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Mineral Springs United Methodist Church Live for Jesus Grow Disciples
Change Lives
Volume 39, No 2 February 2020
Mineral Springs UMC
P.O. Box 67
Mineral Springs, NC
28108
(704) 843-5905
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Eric Lane
Sr. Pastor
(828)-493-1474
Daniel Parker
Director Next Gen.
Youth/Young Adults
Christa Lemmonds
Director
Traditional Worship
Chris Hartis
Worship Leader
The Bridge
Stacey Napier
Children's Education
Coordinator
Pam Brenwald
Administrative Assistant
(704) 843-5905
Check us out on the
web… www.mineralspringsumc.org
Pastor's Corner ~ Rev. Eric Lane
Bishop Leeland's Response to Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation
January 3, 2020
Following the 2019 special session of General Conference, conversations with various factions
have continued within The United Methodist Church, all who agree that the current level of
tension cannot and should not be sustained over an extended period of time.
This morning, January 3, 2020, a statement was shared with the denomination reflecting
a Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation which outlines a proposal
representing these various perspectives and a negotiated means of moving forward. One aspect
of this negotiated agreement is that the diverse petitions proposed to the 2020 General
Conference would be withdrawn and request that this proposed Protocol be considered in their
place.
As with all proposed legislation, we do not know how General Conference will receive, modify,
or amend it. The Council of Bishops will request the Judicial Council to offer a Declaratory
Decision regarding this proposal.
In light of the release of this agreement, I would offer the following recommendations:
Reflect rather than react. Be prayerful for the church. Remain objective. Since this is a
negotiated proposal everyone is not entirely satisfied with the outcome, yet the
denomination needs to look for the best solution to address its current impasse.
Read the full agreement and pay attention to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),
which will answer many questions raised by the proposal.
The agreement allows a means for those who wish to separate from The United
Methodist Church to do so, providing a timeline for separation, and assuring our clergy
and congregations that our Pension Plan will continue to serve our churches and clergy.
There is an emphasis on “separation” which communicates mutual agreement, rather
than “leaving.”
The United Methodist Church remains The United Methodist Church, although there
were some who were calling for the full dissolution of the denomination.
There is an acknowledgement of financial support in the separation, which includes
funds set aside for racial violence and discrimination to address the issue of racism
within the church.
Provisions would be made to allow congregations to separate and even consider whether
an annual conference might separate from The United Methodist Church.
All churches desiring to remain United Methodists will not need to do anything different
or to make any further decisions.
Continued on page 2
Prayer Concerns
Sam Kosterman, Ray Cook, William Hodges, Ken McCoy,
Don & Kathy McGinnis, Ted & Vicki Cox, Hal Rape, Jr.
Wayne & Leila Maske, Nell Starnes, Tyler Catalano,
Sandy Strawn, Lisa Robinson, Warren & Teresa Dover,
Terri Higham, Sam Stant, Rev. Dr. Randy Willis, Amy Spell,
Shirley Steele, Lynn Robinson, Bette Ann Harris,
Debbie Watkins, Faith Shaw, Diana Spruill, Joyce Fowler,
Faith Shaw, Rick Andrews, Adam Kurtz, Darren Henderson
LONG TERM PRAYER LIST:
Modene Howie, Doris Carpenter, Joyce Fowler,
Kathleen Horton, Robert Hicks, James Helms,
Melanie Brennan, Myckle Griffin, Ed & Sylvia Nickel,
Anne Brooks, Barry Roberson, Kathy McGinnis,
Frances Helms, Jeannette Kenley, Jimmy Craig,
Sydney Feddersen, Cindy & Kate Zidanic,
Angie Thompson, Greg Horton, Ruby King,
Jody Fowler-Lemmonds, Cammie Pate, Travis Lemmond,
Sue Thornton, Lois Hoagland, Mary Luther,
Carol & Bill Morgan, Tim & Darlene Blackburn, Pat Harris,
Dale Watts, Erika Perez, Matthew Stewart, Tom Ross,
Dave Pandoli, Frank Buchannon, Wilburn (Bud) Cutshaw,
Melinda Fisher, Father Brad Smith, Bill Mullins,
Kent & Nancy Shoe, David Friedman, Henry Pressley,
David Broome, Corbin Sikes, Lisa Cox, Elizabeth Brooks,
Doris King, Joyce Starnes, Dot Cook, Toby Holland,
Beth Heilig, Shannon Gray, Cooper Knowles, William Miles,
Marsha Cundiff, Brandon Carver, Benny Parker,
Lisa Robinson, Tammy Parker, Chris Lemmond,
