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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world THE z MARCH&2017 Chimes

'Wayne'Allen The$Chris)an$season$of$Lent$is$a$)me$ of#self"examina'on)and)reﬂec'on.

&&we&are& called&in&lent&to& remember%the%love%of% Christ.

# In#the#beginning#of#Chrisanity'Lent' was$a$%me$to$make$new$disciples$of$ Christ.

((many( bap$sms'were'celebrated'on'easter' Eve.

%March%1%@%7pm Easter Sunday Services Sunrise Service Palm Sunday Services Regularly Scheduled

%April%16%@%6:45am (Celebra(ng+Jesus +entry+to+jerusalem)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sun.

%April%9%@%8:30am,%9am&11am Seder Meal Lenten Bible Study Creed:'What'Chris.

1 Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world THE z MARCH&2017 Chimes EPWORTHUnitedMethodistChurch,Inc....opening doors to God s future Lent Pastor'C.'Wayne'Allen The$Chris)an$season$of$Lent$is$a$)me$ of#self"examina'on)and)reﬂec'on.))you) might&say&it&is&a&*me&to&spiritually& clean&house.&&we&are& called&in&lent&to& remember%the%love%of% Christ.((We(consider(if( our$lives$reﬂect$ gra$tude)for)god s)gi0s)bestowed)on) us#through#jesus.# In#the#beginning#of#Chrisanity'Lent' was$a$%me$to$make$new$disciples$of$ Christ.((New(converts(were(taught(the( gospel'message'and'the'lord s'prayer' preparing(them(for(bap/sm.((many( bap$sms'were'celebrated'on'easter' Eve. Today,'we'pray,'fast,'and'read'the' scriptures)preparing)to"celebrate"the" resurrec&on)of)jesus)on)easter)sunday.)) During'Lent'we'prepare'ourselves'for' the$easter$celebra,on$through$many$ special(worship(services.((some(of(our( special(worship#experiences#are#as# follows: Ash Wednesday Service Wed.%March%1%@%7pm Easter Sunday Services Sunrise Service Palm Sunday Services Regularly Scheduled Services {Opening(our(lives(to(Christ} Sun.%April%16%@%6:45am (Celebra(ng+Jesus +entry+to+jerusalem) Sun.%April%16%@%8:30am,%9am%&%11am Sun.%April%9%@%8:30am,%9am&11am Seder Meal Lenten Bible Study Creed:'What'Chris.ans' (Jewish(service(remembering(the(Passover)(((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Believe$and$Why by# Wed.%April%12%@%5:30pm Adam%Hamilton% Wed.%Feb%22,%March% 8,#15,#22,#29#and#April# (Celebra(ng+the+Last+Supper) "at"11am"or"6pm.""Facilitated"by"Pastor" Led#by#Epworth#Childrens #Ministry########################## Allen. Thurs.'April'13'@'7pm Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Service (Remembering*Jesus *death)*********************************** Led$by$Epworth s$youth$ministry$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Fri.%April"14"@"7pm With%loving%gra-tude%for%you,% Wayne

The$Chimes UNITED METHODIST WOMEN From Becky Hughes: President Are$you$a$woman$that$cares$about$ other&women?

( Epworth(UMW(has(4( different(circles((groups)(ranging(in( ages%and%interests%and%ini+a+ves%for% each%circle.

$emily$kroeger.$for$ more%info%on%umw%and%the%district% bible%study%contact%becky&hughes&at& 817.487.9194$or$cbhs.hughes@a1.net MATTHEW DAVIS & TERESA GRAY IN CONCERT Fri.

"a" dona%on&will&be&received&that&will&go& towards(dennis(and(teresa(gray s(two" week$honduras$mission$trip. MATTHEW DAVIS. TERESA GRAY SUMMER MISSIONS COOK OFF Sun.

%% Entries(should(be(dropped(off(in(the( fellowship*hall*kitchen*by*4:30pm*on* Sun.%March%5.%%Enter%as%much%as%you% like.

