Church Office will be closed! May 2014

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1 Surfside United Methodist Church May 2014 MAY USHERS 8:30 AM Rod Smith (C) Mike Bedenbaugh Cynthia Bedenaugh Bill Doggett 11:00 AM Steve Meletes (C) Church Office will be closed! Dear Church Family: We ve just experienced our annual celebration of Jesus resurrection from the dead. Of course, we call this event Easter. Easter is a time for hopes, dreams, and possibilities. It is a time that reminds us that no matter how bleak things seem, God is still on the throne and miracles still come true. A week before the first Easter Sunday, Jesus led His followers from Bethany where the day before He had raised Lazarus from the dead up to the Holy City. For the most part, Jesus was welcomed warmly along this short trek of less than two with shouts of Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel! His entrance into east Jerusalem had a triumphant feeling about it as the crowd waved palm branches like we did in worship on Palm Sunday. It was a glorious day indeed. While the common folk couldn t get enough of Jesus and couldn t stop talking about His miracles, the religious leaders couldn t stop worrying about how Jesus was a threat to their self-given importance. So the Pharisees said to one another, See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him! (John 12:19 NIV). Human nature never changes. Like the Pharisees, I m afraid we too often look to our own interests instead of the interests of God. We forget that the Church (big C ) is of God and Christ is its head. We are just here to follow our leader and do His bidding. As the days passed, the religious establishment schemed and readied for action. They bribed one of Jesus disciples. When Jesus crossed over the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane, they had Jesus arrested and took Him before the High Priest. The very person who should have been Jesus number one supporter was His biggest critic. Jesus was messing with the High Priest s power and position. Jesus was lowered into a pit hewn out of stone. It was a lonely place at best. The next day the Jewish leaders took Jesus to their hated enemy, Pilate, the Roman Governor. Because their fear of losing their grip on power was so intense, they were willing to use this sworn enemy if it meant they could rid themselves of this menace whom the people were calling the King of Israel. Although Jesus was no threat to Pilate, Pilate had Jesus flogged so that he would not appear weak to his Roman superiors including Caesar. Then, Jesus received His crown of thorns and He was led out to Golgotha where He was crucified between two criminals. Capital punishment was used as a deterrent in Jesus day. People were crucified along the road in plain sight as a visual reminder of what happens when you go against Rome. Hanging on that wretched cross of shame, Jesus breathed His last breath and gave up His Spirit and darkness covered the land. It filled the hearts and minds of Jesus followers, as well. But, that was far from being the end of the story. There s a tomb in Jerusalem right outside the gates of the city. It remains empty to this day, except for the millions of living people who have visited it over the years. It was likely where Jesus lifeless body was placed. But, on Easter morning there was an earthquake unlike any before or since. The stone covering the entrance to the tomb was rolled away. And Jesus rose victoriously from the dead. My friends, this is the truth of Easter. Easter came as a result of a power struggle between God and Satan. God demonstrated forever that His power is the greatest force in the entire Universe. So, on our calendars Easter has come and gone for the year. But, Easter is never really gone. Jesus is as alive today as He was on that first Easter and the power of God is still as operative in our lives as it was in the first disciples. So REJOICE! Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!!! Easter Blessings,

2 DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR PAGE 2 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT... I'd like to share with you the beginning lines of an I received recently... The read as follows... Dear Lisa Kim Eanes, congratulations! On behalf of the Admissions Committee of Duke Divinity School, it is my pleasure to inform you that you have been admitted to our Doctor of Ministry degree program to begin in August, Let me tell you what a thrill it was to receive that ! I had been running to the mailbox every day since April 1st, hoping to receive some confirmation of my acceptance to Duke...but to no avail! And finally, that arrived on the evening of Good Friday...April 18th! Perhaps you recall back in January, that my newsletter article revealed that I had been contemplating a very tough decision? Well, that January newsletter article was referencing my decision to apply to the Doctor of Ministry program at Duke! For a couple of years now, I had been considering whether or not to pursue a doctoral degree...but it just didn't seem the right time, at that time. In October, 2013, however, when I re-visited the Duke campus to attend their annual Convocation and Pastor's School, I felt a stronger-than-ever pull to pursue their Doctoral degree program. So I investigated my options further, and found out the necessary information I needed to move forward with this endeavor. As I approached the March 15th deadline, I was considering many factors...going to school while continuing to serve in my current parish; trying to balance academic requirements with ministry responsibilities simultaneously; and simply returning to the educational arena after being completely out of school for 24 years! But after much prayer, reflection, and conversation with individuals whom I respect and trust, I moved forward with the application process. And so here we are! The Doctor of Ministry program at Duke Divinity School is structured on a cohort model that organizes learning around five short term intensive residential seminars. Each seminar is followed by a period of structured distance learning during which students