Seaside United Methodist Church

8 am Traditional Service

( Communion every Sunday)

9:30 am Praise Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

11 am Traditional Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

Church Staff

Co-Pastors: ........................................................................................................ Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons

........................................................................................................... Scott Wilson-Parsons

Minister of Music/Director of Music Ministries: ............................................. Kathryn Parker

Director of Formation & Program: .................................................................... Stefanie Riley

Assistant Director of Music Ministries: ............................................................ Lynn Enzor

Worship Technology: ........................................................................................ Meridith Stewart

Office Manager: ............................................................................................... Darcie Kleino

Secretary: .................................................................................................... Kathleen Thompson

Director of Communications: ........................................................................... Mary Ellen Good

Nursery Coordinator: ........................................................................................ Sandie Bell

Director, STARS Program: ............................................................................... Mary Ellen Good

Custodians: ........................................................................................................ Don Dustin

........................................................................................................... Phil Parker

Seaside United Methodist Church

1300 Seaside Road, SW

Sunset Beach, NC 28468l (910) 579 5753 Fax: (910)575-6535 Web: www.seasideumc.org

Revs. Scott & Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Pastors

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDNon-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

PAID

Shallotte, NC

Permit No. 102

Extending Welcome to All

I read this week that Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Community Church in Daytona Beach, FL has a wonderful sign in the entryway to their church. With thanks to “The Inspirer” of First UMC, Albany, GA. Here’s what the sign says:

“We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no habla ingles. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying newborns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds. We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or if you can’t carry a tune in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke up, or just got out of jail. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians and junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized religion.” We welcome those who are inked or pierced. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts…and you!”

In her best-seller entitled Traveling Mercies...author Anne Lamott writes:

“I had come back to live in San Francisco in 1982. I was twenty-eight, and my life was a mess. I took a sleeping pill with my last glass of scotch every night, then woke up late, wrote for a couple of hours, and walked back to the local liquor store to buy another pint. My life was utterly schizophrenic. I often seemed cheerful, but fear pulsed inside of me. I was broke...drunk...and bulimic. I was cracking up - but I wasn’t remotely ready for Christianity, though—I mean...I wasn’t that far gone.

A year later...I found myself pregnant...unmarried...still drinking...and at the end of my rope. Across the street from the flea market I often frequented there was a little church (Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church) that had the prettiest music wafting out the windows on Sunday morning. I began stopping in the doorway of this place from time to time—just to listen to the songs. They had a choir of five black women and one rather Amish-looking white man making all that glorious noise...and a congregation of thirty people or so, radiating kindness and warmth—so one Sunday...a month and a half into my pregnancy...I went to my first worship service there. I was surrounded by love.

Two weeks later...I announced during worship that I was pregnant. Almost immediately...they set about providing for me and my unborn child. They brought clothes...they brought me casseroles to keep in the freezer...they brought me assurance that this baby was going to be part of a family...and they began slipping me money.

Most of the women at Saint Andrew’s live pretty close to the bone financially... existing on small Social Security checks—but routinely they sidled up to me and stuffed bills in my pocket. One of the most consistent donors was eighty-five year-old Mary Williams—who brought me plastic baggies full of dimes—and still brings them to me now. I give them now to the street people... who need what Mary has to give.

The people of Saint Andrew’s saved my life. When I was at the end of my rope...the people at Saint Andrew’s tied a knot in it for me...and helped me hold on. They could have thrown stones at me...but instead they lowered my mat into the presence of God.” What kind of welcoming spirit do you extend to those around you at our church? I pray that we extend the love and joy of Christ to all who come to Seaside UMC! I’ll look forward to seeing you on Sunday and during the week—at church! Mary Jane

May 2016

May 1st Joyful Noise Children’s Choir

May Day Program

May 8 & 22 Directory Photos Between Services

May 12 Stroke Support Group

May 16 BCLC Annual Spelling Bee

May 17 & 20

Safe Sanctuary Training

May 22 Seaside Friends In Concert

June 1 Weeding Estravaganza

June 4 UMM Golf Tournament

June 13-19 Seaside VBS

June 26

S.T.A.R.S. Dedication Service

June 27 S.T.A.R.S.

