Congregational

Caresses 2

Lay Leader 3

Youth Ministry 5

Announcements 6

Financials 7

Deaths 8

OCC and Sermons 8

The Circuit Rider SPECIAL

POINTS OF

INTEREST

FESTIVAL OF

TABLES AND SILENT

AUCTION

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YOUTH MINISTRY

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Sunday

Schedule

Contemporary

Service—9 A.M.

Fusion Center

Traditional Service

9 A.M.—Sanctuary

Sunday School

10:10 A.M.

Contemporary

Service

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CONGREGATIONAL CARESSES

Paul Allen, Minister of Congregation

Several years ago a group of ladies under

the leadership of Betsy Weaver presented the idea of a new Ministry at CUMC. Their idea was that they would occasionally cook some meals and then deliver them to folks at CUMC, who could use their spirits lifted. Lifting a member’s spirits could be for many reasons: sometimes a recent illness, a hospitalization, dealing with serious and sometimes terminal illnesses, a death in the family, or any other reason to share the love of Christ to those that could benefit. Since the goal was to lift spirits by both food and fellowship, the name of “Spirit Lifters” was adopted as the official name of the Min-istry.

The meal preparation started out in

homes with all the servant minister cooks getting together on Sunday afternoons for fellowship, food preparation, and then delivery and visitation assignments. This worked well until the need and the number of cooks became too great for a home kitchen. Food preparation moved to the Fellowship Hall Kitchen, and the number of cooks increased accordingly. This also allowed the number of meals to be delivered to be enlarged as well.

This group coordinate their efforts with

the Love Pastor (me) to make sure that they don’t miss their target group. It should be noted that they share the meals and love of Christ with those not only in our church but also our community. It should also be noted that there are both men and women involved in this ministry opportunity. As a matter of fact the fresh baked bread is often times prepared by one of the men of the church.

This ministry is in many ways an oxymoron.

Everyone is pleased to get a knock on the door and welcome these folks with the delicious food. However, sometimes the benefactors really don’t want to see the “Spirit Lifters” because there is normally a serious reason as to why they are there. Needless to say, the food and fellowship truly do lift spirits.

This group currently is in need of and

would appreciate some additional members to compliment the Ministry. If this is ministry opportunity that you think you might like to be a part of, then please give Mary Linda Rye (803-429-9210) or Betsy Weaver (803-917-1745) a call. Feel free to call me in the office as well. Truly, this opportunity to participate in a ministry which gives back a reward outweighs far greater than the efforts extended. It is a validation that you can’t out-give our Heavenly Father.

“Let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16.

Betsy Weaver examining her latest dish.

“BUCKET LIST” Sharon Allen, Lay Leader

Do you remember the New Year’s Resolutions you made on December 31, 2014? Probably not. But if you do, did you keep them? All during o u r l i v e s , w e a r e encouraged to make

and have resolutions, goals, plans, and even dreams. When we were young, they might have included to do my chores, to get a puppy, to save money for a bike, and to go to the beach. As we grew older, they became more involved, such as to do well in school so I can become a nurse or doctor, to go to college so I can get a great job and make a lot of money so I can have a nice car or have a nice house, to travel around the world, to have a great boat – have a big screen TV – etc. When I was growing up, my number one goal and dream was to find a great – handsome man, get married – be a good wife, have a family, and be a good Mommy. Praise God my dream came true! In 2007 Rob Reiner directed “The Bucket List” staring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. A comedy drama about two terminally ill men who set out to fulfill their bucket lists before they died. As we get older, lots of us make our own bucket lists - things we want to do or accomplish before we get too old or before we die. What would be on your Bucket List? Jumping out of an airplane at a ripe old age, like President Bush? Running a marathon? My list included the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston. Sandy Haynes and I did that three years in a row – starting when I was 63. How exciting! Mountain climbing? Going to Hawaii? Cathy Abrams wanted to eat at a Waffle House because so many of her friends had told her how good the food was. I got to go with her to her first Waffle House on a Lake Junaluska trip. How awesome! Scratch that one off. One of the top things on my personal list is to travel. Paul and I have been blessed to have been able to take some great trips in this country and abroad, but we still have a trip to Australia and New Zealand, along with seeing more of the USA on both our lists.

