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PERMIT NO 34

WORSHIP

SERVICES

8:30 am

Sunday Worship

9:30 am

Sunday School

10:45 am

Sunday Worship

MINISTERS:

The Congregation

STAFF:

Pastor Dana A. McKim

Dmpreacher@aol.com

Minister of Visitation

Harold Shives

(336) 434-6348

Minister of Congregational

Care Dianne Catlett

(336) 861-2299

Director of Youth &

Children's Ministries Pat H. McKim

Pmmag@aol.com

Office Administrator Debbi Colón

aumc@northstate.net

Treasurer Gwen Taylor

taylors3@infionline.net

Organist/Choir Director Cheryl Traylor

cheryl@highpointpiano.com

Pianist Denise Warren

dwarren@northstate.net

Custodian Russ Carr

aumc@northstate.net

Office Phone: 336-431-7111

Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929

Office Fax: 336-431-8661

E-Mail: aumc@northstate.net

Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096

Archdale, NC 27263

Website: www.archdaleumc.com

ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PO BOX 4096

ARCHDALE NC 27263

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Offering Budget Amount Budget Amount

Date Received Needed to Date Rec'd to Date Week # Sunday School

8:30 / 10:45

Where We Were in December

�January 2009

Goal: $300,000

Committed: $134,660

Rec’d-to-Date: $ 60,695

**as of December 23rd**

“Faith is taking the first

step even when you don’t

see the whole staircase.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

A New Year’s Vision for You…

As we enter into this New Year, the media continues to bombard us with messages of gloom

and doom of the “current global economic crisis”. I have developed my own “Recovery

Package” that I would like to invite you to consider.

Love More, Live More, Give More, Breathe More, Forgive More LOVE MORE: John 15:12-14

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. [13] No one has

greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. [14] You are my friends if you

do what I command you.

A fear driven Culture drives people to circle the wagons and increasingly focus on them-

selves. As People of Victory we are called to be the counterculture and live like no one else.

Just as Christ came to love us in complete obedience and selflessness, we are called and

commanded by Christ to go against the grain of Culture and do the same. Turning outward

instead of inward gives us a new perspective and a greater hope.

LIVE MORE: John 10:10

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it

abundantly.

The fear mongers of our culture are working aggressively to capitalize on your anxiety in

every way possible. Jesus Christ gives us power over life and death itself. With great power

comes great responsibility to live as a victorious people in the face of a Culture that is be-

coming increasingly rooted in news of defeat. When you believe that this life is all we have

and that there is nothing else it’s easy to become overcome by the frenzy of fear being mass

marketed by the media and financial forecasters.

GIVE MORE: Mark 12:42-44

One poor widow came up and put in two small coins—a measly two cents. [43] Jesus called

his disciples over and said, "The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection

than all the others put together. [44] All the others gave what they'll never miss; she gave

extravagantly what she couldn't afford—she gave her all."

God’s People need to be “all in” when it comes to sharing the Gospel and meeting the needs

of least, last and lost of our world. Generosity in a time of scarcity is a radical statement of

faith and trust that God will indeed provide. It is putting feet and hands to your faith. Also,

we give, not because of what we can get or what God will do for us, we give in response to

what God has already done for us through Jesus Christ. Our giving is an act of gratitude for

our salvation.

(cont. on page 3)

11/23/2008 $7,829.44 $357,777.63 $327,354.97 47 216 54/223

11/30/2008 $6,258.50 $365,389.92 $333,613.47 48 172 48/177

12/07/2008 $10,478.06 $373,002.21 $344,091.53 49 220 58/2003

12/14/2008 $7,176.48 $380,614.50 $351,268.01 50 226 66/232

12/21/2008 $7,088.59 $388,226.79 $358,396.60 51 193 68/257

Please pray for our Shut-Ins:

Mrs. Minnie Hawkins, Mrs. Stacey Griffith, Mrs. Susie Knotts, Mrs. Mildred Giles, Mrs. Annie Loflin,

Mrs. Lucille Lowder , Mrs. Tura Lowe, Mrs. Thelma Rimmer, Mrs. Pika Winslow, Ms. Susan Forrester,

Ms. Ollie Bouldin, Ms. Violet Bouldin, Ms. Mary Louise Sullivan, Ms. Betty Mallow, and Ms. Carol

Thompson (friend of Kay Sheridan).

