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From our Pastor:

I have been enjoying our fifth Sunday tradition of combining our worship settings and sharing a meal together

as a congregation. An added feature to the day is a gathering of all of our church leaders - all members of all

church committees, mission teams and projects, teachers and coordinators – all with a

stake in the mission and ministry – for a Ministry Leadership Conference.

Fifth Sunday Celebration

July 30

10:00 a.m. – Combined Worship Service

11:00 a.m. – Covered Dish Lunch

Noon – Ministry Leadership Conference

Bring some friends and some extra food for our fifth Sunday worship service and

community meal. Following lunch, our church leaders will remain in the Family Life

Center for a time of celebration, learning, inspiration, and networking. We will continue to focus on our “why”

as a church – the “why” of what we do and how we do it.

Worship in July On the Sundays before and after July 4, we’ll celebrate “Interdependence Days.” We’re in this life together,

after all! We are created for relationship, with God and with the Creation, and with others. As the body of

Christ, we are knit together, members of each other. And, like the parts of a body indispensible to each other!

For the rest of July and into Sundays of August, we’ll discover together the wonders of the Holy Trinity and

how so many of the things we tend to think about in “threes” give rise to some wonderful “fourths” as spirit

“matters” or materializes into tangible realities:

The fullness of God experienced as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Faith, hope, and love expressed in tangible embodied mission

Seeds, moist earth, and heat from the sun producing food

Old Testament, New Testament, and Our Testament expressed in living word, faithful works

Elements (like water, bread, and grape juice), ritual, and the Holy Spirit make Sacraments and disciples.

It’s going to be a great summer of growth and new life as we are knit together as the church!

Blessed to be your pastor,

Chris

The Grapevine July 2017 Yadkinville United Methodist Church

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Prayer Concerns

Care Facility

Paul Sikes, Winston-Salem Group Home

Church Family

Everette & Mildred Hartzog, Linda Kinley, George Reavis, James Roseberry, Denny

& Patty Choplin, Dustin Spencer, Wade & Barbara White, Rachel Brandon, Tony

Macemore, Ginny Taylor, Sarah Matthews, Dot Gish, Drama Choplin, Jim Tesar,

Will Parker Family.

Friends and Family

Albert Brown, Clinton and Martha Bodford, Jacob Shore, Sherry Boyette, Trennis Plummer, Joan Holcomb,

Tom Alston, Debbie Carter, Samuel Hall, Mattie Wright, Charles Trottier, Tracy Riazzi & Family, Dennis

Oliver, Susan Wilson, Tom Burcette, Mildred Cartritte, Chad Duggins, Charles Brown, Richard Sink, Wanda

Norman Taylor, Brod Causby, Jesse Taylor, Perry Williams, Nolan Williams, Robert & Diane Cockerham,

Doremi Gabella, Benny Dobbins, Milton Morris.

Nursery Help is Needed:

In the 9:00 a.m. Service, children will stay during the music and will

leave after the Children’s Time. For the 11:00 a.m. service, please

arrive in the nursery by 10:50 a.m. to prepare for arrival of children.

Several people are needed in order to provide a nursery.

Please contact Valerie Prim (336-408-9693) if you are able to

participate in either of these volunteer opportunities to love our

children.

Funtimers: The Funtimers are going on a Mystery Trip for lunch on July 19, leaving the

church at 10:45 a.m., returning by 3:00 p.m. For questions, contact Betty Williams at 336-679-

2266.

Church Council: The Church Council will meet Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar

for our 3rd Ministry Leadership Conference on Sunday, July 30, following our combined church

service. We will meet immediately after our covered dish meal in the Family Life Center.

Our second meeting had 25 people in attendance. We continue to examine "The Why"

we do what we do at Yadkinville UMC.

Marty Driver, Council Chairperson

Congratulations to Ryan and Allison Gordon on the birth of their son. Elliott James

Gordon was born on June 19, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Elliott weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 21

inches long. Be sure to congratulate Elliott's GREAT-Nana, Helen Roseberry, also!

