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1 Burkhead News Burkhead United Methodist Church 5250 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, Jr. Pastor New Join Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, Jr. as he leads a discussion of America s Original Sin - Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America written by Jim Wallis. The group will meet from 6 pm to 7 pm beginning Tuesday, May 1st and continue May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. If you would like to meet for a lunch or afternoon discussion group please let the church office know what day and time you are available. Volume Join us for Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Sandwich Making for H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) Several members of the Church have been meeting at the Church at 8:30 a.m. the first and last Sundays in each month for over a year now to put together 100 sandwiches and then putting them in bags with a healthy dessert (of which the Baking Ministry and other members assists with), and a piece of fruit or yogurt. The sandwich coolers are then delivered by several members to a designated pick up. This is a ministry started by Ben and Marty Tennille three years ago. One component of the ministry is feeding about 1,200 hungry local children on Sunday so that they can better learn on Monday. Our group at Burkhead has developed into a beautiful fellowship helping those in need. If you would like to assist us in this ministry at Burkhead, please let Beth Dixon know. Trinity Christian Counseling is seeking full-time (35 hrs) team members to assist with office responsibilities including phone and computer work. Visit the website for more information.

2 Greetings in the name of Jesus the Christ to all of my sisters and brothers of Burkhead. The month of May is a time when we give thanks for all the Mothers all over the world on the second Sunday in the month. I wish all Mothers of Burkhead a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. We are blessed to have each of you as we will celebrate this special Sunday on May 13, 2018 at our 11 am Worship Service. On this day we will give Jesus thanks for all mothers who are with us now and those who spirits are in Burkhead News is a monthly publication of Burkhead United Methodist Church 5250 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC Telephone: Fax: burkheadumc@triad.twcbc.com Website: burkheadumc.org Church Office Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Closed Mondays Telephone Extensions The Rev. Dr. Carl L. Manuel, Pastor 2 Darlene Davis, Church Secretary 3 Sandra Galyean, Financial Secretary heaven looking down on all on that special day. The annual WNC Conference will take place June 21-24, I ask that you join me in praying for our Bishop, all District Superintendents, Laity and Pastors as we prepare and wait for the 2018 WNC Conference. As we look at our world today we still have a lot of drama going on all around us daily. We have to continue to pray. I know God is still the greatest power today and days to come if we will only believe in Him. We must have patience and wait on the Lord. Please remember all sisters and brothers who live in Rockingham County, Danville, VA. and my home town of Greensboro who were struck by the storms two weeks ago. You cannot do enough for God's people who were hit in His communities. Thank for the support given by the Burkhead church families to our sisters and brothers in Greensboro. Looking forward to our church and community discussing the book AMERICA S ORIGINAL SIN - RACISM, WHITE PRIVILEGE AND THE BRIDGE TO A NEW AMERICA by Jim Wallis. All dates and times have been posted for your information. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at church. Please join our discussion and bring a friend. To God be the glory for all the things He has done and what He is going to do in your life during the month of May. Rev. Dr. Carl L. Manuel, Jr., Senior Pastor A sincere thank you to all my friends at Burkhead for your cards, well wishes, prayers and general concern. I appreciate all the thoughtfulness you have sent my way over the past month. The news continues to be positive and I am making it through this journey with all your help. Again, thank you! Becky Arnott

3 May s Financial Report: A gift was received by the church in honor of Jean Hole from James R. Jarrell. Memorial gifts were received by the church on behalf of Dr. William Beall, Cameron Jordan s father, from: Mr. Larry Parks Memorial gifts were received by the church on behalf of Ginny Carswell from: Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Futrell Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Shough Mr. & Mrs. Murray Sink Memorial gifts were received by the church on behalf of Mel Wagstaff from: Mr. & Mrs. Murray Sink From the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina: Do you have money sitting in a no-interest or low-interest banking account? Or do you have money in a CD that you would have to pay a penalty to access? Would you like an investment option that pays MORE than a 12-month CD and has NO penalties or fees for complete access to your funds? The UMF Development Fund is your answer! Open to individuals, churches and organizations, you may want to consider a 2% return on your investment. Contact Sandra Galyean or Beth Dixon for more information! Notes of Appreciation were received from: Samaritan Ministries for our recent donation of $75 UMAR for our recent donation of $100 Cindy Johannes and Dale Marshall for our prayers, kind words & thoughts, and the meals provided for our family during the loss of our mother, Ginny. Memory Care Cottage for our donation to Cypress Glen Retirement Community in memory of Mel Wagstaff Nursery Schedule *Please arrive by 10:30 am* May 6 Lynn Blumenthal & Beth Dixon May 13 Gale Sink & Barry Crotty May 20 TBA May 27 TBA June 3 TBA ~ Our Night Fellowship Meals are ending this month so please join us even if you haven t been able to in the past. The cost is $6 for adults. Children and first timers eat free. You may sign up at the information center or call the church office by Tuesday each week to leave a message. This month s meals are: May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 Taco Salad Lasagna Chicken Pie Pizza ~ The Arbor Acres Sharps & Flats Spring Concert will be Tuesday, May 8th and, May 9th at 7:00 pm at Piner Hall on the Crossnore campus. This is a special benefit for the Crossnore School & Children s Home. Our own Jean Hole sings with this terrific group! Cards and well wishes can be sent to: Rev. Elizabeth Graves 613 Bellwood Street Lexington, NC Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of - Mel Wagstaff, Sr. who passed away March 31, Cameron Jordan with the death of her father, Dr. William A. Beall, March 24, 2018.

