What s the Plan? At Horne Memorial United Methodist Church. April, 2017 SUNDAYS. Traditional Services Sanctuary 8:30 & 11:00 AM

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1 SUNDAYS Traditional Services Sanctuary 8:30 & 11:00 AM Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:45 & 11:00 AM Nursery Provided I N T H I S I S S U E : Those in Service 2 Horne s Calendar 3 Care and Nurture 4 Prayer Requests 5 Children s News 6 Youth News 7 Adult Groups 8 Church News 9 Special Events 10 UMW 11 Adult Studies 12 Sunday School 13 Mission News 14 Staff 16 Connect At Horne Memorial United Methodist Church What s the Plan? If you re like me, you ve gotten tired of looking at the crumbling plaster and chipped woodwork in the Sanctuary building. Others of you were kind enough to fill out a survey a while back sharing your opinion about building and space needs. I want you all to know that none of this has been forgotten. Sometimes, things just take time. I want to thank you for your patience, and I think it s time to begin sharing some exciting plans. There are two main projects going on at Horne right now plans for renovation of the Sanctuary building, and plans for possible building expansion and better utilization of our present spaces. So as not to confuse anyone, let s think of them as Phase 1 and Phase 2 respectively. Phase 1: Renovation of the Sanctuary Building The Church Council has approved a maximum budget of $300,000 for this Phase, which we hope to raise in a financial campaign prior to starting work. The Trustees have been instructed to sign a contract with a company that specializes in church renovations called Church Interiors. Included in the project will be complete repair and painting of all plaster; stripping/sanding and staining of all woodwork; refinishing of hardwood floors; removal, repair, and refinishing of the pews; replacement of carpet; updating the audio equipment; and, installation of new video equipment, including a projector and a retractable screen. We believe these renovations and improvements will not only return the Sanctuary to the beautiful state that we all expect of a space dedicated to the glory and worship of God, it will provide for the needs of future worship as well. The Trustees have not received a final price due to the request by the Church Council that any work address the audio/visual needs of the future. However, once a final price is received, the plan is for a contract to be signed, and our vision is that work would be completed over the 2017 summer months. Once the time frame is confirmed it will be shared with the congregation, and we will have the campaign through which we can offer financial support. Phase 2: Possible Building Expansion and Better Utilization of our Present Spaces This is the Phase that your survey responses pertain to. The Church has retained an architectural firm to lead us in thinking about how we can maximize use of our present building space, while also guiding us in thinking about what additional building space we may need to accommodate ministry into the future. As you can imagine, this is a challenging task. The firm has received input from the various ministry areas in the church. We have provided them with historical and projected data. And the survey responses in which you shared your opinions as well. The firm just recently shared some initial thoughts about what space needs might be possible for us to meet with the land resources we presently have at April, 2017 our disposal. Right now the Trustees have taken the responsibility for working with the firm to come up with some alternatives that balance financial stewardship with the need to provide building space for continued long-term ministry growth. Once some viable alternatives are found, they will be shared with the congregation for feedback. As you can imagine, this is a time-consuming and complicated process as we try to balance all of our church s many ministry areas. There have been needs expressed by the children s ministry, the youth ministry, the missions ministries, the discipleship ministry, and more. The most common need raised by members of the church is the need for a dedicated space for Contemporary Worship that looks and feels like worship space. Again, we will endeavor to keep you updated as this longer-term project moves forward. There are many parts to coordinate, including conversation with the Town s Planning Department. While I know that the information above does not begin to answer all of your questions, I hope that it represents a good start toward communicating present and future plans of our church. Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any member of the Trustees. Thank you for your patience, for your support, and for your prayers. Grace and peace, Pastor Ross