God’s Sanctuary

by the Sea

Volume 25, Issue 5

Seaside United Methodist Church

June/July

Newsletter

Deadline

May 15th

Kathi & Tom Birmingham

Paula Biser & Family

Tom & Jeanne Deacon

June Donley

Betty Ann & Don Dustin

Martha Eaton

Bill English & family

Lynn Enzor & family

Family of Joe Adams

Family of Frank Daniels

Family of Paul Presti

Grief/Share

Barry & Gerry Hartman

Yvonne & Harvey Hundley

Gil & Kathy Johnson

Larry Jones & family

Kathy & Ed Keller

Sandy & Gary Kershner

Myrt & Ron Klein

Candie Macon & family

Nancy Matzek

Melody McNeill

Chuck Moon

Pat Nutter

Aaron Payne

Linda & Michael Pazillo

Prayer Warriors

Kathy Preston

Betty Pursey

Bob Radcliffe

Marilyn Schenck

Seaside UMC Staff

Ric & Liz Shiels

Billy Sirk

Stephen Ministers

Youth, SS & Students

Deb Wensel

Carson Dowell

Dodge Dustin

Charles Kelley

William (Willy) Mabry

Marschal Martens

Alex Blust

Brad Borders

Matthew Bronson

Chad Bryson

Zachary Rushing

Justin Schenck

Roger Shoemaker

John Vernue

Christopher Wallace

Member

Serving Our Country

Friends:

Fam of Art Tonjes

Pat Fitzpatrick

Dana Fleisher

Bob & Linda Fleming

Tim& Chrissy Frankford

Leonard Gallimore

Randi Godfrey

Charlie Grace

Emma Grace

Julie & Jon Grant

Jennifer Greer Fam.

Taylor Harris

Robert Holquist

Sheila King & fam

Ed Larson

Nathan lechey

Flash Ludwig

Zak McCall

Peggy McDowell

Lindsey McGowan

Trish McNells

Katy Medrano & fam

Sybil Mitchell-Simmons

Kevin Moore & fam

Timmy Morey & fam

Michael Norman

Andrea Olson

Kathleen Outberlet

Judy Patterson

Fran Peters

Debbie & Mickey Rary

Carol Rogan

Ed Riordan

Trish Rubino

Malinda Sattora

Beth Scheibel

Linda Schmenski

Ryan Scott

Carol Sheets

Kristen & Kelly Socia

Lauren & Jim StGeorge

Philip & Jennifer Stavonovic

Nicole Swanson

Tim Upchurch

Betty & Everett Vail

Cindy Wakefield

Bryson Walker

David Ward

Jackie White

Celeste Wilson

Rebecca Witham

Anna May York

Linda Zear

Bob Beanueo

Paula Beck

Gina Bennett

Linda Bianko & family

Lynn Bissette

Ariana Bowers

John & Michelle Bowers

Brenda & family

Doris Butler

Skip Carden

Joan Casey

Linda & Bill Chambers

Barbara Chastney

Jim & Darlene Cooper

Dan Cornell

Cypress Crist

Renee Curry

John Delaney

Pat & Chuck Denney

Scott Dustin

Alex Faircloth

Fam of Kathy Grable

Fam of Roger Lasher

Fam of Jim Love

Fam of Harvey Mullins

Fam of Sally Smith

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Praying for:

All Members & Friends in

Assisted Living Facilities,

Nursing Homes or in

Home Care.

All those un-churched.

