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March 2018
Roots amp Branches
Wingorsquos Words
Wilderness Ways
Wersquore about a third of the way through this season of Lent The smudges of ash have been wiped off
our foreheads Wersquove felt the first rays of a sunshine that seems to be promising that spring is on the way We
are growing slightly impatient with hopes of flowers soon budding alleluia choruses and longer days And
yet in our liturgical lives we are still a month away from Easter Still trudging through the wilderness still
refraining from alleluias in our sanctuary still repenting still wandering still asking questions of ourselves
about what it means to follow this Messiah who will soon suffer on a cross Itrsquos a good time to check-in to ask
ourselves how are we doing How are we really doing When have I felt most at home with myself in this
season And when have I felt moments of consolation and desolation this season
I am not the most directionally savvy person you will meet There have been a number of times (more
than I am willing to admit) when I will go running on trails in the woods without really knowing how far the
trail is where it will come out or if it is a loop or an out and back Because of my lack of knowledge about
where the trail leads I often will find myself asking the question ldquoshould I turn back or just keep goingrdquo I
know the way back Irsquom just not really sure where this trail is going to take me To keep going or to turn back
That is the question
These are questions of the wilderness It just seems to me that more times than not God calls us to
keep going ndash to tread that mysterious path not knowing where it will lead It seems that the church ndash locally
and universally ndash is faced with so many questions about the way forward The United Methodist Church is
currently in a process of figuring out life together specifically in regards to the LGBTQ community The
Bishop and a team of delegates have traveled to each district to update pastors and lay persons about where we
are in the process and to share three models of possible ways forward as a church You can read more about
these models and the process as a whole online (google ldquoCommission on a Way Forwardrdquo) Meanwhile at a
local level churches are having their own conversations about life together in regards to worship times church
safety how to be a greater presence in the larger community why millennials have left the church to name a
few
Even as an institution we find ourselves in a wilderness So how are we doing One place I have
found some consolation is in the preface of Volume I of John Wesleyrsquos standard sermons Wesley gives us
some guidance on how we will walk forward together As Bishop Ward reminded us the question is not
whether we will move faithfully forward but how we will be faithful I leave his words on our hearts as we
continue to walk this wilderness journey
Are you persuaded you see more clearly than me It is not unlikely that you may Then treat me as you would desire to be treated yourself upon a change of circumstances Point me out a better way than I have yet known Show me it is so by plain proof of Scripture And if I linger in the path I have been accustomed to tread and am therefore unwilling to leave it labour with me a little take me by the hand and lead me as I am able to bear But be not displeased if I entreat you not to beat me down in order to quicken my pace I can go but feebly and slowly at best then I should not be able to go at all May I not request of you further not to give me hard names in order to bring me
Continuedhellip
PleasantGreenUMCorg
Wilderness Ways
Continued
into the right way Suppose I were ever so much in the wrong I doubt this would not set me right Rather it would make me run so much the farther from you and so get more and more out of the way
Nay perhaps if you are angry so shall I be too and then there will be small hopes of finding the truth If once anger arise Eute kapnos (as Homer somewhere expresses it) this smoke will so dim the eyes of my soul that I shall be able to see nothing clearly For Godrsquos sake if it be possible to avoid it let us not provoke one another to wrath Let us not kindle in each other this fire of hell much less blow it up into a flame If we could discern truth by that dreadful light would it not be loss rather than gain For how far is love even with many wrong opinions to be preferred before truth itself without love We may die without the knowledge of many truths and yet be carried into Abrahamrsquos bosom But if we die without love what will knowledge avail Just as much as it avails the devil and his angels
The God of love forbid we should ever make the trial May he prepare us for the knowledge of all truth by filling our hearts with his love and with all joy and peace in believing
-Laura
11th Annual Got Grit Awards
presented at PGUMC
February 20 2018
NC United Methodist Camp amp
Retreat Ministries
CAMPS CHESTNUT RIDGE DON LEE amp
ROCKFISH are vital partners in faith formation
Send a child to camp Sharing the love of Jesus
