The Grapevine. New Covenant United Methodist Church. Corner THOUGHTS OF THE PASTOR. Pastor s. September 2012

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1 The Grapevine New Covenant United Methodist Church September 2012 BBQ Fundraiser for Community Outreach Projects Please join us on Friday, September 14th for our BBQ Fundraiser for Community Outreach Projects. We will have BBQ available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can Dine In, Take Out or have BBQ delivered for 10 or more plates ($8/plate). We will be serving Kyle Fletcher s BBQ. All proceeds will be returned to the community by providing scholarships to our preschool, supporting our mission work for the homeless and through our local home repair ministries. Tickets will be available before and after our worship services. Volunteers are needed for serving and delivery, see Shannon BBQ Queen Reavis or Adam Overbay to sign up to help. Corner Pastor s THOUGHTS OF THE PASTOR While September is the 9 th month of the calendar year, it is the new year for television viewers. If you are tired of watching re-runs of your favorite television shows or you are eagerly waiting the premiere of a new show, September is the month you look forward to. One of the shows that will be beginning its second season on television in September is a show called Scandal. It is about a woman named Olivia Pope who runs a crisis management firm that tries to protect the reputation of Washington DC s elite people making sure their secrets never become public knowledge. During the month of September, I will begin a new sermon series titled Scandal in the Old Testament. We will be looking at men and women in the scriptures who did not have the benefit of an Olivia Pope and her firm. The scandal of these men and women has been known not only to the masses of their day, but also generations from their day. Most of all, this scandal was known to God. We will see and hear of stories filled with deceit, murder, adultery, and much more. Unlike some of the scandals you might see on television, I will do my best to make sure these scandals are easy on the ears and minds of our children. Be sure to join us for Scandal in the Old Testament. If you have a friend that is quick to share a bit of gossip or who thinks the Bible is boring, invite them to come with you. They will not believe their ears. -- Pastor Randy Wall

2 Greetings, New Covenant family. I wanted to pass along what a great time we had at Carolina Cross Connection. The work was hard but the blessings were overflowing. We give all glory and praise to God for keeping us all safe and drawing us closer to Him. Once we returned, we had the 2nd Annual Youth JAM which was a wonderful success. Many young people came out for a night of great music, a wonderful message and then water fun with a dunking booth and a 150 foot water slide. Everyone had a great time and the best part is Jesus was preached. In the coming months, we have a lot of exciting events and fundraisers we are planning, so keep and eye and an ear out for more information. What I am most excited about is seeing God move in the lives of our Youth. We have had God speaking to us in so many ways and it is so awesome to see God directly answer some of the concerns and prayers of our Youth. We ask for continued prayers for all our Youth as they prepare again for school. And I want to personally thank everyone who helped with MSM, CCC and Youth Jam as well as Youth meetings while we were out of town. God Bless and Shine!!!! Thanks, Todd Safe Sanctuaries Training On Sunday, September 9th, at 10am, all adults in the congregation are encouraged to attend a brief Safe Sanctuaries training, to be held in the Sanctuary. This training is intended to educate all adults (whether or not they volunteer with children or youth) about the church's policies, and help all of us create the safest and most welcoming environment possible for minors and their families. Adult Sunday School classes will be cancelled during this event, and members of the Youth and Children's Council's will assist with children's Sunday School classes and nursery so all teachers and volunteers may attend. We encourage all adults to attend; if you volunteer with children or youth, this training is mandatory. Please contact Shannon Reavis, Todd Guest, or Amy Overbay if you have questions. Matt Silver & Family RM 101 Park Village Hannam-Dong Yongsan-goo Seoul, Korea :00 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Service Trip Callahan Wendy Callahan Barry Rhyne Mack Wilson 5th Sunday Celebration Please join us on Sunday, September 30th, as we celebrate our 5th Sunday of the month. We will have Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., a combined worship service at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and a covered dish luncheon at 12:00 p.m. in the FLC. This will be a good opportunity for New Covenant to worship and fellowship together. Hope to see you there! William T. Hamilton 6801 Leisure Town Rd., Apt. 109 Vacaville, CA PFC Jayson Carson PO Box 1333 Fort Campbell, KY Spencer Stewart Randy Hallman

