February 2006

ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PO BOX 4096
ARCHDALE NC 27263
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Archdale United Methodist Church
11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096, Archdale NC 27263
Office Phone: 336-431-7111
Email us at:
Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929
aumc@northstate.net
Office Fax: 336-431-8661
www.archdaleumc.com
WORSHIP
SERVICES
8:30 am
Sunday Worship
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:45 am
Sunday Worship
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MINISTERS:
the congregation
STAFF
Pastor
Dana A. McKim
Dmpreacher@aol.com
Where We Were in January
Date
1/1/06
1/8/06
1/15/06
1/22/06
1/29/06
Offering
Received
Budget Amount
Needed to Date
$5,696.35
$10,703.10
$4,774.50
$4,808.28
$7,551.24
$15,102.48
$22,653.72
$30,204.96
Budget Amount
Received to Date
$5,696.35
$16,399.45
$21,173.95
$25,982.23
Week Of
1
2
3
4
Sunday
School
Worship
171
224
186
205
196
308
255
276
8:30/10:45
61 / 135
80 / 228
70 / 185
69 / 207
Received as of January 29, 2006: $21,295.15
Goal: $35,000
Love builds bridges where there are none.
-R. H. Delaney
Minister of Visitation
Harold Shives
(336) 434-6348
Director of Youth &
Children's Ministries
Pat H. McKim
Pmmag@aol.com
2006
It has been great to be back at Archdale, to see old
friends, and meet so many new people. Meredith
and I have both enjoyed our time with you. The
29th of January was our last Sunday during Dana’s
renewal leave and I am glad I was available to help.
Archdale is a great church. It’s run by lay people. I haven’t had to do much
except preach and visit in the hospital. Everything seems to be running well.
This is a sign of a good discipleship.
When I was pastor here (1980-1986), there was a Food Lion in the Kmart
shopping center. I had stopped by to get some groceries and was waiting at
the check out. The lady in front of me paid for her groceries and started out
the door. She had left her wallet on the counter. I grabbed it, ran out the
door, and caught her, returning the wallet. She thanked me and then she noticed who I was. “You are the preacher at Archdale UMC aren’t you?” “Yes
ma’am, I am.” “Well, you had to return my wallet didn’t you? You’re a
preacher and you had to do it. But, thank you anyway.”
I went back to my groceries trying to figure all of that out. This is what I
shared on the following Sunday about it.
I am paid to be “good”, so people expect it and don’t think much about it when
I do my “job” right. However, if it had been a regular church member, a lay
person who returned the wallet, it would have made a much different impression. Lay people are good for “nothing.” They aren’t paid to be “good.”
Director of
Lay Ministries
Marilyn Holtham
MHgifts@aol.com
There is a lot of truth in the play on words. If the preacher visits a first time
worship visitor, that person is likely to return 50% of the time. If a lay person, a “good” for nothing person visits that first time visitor, it is 80% likely
that they will return.
Secretary
Debbi Colón
aumc@northstate.net
It appears to me that Archdale UMC has a lot of “good” for nothing members
and that’s why their church is so great!
Organist/Choir Director
Cheryl Traylor
cheryl@highpointpiano.com
Pianist
Denise Warren
dwarren@northstate.net
Custodian
Russ Carr
aumc@northstate.net
I want to thank all those who helped me do my “paid” work here: Debbi Colón,
Pat McKim, Cheryl Traylor, Denise Warren, and Russ Carr (who cleaned up
all of that popcorn in the sanctuary). I am especially grateful to Harold
Shives. Harold and I have worked together in two districts but this time I got
to work with him as my boss!
We’ll be back because our daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Todd Messner
are visiting Archdale. They live on Alison Lane and are expecting their first
child, so we’ll be back soon!
We love you all. Thanks for a great 9 weeks.
Peace be with you.
