On more than one occasion over recent years I

have shared these thoughts and expressed these

ideas. It seems they are still being applicable today. This month we celebrate a crucial moment in the

history of our nation - the signing of the

Declaration of Independence. And as we look back

at that event, we need to realize that it was a

fateful and very dangerous decision for each man

who dared to sign that Declaration.

In fact, as John Adams signed it, he said, "Whether

we live or die, sink or swim, succeed or fail, I stand

behind this Declaration of Independence. And if

God wills it, I am ready to die in order that this

country might experience freedom."

It was that kind of patriotism which led men,

armed with little more than hunting rifles, to

engage in battle with England, the most powerful

nation in the world.

The local pilots on the Outer Banks risked their

lives, ferrying supplies through the shallow inlets

and up the sounds and rivers to supply our troops

in the fight for freedom. Many of our forefathers

gave their life in the Revolutionary War, so that you

and I might be citizens of this "land of the free and

home of the brave."

But what we often forget is that in declaring their

independence from England, our forefathers made

an equally strong “Declaration of Dependence”

upon Almighty God.

The second paragraph of the Declaration of

Independence begins with these words: "We hold

these truths to be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed by their

Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that

among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of

Happiness."

The closing words of their Declaration solemnly

states: "With a firm reliance on the protection of

divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each

other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred

Honor."

In this time of what appears to be elevated

religious persecution and political turmoil in our

nation and around the world, there is evidence the

United States is rapidly forgetting the God of our

fathers, the God who gave this nation its birth and

its greatness.

Our human nature has not changed; therefore, the

cross is still the way to freedom from sin, 2000

years later and it is vitally important that we the

people of the United States of America remember

this declaration of our dependence upon God.

Ken Mann

Monthly Schedule:

Milah Meekins Circle: No Meeting This Month Baum / Gibbs Circle: Monday, July 1st 3:30 pm Out To Eat – Tale Of The Whale S.A.L.T. Sisters: Monday, July 15th 6:30 pm Feeding The Life Guards: Thursday, July 11th Hosts: S.A.L.T. Sisters Bethany’s Table: Wednesday, July 17th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Meal Preparation Day Thursday, July 18th Meals packed 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Deliveries 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

United Methodist Men: Thursday, July 25th 6:30 pm Dinner and Fellowship Special Dates: Canada Day, July 1 U.S. Independence Day, July 4 Web Site: www.bethanyunited.com Face Book: www.facebook.com/BUMC2016

Email: bethanyuncnetwork@gmail.com

Pod Cast: www.bethanyumc.sermon.net

Weekly Meetings at Bethany: Sunday

8:30 am Morning Worship (Praise and Worship) 9:45 am Sunday School (Classes for All Ages) 11:00 am Morning Worship (Traditional) His K.R.E.W (After Children’s Sermon) (Ages K through 5th grade) Tuesday 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice Friday