2 P A G E 2 Those In Service Ushers, Greeters & Acolytes in Service We are always working to build our usher teams. If you are interested in serving, please jerrydaws@ gmail.com If you are 3rd grade or higher and would like to acolyte in worship service, contact Pam Russell for training. Greeters/April 8:30 Traditional Service 04/02 Stuart & Pat Clark 04/09 Chip & Diane Braswell 04/16 Iris Supcoe 04/23 John & Jane Barnes 04/30 - Sallie Novak 9:45 Contemporary Service 04/02 Marsha & Abby Farrell 04/09 Rebecca Spell 04/16 Lynn Greene 04/23 Kyra Ruivo 04/30 - Tera & Lee Hartman 11:00 Traditional Service 04/02 Kathryn Finkbeinert & Nancy A. 04/09 Amelia Thomas & Carolyn Ryland 04/16 Sharon Boyce & Berneice Jones 04/23 Caroline Daily & Judy Packard 04/30 - Rusty & Carol Carl Ushers/April 8:30: Rick Boeh, Paul Kozlowski, Vernon Novak 9:45: Bill Greene & Mark Tyler 11:00: Bryan Blake, Dock Kornegay, Grant Warren 9:45 Sunday Office Greeter team needed! Contact Bob Horton at if you can help. Acolytes/April 8:30 Service: 04/02 Elizabeth & Gabriel Schellinger 04/09 Payton McCallister & Olivia Bailey 04/16 Need Acolytes 04/23 Ford & Foster Evans 04/30 - Olivia Bailey 11:00 Service 04/02 Megan Lowder, Mackenzie O Neal 04/09 Lexi Key & Katie Bass 04/16 Connor Norris & Aislinn Anne 04/23 Isaac & Henley Bess - Daily 04/30 - Taylor & Mallory Kinyo/10O Neal 5/2 Ministry Team Acolytes - Pam Russell, x123 Boy Scouts Philip Culpepper, Children s Ministry Director - Pam Russell, x123 Church Council Jeff Cartledge, jcartledge@aol.com Finance - Michelle Karlson, mkarlson@nc.rr.com Historian - Needed (Please prayerfully consider this role) Librarian - Mary Ann Horton, Website - Leigh Headington, webmaster@horneumc.net College Student Outreach - Sandy, sbgermann531@yahoo.com Communications - Sarah Norris, x121 Cub Scouts - Sam Schellinger, Discipleship - Sherrie VanderVeen, x131 Dance Ministry - Belinda McFerren, Funeral Coordinator - Beth Smith, Greeters, 8:30 Service - Sallie Novak, Greeters, 9:45 Service - Pam Tyler, pamtyler90@gmail.com Greeters,11:00 Service - Judy Packard, GriefShare - Judi Kuydendall, griefshare@horneumc.net Jonathan Fund - Ed Smith, Joy Club - Doug Packard, Legacy Endowment - Bill Brewer, Marriage Ministry - Sherrie VanderVeen, x131 Media 9:45 Service - Kelly Siegert, siegert@embarqmail.com Mission Programs - Scott Worrell, sworrell27527@nc.rr.com Newsletter - newsletter@horneumc.net Nursery Coordinator - Pam Russell, ext.123 Preschool - Terry McCarthy, ext. 130 SPRC Jay Kuykendall, jkuy@novonordisk.com Trustees Bryan Blake, bblake@mckimcreed.com Methodist Men (UMM) David Glover, dgloverjr@aol.com Methodist Women Diana Howard, dianamae@nc.rr.com Ushers, 8:30 Service - Burt, burtsmith@embarqmail.com Ushers, 9:45 Service Bob Horton, Ushers, 11:00 Service - Jerry Dawson, Worship Team - Ross Carter, ext. 122 Youth Director - Brad Lopp, Youth Praise & Worship - Mary Kelsay, C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

