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First United Methodist Church
NON=PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
310 N. Main St. | Mocksville, NC 27028
PAID
336.751.2503 Fax: 336.751.1120
Permit No. 46
Mocksville, NC
Preschool/Afterschool 336.753.1900
www.firstumcmocksville.org
STAFF
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Senior Pastor
John Huneycutt Christian Education / Youth
Barbara Basham
Director of Music
Preschool Director
Allison Lambert
Director of
Afterschool Ministries
Tommy Dunn
Organist/Technology
Teresa Lakey
Financial Administrator
Shane Butcher
Financial Assistant
Natalie Sanders
Custodial Staff
Taylor Slye
Custodial Staff
The church office will be closed
Monday, May 25, 2015.
MAIL TO:
Believed to be the oldest feast in the Church, the story of Pentecost dates back to the first century
A.D. The feast of Pentecost coincided with the Jewish Feast of Weeks, which occurs 50 days
after the Passover (Deuteronomy 16:10). According to Jewish tradition, the Ten Commandments were given to Moses 50 days after the first Passover, which freed the Hebrews from
their bondage in Egypt. As the Hebrews settled into Canaan, the feast became a time to honor the Lord for blessing the fruits of their labors. At the time of Jesus, the festival focused on
rabbinical law and traditions. Since this Jewish holiday took place at the same time of the
Pentecost, many Jewish Christians appropriated its celebration into their Christian commemoration of the coming of the Spirit. According to book of Acts, the Church came into
being on the day of Pentecost. As 120 worshipers, including the Disciples, were fasting and
praying in an upper room in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in a violent
rushing wind that was heard throughout the city. Small flames of fire rested upon their
heads, and they began to speak in other languages. As crowds came to investigate the commotion, the Apostle Peter spoke to them about Jesus and exhorted them to repent. From
the crowd of Jews and converts, 3,000 realized the truth of his words and became followers
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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ~ MAY 2015
What a moving Holy Week and glorious celebration we experienced for Easter last month. I appreciate
so much the many folks who worked to put together the special services, activities, and music. I love
the new Easter banners that beautify our sanctuary.
Date/Time Ushers
5/3
8:45
Charlie Howell
Shane Butcher
Greeters
Refreshments
Prayer
Sandi Howell
Terri Butcher
Doris & Glenn
Miller
Patsy Brewer
May brings with it many exciting activities – National Day of Prayer, Mother’s Day, and Confirmation
Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, college graduations, award banquets, end-of-year concerts and recitals.
Our God and Country program with the Cub Scout Pack will finish in May as well. It has been a pleasure to work with the 16 participants in the first series of God and Country. I also appreciate the great
support of their families in this project. The National Day of Prayer will be May 7. The YMCA will sponsor a prayer breakfast at the Senior Center that morning at 7am. Reservations are needed if you plan
to eat by calling 753-6230. Our church will be open for our weekly Noon prayer time. First Presbyterian will open their sanctuary from 7am-7pm and will have a closing corporate prayer service from 6:307pm. May 10 we will honor all our Mothers and the youngest and oldest mothers present. Confirmation Sunday will be May 17 at the 10:55am service. Since January we have been working through our
curriculum, We Believe, had a field trip to the Jewish synagogue in Winston-Salem and enjoyed a dayretreat to the mountain home of John and Shirley Cottle where the group made stoles symbolizing
their faith and completed their creed. Those joining on May 17 will also assist in the leadership of the
service and share their creed. The Pre-School will hold its end-of-year celebration and graduation in the
FLC at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 21. On Pentecost Sunday, 5/24, we will celebrate the birth of the
church. I hope many from the church will come to show their support. Our After School has had a
great initial year and is gearing-up for our first Summer Day Camp. How blessed we are to be able to
influence the lives of so many children for Christ. May all that we do (and so much more is going on)
glorify God and bring people to Christ.