3 Visitation Teams for September September 2nd Shannon Reavis & Debbie Stewart September 9th Gregg & Cindy Ganous September 16th Marvin & Matt Hinson September 23rd Johnny Stewart & Sam Price September 30th Ron & Ann Ballard The family of John C. Godley is grateful to God for his life, for your friendship, and for your kindness and prayers. During this time of sorrow, we learn how much our family and friends mean to us. Thank you so much for your kindness, it was deeply appreciated. The Godley Family New Covenant United Methodist Church, Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers during our time of sorrow. Jill and Web Hatley are a blessing in our lives, Jill helped me take care of my mother and was with us to the end. My mother loved Jill as her daughter and Jill loved her. You are blessed to have Jill and Web as members of your church. Gladys Wellman s daughter, Gail Hedgepath Happy Anniversary! Tom & Nancy Gasperson 4 Tom & Rebecca Harper 7 Eddy & Sandy Cox 8 Web & Jill Hatley 13 David & Marjorie Goodling 17 Matthew & Jennifer Price 21 Marvin & Janet Hinson 23 OOPS... Did we miss your birthday or anniversary? Please let us know! Drop a note off by the office so that our records can be updated. Happy Birthday! Logan Kizer 1 Gary Mumbulo 1 Hunter Reavis 2 Michael Willis 2 Kim Abernathy 3 Rickey Hallman 3 Melissa Patterson 3 Pam Roberts-Reynolds 4 Luann Elliott 6 Bradley Hallman 6 Carol Thomas 7 Robert Dionne 8 Barry Rhyne 8 Della Dionne 9 Sarah Stroup 9 Gail Nantz 12 Anna Hallman 13 Taylor Hudson 15 Ronald Bennett 16 Myron Martens 16 Lilly Price 16 Mason Price 16 Angie Hunter 17 Emory Patterson 17 Larry Alcott 18 Melissa Hallman 18 Kim Thomas 18 Shannon Reavis 20 Mike Stroup 21 Kat Granger 22 Joe Beatty 23 Bobby Riggins 23 Ellie Everhart 24 Sadie Matzke 25 Tony Bass 30 Jerry Carroll 30 Dylan Mumbulo 30

4 Important Dates/Activities Fellowship Meal Please join us for our Fellowship Meal on Wednesday, September 5th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Food for the tummy and friends for the soul! The menu will be chicken and dumplings, green beans, corn, cole slaw and rolls. We will need desserts and beverages. This meal is being sponsored by the Faith Works Sunday School Class. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund. UMM Breakfast The UMM breakfast has been scheduled for Sunday, September 9th, at 7:00 a.m., in the FLC. Nominations Committee The Nominations Committee will meet on Sunday, September 9th, at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, September 17th, at 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 25th, at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to be included in the New Covenant group, please contact Kim Reese at Bobby Wyatt Donna Markey Thurmon Goins Arnett Family Ginger Owens Chloe Dietrich Margaret Moore Peggy Brockenbrough Iris Carpenter Joe & Sherrill Beatty Carly Graham Gladys Wellman Family Barbara Edwards Tom & Aloma Dougherty Dolly Toland Family Aiden Adams Pastor Randy Dorothy Hall Steve Blackley Hannah Martin, Ruth Allen Congregation Country, World Wendy & Kristina Sellers The Unemployed Christopher Anderson, Jr. Vernon Ervin Family Paul Henkel Graham Smith Our Military, Firefighters, Police Teachers Steve & Karen Carter Mark Baliles Scott Chris Hinson Lou Ann Simmons Dorothy Hall David Mullis & Family John Lusk Greg Nolen Bob Simmons Lily James Dennis Williams Unspoken Trisha Shaw Beacham Family MJ Lois Richardson Family Cole Masear Audrey Stroupe Marge Ward Sandy Irish & Family Amelia Killian Lauren Lanham Anita Huntley Jim & Mimi Guin Doris Blackley Joel Morris & Family Jayson & Kaylyn Carson Heather Seal Family Remember those who cannot be a part of our fellowship on a regular basis: Ruth Allen Terrace Ridge Assisted Living 1251 East Hudson Blvd. Gastonia, NC (704) Gerald Carroll 321 Winding Trl. Stanley, NC (704) Jane Waldroop Woodlawn Haven Rest Home 301 Craig St., Room B4 Mt. Holly, NC (704) ext. 283 If there is someone you would like to put on this list, please call the church