Whatever your resolutions, goals, plans, and dreams were/are, did they ever/do they include God? Does your bucket list mention God? I must shamefully admit that my bucket list does not include doing anything for God. He is a part of my everyday living – I know Him personally and experience Him daily, so I didn’t add Him to my list. But, I should have! All my resolutions, goals, plans, dreams, and my bucket list should start and end with God! Have you ever read the Bible from cover to cover? Well, that should be on your bucket list. Have you ever been on a Mission Trip – local or over seas? Put that on your list. Do you know any Scripture by heart? Put that on your list. Do you tithe? Put that on your list. Do you pray for others daily? Put that on your list. Do you encourage others daily? Put that on your list. Do you put God first, others second, and yourself last? Put that on your list. Do you get the idea? There is so much that we need to do for God and His people – we never know how much time we have, so make that list a n d g e t b u s y s c r a t c h i n g o f f w h a t y o u a r e allowed to accomplish. Others will be blessed; you will be blessed and God will smile! I have revised my bucket list and it is now a “God-Filled” Bucket List. Looking forward to working along with you to accomplish big things with God by being the hands, feet, and mouth of Jesus to the world around us. Your Lay Leader, Sharon

Chapin United Methodist Women Presents

And Silent Auction

Saturday, August 22, 2015

11:30 am until 2 pm in Fellowship Hall

Tickets: $12 Adults, Children 10 & Under $6 Tickets on Sale by UMW Members, Church Office and Table Sponsors

1, We need items for the silent auction…unique and special items and services. Where do you get your nails

done? Ask for a gift certificate. Lawn service? Legal Service? Do you have a vacation home to auction for a

weekend? Crafts…etc, etc. Do you know someone who has an artistic talent to share? Do you knit…afghan? Do

you quilt? Gift Baskets! No junk, please. If you wouldn’t buy it, don’t bring it. The money raised will all go to

the UMW to be used as needed for projects and mission needs. This can be a tremendous success as long as

EVERY member participates.

2. Sponsor a Table - We will need hostesses for each table…one person or a group. They are responsible for

decorating, the table place settings, table cloths, serving, and for selling tickets for their table. Tables used will be

the round tables seating six to seven people at each table. Sign up for a theme…either one of ours or one of hosts’

choosing approved by Jane and EA. You can go online by searching Festival of Tables to get ideas. Be sure to

sign up so you can reserve your theme. My cell #920-0717 or Jane’s…730-1377. Talk about it to your Sunday

school class or small group, Let’s involve all women of the Church!

3. Menu: Chicken salad on lettuce, pasta salad, fruit salad, croissant, and dessert, tea and

coffee. Food will be prepared by UMW and served on clear plastic plates that will be served by the table hostess

and placed on the table setting plates. Table setting needs only one plate with or without charger. you will need 2

pitchers for your table for water and tea.

4. Each UMW member should contribute or solicit at least one item for silent auction. Attached is a donation

form to use. If you have something large, we now have a storage unit we can use. Tickets will be available for sale

soon. Checks made out to Chapin UMW.

Jane Cox and Evelyn Anne Neal

Festival of Tables

SILENT AUCTION

CUMC’S NEW YOUTH/ WORSHIP ASSISTANT

“I grew up in Wilkes County, N.C., and my hobbies are music, soccer, tennis, snowboarding and running. I recently got married last August 2nd of 2014 to Elyse Serrano. I graduated from Appalachian State University in May with a degree in Spanish Education.”

DUSTIN SERRANO

V O L U M E 2 2 , N U M B E R

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P A G E 6

AUGUST’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Festival of Tables: Festival of Tables and Silent Auction! Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 11:30 A.M. until 2 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets: $12 Adults, Children 10 & Under $6. Tickets on Sale by UMW Members, Church Office and Table Sponsors. We need items for the silent auction…unique and specialty items and services. Where do you get your nails done? Ask for a gift certificate. Lawn service? Legal Service? Do you have a vacation home to auction for a weekend? Crafts…etc., etc. Do you know someone who has an artistic talent to share? Do you knit…afghan, etc.? Do you quilt? Gift Baskets! (You will get a receipt of charitable donations.) The money raised will all go to the UMW to be used as needed for projects, mission needs, and the furtherance of its programs as directed by the UMW Board. Call Evelyn Anne Neal 345-3382 or Jane Cox 730-1377.