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm His K.R.E.W

Children and Youth Program

Pastor: Ken Mann Church 252-473-5254

Home 252-473-3024

Cell 252-305-6402

Email: obxtv@embarqmail.com

2- Johnny Beasley 11 – Willie and Candy 2 - David Tillett Daniels 2 - Tifanie Daniels 13 – Bud and Rheana 3 - Carolyn Basnight Watts 3 - Chesley Midgett, Jr. 19 – Luke and Victoria 3 - Tommy Toler Meekins 5 - Corbin Tillett 21 – Robert and Ina 5 - Matte Samson Ruhle 6 - Joe Willis 21 – Peter and Karen 6 - Levi Curles Kremser 7 - Jimmy Ruhle 22 – Joe and Nan 8 - Mark Creef Willis 8 - Pam Mihovch 27 – Ian and Keri 10 - Billon Hollingsworth Simmons 10 - Steve Basnight 10 - Conrade Davenport 11 - Nick Sapone 13 - Bernard Dunlo 14 - Kenny Wells 15 - Carol Meekins 15 – Billy Dickerson CUDWORTH CEMETERY 16 - Millie Barkley Please remember your 16 - Blake Parrish cemetery dues for 16 - Blayden Parrish mowing at the 17 - Joseph Machie Cudworth Cemetery. 19 - Stanley Scarborough Dues are $20.00 per 19 - Jocelyn Hardee lot, annually. 21 - Melody Dean Make payment to: 21 - Carrol Tillett Cudworth Cemetery Fund 22 - Liz Ann Meekins P. O. Box 100 23 - Gayle Tillett Wanchese, NC 27981 23 - Asia Evans Stewart 23 - Carl Beacham 24 - Lois Gallop 25 -Marilyn Campbell 26 - Peter Kremser 27 - Candy Daniels 27 - Milah Elliot Sunday, July 28 at 7:00 pm 27 - Linda Quinn Fellowship Hall 29 - Shaylor Meekins Meeting of the members 31 - Amy Midgette of Bethany U.M. Church to hear a report on the Annual Conference and discuss the results.

BETHANY UNITED

METHODIST

CHURCH PRESCHOOL

We are now accepting

applications for the 2019 –

2020 school year. The children will need to be

three by August 31, 2019. Anyone interested in

enrolling a child in Preschool can contact Becky

Beacham 473-5313 or Denise Mann 216-6373 to

get an application.

The Bethany United Methodist Church Preschool

will be extending its days next year. A three day or

five day plan will be offered. The hours will remain

the same: 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. The parents will

have a choice of what works best for them and

their child. If the child attends three days, the cost

will be $100.00 a month, and the five day cost will

be $160.00 a month.

FEEDING THE LIFE GUARDS Thursday, July 11th – Hosts: S.A.L.T. Sisters

Thursday, August 8th – Hosts: United Methodist Men CONGRADUATION TO CLASS OF 2019

Rena Casey Liam Defosse and also, Lea Taylor Bonner

Jackson Bailey Utz

:

We need

volunteers for

our Fundraiser

coming up on

Friday, July 5th!

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You can help by:

+Cleaning & prepping the fish early in the week

(TBD) at Pirates Cove Marina

+Cutting potatoes Friday morning in the church

kitchen

+Setting up the church grounds Friday afternoon

+Frying fish & hushpuppies starting mid-afternoon

+Serving from 4pm until we’re all out

Any help is appreciated!

Please contact Denise Mann to be added to

our volunteer list.

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have

received to serve others, as faithful stewards of

God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks,

they should do so as one who speaks the very

words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so

with the strength God provides, so that in all things

God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be

the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

1 Peter 4:10-11 NIV

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We are looking forward to the fun & fellowship!

Victoria Meekins

Fish Fry!

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Bethany United Methodist

Church

101 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese

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Friday, July 5, 2019

4: 00 PM

FRIED FISH

BOILED POTATOES

COLE SLAW

HUSH PUPPIES

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COST: DONATION

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Drive-thru front parking lot!

Picnic tables to eat on grounds will also

be available

:

The Preschoolers had a busy and fun month

during May. They had a luncheon on Thursday,

May 23rd at 11:30. The luncheon was in the

church parking lot. Spencer Yachts loaned the

Preschool a grill. We had hamburgers and hot dogs

that the Preschool daddys cooked. Before the

luncheon

Crystal and her husband, John, put a water slide on the Preschool playground. The Preschoolers put on their swim suits and took turns sliding down the water slide and playing on the playground. The children loved the water slide.

When it was time for the luncheon the Preschoolers came to the front parking lot said the grace and then went to their parents. Everyone enjoyed the luncheon. There were 70 people at the luncheon.

