Mt. Hope Messenger July, 2016

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1 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ 2400 Mt. Hope Church Rd. Whitsett, NC Office: Fax: website: church pastors Rev. Lynne Hinton (505) Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn (336) Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. church secretary Shirley Connor Office hours: Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Thurs. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. consistory president Dallas Belvin choir director / organist Tim Hucks custodian Brenda Currie Mt. Hope Messenger July, 2016 Your Love Letter from Your Pastors: Bob and I moved into a church parsonage in late October the year I served as Interim Pastor at a church in Northeastern Washington. The front and back yards had landscaped flower beds wrapping around the house and garage. No one told us what was planted in the beds. No one seemed to know. However, in the late weeks of May and the early days of June at least forty or fifty bulbs had broken through the thawed ground and it wasn t long before the house where we were living was surrounded by color, bathed in the hues of summer. We came to realize that we lived in a beauty imagined and created by the hearts and hands of others. In this season of vegetable and flower gardens alive and growing, I am reminded of the power of planting seeds. I am reminded of the hope that emerges in the hearts of planters, how diligently farmers and gardeners rake and plow and dig and make way for life. I think about how, in faith and with care and hope, others drop seeds into the earth in joyful anticipation. Most people plant gardens for themselves but some folks, like the anonymous members of that church in Washington, plant their bulbs and seeds for others. It is the same in spiritual gardens. We plant seeds of kindness, faith, hope, joy, love, peace, and patience in our own hearts, hoping to enjoy the bounty of our work and desire. But we also plant seeds in the hearts of others, in temporary places, in organizations, places of worship, in souls of those who may or may not ever know our names. We plant seeds without having to reap the bounty. We plant seeds without needing to watch the garden grow. We plant seeds letting the hope of what might come, the power of what may spring forth, be reason enough to keep planting. Kristin and I have been blessed to be able to enjoy so many fruits that come from the labors of others. We are grateful for the work of previous pastors and lay leaders who planted seeds of service and ministry. We know the garden that blooms today in Mount Hope Church comes from the work and diligence of so many who are no longer with us; and we are grateful. It takes faith to grow a garden you don t get to harvest. It takes faith to plant a seed. We hope everyone can witness the love and good work around us and understand that the garden growing today comes from the attention and dedication of others who came before us. And we hope that we will be willing to continue the good work by sowing more seeds of love and kindness in this place we call home.

2 Contact Information: Lynne Hinton 5463 Cook-Stewart Road Whitsett, NC (cell) (home) Kristin Gerner Vaughn 1929 Rock Creek Dairy Road Whitsett, NC (cell) (home) Co-Pastor's Schedule The Pastor Preaching is on-call for the week before that Sunday. Week Preaching On-Call June 26-July 3 Lynne Kristin July 4 July 10 Lynne Lynne July 11 July 17 Kristin Kristin July 18 July 24 Lynne Lynne July 25 July 31 Lynne Lynne Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Consistory Meeting Members Present: Gloria Apple, Dallas Belvin, Todd Chapmon, Simon Clark, Elizabeth Craft, Bennie Gerner, Bob Hamlet, Joe Hughes, Dora Moore, Linda Shue, and Becky Stafford Trustees Present: Wesley Reece, Stephen Shue, and Randy Underwood The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. A quorum was established and Dallas welcomed all. Devotions: Bob Hamlet presented devotions, Rejoice in Hope. Hope is not seen, you have to believe. Hope is not being controlled by physical senses. Rejoice before you see victory. Dallas closed in prayer. Trustees Report: Ceiling tiles have been replaced in dessert room in the New Fellowship Hall, they did not have to purchase any. Bathroom upgrades still work in progress. HVAC unit for parlor - hope to have installed by next meeting. Porch light, Bennie talked to Heath Smith about getting lift to install. Steeple leak - have not seen any but still watching. Church Cleanup day, Bennie to get date set up. Carport door needs to be painted. Tracy and Stanley to oversee. Personnel sign for boiler room, trustees to get. Approval of the Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes with the corrections on Consistory and Congregational minutes. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Joe Hughes presented a report on April. The beginning balance in April was $37, and the monthly income was $17, Expenses were $14, This resulted in a closing balance of $40, A motion to accept the Treasurer s Report was made and seconded. Motion carried. Dora Moore to contact Duke Power to consolidate bill into one monthly bill. Meals4kids Report: Gloria Apple reported the last bagging on the school year was on May 3 rd. Stewardship Report: Simon Clark reported they are meeting next Tuesday and the first hot dog lunch will be on June 18 th. Evangelism Report: Dallas Belvin and Elizabeth Craft reported they still need people to serve on the committee. Old Business: Youth very busy doing good things. Rev. Nora Foust sent good power point. Dallas Belvin to power point to Consistory members to look over before next meeting. Safe Church, still need some to complete their training. Constitution Revision, in the near future the Consistory will review the new changes. Legacy Planning, Dallas will let us know.