2 The$Chimes UNITED METHODIST WOMEN From Becky Hughes: President Are$you$a$woman$that$cares$about$ other&women?&are"you"a"woman"that" wants&to&share&the&love&of& Jesus%with%others?%Then%we% want%and%need%you%at% Epworth(UMC(UMW( (United(Methodist(Women).( Epworth(UMW(has(4( different(circles((groups)(ranging(in( ages%and%interests%and%ini+a+ves%for% each%circle.% On#March#11"we"have"an"opportunity" to#a%end#a#district#mission#study#at# Hickory(Grove(UMC.((The(study(is(6tled( The%Bible%and%Human%Sexuality %and% will$be$led$by$rev.$emily$kroeger.$for$ more%info%on%umw%and%the%district% bible%study%contact%becky&hughes&at& MATTHEW DAVIS & TERESA GRAY IN CONCERT Fri. March 6:30pm Our$very$own$Ma-hew$Davis$and$ Teresa&Gray&will&performarrangements) from%a%broad%spectrum%of%genres% including(classical,(pop"and"sacred."a" dona%on&will&be&received&that&will&go& towards(dennis(and(teresa(gray s(two" week$honduras$mission$trip. MATTHEW DAVIS. TERESA GRAY SUMMER MISSIONS COOK OFF Sun. March 5:30 Enter&your&favorite&soups,&stews,& chilis,'chowders'and'the'deligh1ully' ambiguous) others %category%for%the% 2017%Summer%Missions%Cook%Off.%% Entries(should(be(dropped(off(in(the( fellowship*hall*kitchen*by*4:30pm*on* Sun.%March%5.%%Enter%as%much%as%you% like.&&all&are&invited&to&sample&and& cast%your%vote%for%your%favorites.%% Winners'will'be'chosen$for$each$ category)and)entry)with)most)votes) will$be$crowned$2017$cook$off$ Champion**Contact'Jen'Hedrick'for' more%info.% MARCH&2017 The Flock Preschool PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN FRIDAY MARCH 10 11am - 5pm Plate includes half - chicken, beans, slaw & roll DELIVERY AVAILABLE $10 PARENTS NIGHT UT FRI 5:30pm 2 FRIDAY MARCH 24 6:30pm

MARCH&2017 FAITH COMMUNITY And Health Ministry Keep Your Heart Healthy Last%month%was%designatedas Na#onal'Heart'Month'to#

Heart&disease&is&not&gender&speciﬁc.&&In&the&United& States,'it'is'the'leading'cause'of'death'in'both'men'and' women.

& About&610,000&people&die&from&heart&disease&in&the& U.S.$each$year.

##even#with#these#sta/s/cs,#heart#disease#is# one"of"the"most"preventable"diseases.

RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Excessive(alcohol(use Physical)inac+vity High%blood%pressure% Poor$diet$and$obesity" Smoking( Diabetes

Palpita'ons+(irregular+heartbeats,+or+a+ﬂip"ﬂop$ feeling'in'the'chest)' Faster'heartbeat Weakness'or'dizziness Nausea Swea%ng

##this#usually#happens# when%a%small%blood%clot%forms%in%one% of#the#coronary#vessels#that#carry# blood%to%the%heart%muscle.

3 MARCH&2017 FAITH COMMUNITY And Health Ministry Keep Your Heart Healthy Last%month%was%designatedas Na#onal'Heart'Month'to# encourage)folks)to)learn)more) about&heart&disease,&the&health&of&their&own&heart,&and& what%canbedonetomaintainop,mumhearthealth. Heart&disease&is&not&gender&speciﬁc.&&In&the&United& States,'it'is'the'leading'cause'of'death'in'both'men'and' women.'more'than'1'in'3'adult'men'have'some'form' of#cardiovascular#disease.##one#in#3#deaths#each#year among&women&is&due&to&heart&disease.& About&610,000&people&die&from&heart&disease&in&the& U.S.$each$year.$Disease$of$the$coronary$arteries$which$ carry%blood%to%the%heart%muscle%accounts%for%370,000% of#these.##even#with#these#sta/s/cs,#heart#disease#is# one"of"the"most"preventable"diseases.""there"are"risks" of#heart#disease#and#some#of#them#can#be#reduced#or# erased&by&gaining&advice&from&your&physician. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Excessive(alcohol(use Physical)inac+vity High%blood%pressure% Poor$diet$and$obesity" Smoking( Diabetes High%blood%pressure High%blood%cholesterol%% Managing&the&risk&factors&may& prevent'the'development'of'coronary'artery'disease,' which%can%result%in%a%heart%a.ack.% COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: Angina&(Pain&in&the&chest,&shoulders,*arms,*neck,* throat&and/or&jaw) Shortness)of)breath Palpita'ons+(irregular+heartbeats,+or+a+ﬂip"ﬂop$ feeling'in'the'chest)' Faster'heartbeat Weakness'or'dizziness Nausea Swea%ng A"heart"a(ack"occurs"when"there"is"a"complete"blockage" of#the#blood#ﬂow#to#the#heart.##this#usually#happens# when%a%small%blood%clot%forms%in%one% of#the#coronary#vessels#that#carry# blood%to%the%heart%muscle.%%pain% results'when'+ssues'are'deprived'of' a"blood"supply.""the"pain"of"a"heart" a"ack%usually%lasts%longer%than10 minutes(and(o,en(occurs(with(other( symptoms,(such(as(swea/ng(and(nausea(and(vomi/ng.(( Pain%of%a%heart%a,ack%will%not%usually%go%away%with%rest.%% It#is#important#to#recognize#signals#the#body#sends#when# a"heart"a'ack"begins"and"to"ini1ate"emergency"care" immediately.**medical*treatment*is*needed*to*prevent* (con$nued(on(page(4) Sis Mills Faith& Community) Health' Ministry Stephanie Canipe Faith& Community& Health' Ministry 3

