Mineral Springs United Methodist Church Live for Jesus Grow Disciples

Change Lives

Volume 38, No 11 November 2019

Mineral Springs UMC

P.O. Box 67

Mineral Springs, NC

28108

(704) 843-5905

Email: mineralspringsumc@gmail.com

Rev. Eric Lane

Sr. Pastor

(828)-493-1474

Daniel Parker

Director Next Gen.

Youth/Young Adults

Christa Lemmonds

Director

Traditional Worship

Jeannie McCoy

Director

Modern Worship

Stacey Napier

Children's Education

Coordinator

Pam Brenwald

Administrative Assistant

(704) 843-5905

Check us out on the

web… www.mineralspringsumc.org

Pastor's Corner ~ Rev. Eric Lane

Greetings,

By the time that you get this letter a group of us will be in Sibiu Romania. I hope to post

some videos for you on Facebook.

You may begin to notice some activity in the Christian Life Center, as we are preparing

the area for our “SPRING Kids” ministry. This is an exciting time for Mineral Springs.

If you wish to help in the construction, reach out to us either by email or phone and we

will put you on the list.

Additionally, we will be looking for those who are willing to serve in the ministry of our

children. In November we will host a Safe Sanctuary training, and provide applications

for “background checks”. Background checks are required every (3) years so if it has

been a while, you will be asked to complete another form. We will also provide training

in the curriculum.

Finally, after much prayer and deliberation, as the Senior Pastor, I have made a decision

concerning our Traditional Worship. We will begin to operate on a “Winter/Summer”

schedule. This means that on December 1, 2019, we have our Traditional service at

11:00.

Thank you for your support and prayers.

Rev. Eric Lane

Prayer Concerns

Sam Kosterman, Ray Cook, William Hodges, George Stone,

Ken McCoy, Don & Kathy McGinnis, Ted & Vicki Cox,

Wayne & Leila Maske, Nell Starnes, Tyler Catalano,

Sandy Strawn, Lisa Robinson, Warren & Teresa Dover,

Terri Higham, Sam Stant, Rev. Dr. Randy Willis, Amy Spell,

Shirley Steele, Lynn Robinson, Bette Ann Harris,

Debbie Watkins, Faith Shaw, Diana Spruill, Joyce Fowler,

Faith Shaw, Rhames, Tarleton and Golod families

LONG TERM PRAYER LIST:

Modene Howie, Doris Carpenter, Joyce Fowler,

Kathleen Horton, Robert Hicks, James Helms,

Melanie Brennan, Myckle Griffin, Ed & Sylvia Nickel,

Anne Brooks, Barry Roberson, Kathy McGinnis,

Frances Helms, Jeannette Kenley, Jimmy Craig,

Sydney Feddersen, Cindy & Kate Zidanic,

Angie Thompson, Greg Horton, Ruby King,

Jody Fowler-Lemmonds, Cammie Pate, Travis Lemmond,

Sue Thornton, Lois Hoagland, Mary Luther,

Carol & Bill Morgan, Tim & Darlene Blackburn, Pat Harris,

Dale Watts, Erika Perez, Matthew Stewart, Tom Ross,

Dave Pandoli, Frank Buchannon, Wilburn (Bud) Cutshaw,

Melinda Fisher, Father Brad Smith, Bill Mullins,

Kent & Nancy Shoe, David Friedman, Henry Pressley,

David Broome, Corbin Sikes, Lisa Cox, Elizabeth Brooks,

Doris King, Joyce Starnes, Dot Cook, Toby Holland,

Beth Heilig, Shannon Gray, Cooper Knowles, William Miles,

Marsha Cundiff, Brandon Carver, Benny Parker,

Lisa Robinson, Tammy Parker, Chris Lemmond,

Mark McSheehan, Denny Bryson, Nancy Haanpaa,

Martha Robinson Kiker, Ken McManus, Dale Hopkins

CANCER PRAYER LIST:

Mike White, Donald Combs, Claire Howell, Danny Sanders,

Marlene Reeck, Jennifer Ross, Caroleen Couick,

David Gordon, Venn Helms, Leta Ann Hildreth, Denise Spargo

Annette Fox, Sara Porter, Wyatt Cartertary, Gary Lane,

Barbara McKim, Kathy Doublin, Kathy Knight, Larry Bell,

Marie Harwood, Rusty Miller, Matthew Alcorn,

Hal Rape Sr., Nancy Tawney, Tom Pope, Johnny Penegar,

Jeff Gross, Evelyn Wilson, Carson Joyner, Phyllis Rorie,

Doris King, Hamp Howey, John Larry Fite, Loretta O'Neal,

Linda Mosley-Hess, Robin Boehler, Peggy Bradley,

Lynn Stickleather, Dave Gray, Anne Carson

GET FIT YOGA

Saturdays, 9-10am in the CLC

Yoga Class A great way to start your day, moving

through different poses and stretching our body is

a wonderful release. Bring a mat and $5 /session

SEW BLESSED

Wednesdays, 9am

Sew Blessed! Epworth Room in the church office.

Bring that unfinished project to work on, or learn a

new skill from those who know how.

NAVY Lathan Blackburn, Jacob Penegar, Stefan Schmuckli, Kevin White

AIR FORCE Jay Connelley, Katie Connelley Hunsader, Bill LaMountain, Bradley Little, Summer Ramos

ARMY Cody Guion, Marshall Little, William Miles, Zack Wolfe

MARINES Gustavo Gutierrez, Jr., Carson Outen

We express our sympathy to Kathleen Horton in the death of her daughter, Libby Starnes.

Betty Ann Mohor Harris

Bob & Ann Wlodkowski

Lindsay & Patsy Ballard

Lillie Shore Buff

Lindsay & Patsy Ballard

Libby Starnes

Lindsay & Patsy Ballard

Bob & Ann Wlodkowski

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

MORNING GLORIES

The UMW will meet on Thursday, November 7th in the

Asbury Room at 9:30 am for fellowship prior to our

business meeting at 10:00 am. Installation of our 2020

officers will take place.

UMW recognition pins were awarded on Sunday,

October 13th to Beth Lane and Rebecca Starnes.

The UMW will have a booth at the Saturday,

December 7th Holiday Bazar. We will be selling fudge,

a variety of soups and home-baked bread with proceeds

going to our Mission projects. Soups are $7 per quart and

the bread is $5 per loaf. We will be taking ORDERS

ALSO for FUDGE at a cost of $10 per pound, or $5 per

half-pound. For fudge orders, simply fill out your order

form and place it in the offering plates. You can pick up

your fudge order on Saturday at the Bazar or it will be

delivered to you at the December 8th services. Please

make checks payable to MSUMW.

Orders for POINSETTIAS will begin on November 3rd.

Poinsettias will be placed in the Sanctuary during the

Christmas season to honor/remember loved ones. Order

forms can be found in the Narthex and breezeway of the

Church. Cost is $7 per plant. Please make checks

payable to MSUMW.

The CHRISTMAS CARD BOX will be available

beginning Sunday, November 24th for holiday cards to be

distributed in-house only to members of the congregation.

If you know the recipients service and/or Sunday school

class they attend, please write this information on the

front of the envelope for ease in delivery. Distribution of

cards will begin on Sunday, December 1st and distribution

will end on Sunday, December 15th. Cards will not be

delivered after this date or mailed.

With the holiday season fast approaching, there is a

strong need for BACK PACK donations. Please

continue your support for non-perishable food items for

students at Parkwood Middle School. Collection baskets

are located in the Church breezeway and entrance to The

Bridge. Items needed are:

NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS

Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Canned Veggies, Pasta &

Pasta Sauce, Soup, Crackers, Granola Bars, Mac &

Cheese, Juice Boxes, Hamburg Helper, Fruit Juice, Pop

Corn, Trail Mix, Snack Items*, Boxed Potatoes/Rice,

Breakfast Cereal (individual boxes) Instant Oatmeal

Packets

Mineral Springs Men Bible Study

Tuesdays, at 7pm in the Wesley Room.

Women’s Bible Study on Revelation beginning

Wednesdays at 10am in the Wesley room.

