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July 2009
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
HIGH POINT NC
27260
PERMIT NO 34
WORSHIP
SERVICES
8:30 am
Sunday Worship
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:45 am
Sunday Worship
MINISTERS:
The Congregation
STAFF:
Pastor Stuart Noell
Minister of Visitation
Harold Shives
(336) 434-6348
Minister of Congregational
Care Dianne Catlett
(336) 861-2299
Director of Youth &
Children's Ministries Pat H. McKim
Office Administrator Debbi Colón
Treasurer Gwen Taylor
Organist/Choir Director
Director of Discipleship Cheryl Traylor
Pianist Denise Warren
Custodians
Russ & Carol Carr
Office Phone: 336-431-7111
Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929
Office Fax: 336-431-8661
E-Mail: [email protected]
Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096
Archdale, NC 27263
Website: www.archdaleumc.com
ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PO BOX 4096
ARCHDALE NC 27263
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Offering Budget Amount Budget Amount
Date Received Needed to Date Rec'd to Date Week # Sunday School
8:30 / 10:45
Where We Were in June Where We Were in June Where We Were in June Where We Were in June
Goal: $300,000
Committed: $138,582
Rec’d-to-Date: $ 82,662
**as of June 29th**
Here I Am
“Here I am.” These three words represent a common response of
people as they hear the call of God. In the Bible, such notable characters as
Abraham, Isaiah and Ananias all answered the voice of God by speaking
these three words. As I join you in ministry at Archdale United Methodist
Church, I would like to follow their example and speak these same words.
First of all, I would like to say to the Lord, “Here I am.” For I am here
as a result of God’s call on my life and, like you, I am here ultimately to
serve Him. As your pastor, you will frequently hear me state that God has a
call upon each one of our lives. You will also hear me say that the greatest
joy that we can know in life is in growing as followers of Jesus Christ and
serving Him in our world. That joy begins as we say to God, “Here I am.”
But just as I say, “Here I am” to God, I would also like to say those
three words to each one of you at Archdale. I am here to serve you and to
encourage you in living for Jesus Christ. Lou Ann, Emily and I look forward
to meeting each and every member of the Archdale family. We look forward
to joining with you as we worship, serve, learn, grow and fellowship
together.
As we begin this chapter in the life and ministry of Archdale UMC, it
is a joy to say, “Here I am.” Yet the most important thing is not that I am
here or that you are here. The most important thing is that Christ is here. He
lives in our hearts by faith and reveals himself to us through every part of
life. And he desires to do a wonderful work through us as we serve Him
together.
I look forward to all that the Lord Jesus Christ has in store for us.
Stuart
“Those who expect to reap
the blessings of freedom,
must, like men, undergo
the fatigue of supporting
it.”
- Thomas Paine
05/31/2009 $4,094.50 $172,823.86 $158,189.69 22 224 46/256
06/07/2009 $9,304.06 $180,679.49 $167,493.75 23 195 54/220
06/14/2009 $4,809.06 $188,535.12 $172,302.81 24 187 56/180
06/21/2009 $6,535.50 $196,390.75 $178,838.31 25 110 60/148
Please pray for our Shut-Ins:
Ms. Mae Warren, Mrs. Minnie Hawkins, Mrs. Stacey Griffith, Mrs. Susie Knotts, Mrs. Mildred Giles,
Mrs. Annie Loflin, Mrs. Tura Lowe, Mrs. Thelma Rimmer, Mrs. Pika Winslow, Ms. Susan Forrester,
Ms. Ollie Bouldin, Ms. Violet Bouldin, Ms. Mary Louise Sullivan, Ms. Betty Mallow, and Ms. Carol
Thompson.
Please pray for those serving our country.
Tyler Jackson - US Marines, Afghanistan (Donn & Rachel Jackson’s son)
Alex Gysler - US Marines, Afghanistan (friend of Tyler Jackson) Rusty Sexton - US Military, Iraq (friend of Sharon Crist)
Kasey Hawley - USAir Force, Doha, Qatar (friend of Joanne Carter)
Kyra Maillord - US Navy, Afghanistan (friend of the Holthams)
Dustin Bundy - US Military, Iraq (friend of Wanda Stutts)
The City of Archdale will not only celebrate the July 4th holiday this year, but they will also
celebrate Archdale’s 40th Birthday!
