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1 The Shallowford Steeple Lewisville United Methodist Church, Lewisville, NC September 3, 2008 SEPTEMBER IS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MONTH The theme for Christian Education Month is Family and Church working together! º Friday, September 5: Movie Night, 7:00 pm, Milo and Otis (See announcement.) º Sunday, September 7: Recognition of Grandparents º Thursday, September 11: Teacher Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 pm (See announcement.) º Sunday, September 14: Playbook for the Game of Life Teacher Recognition at both the 8:30 am and 11:00 am Services in the sanctuary. º Sunday, September 21: What Are Your Spiritual Gifts? º Sunday, September 28: Being a Channel of God s Love..and some surprises along the way! Plan to be with us each Sunday as we celebrate Christian Education!

The Shallowford Steeple Lewisville United Methodist Church 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC 27023 Phones: 945-3203/945-4419 Fax (Church): 945-0925 Website: www.lewisvilleumc.

1 DATED MATERIAL Address Service Requested Ministry and Staff of the Church Resident Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster Ministers Every Member of the Church District Superintendent William T.

2 The Shallowford Steeple Lewisville United Methodist Church 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Phones: / Fax (Church): Website: Church Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Lewisville, NC Permit No. 1 DATED MATERIAL Address Service Requested Ministry and Staff of the Church Resident Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster Ministers Every Member of the Church District Superintendent William T. Medlin, III Pastor Keith Bingham Director of Christian Education June Hayes Music Director Debby Trivett Youth Director Jesse Arnett Missionary to Cambodia Esther Gitobu Chairperson of Administrative Board John Wells Chairperson of Council on Ministries Margy Smith Lay Leader Jim Fridy School Care Director Kim Jackson Preschool Director Marcia Sexton Secretary Toni Jones Gift for the month of September for Crisis Control: shampoo LCAP gift for the month of September: teabags (regular and decaf) Tuesday, September 9, is the deadline for news to be submitted for the September 17 issue of The Steeple.

3 Sunday, September 7: Youth Kickoff 2008! It s that time of year school is starting back up, and along with it comes our regular Sunday night youth events. This year, we are making some changes to the format of our Sunday night program that will make it even better! So, make sure you re there as we begin what promises to be another great year together. 4:30 Youth room open for games, hanging out, etc. 5:00 Program begins 6:15 Dinner 6:45 Youth can be picked up Also, there will be a meeting for parents at 5:45 in the Yokefellow Room. We ll be talking about plans for the upcoming year, and give you the chance to ask any questions you may have. Hope to see you there! Sunday, September 14: MAD4X District Youth Rally at the Children s Home. Come and enjoy an afternoon full of fun, food, and worship as the youth of the Winston-Salem District of the UMC come together to raise funds for the Children s Home of Winston-Salem. There will be field games, inflatables, and a dunking booth where you ll have the chance to soak Jesse! We ll have worship led by the Brandon Johnson Band and a message from former Wake Forest basketball player Rusty Larue. Make sure to bring some money for T-shirts and the dunking booth (remember, all money goes to help the Children s Home). We ll meet at the church at 3:30 PM and return by 8:00 PM. Sunday, September 21: Regular UMYF Sunday, September 28: Regular UMYF Sunday, October 5: Regular UMYF Sunday, October 12: Regular UMYF Sunday, October 19: CROP Walk at Tanglewood Park. More details soon! Sunday, October 26: Regular UMYF Be on the lookout for some exciting news about our Wednesday night youth programs, which will be starting again in late September! Important Upcoming Dates: Make sure you have these on your calendar! Saturday, October 4: Youth Yard Sale Sunday, October 19: CROP Walk at Tanglewood Park

