The Shallowford Steeple

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1 The Shallowford Steeple Lewisville United Methodist Church, Lewisville, NC September 15, 2010 BAKE SALE: OCTOBER 2 The Melba Forbis Friendship Circle will host a Bake Sale from 8 am until 2 pm on Saturday, October 2. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund and UMW Missions. There will be a fantastic selection of baked goods! YOUTH YARD SALE Saturday, October 2nd, 8 am-12 noon. Drop-off for items will be Friday, October 1, 5-7 pm at the picnic shelter. If you need pickup, please call Jesse at There is a storage unit available if you d like to drop off items ahead of time. Call the church office ( ) to make arrangements. The Methodist Men will be serving ham biscuits and coffee. Creative Outlet presents..a Wonderfully Wasted Life, a Dinner Theater based on It s a Wonderful Life, at Lewisville UMC on Saturday, October 9, in the Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner served at 6 pm, play begins at 6:30 pm. Menu: fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, cookies, and beverages (catered by TJ s Deli). Individual tables seat 8. Cost: 5 and under, $5.00; ages 6-15, $8.00; 16 to adults, $ Limited seating! Call Debbie Weston, , or Carol Coxe, , for your ticket today! Proceeds will go to Lewisville UMC programs and missions.

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 Styers Preschool Director Marcia Sexton Secretary Toni Jones Gift for the month of September for Crisis Control: canned beef stew and/or saltine crackers LCAP gift for the month of September: jello cups Tuesday, September 28, is the deadline for news to be submitted for the October 6 issue of The Steeple.

3 LewisvilleYouth.com is your one-stop source for everything related to our ministry! You can find the full calendar of events at Sunday, September 19: MAD4X Youth Rally at the Children s Home. Join youth from all over Forsyth County and beyond for a fun afternoon benefitting the Children s Home. There will be inflatables, field games, a dunking booth where you can dunk Jesse, dinner, and worship led by the band Hudson. Make sure to bring money for the dunking booth ($1 per throw or 6 throws for $5) and T-shirts ($10 each). We ll meet at church at 3:00 PM and return by 8:00 PM. Bring a friend! Sunday, September 26: Sunday Night Youth GT Night 4:30 Hang Out 5:00 Guy Time/Girl Time 6:15 Dinner Friday, October 1: Yard Sale Setup, 5-7 PM Saturday, October 2: Youth Yard Sale, 9 AM 1 PM Sunday, October 3: Sunday Night Youth GT Night Sunday, October 10: Sunday Night Youth Sunday, October 17: CROP Walk Become a fan of Lewisville UMC Youth on Facebook! Stay up to date on the latest news, post photos, and connect with other people. Just search for Lewisville UMC Youth on Facebook!

4 UMW NEWS UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS º The Melba Forbis Friendship Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 21, at 7 pm in the Yokefellow Class. º The SOC (Sisters of Christ) Circle will meet on Wednesday, September 22, at 6:30 pm in the parlor. º The UMW Morning Circle will meet on Monday, October 11, at 10 am in the parlor. Please remember to bring deodorant for our school project. º UMW Circle 1 will meet on Monday, October 11, at 1 pm in the parlor. LAST CHANCE! DON T MISS OUT! 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 19th! LADIES NIGHT OUT!!! (aka SNACK, CRAFT, & YAK) Tuesday, September 28 7:30 pm in Asbury Hall Please call June ( ) if you plan to join us! 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 26. Thanks for your help in getting this information together. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD We ll be participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. Now is a great time to be thinking about items to collect for your shoe boxes! 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.