3 A P R I L, P A G E 3 Horne Memorial April Calendar Weekly Calendar Sundays 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Services 9:45 AM Contemporary Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Adult Sunday School 5:00 PM Women s Bible Study 5:00 PM Declaration Practice 6:00 PM Confirmation Class Mondays 9:00 AM Preschool 1:00 PM GriefShare 7:00 PM Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts Tuesdays 9:00 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Women s Bible Study 5:30 PM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM GriefShare Wednesdays 9:00 AM Preschool 5:00 PM Fellowship Dinner 5:30PM Investigative Disciples 6:15 PM KFC Basement 6:15 PM Adult Bible Study (4 classes) 6:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM Jubilate Ringers 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Thursdays 9:00 AM Preschool 9:30 AM Women s Bible Studies 7:00 PM CrossWalk Friday 9:00 AM Preschool Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 2 Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9 Holy Week, April 9-15 Maundy Thursday, April 13 Good Friday, April 14 Holy Saturday, April 15 Easter Sunday, April 16 Wed, April 5 Thu, April 13 April Events Rhythm with a Reason Dance Ministry Event Clayton Center Maundy Thursday 7 PM Team Meetings Tue, April 4 Trustee 6:30 PM UMW Board Meeting 7 PM (215) Fri, April 14 Holy Friday 7 PM Wed, April 5 Missions Meeting 6:30 PM Sat, April 15 Sun, April 16 Stop Hunger Now 8:30 AM Blood Drive 9 AM Easter & Sunrise Services Sun, April 9 Tue, April 11 Wed, April 19 UMM Breakfast 7 AM Nell Holland, Hannah, Stella,& Sarah Circles Prayer Quilt Ministry 10 AM Sun, April 23 Hand Bells play, Traditional Thu, April 20 Finance 7 PM Fri, April 28 Pork BBQ Plates Thu, April 27 Church Council 7 PM

4 P A G E 4 Care & Nurture Prayer Requests Church Family & friends: Lee Ann & Steve Mowe, Jimmy Stephenson, George Supcoe, Robby Braim, Betty Bell, Israel Campbell, Tish Frish, Dawn Leslie, Marcelle Brannan, Frances Barbour, Ed & Sarah Lou Smith, Sue & David Verrinder, Jim & Lynn Harrell, Phyllis Bass, Vernon & Betty Johnson, Alex Lee, Jean Settle, JD Bryant, W.R. Alexander, Claire Stamey, Sue Cole, Wilbur Honeycutt, Jerry Andrews, Bill & Linda Griswold, Rose Butler, Vivian Putt, Doug McCormac, Karen Wiggins, Vernon Novak, Carol Bullock, Rick Ransopher, Donna Holt, Suzanne Lehnhardt, Madeline Scovitch, Janice Boyette, Theresa Kelly, Theresa degrasse, Edna Baker, Paula Price, Fern Russell, Tim Radford. To submit a prayer request, contact the church office, place in the offering plate on a Missions and Missionaries: ZOE Ministry; Pastor Elena; Blessings UMC in Khabarovsk, Russia; Liberia Ministry; Heifer Project; Ryan Epps Home for Children in Haiti; Clayton Area Ministries; Esperanza Ministry; Methodist Home for Children. The Architectural & Design Planning for Horne Memorial pew card, or sarah@horneumc.net Cure4Sure Cancer Support Group Please join us for lunch and support. The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 4 at Skyline in Clayton at 11:30 AM. Please contact Iris Supcoe at or lovesthebeach@nc.rr.com for more information or if you need a ride. GriefShare Seminars MONDAYS, 1 PM 3 PM, CURRENT SESSION ENDS APRIL 10 TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM 8:30 PM, BEGINS APRIL 4 GriefShare is a grief recovery support program where grieving people find healing and hope. Participants meet weekly for a video seminar with helpful information on grief-related topics from leading experts in the field, followed by guided group discussion. GriefShare is open to all in our church family and community. If you or someone you know could benefit from warm & caring support after the loss of a spouse, child, family member, or friend, please contact our GriefShare Leader, Judi Kuykendall at griefshare@horneumc.net or contact the church office, (919) , ext There is a registration fee of $15 to cover the cost of the workbook and scholarships are available. C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

