Some of you know that I have recently spent a few days back in my hometown, Thomasville, GA, cleaning out my dad and stepmom’s home in preparation for the closing in late June. The attic was a time capsule of the 39 years my mom and dad spent together, prior to her death in 1991. Many of you have faced the task of sorting through the tangible remnants of your loved ones’ lives. You have encouraged me with words of empathy and compassion, for which I am grateful. After Scott and I brought down all these relics, I ran across a small blue suitcase. It belonged to my great-aunt Willie Alexander, sister of my maternal grandmother. My mom kept in touch with and financially supported Aunt Willie until my mom’s death. Soon after I lost touch with Willie, as she was moved from her home in Wewahitchika into a nursing home somewhere in Florida. Some years had passed when I decided to call nursing homes in Panama City to try to locate her. Someone in the family had said she might be in that town. After several calls, I located her. After that, occasionally I would visit or send a card. When Willie died, my father and I had her graveside service in Enterprise, Alabama, placing her beside her husband. Finding that little blue suitcase brought all those memories back. As I opened the lid, there were very few personal items – a cat calendar with accompanying cards of photographs of cats (as a child I remember Willie loved her cat, cooking him scrambled eggs every morning!). A wallet with her social security card and a few coins. A Bible, obviously given to her by some group who visited the care facility. And one more thing – a “thinking of you” card from me and Scott and our boys. One card. A wave of guilt washed over me. Why didn’t I look for her sooner? Why did I let the years pass without trying to find her, send her money, visit her? Why did I think my life was so busy that she only received an occasional, all-too-infrequent, card? Friends in Christ, we cannot take back the mistakes of yesterday. What’s done is done. But we can change the way we respond and behave today. If you are estranged from family or friends, take a step today toward reconciliation. I promise that I’ll do the same. If you want to tell someone you love and care about them, do it now. Don’t delay. Do something today that you can feel good about, rather than regret later. Take advantage of this day to support someone else who is hurting. Be a little more blind to the faults of others. “Carpe diem” – seize the day. We are not promised tomorrow. Our love in Jesus Christ motivates us to move beyond ourselves and our own petty thoughts and desires, to care and love others. Christ’s model of ministry moves us to reorient our thinking, to change our priorities. Rather than looking out for our own interests, we want to care for others first. J-O-Y is “Jesus, Others, then You.” Jesus first, inspiring us to compassionate acts of care for those around us. Then ourselves. Let us not neglect opportunities to love, to serve, and to worship together in community in these summer months. I’ll see you in your place this Sunday!

Mary Jane

June & July 2017

June 3rd-Panther’s Run Golf Course

UMW Golf Tournament

June 4th Between Services Welcome Matthew Nelson

Duke Divinity Summer Intern

June 5th—1pm STARS Volunteer Orientation

6:30 pm United Methodist Men’s

Dinner

June 7th-10am Safe Sanctuaries Training

June 12 to 16th-9:00 am-noon

Vacation Bible School

June 21st-6:00 pm STARS Volunteer Orientation

June 24th-9:00 am-noon

Country Fair Summer Extravaganza Sports & Leisure Sale

June 26th-August 4th

STARS

July 4th Church Offices/STARS Closed/Not In Session

God’s Sanctuary

by the Sea

Volume 26, Issue 6 & 7

Seaside United Methodist Church

Friends:

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O radiant God, in the midst of tribulation, suffering, crippled hope and shattered dreams, stand by these Your servants until they are well

Father Hear Our Prayers

Praying for:

All Members & Friends in

Assisted Living Facilities,

Nursing Homes or in

Home Care.

All those un-churched.

Brunswick County Schools

Children of the World

Divorce Care

Grief/Share

Law Enforcement Officers

Literacy Council

Our Nation and World

Preschool Teachers

Providence Home

Separated or Divorced

Special Friends of Seaside

Teach For America

Under & unemployed

Prayer Requests Contact:

Marlen Mapes mjmapes@atmc.net

Phone 575-6007 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Candie Meier candiem1@gmail.com

Phone 599-8089 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Freddy Tatum fetatum@atmc.net

Phone 579-1187

Please contact us with updates every 30 days

Friends Sue Andersen Duane Ashenfalder Abbey Bailey Chloey Boothe Ariana Bowers Carol Brewer Bill Brobst Brown Family JB Buell Donna Canuel Linda & Bill Chambers Fred Cigliano Phyllis Conner Zoey Daggett Owen Dean & family Scott Dustin Autumn Earnhardt Erica Evans Dara, Laura, George Farr Pat Fitzpatrick Helen Fleming Rachel Flood DJ Foote Bob & Louise Fowler family Mary Freeman & family Kimberly Franks Natalie Graham Grisham family Ryan Gronostajski Christine Hahl Chad & Betsey Hamm Kimberly Happer Angela Harshbarger Mark Hayes

Lil Hughes Lee Jacobs Jeremy Jenkins John Kesler Hank Kelly Rick Kresky Joshua Landsback Scott Lesher Paul Lippie & Jayne York Stetson Longhran Zlsdh zlufeih Flash Ludwig Marvin Marshal Kim Maynard Jerry McCormick John Meehan Johnny Mobley Wise Moon Dave Nelms Laurie Nelson Stacey Nezworski Gay Pagan Lou Parrell Gerry Passaretti Judy & Joseph Patterson Bethany Pulcherri Shirley Puls Coco Riggs Mike Riley Leif Rowles Sydney Rushing

