FIRST CHURCH NETWORK JANUARY 2015

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

336.751.2503 Fax: 336.751.1120 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 Preschool Office 336.753.1900

NON=PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE

PAID Permit No. 46 Mocksville, NC

8:45 AM 9:50 AM 10:55 AM

Early Light Sunday School Traditional Worship

Family Life Center Various

Sanctuary

IN THIS ISSUE

MAIL TO:

May God make your year a happy one!

Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain, but by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;

not by making your path easy, but by making you sturdy to travel any path;

not by taking hardships from you, but by taking fear from your heart;

not by granting you unbroken sunshine, but by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;

not by making your life always pleasant, but by showing you when people and their causes need you

most, and making you anxious to be there to help.

God’s love, peace, joy and hope to you for the year ahead.

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Date/Time 1/4 8:45 10:55 1/11 8:45 10:55 1/18 8:45 10:55 1/25 8:45 10:55

Ushers Carl Lambert Glenn Miller Mike Hinshaw Carroll Foster Jimmy Kelly Dave Salmon Clayton Peele Carl Wicker Mike Hinshaw Carroll Foster Jimmy Kelly Dave Salmon Chris Hanes Charlie Howell Mike Hinshaw Carroll Foster Jimmy Kelly Dave Salmon Shane Butcher George Snyder Mike Hinshaw Carroll Foster Jimmy Kelly Dave Salmon

Greeters Karen Lutz Doris Miller Tommy & Jenny Turner Mary Anne Peele Shirley Wicker Tommy & Jenny Turner Alice Hanes Sandi Howell Dave Salmon Walter Wilson Terri Butcher Doris Snyder Dave Salmon Walter Wilson

Refreshments Lynne Byerly Martha Bowers Carolyn Keister Doris & Glenn Miller Nancy & Frank Payne

Prayer Patsy Brewer Jerry Banks Carl Lambert Patsy Brewer Lynne Byerly Mike Harrison John Huneycutt Tim Trudgeon

Acolyte Kaitlyn Foil London Dirks Sydney Dirks Andrew Brown Burke Rosenbaum

Nursery Allison Lambert Tiffany Evans Megan Seaford Sandy Sheek Megan Seaford Christy Cowden Christy Anderson Katherine Bradley Anderson

Children’s Moment John Huneycutt Dirk Robertson Megan Markland Paulette Hendrix

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ~ JANUARY 2015

From the Pastor

What a wonderful Advent and Christmas season we experienced this year at

First Church. Many worked to decorate and prepare our buildings to an-

nounce the Christmas Good News. Music filled the air proclaiming the Messi-

ah’s birth by the Handbell Choir, the Chancel Choir, the Praise Band and the

Children’s Choir. Overflow crowds thronged the three Christmas Candle Light

Concerts.

Shirley Cottle began the month telling about “The Greatest Miracle” and Ja-

cob Lambert reminded us on College Student Sunday the importance of

spending time in the presence of Jesus Christ. We baptized Finn Wogatzke

and welcomed him into our church family.

Small groups and classes had special gatherings to celebrate. People in need were ministered to with

help with presents and other special needs. Through Stop Hunger Now we packed 13,000 meals to help

people suffering overseas.

We give thanks for 2014 as we turn our focus to 2015. May this be for you a year of spiritual growth and

focus on Jesus Christ. May you better discern your talents and spiritual gifts and use them effectively for

the Lord. May you find a place of service and a small group for support on your spiritual journey. May

you grow in your trust in the Lord.

May your relationships bring you joy and satisfaction.

May you experience the peace of Christ that passes all understanding.

May you prosper and be in good health.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Pastor Glenn

Inclement Weather Policy

During the winter months we

want to urge everyone to be

safe when the weather gets

bad. If we need to cancel

services we will do our best

to get the word out through

WXII, our website and email.

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NURSERY POLICY

During Sunday School, children ages 0 to 3 are welcomed

to stay in the nursery. For both morning worship services,

children ages 0 to 4 are welcomed. The person responsi-

ble for the nursery on his or her given Sunday may keep

their own children in the nursery under their direct super-

vision. Thank you for your cooperation in being watchful

of our little ones.

Beginning in January, Allison Lambert will no longer be

available for nursery duty on Sunday mornings. Megan

Seaford will continue every other week. Wink Hendricks

will be in Early Light nursery every Sunday but we have

to have another person with her on the Sundays that Me-

gan doesn’t work. This will be two Sunday's per month.

There are already volunteers for the 11:00 service but

more people are needed. This could be a way a family

could serve together. All also a way our youth{16 and

older)could serve. In order to conform to Safe Sanctuary

laws we have to have two volunteers at each service.

Please contact Patsy Brewer or the church office if you are

willing to serve.

The Pacesetters Sunday School Class will begin a study of

"The Will of God" by Leslie Weatherhead on Sunday,

January 4, 2015. The study will be led by Joeff Williams

and will incorporate the Book of Job as well. The Paceset-

ters meet on the top floor of the Education Building, first

room on the left.

