Seven Day Snapshot @NRUMC
March 3

Coming Up at NRUMC

  • Masks & COVID-19- Policy Update
  • Leadership Series- March 7 Sign Up
  • Peru Interest Meeting- March 6
  • Women's Retreat Postponed
  • Paid Nursery Positions Available
  • Sunday Bulletin Got Easier!
  • Kevin Needs Clothes
  • Calling All Bakers!
  • Get Involved Helping Refugees
  • This Week's Podcast
  • 8:30 Worship Service Continues
  • Sunday's Livestream link
COVID-19 Policy Update

The Executive Team of NRUMC met to review our COVID-19 policy, including mask mandates. A new policy, effective Sunday, March 13, includes a "mask optional" rule for most activities, including worship services. All volunteers working with nursery and pre-K groups will continue to mask. Please see the video below for a more complete update from Pastor Duke and Pastor Alan.

The Leadership Team is thankful to be offering the Tom Skelton Leadership Series in memory of our first team chair, Tom Skelton. Tom devoted his life to leading his community and mentoring others in leadership. We are grateful that Tom saw our church as a place to make "disciples of Jesus Christ" through leadership training.

Our Leadership Series Begins March 7 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to gather as safely as possible through masks and distance so we can gather together and have study time and discussion on our topic, "Christian Resilience." We encourage everyone to participate by bringing questions and your experience to benefit us all.

Each session will last 1 hour and 15 minutes and include:
  - an introduction of the leadership topic
  - relevant Biblical connections
  - modern examples
  - prayerful reflection questions
  - an opportunity for small group discussion

First Four Topics
Christian Resilience - March 7
  Courage - March 28
Communication - April 25
Calling - May 23


Invite anyone you think may benefit from these sessions and pray that disciples of Jesus Christ will be formed to give witness to God’s Kingdom. 
NRUMC's next Peru mission trip is scheduled for July 20 - July 31, 2022. This mission opportunity is open to anyone age 15 and up. Estimated cost per traveler is $2,000. Join us this Sunday in the Youth Center to learn more!

Questions, email Jay Mackie at jgmjrvet@aol.com.
Women's Retreat Postponed

After polling a number of previous retreat participants, we have decided to postpone our Cafe Chocolat Women's Retreat until the fall. As COVID numbers continue to decline, we hope that a retreat in early October will make people more comfortable and give us better participation. Mark your calendars now for Cafe Chocolat, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2022!
NRUMC Nursery is Hiring!

We have a paid position available for a Nursery Coordinator and two positions available for paid Nursery Staff. Workers are needed on Sunday mornings from 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The pay scale varies depending on experience and training. Contact Gretchen Shea at gretchens@nrumc.org or (919) 847-1536 x103 for more information.
Online Bulletin Even Easier!

We made the pew information more accessible and you can now scan the bulletin QR code without needing to dig through and find it!

Try it out!
Prison Ministry Clothing Donations

Prison Ministry at NRUMC is in need of gently-used clothes and shoes for our pen-pal, Kevin, who will be released from prison at the end of March. Requested sizes are as follows:

Pants - 40" waist, 32" length
Shirt/T-Shirt - 3X
Boxers - 2X
Shoes - 11
Gym Shorts - 3X

Donations may be dropped off in the Lobby on Sunday, March 20! Questions, email Barbara Bays at bmbaysbus@gmail.com.
Calling All Bakers! -UMW Bake Sale

We encourage all bakers who are friends or members of NRUMC to donate baked goods to this worthy cause!

The sale is Friday, March 18th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Drop off times in the Fellowship Hall atrium are Thursday, March 17th from 5:00-7:00PM and Friday, March 18th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM.

All funds collected go to the missions/charities that support the needs of women, youth and children. Monetary donations are always welcomed!
Contact person: Ruby Rosbach @ waruma@att.net or 919-607-3545.
Refugee Resettlement Ministry

We are in need of gently used furniture, small appliances, and home goods, all in good condition to be donated to The Green Chair Project. Please coordinate furniture donations with The Green Chair project by emailing them at pickups@thegreenchair.org or call 919-322-0474. They accept donations on Tuesday and Thursdays during the hours of 10:00am and 2:00 pm.  

We would encourage you to check out The Green Chair Project Facebook page which has photos of items previously donated. It may help you in identifying some the items they are collecting for Refugee families! 

To donate funds to our ministry, you may give through placing your donation in an envelope and dropping it in the offering basket on Sunday. Be sure to write “Refugee Resettlement” on your check or on the outside of the envelope. You can also go on our church website and select “Donate”. Look for a “drop down” box and select “Refugee Resettlement” close to the bottom of the list. These funds will be used to purchase new beds and mattresses for the family members.  

Thank you for all you are doing to provide a new beginning for a Refugee family!

Questions, contact Jack Banask at jackbanask1@gmail.com or (919) 816-6650, or Vicki Cilley at vcilley@gmail.com or (919) 801-1615.


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