3 Nursery Workers, training for staff is a major challenge to Consistory and we are working on it. Mt. Hope & UCC projects, Dallas will let us know. Peacehaven Meeting, Elizabeth Craft and Bennie Gerner reported that they watched videos and broke into small groups. Learned about challenges parents have. Mosaic Cross is hanging on the wall as you come in the basement, between the fellowship halls. New Business: Rev. Spencer s retirement party is May 22 nd at 3pm. A motion was made and seconded for the $135 one payment and take credit with Liberty Oil. Bob Hamlett to handle it with Liberty Oil. Motion carried. Personnel Committee has been formed with four members, Judy Gerner, Elaine Layton, Joe Hughes, and Becky Stafford. Pastoral Relations Committee has been formed with six members, Dee Greeson, Linda Shue, Carmen Cox, Bob Hamlet, Sonia Knowles, and Elizabeth Craft. Learning tools for nursery to check to see if that is working out and if we need more. Hosting WNCA meeting. Board of directors wants Mt. Hope to host the meeting on August 6 th. Ellis/Phipps Scholarship, we had three seniors to apply and receive it this year, Joshua Apple, Emily Smith and Ricky Knowles. Actions Approved by Dallas: Dallas reported that he and Rev. Spencer assisted a person in need out of the communion fund. Pastor s Report: Rev. Spencer announced he is retiring his car at the end of the month also. He expressed his love for the people of Mt. Hope and will miss everyone. He has given Shirley info on annual meeting. New Pastors Report: The new pastors would like to have a Bible Study on Wednesday nights beginning in June, Listen, Learn, and Love. Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn has requested a Transfer of membership from Brick Church. A motion was made and seconded to accept. Motion carried. The new pastors requested communion to be done or their first Sunday, June 5 th, so we will not be doing it on June 12 th as originally planned. August 28 th, at 3pm the installation of the new pastors will be held with pot luck lunch afterwards followed by the ice cream social. Rev. Spencer s Retirement: Dee Greeson reported her committee has worked out all details and also on May 22 nd flowers will be placed in church in honor of Rev. Lloyd and Gussie Spencer, by the Consistory. Dallas closed in prayer. Meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Next Consistory Meeting is Thursday June 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gloria Apple, Secretary Our Womens Fellowship is on hiatus until September when our regular circle meetings begin. As none of us was able to attend the Summer Conference at Elon on June 22-23, I do not yet have the information about the new programs. We will have a district meeting in early August when we will be able to find out what the program material will be for I heard that the Summer meeting was the best ever, so it was disappointing that none of us could be there. Even though we are not meeting regularly we are all being kept busy. Our talented quilting group is continuing to work on new creative projects. They made a beautiful quilt for Rev. Lloyd and Gussie Spencer as a farewell gift which we all signed. The quilt will be an extra-special keepsake for them. Now the pickling brigade is hard at work making beet and cucumber pickles. Thank you to all you ladies for all the hard work, and to those who have been growing and contributing the vegetables. These items are a big hit at the church suppers.

