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Rev Lester N Justice

Contributors

Travis L Smith Sr

Natasha Reason

Nike Marshall

Francine Motley

Barrington Gidney

Danita Moore

Rev. Corteze Rawley

Brandy Bey

Theodore Jones Jr

Doriel Moreman

Stella Ponzo

If you content to be added to a Simpson

Communication, Publication, Website,

Mail, etc. Please contact your

Simpson Content Minister

Nurturing - Adonna Manlove/Danita

Moore

Outreach - Doriel Morman

Witness - Rev. Corteze Rawley

Content Deadline is the

September 15th day of the month

Simpson News: sum-

cnews@simpsonde.org

From the Heart of Justice

Greetings Simpson Church Family,

We are excited about the what God is doing here

at Simpson. We've already begun to launch

our S.E.A. Ministry Crusade which will

continue through August 31".

That's right!! ...

It's S.E.A. time!!

What does S.E.A. stand for? "Spiritual Emergency Alert"

We all are being challenged to spread the Good News and invite all who do not

know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to fellowship with us at any of our Worship

Experiences and gatherings that are being held during the next two months here at

Simpson.

One may ask...

Why are we doing this?

The answer: If ever there is a time to witness about the goodness of God, that

time is now. We must become even more intentional in our

efforts about encouraging people to be born into the Body of Christ. We've been

commissioned by Jesus according to the Word of God which states:

"Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking

them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct

them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I'll be with you as you do this,

day after day after day, right up to the end of the age." The Message Bible;

Matthew 28:19-20

Simpson Church Family let's intentionally be a witness and reach out to

everybody and just spread the Good News because "It's S.E.A. time!!!"

Peace and Blessings,

Rev. Lester N. Justice, Pastor

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Summer Reminder

Wishing everyone a safe & enjoyable summer.

While away please do not forget to leave your

tithes & offerings before you go; or mail to

church; or catch up your giving when you return. SUMC Finance Ministry

New Member

Reaffirmation Classes

New Members and Reaffirmation Classes will

convene on the Third Saturday, each month be-

ginning at 11:00am-1:00pm. All new persons are

urged and encouraged to be in attendance

Church Council

"The church Council meets monthly, on the third

Monday, at 7:00 PM. These meetings are open to

all church members. Each member is encouraged

to attend these meetings. "

Church Directories are Here!!!

see Starr Harmon for your copy.

Pastor Justice

Office Hours

Mon. OFF; Tue.-Thu. 10am-4pm, Fri. 10am-

2pm; Non-office Hours by appointment

(Suggest call for appointments during hours to

avoid overlapping.) On call for emergencies

Emergency Need

Financial: contact Missions Chairperson:

Stella Ponzo 832-0640 (primary)

Doriel Moorman 234-6804 (secondary);

Family issues, pastoral needs, counseling , etc.

Call Rev Justice 302-595-2263;

When Rev. Justice is out of town, contact

Larry Pelham (DayW 992-3782) (Evening

239-6430). He will contact a minister on call:

Rev. Dr. Janet Harmon, or Rev. Alyce Husser

Changed contact information;

if so please notify

Membership Chairperson Castella Le-

Compte. Thanks.

