March 1st—11:00 AM World Day of Prayer

March 5th—5:00 PM Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

March 6th Lenten Lunch—Noon

UMM & UMM Joint Dinner—5:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service—7:00 PM

March 7th Women’s Emmaus Walk

March 10th “Not Your Mama’s Bake Sale” Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 11th—10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry

March 16th—6:30 PM Greg Rowles Gospel/Country Concert

March 21st—9:00 AM Easter Cantata Tickets Available

April 3rd—6:00 PM GriefShare Evening Session Begins

April 7th—9:00 AM STARS Volunteer Fair

April 13th—9:00 AM Seaside’s Electronic Recycling Fair

SERF

God’s Sanctuary

by the Sea Seaside United Methodist Church

Volume 28, Issue 3 March 2019

The Light of Lent

On Wednesday, March 6, we will gather at Seaside to receive the Ash of repentance on our foreheads. And thus we will begin the season of Lent. We all know what Lent is about, or we think we do. We boil it down to a sacrifice that brings scarcity into our lives, at its core just a time to give something up in order to make ourselves feel better about our excess the rest of the year. We attempt to give honor to the cross by giving up chocolate, alcohol or tv time. And on the church calendar we attempt to give honor to the cross by adding -- events, more worship services, children’s programs, musical productions, leaving many of us to give up something else during Lent -- sleep. And somehow, for all of us, the things we subtract and the things we add during the season of Lent can make us feel just a little less guilty about Good Friday and make us feel more worthy of Easter Sunday. I was struck recently when reading Jesus’ words in John 12:44-50. Within this message, Jesus says to his people, “I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in darkness. If anyone hears my words and does not obey them, I do not judge them. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.” Right there, in black and white (or perhaps red and white if you have your old school Bible handy) Jesus tells us what he is, and what he is not. Jesus himself says that he is not the judge of the world, but the light of the world. You see, if Jesus were the judge of the world, it would make his mission about us. But instead, Jesus is the light of the world, which makes his mission all about pointing the way to the Father. As I personally struggle to discover how best to lead others through Lent and towards the cross of Jerusalem, I read these words of Christ and realize that it is not our calling to take people anywhere. Doing so would simply turn our ministry into a tour guiding business, pointing to far off sightings of Jesus that can barely be seen through the convolution of complicated theology and Scriptural interpretation based more upon cultural influence than the Spirit’s revelation. No, our job is simply to point to the light within each person that we encounter so that he or she can see where God is already moving in his or her life. Our job is to point to the light so that he or she can find his or her own path to Jerusalem, a path that will look much different than yours or mine. Our job is no different than that of John the Baptist’s, to declare loudly that we are not the light, but that we are pointing to the light. Lent is not about giving up anything, but rather, embracing the calling that each of us has to gain a better understanding of how we are to point to the light of Christ. Lent is not about adding more events and services to the church calendar, but about being the church in the world instead of in the pew. Even in this dark season of the church, the time when the altar will be cloaked in black and we will remember the tomb devoid of natural light, we are called to show the world the reality of spiritual light. As is human nature, we have made Lent all about us, about our spiritual journey, about what we receive at the foot of the splintered and bloody cross. But if we will get up off our knees, and turn around to see the cross shining for the rest of the world, we will be able obediently to fulfill the mission of Christ and the mission of the church in pointing people to the light that will surely come, even after two days of darkness in the tomb. Stefanie

Friends:

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O radiant God, in the midst of tribulation, suffering, crippled hope and shattered dreams, stand by these Your servants until they are well once more. Amen

Father Hear Our Prayers

Praying for:

All Members & Friends in

Assisted Living Facilities,

Nursing Homes or in

Home Care.

All those un-churched.