Please pray for our deployed troops, their families, and our nation.

Alex Stowers - US Military (grandson-in-law of The Cronhams)

Rusty Sexton - US Military, Iraq (friend of Sharon Crist)

Kasey Hawley - USAir Force, Doha, Qatar (friend of Joanne Carter)

Kyra Maillord - US Navy, Afghanistan (friend of the Holthams)

Dustin Bundy - US Military, Iraq (friend of Wanda Stutts)

Carlton Idol - US Military, (friend of The Stutts’)

ARCHDALE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH

SAFE SANCTUARIES BASIC ESSENTIAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Implement a policy for recruiting, screening, hiring, and regular training youth and children’s staff and volunteer

workers. Criminal background checks as well as previous employment and all references must be checked for those in supervisory capacities with children and youth including but not limited to paid staff. All adults driv-ing church vehicles must submit a valid driver’s license to the church office to be cleared by our insurance company and added to the list of approved drivers.

Two adults: Two adults must be in the room or vehicle at all times. No child or youth should be alone with one

adult at any time. Age Limits: Staff and volunteers should be at least 5 years older than the oldest child/youth being supervised if

alone. No one under the age of 18 should be given supervisory capacity. 4. Visibility in Rooms: Every room that is used for activities and teaching of children and youth should have a

window in the door that gives visibility to all areas of that room. The window must be left uncovered. If there is no window, the door must be left open at all times. The entry door to the bathrooms on the children’s hall must remain open during all times when children’s activities are going on in that area.

Open Door Counseling: Pastoral counseling is expected to be confidential in nature, but it is for the Protection

of both parties that such sessions take place where other people are nearby even though not within hearing distance. The pastor’s study should have a small glass window in it.

Roving Monitors: We will plan to have a roving monitor present during any event with children or youth First Aid and CPR: Training events will be offered annually to certify those who work with children and youth.

First Aid Kits will be located in designated areas throughout the church and these locations will be publicized. Communication and Advance Notice to Parents: Parents should always be kept abreast of the programs their

children or youth are involved in, and be given advance notice and information regarding any activity which deviates from the traditional classroom instruction offered at the church during Sunday School, UMYF, Vaca-tion Bible School, or other regular activities at the church. Permission forms with medical information should accompany children/youth for any activity involving travel or extreme sports activity (skiing, etc.) These forms must be notarized. A “Safe Sanctuary” training time will be held for all parents/guardians and copies of this policy will be available.

Age and Activity Appropriate Equipment: All nurseries, classrooms, youth rooms and designated areas used

by children and youth will be examined on a regular basis to check safety, cleanliness, and appropriateness of equipment.

Maintain Adequate Liability Insurance Coverage: Policy checked on a regular basis for awareness of what cov-

erage is available for activities held on and off the premises and what coverage is held for sexual misconduct. Trustees should keep Safe Sanctuary Committee aware of any changes to this coverage.

Designated Spokesperson: A designated spokesperson will be chosen by the Church Council to respond in

case of incident or allegation of abuse. A statement prepared by the Board of Trustees with legal guidance should be in place before releasing any information to the press. All other persons at the church must refrain from speaking to the press.

Chairperson: Arch Hamilton (336) 434-4179 Revised: JAN 2006

Honor Roll Students!!

