Children & Family Ministries Report Continued
I can’t wait to get started on our Fall 2014 Semester of Sunday Night
Programs…it’s going to be a great Fall for the children and families of
Memorial.
If your child is potty-trained, they’re not too young…If they are not yet finished with 5th grade, they’re not too old. Mrs. Cindy and I have worked hard to insure that there truly is “something for everyone” in our MUMC KIDS program this year and we are really excited to work with your children and pray that you encourage your children to join
us for Choir, Mission Kids & Bible Study.
During Handbells and Choir we’ll be preparing for our upcoming Children’s Sabbath Service (Save The Date: Sunday, October 5 at 9 am
– More details TBA).
Our September Mission Kids Project is “Shut-ins and the sick.”
Our Bible Study is The Jesus Storybook Bible…”every story whispers His name”
This is going to be exciting! See you on September 7th!
Don’t miss our first night
MUMC provides a Safe Sanctuary for children. We require a
background check of all adult volunteers.
Katie D. Jeter – Director of Children and Family Ministries
877-0956 ext. 102 (office) 216-3315 (cell) [email protected]
877-0956 ext. 102 (office) 216-3315 (cell) [email protected]
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Children, Youth and Church News
Children & Family Ministries Report:
Calendar of Events – September 2014
Wednesday, September 3 Wednesday Night Suppers Resume!
Join us for “Supper at Six” in the Family Life Center Menu: chicken tenders, mac & cheese, green beans, roll and brownies
Special Guest Speaker, Andrew Boozer from Epworth If possible, please RSVP to the church office
Sunday, September 7
Sunday Night Programs Kick Off 5:30-7 pm
Kids’ Room - 2nd Floor - Family Life Center Do not miss this night full of fun surprises as we begin our Fall 2014
Semester of Sunday Night Programs!
Children & Family Ministries Report Continued
MEMORIAL MESSENGER
Memorial UMC
September 2014
Calendar of Events Continued:
Sunday, September 14 Sunday Night Programs
5:30-7 pm
Sunday, September 21 Sunday Night Programs
5:30-7 pm
Sunday, September 28 Sunday Night Programs
5:30-7 pm
More Information on Children & Family Ministries
Children’s Sunday School News Following our Annual Promotion Sunday on August 17th, children are officially in their new Sunday school rooms for the 2013-2014 year! We’re excited for another great year with our Grow! Proclaim! Serve! Sunday school curriculum. Thank you to the many willing volunteers who sacrifice their time to teach our children. If you would like to volunteer, please see Katie Jeter.
Congratulations to our Third Graders
We were honored to present our Third Graders with The Adventure Bible as a gift from the church on Sunday, August 17th. We pray God’s continued blessings on you as you read and grow in His Word. Third Graders who received Bibles were: Morgan Vafiadis, Emma Vanderslice and Sarah Culberson.
Supper At Six! Please plan to join us on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month for SUPPER AT SIX, a catered meal in our Family Life Center. Dinner will be served at 6 pm with fellowship following, some months we will welcome a Guest Speaker which will be advertised in advance. The menu for September is chicken tenders, mac & cheese, green beans, roll & brownies. Supper At Six is $7 for adults, $4 for children (children under 3 eat FREE). If possible, please RSVP to the church office. Questions? See Wayne or Christy Morris or Katie Jeter.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH 2014
Any questions please contact Paige Brooks 864-630-4275
Youth Activities: September
Wednesday, September 3rd is the first of our Suppers at 6. Youth will be paid for.
Friday, September 12th will be a movie night. Friends are welcome. We will be serving popcorn and the movie that will be showing is
“God is Not Dead”. The movie will start at 8 and end around 10:10 in the Family Life Center (Gym).
Saturday, September 20th is a family hiking day! Parents and youth
are both welcome. We will be taking the bus (both if needed), but ask that most parents drive their families. Everyone will pack their own
lunches and we will picnic once we arrive. More information to come.
Junior High students will be starting a new lesson series focused on understanding who God is. This study is called “Essential Theology”.
