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CONTACT INFORMATION 5300 Nesbit Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-764-3602
www.bethlehemchurchonline.org AND www.bethlehemfamilyministry.com Pastor Lynda Ferguson [email protected] Minister of Families & Contemporary Worship Rob Morris [email protected] Administrative Assistant Dolly Tyson [email protected] Preschool Director Ashley Blackmon [email protected]
Church Office Hours Mon. – Thur. 9 am – 4 pm
Fridays 9 am – 1 pm
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PRAYER REQUEST FORM ONLINE: You may now go to our church website (www.bethlehemchurchonline.org) and place a prayer request.
TEAM PRAYER Keep oil in your lamp so your light shines bright. Your church needs you to light the
fire! Prayer team meets each Monday morning
at 10 am – 11 am. Come join them in prayer.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR OCTOBER NURSERY:
10-05: Jenifer Setliff 10-12: 8:30 Harkin family 11 Beverly Liles 10-19: Jennifer Smith 10-26: Leslie Kiser
ACOLYTES: 8:30 AM 11 AM 10-05: Courtney Liles Mallory Owen 10-12: Shelby Eubank Jillian Strickland 10-19: Dokata Garrison Makayla Owen 10-26: Jordan Connell Madison Owen
USHERS: Steve Wilson, Taylor Starnes, Steven Brantley, Gene Brantley, Jr
GREETERS: Dianne Moser, Ajean Broome
A CaringBridge Site has been created for Andy Giarla. It is a social network to help people stay connected with family and friends during a health event. Visit Andy’s site often to stay updated and share messages of encouragement and compassion in his guestbook! Visit online at- Site Link: www.caringbridge.org/visit/andygiarla2 Site Name: andygiarla2
Ground Breaking Service October 5th @ 2 :00 pm
For the new Arbor construction!
The United Methodist Men’s breakfast will be held on October 5th at 7:15 am.
252 Junction After-School Program Starts - Wednesday October 22, 2014
K – 5th grade from 2:00 – 6:00 pm See Rob for Details
Volunteers Needed - Training Lunch 10/05
Bible Study
On September 22, we started the Fast Track Disciple Bible Study
Classes will meet on Monday nights from
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
There will be 12 weekly classes on the Old Testament in the fall &
12 weekly classes on the New Testament in the spring.
Selah Dancers
Selah is a Biblical name from the book of Psalms meaning to uplift or draw near. Our own Joe Allen (Martha’s son) performs with this dance troupe. The Selah dancers have been performing for over 25 years and offer a special message through spiritual dance. They will perform at the 8:30 and also at the 11:00 am worship services on October 19th. Be in prayer for them and come receive a blessing yourself!
Best Years Group On October 15th, the Best Years Group will travel to the Asheville Farmers Market. We will leave the church at 7:00 am, stop for breakfast and return home the same day. Call Carolyn Starnes if you plan to go with them at 704-843-2843.
Being a Methodist! We, as Methodists, have a unique way of understanding and living out our faith that defines us. It is, I believe, and hope you do too, something that the world needs. We are defined by our love for God and our love for others. Our understanding of our faith is what we call a theology of grace. Our religion is a religion of the heart. Salvation is personal and social, meaning that our salvation changes us inside and out. As Methodists, we are open and we welcome everyone who wants to worship Christ, that is, we are not gatekeepers and decide who is worthy and who is not. We understand the authority of scripture and the importance of tradition, reason and experience. We are defined by holiness and what it means to strive for perfection in love. We also have a church polity that guides how the local church operates in the wider connection with other United Methodist Churches. Laity and clergy are partners, but with different roles. We value the importance of the church to make differences in social justice issues. We cannot be quiet when faced with wrongs. Methodism has impacted millions of people across the world. And there is the way that pastors are appointed to serve churches by the Bishop, known as the itinerancy of clergy in the United Methodist Church. As it was announced on September 28th, I will be moving to First UMC, Asheboro in the next month and my last Sunday will be October 26th. Bethlehem will receive a new appointment of another pastor in our conference. We do not yet know who the new pastor will be but I know that they will be blessed to be the pastor of Bethlehem!