� Kara Westmoreland—Southern Guilford High School � Jessica Krpejs—All A Honor Roll, AT Middle School

� Carly Tickle—A Honor Roll, John Lawrence � Alexa Fulcher—A Honor Roll, John Lawrence � Wade Allen—A/B Honor Roll, John Lawrence

� Jessica Stevens—A/B Honor Roll, John Lawrence � Connor Gardner—Trindale Elementary � Karly Beck—Hopewell Elementary

Congratulations�to�David�Clausel�for�being�inducted�into�the�Trinity�High�School�Beta�Club!��The�criteria�for�being�in-

ducted�dictates�an�overall�GPA�of�3.88�with�honors�classes�being�taken�in�three�of�the�four�academic�core�areas.��Only�stu-dents�who�are�Juniors�and�Seniors�are�considered�for�membership.�

�Great�Job!!��Matthew�Connor�was�awarded�the�“Patriots�Pen”�essay�writing�award�from���������Congressman�Howard�

Coble.��The�award�was�given�based�on�an�essay�Matthew�wrote�about�“Why�America’s�Veterans�Should�be�Honored.”��

01/01 Sharon Crist

01/02 Don Miller

01/02 Sharon Hoover

01/02 Mandy Forrester

01/03 Brittany Lax

01/06 Lance Sanders

01/07 Betsy Kennedy

01/07 John Kidd

01/07 Marsha Sparks

01/07 Marsha Gentry

01/08 David McKinney

01/08 Kara Westmoreland

01/10 Sumiko Robinson

01/10 Archie Bass

01/10 Robin Petty

01/11 Pika Winslow

01/11 Riley Beck

01/12 Michael Caputa

01/12 Ryan Bradley

01/13 Carl Robertson

01/14 Hilda Rains

01/14 Marcia Guffey

01/14 Brian Lowe

01/16 George Roberts

01/16 Carly Tickle

01/18 Charles Eurillo

01/18 Marilyn Holtham

01/18 Charles Gentry

01/18 Rodney Dabbs

01/19 Bert Stone

01/19 Cymbre White

01/20 Donnie Finch

01/20 Elizabeth Walters

01/21 Phil McDonald

01/21 Jason McCall

01/21 Liza Liebscher

01/24 Denise Askew

01/24 Charles Brannon

01/24 Rebecca Kidd

01/24 Brooke Johnson

01/25 Donna Gross

01/26 Jackie Sheeley

01/26 Craig Becker

01/26 Steve Simpson

01/26 Lauren Roberts

01/27 Tura Lowe

01/28 Pat Wood

01/28 Kayla Dabbs

01/28 Elizabeth Brannon

01/29 Jessica Swanner

01/29 Lindsay Grimmett

01/30 Blain Alwran

01/30 Neal Eason

01/31 Merle Beverley

COAT “Backpack” Program The “backpack” program is designed to provide

meals to children who may not otherwise receive

nourishing meals over the weekend. Currently, over

170 meals are being packed each week. Some packs

are for multiple children in the same family. The

following is a list of food that is being placed in the

backpacks. If you would like to provide any of these

items, please place them in the bin in the Education

Building, or you may take them directly to the COAT

office.

� Vienna Sausages

� Snack Pack Pudding

� Pop Tarts

� Fruit or Cereal Bars

� Fruit cups or applesauce cups

� 100% Juice boxes

THANK�YOU!!!�The Staff of Archdale UMC would like to thank every-

one for their generosity in giving to the Staff Love Offer-

ing. What a wonderful job we have here at Archdale, to

be able to work with people that are so kind, loving and

generous. We are here not only to keep AUMC

operating in “tip-top shape,” but also as servants of

the Lord.

Thank you to all of you for your many blessings. We

pray that you had a wonderful Christmas and for a

blessed New Year.

In the service of Christ,

Dana & Pat McKim Harold Shives

Dianne Catlett Russ Carr

Denise Warren Cheryl Traylor

Gwen Taylor Debbi Colón

Your New Years Resolution…….What is It?

The top ten New Years resolutions are: Lose Weight, Stop Smoking, Stop Drinking, Go Back to School, Spend Time with Family, Take a Trip,

Work on Spiritual Growth, Pay off Debt, Get a Better Job, and Try Something New.

(cont. from cover page)

BREATHE MORE: John 20:22

When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

Stress management professionals, therapists and counselors, physicians, personal trainers and even preachers

know the importance of proper breathing. Slowing down, breathing deeply, getting focused. It facilitates healing

of the mind, the body and the spirit. No wonder, our breath comes from God. The very Spirit of God is referred

to in the scriptures as Ru hah, or breath. Amidst of the confusion of the misinformation that constantly

bombards us, the only way to clarity is by centering on Truth, the Holy Spirit in us!

