Burkhead News Burkhead

United Methodist Church

5250 Silas Creek Parkway

Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Join us for

Sunday School 9:45 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

Volume 10-2019

Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, Jr. Pastor

Lynn Blumenthal will be leading a Safe Sanctuary training

THIS SUNDAY, September 29th. Please arrive by 9:15 am

so you can get a light snack and drink to enjoy. The training

session will begin at 9:30 am. Thank you for attending and

keeping our church family safe!

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS

There are at least 7000 - yes, that’s right – 7000 books for sale and the day of the sale is coming fast. On Saturday, October 12th, from 9 am until 3 pm, we will have all those books and other items in the Fellowship Hall for sale. People are needed to help customers find and choose books, check out and pay for the books and, yes, even BUY “new to you” books. Since everyone has stripped their libraries, they should have plenty of room for some new ones.

There will also be videotapes, CDs, pamphlets, coloring books, and who knows what else available. Be sure to take a flyer to your neighbors, the grocery store and YMCA so that we can sell all of our items.

The proceeds from the sale will go to

help feed the hungry in Forsyth County.

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Burkhead News is a monthly publication of

Burkhead United Methodist Church 5250 Silas Creek Parkway

Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Website: burkheadumc.org

Telephone: 336-765-6590

Rev. Dr. Carl L. Manuel, Jr., Pastor extn 2

Darlene Davis, Church Secretary extn 3

Sandra Galyean, Financial Secretary extn 4

Dr. Manuel’s cell: 336-202-5519

Dr. Manuel - cmanuel@wnccumc.net

Church Office - burkheadumc@gmail.com

Financial Office - sgalyeanbumc@gmail.com

Office Hours: Closed Monday

Tuesday through Friday: 10 am to 2 pm

From the desk of

Rev. Dr. Carl L. Manuel, Jr.

Greetings Burkhead Church family,

Fall is upon us now, but it still feels like

summer time. We had another great Back

to Church Sunday in September. Every-

body who attended this year’s program,

said they had a grand time and the food

was great. Thanks to all who made this

year’s Back to Church Sunday program a

grand success.

CHARGE CONFERENCE REPORTS

All Charge Conference Reports are due in

the church office on or before October 27,

2019.

Remember the Raker and Barlow families

and all families who have dealt with the

loss of loved ones this year. I miss all of

our members who have left this earth to

be with our Lord and His Son.

BURKHEAD BOOK SALE

Dr. Terry Blumenthal has worked very

hard for the October 12, 2019 church

Book Sale. Come one, come all to the

Burkhead Book Sale. Buy books to build

your library.

Continue to lift up all of our sick and shut

in members in prayers during the month

of October.

Have a beautiful and blessed October and

enjoy the beautiful fall colors that God

has made for His people.

ANNUAL CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, Jr.

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Burkhead News October 2019

From the Financial Secretary: September Financial Report: September To Date Total Received $15,397 $269,049 Total Spent $18,915 $253,051

Thank you for your gifts in September. Pledge contributions were still down in September. We are still in a good financial position. Of the amount we received, $8,820 was for our Capital Campaign (total gifts YTD are $84,236) and our expenses to date for the Capital Campaign are $76,803.

Memorial gifts were received for Curtis Holder from Hazeldeen Payne, and Tim & Susan Kapps.

Memorial gifts were received for Wayne Raker from Taylor Crane, Rick Mende, Betty Bewley, Becky DuBois, Greg & Kathy Lisle, Aaron & Mary Lib Shough, Marilyn Baird, Bill & Peg Bishop, David & Susan Disher, Susan Pfaff, Bill & Elaine Stewart, Hoyt & Mary Beard and Murray & Gale Sink.

Memorial gifts were received for Karen Barlow Venuso from Marilyn Beard, Murray & Gale Sink, and BUMC Seekers Class.

Notes of Appreciation

SECU Family House - “Dear Katie/United

Methodist Church, Toilet Paper — oh my!

Your gifts help our families get by! Thank

you!”

