The Grapevine. From our Pastor: Yadkinville United Methodist Church

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1 The Grapevine February 2017 Yadkinville United Methodist Church From our Pastor: It sounded like church and felt like church. Except we didn t sing. We prayed. We heard testimonies. We heard from a single mother of two young boys how their lives had been enriched through a caring and generous organization, and how they have received material support that had transformed their lives. She made it clear to us that this love and support came directly from God through caring people. We heard form a cancer survivor who has become an evangelist of sorts for living strong and supporting others experiencing similar challenges. Banners proclaimed a mission of youth development, healthy living, and helping people reach their God-given potential. At the end of the fellowship breakfast, we were given the opportunity to pledge our financial support, not for a facility or a set of programs, but for the enrichment of people s lives. People were visibly moved. Several of us looked at each other and declared, We ve just been to church! Only it was a fundraising breakfast for the Yadkin YMCA, held in our YUMC Family Life Center. The focus was on the why of the various community outreach and lifesupport initiatives of the YMCA and its members and friends. The why tangible love for county residents, deep commitment to children, and tenacious love of neighbor was clear. It was like church. It put the C in YMCA. There are many worthy, community serving organizations in our county, and they all need funds to support and expand their offerings and to help more people. There is surely some duplication of effort. Sometimes, it feels like we, the church, are just one more community-serving, fund-raising organization. But, our core identity is not defined as a non-profit community service organization, one among many. Those are good things to be, with good things to do. But our core identity is defined by being the church. We are Christ s body in the world, in Yadkin County. Our purpose, our why is defined by him, like the C in YMCA. When we serve, we are serving Jesus himself. When we serve, we are serving as Jesus himself. We are a faith-community, disciples of Jesus Christ, commissioned to build one another up in Christ, to grow in discipleship, to make disciples, and to serve others as Jesus. He is the why and the how of our serving. So, we serve our community because we worship God and serve Jesus as his disciples through the power of the Holy Spirit. As we are the church together, we step out in ministry to others. I m so glad we are a true community church. Let s continue to ask, What is our distinctive role as the Church in our community? Blessed to be your pastor, Chris 1

2 Prayer Concerns Care Facility Mary Reavis, Room 201, Yadkin Nursing Center Mildred Hartzog, Room 203, Yadkin Nursing Center Church Family Linda Kinley, George Reavis, James Roseberry, Denny & Patty Choplin, Dustin Spencer, Mabel Hunt, Wade & Barbara White, Rachel Brandon, Paul Sikes, Tony Macemore, Pat Howell family. Friends and Family Albert Brown, Clinton and Martha Bodford, Jacob Shore, Makaya Scott, Sherry Boyette, Trennis Plummer, Poto Valentine Shutsha, George Hege, Kitty Minter, Joan Holcomb, Elaine Nance, Tom Alston, Charles Sutter, Debbie Carter, Allen & Nancy Norman, Samuel Hall, Mary Staley, Mattie Wright, Charles Trottier, Seria Walker, Bobby Moxley, Amanda Williams, Harold Todd, Liz Meadows, Barbara French, Joyce Janke, Blair Deskins, Carolyn Reavis, Gray & Krendle (Norman) Watts, Tracy Riazzi & Family, Dennis Oliver, Susan Wilson, Tom Burcette, Mildred Cartritte, Wendy Mosteller, Chad Duggins, Charles Brown, Richard Sink, Wanda Norman Taylor, Donna Myers and Family, Family of Gerard Banks, Broad Causby, Jesse Taylor. Nursery Schedule for February: In the Early Service, children will stay during the music and will leave after the Children s Time. Early Service Traditional service: February 5 Jill, Carson & Valerie Prim Mark Matthews Mark Moran February 12 Maureen Silvernale Angie Whitley Linda Baity Mildred Carter February 19 Sandy Steele Jo Dorsett Karen Bricker February 26 Marty Driver Jill, Carson & Mark Matthews Please contact Marty Driver ( or drivermarty@yahoo.com) if you would like to participate in either of these volunteer opportunities to love our children. Funtimers: On Wednesday, February 15, the Fun Timers will go to Pilot Mountain for lunch at one of the Sonker Trail restaurants. We will leave at 10:30 a.m., have lunch at 11:30 a.m., then tour Pilot Mountain. Contact Helen Roseberry ( ) if you plan to attend. 2

