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REFRESH AND RENEW PROGRESS UPDATES
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation with the ReFresh
and ReNew campaign, the following projects have been completed: new
interior of elevator; new oven in main kitchen; updates in walk-in
cooler and freezer; new roofing on remainder of first floor.
Projects coming soon include: new carpet in Narthex and Welcome
Center area; remodeling of the two restrooms next to Music
Suite.
The following additional projects (as well as regular
maintenance items) have been completed with funds from the Capital
Reserve and the Operating Budget: automated handicapped doors at
The Commons and the Sanctuary Narthex entrance areas; carpet
installation in Room 152; church-wide wireless internet
accessibility; painting of Administrative Wing and Music Suite Wing
hallways; and purchase of Media Suite equipment.
We estimate that an additional $195,935 should be received by
the end of this year, based upon pledge commitments for 2015.
Giving is made easy by logging onto matthewsumc.me where you can
check your pledge balance,
give a one-time gift or set up automated giving. Thank you for
your contributions!
Let’s worship together! Sunday mornings at 8:15 (Classic), 9:30
(Contemporary), 11:00 (Traditional), 11:00 (801South),
12:30 Centro Cristiano Hosanna (Servicio en Español), 9:30 (The
Deep Family Worship - 2nd Sunday of each month).
YOUR TITHES + GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION = THRIVING KINGDOM
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND
By Megan Drulard
As a parent you worry everyday – what are your children doing,
who is watching them, are they safe, are they making good choices?
It is in the forefront of our minds.
When my children were old enough to go to school I had the hard
decision of where they should attend afterschool and who did I
trust enough with this responsibility. I interviewed a number of
afterschool providers and have never once regretted my decision to
place my children in the care of The Lighthouse at Matthews United
Methodist Church Afterschool Program. When we made the decision we
were not members of MUMC but we knew it was the right place for our
first daughter; now, 10 years later and two more daughters it is
still the right place.
The women run a tight ship but are caring and show constant love
and concern for my girls. I love how my girls not only have time
set aside for homework but have people there who will look it over
and help them. The community involvement at MUMC Afterschool
teaches my kids to look beyond themselves through their monthly
projects – school supply drive, writing letters to soldiers and so
much more. Plus, my kids get a snack and time to run off their
energy after sitting all day in class!
All that these women do allows me a peace of mind while I am at
work and allows me to have quality time when I am able to pick my
girls up from Afterschool. I cannot say enough about what an
amazing group of God-fearing women are at the MUMC Lighthouse!
Register for one of the last spots or inquire about The
Lighthouse Afterschool Program by emailing [email protected]
or by visiting MatthewsUMC.org.
mailto:[email protected]://www.matthewsumc.com/reach/youth-children/lighthouse/
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Beginning A Five-Year Celebration Toward 150 Years Of Women
Organizing For Missions!
Unit Planning Meeting Planning For Christmas Tea & Other
Unit Events
Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 am at the Church Submit Agenda
Items by August 24 to
Nancy Ward at [email protected].
Delia Lemmond Circle - First Tuesday monthly in Room 158, Come
hear our speaker, Rev. Helms Jarrell speak on QC Family Tree
Ministry September 1.
Contact Elaine Kiker at 704-847-9998.
Esther Circle - First Thursday monthly, at 7 pm, resuming
September 3. Contact Becky Stegall at [email protected].
Rehobeth Circle - First Thursday monthly, resuming in
September.
Contact Debora Lamb at 704-846-0786.
Spanish Conference with Joel Comiskey
September 11-13 Myths & Truths
About The Cell Church
English Translation Available
Register with [email protected].
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Join this growing group of
faith-centered men, building relationships while sharing the
love of Christ in our community.
FELLOWSHIP, COMMUNITY
& DEVOTION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Email [email protected] to get involved. Donations
Welcome!
Hand-stitched dolls, pillowcase dresses, knitted caps, crocheted
blankets, and
everything in between!
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do
good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
http://globalimpactmumc.org/#/home/immediate-needsmailto:[email protected]?subject=Wellness%20daymailto:[email protected]
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CCH Intercessory Prayer Meeting: Saturdays from 5:30 - 7:00 am
in the
Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us to pray for our own
families, this Church
and this Nation.
Global Impact Prayer: Lord God, we earnestly pray for you to
stir the servants' hearts of our MUMC community and "send more
workers" (Luke 10:2) to help build the Muanda-Moseka family's
Habitat home.
Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is
near. Isaiah 55:6
Please remember in your prayers: Sandy Roy upon the death of her
step-mother; Viv Buszko upon the death of her aunt; and all those
in our Church family with special needs and concerns.
NEW MEMBER CLASS Tuesday, September 15
from 7 pm - 9 pm
To register, click New Member Class under the Teach tab at
MatthewsUMC.org, or contact Karen Schultz at 704-815-1901 or
[email protected].
Childcare available if requested prior to class.
WORSHIP MESSAGE
Family: From The Inside Out
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE: Psalm 103:13, Psalm 86:3-7,
Psalm 103:8-10
MATTHEWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ∙ www.matthewsumc.org 801 South
Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 847-6261, Fax (704)
845-2830
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families and friends of Matthews United Methodist Church. The
deadline to submit an article is noon each Monday, the week of
publication. If you would like to submit information for
publication,
please e-mail your articles to [email protected] or
drop them off at the Church Office with “Celebration request” noted
on the envelope. Please note that all articles are subject to
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MatthewsUMC.org.
9/5 Matthews Alive Hospitality
Please drop off donations of lemonade in the Gym Reception
Area
cabinet before September 1.
9/6 Peanut Butter Sunday Please Donate!
9/7 Church Closed in Observance of Labor Day
9/19 Fall/Winter Children Teen Consignment Sale 8 am - 12 noon;
Half-Price Sale 1-3
studies classes
CCH Intercessory Prayer Meeting: Saturday mornings from 5:30 -
7:00 in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us to pray for
our own families, this Church and this Nation.
Fall Short-Term Studies:
The Best Yes Wednesdays at 9:15 am Led by Stacey Rosenberry
& Diana Monago Beginning September 16
Soul Keeping Thursdays at 7:00 pm Led by Carolyn Perlman
Beginning September 17
Financial Peace University Wednesdays 6:30 pm Led by Kathy
Zimmer
Beginning September 16
For more information on all Short-Term Studies and classes being
offered please
visit MatthewsUMC.org.
Childcare may be available if requested in advance. Contact Kim
Layton with
questions at [email protected].
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