Senior High students will continue walking through the book of
Romans as we learn what it looks like to live out our faith in Christ.
Up and coming events to prepare for
Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th will be our Junior
High rafting trip. We will be heading to Lake Junaluska and taking Saturday to raft down the French Broad River. More information to
come.
As Always, Wednesday and Sunday night meals are free.
Combined Dinner & Activities – Wednesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. Junior High (Grades 6 – 8) Activities – Sunday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Combined Dinner – Sunday 6:30 – 7 p.m. Senior High Activities – Sunday 7 – 8 p.m.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
SEPTEMBER 1 John Robison, Rachel Hudson
SEPTEMBER 2 Ben McClimon
SEPTEMBER 3 Nelle Griffin, Shelly Reese
SEPTEMBER 5 Harriet Johnson
SEPTEMBER 6 Mary-Margaret Bragdon, Mallory Williams-Barbre,
Emily Major
SEPTEMBER 7 Kim Doby
SEPTEMBER 8 Gary Griffin, Kelley Smith, Thomas Simmons
SEPTEMBER 9 Betty Kay, Colton Church
SEPTEMBER 10 Donald Spearman, Wayne Reeve, William Stroud
SEPTEMBER 11 Ellouise Hendrix, Charlene Shealy
SEPTEMBER 14 Allison Reese
SEPTEMBER 15 Elaine Rush, Brian Streetman
SEPTEMBER 16 Charlton Miller
SEPTEMBER 18 Dorothy Scott, Rafe White
SEPTEMBER 22 Margaret Williams
SEPTEMBER 23 Dan Snow
SEPTEMBER 24 Ashley Howell, Madisen Merritt, Maxwell Merritt,
Thomas Major
SEPTEMBER 25 Allison Kay, Julia McClure, Brady Redmon
SEPTEMBER 26 Jody Hinds, John Powell, Carson Radlein
SEPTEMBER 27 Marney Hannon
SEPTEMBER 28 Clare Laye
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Afternoon Circle – Tues., SEPTEMBER 8th – 2:30 p.m. – Social Hall.
Lydia Circle – Tues., SEPTEMBER 9th – 10:30 a.m. – Social Hall.
Magnolia Circle – Thurs., SEPTEMBER 18th - To Be Determined.
YOUNG @ HEART - Wed., SEPTEMBER 10th – 11:45 a.m. – Social Hall.
UMW District Meeting – SEPTEMBER 13 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Social
Hall and Sanctuary.
YOUNG AT HEART will meet on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 10th at 11:45
a.m. in the Social Hall. Anyone over the age of 50 is invited.
DAILY PRAYER LIST FOR MEMORIAL CHURCH FAMILIES
SEPTEMBER 1 Patsy Farmer
SEPTEMBER 2 Rev. and Mrs. Mickey Fisher
SEPTEMBER 3 Clarence and Kelli Fleming IV and family
SEPTEMBER 4 Jack and Betsy Fore and family
SEPTEMBER 5 Jane Forrester
SEPTEMBER 6 Greg and Rachelle Foster and family
SEPTEMBER 7 Jimmy and Libby Fowler
SEPTEMBER 8 Ellen Garcia
SEPTEMBER 9 Lorie Gibson and family
SEPTEMBER 10 Maryhelen Gibson
SEPTEMBER 11 Silvia Giles
SEPTEMBER 12 Aggie Glenn
SEPTEMBER 13 Sarah Glenn
SEPTEMBER 14 Dawn Goforth
SEPTEMBER 15 Bob Gray
SEPTEMBER 16 Matt and Drea Green and family
SEPTEMBER 17 Rob and Melinda Greenlee and family
SEPTEMBER 18 Ronald and Nora Greenlee
SEPTEMBER 19 Gary and Ruth Griffin and family
SEPTEMBER 20 Nelle Griffin
SEPTEMBER 21 Mickey Griffith
SEPTEMBER 22 Will and Candace Grugan and family
SEPTEMBER 23 Marilyn Haas
SEPTEMBER 24 Tony Hammond and family
SEPTEMBER 25 Tom and Ann Hammond
SEPTEMBER 26 Rev. John and Mrs. Paula Haney and family
SEPTEMBER 27 Ben and Linda Hannon and family
SEPTEMBER 28 Marney and Freddie Hannon
SEPTEMBER 29 Shane and Ashley Hanson and family
SEPTEMBER 30 Dr. Chrys and Mrs. Judy Harris
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Tues., SEPTEMBER 9th – 7 p.m. – Wesley
Davenport.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – Sun., SEPTEMBER 21st - 8 a.m. – Social Hall.
