HUMC Weekly News - August 29, 2019
14005 Stumptown Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1156
God calls us to open the door, make room at the table, and create spaces
to foster lasting relationships with Jesus Christ.
Sermon Series: The Kingdom of God is Near
This Sunday, September 1
Matthew 7:24-27
"Building on the Rock"
Last Sunday, August 25
Isaiah 9:6-7, I Peter 2:9-10
"A Nation of Priests"
This Sunday is Communion Sunday.


Please note: Due to technical issues, the last 2 sermons are not available. We are working on resolving those issues.
Saturday Evening Service
We invite you to check out our new Saturday Evening service this Saturday, August 31, 5:30 p.m. Rod Arters will be teaching. Communion will be served.

Click HERE for more information.
We would like to thank everyone who joined us last Sunday to say goodbye to Summer and  hello to Fall! We extend our gratitude to all those who helped behind the scenes to make our “Super Sunday” event happen. A very special Thank You goes to our Not Here Ministry team for providing the food for the event!
Next Week at HUMC:

  • The Church Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

  • UMW Logos Circle will meet Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Our guest speakers are Kirk and Krista Sipe. They will be talking about Not Here Ministry. All are welcome to attend.
Children's Ministry Update
  • Club 3:16 will have a "Meet & Greet" on Sunday, September 8 at 11:45 a.m. in the Solid Grounds coffee house

  • Sunday, September 15 - We will present our 3rd graders with a Bible. Please email Pam Hegedus if you have a rising 3rd grader.


For more information, please read The Children's Ministry Weekly News.
Student Ministry Update
  • The Youth will meet this Sunday at Spare Time Entertainment (not the church!) at 5:00 p.m. for bowling and laser tag. The cost is $15 (shoe rental, 2 bowling games and 1 laser tag). Parents, pick your child up at the bowling alley at 7:00 p.m.

  • Confirmation - The first meeting is Sunday, September 15 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting is an orientation meeting for parents and Confirmands. For more information email Pastor Paul at pthompson@wnccumc.net.

For more Student Ministry News, read this week's Student Ministry Update.
Wednesdays in the Word
Wednesdays in the Word will resume September 11. We will meet every other Wednesday at 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will study Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story by Angie Smith. This study is open to women of all ages!

to register.

We are looking for two child care workers to help watch children during this Bible Study. Please send an email to the address above if you are interested.
Passionate, Thriving, Loving Community
Project Agape Christmas Shoeboxes
It’s time for Christmas! Well, not really, but it is time to get ready for Project Agape Christmas Shoeboxes!

We will be giving out boxes in the church lobby on Sunday, September 1. So please stop by the Project Agape table and pick up a box or two to fill with much-needed supplies and gifts for the thousands of children and families who are served by Project Agape. Shoeboxes will also be available in the church lobby throughout the week. Filled shoeboxes are due back by September 29.

If you would like more information about Project Agape, or would like to get a shopping list, please click HERE to visit our website.
Coupons for Troops Update
The end of August marks 3 years and 3 months of our participation in this program. To date, we have mailed 295,182 (worth $688,139) to our adopted Army base in Germany. We extend our gratitude to all of you who drop off coupons (cut or uncut) in the designated box in the front lobby. This is one small way we can support our troops overseas.