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NEWS @ FIRST UMC

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JANUARY 2020 Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr. Senior Pastor 336.751.2503 X 2224

Rev. Natalie Gray Associate Pastor 336.751.2503 X 2225 Tommy Dunn Music/Technology 336.751.2503 X 2221

Allison Gupton Childcare Ministries 336.753.1900 Teresa Lakey Financial Administrator 336.751.2503 X 2226

Lou Wilson Director of Music 336.751.2503 X 2238 Shane Butcher Financial Assistant 336.751.2503 X 2226

Philip Morris, Natalie Sanders Custodial Staff

The staff of First United Methodist Church thanks all who gave gifts, cakes, cookies

and all kinds of Christmas goodies during the Advent and Christmas season. We sin-

cerely appreciate all you have done to make our spirits bright!

Pastor Glenn Natalie Gray Allison Gupton Teresa Lakey

Tommy Dunn Lou Wilson Shane Butcher

Philip Morris Natalie Sanders INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of inclement weather during the winter months, stay

tuned to WXII TV or WXII.com or the church website for closures and delays.

845 Greeters 1/5 Carrie Rhodes Patti Woods 1/12 Debra Stanley Teresa Lakey 1/19 Alice Hanes Mary Anne Peele 1/26 Doris Miller Vicki Hendricks 845 Children’s Moment 1/5 Communion 1/12 TBD 1/19 TBD 1/26 TBD 845 Prayers 1/5 Natalie Gray 1/12 Glenn Myers 1/19 Patsy Brewer 1/26 Lynne Hicks January Circle Opps Hannah Circle

845 Ushers 1/5 Scott Rhodes Rodger Woods 1/12 Glen Stanley Donnie Lakey 1/19 Chris Hanes Clayton Peele 1/26 Shane Butcher Jerry Hendricks 845 Refreshments 1/5 Debra Stanley 1/12 The Peeles 1/19 Doris Miller 1/26 Vicki Hendricks

1055 Greeters 1/5 & 1/12 Tommy & Jenny Turner 1/19 & 1/26 Dave & Diane Salmon 1055 Prayers 1/5 Natalie Gray 1/12 Glenn Myers 1/19 Elizabeth Rosenbaum 1/26 Angie Jordan 1055 Acolytes 1/5 TBD 1/12 TBD 1/19 TBD 1/26 TBD FLOWERS: You’re invited to place flowers in the Sanctuary on any Sunday. Please contact the church office to make the arrangements. 336-751-2503

1055 Ushers Mike Hinshaw Carroll Foster Jimmy Kelly Dave Salmon 1055 Nursery 1/5 Lucia Ellis 1/12 Christie Cowden 1/19 Kathy Slye 1/26 Meg Markland 1055 Children’s Moment 1/5 Communion 1/12 Elizabeth Rosenbaum 1/19 M.A. Brewer 1/26 Angie Jordan

FINANCIAL REPORT Tithes/Offerings Memorial to General Fund FUMC Endowment W/S Foundation Other Income Total Income Expenses Total

Nov 2019 $49,761 35 $49,796 ($8,440) ($8,644)

Jan-Nov 2019 $515,562 3,525 1,849 7,800 8,248 $487,222 ($609,617) ($72,599)

2019 Budget Program Ministry $145,480.00 Conference Outreach 56,306.00 Operations/Maint. 152,000.00 Parsonage Maint. 10,000.00 Office Operation 15,800.00 Salaries/Support 335,475.46 Total: $715,061.46 Needed Weekly: $13,751

A new year – 2020. We may not like it, but change is inevitable. The reality of change is the only unchanging thing.

Some of us have had such a year in 2019 that we’re saying, “I’m glad for a new year.” Some may be saying, “I like my life just like it is; I’m comfortable; don’t upset my ‘apple cart.’” Yet, we know change will come.

I think we can take solace in the words of Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ, the same yester-day, and today and forever.” He is our Constant. We’ve been reminded at Christmas that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. We are not alone. His promises are faithful.

As we enter 2020 may we pray for clarity of vision and direction – 20-20 vision. May Jesus Christ be our Vision. May we have His eyes to see life, to see others, and to see ourselves.

As the new year begins, we have some changes of church officers. To those who are out-going, to those who are new or serving in new positions and to those who are con-tinuing in positions of service, we say “thank you.” The new 2020 Officers List is availa-ble on the church website

http://firstumcmocksville.org/clientimages/57726/2020%20Officers.pdf

As we enter the new year, may we reflect on our personal goals for fulfilling our God-given purpose. As we enter a new year, pray for us as a church to be faithful in God’s calling.

