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First Church Network JANUARY 2016

First United Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. | Mocksville, NC 27028

336.751.2503 Fax: 336.751.1120 Preschool/Afterschool 336.753.1900

www.firstumcmocksville.org STAFF

Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr. Senior Pastor John Huneycutt Christian Education / Youth Barbara Basham Director of Music Preschool Director Allison Lambert Director of Afterschool Ministries Tommy Dunn Organist/Technology Teresa Lakey Financial Administrator Shane Butcher Financial Assistant Natalie Sanders Custodial Staff Taylor Slye Custodial Staff

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THOSE WHO SERVE ~ DECEMBER 2015

GREETERS FOR 8:45 AM 1/3 Doris Snyder, Karen Lutz 1/10 Alice Hanes, Vickie Hendricks 1/17 Bobbie Morris, Amy Wood 1/24 Nancy Payne, Chinera Latham 1/31 Doris Miller, Terri Butcher USHERS FOR 8:45 AM 1/3 George Snyder, Wylie Berry 1/10 Chris Hanes, Jerry Hendricks 1/17 Philip Morris, Harold Wood 1/24 Frank Payne, Jim Latham 1/31 Glenn Miller, Shane Butcher MORNING PRAYER 8:45 AM 1/3 Lynne Byerly 1/10 Joeff Williams 1/17 John Huneycutt 1/24 Lynne Byerly 1/31 Patsy Brewer CHILDREN’S MOMENT 8:45 AM 1/3 TBD 1/10 Communion 1/17 TBD 1/24 TBD 1/31 TBD

CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR JANUARY

Mary Circle

GREETERS FOR 10:55 AM 1/3 Tommy & Jenny Turner 1/10 Tommy & Jenny Turner 1/17 Walter Wilson & Dave Salmon 1/24 Walter Wilson & Dave Salmon 1/31 Youth USHERS FOR DECEMBER 10:55 AM 1/3 Mike Hinshaw, Carroll Foster, Jimmy Kelly, Dave Salmon 1/10 Mike Hinshaw, Carroll Foster, Jimmy Kelly, Dave Salmon 1/17 Mike Hinshaw, Carroll Foster, Jimmy Kelly, Dave Salmon 1/24 Mike Hinshaw, Carroll Foster, Jimmy Kelly, Dave Salmon 1/31 Mike Hinshaw, Carroll Foster, Jimmy Kelly, Dave Salmon MORNING PRAYER 10:55 AM 1/3 Belinda Brewer 1/10 Shirley Cottle 1/17 Mike Hendrix 1/24 Grady McClamrock 1/31 Tim Trudgeon CHILDREN’S MOMENT 10:55 AM 1/3 Patsy Crenshaw 1/10 Communion 1/17 Belinda Brewer 1/24 Elizabeth Rosenbaum 1/31 Dirk Robertson ACOLYTE 10:55 AM 1/3/16 Nevan Ellis 1/10/16 Burke Rosenbaum 1/17/16 Patrick Foil 1/24/16 Sydney Dirks 1/31/16 Evan Hendrix

FROM THE PASTOR

As we end 2015 there is much to be thankful for in the past year. Our church is blessed with wonderful

people who love the Lord. Through various challenges we have seen the hand of the Lord at work. God

has enabled us to begin several new ministries. We have strengthened our ministry of congregational

care as we reach out to support one another during the difficult times of life. We have expanded our out-

reach to families, parent and couples. Each week we gather as the Body of Christ to worship our Risen

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have continued to share the gospel with others through various avenues

of outreach. We have offered opportunities for some 50 people to participate in Covenant Bible Study.

Each week faithful teachers disciple participants in our Sunday School classes. We offer numerous oppor-

tunities for involvement in missions at home, in North Carolina, in the US and overseas. We have empha-

sized children and UM youth ministries, started a Sunday night children’s study and continue to offer the

exciting through-the-week ministries of Pre-School, After School, and Summer Camp.

As we look to the new year of 2016, I am optimistic about the ways in which God will lead us to continue

and to strengthen these existing ministries and expand into new areas of ministry and outreach. We are

grateful to those who have turned in their 2016 Every Member in Ministry Commitment Cards. In January

we hope to have all of them processed and to get everyone actively involved. We want to stay true to our

mission “to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord, to receive the power of the Holy Spirit and to respond to the

needs of others with the love of God the Father.” And to stay true to our calling to love God, love others

and make disciples of Jesus Christ. May we seek to fulfill the vision of being a growing community of disci-

ples of Jesus Christ who are transforming our community and the world.