FORGIVE MORE: John 20:23

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.

Perhaps the most challenging of all, especially in a post election year. Last year our nation was more bitterly

divided by politics that had been seen in most of our lifetimes. Casting blame and aspersions on others has

become a national pastime. Hating others for their choices, indiscretions and sins requires copious amounts of

energy and wastes huge amounts of personal resources. Through Christ we are given the awesome power of

being able to restore people to right relationships with themselves, each other, us and God. We also have the

same power to keep people oppressed and downtrodden by their mistakes.

My prayer for you is a happier, healthier more hopeful new year. If you have found that the life you have been

living is less than satisfactory, you just might want to check yourself on how you are doing in these five areas.

Our failure to become countercultural Christians can not only destroy us from the inside out, it can cripple those

around us and add to the chaos in our world.

Dana

The United Methodist Men will meet

January 25th at 7:30am in the Community

Room. All men of the church are invited to

attend.

We�hope�everyone�had�a�wonderful�holiday�season!��The�UMW�will�be�planning�the�years�events�on�January�6th.�

�Meeting�Dates�&�Times�

Tuesday,�January�6th,�Morning�Circle�will�meet�in�the�Wesley�Room�at�10:30am.�Tuesday,�January�6th,�7:00pm�there�will�be�an�Executive�Board�Meeting�in�the�Conference�Room.�

�Tuesday,�January�13th�at�7:00pm,�the�Evening�Circle�will�meet�in�the�Wesley�Room�to�elect�new�officers.��Following�

the�election�will�be�a�General�Meeting.��Program�and�pledge�service�will�be�presented�by�Rae�Askew.��

Let’s�all�work�together�this�year�to�follow�God’s�direction�as�to�where�He�wants�our�UMW�to�go.�

Boy�Scout�Troop�19�News!!�Happy New Year Church Family!!

The Troop had a lot of fun camping the 2 weeks

before Christmas at Camp Douglas Long.

Jody has earned the Scout Rank and is working hard

on his Tenderfoot Rank. Gabriel has earned his 1st

Class. Wayne has earned 2nd Bronze and Silver

Eagle Palms. Russell Eurillo has earned his Eagle

Rank.

We will be Scouting for Food the 1st & 2nd Satur-

day in February. If you would like to donate food,

please leave it at the church. The food will go to

COAT.

Thanks, Lyle rangerlylecampdl@bellsouth.net

336-852-1610-home ,or 336-404-1929 cell

Senior News…… The Senior’s will get together on Wednesday,

January 21st at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Come and join us for a new year of fun and

fellowship!!

We extend our deepest sympathy to The Families of:

Edna Tysinger (Dianne Catlett’s aunt)

Bill Forrester (Jim Norman’s brother-in-law)

Annie Spinks (Margaret Bass’ mother)

CUB SCOUT PACK 19 NEWS!

The Cub Scouts went Christmas Caroling at GrayBriar Nursing Home on the 8th. We then had the pack

Christmas party on the 15th.

There are many fun things coming up and we would love

to have you join us! It’s never too late to join the Cub Scouts. If you are a young man between the ages 6-10 and are in at least the first grade, please come and visit us on Monday evening at 7:00pm in the upstairs meet-

ing room of the Education Building.

If you have any questions, please call David Holden at 317-5020 or email at david@sportsbrats.us. We hope

you had a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

January Schedule of Events:

January 5th - Den Meeting January 12th - Den Meeting January 19th - Den Meeting January 26th - Pack Night

The Jeff Patterson Class will serve

at Open Door Ministry on

Sunday, January 11th.