The$Chimes MARCH&2017 death.''some+mes'medica+ons'can'be'given'to' reduce&the&heart&muscle&damage&caused&by&a&heart& a"ack.

(( 4 Individuals*should*seek*medical*advice*if*con2nuous* chest&discomfort&or&pain&that&occurs,&for&which&there& is#no#obvious#cause.

$$early$ treatment'that'may'include'cpr,'can'provide' oxygenated*blood*to*the*brain*and*heart*and*can* drama%cally)increase)the)chance%of%survival.

4 The$Chimes MARCH&2017 death.''some+mes'medica+ons'can'be'given'to' reduce&the&heart&muscle&damage&caused&by&a&heart& a"ack.&&once&the&heart"ceases"to"func+on,"a"healthy" human&brain&may&survive&without&oxygen&for&up&to&4& minutes(without(leaving(any(permanent(damage.(( 4 Individuals*should*seek*medical*advice*if*con2nuous* chest&discomfort&or&pain&that&occurs,&for&which&there& is#no#obvious#cause.#rather#than#driving#to#a#medical# facility,)calling)911)for)emergency)medical)services) for$assistance$is$strongly$recommended.$$early$ treatment'that'may'include'cpr,'can'provide' oxygenated*blood*to*the*brain*and*heart*and*can* drama%cally)increase)the)chance%of%survival.%%the% sooner&treatment&is&administered&the&more&can&be& done%to%stop%further%damage%to%the%heart. Love%your%heart,%protect%it,%nurture%it.%%Change%the% risk%factors%that%can%be%changed.%%remember,% cardiovascular+disease+is+mostly+preventable just& follow%the%rules%of%good%health Be#physically#ac,ve#for#30minutes(most(days( of#the#week. Eat$diet$low$in$saturated$fat,$trans$fat$&$ cholesterol. Know%your%numbers:%blood%pressure,%blood% cholesterol)&)blood)glucose. Follow%advice%of%MD SUMMER MISSIONS UPDATE BY JEN HEDRICK This%summer%we%will%be%serving%locally,%in#Honduras#and#Asheville." Whilewebuildpeopleuptosendthemout,weextendour gra$tude)to)you)for)your)steadfast&support&of&this&ministry&and& know%that%we%could%not%do%it%without%you. BACKYARD MISSION CAMP AT EPWORTH SUN JUNE 18 SAT JUNE 24 A"er%last%summer s%crazy%good%run,%we ll%be%pitching%tents%and% hanging&hammocks&once&again.&&the&backyard&mission&camp& serves%from%right%here%at%epworth%and%goes%into%our%community% to#do#good#stuff.#this%year%we ve%extended%our%week%tobe$er meet$the$needs$of$our$neighborsandto#try#out#a#few#new#things. More%updates%on%Backyard%coming%soon HONDURAS ORPHANAGE CARE MON JULY 3 MON JULY 10 {ONE WEEK TEAM} MON JULY 3 MON JULY 17 {TWO WEEK TEAM} We#con'nue#to#send#groups#of#big"hearted'folks'to'Honduras'to' love%and%care%for%orphans%and%their%caregivers.%%our%one"week$ team%will%visit%several%orphanages%and%play,%worship,%work%and% fellowship.+this+summer+there+is+also+a"team%who%will%be%in% Honduras$for$an$addi*onal$week.$$Their$purpose$is$geared$more$ towards(networking,(learning(about(resources(and(fact(gathering.(( Both%teams%will%depart%on%July%3.% URBAN MINISTRY ASHEVILLE SUN JULY 23 SAT JULY 29 Our$week$in$Asheville$is$spent$reconnec3ng$with$the$friends$ we ve%made%over%the%years%and%making%new%ones;%primarily% within&the&homeless&and&transient&community.&&our&asheville& team%will%be%visi,ng%with%people%wherever%they%are;%serving#ice# cream&in&parks,&playing&chess&with&robert,&swapping&stories&on& sidewalks)and)experiencing)the)overwhelming)love)of)christ.

