July 2016 - Wilkesboro United Methodist

The Witness
Monthly Newsletter of Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
NEW PASTOR AND FAMILY
Mr. & Mrs. Dr. Timothy K. Roberts will
July 2016
MISSION—
Nursery-Pre-school & K-5th
(includes rising 6th graders)
5:30—8:45pm (supper included)
Pastor Karen has served previously at
Woodleaf UMC in Salisbury; Liberty UMC
in Mocksville; and Mt. Olivet UMC in Lexington. She has a passion for proclaimIf you would like to help in any way,
ing the Gospel, a love of exploring God’s created
contact the church office.
world (especially with her dog “Lady”), and a heart for
MISSION—HONDURAS
worship that is powerful and transforming.
In May, a team of ten, travDr. Timothy K. Roberts, a United Methodist pastor,
eled to Honduras via the Honhas been appointed as the Appalachian District
duras Agape Foundation (HAF)
Church Vitality Strategist. They have two daughters
to work on a school/medical
center in the community of La
Katie Allen and husband, Kevin, who reside in Winston
Montañita which is also
Salem and Emily Roberts who lives in Charlotte.
known as “Little Mountain.”
Rev. Karen Robert’s first Sunday in worship with the
During our trip we took some time to hand out dresspeople of Wilkesboro United Methodist, is July 10th.
es and shorts that were made by the WUMC Krafters
Please note the Combined Worship schedule, which
Sewing Bee project [see below, on this page].
includes a Welcome luncheon, on pg. 4.
God richly blessed our trip. We faced some adversity
but in the end God used it to show us that He was not
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
through working. This was our fifth year working in
Get involved in this national mission trip
with Samaritan’s Purse, Sept. 18—24, 2016 the community of La Montañita and this year we
could see and feel the relationship that has been built.
The community embraced us as their own and were
The Wilkesboro United Methodist team
will be limited to 10 persons. Estimated cost is $300, very thankful for us being there. We went to bless
them and in the end they blessed us. God is a good
plus personal expenses. If interested, please contact
God. He worked through us to do great things, not
the church office by Aug. 1st.
just building a school house/medical center, but also
to lead others to the saving grace of Christ. All Glory
MISSION—UPPER ROOM PRAYER MINISTRY
belongs to God through Christ Jesus.
Be a Prayer Center Volunteer. Become
an active part of a worldwide prayer
MISSION—SEWING BEE
ministry here at Wilkesboro UMC! Our
1000 Milestone Reached! At the May Sewchurch members are regularly involved
ing Bee, the group completed dress # 1007
as a part of The Upper Room Living
and shorts # 1007 as counted since the proPrayer Center, www.upperroom.org.
ject started in August of 2014. As impressive
The mission of the prayer center is to help disciples of
as that milestone is, what really counts are
Christ experience the living, transformative power of
the 580 dresses and 580 shorts in 2016 that were deprayer. Each day hundreds of people call the Living
livered by mission teams to Costa Rica, Guatemala,
Prayer Center's toll free number with requests for
Belize, and Honduras. Many thanks to the dozens of
prayer. Our church members, along with hundreds
people who volunteer their time and donations to
across the country, talk to these callers and pray with make this happen.
them.
The next Sewing Bee will be Saturday, August 27th,
Would you like to be involved? If you have a willingfrom 8:30am to Noon at the Shire's residence. Call
ness to serve and agree to a short training time - we
336-927-0911 or email tanyashire@aol.com to join
want you! Please contact the church office.
this mission project.
CHURCH BUSINESS
Wilkesboro UMC Goals
Together We Can!
As of
06/26/16
553
0
2016
Goal
580
10
169
240
43
22
365
270
13
24
stewardship giving report
05/29 $ 3,177.00
06/05 $ 10,029.00
06/12 $ 7,912.86
06/19 $ 18,781.17
in supporting the Capital Campaign
for the Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Total Giving through June 19, 2016
$ 43,165.00
Need $ 75,867 in order not
to deplete financial reserve.
The Administrative Council meeting
minute(s) and Treasurer Report(s)
are available in the church office, in
the Sanctuary narthex, and on our
website via the “Newsletter” link.
FINANCIAL GIVING STATEMENTS
January—June 2016 Giving Statements will be emailed July 29th.
If the church office does not have
an email address for you, your
statement will be on the table in
the back of the Sanctuary July 31st.
MEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Calling all men! The Discipleship Committee is responding to
interest in starting a Men's Sunday School Class. If you are interested in participating in this class, please contact Roger Eich,
336-984-9406, or the church office.
YOUNG ADULT CLASS
All young adults, ages 18 to 35, are invited to join in the formation of the Young Adults class each Sunday at 10:00am in the
Community Room. This class is a safe place to share in deep discussion of Biblical studies and Christianity in the world today.
KEENAGERS
The Keenagers luncheon will be at Village Inn Pizza on July 5th at
11:30 (Dutch treat). On July 19th the group will leave at 9:30am
for the History Museum of Catawba County in Newton and Murray's Mill in Catawba. The original mill was built in the 1800's
and rebuilt in 1913 by two brothers. Portions of the original structure are
still there and other portions have been restored/rebuilt in 1980-1988. Plus,
there is a general store similar to the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis.