engage one another and faculty on a regular basis. The distance learning component includes assignments requiring integration of course material with the ecclesial practices that are a part of the students' daily work. Coursework takes place over five terms spanning approximately two academic years. Duke Divinity's D.Min. does not require full time residence, thus allowing church leaders to pursue intensive advanced study with outstanding faculty and resources while remaining in their vocational setting full time. Because this degree operates on an alternative pedagogical model, the terms do not follow the regular academic calendar. Rather, terms are organized around the liturgical calendar to accommodate students who are fully employed pastors subject to the special demands of certain seasons such as Christmas and Easter. Back in January, when I introduced my desire to pursue this degree to SUMC's Staff Parish Relations Committee, they graciously gave me their full support, on behalf of our church. Consequently, I am asking the same thing of you directly now... It would be so very meaningful to me to have your full support of this academic endeavor while I continue to serve as Discipleship Pastor at SUMC. I need no financial support in this educational endeavor, and I plan to utilize my vacation weeks (4 per year) during this two year period in order to cover my time away from the parish for the week long study intensives on the Duke campus (5 total). All I am asking of your support, thus, is through your diligent and serious prayers...your frequent and consistent encouragement...along with your personal interest in my efforts to pursue this degree in order to enhance our ministry together as the Body of Christ for the world. Thank you, in advance, for your continued love and care. Pastor Kim

3 PAGE 3 While visiting my Dad at his retirement center in Kansas last month, I enjoyed all the decorations on the walls of each wing. One wing is done in yellow sunflowers (the Kansas state flower), another is done in fishing/coastal scenes, and Dad s wing is patriotic (red, white, and blue). A needlepoint picture caught my eye and I want to share the message with you here as a tribute to Memorial Day this month: An American Alphabet A for America, land of the free B for the Battles won for you and me C for our Country, bright and strong D for our Determination all along E for the Eagle soaring high above F for our Flag that we all love G for the Glory that we all know H for the Hope we will show I for the Innocence that we free J for the Judgments that must be K for the Kindness from us all L for the Liberty, standing tall M for the Mercy we must feel N for our great Nation and its seal O for our Origins of which we are proud P for the Pride we sing out loud Q for the Questions we need to ask R for the Reason we take on this task S for the Salvation that we give T for the Trust so we can live U for our Unity, united we stand V for the Victory of our great land W for War, which sometimes must be X for our extreme love of liberty Y for the Yearning for Peace, Love, and Hope Z for the Zeal of our people s strength to cope. Remember your loved ones this Memorial Day and keep our service men and women in your daily prayers. Pray that our Nation will always be strong and free and that our elected leaders will work together for the good of all mankind. Remember the Mother-Daughter-Sister Picnic in Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 9 th at 6:00 PM. Bring a side dish to go with Fried Chicken. Care Circle is planning a fun-filled evening for us all. Remember the Million Book Effort-A God-Sized Dream Challenge from our SC Bishop Jonathan Holston. Any new age-appropriate book of your choice for a pre-school or elementary age child will help us meet our goal of 1,000 books donated before June 3 rd. Thank you for the many things each of you do in the name of United Methodist Women. We are Faith-Hope-Love in Action. Enjoy the summer break and bring a friend with you next fall when your circle meetings start up again. Yours in the Service of Christ, Judy Lienemann, President MARY BAKER CIRCLE Mary Baker Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 14th at 10:30AM in the Fellowship Hall. Our guests will be from Rural Missions. Ladies bring a covered dish and your health kit bags. Elaine Paige CARE CIRCLE Care Circle Sisters met at El Cerro for a planning meeting and dinner in April. We decided on a Picnic Outing for the Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet this year. We also agreed to do Salkehatchie First Aid Kits again this year to support our Youth Group in mission. Banquet News- Wanting to keep it simple, the CARE Sisters ask attendees to bring picnic faresalads, sandwiches, munchies, dishes to share. Fried chicken, desserts and drinks will be provided. Also, wanting to include all ladies of the church, we decided to include dear friends as guests, too. Sign up reservations are requested. Come Mothers. Come Daughters. Come Friends. We Love You Like a Sister Picnic! HOPE CIRCLE Hope Circle will be meeting on May 1 at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hostesses will be June Reese and Irma Miller. Nancy Reichert will give the devotions and the program will be presented by Sarah Beck. Please remember to bring the items to fill the bags for the children at Johns Island; the bags will be provided. We will not be collecting for Help 4 Kids in May. We welcome all the ladies in the church to attend our meeting; just bring a sandwich/salad etc. JOY CIRCLE Joy Circle will meet Tuesday, May 13, in the Fellowship Hall. Maddy Joyce and Charlotte Sandel will be the hostesses. Devotion will be led by Sally Jones. Please read Psalms 90, 91, 92, and 93. Dolorette Chastain will lead the discussion. Grand Strand Chapter of Church Women United May Friendship Day 2014 Saturday, May 3 at noon (bring a brown bag lunch); Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church. Least Coin Offering and a regular offering to be collected. Guest speaker is Christina Shealy, check to learn about items needed. Call Judy Lienemann at if you plan to attend.

