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PERMIT NO 34

WORSHIP

SERVICES

8:30 am

Sunday Worship

9:30 am

Sunday School

10:45 am

Sunday Worship

MINISTERS: The Congregation

STAFF:

Pastor

Stuart Noell

stunoell@aol.com

Minister of Visitation

Harold Shives

(336) 434-6348

Minister of Congregational

Care Dianne Catlett

(336) 861-2299

Director of Youth &

Children's Ministries Tim Kennedy

tim@archdaleumc.com

Office Administrator Wendy Bowman

aumc@northstate.net

Treasurer Gwen Taylor

taylors3@infionline.net

Organist/Choir Director

Director of Discipleship Cheryl Traylor

cheryl@highpointpiano.com

Pianist

Denise Warren

dwarren@northstate.net

Custodians Russ & Carol Carr

aumc@northstate.net

Office Phone: 336-431-7111

Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929

Office Fax: 336-431-8661

E-Mail: aumc@northstate.net

Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096

Archdale, NC 27263

Website: www.archdaleumc.com

ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PO BOX 4096

ARCHDALE NC 27263

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

September giving: $ 887 Account Balance: $6,646

The Gospel According to Mayberry

I trust that everyone received a blessing from last Sunday’s first in-

stallment of “The Gospel According to Mayberry.” Using the episode “Mr.

McBeevee,” we took a good look at what faith is.

The Andy Griffith Show first debuted October 3, 1960. Now why is

it that a television show can have such an impact fifty years later? To begin

with, The Andy Griffith Show is a welcome departure from most of what

we see on television today. Each episode always had a point. Furthermore,

in Mayberry, everyone tried to get along and do the right thing. Combined

with some hilarious comedy, these qualities have produced one of televi-

sion’s most memorable classics.

Along with its heart-warming appeal, The Andy Griffith Show con-

tains numerous scenes that illustrate what we believe as Christians. Over

the next three Sundays, we are going to see even more scenes that illumi-

nate our faith. They include:

October 3 “Gomer Saves Andy”

October 10 “Opie and the Bully”

October 17 “The Beauty Contest”

We will be using these particular episodes to look at qualities like gratitude,

facing the challenges of life and looking at ourselves as God sees us.

As we continue this series, I ask you to invite your friends to worship

with us. Since practically everyone loves The Andy Griffith Show, anyone

would be at home in a worship service that emphasizes some of its themes.

Most of all, pray that God would use each and every Sunday morning as an

opportunity to reach others for Him.

Stuart

Offering Budget Amount Budget Amount

Date Received Needed to Date Rec'd to Date Week # Sunday School

8:30 / 10:45

Where We Were in SeptemberWhere We Were in SeptemberWhere We Were in SeptemberWhere We Were in September

09/05/10 $9,720.62 $271,446.84 $261,578.02 36 177 55 / 172

09/12/10 $5,371.51 $278,987.03 $266,949.53 37 210 58 / 216

09/19/10 $4,765.51 $286,527.22 $271,715.04 38 187 58 / 182

09/26/10 $5,918.76 $294,067.41 $277,633.80 39 181 54 / 21 / 199

2010

BLUE OR BLACK INK The church’s financial institution (bank) has asked that all checks deposited be written in either blue or black ink. In the event you should happen to use another colored pen, we will write above the numerical amount, the same amount, in blue or black ink. We would appreciate your honoring this request.

Don ’ t just do something,Don ’ t just do something,Don ’ t just do something,Don ’ t just do something, Stand there!Stand there!Stand there!Stand there!

Psalm 46:10 (NRSV): "Be still, and know that I

am God!" Only by being still can we sense God's

Cub Scout Pack 19 News!!

Pack 19 is off and running! We have had a suc-

cessful recruiting effort with about 6 new scouts

joining us. In September, we had our first den

meetings of the year, helping the new Scouts

complete their Bobcat requirements and held a

Flag Retirement Ceremony at Pack Night on the

27th.

In October, we are starting our annual Popcorn

fundraiser (if you want some delicious popcorn

call me!), planning our first campout (October

30-31), and starting work on our achievements

for ranks. Also, we are trying to update some

of our meeting rooms, including painting. After

we get finished, I will be glad to show you what

we have done!

