Announcements for September 15

All announcements or videos should be given to the church office by Thurs. 9am.

Lay Witness Mission

Weekend

Sept. 20-22

Lay Witness Mission

Weekend Schedule at a

Glance: Friday, Sept. 20

6:30 Meal

7:30 Testimonials / Sharing

Saturday, Sept. 21

10:00 Coffee meetings

(small group time)

12:00 Meal

6:00 Meal

7:00 Worship/Testimonials/

sharing

Sunday, Sept. 22

8:30 Traditional Service

9:45 Sunday School

(led by visiting Team)

11:00 Contemporary Service

More Details to Come

How many of you go out for coffee

on Saturday mornings???

Well...on Saturday, Sept. 21st

from 10-11am as part of the Lay

Witness Weekend...you can have

“FREE COFFEE.”

Come join our “Coffee Hosts” for 1

hour of coffee, tea and other

beverages & pastries with a lay witness team member.

On Sunday, Sept. 2nd during the fellowship time, you can

sign up with one of fifteen hostesses. Jerry & Marsha

Kelly will be available with the names of our hosts, their

addresses, telephone numbers, and a photo of them.

Come be a part of a spirit filled weekend where

worshipping Jesus will be on our faces.

Thanks, Jerry & Marsha

Barbeque Chicken Dinner

baked beans, Cole slaw, rolls & dessert

Sat., Sept 14 11am-3pm

Take-out only. $7.00 per plate

All proceeds benefit Team Mission

The Mission Committee will meet

Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 7 pm

in S203 Edith Eagle classroom.

Housing for Lay Witness Weekend

We have had an overwhelming response for housing for

the Lay Witness Weekend? We currently have 8 "extra"

families willing to host members of the Lay Witness team.

What a blessing! I just want to THANK everyone for their

outpouring of support for this upcoming weekend. It is a

true tribute to the individuals in our church.

Thank You, Susan Airheart

Sunday, Sept. 15

9am-12:30pm

in the Fellowship Hall

4th Annual Homer Faggart Mens Fellowship Group

Crappie Fishing Tournament October 5th 7am-2pm at High Rock Lake Rain or Shine $50 entry fee per boat

Contact Leonard Eudy, 704-791-3778, for more details.

Ways to Participate in the

Kairos Prison Ministry Team Members for this session are Gary Kennedy and David McSwain.

At Alexander Correctional Facility prisoners sign up for the Kairos weekend when

they hear about how great the food is and to just get away from the madness of

prison life for just one weekend. They meet a man on that weekend that will

change their lives forever. They come hungry and leave “well” fed! Jesus de-

clared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry.” John

6:35 PLEASE SIGN UP for our prayer vigil. Prisoners’ eternal destiny will be

changed!

1. Make Cookies

2. Be A Part Of The Prayer Vigil

3. Buy a Meal Ticket or Make a Donation

Buy a meal ticket for $5 which pays for 1 meal for 1

prisoner during the weekend. OR make a donation to

Kairos ministry to help pay the cost ($200 per person)

Home Baked Cookies Needed for Kairos

Cookies are needed for the Kairos Prison Ministry. All Homemade cookies are accepted

as long as they do not have powdered sugar on them. Package cookies FLAT in Ziploc

bags and write the # of dozen on the bag. Any help would be appreciated.

Please bring them to the Narthex, Lighthouse lobby or church office the

by Wednesday, Sept. 25th.

I am blessed to have been able to help make this an enjoyable weekend for

you.

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Do unto others as you would have

them do unto you.

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Lighthouse Nights 9/20 – Lighthouse will be a little different on this night because of our Lay Witness Mission. This is a GREAT time to invite your friends 6th grade and older to join us. - Make new friends - Renew existing friendships - Know Jesus better! - 8-11pm since this is what the community expects; for “our kids” the complimentary meal begins at 6:30pm – please RSVP for your family in the church office. 704.436.8845 Friday 3/1/13 from 8-11pm Bob Krusinski, Captain; Eddie & Renee Skey, Ronald Lee, Darrell Lemley

Detour– 9/15/13 from 6pm-7:30pm in L102 Bring a friend for some Jesus time & time with friends.

SYATP (See You At the Pole) - Meets at school flagpoles around the world - Wednesday, September 25 - MPMS–8am - MPHS–6:45am - Check your local school for their time OR help organize it!!

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Meets at MPHS & MPMS (also a worldwide ministry)

MPHS FCA meets every Friday at 6:45 am in

Coach Johns’ classroom

MPMS FCA meets every other Friday at 8am

in the cafeteria Students do not have to be athletes or on a school team to

attend

Our church also helps provide for the MPMS FCA. Any

donations, simply mark it for FCA at MPMS. Thanks.

