A Word from the Pastor

“What is the purpose of going to church?” If Garrison Keillor is correct in suggesting that, “You can become a Christian by going to church about as easily as you become a car by sleeping in a garage,” then what is the point of church attendance.” The Clergy Journal, May/June 2004. Volume LXXX (80) Number 8,

“One reason attending church or worship is vital is because we spend time with the things we love. Thus if one professes to love God, then one will spend time with God in worship, study, prayer, and serving other people. We do these things not because we have to or that a vengeful God coerces us into doing them. Rather, God frees us by grace to want to do things that will make us better people and more effective witnesses for the kingdom.” We made vows at our baptism in front of a congregation of believers and when we accepted Christ as our Lord and savior and promised to serve God and others as faithful followers.

Let us always choose to make God and following Christ a priority!

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A family of Christians who love God, follow Jesus, and serve others.

September 2019 Volume 27, Issue 67

Pilmoor Pilot

MEMBERS OF OUR PILMOOR CONGREGATION AND OUR EXTENDED

FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS:

Sondra Adams (family member of Coreena Taylor), Hyla Ammons (daughter of Madeline Brumsey)Walt

Artman, Cyndi Adkins Babb (family of Ken & Wilma Adkins), Tommy & Margie Baker friends of Di-

ane Knoy), Nick Bogue (co-worker of Gary & Caroline Boswell), Robert Booker (Food Pantry Partici-

pant), Robert Bottelli (family of Beverly Johnson), Ernie Bray (friend of Lou Capps & Madeline Brum-

sey), Shelton Brickhouse (friend of the Young Family), Ray & Judy Cohoon, Ginny Cooper (friend of

Marion Meyer), Gary Corbell, Sue Davies (friend of Marcia Steele), Helen Cooper (family of Pam

Hartsell), Dukie & Carolyn Davis, Ryan Deaton, Bill Dodd (family of Mary DiDario)Dave Falk, Jennifer

Forrest, Francis Formica (family of Tim Pattelena), Ernie & Carol Gladsjo(friends of Caroline Boswell),

James D. Hartsell, Tim & Pam Hartsell, Al Highsmith (family of Lou Capps), C.S. Hines, Bonnie Hog-

gard, Celeste Holt, Pat Inman (friend of Linda Sandor), Willy Inman (Carolyn Inman), Melodie Janovetz,

Bertisha Johnson & family, Norman Johnson, Rocco Kasmark, Mary Ann Mason, Susan McCormick

(Donna McCormick’s sister in law), Family of Donnie Meiggs, Stanley Meiggs (friend of Lou Capps &

Madeline Brumsey), Claire Menge (mother of Carolyn Gilliam), Kelley Minschke (daughter of Diane Knoy)Kim & Donald Mor-

ris, Ralph Munsey (friend of Diane Knoy), Deloras Nelms (friend of Marcia Steele), Debbie “Hobbs” Nuckols (friend of Carolyn

Gilliam), Donna Padilla (family of Marvin & Ginny Fulcher), June Pell & family (friends of the Morris's), Angel Davis Perry

(friend of Patsy Casey), Linda Porter (friend of Marcia Steele), Jason Powers, Rob & Margaret Rowlee’s sister & brother in law,

Ray Scott (friend of Marion Meyer), Carlee Smeraski, Rev. Judy Smith (former Pilmoor Pastor and DS), Mackenzie Smithson

(Sam Casey), Ethan Spruill (friend of Mark & Jacqueline Goddard), Lem Stewart (friend of Carlton Lane), Anne Sweeney

(neighbor of Carlton & Nedra Lane), Barbara Tice (relative of Marcia Steele), Dale Tomlin (friend of Rhonda Morris), Daniel Vil-

lerreal (nephew of Chris Hooper), Marylin Wanlass (sister of Diane Knoy), Cathy Warren (friend of Marcia Steele), Tim Warren

(friend of Carol Frazier), Anna Weiler, Richard Williams (family member of Janet Rose), Scott Wilson-Parsons (former Pilmoor

Pastor), Adrienne Capps Wimmer (relative of Lou Capps), Cynthia Youman’s daughter

P a g e 2 P i l m o o r P i l o t

For 2019, The Food Pantry will focus on an item of the

month for the congregation to donate to the Food Pantry.