John Wesley wrote, "We have found by long and consistent experience that a frequent exchange of preachers is best. This preacher has one talent, that another; no one whom I ever yet knew has all the talents which are needful for beginning, continuing, and perfecting the work of grace in a whole congregation." This is just one reason that we have this system of itinerancy. The main thing I hope you understand is that this move is part of being faithful to my call to ministry and my vows as an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. I do sense God’s call in this change. I will not tell you that it is easy. (CONT…)
I will say, though, that I have no doubt that God is very pleased with Bethlehem and the faithfulness of this church for 172 years.
During this transition time, we will talk more about itinerancy and we will say goodbye. In the meantime, I also encourage you to talk to Roger Hill, SPRC chair and other members of the SPRC. I am grateful for you. This is a great church with a lot of loving people who love God and love each other. I have been so blessed to be part of you.
Love,
Pastor Lynda
OCTOBER IS
BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH!
Our Special Members Mildred Cox (DOB 12/11) 502 Elm St. Marshville, 28103 704-385-5015 Creola Starnes (DOB 5/13) 6417 Lancaster Hwy Waxhaw 28173 Catherine Austin (DOB: 10/8) 1302 S. Johnson St. Monroe 28112 Helen Faires (DOB: 9/27) 1118 Crestbrook Dr. Charlotte 28221 Betty (Kenneth) Starnes (DOB: 3/20) White Oaks of Waxhaw 700 Howie Mine Rd.Waxhaw 28173 Tommie Thompson (DOB: 3/21) 10704 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw 28173 Edith Broome (DOB:09/09) 4123 Hillcrest Rd. Monroe, NC 28110 Chloe Phillips (DOB:12/30) Woodridge Assisted Living 2515 Fowler Secrest Road Monroe, NC 28110 Doris McWhorter (DOB: 07/19) White Oaks of Waxhaw 700 Howie Mine Rd, Waxhaw, 28173
UPWARD Basketball & Cheerleading Hermon Baptist Church is now accepting
signups for their fall program. Go to [email protected] or call Darren
Bigham 704-975-9138. Sign up forms are
A huge thank you to Eric Owen and his crew for getting a live video/audio feed into the nursery. Thanks to everyone who is faithful to working in the nursery and if you would like to volunteer see Michelle Owen.
Walkersville Church A Flu Shot Clinic will be held at the church on Monday, October 6th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. This is free to medicare patients or you can get a
2014 Children’s Reading Program
Congratulations to the children who read this past summer. Twenty-one children participated in the program and 19 completed the program by reading five or more books. They are as follows:
Beau Baker Kylee Baker Lucas Ballard Sydney Ballard Charlotte Blackmon Blake Broome Shelby Eubank Brice Faulkenberry Addison Laney Corey Liles Courtney Liles D J Owen Madison Owen Mallory Owen McKayla Owen Ruby Piddock Jillian Strickland Ava Tarlton Congratulations to Blake Broome who read the most books at 12! Thanks to all who participated! Keep Reading!
Please take a moment to return any library books that you may have left at home from the children’s summer reading program! It is easy to forget, but there’s no late fees!
Go Ye Club As we think of back to school, fall and the upcoming holiday season. Remember that there are many in our community who are hurting financially, physically and emotionally. Pray, donate, support the food pantry and include the GOYE Club in your giving.
Encouragement Please take a moment to minister to one of our newest members who recently joined the church. Kim Neal will be away from the congregation for a few months. You can send cards and notes to her to let he know we are thinking of her and encouraging her in her new walk of faith. Kim Neal
3354 Front Gate Dr. Apt 3 Greenville, NC 27834
Backpack Program
School has started back and so has our backpack ministry. This goes to children in our community schools who have been identified as needing meals over the weekend. Remember we place mac & cheese, beanie weenies, ramen noodles, vienna sausage, spaghettio’s, applesauce, granola bars, oatmeal, grits, pop tarts, crackers and juice boxes in these backpacks. This year we will also begin providing health kits 4 times per year. These kits will be sent home with the backpack program. Please donate the following items and place them in the container near the backpack items in the fellowship hall and the educational building. Items needed include bar soap, washcloths, hairbrushes, kids shampoo/conditioner (2 in 1), toothbrushes and kid’s toothpaste. If you have any questions see Kim Helms. Thank you for your support of this outreach ministry!