4 Thank you to everyone who helped with the refreshments following the funeral of Dewey Greeson. Although it was a sad time, it was also a special time of fellowship for the family and friends of Dewey and Jean. We enjoyed a delightful covered dish supper at the home of Virginia and Cleo Barker on June 14 th. We missed some of our regulars, but were especially pleased that one of our new ministers, Rev. Lynne and husband Bob, could attend. It was a beautiful evening with plenty of good food and company--much to be thankful for. Thank you Virginia and Cleo for your hospitality! Try to stay cool and hydrated, and avoid ticks and mosquitoes! Love and peace, Elizabeth Craft The Friends and Neighbors group is off for the summer but the Chaplain for the group, Doug Clapp, had some especially good news to share. You may have heard already, but I want to make sure you know our son, Michael Clapp, has returned from his year in Afghanistan. We met him last Tuesday (May 31) at BWI Airport. He is formally assigned to the Washington Navy Yard and current plans are for him to pursue studies at the National War College on Fort McNair. We are thankful for his safe return and we thank all of the Mt. Hope congregation for their prayers, thoughts and letters over the last year. Proud Parents, Doug and Diane with Michael Rev. Spencer s and Gussie s last Sunday with Mt. Hope was May 29 th. Here are some photos of that last Sunday: Michael arriving home!

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6 Spencer s cell is We will let you know Gussie s cell when we get it. The following notice was sent to the local newspapers: Words From Lloyd and Gussie: It s been about the fastest nine years of our lives. From the time we arrived at Mt. Hope to the day that we are leaving you our lives have been changed forever. From the time I answered the call to the ordained ministry Gussie and I have been on our own. Extended family is something we could only think about. Who were we to turn to when we needed someone to lean on or when we needed some physical or emotional nourishment? We honestly understand what it means to call the church our family because for forty-two years the church has been the closest thing to a family that we ve been able to have. We feel so privileged to have come to Mt. Hope to bring us to the end of our formal ministry. You have been such an important part of our lives and we ll never forget it. Thank you so much for the wonderful send-off that you provided for us. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift that you gave us as a token of your love. Most of all, thank you for the love and friendship that you have given us for these past nine years. The one thing I m certain of is the fact that our spirits will be part of each other for the rest of our lives and beyond. We wish only the best for you and rest assured that every time you get together for worship, chicken pie/bbq Supper, or any work or fellowship event, our spirits will be right there with you. So much love, Lloyd and Gussie Rev. Spencer s New Address: Here is the new address for Lloyd and Gussie Spencer: Reese Blvd., # 107, Huntersville, NC Rev. Mount Hope United Church of Christ is pleased to announce that beginning this summer Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn and Rev. Lynne Hinton will serve as Co-Pastors. Kristin is a native of Southeast Guilford County. A graduate of Catawba College, Salisbury, NC and Wake Forest University Divinity School s inaugural class. Kristin served as Chaplain for Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, as well as parish ministry positions at Peace UCC, Greensboro, NC and Pilgrimage UCC, Marietta, GA and Brick Reformed UCC, Burlington, NC. Lynne is a graduate of UNC-G and Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA. She has served as a chaplain for hospice as well as Pastor of several congregations including Mount Hope UCC in the early nineties. She is also the author of nineteen books. She returns to pastor with Kristin who was a member of that church when she served before. Kristin writes about this new adventure, I am looking most forward to being a part of the lives of the amazing families in the Mt. Hope community and beyond as we worship together and celebrate God s presence among us. Plus, I get to do this amazing ministry with Lynne Hinton, a gifted, creative, fun, amazingly talented writer and pastor that exudes compassion and gratitude. Lynne notes that she feels as if she s the luckiest person

