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Denver United Methodist Church
love. learn. serve.
Monthly Newsletter November 2015
Since 1993, when I first started pastoring in the UMC, I have had the privilege of only two people reaching the century mark. The first one is Mrs. Callie Little. I remember fondly visiting with her. She was always a pleasant lady who loved her church. She lived to be 103 and passed away in 2010. The second person is Roderick (Rod) Otto Moore, Jr. who was born on November 6, 1915. He joined DUMC in 2000, when he and his wife, Josephine, moved to Westport from their home in Wichita, Kansas. In his story, “What it is like to be 100,” he says, “I am the first male Moore to reach 100 in 8 generations. All I can say is that I had a great wife who raised 3 great children. My employment years were stressful, and I thoroughly enjoyed early retirement. I think God had a firm grip on my hand many times during my life.” Rod especially enjoys his friends at DUMC. His neighbors, Guy & Dee Thomas, bring him to church most Sundays. He also enjoys attending First Thursday Lunch, and he will be there on November 5th, the day before his birthday. He likes to arrive at 11:00 a.m., as he is fond of the wonderful cake with the caramel icing. Please, come wish Rod a Happy 100th Birthday at First Thursday Lunch on November 5th!!!
We have three big events in the life of the church before everyone celebrates Thanksgiving!
Tsunami Youth Retreat
November 13th - 15th
Ridgecrest Conference Center
We have 87 youth and counselors going.
Please lift them up in prayer for lives to be
changed!
Operation Christmas Child
Kicks off November 16th.
Boxes are available in the Mission Center.
Help us beat last year! We need 477 shoeboxes.
Shoeboxes can be brought to the Sanctuary anytime through November 22nd.
Thanksgiving Service
Join us in the FLC for a meal at 5:00 p.m.
Child care at 6:15 p.m.
Service at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Brian Combs, from Haywood Street Congregation in Asheville. We have sent 3 mission teams in years past to this ministry.
Rev. Jeff Johnsen [email protected]
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Congregational News
Sympathy
To Shirley Mull on the death of her sister, Betty Little Howard, who passed away on November 2nd. To Lois Starnes on the death of her
sister, Norma Heafner, who passed away on November 2nd.
Congratulations
To Brandon Dishman & Nikki Deason who were married on October 10th. To Jason & Ashlyn Sigmon on the birth of their daughter, Linville Grace
Sigmon, born on October 25th weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz. and 20.5” long.
Thanksgiving
We will have our traditional Thanksgiving Meal & Service on November 22nd. The church will provide the meat, families are asked to bring a side and
dessert. Following the service, we ask those that are available to help form a line to the CORC for the OCC shoeboxes. Meal begins at 5:00 p.m.
Service is at 6:30 p.m.
The church office will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25th. We wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Welcome to DUMC
November 1st - We welcomed Sandra Fick by transfer from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Clinton, OH.
Prayers Needed
Alex Barnard Joe Carr
Jerry Caruso Eileen Ellis
Rose Hammiel Kent Laney Bobby Little
Floyd & Lois Musclow Jackie Price
Larry Rogers Dot Sherrill Ed Stelling
Thanks to all of you who have posted your dreams in the Sanctuary. We have counted up 58 dreams so far.
The Advent Season begins Sunday, November 29th. Holy Communion will be served at all services on this day.
A Note from Anita
As the calendar turns, and November stares back at me, my heart catches in my throat a bit. November means the rush of December is on its way. Before we blink it will be January, and we'll all wonder how these seasons have come and gone. It is a wonderful time that is rich with tradition and super-busy with activity, but sometimes in all of that, we miss the point of living a life of thankfulness and of celebrating God's radical in-breaking into our darkness at Christmas. So this year, I invite you to covenant with me that we will not miss all that God has for us in these seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas. As every day passes, may God help us live thank-full lives. May God shape our hearts to receive this baby who will change everything in our lives if we let Him.
JOY on the journey, Rev. Anita Sain, [email protected]
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Women’s Ministry
Ladies Bible Studies
In Progress...Join us anytime
Wednesday morning
(8-week study began October 28th)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in WAB 200
Jeremiah:
Daring to Hope in an Unstable World
by Melissa Spoelstra
This study provides guidelines to help
overcome fear, worry, & doubt as told
through the words of Jeremiah
to surrender & put your trust in God
alone.
