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Wadesboro, North Carolina



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churchIf you are looking for a loving, caring church home, First United Methodist Church is open! For information about becoming a part of this congregation, please contact Rob or the church office.



Children with Rob Rollins, Sunday morning





On April 20, we received Gene and Becky Dill into our church family. They transferred from Firwood United Methodist Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. They reside in Polkton.
On April 13, Caroline and Steve Yakubik joined by transfer from the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania. They reside in Morven.





Congratulations to Arthur and Jo Summers on the birth of their granddaughter, Gracie Lynn Dorazio. Gracie was born April 17. She is the daughter of Amanda and Bobby Dorazio of Fredericksburg, Va., and the granddaughter of Chuck and Lynn Summers, also of Fredericksburg.

A Special Thursday's Child Mission Project

Thursday's Child, our Community Children's Choir, has been an outreach ministry of First UMC for several years. This year, the Choir is undertaking a mission project themselves, as an outreach to the children of the world. They are participating in Heifer International, a program to provide chickens, geese, sheep, goats, cows and other necessities for families to be able to support themselves.
Thursday's child logoThursday's Child has already collected over $200.00 through their own donations, and would greatly appreciate support for this from all of us. Their goal is to be able to send as many animals as possible -- maybe even a water buffalo! -- to children and families in Third World Countries. This is a great opportunity for them to become a part of world missions, and also for the church to support missions and Thursday's Child. Donations may be made through the church office or marked in the Sunday offering.
Update:On April 6, Rob challenged the congregation to raise enough money to buy an Ark, which will require $5,000.00. If we can raise $2,500.00, the Gates Foundation will match that amount and our goal will be accomplished.
We have also had a challenge by an anonymous member of the congregation to raise enough extra money to provide a pig, reflecting the growing number of pig farms in North Carolina. The next $120.00 that is given, designated for the pig, will be matched by the challenger, and we will be able to send two extra pigs!
Update! As of April 30, a total of $2,070.00 has been raised toward our goal of $2,475.

recycle logoWadesboro Primary School and Wadesboro Elementary School are sponsoring an on-going recycling competition, and ask our support. You may recycle plastic bottles, newspapers, cardboard of all kinds, magazines and aluminum cans to support this drive for either school.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Administrative Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12.

Crossed Paths youth group wil meet for a bowling trip at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16.

Anson County Heritage Tour, May 15 You are invited to sign up for a tour of sites in eastern Anson County -- Morven, Lilesville, Riverdale Plantation and the Museum located in the Leavitt House. The tour will be led by Elizabeth Goins as part of her requirement for her senior project at the Early College High School. The list is on thetable in theeducation hall.

New Beginnings cancer support group will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19. Donna Stallings, director of Meadowview Terrace, will be the guest speaker. Covered dish dinner.

The church office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26.

Energizers will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27.

Wadesboro Primary School's annual Spring Concert will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, in the Sanctuary.
,br> On Thursday, May 29, the Through the Week School will have their graduation in the fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to see what they have accomplished this year.

Senior Sunday will be observed on Sunday, June 1. We will be hononring our graduating high school and college seniors with a covered dish luncheon after worship.

Joyful Noise will lead a Praise and Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, in the fellowship hall.

The third annual retreat for women is planned for Saturday, September 27. Ladies, mark your calendars now.

Organ Renovation Project

     Several months ago, the Administrative Council authorized the creation of an Organ Renovation Fund for the future renovation of the pipe organ in the sanctuary. The organ was installed in 1965, and has served faithfully over the past 43 years. It is, however, becoming evident that there are some major repairs that will have to be made fairly soon. The "mechanical" parts of the organ are deteriorating to the point of not functioning correctly, resulting in some unexpected and unwelcome surprises on Sunday morning and other times! Also, there are great advances in pipe organ electronics over the last four decades which we hope to incorporate into the organ.
     As part of the project, we also hope to add a few digital voices to blend with the traditional pipe voices; this is a common practice in organ renovation, allowing some additions at a fraction of the expense of traditional pipework. We are in conversation with several experts in the field of organ renovation at the present time.
     Our Moller organ is an exceptionally fine instrument, worthy of our stewardship to preserve it for many future generations. Contributions to the fund are welcome at any time.

UMW News

New books for the 2008 UMW Reading List are in the library:
Journey to Dignity
Enriques' Journey
10 Gospel Promises for Later Life
Keeping Spiritual Balance as We Grow Older

New Books in the Church Library:

Given by Randy Tarlton to the glory of God and in loving memory of:
Helen Schweitzer -- 205 Questions Children Ask About God, Heaven and Angels
row of books Henry Huntley -- The Imitation of Christ
Eugenia Clark -- Sowing and Reaping a Fearless Heart
Harold Atkinson -- Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love
Robert Brower -- The Best of Guideposts Christmas

OPPORTUNITIES

  • It is time to begin the scholarship application process. All First UMC students who will be furthering their education this coming fall are urged to make application for funds. The applications are in the church office and the deadline for applying is June 15.

