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Email [email protected]

Website www.morrischapel.org

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Pastor Dan Lyons [email protected]

Director of Children’s Ministries Sam Wesley [email protected]

Director of Music Del Curling [email protected]

Organist Sheila Bennett (11:00am)

Pianist Judy Benedek (8:45am)

Organist Grant Beard (8:45am)

Stephen Ministry Doris Wilson at 992-6356

Ministers Every Member

Sunday Worship Times 8:45am-Chapel; 9am-Crossroads; 11am-Traditional

Morris Chapel is a Stephen Ministry Church. When someone is in need of care a Stephen Minister is available to

offer confidential Christian care & support. Contact Doris Wilson at 992-6356 for further information.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: If you have something to be included in an upcoming Monday issue of Chapel

Echoes, your news item must be received in the church office no later than 12:00pm the Friday prior to the

Monday publication. Information may be emailed to: [email protected], , brought by in person, or

you may call the church office at 595-8101.

Chapel echoes March 4, 2013 / Issue 49 Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.

Inside this issue:

~ Prayer Chain

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~ Thank You Notes

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~ Specials

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~ Missions News

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~ 33rd Annual BBQ

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~ Upcoming Events

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~ March Celebrations

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~ March Ministry

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~ Announcements

& Upcoming Events

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE: From the Mouth of Lyons

Praise the Lord! We remember God’s great generosity in dealing with us. The God of creation has provided all of the resources we need for the basics of life –

food, water, and materials for shelter. Nonetheless, Jesus told us that the poor will always be among us (Matthew 26:11). Different economies throughout the world,

including our own local economy, make accessing the basics of life challenging for

some folks. Throughout the Bible, we are instructed to be generously openhanded with

the poor among us.

At and through God’s church Morris Chapel, we are generous in providing the

basics of life. In 2012, we distributed grocery bags from our Food Pantry to over 600 neighbors. Our Good Samaritan Fund also provided over $12,000 in financial

assistance last year. Once a month we provide a meal at the Bethesda Center, a Forsyth

County homeless shelter (58 served last week). Through Habitat for Humanity, we (and other area United Methodist) assisted the Correa family into a new home with a

$10,000+ contribution and several volunteer hours. We send clothing to the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Internationally, our Jamaica Mission Team worked in making

home repairs to a Bluefield residence. For the sake of brevity, these are just a few of the

missions we engage in to share the basics of life with our neighbors in need.

In a recent sermon (The Beggar at Our Gate during the Five People You Meet

in Heaven series) I shared about a Water Bottle

Ministry to the roadside panhandlers. To summarize, instead of handing out cash or

ignoring the “beggars at our gate” Christian

motorist give food, water, and Good News to our panhandling neighbors. Through car windows

water bottles given with a $5 McDonalds’ gift card rubber banded to the bottle. A note is

included with Scripture, a prayer, and the address

of a local homeless shelter. Several of you asked for more details of the note. See the sidebar for

what the note reads for the water bottles I am

keeping ready to distribute in my car.

May God continue to lead each of us to

be generously openhanded with all our neighbors

in need – locally, regionally, and globally.

With Christ’s love,

Pastor Dan

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are

weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:28-

29)

Lord God of liberation, who looked down with

mercy and grace upon those captive in Egypt

and led them to deliverance in the Promised Land, bless the receiver of this food and

water. Relieve their suffering. Grant your

child peace of mind and a renewed faith in your protective care. Deliver them out of

their captivity and into the promise you have

for their life. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

If you need a place to lay your head,

The Bethesda Center for the Homeless

930 N. Patterson Avenue

Winston-Salem

336-722-9951

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.morrischapel.org/

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/morrischapel

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PRAYER CHAIN

The Week of February 24, 2013

For those in need of Hope & Healing: Lorene Nelson, Sharon Nelson, John Nelson,

Chance Blakely (Rebecca Tuttle’s great-grandson), “Grandma” Byrd, Phyllis Sisk

(Eugene & Steve Vogler’s sister), Jason Richardson (Winston-Salem Fireman), Houston Putman (Sandra Flynn’s cousin’s son), Employees of Debbie Link - Terri Bush, Sharon

Grooms & Debbie Lovett, The Burton Family, Don Whicker, Lynn Evans, Earline

Echols, Martin Pace, Sylvia Parham, Mary Alice Campbell, Pat Butler, Dick Tally, Mildred Craig (Diane Boles’ aunt), Barbara Murray, Robah Watson (Jeff Watson’s

father).