MARCH&2017 CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES INTERGENERATIONAL LENTEN SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS SUN.

##we ll#also#be#working# on#cards#and#a#special#easter#project# for$epworth

March&12 Gentleness' March&19 Self"Control$$ March&26 Maundy'Thurs'prep SHARING IN WORSHIP STICK

##they#will# share&during&worship&on&sun.&march& 19.

(( Childrens +Handchimes+will+share+in+ worship(on(sun.(march(5.

Children)and)adults)are)immersed) into%hands"on#ac&vi&es#and#learning#

$$we$get$started$on$march$ 5"at"9:50am.""See"Mrs."Teresa"for" more%details.

experience(with(ﬁeld(trips,(themed( weeks,&incredible&cra/s&and&tons&of&

Our$students$will$visit$Discover$ Kids%on%Wed.%March%15.%%We ll%be% observing*st.

Attheendofthe month&"march28&29theflock will$host$its$spring$breakfast$ Spectacular*by*

5 MARCH&2017 CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES INTERGENERATIONAL LENTEN SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS SUN. MARCH 5 TeamJesus(will(con/nue(to(build(on what%we ve%learned%about%the%fruits% of#the#spirit.##we ll#also#be#working# on#cards#and#a#special#easter#project# for$epworth s$shut"ins$as$well$as$ preparing(to(lead(the(maundy( Thursday)worship)service. March&12 Gentleness' March&19 Self"Control$$ March&26 Maundy'Thurs'prep SHARING IN WORSHIP STICK TEAM The$S&ck$Team$will$prac&ce$at$3:30$ on#sundays#march#5#&#12.##they#will# share&during&worship&on&sun.&march& 19. CHILDRENS MUSIC MINISTRY Choirs'will'follow'their'regular' schedule(on(wednesday(evenings.(( Childrens +Handchimes+will+share+in+ worship(on(sun.(march(5.((( Childrens +Choir+will+share+on+Sun.+ March&12&and&Handbells&on&Sun. March&26. Children)and)adults)are)immersed) into%hands"on#ac&vi&es#and#learning# as#they#move#through#lent#towards# Easter'Sunday.''Feel'free'to'drop#by# and$join$us.$$we$get$started$on$march$ 5"at"9:50am.""See"Mrs."Teresa"for" more%details. CAMP EPWORTH 2017 During'the'summer'Camp'Epworth' oﬀers&day&camps&for&preschoolers& and$elementary"age$kids.$$our$ talented' preschool)staﬀ) ensures&that& 2017 camp%is%a%fun$ and$meaningful$ experience(with(ﬁeld(trips,(themed( weeks,&incredible&cra/s&and&tons&of& cool$camp$stuﬀ$flyers$and$ registra(on+info+will+be+available+ during'the'month'of'march.'stay' tuned&for&addi,onal&informa,on. PARENTS NIGHT UT FRIDAY MARCH 17 5:30pm 8:30pm THE FLOCK PRESCHOOL MARCH at the FLOCK Our$students$will$visit$Discover$ Kids%on%Wed.%March%15.%%We ll%be% observing*st.*patrick sdayon March&16& 17.Attheendofthe month&"march28&29theflock will$host$its$spring$breakfast$ Spectacular*by* invi$ng&families& to#stay#for# breakfast)when) they%drop%oﬀ% their&students.&& PORT-A-PIT FUNDRAISER Fri. March 11am 5pm The$Flock s$annual$spring$port"a" Pit$will$be$Fri.$March$10.$Tickets$ are$$10$and$include$½$chicken,$ beans,'slaw'and'a'roll.'' Tickets(are(available(from( parents,)teachers))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and$flock"board"""""""""""""""""""""" members.''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Deliveries(to(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( businesses'are''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' also%available.% Teresa Gray Director((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Children)&)Family) Ministries(and((((((((((((((((( The$Flock$Preschool 5

MARCH&2017 DuhSciples YOUTH MINISTRY SUMMER MISSIONS COOK OFF Sunday, March 5 Set up @ 4:15pm

((we ll(do(a(quick(run(through( of#expecta*ons#and#responsibili#es.