Austin & Gloria Sammon Beth Scheibel Matt & Addie Scortino Luann Self Louise & James Shuman Adeline Sigler Pame Simon & family Wesley & Amanda Simon-Parsons Savannah Sines Jace Smeaton LynnoreSnipes Donna Stotomayer Art Sposto Jan Stnaley Philip & Jennifer Stevanovic Nikki Swanson Sydney Danny Tanner Darcie Tomko Terri VanPutin Bob & Wendy Voorhees Bill Wakefield Steve Wallace Laurie Walsh Fam of Andrew White Wesley Wilson Don & Gwen Wiseman FP Wright Joe Wright Sheila Wright

Serving Our Country

Zane Blakeney

Alex Blust

Matthew Bronson

Justin Bryson

Carson Dowell

Dodge Dustin

Justin Innman

Charles Kelley

William (Willy) Mabry

Marschal Martens

Zachary Rushing

Roger Shoemaker

John Vernue

Christopher Wallace

Bereavement

Charles Argon Cathi Birmingham Bob Beanueo Don Canuel Rita Dugan Berman Hendrix Neal Irvin

Terry James Jeremy Betsy Lloyd Kurt Molin Jackie Periera Gina Rawls Rosa Mae Roberson Jean Wray Small

Bill Talaber Mr Toolsie

Members Donna Groenke & family Susanne Harris Tom Herncane Lynn Jacobs Joanne Jenkins Gil & Kathy Johnson Sandy & Gary Kershner Judy Keill Ed Keller Myrt & Ron Klein Rueline Lewis Doug McKeever Bill Morrow

Jackie Pickup & family Kathy Preston Betty Pursey Martha Rhodes Jack Scalise Jan Small Pat & Len Steiner Larry & Helen Tedesco Shirley Walsh Irma Walters Ann Wiltbank Anna May & PeggieYork Marcia Zachary

Ellie Allen Sue Amyx Kay Arace Glenn Cannon Loretta Carpenter Betty Clayton Bill DeGroot Tom & Jeanne DeGroot Betty Ann & Don Dustin Hazel Forlidas Judy Gerdes Alicia Gillen Rhonda Gore

S.C.A.R.F. (Seaside, Caring and Reaching Friends)

The S.C.A.R.F. Ministry is a U.M.W. Outreach Ministry. Many items have been donated to this necessary ministry for the homeless, with much appreciation. There is a tall white collection basket located near the Fellowship Hall, labeled S.C.A.R.F. Scarves, socks, gloves, and toboggans are

collected for the chilly months of the year. For the summer months, please donate new items such as socks, undershirts, sunscreen, and bug spray. These items are donated to Street Reach clients, as well as their children during their summer camp opportunity. Thank you!

C.A.R.E.S. (Caring and Reaching Everyone, Seaside)

The C.A.R.E.S. Ministry is a joint effort of Seaside’s United Methodist Women and United Methodist Men. This ministry provides an ongoing maintenance program for any Seaside member needing temporary assistance in completing tasks beyond their ability. Examples of need could be moving heavy items, reaching heights requiring a ladder, yard work, or general housework. The C.A.R.E.S. form is located in the church gallery on a small table. Please feel free to fill out the necessary information on the form, seal it in the envelope provided, and place it in the labeled box. The box will be checked weekly and someone will be in touch with you shortly regarding your request. We can all use a helping hand occasionally!

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Divorce Care Support Group, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

Recognizes Shallotte Middle School Teachers!

On May 5th, as part of the Teacher Appreciation Week celebration, Seaside Outreach Committee provided lunch for 75 to 80 teachers at the Shallotte Middle School.

The United Methodist Men will hold their next monthly meeting on Monday, June 5th, at 6:30 p.m. Our speakers will be representatives from several of the major local charities we support. Our donation checks from UMM will be presented to them at this meeting. The Golf Tournament Committee will report on the June 3rd Annual Tournament. Marvin Ragland and Greg Rocklage will be providing the dinner that evening. Come and enjoy a good dinner with great fellowship before the summer break. Our

meetings will resume in the fall on September 11th, instead of the 4th because of Labor Day. The UMM will be providing dinner for the STARS program on Monday, July 10th. This is the only planned event for the

summer. Enjoy your summer break and safe travels for all who will be hitting the road for visits or vacations. United Methodist Men enjoy serving our church and community. We’re always looking for more men to participate by

joining us at meetings and working on our projects. We’re striving to reach a goal of at least 50 attendees at our monthly meetings. Consider bringing a friend or neighbor as a guest to our next meeting in June. They do not have to be a member of Seaside UMC to join our group as we welcome all members of our community.

Fall Walk Dates Men: September 14th—17th

Women: September 21st-24th

Church Offices Closed

August 2017

Edition of “ Currents” Article News Item Deadline July 15th

Email information to candiem1@gmail.com.

You Are Invited To attend the Wedding of

Carrie Wiles and Jack Casey June 4, 2017 at 2 PM

Seaside United Methodist Church Celebrate with us in the Fellowship Hall

after the ceremony. Please help us by signing up in the Gallery under the

announcement. Your presence is our gift, so bring nothing but yourself!

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Seaside's Food Pantry served the following individuals and families during April

Seniors-221 Adults-236

Children-144 Total Served-604

Total families served-213 Averaging 53 families per week.

We thank you all for your loyalty and generous donations to our Food Pantry. We couldn’t serve so many in our community without your compassion and generosity. Our Edge of the Field, “free store”, also could not operate each week to make clothing, shoes, diapers and many other necessities available to our visitors without your donations. We could not operate without the many volunteers who are at the store each week.

