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February 2015
The Beacon
Prayer Concerns: Gwen Baskett, Lynne Benson, Jim Bond, Cathie Brink, Mary Alice Brown, Becky Clegg,
Bill and June Davies, Marie Edwards, Emma Ferrell, Dwight Greene, Bettye Greger, Grace Hale,
Mary Harmon, John and Pat Lee, Mike and Carla McKinney, Dottie Piontek, Virginia Rogers, Sandy Smith,
Vic Sydnor, Penny Tate, Priscilla Tillman, Barbara Whitlock, Pam and Keith Williford, all Service men and
women serving our country. Names on the Prayer Concern List will remain two weeks unless advised otherwise.
Sympathy is extended to… Jack and Sandy Robinson for the death of Jack’s brother-in-law.
PRESENCE….
Sunday Worship Attendance:
January 4—248
January 11—239
January 18—228
January 25—234
Sunday School Attendance:
January 4— No Sunday School
January 11—137
January 18—134
January 25—144
Wednesday Worship Attendance:
January 7—26
January 14—20
January 21—23
January 28—23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOUPPER BOWL SUNDAY LUNCH, FEBRUARY 1, 12:00 P.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL - SEE PAGE EIGHT.
THERE WILL BE NO PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING FEBRUARY 1 – Due to Soupper Bowl Sunday church events.
THERE WILL BE NO UMYF FEBRUARY 1 NOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8.
YOUTH SUNDAY WILL BE FEBRUARY 8! The youth will meet in the sanctuary at 8:00 a.m.
BENSON ADULT FELLOWSHIP WILL MEET FEBRUARY 12, 11:30 A.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL – An excellent program is scheduled with
Dr. Mike Walden from NCSU discussing the Economic Outlooks for 2015. Dr. Walden is one of the outstanding practical economists in North Carolina and the nation. To make your reservation contact Bob Cook 919-848-7206 or [email protected]
CHILDREN'S COUNCIL WILL MEET SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, FELLOWSHIP HALL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 11A.M. SERVICE. FEEL FREE TO BRING A BAGGED LUNCH.
WOMEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION REMINDER - Women who already know they will attend Women's Retreat Weekend should
send their registration form and first payment to Cindy Hallman by Thursday, February 5, if possible. Registrations can be submitted later, but getting these initial registrations is very helpful for planning. Thanks so much! Your Retreat Planning Committee
A WEBSITE CALLED UMC MARKET.ORG was set up by the General Council on Finance and Administration. They partnered with
Zebraplace to present UMCMarket.org, the online portal designed for United Methodists to shop online at a variety of retailers who
will donate to a local church or other United Methodist entity. Funds received will be used for ministries. Check it out for yourself.
THANKS TO ALL WHO SO GENEROUSLY DONATED BOOKS TO OUR LITTLE FREE LIBRARY – We now have enough to fill a dozen
LFLs! Please visit our library frequently and take several books home to enjoy. The library is located on the walkway behind the
Administration Building.
BULLETIN INSERTS – If your ministry area would like to include an insert into the bulletin with more information than the announcement page can cover, please submit information/design two weeks prior to the desired Sunday of publication to Mary
[email protected] or 919-787-0789. This procedure will help conserve paper.
MARCH NEWSLETTER INFORMATION DUE FEBRUARY 10 – Submit to Mary at [email protected] or 919-787-0789.
SPECIAL MESSAGE ABOUT ONLINE GIVING - Please remember that ongoing pledge offerings can be automated even if you don't
choose to utilize the Benson website or take advantage of online donation options. There are electronic giving authorization forms
available from Colette Murphy, Business Manager. Complete the form and return it directly to Colette to get started.
URGENT PASTORAL CARE NEEDS – If you need pastoral care after office hours, please be in touch with Pastor Kelly Lyn or Pastor
Jeff and leave a detailed message. The pastor on call will follow up as soon as possible. Kelly Lyn Logue, Senior Pastor – 919462-0339, Jeff Babajtis, Associate Pastor – 919-545-4080.
CHRISMONS - 2015 – It is already time to start making new Chrismons for 2015. If you would like to help this year, please let me
know and I will give you supplies. To donate a Chrismon in honor or memory of someone, contact me so we can select one for this
special person, committee, or group etc. Benson has many Chrismons, but there are numerous more designs that we do not have
and new designs are available each year. Your support is greatly appreciated. Martha Derbyshire 919-783-8528 or 919-9718513.