Contact: Dava Lackey
Coming Soon...Save the date
Thursday evening
(5-week study beginning January 14th)
6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in WAB 200
War Room: Matthew 6:6
by Alex & Stephen Kendrick
Contact: Jo Killian,
Friday morning
(7-week study beginning January 8th)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in FLC 204
Seamless: Understanding the Bible
as One Complete Story
by Angie Smith
Contact: Sara Lee, [email protected]
MOPS/MOMSnext
Moms with children 0-12 years are welcome to join us the 2nd Monday or Tuesday of each month as we discuss issues related to being a mom. Our theme this year is "A Fierce Flourishing" based on
Isaiah 55:12. Childcare is available in our MOPPETS program, but you must reserve a spot first by contacting Karen Shelton at [email protected].
For all other questions, contact Paula Baker at [email protected].
The next meetings are November 9th at 6:30 p.m. and November 10th at 9:00 a.m. in the CORC. We will be packing shoeboxes, and our guest speaker will be Pastor Jeff Johnsen
speaking about “Husbands as Spiritual Leaders.”
Joy Marie Circle
Joy Marie Circle is a part of the United Methodist Women, open to all ladies of the church.
They meet the 3rd Monday of each month (except June - July) at 7:00 p.m.
The next meeting is November 16th.
Contact Lanelle Coffey at [email protected] for more info.
Women’s Retreat: April 8th & 9th, 2016…
SAVE THE DATE!
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Men’s Ministry
Men’s Small Groups Monday Evenings - This study meets at 6:30 p.m. in FLC 204. Small group discussion and prayer. Led by Dean Mosteller, [email protected].
Wednesday Evenings - This study meets at 6:30 p.m. in FLC 200. Learn how to be a stronger Christian, better husband and a godly father. Led by Tim Strickland, [email protected].
Friday Mornings - This study meets at 6:30 a.m. in WAB 101. Led by Stephen Ringel, [email protected].
Friday Mornings - This study meets at 7:00 a.m. at Stacy’s Restaurant. Men between the ages of 40-60 with various backgrounds. Led by Dennis Lee, [email protected].
Adult Ministry
Golden Disciples Contact Judy Brockman for more info at [email protected].
Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 12th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the CORC Pictures & pizza will be the highlight. Who's Who? Can you recognize your buddy from a
50+ year-old photo? Join us for fun, prizes & pizza.
Movie Night Wednesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at The Terraces Clubhouse Featuring The Lightkeepers…a tale of 2 men
who have sworn off women & live at a remote lighthouse. See what happens after 2 spirited
women arrive to test the men's resolve.
Choir
Choir is ALWAYS open to new singers, and you are welcome to join in at any time. Do you love to
sing? Use your gift of music to serve Jesus! Join the choir! Handbell choir is GROWING thanks to
those who've joined us this month. There are still 2 spots open, so come on and ring those bells!
If you play an instrument, and you’d like to play in worship, talk to Anita.
Children’s Choir (K-5th grade)
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Handbell Choir (Highschool - Adults) Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
in WAB 200
Christmas Choir Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary (6:45 p.m. for Sunday Choir)
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Children’s Ministry
Pre-K Ministry
Nursery available during all services for birth - 2 years.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5.
Children’s Church at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5.
Located on the 1st floor of the Worship Center.
Check-in at Pre-K Welcome Center.
We’ll have a Thanksgiving meal for the Pre-K children on Sunday, November 22nd during 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church.
Jennifer Ingalls [email protected]
DUMC Preschool
The preschoolers had fun in October learning about leaves, pumpkins, owls, bats
and spiders. They cut open pumpkins and felt the gooey stuff inside.
Some even tried the seeds!
In November, the children will learn what it means to be thankful. They will learn about
the first Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, Native Americans and turkeys.
On November 24th, they will put on a program for their families
and have a “Feast” afterwards.
Sara Lee [email protected]
Children’s Christmas Musical
The children are working hard to learn their parts to “The Tree Lot Christmas” drama. We will be present the drama on December 16th at 7:00 p.m. It’s not too late for
children to be a part of this production! Practices are held every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.All children grades K-5th are welcome!
For more info, contact Elizabeth Lackey at [email protected].