Gratefully,

Pastor Glenn

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Mike & Donna Duncan 117 Ridgehaven Place Mocksville, NC 27028 Mike: 11/30 Donna: 5/2

Marty Roberts

401 N. Main Street , Apt. 7-G

Mocksville, NC 27028

Birthday and picture to come soon


Barb's Blessings…..

An appropriate heading because of the many blessings we, as the church, and I, as the Music Director have received during the Christmas Season! We have been so blessed for many years, long before I came, with marvelous music. Our Chancel Choir is beholding to none in the area, and our organist blesses us every time he sits on the organ bench or at the piano.

We are blessed with a strong core group of hand bell ringers that have been together for well over twenty years, and some new younger ringers have taken the opportunity to use their special talents for the glory of God. For all of these, we give thanks!

We are blessed with a special energetic group of young singers in children's choir who match pitch very well and even show a bit of a flare for drama. They also ring chimes in training for their future adventure into hand bells (we hope). Many blessings have come to us through our new puppet team leaders, Sherri Hendrix and Jayne Walker.

Our Praise Band leads us in music for the Early Light Service and they are another special blessing. They get to church very early on Sunday mornings to prepare for their music leadership.

Our church is also very blessed to have a well respected educational facility in our preschool which is over 30 years old. We have excellent teachers who work very well with the children and each other. I invite any of you to stop by on any given day to see for yourself what we can be extremely proud of. The preschool is an excellent outreach into the community. We show God's love by loving, nurturing, and educating our future generations.

Again, I am very blessed to have had the opportunity for the past 28 years to serve you in ministry and look forward to our future ministry together.

God bless,

Barbara Basham, Director of Music and Preschool

Happy New Year from Ministry 22:6! Although the days are cold, we

are thinking SUMMER!!! We will be getting ready to unveil Summer

Camp 2016 dates and themes very soon, so stayed tuned for details!!! If

you need Before/After School Care, don't forget we offer that as well. For

more information, contact Allison at 336-753-1900 or email her at

[email protected]. We can't wait to see what 2016 holds!!!

Fifth Sunday Brunch and Study Committee Presentation

Plan to join us on Sunday, January 31 at 9:50am for our Fifth Sunday Brunch during the Sun-

day School hour at which time our Study Committee will present ideas for future expansion

of our facilities. Our Joel Committee recommended this study to evaluate our current build-

ing usage and project needed facility changes or additions.

This is an informational meeting, and every member and regular attendee are encouraged to

attend.

Mission trip money for summer of 2016 is due on January 3. The deposit is $50 for both the middle and high school kids. Parent/Student meeting - Sunday, January 10 at 5:00 pm. Covered dish meal and discussion of spring and summer activities. Confirmation Classes start Sunday, January 10 at 3:45 pm on the second floor of the education building.

Family-Children Outing! Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Greensboro Science Center! Parents

(and grandparents) are invited to attend with their children/grandchildren - we will tour the museum,

the aquarium, and the animal discovery zoo, then have lunch close by afterwards. Families can drive

on their own and meet us there at 9am, or sign up to ride on the 15-passenger bus available on a first-

request basis, which will leave the church at 8am. Please let John or Tracy Huneycutt know if you're

interested in coming before the day of the event - [email protected]. Please visit the website

for information on directions & pricing - http://www.greensboroscience.org.

tel:336-753-1900

mailto:[email protected]


Charles Hendricks

Autumn Care

1007 Howard Street


Bailey Brewer

Diane Crotts’

Granddaughter

Ann Stayer

PO Box 333

256 North Carolina Circle


Fred Roth Bermuda Commons

Room #100

316 NC Hwy 801

Advance, NC 27006

Clyde Hendricks

2229 Bermuda Village Drive

Advance, NC 27006

Velma Daniel c/o Trinity Elms 3750 Harper Road #601

Clemmons, NC 27012

Margeret Foster c/o Brookstone Terrace

Room # 7

4430 Clinard Road

Clemmons, NC 27012

Tilthia Hanes Clemmons Village #1

6401 Holder Road, Room 4

Clemmons, NC 27012

Dick Smith 204 Charleston Ridge Dr.