Christ at beautiful camp and retreat sites is truly a
blessing Providing places apart to help transform
lives and establish lifestyles of caring through
discipleship is unique and essential in faith
development for many Camps provide a place where
one can hear Godrsquos voice like no other time or place
in life wwwncumcampsorg
Rev Nick Jeffries - Director of Camp Chestnut Ridge visits PGUMC
Pick up Camp brochures
in the Narthex
GRIT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Codey Snipes former PG Summer
Camper receives GRIT award
APRIL 14 2018
The PGUMC Youth collected $350 on Feb 4th for OCIM at the Souper Bowl of Caring
fundraiser
Mark Your Summer Calendar
PGUMC SUMMER CAMP June 25 - July 27
(closed July 4th week) Rising 1st graders amp up ~ 730 am - 545 pm
Registration forms are in the Narthex or on the church website
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage
26th Annual Summer Camp
Musical July 23 mdash 27
Practice Monday mdash Friday 830 am mdash 1230 pm
Performance Friday night ~ 700 pm
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting
adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church invites all
children to get ready to experience the ride of a
lifetime with God at Rolling River Rampage
Vacation Bible School The fun begins 07092018
and ends 07132018 from 900-1230 at Pleasant
Green United Methodist Church
To be a part of all the excitement at Rolling River
VBS visit the churchrsquos website at
rrrcokesburyvbscompleasantgreenumc or
contact Wendy Anderson at 919-630-1939 or
wen_ancrrcom
When you pass through the waters I will be with
you (Isaiah 432)
COME RIDE WITH US
The youth
burned last
yearrsquos palm
branches in
preparation
for Ash
Wednesday
Baked spaghetti lunch after 11am worship March 18th
sponsored by El Salvador Mission Team Spaghetti salad coffee tea and dessert
$700 per person
The Hearts amp Hands Class
invites all to join them on Sunday March 11 as they volunteer at the
Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner The group will be leaving the church at 830 to transporting the
residents to Worship
CHURCH SECURITY TRAINING
Concerns about church safety and security have grown in reaction to several tragic
incidents in churches around the nation As Christians we know the reality of evil in the
world and seek to respond in faithful ways Church security and safety touches on and encompasses many
ministry areas Being equipped starts with information gathering and development of a team dedicated to
assembling a working usable safety plan Four events are scheduled throughout the NCCUMC to start
churches in the process Each event will follow a similar format beginning with worship grounded in a place
of hope and identifying what our beliefs are as Methodists and people of faith
Following worship law enforcement will present about church security and safety Several workshop options
will be presented for the remainder of the event including getting started with a safety team first aidAED
Safe Sanctuaries training and recognizing challenging or dangerous behavior and strategies for calming people
in these situations
There is no charge for this event however we do ask that you register for a workshop so that we will be
prepared for the numbers attending
More information for your specific location amp facilitators will be coming
Fairway Corridor Districts
Sat March 3rd from 9 am to 12 pm
Christ UMC in Chapel Hill
800 Market Street
Southern Village
Sign up
httpsdistrictsnccumcorgchurch-safety-workshops-registration
Holy Week
March 25 Palm Sunday
11am Service only Easter Cantata
ldquo Come Touch the Roberdquo
March 29
Maundy Thursday 700 pmmdashCommunion Service
Commemorating the Last Supper
March 30 Good Friday
700 pmmdashService Remembering the passion
and death of Christ
April 1 Easter Sunday 630 ammdashSunrise Service
at the cross in the graveyard followed by breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall provided by UMW
830 am Service
930 ammdashFood amp Fellowship
10 ammdashSunday School
10am - Childrenrsquos Story Time
1030am - Easter Egg Hunt
11 ammdashService
Raise an Eco-Palm branch Palm Sunday at Pleasant Green to support this UMCOR social and
environmental justice project US palm sales total more than $45 million every year Through
the Eco-Palm Project harvesters in Guatemala and Mexico are receiving fair wages for their labor The work empowers women by providing jobs increased income to help send their children to school and opportunities for leadership positions Palm harvesters also incorporate environmentally sound harvesting techniques for a better ecosystem
Palm Sunday - March 25 The Chancel Choir presents
1100 Worship (no 830 Service)
ldquoCome Touch the Roberdquo Encounters with the Healer the Servant and the
Lord of Easter
by Pepper Choplin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser Supper
Sponsored by the El Salvador Mission Team raised $39300
CHURCH CLEANUP 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 24TH EVERYONErsquoS HELP IS NEEDED