Please place your food donation in the container in the

Narthex.

Food Items are:

January - Soup

February - Cereal, Grits, or Oatmeal

March - Spaghetti Sauce (24oz) Can

April - Peanut Butter or Jelly (18oz)

May - Canned Green Beans or Corn (15oz)

June - Canned Fruit (15oz)

July - Mustard (8oz) or Ketchup (24oz)

August - Macaroni & Cheese Boxes (7.25oz)

September - Canned Peas (15oz)

October - Canned Potatoes (15oz)

November - Canned Mixed Vegetables

December - Sugar (16oz)

Thank you for your continued support of our Pilmoor Food

Pantry Ministry.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE IN OUR CONGREGATION WITH SEPTEMBER

BIRTHDAYS!

9/3 Norman Johnson

9/4 Whitney Warren

9/14 Marissa Ratti

9/18 Trey Riven Bark

9/19 Blaize Brown

9/21 West Ambrose

The Pilmoor Preschool staff is back to

work and eagerly awaiting the arrival of

our students on Tuesday, September 3rd.

We are looking forward to a great year!

Blessings,

Jessica Hill

Ashlyn Meek, 4’s Assistant, Sherry Han-

bury, 3’s Assistant, Randi Shonkwiler, 2’s

Teacher, Julie Morgan, 4’s Teacher, Caro-

line Boswell, 3’s Teacher, Jessica Hill,

Director, Gina Dickinson, 2’s Assistant

9/21 Jonathan O’Briant

9/22 Cameron Daniels

9/23 Nettie Hawkins

9/24 Virginia Horn

9/25 Chester Frazier

9/27 Margaret Falk

Nurture, Missions & Outreach

A special thank you to all those volunteers who make Vacation Bible School happen. We were able to touch

the lives of about 25 children this year. We had a great time! The final night we had a hotdog cook out and

invited the parents to stay to listen to the story and songs about Noah. It was very well attended. Stay tuned

for next year’s VBS! It’ll be here before we know it!

Thank you to all those who donated to the Agape Boxes. Those boxes mean so much to the children that

receive them. If you didn’t get a chance to donate, it’s not too late! We can always use funds for postage costs.

Be sure to dress picnic-casual for our Church Picnic on September 8th right after the church service and bring

your favorite covered dish.

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Hilda Brumsey Circle

We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer, even though it was a very hot

one.

Now that September is upon us and school is starting, so will our Circle start

meeting again. The next meeting of the Hilda Brumsey Circle will meet on September 19th at 7pm in the

Social Hall. This will be a planning session for the rest of the year.

There is always room for more members, so won’t you please join us.

Leola Hall Circle

Wow, it doesn’t seem possible that we are looking at September already. Summer is flying by!!!

Having said that, the Leola Hall Circle will resume our monthly meetings in September. The first meeting will

be Tuesday, September 10th in the church Library.

This is an open group, you do not need to be a church member to attend. All women of the church are welcome. Please feel free to join us, we meet the second Tuesday of the month. Come check us out, you’ll enjoy the fellowship!

Dinner Honoring Margaret

Disharoon

The Weekday Ministries Committee, both Women’s Circles, as well as the new Preschool Director and all the teachers will be hosting a dinner on Wednesday, September 25th at 6:00pm to honor Margaret Disharoon and celebrate her retirement.

Margaret served as Pilmoor Preschool’s Director for 10 years and still continues to help the new Director and the Preschool. Stay tuned for more details!

The UMM meet every second Sunday of the month at 7:30am for breakfast, devotional, and fellowship.