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 Sept. 5 Sunday School: 136 Worship: 241 Sept. 12 Sunday School: 176 Worship: 302 Promises to Keep: Gifts Sept. 5 General Budget $ 9, World Hunger $ Stephen Ministry $ Sept. 12 General Budget $ 8, Hunger Fund $ Capital Improvements Fund $ Flood Buckets $ MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS General Budget Gift: In honor of David Kivett s birthday by The Kivett Family; Stephen Ministry Fund Gift: In memory of Roy Brewer by Mary S. Brewer. STEWARDSHIP CORNER God's grace transforms us into God-pleasing stewards. As we grow in that grace through Word and Sacrament, our eyes are opened to see the needs of others, and we gain the ability to be generous givers. FLOOD BUCKET FUND With recent floods in Iowa and Pakistan and with hurricane season upon us, please remember our on-going flood bucket fund. Be generous as we are in mission to others. Checks should be made out to Lewisville UMC with Flood Bucket Fund written on the notation line. 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 In his letter to Timothy, Paul did not say, "I know in whom I have believed," although this also was true. He did not say, "I know what I have believed," although this also was true. But Paul did say, "I know whom I have believed" (2 Tim. 1:12). Paul not only knew something about Christ, but he also knew Him personally. Salvation is not merely a matter of knowing something but believing Someone. Do you know Him? Then do you enjoy reading what He says? If you know the author of the Book, you will love His Book. A young woman laid aside a certain book she was reading because she thought it was dull. Some time later she became engaged to be married. One evening she said to her fiance, I have a book written by a man with the same name as yours. Isn't that a coincidence!" The man replied, That's not a coincidence. I wrote that book! That night she sat up until 3 o'clock in the morning reading the book she once found dull. It was now the most thrilling book she had ever read. She had fallen in love with the author. Is the Bible a dull book to you? Then maybe you should meet the Author. Keith HELP WITH CHURCH SECURITY At times, doors to the church have been found unlocked during the week. If you open a door, be sure it is locked when you leave. This is a regular problem here at Lewisville UMC as our church facilities are used about every day. We must all work together to insure a safe church. PATHWAYS STUDY GROUP The Pathways Study Group will start up again on Tuesday, September 21, and continue each Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Yokefellow Classroom. The group is open to all available at that time. The group will be studying the Book of Acts and is taught by Pastor Keith. SERVANT DAY: OCTOBER 23 Our third annual church-wide Servant Day is set for Saturday, October 23, from 8:30 noon. Lunch (soup and sandwiches) will follow in Asbury Hall. Please put the date on your calendar and plan for you and your family to participate. Also, please save Campbell s soup labels and Box Tops for Education labels to be cut out and sent to Bethlehem Center. More details will follow. Teacher Recognition Sunday September 26 September 26 is Teacher Recognition Sunday at both the 8:30 am and 11 am Worship Services. Looking forward to seeing you! JUST A REMINDER: The latest Council on Ministries and Administrative Board minutes are available on the table across from the church office. This is a good way to keep up with what s going on in your church.

7 OUR CHURCH FAMILY.. SYMPATHY: We express our Christian love and sympathy to.. º Ollie Harrell in the death of his brother, David Harrell, on August 30; º Mark Alexander in the death of his uncle, Paul Barnes, on September 1 in Gray, Tenn.; º Julie Rains in the death of her mother, Virginia Williams Starnes, on September 12. CUB SCOUT PACK 752 is having a fundraiser at Lewisville UMC on Saturday, September 18, from 8 am until 3 pm. Yard sale, bake sale, and car wash! They are trying to raise money for their New York Sleepover at the Museum of Natural History and a trip to the Statue of Liberty and would appreciate your support. CONGRATULATIONS to.. º Kristin Gee and Maurice Hughes on the birth of a son, Braylen Tyler Hughes, on September 3. Proud grandparents are Bruce and Lori Gee. º Marcia Sexton on the birth of a grandson, Stephen Stuart Logue, III, on September 9 (born to Whitney and Steve Logue). Marcia is the Director of our Preschool here at LUMC. I want to thank Keith Bingham for all the visits at Forsyth and The Oaks. I also want to thank everyone at the church for their calls and cards and prayers during my surgery and rehab. Margaret Van de Riet What: A Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Dinner (for teachers of all ages) When: Wednesday, September 22 Where: Asbury Hall Time: 6:15 pm Please RSVP by September 19 to either June ( ) or Beth ( ). Dear LUMC family, Jesse and I cannot thank you enough for all the love and support you have shown us over the past few months, as we have prepared for our baby. We are so thankful for all of the food, gifts, visits, and prayers from each of you. Thank you for each of the blessings you have given us. Will and I can t wait to see you in a few weeks when he gets a bit bigger! Love, Hunter ECHOES TRIP: OCTOBER 6 Join us for a trip to the mountains of NC on Wednesday, October 6! We ll visit the Cheese Factory in West Jefferson, see the Frescoes in Jefferson and Glendale Springs, and enjoy a family-style lunch at Shatley Springs. Cost per person is $ To make your reservations, call Nan Johnson at Please note: This trip will take the place of our regular luncheon meeting.