INTERPRETER MagazinemdashFor 48 years Interpreter has been part of United Methodists Communications inspiring and challenging readers to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and sparking creative life changing
ministries both within and outside church walls The Dec 2017 issue was Interpreterrsquos last print issue While many still enjoy reading print publications we realize more people are choosing web-based sources for news
inspiration and information that is current and in-depth United Methodists Communications is expanding its digital resources to serve members the laity and clergy who provide leadership throughout the connection
If you have provided an email address you have been automatically subscribed to ldquoUnited Methodist Now Inspiration for Daily Livingrdquo If not order the free subscription at
wwwumcorgwhat-we-believeunited-methodist-now-inspiration-for-daily-living
You will also be able to access articles published in Interpreter for the next year of so as that website wwwinterpretermagazineorg will remain live
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
Wilderness Ways
Continued
into the right way Suppose I were ever so much in the wrong I doubt this would not set me right Rather it would make me run so much the farther from you and so get more and more out of the way
Nay perhaps if you are angry so shall I be too and then there will be small hopes of finding the truth If once anger arise Eute kapnos (as Homer somewhere expresses it) this smoke will so dim the eyes of my soul that I shall be able to see nothing clearly For Godrsquos sake if it be possible to avoid it let us not provoke one another to wrath Let us not kindle in each other this fire of hell much less blow it up into a flame If we could discern truth by that dreadful light would it not be loss rather than gain For how far is love even with many wrong opinions to be preferred before truth itself without love We may die without the knowledge of many truths and yet be carried into Abrahamrsquos bosom But if we die without love what will knowledge avail Just as much as it avails the devil and his angels
The God of love forbid we should ever make the trial May he prepare us for the knowledge of all truth by filling our hearts with his love and with all joy and peace in believing
-Laura
11th Annual Got Grit Awards
presented at PGUMC
February 20 2018
NC United Methodist Camp amp
Retreat Ministries
CAMPS CHESTNUT RIDGE DON LEE amp
ROCKFISH are vital partners in faith formation
Send a child to camp Sharing the love of Jesus
Christ at beautiful camp and retreat sites is truly a
blessing Providing places apart to help transform
lives and establish lifestyles of caring through
discipleship is unique and essential in faith
development for many Camps provide a place where
one can hear Godrsquos voice like no other time or place
in life wwwncumcampsorg
Rev Nick Jeffries - Director of Camp Chestnut Ridge visits PGUMC
Pick up Camp brochures
in the Narthex
GRIT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Codey Snipes former PG Summer
Camper receives GRIT award
APRIL 14 2018
The PGUMC Youth collected $350 on Feb 4th for OCIM at the Souper Bowl of Caring
fundraiser
Mark Your Summer Calendar
PGUMC SUMMER CAMP June 25 - July 27
(closed July 4th week) Rising 1st graders amp up ~ 730 am - 545 pm
Registration forms are in the Narthex or on the church website
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage
26th Annual Summer Camp
Musical July 23 mdash 27
Practice Monday mdash Friday 830 am mdash 1230 pm
Performance Friday night ~ 700 pm
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting
adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church invites all
children to get ready to experience the ride of a
lifetime with God at Rolling River Rampage
Vacation Bible School The fun begins 07092018
and ends 07132018 from 900-1230 at Pleasant
Green United Methodist Church
To be a part of all the excitement at Rolling River
VBS visit the churchrsquos website at
rrrcokesburyvbscompleasantgreenumc or
contact Wendy Anderson at 919-630-1939 or
wen_ancrrcom
When you pass through the waters I will be with
you (Isaiah 432)
COME RIDE WITH US
The youth
burned last
yearrsquos palm
branches in
preparation
for Ash
Wednesday
Baked spaghetti lunch after 11am worship March 18th
sponsored by El Salvador Mission Team Spaghetti salad coffee tea and dessert
$700 per person
The Hearts amp Hands Class
invites all to join them on Sunday March 11 as they volunteer at the
Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner The group will be leaving the church at 830 to transporting the
residents to Worship
CHURCH SECURITY TRAINING
Concerns about church safety and security have grown in reaction to several tragic
incidents in churches around the nation As Christians we know the reality of evil in the
world and seek to respond in faithful ways Church security and safety touches on and encompasses many
ministry areas Being equipped starts with information gathering and development of a team dedicated to
assembling a working usable safety plan Four events are scheduled throughout the NCCUMC to start
churches in the process Each event will follow a similar format beginning with worship grounded in a place