7 alive to be able to serve with a minister for whom she has the deepest respect and appreciation in a place that she cherishes and has always thought of as home. The two begin their ministry on June 1, The church is located at 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road in Whitsett, NC. On June 5, 2016, we were pleased to welcome our new co-pastors Rev. Lynne Hinton and Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn who began services at Mt Hope Church. After being refreshed in the word, we shared communion and our love for Christ. Mt. Hope Volunteers participated in a Saturday Garden Workday at Peacehaven Community Farm on Saturday, May 7 th, from 9:00 am noon. Peacehaven, is dedicated to establishing an affordable housing community that provides a permanent home for adults with special needs in a supportive and family-like environment and committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability on their working, community supported farm. They are embraced by the support of a diverse and dedicated community engaged in growing both vegetables and relationships. Volunteers were: Carmen Cox, Chelsey Cox, Barbara Greeson, Bennie Gerner, Judy Gerner, Karly Smith, Emily Smith, Greg Moser and Lisa Moser. This was followed by a potluck lunch with meal donations from our Mt Hope Church Members and others participating. The afternoon concluded with Mt Hope Representatives participating in a program to Helping the church see opportunities to grow and become a sanctuary for special needs kids and their families. The representatives from our church were: Judy Gerner, Elizabeth Craft, Bennie Gerner and Lisa Moser. One of the leaders for this program was Rev. Kristin Vaughn. Many thanks to everyone!

8 Helen Busick, Barbara Greeson, Linda Miller, and Pat Branson visited Larry Moore at Clapp s Nursing Center for his birthday on May 31 st. They are pictured here along with Robert Ingold who is also a resident at Clapps. Happy birthday to Larry!!

9 Crossnore Trip On June 15, 2016, a group of fifteen Mt. Hope members went to a place in the North Carolina Mountains called Crossnore. This not only is a little town but also a school campus that has been in existence for 103 years to help hurting children. This place started out because two doctors saw a need for a doctor in this mountain region and it has grown into a place where children can go into a foster-like home, only more. They give these children, who come from broken homes, the help they need in any way they need. Crossnore tries to keep things as much like a normal home as they can. They help mentally, physically, spiritually, and also let them know that there are people who love and care about them. There are cottages that have house parents. Each home group has a house pet. Sometimes when a child will not talk to anyone, he will relate to a pet and can heal. They usually eat breakfast and lunch in the dining hall but fix their dinner in the cottages. The older ones help cook the evening meals. Sometimes there are several in a family group that come and they try to keep them together and let them stay in the same bedroom if appropriate. Normally everyone has their own bedroom. Each child has their own chores to do which are suited to their age level. The children range from age one year to 20 years of age. There is a rock church on the campus and on Wednesday night they have services but on Sunday s, each cottage has a different church in the community that they attend as a family. Again, trying to keep things as normal as can be. There are four horses, two normal size and two miniature. These are used for therapy also. They use all kinds of sports; track, kickball, basketball, etc. They also use arts for therapy. Whatever works for the children they use, even to teaching the children weaving which also helps with funding. They have two paid weavers that teach but also make clothing that can be sold in the Weave Museum. These funds go back to help support the school. As for more on funding, the government pays 50%, give or take, and the rest they depend upon moneys from the second-hand store, the Weave Museum, the Coffee Shop, and mostly from donations. The Coffee Shop is staffed by the children that are old enough to work in it. They are paid a salary but part of it is put aside for their college fund. The second-hand store is stocked by the donations from outside people. The cost per child, per year, is around $30,000 and at this time they have over seventy children to take care of. We were told that one day, not too long ago, they had to turn away 27 children because they didn t have the room. They are building a new cottage and will be able to accommodate twenty something children in it. We were taken around the campus to see all of these things by a sweet lady named Cortney who is from Hickory, N. C. but had done some volunteer work at Crossnore some years back while she was still in school. Later she had seen that there was a job opening, applied and got it. She did a fantastic job for us. If you would like to learn more about Crossnore you can go to their website at crossnoreschool.org or as me and I ll try to get you the information. We did deliver the school supplies, the things for the bird cage, and personal items for the kids. Then we had a few boxes and bags for the secondhand store. Thanks to all who donated to the cause. I personally would like to thank Clifton Greeson for the great job of driving the van up those mountain hills and back down again. Didn t lose one passenger!! Sincerely, Social Concerns Chairperson, Brenda Currie