Entertainment this year will be provided by “Dime A Dozen” and “The Part Time Party Time Band”. New, will be amusement rides and games, power point slides telling the history of Archdale, and of
course, birthday cake! Fireworks will be bigger and better than ever!
Mark your calendar to be at Creekside Park on Saturday, July 4th for this great celebration!
F4F = Food for Friends
School is out for the summer and Mt. Vernon UMC is
serving lunch!
What: Free Lunch
Where: Mt. Vernon’s Hut
9429 Archdale Rd., Trinity
When: Friday’s 11:30-1:00
Please join us in helping feed those
who are in need.
Archdale-Trinity
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Family Enrichment CenterFamily Enrichment CenterFamily Enrichment CenterFamily Enrichment Center
Meetings are at 7:00pm on the LAST Tuesday of every Meetings are at 7:00pm on the LAST Tuesday of every Meetings are at 7:00pm on the LAST Tuesday of every Meetings are at 7:00pm on the LAST Tuesday of every
Month.Month.Month.Month.
Kerry Jean Needs You!!
Kerry Jean Friend (Youth Pastor of Springfield Friends Meeting) was diagnosed with a life threat-ening blood disease and may need a bone marrow
transplant. Please consider becoming a bone marrow donor so that you may help Kerry Jean or millions of others whose life may depend on you.
Are you a match? Register and find out. Here’s how:
Call Betsie Letterle at 919-414-8312 or email her at [email protected]. She will schedule you an appointment. At that appointment you will…
1. Bring a photo ID
2. Fill out a registration / health history form 3. Have the inside of your cheek swabbed
It’s that simple!!
COAT NewsCOAT NewsCOAT NewsCOAT News Please remember that at this time of the
year with children out of school the need
for food contributions increases. COAT
sees many more clients in the summer
due to schools being closed. If possible,
please donate any of the following items. There is
a container for COAT in the Educational Building outside
of the Wesley Room.
� Peanut Butter & Jelly
� Mac n Cheese
� Canned Vegies
� Canned Fruits
� Cereal
Open Hearts...Open Minds…Open Doors
The people of the United Methodist Church.
Have you seen these commercials on television? I always feel proud of my denomination when I see them. How does OUR church live up to this motto? I think of opening our doors to the people in the Interfaith Hospitality program. I think of opening our hearts when we give food for COAT. I think of the Confirmands and their work to get 280 mosquito nets for malaria relief in Africa. Our hearts and doors are open, but what about our minds?
Last month I wrote that the worst thing about being a Methodist is losing a pastor that you love; how-ever, if we truly believe that all things work for good for those that love the Lord, we will keep an open mind as we greet our new pastor. Stuart Noell and his family arrived here on June 30th. He is excited and eager to be our pastor. A lot of thought and prayer went into the decision to send him to our church. He is, to quote Dana, “just what we need”. Together with Stuart we can keep the enthusiasm and excitement going on our corner of Hwy. 311 and Petty Street.
Emily Noell will start kindergarten in August. She will miss her friends in Hickory, so it will be a chance for all our 4, 5, and 6 year olds to open their hearts and doors to her. She would love to go swimming or to the movies! I am sure that some of the church members will take food to the parson-age the first week in July, thus showing our open hearts. Everyone that is in town will probably turn out for Stuart’s first Sunday, July 5th. The Methodist Men are opening our doors for a hot dog and hamburger luncheon after church that Sunday, so everyone can get to meet the Noell Family. Our hearts and doors will be open, but I am asking you to have your mind open to the change as well. We adults can be pretty resistant to change, and for our church to continue to thrive, we must have open minds.
Pray for our church, and for Stuart, Lou Ann, and Emily. Pray for Dana, Pat, Aaron, and Ashley. Pray for all of the United Methodist pastors that are moving on June 30th. It is a hard thing to move to a new community, church, school, and house. We can help that move by keeping our hearts, doors, and minds open to having a new preacher.
Is it better to get a new pastor when our church is healthy and strong, or to get a new pastor that has to heal our church? Having lived through both scenarios, I will opt for the first one. AUMC is growing right now, and if we keep open minds, that will not change. Stuart is very excited about bringing new members into the church. One of his church members in Hickory has family members in High Point. She called to tell them that her wonderful preacher was moving to AUMC, and they needed to come hear him. One family has already visited twice, and they like our church. We are ready for exciting things to happen at AUMC!