The Archdale Trinity Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards:
Charles & Brenda Eurillo who received the “Youth Advocate Award”. This award is in honor of
all of their work with the youth in our community. Charles is a nurse for the Guilford County
School system and spends his days caring for the physical well being of children. Brenda is an
elementary teacher for Randolph Country Schools, and is known among her peers as an exceptional educator. They have both been active with the Archdale-Trinity Middle School
Booster Club, Trinity High School Booster Club, Piedmont Soccer Alliance and the Guil-Rand
Youth Soccer Association.
Rev. Dana McKim who received the “Extra Mile Award”. This award is given to an individual
who gives more than expected or required, to improve the quality of life in the ArchdaleTrinity community. Pastor McKim not only serves at Archdale UMC, he also serves as a Mental
Health Professional with the NC SORT team, and chaplain to the Archdale Police and GuilRand Fire Departments. He is a volunteer with Communities in Schools and is the Disaster
Response Coordinator for the High Point District of the United Methodist Church.
2006 Retreat for Singles
“Come to the Mountains”
March 24-26, 2006
Lake Junaluska, NC
Featuring
The Reverend Ken Nelson
This event is a workshop for singles. There are many other activities to do while you are here as well: the
walking path, tennis, shuffle board, golf, and a massage with a licensed massage therapist!
Please pray for our Shut-Ins:
Mrs. Susie Knotts, Mrs. Mildred Giles, Ms. Virginia Bryant, Mr. Robert Gray,
Mrs. Lucille Brewer, Mrs. Mary Lee Hill, Mrs. Annie Loflin, Mrs. Lucille
Lowder , Mrs. Tura Lowe, Mrs. Thelma Rimmer, Mrs. Kay Sheridan, Mrs.
Pika Winslow, Ms. Betty Mallow, Ms. Carol Thompson (friends of Kay Sheridan).
Please pray for our deployed troops, their families, and our nation.
For more information, contact Janet Hitch at 800-562-7929 x-113. Registration deadline is February 22, 2006.
***COAT NEEDS***
Fruits, vegetables, breakfast foods, jelly, boxed
dinners, ramen noodles, snacks, dried milk, kid’s
meals, peanut butter & jelly, sugar, flour, toilet
paper, shampoo, soap, and toothpaste.
Pat Morris - US Marines, Iraq (Sue Morris’ son)
Joe Summerlin - Iraq, (Jill Connor’s brother)
Courtney Gentry - US Air Force , Iraq (son of Charles & Marsha Gentry)
Sam Tice - US Marines (friend of Tim & Debbie Kennedy)
Scott Reddish - US Military, Iraq (relative of Norma Smith)
Arlis Leonard - US Military, Iraq (relative of Tim & Debbie Kennedy)
**COAT is also in need of volunteers to help in the
office and pantry.
If you are able to help, please call 431-3663.**
MS INFORMATIONAL
WORKSHOP
Where: Archdale UMC
When: February 11, 2006
Time: 10:30am - 12:00 noon
Linda Lewis with the Hospice Palliative Care Center
will show us how to LIVE: (L)earn about your options
for end-of-life services and care. (I)mplement a plan.
(V)oice your decisions.
(E)ngage in efforts to improve end-of-life care.
To register for this workshop call 800-788-1467.
Search & Reflect Class
SOUP & SANDWICH
LUNCH
The UMW Evening Circle met on January 10th and elected the following 2006 Circle Officers:
Chairperson: Rosa Allred
Vice-Chair: Rae Askew
Secretary: Gayle Rearwin
Treasurer: Kay Nichols
February 12th
Immediately Following 10:45am Worship
Come and enjoy the variety of soups,
sandwiches, desserts, and beverages!
Cost: $5 per adult
$2.50/ child under 10
February 25th: District Mission Study at First Methodist Church in High Point. Time is 8:30am—1:00pm. A
continental breakfast will be served, and a lite lunch provided. Please check upcoming Sunday bulletins for further information.
March 25th: District Prayer Breakfast at Wesley Memorial Church in High Point. Time is 9:00am. More information will follow in Sunday bulletins and March Newsletter.
The next UMW Morning Circle will meet on February 14th at 10:30am in the Wesley Room.