##once#sampling#ends#we# will$make$le)overs$available$for$ $4/pint.

#you re#cordially#invited;#all#you# need$to$do$now$is$show$up.

Sun.%March%12%@%4pm. Backyard(Mission(Campoﬃcial%dates% are$sun.$june$18$ Sat.June24.

takeaways(from(our(february( strategy(session:((invite(people(to(get( involved(at(any(

6 MARCH&2017 DuhSciples YOUTH MINISTRY SUMMER MISSIONS COOK OFF Sunday, March 5 Set 4:15pm 5:30pm The$Summer$Missions$Team$is$asked$ to#help#with#set#up,#prep#and# execu%on(of(this(event.((team( members&should&arrive&by&4:15pm&to& get$entries$logged$and$ready$for$ tas$ng.((we ll(do(a(quick(run(through( of#expecta*ons#and#responsibili#es.'' Sampling)and)judging)gets)underway) at#5:30pm.##once#sampling#ends#we# will$make$le)overs$available$for$ $4/pint.)))All)proceeds)from)the)Cook) Oﬀ#beneﬁt#Summer#Missions#so#your# presence'and'par*cipa*on'is' expected. MARCH SOS Sat. March 10am Here$comes$the$ standing(invita*on( to#anyone#who#wishes#to#serve#with# us# #you re#cordially#invited;#all#you# need$to$do$now$is$show$up.$$meet$ by#the#mysterious#tool#trailer#in#the# back%parking'lot'forbriefoverview and$tool$grab.$we ll$play$lunch$by$ ear.% SUMMER MISSIONS UPDATE The$Honduras$Team(July3"10)$will$ have%a%mandatory%team%mee-ng%on% Sun.%March%12%@%4pm. Backyard(Mission(Campoﬃcial%dates% are$sun.$june$18$ Sat.June24.Be on#the#look#out#for#updated#info#and# registra(ons+coming+soon++key+ takeaways(from(our(february( strategy(session:((invite(people(to(get( involved(at(any( level,%recruit% adults'and'get' tether%ball%for% Kathy&Mills. Final&payments" for$honduras$ and$urban$ Ministry( AshevilledueMay8. Honduras)=)$308.))Urban)=)$56 6 SUMMER MISSIONS COOK OFF SUN MARCH 5 AT 5:30 MARCH SOS SAT MARCH 11 AT 10AM HONDURAS TEAM MEETING SUN MARCH 12 AT 4PM HELP WITH PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRI MARCH 17 AT 5:30PM DUHSCIPLES ON SUNDAY SUNDAYS MARCH 19 & 26 AT 4:30 CONFIRMATION CLASSES SCHEDULE STILL TO BE DETERMINED Jen Hedrick DUHRECTOR******* Youth&Ministry&&& Some%Other%Stuﬀ

In the Life of Our Church FELLOWSHIP GROUP Sat.

#march#26.## Grab%something%to% take%home%and% enjoy FUN FRIDAY Fri.

%%special%thanks%go%to%sco2% Randolph,*our*indispensable*cook* and$main$man$at$every$umm$dinner,$ to#jen#hedrick,#the#duhsciples#and#

$$ What#a#great#group#of#saints## Proceeds(go(as(usual(to(missions.

Olivia Campbell Allen Olivia"was" bap$zed(by(her( do#ng& grandfather;+ Pastor'Wayne' Allen%at%the% 11am$worship$ service'on'sun.' Feb$5.

%March%4%@%5:30pm SUMMER&MISSIONS$COOK$OFF Sun.%March%5%@%5:30pm UMW$EXECUTIVE$COMMITTEE Mon.%March%6%@%6pm UNITED'METHODIST'MEN Tues.