For those who Grieve: The Family of Clark Hemrick who passed away Saturday, March

2nd, The Family of Wanda Morris (friend of Marie Violette), The Family of Bruce

Swaim (nephew of Mildred & Rex Voss) who passed away February 25th.

PRAISES: For Jessie Smith’s safe return from Kuwait!

Thank You Notes... “Our thanks to all for the prayers, cards, memorials and expressions of sympathy

following the death of my brother, Wayne Carpenter. The sharing of grief and mutual

support is a great blessing in times like these. Thanks to all.”

~ Lee & Jean Carpenter

OUR GIFTS

Week of March 3, 2013

Budget Receipts this week $ 10,754

Receipts to Date $ 73,604

Budgeted to Date $ 81,534

Ahead/(Behind) ($ 7,930)

Building Fund Receipts this week $ 3,512

Building Fund Receipts YTD $ 20,824

Building Fund Loan Balance $ 28,037

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OUR PRESENCE Attendance for

March 3, 2013

Sunday School: 240

Worship Services: 259

8:45am: 35

9:00am: 118

11:00am: 106

THOSE SERVING AT MORRIS CHAPEL - MARCH 10, 2013

8:45am Service

Greeters - Eddie Campbell, Robin Neal

Worship Leader - Steve Pegram

9am Service

Toddler Nursery - Sharon Burnette

Crib Nursery - Janet Neal & Viola Bowman

11am Service

Greeters - Bill Vanhoy/Ron Williams Sunday School Class

Worship Leader - Spencer Evans

Ushers - Sammy Wall (C), Chuck Anas, Bob Buhrman, Mike Causby, Jeff Masten, Martin Pace, Al Vanhoy, Rex Voss

Acolytes - Ashlyn Butler & Brandon Nelson

Children’s Church - Sarah Hutchings (All Ages)

Toddler Nursery - Sandra & Dick Flynn

Crib Nursery - Jennifer & Chad Butler

Evangelism Visitor Follow-up - Lisa Meredith Youth Snacks: Karen & Neil Fishel, Angie & Brad Briles

NEXT CHAPEL ECHOES: Monday, March 11th

DEADLINE FOR ITEMS: Friday, March 8th by 12noon!

**Any items submitted AFTER the Friday deadline may be included

in the following week’s issue based on space availability**

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Kmart is closing! Yes, Kmart on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem is closing. Why, you may ask, is this information in our church newsletter? Well, the reason is

“Gifts of Grace”. This is a great opportunity to purchase toys, games, sporting equipment, clothing and so many other items for the children who are recipients of our

“Gifts of Grace” ministry. Last year, a majority of the children did not receive a new toy

because the new toys went very quickly. Our goal for 2013 is that every child, from infant to teenager, will get at least one new toy! Please prayerfully consider what you can

contribute to “Gifts of Grace” to help us reach this goal in 2013.

There is a box for donations outside the Faith in Action classroom. If you have any

questions, please contact Sharon Burnette (336-306-2450) or Debbie Causby (336-595-2713.

Thank you all for your continued support of “Gifts of Grace”.

GIFTS OF GRACE

EASTER LILIES SIGN-UP The Easter Lilies sign-up sheet is now posted on the board

outside the Nursery, as well as one in the church office on the

desk. The lilies are $14.50 each, and the cut-off date to make

sure you have your order in is Monday, March 18th. If you have

any additional questions, please let Colleen Whicker know and

she will be happy to help!

We are continuing Fred Hepler’s mission work to the people of Living Waters in

Cherokee. Any type of clothing, especially school clothes and very large sizes, are

most needed, along with any used household linens & bedding. Thank you for

helping us keep Fred’s mission alive! If you have questions or would like additional

information, please contact Pam & David Dillon at 595-9000.

FRED HEPLER’S CHEROKEE MISSION

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S BREAKFAST MEETING The Morris Chapel United Methodist Men will be holding their March breakfast

meeting on Sunday, March 10th at 7:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker for

March is Gary Mundy. All men are encouraged to come enjoy good food, fellowship

and a very interesting speaker!