Brunswick County Schools

Children of the World

Divorce Care

Grief/Share

Human Trafficking

Law Enforcement Officers

Lay Visitation Teams

Literacy Council

Our Nation and World

Preschool Teachers

Providence Home

Separated or Divorced

Special Friends of Seaside

Teach For America

Under & unemployed

Veterans

Victims of Violence/Abuse

Prayer Requests Contact:

Marlen Mapes mjmapes@atmc.net

Phone 575-6007 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Candie Meier candiem1@gmail.com

Phone 599-8089 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Freddy Tatum fetatum@atmc.net

Phone 579-1187

Friends

Merle Allshouse Ann Bill Ashley Camilla Balsamello Jessica Bass William Bennett Keith Birmingham Bobby Bob & Carmen Campana Carol B Anne & Joe Barefoot Len Calvert Dan Jana John Dechiro Walt Eccard Dayna Erwin Jackie Ferrell Rusty Fowler Gayle Franklin Nicole & Wayne Frullo Terry Harper Todd Higgins Charlotte Hockett

Kevin & Kim Holcombe Chris Hylton Tim Jack Larry & Georgiana Johnson Leigh Jones Sarah & Blake Kearney Amy King Bob King Karol Kleidon Kristina Carolline Lantz Gail Lapierre Nancy Lynn Jeremy Mann Mason & family Jerry McCormick Karen Miller Lynn Mishoe Frank Morris Paul Moore Tammie Mullis Linda Morgan

Jayne Naff Cathy Oxley Amy Price Vicky Price Liam Riotta Kevin Robbins Gloria & Austin Sammon Carol Scheminski Linda Scheminski Vern Schneider Lukke Short David Sleker Linda Stephens Phillip Stevanovic Him Stiber Diana Tart-Ruiz Dale Trowe Lee Von Paris Debby Wagner Steve Wallace Alice Weber Debra Sue West George Wilder Megan Williamson Glenn & Janie Withers

Members: Janet Dancy & Family Betty Ann Dustin Mary Eaton Lorraine Meehan & Fam. Bobbette Parsons Mary Lou Salter Tommy Tucker Gene Williams

Members

Cheri Hanna Gene Hoge Gil & Kathy Johnson Sally Jones Mary Jordan Bobbi Kishbaugh Betsy Pesce Betty Pursey Carol Seaman Randy Shuford Louise & James Shuman John Sloper

Sue Amyx Jack Bartlett Jerry Baum Mary Benes Paula Biser Mickey Borders Barbara Bowden Marian Collins Perry Day Carol Filkins Cheryl Gore Barbara Grogan Sue Gronostajski

Zane Blakeley

Alex Blust

Matthew Bronson

Justin Bryson

Carson Dowell

Dodge Dustin

Dale Ellis

Charles Kelley

Marschal Martens

Zachary Rushing

Roger Shoemaker

Trey Shuler

John Vernue

Christopher Wallace

Friends: Regina Flemion Paula Meyers Scott Rivenbark Carolyn Wheatley

Please contact us with updates every 30 days.

Bereavement

Serving Our Country

Jeff Smith Ken Wensell Bev Williams Scott Wilson-Parsons Marcia Zackerey

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE MARCH 6TH @ 7:00 PM

Memorial/s & Honoraria

March 3 Exodus 34:19-335 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36 March 10 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 March 17 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 March 24 Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 March 31 Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Monday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor. If you are interested in learning more about this Ministry, please call Carol Matthews (575-4267) or Bernita Magee

(575-5958), co-chairs.

Given In Memory of: Sandy Kershner By: Marilyn Schenck Raymond & Wanda Wiltbank Ronald & Patricia Melvin Connie & Danice Stout

Given In Memory of: Myrt Klein By: George & Mary Oelschlaeger

Given In Memory of: Marie Vazzana By: Michael Savoia Mollie R Manokakis Carol Novak Anne E Pollock

Given In Memory of: Nate Cantrell By: Ronald & Patricia Melvin

Given in Memory of: Mary Lynn Jacobs By: Richard & Fredrica Tatum Howard Respass & Cynthia Hardy Jan Cantrell

Given in Memory of: Bob Aspy By: James Weisgerber Jade & Mary Wicker Connie & Danice Stout

