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IN THIS ISSUE: Those in Service 2 Horne’s Calendar 3 Care and Nurture 4 Prayer Requests 4 Church News 5 Children’s News 6 Youth News 7 Adult Groups 8 Lent Services 10 Thank you 11 Adult Studies 12 Sunday School 13 Events 14 Mission News 15 Staff 16 Connect … At Horne Memorial United Methodist Church February 2018 SUNDAYS Traditional Services Fellowship Hall 8:30 & 11:00 AM Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 & 11:00 AM Nursery Provided A Lenten Challenge Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make Your paths straight. Proverbs 4:5-6 During this last snow event, my family and I ventured out and made a snowman in the back yard. We were very careful to pack the snow as ght as we could, and mecu- lously placed the hat, bow e, carrot nose, and cranberries for the eyes and mouth, just so. We then gave the snowman two good sck arms and named him Sergio. But in the end, when the weather changed, and the temperature began to rise, it did not take long for him to fade away. Our faith can be like that. We may feel close to God in one season and may even increase our parcipaon in church and/or service acvies, but when the tempera- ture of life rises and the busyness of life beckons, we may not feel as secure in our walk with God as we did before. The truth is our faith journey is a life-long journey filled with mountain top experienc- es, valleys, rivers and hills. No maer how careful we are to strive to build that perfect snowman, there will always be some really wonderful seasons, and there will be some seasons that may test our resolve, our paence, and yes, even our faith. I have found in these moments when I experience the challenges of life, I recover beer, or am more at peace, when I trust in the promises of God. The passage above reminds me to trust Him above my own thoughts and feelings and that He will work things out. In order to do this, I need to be intenonal to stay in His word and to reflect on all of his promises. Promises that include His everlasng presence, His never failing love, and His perfect plan for my life not to harm me but to prosper me to give me a hope and a future. As we prepare to enter into this season of Lent which begins with our Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 PM on February 14, I would like to challenge you to be intenonal in reflecng on God’s promises in Scripture (you can look up God’s promises on the web or get a book of God’s promises). As you read the Biblical promises, reflect on what they mean for your life now and in the future. We cannot predict the seasons we encounter in this life any more than we can predict how long the snowman will stay around in the winter. But if we are intenonal to discover God’s promises for our lives, we will begin to trust in Him and lean less on our own understanding.
Transcript of Connect - horneumc.nethorneumc.net/files/2018/01/Newsletter-February.pdf · 02/25 – Lisa Watkins...
I N T H I S I S S U E :
Those in Service 2
Horne’s Calendar 3
Care and Nurture 4
Prayer Requests 4
Church News 5
Children’s News 6
Youth News 7
Adult Groups 8
Lent Services 10
Thank you 11
Adult Studies 12
Sunday School 13
Events 14
Mission News 15
Staff 16
Connect … At Horne Memoria l Uni ted Methodis t Church
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
SUNDAYS
Traditional Services
Fellowship Hall
8:30 & 11:00 AM
Contemporary
Service
Fellowship Hall
9:45 AM
Sunday School
9:45 & 11:00 AM
Nursery Provided
A Lenten Challenge
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make Your
paths straight. Proverbs 4:5-6
During this last snow event, my family and I ventured out and made a snowman in the back yard. We were very careful to pack the snow as tight as we could, and meticu-lously placed the hat, bow tie, carrot nose, and cranberries for the eyes and mouth, just so. We then gave the snowman two good stick arms and named him Sergio. But in the end, when the weather changed, and the temperature began to rise, it did not take long for him to fade away. Our faith can be like that. We may feel close to God in one season and may even increase our participation in church and/or service activities, but when the tempera-ture of life rises and the busyness of life beckons, we may not feel as secure in our walk with God as we did before. The truth is our faith journey is a life-long journey filled with mountain top experienc-es, valleys, rivers and hills. No matter how careful we are to strive to build that perfect snowman, there will always be some really wonderful seasons, and there will be some seasons that may test our resolve, our patience, and yes, even our faith. I have found in these moments when I experience the challenges of life, I recover better, or am more at peace, when I trust in the promises of God. The passage above reminds me to trust Him above my own thoughts and feelings and that He will work things out. In order to do this, I need to be intentional to stay in His word and to reflect on all of his promises. Promises that include His everlasting presence, His never failing love, and His perfect plan for my life not to harm me but to prosper me to give me a hope and a future. As we prepare to enter into this season of Lent which begins with our Ash Wednesday
service at 6:30 PM on February 14, I would like to challenge you to be intentional in
reflecting on God’s promises in Scripture (you can look up God’s promises on the web
or get a book of God’s promises). As you read the Biblical promises, reflect on what
they mean for your life now and in the future. We cannot predict the seasons we
encounter in this life any more than we can predict how long the snowman will stay
around in the winter. But if we are intentional to discover God’s promises for our lives,
we will begin to trust in Him and lean less on our own understanding.
