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Stephen Ministry
Morris Chapel is a
Stephen Ministry
Church.
When someone is in
need of care, a
Stephen Minister is
available to offer
confidential Christian
care & support.
Contact Samantha
Wesley at 595-8101
for further information.
Need to get in touch with us? Address: 2715 Darrow Road; PO Box 57; Walkertown, NC 27051
Office Phone: (336) 595-8101
Pastor Dan Lyons / [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries Sam Wesley / [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministries TBD
Administrative Assistant Amy Whicker / [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries Del Curling / [email protected]
Organist Sheila Bennett (11:00am)
Pianist Judy Benedek (8:45am)
Organist Grant Beard (8:45am)
Stephen Ministry Samantha Wesley @ (336) 595-8101
Ministers Every Member
Email [email protected]
Website www.morrischapel.org
Live 11am Service www.ustream.tv/channel/morrischapel
Sunday Worship Times 8:45am-Chapel; 9am-Crossroads; 11am-Traditional
Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.
P.O. Box 57
Walkertown, NC 27051
ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Walkertown, NC
Permit #4
BETHESDA CENTER HELP NEEDED!
There are several dates that the Bethesda Center needs help for meals (July 5,13,18,27,29,30,31).
If you can assist on any of the dates below, please contact TJ Smoot or Sherry Gray.
MORRIS CHAPEL UMC Chapel Echoes Newsletter June 29, 2015
Weekly Message by Samantha Wesley
What I know for sure…that our God is an awesome God! The presence of the Lord was surely ALL over Morris Chapel last week during VBS! The Lord was here before that and will be after VBS! Praise be to God!
I want to say thank you…thank you…thank you… to all of you for all the prayers, patience, support and donations of all kinds. The prayer flags are hanging in the hallway from the church office to the sanctuary if you would like to take a few moments to read and pray through them.
As I stated in worship on Sunday that at times we focus on numbers. I look at numbers in a different way when it comes to attendance. I am glad we had the numbers we had for VBS and yes they were definitely up from years past with a total of 131 registered! But what excites me more is the quality of programming we have for VBS as well as for the children’s ministry and ALL the programming throughout Morris Chapel.
VBS cannot happen without dedicated and passionate volunteers and I know for sure that ours are surely dedicated and passionate beyond measure! We had over 90 volunteers each night!
The theme this year was Everest: Conquering challenges with God’s mighty power. We started off each night with announcements, prayer and supper. Then the preschoolers went to their rooms to begin their night and the elementary school kids gathered in front of the stage for a little pick me up from me and on a few nights from our very own Sally the Soup Can. The one thing I kept reminding them as they were on their adventures each night…was to try to see God not just everywhere, but in the details and the unexpected. Each of the kids, volunteers and parents are definitely God sightings. Seeing and feeling the energy was contagious.
All the groups traveled to crafts, music, recreation, imagination station and Bible story time. At the end of each night as the kids came back into the family life center, I would ask them what they learned, which group found the hidden item of the night and where they saw God.
The kids were asked to bring in non-perishable food items for our food pantry and school supplies for the kids in Jamaica. The kids donated a grand total of 786 items!!!! The girls brought in 361 and boys 425! After the boys erupted with cheers I explained that yes the boys won this year and girls won last year BUT those who will be receiving the items that were donated are the TRUE WINNERS!!!!
The kids learned many things on their adventures…Day 1’s Bible Point: “God has the power to provide.” Key Verse: “And God will generously provide all you need.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 Bible Story: “God provides for Elijah.” 1 Kings 17; Day 2’s Bible Point: “God has the power to comfort.” Key Verse: “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 Bible Story: “God speaks to Elijah” 1 Kings 19; Day 3’s Bible Point: “God has the power to heal.” Key Verse: “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” Psalm 147:3Bible Story: “God heals Naaman.” 2 Kings 5; Day 4’s Bible Point: “God has the power to forgive.” Key Verse: “You are a God of for-giveness.” Nehemiah 9:17 Bible Story: Jesus dies on the cross for our sin, then comes back to life.” Luke 22:31-23:12.