There is no charge for the museum but there is a charge for the self-guided
tour of Murray's Mill.
Church family are welcome to join the Keenagers in all activities. If you plan
to attend call Jenny Miller 336-667-9495.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY—UMW
Eight United Methodist Women traveled to Lake Junaluska
June 10th for the Spiritual Growth retreat. The messages
and concert by the Junaluska singers were enjoyed by
all. We got to see Lewis and Pat at a community yard
sale. The Methodist Women provided cookies for the Blood Drive and volunteered in the canteen [June 9th]. Cookies were also provided for the Poverty Simulation June 14th.
The United Methodist Women will not meet in July and will resume Tuesday,
August 2nd at 6:30pm. New faces welcomed! Plus, come at 6:00pm to
share a meal prepared by the Methodist Men before the meeting.
MEN’S MINISTRY—UMM
The United Methodist Men will not meet in July. Please plan to
attend Tuesday, August 2nd, in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm for
an evening of fellowship, a delicious meal, a moment for reflection, and planning upcoming projects.
HAND IN HAND MINISTRY
Hand in Hand has had another wonderful year at Moravian Falls Elementary! God’s presence is everywhere in that precious school. All
of this church’s support, and many others that have given to our
ministry, is genuinely appreciated by the staff and the students.
Planning for the 2016-2017 school year has already begun. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Jane Joines, 336-838-8011.
Below are ways you can be involved in this ministry:
 “Stuff the Basket” with Back to School items in the back of the Sanctuary
or in the Educational Building Donation Bin labeled “Hand”.
 Items collected year round are: school supplies, Box Tops for Education,
new or gently used Ty beanie babies, books in excellent condition.
 Monetary gifts to WUMC, memo-Hand in Hand, that the ministry will use
for: emergency clothing needs, the PBIS behavior program, teaching materials, treats for the staff/students, and gift cards for the Christmas for
Families program.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sunday Children’s Church: 9:00am & 11:00am Worship
Sunday School: 10—10:45am
July 3rd—The Golden Calf
July 10th—Rahab & the Spies
July 17th—Jordan River Crossing
July 24th—The Jericho Walls
July 31st—Gideon Wins
J.A.M. (Jesus And Me)—Wednesdays: 6:30—8:00pm
The J.A.M. Children’s Ministry group is taking a summer break and
will resume Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in August or September with
beginning date to be announced.
THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS
Dear Church Family,
I discovered we had never properly thanked you for all the prayers, assistance, and cards for Ashley Carpenter, during her illness. There were many of
you who were so supportive and always kept her and Sailym in your Prayers!
Also, the Love and Support Sai has received in the past year is immeasurable.
She so loves her Church. Thank you again, we can’t imagine this time in life
without GOD’s Grace and the Love and Support of this Church Family.
~ Jerry & Becky Kilby
Dear Wilkesboro UMC,
Thank you for your generous donation of time and financial resources to the
people of the Quimistan Valley in Honduras. You are a blessing to so many!
~ In Christ, D. Vaughters, Honduras Agape Foundation
Thank You!
With the support of our church family participating as players or sponsors,
the 11th annual Wayburn Clonch Memorial golf tournament [June 9th] was
a great success. Currently, the profit from the tournament is over $10,000
and additional funds are expected. The funds from the event will go
for future church and community projects.
~ Wilkesboro UMC Men
Congratulations to Trevor Greene, son of Steve & Vanya Greene, upon his
marriage to Callie Lee Walker, on June 25, 2016. Trevor & Callie will make
their home in Moravian Falls. The congregation offers its prayers and best
wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Greene.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Upcoming Events,
Activities, and Studies
Serving Christ…
Reaching the Lost…
Growing in Faith
Check us out at
www.wilkesboroumc.com and Facebook
(full calendar is found online).
Wednesday Nights
(YBS=Youth Bible Study)
July 6th-NO YOUTH
July 13th-YBS
July 20th-YBS
July 27th-YBS
Sunday Morning Studies
(10—10:45 a.m.)
Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Sunday Night Studies
(5—7:00 p.m.)
***July 3rd-YOUTH SUNDAY
during 9 & 11a.m. Services
(no Youth Sunday night)
July 10th-Regular Youth
July 17thJuly 24th-NO YOUTH
July 31st-Dash Baseball Game
Plus, visit Youth page
on church website for updates.