Trustees assigned to open and close the church will work in teams of

three, with two primary contacts and an alternate if one of primary

trustees is not available. Please non key holders wishing to get into

the church, contact the Trustee assigned for that week. (Please give

at least a 24hr notice) If Trustee cannot be reached, then contact

21-Aug-27

Alvin Johnson

Darius Manlove

4-Sep-10

Dorotheia Hilton

Hez Harmon, III

28-Aug-Sep-3

Phyllis Bailey

Paul Ford

14-Aug-20

Brian Fee

Dorotheia Hilton

TRUSTEE PHONE #

Darius Manlove H-(302) 999-0218; C-(302) 898-7788

Dorotheia Hilton H-(302) 836-2811; C-(302) 438-8587

Phyllis Bailey H-(302) 325-9216

Headley Baker H-(302) 836-1670; C-(302) 547-4037

Alvin Johnson H-(484) 508-8302; C-(302) 650-2958

Brian Fee H-(302) 652-3234; C-(302) 275-0380

Paul Ford H-(302) 266-8177; C-(302) 230-6408

Hez Harmon, III H-(302) 996-9279; C-(302) 507-7143

Alfred Ponzo H-(302) 832-0640; C-(302) 753-7130

Fish Fry Friday, August 5, 2011

10:30—5:30

or Till Sold out

Sandwiches $7.00

Dinners $9.00

Simpson UM Church

907 Centerville Rd.

Wilmington, DE

Sponsored by the

United Methodist Men

In support of the youth

JOIN THE TUESDAY

BIBLE STUDY

OUTREACH VISIT TO THE

FOLLOWING NURSING

HOME:

Wed. Aug 24th

, 2:30PM

PARKVIEW

Contact Sis. Castella LeCompte,

chairperson

ALL ARE INVITED

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

COMMUNITY

BUS / VAN

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

In addition to regular

Sunday service and

personal needs trips.

Contact

James Wallace 737-3735

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Moments with Mission

A Brief Update

"Share with God's people who are

in need. Practice hospitality",

Romans 12:13

Missions is on the Move

Emmanuel Dining Room: Thank you

United Methodist Women for preparing

food on June 29th that was served on

Wednesday, June 31st. Nifty Knitters we are

looking forward to you preparing food for

the August 31st meal.

Food Pantry: Don't suffer silently the Food

Pantry located opposite the soda machine

has food; no questions asked. See any Trus-

tee for entry in the closet or reach out to a

member of the Mission Team.

Sunday Breakfast Mission: Albertha Rob-

erts, Cassie LeCompte, Eileen Owens, James

Wallace (Transportation) Marsha Johnson,

Stella Ponzo took a tour of the Sunday

Breakfast Mission on Saturday, May 16th.

Their mission statement is “Sunday Break-

fast Mission serves the homeless, addicted

and impoverished through Christ-centered

programs to meet their spiritual, social and

physical needs. Our primary goal is to re-

store people to right relationships with Go,

their families and society." We learned there

are a number of ways they could use our

help more information to come.

We have obtained a computer to be donated

to: The Alternative To Substance Abuse and

Prevention Of Disease program

(TATSAPOD) slated to open October 8th.

Looking Ahead

Clean Bucket Initiative: Through the devasta-

tion of natural disasters many people have suf-

fered. We have heard of horrific weather in Ala-

bama, Oklahoma, Tennessee we all remember

Katrina, Haiti, Japan and the Tsunami. What can

I do to help - joining United Methodist Christian

Origination for Relief (UMCOR) we can be a

part of the solution. Join us in September - a

family event assembling clean buckets to be deliv-

ered to the Wilmington Hub of UMCOR and

transferred to locations throughout the world

that need assistance. The tentative date is Satur-

day morning, September 17th.

Social Security Lunch & Learn, Tues, Septem-

ber 27th immediately after bible study.

Health Kit Initiative: Health kits are desperately

needed throughout the world. Join the Mission

Team, Saturday October 22nd to assemble

Health Kits for UMCOR.

The Mission Team meets the 4th Saturday of the

month however; due to the United Methodist

Women annual Purple Tea the Clean Bucket

Initiative will be in lieu of a regular meeting.

A Christmas Celebration with a Special Needs

Focus

The Mission Team:

Albertha Roberts, Carmetta Hairston, Cassie

LeCompte, Cheyenne Ruff, Fran Marks, Katie

Did You

Know?

BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 8/18 Kalyn Clark

8/19 Tamika Moulden

8/21 Sandy Clark

8/21 Jordan Church

8/21 Yvonne Harper

8/21 John Williams

8/22 Lee Washington

8/22 Charisse Brown

8/23 James Roberts

8/17 Nike Marshall

8/18 Tanica Cotton

8/1 Paul Ford

8/2 Joseph Evans

8/5 Genesis Jackson

8/5 Cameron Munroe

8/7 Nathan Stansberry

8/9 Cassandra Pelham

8/12 Damon S. Rush, Jr.

