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WORSHIP SERVICES
8:30 am Sunday Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
10:45 am Sunday Worship
MINISTERS
The Congregation
STAFF
Pastor Stuart Noell
Minister of Visitation Harold Shives
(336) 434-6348
Director of Youth & Children's Ministries
Travis Qualls
Choir Director/Organist Cheryl Traylor
Pianist Denise Warren
Office Administrator Wendy Bowman
Treasurer Gwen Taylor
Custodians
Russ & Carol Carr
Office Phone: 336-431-7111 Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929
Office Fax: 336-431-8661 E-Mail: [email protected]
Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096 Archdale, NC 27263 Website: www.archdaleumc.com
Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an
enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming
bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they would not make
it.
Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We're in
for it!"
John answered, "I can't. I don't know what to say. I've never made a
public prayer in my life."
"But you must!" implored his companion. "The bull is getting awful close
to us."
"All right," panted John, "I'll say the only prayer I know, the one my fa-
ther used to repeat at the table: 'O Lord, for what we are about to receive,
make us truly thankful.'"
Something tells me that this man's gratitude was not sincere.
As we approach a special time of year called Thanksgiving, I hope that
your heart is sincerely filled with appreciation for all that God has done for
you. Take time to count your blessings. Recall his intervention and his pro-
vision.
Then take this recollection of gratitude to a new level. Ask yourself
how you are going to express gratitude for all that God has done. Thanksgiv-
ing can be expressed through praise, service, generosity, kindness and a
whole host of other forms. In short, your entire life is to be an expression of
gratitude to God for the life and salvation that He freely gives.
In 2 Corinthians 9:15, that great Christian leader Paul wrote these
words, "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
Let's live out that thanksgiving just not one day out of the year. Let's
live it out every day.
Stuart
Please Pray For Our Homebound Members: Charles Allen, Eula Allred, Ollie Bouldin, Susan Casper, Catherine Cole, JD Coltrane, Chuck & Peggie
Cronham, Debbie Dean, Charles & Zula Dobbins, Alice Flynt, Mary Lou Hines, Annie Loflin,
Dot Myrick, Thelma Rimmer, Jackie Sheeley, Betty Warren, Lois Welborn
Please pray for those serving our country.
Logan Brinkley - US Marines (friend of Rae Hicks)
Heath Burrow - US Army (grandson of Nancy Burrow)
Matt Cain - US Army (family friend of the McGavics)
Luke Coltrane - US Military (JD & Anne Coltrane’s grandson)
Tyler Dovel - US Military (Ed & Carolyn Lawrence’s nephew)
Dylan Fling - US Military, Afghanistan (family friend of Sharon Crist)
Avery Hazelwood - US Army (friend of Donna Harrill)
Richard Ivy - US Military, Louisiana (Lewis Stroud’s grandson)
Dylan Jones - US Army (Steve & Nita Coltrane’s grandson)
Jake Lawrence - US Army (friend of Rebecca Kidd)
Joseph Lytle - US Marines (friend of Lyle Lynch)
Marcus McKeregan - US Navy (Gayle Rearwin’s cousin)
Aaron Parker - US Coast Guard (friend of the Grimmetts)
Daulton Rogers - US Marines (family friend of the McGavics)
Eric Schneider - Afghanistan (Donn & Rachel Jackson’s son-in-law)
Joel Summerlin - Iraq and Afghanistan (Jill Connor’s brother) Zack Willey - US Army (Chuck & Jane Liebscher’s son-in-law)
“Save us, LORD our God, and bring us back from among the
nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.”
Psalm 106:47
The purpose of the UMW is as follows: The organized units of UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Monday, Nov. 10 - The UMW Morning Circle will meet at 10:30am in the Commu-
nity Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - The UMW Evening Circle will meet at 7:00pm in the Wesley
Room. A speaker from Communities in School will present our
program. All members of both circles are invited to attend.
Members: Remember that the Thank Banks are to be submitted at either of the
November meetings as well as any 2014 unpaid pledges so that Treasurer,
Kay Nichols, may submit them to the district by December 1.
METHODIST MEN’S BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN’S BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN’S BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN’S BRUNSWICK STEW We still have some Brunswick Stew available for sale in
the church office. The cost is $8 per quart.
