Our mission: to be a sign of Christ’s love for the world. |
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Make plans to join us this Sunday morning at 9 am for our live-streamed service in the Sanctuary. Seating will be allowed on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be done by the ushers to maintain social distancing. Masks must be worn the entire time and all safety precautions will be taken. UNLESS YOU NEED THE ELEVATOR we request that everyone use the main entrance to the sanctuary on East Blvd. |
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Need to hear it again? Check out any sermons you missed here!
This week’s scripture lessons are Isaiah 7: 14-16 & Matthew 1:18-24.
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Annual Christmas Staff Love Offering |
In a year that has been like no other, there is one thing that we have been able to count on — the faithful staff of Dilworth Church. They have risen to the challenge that this year has brought over and over, with creativity, flexibility, and love, and we invite everyone in our Dilworth Church family to show your appreciation and support by contributing to our annual Christmas staff love offering. Gifts made by check or our website should be designated as 2020 LOVE OFFERING. We will accept contributions through Friday, December 18th. Thank you in advance for your generosity. |
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'Tis the Season . . . for Faithful Giving |
As we come to the end of 2020, we want to thank you for your generous gifts throughout the year that supports the ministries of Dilworth United Methodist Church! Our church body has a strong history of special year-end giving that helps us meet current needs and empowers us to provide ongoing and new ministry in the coming year. As you wind up 2020, we encourage you to consider Dilworth; the stress of the pandemic has impacted the church finances, and any gifts would be much appreciated. While realizing that some in our family have been affected financially by Covid-19, we ask that those who haven't been to catch up on your pledge commitment. And always remember, IF you have been affected by the pandemic, we are here for you and would love to hear from you and pray for you. For any giving to be credited to 2020, please note that it must be postmarked no later than December 31st.
We are grateful for those who faithfully give. And speaking of faithful giving . . . yep, we are in the midst of our 2021 stewardship drive. We rely on faithful giving from people like you, and your commitment card gives us guidance for the upcoming budget. Brochures with attached commitment cards have been mailed out, and we also have extra ones here at the church. Please prayerfully consider your faithful giving in 2021, just as God IS faithful to you. You can also access that card here. You may mail in or drop off the commitment cards OR simply email your response to Gary Bost. We will be collecting those through December. Let's be faithful disciples in the flesh.
Faithfully, Pastor Michelle
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Share Your Favorite Tradition! |
For our December 27 service, you can be a part of the worship service from your couch! Send a homemade video describing your family's favorite Christmas tradition in 15 seconds or less. Details:
- You can record it with a smartphone, webcam, or whatever you have handy.
- Human and pet family members are welcome to be a part of the video!
- Make sure you start the video by introducing yourself or your family!
Send your video to Jared by December 20.
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The Reason For The Season |
Dilworth UMC has continued it's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters during this season. Events like Santa's Workshop and a Zoom call with the Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson were a terrific success. Thank you for helping to make this Christmas season special for children in our community. This couldn't have been done without your generosity. Merry Christmas!
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We want to offer congratulations to Lauren and Drew Hassenzahl on the birth of their son, Benjamin Andrews Hassenzahl, born October 10, 2020! Benjamin is the youngest brother to Bo and Blake Hassenzahl. We are excited to welcome Benjamin to the Dilworth Family. |
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Amplify will no longer be sent via separate email anymore a separate email for to access this weeks article click here with reflection written by Lynn Fayssoux. If you are interested in learning more about the Amplify team, please reach out to Pastor Cade with questions and to become a part of this important ministry.
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The beautiful poinsettias for Sunday are in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Cornelius, Sr, given by Christine Cornelius Garton and Grey Robinson. If you want to see these beautiful arrangements, make sure you watch the Worship service on Facebook Live. In addition to the calendar on Aisha’s office door, we’ve created a Sign-Up Genius to make it super easy to reserve a date to place flowers on the altar. Flowers on the altar make our worship more beautiful and alive. If you would like to use the church’s florist, The Blossom Shop, Aisha will be happy to call in the order for you. The standard seasonal arrangement they provide is $50 plus tax but will enhance it with specific flower and color requests for an additional cost. You can also bring in an arrangement from your garden, a market, or wherever you want to get them. We’ve got lots of available dates, so click here to sign-up for 2021, and let’s bring some of the beauty of God’s creation into our worship in the Sanctuary.