10 Greensboro Urban Ministry: On June 20, 2016 we sent 207 pounds of food to Urban Ministry. What a Blessing to belong to such a caring Church family. Thank you all for your generous donations. They were most appreciative as I am sure you have seen the ads in the newspaper and on TV that they are hurting for food especially since the children are out of school. The collection dates for July will be Sunday, July 3rd and again on Sunday, July 10th. But you can bring food anytime during the month. There is a basket in the Narthex for your donations and a monetary container is there also if a cash donation is better for you. There are also containers in the breezeway and the portico entrances. Thank you all your support in this much need ministry. Christian Worship Team: The CWT is looking for new voices. If you love to sing and want to lead worship in song, come and join the praise and worship team from 6:30 7:15 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. Contact with any questions.

11 Mid-week Matters: If you are not receiving our Mid-week Matters each week and would like to, please get your address to the secretary in the office. We would love to add you to our list. Members and visitors alike are welcome to be included. Thanks, Your Co-Pastors Church Membership: Anyone interested in membership at Mt. Hope is invited to an informational meeting after worship on July 17 th in the Pastors office. New members Sunday will be August 14 th. Let a Pastor know if you re interested in joining! A recording is made each Sunday of our worship service. If you would like a copy for any reason...perhaps you were unable to be in worship or maybe there's a good friend or a shut-in with whom you would like to share a good sermon, or you were present but simply want to hear the message or music a second time...just see Bennie or Judy Gerner or call There is no charge. Call the Office: If there is someone you think needs a pastoral call or visit, please call the church office and let your pastors know. As we begin our ministries, we are relying upon you for important information about the needs of members of our community. Please don't assume we know who needs us!! We seek to serve you and your family members with our visits, our contacts, and our prayers of support. Thank you so much for keeping us informed of pastoral needs especially in these early days! - Kristin and Lynne New Sunday School Class: A new Sunday School class is starting for young adults Sunday, July 10. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please contact Chelsey Cox at chelseycox@aol.com or at Are you interested in participating in a fitness class at Mount Hope? Let Pastor Lynne or Pastor Kristin know. We are looking at starting two classes, one for Seniors and one that will be a slightly higher intensity. Hot Dog Luncheon: Just a reminder that the hot dog luncheon will take place on Saturday, July 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you would like to contribute items that are needed, please see the list in the breezeway. It is located above the box that is provided there for your contributions. Also, there is a sign-up sheet in the breezeway for those who are willing to come and help us on July 16 th. We do need willing hands to help on that day! Thank you, The Stewardship Committee. DISCOVER YOUTH CAMP OPPORTUNITIES Directed by Catawba College The deadline is quickly approaching for applications for DISCOVER a free week long experience at Black Lake Retreat Center where youth can learn about God and the Bible, grow in their faith, engage in serving others, take field trips to the N.C. Zoo, Charlotte Whitewater Center, new technology and more. Youth who have completed grades 6,7,8 July 31 to August 6. There is no cost for this opportunity. Talk to your youth director or leader for more information. Carmen Cox, ccox@labcorp.com, or Lisa Moser, Lisamoser67@gmail.com,