Due to Valentines Day, the Evening Circle will be held on February 7th at 7:00pm at Rae Askew’s home.
If you are interested in joining the Archdale UMW, please see Zula Dobbins, the Membership Chair.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY WEEK
February 5-12
Hosts, Overnight Hosts, Dinner Prep, Breakfast Prep,
Laundry, Grocery Shoppers, and Take Down volunteers are needed. If you would like to help please call
the church office at 431-7111 or call Lisa Clausel at
861-7307.
Church-Wide
BiRtHdAy
PaRtY
The next UMM Breakfast meeting will be held on
February 26th, at 7:30am in the Community Room.
All the men of the church are invited
to attend.
The next Senior lunch will be on
February 15th at 11:30am.
UMM Brunswick Stew will be sold on February 25
from 8-12 noon. Price will be $6 per quart, preorder yours today. To order, see any UMM mem-
ber or call the church office.
February 25th
8-12 noon
Fellowship Hall
$6.00
Pre-order yours today!!
To pre-order, contact any UMM member of
call the church office, 431-7111.
This ministry touches so many lives!! Be one of those
persons to volunteer and minister to those in need.
COMING IN MARCH
The Jeff Patterson Class
will serve at Open Door
Ministry on February
12th.
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
March 26th
6:00pm
New member classes will begin on February 12th at
9:30am in the Conference Room. If you are interested in
joining the church and would like to enroll in the classes,
please contact the church office to register (431-7111).
Registration deadline is February 8th.
Old Testament Bible Study resumes on Wednesday,
February 8th at 10am in the Conference Room and
Sunday, February 12th at 5pm in the Conference
Room.
New Testament Bible Study will begin on the following
Wednesday, after completion of the Old Testament.
Meeting time will be 10am on Wednesday and 5pm on
Sunday, in the Conference Room. Cost for New Testament Study will be $10 (if you did not complete the Old
Testament Study) and $5 for those who did complete
the Old Testament Study. Call the office to register for
the New Testament Study, 431-7111.
NOTE: Classes will not be conducted on Sunday,
April 16th or Wednesday, April 19th due to Easter.
Winter Weather Information
In the event of inclement
weather, please check the
following TV stations for
closing information or
call the church office and
listen to the message
(431-7111).
WGHP - Channel 8
WFMY - Channel 2
WXII - Channel 12
Rainbow
Painters
Children’s
Ministry
at
Archdale
Youth Ministry at
Archdale United Methodist
We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of:
TC Talbert
Barbara Forbis (Kellie Coble’s cousin)
James Barringer (Corrina Talbert’s nephew)
English T. Martin (Bobbi Pruitt’s father)
Lib Jarrett (Steve Connor’s cousin)
CrossEyed
“….teach me to become like the first rainbow
painter that I may pick up His brush and continue to show others the colors of His love….”
Don’t miss LORD OF THE BEANS!
Sunday, February 5th at 4pm
Sonshine Kids and their families are invited to watch
this wonderful Veggie Tales story on the big screen.
We learn about a journey to share God’s love!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The Golden Rule comes to Life during Sonshine Kids.
February 12 & 26, we make a movie and find out what
a mezuzah is.
SonShine Kids—THANK YOU!
A note was received:
Dear Pat, will you please convey my appreciation to
the children who brought me the bear several weeks
ago. It has a special place near where I sit and I see it
everyday. Thank you again for your kindness. - Sincerely Mildred Giles
Children’s Library & Media Center
Featured Selection:
My Happy Heart
By: Melody Carlson
Brief Description: A little boy’s heart is so
full of love, but when he makes an “I love
you” card, he can’t decide who to give it to.
Join him on his journey as he decides whom he loves the
“most.” Perfect for ages 5 and older.
Check out these new additions: Wild Wacky Totally True
Bible Stories; Jesus Wants All of Me; A Time for Everything; On DVD: Finding Nemo
Youth SUMMIT
February 3-5
22 youth and 5 adults will head to
Boone for our Summit Conference retreat. Please
lift up each of these people in prayer as they
deepen their relationship with God on the mountain. Prayer Mentors, please remember your
youth on this weekend.