5 Baby Shower You are invited to a baby shower for Emily Abernathy Trivett on Sunday, September 9th, drop-in from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. New Covenant FLC Emily is having a baby girl. She is registered at Walmart and Babies R Us. Shower is hosted by Kim & Katie Abernathy, Vickie Abernathy, and Shirley Beatty RSVP (704) Baby Shower You are invited to a baby shower for Brittany Hutchison on Sunday, September 16th, drop-in from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. New Covenant FLC Brittany is having a baby boy. She is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Shower is hosted by Cheryl Smith and Shannon Beatty. New Covenant would like to introduce the Moore family. Dan, Alva, Daniel & Mary Elizabeth joined our church family on Sunday, July 29th. Welcome to the New Covenant family! New Covenant would like to introduce the Davenport family. Samuel, Anna and Trey joined our church family on Sunday, July 29th. Welcome to the New Covenant family! September Nursery Schedule 9:00 11:00 September 2, 2012 September 9, 2012 Cindy & Cameron Ganous Samuel & Anna Davenport September 16, 2012 John & Kelly Carpenter September 23, 2012 Carol & Christian Thomas Luann Elliott & Polly Miller Robin & Lauren Lanham Michelle Stroupe & Christy McInnis Sam & Judy Price Dustin & Danielle Hutchison Bryan & Crystal Abernathy Steve & Missy Michael Kelly Hawkins & Wayne Beatty September 30, 2012 Eddy & Sandy Cox Marjorie & David Goodling Kristy & Brittany Ballard Thank you for helping with our nurseries! If you can t make your assigned Sunday, please contact Wanda Parker & Luann Elliot for 9:00 a.m. and Marjorie Goodling & Dannette Carson for 11:00 a.m..

6 UMW Morning Circle Please join the UMW Morning Circle on Thursday, September 13th, at 10:00 a.m., at the church. All ladies are invited to attend. UMW Morning Circle Volunteer at Mt. Holly Adult Day Care Acolytes for Sept. Sept 2nd Kevin Sellers Sept 9th Christian Thomas Sept 16th Leah Carpenter Sept 23rd Ginny Overbay Sept 30th Bailey Canady On the second Tuesday of every month, the UMW Morning Circle will volunteer at the Mt. Holly Adult Day Care. They will be leaving the church at 9:30 a.m. to go to the day care center. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please see Carol Thomas or Lynda Sims. UMW Hart Circle The UMW Hart Circle will meet on Thursday, September 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Cindy Ganous. Luann Elliott will be leading our study. Group 5 will be providing refreshments. All ladies are invited to attend. Parade of Tables UMW Parade of Tables Sat, Sept 8th 11am Featuring: the talents of our table designers; guest speakers Renee Tench & Sheryl Dorsey; photography by Wayne Beatty; and the culinary delights of the UMM! Proceeds will support UMW projects. Event details are on the church website. For any questions, contact Kim Reese at kimreese@newcovenantumc.org or (704) September Special Mission Offering The September 2nd Special Mission Offering will go to local missions. Our gifts will be used to assist with home repairs, homeless ministries and needs for the local community. Thank you for your participation! Our New Covenant Preschool will resume on September 4th. We are looking forward to our 3rd year!

7 Church Staff Ministry Team Rev. Randy Wall Pastor Todd Guest Director of Youth Ministry At New Covenant Sunday through Thursday Linda Stroup Church Secretary At New Covenant Monday through Thursday Janet Hinson Director of Music At New Covenant Wednesday and Sunday Church Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM NEW COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lucia-Riverbend Hwy. Mt. Holly, NC Phone: Fax: The Body of Christ: Going in Faith, Growing in Love, and Serving Others