of hope and identifying what our beliefs are as Methodists and people of faith
Following worship law enforcement will present about church security and safety Several workshop options
will be presented for the remainder of the event including getting started with a safety team first aidAED
Safe Sanctuaries training and recognizing challenging or dangerous behavior and strategies for calming people
in these situations
There is no charge for this event however we do ask that you register for a workshop so that we will be
prepared for the numbers attending
More information for your specific location amp facilitators will be coming
Fairway Corridor Districts
Sat March 3rd from 9 am to 12 pm
Christ UMC in Chapel Hill
800 Market Street
Southern Village
Sign up
httpsdistrictsnccumcorgchurch-safety-workshops-registration
Holy Week
March 25 Palm Sunday
11am Service only Easter Cantata
ldquo Come Touch the Roberdquo
March 29
Maundy Thursday 700 pmmdashCommunion Service
Commemorating the Last Supper
March 30 Good Friday
700 pmmdashService Remembering the passion
and death of Christ
April 1 Easter Sunday 630 ammdashSunrise Service
at the cross in the graveyard followed by breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall provided by UMW
830 am Service
930 ammdashFood amp Fellowship
10 ammdashSunday School
10am - Childrenrsquos Story Time
1030am - Easter Egg Hunt
11 ammdashService
Raise an Eco-Palm branch Palm Sunday at Pleasant Green to support this UMCOR social and
environmental justice project US palm sales total more than $45 million every year Through
the Eco-Palm Project harvesters in Guatemala and Mexico are receiving fair wages for their labor The work empowers women by providing jobs increased income to help send their children to school and opportunities for leadership positions Palm harvesters also incorporate environmentally sound harvesting techniques for a better ecosystem
Palm Sunday - March 25 The Chancel Choir presents
1100 Worship (no 830 Service)
ldquoCome Touch the Roberdquo Encounters with the Healer the Servant and the
Lord of Easter
by Pepper Choplin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser Supper
Sponsored by the El Salvador Mission Team raised $39300
CHURCH CLEANUP 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 24TH EVERYONErsquoS HELP IS NEEDED
INTERPRETER MagazinemdashFor 48 years Interpreter has been part of United Methodists Communications inspiring and challenging readers to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and sparking creative life changing
ministries both within and outside church walls The Dec 2017 issue was Interpreterrsquos last print issue While many still enjoy reading print publications we realize more people are choosing web-based sources for news
inspiration and information that is current and in-depth United Methodists Communications is expanding its digital resources to serve members the laity and clergy who provide leadership throughout the connection
If you have provided an email address you have been automatically subscribed to ldquoUnited Methodist Now Inspiration for Daily Livingrdquo If not order the free subscription at
wwwumcorgwhat-we-believeunited-methodist-now-inspiration-for-daily-living
You will also be able to access articles published in Interpreter for the next year of so as that website wwwinterpretermagazineorg will remain live
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
The PGUMC Youth collected $350 on Feb 4th for OCIM at the Souper Bowl of Caring
fundraiser
Mark Your Summer Calendar
PGUMC SUMMER CAMP June 25 - July 27
(closed July 4th week) Rising 1st graders amp up ~ 730 am - 545 pm
Registration forms are in the Narthex or on the church website
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage
26th Annual Summer Camp
Musical July 23 mdash 27
Practice Monday mdash Friday 830 am mdash 1230 pm
Performance Friday night ~ 700 pm
Vacation Bible School July 9 mdash 13 900 am mdash 1230 pm
Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting
adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church invites all
children to get ready to experience the ride of a
lifetime with God at Rolling River Rampage
Vacation Bible School The fun begins 07092018
and ends 07132018 from 900-1230 at Pleasant
Green United Methodist Church
To be a part of all the excitement at Rolling River
VBS visit the churchrsquos website at
rrrcokesburyvbscompleasantgreenumc or
contact Wendy Anderson at 919-630-1939 or
wen_ancrrcom
When you pass through the waters I will be with
you (Isaiah 432)
COME RIDE WITH US
The youth
burned last
yearrsquos palm
branches in
preparation
for Ash
Wednesday
Baked spaghetti lunch after 11am worship March 18th
sponsored by El Salvador Mission Team Spaghetti salad coffee tea and dessert
$700 per person
The Hearts amp Hands Class
invites all to join them on Sunday March 11 as they volunteer at the
Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner The group will be leaving the church at 830 to transporting the
residents to Worship
CHURCH SECURITY TRAINING
