Hello FUMC family!
Check out what's happening this week at our church!
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This Sunday - September 15, 2019
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Pastor John
Good News
“David's Extra Mile"
1 Samuel 17: 32-37
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What to Expect and Ways to Reflect
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Dear FUMC family,
This Sunday, September 15th, I will be preaching on 1 Samuel 17:32-37. Jesus said, “If someone asks you to go one mile with them, go the second mile also.” During the month of September we are asking everyone in our church family to go the extra mile in our financial giving. As we come out of the summer months we are behind. If we go the extra mile then we will catch up and finish the year strong. During the month of September Pastor Debra and I will be preaching about people in the Bible who went the extra mile for God. 1 Samuel 17:32-37 tells us that David went the extra mile when he faced Goliath. David stepped up when no one else would, David refused to be defined by fear, and David did not give into the fears of others. When we face giants, God calls people like David among us to step up. I hope that you will join us.
In Christ,
John
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Cookbooks and a Mission!
Now that we are selling UMW cookbooks at the discounted price of $10, we are hoping to find groups, classes, or individuals that might purchase one or more books to be gifted to the staff members of Northwood. This would allow us to meet the cost of publication without being “in the hole,” and it would extend our ministry to Northwood in a far-reaching way by being a presence in their homes as well as at school. It is a wonderful way to touch lives once again on a personal level.
Contact Bitsy Wall (phone/text 336-812-1371) to support this project.
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Sunday School Teachers Needed
Children's Sunday School Teachers are needed for the 2019-2020 school Year. Being a Children's Sunday School teacher is fun, rewarding and easy. Simply use the link below to choose your Sunday(s) and Mrs. Myers will send you the lesson a month before your scheduled time. Please feel free to contact Kim Myers with any questions about signing up. Thanks for volunteering to help spread God's Word to our FUMC kids!
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Childcare Needed
Wonderful Wednesdays are right around the corner and we are busy making plans for a truly "wonderful" season. Stephanie Peters and Sandy Franks have agreed to be our chefs and, since they have young children, we will need volunteers to provide childcare from 2:00-5:15pm. If you are able to help, please contact Pastor Debra to sign up for a Wednesday afternoon.
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Northwood Classroom Adoptions
We have many teachers and classrooms who adore our church now because of YOU, our members who have lavishly and energetically “adopted” a classroom or an individual staff member. Please send your email address to Liz Samuel if you plan to continue with the class you adopted, or if you would like to adopt a classroom for the first time at
samuele@gcsnc.com
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CROP Walk 2019
CROP Hunger Walk is in two weeks! We will gather at the Rockers’ Stadium to help fight hunger both here and around the world. We still need walkers and sponsors for September 22. The walk is 3 (or less) miles and ALL ages are welcome. What a great family event! Please contact Pam Mercer for details (336-870-4369). Last year FUMC had 25 walkers and raised $1085. Our goal this year is 40 walkers and $1500! You may go to www.crophungerwalk.org to register or donate. Sign up today!!
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Adult ASP Mission Trip
It’s that time of year again to start planning for the fall ASP mission trip!! ASP is a home repair mission program to assist low-income people in Central Appalachia. This year our trip is to Jonesville, VA. There is a $50 volunteer fee. If you are interested in going on the Adult ASP mission trip on October 24-27, please contact Doug Lain by October 6 at 336-471-3915.
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We Love our College Students!
Our college students are back at school!! For our new college students or those students that have changed addresses since the beginning of last school year, please forward their contact information to our college ministry team. The team will then relay this information to different groups in our church so that we can keep in touch with our students and encourage them throughout the year. Please contact Jeannie Williams with your students’ information at 336-880-1243 or email her at luv2teach4preschool@gmail.com. Please be in prayer for all of our students, college or otherwise, as they begin the new school year!!
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Naaman's Recovery Village
MONDAY, September 16, 2019
Take The Night Off and Come Join Us For Our Pizza Inn Fundraiser at 110 W. Fairfield Road High Point, NC. Part of Pizza Inn's Profits Along With All Tips Will Go Directly To Naaman's Recovery Village. Naaman's Recovery Village is an 18 Month 501 (c3) Non Profit Christ Centered Residential Addiction Recovery Ministry for Men. Naaman's does not charge a fee for their services. Our Ministry is Run Completely on private and corporate donations. Come out and help support us!
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Wonderful Wednesday is a time when we gather and share a meal together. Dinner is from 5:15-6:15 pm and you need a reservation to attend. Please call the church office to make your dinner reservation no later than noon on Monday. Our menu for September 18 is: homemade chicken pie, seasoned green beans, fresh garden salad and chocolate Oreo lush for dessert.
