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West Nash Weekly February 4, 2018

West Nash United Methodist Church

2200 Nash Street, N W -- Wilson, NC 27896

www.westnash.org -- 252-237-4258

We are excited to announce that Pat Taylor has been hired as our new accompanist.

She joins Cory Whaley, our new Choir Director, in leading our Music Ministry.

February 4-10

THIS WEEK @ West Nash

SUNDAY, February 4 ^th

9:00-9:45 am New Member Coffee w/ Tuck

9:00 -9:45 am Friendship SS Class

9:45 am -Noon "Ms. Kay's Kids" Ages 2-12

10:00 am Worship

Scripture:

Isaiah 40:21-31

Mark 1:29-39

Sermon:

“ Moving Out ”

Hymns:

A Mighty Fortress is Our God UMH #110

Marvelous Grace UMH #365

God of Grace and God of Glory UMH #577

Lay Reader:

Bill Price

Acolytes:

1-tbd

2-tbd

Ushers:

Mike McKeel

Toni McKeel

Kari McCollough

Hillie Luckett

11:00 am There will be no Sunday School after Worship Service.

11:00 am Souper Bowl Luncheon, following Worship Service.

The youth will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring again this Sunday. The youth will host a soup and sandwich lunch in the fellowship hall. The cost is a donation and all proceeds will go to Hope Station. Please join us. Take out will be available as well.

Nursery Provided 9:45 - noon.

MONDAY, February 5th

Thank a Weatherman. It is National Weatherman's Day

TUESDAY, February 6th

9:30 am: Volunteers needed to cut/assemble Chicken Pies
7:00 pm: Shaw Ministry Group @ 303 Canterbury Street
7:00 pm: Finance Committee

WEDNESDAY, February 7th

5:30 - 6:15 pm: Fellowship Dinner (taco salad)
6:15 - 7:00 pm: Bible Study
6:15 - 7:00 pm: G.I.G.L. for children
6:30 - 8:00 pm Youth Game Night
7:00 - 8:15 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, February 8th

7:00 pm: Bible Study, at Proseus home. Call 291-8598 for details.

FRIDAY, February 9th

SATURDAY, Febru ary 10th

10:30 am: Meals on Wheels
7:00 pm: UMM Sweetheart Dinner

Click here for complete West Nash Calendar

From the Bishop & D.S.

connections: Exciting Things Happening in Youth Ministry

Bishop Ward and Suzanne Cobb discuss some exciting things that are happening in the area of conference Youth Ministry.

Newsletter Article from our District Superintent Gray Southern:

Click here for: Hello from Harvey-The Church and Its Future

Announcements

There are a lot of exciting events coming up at West Nash. The West Nash Weekly will have a more involved articles about each of these in the coming weeks before they happen, but we wanted you to get them on your calendar now.

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February 11th: New Member Coffee and Conversation
February 13th: Inclusive Conversations: LGBTQ United Methodists Share Their Stories of Hope and Pain. Open to the public. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
February 14th: Ash Wednesday, Worship 7:00 pm
February 12th: UMW General Meeting 7:00 pm
February 18th: UMM Dinner Meeting 6:00 pm
February 20th: Trustee Meeting 7:00 pm
February 26th: Ministry Team 7:00 pm
March 1st: UMW, Hope Circle deadline for collection of Days4Girls kits
March 10th: UMW District Mission Study - West Nash 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
March 18th: Mac McClure Fundraising Concert, 3:00 pm. WN Sanctuary.
March 18th: UMM Dinner Meeting 6:00 pm
April 1st: EASTER
April 9th: Nara Melkonyan, Representative of AGAPE Ministries in Armenia. 7:00 pm Refreshments and presentation. West Nash Fellowship Hall.
April 15: UMW Birthday Luncheon & Cake Auction - right after church.
April 15th UMM Dinner Meeting 6:00 pm
April 22: Capital District Impact Mission Celebration, JCC, Smithfield NC
April 28: UMW Life Skills Classes for Teenagers - time TBA
May 4th: UMM BBQ Plate Sale (All Day)
May 14: UMW General Meeting - 7:00 pm
May 20th: UMW Sunday at West Nash
May 20th: Dinner Meeting 6:00 pm
May 20th: "Cotton Patch Gospels" a full-length musical presented by Curtis Campbell and 3 members for Harbor UMC.