Brunswick County Schools

Children of the World

Divorce Care

Grief/Share

Literacy Council

Our Nation and World

Preschool Teachers

Separated or Divorced

Teach For America

Under & unemployed

Victims of Violence/Abuse

O radiant God, in the midst of tribulation, suffering, crippled hope and shattered dreams, stand by these Your servants until they are well once more. Amen

Seaside Prayer Concerns

Prayer Requests

Contact:

Marlen Mapes

mjmapes@atmc.net

Phone 575-6007

Candie Meier

candiem1@gmail.com

Phone 599-8089

Freddy Tatum

fetatum@atmc.net

Phone 579-1187 Please contact us with

updates every 30 days

Friends

Ray & Wanda Wiltbank Don & Gwen Wiseman Peggie York Marcia Zachary Helen Zukas

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May 2016 Calendar

SSSun Mon Sun Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 5 Children’s May Pole And Stephen Ministers

2 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1:30 Surprised by Hope 3:30 exercise 4:15 G Scouts 6:30 Boy Scouts & UMM

3 9 & 5 GED 10 Food Pantry 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 5 Comm. Mtg 6 Stephen Min 6:30 Sharing & Divorce Care, Sharing God’s Word

4 9 Disciple IV 10 G-Parents Sup Gp, Yoga 1 UMW Mission Team 4:30 Children’s Choir 6 David 6:30 Praise Team

5 9 / 5 GED

9:30 Christ Artists, Lectio

10 CCMtg &

Timeless Treas.

10:15 Spiritual

Gifts

5:30 Al anon &

Mid Serv Choir

6:30 CA & 8/11

am choirs

6 10 Yoga 1:30 GriefShare 7:30 Emmaus Gathering Pamplico UMC

7

8 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 9 Blood Pressure Screening 5 Stephen Ministers

9 10 Yoga/Prayer Shawl Min 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3 Surprised by Hope 3:30 Exercise 6 Outreach 6:30 B Scouts 7 Trustees

10 9 & 5 GED 10 Food Pantry 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 4 Witness Min 5:30 Inst Ens 6:30 Classic Ens & Divorce Care

11 9 Disciple IV 10 G-Parents Sup Gp, Yoga 12 Parkinson’s Support 4:30 Children Choir 6 David 6:30 Praise Team

12 8:30 CF Event Ldr

9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ

Artists, Lectio

10 CCM

10:15SpiritualGift

1:30 Stroke Sup

3 Health/Wellness

4 Perm End.

5:30 Al anon, Mid

Serv Choir

6:30 CA, 8 / 11 am choirs

13 10 Yoga

14 9 Prayer Warriors

15 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 5 UMYF & Stephen Ministers

16 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk 3:30 Exercise 4:15 G-Scouts 6:30 B Scouts 7 Finance

17 9 & 5 GED

10 Food Pantry & 11 Staff Mtg

2 Worship Mtg

6:30 Divorce

Care, Safe

Sanctuary &

Sharing God’s

Word

18 10 G-parents Sup Gp, Yoga 4:30 Children’s Choir 4:15 Connect 6 David 6:30 Praise Team

19 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Artists, Lectio 10 CCMtg & Timeless Treas 10:15 Spirit Gift 4 Worship Com 5:30 Al Anon & Mid ServChoir 6:30 CA, 8 / 11 am choirs

20 9 Safe Sanctuary 10 Yoga

21 12 Concert Dinner

22 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 5 UMYF, Stephen Minsiters & 6:30 Concert Dinner 7 Concert

23 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 3:30 Exercise 6:30 B Scouts 7 Church Council

24 9 5 GED 10 Food Pantry 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 5:30 Inst En 6:30 Divorce Care & Class Ens.

25 10 G-parents Sup

Gp, Yoga 3 Beach Bells

4 Children’s Choir

6:30 Praise Team

26 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Christ Artists, Lectio 10 CCMtg & Timeless Treas 5:30 Al Anon, Mid-serv choir 6:30 CA, 8/11am choirs

27 10 Yoga

28

29 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 11 5 UMYF & Stephen Ministers

30

Church

Office

Closed

31 9 5 GED 10 Food Pantry Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6:30 Divorce Care

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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May 1 Birthdays:

Richard Damato Tom Coyte Phil Parker

Jerry Chambers

May 2 Birthdays:

Ellene Schwartz Dorothy Robertson

Martha Warner

May 3

Birthdays: Ron Melvin

Rueline Lewis Juanita Adams Anniversarys:

Chuck & Nancy Moon

May 4 Birthdays:

Mildred Trenchard Betty Ann Dustin

Bill DeGroot

May 5

Birthdays: Tom Herncane David Gundrum Zachery Shytle

Anniversaries: Bobby & Nancy Rains

May 6

Birthdays: Jerry Marsh

Darrel Sourwine

Priscilla Chambers

May 7

Bithdays: Becky Spainhour Dylan Humphreys Anniversaries:

Mike & Vivian Carper

May 8 Birthdays: Carl Vann

Carrie Wiles

Tyler Hucks

Anniversaries: Alan & Kathy Thompson

May 11 Birthdays:

Glenn Starnes Sharon Giblin

May 12 Birthdays: Dina Braddy Tony Martin Jackie South

Linda Rothenberger Anniversaries:

Melvin & Jackie South

May 13 Birthdays: Connor Bart

May 14

Birthdays: Peg Frankford

Donna Dornfeld Anniversaries:

Donald & Linda Baker

May 15

Birthdays: Joseph DiMaio

May 16

Birthdays: Bill Allen

J.P. Knott Anniversaries:

Randy & Sharon Thompson

May 17 Birthdays:

James McCombs

Bob Kogler

Anniversaries: Fletcher & Kelly Frink

Dave & Maryann VonHausen

Linda Anderson & TW Westmoreland

May 18

Birthdays: Pat Mowery Nancy Ward Donna Allen

Shirley Walsh

Paula Hernandez Alexandria McClernan

Anniversaries: Jim & Jane Boone

Charles & Marilyn Lefler

May 19 Birthdays: Linda Smith John Scott

Susan Copley

Jack DeGroot

May 20 Birthdays: Linda Baker

Anniversaries: Ed & Carolyn Goodale

May 21

Birthdays: Richard Ruehle John Difloure

Kim Malec Anniversaries:

John & Jayde Difloure Nate & Jan Cantrell

May 22

Birthdays: Bill Coats

Bobbie Kishbaugh

Kitty Burge Roz Dahlen

Anniversaries: Bill & Lilly Little

May 23

Birthdays: Doug Keill

Dona Ondick Anniversaries:

Steve & Renee Long

May 24 Birthdays:

Mandee Williams Richard Martin

Anniversaries: Daryl & Debbi Steen

May 25

Birthdays: Milly Houger Dick Fickes Liz Franz

Tim Ludlum Anniversaries:

Jim & Kristi Varner

Mac & Martha Warner Gibby & Tina Lepsig

Paul & Lori Bart

May 26 Birthdays: John Gaddy

May 27

Birthdays: Heather McPherson

May 28

Birthdays: Nancy Camino

Betty Scott

Neta Snediker

May 29 Birthdays:

Denise House Jo Carol Allen Kathy Gentry

Anniversaries: Dave & Dina Hooks

May 30

Birthdays: Laura Giles Mac Warner

Anniversaries: Dan & Nicole Forrest

May 31

Birthdays: Claire Cheney

May Birthdays and Anniversaries

At Seaside United Methodist Church (SUMC) we presently have four circles under the auspices of the United Methodist Women (UMW). The circles generally meet during the months of February, April, September and November. The UMW also meets four times a year as a whole unit. Our purpose is to know God and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand mission through participation in global ministries of the church. We participate in a Prayer Shawl and Teddy Bear Ministry and expand spiritual growth and fellowship by offering a Tea, a Game Day, a Spiritual Retreat and a Day of Caring open to all women of the church, in

addition to the missions and activities listed below: M&M (Mary & Martha)—Education and Interpretation

Circle Leaders: June Donley, 575-5467, generaljune@atmc.net and Marilyn Schenck, 579-0332, schenckmf@yahoo.com

