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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED AT VBS! 1. Pray that God will use VBS to grow children & volunteers in their
relationship with Jesus.
2. Register the children in your life for VBS. (See page 2 for details.)
3. Volunteer! People of all ages & abilities are needed. (See pg. 2.)
4. Participate in the church-wide potluck lunch on June 25th by
bringing a dish and staying for lunch! This is a great time to
make new friends with VBS families.
VBS is our primary outreach to children in our neighborhood this
summer. All of us are needed to share Jesus’ love at VBS!
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday
9:45 am Sunday School
10:55 am Morning Worship
5:00 pm Youth Fellowship
6:00 pm Evening Worship & Study
6:30 pm Choir Practice
Wednesday
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Resumes
July 12th)
6:00 pm Children’s Bible Club
6:00 pm Youth Fellowship
CONTACT US
Phone:
Church Office ................ 601-939-2163
Fax Number .................. 601-939-3692
E-mail:
Pastor [email protected]
Secretary .... [email protected]
Website: mheightsumc.com
STAFF
Vicki Watkins Landrum................... Pastor
Susan Hooper ............................ Secretary
Daniel Johnson ................. Music Director
Mynette Minshew ........................ Organist
Patsy Rogers .................................. Pianist
Sheila Roper ................................. Nursery
Wesley Welch ..................... Youth Director
June 2017 VOL. 47 Issue No. 6
U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H
McLaurin Heights
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Inspired to Worship • Called to Serve • United in Fellowship
June 4th
June 4th
June 7th
June 7th
Jun 21-25
June 25th
Pentecost—wear red!
College Ministry Launch
Youth & Missions Work-
shops at Convention Center
Night of Worship at Conven-
tion Center
VBS
VBS Church-wide Lunch
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TEAM LEADER (Volunteer) .................. Stacey Everett Phone/Text: 601-955-8282
E-mail: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Toddlers and Two’s:
The nursery teaches our toddlers and two’s Bible
stories using picture cards. In June the lessons will
be about Daniel, from the book of Daniel.
3 year old - 3rd Grade:
The children will learn about: Courageous Disciples;
Courageous Queen; Courageous Friends and Coura-
geous Daniel.
4th-6th Grade Bible Scholars Class:
We are using the Submerge lesson plans that offer a
one-year Bible survey by following the Christian Year.
We dive deeper into Jesus Before his Ministry. Prais-
ing; Facing Persecution; Teaching and Overcoming
Temptation are the lessons.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Wed. June 21st—Sun. June 25th
"Do good! Seek peace and go after it!"
Psalm 34:14b, CEB
Help our kids find their strength in God and become
God's Super Heroes. This years VBS will be Wednesday,
June 21st through Friday, June 23, 6-8:30 pm; Saturday,
June 24th, 9:30 am-1 pm and Sunday, June 25th 9:45
am-12 pm, followed by a church wide potluck lunch.
Sign-up your child or grandchildren and any friends they
would like to bring.
Preparations are in full swing as well. If you would like
to help prep for the week we will be having work eve-
nings Sunday, June 4th and 11th from 4:00—6:00 pm
and Tuesday June 20th from 5:00—7:00 pm. We are
still looking for volunteers to help prep and also to work
the week of VBS. If you have any questions please feel
free to call Stacey Everett at 601-955-8282.
You may register your child or volunteer online at the
following address. http://2017.cokesburyvbs.com/
mhumcvbsreg/. Sign-up sheets will also be available at
church June 4th.
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Children’s Ministry Director Position The Administrative Board has approved adding a part-
time Children’s Ministry Director to our staff. Anyone
interested in applying for the part-time Children’s Minis-
try Director position needs to contact Irl Dean Rhodes,
SPRC Chairman, at 601-946-3326 or Pastor Vicki at
[email protected] for a job description and
application instructions.
Children’s Ministry
Children and adults have enjoyed the serenity of Wesley
Pines for 50 years. Camp Wesley Pines 2017 Summer
Camp registration is now open. Go to wesleypines.com.
Click on camps at the top of the page, then click on the
Bunk1Login link at the bottom of this page to begin the
registration process. Additional camps for older children
are listed on the website. Registration is due 2 weeks
before the camp. Notify the church office when you have
registered your child. MHUMC provides scholarships for
our CWP campers. The amount of the scholarship will
depend on the number of MHUMC children attending.
