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The march 2014 Newsletter for First UMC Family and Friends
First United Methodist Messenger Rockingham, NC
A Message from Rev. Allison Farrah
As we begin another Lenten journey, I encourage us to remember that Lent calls us into a purposeful time of sober reflection, self-examination,
spiritual redirection and confession. In this sacred season, may we retreat with Jesus into the wilderness for a time of contemplation, reflection, and
preparation. I invite us to take a look at our true selves and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit calling us from habits that no longer work for us, and
sins that separate us from our Heavenly Father- The one who loves us and is calling us to experience abundant life through the living Christ, our Lord
and Savior. May these words of Max Lucado center us and help us to ponder the things that truly matter as we step into this Lenten journey together.
For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to a new day. It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I am free to choose.
And so I choose.
I CHOOSE LOVE…
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
I CHOOSE JOY…
I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical… the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as
anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I CHOOSE PEACE…
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
I CHOOSE PATIENCE…
I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I will invite him to do so. Rather than complain that
the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage
I CHOOSE KINDNESS…
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.
I CHOOSE GENEROSTIY…
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse.
I choose generosity.
I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…
I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret my trust. My associates will not question my word. My spouse will not question my love. And my
children will never fear that their mother/father will not come home.
I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I
make a demand, may it be only of myself.
I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL...
I am a spiritual being… After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. I choose self-control. I will be drunk
only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ. I choose self-control.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks.
If I fail, I will seek his grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
(adapted from Max Lucado’s When God Whispers My Name.)
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” -Galatians 5:22-23
Ash Wednesday Services March 5 6:30 pm
UMM Fat Tuesday BBQ Supper
March 4th is Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season. This year we will enjoy pit-cooked BBQ and all the trimmings cooked by "our folks". Come anytime 5:30 to 8:00 and enjoy the by donation meal.
Our sympathy and prayers to: The family of Burgoone Carnes Wayne Stogner in the loss of his mother, Louise Stogner
In memory of……
Anna Gordon (Misty Campbell’s mother) Jean Way Bettie Davidson Billy and Faye Herring Billy and Delma Reynolds Betty McKinnon (Patsy Bankhead’s aunt) Richard and Martha Brigman
Bill Crouch Cassandra Crump Bob and Shelia Gilmore Bill and Ann Poe G. R. and Mary Ellen Kindley Robert and Mary Jo Hutchinson Billy and Delma Reynolds Bob Marshall Charles and Myra Deane Burgoone Carnes Myers and Earline Waddell Benson and Ann Crotts Larry and Jan Clay Jean Way Wayne and Mary Stogner Robert and Mary Jo Hutchinson Donald Ferree Genevra Kelly Edwin and Wanda Needham Greg and Anja Lathan Jean Lathan Wolfe Funeral Home McDade and Adams, CPA Bill and Rene Rohleder Martha Gandy Tony Spell Dr. and Mrs. Moosa Hajisheikh G. R. and Mary Ellen Kindley Carlyle and Sue Capps David and Pridie Ariail Mrs. Ernest B. Carnes Billy and Delma Reynolds
Hughes Rhodes (Ellen Covington’s father) Myers and Earline Waddell John Cadieu Billy and Delma Reynolds John Hamer The Chancel Choir G. R. and Mary Ellen Kindley Billy and Faye Herring Keith and Sharon McCollum Gaynelle Moon Bob and Shelia Gilmore Cassandra Crump Sally Hawfield Jack and Virginia Tant John and Lillie Nance Clyde and Melbe Johnston Richmond County Schools Roger and Sankie Staley Lowery and Judy Walker Alden and Susan Webb Billy and Delma Reynolds Dianne Stafford Circle 8 Paul and Susan Smart Will and Faye Atkinson Bill and Ann Poe Robert and Mary Jo Hutchinson Martha Gandy Kim Scarborough (Martha Scarborough’s son) David and Donna Woods Louise Stogner (Wayne Stogner’s mother) Paul and Susan Smart Myers and Earline Waddell Jean Way Sara Reynolds Robert and Mary Jo Hutchinson Velna Martin (Jerry Thomas’ mother) Dotsy Reynolds Roger and Sankie Staley Myers and Earline Waddell Wayne and Mary Stogner G. R. and Mary Ellen Kindley
In honor of……
FUMC Youth Jean Way
Dr. Thurman Scott
Jean Crouch
Judy Mayo
Peggy Covington
Sue Glennon
Jean Haltiwanger
Faye Poplin
Carl Anderson
Lib Meacham
Julia Ratliff
Roy and Frances Shepard
Mary Ellen Kindley
Mary Bray
Mabel Mossor
All our homebound and shut in members
Our country
Our servicemen and women
March Lectionary
Readings
Week of March 2
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Week of March 9 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Week of March 16
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
Week of March 23
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Week of March 30 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
Mission Spotlight for March
Zimbabwe Orphans Endeavor - ZOE helps children out of poverty
Moving beyond traditional relief ministry, ZOE provides a comprehensive approach to transforming the lives of African
children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, war, disease, famine and other causes. The results are striking: within three years, the
children and youth who participate in ZOE’s Orphan Empowerment Program are self-sufficient, never needing to
depend on charity again. Support ZOE with your gifts.