SPROUT & G-Force 2.0
Kids are learning about communicating with God and finding creative ways to pray
by themselves and with others. Our "Talk2God" curriculum ends November 22nd.
November 29th begins our Advent curriculum, "A Baby Changes Everything."
Children in grades K - 5 and friends are invited to join us at 9:25 a.m. in the FLC gym.
Whether you love kids, have kids, or just think Children's ministry is super-important...If
you're interested in partnering with us in helping grow young disciples, please e-mail
me.
Jared Ginsburg [email protected]
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Youth Ministry
On Sunday, November 8th at 3:00 p.m., students in grades 6-8 are invited to a Middle School Only Double Pit Night! We will be having team competitions at The Pit, and then eating barbecue at Lancaster's. We will be back in time for youth, so your students can be picked up at 8:00 p.m.
that night. E-mail [email protected] to RSVP by November 5th.
On Wednesday, November 11th, the youth will be packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
November 13th - 15th, we will be taking over 70 of our youth on the Tsunami Fall Retreat. This retreat is a great experience for the youth to grow in their faith with not just themselves, but
with other youth groups around the state. What a great example of coming together in Christ. There will be no youth events at DUMC on Sunday, November 15th.
Parents of children of all ages are invited to join us in the FLC gym on November 18th at 6:30 p.m. for a Parent Prayer Pow-Wow. We will learn creative ways to pray at home
and with your family. Bring your kids!
Get your stockings ready! We will be having our annual Youth Christmas Party on December 13th, during our regular meeting time.
Nick Richart Jared Ginsburg
[email protected] [email protected]
MACTrack - November 22nd at 4:15 p.m. in The Solar Lounge.
2015 Fall Festival Spring Children’s Consignment Sale
Mark your calendars
now for the Spring Children’s
Consignment Sale
March 19th, 2016.
Congratulations to the Contest Winners:
Meena Ego-Osuala - 1st Place Bake Off
Brent Wilson - 1st Place BBQ Contest
Ronnie & Jamie Sidler - Best Trunk
Anna Burk - Best Girl Costume
Preston Carnley - Best Boy Costume
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and volunteer at the Fall Festival Saturday, October 31st. This year was the largest turn-out to date.
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Administrative Board Notes
The Charge Conference was held on November 1st at Salem United Methodist Church. Items presented in the Nominations and Leadership report and Pastor’s salaries were approved.
-Wendi Brooks, Charge Conference Secretary Stewardship Update:
For the last several years, the amount needed by December 31st to meet our ministry budget has been announced to the congregation beginning in November. The ministry budget for 2015 is $1,112,990, and the income through November 3 $783,800. It will take $329,190 to meet this goal. This budget can be met if everyone faithfully supports the church, with no gift being too large or too small. This has been a transitional year with new staff hires, and your church is thriving. Contact Addie Carson at [email protected] with questions.
Outreach Opportunities
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Schedule If your group would like to schedule a time to volunteer to help during the drop-off hours, please contact Wendi Popoff by email at [email protected], or by phone at 704.818.6913.
Monday, November 16th Tuesday, November 17th
Wednesday, November 18th Thursday, November 19th
Friday, November 20th Saturday, November 21st Sunday, November 22nd Monday, November 23rd
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm.
Great items to pack: toys, school supplies, non-liquid hygiene items, socks, hats, hair ties,etc. For a more complete list and information check out this website...
www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
Local Mission Outreach Opportunity
All are invited! Help sort and pack humanitarian aid items or Christmas boxes.
Wednesday, November 4th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Mission Response Center
8973 Greenwood Road, Terrell, NC 28682
Meet at Stacy's Restaurant for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Contact Judy Brockman at [email protected] or 704.483.8346.
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Outreach Opportunities
Helping Hands Thanksgiving Delivered
As in recent years, Helping Hands will be providing Thanksgiving Dinner to our
neighbors who would otherwise spend Thanksgiving alone. If you know of area
shut-ins who would enjoy dinner and a visit, please contact Charlie at
[email protected]. Please, let him know if you or your family
would like to deliver meals that morning, as well. They will be delivered from around
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. You'll be home in plenty of time to enjoy your own meal.
I promise, you'll get more out of the visits than the ones you're reaching out to bless! If you'd like to donate homemade pies for
the dinners, contact Carol Brown at [email protected].
