1. family and parenting
2. children

The Communicator
228 W. Edenton St., Raleigh NC 27603-1790
(919) 832-7535 www.esumc.org
Volume XLIV, Number 7 April 12 - 18, 2015
Available online at www.esumc.org/communicator
Manna and Mercy
Join us for a very special weekend at
Edenton Street!
We are thrilled to host Rev. Alan Storey
of South Africa for a full weekend of
teaching and learning. Alan will stretch
our insight of Christ and who He is in
scripture and in our lives as no one has
done before. You may recall Alan’s visit
in September when he and his former
intern (our own Lisa Yebuah!) sat down
for a conversation regarding Alan’s
faith journey. Lisa would go on to say
that Alan, more than any other, is the
person who helped shape her Biblical
imagination. Alan’s commitment to the
peacemaking Jesus was tested early in
his life when he faced conscription into
the apartheid regime’s military. After
spending a year of discernment working
as a laborer in Australia, he returned
to South Africa, declaring he would
never fight in the apartheid army – or
any army. He was arrested and faced
trial with a six-year prison sentence
as the likely outcome. Alan’s trial was
abandoned midway, and he became the
last conscientious objector to be tried
in apartheid South Africa. He is the son
of theologian Bishop Peter Storey who
served as chaplain to Nelson Mandela
and other political prisoners during his
time at Robben Island. Alan and Lisa met
during her time in South Africa as his
Duke Divinity school summer intern in
2003.
On his return to Edenton Street, Friday,
May 1 through Sunday, May 3, Alan will
lead us in a Manna and Mercy retreat.
This special retreat covers God’s story
and how it is OUR story. Alan will lead
us through the entire Bible in a way that
is engaging, fun, and very insightful! It
is for all regardless of where they are in
their faith journey and regardless of their
Biblical knowledge. The genius of this
amazing retreat is that everyone grows
deeper to Jesus; all participants are
welcome; all are challenged, inspired,
stretched, and included!
The weekend will include a Friday
evening session (6:30-8 p.m.); Saturday
session (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); and
concluding on Sunday morning (8:30-10
a.m.). Registration is available online at
esumc.org. The cost for this incredible
opportunity is $40 per person and will
include Friday dinner, Saturday lunch
and snacks.
This is an opportunity you don’t want to
miss! Please join us!
The Child Development Center Celebrates
Week of the Young Child
The Child Development Center, along with the nation,
celebrates the Week of the Young Child on April 12–18. We
are busily preparing for the special activities we have planned
for the week. On Music Monday the children will participate
in a center-wide gross motor event as we celebrate music in
our world. Taco Tuesday finds us helping prepare our lunch.
This is also an opportunity to celebrate the diversity we find
in God’s great world. We practice the art of collaboration on
Work Together Wednesday as we build a box community on
our playground. Through this activity the children will learn
about ways that we can work together to make our community
better. On Artsy Thursday the children will participate in art
activities in their classrooms in the morning. For the last
month parents have been donating needed materials for the
Doorstep Ministry hygiene kits. In the afternoon the children
will sort items that we have been collecting and deliver them
to Ms. Amy. Through this activity the children are learning
about compassion and serving Christ by helping others. We
finish the week with a celebration of family and a Family
Picnic.
Needless to say, we are very excited about our preparations.
All are invited to celebrate with us. On behalf of the CDC we
want to say “Thank you” to Edenton Street United Methodist
Church for sharing your facility, your staff and your love of
Christ with us.
The CDC promotes learning through self-directed and creative
play in a loving, safe and healthful environment by forming
a family of children, parents, professional staff and alumni.
Building on its historic beginnings, the center is committed to
serving children from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic
backgrounds and to cultivating its strength through diversity.
ESUMC is a community of faith: Inviting all to encounter Jesus,
Preparing believers to deepen their dependence on God,
Join us for
Planting Day
April 25
If you are feeling called to become
part of this church family, please make
plans to attend Planting Day for new
members! Our next Planting Day will be
Saturday, April 25 from 8:45 am - 1 pm
to prepare you for being received into
the life of Edenton Street on Sunday,
April 26 at the service you choose.