Given in Memory of: Tommy Tucker By: Edwin & Linda White Patrick & Hanna White Jane Harvey & Lyn Hellerman Frank Malkin Dave & Margaret Mason Brunswick Plantation Service Club Inc. Marlen Mapes Marilyn Schenck James & Margaret Comer Kathryn Parker Deverre & Karen Knickel Ronald & Lorraine Hoopes Barry & Geraldine Hartman Stephen & Diane Tufts Howard Respass & Cynthia Hardy Philip & Susan Webb Raymond & Wanda Wiltbank Linwood & Frances Watson Elizabeth Olson Nancy Weisgerber Howard & Nancy Kingman Marilyn Hartell Jan Cantrell Wayne & Carol Matthews Roger & Sharon Terry Paul Wenzler & Phillis Finn Thomas Maxwell Kim Loucks & Carolyn Hirst-Loucks Emma Hubbard John & Kathleen McGann Elizabeth Gradel Duane & Ellen Grant Malcolm & Mary Morris Howard & Nancy Murphy Richard & Linda Spachtholz

Daylight Savings Time

Begins

March 10th

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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER, MARCH 5TH @ 5:00 PM

Have You Been To The Labyrinth Lately?

The benches/chairs have finally been added so you can rest and meditate before or after walking the labyrinth. A special thanks to the 2018 class of Stephen Ministers who donated in honor of their class facilitators. Thanks also to Dina Braddy who made a donation to purchase special teak chairs in memory of Marvin Braddy. They add a beautiful touch to the labyrinth. Come out and experience the serenity of the Labyrinth.

“Not Your Mama’s Bake Sale” Sunday, March 10th (After all services)

Cupcakes? Cookies? Nope! This is “Not Your Mama’ s Bake Sale.”

2019 Proceeds Will Benefit Brunswick County Youth

Boy Scout Troop 201, Local Girl Scout Troop, South Brunswick Library Children’s Department

This annual event at Seaside features everything from meatloaf to fried chicken, and all things home cookin’ in-between! We want you to be a part of this fun event by doing one or both of the following:

Pull out your recipes and make your favorite food to donate to the sale.

Check out all the wonderful choices on March 10 and purchase your lunch, dinner or meals for the week. You may be lucky enough to try one of Pastor Scott’s meat loaves.

**Special Note: Members of the Outreach Team that have acted as Scott’s “meatloaf sous chefs” over the past few years, have volunteered, with Scott’s recipe and guidance, to provide the much sought after “Pastor Scott’s Meatloaf” this year! There is always something new and tasty available for purchase. Food items are not “priced” - your generous donations make this event a success each year.

Suggested Items: Please package your items, if possible:

One/two serving size portions Non-returnable containers Attach label with food description Identify food that may contain nuts, etc.

A sign-up sheet is located in the Gallery to note what you will donate! Food may be dropped off in the kitchen Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 AM—1:00 PM.

Chicken (Fried or Baked) Soup Macaroni & Cheese Casseroles Chili Brunswick Stew Lasagna Your Favorite Recipe

Mission Statement “Building bridges in Christian service and support by reaching up and

reaching out to our neighbors in need.”

Brunswick County Annual Adult Spelling Bee

May 21st Brunswick Community College

Seaside’s Outreach Ministry is sponsoring 2—2 person teams.

If you would love to have fun, represent Seaside and help fight adult illiteracy,

please consider being a speller. Contact Kim or Carolyn Loucks.

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UMM & UMM DINNER MARCH 6TH @ 5:30 PM

Men’s Breakfast & Bible Fellowship All men are invited to a new growing Men’s Group that is a part of Seaside's Spiritual Formation Ministry. Each Friday at 8:00 a.m. the group gathers at the Sunny Side Up restaurant in Calabash for a time of breakfast and fellowship. The group also discusses the upcoming Lectionary text for Sunday in the context of how it relates to everyday faith and life. This is not a class and does not require registration. All men are welcome to come as they can. For questions or more information

please contact Keith Duclos at keith@duclos@gmail.com or Greg Rocklage at gmrock320@gmail.com.

January Report

Families Served—233 Adults Served—328

Children Served—169 Seniors Served—231

Total Number Served—728

YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

The Food Pantry Staff and our Clients thank you for your continued support! We would be

unable to provide food for each of these families without your help.

APRIL NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE DUE BY MARCH 15th

March Madness ? Could it be just me, or is the whole world going mad? I feel surrounded by turmoil, sadness, loss, confusion and wondering if my God remembers that I am here

struggling amidst this madness. In trying to find help and direction as I try to swim upstream, I have reached out to someone who has been specifically trained in confidentiality and in sharing God’s loving and listening ear. Do not miss your opportunity for help in healing. Please call Mary Ann at 910-231-5437 or Deb at 607-761-8451 and leave a message for a referral to a Stephen Minister.