What I know for sure is…OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!!!!!!
Grace, Peace and Love, Sam ** SAVE THE DATE: June 19-23, 2016 CAVE QUEST: FOLLOWING JESUS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
For those in need of Hope & Healing: Suzanne Taylor, Don Hartle, Shirley Diese, Joyce, Ralph Landreth, Ed Brockwell, John Tingen, Leon Goodwill, Shirley Ennis, Darry Smith Family, Sarah Sweeney, Steve Amos, Bridget Bailey, Richard Dixon, Gethsemane Vision Team, Curtis Davis, The McKenzie Family, Pat Butler, Leslie Styers, Robert Bailey, Beatrice Dean, Thelma Lemons, Dennis Swaim, Ken Crowell, Margaret Sparkman, Helen Byrd, Lauren Myers, Kel Billings, Van Rich, L. Jack Daniels, Marvin Eaton, James Joyce, Zachary Evans, Carolyn Brown, Kristi Palmer & Family, Robin & Terry Stewart, Jan Curling, Dane Owens, Austin Owens, Lynne Hackaday, Jason Richardson, Richard Landreth, Anna Lamb, Daron Kahn, Tammy Gabard, Debby Pegram, Lindsi Stott, Gavin Hill, Mary Alice Campbell, Sylvia Stockton, Walter & Pat Smith, Tracy Harmon, Michelle White, Anne Collins, Airman USN Zander Cloete, Tommy Mitchell, Donrie McKnight, Jean Mills, Bruce Thomas, Mildred White, Sarah Solis, Myron Solis, Ashleigh Poe Essic, Ted Khuns
For Our Heritage Members: Deany Dillon, FC Dillon, Marlene East, Dot Peacock, Lois Redmon, Evelyn Roberts, Norma & Don Whitaker, Rubye White
For Those Who Grieve: The Family of Rex Carlton, The Family of Jeannie Waggoner
PRAYER CHAIN
SPECIAL GIFTS
IN MEMORY
In Memory of: Kenneth Bowles
Given By: Darrell & Stephanie Westmoreland (Building Fund)
In Memory of: Jessie Dull
Given By: Darrell & Stephanie Westmoreland (Building Fund)
In Memory of: Rex Carlton
Given By: Dick & Sandra Flynn (Crossroads)
IN HONOR In Honor of: Burnis & Kathryn Sell’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Given By: Mary Alice & Eddie Campbell (Flower Fund) Given By: Robin Neal (Good Samaritan Fund)
Open House Morris Chapel North
(formerly Mt. Olivet UMC)
Monday, June 29th
7:00-8:00pm
Drop by and join us!
I am so grateful for my wonderful church family.
Thanks so much for all the phone calls and cards when my
father died. We are so fortunate to be part of the terrific
Morris Chapel family.
Bonnie & Jim Drye
NEXT CHAPEL ECHOES: Monday, July 6th.
DEADLINE FOR ITEMS: Thursday, July 2nd by 12noon!
**Any items submitted AFTER the Friday deadline may be included
in the following week’s issue based on space availability**
OUR GIFTS
Week of June 28, 2015
Budget Receipts this week $ 5,431
Receipts to Date $ 223,362
Budgeted to Date $ 247,098
Ahead/(Behind) $ (23,736)
Building Fund Receipts this week $ 797
Building Fund Receipts YTD $ 37,118
Capital/Building Fund Balance $ 130,424
OUR PRESENCE
Attendance for
June 28, 2015
Sunday School: 219
Worship Service:
8:45am: 35
9:00am: 148
11:00am: N/A
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES STILL REMAIN
Thank you to all who volunteered for the Retail Store Donation Program.
Each of the openings for this important mission have been filled,
however, there are other Food Pantry Mission Opportunities.
Additional volunteers are needed for food distribution to clients
during the Food Pantry Open Hours of 10-11 am.
To volunteer or ask questions,
please contact Rhonda Day or Verda Hennis
Director of Weekday Ministry
Full-time position with the primary responsibility of the development, oversight and participation in all
weekday children’s ministries programming.
