167 Shady Grove Church Road ● Winston Salem ● NC 27107 ● 336-769-2942 ● www.shadygroveumc.com
Sh
ad
y G
ro
ve
UM
C
No
ve
mb
er 2
01
9
Pursue God • Build Community • Release Compassion
Friends, I'm reading a book titled "An Altar in the World" by a pastor named Barbara Brown Taylor. In the chapter titled "The Practice of Paying Attention", Taylor writes about what it takes to have reverence. At its simplest, reverence is just paying really really close attention to something that reminds us that we aren't God. Brown says, "Reverence stands in awe of something -- some-thing that dwarfs the self, that allows human beings to sense the full extent of our limits - so that we can begin to see one another more reverently as well." When is the last time you were in awe of something? I am in awe of the way this church steps up to care for people who are in a challenging situation. I'm reminded that family - whether biological or not -- is a deep source of love and life. I am in awe of the way the One Year Bible readings connect to what is hap-pening in my life so often. I'm reminded that the miracle of the Bible couldn't have been worked by anyone other than an omnipotent God. I am in awe of God's love for me. I'm reminded that God's love is bigger than my mistakes. I am in awe of the blessings I enjoy that I don't deserve. Again, God's love. Life can and should produce awe-inspiring moments for each one of us. The problem is, as Brown says, "Most of us move so quickly that our surroundings become no more than the blurred scenery we fly past on our way to some-where else. We pay attention to the speedometer, the wristwatch, the cell phone, the list of things to do, all of which feed our illusion that life is manage-able. Meanwhile, none of them meets the first criteria for reverence, which is to remind us that we are not gods." Reverence requires a willingness to take a detour. Moses was leading the Isra-elites "beyond the wilderness to Horeb", when an angel appeared to him in a burning bush. The text actually says, "I must turn aside and look at this great sight..." Moses had to take a detour to the place where he was awed by God's presence in a bush that was burning but not being consumed. How many times has your unwillingness to stop, take a detour, and look closely at something other than your planned destination kept you from be-ing awed by God? Can you, like me, admit the need to slow it down a bit so you don't miss what God wants you to see? Peace, Tom
Gifts Given in October
Gifts were given in loving memory of Linda Wall by: Tom & Diana Tonsor
Gifts were given in honor of the Shady Grove Staff by:
Craig & Bobbie Burris
Gifts were given in honor of Gary & Karen Bowman by: An Anonymous Donor
Gifts were given in honor of Joe & Nancy Green’s 64th Wedding Anniversary by:
Mark & Tammy Gabard
Please Welcome
Our Newest Members
To Shady Grove
Please take time to introduce
yourself to them and welcome
them to the Shady Grove family.
If you are interested in joining
the church please call the
church office to let us know!
336-769-2942
Christmas is coming!
I know, you’re saying “it’s too soon, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet!” Just put Sunday, November 24th, from 11 AM to 2 PM on your calendar, and come help decorate the church for the Christmas season. We’ll get every-thing festive (it’s easy – we have pictures), then we’ll have lunch.
Another Shady Grove Tradition is the Family Christmas Tree. Every family at Shady Grove is invited to provide an ornament for this tree – a new one if you’ve never brought one before, or you can ‘freshen up’ one you gave years ago. Place them in the basket at the Connections Desk.
Blessings, Allison Meadows Fellowship Team Leader
Gingerbread House Building
Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM.
Please register on-line or at the Connections Desk.
Office Closed
The Church office will be
closed on Wednesday,
November 27th and
Thursday, November 28th
in observance of
Thanksgiving.
Please contact
Tom Mabry 336-260-5634 or
Leigh Bartoli 336-416-3925
if an emergency
should arise.
Inclement Weather/
Illness Cancellation
Policy Shady Grove will follow the
Davidson County School
system’s cancellation
schedule in case of inclement
weather or due to illnesses (ie.
Flu epidemics). If the schools
should shut down through the
week, then evening activities
at Shady Grove will also be
cancelled.
Save The Date The Women’s Ministries
annual Christmas Party
will be held on
Monday, December 2nd
in the
Fellowship Hall.
Angel Trees Watch for important dates and instructions in your bulletin about
the Angel Trees that will be placed in the lobby this year.
Family Advent Workshop
& Chicken Stew Dinner
We are inviting you and your family to join us on
December 1st from 6-7 PM for a family
Advent workshop and chicken stew dinner. Join us
for a light dinner of chicken stew and then create
your own family Advent Wreath with the whole
family! We encourage every family to
attend. This is a lasting tradition that bonds the
family together during the Advent season. All ages
are welcome. Sign up at the Connections Desk to
help us plan for quantities. The cost is free!
Mark your calendar for the
Children’s Annual Christmas Play
Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 12th at 7 PM
in Room 201.
Joy Group Meeting on Monday, November 4th at 7
PM in Room 203 West.
Missions Committee Meeting Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 PM
in Room 200.
United Methodist Men
Meeting on Sunday, November 10th at
7 AM for breakfast and fellowship.
Women’s Ministry Meeting on Monday, November 4th at
6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Daylight saving time ends on Sunday,
November 3rd. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to
bed on Saturday night.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trustees Committee Meeting Sunday, November 3rd at 6 PM
in Room 203 West. Leadership Team Meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at
7 PM in Room 202.
Friends At The Grove Meeting on Thursday, November 21st
to travel to Southern Supreme and out to lunch.