4 PAGE 4 SPIRIT NIGHT MAY 2014 MENU MAY 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 SPAGHETTI/MEAT SAUCE SALAD BAR ROLLS AND BUTTER PEARS DRINK MOTHERS DAY BAKED HAM SWEET POTATOES PEAS BUTTERED NOODLES APPLESAUCE ROLLS AND BUTTER DESSERT DRINK COUNTRY FRIED STEAK MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY BUTTERED CORN SLICED PEACHES ROLLS & BUTTER DESSERT DRINK ALL -AMERICAN DINNER & ME MORIAL DAY CELEBRATION MAY 28 FRESH FRIED CHICKEN PARSLEY RED POTATOES GREEN BEANS COLE SLAW FRUIT SALAD ROLLS & BUTTER APPLE PIE & ICE CREAM DRINK PLEASE WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE TO HONOR OUR MEN & WOMEN WHO HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR OUR FREE- DOM & OUR MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR FREE Please sign up Wednesday nights in the Family Life Center or Thursday through Monday in the Narthex of the Fellowship Hall. Meals are $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 4-12 years old, children 3 and under will be free. Spring is coming a little later this year. At least, for SUMC s annual rummage sale. So, clean out those closets in April, because our annual rummage sale is scheduled this year for Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3. As usual, we will begin accepting your donations of gently used and new items at the Family Life Center, beginning Monday, April 28 until Friday morning, May 2, when the sale actually begins. The success of our annual sale depends entirely on the generosity of the members of Surfside United Methodist Church. Please talk about the sale with your friends and neighbors, encouraging them to both donate and attend this annual event. Last year s rummage sale was a huge success, but we d like to surpass it and set a new record in Also, the ladies who regularly work this sale are hard working, but can use some help. We would like to enlist some new workers (male or female) with strong backs, willing hands and joyous hearts. Even if you can t work the entire week, we would love to have whatever time you can spare us. The work is rewarding, and the fellowship is superb. Thanks, Jean and Rosemary FELLOWSHIP COFFEE TIIME FOR MAY MAY 4 DEBBIE MICHALIC MAY 11 SANDY and DENTON WHITE MAY 18 NANCY YONGUE MAY 25 BETTY ROBERTS We would love to have more volunteers for coffee time. There is a sign up sheet on bulletin board in the kitchen. Thank you!

5 Give A Meal A Month May s Menu Chicken and Dumplings Canned Vegetable Any Kind Canned Fruit Any Kind Brownie Mix Juice Any Kind Optional Toilet Paper Optional Food donations are always welcome! Please return filled food bags to the GAMAM display in the Narthex. Thank you for supporting South Strand Helping Hands Food Pantry and feeding the needy in our community. Call Ralph or Patti Magliette at with any questions. PAGE 5 Jason s House will begin our 30th year on June 7, If you would like to volunteer on any Saturday or Sunday during the summer, please contact: Elaine Paige SOUTH STRAND HELPING HAND--Emergency food, clothing, and utility assistance. Call NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR-- Free transportation for home-bound seniors. Call Andrew Drew John Lattin Scholarship The Surfside United Methodist Men are currently accepting applications for the Andrew Drew John Lattin Scholarship. The scholarship may be awarded to deserving graduating high school seniors or college students who are currently attending Surfside United Methodist Church in Surfside Beach, SC. The scholarship may provide an award annually in the amount of $500 each to a male and female full-time student attending a four -year college/university or attending a community college. All applications need to be submitted no later than May 15, 2014, to the Scholarship Committee of Surfside United Methodist Church. The applications are available at the Surfside United Methodist Church office or on the church website (surfsideumc.org). Thursday, May 29 1:00-6:00 PM The Surfside United Methodist Men will meet May 15 at 6:45, Kenny Bingham will be bringing the food. The fund raiser for the Scouting program netted over $1200. Thanks to everyone. Sign up sheets in the Narthex. Give the gift of life.