Attention Rising 5TH & 6TH Graders: We are excited to announce that we have begun a brand new ministry just for you called transit. We are kicking it off with an amazing weekend retreat at Camp Longridge. Join us August 14th-16th for a weekend of fun, fellowship, worship, and teaching. You do not want to miss this!! Contact Emily Wheaton 361.2020 for more information. Sign-ups begin today. Go to www.chapinumc.com to register.

We Care Desperate Needs: 1. Canned Fruit (we're out) 2. Mac & Cheese (only l crates left) 3. Corn Muffin Mix (only 2 crates left) 4. Chili Beans (only a couple of cans left) 5. Canned Potatoes (only a few cans left) 6. Dry Beans (l crate) 7. Rice (on our last crate) 8. Cereal (two crates left) 9. Canned Chicken (2 crates left) 10. Spam (1 crate left) Plus: Paper Products, Personal Hygiene Items, & Cleaning Supplies

Senior Update: The Senior Adult Ministry will meet at the church on Wednesday, August 5 at 9 A.M. to travel to Camden to tour the Kershaw House. Admission is $4 PP. Lunch will be Dutch treat. To sign-up, call Cornelia Smith @ 816-5024 or Sally Walker @364-3339.

We’re Hiring: SPRC is now accepting resumes for the position of Director of Children’s Ministry. This full time position has the responsibility of Leading and Managing a comprehensive Children’s Ministry for all children (infant through 4th grade) and their families of Chapin United Methodist Church. The Director manages a ministry that includes Sunday School, Kid’s Worship, Wee Worship, Vacation Bible School, Fine Arts Camp and other seasonal or special events. This is a big position that requires a person with passion and experience for seeing children and their families connect with Jesus Christ and grow into full devotion to Him. The position description is posted on our website: www.chapinumc.com and is also available at the front desk of the administrative entrance. After reviewing the full position description and you feel led to apply, please send your resume to caroline@chapinumc.com .

Divorce Care: If you or someone you know is hurting from separation and/or divorce, help, hope, and healing are available. We encourage you to contact us about this new ministry offered at Chapin United Methodist Church (CUMC). Brochures with more detailed information are available at Guest Central or the church office. You may also call 803.238.3484 for additional information.

w1n Update: Have you noticed on the w1n wall in the narthex that 95 (yes, NINETY-FIVE) cards have been moved over, symbolizing 95 (yes, NINETY-FIVE) people crossing over from death to life in Jesus Christ? YES!! We celebrate with all of heaven!! Let’s all keep sharing the Gospel!

Adopt-a-Highway: The next date for CUMC's adopt a highway project is August 29th. We will meet at the fire station on Amicks Ferry Road at 8:30 A.M. Please plan to join us if you are available. Contact Michael Hipp at 803-924-2685 if you have any questions.

Host Families Needed for Incoming Missionaries : Looking for exciting ways your whole family can serve? How about hosting a missionary in your home during the week of September 14th? We are seeking about 15 host families who are willing to open up their homes and share their time with our incoming missionaries for this year’s GIC. Please contact Jan Mayo for more information. 803-553-4518 or janmmayo@gmail.com

17,736.10

195,200.21

14,411.14

199,411.49

3,501.00

177,464.11

30,000.00

196,086.53

11,702.79

173,963.11

162,585.53

5,270.00

162,260.32

150,882.74

3,359.00

156,990.32 19,500.00

12,036.40 3,885,500.00

12,829.43

145,612.74

Received for Building Fund Received to Date

Loan I payment principal

Loan I payment interest Loan I Balance (Phase I & II)

Loan II payment principal Loan II payment interest

Loan II Balance Transfer/Interest/etc.