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials In Memory of:

John MatthewsJohn MatthewsJohn MatthewsJohn Matthews By: Thelma Matthews

HonorariumsHonorariumsHonorariumsHonorariums In Honor of:

Marilyn HolthamMarilyn HolthamMarilyn HolthamMarilyn Holtham By: Ed & Carolyn Lawrence

In Honor of:

FriendsFriendsFriendsFriends By: Pat Wood

In Honor of

Harold ShivesHarold ShivesHarold ShivesHarold Shives By: Anyomous

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials In Memory of:

Annie SpinksAnnie SpinksAnnie SpinksAnnie Spinks By: Johnny & Anna Lee Edwards

By: The Friendship Class

In Memory of:

Slappy DavisSlappy DavisSlappy DavisSlappy Davis Wilma FieldsWilma FieldsWilma FieldsWilma Fields Paul GroslandPaul GroslandPaul GroslandPaul Grosland By: Beulah Darr

In Memory of:

Mr. & Mrs. E. E. BakerMr. & Mrs. E. E. BakerMr. & Mrs. E. E. BakerMr. & Mrs. E. E. Baker By: Ernestine Wilkes

In Memory of:

Joe BouldinJoe BouldinJoe BouldinJoe Bouldin By: Ollie Bouldin & Family

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for the many kind expressions of sympathy during the re-

cent death of Annie W. Sprinks, our beloved mother, grandmother,

and great-grandmother. We sincerely appreciate the cards, food and

memorials that have been sent. Your love and prayers have helped

us through this time.

To the Members of Archdale UMC:

Please accept this letter as our thanks on behalf of the families that you were able to sponsor during the Christmas

season, that have children who attend Archdale Elementary School. We were blessed again this year by many local

churches and agencies that called to offer their support and were honored that you were able to help us fill a great

need! Through the generous support of 6 Sunday School classes, you provided Christmas for 13 children!

Again, thank you for your many blessings now and throughout the entire school year and we hope you have a Merry

Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lynn Smith Sally Voelkert

Principal School Counselor

Children's Ministry

Calling all Parents of Children Birth-5th Grade! Sunday, January 4th from 2-3:30pm, we will gather to create a vision for the Children’s Ministry for 2009! Your input is needed as we help our children grow in faith. Let Pat know if you will attend.

Disciple Street meets “Jesus in the Temple” Sunday’s in January at 9:30am on the Children’s Hall!

Thank you to our December Disciple Street leaders: Marilyn & Tom Holtham, Scott Wood, Kara Westmoreland, Linda, Megan & Abbey Cates, Elizabeth Allen and Amy Burns!

Summer Is Coming! Well, it’s really not so far away. It’s not too early to begin thinking about Summer Camp.

Please check out Camp Mt. Shepherd and Camp Tekoa to help your child experience God’s

creation, and an opportunity to grow deeper in their faith. Websites are:

Camp Mt. Shepherd: www.mtshepherd.org

Camp Tekoa: www.CampTekoa.org

A Night in Bethlehem…..THANK YOU TO A WONDERFUL TEAM!!! I began to count how many were involved in bringing to life a bunch of fabric, lean-to’ s , clay and so much more...and I was in awe! Over 280 people walked thru Bethlehem!! Over 75 people were in-

volved in some way to bring this event together. I have listed their names here and if I have left anyone off I apologize and honor you for what you shared. If you were not involved this year in this experience,

please join our team next year as we continue to guide others to the Christ child!

Karen & Rick Dietz, Mike Washburn, Helen Bradford, Robyn Hankins, Dan Smith, Kim Davis, Tim Ken-nedy, Cheryl & Garret Traylor, The George Roberts Family, The Krpejs Family, The Earl Davis Family,

The Pete Stevens Family, The Dabbs Family, Danny & Carol Hankins, Ed & Debbie Hightower, Norman Askew, Megan Cates, Zach Thompson, Lee Coltrane, Kerma Hammer, Sumiko Robinson, Rae Askew, Peggy Johnson, Sharon Clodfelter, Peggie Cronham, Norma Smith, Shelby Dunlap, Bobbie Finch, An-

gie Glascock, Karen Harris, Maxine Sechrest, Linda Anderson, Collins Fulcher, Jeff Rose, Lance McCall, Steve Connor, Angie Britt, Karen Warner, Al Henderson, Mike Johnson, Mark Prince, Emily

Prince, The Kidd Family, Michelle Small, The Adult Fellowship Class, Sara Reed, Leslie Lowe, Trinity HS Shop Class and Lewis Dorsett, Andrew McGavic, Aaron McKim, Ruth Miller, Lizzie Smith, Mary Jo McCall, Scott Wood, Anna Smith, Kevin Work, Kara Westmoreland, and Lloyd & Jim Roberts ( parade

float ) .