As always we are looking for boys in 1st As always we are looking for boys in 1st As always we are looking for boys in 1st As always we are looking for boys in 1st ---- 5th grade to join us in the fun! If you 5th grade to join us in the fun! If you 5th grade to join us in the fun! If you 5th grade to join us in the fun! If you

know of a boy that will be in the 1st know of a boy that will be in the 1st know of a boy that will be in the 1st know of a boy that will be in the 1st ---- 5th 5th 5th 5th grade this school year, please have grade this school year, please have grade this school year, please have grade this school year, please have

them give me a call at 434them give me a call at 434them give me a call at 434them give me a call at 434----4179.4179.4179.4179. They They They They can also visit our website at can also visit our website at can also visit our website at can also visit our website at

Please pray for our Shut-Ins: Eula Allred, Virginia Baynard, Ollie Bouldin, Violet Bouldin, Debbie Dean, Ruby Elder, Susan Forrester,

Mildred Giles, Minnie Hawkins, Mary Lou Hines, Doris Ingold, Susie Knotts, Annie Loflin,

Thelma Rimmer, Joe Stone, Mary Louise Sullivan, Mae Warren, Pika Winslow

Please pray for those serving our country.

Robbie Auman - US Military

Chris Bordoni - US Navy, Afghanistan (friend of the Holthams)

Alex Gysler - US Marines, Afghanistan (friend of Tyler Jackson)

Kasey Hawley - USAir Force, Doha, Qatar (friend of Joanne Carter)

Carlton Idol - US Military (friend of Steve & Wanda Stutts)

Tyler Jackson - US Marines, Afghanistan (Donn & Rachel Jackson’s son)

Dylan Jones - US Army, Afghanistan (Steve & Nita Coltrane’s grandson)

Jake Lawrence - US Army (friend of Rebecca Kidd)

Marcus McKeregan - US Navy (Gayle Rearwin’s cousin)

Rory O’Connor - US Military

Aaron Parker - US Coast Guard (friend of the Grimmetts)

Zachary Saunders - US Marines, Afghanistan (Beulah Darr’s grandson)

Rusty Sexton - US Military, Iraq (friend of Sharon Crist)

Andrew Smith - US Military

Alex Stowers - US Special Forces, Iraq (Chuck & Peggy Cronham’s grandson)

Joel Summerlin - US Military

Alex Jordan Trent - US Military (friend of Wanda Stutts)

Jonathan Welborn - US Marines (Bill Welborn’s great-nephew)

Zach Willey - US Army (friend of Liza Liebscher)

Boy Scout Troop 19 News!! The Troop went camping at Camp Douglas Long and

helped the new boys work on Tenderfoot, 2nd & 1st class

ranks. We also went to the Learning Center and met with

Girl Scouts and vendors such as REI, Richland Creek

ZipLine, Coliseum tickets, & the Greensboro Grasshop-

pers. The boys had a great time.

We are always looking for new young men 11 to 18 years

old to join in on the fun. If you know a boy that would

like to join Boy Scouts please contact me at 336-404-

1929 or

Bravo Bush Hill Volunteers!!Bravo Bush Hill Volunteers!!Bravo Bush Hill Volunteers!!Bravo Bush Hill Volunteers!! We gave away over 1000 bottles of water and 600 bags of

popcorn! People who volunteered their time were: Larry

Sechrest, Billy Askew, John Snead, Charlotte Snead, Kent

Powell, Chuck Cronham, JoAnne Carter, Lunda Stanley,

Hilda Raines, Laurie Hamilton, Alex McGavic, Libby

McGavic, Anna Smith, Susannah Burley, Cheryl Traylor,

Dan Smith, & Stuart Noell.

Thank you to the church members who helped out by do-

nating cases of bottled water.

Due to the rain, the Bush Hill Festival was shut down

early. The left over water and popcorn are stored in the

closet next to the church office.

If your group would like to use some of these supplies,

contact the church office.

Thanks a Bushel,

Laurie Smith

Thank You!!Thank You!!Thank You!!Thank You!! Thank you to everyone who volunteered with

our Take Two Consignment Sale.

We had a record number of consignors.

Dates to RememberDates to RememberDates to RememberDates to Remember

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

� October 4 - Pumpkins Arrive � October 6 - Pumpkin Patch Opens

� October 9 - Brunswick Stew & Church-wide Sale � October 11 - Columbus Day

� October 15 - National Mammography Day � October 31 - Halloween .. Be Safe

� November 7 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

Janice Hunter

Rob & Lisa Lance and Connor Gardner

4398 Huff Road

Archdale, NC 27263

Ruby Elder

c/o Methodist Manor, Room #181

2100 Twin Church Road

Florence, SC 29501

Note

Open Hearts…Open Minds…Open Doors

If the church is like your family……

There are many reasons why it is not good to be an only child.