METHODIST MEN’s HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN’s HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN’s HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN’s HARDWOOD COALS BBQ Mark your calendars and tell all your friends of our delicious Mark your calendars and tell all your friends of our delicious Mark your calendars and tell all your friends of our delicious Mark your calendars and tell all your friends of our delicious BBQ Buffet set for Saturday, BBQ Buffet set for Saturday, BBQ Buffet set for Saturday, BBQ Buffet set for Saturday, November 15November 15November 15November 15 from 11am to 7pm. from 11am to 7pm. from 11am to 7pm. from 11am to 7pm. The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Dessert The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Dessert The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Dessert The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Dessert and Drink for a cost of only $8 for adults, $4 for children ages and Drink for a cost of only $8 for adults, $4 for children ages and Drink for a cost of only $8 for adults, $4 for children ages and Drink for a cost of only $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4444----12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry----outs will outs will outs will outs will be available through out the day. The Youth and Methodist be available through out the day. The Youth and Methodist be available through out the day. The Youth and Methodist be available through out the day. The Youth and Methodist Men appreciate your support of their church related projects.Men appreciate your support of their church related projects.Men appreciate your support of their church related projects.Men appreciate your support of their church related projects.
The Upper Reflections Class will
serve a meal at the Open Door
Ministry on November 9.
The Friendship Class has
Chicken Pies available in
the church office for
$10 each.
METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN Will meet Nov 23, 2014 at
7:30am in the Community Room.
APPLE PIES APPLE PIES APPLE PIES APPLE PIES The UMW now have apple pies available in the church office.
The cost is $10 each. (with Sugar or with Splenda)
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Pumpkin Patch a great suc-
cess. I have to admit that I didn’t really know what to expect, but the church
really came through and made this year’s Pumpkin Patch a great experience.
A special thank you goes out to all the storytellers, Eric Krpejs, and Tim and
Debbie Kennedy for their super hard work this year. We couldn’t have done
it without the hard work from these dedicated God-serving individuals.
With the holiday season just around the corner, I know many of you have a
lot on your plates. With fall activities coming to a close, winter activities
ramping up, and a whole host of personal and family needs, it is important
for us to make sure that we are still walking in the direction that God has
planned for us. I encourage you as we move through this season to find time
to focus on Jesus and allow Him to speak to your hearts. Make sure to set
aside time in your daily routine to be in the Word and allow yourself to wor-
ship and heal on a regular basis. I know for me, I like to start each day with
a series of worship songs playing on my computer while I allow my heart
and mind to focus on the will of God for that day.
Upcoming Events and Changes: � There will be a Youth Fall Harvest Party/Bonfire on Saturday November 1st from 6:30pm to
8:30pm at the Pumpkin Patch. Dress as your favorite farmer, cowboy, hillbilly or redneck.
There will be games, music, and food. Bring Friends.
� The Casting Crowns/Mandisa/Sidewalk Prophets Concert in Greensboro on Saturday No-
vember 8th. For those who have purchased tickets or reserved tickets, we will be leaving the
church at 5:00PM.
� Sunday night youth group will be moved to a new time of 6:00PM starting Sunday No-vember 9th.
� The Children will be meeting at Archdale Friends Church on November 2nd and 16th from
5:30PM to 7:00PM for Christmas Musical practice. This is open to anyone wanting to sing
or perform. AUMC is providing snacks for the practice on the 2nd, so ideas and donations
would be appreciated.
Note: We still have many needs for adult volunteers in both our youth and children’s minis-tries. Here is a list of a few of the highlighted areas:
∗ 2nd/3rd grade Sunday school class – 3rd Sunday of each month
∗ Children’s Church – 1st Sunday of each month
∗ Assistant for Sunday school class – all ages/all weeks
∗ Youth Group adult small group leaders/chaperones ∗ Audio/Video/Technology Guru – someone who can work with Travis to lay out weekly
A/V, social media, and technology needs.
∗ Snack Volunteers for both weekly youth events and youth/children large group events.
Travis
♦November 1: Youth Fall Bash
♦November 8: Casting Crowns Concert
♦November 9: Bethlehem UMC
♦November 15: UMMen’s BBQ
♦November 16: Thru the Roof
♦November 23: Thru the Roof
♦November 30: Thru the Roof
High School Prayer Breakfast on Tuesdays @ 7:15am at Archdale BBQ
Bible Study each Thursday 4:15-5:15
If your address has changed, please notify the
church office so we can keep in touch. Email the office at
[email protected] or call us at 431-7111.
High School Prayer Breakfast Tuesdays at 7:15am
Tim and Travis will meet at Archdale BBQ on
Tuesdays at 7:15 to have a Prayer Breakfast before school
with any High Schooler who wants to attend. Invite Friends!
Youth Bible Study Thursdays at 4:15pm
Travis will hold Bible Study for all Youth in the Youth
Room each Thursday from 4:15-5:15. Everyone is invited
to stay for dinner at the Neighborhood Café.
Prayer at the Pole Wednesdays at 7:30am & 8:00am
Travis will meet at the Flag Pole at ATMS at 7:30am and
at Wheatmore High at 8:00am each Wednesday.
Fridays at 7:30am Travis will meet at the Flag Pole at Trinity High
at 7:30 each Friday.
