Education Wing Renovations FARMVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Passion Plays surround Palm Sunday

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1 FARMVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Celebrating our Partnership in the Gospel of Jesus Christ! April, 2011 The Lenten Services during Holy Week will be held at 12:05pm. Lunch follows each service at 12:30pm. Monday, April 18 at the First Christian Church with our Pastor Paul Dunham speaking. Tuesday, April 19 at the Farmville United Methodist Church, Rev. Rocky Stone, pastor of the Farmville Presbyterian Church speaking Wednesday, April 20 at the Farmville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Rick Bailey, pastor of the First Baptist Church speaking. Our Church s Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service will be April 21 at 7:00pm. This moving service of shadows recounts the passion story (the story of the suffering of Jesus) in a candle-extinguishing service that includes a Last Supper night commemoration of communion. If you would like to read a small portion of Scripture for this service, please let the office know. With 14 readers, your participation is needed. The Easter Sunrise Service will be at 6:30am at the First Baptist Church, with Suzanne Yester speaking. Join us for Resurrection Celebration at both the 8:30am and 11am services! Bring a friend! PLEASE BRING FRESH SPRING FLOWERS FOR OUR CROSS IN THE SANCTUARY ON EASTER SUNDAY. The children will place their flowers on the cross during the Sunday School hour. Our annual Egg Hunt will be during Sunday School on Palm Sunday, April 17 th. We will have an Egg Stuffin Party Wed., April 13 th during supper. Passion Plays surround Palm Sunday Our Church is involved in 2 great opportunities on Palm Sunday weekend. See the enclosed fliers for more details. The first is Our Passion for Christ, a free program at The Refuge on the 16 th. We are helping to provide food for lunch. There will be outdoor activities at 10am, food, music and the special Passion Play at 2pm. Prices for lunch will be set by contributing churches, with tickets being presold and available at the event. All profits will benefit The Refuge. The Refuge will provide free tea and water. Sodas will be available for purchase. The church who turns in the largest donation that day will receive a complimentary canoe trip for up to 20 people for their cook team. Irene and Randy Pollard will be cooking for our church. You may see them for tickets or purchase on site the day of the event. (See flyer) We will also be a part of the musical The Third Day, with presentations the 16 th (7pm) and Palm Sunday the 17 th (3pm). With the presentation on the 17 th, we are car-pooling as a group for all who might like to join us, especially for those who might need a ride. We ll leave the church parking lot at about 12:15pm, go to lunch together, and then attend the musical at First UMC in Washington. We have church members in the cast, and this will be the final year this production is done this way, so you are encouraged to come and experience the powerful message. Education Wing Renovations You will want to come and see the renovations taking place in the youth rooms and the nursery. The youth room renovations are being provided through memorials done to honor Nan Gray Monk. The nursery renovations are being led by a team of people in the church who are raising funds and nursery items for those renovations. They are ongoing projects, and the progress looks great.