Concerns about church safety and security have grown in reaction to several tragic
incidents in churches around the nation As Christians we know the reality of evil in the
world and seek to respond in faithful ways Church security and safety touches on and encompasses many
ministry areas Being equipped starts with information gathering and development of a team dedicated to
assembling a working usable safety plan Four events are scheduled throughout the NCCUMC to start
churches in the process Each event will follow a similar format beginning with worship grounded in a place
of hope and identifying what our beliefs are as Methodists and people of faith
Following worship law enforcement will present about church security and safety Several workshop options
will be presented for the remainder of the event including getting started with a safety team first aidAED
Safe Sanctuaries training and recognizing challenging or dangerous behavior and strategies for calming people
in these situations
There is no charge for this event however we do ask that you register for a workshop so that we will be
prepared for the numbers attending
More information for your specific location amp facilitators will be coming
Fairway Corridor Districts
Sat March 3rd from 9 am to 12 pm
Christ UMC in Chapel Hill
800 Market Street
Southern Village
Sign up
httpsdistrictsnccumcorgchurch-safety-workshops-registration
Holy Week
March 25 Palm Sunday
11am Service only Easter Cantata
ldquo Come Touch the Roberdquo
March 29
Maundy Thursday 700 pmmdashCommunion Service
Commemorating the Last Supper
March 30 Good Friday
700 pmmdashService Remembering the passion
and death of Christ
April 1 Easter Sunday 630 ammdashSunrise Service
at the cross in the graveyard followed by breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall provided by UMW
830 am Service
930 ammdashFood amp Fellowship
10 ammdashSunday School
10am - Childrenrsquos Story Time
1030am - Easter Egg Hunt
11 ammdashService
Raise an Eco-Palm branch Palm Sunday at Pleasant Green to support this UMCOR social and
environmental justice project US palm sales total more than $45 million every year Through
the Eco-Palm Project harvesters in Guatemala and Mexico are receiving fair wages for their labor The work empowers women by providing jobs increased income to help send their children to school and opportunities for leadership positions Palm harvesters also incorporate environmentally sound harvesting techniques for a better ecosystem
Palm Sunday - March 25 The Chancel Choir presents
1100 Worship (no 830 Service)
ldquoCome Touch the Roberdquo Encounters with the Healer the Servant and the
Lord of Easter
by Pepper Choplin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser Supper
Sponsored by the El Salvador Mission Team raised $39300
CHURCH CLEANUP 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 24TH EVERYONErsquoS HELP IS NEEDED
INTERPRETER MagazinemdashFor 48 years Interpreter has been part of United Methodists Communications inspiring and challenging readers to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and sparking creative life changing
ministries both within and outside church walls The Dec 2017 issue was Interpreterrsquos last print issue While many still enjoy reading print publications we realize more people are choosing web-based sources for news
inspiration and information that is current and in-depth United Methodists Communications is expanding its digital resources to serve members the laity and clergy who provide leadership throughout the connection
If you have provided an email address you have been automatically subscribed to ldquoUnited Methodist Now Inspiration for Daily Livingrdquo If not order the free subscription at
wwwumcorgwhat-we-believeunited-methodist-now-inspiration-for-daily-living
You will also be able to access articles published in Interpreter for the next year of so as that website wwwinterpretermagazineorg will remain live
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
Baked spaghetti lunch after 11am worship March 18th
sponsored by El Salvador Mission Team Spaghetti salad coffee tea and dessert
$700 per person
The Hearts amp Hands Class
invites all to join them on Sunday March 11 as they volunteer at the
Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner The group will be leaving the church at 830 to transporting the
residents to Worship
CHURCH SECURITY TRAINING
Concerns about church safety and security have grown in reaction to several tragic
incidents in churches around the nation As Christians we know the reality of evil in the
world and seek to respond in faithful ways Church security and safety touches on and encompasses many
ministry areas Being equipped starts with information gathering and development of a team dedicated to
assembling a working usable safety plan Four events are scheduled throughout the NCCUMC to start
churches in the process Each event will follow a similar format beginning with worship grounded in a place
of hope and identifying what our beliefs are as Methodists and people of faith
Following worship law enforcement will present about church security and safety Several workshop options