Thank you for all you have done in Christ!Thank you for all you have done in Christ!Thank you for all you have done in Christ!Thank you for all you have done in Christ!

Check out what’s happening in January!!

Sunday, January 4th—Youth Ministry Planning Team at 5:00pm

Come and plan for an awesome ministry in 09! Bring a finger food to share. Nachos, Wings, etc., drinks provided.

Senior�High�prayer�breakfast�resumes�Tuesday,�January�6th�at�7:10am�at��Archdale�BBQ.�

Girls�Bible�Study�resumes�on�Tuesday,�January�6th�at�Pats.�

Sunday, January 11th at 5:00pm, Praise and Worship Service with Restless Roots along with speaker Bryant Underwood from Cleveland, TN. “God’s Space”

Sunday, January 18th at 9:30amSunday, January 18th at 9:30amSunday, January 18th at 9:30amSunday, January 18th at 9:30am, Summer Mission Team information meeting!

Sunday, January 18th, 3:00-5:00pm, DIVE In Movie, “The Dark Knight”

Friday,�January�23rd,�“This�One’s�for�the�Girls”�Girls�overnight�retreat.��The�fun�begins�at�8:30pm�in�the�Fellowship�Hall.�

Sunday, January 25th, “The Least of These” Poverty Simulation (tentative)

January 4-25 Jesus in the Temple K-1 Shepard:_______________ 2-3 Shepard: _______________ 4th K-1 games: 2-3 science: 11th K-1 science: 2-3 games: 18th K-1 video: 2-3 art: Laurie Hamilton 25th K-1 art: Laurie Hamilton 2-3 video:

March 1-29 Calling the Disciples K-1 Shepard: ___________________ 2-3 Shepard: ___________________ 1st K-1 music: 2-3 art: Amy Captua 8th K-1 art: Amy Captua 2-3 music: 15th K-1 science: 2-3 storytelling: Amy Captua 22nd K-1 storytelling: Amy Captua 2-3 science: 29th Lenten Fair

February 1-22 Jesus is Baptized K-1 Shepard: Sharon Crist 2-3 Shepard: ________________ 1st K-1 storytelling: 2-3 cooking: 8th K-1 cooking: 2-3 storytelling: 15th K-1 games: 2-3 video: Lora Krpejs 22nd K-1 video: Lora Krpejs 2-3 games:

April 5-26 Easter & Mary Magdalene’s Story K-1 Shepard: __________________ 2-3 Shepard: __________________ 5th K-1 games: 2-3 storytelling: 12th Easter Celebration 9th K-1 storytelling: 2-3 games: 26th video: (both groups)

If�you�can�be�a�Leader�or�Shepherd,�please�see�Catherine�Fulcher�or�Pat�McKim!!�

ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2009 CHURCH OFFICERS

CHURCH COUNCIL

Chairperson Al Henderson (431-9069)

Lay Leader Blain Alwran (676-0961)

Lay Member of Annual Conference Ray Cecil (431-1002)

Reserve Member of Annual Conference Johnny Kidd (431-9243)

Chair of Nurture Ministry Team Peggy Johnson (472-2990)

Chair of Witness Ministry Team Debbie Kennedy (861-5838)

Chair of Outreach Kay Nichols (431-3547)

Chair of Igniting Ministry Team Kathy Stuart (431-3307)

Chair of Trustees Bruce Webb (431-6375)

Chair of Finance Committee Rodney Dabbs (869-6962)

Endowment Committee Chair Kenny Swanner (434-2835)

Chairperson of Pastor-Parish Relations Committee Mike Washburn (476-8662)

Treasurer Gwen Taylor (431-9207)

Financial Secretary Shirley Cecil (431-1002)

Church School Superintendent John Kidd (431-9243)

Assistant Church School Superintendent for Youth Emily Henderson (431-9069)

