (member of SHARE & Seniors on the Go)
219 Village Lake Road, Siler City, 27344
Church and Family Members Away From Home
*Alex Daniels, US Navy
(son of Le and Marti Greene) 1448 Aunauna St. Kaila, HI 96734
Jackie Ellis
83 Jupiter Hills Drive
Weaverville, NC 28787
The Messenger Summer 2017
The “Threads of Faith” have been busy little bees knitting away creating beautiful prayer shawls, hats, and such for those in need. First United Methodist Church is truly blessed to have such a talented
group of ladies.
Fall 2017
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
This fall you will notice a change in out stewardship campaign. FUMC has used a program known as the “Pony Express” and the familiar saddlebags. In fact, most can’t remember when it was initiated, but by my feedback most have grown either to familiar or just plain tired of it. The con-cept of stewardship is on of our spiritual disciplines. Scripture has a few more than 500 verses on prayer and a few less than 500 on faith, but over 2,350 concerning money. What we do with our resources is not half-haphazard but is part of our discipline. That is, we are to develop certain hab-its to be practiced deliberately and regularly to enable our spiritual growth. We will be introducing a monthly teaching insert to our bulletin. This is to provide infor-mation on our stewardship and to guide us into forming this discipline. You will be asked to study, pray and make your estimate as a goal for your sharing of God’s resources sometime the fall. It is our prayer that you will find this informative, encouraging and challenging!
FUEL-UP UPDATE
Another year of Fuel Up is history as we prepare for year number four. In 2016-2017, 21 volunteers provid-ed over 460 total volunteer hours with Fuel Up at Chatham Middle School. We provided 35 weeks of weekend food bags totaling 1,750 bags for students. Additionally, we partnered with Interfaith Food Shuttle of Durham in providing 25 bags each week or 875 bags to total 2,625 food bags. These bags totaled over 18,000 pounds of nonperishable food items. Fresh apples or oranges were provided to all 75 stu-dents 8 times during the year for about 10 ½ pounds per student or about 800 pounds of fresh fruit. The food bags were provided at less than $7.25 per bag. As we look to the 2017-2018 school year, Thurs-day, September 28 at 1 pm will be our first packing day. This will be our first year without a grant from Carolina Meadows as they are rethinking their grant process. However, part of the monies historically provided by Carolina Meadows has been given by the Food Lion Corpo-ration. Thank you, Food Lion. All donations are greatly appre-ciated. Donations can be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” a special person. Thanks again for all of the support in 2016-2017 and we look forward to your continued support this year.
Senior Care Group We have had several one-time requests for our Senior Care Group, and we are serving individual meals to one person on a weekly basis. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please let Bob Andrews, Pastor Carl or the church office know.
Thank you! Your Senior
Dear Church Members, God has been so incredibly good to us. We are so blessed to be able to afford (and work in) such a grand and beautiful church. As we approach the beginning of out Stewardship Campaign, we personally want to thank all of you who give of your time, talents, re-sources, and who pray for the church and Pastor Carl. We are so thankful for our jobs and we love working here! So, for all of the things you give, the kind words, and encouragement, thank you! Sincerely, Pam and YoLonda
Facebook: Siler City First United Methodist Church
Sunday Morning Schedule
8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Worship
9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages.
Worship Service CD's available upon request.
Church Office hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Monday – Thursday
Phone: 919-742-2722 Fax: 919-663-5640
Upcoming Events
September 4th - Labor Day, Church office closed 7th - Dine Around Girls meet at 11:30am 10th - Return to two services 11th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30am 13th - SHARE meets at noon 18th - JOY Group meets at 1:30pm 24th - Church Talent Show 25th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30am 25th - Seniors On the Go meet at noon 28th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm
October 5th - Dine Around Girls meet at 11:30am 5th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 7th - Chatham Chili Challenge and Class Car Cruise-In 9th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30am 11th - SHARE meets at noon 12th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 15th - Charge Conference at 2:30pm at Meroney UMC 16th - JOY Group meets at 1:30pm 19th - Smith & Buckner Remembrance Service 2:30pm - 5:30pm 19th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 23rd - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30 26th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 30th - Seniors On the Go meet at noon
November 2nd - Dine Around Girls meet at 11:30am 2nd - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 5th - Homecoming 8th - SHARE meets at noon 9th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 12th - Veterans Day Service 13th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30 16th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 18th - Church Bazaar 20th - JOY Group meets at 1:30pm 27th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30 30th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm
December 7th - Dine Around Girls meet at 11:30am 7th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 11th - Threads of Faith meet at 10:30 13th - SHARE meets at noon 14th - Fuel-Up meets at 1pm 18th - JOY Group meets at 1:30pm 24th - Christmas Service
Fall 2017
Congratulations to our Poston Scholarship recipients: Tyler Haiges (not pictured), Hanna Stackhouse, and Parker Murphy (both pictured). Scholarships were presented by Jan Geunther and Janice Poston who are also pictured. We are so proud of our high school graduates and wish them much success as they em-bark on their new journey in college in August.
Thank you to Marti Greene and all those who volunteered and to First Baptist Church!