November 1 6:30-8:30pm
in the Patch
Bonfire, Games, Music & more
Concert is November 8
Will leave the church at 5pm
11/02 Beverly Giles
11/02 Danny Hankins
11/02 Dot Myrick
11/03 Cathy Bradley
11/03 Charlotte Hicks
11/03 Betty Warren
11/04 Lorri Finch
11/05 Chris East
11/05 Betsy Reagan
11/05 Irene Shutt
11/06 John Burns
11/06 Catherine Cole
11/07 Laurie Hamilton
11/08 Emma Snow
11/09 Gladys Coltrane
11/10 Paul Game
11/10 Kathy Stuart
11/11 Norman Askew
11/11 Leah Haithcock
11/13 Joy Cherry
11/13 Randy Justice
11/13 Jessica Krpejs
11/14 Kevin Peele
11/17 Earl Davis
11/19 Michelle Lowe
11/21 Taylor Prince
11/21 Lewis Stroud
11/21 Nancy Workman
11/22 Ollie Bouldin
11/24 Beulah Darr
11/24 Becky Lynch
11/24 Marlene Welborn
11/25 Mark McDowell
11/26 Debbie Alwran
11/26 Gordon Congdon
11/26 Mary Jo McCall
11/27 Richard Besch
11/27 Amelia Evans
11/27 Rob Lowe
11/27 Emily Noell
11/28 Greg Daniels
11/28 Mallory Lowe
11/28 Elizabeth Terrell
11/29 Russell Eurillo
11/29 Joy Garrett
11/29 Susie Knotts
11/30 Gary Hunt
Thank you to everyone who helped with
this year’s Pumpkin Patch. We had a very successful seasons and could not have done it
without all of our volunteers.
Thank you for supporting
this Youth fundraiser.
Church Family,
Cards, prayers, flowers, hugs, food, phone calls, money, visits, prayer shawls, gifts & love. It’s hard to say thank you for so much support. We are thankful to be a part of such a wonderful family.
We love each of you,
Dan, Laurie & Lizzie Smith
Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the prayers, food, and visits since I broke my leg October 8th. I have not been on the receiving end of your love and help for a while now, and I had forgotten how wonderful it is to receive. Whenever Garret would put together dinner from the food you brought to the house, he would hand it to me and say, "Welcome to church!" Susannah, Garret, and I really appreciate all of your attention and help. Love, Cheryl
In Honor of Norma SmithIn Honor of Norma SmithIn Honor of Norma SmithIn Honor of Norma Smith Made by: Made by: Made by: Made by:
Ernestine Wilkes
HonorariumsHonorariumsHonorariumsHonorariums
STEPHEN MINISTRY
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
Our loving God, as your chosen people, holy and dearly loved by you, we ask for your guidance
and blessing on our Stephen Ministry.
We pray for our Stephen Leaders and Ministers, that they may be clothed with compassion, kind-
ness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Guide their learning and be with them through the joys
and challenges of their ministry.
We pray that individuals in our congregation with the gifts and abilities to serve as Stephen Minis-
ters may be moved by your Spirit to come forward and serve in this ministry.
And we pray that each of us, during difficult times in our lives, will recognize our need to receive
care from others and be willing to accept your care through our brothers and sisters in Christ.
As we participate in Stephen Ministry, help us to remember that over all these Christian virtues we
need to put on love, which brings harmony to diversity. May love be the tie that binds us.
And whatever we do, in word or in deed, we do it all in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God
our Father through him. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
For more information contact Stephen Leader, Peggy Johnson or Rosa Allred at 336-431-7111.
We extend our deepest
sympathy to the family of:
Joe Smith, Sr. (friend of Donna Harrill)
Mary Louise Sullivan (We’d had no contact with Mary Louise for several
years and recently discovered that she passed away
June 10, 2014 in Wilmington, NC.)
In Memory of E.E. BakerIn Memory of E.E. BakerIn Memory of E.E. BakerIn Memory of E.E. Baker Made by: Made by: Made by: Made by:
Ernestine Wilkes
In Memory of J.D. HillIn Memory of J.D. HillIn Memory of J.D. HillIn Memory of J.D. Hill Made by: Made by: Made by: Made by:
Lewis Stroud
In Memory of Anna SmithIn Memory of Anna SmithIn Memory of Anna SmithIn Memory of Anna Smith Made by: Made by: Made by: Made by:
Patricia Jolly Pleasant Hill UMC Methodist Women
Leonard & Jackie Stroud Lewis Stroud
MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. ~Psalm 90:1-2
Dates to Remember Nov 1: Youth Fall Bash
Nov 2: Upper Reflections Breakfast
Nov 2: Charge Conference
Nov 8: JP Class Dinner & Movie
Nov 10: UMW Morning Circle
Nov 11: Veteran’s Day
Nov 11: UMW Evening Circle
Nov 12: Making BBQ Slaw
Nov 13: Stephen Ministers
Nov 15: UMM’s BBQ Buffet
Nov 19: Senior Lunch
Nov 19: Finance Committee Meeting
Nov 23: UMM Monthly Breakfast Mtg
Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day (office closed Nov 27 & 28)
Nov 30: UMM Hot Dog/Hamburger
Lunch
What was the source of Samson’s strength?