Mark McSheehan, Denny Bryson, Nancy Haanpaa,
Martha Robinson Kiker, Ken McManus, Dale Hopkins
CANCER PRAYER LIST:
Mike White, Donald Combs, Claire Howell, Danny Sanders,
Marlene Reeck, Jennifer Ross, Caroleen Couick,
David Gordon, Venn Helms, Leta Ann Hildreth, Denise Spargo
Annette Fox, Sara Porter, Wyatt Cartertary, Gary Lane,
Barbara McKim, Kathy Doublin, Kathy Knight, Larry Bell,
Marie Harwood, Rusty Miller, Matthew Alcorn,
Hal Rape Sr., Nancy Tawney, Tom Pope, Johnny Penegar,
Jeff Gross, Evelyn Wilson, Carson Joyner, Phyllis Rorie,
Doris King, Hamp Howey, John Larry Fite, Loretta O'Neal,
Linda Mosley-Hess, Robin Boehler, Peggy Bradley,
Lynn Stickleather, Dave Gray, Anne Carson, Mary Engler
Continued from page 1
This Protocol tries to offer a respectable path forward that
treats others with grace and respect primary question for
me is how do we Glorify God and love others in our
decisions? How can we be open to those who interpret and
understand scripture differently as we worship God and
serve neighbors while traveling along different paths of
faithfulness?
While I have not addressed each of the details proposed in
the agreement, I have refrained from doing so knowing that
this will be the work of our General Conference. While our
Western North Carolina delegation to the General
Conference has asked that all opinions and reactions be
addressed to the delegation secretary, Rev. Amy
Coles, [email protected], many of you have personal
friendships with those who have been elected. I encourage
you to be in conversation with them as they prepare to
consider these issues within the next few months.
There will be some who welcome this proposal. There will
be others who are resistant to the proposal. It is always
hurtful to me to separate in order to be The United
Methodist Church. Let’s be in prayer, slow down, and give
space for the Holy Spirit to guide the church. Again, this is
a proposal. Now we trust the General Conference to do its
work. I refuse to give up on the One who is reconciling all
things to himself, whether on earth or in heaven, making
peace by the blood of his cross (Col. 1:20).
Bishop Paul L. Leeland
Western North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Church
I cannot say what the future holds, however I know who
holds the future. I will be setting a date for the church to
come together February 23rd at 3:00 for open dialogue.
Additionally, I ask that you be in prayer as we move closer
to General Conference and ask that God will lead us into
the future.
Rev. Eric Lane
NAVY Jacob Penegar, Kevin White AIR FORCE Jay Connelley, Katie Connelley Hunsader, Bradley Little ARMY 1st LT Michael Clanton, Jason Crook, Cody Guion, Marshall Little, William Miles, Zack Wolfe MARINES Gustavo Gutierrez, Jr., Carson Outen
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
MORNING GLORIES
We will meet in the Asbury Room on Thursday,
February 6th at 9 am. for fellowship and 10 am. for
our business meeting. We openly welcome all
women to join us and be a part of our group’s on-
going mission projects.
In 2019 the MSUMW local mission projects
included the Backpack ministry, Operation
Reachout, a local teacher to purchase necessary text
books, Battered Women’s Shelter, Turning Point,
Hospice of Union County, Church mission trips to
Belize and Romania, Conner’s Birthday Festival of
Caring, Back-to-School Supplies Drive, Christmas in
July for Church shut-ins, 3 Red Cross blood drives,
H.E.L.P, Kate’s Kids, ARC, Meals for Church shut-
ins, UMW Bethlehem Center-Charlotte, Children’s
Attention Home Campership.
Prior to the Ash Wednesday Church service
February 26th, the UMW will be hosting a CROCK-
POT SOUP SUPPER in the CLC from 5:30p.m. –
6:30p.m. There is no charge for this dinner, however
donations are welcomed.
Thank you to all who made the Red Cross blood
drive a success. 23 Units were collected.
We have soup for sale at $7 per quart. Contact the
church office at 704.843.5905 to place your order.
Please continue your support to the Backpack
Ministry of non-perishable food items for
underprivileged students at Parkwood Middle
School. Collection baskets are located in the Church
breezeway and entrance to The Bridge. Items needed
are:
NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS
Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Canned Veggies, Pasta
& Pasta Sauce, Soup, Crackers,
Granola Bars, Mac & Cheese, Juice Boxes, Hamburg
Helper , Fruit Juice, Pop Corn,
Trail Mix, Snack Items*, Boxed Potatoes/Rice,
Breakfast Cereal (individual boxes) Instant Oatmeal
Packets.