Hesed House Needs Donors A pavilion has been constructed at
Hesed House of Hope Homeless Shelter, funded by a private donor.
This will be such a blessing for those at the shelter! They want durable picnic tables,
like those in area playgrounds, for the pavilion. They are around $1500 each.
If you'd like to donate funds for a table or make a smaller donation that will go towards a picnic table,
please contact John at [email protected].
FIRST THURSDAY LUNCH
IS NOVEMBER 5TH!
The mission of Helping Hands is to serve the needs of people located in Lincoln County and DUMC. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please join us at the
next meeting on Monday, December 7th at 10:30 a.m. in WAB 200. All are welcome! Here are a few more opportunities to reach others in need through Helping Hands...
Furnish-A-Future - Laurie Palmieri, [email protected] Building & Repair Team - Tim Strickland, [email protected]
Amy’s Closet - Linda Campagna, [email protected] Volunteer Transportation Services - Gary Becker, [email protected]
Birdie Program - Rebecca Jones, [email protected] School Mentor Program - Mrs. Childers (NLMS/ELMS), [email protected] &
Mary Repko (Rock Springs), [email protected] Lakewood Friends - Mary Beth Bryson, [email protected]
Give Thanks Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed
November 17th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Contact Denyce at [email protected]
for more information.
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Christmas Preview
Christmas Decorating We will gather to decorate the church on Tuesday, December 1st at 9:00 a.m. Helpers are needed! Contact Faye Helton at 704.483.2789 for more information. Christmas Poinsettias We will be ordering poinsettias again this year to decorate the church for the holiday season. Order forms are available in the Ministry Center or church office through Sunday, November 29th. Cost is $8.50. Contact Faye Helton at 704.483.2789 for more information.
Christmas Cantata
The Christmas Cantata will be presented on Sunday, December 6th at the 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services.
East Lincoln Community Chorus
DUMC will host a concert during the following times: Thursday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, December 12th at 2:30 p.m.
Early Christmas Service Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. for the Children’s Christmas Musical, “The Tree Lot Christmas.” Come out to support our K - 5th grade kids led by Elizabeth Lackey. Christmas Eve Services Join us on Thursday, December 24th at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. to celebrate our Savior’s birth. Holy Communion will be offered at the 11:00 p.m. service.
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New Staff in 2015
(from left to right: Cameron Wilson, Jan Kuklo, Patti Carr, Rev. Anita Sain, Jared Ginsburg, & Nick Richart)
DUMC is proud to introduce our 2015 new staff hires. You’ve probably had the chance to meet a few or all of them, but here’s something about each of them you may not know…
Cameron Wilson (Co-Office Administrator) Cameron has been a member of DUMC since April 14, 2013, the same day she was baptized along-side her
first born. She was born and raised in NC and has never called another state home. Her and her husband, Rich, have two boys, Luke (3) and Abel (1). In her spare time, she likes to cook, sew, go thrift store shopping,
have quiet time, and play with her kids. She is excited to see what the future holds at DUMC.
Jan Kuklo (Business Manager) Jan and her husband recently moved to Denver to be near family and enjoy the weather (a lot less snow than Ohio!) Her ministry has been focused on the youth. She has enjoyed being a kindergarten Sunday
school teacher as well as the “pizza, cookie and video game mom” for the high school boy’s youth group who would meet in their home. She is looking forward to meeting new people in the community and in the
church family.
Patti Carr (Co-Office Administrator) Patti has been a DUMC member since 2006. She grew up all over the South and Midwest. She has been married to her husband, Joe, for almost 25 years, and they have 3 children. Jonathan (20) is in the Army currently stationed in Alaska; Tessa (18) is a college freshman; and Samantha (17) is a high school senior. She enjoys the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly people at DUMC. She likes spending time with her family, cooking, Pinterest and music.
Rev. Anita Sain (Associate Pastor of Worship Arts) Anita grew up in Shelby, NC and has been in ministry 18 years. She spent 10 years in music ministry, and is
in her 8th year serving as a pastor. People and worship and growing disciples are among her greatest passions. She enjoys all kinds of watersports...a paddle board is in her future! She feels so blessed to be part
of this church and this staff team, and she can't wait to see what God is going to do with us!