4 UMW NEWS UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS: º The UMW Morning Circle will meet on Monday, September 8, at 10 am in the parlor. Jesse Arnett will present the program. Please bring shampoo for our school project. º UMW Circle 1 will meet on Monday, September 8, at 7 pm in the parlor. º The Melba Forbis Friendship Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 pm in the Yokefellow Class. º The Circle of Concern will meet on Tuesday, September 16, at 7 pm in the church library. UMW READING GROUP Nov. 11, 10 am in the parlor The United Methodist Women s reading group has selected Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life for its fourth book this year. They will discuss it on Tuesday, November 11, at 10 am in the church parlor. The book is the story of Queen Noor who was a U. S. woman who married King Hussein of Jordan. It is the story of the stress on her family life made by the demands of the king s role in international affairs. It is also the story of Queen Noor s love for her husband and for the Jordanian people. There are 12 copies in the public library. Pick up one, read it and join the group for discussion. UM MEN The United Methodist Men meet the 2 nd Sunday of each month in Asbury Hall at 7:30 a.m. Thus, they will gather for a great breakfast and meeting on September 14 th. CHILDREN S HOME FALL GOLF CLASSIC The District UM Men are hosting the First Annual Children s Home Fall Golf Classic on November 1 at Tanglewood Golf Course (Reynolds Course). Cost is $75 per player. More information to come. Info and sign up sheets available outside the church office. The youth are selling Innisbrook wrapping paper and gifts! Did you know that one 20-foot roll will wrap approximately 15 shirt boxes? See a youth member to order today or make your purchases in the upstairs lobby outside the adult wing or outside the fellowship hall following the worship services. Wrapping paper will be on sale through September 21st!

STEWARDSHIP RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence Aug.

00 Youth Fund $ 200.00 Stephen Ministry Fund $ 125.00 Aug. 31 General Budget $ 5,228.86 Hunger Fund $ 9.00 Stephen Ministry $ 50.

5 STEWARDSHIP RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence Aug. 24 Sunday School: 237 Worship: 336 Aug. 31 Sunday School: 166 Worship: 300 Promises to Keep: Gifts Aug. 24 General Budget $ 8, Hunger Fund $ Parsonage Fund $ Music Fund $ Youth Fund $ Stephen Ministry Fund $ Aug. 31 General Budget $ 5, Hunger Fund $ 9.00 Stephen Ministry $ MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS General Budget Gifts: In memory of Don Craft by Floyd and Polly Craft; In honor of Josie Simmons by Helen Nichols; Building Fund Gifts: In memory of Matt Carleton by David and Jo Ann Arrington, Paul and Crystal Spicer, Carol Coxe, Phyllis and Jimmie Moore, and the Upper Room Sunday School Class; In honor of Jack and Jo Gondring and for Jo s birthday by Millie and Herman Orrell; In memory of Naomi Turner, Blair Routh s mother, by Phyllis and Jimmie Moore and Ollie and Jackie Harrell; In memory of Cheryl Tracy, Eleanor Thompson s daughter, by Guy and Nancy Fisher; In memory of Don H. Craft, Jr. by Deborah Craft Jones; Stephen Ministry Gifts: In memory of Cheryl Tracy, Eleanor Thompson s daughter, by Paul and Crystal Spicer, Tommy and Pat Beroth, Judy Kennedy, Kim Jackson, and Richard and Peggy Henning; Parsonage Fund Gift: In memory of Matt Carleton by the August WHO Committee. STEWARDSHIP CORNER Through Baptism, God has made us His own. At that point, we began our spiritual journeys to become the stewards God has called us to be. We most often think of stewardship as something we do, and certainly we are to do acts of stewardship, but first we must dedicate ourselves to being stewards of all God's good and gracious gifts. LEWISVILLE IS A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH Stephen Ministers are trained lay care-givers who provide emotional and spiritual care to persons who are experiencing difficulties in their lives hospitalization, loss of a loved one, loss of job, or any other crisis situation. This is care in addition to the care the pastor gives. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, fill out one of the slips in the pew rack and put it in the offering plate or hand it to the minister or one of the Stephen Leaders, Becky Bingham or Tom Lee.