May we let our lights so shine before others that they may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Pastor Glenn

PLEASE NOTE: A new computer system will be installed in the church offices beginning 1/3 - 1/6. It is possible that email availability will be limited in receiving or sending e-mails during this time of transition.

Natalie’s News

Kingdom Kids starts back January 5, 5PM-6:30PM! IMPACT Youth will begin their Apostle's Creed Study Sunday January 12, 5PM-6:30PM. Youth Sunday School will begin the 5-week Mr. Rogers Bible Study during the month of January! Come join us Sunday's 9:50AM-10:40AM in the youth room. Fish Stick Ministry will begin practice on Sunday January 26, 6:30PM-7:15PM. It's time to start thinking and planning our Confirmation classes. We will need to begin Confirmation classes

January 26-March 15 during the Sunday School hour 9:50AM-10:40AM in the High School Room (FLC) and the

Lake Junaluska Retreat is March 20-22. If you haven't been through the Confirmation classes and are in 6th

grade-8th grade we'd love for you to join us. Contact the church office to let us know your interest.

GAME NIGHT The first Game Night of 2020 will be Tuesday, January 7. A FREE supper will be served at 6:15 for all who wish to enjoy an evening of games without having to prepare supper at home. We will have a soup supper along with crackers, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert. And it's FREE! If you don't come for supper, the game night activities will begin at 7:00 pm. It's all in the Family Life Center, and a good time will be had by all. Nearly 40 people came out for our last Game Night. The number of people who are coming has increased each month. Game Night is planned to allow church members to get to know others in the membership of the church, especially the attenders of early service and late service. Come join the fun! We'll see you on January 7th.

Family Ministries meet Thursday, Jan 16 at 5 PM in the Conference Room.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CHILDCARE MINISTRIES

Wow! What an amazing year 2019 was. We really got the opportunity to serve a lot of

kiddos and their families and meet them right where they were and that was an incredi-

ble BLESSING and why we do what we do. We have really become a family and it’s

amazing to see the kids serve others and be able to serve their families. We are looking

forward to 2020 and the excitement it brings and summer day camp information will be

out before you know it. We hope everyone has a blessed 2020 and if we can ever serve

you through Childcare Ministries, please reach out!

Lou’s Lines

Happy New Year, my Friends. Another year of musical blessings, possibilities and op-portunities is upon us. First, let’s talk about the blessings. FUMC is truly blessed to have such a dedicated group of talented singers with an incredible love of sharing God’s word through music. Yes, you all know that I’m talking about our Chancel Choir. I am so thankful for all that they give on a weekly basis to uplift our Worship Services. And how about those pre-cious children that participate in Choir every Tuesday? You have seen them share their joy of praising the Lord with song. What a blessing they continue to be. Now let’s think about the musical possibilities we are fortunate to have in our church. We have individuals willing to share their talent, whether it is filling in on the piano, organ, playing an instrument or singing a solo. Are there more of you out there that would like to share your gift? Get in touch with me and let me know how you could contribute, or how you would like to share in the music ministry of our church. There is always room for more. The possibilities are endless! Which brings us to our musical opportunities. A new opportunity is just around the corner. That’s right. Handbells are returning! If you are interested in playing hand-bells, or have thought about it and would like some more information, please email Lou at: lou@firstumcmocksville.org. We will have an informational meeting later in January to get things started. May your New Year be filled with Praise! Lou Wilson

Jan. 2 David Cozart Jan. 3 Nelson Cowden Jan. 5 Sarah Chapman Jan. 6 Angie Jordan Allison Gupton Kimberly O’Rorke Eileen Smith Jan. 7 Kim Shuskey Melanie Holloway Jan. 9 Reagan Wallace Jan. 11 Amy Mendenhall Jan. 14 Bettie Poteat Jan. 15 Greg Butcher Jan. 17 Patti Woods Jan. 18 Blair Routh Jan. 19 Arnie Harpe

Jan. 19 Suzanne Robinson Doris Miller Jan. 20 Von Shelton Jan. 22 Brian Gray Jan. 23 Patsy Crenshaw Eugene Crowe Del McCullough Jan. 25 Kathleen Cartner Jan. 26 Matthew Koehler J.D. Walker Jan. 27 Natalie Gray Jan. 29 Betty Frost Arston Thornes Jan. 31 Todd Barnhardt Wayne Lutz John Paterson