6 CHILDREN S MINISTRIES NEWS CHILD DEVELOPMENT PAGE 6 Dear Church Family, It was a wonderful blessing to see all the children (members & visitors) ringing the bells on Easter Sunday, they all did beautifully! Thank you to Sherri Culler for leading them! Thank you to everyone who helped make the annual Easter Egg hunt a success!! I truly appreciate everyone who filled all the eggs with goodies, helped hide the eggs, set up the games & who were there to support and fellowship! The children had a blast and it was a joy to share the true meaning of Easter with each of them! We are still in need of Volunteers for our Nursery during the 11:00 Sunday service. If you are interested, are Safe Sanctuary trained (or are willing to go through training) and enjoy working with little ones, please contact Nan Jones at (843) or myself at (843) , ext Thank you to everyone who has donated snacks for our Children s Church sessions! The children are thoroughly enjoying them! VBS is quickly approaching and it is time for our VBS Informational Meeting. It will be held on Tuesday, May 6 th at 6:30 in Room 110. If you are interested in being a part of VBS, please plan to attend. This years VBS dates are Monday through Friday, June 16 th June 20 th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Come join us to make an eternal impact in the lives of our church family & surrounding community! We are looking for an outgoing individual(s) who would be willing to sign/check in children before our 11:00 service each Sunday in the Narthex. It will be a very easy process with providing matching numerical stickers to parents & children that will be attending the 11:00 Children s Church. In addition, we will encourage parents to fill out an informational card that they will put in the offering plate. This will allow the Children s Ministry to provide safety measures and obtain necessary information for the families & visitors at SUMC. If you are interested, please contact me at ext Abundant Blessings to each of you, Charlotte Ebaugh A DVD of our presentation of the cantata Come Touch the Robe is available for $20. Please contact Glynis Hopkins at glynishopkins@gmail.com to obtain a copy. Dear Church Family, Spring break has provided us with a much needed break and a chance to regroup for this last month of school. We are in the home stretch and are preparing for graduation which is planned for May 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the FLC. Our parent volunteers provided our children with a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The weather was absolutely beautiful for these fun activities. We are still taking registration for summer camp as well as fall classes. We have already registered several new families in both areas which is a huge compliment to our program and our staff. If you or someone you know is interested in one of our programs, please give us a call at Much Love, Stacey Cleveland Grounds Committee Ministry..supporting the human spirit We continue to accept donations for the statement bricks and pavers! The goals remain: 200 bricks (4 X 8) at $ each X 12 pavers at $ each 3 planters at $ each 2 teak benches at $1, each We are excited about celebrating our church in its upcoming 50th year, 2016! We would like to set a goal for 2016 and complete our vision for this inspirational courtyard. There have been some extensive infrastructure issues that will need to be addressed before we are able to begin the final completion of our vision. Please take a moment to look at the courtyard display in the church narthex! Be inspired! Be enthused! Be part of the fulfilled vision for 2016! Donations are accepted through your offering envelope and through the on-line giving. Your donation is not meant to take the place of your pledge to our church but rather enhance the human spirit of our church. Please watch our weekly bulletin for opportunities to "dig in the dirt". Thank you. Lynn Livesay

7 PAGE 7 You are invited to join any of our separate exercise classes offered at Surfside UMC. On Mondays and Wednesdays, an Adult Fitness Class is offered in the FLC from 9:45-10:45 a.m. These classes consist of walking, stretching and strength conditioning exercises at a low impact rate. Weights and various other exercise equipment are provided. Men and women are invited to participate. These classes are taught by Pat Messinger, an Active Older Fitness Instructor with 10+ years experience. A contribution (in any amount) will be greatly appreciated with 10% tithe to the Church. Please call Pat Messinger at for more information. The Hatha Yoga Class class has gone on their summer schedule. We meet on Wednesday Mornings at 9:30 to 10:30 in Room 8/10. We always welcome new faces. You will need to bring a mat or beach towel,water and a interest in yoga. We do a lot of stretching and Poses and breathing exercises to help you make a body, mind and spirit connection. If you have any questions call Mary Jo Doggett at or cell Every Friday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 8/10, Yoga Exercise with Pat. The class consists of Yoga poses geared for the Older Adult ( sitting and standing only.) The Yoga breathing and poses will increase your balance, stretch your muscles in a gentle manner, you will feel more relaxed, enable you to sleep better and to cope with stress better. This class is taught by Pat Messinger, An Active Older Adult Fitness Instructor with over 10+ years experience. A contribution (in any amount) will be greatly appreciated with 10% tithe to the Church. Please call Pat Messinger at for more information. Barbara Benfield is sending a special thanks for the many prayers, cards and gifts that were sent to her after her back surgery. She is doing well but still has a ways to go for complete recovery. She will be seeing you all soon. I would like to thank all of my friends for helping me celebrate my 98th birthday. The party was wonderful and I enjoyed seeing you all and spending time with you on my special day. Blessings, Bill CONGRATULATIONS BILL WILLIAMSON ON CELEBRATING YOUR 98TH BIRTHDAY