7 In the Life of Our Church FELLOWSHIP GROUP Sat. March 4 The$Fellowship$Group$ will$meet$on$ Saturday,)March&4& and$head$to$pier$51$in$concord$for$ dinner.'we#will#leave#epworth#at# 5:30pm. UMW HOMEMADE GOODIES Sun. March 26 The$United$Methodist$Women$will" be#selling#homemade#baked#goods# and$casseroles$to$beneﬁt$the$ missions&of&the&umw& on#sun.#march#26.## Grab%something%to% take%home%and% enjoy FUN FRIDAY Fri. March 11am All#are#welcome#the#second#Friday#of# each%month%to%join%us%for%fellowship,% lunch,'program'and'bingo''lunch'is' $3.$$We$gather$in$the$fellowship$hall. THANK YOU FROM UMM Our$grateful$thanks$to$all$who$helped$ with,&furnished&desserts&and& patronized+our+hobo+supper$and$ bake%sale.%%special%thanks%go%to%sco2% Randolph,*our*indispensable*cook* and$main$man$at$every$umm$dinner,$ to#jen#hedrick,#the#duhsciples#and# parents(for(their(help(in(the(dining( room,%and%to%the%several%spouses% who$also$helped$in$so$many$ways.$$ What#a#great#group#of#saints## Proceeds(go(as(usual(to(missions. MARCH&2017 BAPTISMS & BIRTHS We#were#blessed#with#two#very# special(bap*sms(during(the(month(of( February. Olivia Campbell Allen Olivia"was" bap$zed(by(her( do#ng& grandfather;+ Pastor'Wayne' Allen%at%the% 11am$worship$ service'on'sun.' Feb$5.$$ March ASH$WEDNESDAY$SERVICE Wed.%March%1%@%7pm TRUSTEES&&&&& Thurs.'March'2'@'7pm FELLOWSHIP*GROUP**** Sat.%March%4%@%5:30pm SUMMER&MISSIONS$COOK$OFF Sun.%March%5%@%5:30pm UMW$EXECUTIVE$COMMITTEE Mon.%March%6%@%6pm UNITED'METHODIST'MEN Tues.&March&7&@&6pm Raina Eloise Kaser-Odor Raina%was% bap$zed(by( her$proud$ grandmother;, Reverend' Karen&Kaser" Odor%at%Jacob s% Well$on$Sun.$ Feb$19.$$ FUN$FRIDAY$$&""""""""""""""""""" PORT"A"PIT$FUNDRAISER Fri.%March&10&@&11am SOS(SERVINGONSATURDAY) Sat.%March%11@10am WITNESS'COMMITTEE Mon.%March%13%@%6pm Ruby Genevieve Kelly OUTREACH'COMMITTEE Tues.&March&14&@&6pm Ruby%is%the%ﬁrst%grandchild%of%Drs.% Patrick(and(Kris-na(Kelly.((She(was( born%on%january%27%weighing%6lbs.% 15oz. SpringFORWARD PARENTS )NIGHT)OUT Fri.%March%17%@%5:30pm Daylight Savings Time begins at 2am Sunday, March 12. UMW$GENERAL$MEETING Tues.&March&21&@&7pm LET$THERE$BE$LAUGHS Thurs.'March'23'@'6:30pm PIANO&CONCERT Fri.%March%24%@%6:30pm 7

The$Chimes Epworth UMC Staff Rev.%C.%Wayne%Allen Pastor epworthpastor@ctc.net Sundays Carolyn(Isenhour Handbelldirector carolyn.isenhour@yahoo.

$Adriana$$Serban$$$ SanctuaryCounseling 704.375.5354,(Ext.(404((((((((((((((((((((((((((Group Flock&Preschool&Staff Teresa&Gray,$Director Kimberly)Teague Secretary epworthsecretary@ctc.

8 The$Chimes Epworth UMC Staff Rev.%C.%Wayne%Allen Pastor Sundays Carolyn(Isenhour Handbelldirector 8:30am Tradi&onal******** Sanctuary Sis$Mills ParishNurse 9:00am Contemporary++ Fellowship*Hall Stephanie)Canipe ParishNurse Dr.$Adriana$$Serban$$$ SanctuaryCounseling ,(Ext.(404((((((((((((((((((((((((((Group Flock&Preschool&Staff Teresa&Gray,$Director Kimberly)Teague Secretary Lisa%Goertzen% Dorothy'Gray' Teresa&Gray&&& DirectorofChildren& Gabby%Silk% FamilyMinistries Hannah%McSheehan% Jen#Hedrick Director(of( Kristy'Davidson' YouthMinistry Monica'Beerbhajan' Alena&Tyler& Bri$any(Bethel Musicdirector& Kristen(Man((((((((((((((((((( Amanda&Glenn& Ma#hew'Davis Organist/Accompanist 9:50am Sunday'School'' Classrooms 11:00am Tradi&onal******** Sanctuary MARCH& #Burrage#Rd#NE### Concord,(NC(( )(FAX) (HOTDOGS)

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TheChimes z Chimes Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world THE EPWORTHUnitedMethodistChurch,Inc...opening doors to God s future Little Known Biblical Characters Pastor'C.'Wayne'Allen'