YCI (Youth Commission International)

Meets at MPHS (and many schools around the world)

Every Thursday beginning 9/5 at 6:45 am in the Auditorium

Purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission on campus at MPHS and develop

Christian leadership in the MPHS student leader team

Our church helps to provide for this club through biscuits & drinks. Feel free to

donate marking it for YCI. THANKS!

PARENT MEETING–Sunday 9-22-13 from 6pm-7:30pm - Parents & Students meet in L102 - Break Out Sessions for parents & students - Get dates and details of Winter Plans, Summer Camp & Mission Trip - Learn about Pumpkin Patch outreach & fundraising - Confirmation Class info - Notary Public will be present to notarize all health release forms for 2013-14

- Be“in the know”, be there!

Pumpkin Rolls

Homemade

Wonderful desserts for

Thanksgiving and Christmas

Freezes well

Orders are due by 10/25/13

and are frozen for pick up on

Monday 11/11/13

from 4-6pm in Fellowship Hall

Pumpkin Roll Order Form

Name:_______________________________

Phone:________________________ Qty Cost ____ Whole Roll ($12 each) = _____ ____ Half Roll ($ 7 each) = _____

TOTAL DUE AT PICK UP $__________ AMOUNT PREPAID $_____________

Paid by Check or Cash

Circle One Please

Pumpkin Patch 2013 Volunteer Sign Up Schedule

- Now available in Lighthouse lobby on Sunday mornings - Now available at Detour on Sunday evenings - Limit 2 times per family member until 9-22-13 - Baked Goods – limit 2 per family until 9-22-13

- Field trip helpers spots are unlimited - Join the great community outreach. It is FUN!

Pumpkin Roll Orders - Use the attached order form - Submit in offering plate or in church office - Great gift ideas and wonderful for Thanksgiving & Christmas gatherings - Order forms also available at the Information Station in Lighthouse Lobby

Field Trips to the Patch During October, we host field trips with a variety of op-tions available for preschools, elementary classes, spe-cial needs classes, or any group of children. Please help us spread the word by picking up a brochure and field trip info letter in the church office or email Bonnie McDonald bsmcdonald3@gmail.com so that your child can “bring” their class to our church. This is a great op-portunity for outreach to our community and supports our youth ministry at the same time.

Unload and Set up Day– Sun 9/29/13 @ 5pm Please mark your calendar and plan to help. There is a need for all ages & abilities to get everything in place! Great family activity.

MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th

Wednesdays of each month 6:00-

8pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare

will be available in the nursery.

Contact Stacy Jarrell, 704-262-1516,

with any questions you may have.

Remember:

K4C Volunteers 9:45am Sonshine September 15 - Camille Wells September 22 - Camille Wells September 29 - Camille Wells 9:45am Creation Station September 15 - Ginger Eagle September 22 - Angie Hahn

September 29 - Angie Hahn Grapple 9:45am September-Ashley & Brooke Lambert

Kidz 4

Christ

Kidz 4 Christ

Volunteer Opportunities

Available - (see OPEN spots to left)

Please contact Camille Wells, 704-791-0190, if you would

like the opportunity to serve in MPUMC's Children's Ministry.

11:00am Sonshine September 15 - Stephanie Brown September 22 - Stacy Jarrell September 29 - OPEN 11am Creation Station September 15 – Mike & Jennifer Blake, & Tammy Fisher September 22 – Amber Spratling, September 29 - OPEN

KIDZ 4 Christ is in need of bean bags and/or large floor pillows. If you would like to donate please

contact Camille Wells, 704-791-0190.

Budget Requests For 2014

are due to church office by Monday,

Sept. 30th. If you are the leader of a

committee or group that is funded by

the church budget, please provide a

written or emailed request with a

breakdown of how the money will be

used for 2014.

Need Items for

YOUR

Game Room? We are trying to open up space in our

classrooms and would like to sale some

of the arcade type games.

Bumper Pool Table - $75

Pool Table - $150

See Camille Wells, if you are interested.

Prayer List Robert Lingerfelt (colon cancer) Annelle Mann (cancer) Whit Moose, Sr.

Grace Bradley

Cody Crowell

Pat Crowell (Surgery)

Betty Deese (cancer)

Marilyn Flowe (Health Concerns) Ashley Grace John Hill Mike & Lisa Kindley Nathan Kindley Kim Marley (cancer) Kimberly Patterson Jerry & Willie Petrea

Requests submitted more than twice are on long term

Join a Girl Scout Troop If you have a kindergartener, third or fourth grader interested in Girl Scouts Shellie Tyson at shellietyson@gmail.com. We meet Mondays 5:45-6:45 in S302 the Britt Blake classroom. We have lots of fun and build lifelong friendships!