Meetings are held at the church at 10AM on the second Friday of the months listed above. M&M focuses on studying, interpreting and participating in mission outreach in a caring and sharing manner both in our local communities and worldwide. SEEKERS—Spiritual Growth Circle Leaders: Carol Matthews, 575-4267, sportsnuts@atmc.net and Mary Ann von Hausen, 579-1965 vmaninc@atmc.net Meetings are held at the church on the second Tuesday at 1PM in the months listed above. As we mature in faith, our goal, both individually and as a community, is to enhance our understanding of mission and to expand faith into action. We have programs and studies that increase our spiritual growth and that lead to a fellowship of women who affirm, support and strengthen one another. FRIENDS IN GOD’S SERVICE (FIGS)—Social Action Circle Leaders: Sandy Kertcher, 287-5896, sandyk@atmc.net and Barb Bernauer, 287-5648, llbernauer@yahoo.com Meetings are held on the third Monday at 7PM in the months listed above. Our goal, which is a vital part of our mission, is to reflect and participate in social concerns of our day. We choose at least one priority social action issue each year whether it be economic, environmental, or a political condition that affects women and children throughout the world. GOD FOR FRIENDS—(TGFF) Circle Leader: Martha Hetrick, 575-6128, mjhetrick2@gmail.com This circle does not meet on a regular basis but strives to affirm, enjoy and value the other circles by participating in projects initiated by them. Their aim is to share the vision of the other circles so that as friends they can create unity and commitment to the UMW and by assisting and interacting with them, they can empower SUMC to accomplish God’s work and witness to Him so that all whose needs they meet know His loving care.

United Methodist Women

Prayer Shawl Ministry Monday, May 9th

10:00 AM

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Children’s Maypole Sunday, May 1, 5:00 PM

Stroke Support Group Thursday, May 12th at 1:30

pm. Meetings are held at Seaside United Methodist church in the Parlor. Please join us for

an informal discussion on Stroke: What Happened??

Meetings are open to anyone

Summer Divinity Intern Assigned This May, Seaside will receive our 7th Summer intern from Duke Divinity School. This year we welcome Mr. James Demmel, a rising third year Divinity student from the Raleigh/Garner area. He is a 2014 graduate of Campbell University pursuing professional ministry in the Lutheran Church (ELCA). He has served previous field education settings in Lexington and Wilson, NC. Please feel free to contact James by email and offer him a warm welcome. James' email address is:

james.demmel@duke.edu

mailto:generaljune@atmc.netmailto:schenckmf@yahoo.commailto:sportsnuts@atmc.netmailto:vmaninc@atmc.netmailto:sandyk@atmc.netmailto:llbernauer@yahoo.commailto:mjhetrick2@gmail.commailto:james.demmel@duke.edu

The family of Hugh Munday deeply appreciates your kindness and support as we celebrated Hugh’s life at the memorial service at Seaside UMC. They say it “takes a village” and indeed, it did as several of you were involved with the planning and those who attended the service. We wish to thank Scott and Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Stefanie Riley, Kathryn Parker, Mandee Williams and Jamie Shoemaker; also Ann Doern, gibby Lepsig and Betty Oakes. It was a beautiful service and will remain with us forever. The reception afterwards with those homemade cookies and lemon aid was a good time for us to greet people we knew and meet those we did not know who were Hugh’s friends and associates. Everyone was so kind and we just thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your caring and concern for us.

Hugh loved “his” church and he would have so appreciated everything you did for his family. He is greatly missed but we truly believe he is with our Lord and what more can you ask?

May God bless you and be with you for all your endeavors in the Lord’s work. Most Sincerely & Shalom,

Phyllis, Munday, Christi M. Davis & Curt Munday .

Note from Billy Sirk

I would like to thank my Seaside family for your prayers and

support of my daughter, Deborah Sirk, during her recent Angioplasty

procedure.

Billy Sirk

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Seaside's Food Pantry served the following individuals and families

during March:

Seniors-146 Adults-306

Children-206 Total Served-658

Total families served-172 Thank you Seaside for your continued support of Seaside's Food Pantry. In addition to those served through the Food Pantry, a member of the Health & Wellness Committee is on hand weekly to offer blood pressure checks to any and all! A special thank you to all those who serve on the weekly Food Pantry Ministry Teams.