Cook Crew for March: John Tingen (Chief), George King, Robert Butler, Bill Randleman,

Chad Butler, Steve Snead, Neil Fishel & Don Murray.

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IN MEMORY OF

In Memory Of : Clark Wade Hemrick

Given By: Larry & Jane Whicker (Nurture Fund)

Given By: Pan Briles (Budget)

Given By: Fred & Elise Hepler (New Bus Fund)

In Memory Of: Stephen L. Amos, II

Given By: Teresa Clodfelter (Budget)

IN HONOR OF

In Honor Of: Brad Briles

Given By: Adult Disciples Class (Building Fund)

In Honor Of: Larry & Jane Whicker

Given By: Carol Westmoreland (Good Samaritan Fund)

~ Special Gifts ~

MISSIONS NEWS

The missions committee is back in full force and we’ve been planning what the next year will look like for Morris Chapel Missions. As a service to the members, congregation

and friends of Morris Chapel, our first goal is to make sure proper communication is in place about missions. As a start, we've added this static spot in the Echoes where you can

find progress in missions, the current mission focus for the church, and how YOU can

take action and serve Christ using your own two hands. Also, two bulletin boards will stay updated with the current mission focus (outside Pastor Dan’s office), and general

missions information (outside Sam's office). On both you can find specific information

about the mission and how to get involved. Be on the lookout for more missions news

coming soon!

Missions Committee: T.J. Smoot (Chair), Rhonda Day, Sherry Gray, Jim Martin, Bill

Vanhoy, Sharon Burnette, Gary Mundy.

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33rd Annual

Hickory Cooked Barbecue

Supper

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Family Life Center

Adults $9.00 - Child $4.00

takeouts available

Sponsored by

Adult Fellowship Class

Faith and Friendship Class

Faith in Action Class

MORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2715 Darrow Road

Walkertown, North Carolina

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MINISTRY TEAMS FOR MARCH 2013

Greeters (8:45am): Eddie Campbell, Robin Neal

Worship Leader (8:45am): Steve Pegram

Toddler Nursery (9am): Betsy Southern & Jane Whicker (3/3); Sharon Burnette (3/10);

Betsy Southern (3/17); Jessica & Todd Dixon (3/24);

Debra Freeman (3/31)

Crib Nursery (9am): Vickie & Steve Snead (3/3); Janet Neal & Viola Bowman (3/10);

Debra Freeman & Lisa Meredith (3/17); Darlene & Heather Pierce (3/24);

Jennifer King & Vickie & Steve Snead (3/31)

Greeters (11am): Bill Vanhoy/Ron Williams Sunday School Class

Worship Leader (11am): Spencer Evans

Ushers (11am): Sammy Wall (C), Chuck Anas, Bob Buhrman, Mike Causby,

Jeff Masten, Martin Pace, Al Vanhoy, Rex Voss

Acolytes (11am): Shelby Scott & Belle Martin (3/3);

Ashlyn Butler & Brandon Nelson (3/10);

Rett Lyons & Zach Freeman (3/17);

McKara Walker & Marissa Freeman (3/24);

Austin Amos & Hannah Kiger (3/31)

Children’s Church Samantha Wesley (3/3); Sarah Hutchings (3/10);

K/1/2 grades (11am): Amy Whicker (3/17); Greg Scott (3/24); Susan Smith (3/31)

Children’s Church Samantha Wesley (3/3); Sarah Hutchings (3/10);

3/4/5 ages (11am): Amy Whicker (3/17); Robin Scott (3/24); Susan Smith (3/31)

Toddler Nursery (11am): Liz & Delois Dull (3/3); Sandra & Dick Flynn (3/10);

Ann & Shane Parker (3/17); Stephanie & Karen Westmoreland (3/24)

Kim Dobesh & Lisa Lloyd (3/31)

Crib Nursery (11am): Ann & John Stevens (3/3); Jennifer & Chad Butler (3/10);

Angela Pegram & Diane Teague (3/17); Tracy Vogler & Delois Dull (3/24);

Ann & Shane Parker (3/31)

Evangelism Visitor Sherry Gray (3/3); Lisa Meredith (3/10);

Follow up: Steve Pegram (3/17); Rebecca Tuttle (3/24); Tammy Younts (3/31)

Youth Snacks: Jennifer & James Murphy (3/3);