3 Church Council: Thank you to all those who came out on Saturday morning January 21st to meet for our first gathering of the YUMC Ministry Leadership Conference. This group will be meeting quarterly with the next meeting planned for April. We are very excited about becoming The Church in our community and reconnecting ourselves to Jesus by becoming more accountable to him for how we serve him at Yadkinville UMC and in the world. If the discussion centers around what Jesus would do then his followers cannot say NO! Our next Church Council meeting will be Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm. If you receive an reminder we hope you will plan to attend. We will be sharing with each other our excitement for the future. Marty Driver, Chairperson Trustees: The Trustees met on January 21st and 23 rd. Virgil Dodson was elected as chairperson, Steve Brown as vice-chair and Betty Williams as secretary for Plans are in the works to do some pressure washing, mulch for the playground and shrubs, sound in the nursery from the FLC, new tires for the van and what to do with the old Christmas tree that was used in the Sanctuary. We need help in controlling water costs. Some months we have very high water bills, so if you will check to make sure commodes do not continue to run. Insurance costs have increased almost 50% from 2 years ago, so we will do some competitive shopping. Help is needed to make sure the thermostats are set correctly. If you make a change for any event, please set it back. And if you are not sure how to do this, please ask someone who does. Virgil Dodson, Chairperson Youth: On Sunday, February 5, 2017, the Jr. Youth will take up a collection for the Souper Bowl of Hunger after both services. ALL money collected will go to Yadkin Christian Ministries. On Sunday, February 12, 2017, after the Traditional Worship Service, the Jr. Youth will have their regular meeting. Youth should bring $5 for lunch and be ready to work! We will be making Poppy Seed Chicken casseroles to SALE! Proceeds will go to the Junior Youth Mission Fund. Prices are as follows: 8 x 8 for $8.00 (serves 2) and 9 x 13 for $18.00 (serves 4-6). Please contact Angie Whitley (angie.whitley53@gmail.com or ( ) or Bobbi Reavis (bobbiranae@msn.com or ( ) if you would like to purchase a casserole. Supply will be limited, so call/text/ TODAY! On Sunday, February 26, 2017, after the Traditional Worship Service, the Jr. Youth will have their regular meeting. Youth should bring $5 for lunch and meet in the youth room. Any youth in Grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Angie or Bobbi for more information. Bobbie Reavis & Angie Whitley, Youth Leaders 3

4 United Methodist Women: The United Methodist Women began the New Year with the quarterly Gathering, where all Circles meet together. The program, led by Valerie Prim, was the annual Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. Each member is encouraged to give sacrificially, perhaps from skipping dinner out and set aside an equal amount spent or an hour of time volunteering and give the amount of one hour wage. The 2017 offering will fund programs that support women and children's health. "This has been at the heart of United Methodist Women since it was founded in the 1800s. They chose to build hospitals and clinics, train women and girls to serve as doctors and nurses and to send missionaries to initate the work. Today, we continue to support the health and family needs around the globe. Maternal and child mortality remains a significant global challenge. This is a mission priority for "(from Program Book Call to Community) One hundred percent of the offering will go directly to programs and advocacy to benefit women and children. The offering will be collected at the February Circle meetings or may be given to Mildred Carter, Treasurer. Can also go to ww.unitedmethodistwomen.org to give. During the fellowship time, we celebrated the birthdays of two very special, dedicated members, Gerri Reynolds and Sharon McGrath. The Tuesday Night Circle provided a festive table of refreshments. Once again, as thousands will be preparing to attend the Super Bowl on February 5, we are reminded of the "human trafficking" that takes place in large events such as this. Many will be arriving by force, fraud, or coercion--they willl not be there on their own free will but as victims of human trafficking. UMW has asked members to raise awareness of human trafficking everywhere and will be actively present at the Super Bowl. Please be in prayer for those involved. Recent reports stated that over two million children and youth are kidnapped and sold for human trafficking worldwide each year. The next Gathering will be a Celebration of Membership as well as encouraging all women, neighbors, friends and any woman, any age to share the fun! Maxine (Cooky) Weatherman, Coordinator Membership Nurture and Outreach will provide details in the March Newsletter. If you are not a member we welcome you to join. The only requirement is to choose to belong and support the UMW Purpose. Church membership is not required. All are welcome! Upcoming Dates to Remember Lunch Bunch Wednesday, February 1, 11:30 a.m. at El Serape restaurant Giggles Circle Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. at home of Wannitta Brown Thursday night circle February 16, 7:00 p.m. at home of Gerri Reynolds Tuesday night Circle February 21, 7:00 p.m. at home of Faye Diachenko District and Conference Saturday, March 25, 9:00 a.m. Yadkin Valley District Mission Study at Yadkinville UMC Saturday, April 1, Legislative Event, Mocksville June Spiritual Growth Retreat, Lake Junaluska July Mission U, Pfeiffer University Hands-on Mission Project, District Mission Study These supplies are needed for the Bethlehem Center: wiggly eyes construction paper Crayola crayons 4 cotton balls puffy balls or any other Arts and Crafts supplies "I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there can be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." William Penn Linda Baity, President