TRUSTEES WILL HOLD GROUND WORK SESSIONS, 9:00 – 12:00 P.M., SATURDAYS – MARCH 14, APRIL 18, MAY 23 AND JUNE 13
– We hope this will give more members an opportunity to help us beautify the campus grounds and fellowship with the church family at the same time. Jerry Crenshaw [email protected]
FAT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 5:30 P.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL, PANCAKE SUPPER – SEE PAGE FIVE.
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 5:30 P.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL, MEAGER MEAL – SEE PAGE SIX.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE, FEBRUARY 18, 6:30 P.M., SANCTUARY—SEE PAGE SEVEN.
COUPLES WEEKEND RETREAT AT CAMP ROCKFISH—A weekend focused on strengthening your marriage will be launched at Camp
Rockfish February 27—March 1. This retreat will be a chance for couples to come together and work on building a stronger relationship with each other and God. Couples will engage in a superb slate of classes and worship, while enjoying awesome Rockfish activities and some quality time together. Cost is $175 per couple. For more information or to register, please contact Debbie Powers
at 910-425-3529, ext. 22 or [email protected].
Benson Memorial UMC
“THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW”
for all those serving in lay servant leadership
Church Office Hours 8:30 am – 5pm Mon-Thurs; 8:30 am-1pm Friday
919-787-0789 bensonmemorial.org
www.facebook.com/bensonmemorialumc
Church Staff
Jeff Babajtis, Associate Pastor [email protected] 919-545-4080
Cortney Babajtis, Minister of Children and Youth [email protected] 919-787-0789
Mary Elizabeth Hearn, Director of Music Ministries/Organist [email protected] 919-787-3232
Mary Honeycutt, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 919-878-0789
Colette Murphy, Business Manager [email protected] 919-787-0789
Shannon Luxford, Preschool Director [email protected] 919-787-0789
Anne Jenkins, Choir Director [email protected] 919-787-5916
Jennifer Riggert, Director of Chimes and Instrumental Music [email protected] 919-785-9079
Kevin Thompson, Director of Music for Wednesday Nights [email protected] 919-800-1519
Announcements for the Bulletin
All information to be printed in the bulletin announcement insert are due to Mary by noon on Tuesday each week at
[email protected] or 919-787-0789
*Note that written announcements may be edited for content or length.
Bulletin Inserts
To include an insert in the bulletin with more information than the announcement page can cover, submit information/
design two weeks prior to the desired Sunday of publication to [email protected] or 919-787-0789 *may
be edited for content or design
Newsletter Deadline
All information for the Beacon, monthly newsletter, is due by the tenth of each month to Mary at
[email protected] or 919-787-0789
Verbal Announcements for Sunday Worship
To ensure your announcement is highlighted verbally during worship services, please mail both pastors by noon on
Thursday. [email protected] ; [email protected]
Website Information
Email Ken Bond [email protected] or Pastor Jeff at [email protected]
Room/Space Reservations
Email or call Mary at [email protected] or 919-787-0789
*Please plan ahead as our facility is used by many ministries and missions throughout each week. Be sure to arrange
to get a key—do not assume that the building or your assigned room will be unlocked. Please leave the room in better
shape than you found it. Let the office know of any concerns.
Contact info updates
Our Database information is only as updated as the information you give us. When your address,phone numbers or
BENSON MEMORIAL UMC
Benson Memorial United Methodist
Church
Kelly Lyn Logue, Sr. Pastor
4706 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-787-0789
Fax: 919-787-0466
Web Address: http://
www.bensonmemorial.org
URGENT PASTORAL CARE NEEDS
If you need pastoral care after office hours,
please be in touch with
Pastor Kelly Lyn Logue or Pastor Jeff Babajtis
and leave a detailed message.
The pastor on call will follow up as soon as possible.
Kelly Lyn Logue, Senior Pastor—919-462-0339
Jeff Babajtis, Associate Pastor—919-545-4080
CELEBRATE OUR FAITH, STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH,
SHARE OUR FAITH
Information for the March Beacon
is due
February 10.
Please submit all information to Mary Honeycutt.
919–787-0789
[email protected]