8/13 Beatrice McDonald

8/13 Candice A. Moses

CONGRATULATIONS

Wedding Anniversaries

Celebrated in August

Leslie & Shirley Savage

53rd on August 2nd

Eddie & Joyce Harvey

36th on August 16th

Robert & Adonna Green

6th on August 20th

Charles & Phyllis Smith, Jr.

4th on August 25th.

...Anyone

interested in

placing flowers

on the altar for

anniversaries, or

memorials;

contact Styna LeCompte

302 655 2009.

One of Simpson’s Youth played

professional football in the NFL.

Jamie Duncan, in addition to serving

in other capacities as a youth member

of Simpson was also a Junior Usher.

Jamie had an extensive career in the

NFL playing for the Tampa Bay

Buccaneers, St Louis Rams, and

Atlanta Falcon. Jamie is son of Sis.

Bertina Duncan.

Who said church is not Cool!

Did You

Know?

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N X T F O I P J S O R C I L O O L

E B M E M B E R Y G H H C Q P P L

W U K J F S Y C J T S U G U A E U

T G F R Q B E B C N A R V E S C O

E E J U K H I H G H E C R E T Y A

S Q J O N Y G B V E K H E H O D N

T C E P P J H O L Y W A T E R W E

A J S W O U X T K E I W R A Q L L

M U U G D K B S M W J A E L S O S

E I S D N B I W Y A R T C R O S S

N O M V H J K E H T E N M B A W H

T N E M A T S E T D L O S A D T A

1.) Old Testament 2.) Cross 3.) August 4.) Church 5.) Member

6.) Pastor 7.) Jesus 8.) Holy Water 9.) Bible 10.) New Testament

CrossWord Puzzle

Picture of the month

ALL ARE WELCOME

Advertisement Heading Advertisement Heading

Spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ

FAITH WALK WEDNESDAY

August 10

6:30pm

Get on board 7:00pm

Walking through the Community

Handing out Info about Simpson Church Ministries

A Sea Journey

Sponsored by Wednesday Night Bible Study

Chairpersons Sis. Tifany Fee & Sis. Adonna Green

Outreach

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Volunteers Needed for VBS

If interested contact Jackie Ford 302 266 8177

Email: pjc680@verizon.net

Not to late to volunteer

August 8th - 12th

6 –8:30

A/V

Minstry

Do you like to Operate video

cameras and sound equipment? If

so Join the Audio Visual Ministry

(We will train you)

Contact any member of the A/V Ministry.

Darius Manlove, Styna LeCompte, Charles

Smith, Jr., Paul Ford, Erwin Church

Become a

SUMC Media Partner…

$20 Monthly Donation

SUMC Media Partners will receive all SUMC sermons, messages, and high-

lights of Simpson on CD, DVD, and

Online.

Sign Up Today at Audio Visual Booth

Service DVD’s available

$5.00 each

S.E.A. Alert!

T - Shirts

Shirts are available all

sizes

Kids M

Adult

M - 5X

Donation $10

Bracelets are now

available!

Share with family and

friends

when you invite them

to

fellowship with us!

Donation $1 each!

Child and Adult sizes

available!

Visit the Audio/Visual

booth

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People Meter

For the month of July we handed out

approx 1800 flyers. We recorded 61

people outside of the Simpson Family

visiting one of the Simpson fellowships

in July via our outreach cards. Please

take SEA postcards in the back of the

sanctuary. They serve a dual purpose.

1. Give them to anyone to inform

them about services at Simpson.

2. When person comes to any

Simpson event in August we want

to record their contact

information.

There are several events in the month

of August lets us continue the charge

issued by Rev. Justice to see how many

people we can reach over the S.E.A

Ministry Crusade.