2 Farmville UMC s Celebrate! Page 2 April, 2011 Church-wide Missions & Outreach planning results: Locally, we will focus this year especially on addressing hunger. We will continue our efforts with the Soup Kitchen and with Benevolent Ministries. We will also look to these areas to address hunger: 1. Are there some shut-ins not members of our congregation who could use a meal on Wednesday nights? 2. Backpack Buddies : this project provides food for children over the weekend that might not otherwise have nutritious meals for those days. Discussed working with other United Methodist Churches in our area on this project. Council agreed we should start gathering information so we can pursue this mission effort. Beyond our church, we want to focus our efforts in widening circles: 1. Beyond Farmville: The Refuge Ministry. 2. Statewide: the Methodist Home for Children. 3. Globally: ZOE Ministry. While people can still work and contribute to any of our wider missions and ministries, our purpose in focusing like this will be to work on a smaller number of projects so they can be done well. We know we can make a difference in these areas, and working together on them can impact the lives of children here and around the world. Look for more details as we implement this focus. Children sing Palm Sunday at both worship services. No choir practice Wednesday, April 27. Consider joining the choir. You will be blessed. Nursing Home Sunday School Dear Sunday School Leaders Once again it is time for our visits to the nursing home in Farmville. Our church has been asked to visit the patients during the months of April and September. Each Sunday school class has been assigned a Sunday during these months. The visitation times are from 10:00 to10:30am each Sunday. Your class is encouraged to visit with and minister to the patients in any way that you feel would be a blessing to them. They would appreciate any effort you could make to encourage them and lift their spirits. Schedule for Sunday School April 3: Children s Sunday School Class April 10: Vereen Sunday School Class April 17: New Beginnings Sunday School Class April 24: Sr. & Jr. High Sunday School Class Thank you for sharing your Christian Love. Ashley Sutton and Janet Clontz From the Youth... We would like to thank our church family for all the help we received for our BBQ Chicken Fundraiser. Due to your generous donations of time, beans, potatoes, chickens, and money, our fundraiser was all profit for our youth fund. We raised just over $2,500. Wow! How awesome is that! This will completely fund the lodging for our trip to Lake Junaluska. More importantly, we will be tithing and making financial gifts to some ministries we feel are very deserving of our support. Again, thank you and God bless you all!! From Sheldon... I too would like to thank the church family for the outstanding support the Youth received during our recent fundraiser. We couldn't have done it without you. God is good and I know you will be blessed for all you have done. Youth Sunday is April 10th. Please make plans to join us that day. This will give the Youth a chance to thank you personally for your support. Also, I believe that you will be blessed for attending the service. Mark the date on your calendars. As Easter approaches, it is my hope and prayer that each of us takes the time to recall the price that was paid to redeem us. Jesus suffered extreme pain and anguish on the cross. More than anything, He suffered in His body, He experienced separation from the Father as He took on our sin. Think about that. Our sin caused Jesus to be separated from the Father. He bore all of the ugliness that is our sin. But, the beauty of Easter is our sin is covered by the blood of the spotless Lamb. No other sacrifices need to be made because the ultimate sacrifice has been made. This Easter may it become alive in your heart and soul that our Redeemer Lives!! He is risen! He is risen indeed! God bless. It s Time to Register for Summer Camp Registration for NC United Methodist Summer Camps 2011 has begun. Information on the exciting programs for children and youth is available in the church office or from your computer at There are a variety of programs options for children beginning as young as 7 and as old as 17 to choose from at each one of the three NC United Methodist Camps. UM Summer Camp experience has long been recognized as a significant milestone in the faith formation process of children and youth. Relationships with God are strengthened and Christian Community is built which as served as a life benchmark for thousands of campers over the years. UM Summer Camping is all of this and is also lots of fun. Pastor Paul s letter explaining our upcoming pastoral change is available in the office for interested members.

3 Farmville UMC s Celebrate! Page 3 April, 2011 In God s Mission We Are Sent Out. The string connects the kite with the earth. The UMW mission connects us with the Word of God and with others in missions with us. With our stewardship of self and God s equipping, we can connect understanding and resources with the needs of others. (UMW NC Conference Quadrennial Theme 2011~To Connect) While we strive to carry out this mission, we invite all women to take advantage of the opportunity to participate within a Circle at FUMC. Circle III meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm in individual homes - Next meeting April 18 at the home of Jean Allen. The program will be given by Cindy Tripp, representative of the Methodist Children's Home. Circle III Chairperson is Ann Joyner. Circle IV meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm either in homes of members or in the Church Chapel Next meeting April 18 FUMC Chapel. Circle IV Chairperson is Pat Sumrell. April 9th - Greenville District Mission Study: Joy to the World - Trinity UMC, Kinston, 9:30 am registration, Study/Lunch 10am-2pm - Leader Dr. Laura Early. All FUMC women are welcome to attend. April 19th - Community Lenten luncheon at FUMC: Volunteers are needed after the meal to assist with clean up. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. As we spend time together in fellowship and service, may we always be thankful for each other and for the constant and faithful friendship of our Lord. Friends in Faith, Connie Mozingo ( ), Debbie Terrell ( ) BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH April 3: Ashley Matthews April 14: Paula Tugwell April 21: Brandon Carraway April 22: Mary C. (Lib) Moore April 24: Billy Baker April 27: Beth Hardy PLEASE BE IN PRAYER FOR... Tracey Smith, Horace Allen, Billy Baker, Else Meier (mother of Heide Wilson, healing) Anthony Vera and his family (cousin of David Monroe, healing), Eli Jenkins (18 mos old, for healing, friends of Melissa and Hunter Walters). Philip Bryant (healing, from Hunter Walters); Fred Rios (healing, from Mike Wainwright). Jo Ann Lang (healing), Roxie Smith (healing), Conner Carroll (cousin of Maggie Williams. healing); William Galloway (healing); Richard Crossan (health); Charlie Fitzgerald (health) Randy Willis (healing) Family of Cecil Eason (grief) Wayne Harrison (healing) Victoria Floyd (healing). Maxine Harrison (healing, friend of Ann Rogers), Evangeline Cochran (healing), Melissa Reavers (pregnancy complications, healing, nice of Darlene Gaynor), Willa Bullock (back surgery Monday), Jimmy Lang (stroke, healing, son of Tommy and Ruth Lang) Thank You Notes: Dear FUMC Friends, Your many acts of kindness to us during William s recent hospitalization and recuperation period have been overwhelming First, we thank you for your prayers. They have given us much needed support and encouragement. Your calls, cards, visits, gifts of food, flowers and ribbons touched our hearts in many ways. When we think of each act of kindness, it brings a smile to our faces, a blessing to our hearts, and a thank you to our Lord for the wonderful people at Farmville United Methodist Church. Kind deeds have changed our lives and we truly thank each of you. In Christian love, William and Polly Galloway Dear FUMC On behalf of the Board of Directors of NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc. and the combined ministries of Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and rockfish, thank you for participating in this ministry with your generous gift in Support of Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center. Your support is so very important to the thousands of children, youth and adults whose lives are enriched by the programs at Don Lee throughout the year. Again thank you for your gift I know will make a difference in the lives of so many of our children and youth. May your generosity bring you the joy that come from providing for the needs of others in the name of Jesus Christ. Sincerely Dail Ballard, Development Director (This donation was from the Giving Tree) Dear Friends in Mission: Thank you for your gift in support of the following missionaries and ministries of the General Board of Global Ministries: Bethlehem Bible College, Vision 20-20, Israel/Palestine; Haiti Emergency, Haiti; Robeson County Church & Community Center, North Carolina; Disaster Response, United States. When giving through the Advance, the designated giving channel of the United Methodist church, 100 percent of your contribution is applied to the project designated or to missionary support. May God grant you a sense of hope and joy as you continue your support for mission. Grace and Peace, Roland Fernandes, General Treasurer, General Board of Global Ministries Shawn Bakker, associate General Secretary, The Advance