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Dilworth UMC Needs Ushers |
Volunteer to usher at Dilworth UMC! Follow the link to sign up to usher on an upcoming Sunday. Please reach out to Pastor Cade with questions about this opportunity.
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While we will not be hosting guests for Room in the Inn this year, there are still opportunities to participate in this important ministry! This year we are baking cookies and providing bagged lunches to the guests who will be staying at a few centralized locations. See the Sign-Up Genius link and sign up to provide cookies, lunch items, assemble lunch bags, or deliver the finished products. Also, be sure to sign up for other Mission Moments this winter. Please reach out to Pastor Cade with any questions.
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Be Signs of Christ’s Love For The World! |
We have a limited number of DUMC yard signs available for you to pick up and display in your yard! |
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Contribute To Dilworth Online! |
Visit our website to make your contributions through PayPal or you can drop off your contributions and use other means of giving. Thank you for sustaining the ministries of Dilworth Church through your gifts.
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Dogs of Dilworth Calendar |
Need to finish up your Christmas Shopping? Pick up your Dogs of Dilworth Calendars from the church office Mon - Fri (8:30 am-5 pm) or reach out to Sallie Anna Barton! Do you know that coworker, friend, or family member of yours? We think they would LOVE one! Use this link to reserve your copy of our inaugural Dogs of Dilworth Calendar on sale now for just $20 each. All proceeds will go to our DUMC general budget. |
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Congratulations to our Dilworth Church and friends kickball team! Interested in playing next season? Contact Sallie Anna Barton.
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The HEART & SOLE LADIES HIKING GROUP will celebrate the Christmas season with a socially distanced hike through the Dilworth Neighborhood. |
We will meet at the church on Thursday December 17th at 5:30. Our route will include festively decorated streets that are sure to delight the child in all of us. We will walk for an hour or so, end up back at the church to marvel at our own naturally adorned Heart & Sole tree. The streets in Dilworth are relatively calm at night but plan to wear some bright colors for safety. As for weather, the extended forecast calls for between 40s & 50s in the evening so dress accordingly. Masks are required. You may want to bring a flashlight as some of our sidewalks are a bit uneven. This hike is rated easy. Please visit our Sign-Up Genius to register online. Contact Kelly Hofstatter with any questions. Additional details will be sent this week to those who register. "Tell me with whom you walk and I will tell you who you are."
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Join Us For The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Read Along |
This is the first published book in the series and the most popular. It can be read as a part of the saga or as a stand-alone story. If you are interested in joining us this is a great place to start in the series. This is a combination of reading at home, using a reading guide, as well as optional zoom and live meetup discussions. For more info reach out to Ashton Sherrin.
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RSVP for SparkFamily Sunday School Sundays at 11 pm in The Loft Reserve Your Spot Here!
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Lend A Helping Hand In Worship |
We currently need volunteers to help with the different tech/media needs of virtual worship. If you or someone you know might be interested in helping with the sound system and Livestream recording on Sunday mornings, please reach out to Pastor Michelle or Ashton Sherrin. You do not have to be a tech expert to help your church in this way. Our sound system professional will help train and instruct anyone interested, and you will work with a team of three to four other volunteers, so no experience necessary. Social safety protocols will be observed. Both YOUTH and Adults are invited and encouraged to lend a hand. Your help will be much appreciated.
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Calendar for the week of 12/13-12/19 |
Sunday, 12/13
9:00 –Worship on Facebook Live (Sanctuary)
10:15 – Facebook Live Sunday School
11:00 –Spark Family SS (LH)
4:00 – We Dem Boys Bible Study via Zoom
5:30 – Confirmation and Real Dil Youth
Monday, 12/14
Noon – Full Staff Meeting(LH)
6:30 – Disciple Bible Study 1 via Zoom
6:30 – Disciple Bible Study 5 (LH)
Tuesday, 12/15
Wednesday, 12/16
10:00 – Advent Bible Study (MPR)
6:00 – Amplify Book Club via Zoom
6:00 – 3D Youth Disciple Group via Zoom
7:30 – Banter and Brew (Brewers @4001 Yancey Rd)
Thursday, 12/17
6:00– Advent Bible Study via Zoom
6-9 – Band rehearsal(Sanctuary)
Friday, 12/18
Saturday, 12/19
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605 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 333-4173
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