will be presented for the remainder of the event including getting started with a safety team first aidAED
Safe Sanctuaries training and recognizing challenging or dangerous behavior and strategies for calming people
in these situations
There is no charge for this event however we do ask that you register for a workshop so that we will be
prepared for the numbers attending
More information for your specific location amp facilitators will be coming
Fairway Corridor Districts
Sat March 3rd from 9 am to 12 pm
Christ UMC in Chapel Hill
800 Market Street
Southern Village
Sign up
httpsdistrictsnccumcorgchurch-safety-workshops-registration
Holy Week
March 25 Palm Sunday
11am Service only Easter Cantata
ldquo Come Touch the Roberdquo
March 29
Maundy Thursday 700 pmmdashCommunion Service
Commemorating the Last Supper
March 30 Good Friday
700 pmmdashService Remembering the passion
and death of Christ
April 1 Easter Sunday 630 ammdashSunrise Service
at the cross in the graveyard followed by breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall provided by UMW
830 am Service
930 ammdashFood amp Fellowship
10 ammdashSunday School
10am - Childrenrsquos Story Time
1030am - Easter Egg Hunt
11 ammdashService
Raise an Eco-Palm branch Palm Sunday at Pleasant Green to support this UMCOR social and
environmental justice project US palm sales total more than $45 million every year Through
the Eco-Palm Project harvesters in Guatemala and Mexico are receiving fair wages for their labor The work empowers women by providing jobs increased income to help send their children to school and opportunities for leadership positions Palm harvesters also incorporate environmentally sound harvesting techniques for a better ecosystem
Palm Sunday - March 25 The Chancel Choir presents
1100 Worship (no 830 Service)
ldquoCome Touch the Roberdquo Encounters with the Healer the Servant and the
Lord of Easter
by Pepper Choplin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser Supper
Sponsored by the El Salvador Mission Team raised $39300
CHURCH CLEANUP 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 24TH EVERYONErsquoS HELP IS NEEDED
INTERPRETER MagazinemdashFor 48 years Interpreter has been part of United Methodists Communications inspiring and challenging readers to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and sparking creative life changing
ministries both within and outside church walls The Dec 2017 issue was Interpreterrsquos last print issue While many still enjoy reading print publications we realize more people are choosing web-based sources for news
inspiration and information that is current and in-depth United Methodists Communications is expanding its digital resources to serve members the laity and clergy who provide leadership throughout the connection
If you have provided an email address you have been automatically subscribed to ldquoUnited Methodist Now Inspiration for Daily Livingrdquo If not order the free subscription at
wwwumcorgwhat-we-believeunited-methodist-now-inspiration-for-daily-living
You will also be able to access articles published in Interpreter for the next year of so as that website wwwinterpretermagazineorg will remain live
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
Holy Week
March 25 Palm Sunday
11am Service only Easter Cantata
ldquo Come Touch the Roberdquo
March 29
Maundy Thursday 700 pmmdashCommunion Service
Commemorating the Last Supper
March 30 Good Friday
700 pmmdashService Remembering the passion
and death of Christ
April 1 Easter Sunday 630 ammdashSunrise Service
at the cross in the graveyard followed by breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall provided by UMW
830 am Service
930 ammdashFood amp Fellowship
10 ammdashSunday School
10am - Childrenrsquos Story Time
1030am - Easter Egg Hunt
11 ammdashService
Raise an Eco-Palm branch Palm Sunday at Pleasant Green to support this UMCOR social and
environmental justice project US palm sales total more than $45 million every year Through
the Eco-Palm Project harvesters in Guatemala and Mexico are receiving fair wages for their labor The work empowers women by providing jobs increased income to help send their children to school and opportunities for leadership positions Palm harvesters also incorporate environmentally sound harvesting techniques for a better ecosystem
Palm Sunday - March 25 The Chancel Choir presents
1100 Worship (no 830 Service)
ldquoCome Touch the Roberdquo Encounters with the Healer the Servant and the
Lord of Easter
by Pepper Choplin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser Supper
Sponsored by the El Salvador Mission Team raised $39300
CHURCH CLEANUP 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 24TH EVERYONErsquoS HELP IS NEEDED
INTERPRETER MagazinemdashFor 48 years Interpreter has been part of United Methodists Communications inspiring and challenging readers to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and sparking creative life changing
ministries both within and outside church walls The Dec 2017 issue was Interpreterrsquos last print issue While many still enjoy reading print publications we realize more people are choosing web-based sources for news