S.T.A.R.S. Information is Located in the Gathering Room

On Tuesday, April 12th the United Methodist

Women (UMW) sponsored another successful Game Day at Ryan’s restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. Fun and fellowship was had by all.

The recipients of the Game Day proceeds were the Brunswick Christian Recovery Center and Wings of Hope of Brunswick County. Each received $500.

Thanks to all the UMW Circle Leaders and their members for their diligence in publicizing Game Day, selling tickets, putting together table assignments, and door prizes. Without you, Game Day would not have been such a success. Thank you to all who attended. We enjoyed having you and we look forward to seeing you next year for another Game Day on February 21, 2017.

Worship: 8 9:30 11:00 Sunday School Mar 6 152 198 176 42 Mar 13 153 183 186 48

Mar 20 156 255 166 58

Maundy Thur 158 Good Friday Noon & 7pm 219

Mar 27 Easter 163 474 337 Sunrise 300

United Methodist Men’s Annual Golf Tournament

Room for 3 More Foursomes Saturday, June 4th

Panther's Run Golf Links 7:00 AM Registration—8:30 AM Shotgun Start

$75.00 Cost to Play Includes: Range balls prior to tournament start

Hot Lunch at Tamer's Restaurant Following Golf Men's, Women's and Mixed Flights-Prizes in All Flights

Skill Games with Prizes-Door Prizes Lots of Fun & Fellowship

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Brunswick County Literacy Council Annual Spelling Bee June 4th

In Memory of:

Hugh Munday

Given by:

Oren and Betty Wagner

William and Nancy Jo Anstock

Sunset Vacations

Wally and Beverly Mitchum

Dr Stephen Grubb

Shallotte Middle School

End of grade testing

May 27th , June 1st & 2nd

7 to 11:30 am

If you’re willing to volunteer,

call Carol Matthews,

575-4267

Mahjong If anyone is interested in

establishing a Mah Jong

group? If so, please

contact Debbie

Baumgartner 910-575-3372

or gtbdds@gmail.com.

May 8th & 22nd Still haven't had an opportunity to have your Seaside Directory Photo taken? Just not happy with the photo currently in the Directory? Stop by the Library after any service on Sunday, May 8th or May 22nd, and have your portrait taken. Don't forget to notify the church office if you have any changes to your personal information currently in the Directory, such as phone numbers or email addresses.

No appointments, just walk in.

Weeding Extravaganza in the Garden of Disciples

June 1st from 9-11 am

With many volunteers we can have

the spring clean up done in no time.

Bring your tools, we’ll have the rest.

Worship Mission

The Worship Ministry is in the process of creating a training film for

our new Communion Guild. The

Gospel accounts of the Last Supper re-

mind us of how sacred this sacrament is in our tradition.

If you would like more information on serving as a

Communion Steward please contact Len Bernauer at 910-287-

5648 or llbernauer@yahoo.com

Len Bernauer, Worship Ministry Chair

Seaside Music Ministry Awarded BEMC Community Grant

Seaside’s Music Ministry was selected

to be one of the 2016 recipients of a BEMC

Community Grant. This grant will partially fund “Letters From

Home,” a musical duo who will perform Sunday, September 11th,

along with Seaside’s Choir for our “Red, White and Blue Celebra-

tion,” saluting all living WWII Veterans and their spouses. Revitaliz-

ing Patriotism is “Letters From Home’s” mission.

