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2017 June Script Shores Hampstead United Methodist Church
I greet you in the name, grace and peace of our Lord Jesus!
It was with fear and trepidation that I sat at my desk this morning and
heard the dread word no pastor wishes to hear: (from Lacy in the outer
office:) “Have you done your article for the June Script Shores?!”
Never have I been more sure that God “has my back!” Scriptures popped
into my head, and an idea and outline soon followed (wish it was this
quick and Holy Spirit-inspired all the time!). Two scriptures are given to
a people who are SO in need of HOPE! Here they are:
2nd Corinthians 4: 1 “Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of
God, we do not lose heart!”
1st Corinthians 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable,
always abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that in the Lord your labor
is not in vain!”
Today our World, and all the people in it, are (or we believe we are!) in
situations that seem as shaky as leaves on trees in the middle of a
hurricane! Leaders and people in the Middle and Far East seem bent on
bringing about World War Three! Our nation’s leaders can’t even agree
that today is Wednesday (at time of writing). Our Church is in crisis, in
Universal and United Methodist senses. The Media offer opinions and
not facts, are usually politically motivated, and the truth is somewhere in
the next county!
As it says in Esther 4:14, perhaps we are called “to just such a time as
this!” God has an immense amount of trust and faith in us! We are here
in Hampstead, at our church, because God believes in us, and believes
that we can weather the current “storms” that seem to fall on all sides!
And if God believes in you/us, how dare you/we contradict Him!!
We WILL survive as a great nation! We WILL move toward spiritual
holiness! We WILL faithfully share the Gospel of salvation! We WILL
strive to better the lives of the less fortunate! We WILL bless God, and
He will bless us! Do NOT lose heart! Be steadfast! Immovable! You are
doing God’s work!
It doesn’t get any better than this! GBY! Skip
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
PRESCHOOL NEWS/MUNCH 02
MISSIONS/UMW 03
EPICUREAN EVENING 03
MUSIC NOTES 04
WARM/SPIRIT CENTER 05
ALTAR FLOWER GUILD 05
GREETINGS FROM QUEENIE! 06
OWLS/ CARDS & LETTERS 06
SPECIAL DAYS TO REMEMBER 07
Skip’s Scoop
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MUNCH—BackPack Meals Program
By the time this is printed, MUNCH will be winding down at the schools. HOWEVER, the program
continues through the summer months thanks to the wonderful folks at Faith Harbor UMC! The actual num-
bers of recipients will decline, somewhat, but the need for continued food and monetary support remains
solid.
Juvenile hunger in this country, this state, this county, and this community remains an issue that hin-
ders education – the key to self-sustenance and breaking the cycle of poverty. I would like to express my sin-
cere thanks to HUMC members and attendees for your ongoing and strong backing for our efforts.
We always accept monetary donations. If by check, simply put MUNCH in the memo field and the
monies go to our account!
Our most needed items are listed below.
· Pasta Sauce (24 oz. can/plastic) · Pasta 1lb box · Spaghetti O’s or store brand equivalent · Cereal · Canned chicken and tuna · Tuna and Chicken “Helpers” · Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Crackers · Pancake/Waffle Mix and Syrup · Canned fruit and vegetables
Again, thanks for your generous support of MUNCH!
—Chip Davis, MUNCH Coordinator
Preschool News Our End of Year Celebration and picnic was held on Thursday, May
25. Thanks to all of our staff, parents and children. Each class performed,
and the pre-k class “graduated.” This was a great event, bringing the 2016-
2017 preschool year to a close. There was lots of fun, fellowship and a varie-
ty of food enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to our church family and friends for your continued support of our program.
Thanks to those of you who continue to contribute to the Griggs Scholarship Fund. Thanks to
our staff for your dedication to your students. You are a top notch group of ladies who work so
well together and rock at representing HUMC! Thanks to Melody Doyle for helping with our
graduation program by running the music and dvd presentation. Thanks to Lacy Quehl for
printing the programs and assisting Melody. Thanks to Skip for the lovely Teacher Appreciation
Luncheon, leading chapel and everything you do for us throughout the year. Thanks to Trudy
for helping with chapel and all the visits to say hello. Thanks to Diane Lane for helping us con-
tinue our card ministry.
