2020 February Script Shores Hampstead United Methodist Church

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

ALTAR FLOWER GUILD 02

MUSIC NOTES 03

NURSERY NEWS/LAY LEADER 04

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/MUNCH 04

BLTS (BOOKS.LUNCH.TALK) 05

PRESCHOOL NEWS 05

MARTHA’S KITCHEN 06

“HUMAN TRAFFICKING?” 06

UNITED METHODIST MEN 07

BUS CUSTODIAN NEEDED! 08

SPECIAL DAYS TO REMEMBER 08

Skip’s Scoop AND THEN IT IS WINTER ....

You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you

unaware of the passing years. It seems like just yesterday that I was

young. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the

years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was

back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is -- the winter

of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast?

Where did the years go, and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and that

those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far

off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.

But, here it is! My friends are retired and getting gray-- they move

slower and I see older persons now. Some are in better shape and some

worse shape than me-- but, I see the great change. Not like the ones

that I remember who were young and vibrant-- but, like me, their age is

beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see

and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target

for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore, it's mandatory!

‘Cause if I don't on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit! And

so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the

aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things

that I wish I had done but never did!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm

not sure how long it will last-- this I know, that when it's over on this

earth, it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done --

things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy

to have done. It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not in your winter yet-- let me remind you, that it

will be here faster than you think. Whatever you would like to accom-

plish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!

Life goes by quickly. Do what you can today, as you can never be sure

whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will

see all the seasons of your life! Live for today and say all the things

that you want your loved ones to hear and remember. And hope that

they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for

them in all the years past!

"Life" is God’s gift to you. The way you live your life is your

gift back to God, and to those who come after you. Make it a fantastic

one!

(Mike Tedder found and shared this with me, and with you! Thx, Mike!)

Your fellow servant in Christ, Skip

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Altar Flower Guild

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

The Flower Guild would appreciate your prayers as we continue into 2020 with very few sponsors. Thankfully, we have been good stewards of the monies that we have received for the products that we produce out of our love of God and our church family. The Flower Guild was able to cover the costs of fresh flowers on the altar for 14 weeks following the disaster and are now in need of one sponsor each week to cover our costs. When moving back into our sanctuary we will then need two sponsors, as we did before the storm, each week. Perpetual Sponsorships are available, and each sponsor is billed at the time of the week they choose. It is a wonderful way to honor loved ones, celebrate anniversaries, and birthdays!

In saying this, we need sponsors in order to continue our service long term and in order to help with our mission to defray expenses at HUMC. Those other donations in the past have included: purchase of new altar candles, refurbishing the brass flower vases, procuring the

large wooden food distribution storage for the Leap of Faith Cupboard, purchasing the large acrylic holder for pamphlets in the Narthex, donation of the large entryway urns and seasonal flowers, expenses for all holiday and special event flowers and supplies (Easter, Pentecost, Memorial Day, Mother & Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, funerals) and donating $1,000 to the HUMC renovation fund.

The Flower Guild would love to grow and love more members. If you are interested in joining, please contact Renee Dykhuizen (620-2812), Brenda Sellers (264-3864), or Cindy McLeod (231-7465). No experience needed, just a willingness to share our God-given talents. We are a fun and lively group who depend on prayer. Men and couples welcome.

—Renee Dykhuizen

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Music Notes

February Greetings!!

As I write this, the weather has turned to feel more like winter! Some say that’s good…some say

that’s bad! I’ll take it for what it is! I’ll make the mad dash when outside to appreciate the

warmth indoors! How’s that?!?

Echoes of Christmas came and went on Jan. 5th, having been held at Faith Harbor. It was fun to see

and hear the other churches sing their songs (and one group, who played handbells!). I thank our

Christmas Choir and Kevin Kolb for joining in that fun, and for members of our congregation who

came out to support the choir, and appreciate the music of others!

For now, let me put out an “invitation” if you will…. That is, to come sing with the Choir or, of more

immediate need, the Praise Team! I don’t often push this group, as we are a merry little “band of

singers,” but it is getting increasingly difficult with “job duties” “grandparent duties” or

“retirement electives” to get our “band” all together. There are mornings when we have had only

2 or 3 show up, and a few more singers would make that load a little lighter!! We practice on Sun-

day mornings at 8:00, usually trying to fit in that day’s Anthem, as well as those for the following

2-3 weeks. It is rather a compact but concise 20-25 minutes to get a LOT packed into a short

amount of time! The enticing part of this, however, is that you have your entire commitment to the

group take place on Sunday mornings…no mid-week practices! (Of course, that does NOT include

the time spent in independent study at home, to come in prepared!)

However, if singing in 2-4 part harmony is more your

thing, please come see me to sing in the weekly Chancel

Choir! Lenten music will begin in March, and if you are

interested in singing in the “Easter Choir” please let me

know THIS month!

There! If you feel led to come sing with us, and help us

out, I DO hope that you will come see me and discuss this

opportunity!

In the meantime, have a Happy February! Remember all

your sweethearts, and not only on Valentine’s Day!

Here’s a picture of some of my sweethearts… (and yes!

Goofy has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine!!! Go figure!!)