Thank you to everyone at Seaside.

Vacation Bible School June 12-16th

In memory of Cindy Fickes

Given by: Susan & Robert Fickes Ralph & Alice Eckley

Conrad & Denise Stout

Worship: 8 9:30 11:00 Sunday School Apr 2 136 203 174 51

Apr 9 150 256 204 55

Maunday Thursday 159

Good Friday 267

Apr 16 Easter 126 339 306 450 Sunrise

Apr 23 125 220 186 33

Apr 30 164 224 165 59

Attention readers! Reading forms are due August 1, 2017. This June/July newsletter will be your last formal reminder of the deadline other than the weekly

on-line edition of “Currents.” Please call, Marie Wilcox (575-1076), if you have questions or need suggestions. Your forms can be given to me or just put them in the UMW mailbox in the copy room. I will check it frequently!

Stroke Talk is Seaside’s monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers as well as anyone interested in stroke. Stroke Talk will not meet during

the summer months. The next meeting is the second Thursday in September.

UMW Circles Gatherings in June FIGS—June 19th Sunset Beach Picnic Carpool at church 4:00 pm, picnic at 4:30 pm Next to Ocean Ridge Beach House. Bring your own beverage & snack to share M & M’s—June 9th at noon Luncheon at Clark’s Seafood & Chop House Reservations: Call June Donley— 575-5467 or Naomi Harder—579-5318 Seekers Circle—June 13 at 1:00 pm End of year Picnic in the Fellowship Hall. For information call Carol Matthews: 575-4267 or Mary Ann vonHausen– 579-1965

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S.T.A.R.S. June 12-Aug 4th. Sign up in the Gathering Room

Project AGAPE Christmas Boxes

Project AGAPE is a mission of the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church, which was launched in 1993. It serves the Karabagh region of Armenia, the only organized group involved in this area. Since then AGAPE has adopted and is committed to the goals of Christian education, supporting the moral principles of the Armenian people and developing humanitarian and benevolent activities. One of those is the Christmas boxes for children, packed by local NC UMC congregations and sent from the MERCI center. Over 3,000 boxes were sent to Armenian children in 2016!

This year Seaside will participate in this ministry, packing plastic shoeboxes for children from 0-18 years, your choice. As many items are school supplies, we will be sure to publish the exact lists so you can catch the "before school sales!"

Toboggan-style hats and mittens can be knit for all children's sizes. Look in the August newsletter for all the details before packing! Packed boxes will be transported to the MERCI center sometime in September where they will be shipped to Armenia for Christmas delivery. The Armenian parents say these boxes are the only gifts their children receive during a year's time and that they bring so much joy it is unimaginable for us!

GETTING TO KNOW: Matthew Nelson,

Seaside’s 2017 Duke Divinity Summer Intern

Early History: I am the youngest of three, and I have an older Sister and Brother. My parents still live in Santa Barbara, CA, a wonderful beach city--I am looking forward to living on the Coast again. I moved to the Greater Los Angeles area for college living in Azusa and Glendora, CA, on the far far reaches of Los Angeles County, before moving to Pasadena, CA, where I stayed up until I left to move to Durham to start school. Education and Interests: I studied Christian Ministries and Theology at Azusa Pacific University, a mid-sized, private Christian liberal arts school in Azusa, CA. As far as hobbies/activities I am a big sports and music person. Baseball is my favorite sport, I played throughout most of my childhood and adolescence, and redeveloped a deep passion for the sport as a fan in my early adulthood. Music, I love listening and playing--drums, guitar--mostly for fun as a personal hobby. While I was between seminaries I worked as a FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) Leave of Absence Specialist, for a national company, it was surprisingly interesting work, and the experience as a whole was extremely helpful in furthering my own personal growth and maturity. I grew up in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and I have enjoyed making connections between my denomination and the United Methodist Church thanks to our shared Pietist roots. What will you do at SUMC? Listening, learning, and some preaching, teaching, and pastoral care Pets? Not yet, though I hope to get a dog as soon as it becomes possible and responsible.

Walk in the Footsteps of Moses This Summer

This Summer you have the opportunity to travel through the story of

Moses in a brand new Adam Hamilton book study, "Moses: In the Footsteps

of a Reluctant Prophet." Our Duke Summer Intern, Matthew Nelson, will

lead this six-week study beginning on Thursday, June 22nd from 6:30-8:00 in

the Choir Room. This class is open to all so please sign up in the Gallery or

visit our website to register. Register now to ensure your spot in the class!

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July 4th OFFICE CLOSED

Summertime . . . and the living is easy . . . well, at least that's what we hope will happen during our summer months. In reality, this is our time to recover from a busy music year and prepare for

another! It is during this "down time" that Lynn and I rest, refresh, renew and plan. If you see us on the beach, we may look like nothing is happening but our minds are working hard!

Our choirs and ensembles need this slow time to rest, to spend time with family and to gear up for another exciting fall of music! So, even though the choirs may not sing every Sunday, there will be special music during June, July, and August, and we hope you will enjoy it. If anyone wants to volunteer to sing a solo during these months, please feel free to speak to me and I will work with you to make that happen. Don't be afraid to share your talents!