The Director should seek to foster a strong relationship with teachers, volunteers, students,
parents and church leaders that strengthen commitment to the church and growth in their
faith.
Please send resumes to: [email protected]
Morris Chapel UMC is seeking a Christian leaders to fulfill two open positions:
Director of Youth Ministry
Full-time position with the primary responsibility of the development, oversight and participation in all
ministries for the youth of the church.
The Director is responsible for the spiritual nurture of the youth and to provide opportunities
for the youth to learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Please send resumes to: [email protected]
First Impressions is the newly established welcome team
for the 9:00am Crossroads Service.
The training session for First Impressions is Sunday, August 2nd at 11:00am in the Family Life Center.
The Jane Morris
Circle will travel
to the Hospice
House
to serve lunch on
Wednesday,
July 15th at
Noon.
Dear Congregation:
Several members have asked when can they give ideas for the Morris Chapel North property. The answer is anytime. You may share your idea with any member of the GVT. However, for the great ideas to be aligned with Who we as a congregation say we are and what we as a congregation say is important to us, We as a congregation have to answer those questions.
Please complete the survey; all voices should be heard. It is hoped more than the small percentage that has responded know who we are and what we value and believe. The survey will be available for those who visit tonight and online until July 3rd. The data can also be used for other future planning projects.
Thanks for your dedication to Morris Chapel and our Savior. In God's Will, the GVT
This is the link to the Gethsemane Vision Team Survey:
https://classclimate.forsythtech.edu/classclimate/online.php?p=8CVS6
Christmas in July
Gift of Christmas will be collecting gifts in July. Please take a tag or two
and return to the Christmas trees by July 31. Each gift should cost
between $15 to $20. Also $15 gift cards from Walmart, Roses, or Target
are greatly appreciated.
We served 283 children in 2014. Please help make this Christmas
special for families in need. If you have any questions, please contact
Sharon Burnette @ 306-2450.
Weds. July 15, 6:30pm
Ramblers Committee Meeting (Room 22)
Fri. July 31st, 6pm
Annual Cookout - hot dogs, hamburgers with all the fixings!
Also, homemade ice cream. $5.00 per person. The sign-up
sheet is on the board outside of the nursery. After the meal,
Lisa Dames will do a Patsy Cline tribute show.
Everyone is welcome!
Wesley Circle U.M.W.
July 7, 2015
6:00pm
Room #39
Speaker: Carolyn Brown, Yadkin
Valley U.M.W. Officer
Topic: Membership in the U.M.W.
All women are welcome! Greeters (8:45am): Eddie Campbell, Robin Neal
Worship Leader (8:45am): Steve Pegram
Crib / Toddler Nursery (9am): Loretta Sloan (7/5); Janet Neal (7/12); Jane Whicker (7/19); Tammy Younts (7/26)
Greeters (11am): Bill Vanhoy/Ron Williams Class
Ushers (11am): Harvey Dillon (C), Sammy Clodfelter , Don Jones, Hank Read, Tim Shoaf, Richard Teague, Zachary Vogler
Acolytes (11am): Brooke Bowen & Belle Martin (7/5); Zach Freeman & Belle Martin (7/12); Trinity Kerns & Cali Holder (7/19); Ashlyn Butler & Anna Lyons (7/26)
Children’s Church Samantha Wesley (7/5); Jennifer & Chad Butler (7/12); 3/4/5 & K/1/2 ages (11am): Jennifer Sell (7/19); Greg & Robin Scott (7/26)
Crib / Toddler Nursery (11am): Elaine Laws (7/5); Mike & Debbie Causby (7/12); Debra Freeman (7/19); Tracy Vogler (7/26)