ATTENTION YOUTH AND PARENTS!
It’s time to plan the annual beach retreat that all the youth are asking for. This retreat is for us to get away from our busy schedules of school,
home, and church so we can come together to renew our spiritual relationship with God and ourselves-a time we can grow closer to God and
grow closer as a youth group.
We are staying at Garden City Chapel and Retreat. We will leave Friday, May 2 at 4:30pm and return Sunday, May 4 about 5:00pm. Cost for
the trip will be non-refundable $75.00 plus I will send a letter out to the ones who sign up asking for food and/or other items that we will need
this weekend. We will need a few adult chaperones for this trip. Your cost will be $35.00, so if you are able to help that weekend, please let
me know with your non-refundable $35.00 by March 9.
We will need a minimum of 18 people to register for the beach trip by March 9 in order to reserve the building. If you plan to go, you will
need to RSVP with me with non-refundable $75.00 by Sunday, March 9. If we do not get the minimum number with money by March 9
we will not be able to do the beach retreat. Remember--we do not want any youth to miss out on this retreat because of finances,
scholarships are available.
Youth Summer Mission Trip is June 29-July 5 at Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC
You will need to turn your $100 non-refundable deposit by April 6
Every day we will have morning worship service, a full day of mission work, and closing worship service. The mission camp
ends July 4th, but we are going to stay an extra day for site seeing, youth bonding, and celebrate 4 th of July.
The mission work could be painting, roofing, yard work, pulling potatoes, building porches, redoing bathrooms, etc.
The cost of the trip will be $380 which will cover:
Lodging plus extra night
Food (except lunch going up on Sunday, free time on Wednesday, dinner and free time on July 4 th, lunch coming home, and
spending money)
Work/building materials
Transportation
Our goal is to do fundraisers to help lower the cost of trip for you and/or even maybe raise enough money so that all you would have
to pay would be the deposit.
The youth will have the experience of being God’s hands and feet with working with families to help rebuild the lives or business.
The youth will be able to meet the families they are working with for the week along with other youth.
Call Mary Griffith with any questions or concerns. Be sure to get your $100 deposit to Mary by April 6. (Spaces are filling up
fast --- Remember: if your youth would like to go on the mission trip but cannot go because of finances, please call
Mary .)
March Youth Schedule
March 2
5:00-7:30pm MYF and Youth Choir
6:00pm Youth Dinner: ______________________
**Money due for Mission Trip**
March 5
6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service
March 9
5:00-7:30pm MYF and Youth Choir
6:00pm Youth Dinner: ____________________
**Money due for Beach Retreat**
March 14 6:00 Fundraiser Dinner and Gathering for those who have attended Chrysalis or Emmaus First United Methodist Laurinburg
March 16
8:30am UMM Breakfast
for all male youth and men
No Youth
March 23
5:00-7:30pm MYF and Youth Choir
6:00pm Youth Dinner: ____________________
March 30 No Youth
**** We need youth parents for Youth Dinners on
Sunday nights in March-June. **** Please call Mary if
you can provide dinner for youth on the dates listed below
March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 18, May 25,
and June 1
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Wonderful Wednesday
Afterschool Program
WW will meet March 5 and 12 at 3:30-5:00 with
snack, bible story, crafts, outside play, music,
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
FUNDRAISER WAS A SUCCESS
BECAUSE OF YOU!
The youth would like to thank all of you for support-
ing them at the Spaghetti Dinner. We raised $1,000
with this fundraiser. We could not have done this
fundraiser without every ones help by sending/
bringing in items, inviting friends and family, help
with decorating, cooking, serving, singing, cleanup,
joining us for dinner, and more. Everyone enjoyed the
evening and I have received a lot of compliments
about the youth and the cooks! It was a
fun night for all!