P A G E 2
C O N N E C T …
A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
Ushers, Greeters & Acolytes in Service
Those In Service
Greeters/February 8:30 Traditional Service
02/04 – Stuart & Pat Clark 02/11 – Chip & Diane Braswell 02/18 – Iris Supcoe 02/25 – John & Jane Barnes
9:45 Contemporary Service 02/04 – Pam Ruivo 02/11 – Rebecca Spell 02/18 – Lee & Tera Hartman 02/25 – Lisa Watkins
11:00 Traditional Service 02/04 – Amelia Thomas & Berneice Jones 02/11 – Tommy & Mary Ann Ludwick 02/18 – Amelia Thomas & Berneice Jones 02/25 – Bill & Mittie Sue Brewer
Ushers/February
8:30: Mark Brunner, Scott Hemphill, Glenn & Anne Tripp 9:45: Bill Greene & Greg Farrell 11:00: Bill Brewer & Jerry Dawson
Acolytes/February
8:30 Service 02/04 – Elizabeth & Gabriel Schellinger 02/11 – Scouts 02/18 – Owen Fitzhugh & Ethan Brooks 02/25 – Elizabeth & Gabriel Schellinger 11:00 Service10O’Neal 02/04 – Mallory & Taylor Kinyo 02/11 – Scouts 02/18 – Cullen Willoughby & Ben Scott 02/25 – Lexi Key & Addison Holt
O’Neal
We are always
working to
build our usher
teams.
If you are
interested in
serving, please
jerrydaws@
gmail.com
If your child
would like to
serve as an
acolyte, please
contact
Holly Patton,
holly@horne
umc.net
Acolytes - Holly Patton, 919-553-6464x123
Boy Scouts – Philip Culpepper, 919-550-0587
Children’s Ministry Director - Holly Patton, 919-553-6464x123
Church Council – Tony Brown, [email protected]
Finance - Michelle Karlson, [email protected]
Historian - Ennis Pleasants, [email protected]
Librarian - Mary Ann Horton, 919-550-6059
Website - Leigh Headington, [email protected]
College Student Outreach - Sandy, [email protected]
Communications - Sarah Norris, 919-5536464x121
Cub Scouts - Sam Schellinger, 919-454-0955
Discipleship - Sherrie VanderVeen, 919-553-6464x131
Dance Ministry - Belinda McFerren, 919-359-2671
Funeral Coordinator - Beth Smith, 919-553-5599
Greeters, 8:30 Service - Needed
Greeters, 9:45 Service - Pam Tyler, [email protected]
Greeters,11:00 Service - Judy Packard, 919-763-8232 GriefShare - Judi Kuykendall, 252-258-8867
Jonathan Fund - Ed Smith, 919-550-8430
Joy Club - Doug Packard, 919-763-8232
Legacy Endowment - Bill Brewer, 919-553-4100
Marriage Ministry - Sherrie VanderVeen, 919-553-6464x131
Media 9:45 Service - Kelly Siegert, [email protected]
Mission Programs - Elaine Pleasants, [email protected]
Newsletter - [email protected]
Nursery Coordinator - Holly Patton, 919-553-6464 ext.123
Preschool - Terry McCarthy, 919-553-6464 ext. 130
SPRC – Jay Kuykendall, [email protected]
Trustees – Bryan Blake, [email protected]
Methodist Men (UMM) – Ennis, [email protected]
Methodist Women – Lori Anderson, [email protected]
Ushers, 8:30 Service - Burt, [email protected]
Ushers, 9:45 Service – Bob Horton, 919-550-6059
Ushers, 11:00 Service - Jerry Dawson, 919-247-9506
Worship Team - Jonathan Jeffries, 919-553-6464 ext. 122
Youth Director - Brad Lopp, 919-623-0107 Youth Praise & Worship - Michael Bliss, [email protected]
Ministry Team
Horne Memorial February Calendar
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Events Feb 5-6 Preschool Registration (Current & Members)
Feb. 6 Church Office Closed / Staff Seminar
Wed, Feb. 7 Preschool Registration (Community)
Sat, Feb. 10 United Methodist Men sponsored Valentine’s Dinner at 6:30 PM (Fellowship Hall) $25ea.