Jared Ginsburg (Associate Youth Pastor) Jared works with Nick in leading the youth ministry, leads SPROUT, and coordinates technology for
worship services. A former third grade teacher and proud University of Florida alumnus, Jared is head over heels in love with his fiancé, Amy. He loves reading, playing music, writing, eating lunch in school cafeterias (for the students, not the food), cooking, and asking people random questions. Odds are he's
probably wearing a pair of converse shoes.
Nick Richart (Youth Pastor) Nick recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a BA in Religious Studies and a minor in Recreation Management. He felt a call towards Youth Ministry ever since he was a youth and is so excited to serve the next generation here at DUMC! A few things Nick enjoys are kayaking, rock climbing, long walks on the beach, skateboarding, and playing the banjo.
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Happy Birthday To You !
1 Ryan LeGrand Jacquelyn Popoff Lilly Lasarsky Milly Furner Michael Shelton
2 Faye Helton Karen Shelton Michelle Anders Connor Lewis
3 Hank Dyer
4 Copeland Byrd
5 Maylin Broome Hailey Fiora
6 Diane Byrum Scott Smith Russ Blackwell Rod Moore
7 Jerry Joe Woodby Melissa Karr Sean Andrews Heather Malmburg Raymond Robinson Katie Moolenaar Taylor Lusk Barbara Carlton Chris Cox
8 Tim Killian Rachel Blackwelder Gabriel Gibson
9 Dari Cupp Dave Warlick Hayley Beatenhead Connor Probst Katie Nelson
10 Mike Connell Angela Lakey Jon Callahan Miranda Morales Robin Lusk Landon Reeves
11 Justin Bassani Mary Alice Sigmon Jeffrey Hoyle
12 Abby McMahan Kay Bates
13 Sam Redmond Penny Hoover Cory Martin Kaydence Laurence Melissa Lasarsky
14 Mary Long LeiAnna Wilson
15 Gary Garlow Linda Taylor Karen Miller Kathy Woodby Savannah Dishman
16 Kaylan Callaway Shane Jones
17 Rusty Profitt Andrew Melton Janna Grigg MacKenzie Lewis
18 Bailey Wright Walker Ballard
19 Liz Berley Jennifer Smith Annette Lawing
20 Martha Leonhardt Dennis Lee Steve Cosby Diane Frazier Haley Woods Jordyn Connell
21 Glenda Carter Shanna Levesque Kathryn Smith Brandon Pedrick Dan Rogers
22 Mona LeFevers Shane Matthews Janice Boyd Jeanette Shaw
23 Sylvia Holmes Jud Taylor Savannah Branham Emma Miller
24 Alex Barnard Hap Smith Jameson Parrish Cambell VanderHaar Tyler Gibson
25 Gloria Lyznicki Cody Johnsen Maggie Randall Dee Thomas
26 Kathy Buchanan
27 Ken Reep Tim Powell Jeff Perks
28 Greg Joyce Julie Connell Todd Fink
29 Cindy McAlpin Brian Ambrose McKenna Flanary Amber Yost Liam Lindsay
30 Mike Murdock Joe Carr Spencer Tullos
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Denver United Methodist Church
3910 N. Business Hwy 16 PO Box 661 Denver, NC 28037 Phone: 704.483.1601 Fax: 704.489.2488 Email: [email protected]
Denver United Methodist Church Staff
Rev. Jeff Johnsen, Lead Pastor - [email protected] Wendi Brooks, Lead Pastor Assistant - [email protected]
Rev. Anita Sain, Associate Pastor of Worship Arts - [email protected] Nicholas Richart, Youth Pastor - [email protected]
Jared Ginsburg, Associate Youth Pastor - [email protected] Addie Carson, Business Manager - [email protected]
Jan Kuklo, Business Manager - [email protected] Cameron Wilson, Co-Office Administrator - [email protected]
Patti Carr, Co-Office Administrator - [email protected] Teri Shelton, Special Projects Coordinator - [email protected]
Kristi Johnsen, Director of Communications & Connections - [email protected]
Jeff Perks, Organist/Pianist - [email protected] Sara Lee, Preschool Director - [email protected]
Jennifer Ingalls, Pre-K Director - [email protected] Karen Ritchie, Facilities Ministries - [email protected]
Rev. Bill Spencer, Pastor Emeritus - [email protected]
Denver UMC PO Box 661 Denver, NC 28037
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