IMPORTANT DATES!!
April 6 is Big Daddy Weave Concert**cost of concert is $15**.
April 16-August 13 is the Farm to Table Produce Boxes Fundraiser (we need youth and adult volunteers)
May 2-4-Youth Beach Retreat We are staying at Garden City Chapel and Retreat. We will leave Friday, May 2 at 4:30pm and
return Sunday, May 4 about 5:00pm. Cost for the trip will be non-refundable $75.00 by March 9th plus I will send a letter out to
the ones who sign up asking for food and/or other items that we will need this weekend.**We will need a few adult chaperones
for this trip. Your cost will be $35.00**Remember-we do not want any youth to miss out on this retreat because of finances,
scholarships are available.
May 30 is Relay for Life.
June 29-July5-Youth Mission Trip This year we are going to Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC. The cost of trip will
be $380. We will need your $100 non-refundable deposit by March 2.
1st Caroline Kidd 8th Joe Parsons, III 11th Gladys Shepard 14th Roy Shepard Alison Kidd 15th Deborah Thomas 17th Gaynelle Moon 21st Martha Hamer 22nd Jan Clay 25th Claudette Brownley 26th Jeff Kidd 29th Larry Bowden Rachel Ellwanger
Ushers: Benson Crotts Team
Heat/AC Randy and Tommy Leak
Acolytes: March 2 Jessi Graham/Jadyn Johnson
March 9 Harrison Chance/Gage Bowden
March 16 Meredith Gerald/Rebecca Clay
March 23 Shelby Diggs/Abigail Miller
March 30 Lilly Matheson/Jadyn Johnson
Crucifer March 2 Mason Bailey
March 9 Jessie Matheson
March 16 Michael Saunders
March 23 Harrison Chance
March 30 Stephanie Barrett
TV Ministry Randall Mace
Nursery: March 2 Debbie Morrison
March 9 Nicole Johnson
March 16 Anna Odom
March 23 Courtney Deane
March 30 Anna Moseley
Greeters: March 2 Sharon Nichols/Deborah Thomas
Debbie Rohleder
March 9 Sam and Madeleine Till
Benson and Ann Crotts
March 16 Mary Jane Bankhead
Paige Simmons/Martha Gandy
March 23 Joe and Priscilla Kindley
Lonnie and Cheryl McCaskill
March 30 Tommy Leake/Gwen Britt
Cassandra Crump
Fellowship: March 2 Benson Crotts
March 9 Sam Nance/John Thomas
March 16 UMM
March 23 Jeff Hughes
March 30 Glenn Alexander
Hedge Prayer
First Sunday Discovery Young Adult Class
Second Sunday Alan Smith Class
Third Sunday Cross Currents Class
Fourth Sunday Ladies Bible Class
Fifth Sunday: Susanne McInnis
Hermitage Ministry First Monday Rev. Pat Sykes and East Rockingham UMC
Second Monday Carole Jenkins, Martha Brigman,
Madeleine Till
Third Monday Robert Cain and Joyce Smith
Fourth Monday Audrey Ewing, Randy and Margaret Leak
Fifth Monday Audrey Ewing, Randy and Margaret Leak
March Servers
It is that time! The 2014 FUMC Couple’s Retreat is coming
up and you are invited!
When: Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30 Where: Beach Cove Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC Cost: $325.00 per couple (includes oceanfront lodging, meet-ing space, breakfast each day, snacks during sessions, and retreat materials)
Make your plans now for a Marriage Enrichment Retreat that you deserve, will be blessed by, and won’t soon forget!
Please contact Allison at [email protected],
895-4027, or 817-1029 to RSVP or with any questions.
Once you RSVP, a packet of detailed information will be
sent to you.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Circle 8 will meet
Wednesday,
March 12 at the
home of Ellen
Covington. Bring
money for home-
less and nursery
1
2
9:30 SS Fellowship
10:00 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
3
10:00 First Place
4
10:00 Tuesday
Morning Bible
Study
11:00 Circle 5
1:00 Circle 9
5:30 Fat Tuesday
5
3:30 Wonderful
Wednesday
6:30 Ash
Wednesday
Service
6 7 8
9
9:30 SS Fellowship
10:00 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
10
10:00 First Place
11
10:00 Tuesday
Morning Bible
Study
6:30 Trustees
12
3:30 Wonderful
Wednesday
6:00 Circle 8
7:00 Choir Practice
13 14 15
16
8:30 UMM
9:30 SS Fellowship
10:00 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
17
10:00 First Place
18
10:00 Tuesday
Morning Bible
Study
6:30 Finance
19
7:00 Choir Practice
20 21 22
23
9:30 SS Fellowship
10:00 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
UMW Soup and
Sandwich Lunch
24
10:00 First Place
25
10:00 Tuesday
Morning Bible
Study
6:30 Church
Council
26
7:00 Choir Practice
27 28 29
30
9:30 SS Fellowship
10:00 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
Zoe Sunday!!