Sun, Feb. 11 Methodist Home for Children Sunday & Scouting Sunday (recognition of all scouts)
Wed, Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) 6:30 PM Valentine’s Day
Sat, Feb. 24 Crown Financial Workshop 8:30 AM
Feb. 27 & 28 Donuts for Dads 8:30 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Sat, March 10 Parade of Tables 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Team Meetings
Thu, Feb. 1 Endowment Team 7:00 PM;
Feb 5-6 Staff Seminar (Wrightsville Beach)
Tue, Feb. 6 Trustee Team 6:30 PM
Thu, Feb. 8 Deborah Circle 8:30 AM (214); SPRC 7PM (214)
Sun, Feb. 11 UMMen’s Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Tue, Feb. 13 Nell Holland 1 PM (B8); Hannah Circle (B8) 7PM; Stella Circle 7PM (214)
Thu, Feb. 15 Finance Team 7 PM (Church Office)
Wed, Feb. 21 Quilt Ministry (Fellowship Hall)
Thu, Feb. 22 Church Council 7PM (213)
Tue, Feb. 27 JOY Club Lunch meeting (FH)
Sundays 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Services 9:45 AM Contemporary Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Adult Sunday School 5:00 PM Declaration Practice 5:30 PM Confirmation Class 5:30 PM Praise Dance 6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study Mondays 9:00 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Boy & Cub Scouts Tuesdays 9:00 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Praise Dance
Wednesdays 9:00 AM Preschool 5:00 PM Fellowship Dinner 6:15 PM Kid’s for Christ 6:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM Jubilate Ringers 6:30 PM Clayton Center Bible Studies 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Thursdays 9:00 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM GriefShare (Feb 15) 7:00 PM CrossWalk Fridays 9:00 AM Preschool
Weekly Calendar
P A G E 4
Cure4Sure Cancer Support Group
Care & Nurture
Church Family & friends: Lee Ann & Steve Mowe, Jimmy Stephenson, George Supcoe, Robby Braim,
Betty Bell, Israel Campbell, Phyllis Bass, Dawn Leslie, Marcelle Brannan, JD Bryant, Frances Barbour,
Ed & Sarah Lou Smith, Sue & David Verrinder, Peggy Craig, W.R. Alexander, Jim & Lynn Harrell,
Vernon & Betty Johnson, Alex Lee, Jean Settle, Wilbur Honeycutt, Frank Thornton, Edna Baker,
Jerry Andrews, Bill & Linda Griswold, Karen Wiggins, Carol Bullock, Diana Howard, Vivian Putt,
Derick Creech, Cristie Felix, Rick Ransopher, Madeline Scovitch, Janice Boyette, Theresa deGrasse,
Paula Price, Lisa Brogdon, Tommy Ludwick, Bella Dusenbury, Kaela Bechtold, Paul Roberts,
Ray Owen, the family of Jimmy Ferrell.
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A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
The Cure4Sure cancer support group will meet at the Clayton Lone Star at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, February 6. Please RSVP to Iris Supcoe at 919-763-0829 or [email protected] to reserve a seat. Please encourage any friends or relatives, who have been touched in some way by cancer, to join us.