On Thursday, May 30th, the Preschoolers went to the Island Farm. They saw the sheep, then they went to the house where a lady showed them how a family lived. The children then went to the kitchen and saw a cooking demonstration. The children then saw the animals. They got to see and pet a chicken. They saw the garden and all the vegetables.They saw the cow. They enjoyed going to the Island Farm. On Thursday, May 30th, the Preschoolers had their end of year program and graduation at 7:00 in the church sanctuary. The Preschoolers marched into the sanctuary as Mrs. Gayle played the song, "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic." Mrs. Gayle welcomed all the people. The Preschoolers pledged allegiance to the flag and sang, "My Country Tis Of Thee." They sang "Mr. Sun," "Days Of The Week," and "The ABC Song." The Preschoolers counted from 1 to 75 and spelled their names. They sang holiday songs "Five Little Pumpkins," "Skin And Bones," "Five Fat Turkeys," "See My Feathers," "Away In A Manger," "Love Somebody," "Alive, Alive," and "Mommy, Mommy I Love You." Then they sang the Bible songs, "Jesus Loves Me," "Daniel In The Lion's Den," "Noah's Ark," "Who Did Swallow Jonah," "The Wise Man And The Foolish Man," and "Peter, James, And John In A Sailboat." Next the graduates marched in with “God Of The Ages.” The graduates were Callan Rhoads, Gabe Scarborough, Macon Pearce, and Pierce Boyd. Mrs. Gayle gave them a diploma. These four will be going to Kindergarten in the fall. This was the end of the program. Mrs. Gayle thanks God to have been the Preschool teacher for 30 years, and also thanks Becky and the Preschool Board for their support.

School is out and

summer is in full

swing! The kids are

happy and excited!

The sun is up longer and the kids love the extra

outdoor time. We have had volleyball matches and

basketball games. And we have learned about the

fruits of the spirit and what each one means. We

put a lot of emphasis on “self-control.” The

summer is always our favorite time of the year!

On Wed June 19th we went to the His Generation

concert. It stormed with rain, thunder, and

lightening. The kids waited for 2+ hours in one

room and eventually we got in to see a more

intimate show with Crowder and Colton Dixon in

the theatre at Festival Park. The concert was very

special and you could definitely feel the Holy Spirit

in the room! It was an awesome experience! The

kids were amazing; so patient and calm the entire

time we waited! We are very proud of our kids and

their behavior! They represented Bethany very well

that night!

For the past couple months, the older youth have

been taking a confirmation class with Pastor Ken

and Paula. We are proud to announce we have 8

new members at Bethany! Rylee Payne, Savannah

Durand, Kiana Willis, Katie Durand, Meade

Shackelford, Ryder Payne, Aiden Coronado, and

Kaden Saienni! We are so proud of you and can’t

wait to see what your spiritual journey brings the

world! Go and be the light!

Thank you to all our volunteers and people who support our kids. It’s because of you all that the kids of Wanchese have a place to get a meal, have GOOD fun, a safe place, a family, and most importantly a place to get to know God!

VBS is just around the corner, August 5th-9th in the evenings! If you would like volunteer, please give Sarah a call at (252)573-1159! Thank you!

Thanks Sarah Coronado

Like a dieter with the best of intentions, I had a

plan of serving a low-carb meal in June…that is,

until I fell off the wagon. The Source and Roanoke

Island Food Pantries texted Thursday morning

saying they had decadent desserts galore from the

Fresh Market. They arrived in their sticky, over-

the-top, too-much-icing glory, and there was

nothing to do but use them up.

I felt a little better when I showed a picture of

our finished meal to Eric Solderholm of our

Wanchese Secotan Farmers Market. He and his

wife, Ladd, donated turnips that were raised in the

field behind the Market. When he saw the roasted

vegetable mix of sweet potatoes, red potatoes,

yellow squash, and his pink and white turnips, he

exclaimed, “People will be eating healthy, and they

won’t even know it!”