2017 CAMP DATES
All Monday - Friday camps: Drop off time is 10:00 am
and Pick-up time is 10:00 am
Younger Elementary Camps
For campers entering grades 1-3; without parent
Fee of $140.00; includes t-shirt
YEI - June 25-28 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Drop off time 4:00 pm/ Pick-up time 2:00 pm
YEII - July 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)
Drop off time 4:00 pm / Pick-up time 2:00 pm
Older Elementary Camps
For campers entering grades 4-6; not over the age of 12
Fee of $300; includes t-shirt
All Monday - Friday camps: Drop off time is 10:00 am
and Pick-up time is 10:00 am
OEI - June 19-23 (Monday - Friday)
OEII - July 5-9 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Drop off time 10:00 am / Pick-up time 2:00 pm
OEIII - July 10-14 (Monday - Friday)
OEIV - July 24-28 (Monday - Friday)
Junior High Camps
For campers entering grades 7-9
Fee of $300; includes t-shirt
JHI - June 12-16 (Monday - Friday)
JHII - July 17-21 (Monday - Friday)
A $20.00 credit for registering online is already reflected
in the final cost for each camp.
Children’s Ministry
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YOUTH DIRECTOR ............................. Wesley Welch Phone/Text: 601-906-9790
YOUTH COORDINATOR (Volunteer) ...... Lori Smithhart Phone/Text: 601-415-4822
Email: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL Wesley Welch teaches from BL4Y: Bible Lessons For
Youth. For June, the lessons are The Story of Deborah
and Barak, Gideon Questions His Call, An Outcast Re-
turns to Deliver, and Called to Begin.
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FELLOWSHIP AND LEARNING Sunday—5 pm & Wednesday—6 pm
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WILD GAME BANQUET The youth will be participating in the Wild Game Banquet
on Saturday, June 3rd. As part of our mission focus, we
will be assisting with the setup, cleanup, and distributing
door prizes. Please make an effort to come join us at the
Wild Game Banquet to support Habitat for Humanity and
eat some great food!
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NIGHT OF WORSHIP JUNE 7TH. SAVE THE DATE
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL The youth will be assisting with Vacation Bible School in
June as part of our focus on mission work this summer.
We will have decorating days on Sunday, June 4th and
Sunday, June 11th as well as Tuesday, June 20th. Addi-
tionally, the youth will be helping run the different parts
of VBS to make sure everything goes smoothly and to
make a lasting impression on the children who partici-
pate. Please come join us and experience what it means
to become a hero with the power of Jesus!
Youth Ministry
2017 COLLEGE AND
ADVANCED DEGREE GRADUATES
Austin Coley
UMMC—Doctor of Physical Therapy—DPT
Kaley Copeland
UMMC—Bachelor of Science in Nursing—BS
Trenton Goff
UMMC—Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
MS/BMS
We congratulate Austin, Kaley and Trenton on receiving
their degrees from college and graduate school. If there
are additional students we need to recognize, please
contact the church office.
BE ACTIVE; LIVE LONGER
(BALL) CLUB
MAY TRIP TO ROGERS’ CABIN
On Thursday, May 11th, the BALL Club left the church at
9:00 am and traveled to the Rogers' cabin in Arm, MS.
The following people went on this trip: James & Heloise
Bostick, Marion & Alice Heard, Bill & Carla Townsend,
Fred & Ladene Miller, Bennie & Patsy Rogers, Phil &
Becky Sanderson, Sherrill Wilson, Judy Ferguson, Virgin-
ia Hughson, Bea Sarrett, and Pastor Vicki Landrum.
Lunch at the cabin consisted of sandwiches, chips, dips,
potato salad, and a variety of desserts. Everyone enjoyed
walking, rocking, swinging, riding the golf cart, and relax-
ing. On the way home we stopped for supper at Shivers
Creek Fish House. Everyone got their fill of catfish, hush
puppies, turnip greens, and cole slaw. The day was filled
with good food, fun, and fellowship. Thank you to every-
one who provided food for our lunch at the cabin. Also,
thank you to James Bostick for his help driving the bus.