8 PAGE 8 Dear SUMC Family, We ve had an event-packed month at Surfside Youth. Let me share some of the highlights with you, and some things to look forward to! Last Month This last month was a fun one for us at Surfside Youth. We started out by sponsoring 6 teams for this year s American Red Cross Mini-Golf Tournament. It was one of those have fun while doing good e v e n t s. O u r church s name was on signs around the miniature golf course (we were the only church represented), which our kids were proud of. The event organizers were so excited to have us bring such a large group to their event. Also last month our youth had the opportunity to go on an outing to Nascar Speedpark! Some of us adults were more competitive than the kids (I won t name names, but one of them is our Sunday School c o o r d i n a t o r!! ). Both during Sunday morning and evening we focused on lessons getting us ready for Easter. Our youth are learning to make connections between Old Testament stories, Jewish tradition, and the work of Jesus at the cross. Coming Up Looking forward to upcoming events, please mark your calendars for Friday, May 13th. Our youth will hold a barbecue fundraiser in the FLC for Salkehatchie. Additionally, if you choose to eat in, we will have presentations from our kids about their Salkehatchie experiences. Still on Salkehatchie, thank you so much to those of you who have already filled up prescription bottles with quarters for Salkehatchie. We couldn t do this without your help! This month we ll focus lessons on Daniel and the aftermath of Easter. We also have a few outings and fun events coming. Come join our youth group twice on Sundays: Sunday Mornings at 9:45am Sunday Nights from 5-7pm. Gym is open for games/sports at 4pm. Contact Paulo Lopes(859) /@surfsideumc.org Larry and Judy Cooley joined our church family on April 27 by transfer from First UMC in McKinney, TX and their son, Alex was baptized. Don and Linda Green joined our church family on April 6 by transfer from United Church of Christ in PA. They both are retired. George Frees joined our church family on April 6 by transfer from Asbury Methodist Church in Greenville, NY. George is retired.

9 PAGE 9 SUMC FRIENDLY SENIORS We had great food and a wonderful program on April 15, although the crowd was smaller than when our Snowbirds are here with us. We miss them! Ron Wing, resident author of children s books, talked about his stories and read some of his favorite excerpts. He has a new book off the press, Rebecca s Watch, which is an exciting mystery story. The cover features a familiar photograph of Litchfield Plantation. Ron s grandsons, Jack and Will, came along to give praise to their grandfather s creations. See Ron, if you would like more information about his books, or better yet, purchase some for the One Million Book Project. What a treat for some child to receive a signed copy! We have a projected list of the programs for the next year and they are exciting. See the list below. Along with the programs, we would like to take some trips. Stay tuned. We already have plans for a trip to the Mepkin Abbey in Monck s Corner, SC, on Dec. 5 to see the special Creche display. Please mark that date on your calendar. As we enjoy the beautiful coastal environment in which we live, rise to be thankful every day for all our blessings and especially, the joy of having a plan of salvation to provide forgiveness for our mistakes and lack of discernment. We all have a purpose for being here and it is up to us to be our best for the Kingdom. Come be with us on May 21 at Chelsea Jo s to enjoy the delicious food and to express our gratefulness to Jo and Lester Leonard, their staff and our volunteers for all they do for us on Wednesday evenings throughout the fall and spring. What a commitment and service to our congregation and community! Aging can be a wonderful experience if we choose to face each day with a thankful heart. Remember these five rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. John Wesley narrowed his version of living to three rules: 1. Do good. 2. Do no harm. 3. Walk with God. Jesus narrowed it down to one: Love one another. Programs for Friendly Seniors, September, 2014, through May 2015 September 16: Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Amanda Stoveken, LMSW October 21: Kurt Jarvis, Master Story Teller, November 18: Dr. David Powers, the Master of the Art of Living December 16: Singing Group/Christmas Songs January 20: Sue Feheely, Actress in Residence February 17: Paul Bright, Award-Winning Guitarist March 17: Pat Messinger, Senior Exercise Specialist April 21: Canine Angels, Gerrie Watson (Power Point) May 19: Eat at Chelsea Jo s. We also are planning a trip to Mepkin Abbey to see the famous Creche display on Friday, Dec. 5, Please put this date on your calendars. Long Bay Threshold Choir Cynthia Dyer is forming the Long Bay Threshold Choir, a local chapter of an international organization with the mission of bringing comfort and ease to the dying, their families and caregivers. Upon invitation, two or three singers gather at the bedside and give the free gift of song to people nearing the end of their lives. The songs are short and repetitive, full of peace and forgiveness and the invitation to rest. Although Threshold Choirs are deeply spiritual, they are not aligned with any organized religion. Dyer, a retired United Methodist minister who has served several local churches, received the training to be a Threshold Choir leader and is reaching out to the public in her search for singers. The first meeting will be held this month. If you would like to attend, please chodelldyer@aol.com.