ATTENTION ALL MEN: July has 5 Sundays and you know what that

means—July 30th is 5th Sunday Men's Choir at the 11:00 service. We had a wonderful group on April 30th but would like to see more men participate in July. We will sing familiar songs and there is only 1 rehearsal, at 10:40. So plan now to join Lomie Lou and the rest of the men and sing His praises! I will be busy with VBS and STARS during the summer months. I

always look forward to working with the children! During July and August, I will be attending several music workshops to help me prepare for the coming seasons. Thank you for your continued support of our Music Ministry. We are blessed with wonderful musicians and an appreciative congregation.

Happy summer to all! Kathryn

June 4 Acts 2: 1-21 Psalm 104:24-35 1 Corinthians 12:3-12 J ohn 7 37-39 June 11 Genesis 1:1-4 Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 June 18 Genesis 18:1-15 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 June 28 Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 10:24-39 July 2 Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 July 9 Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:10-17 Romans 7:15-25 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 July 16 Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 July 23 Genesis 28:10-19 Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25 July 30 Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 45-52

Photographers Needed! If you have a passion for taking pictures, why not join our Team of Pictorial Directory

Photographers? Photographs are taken quarterly over 2 Sundays between services. We supply the Camera—you supply the Talent. Call Jamie Schoemaker, 910-508-8686 to volunteer.

Garden of the Disciples Through the generosity of a Seaside member, the Garden has a new look.

Recently 5,400 pounds of hand carved marble urns were added to the altar area of the Garden. Carved in China, the urns are a beautiful addition to the

serenity of the Garden.

Renovations to the Garden are now complete. Make sure to visit the

Garden and spend a few moments in prayer and gratitude for the beauty

of the Garden.

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Micha Protic

Micha joined Seaside Sunday, April 23rd by transfer of membership from Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville, Illinois. Contact Micha at: 130 Ricemill Circle #2 Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Cell: 630-864-9493 Email: mprotic129@gmail.com

Debbie Blake

Debbie joined Seaside April 23rd by transfer of membership from Warwick UMC, Warwick, NY. Contact Debbie at: PO Box 6693 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28649 Cell:845-283-0333 Email: deblake2013@gmail.com

Jane Quattrocchi

Jane was baptized and joined

Seaside April 30th.

Contact Jane at: 32 Agatha James Drive Kennebunk, Maine 04043 Phone: 603-491-5103 Email: jquattro@atmc.net

ontact Jane at:

Sawyer Michael Brambley, son of Corey and Courtney Brambley

was baptized at the 9:30 am service Sunday, April 23rd.

Stroke Talk—next meeting in September

Armand and Peggy Opitz

Armand and Peggy joined Sea-side April 30th by transfer of their membership from Little River United Methodist Church. Contact Armand & Peggie at: 3386 Cedarcreek Run Little River, SC 29566

Phone: 843-734-1082 Armand Cell: 910-280-1255 Peggy Cell: 910-280-0093 Email: aopitzp@gmail.com

Nancy Reed Nancy joined Seaside May 7th by transfer of member-ship from Mt. Bethel UMC, Marietta, GA. Contact Nancy at: 849 N. Sandpiper Club Drive Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Phone: 404-966-6680 Email: nyreed@aol.com

John Benson John joined Seaside May 7th by transfer of member-ship from Belin UMC, Mur-

rells Inlet, SC. Contact John at: 37 Field Plantation Circle Calabash, NC 28467 Phone: 843-443-5028 Email: rxgolfer85@gmail.com

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United Methodist Men’s Annual Golf Tournament June 3th

International Mission

Have you ever wanted to be a part of an international mission project? If so, here is your chance! My name is Kim Curry, and my husband and I moved to Ocean Isle

Beach in October. We've been visiting Seaside Methodist since then and come from Trinity UM in Ronceverte, WV. I've been part of a group called Mountains to Mountains since 2011—a ministry of service and friendship between the peoples of Haiti and West Virginia. On June 24th, I'll visit again going to the small village of Cazale to a mission called Real Hope for Haiti to help conduct a free eyeglass/vision clinic. Following is a wish list of items needed for both the mission and the eyeglass clinic, and it is my hope that Seaside will become partners in this endeavor. A collection box will be in the Fellowship Hall through June 19th. If you have questions, please email me at kimberlyccurry@gmail.com or call 304-646-9360. Mountains to Mountains has a Facebook page and the website is www.mountainstomountains.weebly.com Items desired:

Country Fair Donations

We love, love, love your donations for Country Fair, thanks so much. If in doubt about whether or not your donation is acceptable, please remember, “If you wouldn’t buy it, we can’t sell it—so please don’t bring it.” For example, we cannot sell underwear, soiled and torn clothing or linens, appliances that don’t work, broken sports equipment, dirty pots or pans, computers, monitors, printers, tires, televisions, and grills. Thanks again for all of your help to make Country Fair a great experience for not only our customers but for our workers.

Summer Extravaganza Saturday, June 24th at 9:00 am

Country Fair’s

Sports & Leisure Team led by Russ & Donna Ambrose

invite you to the

Sports & Leisure Sale

There will be bicycles, golf clubs, golf accessories, tennis rackets, skim boards, fishing poles, lawn and beach toys, beach chairs, coolers, a surfboard or two, and so much more. If you need something for the summer, come to our sale and get the best prices around! Saturday, June 24th, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the SUMC grounds.

2017 Country Fair Believe it or not, Country Fair is right around the corner. Teams are work-ing fast and furious to get ready. We need people to work as teams during the Country Fair. There are

many opportunities for you to join a friendly group. We are all striving toward a common goal, so please get involved. If you are not sure which team would be the right fit for you, please call Kim or Carolyn at 315.72.6476 or 315.253.8107 and they will help you make the right decision. Almost eve-ry group could use some help, so just call!