Lenten Devotional & Sermon Series: Divine Friendship This year Lent begins on Wednesday, March 6th, Ash Wednesday. As a part of our continued Lenten Spiritual Formation Initiative, we invite you to journey with us through a devotional called Divine Friendship. During Lent Jesus invites us to spend time with him and to renew our friendship with him. This encouraging book reminds us that we are beloved children of a God who deeply desires friendship with us. The meditations help us realize that through friendship with God, we will satisfy our hearts’ yearnings. In addition to reading the devotional book as a congregation, the Sunday morning sermon

series will follow the book so that readers can receive an extra word from what they are reading during

the week. Also, there will be an option for readers to attend a discussion group each Monday morning to

unpack the readings and sermon from the prior week. We will offer the book for a discounted price of $7

and can be purchased in the church office during the week. Readings begin on Wednesday, March 6th.

Shell Seekers Book Club

Meets—3rd Monday Each Month

March 18th Discussion:

“A Piece of the World” By Christina Baker Klein

All Women Welcome!

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SEASIDE’S ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FAIR-SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5-6 Thank you to the many who stopped by

our information table on Sunday, February 17th to learn about the exciting plans for a new organ. We are looking forward to raising the needed funds and then installing an instrument we and future generations can enjoy. If you want more information please see me or Janette Schroeder and we will gladly discuss the campaign with you. If you missed hearing the Joyful Noise Children's Choir in February they will sing again on Sunday, March 3rd. We have 14 fabulous kids who love to sing! I'm very proud of them! Ash Wednesday is March 6th and our choir and the Jubilee Handbells will lead the worship service at 7:00 PM. We hope you will join us as we begin our Lenten journey. Our small bell ensemble, the Seaside Belles, will share their music on Friday, March 8th with the residents of Arbor Landing. We always enjoy playing bells and visiting with this group. SAVE THE DATE: TICKETS FOR THE EASTER CANTATA WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST AT 9:00 AM. Our cantata, "A Journey to Hope" by Joseph Martin, will be performed on Palm Sunday, April 14th at 4:00 & 7:00. This cantata is based on spirituals and we are excited to partner with the choir of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church for this performance. The music is wonderful and the choir is enjoying learning these songs. Get your tickets and be ready for an uplifting "Journey to Hope".

Please extend a warm Seaside welcome to our newest members.

Forrest Oglesby Joined Seaside February 3rd by transfer of membership from Wesley UMC, Concord, NH. Contact Information: 56 Windsor Circle SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Phone: 703-283-8162

Email: feoglesby1@gmail.com Joined Sunday, February 17th

Dianne Cherry Joined at the 9:30 AM service by transfer of membership from Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg, VA. Contact Information: 1716 Baytree Ct. SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

910-579-0704 Email: dcherry@atmc.net

Janice Bryan Joined at the 9:30 AM service by transfer of membership from St. Paul's UMC, Leonardtown, MD. Contact Information: 1982 Coleman Lake Drive Carolina Shores, NC 28467 301-904-4126

Email: janicevbryan1@gmail.com

Brent & Elaine Jackson Joined at the 11:00 AM service by transfer of their membership from Zion UMC, PenArgyl, PA. Contact information: 1062 Hidden Valley Place Calabash, NC 28467 919-699-7942 (Elaine)

910-622-0501 (Brent) Email: ejack1818@yahoo.com

Barry & Missy Newton Joined at the 11:00 AM service by transfer of their membership from Exton Community Baptist Church, Exton, Pa. Contact Information: 314 Woodrush Court NW Calabash, NC 28467