10 Page 10 SUMC FUNDRAISING DINNER Event to Benefit Salkehatchie Summer Service Mission FRIDAY, MAY 16 4 PM - 8 PM FAMILY LIFE CENTER Tickets $10.00 a Plate Dine In or Take Out Tickets on sell in Fellowship Hall On Sundays before and after each service starting April 27 May 11 BBQ provided by: Sticky Fingers Restaurant ALL PROCEEDS TO SALKEHATCHIE SUMMER SERVICE MISSION Salkehatchie is just around the corner and it is a special time for our youth and adult volunteers. It is when we head to Bennettsville 4 th of July week and work on 12 homes that are in desperate need of repair. Some of these homes have no roof, no running water, no floors and no electricity. And the part that is so hard to believe, families are living in these homes in these conditions. But, I am glad to say by the end of the week with the help of all 160 volunteers, we leave them with a roof over their heads, floor underneath them, electricity and running water, for many of them this is the first time they ever had plumbing. Could you imagine living like this? This year our church will be sending 25 youth and 6 adults. The group will be leaving on Friday, June 27 th at 4pm and returning Saturday, July 5 th around 1pm. Our church congregation is a very important part of this mission. For without your help we would not be able to send these 31 volunteers and help buy the supplies needed to fix these 12 homes. So from Salkehatchie 2014 Team thank you from the bottom of our hearts and God bless you! Please mark your calendar for other ways you can help Salkehatchie Summer Service raise money. From April to Sunday, June 22 nd Quarters for Salkehatchie - Pick up a container in the Narthex fill it with coins (any kind of money will do) and then drop off in the house box. BBQ Dinner and hear our youth share about Salkehatchie Friday, May 16- buy your ticket from our Salkehatchie Team and come eat and enjoy listening to our youth speak and watch a special slide show put together for you. Car Wash June Date TBA - Bring your car to the church parking lot and let us wash away the dirt. Sunday, June 22 nd - Salkehatchie Send Off Sunday 11am Service More details will be following. But most important we need your love, support and prayers!

11 Page 11 YOUNG ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRIES NEWS Dear SUMC Family, Let me share with you some of the growing ministries going. For more information, contact Paulo Lopes ( ) or E-Groups Our E-Groups continue to meet weekly! This is the perfect next step for someone you have been sharing your faith with. The main purpose of an E-Group is to be an open, welcoming place where you can come, but also invite friends to come along who are not involved in church. Every meeting includes worship, prayer, a devotion, and great conversation. All three of our current groups meet in homes right now. If you re looking for a place to get connected with a smaller group of people, or if you have friends you ve wanted to share your faith with, but don t know how, consider visiting an E-Group. Here are our meeting times and places: Men: Paulo Lopes house, Thurs. 8:30-10pm ( ) Women: Leigh Gamble s house, Thurs. 6-7:30pm ( ) Women: Amy Pyles house, Thurs. 6-7:30pm ( ) Basic Training We are about midway through our Basic Training course preparing leaders to lead small groups! We started out learning Foundations of Faith, and we re now moving into Christian Character. Our hope is to graduate 15 leaders who will potentially start and lead several new E-Groups! Alpha Course We re gearing up for our summer training & planning season for our Fall Alpha courses. We now have a team of about 20 helpers and leaders! The goal is to see people who do not yet know Jesus, or who are distant from Him, becoming passionate disciples. We re excited to see this ministry gaining some interest from outside our church. On April 24th, we were invited to