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Trustees: Outside work has been done at the parsonage. Bushes and trees were trimmed, islands were

weeded. and edges worked on.

The playground equipment has been checked and looks in good shape for the next year or so. New

mulch has been put down and new sand in the sand box.

The Trustees are discussing the need to refinish the Sanctuary floors and will make a decision at the next

meeting.

If there is a need to adjust the air conditioning, please know how to do it properly and then reset before

you leave. We will be glad to give instructions on how to set the temperatures.

The next Trustee meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Virgil Dodson, Chairperson

Youth: June was an exciting time for the Youth Group (formerly the Junior Youth). They, along with Karen

Pizzuti, (and some assistance from parents) delivered and served lunch to one of the work

crews for Impact Yadkin. Our group eagerly awaits the next Impact Yadkin as they will be

ready to serve in a different capacity!

Our July meeting schedule will be on July 16, 2017 and July 30, 2017 at noon. You

may have read in the bulletin that the youth will have a table (or ten!) at the

Consignment/Yard Sale. We want your items!! If you have items that you would like to

donate for the yard sale, but do not want to have a table yourself, give it to the youth group.

We will sell items at the yard sale to raise money for our mission work. Items can be dropped off during church

office hours (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.) or on Sundays. You can leave items in the youth

room or the church office. Please be sure to let Angie (336-244-5739), Bobbi (336-399-0879), or Karen (336-

468-4312) know if you leave items; you can call or text.

Our youth group is open to grades 7 through 12 (ages 13 to 18). If you are an adult that would like to

mentor, please come or communicate with one of our leaders.

Bobbie Reavis & Angie Whitley, Youth Leaders

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE JUNIOR YOUTH about the YARD SALE!

For those of you who just want to get rid of your “stuff," you can donate it

to the Junior Youth. We will have a booth (two, or ten!) to sell ALL of the

donated items. We will use the proceeds from our booth sales to fund our

mission work!

This is a win-win: the church gets booth rental funds, the Junior Youth

can work on missions, and you get rid of all that unwanted clutter lying around

your house! FYI: Items donated to the Junior Youth for this sale are tax deductible! You will

be given a receipt for your items.

If you have items that you want to donate, you can bring to the church during normal

office hours or on Sunday. We will store items for the Junior Youth booth in the Historic

Church.

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TWO-DAY INDOOR YARD SALE

Have you been thinking about a yard sale? But, you didn’t want to do all that

work on your own! Well, we have a solution for you! On Friday, July 28,

2017 (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and Saturday, July 29, 2017 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00

p.m.) Hope Cole is organizing a consignment sale in the Family Life Center.

What does that mean? You CAN RENT a “booth” (also called a table) for your sale. The rent

per booth (table) will be $15.00. You can set up your booth however you see fit. All sales will

be your money! But, the funds raised from the booth sales will be donated to the Missions

Fund! You must sign up to participate! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the

Commons Area. Make your checks payable to YUMC with a memo “consignment booth."

A meeting will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017, after the Contemporary Worship to discuss

details and answer questions.

United Methodist Women: Just who are United Methodist Women and what have they been up to

lately? They are not all cut out of the same pattern, but do have the same Purpose and are members of the same

body of Christ, with many gifts and talents.

Since the last newsletter members have attended WNCC Annual

Conference and the UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska. Spiritual

Growth is something we all have in common and this retreat is one of our favorite

UMW Conference events. Of course the beautiful environment contributes. This

year the theme was S.M.I.L.E. (See Miracles in Life Everyday) with Rev. Ashley

Pickerel Thomas the speaker. Her messages were based on "Do Justice, Love

Mercy, Walk Humbly." The messages were so impressive that we felt the need to share with our unit. We

purchased DVDs of the messages so that the Circles may use for a program or they may be borrowed by

individuals.

