Dear HUMC Family,

This week, our scripture will come from John 15:1-8:

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.

Having grown up in the northern US, I wasn't familiar with how powerful this image of a Vine truly is! Of course, we have vines in Pennsylvania, but when we moved to North Carolina, I was truly amazed at the vines here. Seeing these vines made this scripture "come to life" for me.

I'll share more of this story during Sunday's sermon. We lived for a time in Washington, NC in Beaufort County. When we moved into our house there, the yard needed A LOT of work and attention. The trees were covered in vines and the branches that sprouted forth from them. I tried to "de-vine" some of the trees, and I quickly found out what an impossible task that could be. Although some of the branches could be cut and pruned, removing the entire vine was next to impossible! The vine was strong and full of life!

Isn't that true of our "Vine" - Jesus Christ. As long as we remain as branches connected to the vine, we will grow. People can come along and try to deny the vine, destroy the vine, or remove the vine, but the VINE will do what vines do - produce branches that produce fruit. 



Jesus tells us that if we abide in him, he will abide in us. If we remain connected to the VINE, the life of the VINE will be in us.

Blessings!

Pastor Tom

Please Remember these in your prayers

Andrea Boone

Ray Sawyer

Karen Fallon

Brenda White

Tim Brinn

John Larson

Chicago Eure

River Trace Nursing Home

Jean Ashley

Chowan River

Tom Gard

Edenton Primetime 

Wayne Ashley

The Landings

Thelma Skinner

Bobbie Boynton

Margaret Denison

Winslows- Elizabeth City

Jane Jordan

Extended Church Family  

J.D. Abshire (friend of Todd & Candy Tilley) Tiffany Roberts (Ronnie & Donna Baker's Daughter)

Patrice Dardenne (Friend of Kathy Sherrill)

Larry Johnson (brother-in-law of Nancy Lodge)

David Malcom (Requested by Mark Sherrill)

Dwayne Priest (Requested by Mark Sherrill)

Family of Lyndon White (Brother of Thelma Skinner)

Laurie & Don Winz (Friends of Trip & Melissa Cofield)

Carole Donaghy (Ruth Lacefield's Niece)

Sandy Scaff Ryan

Tiffany Roberts (Ronnie & Donna Baker's Daughter)

Stan Wilkerson (Requested by Mark Sherrill)

Amy Cullipher (Ed Nixon & Kay Winslow’s sister)

Nick Nixon (Ed & Barbara Nixon's Son)

Jackie Hobbs (Friend of John & Susan Christensen)

Allie Pucchio (Jeff & Barb Paige's Niece)

Joseph Ambrose (Patty Bittner's Neighbor) 

Beth Colson (Marta Colson’s Daughter-in-Law)

Diane Selleck (Katheleen Selleck's Daughter)

Edward & Judy Taylor (Friends of Raymond Sawyer)

Carolyn Meads (Ida Saunder's Sister)

Gail Smith

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO UPDATE

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Loaves and Dishes

Monday 5 PM

Joy Circle

Wednesday – 10:30 AM

Choir Practice

Wednesdays – 7 PM

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Band of Brothers

(Men's Small Group)

Will resume May 7^th – 10 AM

APRIL- MAY

Misty Hallberg Apr 1

Tom Hallberg Apr 1

Lee Ann Van Pelt Apr 1

Esther Hall Apr 2

Becky Dobson Apr 3

Ruth Lacefield Apr 4

Donald Hurst Apr 6

Mark Sherrill Apr 7

Susan Winslow Apr 8

Kaye Long-Fussell Apr 9

Kathleen Selleck Apr 9

Richard Parr Apr 16

Ashley Stoop Apr 23

Sam McNaught Apr 24

Dina Hurdle Apr 27

Barbara Graves May 1

Karen Tuck May 2

Chris and Amy Hall

April 6

Ruth and Sam McNaught

April 7

Ronnie and Donna Baker

April 10

Mark & Lee Ann Van Pelt

April 14

Please let the church office know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary. Thank you!

Loaves and Dishes FAQ

What is “Loaves and Dishes?”

Beginning April 29, 2024, we will host monthly meals on the last Monday of each month (with some exceptions) from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. These meals are a way to break bread and share God’s love with our congregation and the larger community.

Who can come to “Loaves and Dishes?”

Everyone is welcome! We want members of Hertford UMC and people from the community to join us.

What do I have to bring?

You don’t need to bring anything! The meals will be prepared for you. Come as you are - and invite a friend!

How much do the meals cost?

The meals are FREE, though we accept donations to help with the cost.

Who will be preparing the meals?

Any group from the church can prepare one of the meals - A Women’s Circle, A Men’s Group, and so forth. If you would like to help prepare a meal, gather some of your friends and sign up for a date and complete the meal application so that we have the details.

What kind of food will be served?

Our Outreach Team (led by Lynne Raymond) created a list of possible meals that a group can choose to prepare. Each month the team who will prepare the meals can choose a “hot” or “cold” option. The menu choices are available in print form for you to use in meal planning.

Who will pay for the cost of the meals?

Any team that chooses to prepare a meal can be reimbursed up to $50 from the Outreach Team by filling out a reimbursement form. 

Do I have to reserve a spot in order to come?

We ask that church members let the office know if they will attend, but we also understand that plans can change at the last minute. You are not required to reserve, but we ask that you try to reserve so that we know how many people to expect.

I have more questions…Who can I contact?

Contact Lynne Raymond (Outreach Chair) or Pastor Tom. You may also contact the church office.

Out Reach Opportunities! Choose your favorite one or two!

BEACON DISTRICT RESOURCES

United Methodist News answers frequently asked questions about General Conference in A Beginner’s Guide to General Conference.

Here is a LINK with delegates from the North Carolina Conference discussing General Conference

Use this LINK to livestream events at General Conference.

This is the LINK to archived sessions of General Conference.

The People of the

United Methodist Church

What We Believe 

How We Serve

Ways to Grow

www.umc.org

HELP US WELCOME NEWCOMERS

TO OUR AREA!

The Outreach Ministries group needs your help. In order to help grow the membership of HUMC, we would like to send a card to all newcomers who move into Perquimans County.

In order to send this "Come meet new friends this Sunday at Hertford United Methodist Church . . . ., " we need the names and addresses for any folks who are new to the area.

Please provide this information to:



Nancy Lodge:

nancylodge62@gmail.com or 252-333-9208

Lynne Raymond

63lynner@gmail.com or 426-5102 and we will do the rest.



As always, thanks for helping us grow!

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