“Dear Burkhead UM Church Family,

The family of Wayne Raker is grateful and thankful for the love, support, and friendship you provided to us during our time of sorrow and grief over his death. Words are not equal to describe our feelings.

Wayne loved each and every one of the

members of his "church family". Thank you

for your prayers, presence at his service, and all the many ways you loved and supported him, especially after his automobile accident in 2017. We are especially grateful for the meal provided after the service. It provided a wonderful opportunity for us to meet with our extended family and friends!

A special thanks to those who have made gifts to the Church in memory of Wayne. It is a

perfect way to honor his life.

MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND THE LIFE OF BURKHEAD CHURCH

Josh & Kimberly Raker, Kyra, Tyler, & Kyla

Maurice & Elinor Raker

Barry & Linda Raker and family

Brenda Raker-Gentry and family”

“Dear Burkhead Members -

Thank you very much for the lovely fern you sent to me in remembrance of my daughter, Karyn. The fern is lovely and I will think of my Burkhead family each time I look at it. Karyn grew up in Burkhead and has fond memories of her time there. I am grateful to have each of you in my life.

Sincerely, Brenda”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st Rod Baird III 4th Jean Hole 5th Jane Ray 5th Chrissy Sherrill 11th Sandra Galyean 11th Heather Hugosson 16th Hayden Wright 17th Paul Powers 25th Frances Pershing 30th Sue McGee

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 3rd Durwood & Joni Howell 24th Guy & Abby Kelpin 29th Daryl & Beth Dixon

Please notify the office if your anniversary or birthday has been left off or is incorrect. We want to include everyone in celebrating these special occasions.

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The last Memory Café of 2019 will be held Wednesday, October 16th from 1 to 3 pm at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. It’s a comfortable, casual gathering place for anyone experiencing memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers to socialize, listen to music, play games and connect with others. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Alyssa Botte at 336-716-4683.

Wednesday Night Dinners to Resume

The Wednesday Night dinners will resume on October 23rd at 6 pm. The New Life Class has volunteered to host with a menu of Chicken and Rice, salad and dessert. The usual cost of $6 per person, youth and first-time guests free will be in place. The sign-up sheet is on the Information Table.

The November 13th Wednesday Night dinner will feature a “Potluck” menu. We would sign up as usual for the meal, but everyone

coming will be asked to bring their favorite casserole or dessert. (Who knows but we could get ALL desserts or ALL Mac & Cheese.) The fun will be in the “not” knowing the final menu.

There is no charge for this meal since the “eaters” are providing the food, but we propose to ask for donations of money or canned goods for Storehouse for Jesus and Catholic Charities.

The December Wednesday Night dinner is tentatively planned for 11th. We are looking for a group to host this special time. Please contact Betty Bewley or the church office.

We plan to continue these fellowship meals once a month in the new year. We need volunteers to host the meal. SO…start talking to your friends about hosting a meal. The host team will choose their meal and can change the date if necessary.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Jo Thomas and I are set to begin Monday, September 30th at 6 pm. Our fir st meeting will be in the Parlor, but I am working with the Trustees for a room of our own since the Parlor is used frequently for other meetings, etc. At the Back to Church Sunday, I received our first request for a shawl or lap cover. The family is to let me know the decision. There is room for others who wish to join us. There will always be an open invitation. - Beth Dixon

ANNUAL PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER

Well, we are one month closer or one month away from Saturday, November 2nd, from 11 am - 7 pm - OUR ANNUAL PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN BBQ. As always, volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen, Fellowship Hall serving our customers, baking brownies or pound cakes for take-out, baking, cutting and wrapping desserts for eat-in meals, baking treats for the Bake Sale, and cleaning up after the event. There isn’t an expectation for members to work the entire day unless they desire to do so. Help in any form will be greatly appreciated. There will be sign-up sheets on the information table Sunday, October 6th.