Seaside’s Music Ministry is grateful for BEMC’s generosity

and commitment to our community.

mailto:gtbdds@gmail.com

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Seaside Friends in Concert May 22

Do you remember dancing the Maypole when you were a child? Join us Sunday, May 1st as our children's choir presents their end of the year Spring program and watch them dance the Maypole! The program begins at 5:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. There is no charge and there will be refreshments. Mark you calendars and get your tickets for "Seaside Friends in Concert" on Sunday, May 22nd! The program consists of Kathryn Parker - organ, Lynn Enzor - piano, Laurie Muierhead - harp, Ed Gunther – trumpet, and Pamela Kelly -

violin. The concert begins at 7:00 P.M. Prior to the concert from 5:30-6:30 there will be a gourmet dinner for 150 in the Fellowship Hall. Choir members will serve you a delicious meal of either steak or salmon on fine china, fine crystal, silverware and linen tablecloths. They will wait on you and cater to your every need! The cost for these tickets is $25, which includes dinner and the concert. The cost for concert only tickets is $10. From 6:00-6:30 punch and cookies will be served in the Gathering Room in front of the Sanctuary. Doors to the Sanctuary will be opened at 6:30 for seating to the concert. All proceeds from this event will go to the Music Ministry. Please invite your family and friends for a lovely evening of great food, good fellowship and excellent music!

With a voice of singing, Kathryn

From the Garden to the New Earth…

and All Stops Between!

We are excited to share, that beginning on Sunday, May 15th, we are

offering a new Sunday school class during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

hour in room 210. This new class will utilize the “Genesis to Revelation

Bible Study,” a great curriculum that leads folks through the scriptures in

ways that inform but also challenge their faith and daily discipleship. The

class, led by Doug Allen, will begin with the beginning, the book of Genesis.

No registration is required, and we hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity not only as a formative piece of

your faith but also as a community-building experience that will greatly enhance your Sundays at Seaside!

Get Your Flashlight Ready....

it’s Time For Some VBS Spelunking!

Vacation Bible School is only a month away...how did that happen! We are busy with all of our VBS prep, but it is never too late for you to join in on the fun. We are still in need of Seaside ministers who can share the week of June 13-17 with our Preschool and Elementary kids from our community. From runners to administration, from teaches to crew leaders, we have all types of positions just waiting to be filled by you and your gifts. If you are unable to help with VBS, but would like to contribute in some way, a small monetary donation goes a long way—it only costs about $5 per student to give him or her a week-long immersion into the love of Christ in a way that is fun and that will stay with them for the years to come. If you would like to serve, or get more information, please contact Stefanie.

"Love is patient. Love is kind. Love bears all things, believes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." 1 Corinthians 13

June 13-17

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Vacation Bible School June 13—17th—Volunteer Today

Information and Sign-up May 1st

Fellowship Hall

Sign up at the Country Fair Table to:

Volunteer for a team

Assist with Set Up the week of Country Fair

Work on Country Days, September 16 & 17.

Even if you are unable to serve during the week of Vacation Bible School, you can still minister to our

children by donating much-needed items that will be used during the week. From jump ropes to flashlights,

hammers to helmets, there is sure to be something you can contribute, and it may even be just lying around the

house! You may choose to donate items, or simply “loan” them for that week.

In the Gallery you will find tags hanging on the Bulletin Board. These tags have specific items that are needed.

If you can commit to donating or lending that item, please take the tag and write your name and the Tag # on

the Sign-Up sheet located on the counter below the display. Designate on the tag if you are donating the item

or “loaning” the item. When you bring the item to the plastic bin under the bulletin board, please attach the tag

to the item so we know who has brought it.

Thank you for all of your time, resources and prayers for VBS! We are looking forward to a great week with

our kids, showing them that ….

Jesus is the Light of the World!

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Memorial Day—May 30th Office Closed

Bill and Mary were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals being helped by the good work of their Church, Seaside United Methodist. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future resources for the Church’s mission. Bill: The work of Seaside Methodist was important to us and we provided support with current gifts, but wanted to do more. We received their newsletter and noted that we could make a gift from our estate to

establish a legacy of an Endowment for the Music Ministry. We have enjoyed the various cantatas and the overall music program and hope that our gift will help assure that it is funded for continued growth. Mary: After speaking to the Endowment Committee Chairman of our intentions, he helped guide us in determining how to best fill our wishes. Afterward, we met with our lawyer to revise our wills and we each included a provision for a Restricted Endowment where the interest earned on our gift would be used

for the Music Program for many years to come. Our lawyer put language in the will that allows a percentage of our estate to go to our church. This was easy to arrange and permits us to still use our assets during our lives if we need them.