inspiration and information that is current and in-depth United Methodists Communications is expanding its digital resources to serve members the laity and clergy who provide leadership throughout the connection
If you have provided an email address you have been automatically subscribed to ldquoUnited Methodist Now Inspiration for Daily Livingrdquo If not order the free subscription at
wwwumcorgwhat-we-believeunited-methodist-now-inspiration-for-daily-living
You will also be able to access articles published in Interpreter for the next year of so as that website wwwinterpretermagazineorg will remain live
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
UMW Valentine
Candy Sale
THANK YOU
to all who made and
bought
Valentine candy
$1301 raised for Missions
Pleasant Greeners 12PM Wednesday March 28th
Lunch Provided JOIN US
Featured Speaker Anne Weston with
Green Burial
Martha Walker presents thank you gifts to Ceil Matthews (past president)
amp Gloria Perry (past vice-president)
Martha WalkermdashPresident
Camila DavismdashVice President
Susan AdamsmdashSecretary
Evelyn MorrismdashTreasurer
2018
UMW
Officers
All Women are invited to join a UMW circle
Eleanor Walker Circle - 1st Monday at 7pm
Call Mary Ann Hamm ~ 919-381-6473
The Circle of Faith - 3rd Thursday at 6 pm
Call Martha Walker ~ 919-383-6047
George Ann McCay ~ 919-477-9692
Dream Weavers - 2nd Thursday at 7 pm
Julie McCay ~ 919-949-5831
Mindy Walker ~ 919-291-1545
FOOD FOR ALL March 13 2018 Sponsored by the Circle of Faith
Groups within the church are encouraged to sponsor a FOOD FOR ALL night once
a year Sign up in the Narthex
Dream Weavers 7pm Thursday March 8th
Common Thread A Ministry to Comfort the Dying
Common Thread provides happy colorful butterfly
pillowcases to those dying in hospice nursing homes
and in their own homes All are welcome to join us
Saturday March 17th at 930am
A photo make-up day has been scheduled for our new church directory
If we have at least 12 families to sign up they will provide this make-up day on Monday March 19th To sign up go to the church website
pleasantgreenumcorg and click on LifeTouch photo or call the church office 919-383-5764
Please sign up this is an important
Praise Band Sunday March 18th
March practice sessions will be
7pm Monday 35 and 7pm Monday 312
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
From the Prayer Teamhellip
In memory or all of the people who died at Parkland in Florida and in recognition of all
of the survivors and people who helped let us pray for those people in need They will benefit
from our prayers for peace strength courage and perseverance Also pray for courage and
motivation for people who see children and adolescents anywhere who are troubled These are
recommendations that work Dont wait until it is too late
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
Non-Profit Org
US POSTAGE PAID
Durham NC 27705
Permit No 5
Please recycle this newsletter
Address Service Requested
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS amp BRUNSWICK
STEW DINNER
Saturday March 3 ~ 4 - 7 pm
at Pleasant Green UMC
$9 ~ Eat-in amp Take-out Dinners - $9
Children ages 5-11 - $4
Children under age 4 - Free
YOU can help make this a successful fundraiser ndash Please sign up in
the Narthex to help
Proceeds from this fundraiser and fellowship event are
used for local and district missions
The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide is provided free of charge to the Pleasant Green
Church family by the United Methodist Women
You may pick up a copy in the Narthex
Easter Lilies To purchase Easter
Lilies for the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one sign up in the
Narthex by March 25th
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church 3005 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 (919) 383-5764
Website PleasantGreenUMCorg
Pastor - Rev Laura Thompson (919) 383-2339
lthompsonnccumcorg
Director of Youth Ministry-Patrick Neitzey
patrickneitzeydukeedu
UMW 4th Annual Day of Giving
Friday March 23rd
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways Online wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund
Phone 800-278-7771(8 am-6pm EST M-F) Text ldquoLegacy150rdquo to 41444
Check note Legacy Fund in memo and mail to United Methodist Women Treasurers Office
475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115
EACH GIFT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
UMCOR Sunday Formerly One Great Hour of
Sharing ldquoBe Thererdquo on March 11th
Each year United Methodists world-wide join together on the fourth
Sunday of Lent in observing the UMCOR Sunday This
special offering is vital to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its humanitarian ministries It
enables United Methodists to respond immediately to disasters
UMCOR is all of us UMCOR brings relief when a
catastrophe strikes Your gifts answer Jesusrsquo call to
ldquobe thererdquo for others
PINE STRAW SALE
Coming Soon We anticipate delivery of orders the
weekend of 31718
