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Union United Methodist Church7582 Woodrow StreetP.O. Box 705Irmo, SC 29063-0705
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ConnectionKNOW Christ, SHARE Faith, SHOW Grace
Union
U n i o n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h I r m o , S o u t h C a r o l i n a
September 2018 Volume 33, Issue 7
Sunday WorshipSanctuary
9:00 amand
11:10 am
Sunday School10:10 am
Education Building,Family Ministry Center
& SanctuaryLower Level
Rev. Stephen P. Taylor,Senior Minister
Rev. Jeri Katherine W. Sipes,AssociateMinister
WHAT’S INSIDE
UMC 101 2
Youth 5
Children 6
Martha’s Market 7
UMW 8
Stephen Ministry 9
P.E.P.! 10
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FAITH MENU:Adults (6:45-7:45 pm)September 12-November 14: Fellowship Hall“The Beloved Community: a study of 1 & 2 Corinthians”— Rev. Stephen TaylorSeptember 5-December 5: EB 214 September 12-October 31 : Eb 215Grief Share Peace After DivorceYouth (6:45-7:45 pm)6th-12th gradeSeptember 12-October 17: UndergroundSmall group studies including a study on the new Blockbuster film“I Can Only Imagine”Children (6:30-8:00 pm)Infant-2 years Nursery—F1113 years - 5th grade —F 115 “Unafraid” study by Adam Hamiltonfollow by gym playChild Care for Adult Choir Members: 8:00-9:00 PMChildren (infant-6th grade) of parents in Adult Choir—F115
Wednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsWednesday NightsResumeResumeResumeResumeResume
September 12-December 19September 12-December 19September 12-December 19September 12-December 19September 12-December 19
SCHEDULE:DINNER: 5:30-6:30 PM
YOUTH/ADULT STUDIES: 6:45-7:45 PMCHILDREN’S PROGRAM: 6:30-8:00 PM*
*Programming for children will run from 6:30-8:00 pm to allow time forparents to drop-off & pick-up before and following adult studies.
Information on future studies and meals through December 19 will be announced.
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We extend our sympathy to the following families at theloss of their loved ones:
IN MEMORIAMJUANITA HAYDEN HOPE
July 5, 1937 – July 31, 2018
HERBERT RONALD MANNAugust 20, 1943 – August 1, 2018
TOREITHA MOSLEYJune 27, 1933 – August 2, 2018
Our Ministry Team
Senior MinisterRev. Stephen P. Taylor
Associate MinisterRev. Jeri Katherine W. Sipes
Minister of VisitationRev. David Anderson
Retired PastorsRev. Tommy R. Bailey
Rev. Dick HollidayRev. Paul Van Dine
Administrative AssistantMonica CrodianCommunications
Liz EdwardsCoordinator of
Contemporary WorshipMichelle Cochcroft
CustodiansEmily Geiger
Kyle WisnewskiDirector of Music Ministries
Don KirkindollDirector of Youth and
Leisure MinistriesEleanor Smolen
Facilities ManagerNed Calvert
FinanceJamey JonesKindergarten
Barbie CreswellMinister of Christian Education
Rev. Chris HixNursery Coordinator
Stacy BurggrafOrganist
Joey Rothfuss
Union United Methodist Church7582 Woodrow St.
P.O. Box 705Irmo, SC 29063-0705
Telephone: 803-781-3013Fax: 803-781-3034
Web site:www.unionunitedmethodist.org
The Union Connection is a monthlypublication of Union United MethodistChurch. Articles should be submitted
to Liz Edwards, Coordinator ofCommunications, by noon on
the 15th of each month viaFax (781-3034), email
or placed in the box outside theCommunications Office (F 210).
Juan and Miriam Rivas
Cody and Shannon Wasmer,Brenley Wasmer & Christian Hall
SIGN UP TODAY!to support a great cause, plus enjoy the fun.
Ask a SGL volunteer for a registration form, or get one at 147 Friarsgate Blvd., or at www.sharinggodslove.net
Sharing God’s Love
9th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
Monday, Sept. 10Captain’s Choice
9:00am shotgun startThe Spur at
NorthwoodsContinental Breakfast & Lunch
C H A R G EC o n f e r e n c eOctober 15 7:00 PMSalem United Methodist Church
Dear Union church Family,Please accept our warmest thanksfrom the Jeter family for the beautifulwhite flower arrangement placed inthe Sanctuary for Paul’s memorialservice. They were very special andwe are very grateful for your loveand support.I sincerely appreciate yourthoughtfulness.