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. We ARE the people of the United Methodist Church, and on June 30th, we will be able to prove that our hearts, minds, and doors are open. I am counting on you! The world is watching. Keep the faith. -Cheryl
It’s the annual
UMW
Sunday, July 19th
6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Come out and join us for some yummy ice cream, desserts and a lot of fun! Bring a gallon of
your favorite ice cream or if you have an ice cream maker bring it and we’ll make some! This
would be a great time to come out and get to know our new pastor, Stuart and his family.
Military News & NotesMilitary News & NotesMilitary News & NotesMilitary News & Notes
On May 17th, Tyler Jackson (son of Donn & Rachel Jackson) along with 11,999 other US Marines were deployed to Afghanistan. There are very few resources for computers, phones, etc. Snail mail is going to be the only way to communicate except on rare occasions. Because of this, mail day
will definitely be a bright spot in a dust-clouded, very barren environment. We ask that you, pray for them daily and please write these guys a note or a card. Below you will find names and addresses for Tyler and a few of his friends. If you have a moment, a card, note or even a care package would be a blessing to them.
LCPL Tyler Jackson 2/8 Golf Company
Unit 73240 FPO AE 09510-3240
Others who would appreciate a note or letter are: LCPL Alex Gysler, LCPL Eric Jenkins, LCPL Jona-
than O’Brien, and LCPL Riley Bender
VFW News… The Lewallen Family Benefit was a great success, but help is still needed. Donations can be sent to:
VFW Auxilliary “Lewallen Family Fund Raiser” 2923 Archdale Rd.
High Point, NC 27263
I learned quite a bit from my Service Officer school training. I now know how to find and fill out the correct forms for veterans to apply for benefits, their families, widows (or widowers), etc. The NC SO will assist me when I run into a problem. I was fortunate enough to make some new friends with
SO’s who have been in their office for many years.
Please be sure to send me any of your active duty members addresses. Please send it to me at: [email protected]
Please don’t forget our wounded warriors:
William Flick Larry Whorley
WELCOME TO AUMC
Stuart, Lou Ann and Emily we are so happy you are here with us. We look forward to
spending many years with all of you!
The Staff of AUMC
Cheryl Traylor, Russ Carr, Gwen Taylor, Denise Warren, Debbi Colon,
Carol Carr and Pat McKim
The UMM will have their next breakfast meeting on Sunday, July 26th at 7:30 am
in the Community Room. All men of the church are invited to attend.
On Sunday, July 5th immediately following the 10:45am service the UMM will have
a hamburger & hot dog cookout. Please join us as we welcome our new Pastor,
Stuart Noell, wife Lou Ann and daughter Emily. There is no charge, however
donations will be accepted.
There will be no UMW meetings in the month of July. The next Evening Circle Meeting will be August 11th at 7pm in the Wesley Room. The Morning Circle will resume meeting in September.
Thursday, August 6th at 6:00pm is the District Annual Meeting at Christ Church in High Point. Speaker will be our District Superintendant, Dr. C.M. Worthy. For more information please contact Sharon Clodfelter or Peggy Johnson. Be sure to mark your calendar.
Boy Scout Troop 19 News!!
Troop 19 will be taking a camping trip to Camp Cherokee just beyond Reidsville. We have 5 boys going to camp along with our Assistant Scoutmaster Ron Crow, Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Hoffman , and parent Will Bowles. They will be going July 19-25. This will be Eagle Scout Wayne Crow's last summer as a camper. Brooks Brown will be starting his Eagle Scout Project soon. Please remember these young men as they continue to work toward reaching their scout-
ing goals.
If you know a young man between 11-18 that would like to have some fun in the outdoors, please contact me at 336-404-1929 or at [email protected].
We extend our deepest sympathy to The Families of:
Bobby Edwards (pastor of Gospel Baptist Church)
Lonie Phillips (Shelby Dunlap’s mother)
Chris Fountain Lewis McFadden (Lou Ann Noell’s father)
Honorariums:Honorariums:Honorariums:Honorariums: In Honor of
Leslie & Carole Lowe Made by:
Donnie & Bobbie Finch
“For to us a child is born; to us a Son is given...And he will be called “For to us a child is born; to us a Son is given...And he will be called “For to us a child is born; to us a Son is given...And he will be called “For to us a child is born; to us a Son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father, Prince of Peace.” Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father, Prince of Peace.” Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father, Prince of Peace.” Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
I hope I’m the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!I hope I’m the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!I hope I’m the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!I hope I’m the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!
