Church Calendar Each Sunday: 8:30 am The Gathering 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Traditional Worship

1st Monday of each month: Board Meeting May 5 @ 7:00pm

Each Wednesday: Hand Bell Practice: 6:30 pm Choir Practice: 7:00 pm

CWF Groups: Ray of Hope – Tuesday, May 13 Dorcas Circle – Monday, May 19 Young at Heart – Wednesday, May 28 CMF Group: Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 am in FLC The Gathering Breakfast Schedule: 1st Sunday: Young Women’s Class 2nd Sunday: Mature Young Adult Class 3rd Sunday: Margaret Small Class 4th Sunday: Young Disciples Class 5th Sunday: Michelle Marker & Nick Smith

The Southwood

Chalice Sharing Christ’s Ministries & Missions

May 2014

A monthly publication of Southwood Memorial Christian Church

www.southwoodmemorial.com 1027 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504 (252) 527-8780

Dear Church Family, The past few months have been an amazing journey for me. From the very first time I sat down with the Personnel Committee, I could tell that there was something special about the SMCC church. As I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet each of you and to preach on Sundays, I have grown in my love for this church. This is a place where we can truly feel the presence of God. Whether in worship, Sunday School, or in plain conversation; God is with SMCC! As I have prayed and asked for God’s will to be done, we have grown closer. The call of this church to be the Senior Pastor is truly God’s will. I will always work hard to bring glory to God’s great name! I could not help but marvel that God has had His hands in events of the past few months. The very Sunday that the congregation voted, I charged everyone to “Do Something!” Little did I know that you would that very day. Now it is up to me to take this investment and “do something” to help this church. I am looking forward to working with each and every person of this church. That is what God has sent me here to do. We will work together and see what we can do to assist in expanding the Kingdom of God. Over the next few months, we will be in an adjustment period. I hope that we all can come together so that this transitional period will be as peaceful as possible. This church has a very vibrant life! There are many ministries that are very active. As I traverse through this adjustment period, I will be asking for your help. God has blessed this church and I have been blessed to have the opportunity to Pastor this church! As we embark on this new adventure, let us not forget what the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the church at Philippi. 4:13 I can do ALL things through Him who strengthens me. I am excited and I believe the church is too! It is time to set to work and see what we can do with the strength that God has granted us.

With great love,

Andrew Shue

Cell phone: 252-717-1148 email: pastorshuesmcc@gmail.com

From the Board:

Psalm 126:3 “The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.” What joy we have at Southwood Memorial Christian Church! We have celebrated with one another the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, we have enjoyed fellowship and food at a spaghetti fund-raiser for the youth, our kids enjoyed a wonderful time at the Easter egg hunt, and we have welcomed our new full-time pastor and his family. Hallelujah and praise to the Lord! Thank you Andrew for a great message at the sunrise service, thank you Louise and the choir for a wonderful cantata, thank you Jessica, the youth leaders and the youth for a great spaghetti lunch, and thank you Amy and others for a delicious breakfast and enjoyable time at the Easter egg hunt. What joy all of you has brought to Southwood Memorial Christian Church! At the April board meeting, several items were brought to the board’s attention. The air conditioner at the yellow rental house next door had to be replaced at a cost of approximately $4500. The church ad in the newspaper needs to be changed to reflect our new times and our new pastor. The board approved our minister attending the Regional Assembly in Raleigh on April 25 – 27 and representing our church. We are asked to make an effort to speak to visitors and invite them back to church. The Christian Education Committee reported that the youth had made $891 from the spaghetti lunch and this money would go to help pay one-half the cost of camp for each youth attending. Camp tuition is approximately $300 per person. The youth will be having another fundraiser at Bo jangles on April 28. Darcie reported that the Gathering and Sunday school are going well. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee presented a handout of recommended changes in the constitution. Everyone is to make suggestions and recommendations to committee members. The Nominating Committee reported the slate of new officers for next year and are as follows: Chairman of the Board, David Scott Moody; Vice-Chairman, Harper Grant; Secretary, Sue Moody; Treasurer, Yvonne Daughety; Financial Secretary, Zelma Davenport; Assistant Financial Secretary, Joan Simpson; Church Clerk, Jessica Jones; Historian, Judith Kennedy; Church Publicity Director, Susan Baker; Sunday School Superintendent, David Scott Moody; Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Harper Grant; and Sunday School Treasurer, Susan Baker. The board approved these nominations and the congregation will vote for this slate of officers at the annual congregational meeting on May 18. The Property Committee reported that the parsonage next door which will be rented in May is in need of repairs. The projected cost of the repairs is estimated to be between $1000 and $1500. The committee will also be working to remove mold and mildew on the walls and cabinets. The Scholarship Committee reported that they received approximately 15 applications. Heather informed the board that Nick and Glenda Kornegay have indicated that they wish to have their scholarship depleted. The Stewardship and Finance Committee reported that budgets for the next fiscal year are due by the end of April. Heather Kennedy announced that the CWF had purchased a robe for Jim Cullen who is preaching at Lanie’s Chapel and that it would be presented to him on Sunday, April 27. All are invited to attend. The CWF has also purchased a robe for Andrew and will present it to him at a later date. David Moody thanked Jay Robinson for his aid with the recent benefit. As we continue to serve the Lord with joy in our hearts, let us remember Philippians 2: 3-5. “3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