Please contact Joy Owen, Director of
Welcoming Ministries,
[email protected] or ext. 350, at
your earliest convenience so she can
prepare for you to join.
If you would like to be involved in this
event, we welcome your presence help is needed with preparation, set-up
and clean-up. Remember, each of us
was a new member once...please join
us in welcoming our newest members
to our church family!
Una Voce presents
James Whitbourn’s
Annelies
April 19
The story of Anne Frank, the young girl
who hid from the Nazis with her family
for two years in an Amsterdam attic,
has inspired millions since her diary
was first published 66 years ago.
The Triangle area’s newest chamber
choir, Una Voce (One Voice) will
present the North Carolina premier
of Annelies on April 19 at 4 p.m. in
the sanctuary of the historic Edenton
Street United Methodist Church under
the direction of Kevin B. Holland.
Joining the choir are Mary Elizabeth
Southworth – soprano, Rebekah
Binford – violin, Elizabeth Beilman –
cello, John Noel – piano and Marianne
Breneman – clarinet.
Haiti Benefit Concert
April 24
Former American Idol contestant
Majesty Rose will perform a benefit
concert on April 24 to help support
children at the Agape House, an
orphanage run by Together We Can
Haiti. ESUMC has been working with
Together We Can Haiti for the past
four years in the areas of community
development, agriculture, education
and orphan care. The concert will
be in Kerr Hall beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 in advance at www.
theagapehouse.net, or $20 at the door.
Come catch a great evening of music
and support an amazing cause!
Special Offering
April 26
United Methodist Retirement Homes
provides financial aid to residents who
no longer have the resources to fully
pay for the services and care provided
to them. In order to gain a better
understanding of this ministry, consider
one resident recipient of benevolence
support whom we will call Mary Jane.
She has a medical condition that has
made her disabled and unable to care
for herself. She has lived in a room at
one of the UMRH healthcare centers
for more than twenty-three years.
Although Mary Jane has no biological
family, she does have a very close
family who love her dearly. That family
is the staff of the healthcare center. Her
small income and UMRH benevolence
support cover the cost of her care.
Daughters of the King
Banquet
April 28, 6-8 p.m., Kerr Hall
“Stepping into the Presence”
Edenton Street women and middle and
high school girls are invited to join The
King’s Princesses and Girls of Grace for
our 14th annual Daughters of the King
Banquet. We are honored to have our
own Amanda Hasley, guest speaker,
share her uplifting message, “Stepping
into the Presence”, based on Psalm
16:11. Tickets for this special evening
are $12. Make your reservation by
Monday, April 20 by calling the church
office (919-832-7535) OR online at
esumc.org. Invite the ladies in your life
to celebrate our Christian sisterhood
through this joyous evening of
fellowship, worship, music, and dining!
Parent Fellowship
Hour
May 17
The Nursery Preschool Council looks
forward to hosting new parents,
parents-to-be, and church members
who would like to celebrate these new
families on May 17 from 9:45–10:45 a.m.
in the new church commons area. We
hope church members of all ages will
join us to celebrate the special people
who have recently become parents.
Please mark your calendars and plan
to join us for tea, pastries, fellowship,
and fun!
*If you are a new parent (with a baby
1 year or younger), please RSVP to
Cameron Graham at
[email protected].
Need to reserve childcare for an
event? Contact Robin Ellison at
[email protected] or
(919) 832-7535 ext. 212.
By Our Gifts - March 22
General Budget Received this Week: $62,792.20
Received Year-to-Date: $1,048,049.99
Opening Doors Pledge total: Opening Doors received: $5,114,439
$2,975,337.12
By Our Presence - April 5
Worship 8:40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560
9:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
10:55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966
11:11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Church on Morgan . 222
Worship Total . . . . 2,721
Caring for those who are hurting, sending ordinary people
into the world equipped to do extraordinary things.