Love, Jeannie
STEWARDSHIPSUNDAY
10.28.18
ALL THINGSGREAT ANDSMALL
Each week the sermon is postedon the Union website
unionunitedmethodist.orgunder the NEWS tab. Scroll down
to Sermons to find them listedby date and title.
101UMC 101
SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23 & 30UMC 101 is an introductory course to Union UnitedMethodist Church, taught by our pastors. It is fornew members, persons considering membership, orthose who have been members and would like arefresher on the basics. Basic Beliefs, Our Worshipand Sacraments, How We Get Things Done and TheMission and Opportunities at Union are just someof the topics discussed. Register by [email protected] or call 781-3013ext. 122. Meets in the Multipurpose Room of theFamily Ministry Center from 10-11 am on Sundays.
Making theLord’s PrayerOur Prayer
September Sermon Series
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PPPPPeople EEEEEnjoying PPPPPeople!P.E.P.! is the Senior Ministry
at Union UMC for all person 50+.The purpose of P.E.P.!
is to encourage friendship through Christianfellowship and spiritual enrichment. Questions?
Please contact David Moxley
P.E.P.! CARD PARTYMeets every Monday
when the Church Office is open10:00 A. M. – 12:00 Noon
Fellowship Hall
Come! Have fun relaxing with friendly,fun-loving people.
You are urged to join us for Bridge,Hand-and-Foot, Canasta, or other games.
To learn more callCorey Ann Lacy (957-6863)
SEPTEMBERNO Card Party on September 3
Resumes: 10, 17, 24
The Gathering Cookout!Join other 20something
young adults for a cookoutSunday September 16 at 5pm
at the home of Zoe Ayers(305 East Passage Ct).
Any questions, contact Zoeat (803)920-0929.
FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL CRUISEOCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Brochures available at the WelcomeCenter and in the church office.
Questions? ContactRev. Stephen Taylor
COME2GETHER WEEKENDMISSION EVENT
SEPTEMBER 14-15Union UMC and Salem UMC are onceagain teaming up for the 3rd annualCome2gether weekend mission event.This is an opportunity for you toparticipate in mission work right herein our local community the weekend ofSeptember 14th – 15th. If you areinterested in helping repair homes andcan do small repairs such as drywall, floorrepair, painting, yardwork, etc. then weneed you! This opportunity is open toanyone 6th grade and older. We are alsolooking for volunteers to help with meals.To sign up or get more informationcontact Chris Lindler ([email protected]) or Doug Smith(803-673-6121 [email protected]).
TUTORS NEEDEDIf you are interested in tutoring at LeaphartElementary or H.E. Corley, please contact
Hannah Majewski @ 803.600.7644 [email protected].
ON-LINE EVENT REQUEST FORMCan now be filled out on line. Go to the websitewww.unionunitedmethodist.org under the NEWS tab.Scroll down to Publications to find The Event Requestlink. Fill out the form and click the button to submit toMonica Crodian. Following submission your request willgo to Staff Meeting for approval.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDEDWe need Sunday school classes and/or groups to
volunteer with serving on Wednesday nights.8-10 people to help set up, serve and clean up every
Wednesday night, arriving at 5:00 pm.Dates Still Needed:November 14 & 28December 12 & 19
Please contact Rev. Jeri Katherine Sipes @[email protected]
or 781-3013 ext. 103
SIGN UPName:Number Adults: Number Children:MENU:
September 12: Zorba’sOctober 3: Moe’s
September 19: Maurices BBQOctober 10: Zoe’s
September 26: Fazoli’sOctober 17: Urban Cookhouse
COST: Children (1-12years) $5 Adults $7Family $25
*PLEASE PAY AT THE DOOR(Exact cash please)
If you rsvp for these weeks in advance,please only do so ONCE.