For more information, contact Nancy Darsey at:

nbdarsey@mindspring.com

Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 3, 2019.

Charge Conference is Sunday,

November 3, 2019 at 4pm in the CLC.

Thanksgiving worship service,

Sunday November 24th,

7pm at Pleasant Grove UMC.

Meetings

3rd @ 4pm Charge Conference/CLC

4th @ 7pm SPRC/Asbury Room

7th @ 10am UMW/Asbury Room

12th @ 7pm Witness/Asbury Room

18th @ 7pm Trustees/Asbury room

8:30 Service – Julia Ballard and Cameron Nichol 11:00 Service – Connor McCann

A New Beginning.

Life is about transition. We move from an infant to childhood, to adolescent, to a teenager and on and on. With that said, we are making a transition at The Bridge. Jeannie McCoy, who has served for the past (3) years as the Director of the Bridge, has decided to transition from her role as Director. Jeannie came to us at a time where we were in much need of someone of her talents and gifts. I truly feel that God sent her our way to guide us and help us to develop a meaningful and spirit filled worship experience at the Bridge. She now feels that it is time to transition out of that role. We at Mineral Springs want to thank her for her service and for all she has done. Jeannie is not leaving us but rather passing the torch to another, Chris Hartis. Jeannie has been working alongside of Chris, preparing him and will continue to work with him as he begins his role as “Worship Leader”. Again, I want to than Jeannie McCoy for all she has done and welcome Chris Hartis as we continue our journey together. Rev. Eric Lane It is with mixed emotions that I came to the decision that it was time for me to transition out of my role as Director at the Bridge. I have enjoyed getting to work alongside so many of the wonderful people at MSUMC and have been blessed to serve God through this church. I am glad to have been a part of watching the Bridge grow and become a part of this church, and plan to stay involved in other capacities. Thank you so much for your gracious acceptance and support throughout our time together. Blessings, Jeannie McCoy

Birthdays

1st - Warren Dover

4th – Randy Brooks

5th – Nancy Darsey, Carolyn G. Helms,

Matthew Winchester

9th – Valerie Hess

10th – Becky McAuley

12th Jim Wlodkowski

13th – Hardy Gragson

15th – Jerome Schakel, Michelle Broadway

18th – Mandy Brooks, Madelyn Travis

20th – Marilyn McAuley

21st – Tammy Case

22nd – Shelley Catalano

23rd Pete Crichfield

24th – Brady Hillhouse

25th – Wayne Jenkins

29th – Betty Gragson

Anniversaries 6th – Hardy and Betty Gragson

23rd – Ed and Sylvia Nickel

If your birthday or anniversary has been overlooked or

you know someone whose name needs to be added,

please call church office 704-843-5905

or email: mineralspringsumc@gmail.com

Thank you to our church family for the call, texts,

visits, support, and prayers during my surgery and

recovery. Everyone at Mineral Springs holds a special

place in our hearts. We truly appreciate all the love

you given us. Love, Charles & Joyce

Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy sent

to us concerning Aunt Lillie’s recent passing. Also, we

appreciate the cards, calls, visits, and meals which we

were blessed to receive following Penny’s surgery.

Roby and Penny Shore

From the Family of Johnny Hildreth

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and thanks

for all the expressions of love we have received over

the past several years. As most of you know, Johnny

had been sick for several years. This past winter he

was sick and struggled to recover. We received the

diagnosis of T-cell Lymphoma and the swift decline

his condition before his passing. During these days of

stress, we were overwhelmed with support gifts, food,

prayers and love. We are doing ok and trying to

adjust to our new normal. We are lifted and

comforted by friends, family, scripture and song.

Several passages that have impacted us greatly are

Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 46:10 and Jeremiah 29:11 just

to name a few. We are praising Him in His loving

kindness, resting in His peace, being still in His

presence and knowing He has a plan for our future.