Vacation Bible School
Children’s Ministry Assistant
July 20-24
We are a dynamic ministry environment at Edenton Street
United Methodist Church that is shaping the future of the
Kingdom through Children’s ministry. We are in search of a
Children’s Ministry Assistant.
Summer is just around the corner and so is Vacation Bible
School! This year’s theme is Cokesbury’s “G-Force Adventure
Park” featuring all kinds of kid friendly action oriented
activities. But it’s not just the kids who will have fun. During
the week of July 20– 24, children ages four (by Aug. 31,
2015) through rising 5th graders are invited to participate in
interactive Bible stories, great music, discovery, cool crafts,
hands-on missions work, creative games & more!
Registration opened March 1 and will remain open until we
meet capacity. Register at http://cokesburyvbs.com/esumcvbs
Volunteers are needed! If you are an adult volunteer, please
consider being a class leader, station leader or helper, helping
make decorations, providing refreshments etc. Volunteers
are needed all week or on a daily basis as your schedule
permits. Youth volunteers are needed throughout the week
as helpers in classes and at stations. Please sign up! Register
to volunteer at http://cokesburtvbs.com/esumcvbs
Questions: Please send your questions to
[email protected] or contact Cara Bugg at
[email protected] or Heather Quesenberry
[email protected]
9th Annual Children and Youth
Music and Arts Camp
August 3-August 7
For rising 1st through 12th
graders
Children and Youth Music and Arts Camp is an exciting
opportunity for children and youth to grow in their faith
through music, drama, and art. The children and youth
are shown God’s love in a loving, supportive, Christian
environment by a caring group of individuals who give freely
of their time. Activities include: worship, storytelling, choir,
bell ringing, art, drama, rhythm and percussion, and creative
movement. (Set design and costuming are offered to middle
and high school students.)
Visit esumc.org for more details about this amazing program!
Downtown Churches Habitat
Build
April 18
Working with other downtown churches, we will be building a
Habitat for Humanity house this spring. Building skills are not
required to participate. Our build dates are on the following
Saturdays: April 18 and May 16. Signup on the website.
The Children’s Ministry Assistant will assist in leading and
providing vision for our Children’s Ministry in a way that helps
children and parents become disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world. The position will assist parents
in equipping their children to know, love, and follow Jesus
through biblical teaching and discipleship by using a chosen
curriculum in creative, challenging and age-appropriate ways.
The Children’s Ministry Assistant supports the Director of
Children and Parent Ministries in the day-to-day operations
of children’s ministries. This position will provide support
in leading and offering vision for our children’s ministry.
This position is part-time at 15 hours per week and must be
available to work on Sunday mornings.
Local candidates only, please. Please forward resumes to:
[email protected]
Media Helpers:
One way the Media Team “Shares Christ from the Heart of
Raleigh” is by playing our traditional service on the local
Raleigh TV station. We are seeking volunteers to load the
TV DVD copy into the system at the TV station on a monthly
basis. It takes one hour of your day to load the DVD. You
will be fully trained. No prior experience or knowledge
is required. If you are interested please contact Alison
Clinkscales at [email protected].