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P.E.P.! 2018TLCS Walkthrough with children:
Dec. 7 @ 8:30 AM in the FMC
PEP Planning Meeting:Dec.7 @ Noon in the Fellowship Hall
Questions? Contact David Moxley @dcmodcmodcmodcmodcmoxlexlexlexlexley@ieeey@ieeey@ieeey@[email protected]
“Helpful Tips for a Healthier ME!”Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Noon in the FMCCatered Meal
Cheryl Anderson, Pharmacist, andMarygrace Hollingsworth, Quality Specialist,
will present medication safety and caretransition tips for seniors. They want
to have a hands on and opendiscussion session with us.
Please make plans to attend!
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Fall Session: September 5 - December 5Our fall GriefShare Program begins September 5, 2018.It is comprised of 13 self-contained weekly sessions.GriefShare is open to anyone 18 years or older who are grievingthe death of a family member or friend.
GriefShare features biblical, Christ-centered teaching thatfocuses on grief topics associated with the death of a lovedone. The DVD seminar features nationally known grief experts
and real-life stories of people who have gone through the journey of grief and understand personally how it feels.A group discussion follows. These discussions allow us to see where we are on this journey. Confidentiality &respect are an extremely important part of this discussion. What is shared in the group- stays in the group. Noone else can tell your story, your journey, your lost, your memories, your love- only you and in the sharing thehealing begins.
Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned totheir daily life and routines and they are still feeling lost and alone. Sometimes people will try to ignore or to stufftheir grief instead of acknowledging the hurt, the anger, the lost and the love. GriefShare allows you toacknowledge the lost and the changes that you now have in your life.
Your bereavement experience may be recent, or not, but at GriefShare you will find encouragement and help inyour journey of grieving the death of your loved one. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, thisis an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn valuable informationabout facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.
GriefShare will meet Wednesdays, September 5th-December 5th, 2018 @ 6:30 – 8pm in Ed. Bldg. Room #214Workbook $15.00 (Scholarships available). Sponsored by Stephen Ministry Program – UUMC.Brochures are available in the narthex. Additional information at: www.griefshare.org and on UUMC website.
PEACE AFTER DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP AND WORKSHOPYou CAN heal! Attend a class that offers peer support and assurances of God’slove as well as practical things you can do to find peace and healing during andafter separation and divorce. Group starts September 12th and meets onWednesday night at 6:30 for eight weeks in room 215 of the Education Building.For more information or to register call the church office 781-3013 or online atwww.afterdivorceministries.com. Childcare is available with advance registration.
Please return this form and your check for $30.00, payable to:New Life SS
Attn: Jim Sharp1404 Creekview Drive
Columbia, SC 29212-1106Forms must be received by September 24, 2018. If you have any questions, please call
Jim Sharp at (803) 727-7297 or [email protected]
What Exactly Is Stephen Ministry?Stephen Ministry is a ministry in our congregation in which trained and supervised lay persons, called Stephen Ministers,provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life challenges or difficulties.
Stephen Ministers are the caregivers who have engaged in 50 hours of initial training in Christian caregiving, including generaltopics such as listening, feeling, boundaries, assertiveness and using Christian resources in caregiving. In addition, theirtraining covers specialized topics such as ministering to the divorced, hospitalized, bereaved, and aging. Currently we have15 active Stephen Ministers. Three of these are Stephen Leaders.
How Can Someone Receive Care from a Stephen Minister?If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, you can talk to the person and with theirpermission make contact on their behalf to one of Union’s Ministers, contact the church office, complete a StephenMinistry pew card, check on the prayer request in the bulletin—Have a Stephen Minister contact me, send an email [email protected] or you can follow this same process on your own behalf.
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Y O U T H O F U N I O N
MINISTRIES6TH-12TH GRADES
AWANITA FALL RETREAT 2018SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2018
Awanita Valley, Marietta, SCREGISTER NOW!
Registration Closes on September 10th!Register here:
https://union.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/150069
The Plans:We’ll depart Friday from Union at 4pm via thechurch bus. Friday evening we’ll take a hum-mer ride up to the mountain for a bonfire, s’mores, fellowship & worship.Saturday we’ll spend the day together taking advantage of all the camp activitiessuch as water slide, paddle boats, zip line, horseback riding, hiking, etc. We willspend the evening doing group games and a devotion and prayer session together.Sunday we’ll eat breakfast at camp, have a morning worship session and loadthe busses to head home. We will eat lunch on the road and should arrive homeby around 1pm.Cost is $100 per person - Financial Assistance Available If Needed!Register now! Don’t miss this awesome weekend of beautiful nature, greatbonding with friends and spiritual refreshment!