S.E.A Outreach

eMinistry

Tech Tip #1

Make www.simpsonde.org your

Home Page!

Change your home page so each

time you launch your internet

browser you are viewing the SUMC

website.

1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. On the Tools menu, click

Internet Options.

3. Click the General tab.

4. In the Address box, type

http://www.simpsonde.org/ Click OK.

Nurturing

DANCE EXERCISE

The Health & Welfare Committee

is hosting a Dance exercise class

Every Thursday at 7:00 pm

All ages

Children to Seniors

Boys –Men

Girls-Women

Line Dances

OFFER PRAYER

On the 4th of each month pray for

our Country, the President, and

other governmental people.

Attention Men!!

Our youth ministries are

in need of your help

The Church School

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Camping, good interaction

and mentoring with

young men

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Vacation Bible School August 8th - 12th

Community Day Saturday August 13th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fun For the Whole Family

Tent Service

Sunday August 14th

10AM

Simpson United Methodist Church

907 Centerville Rd. Wilmington, DE

The Chancel Choir

Invites you to

Lift every Voice and Sing

Rehearsals are on Satur-

day before each first Sun-

day at 10:00 AM.

We sing praises to God

the first Sunday of each

month during morning

worship.

H.T. Harmon Youth Chorus

Especially for the young Children

Rehearsals on Thursdays

At 6:00 p.m.

MUSIC MINISTRIES

All men are invited

Simpson Men’s Choir

We sing on the

third Sunday each month

and rehearse on

the Friday before at

8:00 PM

Covington Ensemble

Rehearsals Every 2nd

Saturday at 12:00N

We sing every 2nd

Sunday morning

Contact

George Alexander

302-266-6518 Russell Delegation

youth and young adults

Rehearsals Monday nights

at 8:30 pm

We sing every

4th Sunday morning

Contact:

LaWann Moses

la-

wann@russelldelegation.com

Vocal Tip # 1

All singers should remember that our voices and vocal chords need rest just

like our bodies. Singers should avoid excessive talking and laughing be-

fore a performance or ministry. If you have to speak use tones and pitches

that are low and comfortable.

When traveling, make sure that you keep your neck covered and get plenty

of rest. Have you ever been awake all night and noticed that your voice

sounds and feels different that next day? Being awake all or most of the

night, especially talking or laughing will have a negative impact on the

quality of your singing voice and often leads to hoarseness.

It is important to remember that the time we spend sleeping or resting with-

out the movement of our vocal chords allow for rejuvenation and repair.

So remember: “a well rested voice is a well sounding voice.”

Rob Jones—Director

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KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Sick & Shut In

Wilhemina Knotts

25 Egert Ct, Newark DE 19702,

Phone 302 832-3531

Darius Manlove, Sr

Gilpin Hall Rm 314, 1101 Gilpin Ave,

Wilm DE 19801, Phone 302 654 4486

Clifford Cunningham

Parkview Nursing Home,

2801 W 6th St, Wilm DE 19805

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Alfred & Carol Francis

John Williams

Justina Mateen

Daughter of Evelyn Walley

Garland Pennington

Kiana Davis – Pennington

All Military Personnel

BEREAVED FAMILIES

Nike Marshall

loss of her grandmother, 404 W 29th St,

Wilm DE 19802

Robert & Doris Lacy

loss of her mother, 1018 White Birch

Dr, Newark DE 19713

Russell Delegation

loss of a prior musician

Chris & Tamika Moulden

loss of his uncle, 302 Ohio Ave,

Wilm DE 19805

All members should be reaching out in

Christian love to our new members,

the sick and shut-in, and the bereaved.

Let’s be “ intentional” on our

spiritual journey!