8 FORTY DAYS OF PRAYER Join us starting Sunday, September 19, for 40 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR OUR NATION. During this time before the national elections on November 2, pray for personal preparation, repentance, obedience, steadfastness, and faith. It is important for us to prepare our hearts, going before the Father and making sure we have no unfinished business with Him. Revival and spiritual awakening in our land begins with us, the church. Ask the Lord to help you repent of your sins, obey Him steadfastly, and be strong in your faith, so you can be His powerful representative to and prayer warrior for this country. The principle of sowing and reaping applies not only to individuals but also to nations. A country that ignores or rejects God and His Word will suffer the consequences of that choice. Though Israel had once honored the Lord, it went astray during the days of the prophet Isaiah and suffered the dire results of turning from the heavenly Father. The church must still awaken to its responsibility to be salt and light in a depraved world. Each generation is called to be alert and active during its appointed time on this earth. Won't you please commit to Pray for 40 Days. 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 says, If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Other related Scriptures: Psalm 51; Psalm 77:7-15; Matthew 5:13-16; Psalm 73; Psalm 85:6-13; 2 Chronicles 7:12-15; Psalm 33:12; Psalm 117. Prayer example: Be gracious to me, O God, by examining my heart and revealing my sins. According to Your loving-kindness and the greatness of Your compassion, show me where I have strayed from Your will so I may confess my transgressions to You and know the freedom of Your forgiveness. Make me clean before You so I can intercede with an open and contrite heart for my nation. The people of America need You, Lord. We need You to open our eyes and hearts to Your truth. Thank you for beginning to change the country by transforming my own heart. Thank you for hearing my prayer. In Jesus' name, Amen. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: OCTOBER 6 Open Arms Children s Choir to Sing The Missions Committee will prepare the meal for the Wednesday Night Supper on October 6 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to come and share the meal. As a added treat, a choir of children from the Open Arms Community will share the meal and entertain us with song. An offering for Open Arms will be received. The menu will consist of salsa chicken, green beans, salad, homemade rolls, and homemade desserts. Please help the Missions Committee know how many to cook for by filling in the form below or calling the church office by noon on Monday, October I/We plan to attend the Wednesday Night Supper on October 6. Name No. of adults No. of children

9 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION WEEK September BUILDING TEAMS Want an amazing experience in service and missions? The Western NC Annual Conference each year sponsors short-term missionary teams (10 days to two weeks). These building teams will go in 2011 to: Alaska, Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Lithuania, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palestine, and Puerto Rico. Dates vary from January to June but mostly January- March. Teams will work on various building projects like sanctuaries, chapels, multi-purpose buildings, schools, etc. Cost varies from $1,200 to $3,200. If interested, see Pastor Keith for more details and information. Teams get filled up fast, so act soon. It s a great opportunity. NEWCOMER ORIENTATION We will be offering a two-week class during the Sunday School time (9:45 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays, October 17 and 24. The class will discuss the United Methodist Church in general (beliefs, history organization) and LUMC in particular (history, organization, programs and ministries). Open to all interested. This class is not a requirement before a person joins our church, but helps all become more acquainted with Lewisville UMC. CROP WALK IS OCTOBER 17. The annual CROP Walk for world hunger is Sunday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. More information and details soon. COMING ADULT OPPORTUNITY: Holiday Extravaganza Bus Trip to Myrtle Beach, November 10-12, sponsored by the Winston-Salem District Adult Ministries Committee and Sedge Garden UMC. Trip includes: Luxury Motor Coach; 2 nights lodging at Springmaid Beach Resort; one Buffet Lunch at Webster Manor in Mullins, SC; Dinner and Christmas Show at the Dixie Stampede; Dinner at the Original Benjamin's Seafood Buffet and Christmas on Ice at the Palace Theatre. Cost per person: Single: $294.00; Double: $239.00; Triple: $221.00; Quad: $ A deposit of $ per person is due by September 19th to make your reservation. More information thru church office or Nan Johnson ( ).

10 LUMC MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission. A BIG THANK YOU! Your Board of Trustees would like to thank our Preschool and School Care Programs for having the carpet cleaned in the areas they use as well as other areas of the church. They have done this for a number of years at their expense. This is a great savings for us. Be sure to let them know you appreciate not only this, but also how much they mean to this church. Also, a big thank you to the anonymous donors who gave funds for 200 padded chairs for the Fellowship Hall. We really appreciate this! Blessings always, Paul Mullican, Trustee Chairman 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!