Sunday Servants-April 19
Greeters:
Gathering:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Wiggler Worship:
Parking Group:
8:40 Woody and Carole Sellers, Gary Pelletier
10:55 Jerre and Celeste Parker, Karen Padgett, Jim and Norma Stewart, Judy Jeffries
Team P
8:40 Howard Cummings, Mike Ellis, Keith Lee, Jody Lockhart, Benjamin Lockhart
10:55 Grayson Hodge, James Brantley, Doug Cowan, Nikki Ellerbe, Carol Griffin, George Hearn, Willis Smith, Perry Dunstan, Finch Monson, Henry Barnette, Everette Knight, Tom West, Martha Hodge
Chrissy Gupton, Jacob and Leslie Ward, Carl and
Ramsay Younger, Joe and Cory Wellborn, Marissa
and Josh Bryant
Laura and Nick Cox, Heather and Scott Queseberry, Pam and David Goracke
Lakins
12:30 p.m.CCM Meeting (164)
3 p.m. Peaceable Kingdom Concert (Kerr)
4 p.m. Dancing 4 Him (357); Exsultate Dance Ensemble (318); Women’s Bible Study (163)
4:40 p.m. Celtic Choir (314); Cherub Choir (306); Crusader Choir (316A)
5 p.m. Spirit Led Dancers (357)
5:20 p.m. Hallelujah Handchime Choir (351); Joyful Ringers Handbell Choir (Annex)
5:30 p.m. Sunday Dinner (Kerr)
6:30 p.m. Wesley Handbell Choir
Monday, April 13
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
10:15 a.m. UMW Circle 2 (167)
12 p.m. Academy Fellows Lunch (Kerr); Finance Committee (251)
1 p.m. Academy Fellows (164)
6 p.m. Alpha (Kerr)
6:30 p.m. New Testament History (163)
7 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (Bulla Gym); Una Voce
Tuesday, April 14
8 a.m. Academy Fellows (163)
9:45 a.m. Zumba (Bulla Gym)
10 a.m. UMW Board Meeting (251)
12:15 p.m. Moms in Prayer (Bulla 215)
5 p.m. Men’s Leaders Meeting (357)
6 p.m. Girls of Grace (Bulla 217)
7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (Kerr); Men’s Study (161); Young Adult Basketball (Bulla); Una Voce
Wednesday, April 15
9:15 a.m. DWELL Bible Study (163)
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
10:30 a.m.Wed. A.M. Bible Study (321)
12 p.m. Intercessory Prayer (356)
6:30 p.m. Prayer Committee Meeting (165)
7 p.m. Boy Scouts (Bulla); Trustees Meeting (164); UMW Evening Book Study (169)
Thursday, April 16
9:45 a.m. Exegeting the Spirit (163)
6 p.m. The Gathering Team Rehearsal
7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, April 17
7:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
5 p.m.
Lakins Study Group (166)
End Homelessness Board Meeting (164)
Confirmation Retreat (Kerr)
Saturday, April 18
6:30 a.m. ECP Yard Sale Fundraiser (161)
8 a.m. Habitat Workday (offsite)
10 a.m. Una Voce
Sermon Information:
April 12
TRADITIONAL
SorryNotSorry
Rev. Will Hasley
GATHERING
SorryNotSorry
Rev. Lisa Yebuah
April 19
TRADITIONAL
SorryNotSorry
Rev. Ned Hill
GATHERING
SorryNotSorry
Rev. Lisa Yebuah
Need prayer?
You can submit prayer requests to pray@
esumc.org, or you can fill out the prayer
card in the pews. We are honored to lift
you up before our loving God, and we
keep all requests confidential.
Contacting ESUMC
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Office: (919) 832-7535; Fax (919) 829-5780
Inclement Weather: Main number, option 2
Emergency on-call: (919) 345-8435
Doorstep Ministry: (919) 832-9530 (Mon. 10-12)
Submit newsletter content to:
[email protected] by Wed 12 p.m.
Internet: Sunday, April 12
Sermon recordings at estreet
gathering.org/media
9:30 am Contemporary Service
Television (One week delay): 12:00 pm on
Raleigh CTV Channel 22 or 97.6
Radio (Live): 4/5/15 WPTF 4/12/15 off air
Internet: Live video streaming and sermon
recordings www.esumc.org/worshipservices/online-broadcast.php
10:55 am Traditional Service
More Ways to
Worship
8:40am Traditional Worship
9:30am The Gathering Contemporary
Worship (Kerr)
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditional Worship
11 a.m. Church on Morgan Worship
11:11am The Gathering Contemporary
Worship (Kerr)
Sunday
Mornings
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