1 Max Johnson
Zack Hanson
Joseph Yarbrough
Cindy Miller
4 Devin Johnson
6 Emma Sullivan
Allie Blevins
7 Jenny Clodfelter
George Bowman
Alison Patterson
Ayla Holland
8 Linda Kennedy
Ben Rickard
Sherri Reich
9 Pat Barnes
Janet Thacker
Diannah Kearns
Renee Green
10 Norma Perry
10 Chris Golden
Lucy Broos
11 Brooke Cable
Grace Rubley
12 Brian Sapp
Marsha Essick
14 Jennifer Broos
Evelyn Williard
Carly Smith
Meg Everhart
Alena Todd
15 Tom Bartoli
Summer Smith
16 Landon Dixon
Kaylee Smith
Emily Leamon
Debbie Brice
18 Buddy Cox
Kimberly Kennedy
19 Nick Hughes
Madison Spangle
Avery Tucker
Lyra Snow
20 Mary Clodfelter
Lynette Bowers
21 DeAnna Curry
Haley Yokeley
22 Charlene Fitzgerald
23 Barbara Griggs
Caleb Varner
24 Catherine Sapp
Martha Cavanaugh
Kim Myers
Zoey Hanson
Byron Shaffer
25 Jessica Baker
Rusty Clodfelter
Ginny Beeson
1 Keith & Melissa Vestrat
Marshall & Carol Settles
2 Andrew & Elizabeth Butcher
Chris & Denise Gallimore
4 Robert & Tiffany Craig
6 Jason & Shea Smith
Rick & Martha Young
26 Piper Mills
Daylen Collins
27 David Gantt
Nicole Goode
28 Megan Mayhew
Ronnie Gossett
29 Teresa East
Emma Brown
30 Wes Marsh
Lindsay Caslin
Ford Williard
8 Randy & Rona Batton
Tom & Rhonda Johnson
10 Dan & Joyce Cecil
11 Robbie & Cindy Rothrock
12 Burt & Karen Jordan
16 Shane & Suzanne Hill
17 JD & Neta Mitchell
18 Bob & Becky Huber
20 Rick & Jessica Rye
24 Eddie & Jane Koch
26 Daniel & Kendall Hartsook
28 Kenneth & Lisa Lambeth
Andy & Renee Shelton
29 Mark & Susan Schall
Please have all
information for the
December Newsletter
to the Church office
by November 14th.
September Budget Report Financial giving
September 1, 2019
through
September 30, 2019
to the General Fund
Income: $58,521.84
Expense: $60,687.34
November 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 Daylight Saving Time 12:00 Confirma- tion Luncheon 3:30 Youth Parent Meeting 4:00 Tadpoles 4:00 Clubhouse 4:00 Club 56 4:00 The Grove 6:00 Trustees
4 6:00 Prayer Time 6:30 Women’s Group 7:00 Joy Group
5 10:00 Ledford Homemakers 7:00 Choir
6 5:30 Meals For Missions 6:30 Preteens 6:30 WOW 6:30 The Table
7 11:00 Soup For Souls 6:30 Praise Team
8 Youth To Tsunami
9 Tsunami
10 Tsunami
7:00 UMM 4:00 Tadpoles 4:00 Clubhouse 4:00 Club 56 6:00 Charge Conference
11 6:00 Prayer Time 7:00 REFIT
12 7:00 Choir 7:00 Finance
13 6:30 Preteens 6:30 The Table
14 6:30 Praise Team
15 16
17 12:15 Youth Turkey Run 4:00 Tadpoles 4:00 Clubhouse 4:00 Club 56
18 6:00 Prayer Time 7:00 REFIT
19 7:00 Choir 7:00 Leadership Team Meeting
20 6:00 Preteens 6:30 The Table
21 Friends At The
Grove 6:30 Praise Team 6:30 Missions Committee
22 5:30 Confirmation to Jewish Synagogue
23 9:00 Christmas Play Workshop
24 11:00 Hanging Of The Greens 4:00 Tadpoles 4:00 Clubhouse 4:00 Club 56 4:00 The Grove
25 6:00 Prayer Time
26 7:00 Choir
27 -Office Closed-
28 -Office Closed-
29 30
Shady Grove UMC 167 Shady Grove Ch. Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27107
November Volunteers NURSERY
8:30 3-Abby Kennedy 10-Kloe Hester 17-Shea Williams 24-Lisa & Samantha Harris
9:45 Leader-Ladena Davis 3-Lindsey Smith 10-Veronica Perez 17-Neta Mitchell 24-Jessica Davis
CRAWLER NURSERY 9:45 3-Jordan Smith 10-Sherry Holland, Pam Harrelson 17-Kristie Hege 24-Amy Thiessen
11:00 BIRTH through 3 YRS. 3-Jill Hanson 10-Allison Meadows 17-Ladena Davis 24-Meg Riddle
FINANCIAL ASSISTANTS 3-Charles Fitzgerald, Angela Meredith 10-Gerald & Becky Smith, Ruth Fine 17-Lynette Bowers, Greg Meredith 24-Charlene Fitzgerald, Steve & Elaine Smith
WELCOME TEAM
3-Brian Coward, Tom Hanson, Paul Pericozzi, Tony Allen 10-Mark Overby, Dale Bowers, Kenis Caudill, Brian Sapp 17-Jeremy Bertschi, Dustin Essick, Frank Cathey, Mark Mason, JD Mitchell, Randy Brice 24-Andrew Butcher, Keith Vestrat, Randall Thompson, Jeremy Robinson, Chapin Robinson
GREETERS 8:30
November-Chris & Kimberly Thompson December-Ann Hucks, Rose Lambeth
9:45
November-Brian & Kristie Hege, Sam & Emily McElree December-Susan McAbee, Laura & Olivia Saypharath
11:00
November-Clay & Tina Essick December-Christina Maxwell, Allison Weckerle
USHERS
November-Colby Schroeder, Rick Ferrell, Brad Broos, Clay Essick December-Chuck Portaro, Wayne Wilson, Randall & Debbie Thompson
We Are Thankful
For Our Volunteers!