JUNE 10TH TRIP TO VICKSBURG The BALL Club will leave the church on Saturday, June
10th at 4:15 pm. We will travel to Vicksburg to eat sup-
per at Rusty's Riverfront Grill. Afterwards, we will attend
the Vicksburg Theatre Guild's performance of "Gold in
the Hills", an 1890's melodrama. Tickets for this show
are $12.00. Contact Bennie or Patsy Rogers (601-824-
9865) to make your reservation.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL We are never too old to learn more about God through
Bible study with Christian friends. Come find your place
in Adult Sunday School at 9:45 on Sundays! Most clas-
ses use the Adult Bible Studies book. In June, we will
study God’s Urgent Call from Judges.
Adult Ministry
Adult Ministry YOUNG ADULT TEAM LEADER ........... Lauren Coley
MIDDLE ADULT TEAM LEADER ....................... TBD
OLDER ADULT TEAM LEADER ...... Waudeena Carr
COLLEGE MINISTRY LAUNCH A new MHUMC College Ministry will begin June 4th at
6:30 pm in the Conference Room for a time of fellow-
ship. There will be food provided. All current and up-
coming college students are invited and welcome to join!
Contact Faith Harris 601-502-7717, Andrew Pope, 769-
610-6178 or Morgan Smithhart 601-383-0807 for more
information.
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CHURCH -WIDE POTLUCK LUNCH Sunday, June 25th at Noon
Special guests: VBS visitors
Contact Betty Wade to volunteer at 601-906-3475.
Help will be needed for :
Set up; Receiving Food; Serving Drinks; Clean up;
Bringing enough food to feed your family plus a guest
Evangelism/Hospitality
Life Events
Fellowship Ministry
ADULT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The Adult Wednesday Night Bible Study will take its sum-
mer break June—July 5th. We will resume on July 12th.
Everyone is welcome to attend on Wednesdays in the
Conference Room from 6-7 pm.
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) Next Meeting: June 20th
Wesleyanna — 11:30 am
Lamplighters — 6:00 pm
Lamplighters News:
Our meetings are always open to all ladies in the
church. Hope you can join us! For more information,
call Sissie at 601-937-1789.
Sissie Haynie, Lamplighters President
Adult Ministry
In Sympathy
Mack Robinson passed away April 28, 2017.
His MHUMC family includes wife Martha,
and sons Douglas and Marshal Robinson.
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Birth
Brooks Austin Coley was born June 19, 2017 to Austin
and Lauren Coley. His MHUMC family includes his par-
ents; grandparents Wayne & Holly Coley and Richard
and Lori Smithhart; uncles and aunts Jake Smithhart,
Alicia Acey, Karli Ragan and Morgan Smithhart. His
cousins include John Paul Acey and Camp Acey.
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New Members
Robert (Robbie) Russell & Vickie Russell
Their daughters are Robin and Ruby.
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Life Events
TEAM LEADER .................................. Sissie Haynie
CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS .......... Teresa Cothen
SCOUTING ............................................ Darrell Roe
SCOUTING MINISTRY Troop 307 Scouting News
Theme: Roaming Reptile Alert! Law: Brave
June 5th …………………...Parent Meeting for all parents
June 10th………………….. Car Wash Fundraiser at
Pearl Auto Zone
June 11th-17th…………...Boy Scout Summer Camp
June 24th…………………...Fishing and picnic at Mayes
Lake
Catherine Nations, Cubmaster, Pack 307
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Missions
Resource Ministries
Worship
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2017 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference
will be held Thursday, June 8th — Saturday, June 10th at
the Jackson Convention Center. Each year, clergy and
lay members from each church or charge attend Annual
Conference sessions for worship, fellowship and to con-
duct the business of the Conference. The bishop pre-
sides over these meetings. Alice Heard, lay leader, and
Pastor Vicki will represent MHUMC at Annual Conference
this year as voting members. There are great work-
shops, worship services, Cokesbury bookstore, volunteer
opportunities, and United Methodist Mission Organiza-
tions displays for all MHUMC members to experience.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, June 7th
2:30-4:00. Young Faith in a World of Nones and Dones:
The Future of Children’s Spiritual Lives and the Ministry
That Will Sustain Them. Led by Kenda Creasy Dean, au-
thor of Almost Christian. This workshop is for parents,
youth workers and church leaders who want their chil-
dren’s faith to outlast high school.
4:00-5:30. A New Mission Age. Led by Thomas Kemper,
Director of United Methodist Global Ministries. The work-
shop will explore global mission opportunities for United
Methodists in Mississippi.
Both workshops will be in the Jackson Convention Cen-
ter. These workshops are funded by our apportioned
mission shares, so there is no fee for you to attend.