  • Knick-Knacks for Sale! The furnishings committee has made several items from the parlors available to the congregation. These decorative items are pictured on the bulletin board above the water fountain in the education hall; prices were determined after consultation with a local antique dealer. Anything remaining after May 15 will be offer on eBay to the general public. All proceeds will go to the Parsonage Fund.

  • Clean-Up Project: Ebea Hobgood, Jim Bruney, Gene Dill and Anna Baucom are sorting through church "treasures" and would like to find some more! If you have any old papers, old bulletins, Sunday School records, or anything else that might be of interest to the church archives, we would love to have you consider donating your finds to the church to be preserved as part of our story. (Anything that we might not need, which is unlikely, will be returned to you if you desire.) You can drop items off at the church library where the work is taking place, or bring to one of the offices and they will be directed to the right place. Thanks in advance for anything that you might share with your church familyl.
    Also, we have some note cards and postcards of the old church that are available for sale in the education hall for the organ renovation.

  • The Flower Calendar for 2008 is posted in the education hall. Flowers for worship may be given in memory or honor of someone or to observe a special occasion. Please sign up for the dates you would like to reserve.

  • United Methodist Women have sponsored the ministry of Meals for Bereaved Families. The committees have lost several members over the past few years and are in need of being reorganized. If you would be willing to help with this ministry, please contact Elsie Potter or the church office. Men and women are needed, and you do not have to be a member of UMW to participate. Please consider helping with this important ministry of the UMW and our church.

    REMINDER: When you give a memorial or honor gift to the church, please indicate on the check or note which fund you want your gift to go to. If not designated in writing, it will go to where the family has indicated or to the Beautification and Improvement fund, in accordance with the memorial gift policy.

  • The Administrative Council has authorized the creation of two new memorial funds. The first is the Sanctuary Painting Fund, to prepare for the future painting and upkeep of the sanctuary. The second is the Organ Renovation Fund, to have money available for the rebuilding of the organ within the next few years. These funds are now open for gifts as memorials or honorariums.

  • We need volunteers to assist in keeping the church nursery on Sunday. According to our policy, two adults are needed in the nursery at all time. Marissa Hardison is the regular attendant; if you can help please let the office know.

  • Please check the list you were mailed to see if you are scheduled to be an usher or a greeter during the month. If you cannot serve, please call someone else on the list to arrange for a substitute. Users should call Elwood Green if you cannot serve; all others use the list.


CALENDAR

See the Calendar page for Opportunities for the Week


NO BOUNDARIES
Upcoming trips


No Boundaries trips are always open to all church members until spaces are filled. Signup sheets are located in the hall next to the Education Parlor.

(Health and insurance forms are available for past, present and future travelers that must be filled out and returned to the church office. This is a requirement of our Safe Sanctuaries policy.)

ONGOING

Ongoing funds -- the Life Line fund, Food Collection program and the TV ministry -- are still in operation. These are active ministries totally funded outside of the church budget. Please continue your support of these extensions of our ministry into the community.

We are still recycling used printer cartridges to support the TV ministry. Any cartridge about the size of the palm of your hand or smaller may be recycled. You may also send the ink cartridges individually using the postage paid mailers on the table in the hall. The church will be credited automatically for any that you send.

PRAYER LIST
Be joyful always, pray continually ...
             I Thessalonians 5:16

NURSING HOMES

MEADOWVIEW
Josie Hardison
Fleet and Sally Maner
Carey and Becky Godwin

HERITAGE HILLS
Bernice Murray

LILLIE BENNETT
Peggy Mitchell
Margarite Bunn
Betty Swanson
Marie Burns

ALDERSGATE
Elizabeth Maner
Marion Clarke

RAEFORD GROUP HOME
Quay Burns

SICK

John Crawford -- returned home
Julia Winfree
Becky Puryear
Marie Burns -- Lillie Bennett
E.J. James
Elizabeth Burns
Julie Saunders
Colleen Schwerk
Jennifer Sikes
Ann Chandler
Crysta Gray Williams

Clara Ann Gathings
Brian Ward Edwards
Phoebe Medline -- Linda Humble's sister
Jerry Northcutt -- Lillie Bennett-- Marie Burns' brother Margaret Sikes -- John Sikes' mother -- Brian Center, Monroe
Shirley Bowers
Miriam Williams - Wendy Davis' mother
Keith Marwitz - Gail Litaker's nephew
TC Moore - Krista Herold's aunt
Dr. Trudi Dam


HOME-BOUND

Colleen Schwerk
Cornelia Tucker

Corrie Odom
Juanita Williams
Louise Hill

All whom we name in our hearts, inside and outside our church family

The men and women serving in the military at home and overseas

In order to keep our prayer list up to date, please let the church office know if anyone should be added to or removed from the list.

Addresses posted on bulletin board in Education Hall.

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