All men are welcome and we would love to have you join us!

P a g e 4 P i l m o o r P i l o t

If you are interested in making fun and unique greeting cards, join the

ladies of the Greeting Card Ministry!

Their next meeting is Thursday, September 26th at 9:30am at Beverly

Johnson’s home.

Greeting Card

Ministry

The next meeting for the Knit Wits will be on Saturday, September 21st at

10am in the library.

All who knit, crochet, or would like to learn are welcome!

Holiday Bazaar

The Bazaar Committee, in conjunction with the

Preschool, will be having a used children’s book

table. We are asking for used children’s books.

Please leave books in the basket under the table

in the narthex or under the bazaar easel in the

social hall.

Also, we are in need of some volunteers to help

out in various ways at our Holiday Bazaar on

October 25th & 26th. If you are interested in helping, you can sign up on the bazaar easel located in the social

hall.

If you have any further questions, please see Carolyn Gilliam. Thanks for your support!

Make sure to join us for our church picnic immediately following the worship service on Sunday, September 8th!

Pilmoor will provide the meat, you just bring your favorite picnic food or dessert!

There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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Scouts BSA Troop 182 has had a very busy summer. We attended summer camp at T. Brady

Saunders in Maidens, VA and Pipsico in Surry, VA. While at camp the Scouts earned Honor

Patrol, Honor Troop, and Clean Sweep awards. The Scouts earned a total of 22 Merit badges.

Additionally, four scouts improved on their leadership skills by working as camp counselors

at scout camp.

Popcorn sales have started. 40% of all sales will come directly back to your troop. If you would like to

purchase some popcorn or donate to ‘popcorn for troops’ please contact the troop at cctroop182@gmail.com.

We will be happy to leave your order with the office.

Thank you for your continued support.

Troop 182

1........................................................7:00pm Boy Scouts

2..................................Labor Day/Church Office Closed

4..........................6:30pm Nurture, Missions & Outreach

4.................................................................7:00pm Choir

8................................................................7:30am UMM

8...............Church Picnic immediately following service

8........................................................7:00pm Boy Scouts

9.............................................................6:30pm Trustees

10...........................................10:00am Leola Hall Circle

10..............................................................6:30pm SPRC

11...............................................................7:00pm Choir

15......................................................7:00pm Boy Scouts

16............................................................7:00pm Finance

16.....................................................7:00pm Food Pantry

17.................................6:30pm Nominations Committee

17........................................7:00pm Weekday Ministries

18...............................................................7:00pm Choir

19.....................................7:00pm Hilda Brumsey Circle

20-21...........................................................Mission Trip

21.......................................................10:00am Knit Wits

22......................................................7:00pm Boy Scouts

25......................6:00pm Dinner for Margaret Disharoon

25...............................................................7:00pm Choir

26..............9:30am Greeting Card Ministry @ Beverly’s

29......................................................7:00pm Boy Scouts

30.......................................October Newsletter Info Due

Dates to remember for September 2019

The first day of Fall is

Monday, September 23rd

“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to

let things go.”

-Unknown

PILMOOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

192 COURTHOUSE ROAD CURRITUCK, NC 27929

SEPTEMBER 2019

PHONE: 252-232-2136 E-MAIL: PILMOOR@NCCUMC.ORG

WWW.PILMOOR.ORG

A family of Christians who love God, follow Jesus,

and serve others.

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Common Leconary Scripture

Lessons for September 2019

September 1 - 12th Sunday a�er Pentecost

Jeremiah 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 (UMH 803)

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14

September 8 - 13th Sunday a�er Pentecost

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (UMH 854)

Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33

September 15 - 14th Sunday a�er Pentecost

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 (UMH 746)

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10

September 22 - 15th Sunday a�er Pentecost

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 4 (UMH 741)

1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13

September 29 - 16th Sunday a�er Pentecost

Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (UMH 810)

1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31