Prayer Requests
To submit a prayer
request, contact the
church office, place in
the offering plate on a
pew card, or email
New GriefShare Seminar in February Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm beginning February 15
GriefShare is a grief recovery support program where grieving people find healing and hope. Participants meet weekly for a video seminar with helpful information on grief-related topics from leading experts in the field, followed by guided group discussion. GriefShare is open to all in our church family and community. If you or someone you know could benefit from warm & caring support after the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend, there are 3 easy ways to register:
• Contact our GriefShare Leader, Judi Kuykendall at (252) 258-8867.
• Email [email protected], or
• Complete an online Registration Form on our church website, www.horneumc.net
There is a registration fee of $15 to cover the cost of the workbook and scholarships are available.
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If you would like to be baptized or to join Horne, please go to the church
website to register or click on the link New Member Information (online).
You can also call the church office for more information.
Please welcome to our church family:
Karl & Vickie Ashley joined Horne Jan, 14 at the 11:00 service with their children Jennifer(11), and Noah (6). They live in the North Fort Subdivision in Clayton.
The 2018 Altar Flower Calendar online:
www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044dafa822a13-flower Sign up to purchase an altar flower for traditional services on our website under Worship or contact the church office. The cost for flowers is $50. Checks should be written to Horne with flowers in the notation.
Finance Team (as of Jan 28)
Love My Church Campaign 235,000
Total YTD 66,800
Budgeted YTD 83,864
Church News
Gifts (as of Jan 14) Memorial Fund
Al Moriello by Pat & Joe Pierson Robert Andelson by James & Carol Stewart & Gayle Harris & Faye Cox
General Fund
Honor of Angie Yates by Noel Terry Griffin Heifer International Honor of Helen Little by Marcelle Brannan Honor of Beth Smith by Marcelle Brannan Honor of Jan Conn by Marcelle Brannan Honor of Bobbie L. Ragland by Marcelle Brannan Honor of Bill & Brenda Newport by Marcelle Brannan
Quilt Ministry
Rose Butler by the Hannah Circle The JOY Club
Rose Butler by Earl & Hope Johnson Rose Butler by Dean & Cathy Strickland Children’s Ministry
Bob Seroka by Carol Seroka Bob Seroka by Hal & Beth Doran Bob Seroka by AAA Hudson Valley Bob Seroka by Horne UMMen Bob Seroka by Bill & Mittie Sue Brewer Bob Seroka by Rosemary & Benjamin Green Bob Seroka by Bryan & Jenny Blake
Jonathan Fund at Horne is a fund in place since about 2010 to help church members in financial crisis. Giving to the Jonathan Fund can offer much needed support during a time of need.
Baptisms and Reception
of New Members
02/04 By Horne Memorial to the Glory of God.
02/11 By Charles & David Bell and families in memory of Genevieve & Dick Bell.
02/18 By Chris Brooks in honor of Chris & Farrah Brooks 24th anniversary.
02/25
By Horne Memorial to the Glory of God.
God in heaven, hear my prayer.
Keep me in thy l ov ing care . Be my guide in a l l I do. B less a l l those who love
me too. Amen.
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VBS—July 9-13
Save the Date for Horne’s 2018 Vacation Bible School. Registration will begin mid-May on our Horne Children’s Page. The theme this year is SHIPWRECKED - RESCUED BY JESUS. We hope you can join us!
Mission Project
Don’t forget healthy afterschool snacks for Polenta Elementary when you are at the grocery store. Leave items in the marked basket in the basement drop off zone.
News About Our Children
KFC (Kids for Christ): Our Wednesday night program is 6:15-7:15 each Wednesday that school is in session and we'd love for everyone to be involved. Please register your children KFC Online Registration **No Wed. Classes on Feb 7 or 14**
Sunday School: We have classes for ages 4 through 5th grade, all in the Ground floor classrooms. Classrooms are: 4’s B2, Kindergarten B3, 1st grade B7, 2nd grade B9, 3rd grade B6, 4/5th grades B8. Register for Sunday School here, Sunday School Children’s Registration 2017/18.