Pastor Glenn
10:55
Charles Crenshaw
Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon
Mike Harrison
Amy & Gary Hatley
Frank Payne
Carl Wicker
Nancy Payne
Shirley Wicker
Charles Crenshaw
Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon
Mike Harrison
Amy & Gary Hatley
Ronald Keister
George Snyder
Karen Lutz
Doris Snyder
Charles Crenshaw
Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon
Mike Harrison
Amy & Gary Hatley
Wylie Berry
Harold Wood
Kathy Curry
Amy Wood
Charles Crenshaw
Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon
Mike Harrison
Amy & Gary Hatley
Angie Jordan
Chris Hanes
Jim Latham
Alice Hanes
Chinera Latham
Belinda Brewer
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
Sunday 5/17/15 7:00 PM
Family Life Center
Conference Room
5/10
8:45
10:55
5/17
8:45
10:55
5/24
8:45
10:55
5/31
8:45
10:55
Charles Crenshaw
Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon
Mike Harrison
Tim Trugeon
Mary Ann &
Clayton Peele
Children’s
Moment
N/A
Andrew
Brown
Tiffany Evans
Katy
Wogatzke
N/A
Lisa Prillaman
Kaitlyn Foil
Amanda
Harris
Amy Hatley
Jayne Walker
Elizabeth
Rosenbaum
Phil & Bobbie
Morris
Nursery
Joeff Williams
Nancy Harpe
Alice & Chris
Hanes
Acolyte
John
Huneycutt
D.J. Hatley
Christy
Anderson
Katherine
Bradley
Anderson
John
Huneycutt
Grady
McClamrock
Tami Walker
Paulette
Hendrix
Debra Stanley
Burke
Rosenbaum
Amanda
Harris
Sandra
Boyette
Grady
McClamrock
Lynne Byerly
London &
Sydney Dirks
Christie
Russell
Molly
Russell
Harold Vickers
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VBS is sure to be out of this world this summer!
Mark your calendars and be prepared to have a lot
of fun!!! Mark your calendars for June 14-June 18,
2015.
More details to come soon!!!
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From the FAMILY MINISTRIES TEAM
It has been a busy month with three small groups meeting to study the Married People’s resource
titled “Heroes Among Us”. This study focuses on the four core habits of a great marriage: Have
Serious Fun, Respect and Love, Love God First and Practice Your Promise. The goal has been to
learn how to become your spouse’s hero by doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways. The five
-session study is quickly drawing to a close and we are looking forward to our next activities.
Ministry 22:6 Summer Day Camp Enrolling NOW!!!
Contact
Allison
at
336-753-1900
or
email [email protected] for more
information!!
CONGRATULATIONS to
Jack and Lettie Pennington
THE BIGGEST LOSER
Are you ready to lose
weight? The Biggest Loser kicks off at the
Wednesday night Wellness meal on May 13,
2015. This will be a weight loss program and
Bible study all in one. Grab a partner to keep
you motivated and to help you along. To sign
up or if you have any questions please contact
Belinda Brewer at either [email protected]
or 336-940-7355. The first meeting will be May
26th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Wear comfortable
clothing.
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who welcome their newest
addition to their family!
JESSE CLEMENT
A handsome and “HUSKY” young man!
Lettie and Jesse came by the office a few weeks ago!
On May 9th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center, FM will sponsor the first Date
Night. This is an opportunity for couples to bring their children to be cared for while their parents, grandparents or guardians enjoy a night out. If you are interested in taking advantage of
this opportunity please understand that you do not have to be involved in any small group or other Married People activities to qualify. All you need to do is sign up. We need to know how many
children you will be bringing, their ages and your emergency contact number(s). This information
will help us know how many caretakers we need and what kind of activities to prepare. You may
sign up by calling the church office and giving your information or on Sunday, May 3rd there will
be a form in the worship services’ bulletins that you may fill out and drop in the offering plate.
We do need you to register by Wednesday, May 6th in order to have sufficient preparation time.
We also have a flyer with some fun ideas for your night out. You may have already received a
copy of this flyer in your email or you can pick one up in the foyer at the May 3rd worship services.
There will also be a copy available for you to pick up at the Family Life Center on Date Night.
Your FM Committee is busy planning for future events. If you have any suggestions please contact any committee member. We love to hear your ideas!
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MAY FELLOWSHIP MEALS
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
5/6/15 Hosted by the Youth
Sunday, May 17 - Parent/Student meeting and covered-dish meal at 5:00 PM in
the Family Life Center. This meeting will bring information about the high school,
middle school mission trips, and summer activities.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES
If you are a high school graduate or have a high school graduate who will be recognized on Graduation Sunday, June 7, 2015, please contact the church office with full name, school name and
future plans (e-mail preferred)..