5 A P R I L, Prayer Quilt Ministry P A G E 5 Do you know of a church family member in crisis? If you believe someone is in crisis and would like to have the church pray for them via the Prayer Quilt Ministry, you can send the information to info@horneumc.net and we ll contact you regarding the need. You can also contact, leigh.headington@gmail.com for additional information on the activities and how you could help with our ministry. The Prayer Quilt Ministry is a physical representation of the biblical principle love thy neighbor. Our church Prayer Quilt Ministry needs you this year! If you would like to help us keep our ministry going strong or you want to learn how to make simple quilts, join us on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall from 10am to noon. Our next team meeting will be Wednesday, April 19. Prayer Quilts are not about the quilt they re about the prayers being offered for someone else. UNITED MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Save The Date For Your Mate Caraway Conference & Camp in Sophia NC. September 14-16, :30 Thursday- 5:30 Saturday Plan now to attend and send your registration right away to guarantee your place for the weekend. Brochures are available at the church in the brochure racks outside of the office or see Rich & Eileen Hartman. Pastor Rich and Eileen have been a part of this ministry for married couples for over 20 years and have witnessed how God has blessed those who have attended. They consider this a valuable resource to enrich your marriage in the area of communication. Contact information: ume.jolin@gmail.com or call Or register online at: Rich and Eileen Hartman, rellrell@embarqmail.com.

6 P A G E 6 No Wednesday Night Programming on Wed, April 12! The New Deep Blue Devotional for the whole family is out! Please pick yours up on the brochure rack News About Our Children Children s Programs KFC (Kids for Christ): We will not have programming on Wednesday, April 12, because of Spring Break. Join us every other Wednesday evening in April for Bible study, crafts, music, and fellowship. 6:15-7:15 Sunday School: Join us each Sunday morning at 9:45, for classes for children ages 2 through 5th grade. Our children are getting to know God a little better each week as we study, learn, and grow together. Children's Church: Children ages 3 through Kindergarten are welcome to come down with the nursery workers after Pastor Ross has time with them in the 8:30 and 11:00 services. Parents can pick your children up in Room B4 after the service is over. outside of the office. Vacation Bible School The date for VBS 2017 is set for July 10-14! The Theme this year is Maker Fun Factory Created by God, built for purpose. Registration will open in May, but go ahead and reserve the date on your calendar! Spring Break Service Project Join us as we celebrate Easter and spring break with the children who live in Pippin Mobile Home Park in Selma! We will work with Edgerton Memorial UMC and their mobile food trailer, Wheels of Hope! Mark your calendar now so that you and your family can come and help us bring the light of Christ to others on Wed, April 12. Watch the church web site and Facebook page for more updates. We will need people to donate food and other items, people to cook and serve a meal, and people to play and do activities with the children. Rise Against Hunger Event Rise Against Hunger Event (Formerly known as Stop Hunger Now) will take place on Saturday, April 15. This is a great way for your family to serve needs in our community and beyond. All ages can help in this ministry. It will be held at the Civitan Club (340 McCullers Drive, Clayton) from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

7 A P R I L, News About Our Youth P A G E 7 UMYF - United Methodist Youth Fellowship Horne Memorial Youth Group 2016/17 Wednesday Nights 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Dinner 5:00 PM 6:30 PM There is no youth programming or dinner on April 12 Declaration Praise Team plays on Sun, April 23 Kaleidoscope for Youth March 31 April 2 If you are new to youth group register online at Youth Sunday School SUNDAY MORNING MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS 9:45am For 6 th 8 th Grades Youth at Horne includes students 6th 12th grade Contact the Youth Director at bradlopp@1218@gmail.com for more information All youth are welcome to join us for this fast, fun, & friendly look at every book of the Bible! Facilitated by JoAnn & Anika Knott. Come join us! Investigative Disciples Rhythm with a Reason Praise Dance Spring Presentation Wednesday, April 5 6:30 7:30 PM at the Clayton Center The doors will open at 6:15 PM. They will present, The Renewed Girl. This is a FREE event, please invite a friend. Graduation Sunday, June 4 6TH 12TH GRADES Discovering Evidence for God, Christ, and the Bible Science Experiments & Fascinating Bible Facts that connect Faith & Science Wednesdays, 5:30 PM 6 PM Facilitated by Belinda McFerren bmcferren@centurylink.net Parents Please submit your students High school and College graduate information below for Graduation Sunday & for the Sunday Lunch! Click this link for Horne online Graduation Sunday Registration