Karen & Neil Fishel, Angie & Brad Briles (3/10); Denise & Rob Shepherd, Ashley & Scott Swaim (3/17);

Tracy & Steve Vogler, Ginnie & Mike Tate (3/24);

NO YOUTH - SPRING BREAK (3/31)

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3/1 Austin Laws

3/2 Paige Fulp

Terry Gray

Brooke Link

Nan Swaim

3/3 Drew Mickey

Matt Tuttle

3/4 Stephen Tate

3/5 Tim Hennis

Tracy Lawson

3/7 Carrol Knight

Sparkie Sparkman

3/8 Chad Butler

Brandon Nelson

Cari Tallman

3/9 Lauren Evans

Lindsay Evans

Dwayne Gourley

3/10 Kendall Warf

3/11 Cheryl Pryor

3/14 Libby Lynch

Jennifer Murphy

Greg Scott

3/15 Ashlyn Butler

3/16 Blake Briles

Karen Fredericks

Martha Hemrick

Wilma Waddell

3/17 David Hudson

Steve Vogler

3/18 Sheila Bennett

Chris Clodfelter

3/19 Krissy Swaim

3/20 Grant Beard

Harry Boles

Liz Dull

Ricky Swaim

3/22 Scott Day

3/23 Bradley Fulp

Tucker Swaim

3/24 Madison Smith

Maria Landry

3/25 Nancy Carmichael

Cary Fulp

Grant Younts

3/26 Peggy Tally

3/27 Grant R. Beard

Don Shoaf

3/28 Madison Southern

3/29 Judy Benedek

Kim Dobesh

3/30 Debbie Causby

Bryan Scott

3/31 Tammy Ring

3/4 Jerry & Cindy Amos

Marty & Elizabeth Vogler

3/5 Ricky & Jan Swaim

3/8 Christopher & Haley

Boles

3/14 Larry & Jane Whicker

3/15 Steve & Ginger Amos

3/19 Larry & Rhonda Pinnix

3/27 Eric & Allison Carlton

3/29 Bobby & Kim Persiani

T.J. & Megan Smoot

If you notice a birthday or

anniversary is missing, or there

is any type of error in this

publication, please notify the

Church Office at:

595-8101 or by email:

[email protected].

MARCH 2013

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Benefit Dinner for Jeff Garrett

Jeff and his family are members of the Walkertown community and Jeff was diagnosed

in September 2012 with Astrocytoma. Please join us to help raise funds to help with

medical bills for Jeff's cancer treatments

Saturday, March 9, 2013 Spaghetti Dinner Served 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Family Life Center

Morris Chapel United Methodist Church

2715 Darrow Road

Walkertown, NC 27051

There will also be a silent auction of donated items from various businesses and indi-viduals as well as homemade baked goods

If you would like to donate a baked item please drop it off at the church kitchen in the Family Life Center starting at 12:00pm on March 9th.

WHEN: Sunday, March 24th from 2pm - 4pm

WHERE: The Family Life Center

WHO: Toddlers to 5th Grade

WHAT: Games, stories, Easter egg hunt and much more!

We are collecting the following items: Candy, fruit snacks, little bags of goldfish

crackers, little bags of pretzels, stampers, Easter erasers, stickers, washable tattoos,

and other “fun stuff” that you might think of! (Look for the EASTER EGG CART

around the church to collect your donations.) Thank you in advance!

MORRIS CHAPEL EASTER EGG HUNT

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

MARCH 2013

NOTES: Praise Band Retreat is

From Sunday, March 3 - Wednesday,

March 6.

1 7:30am - Sr. High Breakfast (FH)

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3 11am-1pm - Youth Fundraiser Luncheon &

Cake Auction (FLC)

4pm - Youth Worship Rehearsal (49)

4pm - Youth Open Gym

5pm - Youth

4 6:30pm - Girl Scouts (FH)

7:30pm - Men’s Basketball (FLC)

9pm - Men’s Basketball (FLC)

5 6:30pm - Call to Prayer (FH)

6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FLC/TBD)

7pm - Cub Scouts (FLC/Classrooms)

6 2-6pm- Youth Study Hall & Midweek (FLC)

7:15-8:45pm - Chancel Choir

NO CONFIRMATION CLASS

7 7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)


8:30am - Chapel Ramblers

Breakfast at Olympic

9 12-6pm - FH Reserved (J. Kerns)