Ministry 22:6- After School and Summer Day Camp Min-

istries will be launching summer camp 2015 on June

10,2015. Summer camp will be for rising Kindergarten

through rising 6th grades. Expect a summer full of faith,

fun and friends! For more information, contact Allison

at allison@firstumcmocksville.orgor call 336-753-1900.

January Fellowship Meals

5:30 PM—Family Life Center

Wednesday, 1/21

CCC Honduras Mission Trip Meal

Wednesday, 1/28

Chicken Stew Honduras Medical Missions

COVENANT BIBLE STUDY

Will resume on Tuesday, January 13th

7:00 PM - Fellowship Hall

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Brian Harris being chosen as Fireman

of the Year for 2014. Brian has been a volunteer fireman

for 10 years. He is married to Amanda Slye Harris.

UMYF

Middle School Summer Mission Trip

$50 Deposit is due January 11

Lake Junaluska Winter Retreat 2/20-22/15

$50 Deposit Due 1/18/15

Thursday, 1/22/15 11:30 AM

Young at Heart Soup Luncheon

Family Life Center

Megan and Isaac Markland will be traveling to Wilmington, NC

soon for Isaac to receive therapy in a feeding program. Megan

was asked for information about the program. The following is

the information provided by Megan Markland. Please be in pray-

er for the Markland family as they go to Wilmington for an ex-

tended stay.

There is a doctor that worked with the feeding clinic at Kennedy Kreiger in Baltimore, MD.

She is in the psychology department at UNCW now and is leading an intensive feeding pro-

gram that (for now) is pro bono, but they will be using their data for research. We will work for

about 4 hours each day on feeding strategies. Right now, Isaac will "eat" a few foods, but not a

significant amount or variety. Their goal will be to increase his quantity of foods and the vol-

ume he intakes so that we can decrease his tube feedings throughout the day. We will be stay-

ing at the SECU family house, which is about 15 minutes from campus but close by the hospi-

tal. With me being farther along in my pregnancy, this was important. The family house has

just opened a new facility in December, and we stayed there two nights while Isaac was being

evaluated. The cost is $35 a night, which is much cheaper than a hotel room, so we are lucky to

be able to stay there. They have a community kitchen where I can keep snacks and also prepare

meals, which will help offset the cost of living, and I am sure fast food will get old after a while.

We are leaving January 19 and his therapy will be from January 20 through March 5. This is

an amazing opportunity for Isaac, as there aren't any feeding programs in NC currently. Back

in September, we were told that this is what he needed but that we would have to go out of state

to do it. Financially that would not have been an option due to the fact that these types of pro-

grams would not accept his insurance (out of network). So, we are very excited but also very

nervous. This program is very intensive and they have warned me that lots of tears will be

shed, on both mine and Isaac's part. They are basically breaking him from anything he has

learned and retraining the brain on how to properly eat. It will be just Isaac and me in Wil-

mington, so there is a lot of pressure placed on me, so we are praying that baby #2 stays put till

we make it home and that I can maintain my sanity and stress level. It is going to be a lonely 7

weeks for everyone in our family, so we pray for comfort and peace in knowing that we are

making these sacrifices for the good of Isaac. Daniel & Megan Markland

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THANK YOU!

PLATINUM

Anonymous

Anonymous

GOLD

Anonymous

Mike & Jean Hinshaw

SILVER

Anonymous

Charles & Jean Evans

Marvin & Lillian Sharpe

Bill & Marie Steed

BRONZE

Billie Bean

Betty Foster

Carol Dyson & Family

Mike Hendrix

Kip Miller & Family

Dirk Robertson

Harold & Carolyn Vickers

Bob & Teresa West

PATRON

Anonymous Lester & Jerrie Cozart

Evelyn Daniel Ruth Davis

Carol Dyson & Chris Dyson Family Brent & Lucia Ellis Nathan & Erin Foil

Betty Frost David & Claudia Hunter Thomas & Ann Stayer

David Vaughan Carl & Shirley Wicker

FRIEND

Anonymous Kathleen Cartner

Marilyn Cook Chris & Alice Hanes

Tilthia Hanes Sharon James

Donnie & Teresa Lakey Buddy & Tara Lowery

John & Kristen Paterson Thomas & Ann Stayer

Wednesday, 1/21 5:30 PM Family Life Center

CCC Honduras Mission Trip Fellowship Meal

Wednesday, 1/28 5:30 PM Family Life Center

Honduras Medical Missions Fellowship Meal

Chicken Stew / Vegetable Soup

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Liam Shaw Bob Bromley David Hatley Elizabeth Burchette Samantha Wood Robert Helms Jim Latham Millie Miller Lucas Taylor Carroll Foster Jessica Council Charlotte Anderson Carl Lambert Chinera Latham Sara Seaford Terri Butcher Cindy Helm Johnny Miller Taylor McMahan Dorothy Corriher Mary E. Johnson Jack Pennington Joe Butzbach Kenny Jordan, Sr. Eric Dwiggins Wendy Shaw Jean Evans