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A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
News! Please pick up your free Lent pages for children outside of the church office and in the front of the sanctuary.
Keep a look out on the Children’s page of the Horne website and on our Chil-dren’s Facebook page for new information!
News About Our Youth P A G E 7 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8
Horne Memorial Youth
Group 2017/18
Wednesday Night
6:30 PM—8:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM—6:30 PM
No Wed. Programs on Feb 7 or 14th! Instead we will
attend the Golden Gates Family Concert on the 7th and Ash Wednesday on the 14th.
Sr. Retreat March 23-25
11th & 12th Grade Beach Retreat April 27-29 9th & 10th Grade Beach Retreat May 4-6
Jr. High Canoe Trip in May TBD
If you are new to youth group register online at
http://horneumc.net/youth-ministry/youth-ministry/
Youth at Horne includes students 6th—12th grade
Join the Declaration Praise Band—they practice Sundays at
5:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
UMYF - United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Youth will serve at the
UMM Valentine’s Dinner
Saturday, Feb 10 6-9 PM
Youth will serve as the ‘wait staff’ for the United Meth-
odist Men’s Annual Valentine’s Dinner in the Church
Fellowship Hall. Youth should be at church at 6 PM to
help set-up, and should stay until 9 PM to help clean
up. Everyone should wear a white shirt/blouse and
black pants, if possible. This has been a lot of fun the
past several years. We need at least 15 youth to help
with this event. Please contact me in February at brad-
[email protected] or (919) 623-0107 to let me
know you would like to help.
Quarter-Back
Sunday Coming Superbowl
Sunday Feb. 4!
SUPPORT OUR CONFIRMATION STUDENTS Save those quarters (pennies, nickels, & dimes also welcome!) and bring your loose change to church on Superbowl Sunday as our Confirmation students collect your coins during all 3 worship services. Help make our buckets noisy! Your loose change offering will help support the Spring Confirmation Retreat at Lake Junaluska. Thanks for bringing your “quarter” back to church in support of our youth!
Sr. Ski Trip Fun!
Join us on our
Facebook group page -
Horne Memorial UMW
Contact the UMW
President, Lori Anderson for
more information about how
to plug into Horne’s UMW,
P A G E 8 Adult Groups
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A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
United Methodist Women Follow—Go—Serve—Love
He said to them Come Follow Me & I will make you Fishers of Men Matthew 4:19
The UMW is looking for a Vice President and a membership coordinator. For further information contact Lori Anderson, UMW President at [email protected]. Stella Young Circle will meet at Horne Memorial on February 13 at 7 PM. Please join us!
UMW Reading Program News
February book of the month The Weight of Mercy: a Novice Pastor on the City Streets by Deb Richardson-Moore
Deb had worked as a journalist for 27 years before being called into ministry as a Baptist pastor. She accepted a post at a run-down inner-city Methodist church in Greenville S.C. She would preach on Sunday to long time church members and homeless people searching for a warm place to sleep. The church looked for ways to help the homeless. Some ideas and suggestions were successful and others were a learning experience. Rev. Deb learned who she could trust and who she couldn’t. Sometimes the best person to handle a situation was a drug addict and sometimes Jesus has the face of a prostitute. All were welcomed into this church family as a Child of God.
Mark your calendar!
Parade of Tables March 3, 2018 at Horne
Women’s Retreat March 2019
Trinity Center Pine Knoll Shores
Horne United Methodist Women would like you to join us for an annual event:
Parade of Tables hosted by Stella Young Circle Saturday, March 3 10 AM Fellowship Hall
The Parade of Tables is a luncheon fundraiser for the UMW. A Table Hostess decorates a table using their own creativity
Guests and friends “parade” around the tables to enjoy each showpiece . A brunch/lunch menu will be served
Theme- Past & Present Join us as we celebrate the history of this beautiful event & honor how it has evolved
Table Reservations- Contact Cindy Dray by Feb 1 [email protected] Tickets- $15, due by February 18
Table Hostess place in Stella Young Box- Attention Parade of Tables Collection of can foods to be donated to Clayton Area Ministries
JOY Club (Just Older Youth) An active group of Horne’s members and friends who are 55 and older. If you love to travel and see different places and enjoy some of the finest home cooking around, come and join us! Usually one event is scheduled each month. Contact Doug Packard at 919-763-8232 or [email protected].