8 P A G E 8 Adult Groups United Methodist Men UPCOMING EVENTS: Men s Breakfast Sunday, April 9 at 7AM in the Fellowship Hall Spring Pork BBQ Friday, April 28, 11 AM 7 PM Golf Tournament Saturday, July 15, 1 PM Pine Hollow Golf Club PB&J Drive September, LOWE S Food Parking Lot Portsmouth Island Men s Retreat October 13-15, $250 Registration for Portsmouth JOY Club (Just Older Youth) An active group of 55 and older who love to travel and see different places and enjoy some of the finest home cooking around. Come and join us! We try to schedule one event each month. You don't have to be a member of Horne to participate in activities. For more information, contact Doug Packard at or pacdj@nc.rr.com. Upcoming events: Thursday, April 15 NC Museum of Art two exhibitions Ansel Adams (noted black-and-white photographer) - $15. Roots: Getting Acquainted in Eastern North Carolina no cost. Plus all of the free exhibits. Meet at 9:30 AM at Town Square. Friday, May 5 Temple Theater in Sanford Legally Blonde The Musical meet at 12:15 PM Town Square. $21 ticket money to Doug by April 1. We will stop for dinner on our way home. Saturday, May 13 The Clayton Center for 2 PM show. Johnston Community Chorale presents Broadway s Musical Magic" - $15 to Doug by April 1. Dinner after the show at McCall s. Tuesday, June 6 - Carolina Mudcats vs. Winston Salem Game 7 PM. Drive own cars. $12 field seats, give money to Doug Packard by May 13. Dinner at the park. Tuesday, June 27 - Last get-together of Spring. Covered dish lunch at 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker on adult diabetes. C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

9 A P R I L, Finance Team (as of March. 19) General Fund Received Budgeted YTD 188, ,696 Thank you for being a river of God s blessing. Your continued faithfulness will help us expand our ministry to our church and our community. Gifts as of March 19 Horne UMM Chip Wood by Jeremy & Becky Atack Building Fund Velma Adams by Nell Holland Circle Naomi Power s mother by Nell Holland Circle Church News From the Trustees We are happy to report that plans to begin the restoration of our sanctuary have been approved by Church Council and is planned to proceed over the summer to minimize disruption to our traditional worship services. The restoration will include plaster repairs & repainting; woodwork, pew & flooring refinishing; and new carpeting installation. We are excited to report that audio visual screens will also be incorporated into the design that will disappear into the molding/casework when not in use! We are reviewing options for funding this exciting and much needed project and will share additional information as plans are finalized. P A G E 9 The architectural firm presented the space needs assessment from the congregational and committee surveys along with estimated building footprint options. These block sketches were reviewed and discussed to better determine a path forward for our facilities. Wednesday Night Dinner Menu Wednesday, April 5 - Beef Stroganoff Wednesday, April 12 - No Dinner Wednesday, April 19 - Baked Ziti & Salad Wednesday, April 26 - Pizza Our Church Family If you would like to be baptized or to join Horne, please go to the church website to register or click on the link New Member Information (online). You can also call the church office for more information. Please welcome to our church family: Kathy Walsh from Riverwood Athletic Subdivision We celebrate the baptism of: Adaline Charlotte Romine (5mo), daughter of Lucas & Ashley, little sister of Jackson & Hayes. The 2017 Altar Flower Calendar online: Sign up to purchase an altar flower for traditional services on our website under Worship. We will send out monthly reminders to sign up online and the link will be provided. If you do not have access to sign up online please call the church office. The cost for flowers is $50. Checks should be written to Horne with flowers in the notation. 04/02 By Janet L. Fleming in memory of her father, Robert E. Fleming. 04/09 By Sarah, Sarah Beth & William in Memory of Pappap. 04/16 By Lynne Parrish in honor of Charles Parrish s Birthday. 04/23 To The Glory of God 04/30 By Sarah Wood in Honor of William