tell our story at a regional Alpha meeting. Additionally, two of our Alpha leaders who teach at CCU have been helping launch a Wesley Foundation (campus ministry of the UMC) on campus in the fall. Our two leaders are looking to begin a campus alpha course to attract students to the Foundation. For information on Alpha, contact Diane Gaskins at gaskinsdb10@gmail.com SURFSIDE BEACH FOUNDER S WEEKEND CELEBRATION COOP Saturday, May 3, AM to 3PM Surfside Pier parking lot Nostalgia is the theme of this celebration! Activities all day and finishing up with fireworks at 9pm. We are looking for members of area churches to volunteer to help with games from 11AM to 3PM on SATURDAY Wear the One Body-One Church black t-shirts. Contact Pastor Brent at LC3 if you need a shirt! lc3church@yahoo.com Sunday, May 4, PM-3PM Surfside Pier/Passive Park Join us in the morning for a special Blessing of the Beach! Local clergy, choirs and praise teams will help us celebrate the gift that is our beach. In the afternoon join us at our Passive Park for music and a family picnic. Families can bring their own picnic lunch or concessions will be available for purchase. SUNDAY 7AM-8AM Blessings of the Beach Worship Service at the Pier (Facing North) 7:00 Opening Prayer (Brent Thompson-LC3) 7:01-7:30 Praise & Worship music (Journey Church) 7:35 Choir from St James United Methodist Church 7:45 Thank You for Our Gift of Paradise sermonette (Scott Wachter SUMC) 7:55 Closing Prayer (David Pohto-SBC)

12 W E E K L Y E V E N T S Page 12 Sunday: 8:30 AM Morning Worship 9:30 AM Fellowship Time 9:40 AM UMYF-Forward Motion Series 9:45 AM Church School 9:45 AM Spiritual Gifts Class 9:45 AM Momentum Class 11:00 AM Morning Worship 5:30 PM AA Meeting Monday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM CDC 9:00 AM Art Class 9:45 AM Adult Fitness Class 12:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM AA Meeting 5:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Contemporary Band Rehearsal 7:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Tuesday:7:00 AM-12:00 PM CDC 9:00 AM Craft Club 5:30 PM AA Meeting 5:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:00 Girl Scouts 6:30 PM Huff-n-Puff Basketball 7:00 PM Grand Strand Harmony Chorus Wednesday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM CDC 9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:45 AM Adult Fitness Class 9:30 AM Hatha Yoga 10:00 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM CDC Chapel 5:30 PM Spirit Night Dinner 6:30 PM i-praise Worship-Sanctuary 6:30 PM Discipleship Class-Fellowship Hall 6:45 PM Spirit Singers Rehearsal Thursday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM CDC 8:00 AM Men s Grow Group 5:30 PM AA Meeting 5:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Huff-N-Puff Basketball Friday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM CDC 9:45 AM Adult Yoga w/pat 5:30 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Grand Strand Harmony Chorus May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 5 Sisters in Faith 7:00 Rummage Sale Collection Week (28th-May 2) 6 Secret Church 11:00 Daniel Plan Class 7:00 1 National Day of Prayer Hope Circle 12: Stephen Ministry 10:00 Secret Church 4:00 Stephen Ministry 6:00 2 IAMSECOND 5:00 Duffy/Vest Wedding 5:15 Hall/Knight Wedding 7:00 9 IAMSECOND 5:00 Mother Daughter Banquet 6:00 3 Rummage Sale Friday 12-5 Saturday HAPPY MOTHER S DAY 12 Garden Club 1:00 Sisters in Faith 7:00 13 Secret Church 11:00 Joy Circle 11:00 Daniel Plan Class 7:00 14 Mary Baker Circle 10:30 15 Secret Church 4:00 UMM 6:45 16 IAMSECOND 5:00 BBQ Fundraiser For Salkehatchie 4:00-8: Newsletter Articles Due Sisters in Faith 7:00 20 Secret Church 11:00 Friendly Seniors 12:00 Daniel Plan Class 7: Secret Church 4:00 Stephen Ministry 6:00 23 IAMSECOND 5: Memorial Day Church Office Closed Sisters in Faith 7:00 27 Collate Newsletter 9:00 Secret Church 11:00 Daniel Plan Class7:00 NAMI Grand Strand 6: Blood Drive 1:00-6:00 Secret Church 4:00 30 IAMSECOND 5:00 31