Upcoming events: February 27, JOY Club lunch/meeting in the Fellowship Hall. March 22, Thursday. Attend Temple Theater in Sanford’s production of Church Basement Ladies. Leave from usual parking lot at 12:30 PM for 2:00 PM show. Show cost is $27 and needs to be given to Doug Packard by February 1st to buy our tickets. Dinner on the way home. April 26, Thursday. Trip to the Duke Lemur Center for a private group tour, followed by trip to the nearby Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Leave from the usual parking lot at 9:30 AM. Lunch fit in somewhere. Cost dependent on number going (10 people = $12.50, 18 people = $7). Sign up with Bob Horton, 919-550-6059 or [email protected]. May 24, Thursday. Trip to tour Simply Natural Creamery in Ayden, NC, with stop for lunch on way at the Peach House Restaurant in Kinston, NC. Cost for tour is $8,. includes free ice cream samples. Leave from the usual parking lot at 10:00 AM. Sign up with Bob Horton, 919-550-6059 or [email protected]. June 26, Tuesday. End of season potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30 PM. June. Carolina Mudcats game. Date and time to be determined.
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United Methodist Men UPCOMING EVENTS: UMM Sporting Clay's was January 27 - Hope you can join us next time! Men’s Breakfast—Sunday, Feb 11 at 7AM in the Fellowship Hall The UMM Valentine’s Dinner Saturday, Feb 10 at 6:30 PM $25/person at
the door. Opportunities to serve at Parade of Tables Lunch on Saturday, March 3 Spring Pork BBQ - Friday, April 27 $8.50/plate Opportunities to serve at the Mother, Daughter, Neighbor Friend Breakfast
Saturday, May 12
Horne Golf Tournament is Saturday, July 14 at 1 PM at Pine Hollow Golf Club
You are invited to the Annual United Methodist Men’s Sponsored Valentine Dinner! It will be held on Saturday, February 10 in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM. Child care is available if you register your child by February 1. The children will be served a pizza dinner. The cost is $25/person at the door. Contact [email protected] to reserve your seat. We hope you will join us for this special dinner.
Helping Men Grow in Christ, So Others May Know Christ.
P A G E 1 0 Services in Lent
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A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
Wed Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, February 07 - Spaghetti Wednesday, February 14 - No Dinner Wednesday, February 21 - Pancake Dinner Wednesday, February 28 - Hot dog Dinner
Wednesday, Feb 14
March 25
Prayer Labyrinth March 22-23
March 29 7 PM March 30 7 PM
April 1 8:30, 9:45, 11:00
April 1 6:30 AM
Luminaries March 29 7-9 PM
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Thank You
To our loving Horne Family, words cannot express the gratitude we have for your support for our upcoming trip to Ukraine, both financially and through prayer. We feel blessed God has chosen us for this task. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We will be gone Jan 2- Jan 11. We cannot wait to share the love of our Lord and Savior to the orphans, widows, elderly, refugees and vulnerable teenagers. May God bless you and your families in this new year. In Christ, Love AR and Bonnie Williams THANK YOU SO MUCH to all those that participated in our Angel Tree ministry for the residents of Clayton House. Whether you took an angel from the tree and bought a gift, provided snacks or drinks, sang in the Choir at the party, or prayed for the success of the party…we appreciate you! And a special thanks to the Stellas who baked cookies for the residents and staff! The fifty-one residents were treated to a wonderful party with music and snacks, and loved their gifts! Several residents asked me to pass along their great appreciation from those of you that they don’t even know, but who took time to bless them in such a warm way. Everyone that purchased a gift should know how far these gifts go to make Christmas so special for the residents. On behalf of Clayton House, thanks to everyone for their generosity. They truly love and appreciate our Church and all that we do to support their residents. I hope your hearts are filled with joy in knowing that you ’ve helped make someone else’s Christmas brighter. Marsha Farrell The Horne Memorial UMC Staff wants to thank the congregation for their generous love offering for the staff during Christmas and the delicious goodies brought in for us to enjoy. We appreciate your support and hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Horne Memorial UMC Staff
The family of Douglas McCormac would like to thank Pastor Jonathan, Pastor Rich and the church staff for everything you
did to make Doug’s service a beautiful memory for us. Thank you also to Bet Barber and the circle members who provided
the delicious lunch. To all the members of the church that sent a card, thought of us or prayed for us, thank you so much.
