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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF F F OAK FOREST UNITED MEOAK FOREST UNITED MEOAK FOREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHTHODIST CHURCHTHODIST CHURCH

MAY 2015 EDITIONMAY 2015 EDITIONMAY 2015 EDITION

Youth Mission Trip Update

Superstorm Sandy created extensive damage and flooding along the northeast coast including many communities in New Jersey. Families were displaced and countless homes were lost. The rebuilding process, especially in lower income areas, will continue for many years. This summer youth groups will have the opportunity to continue the relief efforts in Monmouth County helping to rebuild the blue collar town of Union Beach, NJ, where some 85% of the homes were affected by the storm. —TEAM EFFORT On June 21st, the Oak Forest youth group mission team will make our way north for a second time to serve the Monmouth County community through the Team Effort Organization. We will stay in a local church with several other youth groups from across the country. We will serve at our work site together as a youth group, and in the afternoons/evenings we will worship together as a community. Our last day will be a free day where we will get to experience local New Jersey and the boardwalk. As you all know, we have been raising money throughout the year with our envelope fundraiser. To date we have raised almost $8,500 (our goal being $10,000). We are almost there!! The fundraiser will end on Youth Sunday, which is May 31st, so please grab an envelope and help us reach our goal! Listed below are the names of those attending the mission trip and we would ask you to pray for us before, during and after our trip. Thank you Oak Forest for your continued love and support! —Brooke Harris 2015 Hurricane Sandy Mission Team (June 21-27)

Bradley Pope Josh Andrews Evan Johnson Emily Shoaf Christopher Elder Lexi Elder Jessica Sorenson Nathan Clodfelter Alex Wall Aubrey Smith Jake Duncan Makayla Winter Kayla Joyce Kate Wells Daniel Powell Alaina Bryan Nick Bryan Sydney Frost David Myers Monica Elder Brooke Harris Darren Alexander Bob Young Dianne Johnson Michael Sorenson Mike Elder

The finance report for March 2015 is as follows: income from tithes and offering: $21,961.25. Income from

other sources such as building rental and etc: $325.00 for a total income of $22,286.25. Our expenses for the

month were $21,496.44 for a monthly cash flow of positive $789.81. Cash flow for the year 2015 stands at

negative $2,485.63 as of 3/31/15.

2015 Income/Expense

Building Fund Report: The current loan balance as of April 6 is $347,017.32. Total giving in March was $6,464.00.

Total paid on loan was $4,521.00. Cash on hand is $21,638.88. Through your support of giving to the Building

Fund (which is separate of the church budget) we are continuing to reduce our building debt. Everyone’s giving is

appreciated.

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NOTICE FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

MAKING A GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE WEALTHY TO LEAVE MONEY TO YOUR CHURCH

Your church has been an important part of your life - a community of friends who support each other in countless

ways. Have you considered a gift that will live on after you, continuing the work you cherish? You don’t need to

be wealthy to leave money to your church. By gifting life insurance you can contribute far more than might

otherwise be possible – it’s a way to continue your stewardship and make a difference even after you have gone.

There are several ways to make a gift of life insurance to your church:

Purchase a life insurance policy and name your church as the beneficiary and “owner”.

You pay the annual premium, which you can deduct from your income tax as a charitable gift. On your death

your church receives the life insurance benefit free from taxes.

Gift an existing policy to your church.

If you have a life insurance policy that you no longer need, consider giving it to you church. You may receive an

income tax deduction in the year of the gift, as well as for future premiums you pay.

Name your church as beneficiary on your policy for either all or a portion of the death benefit.

You will still own the policy and so you will continue to have access to any cash value. Although this approach

may not provide a federal income tax deduction in the current year, your estate may receive an estate tax

reduction for the amount of the death benefit that you bequeath to your church.

CONSIDER THE ADVANTAGES

Making a gift of life insurance offers a number of important benefits:

Your church receives the life insurance benefit

You receive a possible income tax reduction for paying the annual premium when you name the church

“owner” of the policy.

You create a legacy for the congregation you love.

Gifting life insurance helps you achieve your charitable goals today while promising a legacy for the future.

If making a gift of life insurance appeals to you coordinate with your insurance agent and/or Oak Forest UMC

Finance Committee representative to talk it over. The Finance committee will be aware of long range funding

programs that will make the most of your gift.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old

things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17

RUPERT BELL PARK Ministry Oak Forest is teaming up with Midway UMC to help

serve the homeless community of the Rupert Bell Park

area of Winston-Salem a Thursday each month in a mis-

sion connectional ministry designed by the Yadkin

Valley District. This month Rupert Bell Park minis-

try will be on May 28th. We will be providing

drinks & desserts. For more info about

how to serve/help, contact Brooke Harris.

Join us Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the FLC classroom for a bible

study, “OVERCOME- A Study of Life’s Daily Struggles”.

Please plan to attend on Thursdays at 10:30am or 6:30pm The study is titled "Not a Fan" about becoming a

completely committed follower of Jesus. $10 fee will cover the cost of your devotional journal. Join us for this

inspiring journey of transformation!