As we have this fundraiser in addition to helping and baking, selling tickets is the most important thing we all need to do. If we don’t sell, we don’t have customers. If we don’t sell, we don’t make money to help pay for the new windows and roof. If we don’t have customers, we can’t help those who are hungry. I could go on and on, but that doesn’t sell tickets. We, the members of Burkhead, will ask Gloria McGurk for a bundle of tickets to sell to our friends, family, and neighbors, buy as thank you's to friends, or buy for someone you have been wanting to do something nice for. Gloria has tickets right now for you to get started selling.

Let us all get behind and support this FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CHURCH and make it a huge success. - Beth Dixon

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Burkhead News October 2019

Outreach Opportunities Gale Sink

Project Agape Report

Thank you to all those who filled Shoeboxes with gifts for the children in Armenia for Project Agape's Christmas distribution. Burkhead folks filled 16 boxes that have been delivered to the Mission Response Center near Charlotte to be sent on to Armenia. If any group from the church would like to visit the Mission Response Center and help with checking boxes or flood buckets before they are sent on, contact Dwaine Morgan at 828-478-2106.

Samaritan Ministries Penny Campaign

Did you know just a few coins can provide a hot meal or a safe and warm place for a homeless man to spend the night? Your pennies, quarters, and dollars all add up to provide many needed services. Any person in the community can get a good meal at lunchtime any day of the year at Samaritan Ministries, and around 80 homeless men are fed and housed every night. Volunteers cook and serve the meals and also stay overnight at the shelter. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Anna Donze, volunteer coordinator, at 336-748-1962 Ext. 303.

October 1 is the kick-off date for this year's Penny Campaign. You will find collection jars in the Sunday School classes and other locations around the church. Please drop in your coins and dollars to help Samaritan Ministries continue its mission to feed and house those in need in our community. The jars will be out during October and November. Let's fill the jars!

If you would like to know more about Samaritan Ministries, they will be holding a Community Open House on Sunday, September 29th from 2 - 4 pm. They are located at 414 E. Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem.

It's Fair Time Again!

You can enjoy a day at the fair and help support Crisis Control Ministry on Wednesday, October 9th! You will receive free admission to the fair that day by bringing 5 cans or boxes of non-perishable food which will be donated to the food pantry

at Crisis Control Ministry. The volunteers will collect your cans near the gates and give you an admission ticket to the fair.

Burkhead to Feed the Mount Tabor High School JV Football Team

On Thursday, October 24th, Burkhead will be providing a meal for the Junior Varsity Football team at Mount Tabor High School before their game that night. If you are available to help with this meal, please contact Beth Dixon or Reverend Carl Manuel. It is a great witness to these young men to show them that our church cares about them. We have done this for the past few years and we are happy to be able to do it again.

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October 2019 Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for Sunday School & 11:00 am for Worship Service

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 6:30 pm - Long Range Planning Committee 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 911

2 6:45 pm - Choir

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4 5 7:30 am to 12:00 pm - Girl Scout Outdoor certification 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Girl Scout First Aid training

6 World Communion

Day 11:00 am - Communion 3:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 02822

7 7:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 1929 7:00 pm - Y.A.R.N.

8 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 911

9 6:45 pm - Choir

10 11 12 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Book Sale

13 3:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 02822

14 6:30 pm - Finance Committee 7:00 pm - Y.A.R.N.

15 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 911

16 6:45 pm - Choir

17 1:00 pm - Outreach Committee

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20 3:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 02822

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7:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 1929 7:00 pm - Y.A.R.N.

22 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 911

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6:00 pm - Fellowship meal 6:45 pm - Choir

24 Feed Mount Tabor JV Football team

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27 8:00 am - UMM breakfast 8:30 am - H.O.P.E. sandwich making 3:00 pm - Girl Scout Troop 02822 4:00 pm - Church Council

28 7:00 pm - Y.A.R.N.

29 Deadline for Newsletter

Articles 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 911

30 6:45 pm - Choir

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REMINDER: All Charge

Conference Reports are due

October 27th at the Church Council

meeting.