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Conference on Ending Violence
On September 28 at Pearson Memorial AME Church on Washington Street, there will be a conference on ending violence in High Point. The conference will begin with a continental breakfast and registration at 8:00 am with the program beginning at 9:00. The theme is "Ending Violence, the Time is Now." There is no cost to attend. The conference will end at 11:00 am with the 10th Annual Unity Festival beginning at noon.
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Upcoming Children’s Events at FUMC
Family Movie Night: September 27 at the home of Jeff and Melissa Sledge, 2740 Wiley Farm Kernersville
. We will start at 6:30 pm and will have pizza, popcorn, drinks and s'mores. Our movie will be
How to Train Your Dragon 3
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Father-Daughter Dance: October 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Praise and Worship Space. This event is free, but reservations are required by 9/18. Call the church office or email daddydaughterevening@gmail.com with your child’s name, age, and your name.
Fall Festival: Sunday, October 27th from 4-5:30 pm at the Wall Farm.
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Communications Update
Any member who needs to meet with Megann Huggins, Director of Communications, Media, and Technology may email her at
mlhugginsfumchp@gmail.com
and she will be happy to make an appointment to meet with you to address your concerns. As she has started her full time teaching job, she is not keeping set office hours.
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Recipes Needed
Your recipes are needed for a Southeastern Jurisdiction Legacy Cookbook. Each conference is being asked to submit 15-25 of our favorite recipes. Please submit your recipes, including your name and district, to Julia Willis (
jawillis1@aol.com
) by October 20. The cookbook should be available for sale at the April 2020 SEJ meeting in Mobile, AL.
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"Wonderfully Made"
Pastor Debra has a new blog. It's called "Wonderfully Made" and is a place where Debra hopes you will land for inspiration, laughter, and honest reflection on where life meets faith. The name comes from Psalm 139:14 which tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." You can access her new blog on the church website under the News tab or click the link below.
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Media Ministry Volunteers
We need your help! Volunteers are needed to run either the camera, computer or sound for our 9:00 and 10:55 services. Experience is not needed! You just need a willingness to help spread the word of God to people who are unable to physically attend our services. If you are interested, please contact Jason Meyer at
jasonmeyer.fumchp@gmail.com
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Join us for Baseball and Fellowship
On Sunday, September 15, at 2 pm we will be returning to the High Point Rockers for an afternoon of fellowship and baseball. Tickets are ONLY $5! We invite eveyone to come to a covered dish luncheon after the 10:55 service and meet in the church parking lot to walk to the game at 1:30 pm.
Reservations are due this Sunday, September 8, 2019.
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COVERED-DISH LUNCHEON
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
The church will have a covered-dish luncheon in the Fellowship Hall following the 10:55 service on Sunday, September 15. The basketball teams from High Point University (men and women) will be worshiping with us and will be our guest for lunch. Please bring your favorite dish. We DO NOT need desserts. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship with your church family, coaches, and the students. Don't forget to wear PURPLE!
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Sundays | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Topics/Leaders for September
Allred Class:
Chris Franks
The Gathering Class:
Book of Acts led by class members
The Pathfinders Class:
1st, 8th, and 29th - Doug Lain - International Lessons
15th and 22nd - Barbara Collins from the
Jewish Synagogue
The Wesley Class:
Beth Johnson
Class Locations
The Allred Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Gathering Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Wesley Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Pathfinders Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
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Call:
(336)-889-4429
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday:
Closed
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Pastor John | Senior Pastor
Pastor Debra | Associate Pastor
Pat Church | Business Manager
Office: (336) 889-4429
Mark Williams
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Contemporary Worship Director
williamsmc@triad.rr.com
Jason Meyer | Videographer/Editor
jasonmeyer.fumchp@gmail.com
Office: (336) 812-4363
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Kim Myers | Director of Children's Ministries
Office: (336) 889-3103
DP Grigg | Director of Youth Ministries
Office:
(336) 812-4365
Megann Huggins | Director of Media, Communications, and Marketing
mlhugginsfumchp@gmail.com
Office: (336) 812-4363
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Weekly Needs: $16,983.65
YTD Contributions: $515,994.46
YTD Expenses $531,418.52
Current Balance: <$15,424.06>
Conference Askings: $72,531.00
Paid to Conference: $30,262.91
What We Owe: $42,268.09
These figures have been updated as of 9/12/19.
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First United Methodist Church
336-889-4429
www.fumc-highpoint.org
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