6 What image are you going to take away from the Beijing 2008 Olympics? Is it Michael Phelps with his history-breaking number of gold medals? Is it the first-ever gold/silver finish in women s gymnastics? Is it close calls, gut-wrenching defeats, stunning victories, or surprising winners? All these stand out, and then fade back into the haze of the entire Olympic experience. What is required of an Olympic athlete? In a nutshell, disciplined determination, absolute commitment and fixation upon one single goal. Athletes work nonstop for years. But they all know that in the end there will only be three medalists. And there will only be one gold medal winner. Here is what is so amazing to me, and maybe the most lasting image of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Even though they know they may never win a medal, yet each of these unknown athletes works with the same single-minded determination, experiences the same pains, makes the same sacrifices of time and money and even family. It is this intense personal commitment, to win one thing, that enables those athletes to give it their all, every day, for years. They may not ever earn a medal, but every one of them is a winner. The Apostle Paul says to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1) Paul is calling Jesus followers to see their physical bodies as dedicated to being lifted up as an offering to God. Each one of us needs to present our physical bodies in praise and worship to God. God is in the business of living sacrifices...people who dedicate their entire beings to serving God by bringing persons into His Kingdom, bettering humanity and building a better world. Like each Olympic athlete who represents their country and wants to do their best for their country, we represent God. We are God s ambassadors. Not many of us will write best-selling books or get our names in the halls and walls of fame. But we can be just as devoted, work just as hard, and pray without ceasing, without the glory and the medals. We can be the real stars, the real Olympians. Keith OUR CHURCH FAMILY.. Sympathy: We express our Christian love and sympathy to Levonda Craft and the Craft Family in the death of Don Craft, Jr., who passed away on August 21. GRANDPARENTS DAY IS SEPTEMBER 7 Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 7. Grandparents will be recognized at both services. Bring your grandparents for this special day. PATHWAYS STUDY GROUP The Pathways Study Group will start up again on Tuesday, September 9, and continue each Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The group is OPEN to all available at that time. Starting September 9, the group will start with a detailed study on Developing A More Meaningful Prayer Life. Taught by Pastor Keith, the study will cover every aspect of prayer with the goal of our having a more meaningful prayer life. We have a lot of questions about prayer and we will seek to explore each one in this study. Come and join us. We meet in the Yokefellow Classroom.

7 SHARING IN MINISTRY GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 AM SERVICE) Sept. 7 Karen and Rick Cole Sept. 14 Julie and Mike Collins Sept. 21 Sandra and Ben Dorr Sept. 28 The Williams Family DOORSTEP TEAM VISITATIONS Sept. 7 Tom and Cathy Lewis Sept. 14 Jerry and Ellen Farmer Sept. 21 Jo Ann and David Arrington Sept. 28 Jan and Skip Morris WHO COMMITTEE September WHO Committee Chairs: Jackie Harrell and Terri Vogler Kim Skinner Sarah Watkins Lou Ann Yow Irene Foster Libby Reynolds Jo Gondring Treva Robbins Sandra Johnson Marsha Walker Cam Greive Suzanne Farlow Kay Schlagel Mo Voss Beryl Moser Kelly Morris WHY COMMITTEE September WHY Committee Chairs: Tim Rains and Jerry Farmer Cas Booe Domingo Isasi Neal Roberts Ric Lunsford Larry Brogdon Charlie Mays Allen Cheek Richard Patterson Brian Edwards Marvin Yow Richard Herring Mike Sorrell George Stilphen Children s Church Schedule (8:30 am Worship Service) Sept. 7 Daniel and Angie Choplin Sept. 14 No Children s Church Sept. 21 Trent and Angel Messick Sept. 28 Will and Jenny Davis Please note: Materials for Children s Church will be in the classroom for you to check out ahead of time as resources for Sunday morning activities. If unavailable to teach, please be responsible for finding your own substitute. Remember: Children s Church is offered for 4-year-olds through 2nd graders. 8:30 am Nursery Schedule Sept. 7 Carolyn, Melissa, and Amanda Benson Sept. 14 Kim and Neal Roberts Sept. 21 William Farlow Sept. 28 Sharon and Eva Hill 11:00 am Nursery Schedule Sept. 7 Cathy and Michelle Lewis Sept. 14 Dan and Margaret Williams Sept. 21 Rod and Debbie Ruperto Sept. 28 Terri and Clay Vogler