We would like a picture to be included in the bulletin/newsletter. Please e-mail the picture with
your information to the office.
College Graduates: Please submit your information to the church office (e-mail preferred.) College graduates will also be recognized on Sunday, June 7.
DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE IS MONDAY,
MAY 18, 2015
Next Children-Family Outing! Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 30, 3pm, Shelter # 10 at
Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury! Tons of fun for the kids - train ride, carousel, putt-putt, playground, petting barn, gem mine, water plaza, and much more! Please bring money if your
child wishes to participate in any of the activities; prices and attractions can be found
at:www.dannicholas.net/. Dinner will be provided. If you are interested in attending, please
contact Tracy Huneycutt at [email protected] by May 25 (you must RSVP in order to
have dinner provided.) Anyone interested in coming is encouraged to invite their friends, too!
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all
the trimmings! Proceeds will go
towards youth mission trips/
projects
5/13/15 Hosted by the
Wellness Committee
Biggest Loser Kick-off
5/20/15 Hosted by The
Missions Committee
Honduras Medical Team
Meatloaf, green beans,
vegetables, rolls,
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A.R.K.
Acts of Random Kindness
During the month of May, FUMC will celebrate ARK month as
we turn our attention to Acts of Random Kindness. The Evangelism Team will hand our ARK Cards at the services during
the month of May. Please use the cards to accompany your
acts of kindness. Such acts can include leaving a note for
your mail carrier, taking cupcakes to a fire department, library or post office to show appreciation, or taking something homemade to a neighbor or to someone in a nursing
facility. Our kind gestures spread the love of God throughout
the community.
The Congregational Care Committee has started several new ministries in our church. The Transportation
Committee is a group of church members who are willing to drive other church members to doctor appointments, out-patient testing or treatments, or for other transportation needs. Any church member who
needs this sort of help should call Mike Hendrix, chairman of the Transportation Committee, at 998-2582 or
909-2412. Mike will arrange for one of the committee members to drive you for a one-time or on-going
transportation need.
We continue to be in prayer with the people in Nepal and all who
are affected by the earthquake including first responders and
families of those who have died or are missing. Global Ministries
has been in touch with all of our missionaries in the area and confirmed they are safe. UMCOR is preparing a response, working through local and international partners. Donations to support the response to the earthquake in Nepal and other international disasters can
be made through UMCOR Advance # 982450. Checks can be made out to the church and write UMCOR
Advance #982450 in the memo.
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June 01
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June 10
June 11
Charles Crenshaw
Ruth Davis
Scott Gantt
John Walker
Matt Walker
William Berry
Donna Duncan
Patti Forbes
Mike Deal
Bob Jordan
Sam Redman
Jake Barnhardt
Russ Clarke
Leon Jones
Philip Cartner
Nancy Clarke
Carl Wicker
Kelly Hobbs
Charlotte Miller
Anne Jones
Brantlee Evans
Scotty Seaford
Kathy Boger
Sidney Howard
Kelly Sales
Parker Shelton
MAY & JUNE BIRTHDAYS
May 14 Christopher Boardwine
Sara Campbell
Virginia Coil
Jill Gaither
Barbara Laymon
Jackie Nicholson
May 16 Alyse Bowden Wooldridge
Tatum Edwards
Marie Roth
May 17 Will Rooney
May 18 Nathan Barnes
May 19 Toni Phillips
Emma Boardwine
May 20 Quin Holland
Rose Marion
May 21 Mackie Deadmon
Gaye Smith
May 22 Donnie Lakey
Mike Shaw
May 23 Thomas Corriher
Andrew Daniel
Payton Isaac Wogatzke
Dean Tutterow
May 24 Joyce Peak
Emery Rosenbaum
Jeff Wyke
Weldon Yates
Janet Taylor
June 12
Matthew Howell
Carolyn Vickers
June 13
Zeb Chapman
Josh Balsley
David Little
Ward Wilson
June14
Dean Hendrix
Lynne Byerly
Harry Little
Lillian Sharpe
June 15
Megan Brown
Shirley Wicker
Alice Hanes
Robert Wilson
Karen Lutz
Katie Wogatzke
June 16
Carl Humphrey
Matte Clark
Russell Prillaman
Shirley Cottle
Caitlin Tutterow
Elva Grace Tomlinson June 17
Becky Little
Spencer Kelly
Christopher Stein
Tiffany Kelly
June 18
Karen Bullard
Anita Neal
Leslie Wicker
Catherine C. MacJune 19
Diana Bromley
Callum
Eavan Jennings
Helen Hendricks
June 20
Carly Balsley
Jim Henderson
Jackson Hendricks
Rob Mackintosh
June 21
Jim Anderson
Margaret Overcash
Christi Cowden
Amy Vaughan-Jones
Patrick Mandarano
Amy Wood
Steve Stiller
Lillian Haire
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Nan Neal
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May 29
May 30
May 31
June 22
June 23
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
George Haire
Tess Miller
Ryan Wyke
Carol Dunn
Cindy Hess
Jason Jordan
Bob Ritz
Bill Sell, Jr.