IMPORTANTCOMMUNICATION INFO
STAY IN THE KNOW!
JOIN OUR TEXTINGPLATFORM TO GET UP
TO DATE TEXT MESSAGESABOUT ALL THINGSYOUTH OF UNION!
Text: YouthofUnion(all one word – NO spaces)
To: 84576*Open a new text message.
In the “to” space, where youwould enter a phone number,
you enter 84576.In the space where you would
write a message, you enterYouthOfUnion.
Send message and await theautomated response.*
BE SURE TO CLICK THE LINKAND COMPLETE THE
REGISTRATION!This is VERY important!
You may also keep up with uson Social Media and our very
own website!www.youthofunion.com
Instagram:YouthofUnion
Facebook:Youth of Union
Twitter:@YouthofUnion
WEEKLY SCHEDULE & CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTSSUNDAY10am “The Thread” Sunday School[1st Sunday of the Month is Pancake Breakfast]4-4:50pm Youth Choir5-7pm Dinner & Lifeline (Youth Group) and Confirmation Sessions
WEDNESDAY7:30-8:30am High School Prayer Breakfast5:30-6:30pm Church Dinner6:30-8pm Wednesday Night Small Group7-8pm Leaps of Faith Dance Team
SPECIAL EVENTS OR DATES TO REMEMBER9/21-23 – Fall Retreat to Awanita (REGISTER NOW – deadline is September 10)10/7 – Union Basketball Practices Begin10/28 – Trunk or Treat11/28 @6:30pm – Advent Wreath Making for Everyone!12/9 – The Living Christmas Story12/16 @5pm – Youth Christmas Party12/28 @11am– Serve at Washington Street UMC Soup Kitchen1/25 & 26 – REVOLUTION2/3 – Souper Bowl3/1-3 – Confirmation Retreat3/5 @5:30pm– Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner4/7 @5pm – Youth Easter Egg Hunt (yes – you get to hunt eggs!)4/14 @5pm – Passover Dinner/Passion of the Christ4/20 – Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (Youth help)5/5 – Youth Sunday5/19 – Confirmation Day6/2 – Graduation Sunday6/9 – 15 – Alaska GraceWorks Mission Trip (REGISTER NOW – deadline is January 30)
OUR PURPOSEUnited Methodist Women shall be a community ofwomen whose purpose is to know God and toexperience freedom as whole persons throughJesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportivefellowship; and to expand concepts of missionthrough participation in the global ministries of thechurch.THE VISION OF UNITED METHODIST WOMENTurning faith, hope and love into action on behalfof women, children and youth around the world.On behalf of Union’s United Methodist Women,we want to welcome you to 2018. We look forwardto working with you, with our many circles, projectand Bible Studies. If you or someone you know isinterested in joining, please call the church officeor contact one of the following officers:
President:Phyllis Plyler: [email protected]:Joy Downs: [email protected] Embler: [email protected]:Becky King: [email protected]:Lisa Mansfield: [email protected]
UMW CIRCLES CONTACTSHeritage Contact: Jean How, 781-4168
Leona Hydrick Contact: Mandy Ayers, 732-4135
Martha Contact: Katie Bullard, 543-8459
New Ventures Contact: Sandra Chastain, 546-3270
Pauline Younginer Contact: Marie Frick, 546-4058
Rosa Hook Contact: Jonnie Mitchell, 238-8196
Sarah Contact: Jane Davis, 960-6874
Wilson Contact: Ann May, 781-0378
CIRCLE SPOTLIGHTHeritage Circle
The Heritage circle meets on the 2nd Thursdayof the month at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.We enjoy christian fellowship and ministeringto each other. We support a Red Cross BloodDrive each year and have adopted Brian Centeras one of our mission projects. The circleprovides bingo prizes for the center and atChristmas help provide Christmas gifts thatthe residents can give to their families.We also support Killingsworth each monthand all the UMW5 star missions. Heritage Circleis a very welcoming and caring circle.