There is a special bond between siblings. Even if you do not LIKE them

very much some of the time, there is a feeling for your brother and sister that you do not have

for anyone else.

I feel that way about my church brothers and sisters. When I see them at Food Lion, or

Wal-Mart, or a football game, it is like a reunion. We laugh and hug and act as if we have not seen

each other in years. Our only bond is Archdale United Methodist Church, but it feels as if we are

greeting family members.

My husband’s father died in July. They were members of First Presbyterian Church in Fa-

yetteville. As we stood in a receiving line at the funeral home, Garret and his four siblings were

told over and over, “We go to church with your parents. Don’t worry about your Mom. We will

take good care of her.” The church provided us with lunch after the funeral in their fellowship

hall. She was showered with visits, cards and calls. We were very grateful for all of the atten-

tion given to her, but we were not surprised. You are a member of a bigger family when you join a

church, and families take care of each other.

When we came home, there were 8 sympathy cards in the mailbox for Garret. I had almost

forgotten in my thoughts for my mother-in-law that OUR church was praying for Garret. Many

people told me that they were praying at the exact time of the funeral for us. Looking back, I do

not think that Garret could have read the 91st Psalm at the cemetery, his voice quivering a little at

the beginning, then getting stronger and certain, without those prayers from his church family.

Since then he has received about 20 cards, many from people that he does not even really know in

the congregation. It meant a lot to him to know that people care about him and love him for just

being a member of the church family.

Think about your family tree. Some cousins are close to you, some might be obnoxious, and

some might be downright hard to get along with! Families are not perfect, but they are your sup-

port system. The same can be said of your church family. We are flawed individuals. We are not

perfect, or we would not need the church. We are sinners, but we are brothers and sisters in Je-

sus Christ.

I have heard people say that they can stay home and watch a church service on television on

Sunday morning. Why should they get up and come to church? No disrespect to church television,

but they are NOT your family. They cannot reach out and hug you, take you out to dinner, or be

there to rejoice or to grieve with you. In this world, I will take all of the “family” I can get.

No, we are not perfect, but we are your family. Come get to know

all of your “cousins” at church on Sunday mornings. I’ll see you in church,

brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, adopted parents, and assorted

cousins.

Keep the faith.

Cheryl

METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN METHODIST MEN Our next meeting will be Our next meeting will be Our next meeting will be Our next meeting will be October 24, 2010October 24, 2010October 24, 2010October 24, 2010

The Jeff Patterson Class will serve

at the Open Door Ministry

on Sunday, October 10th.

REMINDERS

♥ October 11: Morning Circle Meeting at 10:30am

♥ October 12: Evening Circle Meeting at 7:00pm

♥ October 24: District Officer Training at Central UMC in Asheboro

Interested in becoming a United Methodist Woman?

All ladies of the church are invited to attend the monthly meetings of either of the two circles: (1) the

morning circle meets on the second Monday of each month at 10:30am; and (2) the evening circle meets

at 7pm on the second Tuesday. Our mission supports women, youth and children locally and world-

wide. Come see how you can make a difference in the lives of others.

A Special Recognition Pin was given on September 12th to Rae Askew and Carolyn Lawrence.

A gift to missions in honor of Take Two was presented to Jennifer Stevens.

A gift to missions was given in memory of Judy Sullivan, a UMW member who passed away in 2009.

We congratulate everyone who was recognized by the United Methodist Women.

METHODIST MEN BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN BRUNSWICK STEWMETHODIST MEN BRUNSWICK STEW

Orders are now being accepted for the delicious Brunswick stew

made by the Methodist Men. You may call the church office at

431-7111 to place your order at a cost of $6 per quart. The stew

will be available for pick up on Saturday, October 9th from 12pm

– 5:00pm in the Fellowship Hall and also on Sunday, October 10th

from after the each of the worship services or after Sunday

school. (Note: Stew will not be available for Friday pick-up)

Spend time browsing and shopping at the Church-wide Sale as you come to pick up your Brunswick Stew on Saturday, October 9th.