Many of our members assisted with Impact Yadkin, participated in hosting 4 teams for worship and a

church-wide covered dish lunch for the Kick-off. This was a blessing for our church as well as the teams. Many

of our members assisted in the daily meals prepared for teams. We also have members that help provide

childcare for NETworX Yadkin, and are assisting with the Summer Fun Program that our church is

sponsoring.

Hopefully, all will be able to take time for a much deserved vacation!

What’s in store for July? Some will be attending Mission U at Pfeiffer University July 13-16. The

theme is "In covenant with All Creation." Contact Sandy Steele 336-679-6139 if you are interested in attending.

Deadline for registration is July 3.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, (except July 4) Summer Fun will be meeting in the Family Life Center.

More Volunteers are desperately needed for snacks, assisting children, recreation, reading, crafts, and

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projects in the Family Life Center. Volunteers arrive at 9:00 a.m. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at

12:30. Lunch is served to the children at 11:30.

Each Monday at 5:30 p.m. NETworX Yadkin meets. Volunteers for a simple meal and assistance

with childcare are needed, especially during vacation time. Our UMW assists whenever possible. Anyone

interested contact Mildred Carter at 336-679-8038.

Tuesday, July 21: Gathering (all Circles attend together) Frances Mabe, Mission Coordinator for

Social Action, will be in charge of the program. Hostess: Giggles Circle

All women in the church and outside are invited to any of the UMW events. For more information

contact Maxine (Cooky) Weatherman (maxine@yadtel.net), Mission Coordinator for Membership Nurture and

Outreach, or Linda Baity, President, 336-679-8648 or any member or officer.

Linda Baity, President

Thank You, God: WHEN I LOOK at all that you have created, God, I want to know you better. I can

feel you smiling on me when the sun comes up in the morning and when it sets in the evening.

Walking outdoors is a daily reminder of all you have done for me.

When I am feeling tired and weary, the beauty of your creation refreshes my soul.

In the quiet of the outdoors, I hear the gentle whisper that often gets lost in the busyness and noise

of everyday life. Thank you, God. –devozine, May-June 2017

Prayer by Elizabeth Mann, age 23, from page 41 of devozine,

Missions: Every month the Missions Committee is focusing on a Mission Outreach project. All loose plate

offering and designated offerings during July will go to the project. This month we are raising funds for salary

support of our Missionary, Clara Biswas. Each year, the Missions Committee selects a missionary that we

establish a covenant relationship with. Our commitment is $5.00 per church member, paid quarterly.

Clara is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church

serving as a community worker in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She works with the ‘poorest of the poor,’ especially

children, in slum areas and garbage dumps to facilitate their transfers to relocation and rehabilitation centers.

The program supports 620 students in public schools by providing classes in such

areas as music, computer science, and art. It offers Sunday school and conducts Christmas

and Easter programs each year. A health component refers patients to hospitals and non-

governmental organization (NGO) health centers. Clara has worked for a long time with a

church at one of the dumpsites, and now also works with the Berung Kok Methodist

Church in Phnom Penh’s large slum area of Toul Kork, which is near the railway station

and similar to the dumpsite areas. She also networks with other churches and NGOs, as

well as visiting, monitoring, and caring for patients.

Clara has extensive experience as a volunteer in the Student Christian Movement. Her training in

international, cross-cultural, and women’s empowerment meetings is vast. She speaks English, Bengali, Hindi,

and Japanese.

Born in Barisal, Bangladesh, Clara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science and a diploma in

rural leadership and development from the Asian Rural Institute in Tochigi-Ken, Japan. She is a member of the

Church of Bangladesh, a united denomination.

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Summer Fun 2017: The Summer Fun began June 27 and will continue through August 10 each Tuesday

(except July 4) and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30. We provide lunch (free USDA) for kids in our community,

spiritual nourishment, literacy assistance, and fun with kids in K-6. We still need volunteers who love

children and want them to succeed. Working together we can make a difference. Sandy Steele, Linda

Baity, Gingi Parker, and Mildred Carter are coordinating Summer Fun this year. We are blessed

to have Pastor Chris leading music and worship. Also, we are partnering with the Y to lead P.E.