MEMBERSHIP/EVANGELISM – Sun., SEPTEMBER 21st – 3 p.m. –
Social Hall.
For CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
SERMON
7 Rev. Curtis
14 Rev. Curtis
21 Rev. Curtis
28 Rev. Bob and Mrs. Bobbie McQuaid
GREETERS FOR SEPTEMBER: Mark, Leigh and Carson Radlein
USHERS for SEPTEMBER: Wayne and Shanie Vafiadis
SET-UP & TEAR DOWN: Wayne Vafiadis
CHILDREN’S SERMON: Candi Stanton
NURSERY: Please refer to the next page assignments
REFRESHMENTS: Marney and Freddie Hannon
For TRADITIONAL SERVICE
ACOLYTES
7 Ella Kate Brannon, Emma Culberson
14 Ella Kate Brannon, Emma Culberson
21 Ella Kate Brannon, Emma Culberson
28 Rachel Hudson, Sarah Catherine Lee
ALTAR FLOWERS
7 Roy and Charlene Shealy
14 George and Harriet Strait
21 Mark and Melody Owens
28 Margie Crowley
WORSHIP GREETERS
7 Louise Jones, Margaret Jones
14 Lee and Marne Dumas
21 Tom and Ann Hammond
28 Justin and Ginny Webb
USHERS (Arrive 10:40 AM)
7 Wayne Morris (H), Stephen Kennette, Pete Smith, Will Lavender
14 Benny Hannon (H), Mickey Hemphill, Chris Miller, Larry Smith
21 David Dobson (H), Van Brannon, Lee Dumas, Jimmy Upton, Bill Clute
28 Sylvia Dobson (H), Dixie Kennette, Peggy Smith, Ann Waters, Ruth Griffin
TRUSTEE: Jimmy Fowler
OFFERING COMMITTEE
7 Wayne Rhodes, Ralph Johnson
14 Peggy Smith, Allen Lee
21 Marney and Freddie Hannon, Karen Pridgeon
28 Mike and Ellen Henson, Carol Cason
NURSERY
For SEPTEMBER:
9 a.m. 7 Tyler and Marsha Mays
14 Mitch and Tamara Merrill
21 Rachelle Foster
28 Justin and Katie Crain
10: 00 a.m. Chris and Jessica Major
11 a.m. 7 Katrina Janes
14 Justin and Katie Crain
21 Janie Seay
28 Tyler and Marsha Mays
SOUND & VIDEO SYSTEMS
7 Wayne Morris, Keith Clarke
14 Stephen Kennette, Scott Streetman
21 Tom and Ann Hammond
28 Tom and Mary Ann Catafygiotu
LAY READERS
7 Mike Henson
14 Harriet Strait
21 Sylvia Dobson
28 No lay reader
CHILDREN’S SERMON
7 Kevin Duncan
14 Marne Dumas
21 Margie Crowley
28 Harriet Strait
COMBINED SERVICE DATES for 2014
11/23---Combined in Sanctuary (Consecration Sunday)
11/30---No Combined Service (Advent)
12/28---Combined in FLC
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GREETERS are still needed for the Contemporary Service for the month of
November. You just arrive at 8:45 a.m. and welcome folks until 9:00 a.m. It’s easy
and fun! If you are willing to serve, please contact JoAnn Rishforth at 864-552-1969.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
The United Methodist Women are looking forward to an exciting year. We have three active
circles and are beginning a new younger circle. If you are interested in becoming a member of
the United Methodist Women please contact Ellen Henson 848-3505 or Harriet Strait.