New Member Coffee and Conversation

Thinking about joining West Nash UMC? We hope so!

Join Pastor Tuck for coffee and conversation about:

* What it means to be United Methodist

* Various ministries and serving opportunities

* The membership vows you will be asked to make

Sundays: February 4th or February 11th . All sessions are in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 - 9:40 a.m. If you are interested, but none of these dates/times work for you, or you would like a private conversation with Pastor Tuck, just let her know and she will contact you to set up a time she can visit: Email Pastor Tuck

Please click here to sign up for a New Member Coffee and Conversation.

The UMM Sweetheart Dinner will be at 6:00 pm on February 10th in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up by February 4th on the Bulletin Board. Cost is $25 / couple. Menu: Grilled Chicken or Steak, Potato, Salad, Desert. Program: Jazz Trio

Inclusive Conversations: Have We Listened?

We have talked, debated, and argued. We have threatened separation and prayed for unity. We have formed groups, commissions, and associations. But have we listened?

Join us for a pancake dinner and a panel discussion with our LGBTQ siblings of faith who courageously and generously offer their stories of life in the UMC. The event will be held Tuesday, February 13th, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at West Nash UMC Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by the NC Conference Board of Church and Society. Dinner and forum is open to the public - invite your friends.

Please click here to register, so we may plan for food.

Hope Circle Mission Project: The Days for Girls International Program provides personal hygiene items for pre-teen and teen girls to enable them to attend school every day and complete their education. Last year the Hope Circle made 25 kits, which were delivered to girls in Haiti. This year’s goal is to complete another 25 kits, and the circle is inviting the entire congregation to join in by donating items for the kits. Items need to be received by March 1, and a box for donations will be available near the church welcome center. Contact Jane Jernigan to volunteer.

Items needed for 25 kits:

1-gallon size Ziploc freezer bags (qty. 50)
Wash cloths (qty. 25)
Unwrapped hotel-sized bars of soap (qty. 25)
Girls panties sizes 10-16 or women’s size 5 - cotton blend briefs, no boy shorts or thongs. Must be colored, plain or figured, but no faces or animals. (qty. 50)
100% cotton fabric, bright colorful prints preferred (to make drawstring bags)
1/2 to 5/8 inch ribbon (for drawstrings)
Cash donations would be welcomed to purchase other specialized fabrics and to pay for postage or shipping costs.

The Children’s Hunger Elimination of Wilson , Inc. (CHEW) is listed as one of the charities on AmazonSmile! The next time you order from Amazon, when you are asked "Want Amazon to donate to your favorite charity (at no cost to you)?" Click on "Pick a Charity" and choose Children's Hunger Elimination of Wilson, Inc.!! Spread the word to as many friends as possible!!! We can ALL help feed our chronically hungry students!

"When Christians Get It Wrong" by Adam Hamilton

Second and Fourth Mondays,

2:30 pm @ the Church.

Call Pastor Tuck @ 247-4258.

We will begin Hamilton's "Making Sense of the Bible" on Feb. 12 ^th

“Why?: Making Sense of God’s Will” by Adam Hamilton.

Second and Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 pm @ Proseus home.

Call Linda Proseus @ 291-8598.

We will begin Adam Hamilton's "Understanding the Bible" on February 22 ^nd

CHICKEN PIES

We are requesting volunteers to cut up cooked chicken and assemble chicken pies on Tuesday, February 6 . The chicken should be ready for cutting by 9:30 am.

Volunteers are requested to bring appropriate utensils for cutting chicken. Please contact Wayburn Mills at 252-230-6183 if you have any questions.