Prayer List

Gloria Hunter

Dennis Kilson

Bertha Harris

(Elaine Griffin’s, mother)

Carmen Martin

(Lakeysha Martin’s, mother)

Donald Knotts

Trudy Boardley

(Betty Bratcher & Brenda Wickes’,

niece)

Joyce Wright

Rosalie Jones

Stephon Thompson

(Hez Harmon III’s, stepson)

Ramai Bias –Age 2

(Beverly Cotton’s granddaughter)

Beatrice Tomlin

Walter Bailey

(Phyllis Bailey’s, son)

Robin Jackson

(Marki Mosley’s sister)

Thomas Hairston

Portia Hamilton

Bea Davis

John Davis

Brian Hall

Diane Hall

Nancy Palmer

Richard Smith

(Georganna Green’s, family & friends)

Albert Walton

Bradford Lambert, Jr.

Outreach

ACT Communication Survey - 2011

The ACT Committee at Simpson is charged with

compiling your ideas and suggestions about

communications. We would like to gain a better

understanding of the congregation's communication

likes and dislikes as well as gather your ideas and

thoughts about communications at Simpson.

Over the next 30 days you will receive survey via

paper or email to gain you feedback. The survey

will take approxiamtly 5 minutes. In addition, we

are working with Membership Secretary to update

personal data for Simpson.

Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

ACT - The Communication Committee

Membership Secretary

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“Calling All Acolytes”

If you are between the

ages of 6 & 14, and would

like to

become an Acolyte

Rehearsal 4th Sunday after service

Please contact:

Tifany Fee - 302 652 3234

OUTREACH

VISIT

Parkview

Nursing Home

Wed. Aug 24th 2:30 PM

Contact

Sis. Castella

Lecompte

All invited to

attend!!

TUESDAY BIBLE

STUDY

The Justice Family Day

Celebration will convene here at Simpson

Sun. Aug. 21-3:30pm.

All are urged and encouraged to

be in fellowship with the entire

Justice Family.

DOORS all doors will be

locked by 11:45 am

(except the main

sanctuary and old

doorway leading to

fellowship hall). This is

being done for both

security and safety

concerns.

Trustee Board

SCOUTING MINISTRY

All Scouts meet on the

2nd & 4th

Mondays

6:30—8:00

PM

GIRL

SCOUTS

Daisy

K-1st Grade

Brownie

2nd-3rd Grade

Juniors

Adult leaders needed

BOY SCOUTS

Cub

1st -5th Grade

Boy Scouts

Pending

Women of Simpson our Girl Scout

Program is ending for the summer.

The planning for next year must be-

gan. Your help is needed, so lend a

hand. Our Girls are in need of Adult

volunteers.

We meet every 2nd and 4th Mondays

from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Ages run for 5-11 or grades K-6.

Spend 2 Days and 1 Saturday a month

making a difference in a young girls

life.

For more info. contact

Simpson United Methodist Church

Intercessory Prayer Wed., 6:30-7:00 pm

Mon Health Issues & Armed Forces

Tues Families & Persecuted Church

Wed Schools;

Thur Special Request

Fri Governments;

Sat Unsaved

Sun Church Services

Everyday lift up Reverend Lester Justice; SUMC Officers, Leadership, Ministries & Spiritual growth of Mem-

bers

Questions? contact

Sandy Clark 302 378 4123

USHERS

Looking for new members

Interested contact

Castella LeCompte

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In this dispensation of time we’ve seen a movement caused

by debt rising to what was called a debt gridlock to a done

deal that almost cost Government to go into default. What

looked like a tidal wave wash out. Though it may be the

spirit of discouragement which has had an impact on our

Children’s Education, the Automotive and Housing

Industry, Loss of Jobs, Financial up evil (Wall Street),

Destruction on 911, Politics (Democrats vs. Republicans,

new age Tea Party), Philosophy and Religion. We see

influence TV Prgrams, News Papers, Computers and Big

Business have had on our everyday behavior, decisions and

livelihood. All around us, we see people who reject and

ignore Biblical Principles. They’ve done and are doing

whatever they want, as long as it gives momentary pleasure

of feel good and power. Brothers and Sisters don’t fear, for

fear is nothing more than (f-alse;

e-vidence; a-ppearing; r-eal). Be not dismayed, God is not

mocked. For the logos written lets us know, God hasn’t

given us the Spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound

mind. Stand strong resolve to base your life in the Bible (B

-asic; I-nstruction; B-efore; L-eaving; E-arth).