10 P A G E 10 Special Events Sunday, April 9 Regular Services Thursday, April 13 7 PM Sanctuary Friday, April 14 7 PM Sanctuary Sunday, April 16 Regular Services Sunrise Service 6:30 AM Front Steps SERVE LOCAL Thursday, April PM Behind the old Paper Company Building in Downtown Clayton Join us as we support the work of OneCompassion, a non-profit organization here in Clayton providing a free monthly meal for Clayton area residents. We will decorate the dining space before dinner, host kid-friendly spring-related activities & craft projects, and help serve hot dogs & hamburgers as needed. All children, youth & adults are invited to participate in this great community event! To sign up or get more info, contact Sherrie VanderVeen in the church office, (919) , ext. 131 or sherrie@horneumc.net. Mother s Day Breakfast Sat, May 13 at 8:30 All Women are invited! Money will help children in Haiti. Sign up online at Mother s Day Registration Form HORNE BLOOD DRIVE Join us Saturday, April 15 at Horne Memorial for our seasonal Blood Drive. The drive will be held from 9 AM 1:30 PM in the church Fellowship Hall. Please register online in advance so you do not have to wait at C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

11 A P R I L, United Methodist Women P A G E 11 Follow Go Serve Love He said to them Come Follow Me & I will make you Fishers of Men Matthew 4:19 Please Join Us! Deborah- Circle The Deborah Circle meets the 2 nd Thur of the month at different times and places. If you would like to fellowship with ladies who also love to serve the Lord through Missions contact the President Michelle Karlson: mkarlson@nc.rr.com, Hannah Circle The Hannah Circle meets the 2 nd Tue of the month at 7 PM. During the winter months of Jan, Feb, and March they meet at the church and the other months meet at member s homes. Come join the Hannah Circle for fun and fellowship. President Pam Ogle, pasogle@aol.com Nell Holland The Nell Holland Circle is a circle made up of retired women. They meet Sept - May in room B8 on the second Tue at 1 PM. Come Join Us! President Bertha Crabtree berthacrabtree@gmail.com Sarah Circle Sarah Circle meets on the second Tue. of the month at 7 PM at Horne or at a member's home. This Circle is mostly mothers of school age children. President Amy Lomax, amyglomax@gmail.com Stella Circle The Stella Circle welcomes new members! We have a range of ladies from those with young children to those who have retired (but who are no less busy!) We meet on the second Tue. of each month at 7 PM at a member s home. President- Lori Culberson, ljculberson@msn.com. March 31 April 2 Women s Retreat! April 27 - UMM BBQ needs our pound cakes and brownies. We will start packaging and cutting desserts at 4 PM. Please join us. Mother s Day Breakfast Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 AM This event is for all Ladies and will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Please invite your mother, aunt, daughter, grandmother, friends and neighbors to attend. The cost is $15 for a wonderful breakfast, speaker and fellowship with friends. You can sign up here, Mother s Day Registration Form and place your check with Mother s Day Breakfast in the notation in the offering plate, Stella Circle box, or drop off at the church office. Checks should be written to Stella Young Circle. Money will help children in Haiti. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED! House of Hope is a Christian therapeutic, school, home & counseling center for troubled and hurting teenage girls. Please place donations in the drop off zone closet in the basement. Contact Allison Hemphill for more information at Items needed are: Tall kitchen bags, Gallon Ziploc bags, Toilet paper, Paper towels, and Disinfectant wipes. District Dates: April 29 District Mission Study, 9 AM 1 PM The Bible and Human Sexuality Whitley Memorial UMC, 300 Wilsons Mills Road, Smithfield, NC UMW reading program Book of the Month Extraordinary Grace: how the unlikely lineage of Jesus reveals God s amazing love, by Gary Chapman & Chris Fabry. The authors search scriptures for examples of God s grace in the lives of those named in Jesus lineage. They find people with faults, foibles and sins, just like the rest of us. Grace is an astonishing gift given by God to people not doing everything exactly right. In this book you will hear the call of grace; be overtaken by grace; and learn that the extraordinary grace you feel comes from loving Jesus. Look for this large print book in the Spiritual growth category in our UMW collection. The call number is CHA.