OCT. CALENDAR WEEKLY EVENTS
SUNDAYS: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 5:00 pm Disciple Bible Study 5:00 pm Open Gym 6:00 pm Youth MONDAYS: 10:00 am Prayer team 6:30 pm Scouts 7:00 pm Disciple Bible Study TUESDAYS: 8:30 am Chair Yoga 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Men’s Basketball WEDNESDAY: 1:30 pm UMW Craft Group 6:30 pm Scouts 7:00 pm Praise Team THURSDAYS: 6:30 pm Mixed Level Yoga MONTHLY HAPPENINGS IN OCTOBER 10/05 - 7:15 am UM Men’s Breakfast - 2:00 pm Groundbreaking Celebration on New Land for the Arbor 10/07 – 6:30 pm Youth Council 10/08 – 6:30 pm Lay Leadership meeting 10/09 – 9:30 am Busy Bees Circle 10/14–10:00 am Witness & Service Circle 11:00 am Willing Workers Circle 6:30 pm Children’s Council 10/15 – 7:00 pm New Beginnings Circle 10/19 –A Special Liturgical Dance Team will perform at both services. Joe Allen is a part of this ministry from Myrtle Beach! 10/25 - 6:30 am – Breakfast and UMW Bazzar
MEMORIALS GO-YE-CLUB: Iralee Starnes by – Arlin & Irene Mosley LAND FUND: O’Neil Starnes – by – Rev Lynda Ferguson Patricia Henry - by - “ “ “ Sybil Couick - by - “ “ “ Allen Moser - by - “ “ “ Roger Plyler - by - “ “ “ “ “ - by - James P & Kathleen Plyler Georgia Forte - by - Mary Alice Wilson Tommy Strickland by- “ “ “ “ “ by-Doug & Terry Richardson Virginia Stikeleather – by – D J Houston, Jr. “ “ - by - Rev. Lynda Ferguson “ “ - by - Mary Alice Wilson “ “ - by - Bill & Barbara Strickland “ “ - by - Mr & Mrs Ken Cox “ “ - by - Hattie Starnes “ “ - by - Des & Maureen Tohill “ “ - by - Reece & Carolyn Starnes Iralee Starnes - by - Barbara & Bill Strickland “ “ - by - Wesley Fellowship Class “ “ - by - Genevieve Courtney “ “ - by - Reece & Carolyn Starnes “ “ - by - Mary Alice Wilson “ “ - by - Phala Starnes “ “ - by - Ronald & Linda Laney “ “ - by - The Evans Family “ “ - by - Sherry & Alex Howard “ “ - by - Tom & Emily Salisbury “ “ - by - Anne King “ “ - by - Mr & Mrs David Simpson “ “ - by - Mildred, Patti, Johnny, Lindsay & Jonathan Cook The Busy Bees Circle
Will meet on October 9th at 9:30 am at the church to work on Bazzar items
and casseroles!
Special Note of Thanks “Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the cards, calls, visits, food, gifts, but especially for your love and support and prayers before, during, and after my recent surgery, and as Bo and I cope with our various eye concerns. It has meant so much to us both to feel your care and concern and love in these stressful times Thank you again! Gloria & Bo Rodden”
HONORARIUMS Go-Ye-Club: Phala Jones’ (100th Birthday) by – Brenda McWhorter LAND FUND: Doug & Terry Richardson by Angie R Reeder Kathy & Sheldon Medlin - by Joyce & Stan (40th Anniv.) Pope Rev Howard & Donna Fleming - by - Roger & Margaret Hill The Chancel Choir – by - Betty Ann Starnes The UM Women - by - “ “ “ Taylor Starnes - by - “ “ “ Nolan & Edwina Starnes – “ “ “ (on their anniv.)
Special Thanks A special “Thank You” to Mark & Patty Pauley of YES Carpet Cleaning (704-218-3416) for caring enough to donate their time and resources to clean the church carpet! How nice our floors look!
Remember There is a Preschool Scholarship Fund that you can support. Preschool is almost at full capacity and there are many parents who struggle to make monthly tuition payments. See Ashley Blackmon.
Hallow Him Children’s Fall Festival October 26th Senior High Lock-In October 31st