12-10pm - FLC Reserved (J. Sell)

10 - Daylight Savings Time Begins - (“Spring Forward”) 7:30am - UMM Breakfast (FH)

4pm - Evangelism Training (Sanctuary)




6:30pm - Worship Committee (22)

7:30pm - SPRC (40)



12 6:30pm - Children’s Council (22)

6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)



6pm - Confirmation (46)

6:30pm - Children’s Choirs




FLC RESERVED ALL DAY FOR

BBQ ON SATURDAY

16 4-8pm - FH Reserved for BBQ

Parking Availability

4:30-7:30pm - 33rd Annual BBQ

(FLC)

17 - St. Patrick’s Day 1-4pm - FH Reserved (L. Nelson)



5pm - Youth


7pm - Men’s Chorus at Heritage

Woods



19 6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)


20 - 1st Day of Spring 2-6pm- Youth Study Hall & Midweek (FLC)


6pm - J.A.M. (FLC)




ALL DAY - FH Reserved for

Chapel Ramblers

6-8pm - Morris Chapel Children’s

Open Gym (FLC)

23 8am - Jane Morris Circle Bake

Sale at Webster’s

FLC ALL DAY HOLD - 5:30pm

Start Time for Scouts Pinewood

Derby

2-4pm - FH Reserved (J. Sell)

24 - Palm Sunday 2-4pm - FLC & Grounds Reserved for

Easter Egg Hunt




7pm - Church Council (43)









28 - Maundy Thursday NO SCHOOL (WSFCS)

7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)??

7pm - Maundy Thursday Service

29 - Good Friday NO SCHOOL (WSFCS)

7am - FH Reserved for Middle &

High School Joint Breakfast

10am - Youth Crosswalk in

Kernersville

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31 - Easter Sunday 5th Sunday 7am - Sunrise Service (followed by

breakfast in FH)

11am - Children’s Choirs sing “Christ

Arose” at Worship Service

NO YOUTH TODAY

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

MARCH 2013

NOTES: Praise Band Retreat is

From Sunday, March 3 - Wednesday,

March 6.


2

3 11am-1pm - Youth Fundraiser Luncheon &

Cake Auction (FLC)



5pm - Youth




5 6:30pm - Call to Prayer (FH)

6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FLC/TBD)







8:30am - Chapel Ramblers

Breakfast at Olympic

9 12-6pm - FH Reserved (J. Kerns)

12-10pm - FLC Reserved (J. Sell)

10 - Daylight Savings Time Begins - (“Spring Forward”) 7:30am - UMM Breakfast (FH)

4pm - Evangelism Training (Sanctuary)




6:30pm - Worship Committee (22)

7:30pm - SPRC (40)



12 6:30pm - Children’s Council (22)

6:30pm - Boy Scouts (FH)








FLC RESERVED ALL DAY FOR

BBQ ON SATURDAY

16 4-8pm - FH Reserved for BBQ

Parking Availability

4:30-7:30pm - 33rd Annual BBQ

(FLC)

17 - St. Patrick’s Day 1-4pm - FH Reserved (L. Nelson)



5pm - Youth


7pm - Men’s Chorus at Heritage

Woods





20 - 1st Day of Spring 2-6pm- Youth Study Hall & Midweek (FLC)


6pm - J.A.M. (FLC)




ALL DAY - FH Reserved for

Chapel Ramblers

6-8pm - Morris Chapel Children’s

Open Gym (FLC)

23 8am - Jane Morris Circle Bake

Sale at Webster’s

FLC ALL DAY HOLD - 5:30pm

Start Time for Scouts Pinewood

Derby

2-4pm - FH Reserved (J. Sell)

24 - Palm Sunday 2-4pm - FLC & Grounds Reserved for

Easter Egg Hunt




7pm - Church Council (43)









28 - Maundy Thursday NO SCHOOL (WSFCS)

7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)??

7pm - Maundy Thursday Service

29 - Good Friday NO SCHOOL (WSFCS)

7am - FH Reserved for Middle &

High School Joint Breakfast

10am - Youth Crosswalk in

Kernersville

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31 - Easter Sunday 5th Sunday 7am - Sunrise Service (followed by

breakfast in FH)

11am - Children’s Choirs sing “Christ

Arose” at Worship Service

NO YOUTH TODAY

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