Isaac & Eli Markland 825 N. Main Street


Jack Corriher

144 N. Wentworth Dr.


Molly Jo McClamrock Bermuda Commons

Room # 403

316 NC Hwy 801

Advance, NC 27006

Von & Madeline Shelton 153 Woodhaven Drive


Elmer Stoneman 425 Avon Street


Anne Jones 288 Southwood Drive


Jackson Hendricks 134 Applegate Court


Karen Sykes 161 Deacons Way


Sara Campbell

c/o Trinity Elms 7449 Fair Oaks Drive

Clemmons, NC 27012

Cole & Elva Grace

Tomlinson 1351 Suzanna Wesley Dr.

Winston Salem, NC 27104

Nancy Triplett 248 East Lake Drive


Marie Steed c/o Trinity Elms

3750 Harper Road # 302

Clemmons, NC 27012

Jean Shelton Bermuda Commons

Room # 508

316 NC Hwy 801

Advance, NC 27006

Marty Roberts 401 N. Main Street

Apt. 7-G


ARMED FORCES

FN Collin Russell

PV2 Connor Carpenter

PROMISES TO KEEP PRAYERS

Please let us know of any addi-tional names to be added or any names which should be removed. We wish for our Prayer List to be current and correct. To contact the Prayer Chain with a prayer request or to become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact Lillian Sharpe (336.936.9014, [email protected]) or Judy Bailey (336.978.7763, [email protected])

PRAYER TIME

Thursdays at Noon

Family Life Center

Middle School Classroom

LOSING PUTTER and COMING HOME Around noon the Friday after Thanksgiving, with our amazing 70 degree weather, I was out front cleaning up the gardens for winter. Doogal, our 2 ½ year old rescue and Putter, our 1 year old whom we recently rescued, were each leashed to heavy, 20 pound "Troutman" rocking chairs on the front porch. John was standing by the garage getting his golf clubs ready for a gorgeous day on the links. His friend, David, was picking him up momentarily to play 18 holes. When David pulled his car in the driveway, Putter, oblivious to her heavy anchor, ran to meet him. As she flew off the porch to greet David, the 20 lb rocking chair followed her. As she ran with the rocker in tow, she became increasingly frightened. The evil black rocker followed her across the yard, down the driveway and up the gully, at least 30 yards, with her terror increasing with every step she ran. Then her collar with her ID tags broke, and she ran as fast as a greyhound with its tail on fire up the street and disappeared over the hill. By the time we scrambled into cars to chase her, only two people had seen her streak by about a mile away ..... but she was gone. GONE. People were out decorating their houses for Christmas and no one, NO ONE saw her after that. John and I drove in 2 separate cars, ever widening our circle for 6 hours. Our 60 pound, bright white canine had disappeared, and she is hard to miss, especially with the leaves off the trees and the crops harvested. We made up 15 fliers and taped them on poles and stop signs along the roadways. We listed her as a Lost Dog on 6 sites on the internet. We called the police and animal control. Neighbors and friends joined our search canvasing meadows and neighborhoods. I was devastated, consumed with fears and fighting horrific visions of road carnage. My heart was breaking. Finally, I prayed, pleading with God that while I almost never asked for anything for myself…. please, please return our puppy. John kept looking. But after 6 hours, I wanted to stay by the phone. At 7 pm, after dark, I took one more spin around the neighborhood, calling her name. Nothing. The temperatures would be in the high 30’s that night and I knew Putter had few foraging skills other than instinct. Doogal moped all day. He had witnessed what happened to his sister; he saw her terrified and running for her life. And I am sure in his Doggie Heart, Doogal felt helpless. Every 15 minutes, I walked out back and stood on the patio calling her name thinking, hoping she was lost in the woods somewhere nearby and that my voice might be a beacon for her. (Our back is dark and wooded as is the area surrounding us). I am sure the neighbors thought I was some sick and broken church bell calling "Putter, Putter" every quarter hour with my ragged, and by now, hoarse voice. We left the back gate open on the deck .... just in case. We put her bedding on the front porch and a blanket on the back deck .... just in case. John put a bowl of water out for her…. just in case. At 8:30 I was in bed attempting to read, but too distraught to concentrate. I “thought” I heard a soft bark just outside the house. Was it my imagination? Then Doogal's ears popped up and he jumped off the bed. I look out our bedroom door which is on the deck. Nothing. John was watching TV and he assumed it was Doogal who had barked. Then John head-ed for a look out the front door and I turned to check the screened-in porch and there, through the window, was one of the most beautiful visions I've ever seen .... our Putter's face. We cried and hugged her and she wee'd a huge puddle on the floor in her excitement and licked Doogal and danced around. She was thirsty and hungry and very tired. Burrs were throughout her fur and her paws were red and two pads, front and back, had the outer layer of skin worn off (probably from dragging the rocking chair down the driveway). She was stiff and sore and tired. But she was home! And while Doogal never doubted our love for him, he was just as thrilled to see his wayward sister as we were. The relief for all of us was inexpressible. I thanked God with all of my heart. Although a joyous, albeit worrisome way to start the holidays, it truly was a Thanksgiving blessing. Losing Putter reminds me of the parable of the Lost Sheep or the Prodigal Son (or at the Paterson’s household, The Prodigal Pooch). God loves us each so much. He dearly loves the ones who never stray, but I can only imagine how joyous he is when one of us who has wandered or run from the fold finds the way back home. He never stops looking for us, hoping we will return to him. He calls our name even in our isolated and sometimes terrifying darkness…. if we would only listen and tune into the soft, gen-tle voice. If, we, two simple human beings can feel so much happiness and relief, when our beloved pup returns home, it is beyond imagination what God must feel when we return to him. So this is our Advent story of hope and love and joy. KRISTEN PATERSON