The organizers of the Wanchese Community

Foundation Fund Raiser had some extra smoked

and hand-chopped barbecue, and thoughtfully

donated it to us. We were also given a variety of

beans and some fresh corn, so a cold bean salad

was made. Crisp cucumbers in sour cream and dill

brought a taste of summertime.

Many of our recipients have had changes in their

health (and quite a few were in the hospital), and

were unable to accept a meal this month. I went

down the prayer list and added people that I

thought might be encouraged by a meal, a friendly

visit, and our church newsletter.

The children turned out in full force, bringing

enthusiasm and energy to our meal packaging day.

The older girls are very helpful in the kitchen.

We served 182 meals at $0.38 per person with

12 children and 18 adult volunteers.

Ever since the

8:30 service

was created,

Jane Gray has

made coffee

and set up the

breakfast

area. She has

been faithful,

serving her

Lord and the members of our church with a quiet smile

and a sweet spirit. Now, she desires to “retire” from

this duty. She has wanted this for a year, but no one

has stepped forward to relieve her. If you would like to

help Jane and Bethany in this way, please see Nancy

Gray or call 252-423-1295.

From the Church Historians

By Wayne and Nancy Gray

This article appeared in the October 26, 1956

edition of The Coastland Times:

DARE SUB-DISTRICT MEETS WITH WANCHESE

CHURCH

The Dare Sub-district of the Woman’s Society of

Christian Service met on Oct. 16, at the Methodist

church in Wanchese.

The theme for the day was “The Spirit of Christ

for All of Life.” The meeting was conducted by

Mrs. R.D. Wise, the chairman. The opening hymn

was “O, Master of the Waking World.” Mrs. F.J.

Duplissy, the district spiritual life secretary, gave a

beautiful devotional in keeping with the theme.

Mrs. J.W. Davis gave the welcome and was

responded to by Mrs. Linwood Tillett. An offering

was taken and Rev. Warren, the host pastor,

offered prayer. The district officers and visitors

were recognized. Those present were: Mrs. N.L.

Mixon, district president, Mrs. Richard Peede, vice

president, Mrs. J.W. Davis, recording secretary,

Mrs. L.S. Thompson, treasurer, Mrs. J.H. Brown,

promotion secretary, Mrs. W.E. Brown, missionary

education secretary, Mrs. Eddie Harrell, supply

work, Mrs. Arnold Daniels, children’s work, Mrs.

Dallas Tillett, status of women, Mrs. F.J. Duplissy,

spiritual life, Mrs. M.O. Fletcher, public relations,

and Rev. and Mrs. Guthrie, a retired minister and

his wife. The roll was called by societies and

committees were appointed. Two life

memberships were presented. Mrs. Raymond

Wescott presented one to her mother, Mrs.

Patrick and Mrs. Elmer Midgett presented one to

Mrs. Alvenia Etheridge. Officers training clinics

were held, after which we adjourned for lunch.

After lunch, a prelude of special music was

played by Mrs. Dallas Tillett. Mrs. Willie Hooper

led the devotional with prayer by Mrs. Rosa Dean,

and singing of hymn “When the Whole World Lives

For Him.” Reports of the committee were given.

Manns Harbor society invited the sub-district to

meet with them in the spring.

A short memorial service was held by Mrs. Doris

Bonner, in honor of Mrs. Noah Forbes of Wanchese

and Mrs. Beulah Jennette of Manteo.

The goals were very effectively presented by

Mrs. J.H. Brown. The closing meditation was given

by Mrs. N.L. Mixon. Mrs Duplissy dismissed with

prayer.

Maiya Riberio helped our church by emailing the

family photographs that were taken on Easter Sunday.

However, some of the emails failed to go through. If

you have not received your photos, please email Nancy

Gray at nancybgray5466@yahoo.com.