13 MAY Karie Fussaro 1 Luke Gray 1 Kelley Keats 1 Stephen Martin 1 Shirley Masters 1 Hebe Reynolds 1 Debbie Smith 1 Kay Souza 1 Jamie Sowers 1 Eric Josephs 2 Debbie Peters 2 Maggie Ammons 3 Jay Barton 3 Kelli Floyd 3 Connee Merwin 3 Harleigh Warner 3 Trish Brunko 4 Bert Christy 4 Colin Drumwright 4 T.J. Ellerbe 4 Jessie Hock 4 Richard Stoorza 4 Janie Anderson 5 Jason Noyes 5 Sonia Hardin 6 Linda Kiser 6 Krystel Ballatore 7 Mitchell Coleman 7 Jim Hardin 7 Gordon Clyne 8 Dee Fields 8 Jonnie Frazier 8 Ed Groce 8 Amanda Harden 8 Don Horton 8 Jacob Morgan 8 Brian Ebaugh 9 Cindy Griffin 9 Jennifer Jackson 9 Gladys Miller 10 Ruth Myles 10 Bee Swartz 10 Noreen Mascle 11 Pegge McCormick 11 Ashlyn Gasperson 12 Van Harden 12 Tiffany Myers 12 Gwyn Fowler 13 Caden Griffin 13 Michael Hayes 13 Carol Hollender 13 Eric Hutchens 13 Doug Millar 13 Jay Parrish 13 Bob Ziegler 13 Douan Bingham 14 Erienne Byrd 14 John Richards 14 Ed Boyle 15 Joe Hock 15 McCallum Keats 15 David Logan 15 Jay Smith 15 Lee Cockey 16 Chris Conness 16 Allison McRae 16 Maggie Warner 16 Brianna Kelly 17 John Body 18 Mary Fullerton 18 Sandy Lowes 18 Steve Moore 18 Tami Tuton 18 David Alderman 19 Libby-Kate Hammel 19 Joey Hock 19 Justin Jones 19 Lew Simmons 20 Nathan Skinner 20 Matt Widmayer 20 Dawn Devendorf 21 Terry Guyton 21 Brittany Jones 21 Scott O Brien 21 Faye Sweet 21 Mary Madert 22 Cathy Nel 22 Diane Stiles 22 Paul VanderWiele 22 Brad Beahm 23 Harrison Delvichio 24 Dennis Lienemann 24 Sawyer Morgan 24 Dick Steiner 24 Richard Chamberlain 25 Dylan Griffin 25 Pat Chipps 26 PAGE 13 Lynn Livesay 26 Paul Morin 26 Jacquelyn Vereen 26 Jason Bardsley 27 Noah MacDougall 27 Mae Lewis 28 Adele Lewis 28 Ian Marcantel 28 Alex Reynolds 28 Carroll Atkins 29 Angelia Cox-Ogburn 29 Bill Gulledge 29 June Christensen 30 Luke Conness 30 Lauryn Head 30 Rhett Jones 30 Evan Myers 30 Madelyn Oates 30 Donald Schmaus 30 Jane Chamberlain 31 Betty Lang 31 Mickey Lincoln 31 Jack Reid 31 Alan and Marty Wray 1 Riley and Hebe Reynolds 2 Kenny and Jackie Atwood 4 Rand and Kim Story 4 Paul and Dorien Morin 5 Tucker and Kelley St. Romain 5 Danny and Roscia Hardee 6 Bob and Julie Warner 10 George and Natalie DuRant 13 Pete and Harriett Dry 14 Dick and Jean Roberge 16 Neal and Donia Woodall 18 Tim and Tracy Gamble 20 Michael and Sheri Johnson 21 Jay and Sherri Smith 21 Nick and Karen Danikas 22 Parnell and Kimberly Diggs 22 Larry and Nancy Tuttle 22 Paul and Helen Edwards 24 Sonny and Adrienne Rabon 24 Rob and Vicki Blair 26 Jerry and Ann Vader 26 Jack and Betty Roberts 29 Chester and Gini Abee 30 John and Deborah Monahan 30

14 SURFSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH th Avenue North Surfside Beach, SC Phone: Fax: Church Office Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Friday Church Staff Dr. Scott H. Wachter, Senior Pastor Rev. L. Kim Eanes, Discipleship Pastor Rev. Pat Stiles, Pastor of Care and Visitation J. Paulo Lopes, Minister of Youth, Young Adults, and Family Life Center Ministries Kesha Sims, Office Manager Charlotte Ebaugh, Dir. of Children s Ministries (cebaugh@surfsideumc.org) Glynis Hopkins, Music Director (glynishopkins@gmail.com) Sherri Boschen, Church Organist (sboschen@surfsideumc.org) Stacey Cleveland, Dir. of Child Development Ctr. (scleveland@surfsideumc.org) RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Myrtle Beach, SC Permit No. 29 Mother-Daughter Daughter-LoveYaLikeASister Picnic Annual UMW Banquet Friday, May 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall All Ladies and Friends are invited to attend Bring a dish of picnic fare to share CARE Circle Sisters are your hostesses for the evening Fried Chicken, Dessert and Beverages provided Please sign up by Monday, May 5th so we can prepare Very casual attire!