Schedule of Country Fair events • September 7, 8 – Kitchen prep for Country Fair Italian

Feast

• September 8 – Dinner from 5:00 – 7:00

• September 11- 14 – Set up and deliveries for Country Fair

• September 14 – Service for Country Fair volunteers

• September 15 – Country Fair 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• September 15 – Country Fair 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Live Auction at 9:30

• September 16 – Combined service

• *Eye drops (for dry, itchy eyes)

• *Wal-Mart brand Reli-on Glucose testing strips

• Adult/children's sunglasses

• Safety goggles (for welders/motorcycle drivers)

• Child and adult vitamins

• Child and adult painkillers (Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen)

• Children's cough and cold medicines

• Antifungal/antibiotic/hydrocortisone cream

• Monetary donations always welcome

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FIGS Year End Picnic—Sunset Beach June 19th, 4:30 pm

2017 S T A R S June 26th—August 4th

8:30 am—7:00 pm Monday 8:30 am—4:00 pm Tuesday—Friday

Emmaus Pot Luck Celebration at Seaside When: Friday, June 9th at 5:30 pm Where: Seaside's Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary Who: Anyone and everyone who has attended an Emmaus Walk, Cursillo, or Tres Dias Everyone who would like to know more about The Walk to Emmaus Everyone who has said to them-selves "Someday I'd Like Go!" Why: To meet and celebrate our Emmaus family at Seaside and extend an invitation to learn more about the Emmaus Walk to those who may be interested. Details: Sign up in the Gallery and bring a dish to share for dinner. Gathering time begins at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm Service of Celebration and Communion immediately following dinner. Please contact Betty Scott with questions or for more information.

Volunteer Orientation Dates

**Please Contact Meg if Not Able to Attend**

Monday, June 5th at 1:00 PM

Wednesday, June 21st at 6:00 PM

Orientation will include Volunteer Schedule and STARS Activity Calendar

It's going to be a great year!

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Final Class: Wednesday, June 7th at 10

June 19th

June 22nd

This year S.T.A.R.S. will formally welcome our parents at a Parent Orientation Dinner. Unlike the opening ceremony of years' past, these Orienta-tion Meetings are a requirement for the program. During these meetings we'll get to know each other over dinner then have a program orientation and tour of the facility.

In an effort to welcome our families and have the opportunity to have individuals assigned to each group, we're asking for help these two evenings. Each meeting is scheduled for 6PM - dinner then orientation. Join us for dinner, meet the families and be there to answer questions and help them tour. Sign up sheets are located in the Gallery. Thank you in advance for helping our S.T.A.R.S. parents feel welcomed at Seaside.

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Annual Conference—June 16-18th

A Word From Your Director of Formation Stefanie Riley

“She Creates Chaos” “God is not a God of chaos.” How many times have you heard that said? I have often found myself in the midst of a whirlwind of uncontrolled circumstances, and somebody confidently says, “Well, this is not from God, because God is not a God of chaos. God is a God of peace.” But as we read the Scriptures, God is both constantly and consistently stirring up the

world, creating change and newness, and from the outside perspective, it looks like chaos. Do you think Mary, a 13-year-old virgin mother-to-be felt the pain of chaos? Do you think Moses, leading the rebellious and fickle people of God, felt the stress of chaos? Do you think Paul, often finding himself in the midst of rioting crowds or unruly churches, felt the doubt of chaos? Do you think Jesus, fully human, seeing the overwhelming sickness and needs of the people, felt the presence of chaos? I would contend that the answer to all of those questions is, “Yes.” And, what is the one consistent piece to all of these biblical struggles? Well, she comes at the beginning of June . . .

Pentecost! This is the Sunday we remember that strange day when the cowardly disciples of Jesus become powerhouses of evangelism, preaching the forgiveness of sins and the resurrection of Christ, even at the cost of their own freedom and lives. This is the Sunday when the same power that raised Jesus from the dead came to dwell in us, so that Jesus could be present with all of his people at once, instead of being limited by space and time.

But do not fear—after Pentecost we will soon put the Spirit back into a dark closet where she belongs. And then we will begin to wonder why our faith does not matter in our day-to-day lives. We will wonder why we do not “feel” God’s presence in us. We will wonder why our efforts to serve and minister seem fruitless, and why following Jesus is more of a chore than a blessing. We will wonder why we feel weak, and beaten down, by the everyday realities that life hurls at us.

We put the Holy Spirit away after Pentecost because we are terrified of her. Why? Because she creates chaos in our lives. She dares to ask us to give up our selfishness for servanthood. She has the audacity to request that we spend more time connecting with God, and less time connected to Wi-Fi. She has the nerve to try to tell us that our addictions are out of control, and that we need to get a grip before it is too late. She asks us to do the things that we do not want to do, and she convicts us when we choose to only live for ourselves. She creates chaos out of our nicely ordered world.

The problem comes when instead of embracing the chaos and looking for God’s hand within it, we fight against the chaos and against God’s working. We fight for our own will, and the harder we fight, the harder her wind will blow to rip apart our seams so that God’s hand can shape us into a more holy and Jesus-looking child.

In confession I can share that I like order, I want control. But I am also learning to be mindful that oftentimes the Spirit is both the creator of chaos, as well as the solution to chaos. She is not content with the status quo nature of my life, or of my discipleship, and will therefore do whatever is necessary to move me toward becoming the person God created me to be. And she will do it through wind or through fire, or whatever other mode of baptism I may need to be cleansed and redirected toward deeper companionship with the Triune God. And she does the same for you.