8 Lewisville Community Churches Blood Drive: Harmony Grove UMC (5041 Styers Ferry Road.) Saturday, September 13, 9 am 2 pm. Please call Jackie Harrell, , to schedule an appointment. E-GIVING AVAILABLE Lewisville UMC offers the option of E-Giving (electronic giving). Persons can have contributions to the General Fund or Building Fund electronically drafted from their bank account on the 15 th or end of each month (or both). A number of families have already chosen this option. For Sunday morning offerings, cards are available to place in the offering plate that read I gave electronically. For more on E-Giving or to set it up, call Don Morris at Please remember we need the address every year! ADDRESSES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE NEEDED!!! Circle one: Fr. Soph. Jr. Sr. Grad. Student Military Name College Mailing Address address phone number Please drop this form in the offering plate, mail to the church office, or call the church office at with the information. Thanks!

9 2009 BUILDING TEAMS: The Western NC Annual Conference each year sponsors short-term missionary trips (10 days to two weeks). These building teams will go to countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and well as to Palestine/Israel, Alaska, Armenia, Bolivia, and Liberia. Teams will work on various building projects like sanctuaries, chapels, multi-purpose buildings, schools, etc. Cost varies from $1,200 to $3,500. If interested, see our Pastor for more details and information. You can also go to for information. Teams get filled up fast, so act soon. It s a great opportunity. USED CELL PHONE COLLECTION AND FUNDRAISER LUMC is participating in a cell phone fund-raising drive. There is nothing for you to buy or sell to participate. We simply ask that you donate your extra inactive cell phones to our drive. No chargers or accessories are needed. Most households have 5 to 6 unused cell phones just sitting in drawers. Please put these phones to good use. They will raise needed funds and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to our church Building Fund. This drive will benefit our church and the environment by keeping the harmful materials the phones contain out of our landfills (lead, arsenic, beryllium, etc.). To make it even easier, just bring the cell phones with their batteries to church AND DROP IN A SPECIAL CONTAINER located in the west wing lobby and outside the church office. FLOOD BUCKETS: With hurricane season here, let s remember our on-going Flood Bucket Fund. To contribute, make checks payable to Lewisville UMC and put Flood Buckets on the notation line. REMEMBER SERVANT DAY Servant Day is our opportunity to serve in mission work in our area. We will be sending teams to Speas Elementary, Open Arms Ministry, Bethlehem Center, The Children s Home, Crisis Control and Habitat Restore. The date is Saturday, October 25, 8:30-1:00 p.m. including lunch provided at the church.

10 Lewisville United Methodist Church Preschool 2008 Fall/Winter Children s Clothing and Toy Exchange The Fall/Winter Clothing and Toy Exchange is just around the corner! Everyone is invited to bring Fall and Winter infant-teen clothing and shoes, maternity clothes, toys, books, videos and baby and nursery equipment. 60% of the selling price will go to the seller and 40% will go to the Preschool. Also, if you volunteer to work one of the following shifts, you will be invited to shop at the Pre-Sale Party on Friday, September 12. It s your chance to buy before the sale is opened to the public! Child care is provided for all shifts, except the Pre-Sale. Receiving: Wed., Sept. 10, 7-8:30 pm Thurs., Sept. 11, 9:30-11:30 am; 5-8:00 pm Fri., Sept. 12, 9:30-11:30 am Selling: Sat., Sept. 13, 8 am-1 pm; Half-price Selling: Mon., Sept. 15, 9:30-11:30 am; 5-8:00 pm For more information, please call Robin Speas ( ), Sarah Watkins ( ), or Maythi Calvert ( ). SUPPORT THE CHILDREN S HOME The Winston-Salem District of the United Methodist Church has given all churches a challenge to respond to the Great Commission by supporting The Children s Home in Winston-Salem at 1001 Reynolda Road. The W-S District has asked each person to support this effort by giving $6.00 each. Children s Home, Inc. has cared for children, families, and individuals in need for nearly 100 years. With campuses in Winston Salem and Franklin, The Home has served Western North Carolina by being the place Where Children and Families Matter Most. In recent years, The Children s Home has undergone significant changes, including becoming licensed by the State of North Carolina as a Mental Health Residential Treatment Center. The Home is also licensed as a Mental Health Day Treatment Program and a Child Placing Agency for Family Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care. Most recently, The Home officially became a licensed Adoption Agency, specializing in foster-to-adopt placements. They offer residential programs as well as day centers and counseling for children and families. The Children s Home continues to reach those in need, embracing its mission to grow healthy futures for children, adults and families by ministering to the mind, body and spirit, and heeding the words of Jesus, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my brethren, you did it unto me. Lewisville UMC wants to show our support by encouraging all those who are a part of our church to consider giving $6.00 each. Since not everyone may be able to give the same, if you can do more it would help us meet our goal. Truly, The Children s Home is one of our most successful ministries and deserves our support. Be sure that you clearly mark your gift The Children s Home so it can be directed to the right place. Thanks for your support.