12 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The installation service for Rev. Lynne Hinton and Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn will be held on Sunday, August 28. We are planning two days worth of exciting activities to celebrate their installation, starting with a Farmer s Market on Saturday morning, August 27 th. The Farmer s Market will be held from 8:00 am 12:00 noon in the church parking lot on Old Julian Road. We would like to have vendors to sell their home-grown vegetables, homemade crafts, artwork, baked goods, etc. There will be no charge for the booth and you may keep all of the profits from your sales. You will need to bring your own table and canopy/tent (you will need shade). This is not a church fund-raising event it s a community fellowship event! We are also hoping to involve other area churches. If you are interested or know of anyone interested in having a booth, please call Cindy Hughes at or at cinhughes2@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 27 th. New Pastors Installation Weekend: Get Ready for a BIG weekend in August! Pastor Installation will be August 28 and we are planning an entire weekend of activities! Saturday morning we will have a Farmers/Artists Market from 8-12 with live music! The hot dog lunch will be that day from At 7 pm we will host Church Consultant, Dr. Steve Lucas to lead a special workshop on Church Leadership. And then there s Sunday!! Worship is at 11 and will include our Board of Education Rally Day Promotion! A potluck will follow in the Fellowship Hall with Blue Grass Music from 1:30-2:30. The Installation Service is at 3 pm with an Ice Cream Social to follow. What a day it will be!! If you want to help out, just let your pastors know! If you know anyone who may be interested in church membership, an informational session will be held July 17 at 12:30. New member Sunday is August 14. Save the Date Hannah s Haven 10 Year Anniversary Celebration: YOU ARE INVITED to celebrate Hannah's Haven (a Teen Challenge Center) 10 year anniversary. We will have a silent auction, free food and family fun at the Haven, located at 5432 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit, NC. Please stop by on July 30, 2016 between 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm and help us celebrate. You may call for more information. Hope to see you there! Thank you to the Social Concerns Committee and Chair Brenda Currie for arranging for a donation to the UCC Church World Service Disaster Relief for flood relief in West Virginia. As a congregation we sent $500. If you'd like to contribute more, contact Brenda or one of the pastors. Dear Mt. Hope UCC Family, This note of recognition of your compassion, love, care, support, and prayers arrives in a delayed fashion, but it does not arrive without a tremendous amount of thankfulness to you and for the many blessings during our time of loss of a dear earth angel, Patsy. We felt and continue to feel the grace of God through you, as you wrapped yourselves around our hearts and souls. For without God, our faith, our church family and friends, it would have been extremely difficult to face each day during these past several months. We are truly grateful. Much love, Larry, Kevan, Sharon, Stephanie, Clay, Clint, Marissa, Megan, and Matt Thank You: Mt. Hope UCC, It s hard to say goodby so I won t. I ll just say so-long for a while. Gussie and I appreciate your gift so much. What we appreciate the most is the love and friendship that you ve shared with us these past nine years. You truly are a loving family and we are honored to have been made a part of it. We may be moving to a different area but part of our hearts and spirits will always be with you. We love you so much! Lloyd and Gussie Spencer. Thank You: A grateful thank you to all who have helped load the food for Urban Ministry into our car. We couldn t handle the delivery without your