Evangelism Visitor Lisa Meredith & Sharon Burnette (7/5); Follow up: Denise Shepherd & Tammy Younts (7/12); Pastor Dan Lyons (7/19); Patricia & Sammy Evans (7/26)
Ministry Teams for July 2015
7/1 F. C. Dillon Bonnie Jones Wanda Landreth Shuford Wilson
7/2 Emily Hull
7/3 Joelle Grigg Julianne Grigg
7/4 Shelia Bonds Peyton Weavil
7/5 Judy Boone Charles Pierce Lane Vanhoy Jeff Watson Dana Whicker
7/6 Wayne Biby Rita McKenzie Rob Shepherd Russell Warf
7/7 Allison Carlton
7/8 Teresa Copeland
7/9 Miley Vogler
7/10 Lee Carpenter Lindsay Cook Mary Reich Teddy Weavil
7/12 Denise Shepherd
7/13 Carson Gauldin
7/14 Ryan Amos Joel Tingen
7/15 Rae Amos Hannah Brady Jennifer Butler Elise Hepler
7/16 Amy Smith
7/17 Breanna Russell
7/18 Bonnie Drye Karen Fishel Wanda Hartle Amy McPeak Darlene Pierce Heather Swaim Elaine Whicker
7/19 Neil Fishel Wesley Fishel Bryce Smith
7/20 Ayden Burcham
7/21 Phil Loyd
7/22 Christopher Fivecoat Keegan Lambert Tim Neal Dana Webster Betsy Wilson
7/23 Ronnie Henning Dana Mundy Justin Pierce Sally Vanhoy
7/24 Dalton Hutchings
7/25 Tammy Fulp Amy Gauldin Rett Lyons
7/26 Steve Pegram Sawyer Scott
7/27 Traci Edwards Mike Linville
7/28 Briana Bemis Del Curling Sherry Gray Cecilia Mason Paul Waddell
7/29 Jill Martin Ashley Swaim
7/31 Holly Shepherd George Weaver
7/6 Harvey & Jeanette Neal Doug & Rosa Styers 7/7 Wendell & Rae Amos Thurmon & Bertha Dillon Bill & Barbara Vanhoy 7/12 Bruce & Annette Richardson Dean & Angie Swaim 7/16 John & Ashley Bennett Dan & Tammy Hartle 7/20 Lee & Jean Carpenter 7/22 Sparkie & Margaret Sparkman 7/24 Stan & Cindy Ambrose 7/26 Wesley & Mary Hutchins 7/28 Austin & Jessie Hughes 7/29 Scott & Amy Gauldin 7/30 Dan & Krista Lyons If your birthday or anniversary is missing or there is an error in this publication please notify the Church Office at 595-8101 or [email protected].
July Celebrations
ATTENTION ALL ADULT LADIES OF MORRIS CHAPEL!
We are going to the Women of Faith Conference in Charlotte on 10/9-10/2015. The total
cost is $150.00, which includes everything (Hotel [2 ladies per room], breakfast Saturday
am, gas, parking and lunch Saturday) with the exception of dinner on Friday evening,
and any Event materials or souvenirs you may wish to purchase separately.
A $50.00 deposit to given to Amy in the Church Office, payable to Morris Chapel UMC
(Women of Faith in memo line) no later than 6/29/15, confirms your reservation and ticket.
The next $50.00 installment is due by 8/15/15, with the final payment being due by
9/30/15. You are welcome to invite a friend. The only requirements for you to sign up are
that you are female, and have graduated from high school. There is no child care
provided at this event.
We will depart from the church at 2pm on Friday, October 9, and return the evening of
October 10. The Friday evening session runs from 7-10pm, and the Saturday sessions runs
from 9am-5pm. A box lunch is included in your cost for the Saturday session.
* More information will be provided as we get closer to the Event dates. If you have any
specific questions, please message me here on Facebook, email me at
[email protected], or call/text me at 336-407-3591.
~ Fall Church Bazaar ~
Date: October 24, 2015, 8:00am-11:00am
We continue to need help with preparation for our Fall Bazaar.
Monday, June 29, 8:00am - Freeze corn
Tuesday, June 30, 8:00am - Make chow-chow
Wednesday, July 1, 8:00am - Freeze corn
Thanks to all the people that have been able to donate jars!
Thanks to all the people that have been able to give their time!