12 P A G E 12 Adult Small Group Study Learn, Grow & Connect In A Small Group Study! Horne offers a variety of classes that are designed to serve adults of all ages who seek to learn and grow in their faith journey, as well as connect with others for support along the way. Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break Sundays, 5-6 PM, Room 214 Facilitated by Holly Patton, holly@horneumc.net 3 Ways to Register! 1. Register online or below Bible Study Class Registration 2. Contact Class Facilitator 3. or call Sherrie sherrie@horneumc.net or x131 Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, Room 213 Facilitated by Diane Snyder, dksnyder92@gmail.com "Hosea" by Jennifer Rothschild - Unfailing Love Changes Everything Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM, Room 214 Facilitated by Marion Young, marionyoung50@gmail.com The Gospel of Mark: The Jesus We're Aching For Begins March 9; Thursdays, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room 213 Facilitated by Connie Riddle,cjriddle74@yahoo.com Wednesday Evening Classes at The Clayton Center, 6:15-7:15 PM A Lump in the Throat: Faith and the Poetry of Robert Frost - Rotary Room Facilitated by Rev. Tim Russell & Hannah Koch; contact sherrie@horneumc.net Begins April 19 The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-given strategies for Difficult Times - Four Oaks Rm Facilitated by Joseph & Jessica Andolsen & Brian Harrison, j.andolsen@gmail.com First Corinthians: Living Love When We Disagree - Poole Room Facilitated by Laura Griggs, grigln35@gmail.com Be Loyal (Book of Matthew): Following the King of Kings - York Room Facilitated by Grant Warren, phillwarr@nc.rr.com C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

13 A P R I L, P A G E 13 Adult Lenten Devotionals Moving Toward the Cross Reflections on the Writings of Frederick Buechner Journey through Lent with Frederick Buechner, one of the greatest theological minds of our time. This booklet contains thought-provoking quotes from Buechner s works, along with reflections, Bible readings, and prayers for each day of Lent. Copies are available in the brochure holders outside the Church Office, Sanctuary, and Fellowship Hall. Sunday Morning Adult Classes 9:45 AM Christ, Coffee, and Conversations Room 217 Informal discussion class for all ages. 9:45 AM Elbert Jones Men s Class Chapel Men s class using the popular Uniform Series Bible Study 9:45 AM Genesis Class Room 214 A more traditional Bible study class that explores books of the Bible. 9:45 AM Journey Through The Bible Room 216 A lively discussion class of diverse ages and stages of life, singles and couples. 11:00 AM Adult Sunday School Room 213 Discussion class utilizing the Uniform Series Bible Study Everyone can benefit from Sunday school. Who wouldn t benefit from a time of fellowship and Bible study where people of all ages are taught on their level about God s word? Sunday school is an outreach to the church, and can also be an outreach to the community. How about inviting your neighbors and coworkers to your Sunday school class to hear God s word? Whether you attend long-term or drop in for one class, you ll enjoy interesting study material, lively discussions, and warm fellowship in a Sunday School class! All are welcome to join at any time!

14 P A G E 14 Local & Global Mission News Kairos Prison Ministry The Short Journey Bible Study will be held in North Carolina Central Prison on April 4-6. Three clergy, 17 volunteers and 24 death-row prisoners will join together for an in-depth study and discussion on the Bible's impact on our lives. Please remember to pray before and during these days that God's Holy Spirit joins these sessions to inspire and to further grow His relationship with all. Missions Team Meeting on Wed, April 5 at 6:30 PM in the Church Office! For our Back to School project this summer we will collect fat & skinny washable markers, composition books and 100 back packs! Wheels of Hope Help is needed for a meal during school spring break! Wednesday, April 12 Horne will partner with Edgerton UMC to help with Wheels of Hope at Pippin Mobile Home Park. We will provide and prepare a ham dinner for the residents. This is an important meal for the children as they will be on spring break. Some of these children will not have a full meal since they are not in school. Click the following link to sign up to drop off food at Horne by Mon, April We will also organize an egg hunt, crafts and gifts for the children. If you are interested in helping please contact Heidi Seifert, Hbg0216@gmail.com. Hope s Closet Please help us collect items for Hope s Closet at Edgerton Memorial in Selma. We are collecting gently used Adult & Children s Clothing as well as shoes. We are also collecting new underwear and socks. Please drop off your donations in the marked container in the drop off zone. For more information contact Heidi Seifert, hbg0216@gmail.com. Assembling Welcome Kits On Sunday, April 23 Horne will participate in the Capital District s Mission Celebration at Johnston Community College from 1-5PM. We will assemble welcome kits for refugees in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Collection bins for these items are labeled in the drop off zone for collections. Please set aside that afternoon on your calendar and come out for the Mission Celebration. Items collected include the following: 1 hand towel; 1 wash cloth; 1 comb; 1 set of nail clippers; 1 bar of soap (bath size); 1 toothbrush; 6 adhesive bandages; $5 cash or checks written to the NC Conference. C O N N E C T A T H O R N E M E M O R I A L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