Johnny’s celebration of life was an incredible

outpouring of love from all our church family and

friends. Special thanks to Pastor Eric and the United

Methodist Women who made this a true celebration

Johnny’s style. They went above and beyond to

provide for the many who attended. Thanks to so

many who came, including Pastor Mark Evans and the

wonderful members of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, as

well as many family and friends who traveled great

distances to join us. Our family is deeply appreciative

of all that has been done to help us and for all the

prayers to life us up. A very special thanks to Doug

Couick and his loving family for everything. As Johnny

always said, “That Douglas is a good boy.” Thank you

Doug from all of us. The Family of Johnny Hildreth.

Sunday Night Youth Group - 5:30 - 7:00pm on

November 3rd, 17th and 24th

All 6th -12th graders are welcome to come out to the

Youth room in the FLC for a time of fun, fellowship

and Bible study. We also have food afterwards in the

gym from 6:30-7pm.

High School Dinner - 6 - 8:30pm on November 4th

All 9th -12th graders are invited for a time of food and

fellowship. We will meet in front of the FLC gym and

head out to dinner. Please plan to bring $$$ to cover

your meal.

“RESET” - is our midweek program that is open to

any and all 6th-12th graders in the area. this is the

event that you don't want to miss. There will be door

prizes, crazy games, loud music and lots of fun. You

are gonna want to invite your friends to this crazy

place every Wednesday this month. Come out

Wednesday nights and reset for the rest of the week.

This event is 100% FREE!!!

Cook Off & Movie - Sunday November 10th - We

will switch things up a little bit. We are going to be

watching a movie in the FLC on the big screens, and

all youth are invited to cook their BEST homemade

Dessert. We will have a PRIZE for the best dessert,

which will be voted by the youth that night. PLEASE

NOTE THE SLIGHT TIME CHANGE FOR THIS

ONE EVENT 5:30-8PM!

Bonfire and Smores – Friday, November 15th,

All youth are invited to the home of the McCann's for

a fun time around the Bonfire. We will

have stores, hotdogs, drinks and maybe even some

music. This event is completely FREE and open to

any and all 6th-12th graders. We will meet at the

church @ 7pm to head over there, or you can go

straight to the McCann's around 7:30pm if that is

easier. We will plan to be back at the church around

11pm. But you can pick your youth up at the

McCann's earlier if need be.

Dating with a Purpose

Come join us Saturday, November 24th from

9am-1pm for the Holiday Extravaganza.

Stroll through the various handmade items, food and

vendors as they display their talents and treasures.

There will be something for everyone on your

Christmas list! This year money raised from the

bake sale will go to camp C.A.R.E .

Christmas Family Event

Sunday, November 24th, 5-6pm in the CLC.

Kicking off “SPRING Kids”

the new children’s ministry.

Joins us for family fun, snacks and celebration.

Effective December 1, 2019

Winter Worship Schedule

9:45 Modern Worship “The Bridge”/FLC

9:45 Adult Sunday School

9:45 Children’s Worship

11:00 Traditional Service/Sanctuary

All Saints’ Day Sunday, November 4th. Worship services will include

remembering those who have

passed on to the church triumphant.

We remember:

Grace Asbury

Joanne Rodgers

Jim Starnes

Sue Trull

Come support the Parkwood Blue Regiment Marching

Band, including many MSUMC youth, at our

Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, Saturday, November 9,

2019 in the Family Life Center.

Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 7:30 in the FLC.

Cost per plate $10 (including drink and dessert).

Any one replacing their American flag. Drop your old

flag by Church Office or give to Mike Penegar for

Troop 18. Thank you.

Mineral Springs UMC

Christmas Tree Lighting Event

Sunday Night December 8, near the flagpole

Sing Carrols, Hot Chocolate, Cookies

After Sunset. Check the bulletin for details.

Bring a friend and a neighbor

The UMW is taking orders for Poinsettias $7.00 each.

You may purchase poinsettias for your home or to be placed in the sanctuary during Advent. Poinsettias

placed in the sanctuary will be available for pick up after worship service on December 22nd. Order early, limited to 60 poinsettias this year. You may send your order to the church office. Mineral Springs United

Methodist Church, P.O. Box 67, Mineral Springs, NC 28108, or to give any United Methodist Woman. Any questions, please call Ann Wlodkowski 704-843-5858.