CONNECTED:
A NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Make plans to attend this worship opportunity Wednes-
day, June 7th from 7-8:30 pm at the Jackson Convention
Complex. This worship opportunity features music from
Shane & Shane and speaker Rev. Kenda Creasy Dean.
Join us as we unite in an intergenerational evening of
connection. We as the United Methodist Church want to
invite people from around the state—from different
churches, communities and denominations—to gather to
worship the one true God under one roof. A $ 5 donation
is requested. This is a wonderful opportunity to be led in
worship by people of national renown.
HOSPITALITY DESK VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed to work shifts at the Annual Con-
ference Hospitality Desk. Contact Cat Foster at 601-354-
0515 or [email protected] with any questions
or to volunteer. Training will be provided.
TEAM LEADER ..................................... Jerry Hester
MUSIC DIRECTOR ......................... Daniel Johnson
PENTECOST IS SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH Come celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth-
day of the church at 10:55 am worship! You are encour-
aged to wear something red! Holy Communion will be a
part of this joyous service.
SUMMER CHANGE Pastor Vicki and the choir will not wear robes most Sun-
days from June 11th -September 3rd. They will return to
robes after Labor Day.
Resource Ministry
MEETINGS
SPRC ...................................... June 4th ............. 4:30 pm
Mission Team ........................ June 14th .......... 6:30 pm
ABIDE …………………………June 13th & 27th….5:45—9 pm
Finance will not meet in June due to Father’s Day on reg-
ular meeting date.
Administrative Board ………….July 23rd ………..3:00 pm
(Very important meeting. ABIDE report will be shared.)
TEAM LEADER ........................... Jeanette Rochelle Phone/Text 601-955-8675
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME
DAY OF HOPE The Day of Hope was fabulous. As you know the Day
of Hope is meant to be a friend raiser. This year we had
over 255 attend the Day of Hope. On top of that, we
were blessed to have raised a total of $16,716.63. It
was extremely encouraging to see potential foster par-
ents, state DHS workers, and ten of our board members
supporting our campus.
My favorite part was during the program when Tristyn
said, "I feel that God led me to where I am today. I got
here and they made me feel like I was a part of some-
thing important. I got here and I received the love I was
always looking for."
You did that. You are a part of making our home pos-
sible. We are able to love and care for youth, because
you support, volunteer, serve and give. Thank You!
Kate Williams, Methodist Children’s Home
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Resource Ministries
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Laity in Service
Liturgist: Sherry Wilson
Head Usher: Tim Newton
Greeters:
Children’s Church: Stacey Everett
Communion Servers: Ladies Bible Class
Lock-up: Stan Croxton, Joel Lucas Unlock: Fay Green
Collection Counters: Marlene Hill, Joanie Layton
Sound Room: Hal Herrington, Joel Lucas
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
May 28 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship/Communion No evening worship HB Rich Lovell
29 Memorial Day Office is closed. Scouts will not meet. HB John Newton HB Sandy Jenkins HB Kala Scott HB Larry Nichols
30 9-10 am Food Pantry HA Kenneth & Debbie Russell
31 9-10 am Food Pantry 6 pm Adult Bible Study Children’s Bible Club Youth Fellowship
June 1 9-10 am Food Pantry 9:30 Busy Fingers HB Stephanie Winstead HA DP & Joy Hawkins
2 HB Gerrie Harris
3 6 pm Habitat for Humanity Wild Game Banquet HB Hazel Rogers HB Kaley Copeland
4 Pentecost 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship/communion 4:00 pm SPRC meeting 4-6 pm VBS Prep Time 5:00 pm Youth Fellowship 6:00 pm Adult Worship &Study 6:30 pm College Bible Study 6:30 Choir Practice HB Charles Felder HB Sue Lyles HA Keith & Patty Carr
5 6:30-8:30 pm Scout parent meeting for all parents. FH HB Joe Landrum HA Justin & Rachel Powell