Martha Dukes
Home Improvement Class
Chuck & Gayla Adams
Barry & Dawn Roberson
Bob & Ann Wlodkowski
2019 Giving Statements have been emailed and mailed
In an effort to be good stewards we want to connect
through email. Please make sure we have your updated
email address or that we have your email address on file
in the church office. Thank you, Rev. Eric Lane
You may email the church office at
to provide your current email address.
Thank you.
Meetings
3rd @ 7pm
SPRC/Asbury
6th @ 10am
UMW/Asbury
10th @ 6pm
Finance/Asbury
11h @ 7pm
Witness/Asbury Room
16th @ 7pm
Administrative Council/CLC
17h @ 7pm
Trustees/Asbury
23rd @ 5pm
Springer’s/ CLC
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1. Jackson Lee, Dave Nickel
3 Tammy McKee
4 Nick Brooks, Gavin Broome, Barry Roberson
5 Patsy Ballard, Dylan Catalano, Oliva Erps,
Linda Robinson
6 John Wlodkowski
10 Taylor McKee, Natalie Penegar
11 Pat Shaw
12 John Mohor
14 Patrick McCann
15 Jackson Wlodkowski
17 Ed Nickel, Drake Starnes
20 Lynell Hillhouse, George Stone
21 Tucker Harrington, Keith Lowrance
22 Logan Bednarik, Jay Connelley, Katie Hunsader,
Teresa Dover
23 Aiden Goodwin
27 Lukas Ganey
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
10 Johnny & Carolyn Helms
14 Matt Geske & Dawna Daniels
15 Mike & Diane White
22 Jerry & Leslie Tucker
If your birthday or anniversary has been overlooked or you
know someone whose name needs to be added, please call
church office 704-843-5905
or email: [email protected]
Thank you.
Hello all, hope your new year is off to a great start!
we're looking forward to a big year at the Bridge, and
we are expanding our volunteer teams.
We need ushers, greeters, and hospitality team
volunteers. If you would be interested in helping,
please let me know!
You can reach me at 704-458-7458, and my email is
Thank you!
Chris Hartis
On Sunday February 16th, we will be having a
Security meeting after each of our two worship
services; 9:45 and 11:00.
Anyone interested in having a voice about the
security on our campus is invited to attend.
We will have a member of law enforcement at each
meeting.
Sunday February 2nd - The “Big Game” We will meet at church at 5:30 and head to the home of Cara Steele where we will hang out and watch the game. Finger foods and chips will be provided; all we ask is that each youth bring a 2-liter drink to share. We will return to the church as soon as the game ends… however, pickup may be arranged from the house if needed. Sunday Night Youth - 5:30 - 7:00pm on February 9th, 16th, and 23rd
All 6th -12th graders are welcome to come out to the Youth room in the FLC for a time of fun, fellowship and Bible study. We also have food afterwards in the gym from 6:30-7pm.
High School Night - 6pm - 8:30pm on February 4th
All 9th -12th graders are invited for a time of fellowship, food and fun as we gather and go out to eat as a youth group. This month we will be going to Mr. Tokyo in Monroe. The cost is $20 for all you can eat Japanese and sushi. You can also order a plate of food for less if desired.
“RESET” - is our midweek program that is open to any and all 6th-12th graders in the area. There will be door prizes, crazy games, loud music and lots of fun. Come out Wednesday nights and reset for the rest of the week. This event is 100% FREE!!! So plan to join us Wednesday February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th.
Saturday February 15th - The youth will be hosting a Valentines “Sweetheart Banquet” All youth are asked to participate. help will be needed setting up, child care, serving food, in the kitchen, with entertainment and tearing down afterwards. The event will start at 6pm and end around 8pm. We as you plan to be here by 5pm to help get ready and plan to stay until 9pm to get the FLC back in order for Service the following morning.
Winter Retreat - This year we are taking a trip to Sugar Mountain the weekend of Feb. 28 - Mar 1. We will be looking at the idea “Let it go” Letting go of anything that is holding us back. This trip cost $150 per person and that includes, travel, all meals, snow tubing on Saturday and a limited edition t-shirt. Sign-ups are limited so please see Daniel ASAP.
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Women’s Bible study, Wednesday mornings, 10am in the
Wesley Room. For more information, contact Nancy Darsey.
Women's Tuesday night Bible study (7 to 8:30) will begin
Tuesday, February 25. We will be studying Ann Voskamp's
"One Thousand Gifts." This 5-week study looks at ways to
begin to find joy in what really matters. More information to
follow. Watch your bulletin!