Sarah Wood
Perie Howard
Amber Finney
Paulette Hendrix
Sally Brill
Lynn Howard
Katie Hendricks
Jonathan Motsinger
Linda Trudgeon
Chance Anderson
John Brock
Lewis Hall
Robert J. Henricks, II
Glenn Miller
Mariam Wright
Erin Johnston
Davy Marion
Charlie Crenshaw
Marla Johnson
Burke Rosenbaum
Maggie H. Foster
Jean Shelton
Jacob Wyatt
Helene McCullough
Cindy Corriher
Hannah Shuskey
David Stein
Tonya Carroll
Mark Russell
Will Byerly
Walter Wilson
Kathelyn McCullough
John Sykes
Wanda Bowles
Cara Beth Hendricks
Debra Stanley
Steve Walker
Izzy Vaughan-Jones
Tommy Hendrix
Marianne Stein
Christine Woodruff
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Memorials & Honorariums
PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory of Ken Jordan
By the Carol Dyson Family
By The Kip Miller Family
By Harry & Amelia Little
By Carolyn Cartner
By Charles & Patsy Crenshaw
By Bucky & Lillian Sharpe
By Lynne & Jerry Byerly
By Patsy & Freddie Brewer
By Patricia Latta
By Jayne & J. D. Walker
By John & Shirley Cottle
By Arnold & Nancy Harpe
By Grady & Cathy McClamrock
By Mr. & Mrs. Charles Markland
By Jerry & Sue Callison
By D.W. & Betty Griffith
By Doug & Jean Markland
By Mary Alice Leduc-Lenmark
By Donnie & Teresa Lakey
By Sandra Boyette
Unidentified Memorial
By Clyde & Helen Hendricks
By Glenn & Susan Myers
By FUMC Fellowship Class
By Dianne Brown
PRAYERS AND SQUARES
In Honor of Libby Banks
By Joe & Yvonne Butzbach
SHEPHERDING COMMITTEE
In Memory of Janice Hayes
By Bill Hayes
GENERAL FUND
In Memory of M.C. &
Mary Ellen Deadmon
By Mack & Martha Deadmon
In Memory of Janice Hayes
By Janice Hunt
A STOREHOUSE FOR JESUS
In Honor of Clyde Hendricks
By Fellowship Class
PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory of Clyde Clark
By Deborah Circle
MARY CIRCLE
In Memory of Janice Hayes
PRAYERS & SQUARES
In Memory of Ken Jordan
By Anita Long
In Honor of Taylor & Kathy Slye
By Jennie Smith
In Honor of
Mike & Paula Harrison
Grady & Cathy McClamrock
Carolyn Cartner
Sandra Bradford
Marla Johnson
Wade & Ellen Dyson
Rev. Glenn & Susan Myers
By Jerry Banks
In Memory of Janice Hayes
By Jim & Chinera Latham
In Honor of
Grady & Cathy McClamrock
By John & Mary Brock
In Memory of Elizabeth Hoots
By Faithful Workers SS Class
In Memory of George A. Aubrey
and Gratitude to his daughter,
Martha A. Montague
By Francine Cedrone
In Memory of Ken Sales
By Wayne & Sue Hill
By Anita Long
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Janet Baucom
Charles Hendricks
Autumn Care
1007 Howard Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
Bermuda Commons
Room # 403
316 NC Hwy 801
Advance, NC 27006
c/o Brookstone Terrace
Room # 7
4430 Clinard Road
Clemmons, NC 27012
Diane Crotts’