Special Event
Vacation Bible School
***July 17th—21st
1 JIM BROOKS, SUZANNA CHAVEZ; 4 REAGAN BESHEARS;
5 TODD HUBBARD; 7 PEGGY ABSHER; 8 JOHN HENRY GROCE,
PHYLLIS SMITH; 9 DEVIN GAMBILL, JORDAN LAKEY, LAURIE WILCOX;
10 SAILYM BAILEY, DOUG TETZLAFF; 11 KEN AUSTIN, AMANDA BARROWS, ADAM RANDOLPH; 12 COLLIN DOUGLAS; 13 MEGHAN
ROUSSEAU; 14 TIMOTHY TOLLIVER; 15 A. J. ATWELL, DEANNA FAW,
DWAYNE ROYAL; 16 DAN PARKS, ED SNYDER, DONNIE THORNTON;
17 NICHOLAS BARROWS, ANDREW BROWN; 20 LUKE SHEPARD;
22 TRACY HAMBY, MELISSA MOWERY, BRIAN SHEPARD;
25 RALPH ABSHER, CINDY BENFIELD, TERESA FOSTER, BILLIE ROWE;
27 ROBYN PLESS; 30 LAUREN QUINN
7 WESLEY & KRISTEN COGDILL, CHUCK & CATHY KOLSTAD;
12 MARK & LYNETTE REAVILL; 14 ANDREW & JAMI BROWN,
MAX & JANE JOINES, DWIGHT & BETH LEVI; 23 ROBERT & ROBYN PLESS;
25 JOHN & CAROL PATTON; 31 DAN & WENDI SLENTZ
Upcoming Events
August 7th-NO YOUTH
August 10th-NO YOUTH
August 14th-Youth Cookout
August 17th-Trip to Sweet Frog
August 21st-Pizza-n-S’mores
August 28th-NO YOUTH
August 31st-Meet @ Ted’s Kick’n Chicken
September 4th-NO YOUTH
September 11th-Whitewater Rafting Trip
www.usnwc.org
September 18th-NO YOUTH
***September 25th-Outreach Project
***REQUIREMENT
FOR HS SUMMER MISSION TRIP
Teaching Teenagers to be persons of
Faith, Integrity and Character
WILKESBORO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
exists to share the good news of Jesus Christ,
comfort the troubled and embrace God’s love.
Sundays
9:00am & 11:00am Worship
10:00am Sunday School
July 10—Combined Worship Schedule
9:30am Sunday School / 10:30am Worship
Covered side dish luncheon follows worship.
2 Sat
3 Sun
4 Mon
5 Tues
6 Wed
8 Fri
10 Sun
JULY 2016
Youth
Johns Island Mission Team
Returns
6/25—7/02
9:00a+ Sunday School + Worship, p. 4
Independence Day—Church Office Closed
10:00a Krafters
11:30a Keenagers Luncheon, p. 2
7:30p Jubilate Ringers
NO Fellowship Supper & Programs, p. 4
Church Office Closed
9:30a Sunday School + Young Adult Class
Worship
10:30a Combined
see “New Pastor & Family”, p. 1
Welcome Luncheon, p. 4
5:00p
7/10—7/16
CREATION EXPRESS
The Summer Camp & After School Program of WUMC
has Summer openings for ages K5—Middle School.
Hours are 7:30AM—6:00PM.
Activities include: Crafts, Games, Water Games, Adventures, Field Trips, Picnics in the Park, Devotional Times,
Reading, Bounce House and Lots, Lots More.
Contact Joe Kilby, director, 336-838-2921, to register.
Donations welcomed for card and board games,
healthy snacks, juice boxes, 8oz. water bottles, sports
equipment, and cleaning wipes. and may be put in
donation bin “CEXP” in the Educational building.
11 Mon
12 Tue
13 Wed
14 Thu
15 Fri
16 Sat
17 Sun
18 Mon
19 Tue
20 Wed
21 Thu
22 Fri
24 Sun
26 Tue
27 Wed
31 Sun
5:00p
7/10—7/16
10:00a Krafters
5:00p
7/10—7/16
7:30p Jubilate Ringers
5:00p
7/10—7/16
6:00p Fellowship Supper & Programs, p. 4
5:00p
7/10—7/16
tbd
7/10—7/16
tbd
7/10—7/16
9:00a+ Sunday School + Worship, p. 4
5:30p Vacation Bible School 7/17—7/21, p. 1
6:00p Administrative Council
5:30p Vacation Bible School 7/17—7/21, p. 1
9:30a Keenagers—Daytrip, p. 2
10:00a Krafters
5:30p Vacation Bible School 7/17—7/21, p. 1
7:30p Jubilate Ringers
5:30p Vacation Bible School 7/17—7/21, p. 1
5:30p Vacation Bible School 7/17—7/21, p. 1
tbd VBS Cleanup
9:00a+ Sunday School + Worship, p. 4
10:00a Krafters
7:30p Jubilate Ringers
6:00p Fellowship Supper & Programs, p. 4
9:00a+ Sunday School + Worship, p. 4
NO Fifth Sunday—Combined Worship
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Fellowship and Programs each Wednesday. Supper at 6:00pm.
4:30pm Praise Band
6:00pm Fellowship Supper
6:30pm Praise Band
6:30pm YBS—p. 3
6:45pm Adult Bible Study
6:45pm Carillonneurs
7:45pm Chancel Choir
Interested in preparing a meal? Simply choose an available date
and reserve your night by writing the menu items and class,
group, or family name on the board in the kitchen.
Prayer Request cards are available in the Prayer Room.
PRAYER CONCERNS: The Prayer Concerns list is available in
each Sunday’s worship bulletin or upon request.
Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
309 W. Main Street / PO Box 197, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Office: (336)818-0552 * Monday-Friday, 9am—3pm
www.wilkesboroumc.com
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