Call Shannon Neal @704-283-9294 if you have questions.
Men’s Bible Study Tuesday nights, 7pm in the Asbury room.
For more information, contact George Stone.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ University City UMC
(3835 West W. T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC)
Gathering and Fellowship: 8:00am –8:30am
Keynote: 8:30am –9:30am First Session: 9:45am – 10:45am
Second Session: 11:00am -NOON
2020 Metro LEADs, Saturday, February 1, 2020.
This is a great opportunity we offer in our
district. You can take one or two sessions. You must
register online. FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER
ONLINE:
https://www.metrodistrictumc.org/post/metro-
leads-12935791
Lay Servant Training March 21 & 22, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun. 2pm-6pm at Central UMC, Charlotte. March 28 & 29th, Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 2pm-6pm. at St. Francis UMC, Charlotte. Deadline to register is February 26th.
(Online Registration Only! If you know of someone who needs assistance in registering online, contact Jatana Royster 704.451.3816) According to the Book of Discipline, all local church lay leaders are urged to be certified lay servants. To become a certified lay servant, a person must take the basic course followed by taking an advanced course. To maintain certification, you must take an advanced course every three years.
Basic course – the required beginning course for local
lay servant certification.
Advanced – Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Called to
Preach, Accountable Discipleship,
Metro District Lay Servant Training - 704.525.3395 Jatana Royster - [email protected]
GET FIT YOGA
Saturdays, 9-10am in the CLC
Yoga Class A great way to start your day, moving
through different poses and stretching our body is a
wonderful release. Bring a mat and $5 /session.
Wednesdays, 9am
Sew Blessed! Epworth Room in the church office.
Bring that unfinished project to work on, or learn a
new skill from those who know how.
FEBRUARY 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
9am Get Fit/CLC
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:45am The Bridge/*FLC
9:45 SPRING Kids/CLC
11 worship*Sanctuary
5:30-7pm Youth/FLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9-Noon Ugly Quilters/CLC
6:30pm Missions /EDU
Pack18 6:30-8PM /FLC
7pm SPRC/Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout/CLC
6:30pm AA/CLC
7pm MBS/Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Sew Blessed/Epworth
1oam WBS*Wesley
6:30pm RESET/FLC
7pm Adult Choir
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
10am UMW */Asbury
BR 6-9pm/*FLC
7-8:30pm Troop 18 /CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Get Fit/CLC
Spaghetti Dinner Scouts 12pm-11pm/FLC
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:45am The Bridge/*FLC
9:45 SPRING Kids/CLC
11 worship*Sanctuary
5:30-7pm Youth/FLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9-12 Ugly Quilters/CLC
6:30pm Pack 18 / CLC
6pm Finance /Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout/CLC
6:30pm AA/CLC
7pm Witness/Asbury
7pm MBS/Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Sew Blessed/Epworth
1oam WBS*Wesley
6:30pm RESET/FLC
7pm Adult Choir
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
BR 6-9pm/*FLC
7-8:30pm Troop 18 /CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Get Fit/CLC
Sweetheart Banquet/FLC 6-8pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:45am The Bridge/*FLC
9:45 SPRING Kids/CLC
11 worship*Sanctuary
5:30-7pm Youth/FLC
7pm Admin Council/CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9-12 Ugly Quilters/CLC
6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC
7pm Trustees/Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout/CLC
6:30pm AA/CLC
7pm MBS/Asbury
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Sew Blessed/Epworth
1oam WBS*Wesley
6:30pm RESET/FLC
7pm Adult Choir
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
BR 6-9pm/*FLC
7-8:30pm Troop 18 /CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Get Fit/CLC
23 24 25 26 Ash Wed 27 28 29 9:45am The Bridge/*FLC
9:45 SPRING Kids/CLC
11 worship*Sanctuary
5pm Springer’s /CLC
5:30-7pm Youth/FLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9-12 Ugly Quilters*CLC
6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout/CLC
6:30pm AA/CLC
7pm MBS/Asbury
7pm WBS/Wesley
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
9am Sew Blessed/Epworth
1oam WBS*Wesley
7pm Adult Choir
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
BR 6-9pm/*FLC
7-8:30pm Troop 18 /CLC
5am-12:45/FLC Fitness Class
Youth Winter Retreat Feb 28, 29 March 1
9am Get Fit/CLC
Youth Winter Retreat Feb 28, 29 March 1
March Pipeline deadline is February 20th, please submit information to include to [email protected] Thank you.
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