I want ______ poinsettias at $7.00 each. Amount enclosed $________

Checks should be made payable to United Methodist Women.

I wish to have:

_____# of my plants set aside for pick up _____# of my plants placed in the sanctuary

*Please list information exactly as you want it in the bulletin. In Honor of________________________________

By _______________________________________

In Memory of_______________________________

By ______________________________________

begins Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Would you and your family like to light the Advent

candles and share the scripture reading at one of the

services during Advent and Christmas?

Advent Worship: 9:45 & 11:00,

Sundays in Advent, December 1, 8, 15 and 22nd.

December 24th, Christmas Eve: 5pm & 9pm

Contact the church office to indicate your interest.

Email: mineralspringsumc@gmail.com

or call 704-843-5905.

Happy November!!

We are practicing for our Christmas Cantata which

will be held December 8 at 5:00PM.

It is not too late to come join us. We would be thrilled

to have you even if just for the season of Advent or

simply for the Cantata. We practice each Wednesdays

and start Christmas practice at 7:30 pm.

Hope to see you there!

I am happy to welcome Bob Grimm and Linda

Hodges to the choir! We are so fortunate to have

their smiling faces and lovely voices praising the Lord

with us each week! Be sure to say hello and give them

a big thanks from the congregation!

Blessings, Christa

NOVEMBER 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

8-1pm preschool/FLC&CLC

CLC 11am-3pm

Troop18 Church Van Nov. 2-4

3 All Saint’s Day

Sunday

4 5 6 7 8 9 8:30 & 11 worship*Sanctuary

9:45am The Bridge *FLC

9:45am SS-Pre-K-Adult

5:30-7pm Youth*FLC

Charge Conference 4pm/CLC

Troop18 Church Van Nov. 2-4

6:30pm Missions *EDU

6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC

7pm SPRC/Asbury

Troop18 Church Van Nov. 2-4

6:30pmAA/CLC

7pm Men’s Bible * Wesley

7pm WBS/Asbury

6:30-8pm RESET/FLC

7pm Adult Choir *choir rom 10am UMW * Asbury rom

6-9pm BR *FLC

7-8:30pm Troop 18 *CLC

12-8:30pm PWHS Marching Band Spaghetti dinner/FLC

Troop18 Church Van Nov.9-10

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8:30 & 11 worship*Sanctuary

9:45am The Bridge *FLC

9:45am SS-Pre-K-Adult

5:30-7pm Youth*FLC

Troop18 Church Van Nov9-10

6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC

6:30pmAA/CLC

7pm Men’s Bible * Wesley

7pm Witness*Asbury

7pm WBS/Asbury

6:30-8pm RESET/FLC

7pm Adult Choir *choir rom 6-9pm BR *FLC

7-8:30pm Troop 18 *CLC 5pmDWAP*CLC#104

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:30 & 11 worship*Sanctuary

9:45am The Bridge *FLC

9:45am SS-Pre-K-Adult

10am-2pm Springer’s/CLC

5:30-7pm Youth*FLC

6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC

7pm Trustees * Asbury rm

6:30pmAA/CLC

7pm Men’s Bible * Wesley

7pm WBS/Asbury

6:30-8pm RESET/FLC

7pm Adult Choir *choir rom 6-9pm BR *FLC

7-8:30pm Troop 18 *CLC

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:30 & 11 worship*Sanctuary

9:45am The Bridge *FLC

9:45am SS-Pre-K-Adult

5:30-7pm Youth*FLC

5pm Children’s Worship/CLC

7pm worship/Pleasant Grove UMC

6:30pm Pack 18 * CLC

6:30pmAA/CLC

7pm Men’s Bible * Wesley

7pm WBS/Asbury

7pm Adult Choir *choir rom

THANKSGIVING

December Pipeline deadline is November 20th, please submit information to include to mineralspringsumc@gmail.com Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE: 2020 Metro LEADs, Saturday, February 1, 2020. This is a great opportunity we offer in our district. You can take one or two sessions. You must register online. FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.metrodistrictumc.org/post/metro-leads-12935791

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