METHODIST MEN HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN HARDWOOD COALS BBQMETHODIST MEN HARDWOOD COALS BBQ

Come out and eat delicious BBQ on Saturday, Come out and eat delicious BBQ on Saturday, Come out and eat delicious BBQ on Saturday, Come out and eat delicious BBQ on Saturday, November 6thNovember 6thNovember 6thNovember 6th from from from from 11am to 7pm. The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, 11am to 7pm. The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, 11am to 7pm. The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, 11am to 7pm. The buffet will feature BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls, Dessert and Drink for a cost of only $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4Dessert and Drink for a cost of only $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4Dessert and Drink for a cost of only $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4Dessert and Drink for a cost of only $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4----12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry12 and children ages 3 and under eat for free. Carry----outs will be avail-outs will be avail-outs will be avail-outs will be avail-able through out the day. The Youth and Methodist Men would ap-able through out the day. The Youth and Methodist Men would ap-able through out the day. The Youth and Methodist Men would ap-able through out the day. The Youth and Methodist Men would ap-preciate your support for their church related projects.preciate your support for their church related projects.preciate your support for their church related projects.preciate your support for their church related projects.

It’s That Time Again!

I need an updated list of all college students, along with

their email addresses. I would like to send them encouraging emails

during the school year. If your son or daughter is living away from home, I would like to have their mailing address, too. If they were in col-

lege last year, I still have their address, if they did not move. Send it to me at Cheryl@highpointpiano.com, or call me at the

church during business hours at 431-7111. 10/01 Susan Burleson

10/01 Abby Covington

10/02 Helen Bradford

10/02 Madelyn Dabbs

10/02 Wayne McGavic

10/03 Cole Tickle

10/04 Jeff Hicks

10/04 Bill Welborn

10/05 Donna Ballas

10/06 Haiden Crites

10/06 Bryan Dowling

10/06 Ann Henderson

10/06 Kyle Kennedy

10/06 Craig Stutts

10/06 Karen Warner

10/07 Joseph Bowser

10/07 Steven Mertel

10/09 Ian Sheeley

10/10 Donna Eason

10/11 Julie Messner

10/11 Garret Traylor

10/13 Tina Haithcock

10/13 Sharon Harper

10/13 Lyle Lynch

10/13 Carole Webb

10/14 Linda Cates

10/15 Shelby Buchanan

10/15 Kim Davis

10/15 Norma Smith

10/17 Benjamin Cole

10/17 Ginger Crites

10/17 Erika Habib

10/17 Donna Reid

10/17 Jeff Rose

10/17 Sarah Walden

10/17 Judy Williams

10/18 Lydia Durr

10/19 Lisa Lance

10/19 Lois Lassiter

10/19 Madeline Stewart

10/20 Emily Becker

10/20 Shay Felder

10/21 Dorothy Brown

10/22 Lina Clausel

10/22 Charles Cronham

10/22 Richard Eurillo

10/23 Andy Boyd

10/23 Margaret Brown

10/24 Christopher Grimmett

10/25 Karleigh Lowe

10/26 Paul Game

10/28 Violet Bouldin

10/28 Marcus Connor

10/28 Steve Lax

10/28 Jennifer Pascual

10/28 Carson Work

10/29 Brandon Coltrane

10/30 Todd Messner

10/30 Lew Russo

10/30 Heather Smith

10/31 Susannah Burley

10/31 Steve Connor

10/31 Peggy Darr

10/31 Meghan Norman

� October 3 - Decorate Pumpkin Patch / Youth Banner

� October 10 - Crop Walk at HPU

� October 17 - Parent/Mentor Meeting

� October 17 - Student Led Youth Group

� October 24 - GAMES, GAMES, GAMES

� October 31 - No Youth Event (due to pumpkin smashing on Nov. 1st)

� November 1 - ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASHING

If you have not yet turned in an updated permis-

sion form, they are available to be downloaded

from the AUMC website. To download forms visit

www.archdaleumc.com, then go to Activities, choose either

Youth or Children’s Ministries. (Use youth forms for rising

6th grade thru 18 years old.) The link to the permission

form will be highlighted in yellow at the top of each page.

Dear Friends at AUMC,

Thank you so much for the school supplies you collected during our Fill the Bus campaign! Through the generosity of your congregation

and others, we received enough supplies for over 250 students.

Archdale Elementary School was thrilled to receive the book bags you prepared.

Now we can be sure these students will have the vital items for school.

What sets the CISRC program apart from others is that we work

closely with school personnel to identify & meet the needs of specific students. After those needs are met, we distribute extra supplies

among the schools so teachers will have a cache to draw from during the year.

Your support is vital to CISRC, our community,

and our future.

Sincerely, Keith Lambeth, Chairman

Communities In Schools of Randolph County Board of Directors

Calling

All Cooks Instead of a Fall Festival,

there will be food items for sale

during the Brunswick Stew Sale.

October 9th from 12:00-5:00pm

We need all cooks, young and not so

young, to donate items to be sold.