484-356-8241 (Barry) 610-764-7979 (Missy) Email: mrmrsfig@verizon.net

Why a new organ? Why now? Just like our cars, washer and dryers, stoves and other electronics……organs wear out. Our organ is between 25-30 years old and we are beginning to experience sound problems. It is time to upgrade our organ just as we do our phones and other devices that enhance our lives. Our organ was bought for the Fellowship Hall space when Seaside was worshipping in that area. With the addition of our new sanctu-ary, we can now house a larger, more advanced instrument to enrich our worship experience. Technology has changed greatly in the past 25 years and you would be amazed at the new organs and what sounds they can produce. We believe now is the time to be proactive in acquiring the funds needed before our organ breaks down. We are also blessed with 2 competent organists who believe a new instrument will not only attract new members but new musicians to our Music Ministry. Envelopes will be available for those who would like to donate or to take home as you prayerfully consider this campaign. Donations of $750 or more will be listed in our Memorial/Honorarium book. Please start praying with us as we undertake this bold new cam-

paign. There is an opportunity for everyone to contribute and “Build

An Organ”.

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Men’s Annual Golf Tournament June 8th

Seaside Electronics Recycling Fair

SERF

Saturday April 13th 9am—Noon

Help Mother Earth, all while getting rid of unwanted electronic goods. Recycle any item that has a cord or an electronic pulse. If you can plug it in to something, please bring it, whether it works or not! Some examples of acceptable items are: appliances, lamps, radios, TVs, VCRs, monitors, printers, holiday lights, radios, extension cords, power cords, flashlights, phones, computer mouse, electric toothbrushes, headphones, earbuds, clocks, etc. All items will be recycled—nothing will go to the landfill. For more information call Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas at 704-465-1449, pam@sesotc.com or Kim Loucks at 315.729.6476.

Items may be brought to the “Big Shed” beginning Sunday, April 7th during regular hours or you may bring them the day of the event.

United Methodist Men & United Methodist Women

Pot Luck Dinner Seaside's United Methodist Men & United Methodist Women will together host a "pot luck" dinner on Wednesday,

March 6th at 5:30 PM. Please bring a dish to share. All men and women are invited-you do not have to be a member to participate. As a community of faith, following dinner you are invited to participate in the Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. ***UMM Please Note: The UMM will not meet on Monday, March 4th.

HELP MOTHER EARTH

Tuesday March 5th - 5:00 PM

The Boy Scouts from Troop 201 will be cooking and serving pancakes for Seaside's Annual Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, March 5th. We hope you will come hungry and support Troop 201's fundraising efforts. Troop 201 meets at Seaside every Monday at 6:30 PM.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Begins Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

1:00—2:30 PM Seaside’s Health & Wellness Ministry is pleased to announce the start date for SUMC’s Dementia Caregivers Support Group. This support group will:

Act as a positive outlet, providing caregivers a regular time for social interaction outside of the home

Offer a safe place where any negative emotions about caregiving can be expressed and validated (i.e., anger, frustration and grief)

Help participants feel like they are NOT alone

Help caregivers maintain balance by doing something for themselves, instead of always caring for their loved one

Enable caregivers to gather ideas on how others deal with common challenges of caring for a loved one during each of the stages of dementia

Facilitated by Judy Rocklage, Cindy Hardy & Becky Kesner, this group is open to all in our community. Please contact the church office at 579-5753 for more information.

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Getting To Know New Faces at Seaside

Nancy Camino Biography: I am Nancy Camino, the second of five children. I was born in Washington, DC and raised in Wheaton and Rockville, Maryland. I attended Catholic school through the 8th grade and then attended Robert E. Peary High School where I took commercial courses. My dream was always to become a wife and mother but I also wanted skills I could use to obtain a good job. After high school I worked for the pediatrician who took care of me and my siblings from the time we were born. I worked there until my son was 6 months old and then I became a stay at home mom. When I was expecting my daughter my husband and I moved to Texas where we lived for 7 years. After a failed marriage I returned to Maryland