15 A P R I L, Native American Ministries Sunday Native American Ministries Sunday is to focus the attention of United Methodists on the gifts and contributions of Native Americans to our society and to our church. Of the funds received in the offering, one half remains within each Annual Conference for the building and strengthening of Native American ministries in the Conference. The remaining one half is to be used by the General Board of Global Ministries to expand the work for Native Americans in target cities in the United States. ( Sun, April 30th P A G E 15 House of Hope House of Hope is a Christian therapeutic, school, home & counseling center for troubled and hurting teenage girls. Donations are needed for this UMW sponsored mission project. Please place donations in the drop off zone closet in the basement. Contact Allison Hemphill for more information at Rise Against Hunger The next local packing event for Rise Against Hunger (formerly known as Stop Hunger Now) is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at the Clayton Civitan Club (340 McCullers Dr) from 8:30 AM 12:30 PM. This Annual event is for the whole family. You will be amazed to see how many meals a mini-army of volunteers can assemble in a morning and the impact it can have. Prayerfully consider joining us. ichoose Pregnancy Center Donations are being accepted for ichoose Pregnancy Center in Clayton. They are especially in need of baby wipes, cribs, bouncy seats, high chairs, exersaucers, Bumbos, Jumperoos, carriers/slings, crib sheets, diapers, clothing, etc. They are not able to accept used car seats and are not in need of baby toys at this time. We will collect the items at church on May 21. If you cannot hold onto the items for that long please contact Heidi Seifert at hbg0216@gmail.com and she can pick them up. Salt & Light Projects May Sat, May 20: Pass out bags of food at the Raleigh Rescue Mission in the morning; We will provide breakfast and head up a clothing closet together with Edgerton UMC; Bingo at the Brian Center in the afternoon. Sun, May 21: Donation drive and cleaning at the ichoose center in the morning; We will paint and then deliver flower pots to the residents of Brian Center. The painting will occur within Sunday school over the next month. Methodist Home for Children We have room for more activities and we welcome anyone willing to step forward and lead an activity. Sign-up will begin the last week of April. Please contact Heidi Seifert if you d be willing to run an activity. Adults, Children & Families are called to Be The Church as we share the Love of Christ!

16 Send information for inclusion in the newsletter to by midnight on the 16th of each month. Items for Sunday bulletins must be ed to by the Wednesday morning prior to desired Sunday. Horne Memorial UMC 121 East 2nd Street PO Box 475 Clayton, NC Items for the church website should be sent to You may access the newsletter on line at the horneumc.net website under Connect and Newsletter. The Newsletter Deadline for the May issue is April16. Office: Facebook: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World Since 1859 We re on the Web! Our Staff Rev. Ross Carter, Lead Pastor, ext. 122, Rev. Richard Hartman, Minister of Visitation & Nurture (919) , Pam Russell, Director of Children s Ministry, ext. 123 pam@horneumc.net Brad Lopp, Director of Youth, (919) , bradlopp1218@gmail.com Sherrie VanderVeen, Director of Discipleship, ext.131 sherrie@horneumc.net Mary Kelsay, Director of Contemporary Worship Arts, mary@horneumc.net Elaine Coker, Director of Music, elaine@horneumc.net Sally Carson, Organist, sally@horneumc.net Sarah Norris, Office Administrator, ext. 121 sarah@horneumc.net Melody Brown, Financial Secretary, ext. 124 melody@horneumc.net Holly Patton, Treasurer, ext. 129, holly@horneumc.net Terry McCarthy, Preschool, ext. 130, terry@horneumc.net Horne Memorial UMC P.O. Box 475 Clayton, NC Address Services Requested