Granddaughter
Missy Foster
298 Dogwood Lane
Mocksville, NC 27028
Ann Stayer
PO Box 333
256 North Carolina Circle
Mocksville, NC 27028
276 Park Avenue
Mocksville , NC 27028
Molly Jo McClamrock
Somerset
Mocksville, NC
Margeret Foster
Bailey Brewer
Fred Roth
Velma Daniel
Tilthia Hanes
John Coil
Regency Care
Room 235
2229 Bermuda Village Drive Clemmons , NC 27012
Isaac Markland
825 N. Main Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
153 Woodhaven Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
Larry Tutterow
Dick Smith
204 Charleston Ridge Dr.
Mocksville, NC 27028
Nancy Triplett
248 East Lake Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
Lydia Circle May 11 12:00 PM
O’Callahan’s Restaurant
Marie Steed
Hannah Circle May 11 7:30 PM
At the home of Shawn Williams
Elmer Stoneman
Jean Shelton
Anne Jones
Bermuda Commons
Room # 508
316 NC Hwy 801
Advance, NC 27006
288 Southwood Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
Leon Jones
134 Applegate Court
Mocksville, NC 27028
Karen Sykes
161 Deacons Way
Mocksville, NC 27028
PROMISES TO KEEP PRAYERS
Mary Circle May 18 in the FLC
Conference Room 12:00 PM
JUNE 1 4:00 PM UMW RETREAT
Family Life Center
c/o Trinity Elms
7449 Fair Oaks Dr. # 805
Clemmons, NC 27012
Randy Hendricks
BREAKFAST MEETING
128 Meroney Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
Sunday, 5/3/15
7:30 AM Fellowship Hall
ARMED FORCES
FN Russell, Collin W.
101 NNPTC Circle
Goose Creek, SC 29445
The UMM has set the dates for this
summer's baseball games. The dates
are May 29 and August 21. Tickets
are $12.00 this year and payment
must be paid in advance on May 8th
and July 31st. Both dates are Friday
games so there will be fireworks
after the game. Also, ticket price
includes a ball cap and parking. We
will be taking the bus . Come join the
fun!
Please let us know of any additional names to be added or
any names which should be removed.
We wish for our Prayer List to be current and correct. To
contact the Prayer Chain with a prayer request or to become
a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact
Lillian Sharpe (336.936.9014, [email protected]) or
Judy Bailey (336.978.7763, [email protected])
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UMW Reading Program Book Review
1351 Suzanna Wesley Dr.
Winston Salem, NC 27104
482 Rainbow Road
Advance, NC 27028
Jackson Hendricks
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Cole & Elva Grace
Tomlinson
c/o Trinity Elms
3750 Harper Road # 302
Clemmons, NC 27012
Clemmons Village #1
425 Avon Street
6401 Holder Road, Room 4 Mocksville, NC 27028
Clemmons, NC 27012
Clyde & Helen Hendricks 3905 Clemmons Road
Advance, NC 27006
Von & Madeline Shelton
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If you are interested in playing Men’s
Church League Softball this year, please
contact Chris Domanski at 336.492.5193.
Alone and Invisible No More, what an interesting
title. Dr. Allan Teel has written a quite engaging book
about empowering older adults to be resources for one
another that he calls the “Maine Approach” after his
home practice state.
Pointing to our steadily increasing longevity and improved geriatric care, he asks us to consider how we will
live for 20 or 30 years after retirement with reasonably
well-controlled chronic conditions. His approach includes giving seniors tools for lifelong networking with
the ability to stay in their own homes or in an elder assisted care community.
Whether the ideas Teel put into practice in Maine
would transfer to Davie County, his message is one to
make us think about better ways to care for the aging
population.
REMEMBER: There is still plenty of time to read The
Dressmaker of Khair Khana for the UMW book club
discussion June 3rd. Our copy is on top of the small
bookcase in the hallway of the Family Life Center. Sign
up in the red folder, and we will know to include you in
our meeting.