If anybody would be interested in hosting a kids'

story time on Tuesday evenings during the Bible

study, please contact Angela Richardson at

angeladpt@hotmail.com or 336-926-4835.

Reminder: Building Rental Forms must be filled out for all

personal and church events that take place in the FLC and

Fellowship Hall. Copies of one-time use forms and

recurring use forms can be found in the hallway outside

the church office or email office@oakforestumcnc.org for

a pdf version. Once a form is submitted, these events in

these spaces are then approved by the trustees and put

on the official church calendar. This allows the church to

ensure that no space is double booked and all groups and

events are appropriately advertised & the space reserved.

Festival of Faith at

OFUMC

May 31st— Speaker -

Pastor Carol from the

Rupert Bell Park ministry

& music from “Cave & Cliff”

June 1st—Speaker- Pro wrestler George South

& music from “Total Praise”

2015

The next Spaghetti Dinner will be held

on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30 -

7:00pm. It will be sponsored by the

Children’s Ministry and proceeds will go

towards improvements of the old playground.

The cost will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for

children 5 to 10 and children under 5 will be

free. Please plan to come and join us for the

meal. The supper will consist of Spaghetti,

Salad, Bread, Tea, Lemonade, Coffee

& Dessert. Take outs will be available.

GRAIN SUNDAY for Crisis Ministry on May 3

(and every First Sunday of the Month)

Needed: 55 units from Oak Forest

What's an Unit: 2 lb bag of All Purpose

Flour OR 2 lb bag of Sugar

News from the Evangelism/Communications Committee

Healthcare Items Are Now Available! The church now has

wheelchairs & walkers AVAILABLE.

These items may be used by anyone in the church or community. Use of these items is on a first-come,

first-served basis and is at no charge. The equipment must simply be returned to the church in the condition in which it was loaned out. If you, a family member, or friend are in need of one of these items, please contact the church office

for more info.

MEN ONLY NIGHT OUT

MONDAY MAY 18TH 6:30pm

@ OAK FOREST UMC

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

FREE DINNER & GUEST SPEAKER

WIFE DOES NOT COOK FOR YOU THAT NIGHT

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MAY 10TH

CALL AL ALEXANDER AT 336-764-3023

*Elementary Age (rising 1st thru 5th grade)

& Middle School (rising 6th thru 9thgrade )

Summer Camp Enrollment is Full at This Time*

If you are interested in a child attending as

a "drop-in", please contact the ASP director

to be put on the wait list. Exact dates of

availability will be known after 05/26/2015

Contact Us: (336)764-2991 or

ben.roop@oakforestumcnc.org

Check out www.OakForestASP.org

for more information.

Church-wide Sports Events

Softball @ OFUMC FISHING DERBY

Saturday May 2 Sunday May 17

4:00-6:00pm 5:00-8:00pm

Youth ENVELOPE Fundraiser for the 2015

Mission Trip is underway!!!

Take an envelope, fill it with the

donation amount that correlates with the number on the

envelope & return it. It’s as easy as that!

Help NC get 2 NJ!!!

The children will enjoy their second annual

Campfire singing & eating on Friday, May 8 at 6:30pm. Like last year, there will be s'mores and singing at the fire pit behind the church

but new this year is hot dogs for dinner and games! The committee is looking for food donations; Boy Scouts to start/maintain the fire; and musical talent. Parents are encouraged to stay for the fun. Please RSVP with

number in party by Sunday, May 3. If you can help and to RSVP, please contact Dianne Johnson at 336-775-0624 or twolittlemen@att.net.

Spaghetti Servers Needed

-Wednesday May 13,5:30-7pm

The children are needed to

help serve at the Spaghetti supper, organized

by Daniel Powell. Daniel's project is updating

the church playground that the children will

use! So come with aprons (or borrow one from

church) and smiles ready to serve!

There will be a family

faith-based movie night

every month starting in JUNE.

More info to come with dates

and movie titles, Stay Tuned...

6 OFUMC members entered the DAVIDSON

COUNTY SENIOR GAMES during the

week of April 20--24. Carol & Dwight Cartner did the Fun

Walk & Dwight took 1st place in Checkers. Amy Andrews, Dennis & Linda Anthony participated in bowling--singles, doubles, & the

Anthonys did mixed doubles. They brought home 7 gold med-

als & 1 silver. Dennis, Linda, & Rodie Marovich participated in

golf & brought home 2 gold medals & 1 bronze. CONGRATS!!!