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Please let us know of any additional names to be add-ed or any names which should be removed. We like 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, bs2005@aol.com Kristen Paterson 336.624.0501 klk5279@gmail.com

Get involved with FaithHealthNC! Contact Charlotte Miller at

336.909.3583 for more information. https://faithhealthnc.org/

IN MEMORY HELEN CRENSHAW

By Lynne Hicks

JAYNE WALKER By Josie Miller

SARA CAMPBELL

By James & Teresa Bumgarner

LENA HAIRE By Allan & Susan Barker

IN HONOR CATHY & GRADY MCCLAMROCK

By Mike & Paula Harrison

MIKE HENDRIX By Ralph & Debra McBride By Tom & Brenda Graham

JOHN COTTLE

GENE CROWE DEAN HENDRIX

KEVIN NEAL By D.C. & Betty Blakley

YOUNG AT HEART

The Young at Heart Bunch will begin 2020 with a meal in the Family Life Center on Tuesday, Janu-ary 21, beginning at 12:30 pm. Everyone who attends is asked to bring a food item for the lunch-eon. You are asked to bring ONE item of your choice: either a pot of soup, some type of salad, a plate of sandwiches, or a dessert. After lunch we'll learn about the great trips we will enjoy in 2020. After seeing the list of trips, we'll play a type of bingo with winners of each game receiving a free gift related to one of the trips for 2020 such as a free movie ticket, admission to Reynolda House, admission to Ayr Mount a grand home in Hillsborough similar to the Linwood Manor we visited in December. You could win a ticket for a bus tour in Charleston, SC, or a voucher for a tick-et to the Barn Dinner Theatre to see "The Mahalia Jackson Story", our trip in February. Come learn about the Young at Heart group's 2020 schedule and the fun we have on each month's trip. Come join us on January 21. The Young at Heart Group's trip for February is to the Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro on Tues-day, February 11. We'll leave the church promptly at 11:45 am and should return to the church at approximately 4:45 pm. Admission cost is all inclusive and pays for a delicious buffet meal and then the wonderful live presentation of "The Mahalia Jackson" story. The play will be filled with songs we'll all enjoy as well as the life story of Mahalia Jackson. The cost of this wonderful trip is $51.00 and includes the cost of the fabulous buffet including beverages and desserts, the gratuity/tip for service staff, taxes, and the cost of the show. You can't delay in paying your $51.00 admis-sion fee. Full payment is due to the Barn Theatre by Tuesday, January 21. Make your check to FUMC by Sunday, January 19 with a notation in the memo line for Young at Heart. The Barn is nearly a sell-out for this show and we could reserve only 25 guaranteed seats. Reserve early with the church office if you want to go on this trip. Missions will host a Wednesday night meal for Honduras Medical Missions. January 15th at 5:30 pm in the FLC. The menu will be announced soon! Mary Circle will meet Monday, January 20th at 2 pm in the FLC conference room. United Methodist Men meet January 12th at 7:30 AM for the monthly breakfast meeting. New Testament Discipleship Bible Study begins January 14 at 10:00 AM - Fellowship Hall

Jan. 2 David Cozart Jan. 3 Nelson Cowden Jan. 5 Sarah Chapman Jan. 6 Angie Jordan Allison Gupton Kimberly O’Rorke Eileen Smith Jan. 7 Kim Shuskey Melanie Holloway Jan. 9 Reagan Wallace Jan. 11 Amy Mendenhall Jan. 14 Bettie Poteat Jan. 15 Greg Butcher Jan. 17 Patti Woods Jan. 18 Blair Routh

Jan. 19 Arnie Harpe Doris Miller Suzanne Robinson Jan. 20 Von Shelton Jan. 22 Brian Gray Jan. 23 Patsy Crenshaw Eugene Crowe Del McCullough Jan. 25 Kathleen Cartner Jan. 26 Matthew Koehler J.D. Walker Jan. 27 Natalie Gray Jan. 29 Betty Frost Arston Thornes Jan. 31 Todd Barnhardt Wayne Lutz John Paterson

If your birthday isn’t listed, please call the

church office so the records can be updated.

336-751-2503.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

UMM Breakfast Meeting January 12

7:30 AM

Fellowship Hall

Mary Circle

Lou’s Lines

YOUNG AT HEART