SAVE THE DATE:JOY CLASS GARAGE SALE
Saturday, October 27,8am - 1pm.
Donation drop off:FMC Gym
Monday, October 22 - Friday, October 268am - 6pm
Donation pick up: Monday, October 22 -Thursday, October 25
9am - 5pmFriday, October 26 8am - 1pm.
Questions? Contact Charles Ayerat 803-447-0212 or any other
Joy class member.
Of UnionChildren
SUNDAYSNursery (6wks-2yrs)Nursery is provided every Sunday morningfor children 6 weeks to 2 years of age.Safety is our top priority! All staff haveundergone safe sanctuary training andbackground checks.
Infants-2 years *F 111*Family Ministry Center: Lower Level
Children’s Sunday School (3k-5th grade)Union has a vibrant Sunday School Programthat runs every Sunday morning from 10:10-11am. Our curriculum is fun and engagingwith lots of great Biblical content. Our 5K-5thuse Sparkhouse Classroom curriculum.
3k-4k *EB- 2105k-1st Graders EB- 2042nd -3rd Graders EB- 2094th -5th Graders EB- 205 *Educational Building: 2nd Floor
Children’s Church (3k-5k)Children’s Church is on Sunday morningsduring both services for children 3k-5kgrade. Every 1st Sunday, we invite thechildren to stay in “big” church.On Children’s Church Sundays, the childrenattend big church with their parents andthen leave after the children’s moment foran extended lesson in the Wesley Center.
CONTACT: Chris HixMinister of Christian Education with [email protected]
“Raise up a child in the way of the Lord...”Proverbs 22:6a
SAVE THE DATESSeptember 9:
Children/Youth Choir Kickoff4:00 - 5:00 pm4K-1st grade – LL112nd – 4th grade – Fellowship Hall5th – 12th grade – LL10
SonZone Supper5:00pm-5:30pmGather for dinner in the Family Ministry CenterMultipurpose room for dinner. Dinner is $2.00/person.
Sunday SonZone (4th/5th grades)5:30pm-7:00pm4th and 5th graders are invited to SonZone, anevening of fun, fellowship with friends andfaith-growing! We start the night with gamesand then wrap up with a Bible study.
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Spread the WordSpread the WordSpread the WordSpread the WordSpread the WordJust a reminder of the different
opportunities available at Unionto help you spread the word about
upcoming events.Weekly Bulletin,Weekly Bulletin,Weekly Bulletin,Weekly Bulletin,Weekly Bulletin,
Sunday School AnnouncementsSunday School AnnouncementsSunday School AnnouncementsSunday School AnnouncementsSunday School Announcementsand Website Newsand Website Newsand Website Newsand Website Newsand Website News
Deadline:Deadline:Deadline:Deadline:Deadline: Noon on Tuesday
Monthly NewsletterMonthly NewsletterMonthly NewsletterMonthly NewsletterMonthly NewsletterDeadline: Deadline: Deadline: Deadline: Deadline: 15 of each month
Please email your information to Liz Edwards at
communicat ions@communicat ions@communicat ions@communicat ions@communicat ions@unionunitedmethodist .orgunionunitedmethodist .orgunionunitedmethodist .orgunionunitedmethodist .orgunionunitedmethodist .org
SAVE THE DATEFOR OUR 7TH ANNUALMARTHA’S MARKET!
Tickets for Martha’s Night Out areone sale now on eventbrite.com
and will be available in the Narthexafter both worship services
beginning August 5th.For information on Sponsorshipopportunities please email us at
[email protected] can also follow us on Facebook and
Instagram for the latest updatesand information!
Epworth’s famous peanutbutter ice cream hasbeen a special treat forchildren and guests fordecades. It has becomea part of the very fabricof the Epworth story.
The Epworth Ice CreamCompany is an innovative
startup business developed by the Friends ofEpworth, where ice cream is sold commerciallyand 100% of profits are donated to supportthe children at Epworth.
The Epworth Ice Cream company, which is aseparate entity from Epworth Children’s Home(though all profits will come back to ECH) andyou are invited to help this social enterprisegrow!
Order Your Epworth Ice CreamOrders are due by Wed., September 12Order forms are located in the churchoffice, please include your payment whenordering. Ice Cream will be delivered after bothworship services on September 16.