Virginia Parker, Missions Chairperson

Wednesday Night Study: The Wednesday night study continues through the summer in the Family

Life Center. We are exploring the possibilities of deeper discipleship and spiritual friendships

going forward. The study begins at 6:00 p.m. We finish by or before 7:00 p.m. Come check out the

possibilities! (Note: The suppers will return in late August.)

Desserts and Fireworks: It is almost here, the 4th of July! We will continue

our tradition of gathering on the back lawn to celebrate our Country's Independence and

watch the Town of Yadkinville's fireworks. You may bring a dessert to share if you

want to. Come for fellowship before the fireworks display around 9:00 p.m.

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A Letter To NC Senators About The AHCA From Bishops Ward & Leeland JUNE 27, 2017 Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We, the Bishops of The United Methodist Church in North Carolina, write to you to express our deep concern for what we see as a reduction to the health care benefits of many North Carolinians. We represent over 2000 congregations in North Carolina communities, with over 500,000 members. Our ministries of outreach affect many thousands more. We are in daily touch with the needs of people, and we know the serious impacts of proposed legislation upon our constituents in North Carolina. We applaud the manner of openness and bipartisanship with which you are conducting the Senate investigation into the alleged Russian interference in the American election process, and we call upon you to request that same degree of transparency in the development of improved health care legislation that will affect millions of Americans. The recent secret deliberations of a selected few Republican Senators on a new American Health Care Bill (AHCA) on a matter that affects all Americans regardless of their political affiliation does not reflect the standards of transparency and democracy we expect from our government. We strongly urge bi-partisan approaches and open hearings to the crafting of such important life-affecting legislation. The recently passed House bill calls for a major reduction in Medicaid funding. The Senate bill would yield even greater impact, affecting the most vulnerable in North Carolina. Almost half of NC children with chronic conditions such as juvenile diabetes and asthma rely on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which also provide in-home care for children with disabilities; screening, diagnosis, and treatment of physical and mental illnesses; and lab tests, x-rays, and hospital visits, among other things. Medicaid cuts would result in the reduction of doctor-recommended services, special education services, and provider payments. The impact would fall heaviest on the weakest among us as thousands lose vital coverage. We have particular concern regarding the impact on elderly people and our rural hospitals. Adults aged 59-64 could pay up to five times more for coverage than younger people, with the real result of precluding access to healthcare. The fiscal impact on our rural hospitals, who depend upon Medicaid payouts in covering the cost of caring for low-income persons, extends to their communities at large with the likely result of more hospital closings in North Carolina. The United Methodist Church has repeatedly called for universal access to affordable health care and universal insurance coverage, something the Affordable Care Act sought to do. The AHCA and the Better Care Reconciliation Act do not reflect those values. We call upon you to vote NO to the Senate bill as it will have a deeply negative affect on the lives of thousands of people you represent. We know that they count on your position as their Senator to act in their interests. Yours in Christ, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward Bishop Paul Leeland North Carolina Conference Western North Carolina United Methodist Church United Methodist Church

Delegates at both Annual Conferences approved a petition asking the Bishops to send this letter.

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Those Serving You

Rev. Dr. Chris B. Hughes, Pastor, pastor@yadkinvilleumc.org, 704-430-1867

Dr. James Sheek, Choir Director, jamessheek@triad.rr.com

Charlene Zachary, Pianist/Organist

Bobbi Reavis, Church Office Administrative Assistant, bobbi@yadkinvilleumc.org

Ministers of the Church

All who Follow Jesus

204 West Main Street, PO Box 25, Yadkinville, NC 27055, Website: www.yadkinvilleumc.org,

Church Office: 336-679-2243, Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays.

Copies of the Grapevine are available in the Commons and it is on our website:

www.yadkinvilleumc.org.

News is due to mildredcarter@earthlink.net or 336-679-8034 by the 25th of each month.

Mission Statement: Offering care and hope through living, learning, and loving God and each other.