The church family means so much to us and especially at this time in our lives. We love you all. The McCormac Family
Thank you for the prayers and cards sent to Ray Owen, Mary Ann Ludwick’s brother.
Facebook Live Stream of Worship Services Join us on Facebook Live for Livestreaming Worship on Sundays and many of our special services. Be sure to visit our page and Share and Like our posts, so we can reach the widest audience possible! During this season of cold and flu you may still be a part of worship services even if you are not able to come to service.
Start dates for c lasses vary from group to group;
please contact the c lass fac i l i tator for
more info!
P A G E 1 2 Adult Small Group Study
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A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
Adult Small Group Studies
Tuesday Morning Women’s Class, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Room 213 Facilitated by Diane Snyder, [email protected] “Experiencing God – Knowing and Doing the Will of God” by Henry Blackaby (a revised and expanded edition of this study) Tuesday Evening Women’s Class, 5:30PM-7:00PM, Room 214 Facilitated by Marion Young, [email protected] The Apostles’ Creed by Matt Chandler Thursday Morning Women’s Class, 9:30AM-12:00PM, Room 213 Facilitated by Connie Riddle, [email protected] Fight Back With Joy: Celebrate More, Regret Less, Stare Down our Greatest Fears by Margaret Feinberg Sunday Evening Women’s Class, 6:30PM-8:00PM, Room 214 Facilitated by Holly Patton, [email protected] Fight Back With Joy: Celebrate More, Regret Less, Stare Down our Greatest Fears by Margaret Feinberg
Wednesday Evening Classes at The Clayton Center, 6:15-7:15 PM
**NO CLASSES ON Feb 7 or 14** Co-ed Class (all ages, singles, couples) Four Oaks Room Dare to Dream: Creating a God-sized Mission Statement for Your LIfe Facilitated by Sherrie VanderVeen, [email protected] Women’s Class - Poole Room Numbers: Learning Contentment in a Culture of More by Melissa Spoelstra. Facilitated by Laura Griggs, [email protected]. Men’s Class - For men of all ages—York Room Be Skillful (Proverbs): God’s Guidebook to Wise Living by Warren Wiersbe Facilitated by Grant Warren, [email protected].
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LENTEN STUDY BEGINS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF LIGHT AND LIFE
6 SESSIONS, Thursdays, 1:30pm -3:00pm in the Church Library
Fifty years after Jesus died, one of his closest companions wrote an account of Jesus’ life. This is the Gospel of John. John, which has historically been described as “the spiritual Gospel” doesn’t just tell us what Jesus said and did, he reveals why Jesus matters. During the season of Lent, join us as we read and study the Gospel of John together. In this DVD & book study, we’ll follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus and understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the New Testament. To register, contact class facilitator Sherrie VanderVeen, [email protected], or by phone in the church office at (919) 553-6464, ext. 131.