Assistant Church School Superintendent for Children Catherine Fulcher (434-3949)

Recording Secretary Teresa Wood (434-7049)

President of United Methodist Men Steve Stutts (472-4872)

President of United Methodist Women Sharon Clodfelter (495-4257)

Representative of United Methodist Youth Kara Westmoreland (434-7049)

& Cymbre White (307-4001)

Members-At-Large:

Kent Powell (434-5401)

Kevin Peele (431-6236)

David McKinney (431-4946)

Martha Shives (434-6348)

Jim Roberts (431-5508)

Roy Catlett (861-2299)

Lisa Clausel (861-7307)

Donnie Finch (431-3938)

Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chairperson: Mike Washburn (476-8662)

2009 2010 2011

Marlene Welborn (434-4525) Sharon Crist (434-7286) Jim Beverly(431-9225)

Mike Washburn (476-8662) Ed Renn (431-3443) Donna Harrill (472-2910)

Michael Ceiswich (861-1058) Debbie Robertson (431-2197) Jane Liebscher (861-0839)

By Virtue of Office: Lay Leader: Blain Alwran (676-0961)

Lay Member to Annual Conference: Ray Cecil (431-1002)

Finance Committee

Chairperson: Rodney Dabbs (869-6962)

By Virtue of Office: Pastor Dana McKim (431-1929)

Church Council Chair Al Henderson (431-9069)

Financial Secretary Shirley Cecil (431-1002)

Head Teller Paul Thomas (495-6960

Lay Leader Blain Alwran (676-0961)

Treasurer Gwen Taylor (431-9207)

Treasurer Emeritus Mae Warren (434-1303)

Trustee Chair Bruce Webb (431-6375)

Pastor-Parish Relations Mike Washburn (476-8662)

Endowment Committee Chair Ken Swanner (434-2835)

Members-At-Large: Becky Coltrane (431-0881)

Gayle Dowdy (431-2091)

Lloyd Roberts (861-3327)

Wayne Brewer (454-5520)

Endowment Committee Chair: Ken Swanner

Bruce Webb, Elizabeth Allen, Lloyd Roberts, Gayle Dowdy, Al Henderson, Rodney Dabbs, Leslie Lowe

Stewardship Committee Chair: Neal Eason

Lorri Finch, Charles Finch, Paul Thomas, Debbie Alwran, John Todd, Blain Alwran, Collins Fulcher, Steve

Lax, Donna Harrill

Trustees Chairperson: Bruce Webb (431-6375)

2008 2009 2011

Bruce Webb (431-6375) Jim Roberts (431-5508) Tim Kennedy (861-5838)

Jennipher Swanner (434-2835) Doug Williams (861-7980) Tim Williams (431-9235)

Ray Cecil (431-1002) James Harris (861-6790) Susan Burleson (769-3627)

Parsonage Committee Chairperson: Bobbie Finch (431-3938)

Lorri Finch (434-1770)

Nancy Roberts (431-5508)

Debbie Alwran (689-1938)

Lay Leadership Committee Chairperson: Dana McKim (431-1929)

2009 2010 2011

Helen Bradford (431-6872) Marilyn Holtham (434-6211) Donnie Finch (431-3938)

Donna Harrill (472-2910) Sandi Beck (475-5172) Cindy Clodfelter (434-4748)

Ed Lawrence (498-2105) John Todd (861-5734) Lib Harris (861-6790)

NURTURE MINISTRY TEAM

Chairperson: Peggy Johnson (472-2990)

Church School Superintendent John Kidd (431-9243)

Assistant Church School Superintendent for Youth Emily Henderson (431-9069)

Assistant Church School Superintendent for Children Catherine Fulcher (434-3949)

Safe Sanctuaries Coordinator Arch Hamilton (434-4179)

BSA Charter Representative Elizabeth Allen (431-7635)

Children’s Church Coordinator Elizabeth Allen (431-7635)

Nursery Coordinator Tanya Work (886-1959) Ginger Crites (431-2024)

Stephen Ministry Rep. & Congregational Care Coordinator Dianne Catlett (861-2299)