The church sends out various

email updates & a monthly

newsletter via email. If you are

not currently receiving these

emails and would like to,

please email your request to be

added to the mass email

list with your current email

address to office@oakforestumcnc.org

CONTACT US:

Rev. Darren Alexander Contact at Office: 764-2949 or Parsonage: 764-0750 (After hours) Cell: 336-971-5829 Email: darren.alexander@oakforestumcnc.org Brooke Harris, Youth Leader Office: 764-2949 Cell: 336-757-0032 Email: brooke.harris@oakforestumcnc.org Mary Catherine Middleton, Children’s Ministries Director Office: 764-2949 Email: mary.middleton@oakforestumcnc.org Ben Roop, After School Director & Church Office Administrator ASP Office: 764-2991 Church Office: 764-2949 ASP Email: ben.roop@oakforestumcnc.org Church Office Email: OFFICE@oakforestumcnc.org

Up-to-date information about what’s going

on at Oak Forest can be sent to your phone!

Text “@oakfor” to 9102997501 or

81010, then follow the simple instructions.

Standard texting rates apply.

The church also sends PHONE TREE

messages out, if you are not receiving

them, email the church a current phone number

with your request to be added to the list.

For Sermons and More check out our website

www.oakforestumcnc.org

5—Bryson Sain

5—Reagan Ferrell

5—Chris Spence

8—Caitlin Neeley

8—Bill Ratledge

8—Christy Ogle

9—Hugh Harris

9—Taylor Moore

10—Noah Hicks

11—Charles Cruise

12—Phyllis Everhart

14—Bryan Harris

14—James Moore

14— Olivia Ogle

15—Nathan Clodfelter

17—Harford Capps

18—Lori Elder

18—Jeremy Killebrew

18—Rosanne Marion

18—Stephen Taylor

18—Richard Locke

19—Carol Matthews

19—LaDonya Pope

22—Adam Everhart

23— Charles Watson

25—Alison Vannoy

25—Terri Hutson

26—Johnny Morgan

26—Pastor Darren

26—Apache Apgar

27—Edna Barnes

27— Bill Ellington

27— Tyler Price

28—Judy Clodfelter

29—Joe Hinkle

29—Elizabeth Jackson

**If your birthday or a family members’ is not

on the birthday list or you notice an error,

please email the church office with

corrections, office@oakforestumcnc.org

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 5 6 7 1 2

Grain Sunday

Communion

8:30a—Power Up Service

9:45a—Sunday School

10:30a– Worship Service

4-8p—”Get Revived” Youth

Rally

6p—Handbells

9a– Lady Acorns Bowling

6:30p— “Overcome- A

Study of Life’s Daily

Struggles” Bible Study

6:30p—Worship

Committee Meeting

6:30p—Trustees Meeting

9:30a—Men’s Bowling

6:30p—K-life

7p—Choir Practice

7:30p– Power Up

Practice

Shelter Meal—

YOUTH GROUP

10:30a & 6:30p—NOT

A FAN Bible Study

9a—NTO High

Point Outing

8

6:30pm—Children

Campfire Singing &

Eating

4-6p—Sports

Council Event—

SOFTBALL

9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mother’s Day

8:30a—Power Up Service

9:45a—Sunday School

10:30a– Worship Service

7p—UMW

Meeting

9a– Lady Acorns Bowling

6:30p— “Overcome- A

Study of Life’s Daily

Struggles” Bible Study

(FLC)

9:30a—Men’s Bowling

5:30-7p—Spaghetti

Dinner

6:30p—K-life

7p—Choir Practice

7:30p– Power Up

Practice

AM—Chicken Pie

Making (Cook Chicken )

6:30p—UMM Meeting

10:30a & 6:30p—NOT

A FAN Bible Study

PM—Make

Chicken Pies

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:30a—Power Up Service

9:45a—Sunday School

10:30a– Worship Service

5-8p—Fishing Derby

6p—Handbells

6:30pm—Men

Only Night Out

(Guest Speaker &

Food)

9a– Lady Acorns Bowling

6:30p— “Overcome- A

Study of Life’s Daily

Struggles” Bible Study

(FLC)

9:30a—Men’s Bowling

6:30-7:30p—K-Life

7p—Choir Practice

7:30p– Power Up

Practice

10:30a & 6:30p—NOT

A FAN Bible Study

*Deadline for MAY

Newsletter Info. to be

submitted to Church

Office*

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:30a—Power Up Service

9:45a—Sunday School

10:30a– Worship Service

4p—Youth Group

5:30p—Finance Committee

6:30p—Church Council

Memorial Day

6:45pm—Fall

Festival/Bazaar

Committee Meeting

9a– Lady Acorns Bowling

6:30p— “Overcome- A

Study of Life’s Daily

Struggles” Bible Study

(FLC)

9:30a—Men’s Bowling

6:30-7:30p—K-Life

6:30—Youth practice for

Youth Sunday

7p—Choir Practice

7:30p– Power Up

Practice

10:30a & 6:30p—NOT

A FAN Bible Study

5p—Rupert Bell Park

(drinks & desserts)

31 Youth Sunday

8:30a—Power Up Service

9:45a—Sunday School

10:30a– Worship Service

Festival of Faith May 31 & June 1

Oak Forest UMC

Worship Schedule

Power Up Worship 8:30 AM

Sunday School 9:45 AM

Worship Service 10:30 AM