Yes, I know we’re very early in the season...and no, I’m not trying to rush the seasons! BUT, there is something I would like for us to do that will help us get ready for the
busy Christmas Season before the busy Christmas Season gets here!
So, here’s what I would like for us to do: put together a collection of Christmas thoughts, (e.g., original poems, songs, prayers, stories...perhaps even some special memories) that would be appropriate to
share with other members of our church family.
What we will have when we are finished is a little booklet with a selection or reading for each day of Advent, written by and for the people of AUMC. AND, WE’LL BE SO PROUD OF OURSELVES!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A WRITER TO DO THIS. YOU ONLY NEED TO LOVE. I PROMISE
THAT THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS...THE CHRIST OF THE CROSS… THE CHRIST OF RESUR-RECTION LIFE...WILL PROVIDE ALL THAT YOU NEED..ALL THAT YOU’LL EVER NEED.
Grace & Peace Dianne Catlett
Minister of Congregational Care
Thank You
Dear AUMC,
Thank you very much for the graduation gift! I will be sure to read it
often and learn from it.
Sincerely,
Trey Liebscher
Christmas In July!!
Hard to believe that it’s time to think about Christmas, but in order to collect, organize and ship our shoe boxes, we must begin early to ensure that the children we send them to receive them at Christmas time. Starting in July, we will begin to collect and put together Christmas Shoe Boxes for the Children in Armenia. The collection date for the completed boxes is October.
What you will need to make and donate a box:
� A plastic (6/quart) box with a lid.
� A note of greeting and encouragement.
� Enclose $5 for the transportation cost of each box. (Make checks to: WNCC Treasurer and mark for AGAPE-Xmas Boxes).
� Choose the age level and sex of the child the box will be prepared for (i.e., 5 year old boy).
� Each Sunday School Class will receive a list of items to purchase for the boxes.
If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Rearwin, Chairperson of World Missions at 861-4296 or email Gayle at [email protected]
07/28 J. Michael Ceiswich
07/28 Mary Jean Smith
07/28 Jennifer Stevens
07/29 Fred Turner
07/29 Thomas Reagan
07/30 Aden Russell
07/31 Dan Warren
07/31 Chance Kennedy
07/01 Ken Swanner
07/02 Betty Roach
07/05 Barry Collins
07/07 Jim Pepper
07/07 Douglas Harmon
07/07 Margaret Brannon
07/07 David Boyd
07/08 Elizabeth Smith
07/10 Carla Metters
07/10 Paul Sechrest
07/10 Austin Roberts
07/11 Margaret Bass
07/11 Kay Starrett
07/12 Raye Love
07/12 Angele Johnson
07/14 Kathy Brown
07/15 Don Spell
07/15 Reagan Davis
07/16 Amy Dabbs
07/17 Eddie Causey
07/18 Angie Glascock
07/18 Tom Scearce
07/19 Bruce Webb
07/21 Julia Johnson
07/22 Vickie Butler-Morris
07/24 Danielle Lynch
07/25 Leslie Lowe
07/25 Vicki Causey
07/27 Phyllis Renn
07/27 Zula Dobbins
07/27 Debbi Colón
07/27 Blair Farlow
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!!
Congratulations Alexa Fulcher for making the A/B Honor Roll at John Lawrence Elementary. Way to go Alexa!!
Madelyn Dabbs received Perfect Attendance for the fourth quarter at Shadybrook Elementary. Awesome job Madelyn!!
Kayla Dabbs received Perfect Attendance for the 08-09 school year, the Presidential Award (for an A average in 4th & 5th grades) and the Principals List for all A’s! Great
job Kayla!
Kara Westmoreland finished her sophomore year at Southern Guilford HS on the All A honor roll. Kara was inducted to the National Honor Society, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, she is a Reporter for the Southern Guilford FFA Chapter, she is a Century Club Student (one of the schools top 100 students), and she is currently attending the Parlia-mentary Procedure Conference to which Southern Guilford placed 2nd! Great Job
Kara!!