Which speaks to us about “The Rock! His work is perfect,

for all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and

without injustice, righteous and upright is He.” For

there is only one true God. In Deut. Moses said He is “the

Rock”, and I hear Peter saying, “Unto this Rock, I’ll build

my Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against

it. “ We must stand on His promise for His word does not

August Devotional

return unto Him void.

Hold on my Brothers and Sister to His unchanging hand and the

King of Glory shall rescue. He always plans a way of escape, and

lean not to our own understanding, but acknowledge Him and He

shall strengthen your heart. Trust in the Lord with all of your

heart and HE WILL direct our path.

Don’t give into relativism that is sweeping throughout the world,

for though you are in the world remember , you are not of this

world. Depend on His word and hold to it, the one who is the

author and finisher of our faith. (F-ather; A-rt; I-n; T-he; H-eaven).

Just know that if the Rock said we were blessed – we’re blessed! If

the Rock said we’re healed – you’re healed! If the Rock said He

will supply all our needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus –

He will! If the Rock said He came to give us life and give it more

abundantly – He shall! And if He said He would never leave us nor

forsake us – He won’t!

Remember HE is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIGHT.

Prayer: Father God, thank you for being our

Rock. Help us to yield our hearts and spirits to

you, and fill us with your biblical principals in

word, thought and deed. Father you said the

effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availeth

much, so we humbly ask you to rise and shine and

let your glory and mercy rest upon us. Keep us

with your keeping power. Remove

discouragement and doubt. Replace with a new

boost of vitamins (BCC) boldness, confidence and

courage in this season. Father we ask that you

render unto us resources we know not of. In the

precious name of Jesus. So Be It!

Evangelism Team: Rev. Dr. Corteze B. Rawley,Chair, Nola

Baker, Sylvia Cain, Sandy Clark, Adonna Green, Robert

Green, Liz Francis, Eloise Summer

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Dear Church Friends and Family,

Welcome to Simpson United Methodist Church’s first edition

of our monthly communication. Our publication will be able to give

you a detailed overview of what is going on in the Church for that

month, highlight upcoming events, and share some insight that will

allow us to grow as Church Family. This edition of the bulletin is ti-

tled WNYH (We Need Your Help) this is to show that your input and

feedback is critical to our growth and development.

Inside you will find a lot of things thing that will be able to

help you on your daily journey with Jesus; also some things that you

will be able to share and help to bless someone else. We have

pointed the spotlight to Pastor Justice for his advice and helpful hints,

a youth section- specifically devoted to the growth of our youth, a

section on whose who- to highlight the different ministries through-

out the Church and even a featured picture of the month- one of our

very own. There is also a survey that we are asking for a minute of

your time, to help us know how you wish to receive communications

and making sure that we have all of your correct contact information;

your response if greatly appreciated.

We have decided to create a naming opportunity for our monthly

publication. All interested members are asked to send your suggested

names of Monthly News Publication to WNYH@simpsonde.org or

fill out form below and return to an usher.. Submission will be closed

as of August 31, 2011. The person whose name is selected will re-

ceive a gift card as an acknowledgement to their participation.

Thank you again and have a Blessed August!

ACT --The Communications Committee

Name the Simpson

Monthly News

Simpson Monthly News

Naming Form

Print Suggested Name for Publication Here:

Name

Address

Phone

Address

You can also email your suggested name of Monthly News Publication to WNYH@simpsonde.org or fill out

form below and return to an usher. Submission will be closed as of August 31, 2011. The person whose name is

selected will receive a gift card as an acknowledgement to their participation.