After this week, we will have around 800 quarts of green beans, pickle beets, pickle cucumbers, dilly green
beans, zucchini bread, plum jelly, frozen corn, pickle peaches and chow-chow for sale on Oct. 24th.
* Note: There will be no pre-orders or pre-sale of any items before the Bazaar
Plans are to make chicken pies four times, selling two times prior to the Bazaar. We plan to increase items as what ever is available.
Thank you for your cooperation and time you have given to make the 2015 Bazaar a special year! Lucille Ashburn, Bazaar Committee
29 - June 6:30pm - Civic Club (FH)
7pm - Finance Committee (Office)
30 10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(D. Wilson, C. Whicker, V. Harmon)
6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (B. Briles)
1 - July 3pm - SPRC (22)
4pm - McKids and MoChap Youth
Patriotic-Picnic
Phamilies with water (FLC and
grassy area)
5 - Independence Sunday Youth Mission Trip Commissionings
4pm - Youth Open Gym
5-7pm - Youth
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (S. Day)
6 9am-4pm - Preschool Summer
Program begins
7pm - Men’s Chorus Practice
7 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(J. Carpenter, S. Bailey, D. Freeman)
6pm - Wesley Circle (39)
6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)
6:30pm - VBS Recap Mtg (Chapel)
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (B. Briles)
8 9am-4pm - Summer Program
9:30am - Kitchen Committee (39)
7:15pm - Chancel Choir
12 10am - Jr. High Youth Leaving for
Helping Hands Mission Camp
Jamaica Commissioning at Worship
7am-4pm - FH Reserved (C.
Westmoreland)
Noon-5pm - FLC Reserved (D. Swaim)
5pm - Civic Club Executive Board (FH)
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (S. Day)
McKids serving at Bethesda Center
NO YOUTH
13 9am-4pm - Summer Program
6:30pm - Staff Parish Relations
Committee (46)
14 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(S. Hartman & L. King)
6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (B. Briles)
15 9am-4pm - Summer Program
Noon - Jane Morris Circle serving
at Hospice House
6:30pm - Ramblers Committee
Meeting (22)
6:30pm - Property & Facilities
(Office)
7:15pm - Chancel Choir
19 Sr. High Youth Leaving for CCC
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (S. Day)
NO YOUTH
20 9am-4pm - Summer Program
7pm - Men’s Chorus Practice
21 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(V. Harmon, D. Wilson & C. Whicker)
6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)
7-9pm - FLC Reserved (B. Briles)
22 9am-4pm - Summer Program
7:15pm - Chancel Choir
SUN MON TUE WED
July SPRC (22)
McKids and MoChap Youth
Picnic-Palooza with
Phamilies with water (FLC and
grassy area)
2 10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(L. Sloan & T. & MJ Weavil)
7pm - Praise Band Practice
NO STEPHEN MINISTRY
3 CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
5-10pm - FH Reserved (L. Hull)
4 - Independence Day
- Summer Program
Kitchen Committee (39)
Chancel Choir
9 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(L. Sloan & B. Brown)
7pm - Praise Band Practice
10 9am-4pm - Summer Program
4-9pm - FH Reserved (A. Whicker)
6:30pm - Emmaus Gathering
(FLC)
11 4-9pm - FH Reserved (C.
Westmoreland)
- Summer Program
Jane Morris Circle serving
at Hospice House
Ramblers Committee
Meeting (22)
Property & Facilities
Chancel Choir
16 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(L. Ashburn & R. Hackaday)
7pm - Praise Band Practice
17 9am-4pm - Summer Program
Jr. High Youth return from mission
camp
18 Jamaica Mission Team Depart
3-8pm - FLC Reserved (K. Dillon)
- Summer Program
Chancel Choir
23 9am-4pm - Summer Program
10-11am - Food Pantry Open
(L. Randleman & B. Brown)
6pm - GVT Meeting (North
Campus)
7pm - Praise Band Practice
24 9am-4pm - Summer Program
25 Sr. High Mission Team Return
Jamaica Mission Team Return
2-8pm - FH Reserved (S. Joyce)
WED THU FRI SAT