Congratulations KINGS!! The Kings basketball team were the champions in the Jammers (12U) division of
Archdale Parks and Recreation. Zach Lax is one of the players on the Kings basketball team. Great Job Zach & teammates!
Brittany Lax graduated from Trinity High School. She received the “I Dare You Award”, a grant from East Carolina University and the Leecia Lax Scholarship. Good
work Brittany!!
Carol Burns graduated from Trinity High School. She received a grant from NC State University.
Russell Eurillo graduated from Trinity High School received the High Point University Leadership Scholarship.
Great job to Brooke Johnson who received all A’s for the year at ATMS. Brooke also received the Best All Around from her team of teachers which included the highest GPA
on the team of over 230 students.
Archdale United Methodist Church Member Businesses and Services
Tim Kennedy - All facets of Lighting--lighting consultations, installation, sales. Basic electrical wiring. Wall paper removal, painting, re-stretch carpets, general home repairs.
Baby sitting or child sitting. 861-5838
Jeff Rose – General Contractor – Rose Construction 336-247-3311
Any work you need around the house, he can do.
Cody Page – Sports trainer, personal trainer. Salesman for sports uniforms, club t-shirts,
hats, bags, etc. 434-7865
Kevin Stewart – Stewart Electric. (336)327-9459
Amy Stewart – Photography and Art – Senior Portraits, Family Portraits, Weddings, etc. (336)
327-9459. See her beautiful website at www.artistic-exposures.com for examples of her work.
Collins Fulcher – Triad Insurance Partners, Inc. – Personal, Commercial, Employee Benefits –
1 – 888 – 421-4746
Barry Collins – State Farm Insurance Agent. 431-1103
Garret Traylor – High Point Piano and Music 887-4266 –Piano, guitar, band and orchestral
instrument repair and sales. Expert piano tuning and service.
Donna Harrill - Benefit Controls of the Triad, Inc. 336-434-5800. Individual & Group insurance products. Senior products i.e. Medicare Supplement, Prescription drugs, &
Medicare Advantage plans
Gayle Rearwin – Avon representative. Check out the website at www.youravon.com/grearwin. Call Gayle at 336-861-4296 for catalogs with weekly sales or to place an order.
Keith Gallimore – Check out this website for Keith’s cool designs on clothes, caps, mugs, etc.
Beware – it made me crave the beach! www.flounderN.com. Call Keith at 336-689-1683.
Jill Connor - an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International, a European skin care
company. Email Jill at [email protected] or call her at 259-6563-cell and 434-4566-home
to find out more.
The George Elder Class will serve
at Open Door Ministry on
Sunday, July 12th.
CAMP E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School July 27th-30th
Kids…..Have you had your mom or dad sign you up for Vacation Bible School yet? If not….have
them call or come by the church and do it today!! You don’t want to miss the fun!
Kids ages 4-11 are invited to experience CAMP E.D.G.E. (Experience + Discover God Everywhere).
An extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God
everywhere...everyday!! Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games
and snacks! There is a registration form in this newsletter, simply fill it out and mail it into the
church office no later than July 23rd.
Please remember to lift in prayer those who will be going on the Please remember to lift in prayer those who will be going on the Please remember to lift in prayer those who will be going on the Please remember to lift in prayer those who will be going on the
09 Mission Trip to Hedgesville, West Virginia. 09 Mission Trip to Hedgesville, West Virginia. 09 Mission Trip to Hedgesville, West Virginia. 09 Mission Trip to Hedgesville, West Virginia.
Norman, Mariah and Seth Askew, Lyn and Riley Beck, Emily and Kelly
Becker, Emily, Sarah and Ann Henderson, Megan and Abbey Cates,
Andrew McGavic, Cymbrie White, Kara Westmoreland, Scott Wood, Pat
and Aaron McKim, Leah Haithcock, Matt Hunt, Carleigh Brown,
Jason and Carla Metters and Connor Davis.
SPIRITUS!! August 14-17
“Jesus is My Rock Band Together”
Don’t miss this awesome weekend at the beach to grow in your relationship with
God. “Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting
rock.” Rising 7th to 12th graders and 09 graduates will be attending.