Dixie Whaley

Upcoming Events in May: May 4: There will be a bridal shower for Michelle Marker, bride-elect of Nick Smith on Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Make plans to attend. May 5: Board Meeting at 7:00 pm in music room May 10: A “Mom” Hatters Tea Party will be held in the Prayer Garden at the Church on Saturday morning, May 10 at 10: 00 a.m. Mothers, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law and friends are invited to wear a hat (if possible) and bring a favorite tea cup and saucer to use for your tea. The younger girls can bring a “mug” for orange juice. This will be a fun time to honor our mothers. If you have a question, please call Maidred. May 15: Diane Early’s Group will travel to Sylvan Height’s in Scotland Neck. Trip starts at 9:00 and lasts until 4 pm. Any questions, contact Diane at 526-6832. May 17: Camp Caroline 60th Anniversary and Open House from 1-3 pm May 18: Annual Congretional Meeting to be held after 10:00 am service and the congregation will be voting for the new officers for the upcoming year. May 30-31: Camp Carolina CMF Retreat – No Longer Strangers. Keynote Speaker is Rev. Michael McHarg

Happy Birthday to You!

May Birthdays

May 1 Taylor Kennedy May 2 Cynthia Daughety May 7 Murray Rouse May 7 Rich Mitchell May 10 Susie Snyder

May 12 Vernon Kennedy May 13 Rusty Fordham May 22 Avery Taylor May 22 Dixie Whaley May 23 Dee Parker May 23 Jasmine Jones May 23 Zack Bumgarner May 24 Katelyn Daughety May 26 Nathan Carlyle May 31 Woodard Daughety

If you have updates, please contact

Kirby & Mary Hardy 522-4689 or 521-3858

Church

Jimmy Meadows

Pam Pate

Roger Pate

Nannie Mae Morris

Lorna Merritt

Bert Seville

John Noble (Jill Price’s father)

William Dillahunt

Joyce Smith

Debra Moody

Ruby Houston

Vivian Phillips

Virginia Houston

Lillian Braxton

Grace Eubanks

Matthew Casad

Mellie White

Doug Casad

Tharon Howard

Robert Melton

Gloria Grady

Dot Rigsbee

Morris Rigsbee

Jim Preas (National TPA resident)

Carol Cauley

Nathan Marcom

Darrell King

SYMPATHY

Family of Billy Smith

Family of Curt King

Family of Billy Brewer

*Family of Jackson McLawhorn

Planned events for April 2014

Scholarship Applications are due by 10:00 a.m. on April 6, 2014. Woodington Middle School is having a spirit night at the Bo jangles on Hwy 70 on April 3, 2014 from 6-9 PM. If there is more than 1 person in your party, please do each order separately as WMS will receive more based on the number of orders? This is a great night to grab supper & help put the community. Thanks for your support!