What sort of chaos is brewing for you? Where can you see God’s hand in both creating and calming the chaos? This Pentecost, do not just invite the Holy Spirit to fall, making a transient visit. Instead, invite her to dwell in you, to remain in you and to bring both her chaos and her calm to your life.

New Short-term Sunday school class this summer!

Do you have questions about what Christianity has to say about animals? Will you see Fido in heaven? Do you care deeply about animals and their welfare but are unsure how faith connects your concern with God’s concern? Then we invite you to be a part of a new six-week Sunday school class beginning Sunday, July 9th at 9:30 a.m. Led by Stefanie Riley, this class will take a look at the role of Christianity in the care for animals using a combination of Bible study, videos, and messages from other

leaders of the faith. If you are not already connected to a Sunday school class, and you love animals, then this will be a great opportunity for a bit of summer spiritual formation!

Planning Your Legacy

Creating named Endowments:

The United Methodist Foundation allows a donor to direct their funds to support their church, its ministries, clergy training, student scholarships, etc. These funds can be named to honor a

pastor, a teacher, a parent, a child, or a family member. The purpose is to provide for our next generation of ministries and leaders. Our Grants Committee oversees disbursements of these funds based on the criteria set forth by the donor. Endowment Funds provide for future opportunities for growth and mission.

Scholarship funds help provide for our next generation of United Methodist clergy, diaconal ministers and Christian educators. Scholarships can be set up to honor or memorialize loved ones who’ve been an inspiration to others. Scholarships can ease the burden on the student providing assistance with tuition and books, providing relief for any student who faces huge debt following graduation and upon entering into ministry. An endowment that provides scholarship funds that will be used to shape the life of one servant who will in turn shape the life of many, is a tangible way to fulfill our calling to “Follow Jesus and Make Disciples for the Transformation of the World.”

Endowments can be funded during one’s lifetime or through an estate gift. For more information about making a planned gift to fund an endowment, contact your Permanent Endowment and Special Gifts Committee by calling the church office at 910-579-5753

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Men’s 5th Sunday Choir Sings July 30th 11 a.m.

Your Worship Team is working on a duties, responsibilities, and servers booklet or manual, to keep all team members well informed and to help make our worship experience praise worthy for our Lord. All members of our Worship Team are providing valuable input to enhance knowledge and information, which can be shared by others. We are grateful for those serving in this congregation under the leadership of team members. The Spiritual Gifts of each member

are evident when we examine the responsibilities each member fulfills. Blessings and thanks for what is being accomplished here at Seaside. We are all trying to make our worship experience

better and more pleasing to God. Carrie Wiles—Worship

The final session of the winter/spring GriefShare cycle ended with a beautiful balloon release, followed by meaningful discussion and goodbyes. Some of the comments from our participants were:

• “I felt so alone in my sorrow before coming to GriefShare. It has also strengthened my faith, knowing that I am not traveling this road alone. He is always with me.”

• “The program has helped me understand and cope with grief much better.”

• “At first, I was doubtful that a GriefShare group could help me. But thought I would give it a try. I am glad that I did, I seemed to blend right in with a wonderful group of women…”

• “I feel that I’m not the only one who has suffered a horrible loss.”

• “They taught me a lot about coping with my loss, plus I’ve made many new, wonderful friends.” If you are suffering from grief due to the loss of a loved one, prayerfully consider joining GriefShare at our next 13 week

cycle in the fall. You will be welcomed by others who have experienced and understand the pain of grief. GriefShare will begin on Friday, September 8th, 2017. For more information, contact Jim McNeill 910 579-2405 (Home) or 910-393-9548 (Cell phone).

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June 1 Birthdays:

Randy Thompson Barb Bernauer Susan Morrison

Kathy Duckworth Vincent Worth Randy Howell

Anniversaries: Trip & Jackie Purcell

June 2

Birthdays: Fred Robertson Anniversaries:

Miachel & Sherri Shytle Michael & Martha Hetrick Richard & Betty Donovan

June 3

Birthdays: Florence Strickland

Anniversaries: Roger & Sharon Terry Richard & Heidi Berger

John & Carol Sloper Cliff & Roz Dahlen

June 4

Birthdays: Mary Snyder Teddy Acton

Anniversaries: Dick & Freddy Tatum

June 5

Birthdays: Lonnie Howard Tom Frawley Guy Camino

Anniversaries: Dave & Pat Mowery

June 6

Birthdays: udy Christenbury

Jill Ellringer Anniversaries:

Doug & Dottie Scalzo

June 7 Bithdays:

Shirley Keistler Anniversaries:

Joe Lee & Karen Singletary David & Lynn Colson

Larry & Ruthie Cramer

June 8 Birthdays: Linda Thole

Anniversaries: Gerry & Diana Strickland Bryon & Betsey Wauters

June 9 Birthdays:

Gwen Wiseman Jayde Difloure Sara Moore

Stephen Harris Anniversaries: Tim & Janet Cate

June 10

Anniversaries: Ralph & Donna Gardner Richard & Laurie Walker Ed & Erdeen Zimmerlee

Paul Miraglia & Penny Sue Spohn

Jim & Helen Doepper Wade & Ginny Goyne

June 11

Birthdays: Nancy Apple

Suzanne Sewell Dennis Randolph

Tom Hays Ron Ashbrooke Anniversaries:

Don & Pat Lehman Kim & Peg Frankford Tom & Sheree Seben

June 12

Birthdays: Mary Lou Farr

June 13

Birthdays: Suzanne Sourwine

Jerry Baum Deb Wensel

June 14

Birthdays: Debbie Sain-Bissett

Kathryn Parker Linda Smith Patty Brisson

Anniversaries: Tom & Linda O’Laughlin

June 15

Birthdays: Billy Sirk

Nancy McDowell Anniversaries: Doug & Judy Keil

Preston & Elizabeth Kelly

June 16 Birthdays:

Crystal Huggett Betty Jane Pursey

Tim Parsons-Gilman Nancy Kingman Anniversaries:

Ted & Lois Russell Jerry & Priscilla Chambers

June 17 Anniversaries:

Dean & Phyllis Walters Donnie & Ann Pike

June 18

Birthdays: Pedro Alvarez

Jim Boone Kay Arace Bob Biser Joe Manza

Anniveraries: Tommy & Kay Lloyd

David & Barbara Ayres Phil & Kathryn Parker

June 19

Birthdays: Carol Aspy Ro Edwards Ed Goodale Dick Giblin

June 20

Birthdays: Tim Cate

Anniversaries: Harold & Sherry Blalock Larry & Dianne Jones

June 22

Birthdays: Gene Steadman Sandy Campbell Anniversaries:

Guy & Nancy Camino Jeff Oxnard & Joanne Jenkins

Ken & Mary Eaton John & Mary Lou Farr

June 23

Birthdays: Toby Brenizer

Anniversaries: Gil & Kathryn Johnson

Jay & Gaye Kerr Barry & Gerry Hartman

June 24

Birthdays: Donnie Pike Diane Jones Jim Varner

Anniversaries: Lloyd & Jennifer Shaffer

June 25

Birthdays: Kathy Woodley Randy Bowling Linda Hedman Bev Williams

June 26 Birthdays:

Jamie Shoemaker Leslie Floyd

June 27

Birthdays: Myrt Klein

Lynn Shoemaker William Gleeson

Kathy Scott Sue Amyx

Elaine Worth

June 28 Anniversaries: Bob & Sandy Bell

June 29

Birthdays: Jesse Buell

Ed Zimmerlee Donna Groenke

June 30

Birthdays: George Cotter

Shirley Williams Jeff Oxnard

Anniversaries: Lin & Linda Bradley

June Birthdays and Anniversaries

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June 2017 Calendar

SSSun Mon Sun Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Artists 10 CCMtg & Timeless Treas. 5:30 Al anon

2 9:30 STARS Committee 10 Yoga

3 8:30 UMM Annual Golf Tournament Panther’s Run Golf Course

4 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11

5 10 Yoga, 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 STARS Volunteer Orientation 6:30 B Scouts & UMM

6 9 & 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry/Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6 Stephen Min 6:30 Divorce Care & Sharing God’s Word

7 10 G-Parents Sup Gp, Safe Sanctuary, Yoga 5:30 Praise Team

8 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCM 4 Perm End. 5:30 Al anon

9 10 Yoga 12 M&M Lunch @ Clark’s Rest. 4 Girl Scouts 6 Emmaus Potluck Celebration

10 9 Prayer Warriors

11 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journeys

12 9 VBS 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 6 Outreach 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Trustees

13 9 VBS 9 & 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry/Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6 SFOS 6:30 Divorce Care

14 9 VBS 10 G-parents Sup Gp 12 Movement Disorder & PD Support Group 5:30 Praise Team

15

9 VBS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 5:30 Al Anon

16 ANNUAL

CONFERENCE BEGINS

9 VBS

17 ANNUAL

CONFERENCE

18 ANNUAL

CONFERENCE Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journeys

19 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk Club 6:30 B Scouts

20 9 / 5 GED 10 Food Pantry /Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6:30 Divorce Care Sharing God’s Word

21 10 G-parents Sup 1:30 Nurture 5:30 Praise Team 6:00 STARS Volunteer Orientation

22 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 Moses

23 4 Girl Scouts

24 9 Country Fair Summer Extravaganza Sports & Leisure Sale

25 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journeys

26 8:30 STARS 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 5:30 STARS Dinner 6:30 B Scouts

27 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry/Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6:30 Divorce Care

28 8:30 STARS 10 G-parents Sup 1 Stephen Leaders 5:30 Praise Team

29 8:30 STARS 8:30 CF Meeting 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 Moses

30 8:30 STARS

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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July 1 Birthdays: Anne Harris Joan Fescoe Robert Neill

July 2

Birthdays: Lin Bradley Carol Good Louis Pesce Cheryl Beck

July 3

Birthdays: Sabrina Condon Anniversaries: Bob & Kay Arace

Lowell & Marie Wilcox

July 4 Birthdays:

Heather Culler Ruby Trouw

Summer Winternberg Anniversaries:

Ken & Anne Doern Gary & Sandy Kershner Ray & Wanda Wiltbank

July 5

Birthdays: David Meier

Wanda Wayne Candie Macon Jill Rosenbaum Tom O’Laughlin

July 6

Birthdays: Lowell Wilcox Michael Frink

Beth Frink Donna Rettallack Anniversaries:

George & Ro Edwards Richard & Tina Ward

July 7

Birthdays: Dell Little

Nate Cantrell Sandy DeLaCruz George Matthews Richard Carnevale Kathy Thompson Harriet Hemphill Joannie Hoyle

July 8 Birthdays:

Preston Kelly April Holleman Amanda Wright

Tasha Allen

July 9 Birthdays:

Margie Stone Ron Kishbaugh Sheree Seben

July 10

Anniversaries: Bill & Bernita McGee Scott & Mary Jane Wilson- Parsons

July 11

Birthdays: Von Dyke

Larry Spainhour Gil Johnson

Georgina Matthews Anniversaries:

Terry & Sally Jones

July 12 Birthdays: Ginny Goyne

Judy Rocklage Lloyd Shaffer

Anniversaries: John & Kathy Scott

July 13

Birthdays: Skipper Walters

Lynn Martin Anniversaries:

Larry & Becky Spainhour

July 14 Birthdays: Jack Davis

Tom Watson David Mose

Jimmy Smith

July 15 Birthdays:

Margaret Jones Randy Shuford Anniversaries:

Carl & Harriet Gano Mark & Pat Christy

July 16 Birthdays: Bill Graves

Martha Eaton Andy Fescoe Cindy Hardy

Anniversaries: Ron & Myrt Klein

July 17

Birthdays: Carol Bachl

Anna May York Kim Frankford Larry Cramer

July 18

Birthdays: Terry Radcliffe Jack Bartlett

Anniversaries: Don & Eva Martin

July 19

Birthdays: Frances Broome

John Payne Nadine Patrick

Anniversaries: Larry & Cheryl Gore

July 20

Birthdays: Shirley Vargas

Jim Hardie Bobby Hollyfield Elliott Simmons

July 21

Birthdays: Paul Sigafoos

July 22

Birthdays: Larry Lintz

Ann Wiltbank Steve Long

July 23

Birthdays: Chuck Scott

Neil Napolitano Mark Benton

Doreen Watson Mary Lombard

July 24 Birthdays:

Freddy Tatum Dave Mowery

Margaret Holleman David Hooks

Anniversaries: Reggie & Ann Hucks

July 25

Birthdays: Jim Smart

Karen Dombrowski Lori Bart

Reggie Hucks John Sparks

Anniversaries: Clay & Kay Swenson

July 26

Birthdays: Ray Wiltbank Vickie Starnes

July 27

Birthdays: Barbara Brown Phillip Godfrey Ken Clugston

Anniversaries: Andy & Joan Fescoe

July 28

Birthdays: Sandy Kershner

Judy Davis Jackie Purcell Greg Bellamy

Anniversaries: Glenn & Brenda Hess

July 29

Birthdays: Sylvia Schwanke

Jan Small

July 30 Birthdays: Ricky King Lynn Enzor

Dave Bernette

July 31 Birthdays: Roger Terry David Moon

Kathy Andersen

July Birthdays and Anniversaries

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July 2017 Calendar

SSSun Mon Sun Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journey

3 8:30 STARS 10 & 10:30 Mtg 11 SBL gp 12 Al Anon 5 Dinner set up 5:30 STARS Dinner 6:30 Boy Scouts

4

Church Office Closed

5 8:30 STARS 10 G-Parents Sup 5:30 Praise Team

6 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCM 4 SPRC 5:30 Al anon 6:30 Moses

7 8:30 STARS

8 9 Prayer Warriors

9 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journeys

10 8:30 STARS 10 & 10:30 Meetings 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 5 Dinner set up 5:30 STARS dinner 6:30 B Scouts 7 Trustees

11 8:30 STARS 9 & 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry & Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 4 Witness 5 CFM 6 SFOS 6:30 Divorce Care

12 8:30 STARS 10 G-parents Sup 12 Parkinsons Sup 5:30 Praise Team

13 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 4 Perm End. 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 Moses

14 8:30 STARS 10 Yoga

15

16 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journeys

17 8:30 STARS 10 & 10:30 Meetings 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk Club 5 Dinner Set up 5;30 STARS Dinner 6:30 B Scouts

18 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry & Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 5 Lay Leaders 6:30 Divorce Care, Sharing God’s Word

19 8:30 STARS 10 G-parents Sup 5:30 Praise Team

20 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 4 Worship Mtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 Moses

21 8:30 STARS

22

23 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journ 30 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 10:45 Faith Journ

24 / 31 8:30 STARS 10 & 10:30 Meetings 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 5 Set up dinner 5:30 STARS dinner 6:30 B Scouts

25 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry & Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 5:30 Inst Ens 6:30 Divorce Care

26 8:30 STARS 10 G-parents Sup 1 Stephen Leaders 5:30 Praise Team

27 8:30 STARS 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Art 10 CCMtg 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 Moses

28 8:30 STARS

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Church Staff

Co-Pastors: ........................................................................................................ Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons .......................................................................................................... Scott Wilson-Parsons Minister of Music/Director of Music Ministries: ............................................. Kathryn Parker Director of Formation & Program: ................................................................... Stefanie Riley Assistant Director of Music Ministries: ........................................................... Lynn Enzor Duke Divinity Summer Intern ........................................................................... Matthew Nelson Worship Technology:........................................................................................ Meridith Stewart Office Manager: ............................................................................................... Darcie Kleino Secretary: ................................................................................................... Kathleen Thompson Director of Communications: ........................................................................... Mary Ellen Good Nursery Coordinator: ....................................................................................... Sandie Bell Director, STARS Program: ............................................................................... Mary Ellen Good Custodians: ....................................................................................................... Phil Parker .......................................................................................................... Samantha Keasler

8 am Traditional Service

( Communion every Sunday)

9:30 am Praise Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

11 am Traditional Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Road, SW Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (910) 579 5753 Fax: (910)575-6535 Web: www.seasideumc.org Revs. Scott & Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Pastors

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