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Let’s worship together! Sunday mornings at 8:15 (Classic), 9:30 (Contemporary), 11:00 (Traditional), 11:00 (801South),
12:30 Centro Cristiano Hosanna (Servicio en Español), 9:30 (The Deep Family Worship - 2nd Sunday of each month).
GOD OPENED MANY SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE DOORS
The Higginbotham family -- Bob, Julie, CJ and Will -- can often be found sharing a laugh with friends while serving together in ministry. They credit their mentors at Matthews UMC with helping them discover their individual gifts by providing leadership roles outside their comfort level.
Bob and Julie feel that they "accidentally" volunteered in numerous roles that led to many fulfilling moments in their family's faith journey. Bob fondly recalls one of his favorite moments in music ministry: "Will and I attended a Father's and Son's Choir practice to prepare for a special Mother's Day presentation. Leaders were not prepared for a six-year-old participant, but worked in a solo for Will that stirred emotions for many in the congregation.” Julie’s “accidental volunteering” has not reached fruition due to her busy time of life, but feels so grateful to the members of the Choir who have continued to reach out to her since a meet-and-greet led to her participation during a few worship services.
Bob was recently hired as Contemporary Worship Leader at Wesley UMC, while Julie leads one of the Children's choirs at MUMC. Julie hopes to change more lives by supporting Music & Arts school-year and summer camp programs planned at Wesley for the many children on MUMC’s waitlist.
Julie shares, "Our family is meant to be at Matthews UMC. God opened many seemingly impossible doors during our moving process from West Virginia six years ago. We are firm believers that things happen and that people come in and out of our lives for a reason. We’re supported by leaders who offer us a chance to flourish creatively in leadership, and feel encouraged by our loving church family."
Bob has felt the call to ministry, and says, “If you listen to God, your answer may come in the form of a pat on the back, in the words of a sermon, or even in comments from those around you. Don't run away. Follow God’s lead, and allow Him to give your family a full life.”
YOUR TITHES + GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION = THRIVING KINGDOM
Register now for Children’s Choir beginning August 27, by clicking Kids on the Music & Worship Arts page at matthewsumc.org.
FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF JULY 31, 2015
2015 Actual 2015 Budget 2014 Actual Total Year-to-Date Revenue $ 1,581,290 $ 1,557,579 $ 1,594,950 Total Year-to-Date Expenses $ 1,677,259 $ 1,686,885 $ 1,699,637
Net Deficit $ (95,969) $ (129,306) $ (104,687)
God’s generosity knows no bounds. We are to follow His and Christ’s example in our attitude of giving. God takes our gift and multiplies it. As we learn to give, we become more like God.
Please consider giving to life-changing ministries at matthewsumc.me where you can view your contribution history and set up recurring gifts.
“You’ll not likely go wrong here if you keep remembering that our Master said, ‘You’re far happier giving than getting.’” Acts 20:35 The Message
Beginning A Five-Year Celebration Toward 50 Years Of Women Organizing For Missions!
Unit Planning Meeting Planning For Christmas Tea & Other Unit Events
Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 am at the Church Submit Agenda Items by August 24 to
Nancy Ward at [email protected] .
Delia Lemmond Circle - First Tuesday monthly in Room 158, Come hear our speaker, Rev. Helms Jarrell speak on QC Family Tree Ministry September 1.
Contact Elaine Kiker at 704-847-9998.
Esther Circle - First Thursday monthly, at 7 pm, resuming September 3. Contact Becky Stegall at [email protected].
Rehobeth Circle - First Thursday monthly, resuming in September.
Contact Debora Lamb at 704-846-0786.
Join this growing group of
faith-centered men, building relationships while sharing the
love of Christ in our community.
To learn more about United Methodist Men, please contact Marshall Edwards at 704-451-1783 or [email protected].
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, much has been accomplished in our ReFresh and ReNew campaign.
Scroll down on the homepage of MatthewsUMC.org. and visit About Us. Click on ReFresh and ReNew to read a detailed
progress update. A complete update will be in next week’s Celebration newsletter.
CCH Intercessory Prayer Meeting: Saturdays from 5:30 - 7:00 am in the
Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us to pray for our own families, this Church
and this Nation. Global Impact Prayer: Lord, we seek to know how you would have us serve alongside Malcom Cox El and Dan Crain at Thirkield University in the distressed urban area of South Atlanta.
Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6
Please remember in your prayers: Betty Conder upon the death of her brother-in-law; Megan Sealey upon the death of her mother; Mary Ellen Conley upon the death of her aunt; Ken Conley upon the death of his brother; family and friends of Vesta Hall; family and friends of Ron Fisk; and all those in our Church family with special needs and concerns.
Please join us in celebrating: the birth of Skylar Elyse Hayes, granddaughter of Karen and Gary Bost.
NEW MEMBER CLASS Tuesday, September 15
from 7 pm - 9 pm
To register, click New Member Class under the Teach tab at MatthewsUMC.org, or contact Karen Schultz at 704-815-1901 or [email protected].
Childcare available if requested prior to class.
WORSHIP MESSAGE
Family: From The Inside Out
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE: Genesis 2:15-25
MATTHEWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ∙ www.matthewsumc.org 801 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 847-6261, Fax (704) 845-2830
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The Celebration newsletter is a weekly publication for the families and friends of Matthews United Methodist Church. The deadline to submit an article is noon each Monday, the week of publication. If you would like to submit information for publication,
please e-mail your articles to [email protected] or drop them off at the Church Office with “Celebration request” noted on the envelope. Please note that all articles are subject to editing for space and content. Subscribe online at MatthewsUMC.org.
9/5 Matthews Alive Hospitality
Please drop off donations of lemonade in the Gym Reception Area
cabinet before September 1.
9/7 Church Closed in Observance of Labor Day
9/11-13 Spanish Conference with Joel Comiskey
Myths & Truths About The Cell Church English Translation Available
Register with [email protected].
studies classes
CCH Intercessory Prayer Meeting: Saturday mornings from 5:30 - 7:00 in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us to pray for our own families, this Church and this Nation.
Fall Short Term Studies:
The Best Yes Wednesdays at 9:15 am Led by Stacey Rosenberry & Diana Monago Beginning September 16
Soul Keeping Thursdays at 7:00 pm Led by Carolyn Perlman Beginning September 17
Financial Peace University Wednesdays 6:30 pm Led by Kathy Zimmer
Beginning September 16
For more information on all Short-Term Studies and classes being offered please
visit MatthewsUMC.org.
Childcare may be available if requested in advance. Contact Kim Layton with
questions at [email protected].