5 United Methodist Men: The United Methodist Men will meet Saturday, February 4th at 8:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Breakfast will be served with Juice and Coffee. If you have questions, please leave a message with Paul Williams at or searchlightsnc@hotmail.com. Paul J Williams, President Missions: The Missions Committee will meet Thursday, February 9, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Asbury Sunday School Room. The February Mission Focus is Yadkin Christian Ministries: YCM Mission Statement: People helping people in times of need by providing food and limited assistance with rent, utilities and medicine made possible by contributions received from churches, businesses, and individuals in obedience to the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me. (NIV) Yadkin Christian Ministries, celebrating our 32 nd year, a 501c3 organization, is a cooperative effort of churches, individuals and nonprofit agencies unified for the purpose of sharing Christ s love by providing daily necessities to the less fortunate in our community. Both YCM locations now assist clients in choosing their own food based on their family size each month. Children can choose a book to take home at the Yadkinville location as well. Diapers are also available monthly as needed. No cash is ever distributed to clients. 18,469 people were helped in 2016 for a total value of $478, We receive annual agency support from Second Harvest Food Bank, United Fund of Yadkin County, and the Diaper Bank of NC serving residents in Boonville, East Bend, Hamptonville, and Yadkinville. Contact Information: 117 Woodlyn Dr., Yadkinville, NC ( ) Monday 5:30-7:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9-12p.m. 220 Legion Dr., East Bend, NC ( ) Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday 9-12p.m., Saturday p.m. Yadkinville UMC Volunteers: Janice Shore, Marcia & Jim Downey, Mildred Carter, and Faye Diachenko. Members of the Asbury SS Class & friends pick up food each Sunday from Food Lion: Kenneth & Linda Baity, Will & Gingi Parker, Mark Moran, Bruce Whitley, Charles Wagoner, Sandy Steele, Jim & Marsha Downey, Betty Williams, and Danny Taylor. And many, many more financial contributors and supporters! YCM wants to be the change that makes a difference in giving someone a hand up and out of crisis. What else can we do? Consider what you can offer in 2017 and give us a call! Thank you! Cheryl Nehnevajsa, Executive Director Yadkin Christian Ministries 5

6 Salvation Army Coat Distribution: The Coat Distribution will be held February 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This project is sponsored by the Salvation Army and Cleaner World. The coats are for residents of Yadkin County. Residents will be able to select a coat for each member of their family. We will need volunteers on Friday to unload the truck, on Saturday to assist shoppers and to load left overs on the truck. Let Mildred Carter know ( ) if you can help. Wednesday Night Simple Supper & Study Program: We are studying the Parables of Jesus. The only book you need is your Bible. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the study begins at 6:00 p.m. Church Directory: Our church directories are finished and most have been distributed. The Membership Committee consisted of Linda Baity, Betty Williams, Ruth Shermer, Karen Pizzuti, Sharon McGrath, and Mildred Carter. I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work in gathering information and fulfilling this ministry. A subcommittee consisting of Edith Davis, Lois Williams, Margaret Brown, and Ruth Shermer also assisted us in updating our membership listing. You worked so hard for many months and I appreciate your continued efforts in completing this project. Many, many thanks for all your hard work. Anne Ivey, Membership Coordinator Parsonage Fund Raiser: The Parsonage Committee would like for us to work at paying off the parsonage. They are beginning this campaign with a fund raiser. February 26 after both services. Menu: Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, drinks Eat In or Take Out No Charge - Just Generous Donations Checks payable to Yadkinville UMC Volunteers are needed to make desserts. Contact Jo Dorsett ( ). 6

7 Those Serving You Rev. Dr. Chris B. Hughes, Pastor, Dr. James Sheek, Choir Director, Charlene Zachary, Pianist/Organist Bobbi Reavis, Church Office Administrative Assistant, Maria Garcia, Custodian Paul Williams, Praise Band Leader, Bobbie Reavis & Angie Whitley, Youth Leaders Sandy Steele, Children's Ministry Team Chairperson, Faye Diachenko, Church Council, 204 West Main Street, PO Box 25, Yadkinville, NC 27055, Website: Church Office: , Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays. Copies of the Grapevine are available in the Commons and it is on our website: News is due to mildredcarter@earthlink.net or by the 25th of each month. Mission Statement: Offering care and hope through living, learning, and loving God and each other. 7