4 Farmville UMC s Celebrate! Page 4 April, 2011 The Evangelism Effort & You! There has been a buzz around the new evangelism team, and now they want you to see how you can be a part of growing the kingdom of Christ. God s Word tells us to always be ready to share with people about the Hope we have in Jesus. Some people say I don t know what to say, or How can I share that? The Evangelism Team wants to help you answer that, and has developed 3 things that will help get the conversation started. First, everyone who wants one will get our EMS Kits, your Evangelism Mission Supplies Kit: a Faith Sharing New Testament, a Cross for your pocket, & one of the new church car window decals. We ll use these tools to help you learn how to share your faith, with the decal reminding you that you carry the message of Christ everywhere you go. Second, we re going to have a Laity Dedication Service on May 1 st. Our guest speaker that Sunday at both services will be Ed Mann, our District Lay Leader. We ve asked him to speak because he has a burning passion to see you, the laity of the Church, in vital ministry & mission. During worship that day, we will include the dedication of the new EMS Kits, and the re-dedication of us all in the work of the Church. Third, we ll have a presentation about sharing your faith in everyday conversations with Buck Thompson, also on May 1 st, during our Sunday School hour. Buck is a living example of sharing his faith in powerful and effective ways, and is going to come and share some of his insights into how to share your faith in a natural, conversational, effective and faithful way. Recycled Faith an empty grave is there to prove my Savior Lives! That lyric, from the song Because He Lives reminds us that the cross and the empty tomb- the marks of Jesus works of redemption- are what we hold dear, especially during this time of the year when we celebrate Jesus victory. That song is a song of testimony- a song we sing to remind us of our hope, and to help us share that hope with others. As we celebrate this month the resurrection of Christ, and then turn and dedicate ourselves in new ways to sharing that hope with the world, may God sharpen our song, embolden our witness. Let your Faithlight Shine! May the faith in you become the faith in someone new as we recycle our faith into the lives of people all around us. Jesus is ALIVE!! Hallelujah! Blessings! Pastor Paul Come and See What God is Doing at FUMC! There s a place for YOU! We have vibrant ministries for children, youth and adults where everyone can find their place to grow and be challenged to live out their faith. This is a great time to come back to Church, or visit us for the first time. We d love to see you Sunday! Return Service Requested Farmville United Methodist Church P. O. Box 153, Farmville, NC Phone church@farmvilleumc.com Webpage: Every Member, Minister Pastor: Rev. Paul Dunham pastorpaul@farmvilleumc.com Admin. Assist.: Nan Walston office@farmvilleumc.com Organist/Music Director: Drucilla Lamm Youth Director: Sheldon Letchworth youth@farmvilleumc.com Farmville UMC is dedicated to making Disciples of Christ! We welcome all! Come, see what God s touch can do in YOU! We have many ways to connect to the church, including our groups, missions and activities. See the details at FarmvilleUMC.com. We have 2 different worship experiences an 8:30am contemporary worship (with praise band) in the Joyner Chapel, and the 11am worship traditional worship in the Sanctuary.