First Church Network JANUARY BIRTHDAYS First Church Network JANUARY 2016

IN MEMORY AND IN HONOR

Jan. 1 Billy Blackwelder Terry Dunn Alexis Miller Karen Sykes Cole Tomlinson Jan. 2 David Cozart Zach Miller Landon Russell Jan. 3 Janie Darby Nelson Cowden Jan. 5 Sarah Chapman

Raymonda Shelton Anna Smith

Jan. 6 Angie Jordan Allison Lambert Kimberly O’Rorke Con Shelton

Eileen Smith Jan. 7 Kim Shuskey Jan. 8 Bill Hayes

Jan. 9 Bradon Finney Jan. 11 Amy Mendenhall Johnny Johnson Gigi Marion Jan. 12 Lindsey Dunn Jan. 14 Bettie Poteat Jan. 15 Greg Butcher Jan. 16 Mary Graves Jan. 17 Polly Barnhardt Macey Smith Patti Woods Jan. 18 Blair Routh Jan. 19 Arnie Harpe Doris Miller William Dunn Jan. 20 Von Shelton Tim Smith Jan. 21 Pat Johnson Brent Urbanski

Charles Williams Jan. 22 Katelyn Smith

Jan. 23 Patsy Crenshaw Eugene Crowe Del McCullough Annalee Tutterow Jan. 25 Martin Brock Robin Brock

Kathleen Cartner Jan. 26 Kim Bryan J.D. Walker Jan. 27 Andrew Buchanan Leah Raynor Jan. 29 Betty Frost Payton Kelly Anna M. Casaberes Eric Powell Arston Thornes Kristen Thornton Jan. 31 Todd Barnhardt Wayne Lutz John Paterson

In Memory of Perce Musselman

General Fund Carolyn Cartner

Joe & Judy Bailey George & Brook Martin

Richard & Debbie Broadway Kathleen Cartner

Frank & Pam Bahnson Pastor Discretionary Fund

Dave & Diane Salmon Blanche Eaton Scholarship Fund

Don & Sarah Wood

In Memory of Lena Haire Missions Fund

Alan & Susan Barker In Honor of George Haire

Missions Fund The Ed Haire Family

The Scott Haire Family The Randall Lowery Family

In Memory of Richard Rider

Local Missions Fund Rommie Lee & Cathy Barney

In Memory of Charles Woodruff

General Fund Patricia, Sandra & Barbara Latta

Kathleen Cartner

In Memory of Helen Hendricks Pastor Discretionary Fund

Dave & Diane Salmon John & Shirley Cottle

Arston Thornes Mike & Paula Harrison

Blanche Eaton Scholarship Fund Don & Sarah Wood Backpack Buddies Chris & Alice Hanes Chancel Choir Fund