Our Sunday Morning Classes offer learning & connection opportunities for all ages. Drop in and find a class that fits your interests and style! Whether you attend long-term or drop in for one class, you’ll enjoy interesting study material, lively discussions, and warm hospitality! 9:45 AM Christ, Coffee, and Conversations Room 217 A casual and relaxed class using a variety of books & materials for discussion selected by class members. Facilitated by Caroline Daily
9:45 AM Elbert Jones Men’s Class Chapel
Men’s class using the popular Uniform Series Bible Study. Each quarter focuses on a specific biblical theme. February classes will focus on Faith in Action. Facilitated by Jim Smith
9:45 AM Genesis Class Room 214 A more traditional Bible study class that explores books of the Bible. Facilitated by Cynthia Ford and Stephen Smith 9:45 AM Journey Through The Bible Room 216
A lively discussion class of diverse ages and stages of life, singles and couples. Study materials range from traditional Bible Study to book discussions (currently studying the Gospel of Matthew). Facilitated by Laurie Lee
11:00 AM Adult Sunday School Room 213
Discussion class utilizing the Uniform Series Bible Study. The theme of Faith in Action will be the focus of February Classes. Various facilitators.
Sunday Morning Adult Classes
Lenten Study
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Join us in recognizing our Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts on February 11 as they serve during our worship Services!
C O N N E C T …
A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
Golden Gates Family Concert Wednesday, Feb 7 6:30 PM Join us for a family concert to be held at the Clayton Center Auditorium. Save the date for a concert of Instrumentals, Song, Dance, and Humor for all ages. A love offering will be taken up for the group that will benefit Rus-sian Children. You can check out their website at www.russianfolk.com. We hope you will join us.
Valentine’s Dinner—Sat, Feb 10 at 6:30 PM You are invited to a special annual dinner hosted by the United Methodist Men. See page 9 for details.
Special Events
Crown Journey to Financial Freedom
Saturday, February 24 - Fellowship Hall
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Scholarships are available
$20/person, includes materials, breakfast & lunch
Open to everyone, invite your friends and family
Registration
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Local & Global Mission News P A G E 1 5 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8
Taste of the Ukraine—Sunday, February 18 Join us at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall To thank Horne Memorial for their ministry support, AR & Bonnie Wil-liams will host this special event to share highlights of their recent trip and ongoing ministry to the Ukraine. Samples of Ukrainian foods will be served and other examples of Ukrainian life will be high-lighted. There will be a time for questions to learn more about the many ways the Williams’ are serving in the Ukraine. All are welcome!
Join The Horne Habitat Team!
Construction is underway on the new Habitat home located on East Hinton Street, just blocks from our church. Building is scheduled to continue through March. Adults & youth 16 years and older are welcome to participate; no experience required! There are many jobs to complete – no previous experience or special skills required! For more information on getting involved in this local project, please contact Sherrie VanderVeen, [email protected] or (919) 553-6464, ext. 131.
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event
Saturday, April 21 8:30 AM—12:30 PM
Clayton Civitan Club
Methodist Home for Children Sunday On Methodist Home for Children Sunday, February 11, you can make a difference. This is the one day a year when congregations in the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church take up a special collection for the children and families served by MHC. Last year MHC helped nearly 1,600 children and families thanks in large part to the generosity of United Methodist congregations. We need your help to continue changing lives and inspiring hope. Checks should be written to Horne with MHC in the notation.
Horne Memorial UMC
121 East 2nd Street
PO Box 475
Clayton, NC 27528
Office: 919-553-6464
E-mail: [email protected]
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Our Staff
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the
Transformation of the World Since 1859
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Rev. Dr. Jonathan Jeffries, Lead Pastor, ext. 122, [email protected]
Rev. Richard Hartman, Minister of Visitation & Nurture (919) 606-7340, [email protected]
Holly Patton, Director of Children’s Ministry, ext. 123 [email protected]
Brad Lopp, Director of Youth, (919) 623-0107, [email protected]
Sherrie VanderVeen, Director of Discipleship, ext.131 [email protected]
Michael Bliss, Director of Contemporary Worship Arts, [email protected]
Elaine Coker, Director of Music, [email protected]
Sally Carson, Organist, [email protected]
Sarah Norris, Office Administrator, ext. 121 [email protected]
Melody Brown, Financial Secretary, ext. 124 [email protected]
Lynn Greene, Treasurer, ext. 129, [email protected]
Terry McCarthy, Preschool, ext. 130, [email protected]
Horne Memorial UMC
P.O. Box 475
Clayton, NC 27528
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