Though we will not be having Summer Camp this year, several staff members and I will
be working during the summer months to prepare for the next school year.
Happy June! Have a safe and happy summer.
Peace and prayers,
Judy Lane
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United Methodist Missions
Mission of Hope’s purpose is to demonstrate God’s love by de-
veloping a long term partnership with the Sierra Leone Annual
conference. This focus is on improving the health and saving the lives of people in the Moyamba District
by re-establishing and operating a full service hospital in Rotifunk.
As we learn more about this mission please be in prayer for the leadership of the mission, the hearts of
future team members and the people they will serve.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
—Peggy Harris
United Methodist Women
Vacations, conferences, leisure time and weddings happen in June. Both of my children celebrate their
weddings in June. Caryl and Barry will celebrate their 20th and David and Robin will celebrate their 19th.
Best wishes to all others who were June brides and grooms.
Please try to participate in upcoming events for HUMW for the next three months.
June - Circle meetings have been scheduled off site.
June 18th - Father’s Day Bake Sale (Please have your goodies to the church between 10 &12. No more
than 2 products per member.)
July - Backpacks for local schools
August 15th - Ice Cream Social at Harbour Village Marina - Jeanne Scott from Common Threads will
speak.
August 19th Saturday - Common Threads at Pine Valley UMC, 9-1; Carpool from church at 8:15 a.m. or
meet us there.
September - Circle Meetings to resume!
At the HUMW meeting on May 21, 2017 I spoke on the Human Trafficking topic. I promised you a phone
number to use in case of suspected human trafficking. THE NUMBER IS 1-866-347-2423. You can also
call local Law Enforcement.
I am looking forward to next year and everything that is scheduled.
Y’all come. All women are welcome! —Kay Williams
11th Annual Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening
The 11th Annual Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening, Thursday, September 7, 2017 Food, fun, festivities and auctions—all to benefit Methodist Home for Children. Set in an elegant riverside ballroom, with a gourmet theme and a winning cause, Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening is one of the year’s most anticipated charitable events. 500 guests return each year for spectacular food and entertainment. 30 featured epicureans serve up their best dishes, desserts and drinks. 23 awards are given for outstanding taste and presentation. 2 auctions, silent and live, keep the event exciting and festive. It all adds up to 1 amazing evening!
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Music Notes
Hey Folks!
Summer arrives this month, and I think we are
ALL ready for some warm weather and sunshine. (Bugs and
humidity can stay away!)
Our Handbell Choir finished up our season with a flourish on
5/14, playing 3 songs at both 8:30 and 11AM! There is SO
much that goes into putting a handbell song together, and the
most important factor is the TEAMWORK that has to take
place! We all rely on each other to come in when needed, to not
get lost, to turn the pages with our 3rd hand, etc. So it is never
easy to say goodbye to one of our own, but alas, we must from
time to time! Lil Duffus is retiring from bells, after having played for years in her former church, and then
joining us in the fall of 2013. She turns 90 this September, and we all have to give up SOME things as we get
older, and for her, it won’t be bowling or going to the gym!! (Amazing!!) We appreciate her dedication to
our Music Ministry, and wish her well in her “retirement,” as she will now sit and listen from the congrega-
tion, and wonder how she played “all those notes” for so many years. Thank you, Lil!!!!!
Our Music Calendar slows down very little this month, as our Praise Team and Choir are still singing weekly
anthems. You may have noticed, our number of participants seems to waiver from week to week, with vaca-
tions taking place, so if you have ever considered singing with one of these groups, NOW is the best time to
jump in! No Cantatas are on the immediate horizon, and we sing one song per week, while practicing only 4
songs per rehearsal! We DO hope that, if you have been considering this at
ANY time, you will decide NOW is the RIGHT time to come join us! Give it
a try! You might just enjoy singing with others and the camaraderie that
comes along with it!