31
10:00 First Place
March Altar Flowers
March 2 Susanne McInnis
March 9 Bill and Rene Rohleder
March 16 Jean Way
March 23 Open
March 30 Audrey Ewing
Please call the church office to let us know who you are honoring.
Several dates are still available for altar flowers. Just sign up on the calendar
in the Narthex. If you would to place flowers and your date is taken we can do
organ flowers. Just call Cornelia in the office.
United Methodist Women News
The UMW of FUMC held its first general meeting on February 9th, 2014. Paulette Wall, our contact for the Homeless Program, was
our guest speaker. She confirmed the importance of our circles contributing to this project. She noted that over 185 students were
served as homeless during the last school year and that for the 2013-2014 year they are working with over 100 students in Richmond
County. Whether it was providing a senior trip, Christmas for a student, school uniforms, etc., all were extremely appreciated.
All of the UMW wish to share a huge thanks to each of you that supported our first Soup/Sandwich Luncheon on February
2nd. Because of your generosity, $1000.05 was received in donations that day. These funds will allow UMW to continue to fund the
many programs that we support, such as the Homeless Program, Hermitage, Our Daily Bread, Rockingham Manor, Hospice and our
Nursery to name those programs that we support in some manner each month, in addition to various other projects that we support-
THANK YOU!!!
We are planning a second Soup/Sandwich Luncheon on Sunday, March 23rd, immediately after our worship service. We hope that you
will join us for more tasty food and fellowship time. We realize that we are asking for your support in February and March-----we will
take a break from this activity after the March event.
The UMW of FUMC continue to strive to meet the UMW Purpose: "to be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and
to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of
mission through participation in the global ministries of the Church."
Relay for Life 2014
May 30 at RCC To volunteer please call Mary Griffith in
the church office or see Freida McLean
Sandhills Community Walk to Emmaus
Men’s Walk is April 3-6
Women’s Walk is May 1-4
What is Emmaus?
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with a 72-hour
short course in Christianity, God’s grace, disciplines of
Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church.
The weekend is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special
times of worship and music. The Emmaus Walk typically
begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday evening.
Men and women attend separate weekends.
The Emmaus Walk is a wonderful experience for every-
one. If you would like an application or more details
please call the church office. Applications are due as soon
as possible!
Stephen Ministry Applications are
available in the church narthex.
For more information on becoming
a Stephen Ministry volunteer see
Denise Sullivan or Jean Way.
Ash Wednesday Service The Ash Wednesday Service is
March 5 at 6:30pm. The Chancel
Choir will sing and the Children's
Choir will present a mime.
Children's Choir: please be in the
Sanctuary by 5:45 pm.
Wear black/dark pants and a solid,
bright colored shirt.
Chancel Choir: Please be in the
choir room by 6pm
First United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 637 Rockingham, NC 28380
Web Site www.fumcrockingham.org
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First United Methodist Messenger March 2014
Church Office Hours:
Monday –Thursday
8:30 am—5:30 pm
Our phone: 910-895-4027
Our fax: 910-895-4028
Extensions:
Secretary: 100
Financial: 101
Music: 102
Youth: 103
Assistant Pastor: 104
Pastor: 105
Resident Bishop
Hope Morgan Ward
Gateway District
Superintendent
Rev. Sam Wynn
Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Mike Sykes [email protected]
Assistant Pastor/Adult Ministries
Allison Coltrane Farrah
Director of Christian Education
Mary Griffith
Music Director
Kacey Matheson [email protected]
Secretary/Financial Secretary
Cornelia McKenzie
Organist Helen Alexander
Sexton
Al Floyd
Nursery Worker
Tabatha Miller
Love God
love others
love the world
UMW Soup/Sandwich Luncheon immediately after worship service
Sunday, March 23, 2014 donations will be accepted
Fundraising hosted by FUMC United Methodist Women Circles
to help fund our 2014 projects your support will be much appreciated