and worked for an orthopedic surgeon. Six years later I met and married my wonderful husband Guy Camino and moved to Northern Virginia, we will be celebrating 34 years of marriage in June. In Virginia I worked for a mortgage company supporting the CEO and EVP until they were bought out and then I worked for various internet companies. In 2002 we moved to Sunset Beach and have been extremely happy here. One of the first things we did was look for a church to attend, a place that offered the opportunity to be active in a variety of ways and also grow in our faith. Seaside was the first church we visited and well I guess as they say “the rest is history.” I have been a member of the UMW, Golf With A Mission, facilitated WISP (Women In Study & Prayer) for 6 years, was the Youth Coordinator for 4 years, and my special joy is doing the Children’s Sermon at the 9:30 service. I have taken Disciple classes and attended a variety of bible studies. My new role at Seaside: Is Administrative Assistant which I am very excited about. My duties will include tracking weekly attendance and running reports; maintaining and updating membership information; following up with potential new members; maintaining a list of Worship Assistants; tracking Honorarium and Memorials; updating the online directory; directing the volunteer assistants; sell event tickets and books and coordinate other special projects. What I Do To Unwind: I enjoy reading, crocheting, golf, spending time with my husband and friends and relaxing in my recliner with our sweet cocker spaniel Grace on my lap. Something People May Not Know About Me: I love to dance! I started taking dancing lessons at the age of 4 and continued until I was 20. At around 10 years old I remember taking the train to Baltimore for an audition for the Mickey Mouse Club, the train ride was great, the audition, well…not so great! Choreography was my favorite part of dance which I did a lot of in high school for our school plays and variety shows.

Rick Burge

Biography: I am Rick Burge. I was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina. My wife, Kitty, and I have been married for 17 years. We have a blended family of 4 wonderful children and 7 grandchildren. My mother who is 95, still lives in High Point. I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (GO HEELS) with a BS in Business Administration. I served 4 years in the Coast Guard. In 2015 I retired from the residential construction business. Kitty and I visited Sunset Beach many times and decided that it was the place where we would retire. We joined Seaside UMC in 2016. What is your role at Seaside: I am the facility manager at Seaside UMC. My duties include maintaining the

physical church and its grounds. I meet and consult with the trustees, pastors and other church staff. What do you do to unwind: I enjoy reading. John Grisham is my favorite author. We have recently started playing pickelball. I have always played golf and it is my favorite sport. Something people may not know about me: Most people don’t know that my given name is Rickey, named after Branch Rickey

the former general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Branch Rickey was responsible for breaking the color barrier in baseball

when he signed Jackie Robinson to a professional contract. My dad played with Jackie Robinson in Montreal.

EASTER CANTATA TICKETS AVAILABLE THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST @ 9 AM

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New Evening Sessions Begins

April 3rd: 6:00—8:00 PM

Seaside United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that we will offer an additional GriefShare Support Group that will meet in the evenings. The first session of this new evening group will begin on April 3, 2019, and will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings.

13 Week Cycle Begins – April 3, 2019 and ends June 26, 2019(Registration begins at 5:30 pm)

Seminar/Booklet provided ($20 one time charge)

This new group is in response to requests from people not able to attend our regular day-time groups. More information about GriefShare can be found on the church website at www.seasideumc.org, or you may call Jim McNeill at 910-579-2405 (H) or 910-393-9548 (Cell).

2018 results provided by The Duke Endowment, based on test scores and student assessments, showed STARS students grew an average of

2 months in reading over the six week program. No summer learning loss—and a 2 month gain! Thank You Seaside!

United Methodist Men’s 17th Annual Charity

Golf Tournament June 8th, 2019

Shotgun Start 9:00 AM $85.00 Per Player

Continental breakfast, range balls, green fees and lunch. Prizes,

Fellowship & Fun! Check the Gallery for more information or visit our

website at www.seasideumc.org to register and pay on-line.

2019 Lenten Lunch Schedule March 6 Ash Wednesday Theme: Journeying in Secret Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Site: St. Brendan Roman Catholic Church Rev. Suzanne Simpson March 13 Theme: Journeying Through Narrow Pathways Text: Luke 21:34-22:6 Site: Calvary Baptist Church Rev. Jessie Smith March 20 Theme: Journeying by Sharing Abundantly Text: Luke 13:22-31 Site: Camp United Methodist Church L’lena Holden March 27 Theme: Journeying in the Thick of Sorrow Text: Luke 13:18-21 Site: Shallotte Presbyterian Church Rev. Reggie Rushing April 3 Theme: Journeying Watchfully Text: Luke 9:10-17 Site: St. Luke Lutheran Church Fran Salone-Pelletier April 10 Theme: Journeying in the Dark Text: Luke 18:31-34 Site: Seaside United Methodist Church Rev. John Causey