6 9-10 am Food Pantry HA Phil & Becky Sanderson
7 9-10 am Food Pantry 2:30-5:30 Workshops 6 pm Children’s Bible Club 7-8:30 pm Night of Worship at Jackson Convention Complex HA Allen & Teresa Tew HA Marc & Marilyn Johnson HA Bradley & Courtney Matthews HA Haley & Drake Cushing
8 9-10 am Food Pantry 9:30 Busy Fingers Annual Conference HA Austin & Lauren Coley
9 Annual Conference HB Kevin Pinson
10 4:15 pm BALL Club Trip to Vicksburg. Annual Conference HB Gloria Hennington HB Preston Everett HB Maxine Ainsworth
11 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship 4-6 pm VBS Prep Time 5:00 pm Youth Fellowship 6:00 pm Adult Worship & Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice
12 6:30-8:30 pm Scouts HA David & Ramona Brister HA Joel & Sherry Downs HA Ty & Aly Weems
13 9-10 am Food Pantry 5:45—9 pm ABIDE HB Ples Hester HB Sonny Hester HB Brent Hearn HB Kenny Pope HB Anthony Roper
14 9-10 am Food Pantry 6 pm Children’s Bible Club Youth Fellowship 6:30 Mission Team meeting HB Caleb Pope HB David Sayers HA Lacey & Tyler Smith
15 9-10 am Food Pantry 9:30 Busy Fingers HB Casey Nelms
16 HB Christy Wright HA Ray & Shirley Rogers HA Danny & Joanie Layton
17 HB John Bradshaw HA Chris & Teressa Wade HA Jonathan & Tanya Bingham
18 Father’s Day 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship/Cantata
No evening activities.
19 6:30-8:30 pm Scouts will not meet.
HB Ralph Smith
20 9-10 am Food
Pantry UMW Meets 9:30 am Wesleyanna 6 pm Lamplighter 5—7 pm VBS Prep HB Pequita Smith
21 9-10 am Food Pantry 6-8:30 pm VBS HB Jarrett Lyle HB Katie Alford HB Joyce Pope HA Steve & Kim Parker
22 9-10 am Food Pantry 9:30 Busy Fingers
6-8:30 pm VBS HA Kent & Linda Rose
23 6-8:30 pm VBS
24 Scout fishing and picnic at Mayes Lake. 9:30 am-1:30 pm VBS HA Ed & Gloria Hennington HA Bill & Carla Townsend HA Jim & Angie Bruff
25 9:45 am-12 pm VBS 9:45 am Sunday School 10:55 am Worship Noon VBS Church potluck lunch 5:00 pm Youth Fellowship 6:00 pm Adult Worship & Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice HB Martha Fairley HB Aaron Salers
26 6:30-8:30 pm Scouts Pack meeting in the Fellowship Hall HB Judy Kirkpatrick HA Eddie & Sherri Grimes HA Stephen & Candace Heard
27 9-10 am Food Pantry 5:45—9 pm ABIDE HA Jordan & Carolyn Downs
28 9-10 am Food Pantry 6 pm Children’s Bible Club Youth Fellowship HB Tyler Roper
29
9-10 am Food Pantry 9:30 Busy Fingers
HA Barry & Judy Kirkpatrick
30 HB Buck Beams
July 1 HB Donna Gangawere HA Brett & Stacey Green
June 2017
Acolytes Nursery Workers
June 4 Moira Layton, Robin Russell x
June 11 Nathan Everett, Galen Walter Susan Newton
June 18 Ariana Layton, Robin Russell Teresa Tew
June 25 Nathan Everett, Aden Lowry Lori Smithhart
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NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
JACKSON, MS
PERMIT #405
Address Service Requested McLaurin Heights UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
325 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH
Come celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit
and the birthday of the church
at 10:55 am worship!
You are encouraged to wear something red
as a reminder of the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:1-3
In John 14:26, Jesus promised his disciples that
they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit as their
Advocate and Counselor after Jesus departed from
them. On Pentecost Sunday, we give thanks for
the fulfillment of this promise. This is one of the
most important Sundays of the Christian year.
Make plans to be part of the celebration!
WILD GAME BANQUET
FUNDRAISER FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HOUSE BUILD IN RANKIN COUNTY
SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD
HINDS MUSE CENTER IN PEARL 5:00 PM
Doors open for Wild Game Tasting Stations
6:00 PM Dinner catered by Dickey’s Barbeque
TICKETS $ 25
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact
Tim Newton (601-832-4093) or
Bennie Rogers (601-842-4744)
SPEAKERS Football Legend Marcus Dupree
Special Guest: Miss Mississippi, Laura Lee Lewis.
This is a Rankin County United Methodist Men
Coalition Project