A. His huge muscles
B. The Spirit of God
C. His uncut hair
D. He inherited it from his
father
Answ
er:
B (
See
Jud
ges
14
:19
.)
Greg Daniels, son-in-law of Donnie & Bobbie
Finch, and his golf partner Jon Hill won the
overall title in the Colonial Country Club men’s
member-guest event on Sunday, October 5.
Erin Rainwater finished as one of the top five
Wheatmore girls in the development race at
the Hagan Stone Classic during the first
weekend of October.
The Medical Assisting Associate Degree
program at Randolph Community College’s
Archdale Center has received accreditation.
Tammy Roberts is among the program’s most
recent group of graduates.
Donna Ballas, daughter of Billy &
Rae Askew, was featured in the Octo-
ber 2014 issue of the Lake Norman
Woman magazine.
Donna is a 20 year breast cancer survivor but as
she says, “I’ve never seen myself as a survivor;
cancer doesn’t define me.”
She practices whole-health wellness, knowing
that to be healthy you must focus on your emo-
tional, physical and mental wellness. Donna’s
health routine includes chiropractic care, supple-
ments, juicing, acupuncture and hypnosis. She
also cut back on processed foods and caffeine,
and she exercises regularly, including lifting
weights three times a week.
Congratulations to Donna on being a Breast
Cancer Warrior!
If you’d like to see the entire article on Donna
Ballas, visit www.lakenormanwoman.com.
Election Advice In 1774, John Wesley, co-founder of the Methodist
Church, offered this advice to people who’d be voting:
� Vote, without fee or reward, for the person you judge
most worthy.
� Speak no evil of the person you vote against.
� Take care your spirits aren’t sharpened against those
who voted on the other side.
Fall Back an hour November 2 Don’t forget to change your clock before going to bed on Saturday night, Nov. 1.
The church office needs all up-
dated information such as
phone numbers (home, work,
cell), email and mailing ad-
dresses, etc. This aids us in
getting information to you such
as mailings and phone tree messages. In
the event you are not receiving phone tree
messages, please notify the church office so
we can update our information.
We also need all Sunday School class
updates (officers/membership) for the
2015 year.
Interested in becoming a member of Archdale
United Methodist Church?
Please contact Stuart Noell at 431-7111.
The Upper Room can be viewed
daily from the AUMC homepage
at www.archdaleumc.com.
Click on the Upper Room logo in
the top right hand corner.
Crown
The crown, a symbol
of royal authority,
represents Jesus, the
King of Kings. It can also symbolize the
“crown of glory”, the eternal reward that
faithful Christians receive in heaven (see 1
Peter 5:4). Three crowns are often used to
represent the wise men who traveled from
the East in search of the baby Jesus.
Christian SymbolsChristian SymbolsChristian Symbols RAISE THE ROOF Sat., Nov. 15
4:30-6:00
$7 for a meal & concert to help COAT get a new roof on their
building located at 10607 N. Main St, Archdale
Helping COAT Thrift Store
COAT is in need. They not only need food donations, but also donations of cloth-ing, furniture, and other household items that are in good condition and can be sold at the COAT Thrift Store. Money taken in is used to help area residents in need of finan-cial aid. The thrift store also assists children with school clothes when needed. Donations for the thrift store can be dropped off at COAT Thrift Store located in the Archdale Commons Shopping Center at 11651 N. Main St., Archdale.
ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PO BOX 4096 ARCHDALE, NC 27263 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Date Offering Received
Budget Amount Received to Date
Budget Amount Needed to Date
Week #
Sunday School
8:30 / 10:45
10/05/2014 $8,139.50 $285,926.19 $293,412.80 40 143 46 / 132
10/12/2014 $4,736.00 $286,286.19 $300,748.12 41 125 46 / 156
10/19/2014 $6,643.00 $292,929.19 $308,083.44 42 132 47 / 160
10/26/2014 $5,631.90 $298,561.09 $315,418.76 43 141 63 / 128
Total Worship
Attendance
178
202
207
191
Where We Were Last Month
BLUE OR BLACK INK The church’s financial institution (bank) has asked that all checks deposited be written in either blue or black ink. In the event you should happen to use another colored pen, we will write above the numerical amount, the same amount, in blue or black ink. We would appreciate your honoring this request.
BuildingBuildingBuildingBuilding FundFundFundFund UpdateUpdateUpdateUpdate October Giving: $ 1,180.00 Building Fund Balance:$ 31,530.58
The "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated after the
Pilgrims’ first harvest in the New World in 1621.
The feast lasted three days.