STARS Summer Literacy Program

Sixth Year of Serving Children & Families of Jessie Mae Monroe & Union Elementary Schools

2019 STARS PROGRAM DATES Monday, June 24th-Friday, August 2nd

Sunday, April 7th

STARS volunteers and anyone working with children or vulnerable

adults must attend every 5 years. DATES & TIMES

Tuesday, May 28th @ 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 29th @ 9:00 AM

Thursday, June 6th @4:00 PM

STARS volunteers are encouraged to attend one of these sessions:

Wednesday, May 29th @ 10:30 AM Thursday, June 6th @ 2:00 PM

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March at Seaside

March 16th at 6:30 PM Greg Rowles Gospel/Country

Concert United Methodist Men’s

Fundraising Concert $15.00

Tickets are available in the church office during the week or in the Fellowship Hall

between services on Sunday morning.

Thursday, March 14th 1:30 PM

In the Parlor

Open discussion

All are welcome

Ash Wednesday Service at SUMC Wednesday, March 6th

7:00 PM

Lenten Lunch at Noon St. Brendan Roman Catholic

Church

See page 9 for all Lenten Lunch Locations.

“Not Your Mamas Bake Sale” Come Hungry!

March 10th

After All Services

See page 4 for details.

United Methodist Men United Methodist Women

Joint Pot-Luck Dinner Wednesday, March 6th

5:30 PM

See pages 7 for details.

Tuesday, March 5th 5:00 PM

Scout Troop 201 will be

cooking and serving.

See page 7 for details.

Sunday, March 10th

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April at Seaside

2019 STARS Volunteer Fair

Sunday, April 7th 9:00 AM—12:30 PM

See page 9 for details.

March 21st at 9:00 AM

Easter Cantata Tickets Are Available

Cantata Date:

Sunday, April 14 at 4 & 7 PM

See page 6 for details.

New Evening Session Begins

Wednesday, April 3rd

6:00 PM (Registration at 5:30 PM)

See page 9 for details.

Seaside Electronics Recycling Fair

Saturday, April 13th

9:00 AM—Noon

Seaside’s Parking Lot

See page 7 for details.

Upcoming Walks Women’s Walk: March 7—March 10

For more information: Contact Betty Scott at 412-576-4220

Ash Wednesday Service—March 6th at 7:00 PM Easter Cantata—Sunday, April 14th at 4:00 & 7:00 PM “A Journey to Hope” by Joseph Martin Maundy Thursday Service—Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 PM Good Friday Noon Service—Friday, April 19th Good Friday Tenebrae Service—Friday, April 19th at 7:00 PM Easter Sunrise Service—Sunday, April 21st at 6:15 AM On Sunset Beach at the Pavilion Children’s Easter Egg Hunt—Sunday, April 21st at 10:30 AM

Church Staff

Co-Pastors: ........................................................................................................ Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons .......................................................................................................... Scott Wilson-Parsons .......................................................................................................... (Medical Leave) Minister of Spiritual Formation: ...................................................................... Stefanie Riley Minister of Music: ........................................................................................... Kathryn Parker Assistant Director of Contemporary Worship Music: ...................................... Lynn Enzor Assistant Director of Traditional Worship Music: ............................................ Janette Schroeder Director of Worship Technology: ..................................................................... Tim Duclos Office Manager: ............................................................................................... Kathleen Thompson Director of Communications: ........................................................................... Mary Ellen Good Director of Visitation: ....................................................................................... Carol Sigafoos Administrative Assistants: ................................................................................ Linda O’Laughlin ................................................................................................... Nancy Camino Nursery Coordinator: ....................................................................................... Sandie Bell Director, STARS Program: ............................................................................... Barb Duclos Facilities Manager/Custodian: .......................................................................... Rick Burge Custodian: ......................................................................................................... Samantha Keasler

8 am Traditional Service

( Communion every Sunday)

9:30 am Praise Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

11 am Traditional Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Road, SW Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (910) 579 5753 Fax: (910)575-6535 Web: www.seasideumc.org Revs. Scott & Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Pastors

ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

PAID Shallotte, NC

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