Memorial’s UMW will be hosting the Annual District Meeting of the UMW on September
13th at Memorial. We are looking for around 150 district Methodist women. Our Boy Scouts
will be assisting us with parking and assisting women into the FLC. We will be setting up
tables on Friday September 12 at 3:00. If you could assist with this, please let Ellen Henson
know. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help.
We will be having our annual Fall supper on Tuesday October 21st. Our featured speaker will
be Adam Wickliffe. He will be talking about the Greer Soup Kitchen and the start of a
homeless shelter. Please join us at 6:30 in the social hall. We will be serving soup and
sandwiches homemade by our wonderful women!!
We continue our ministry of prayer shawls. These are handmade shawls that are blessed by the
Tuesday morning prayer group. We have delivered three this summer. If you know of
someone who could use a prayer shawl please let us know.
Thank you to all the great women who assist Harriet and me. We could not do it without all of
you! Ellen.
BIBLE STUDY INFORMATION
ATTENTION! The Bible study on Stewardship and Leadership is being rescheduled due to
the Labor Day weekend and will now begin on Sunday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m. Please plan
on meeting in the Social Hall, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m., for 5
consecutive Sundays.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!! Disciple I AND II are being offered by Katie Moore.
Disciple I class began on August 20th and offers a choice of morning (9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.)
or evening (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) classes. Disciple II class will begin on Sunday, September
7th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Katie is requesting that interested individuals complete a short
form, indicating your choice of time for Disciple I. You must have successfully completed
Disciple I in order to take Disciple II. Forms are located in the Narthex and in the FLC and can
be placed in the collection plate on Sunday. You may also contact her at 469-3254.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Men, women and teens are invited to join Daryl Rishforth and a group from Aldersgate UMC
to assist with the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky to help disadvantaged and needy
folks. The date of this mission trip is May 3, 2015 – May 9, 2015. We will probably be
working on homes. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
We are excited to participate in saving Campbell Soup labels and box tops for education for
Red Bird Mission. Red Bird uses these labels to purchase much needed vans for hauling
people and supplies to work sites. It takes 1.6 million labels to purchase a minivan (that’s
1,600,000). Some of you are already familiar with this process. We’ll have more news later!
Below is the listing for GMC’s Pack-A-Sack (peanut butter) and the Greer Relief Drive for
canned tuna or soup. Thank you everyone!!!!
Month Peanut Butter Tuna/Soup Contact Person
September Adults Unlimited Adults Unlimited Candace Phillips
October Partners in Faith Partners in Faith Tamara Merrill
November CEP CEP Gail Warner
December Seekers Seekers Beverly Davis
January UMM UMM Eric Jeter
February Candace Phillips Candace Phillips
If you have any mission opportunities you would like published, or have questions
about the ones mentioned above, please send to Daryl Rishforth
NEWS FROM EPWORTH CHILDREN’S HOME
On Sunday, September 14, 2014, our congregation will stand with Epworth to break the cycle
of abuse, neglect and shame through our collection of the Annual Epworth Work Day
Offering. Without the support of churches like ours, Epworth could not provide
transformational care for children in need. We invite you to give generously to the children
who call Epworth home. For more information, please visit Epworth on the web at
www.epworthchildrenshome.org
LIBRARY DAYS BEGIN AGAIN!
We will begin our Sunday library days this month, with our first trip scheduled for September
28th. Typically, we will schedule the third Sunday of each month, but during September, that
day will be when our congregation honors and celebrates our organist, Ann Mayfield, as she
will be retiring from her many years of service to the church. We want all of you to celebrate
with us!
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
September 3rd Supper at Six with Epworth Children’s Home representative as our guest
speaker
September 7th Communion at Contemporary Worship Service
September 13th UMW District Meeting
September 28th Laity Sunday
October 5th Children’s Sabbath – 9 a.m. service
Save the Date
Sunday, September 21, 2014
11:00am Traditional Service
We will honor and recognize our own
Ann Mayfield, organist
who is retiring after serving Memorial as organist for
over 24 years.
Please mark your calendars and join us for this special
day!