Russell & Sidniee Suggs Dessie Vogler

Grady & Cathy McClamrock

In Memory of Helen Hendricks

General Fund Joe & Judy Bailey Carolyn Cartner

Ruth Davis Tom & Brenda Graham

Charles & Lorene Markland Ron & Joan Reynolds Bucky & Lillian Sharpe

Melza Craven Charles & Patsy Crenshaw

Don & Wanda Bowles Richard & Debbie Broadway

Mike Hendrix Rocky & Susan Johnson Sam & Nancy Redman Bobby & Peggy Shelton

Frances Tutterow Patricia, Sandra & Barbara Latta

Junior & Aaron York Sheek & Louise Bowden

Josephine Brown Karliss & Dick Virtue Joe & Nancy Murphy

Donald & Carol Woodard Judy & Jerry Chappell Willie & Lynn Howard

Paul & Sara Sinal Ralph & Nora Naylor Hoyt & Linda Dorsett Nelson & Jane Jones

S. Jean Harpe Vernon & Mozelle Thompson

Bob & Brenda Butt Steven & Barbara Chapman

Rita Odum Bill & June Johnson

Steve & Sharon Lafevers Wee & Jane Brock

Jerry & Dianne Anderson Bill & Kathy Junker

Terry & Christine Bralley Lester & Velda Myers Mike & Elette Owen

Levin, Spinnett, & Co., LLP

Lay Servant Training for the Yadkin Valley District will be offered in February and

March and registration materials are available in the church office.

The advanced course will be offered at our church and the basic course will be

available at New Hope UMC in Winston-Salem and at Center UMC in Welcome.


Sunday, 1/10/16 7:30 AM Breakfast Meeting

Sunday, 1/31 UMM Recognition Sunday

SPRING 2016 MISSION TRIP TO HONDURAS with Joeff Williams

If you are interested in going on this trip to

work in the orphanages in San Pedro Sula,

please contact Joeff at 751-7677 or 577-

4725. The dates of the trip are March 27

through April 3, 2016. March 27 is Easter

Sunday.

The entire program and organization of

United Methodist Women focuses on mission.

Our mission initiatives include:

~ Providing opportunities to grow spiritually

~ Equipping women & girls to be leaders

~ Providing transformative educational experiences

~ Organizing for growth & flexibility

UMW works for justice through service and

advocacy.

As your new UMW President for 2016, I am excited

as we continue our ministry in the life of The United

Methodist Church – locally, nationally, and interna-

tionally. Current members, I encourage you to invite

ladies of all ages to join our UMW Ministry at First

UMC Mocksville as we minister through faith, hope,

and love in action.

Teresa West, 2016 UMW President

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

January 27 5:30 pm

Hosted by the Missions Committee

Honduras Medical Missions

Baked ham, veggies, desserts

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR

AVAILABLE 2016 DATES FOR

HOSTING A WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

Will meet Thursday, 1/21 at noon for a soup

luncheon followed by North Carolina Bingo.

Family Life Center

Pastor David Kelly is the Honduran director for Caroli-

na Honduras Health Foundation. In addition to his

roles as church pastor and board member of the Cru-

zadas Mission in La Ceiba, Honduras, David works for

and with all the CHHF teams that go to Honduras. He

assists in planning for each of the teams. From the

time that he meets us at the San Pedro Sula airport,

he works with team leaders to assure safe travel

throughout the trips. He works with local Hondurans

to schedule and plan the medical clinics at multiple

sites. He assists the doctors and dentists whenever

needed, as well as acts as an interpreter in whatever

setting is needed. Over the years, David has become a

most loved and trusted friend and adviser.

David will be coming to Mocksville on January 14 and

leaving on the evening of January 17. We are planning at least one evening event while he is here.

We are looking forward to his message to us on Sunday morning, January 17 at both services.

Dr. Joel Edwards

The Tuesday evening Covenant Bible Study group with Patsy Brewer resumes on Tuesday, January 5 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room. The Tuesday evening Covenant Bible Study group with Jerry Banks resumes on Tuesday, January 5 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The Tuesday morning Covenant Bible Study group with Lillian Sharpe resumes on Tuesday, January 12 at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Documents

FIRST CHURCH NETWORK January 2016firstumcmocksville.org/clientimages/57726/NEWSLETTER 1-2016.pdfof our facilities. Our Joel ommittee recommended this study to evaluate our current