With June, comes Graduation! With Graduation, comes Baccalaureate! Our
Choir will be joining other local churches’ choirs at this year’s Baccalaureate
on June 4th at 6PM, at the THS Auditorium. I do hope that others will come to
support these young men and women, as they start their journey from high
school into adulthood. With that having been said, our HUMC Graduates will
be honored that morning at our 9:45 service. The Choir’s anthem at 11AM,
will be the dynamic “We Believe,” which is the song that will be featured that
evening at Baccalaureate. Its message is universal; it’s what we, as Chris-
tians, believe. “We believe in God the Father, we believe in Jesus Christ, we
believe in the Holy Spirit, and He’s given us new life. We believe in the cru-
cifixion, we believe that He conquered death, we believe in the resurrection,
and He’s coming back again!” How’s THAT for a message?!
So, until next month’s letter, enjoy some sunshine! (Wear sunscreen!) Enjoy all the beauty around you, that
God gives to us, each and every day!
Yours in Song,
Patti
Congratulations, Grads!!
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What Do You Remember? WARM/Spirit Center 2011-2016
It all started with Tom Burns. WARM needed space in Hampstead. Church Council said yes and WARM
moved in. Other ‘stirrings’ of the Spirit were also happening.
February 2012 Healing Prayer Ministry envisioned space to develop a Spiritual Life Center. Such a
space could encourage intentional growth toward Christ. Patterned after John Wesley it would
offer Bible study, Prayer, Healthy Lifestyle options, Day Retreats. It would be open to our commu-
nity. Church Council approved, naming it “HUMC Spirit Center.”
Ladies Community Bible Study met with over 30 women in attendance.
Hampstead Ministerial Association met and fellowshipped there.
Healing Prayer Ministry sat with people, prayed in the quiet, confidential space.
Covenant Group of about 12 people met for a season of listening and prayer.
Young Life met weekly
Confidential Conversations were scheduled
Christian Counseling (Delores Riley) was offered in that private space
Nutritional Counsel was offered in the private setting
Spiritual Companionship by appointment
Private prayer time was available
Accountability group, Women’s Support Group and Book Study
Harley Mullins invited John Gentry to church. John was housed in Spirit Center and worked and
worshiped with us for 2 years
Hospice Grief Counseling for Youth was offered
OWLS met there
Ladies Bible Study continued into a summer study in 2014
Prayer Group met weekly until Spirit Center closed, September, 2016
Hope the cat kept John company
John was reunited with family before he went to heaven to receive his real Halo
That’s what I remember.
Sandy Smith
Altar Flower Guild
We are gearing up for Pentecost celebration on June 4th. Our flower arrangements will be done in
red. Thank you all for your positive comments that we hear weekly about the appreciation of our creations.
We certainly do appreciate them!
We have added 2 new members to our Guild:
Judy Carter and Cindy McLeod
We are thrilled to welcome these 2 Ladies and are certainly open to welcoming others! If interested,
please contact Marilyn Flanders at [email protected] or call 270-1091.
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our flower arrangements in honor of or in memory of a
loved one, please enter your dedication on the sign up sheets in the Narthex. We have several open dates so
if you would like to help us out with a dedication, please do so. —Marilyn Flanders
2017 June Script Shores Page 6
Cards & Letters... Dear Church Family,
Gary and I want to thank our friends at HUMC for their faithfulness in remembering us during
Gary’s illness. We appreciate your prayers, cards and the lovely altar flowers. We remain in God’s
hands. Carolyn and Gary Taylor
To my Hampstead Methodist Family,
Much Love and appreciation for prayers and the prayer shawl during
my illness. Lynn and I thank you all very much.
Love,
Alton McClellan
Greetings from Queenie the Church Mouse!
Can you believe it! The seasons are once again changing from spring into summer! June is a
month that we get out the surf boards, the sunscreen, beach umbrellas and coolers …. ready to hit the beach
for a little rest-and-relaxation. As a teen mouse, growing up in Durham, we would pack up and head for Hyco
Lake in Orange County as it wasn’t as far as going to Jordan or Falls Lake. We have extended family in both
locations and places to stay which was great as we were protected from feral cats and dogs off their leashes. I
have many fond and joyful memories of good meals, laughter, and burning my nose and paws from too much
sun. Yes, even mice suffer from sunburn!!