Yours in Song,

Patti Rouse

From Your Lay Leader: “How Wesley Read the Bible”

Academic dean and professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary, the Rev. David F. Watson,

recently shared his insights on how John Wesley (the founder of Methodism) read the Bible.

In “Reading the Bible like Wesley (sort of),” Watson argues that while Wesley often read the Bible plainly

and looked for the simple truth contained in the verses without too much speculation, he always read it with

what Watson calls "the analogy of faith." The analogy was a basic summation of key doctrines such as the

Trinity and salvation by faith that Wesley allowed to always frame his reading.

Wesley always read the scripture with a goal of recapturing the

witness and vigor of the early or "primitive" church as it appears in

the New Testament. Wesley says, “Watson, was always using

doctrine and scripture to inform each other.”

—Steve Calarco, Lay Leader

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HUMC Nursery

A nursery is provided for all three Sunday services, available for all children up to three

years of age. Activities include books, toys, stuffed animals, coloring, puzzles, and snack

time. The nursery is located in the Children’s Wing of the church, directly across from

our current worship location in the Youth Building. Please stop by to visit our nursery

when you have a chance and meet some of our ladies. You won't be disappointed!

—Barbara Jerrow

Friendship Circle

We will meet on Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 AM in the Youth Center. Guests are welcome.

For more information call Loretta Greenough at 910-270-2060.

MUNCH—BackPack Meals Program

MUNCH continues to serve the four elementary schools, two middle schools, and

the high school. While the high school is not a weekend delivery, we have a snack

annex that allows students to come in and grab a wholesome snack.

Many thanks to my helpers: Jerry Smals, Steve Zerby, Delores and Mike Riley. I appreciate it when someone

so willingly steps up to do the food pickup!

Thanks again for your monetary donations. I will continue to use these funds to buy food items that have run

low, or items Lowes Foods does not help us collect.

—Chip Davis, HUMC MUNCH BackPack Program Coordinator

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BLTs (Books, Lunch, Talk)

We are changing things up a bit for our February BLT meeting. This month we have not picked a

book for everyone to read. Instead, we would like you to read a book of your choosing from the

UMW Reading Program Lists. There are tons of books on these lists, but if none of these interest

you, please feel free to read any book that falls into one of the five Reading Program's categories:

1. Education for Mission

2. Leadership Development

3. Nurturing for Community

4. Social Action

5. Spiritual Growth

In our meeting we would like to hear about the book you read. Did you enjoy it? Did it challenge you or change your

thinking about the topic? Would you recommend the book for all of us to read?

Book lists for 2014-2020 are available on line at: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/readingprogram.

Our hope is that you will read this book and join us for fellowship and discussion on Tuesday, February 18th from

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Youth Center.

Everyone is welcome! Please bring a lunch or snack for yourself. (And, bring a friend!)

Blessings!

Cheryl Rootes

Preschool News

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not

proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps

no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the

truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

This month’s Bible verse is about how we should display love in our lives. We will use

this verse to teach about love in a unique way by replacing the word “love” and every-

where it is referenced with student’s names. Such as… John is patient, John is kind… Try it

for yourself!

We will also learn about Health and Wellness, Kindness and our devotion story is

about Jesus healing the paralyzed man.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is in progress. For more information contact

us at humcpreschool@hampsteadumc.org or 910-270-3388.

As always, thank you church family and friends for all the support and prayers. We

are blessed!

Happy February!

Peace and prayers,

Judy Lane

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Martha’s Kitchen

Greetings from Martha's Kitchen! We are moving along thanks to Congregational

Care Ministry and our church family. Many thanks to those who have made and delivered

food, and those who have volunteered to have food ready when needed. Since the beginning of

December, we have taken food to over a dozen members or friends of our church. The response

we have gotten has been wonderful. Please let the CCM or Martha's Kitchen team know if you

see a need. Also, please let us know who you have visited or taken food to, so that we know that someone on our list has been

helped. This helps us keep a record of who still may need us, and who does not. Thank you all.

Another BIG thank you goes out to all the wonderful people who provided food and assistance for the bereavement memo-

rials on Jan. 18th and 19th. The Patterson and Robertson families were very grateful for our help and food. It is awesome to see those

in the congregation and community come forth to prepare and provide food for the family and friends after a time of saying farewell

to their loved one. It is also awesome to see God’s hands and feet, along with his love, come forth as members and friends of the fam-

ily providing food, drink, and whatever else is needed to show God’s unconditional love.

On that note, the mission of Martha’s Kitchen includes providing meals to those going through a crisis, surgery, or death of

a loved one. Meals are also provided upon the birth of a child. The mission of Martha’s Kitchen does not include bereavement

meals.

This is where you come in, as we ask for you to pray, and listen to God’s call on your life. Is it you that is being called to

lead or assist on the Bereavement team? Is it you who is hearing God’s call for you to provide the love and assistance to HUMC and

the families in their times of need? If so, we ask that you contact one of our CCM Coordinators, Delores Riley (910 232-4773) or

Trudy Wilder (910-619-6579), to ask questions or just say “Yes” to the call.

Thank you from Martha’s Kitchen and your CCM Coordinators.