11 CHOIRS RESUME SEPT. 8th! ºAll children, ages kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to join the Children s Choir which meets on Mondays from 6:30-7:15 pm in the choir room. ºChildren who are 3 or 4 years old are welcome to join the Cherub Choir which meets on Mondays from 6:30-7:15 pm in the library. ºYouth Handbell Choir meets on Mondays from 4-5 pm in the bell room. Any youth, grades 6-12, are encouraged to attend! ºAdult Handbell Choir meets on Mondays from 7:30-9:00 pm. There is an opening available for a skilled or beginner ringer. Please see Debby if interested! All four of these choirs will begin rehearsals on Monday, September 8th. See you there! Attention, All Current and New Acolytes! There will be an acolyte Meet, Greet, and Practice on Sunday, October 12, at 4 pm SHARP in the sanctuary. The junior highs will practice first so they can go to UMYF. Bazaar: October 4, 8 am-2 pm Just picture it! Our fellowship hall, overflowing with beautiful crafts, sparkling decorations and delicious foods. It can only happen with your help! The Melba Forbis Friendship Circle is organizing this year s bazaar but we need the support of all our church members to make it a real success. Share your talents and skills by contributing to the bake sale! Rent space to sell your crafts! Home canned veggies are always a big hit so bring us those jars of beans or corn! Call to let us know what you can contribute...mitzi Swing at , Dawn Langevin at , Debby Trivett at or the church office at Bazaar date is Saturday, October 4 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be selling baked goods, handmade crafts, artwork from local artists, chicken pies, and MUCH MORE. Professional vendors will also be selling. Breakfast and lunch will be available.

12 What: A Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Dinner (for teachers of all ages) When: Thursday, September 11 Where: Asbury Hall Time: 6:30 pm Join us for another Family Movie Night on Friday, September 5, at 7 pm in the fellowship hall. The movie is free, so come and enjoy the fellowship together. The night s feature will be Milo and Otis. Join us for a fun night! Please RSVP by September 7 to either June ( ) or Beth ( ). NOTICE TO ALL CLASS PRESIDENTS Please drop a list of your teachers for the year and teachers for the coming year, , by the church office. This will help in preparing for Christian Education Sunday on September 14th. Thanks for your help in getting this information together. Teacher Recognition Sunday September 14 September 14th is Teacher Recognition Sunday at both the 8:30 am and the 11:00 am Worship Services. Both the New Beginning Service and the Traditional Service will be held in the sanctuary. Please note this location. Looking forward to seeing you! WINSTON-SALEM LAITY RALLY The Winston-Salem District Laity Rally will be held Sunday, September 21, 5-7 pm at Maple Springs UMC. This event will also serve as a welcome to our new District Superintendent, Dr. William (Bill) Medlin. There will be a meal (roast pork, vegetables, rolls, dessert, drink) for those who purchase the $6 tickets before September 10. In addition, a service starting at 5:45 pm will feature Sabbath Indigo of Green Street UMC and speaker, Dr. William Medlin. Tickets for the meal will be available at the church office and from Jim Fridy, our Lay Leader.

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, :00 am

Pre-Service Announcements SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2015 11:00 am Mrs. Emily Roach Prelude My Shepherd Mrs. Debby Trivett, Organist Young Presenting the Light