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6 Farmville UMC s Celebrate! Page 6 April, 2011 CALENDAR Sunday, April 3 8:30am Praise & Worship Service 9:00am Children s Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship and Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service Youth Meting Monday, April 4 6:30pm Trustees Meeting Tuesday, April 5 7:00am Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesday, April 6 5:30pm Intercessory Prayer Group 6:00pm Fellowship Dinner, New Beginnings Cooking 6:15pm Children s Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal Sunday, April 10 Youth Sunday 8:30am Praise and Worship Service 9:00am Children s Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship and Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service Monday, April 11 7:00pm UMMen Supper Meeting Tuesday, April 12 7:00am Intercessory Prayer Group 5:30pm Finance Committee 6:30pm Administrative Council Wednesday, April 13 5:30pm Intercessory Prayer Group 6:00pm Fellowship Diner Covered Dish Egg Stuffing 6:15pam Children s Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal Saturday, April 16 10:00am Activities at the Refuge 2:00pm Our Passion for Christ (see newsletter for details) 7:00pm The Third Day (see newsletter for details) Sunday, April 17 Palm Sunday Children Sing at both Services 8:30am Praise and Worship Service 9:30am Fellowship and Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt for Children 11:00am Traditional Worship Service 3:00pm The Third Day (see newsletter for details) Youth Meting Monday, April 18 12:05pm Lenten Community Service First Christian Church 7:00pm Circle III at the home of Jean Allen 7:00pm Circle IV in the Chapel Tuesday, April 19 7:00am Intercessory Prayer 12:05pm Lenten Community Service Farmville United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 20 NO Fellowship Meal/Wed. Prayer time 12:05pm Lenten Community Service Farmville Presbyterian Church 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal Thursday, April 21 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 22 Good Friday Office Closed Saturday, April 23 Couples Night Sunday, April 24 Easter Sunday 6:30am Easter Sunrise Service First Baptist Church 8:30am Praise and Worship Service 9:30am Fellowship and Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Service Tuesday, April 26 7:00am Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesday, April 27 5:30pm Intercessory Prayer Group 6:00pm Fellowship Dinner Circle III 6:15pm Children s Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Praise Team Rehearsal Saturday, April 30 Dogwood Festival UMMen Cornhole Tournament Office Hours: Nan Walston, secretary: M-F, 10am-3pm Pastor Paul Dunham T-Fri.:10:30-3:30pm, Wed.:1-5pm Office Organizational Meetings, Tuesdays at 1pm.

7 Farmville UMC s Celebrate! Page 7 April, 2011 THE SERVING PAGE of The Farmville United Methodist Church. It is up to YOU to arrange coverage if YOU are UNABLE TO SERVE on your scheduled day. USHERS Apr. 3: Mike Tugwell Apr. 10: Hunter Walters Apr. 17: John Wells Apr. 24: Jay Annis May 1: David Baker PLEASE BE AT THE CHURCH BY 10:40am. If you cannot serve, get someone to serve in your place. Let Horace Allen know about the change. ALTAR FLOWERS Apr. 3: Mr. & Mrs. David Baker Apr. 10: Harold Bailey Apr. 17: Palm Sunday UMW Apr. 24: Easter Sunday UMW May 1: Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne Benfield If you have a special Sunday you would like to put flowers on the altar in memory or honor of someone, please call the church office to reserve that Sunday. ACOLYTES Apr. 3: Maggie Williams Apr. 10: Tanner Craig Apr. 17: Bethany Dunham Apr. 24: Nathan Dunham May 1: Trey Fields GREETERS Apr. 3: Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Walters Apr. 10: Mr. & Mrs. John Wells Apr. 17: Minnie Lee Winborn Apr. 24: Mr. & Mrs. Horace Allen May 1: Mr. & Mrs. Jay Annis FELLOWSHP MEALS Apr. 6: New Beginnings Apr. 13: Covered Dish Apr. 20: No Meal Apr. 27: Circle III May 4: UMMen SOUP KITCHEN Apr. : Polly Galloway and Julie Warren May: Ann Joyner and Diane Warren June: Youth NURSERY/CHILDREN S CHURCH Crib Nursery: Infants to age 2 Nursery: Ages 3 5 April 3 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Lindsay Annis Nursery: Logan Sutton April 10 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Paula Tugwell Nursery: Catherine Tugwell April 17 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Cindy Parks Nursery: Jacob Parks April 24 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Mary Monroe Nursery: Will Monroe May 1 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Melissa Walters Nursery: Logan Sutton May 8 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Staci Garner Nursery: Christine Hall May 15 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Kirkie Williams Nursery: Maggie Williams May 22 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/Pam Johnson Nursery: Casey Johnson May 29 Crib Nursery: Jean Tyson/ Lindsay Annis Nursery: Logan Sutton If you are not assigned to Nursery Duty, you are not to be in the Crib Nursery or Nursery. If you are unable to serve on your assigned Sunday, please exchange with someone. Statistical Report March 2011 Average Sunday School Attendance Average Worship Attendance Praise and Worship Traditional Worship Average Offering $4, Need each Sunday $4, Need to date $60, Raised to date $50,534.86

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