Project Expenses Paid

Cash on Hand

415

511 813

1324 125.17

49,752.29

856,905.04 809,952.00

46,953.04 31,547.00

0 0

719 78.00

20,310.36

913,916.94 883,584.00

30,332.94 31,547.00

June 7

390

496 692

1188 116.06

35,003.44

949,036.44 920,400.00

28,636.44 31,547.00

407

505 523

1028 138.55

35,214.00

807,027.58 773,136.00

33,891.58 0

June 21

Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance Traditional

Worship Attendance Contemporary

Worship Total Sunday School Offering

Offering for Budget Received to Date

Budget Needs to Date Year to date +/-

Unbudgeted Expense YTD

May 24

395

485 624

1109 133.52

36,490.02

893,528.50 846,768.00

46,760.58 31,547.00

May 31 June 14

…. A Look at God’s Faithfulness ….

Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance Traditional

Worship Attendance Contemporary

Worship Total Sunday School Offering

Offering for Budget Received to Date

Budget Needs to Date Year to date +/-

Unbudgeted Expense YTD

June 28

335

617 670

1287 112.20

32,096.06

981,244.70 957,216.00

24,028.70 44,384.00

July 5

284

348 591

939 195.45

33,311.27

1,014,751.42 994,032.00

20,719.42 44,384.00

July 12

471 743

1214 166.00

47,144.69

1,062,062.11 1,030,848.00

31,214.11 44,384.00

July 19

474

208.00

33,508.28

1,095,778.39 1,067,664.00

28,114.39 44,384.00

Received for Building Fund Received to Date

Loan I payment principal

Loan I payment interest Loan I Balance (Phase I & II)

Loan II payment principal Loan II payment interest

Loan II Balance Transfer/Interest/etc.

Project Expenses Paid

Cash on Hand

14,607.00

209,807.21 19,000.00

12,375.62 3,866,500.00

195,479.87

18,715.00

228,522.20

214,194.87

11,731.00

240,253.21

225,925.87

9,134.89

249,388.10

12,018.90

221,041.86

Building on the Promises

Building on the Promises

…. A Look at God’s Faithfulness ….

Wow! Time is flying by! If you haven’t purchased school supplies for your 2015 OCC Shoeboxes –

don’t delay – shop while the prices are low! Remember every OCC Shoebox needs pencils, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, colored markers, crayons (for the younger children), notebook paper/pads, glue sticks, etc. It is not too early to decide on what else you want to include in your boxes - each shoebox needs one special item (doll/soccer ball & pump/watch/shoes/clothes, etc.) along with other smaller items (sunglasses/flash light & batteries/yoyo/ball/cars/trucks/paper dolls/ jump ropes/jacks, etc.). Please add one more box to the number you did last year – because each filled box represents a child that receives not only a few simple gifts but also the Greatest Gift of all—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Be a Missionary and pack those shoeboxes with prayers and “goodies.” We are thanking God in advance for all the filled shoeboxes that CUMC will provide in November for shipment around the world to touch the lives of many children! You are awesome, Lay Servant Ministers! Thank You!

From Pastor Jody Flowers, his family, and the entire CUMC family, our prayers and

deepest sympathy to the families of….

Courtney Graham Jennifer Graham's Sister in Law Anne Kirtley Chirstopher Kirtley's Mother Mary Jo Ellis Susie Elgin's Mother Sonny Bundrick, Sr. Sonny Bundrick's Jr.'s Father David Mims Sr. Sandy Mims Husband Sue Richardson Bobby Richardson's Wife Joyce Almond Alicia Moye's Sister Olin Burton Daniel Burton's Father Myrtle McDonald Cindy Peterson's Sister in Law

Bobby Richardson Lisa Hayes Father

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD By Sharon Allen

LIKE A BOSS “It's my life. I should be free to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want . . . as long as I'm not hurting anybody.” This is what we tell ourselves. But what if it's not true? What if our desire to do what is right in our own eyes has major consequences for us, for the people with us, for the people who love us, and for the people coming after us?

HOW TO BE BRAVE Are you ever afraid someone will ask you why you believe what you believe? Do you fear someone might question what you believe? Responding to people's questions and challenges can get complicated. But what if you were confident you had the answer to the most important question about your faith?

August 2 Inside Out August 9 Everybody Else August 16 On the Clock August 23 Sittin’ on Go August 30 Unable or Unwilling?

AUGUST’S SERMON MESSAGE