April 19: SMCC Easter Egg Hunt April 25- 27: Regional Assembly in Raleigh, NC “No Longer Strangers” (registration forms @ both church entrances

FFAMILY AND FRIENDS

Prayer Concerns 4/24/14

CHURCH FAMILY Muriel Osborne

Hilda Flowers

Roger Moore

Janet Johnson

Ricky Moye

Judy Howard

Don Carpenter

Donald Tart

Brittany Robinson

Roger Grimes

(Nursing Home, Assisted Living or Home-Bound) Ron Hagell (Spring Arbor)

Woodard Daughety (Harmony Hall)

Murray & Grace Rouse (Homebound)

Mary Griffith (Homebound)

Dee Parker (Harmony Hall)

MILITARY FAMILY AND FRIENDS Travis Eubanks (Afghanistan)

Alan Gaddis (Afghanistan)

Jay Ruis (Afghanistan)

Justin Beasley (Afghanistan)

Tyler Baker (undisclosed location)

Justin McCroy (Afghanistan)

SYMPATHY Family of J.B. Baker

Family of Roger Worley

Family of Janice Kornegay Family of Wayne Brantley Family of Frances Eloise Howard Smith

FAMILY & FRIENDS William Dillahunt

Joyce Smith

Debra Moody Ruby Houston

Vivian Phillips

Virginia Houston Lillian Braxton

Grace Eubanks

Matthew Casad Mellie White

Doug Casad

Tharon Howard Robert Melton

Gloria Grady

Dot Rigsbee Morris Rigsbee) Jim Preas (National TPA President)

Carol Cauley

Darrell King Jimmy Meadows Nannie Mae Morris

Trisha Harper

Family & Friends (continued) Robert Hill

Daryl King

Brenda Alphin Emily Jones

Sharon Davis

LoAnne Gardner Holly Brown

Ellen West

Molly Jean Wade Steve Reel

Joyce Smith Nathan Marcom

Pam Pate

Roger Pate Novella Bland

Glenda Clark

Gwen Smith Glynn Clark

Lyndsie Askew

Ruth Hedgepeth Bert Seville

Lorna Merritt

Helen & Donald Walston Judy Worthington

Doug Skinner

Duffy Hart Casey Carlyle

Hazel Jarman Margaret Westbrook Randolf Tart Reagan Dawson Dorothy Hunter Sue Blizzard Haywood Stroud Sallie Hill *Michael Casad *Jean Craft *Frances Winstead *Debra Moody *Estelle Daughety *Shelton Price *Linda Casad *Pam & Roger Pate *Mike Herring *Gloria Green *Monach Stevenson *Dorothy Hunter *Tim West *Felix Moody

CHURCH DUTIES FOR MAY

May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 5th

Sunday Hostess Jessica Jones

Austin Jernigan Nikki Carlyle

Communion Nikki Carlyle Flowers Louise Lima Nikki Carlyle Tammy Fordham

Connie Kennedy Deborah Grimes

Elders on Call

Faye Grady Kirby Hardy

David Moody Wallace Johnson

Yvonne Daughety Harper Grant

Peggy Boone Tommy Boone

Mark Your Calendar – June thru September

June 5, 6, 7: Church Directory Pictures (more details to follow)

June 28: Mammogram Screening Clinic sponsored by Lenoir Memorial Hospital to be held at Eastern

Radiologists, Inc. 701 Doctors Drive, Suite M, Kinston. We will post details in early June. Call 252-522-7846

to make an appointment.

July 13 – 15: Vacation Bible School – theme this year is “Blast-Off”, launching kids on a Mission of God’s Love.

August 1 – 3: Camp Carolina weekend.

August 1st – 3rd Camp Caroline Annual Family Weekend More details will be provided about this event in upcoming months.

August 17th Back to School Pool Party 5:30pm -8:30pm

Location: West Water Park. Save the date for an evening of good fellowship, food, and lots of fun for the whole family!

September 26-28, 2014: N.C. CMF Christmount Retreat, THEME: “A Place to Stand” Ephesians 3:17

Keynote: Rev. Johnny Phillips

David Moody has placed a sign-up sheet on

the table at the entrance in preparation for

the upcoming softball season. Come join

in the fun and fellowship.

July 13 – 15: Vacation Bible School – theme this year is “Blast-Off”, launching kids on a Mission of God’s Love

Southwood Memorial Christian Church

1027 Highway 58 South Kinston, NC 28504

www.southwoodmemorial.com