Secret Keeper Girls(SKG) &

Young Disciples(YD) SKG & YD are small groups for girls & boys, kinder-

garten - 5th grade. These groups meet each Sunday

during the school year from 6-7:30 pm, they begin and

end in the Fellowship Hall. SKG & YD participate in

service projects, Bible study, fun activities and learning

how to be a Christian in 2013. These groups are open

to our community and are free. Parent involvement is

encouraged but not required. The next meeting is

September 15, 2013. If you have any questions call

Camille Wells at 704-791-0190 or

camilledwells@aol.com

Ted Ritchie (loosing blood) Robin Safrit & Family (loss of Mother) Mitch & Joye Sherrill

Denise Stubbs (Health Concerns)

2013 Offering Counters

Alternates

March Wayne & Kim Love John & Debbie Ritchie

Ron & Sharon Hurlocker Ellen & Chad Harris

Joe & Susan Airheart

April Bob Krusinski Don Harkey

Warren Chapman Don & Barbara Fisher

Keven & Linda Strickland

May Todd & Teresa Bonnett

Kathy Mallard

June Sharon Sellers

Mike & Jennifer Blake

July Ellen Adams

Sheff & Joyce Owen

August Daria Ledbetter

Roger Hahn

Septem- Tom & Mitzi White

Bobby Fowler

October Neil Shouse

Eric & Lisa Laws

Novem- Rick & Faye Huneycutt

Ron & Spring Harwood

Decem- Debbie Shive

Don & Martha Alward

TOTAL OFFERING $11,210.50

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS

Attendance & Stewardship

Sept. 8, 2013

8:30 11:00 Total Sunday

Service Service Worship School

92 209 301 161

Building Loan Amount owed:

$1,764,008.27

Offering Counters-

Bobby Fowler

and Tom & Mitzi White

October-Neil Shouse

And Eric & Lisa Laws

Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29

8:30 am Courtney Owens

Camille Wells Volunteer Needed

9:45 am Lori Reeder Ashlyn Jordan Candace Miller

11:00am Kristen Blake and Candace Miller

Amanda Eudy Jade Weeks

8:30 Children’s Church

Volunteers

Sept. 15- Angie Hahn

Sept. 22-Faith Voncannon

Sept. 29-Julie Moxley

Oct. 6-Amanda Eudy

Oct. 13– Ashlyn Jordan

Children’s Registration

Sept 15th- Dawn Raney Sept 22nd- Sue Raines Sept 29th - Amber Spratling Oct. 5th- Brooke Petrea Oct. 12th- Dawn Raney

Oct. 19th- Anna Collins

Oct. 26th- Ginger Eagle Nov. 2nd- Sue Raines

Flowers for Altar

Sept. 15– OPEN

Sept. 22– Cris Eudy (LH)

Sept. 29-OPEN

Oct. 6– Thyra Drye (S&LH)

Oct. 13-Georgann Shouse(S)

Oct. 20-Don Harkey (S&LH)

Sign up for Disciple 3 Bible Study Learn more about the Bible and develop a deeper relationship with God by taking Disciple 3. This 32-week class will start on Monday, October 7th at 7pm. It covers the Prophets of the Old Testament and the letters of Paul in the New Testament. It is not necessary to take Disciple 1 and/or 2 before taking this class since they are all independent of each other. Contact Gary Kennedy, 704-786-7010, if you would like to take the class.

Updating Missions Handbook JoAnn Hahn, Missions Committee Chair, is in the process of updating the Missions directory handbook. If you or your group are hosting or supporting a specific mission in our church please forward her that information i.e... Salvation Army- Christmas tree, Bell Ringers, meals for homeless - Contact Martha Alward , Phone #.........., e-mail...............; Food ministry- contact Harry Lassiter; Adult building Team contact .... and so on. JoAnn’s email is joann.kimble-hahn1@va.gov

Many of the missionaries we

support work thru the Mission

Society

The Mission Society was formed as a supplemental missions sending agency for

the United Methodist Church on January 6, 1984. Since then, more than 500

men and women have been confirmed to serve Christ in more than 40 nations.

At present, more than 200 Mission Society missionaries currently serve on the

field, are in homeland ministry (furlough), or are raising their support to go out

for the first time. A support staff of more than 30 people works out of our home

office in the Atlanta area.

Be the change you want to see.

Community

FISH FRY

Saturday, October 5th 4pm - Until

At Smith Lake - off Barrier Store Road (2

nd right after passing Barrier’s Store)

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Proceeds benefit the Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry Fish Plate: $10 (Includes all the trimmings)

Child’s Plate: $5 (Ages 7 to 12) Children Under 7: Free

(Drinks provided, Desserts for small charge)

Volunteers needed !! Call Susan @ 704-467-5732 _________________________________

Please bring donations for the Food Ministry: Rice, Beans, Cereal, Flour, Sugar, Corn Meal, Dried milk, Paper towels, tissues or cash donations.

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Bring your lawn chairs & join the fun!!!