CHURCH FLOWERS

Placing flowers in the church for worship is a lovely way to honor or remember a loved one or a special occasion.

Click here for Flower Sign-ups

Celebrations

Ken Carter 02/04
Vicki Davis 02/04
Pat Orr 02/04
Jesse Bunch 02/05
Karen Machinski 02/05
Tyler Strunk 02/05
Erica Mendelson 02/06
Teresa Vereen 02/06
Landon Mccoy 02/07
Shannon Bearden 02/08
Helen Shelton 02/09
Ken Flowers 02/10

At the request of one of our readers, we have added this new celebrations section to the West Nash Weekly. If we have missed your celebration or have an error, please send an update to the church office. The address is wnumc@westnash.org.

Thank you all for all of your thoughts and prayers. The surgery went well. I thank God every day to have such a great church family. I pray everyday that all my friends, family and enimes will find the power of Jesus Christ our Lord and the world will be a better place for all people.

May the Lord be with you. God Bless,

Ken Flowers

Immediate Church Family:

Laura Blackman

Lynette Boone

Jesse Bunch

Ruth Davis

Ken Flowers

Joe Harper

David Johnson

Rusty Jones

Kari McCollough

Dewayne Poythress

Ernestine Poythress

Jerry Pritchett

Terry Woods

Family Friends and Others in Need of Prayer

Alyson Baldree – Friend of Gay Manning

Misty Banther – Friend of Bobby Brooks

Jim Bennett – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Bill Capps – Friend of Johnnie Albritton

Phil Capps – Friend of Johnnie Albritton

Ethan Coppus – Friend of Gay Manning

Peg Driscoll – Sister of Gay Manning

Beth Ellison - Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Sue & Phil Erickson – Cousins of Norm & Gerri King

Chris Fitzgerald – Cousin of Billy and Becky Gay

Shirley & ‘Alan Franks – Friends of Kathy Witchey

Larry Gaissert – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Edna Galloway – Fried of Jenny Lou Dees

Ann Gerrard - Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Erick Griffin – Son of Jenny Lou Dees

Brenda Langley – Friend of Jenny Lou Dees

Wilbert Mangum – Rickie Whitehead’s coworker

Amber Murphy – Great niece of Wayburn Mills

Allison Parker – Daughter-in-law of Robby and Wendy Parker

Prayers for Gwen Parrish – Friend of Norm & Gerri King

Family of Harold Pittman at his death – Friends of Charles and Linda Walls

Horace & Jerri Stott – Friends of Johnnie Albritton

Tyke Sweeney – Cousin of Margaret Greenleaf

Mozelle Taylor – Sister of Ernestine Poythress

Tony Winstead – Friends of Rickie & Laura Whitehead

Roma Wright – Mother of Jocelyn Hardee

Shut-Ins:

John Anderson

Mavis Brinson

Ruth Chevere, Rose’s mother-moved to Virginia

Lois Cooper

Ruth Davis, Pam Bennett’s mother - Wilmed Nursing Home

Helen Finklea, Golden Living, Tarboro

Diane Flowers, Avante

Joe Harper, Spring Arbor

Jo Ann Hawley, Spring Arbor

Emma Patterson, Parkwood Village

Christine Pierce, Spring Arbor

Ollie Proseus, Brookdale, Greenville

Iris Turlington, Parkwood Village

Other Prayer Concerns :

West Nash UMC Pastor, Officers & Leaders, Preschool & Choirs,

Sunday School classes & leaders

President Trump and other governmental leaders - federal, state and local

All servicemen and women around the world & their families

All impacted by Hurricanes Mathew, Harvey and Irma

Please help us keep our prayer list up-to-date. If you know of someone who needs to be added, or if someone on the list is better and can be removed, shoot us an email or call the church office. Thank you!

Send email: wnumc@westnash.org

Contact the church to let us know of celebrations, prayer requests, upcoming events or ministry opportunities you would like to see in the West Nash Weekly eNews.

Phone: 252-247-4258

Email: news@westnash.org

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