11 SHARING IN MINISTRY GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 AM SERVICE) Sept. 19 The William Farlow Family Sept. 26 The Paul Spicer Family Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 GREETERS (11 AM SERVICE) The Greiwe Family (Sanctuary) The Rudy Family (West Wing) Bob Stebbins (Sanctuary) The Ruperto Family (West Wing) Barbara Moser (Sanctuary) John Nichols (West Wing) Phyllis and Jimmy Moore (Sanctuary) Mac and Mary Mullis (West Wing) WHO COMMITTEE October WHO Committee Chairs: Maxine Mast and Donna Stebbins Karen Hutchens Angie Pantazopoulos Karen Cole Nancy Baker Sue Bolton Julie Collins Nancy Cranfill Allyson Edwards Margaret Van de Riet Judi Burkhart Janet Sizemore Kate Reidenbach Joyce Bowers Lynn Vining Gwen Horn WHY COMMITTEE October WHY Committee Chairmen: Daniel Choplin and Trent Messick Alex Appanaitis Paul Gough Geoff Rudy Gary Gross Ray Trosan Kevin Hall Pete Sturdy Buck Johnson Jesse Coleman Mark McClelland Clay Vogler Jimmie Moore Shannon Adams Children s Church Schedule (8:30 am Worship Service) Sept. 19 Zeke and Sandra Mock Sept. 26 Jeff and Shelly Ferner Oct. 3 Rod and Debbie Ruperto 8:30 am Nursery Schedule Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Leigh Anne Miller Oct. 10 Suzanne Farlow and Amber Edwards 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. 11:00 am Nursery Schedule Sept. 19 Dan and Margaret Williams Sept. 26 Beth and Madeline Johnson Oct. 3 Ashley Gwynn and Cheryl Gross Oct. 10 John and Kelly Morris

12 OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Jeff Hall Marvin Yow 2 Mariedith Appanaitis Jon Taylor Scott Wilson 3 Marsha Howell 4 Nancy Fisher Evan Merriman Richard Patterson 5 Ed Henson Debbie Ruperto Russ Sloss 6 Rachael Greiwe 7 Angie Choplin Ed Simpson Kim V. Choate 8 Emily Criner 9 Scott Fritz 10 Deana Chandler Esther Gitobu (our missionary to Cambodia) 11 Laurie Briggs Rachel Todd 13 John Bingham Grayson Kivett Gaye Morgan 14 Mike Benitez Ron Petree Kim Skinner Brett Wiseman 15 Connor Cardwell Taylor Leach Will Maloney Carrie Robbins 17 Suzanne Foster Sue Snyder Bolton 18 Ava Hayes Patrick Hutton Rickey Sipe 20 Abby Allen Stephnie K. Rose Will Morris Crystal Esch 21 Quentin Morris Amelia Reynolds George Stilphen 22 Lori Gee Wendi Greene Bethany Karlek Malcolm Kay Todd Rieger Chase Walsh 23 Ben Berninger Jason Melvin Dusty Swing 24 Michael Baker Scott Carlson Jon Reynolds Jordan Samuel Richard Stuart 25 Drew Jarrett Kate Reidenbach Neal Sexton Stacy Johnson Kevin Jones 27 Janet Hunolt Alora Leslie Phyllis Moore Amanda J. Smith 28 Grayson Bates Chris Gunnell Phil Hunolt Kayla Long 29 Riley Davis Brooke Singleton 30 Amanda Booe 31 Alexa Appanaitis Mary Brogdon Hannah Dixon Tay Whitlatch OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 1 Don and Frances Schweighart 2 Ben and Emily Morris 3 Jim and Becky Muenchow 4 Greg and Jennifer Tosi 6 Eric and Pam Hurd 7 Ed and Linda Henson 9 Todd and Martha Anne Johnson 10 Daniel and Jessica Baker 14 Paul and Crystal Spicer 16 Mike and Julie Collins 17 Bruce and Lori Gee Russell and Sandra Walker 18 Dave and Susan Britten 23 Doug and Amie Beatty 27 Jimmie and Phyllis Moore 28 Michael and Mary Beth Foster 30 Michael and Mandee Jones