What Is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or commercial sex. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked in countries around the world. This serious crime is not just a problem in other countries – it is also happening in the United States in urban, suburban, and towns such as Hampstead. Human trafficking is a hidden crime as victims rarely come forward to seek help because of language barriers, fear of the traffickers, and/or fear of law enforcement. There are three main types of human trafficking.

• Sex Trafficking Victims of sex trafficking are manipulated or forced to engage in sex acts for someone else’s commercial gain. Sex trafficking is not prostitution. Anyone under the age of 18 engaging in commercial sex is considered to be a victim of human trafficking. No exceptions. • Forced Labor Victims of forced labor are compelled to work for little or no pay, often manufacturing or harvesting the products we use and consume every day. • Domestic Servitude Victims of domestic servitude are forced to work in isolation and are hidden in plain sight as nannies, housekeepers, or other domestic help.

How Can I Help? As a person of faith, you are in a unique position to help stop human trafficking. As a moral authority and trusted messenger, your efforts to educate other members of your congregation and community will resonate. With your help, we can save lives. Join me in this effort of communication. Go to our website (hampsteadumc.org) for more

information. —Walt Makaryk, Communications Chair

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United Methodist Men

2020 Confirmation Class Registration

Recent News: Kudos to the manger scene relocation crew and David Pierce for surprising

them with coffee and donuts!

Upcoming News: Breakfast 2/1 & Tent breakdown (8AM); Shrove Tuesday 2/25 (YC)

Below is an excerpt from a poem I received from Francis Daniel prior to a course I took that he instructed. I felt that it

spoke to what many believers need to know about being in the faith. Remember that believers come from believers –

and thus, we ALL must watch the door. If you would like the full poem, please let me know.

Shalom, Al Smith

I Stand at the Door by Sam Shoemaker (from the Oxford Group)

I stand by the door. I neither go too far in, nor stay too far out.

The door is the most important door in the world -

It is the door through which men walk when they find God.

There is no use my going way inside and staying there,

When so many are still outside and they, as much as I,

Crave to know where the door is. And all that so many ever find

Is only the wall where the door ought to be. They creep along the wall like blind men,

With outstretched, groping hands, feeling for a door, knowing there must be a door,

Yet they never find it. So I stand by the door.

The most tremendous thing in the world is for men to find that door - the door to God.

The most important thing that any man can do is to take hold of one of those blind, groping hands

And put it on the latch - the latch that only clicks. Men die outside the door, as starving beggars die

On cold nights in cruel cities in the dead of winter. Die for want of what is within their grasp.

They live on the other side of it - live because they have not found it.

Nothing else matters compared to helping them find it, and open it, and walk in, and find Him.

So I stand by the door.

If your child is between the ages of 12 and 19, and desires to explore confirming their

baptism, accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and becoming a full member in

the United Methodist Church, then NOW is the time to sign up and attend the

Confirmation set-up meeting, 12:15pm, Sunday, February 9th! Confirmation classes are 14 weeks long, and

only take place once a year, so please Email Skip immediately! (s.williams@hampsteadumc.org)

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Birthdays... Anniversaries... Name Date

Ed & Linda Dunn February 02

Clarence & Bonnie Lewis February 14

Lou & Donna Kurtz February 16

Don & Helen Ayres February 21

David & Sally Piepmeyer February 21

Fed & Bev Phillips February 22

Jack Loveless & Ann Todd February 22

Larry & Jeannie Rieman February 28

Name Date

Seth Sutton February 01

Jane Tchouros February 01

Conley Weaver February 01

Jane Tchouros February 01

Katie Braswell February 03

Donna Diefenbach February 04

Ryan Radley February 04

Daniel Major February 04

Dee Stolk February 04

Dot Cotman February 05

Beth Bridger February 06

Ashley DeDecker February 07

Bill Rogers February 07

Coleen Johnson February 07

Dale Bolin February 10

Betty S. Godwin February 10

Brenda Gibson February 12

Linda Smith February 12

Donna Schmid February 13

Kim O’Bannon February 14

Jonathan Riley February 14

Alli Shirley February 14

Skip Williams February 14

Natalie Alberti February 15

Cody Rogers February 16

Mary Martin February 17

Dave Pierce February 17

Larry Davis February 18

Dale Dykhuizen February 20

Darcy LaFever February 22

Loretta Greenough February 23

Nancy McKelvey February 23

Neal Purser February 23

Jerry Smals February 23

Alice Cavin February 25

Mark Nunalee February 25

Kelly Willman February 25

Kerry McDaniel February 26

Nolan Carrozza February 27

Altar Flowers...

Date Dedication

February 2 Ken & Ruth Sheaffer...

“In celebration of our wedding anniversary.”

February 9 Carolyn Taylor...

“In loving memory of my husband,

Garrison Taylor.”

February 16 Jack Loveless & Ann Todd...

“In loving memory of Maxine James

whose birthday was February 19th.”

February 23 Mac & Linda Taylor...

“In loving memory of our son Jim Taylor.”

From the Communications Team... Our website received over 3,000 hits for just the month of

January! If you have an announcement or event that you

would like to post, please contact the church office.