Holland's Highlights: August 18

Holland's Highlights

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand . - Is aiah 41:10

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen

your faith and connect with your

brothers and sisters in Christ.

YOUTH MINISTRIES SAVE THE DATES:

UMYF Kick-off: September 8

Pilgrimage: November 8-10

Ft Caswell: March 20-22

Confirmation

Confirmation is an opportunity for youth ( grades 6-12 ) to publicly affirm their faith and become full members of Holland's UMC. Confirmation classes cover a variety of topics such as our essential beliefs, our Methodist history, and what it means to follow Christ. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings this fall, beginning on September 25 from 6:30-8pm . Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, January 5 at 11am .

If interested, please contact Susan Wright (susan@hollandsumc.org or 919-931-3541)

by September 4.

Safe Sanctuaries Training

"Safe Sanctuaries" is our church’s policy and procedures designed to reduce the risk of abuse and promote general safety for Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults when involved in church activities.

There is an upcoming training session on Safe Sanctuaries for volunteers in any ministry that serves children, youth, and vulnerable adults on

Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30-8.

The 2-Adult Rule, disciplinary procedures, guidelines for photos and social media, traveling and overnight events, as well as many other important topics will be covered. Please sign up for the session by emailing Susan Wright at susan@hollandsumc.org .

Holland's UMC Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to lead our children’s Sunday School classes! Please email heather@hollandsumc.org

for more information on

how you can help!

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The sound booth is looking for additional volunteers to help out during each service. We welcome anyone 8th grade and up! Please contact doug@hollandsumc.org for more details!

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir sings during the traditional services at 8:30 and 11 am.

Rehearsals will resume on

Wednesday, August 28, from 7:30-8:30 pm . We would like to invite anyone who loves to sing [aged 14 years and up] to join us!

ByGrace: Have No Fear

Christmas Worship Event

This is an open invitation to join ByGrace in preparation for their 2019 Christmas worship event, "Have No Fear", being held on December 8, 2019. There will be a worship choir as part of the event and we need singers! Youth, college, young adults, all the way through senior adults are invited and encouraged to join. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in a contemporary worship event celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. You do not have to be able to read music. The only qualification is a love of worshiping the Lord through singing. Rehearsals will begin in September and will be on Sunday evenings. Please email Doug Pedigo at doug@hollandsumc.org if you are interested and information about rehearsals will be sent.

WINGS Consignment Sale

Mark your calendars! This is a great time to stock up on (or purge your own) children’s gently used clothes, toys, gear and more!

Important Dates:

Drop Off

Thursday, August 22, 6pm - 8pm

Friday, August 23, 9am - 3pm

Volunteers Shop:

Friday, August 23, 5pm - 10pm

Consignors Shop:

Friday, August 23, 6pm - 10pm

Public Shop:

Friday, August 23, 7pm - 10pm

Saturday, August 24, 8am - 11am

1/2 Price Sale, noon - 3pm

Visit www.WINGSconsignment.com for additional information, registration, & volunteer sign up!

100% of all profit goes to missions!

Higher Ground Worship

Join us for our mid-week worship service on Thursday, August 22 , at 7:00 pm in the youth room. Pastor Rich Cooper is preaching this week. This worship experience features a relaxed atmosphere with music led by our Higher Ground Band.

All are invited and encouraged to invite others to join us for a great time of fellowship, music, and message.

Lydia's Rummage Sale

Join us on Saturday, August 31st (7am - 12noon) , to shop our rummage sale! Our rummage sale is a good way to de-clutter your home, recycle, and give back to the community by making clothes and home goods available at secondhand prices. You are helping other people, yourself and the environment! Any donated items can be dropped off during set up on Friday, August 30th. You don't have to be a member of Holland's to participate. To rent table space ($10 for a table) or to have questions answered, contact

Linda Anderson 919-662-9575 .

Red Cross Blood Drive

The United Methodist Men are hosting the next Red Cross Blood Drive at Holland's on Monday, August 26 from 2-7pm .

Please make your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "Holl" or call 800-red cross.

* Before your donation: Eat plenty of iron-rich foods such as lean red meat, fish, poultry, beans, iron-fortified cereal, fruit, broccoli, spinach, raisins and prunes.

* Day of Donation : Have a light meal; avoid fatty foods such as hamburgers and fries. These can affect the pre-screening of your blood test that may cause you to be unable to donate. Drink extra water and fluids.

--> Bring your photo ID and the names of any medication you are taking. A sample of blood will be taken to measure the number of red blood cells present. The donation process does not take long. Review the criteria to become a donor at www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility

RapidPass allows you to save time at the donation site. RapidPass can be found at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and be completed only on the day of donation.

The blood drive coordinator for Holland’s is First Journey Circle .

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand ministry is beginning our 17th year in partnership with Vance Elementary school! This ministry is an opportunity for you to share God’s blessings with Staff and students!

We serve the school and

community in 3 ways:

(1) Pray, pray, pray over the school and our commitment to support staff and children!

(2) Read with 1st/2nd grade student(s) for ~30 min/wk.- very flexible.

(3) Be in prayer for a staff member that has requested a prayer partner for the school year. Also send occasional cards/small gifts of encouragement.

If interested, please fill out a volunteer form found on table in Narthex.

For more info call

Joanie Smothers - 919-961-3699

Matthew 19:14

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs them".

James5:16

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective".

H.O.P.E. Ministry

We are accepting clothing and monetary donations. Place clothing in the H.O.P.E. bin located in hallway outside of church office. If writing a check, make payable to Holland's and note H.O.P.E. Ministries .

For more information, contact Lee (lwhitaker7@nc.rr.com) or Cindi (cwhitaker7@nc.rr.com) Whitaker.

Ladies Enrichment Day

SAVE THE DATE for the 9th annual

Ladies Enrichment Day

September 7, 2019, 8am-2:00pm .

Breakfast and Lunch will be served.

We are excited to welcome Kellie Kight as our guest speaker, presenting

"Heaven in a Fruit Basket".

Early registration is $20 through August 31 and $25 after August 31. Registration forms are in the narthex OR register and pay through PayPal (link can be found on Holland's website, www.hollandsumc.org ) For questions, please email h umw.enrichment@gmail.com

Bible Studies

Now offering four exciting studies on Monday and Wednesday evenings!

-->Francis Chan Gospel of Mark: Join Dr. David Spivey to journey with Francis to Jerusalem and be transformed learning about Jesus' ministry on Monday nights

at 7 beginning September 16 .

-->Disciple I: Survey the Old and New Testaments and be transformed by studying God's Word with Vicki Hardee on

Monday nights at 7 beginning August 26 .

-->Disciple II: Survey Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts in more depth with Pastor Rich Cooper on Monday nights at 7 beginning August 26 (students for Disciple II should have already completed Disciple I or Covenant Bible Study to participate).

-->Forgotten God: If you've ever wanted to learn more about the Holy Spirit, join Rev Rich in studying Francis Chan's Forgotten God on Wednesday nights at 6:30

beginning September 18 .

*All student materials are free

thanks to an anonymous donation*

SAMARITAN'S PANTRY

Samaritan's Pantry is a church-wide ministry to help those in need. Each month, we suggest an item of the month, or you can bring an item you have on hand. A donation basket is located in the hallway near the church office.