� Cakes

� Pies

� Canned Veggies

� Casseroles

� Frozen Desserts

� Brownies

� Homemade Breads

� Jellies / Jams

If you will make it, we will sell it!

Invite your family & friends to come and do

their holiday food shopping as well as stock

their freezers for winter.

The Pumpkins

are Coming! Monday, October 4th

This years pumpkin patch will

again be headed up by our youth

ministries team, but we still need

everyone's participation.

All ages are needed during unloading.

Come as soon as you can and

bring all your friends and neighbors.

“PATCH SITTERS” NEEDED

FOR ALL SHIFTS!!!

SIGN UP ON OUR WEB SITE OR ON

THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE

EDUCATIONIAL BUILDING.

Contact Tim Kennedy

for further information.

The Senior Lunch will be Wednesday, October 20th at 11:30. The program will be from Hospice.

The church should be a factory,

not just a warehouse.

We extend our deepest sympathy

to the families of:

Calvin Cromer (Marie Mock’s uncle)

Johnny Dowdy (father of Sandi Beck & Amy Dabbs)

Cheri Hedgepeth (friend of Jill Connor)

Charles Martin, Sr. (father of Charles Martin, Jr.)

Terry Pickett (Susie Turner’s brother)

Al Schliebus (friend of Tim & Debbie Kennedy)

Need a Pick-Me-Up?? Visit the drink machine outside the Community Room.

Canned drinks are only 75¢.

All profits go to local missions. As a reminder, we ask that you not bring any drinks in to our

beautiful sanctuary in an effort to keep it clean.

Just a Reminder…

For those of you who are preparing

something to appear in our

2010 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET

“Come, Lord Jesus”

The due date is: October 15, 2010

Items you might consider writing are:

An original Devotional, Poem, Prayer, Story, (or Drawing)

Remember, KIDS, we want to hear from you, too!

(QUESTIONS? See Dianne Catlett, 861-2299,

or diannecatlett@triad.rr.com)

The Interfaith families will

be here Oct. 17-24.

Please sign up on the door across the hall from the

Wesley Room.

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS!!!

Donna Gross is the proud grand-mother of Miller Reese Web-Miller Reese Web-Miller Reese Web-Miller Reese Web-

sterstersterster who was born August 29th

Phil & Sue McDonald are the proud grandparents of Nicholas Nicholas Nicholas Nicholas

Ryan AtkinsonRyan AtkinsonRyan AtkinsonRyan Atkinson who was born

September 1st.

Roger & Penny Lockhart are the proud grandparents of

Brooklyn Leigh Hutchens Brooklyn Leigh Hutchens Brooklyn Leigh Hutchens Brooklyn Leigh Hutchens who

was also born in September.

It is not what you do for your It is not what you do for your It is not what you do for your It is not what you do for your children, but what you teach them to do for children, but what you teach them to do for children, but what you teach them to do for children, but what you teach them to do for themselves that will make them successful.themselves that will make them successful.themselves that will make them successful.themselves that will make them successful.

Parent / Mentor Meeting Oct. 17th 5:00-6:30pm

We will meet in the Jeff Patterson Classroom to discuss issues and

vision for the student ministries of our church. Mentors or anyone

wishing to be part of the youth are strongly urged to attend.

This photo of the 1954 Juniors Sunday school class includes

Wayne Brewer, Lucinda Davis Dyson,

Gayle Crowson Dowdy & Betsy Shephard Reagan.

Do you see anyone else Do you see anyone else Do you see anyone else Do you see anyone else

you recognize?you recognize?you recognize?you recognize?

We ’ d love to put names with faces. If you can help us, contact the church of-

fice.

We’ve Changed Our

Name

The Single Again Class is now

called The Faith Finders

Class.

If you know of a single adult

who is not involved in a Sunday

school class, we’d love to have

them visit us. Drop by our class-

There will be a Candidate’s Forum held There will be a Candidate’s Forum held There will be a Candidate’s Forum held There will be a Candidate’s Forum held in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday,

October 14th at 7:00pm. All candidates October 14th at 7:00pm. All candidates October 14th at 7:00pm. All candidates October 14th at 7:00pm. All candidates from the Archdalefrom the Archdalefrom the Archdalefrom the Archdale----Trinity ballot have Trinity ballot have Trinity ballot have Trinity ballot have

been invited to participate.been invited to participate.been invited to participate.been invited to participate.

ACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTS � Madeline Stewart won 1st place, and Haiden Crites won

3rd place in the 3-year-old division of the Big Wheel race. Haiden Crites was also one of the winners of a free Big Wheel.