13 wonderful help. Again, thanks for your helping hands. Hugs to all, Dottie and Bob Thank you: Mt. Hope UCC Family, We can never say thank you enough for all of the love, support, and kindness shown to us following Dewey s sudden passing. But, most of all, your calls, visits, and encouragement after moving Jean into Clairbridge. Although he was heartbroken without her at home, the love of his church family was always welcomed and soothing and we are all grateful. Again, we are eternally grateful. Byron, Kristen, Wade, & Joshua; Neal, Lynn, & Dalton Condolences: Our Christian sympathies go out to the family of Dewey Greeson who passed away on Tuesday, June 7. His funeral service was held on Friday, June 10. Dewey was a lifelong member here at Mt. Hope. He was much loved and will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Jean and his sons, Byron (Kristen) and Neal (Lynn). He also was grandfather to Dalton, Wade and Joshua. He was the brother of Helen Busick and brother-in-law to Emma Jean Greeson and L.B. Friddle. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time. July Birthdays 1 st Wes Royal, Terri Staley 3 rd Cheryl Royal 4 th Helen Busick 5 th Melinda Pinson 6 th Kyle Kirkpatrick, Michael Oakley 7 th Darlene Greeson, Amy Wilk, Nancy Wimbish 8 th William Welker, Sr. 9 th Donnie Cheek 10 th Fancy Greeson 11 th Harriett Phipps 12 th Julie Szychowicz, Kenny Taylor 13 th Lori Dickson 14 th Patti Harden, Cole Levens 15 th Jennifer Bradsher 16 th Melissa Sawyer, Daniel Shoffner, Gussie Spencer 17 th Amy Lord 18 th Stephanie Warren 19 th Nancy Bartenfield 20 th Jonathan Kilby, Wanda Stewart 21 st Calvin Greeson 22 nd Carol Hawk 25 th Sandy Kirkpatrick, Kendall McDade 26 th Connie Blakesley, Vickie Priesmeyer, Darryl Welker 27 th Tracy Nelson, Emma Vaughn, Kaden Whitesell 28 th Martye Clendenin 30 th Betty Greeson July Anniversaries 2 nd Jeryl & Gloria Apple 4 th John & Melinda Kozak William & Peggy Welker 6 th Tony & Terri Staley 16 th Hoy & Lorene Greeson 20 th Jeff & Beth Harris Michael & Sharon Johnson 22 nd Barry & Dana Andrews 25 th Andy & Vickie Priesmeyer 27 th Richard & Sonia Knowles 31 st Tommy & Susie Gerner July Events 3 rd Collecting for Greensboro Urban Ministry 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Worship Pastor Lynne 4 th Independence Day 5 th 9:00 a.m., Quilters meet 6 th 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7 th 6:30 p.m., Creative Worship Team 7:00 p.m., High Lonesome Strings Jam

14 Session 10 th Colleting for Greensboro Urban Ministry 9:45 a.m., Sunday School New Young Adult Class Starting 11:00 a.m., Worship Pastor Lynne 11 th 6:00 p.m., Board of Christian Education Meeting 12 th 9:00 a.m., Quilters meet 13 th Shirley out of the Office 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 14 th 7:00 p.m., Consistory 16 th 11:00 a.m., Hot Dog Luncheon 17 th 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Youth pack bags for homeless 11:00 a.m., Worship Pastor Kristin 12:30 p.m., New Member Informational Meeting 6:30 p.m., Vacation Bible School 18 th 6:30 p.m., Vacation Bible School 19 th 9:00 a.m., Quilters meet 6:30 p.m., Vacation Bible School 20 th 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7:30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal 21 st 6:30 p.m., Creative Worship Team 24 th 9:30 a.m., Youth deliver care packages for Homeless 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Worship Pastor Lynne 26 th 9:00 a.m., Quilters meet 27 th Deadline to sign up as a Farmer s Market Vendor 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 31 st 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Worship Pastor Lynne August 20 th August 27 th August 28 th Hot Dog Luncheon 8:00 a.m., Farmer s Market New Pastors Installation Events New Pastors Installation All Day Event