UMYF Coordinators Steve and Linda Cates (431-8019)

Senior Adult Ministries Kay Nichols (431-3547)

College Student Coordinator Charles & Lorri Finch (434-1770)

Young Adult Coordinator Rebecca Kidd (431-9243)

Shut-In Ministries Nadine White (434-1507)

Membership Secretary Nancy Burrow (861-1244)

UMW President Sharon Clodfelter (495-4257)

UMMen President Steve Stutts (472-4872)

Representative of United Methodist Youth Kara Westmoreland (434-7049)

& Cymbre White (307-4001)

OUTREACH TEAM Chairperson: Kay Nichols (431-3547)

World Missions Chair April Kennedy (431-4820)

Local Missions/Ministries Contact Person Scott Wood (434-7049)

(HP Jail Ministry, Open Door Ministry, HP Chaplains Program, etc)

District Missions Society Representative Jim Roberts (431-5508)

Liaisons To Community Helping Groups:

Hospice: Karen Harris (861-9259)

Community in Schools Judy Sullivan (431-7828)

Interfaith Hospitality Network Coordinator Carolyn Lawrence (498-2105)

Divorce Care Kay Fulcher (349-4899)

Conference Brotherhood\Sisterhood Representative Donnie Finch (431-3938)

COAT Representative Kathy Stuart (431-3307)

Health & Welfare Representative Debbie Kennedy (861-5838)

Hispanic Ministries Dan Smith (431-0106)

Matthew Hunt (434-2534)

Camp Mount Shepherd Representative Sandi Norman (431-6818)

MINISTRY GROUPS

WITNESS TEAM

Chairperson: Debbie Kennedy (861-5838)

Evangelism: Tom Anderson (434-2711)

Church Historian: Robyn Hankins (431-6293)

Scouting Representative: Lyle and Becky Lynch (861-5406)

Parking Shepherd Coordinator Steve Connor (434-4566)

Communications: Kathy Stuart (431-3307)

Bush Hill Coordinators: Robyn & Lori Hankins (431-6293)

Church-Wide Projects That Include Witness To The Community:

Fall Festival Committee: Carol Hankins, Kerma Hammer, Ernestine Wilkes, Kathy Brown,

Linda Justice

Pumpkin Patch Committee:

Tim & Debbie Kennedy (861-5838), David Rains (861-6301), Marilyn Holtham

(4314-6211)

Steve and Linda Cates (431-8019)

Take Two Consignment Sale:

Jennifer Stephens (861-8520)

Officers for Worship Work Area

Worship Coordinators Michelle Lowe (328-0372) &

Communion Stewards Jean Presswood (431-7060)

Carole Webb (431-6375)

Head Ushers: 8:30 – Hoyt Nichols (431-3547)

10:45 - Steve Stutts (472-4872)

Greeter Coordinator Lib Harris (861-6790)

Acolyte Coordinators Emily Rose (798-3154)

Sound System Coordinator Craig Grimmett (434-5615)

AUMC Staff News

In January of 2007, Marilyn Holtham our Director of Lay Ministry, retired from her position. This

position remained unfilled through this calendar year. The Staff Parish Relations Committee had

several conversations throughout the year about this and other issues and discerned a need to make

some changes to this position and fill it in 2009.

The new position is entitled Director of Discipleship. The purpose of this position is to lead us in the

growth of our congregation, help individuals find connections with the ministry of our church, and

reach out to members of the congregation who have become disconnected from our ministry. Concern

has been raised about hiring a new staff position during this difficult economy. It is important to know

that we are not adding a position but simply filling a position that has been vacant this last year. In

addition, we believe that as this position helps grow the church, we will also be growing the financial

support of the church. The addition of just two new families in our church will more than pay for this

position.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to announce that, effective February 1, 2009, Cheryl

Traylor will fill the position of Director of Discipleship for our church. The committee would like to

thank all those who expressed interest in this ministry. We feel that Cheryl will be an effective leader

in implementing this position to help with the growth of the church. We hope that you will share in

our excitement as we start the New Year off on a positive note.

Staff Parish Committee

Eric E. Krpejs – Chairman