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Mary Hendricks Bailey Marrs Beth Brown Wayne Russell Perce Musselman Stuart Shore Chris Dwiggins Emily Woods Meg Brewer Davin Brown Bill Seabrook Vicki Balsley Barbara Berry Corbin Dirks Dessie Vogler Emily Smith Vickie Bernhardt Tommy Dunn Rachel Howell Sandy Sheek Tiffany Evans Lib Seabrook

February 2015 Birthdays Honorariums

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Memorials

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Janet Baucom

Emma Eckhart

Charles Hendricks

Autumn Care

1007 Howard Street

Mocksville, NC 27028

Bailey Brewer

Diane Crotts’

Granddaughter

Janice Hayes

2150 Homestead Hills Dr.

Winston Salem NC 27103

Ann Stayer

PO Box 333

256 North Carolina Circle

Mocksville, NC 27028

Fred Roth 276 Park Avenue

Mocksville , NC 27028

Helen Hendricks

105 Sycamore Commons Ln.

Adcance, NC 27006

Velma Daniel Somerset

Mocksville, NC

Margeret Foster c/o Brookstone Terrace

Room # 7

4430 Clinard Road

Clemmons, NC 27012

Missy Foster 298 Dogwood Lane

Mocksville, NC 27028

Tilthia Hanes Clemmons Village #1

6401 Holder Road, Room 4

Clemmons, NC 27012

Jack Corriher 144 N. Wentworth Drive

Mocksville, NC 27028

John Coil

Regency Care

Room 235 3905 Clemmons Road

Clemmons , NC 27012

Isaac Markland 872 N. Main Street

Mocksville, NC 27028

Molly Jo McClamrock Bermuda Commons

Room # 403

316 NC Hwy 801

Advance, NC 27006

Von & Madeline Shelton 153 Woodhaven Drive

Mocksville, NC 27028

Charles Smith 162 R Shore Lane

Mocksville, NC 27028

Elmer Stoneman 425 Avon Street

Mocksville, NC 27028

Anne & Leon Jones 288 Southwood Drive

Mocksville, NC 27028

Katie Bernhardt Lane 223 Sweetpine Circle

Pittsboro, NC 27312

Jackson Hendricks 134 Applegate Court

Mocksville, NC 27028

Cole & Elva Grace

Tomlinson 1351 Suzanna Wesley Dr.

Winston Salem, NC 27104

Nancy Triplett 248 East Lake Drive

Mocksville, NC 27028

Marie Steed c/o Trinity Elms

3750 Harper Road # 302

Clemmons, NC 27012

Jean Shelton 401 N. Main Street

Apt. 1-C

Mocksville, NC 27028

Karen Sykes 161 Deacons Way

Mocksville, NC 27028

ARMED FORCES

FN Russell, Collin W.

101 NNPTC Circle

Goose Creek, SC 29445

PROMISES TO KEEP PRAYERS

Please let us know of any additional 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, bs2005@aol.com) or Judy Bailey (336.978.7763, curlyqmom@yadtel.net)

From the Bookcase December 2014

What a moving true story of the friendship that

grew between a 35-year-old business woman and an

11-year- old panhandler is found in the pages of an

Invisible Thread. Surprising because, although far

apart in age and economic level, the two lived just

two blocks apart in Manhattan. Laura Schroff went

about her busy job in the publishing industry, and

Maurice Maczyk begged on the streets to earn what

he needed for food and to play video games. We

see the two drawn together, discover both how differ-

ent they are, but also how similar as they spend time

together. Weekly shared meals build a mutual trust

and allow Schroff to hear about parts of the boy’s

chaotic life. We also learn about her turbulent child-

hood and see her come to an acceptance of that past.

Laura gives Maurice life experiences we take for

granted. Spending time with Schroff’s family at holi-

day meals, a birthday supper with gifts, eating at a

table, owning and using a clock, all bring hope to

Maurice that he can be more than the boy on the

street. Take this one home for a read. You will love

its simple message of unexpected blessings that come

when we give ourselves. For UMW readers, this is a

Social Action selection.

MARY CIRCLE — 1/19/15 2:00 PM

Conference Room

BREAKFAST MEETING

Sunday, 1/11/2015

7:30 AM Fellowship Hall

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY A new men's study will begin on January 10th at 7:00

AM in the Fellowship Hall. It is by Familylife and is

called "Stepping Up" - A call to courageous man-

hood. It is a 10 week DVD study and the cost of the

workbook is $15.00. Breakfast will be provided.

Dean Hendrix (336) 909-1329

(d_hendrix@yadtel.net) and Bob West (336) 936-

9098 (mainstscruff@gmail.com) are the contacts for

anyone who is interested.