Thinking back to time on the lake also reminds me of the temptations to go swimming, boating, or just
lying in the sun on Sunday Mornings. Mom and Dad never yelled at us, but they made their point and we
were dressed and ready to attend Sunday school and worship by 9:30 a.m. After church, we would pack a
picnic lunch and join other church families out in the meadow. The food would be blessed, and thanks would
be given to God for all that we have. We were reminded that God made this earth for all of us to enjoy and
giving God time not just on Sundays but every day was a time of giving God the glory and praise for all of
creation. We also give God the glory and praise through taking care of the earth, thanking Him for all that we
have through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
God calls us to be the church, even at the beach, boating on the waterway, or at the lake. It’s like the
field mice that live near the soccer fields finding Christ through my actions. I’m not taking credit or bragging,
only saying that I’m happy knowing that I allowed Christ to use me as a light guiding their path to Him.
So, my friends, pray with me that June will be the month that we strive to bring others to Christ and that we
will take a chance and ask others to come and worship with us at Hampstead UMC.
Until next month, I remain your faithful Church Mouse, —Queenie
Hampstead OWLS Older, Wiser, Lively Seniors
Let’s Do Lunch! The OWLS are gathering at 11:30 am for lunch on Thursday, June 8th, at the
Nineteen Restaurant, the new eatery at Olde Point. A special program is planned, but you’ll need to
be there to see what it is! Do join us and bring a friend or two. Please sign up by June 5. —Jan Makaryk
2017 June Script Shores Page 7
Anniversaries... Birthdays...
Altar Flowers Date Dedication
June 4 Steve & Brenda Sellers...
“In celebration of our 39th wedding anniversary.”
June 4 Wayne & Marilyn Flanders; Lou & Donna Kurtz
“In loving memory of our mother, Lee Rate.”
June 11 Linda Rouleau & Family. . .
“In loving memory of Jason Allen Rouleau, Sr.”
June 11 Sue Pascarella. . .
“In loving memory of my husband
Dominic Pascarella.”
June 18 Jean Stoudenmire . . .
“In loving memory of Jim Stoudenmire’s birthday.”
June 18 Dianne Putnam. . .
“In loving memory of my brother Ron Elliott.”
June 25 Jim & Kay Williams. . .
“In celebration of Barry & Caryl Mitchell’s
20th wedding anniversary; and in celebration of
David & Robin Williams’ 19th wedding anniversary.”
Name Date
Ken & Patricia Maynard June 02
Jon & Olivia Riley June 02
Steve & Brenda Sellers June 03
Jim & Joy Smoots June 03
David & Robin Williams June 06
Joe & Angela Bridger June 08
Bill & Vicki Russell June 12
Ed & Dixie Hampel June 14
Jim & Connie Witmer June 15
David & Patricia Allen June 17
Greg & Ashley Woodfill June 18
Pete & Marty Long June 21
Cy & Gail Panipinto June 22
Larry & Nancy Davis June 26
John & Rhonda O’Janpa June 26
Steve & Ramona Calarco June 30
Dora Gilgo June 01
Twila Jones June 01
Janet Toedt June 01
Devin Ziegler June 01
William Mueller June 02
Tony Capozio June 03
Robbin Dunthorn June 04
Angie Major June 04
Brenda Sellers June 04
Michael Kerrigan June 06
Sarah Pooch June 07
Mary Beth Hock June 08
John O’Janpa June 08
Scott Sutton June 08
Sarah Thomas June 08
Darlene David June 09
Janet Redinger June 11
Robin Williams June 12
Chris King June 13
Chuck Major June 13
Troy Stuart June 15
Sarah Hedelius June 16
Jamie Brown June 19
Alex Doyle June 19
Peggy Stoltz June 19
Coral Fisher June 20
Peggy Harris June 20
Susan Parker June 20
Jacob Carlsen June 21
Kathy McKinnon June 23
Donald Lawrence June 23
Tony Musolino June 25
Ted Thomas June 27
Greg Gibson June 28
Lisa Strong June 28
Angie Bolin June 30
Rev. Skip Williams, Senior Pastor
Rev. Trudy Wilder, Associate Pastor
Patti Rouse, Director of Music
Judy Lane, Director of Preschool
Melody Doyle, Director of Children
& Youth Ministries
Lacy Quehl, Administrative Assistant
Betsy Williams, Financial Secretary
Fran Kestner, Child Care Provider
Kevin Kolb, Accompanist Hampstead United Methodist Church
15395 Highway 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
Website: hampsteadumc.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
(910) 270-4648