We were pleased when the Endowment Committee Chairman told us that our names would be added to a Recognition Board that is to be placed in Fellowship Hall. Do you wish to give a lasting gift to Seaside United Methodist Church also? Someone on the Permanent Endowment & Special Gifts Committee will provide you with information to assist you.

A Donor Sto-ry About Giv-

ing

May 1 Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47

Ephesians 1:15-23

May 8 Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47

Ephesians 1:15-23

May 15 Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:14-17

John 14:8-17 (25-27)

May 22 Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

May 29

1 Kings 18:20-39 Psalm 96

Galatians 1:1-12

Larry & Cheryl Gore joined Seaside March 20th. Larry joins by transfer of membership from First Baptist, Lumberton, and Cheryl by transfer of membership from Westminister Presbyterian, Fayetteville. They may be contacted at: 9285 Oldfield Road Calabash, NC 28467 Larry Cell: 910-740-7945 Larry email: larry.gore@yahoo.com Cheryl's Cell: 910-489-3072 Cheryl's Email: cheryl.culbreth@yahoo.com

Ken & Cindy Clugston joined Seasice March 27th by transfer of their membership from Zion Lutheran Church, Clarence Center, NY They may be contacted at: 1648 Carriage Place SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

(Ken) 716-531-5997 (Cindy) 716-531-6646 Ken – krclugston@atmc.net Cindy– cmclugston@atmc.net

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Seaside UMC Annual Golf Tournament-Saturday, June 4

The last session of the winter-spring cycle of GriefShare is May 6th. Our group includes some who returned for a second cycle, some who have been bereaved for a few years and some whose grief is very new. There is no “right” time to start attending GriefShare. If you or someone you know have recently lost a loved one or are struggling with grief, consider joining us for cycle 9 of GriefShare beginning on August 19th and running through November 11th.

More information about GriefShare can be found on the church website. Or, you may contact Milly Houger 910.579.2603 or Jim McNeill 910.579.2405.

Seaside Divorce Care Support Group

Meets

Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Church Parlor

Call Carol Aspy @ 575-2735

The first count of the coins in our “Change to Change Lives” campaign

has yet to happen, but the jug is heavy enough that it can barely be

lifted. Thanks to everyone who has been dropping in their weekly

collection of coins. Having lost our Christmas tree sales last year, this

supplemental fundraiser allows us to maintain our level of support for

those in need in Brunswick County. As a side note: the trees will be

back this Christmas season and we’re hoping the strong sales will

return as well.

Plans for our June 4th Golf Tournament at Panthers Run are on

schedule. Our sponsor contributions are beginning to add up, but we have not yet hit our target.

Twenty-four (24) foursomes have signed up and would like to have 34 to round out the field. There’s

room for you, if you haven’t already signed up.

The men enjoyed a very good presentation at their April dinner meeting. Three local

businessmen spoke on their trials, roadblocks, and the ultimate success of their business start-ups and

topped it off with some interesting stories as to how they ended up in southeast Brunswick County. The

topic for our May meeting will be on energy concerns and the fundamentals, economics, and rise in

popularity of residential solar energy.

Summer Wednesdays With MYF! Our MYF group will continue to meet throughout the summer months, having Wednesday evenings of Bible study as well as days doing fun activities together. There are two ways you can continue to serve our students through the summer months. 1—We are in need of Snack Suppers for the months of July and August. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gallery if you are interested in providing a Wednesday night meal for our kids. 2—We are in need of more adults, who want to have fun and share life with our students, to partner alongside Stefanie.

You do not have to teach or prepare, simply be available to serve as a chaperone on some Wednesday evenings or for some of the group outings. For more information, contact Stefanie. It is going to be a fun summer, don’t miss out!

http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar/ascension-of-the-lord-2016tel:910-740-7945mailto:larry.gore@yahoo.comtel:910-489-3072mailto:cheryl.culbreth@yahoo.com