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NEW PRAYER CONCERNS Jerry Allen Sharon Ambrose

Pat Cheesman

McKayla Creef Unspoken

Bunny Daniels Unsaved

George Evans Our Nation and Leaders

Lynn Hughes Those In Prison

Shaylor and Tess Meekins

Scott Midgett

Roy Murray

Ciara Norman

Deborah Perry

Nora Perry

April Pope

Michael Price

Penny Robbins

Jacob Robinson

Stanford “Poogie” Sawyer

Ian Simmons Richie Austin

Nick Thompson George Bonner

Frog Tillett Logan Bonner

Carl “Tom Thumb”Walker Elizabeth Chabay

Kyle Gaskill, Jr.

Corey Jackson

Colby Moore

John Snider

ONGOING PRAYERS

Marie Allen Louis Johnson

Jack Aycoth Pat Johnson

Marc Basnight Susan Johnson

Stephen Bateman Quentin Krey

Mickey Baum Paul Leary

Tom Baum Rev. Dick Lewis

Mike Bland Babs Meekins

Laura Bostwick Janice Midgett

Ralph Cajigas Ted Midgett

Algie Campbell Spencer Parson

Frank Carpenter Trudy Payne

Mattie Daniels Carpenter Gloria Ruhle

Gail Creef James and Kathy Ruhle

Joe Doak Ginger Shackelford

Bobby Dough Jerry Simpson

Phillip Etheridge Tucker Simpson

Skylar Foley Tom Slater

Vernon Gilbert Hank Stock

Dionne Glover Johnny Swain

Jean Hall Jim Tawes

Diane Hirsch Clift Topping

Chuck Hollingsworth Carson Wagner

Major Hooper Heath Woodard

Sheila Tillett Young

LOST LOVED ONES

Family of Eileen Austin Family of Nolan Cahoon

Family of Sierra Wilson Cahoon Family of Deanna Cook

Family of Mark Crossman Family of Gavin Davenport

Family of Paul Foster Family of Milah Jo Frye

Family of Kaley Gallop Family of Blain Gibbs

Family of Billy Midgette Family of Jason Peyton

Family of Hank Rose, Jr. Family of John Satterwhite

SUNDAY

CALENDAR YEAR / MONTH FIRST DAY OF WEEK

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

30 01 02 03 04 05 06

3:30 Baum / Gibbs

Circle Out To Eat

Tale Of The Whale

7:00

Adult Choir

Practice

4:00 Fish Fry

Fund Raiser

6:30 - 8:00

His K.R.E.W.

07 08 09 10 11 12 13

No

Adult Choir

Practice

6:30 Feeding Life

Guards

Hosts: S.A.L.T. Sisters

6:30 - 8:00

His K.R.E.W.

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6:30

S.A.L.T. Sisters

7:00

Adult Choir

Practice

1:00 - 3:00

Bethany's Table

Preparation Day

Bethany's Table

3:00 - 4:00

Meals Packaged

4:00 - 5:00 Deliveries

6:30 - 8:00

His K.R.E.W.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Newsletter

Articles Due

No

Adult Choir

Practice

6:30 United

Methodist Men

Dinner and

Fellowship

6:30 - 8:00

His K.R.E.W.

28 29 30 31 01 02 03

7:00

Church Meeting

Fellowship Hall

7:00

Trustee Meeting

7:00

Adult Choir

Practice

2019 JULY

Bible Quiz At the burning bush, Moses asks God’s name. What is God’s answer? A. The Lord

B. I AM C. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob D. All of the above

Answer: (See Exodus 3:14-15.)

Return Service Requested

A prayer for the Fourth

Loving God, we thank you — the true Father of our country — for the blessings of this land and the gifts of cultures around the world. Prompt us to strive for justice for all, at home and abroad. Remind us, in the words of the hymn, that “this is our Father's world” and that your goodness prevails. Amid tragedies and conflicts, guard us against despair. Help us focus on the kindness evident daily: from generous neighbors to conscientious public servants (because most are). On Independence Day and every day, “O let [us] ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.” Amen.

—Sandy Hyland

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