Senior High Mission Trip
Gulfport, Mississippi
June 25th - July 1st
Our mission team will travel to this hurricane devastated area to aid in the rebuilding of not only
homes but spiritual lives. Please support our team
in the coming months in our fundraisers. Please
call Pat if you would like to join this team.
Memorials
Honorariums
In Memory of TC Talbert
made by:
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sechrest
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Game
Mr. & Mrs. Dana McKim
In Honor of Jonathan Hunt’s Graduation
from UNCG
made by:
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Stroud
In Memory of Mildred Sheridan
made by:
Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Nichols
Ms. Eula Allred
In Honor of Norma Smith
With deep appreciation for 10 years of
leadership and service to the Archdale
Senior Lunch Ministry.
made by:
The “Senior Lunch Bunch”
In Memory of Winford Smith
made by:
Ms. Mary Jean Smith
In Memory of Floyd Rains
made by:
Ms. Hilda Rains
CONGRATULATIONS
BRANDON COLTRANE!!
Trinity High School “Student of
the Month” for January 2006!
The awarded was presented to
Brandon by the Rotary Club of
Furnitureland for academic
achievement.
The Family of T.C. Talbert acknowledges with deep appreciation
your kind expression of sympathy.
Thank you for being the kind people that you are. Thanks for all of
the prayers and many kind deeds that have come our way. You have shown
us so much love.
Thanks again,
The Family of T.C. Talbert
The family of Bobbi McKim thanks you for your kind expressions of
sympathy.
Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers, and support to our family.
Sincerely,
Matt McKim
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Gene Hiatt
Linda Haithcock
Melinda Peele
Stephanie Tickle
Bo Paschal
John Stewart
Amy Sellers
Doug Hamilton
Elizabeth Dorman
Scott Miller
Zachary Krepjs
Carole Boyd
Tina McKinney
Connor Gardner
Latisha Kish
Karly Beck
Madeline Work
Ed Lawrence
Sarah Blackman
Beth Todd
Rachel Jackson
Zachary Stafford
Hugh Presswood
Cameryn Walden
Sherri Gregory
Katie Hanes
Nicholas Owens
Jennipher Swanner
Sharon Clodfelter
David Warren
Ann-Marie Smith
Kenzie Mann
Tim Kennedy
Jessica Stevens
Nadine White
Leon Reddeck
Thomas Thomas
Austin Roberts
Elaine Talbert
Myrion McCarrell
Justin Rose
J D Hill
Donald Rimmer
SAFE
SANCTUARY
CORNER
God calls us to help our children stay safe and whole in their lives. Your Safe
Sanctuary team strives to help us do that:
☺ Parents, please remember to accompany your child to Sunday School and pick
them up from their room following class.
☺ If your child must leave during worship for any reason, please go with them.
☺ If you have not filled out a background check form and your are currently serving in ministry with our
children or youth, please contact Pat at the church office to do this now.
☺ (A future training event for Safe Sanctuary will be held soon)
Please contact Arch Hamilton; Chairperson of our Safe Sanctuary Ministry Team with questions, 434-4179.
FEBRUARY 19TH
with SINGER, STORYTELLER, ED KILBOURNE
Prayer changes lives! Thank you to each person who has responded to a life
changing relationship with one of our children or youth! Thank you also to those of
you who have taken a second person so that child/youth might have a mentor.
Our banquet will be a celebration of these relationships and the power of what God can do in our
lives. Too many times in our lives today we are isolated by only our own generation. This time
together crosses those generations and reminds us what we can become together.
Mentors, please invite your child/youth to meet you on Sunday, February 19th at 5:00pm in the
Fellowship Hall for a time of good food, laughter, and a reminder of our baptism. Ed Kilbourne
brings a wonderful blend of storytelling and music that will have us laughing and remembering who
God calls us to be. Mentors of young children are invited to extend the invitation to a parent to
join their child as well. A love offering will be taken to offset our cost of the evening. Thank you for
all you are and will become to our children!