15 Andy Open Golf Tournament June 4, 2016 Our sixth annual Andy Open Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, June 4. The tournament is named in memory of Glenda and Dean Andrews, devoted and longtime members of Mt. Hope. This year s tournament was very successful and the money raised will be used to support youth activities at Mt. Hope and to help the needy in our community by way of our Community Resource Fund. Our total profit was $ 3,085.50! A big thank you to all who worked the tournament, prepared and served food, to the staff at Walnut Woods Golf Course and to all those listed below: Monetary Donations Kay Heating and Air Bob Hamlett Senn-Dunn Insurance Joe Hughes Phil Strouth Gloria and Jeryl Apple Walnut Woods Golf Course Mitch Clendenin Stock Building Supply Lisa and Greg Moser Lance Belvin Prize Donations Stock Building Supply Freddie Gossett McDonald s Stoney Creek Jody and Kathy Haithcock Dallas Belvin Concession Cart Sponsors Kay Heating and Air Bob Hamlett Senn-Dunn Joe Hughes Hole Sponsors Stock Building Supply Freddie Gossett Freeman Electric Randy Underwood Long Lawn Care Randy Underwood General Motor and Repair Greensboro Refrigeration Rocky Royal Heavy-DutyCaster.com Phil Strouth Other Donations Clifton Greeson Cathy Gossett Janet Ellis Ladies of Mt. Hope (Delicious Homemade Desserts) Lorie Arrington H&H Farms Harden Phipps Dallas Belvin James M. Pleasants Parksite (2) Simon Clark Gail and Ken Clayton Champion Automotive Wesley Reece Mary Catherine Moser Mt. Hope Supper Fund (BBQ) Dee Greeson Members of Social Concerns Committee Competition was tough. First, second and third place team winners were decided by a card playoff, all having a score of 59. Congratulations to our Winners! 1 st Place Team 2 nd Place Team 3 rd Place Team Noral Belvin Lester Price Randy Underwood Matt Ellzey Calvin McCombs Billy Cole Brandon Smith Richard Overton Bobby Jones Tyler Scott Rodney Walker Jimmy Penny Closest To Pin Longest Drive Barry Andrews Senior Men Keith Broome Larry Moser Regular Men John Blythe M. Boston

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19 Hot Dog Lunch of June 18, 2016 The Stewardship Committee wishes to thank our members and the surrounding community for the success of our first hot dog lunch of the season. Here is a status report on our June fundraiser: Income: Last Sunday s donations of money $ Yesterday s purchases $ Gross income $ Expenses: Rolls: $ Hot dogs $ Net income as of 6/20/16: $ We are indebted to so many of you who contributed their time and supplies including desserts, toppings, and beverages and those who helped get the word out. Income generated over expenses goes go to Mount Hope s General Fund. Check the newsletters following each hot dog lunch for more details. We sold 281 hot dogs including take-out orders for as many as 20 hot dogs. Please share your ideas for improving our lunches with me or with any of our committee members. We hope to have everyone back in July for the July 16 th Lunch! Bill Craft for the Stewardship Committee

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21 Vacation Bible School at Mt Hope is July from 6:30 8:00, registration at 6:00. Our theme is Barnyard Friends. Come join us for some barnyard fun. Early Registration - Fill out and turn in the registration form by July 10th and receive a prize. For more information contact Carmen Cox, ccox@labcorp.com or MOUNT HOPE UCC VBS REGISTRATION FORM July 17-19, :30pm -8:00pm Registration 6:00pm 3 years old 5 th grade Child s Name Date of Birth/Age School Grade Completed Parent/Guardian Address Phone Number Address Any Allergies Hay Ride Permission (Child s Name) has my permission to go on the hayride during Mt Hope UCC VBS (hayride date depending on weather). Parent/Guardian Register by July 10th and receive a prize. Please fill out a Registration Form for each participant. We look forward to seeing you on July 17, 2015.

22 We are needing several things for VBS, if you would like to donate anything please sign up, there is a copy in the breezeway. We will need the non-food items by, Sunday, July 10 th and the food items by Saturday, July 16 th. If you would like us to shop for you, we accept monetary donations. Thanks Vacation Bible School Items Needed Quantity Name Orange Kool-Aid (6packs) Sugar (bag) Goldfish (large box) Cowtail Candy (30-40) Hot Dogs (for pigs in a blanket) Cresent Rolls (4 rolls) Watermelon Grapes (2 pound) Carrots (2 pound) Celery (2 bundles) Ranch Dressing (3 bottles) Other items needed Fly Swatters (20) - PVC Pipe (10 foot long pieces) (5) Green Spray Paint (2 cans) Floral Wire (2rolls) Floral Foam Blocks (30) Small Flower Pots (45) Pink Balloons (1 bag of 20 balloons) Wheelbarrow need one donated to us or will buy if you have one to sell (the condition of it does not matter). Of course we will accept monetary donations, and buy other items needed. Any questions see Carmen Cox, ccox@labcorp.com,