4 Burkhead News May 2018 Would you like some excellent chicken pies? Konnoak UMC is making pies the 21st and 22nd of May. The pies will be delivered to the church Thursday of the same week. The large pies are $10 and a bag of 3 small pies is $10. If you would like place an or der, call Dar lene in the office at , extn 3. Please have your order and payment to the office by Friday, May 18th. Bereavement Meal Teams God's Helpers For a member of our church who dies, preparing a meal or reception for their family and long-time friends is the last gift of love and respect a church can give to the member. To do this, we need volunteers to serve on Bereavement Teams. If you will serve on a team, please let Beth Dixon know. God could not be in every place With loving hands to help erase The teardrops from each baby's face, And so He thought of mother. He could not send us here alone And leave us to a fate unknown; Without providing for His own, The outstretched arms of mother. God could not watch us night and day And kneel beside our crib to pray, Or kiss our little aches away; And so He sent us mother. And when our childhood days began, He simply could not take command. That's why He placed our tiny hand Securely into mother's. The days of youth slipped quickly by, Life's sun rose higher in the sky. Full grown were we, yet ever nigh To love us still, was mother. And when life's span of years shall end, I know that God will gladly send, To welcome home her child again, That ever-faithful mother. -- George W. Wiseman Under the leadership of The Rev. Kathie Sherrill, former Burkhead pastor, Caring Hands was organized in spring For the past twelve years, Caring Hands has faithfully served the Burkhead congregation and continues to do so. If you would like to assist our ministry in our continued work, you can make a monetary contribution to Caring Hands, who has a church special account. In the check memo section, please note Caring Hands. We continue to appreciate your support and help. 1st 10th 13th 15th 17th 17th 19th 25th 27th Kathryn Howell Dianne May Elaine Stewart Aaron Shough Anna Grace Howell Scott Howell Jonathan Rodda Kent Wagstaff Robert Clark, Jr. Correction 31st Bill & Becky Hamilton, Jr. -4- Marge Serrano s correct phone number is

5 Outreach Opportunities Gale Sink Hope du Jour--Eat Out for a Good Cause On Tuesday, May 1st, eat out to support Crisis Control Ministry. Choose a participating restaurant at which to eat your breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurants will donate a percentage of their profits that day to Crisis Control Ministry. A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at hopedujour.org or look for a sign at the restaurant. Crisis Control provides many services to those in need in our community such as a pharmacy, food pantry, help with rent and utilities, and classes and information. You have to eat so make it count on May 1st! Tornado Relief On Sunday, April 15th, tornadoes hit our neighbors in Greensboro causing much destruction. Three elementary schools were destroyed and those students and teachers lost everything. Other students lost their school supplies when their homes were damaged. One way you can help is to donate school supplies and we will take them to Greensboro. A box is in the narthex where you can bring supplies. Anything a teacher or student could use is appreciated. Please have all items to the church by Sunday, May 13th. Community Women's Bible Study Our next Women's Bible Study will begin on Thursday, May 24, from 9:30-11:30 am. Bring your friends and neighbors and join us as we spend time learning and deepening our faith. Join us on Thursdays as we spend time in God's word. Please join us! There is a sign up sheet on the information table. Please sign up so we will know how many to prepare for. s for Old Town Elementary School For many years we have partnered with other churches to provide a new book for every student at Old Town Elementary to take home at the end of the school year to read over the summer. Homes that have books in them help close the literacy gap but many families don't have extra funds to buy books. You can help. We provide books for each second grader. There are 105 second graders this year. We are accepting donations to purchase books for these students. We will need around $350 dollars to purchase new second grade level books. If you would like to donate, put your donations in the offering plate or get them to the church office with "Old Town s" in the memo line. Thank you for helping the children! National Night Out Community Celebration August 7, 2018 has been designated National Night Out. It is a time for people to get out of their houses and meet their neighbors, meet their first responders, and have an evening of fun. We are planning to host a big neighborhood celebration and are looking for anyone who would like to serve on the planning committee. If you are interested, let Pastor Carl or Gale Sink know. (And don't forget to save the date!) - 5 -

6 May 2018 Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for Sunday School and at 11:00 am for Worship Service Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Day of Prayer am to 2 pm - Yard Sale 6 8:30 am - H.O.P.E. sandwich making 11 am - Communion 7 7 pm - Trustees meeting 7 pm - GS Troop Rev. Dr. Manuel at Clergy Ethics Training Mother s Day 14 6:30 pm - Finance Committee meeting :00 pm - Outreach Comm. mtg Pentecost 5 pm - Church Council meeting 21 Newsletter Information due to office 7 pm - GS Troop :30 am to 11:30 am - Women s Bible Study :00 am - UMM breakfast mtg 8:30 am - H.O.P.E. sandwich making 28 Memorial Day :30 am to 11:30 am - Women s Bible Study - 6 -