THE PLEASANT VISITOR NOVEMBER 13, 2018

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1 THE PLEASANT VISITOR NOVEMBER 13, 2018 Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC Office: (336) Fax: (336) OUR SICK AND PRAYER LIST Joe Brady is recovering after out-patient surgery he had on Friday, November 9th Derrick Holbrook is also recovering after outpatient surgery he had on Friday, November 9th Don Francis has been a patient at Cone Hospital this past week Larry Dick was also a patient at Cone Hospital this past week after suffering a stroke Bob Boles has been transferred to Penny Byrn at Maryfield for rehab Lloyd Apple is at Ashton Place for rehab after a hospital stay Paulene Burchelle is recovering after surgery to have stints put in Jonah Brown, Pastor Andrew & Jami s son, is recovering well after two surgeries Marvin Burke has been diagnosed with a re-occurrence of cancer * We join in expressing our sympathy to the family of Estelle Freeman who died on Thursday, November 8th. A Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at Hollywood Cemetery in Elkin, NC. * We express our sympathy to Barbara Cranford in the death of her sister-in-law, Eleanor Wyrick on November 3rd. Her Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 7th at Sharpe Road Baptist Church. * We join in expressing our sympathy to Harry Pike in the death of his brother, Ralph Pike on Friday, November 2nd. His Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 5th at First United Methodist Church in Graham, NC. * We also join in expressing our deepest sympathy to the family of Peggy Marshall who died on Friday, October 26th. Her Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 29th at Mount Pleasant. * We express our sympathy to Sara Johnson in the death of her sister, Edith Coppley on Monday, October 29th. Her Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 2nd in Shallotte, NC. * We also express our sympathy to the family of Leroy Cauthren who died on Monday, October 22nd. A Graveside Service was held at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, October 24th. SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE & COVERED DISH LUNCH The people of Mount Pleasant Church will once again gather for our Special Thanksgiving Church United Worship Service this coming SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th at 11:00 a.m. Please note that there will only be one Worship Service held on that Sunday. Discipleship & Sunday School will be held at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following the Worship Service, there will be a Covered Dish Lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a side and/or dessert to share. The Church will provide the turkey & beverages. Let us give thanks, for God is good! HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Please note that the Church Office will be closed on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd for Thanksgiving. The Office will reopen on Monday, November 26th at 8:30 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving!! CARDS OR NOTES WANTED! From time to time, we will post a name and address for you to send a card or letter or note to a Senior Citizen or a Shut- In from our Church. Please take the time this week to send a card or letter or note to: JoAnne Duke. Her address is: The Presbyterian Home of Hawfield, 2502 S. NC 119, Mebane, NC Her family says that she enjoys receiving cards and letters. Thank you for thinking of our Senior Citizens & Shut-Ins! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! A very special Happy Birthday to Victor Dunne who will turn 98 years young on Wednesday, November 14th!! Victor is currently the oldest member of Mount Pleasant!! Best wishes to Victor for a wonderful 98th Birthday!! (The picture is of Victor receiving a birthday cake from his friends at the Y!)

2 Page 2 FAMILY WORSHIP SUNDAY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25th Children are encouraged to sit with their parents for Worship on Sunday, November 25th. The Children s Sunday School Time will be from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. on this Sunday. LETTERS FROM HOME A SPECIAL PATRIOTIC PROGRAM Tickets are now on sale in the Church Office for a special patriotic program which will be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th at 7:00 p.m. here at Mount Pleasant Church s Fellowship Hall. The cost of a ticket is $15.00 per person. In cooperation with First In Flight Entertainment, Mount Pleasant will present Letters From Home, America s Bombshell Duo. You will be dazzled with tap dancing. Your memories will be filled with song. You will be charmed by charisma and personality. Your hearts will be touched forever with patriotism. Everyone is invited to this special program which will honor our veterans, active military & their families by reviving patriotism through music from the Vietnam Era. Don t forget to invite your family & friends to this wonderful program!! MOBILE MEALS VOLUNTEER DELIVERY SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 19th NOVEMBER 23rd Monday, November 19 Harry & Carol Pike Tuesday, November 20 Tom & Bobbie Black Wednesday, November 21 Marshall White Thursday, November 22 Holiday-No Meal Delivered Friday, November 23 Holiday-No Meal Delivered NOVEMBER 26th NOVEMBER 30th Monday, November 26 Carol Ward, Sue Sandridge Tuesday, November 27 Jerry Hamilton Wednesday, November 28 Marian Montgomery Thursday, November 29 Alma Isley, David Allison Friday, November 30 Mike Raynor Danease Newell, Coordinator ( ) SPECIAL CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Mark your calendars now for the Choir s Special Christmas Musical Program, Good News From Home which will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The evening will include performances by the Handbell Choir, a Flute Soloist, the Band & Choir. NEW BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNING!!! The book of Hebrews is a must read for all followers of Jesus. In this 13 chapter message from the past, we see the great significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with particular emphasis on how that connects to the Old Testament. Pastor Andrew will lead this study at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall beginning SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11th. No experience necessary. No cost. Bring your Bible or use one provided. ATTENTION: BLOOD DONORS The 2nd Annual Judy Register Blood Drive is TUESDAY, JANUARY 8th. Don t forget to mark your calendar now for this upcoming date. Please also remember that you Can Not give blood after Monday, November 12th and still be able to give blood on January 8th. You can go online now at redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment by using the code: Judy Register. Fr more information about this upcoming Blood Drive, please contact Joe Brady at OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are due by 12:00 Noon on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th. On Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m., everyone is invited to come to Susan Tanzer s home (825 Stockport Way, McLeansville) to pray over the shoeboxes before they are taken to a drop-off Church. BACK PACK MINISTRY The Backpack Ministry has been asked to supply Thanksgiving boxes for 14 families. We are asking for your help. We need 5 Pound Bags Of Sweet Or White Potatoes, Packs Of Dinner Rolls and Store-Bought Desserts (Pies Preferred). If you can help, please bring items to Church by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NIV)

3 P a g e 3 I would like to thank Mount Pleasant UMC for all the Christian Love sent to me during the death of my sister, Edith Coppley. The cards and phone calls and prayers meant a lot to me during this time. Sara Johnson Dear Church Family, I want to thank our Church Family for your care, concern, cards, calls and visits since the unexpected death of my brother, Ralph. Mount Pleasant was well represented at Ralph s Funeral. Thank you, Ed Allred for visiting with me and my Family prior to the Funeral and also attending the Service. We are Blessed to be a part of such a caring Church! Harry & Carol Pike Dear Friends At Mount Pleasant, We, the family of June Collins, want to express our sincere appreciation for the love and kindness the members of Mount Pleasant showed Mom during her illness, Mom loved Mount Pleasant and missed being able to attend on a regular basis. Your cards, phone calls, visits and prayers meant a great deal to her. We also want to express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown our family following Mom s death. Mount Pleasant is filled with wonderful people and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sincerely, Greg Collins & Robin Adams and our Family Thank you for all for the support and participation in this year s CROP Hunger Walk in Greensboro, NC. With all your support, we raised a total of $ and had 2 faithful walkers, Donna Stepp and Leigh Holbrook. Thank you for helping to Stop Hunger One Step At A Time! Dear Mount Pleasant Church, I want to express our gratitude to your Church for providing the needed food to our students. I know this is a big help to our families. I appreciate your time and effort and how easy Donna Stepp & Ashley Smith make it for me and the school. Thank you to everyone at your Church that makes the Back Pack Ministry possible! Deborah Vincut, School Social Worker, McLeansville Elementary School Children s Moment Out of the Mouth of Babes In Sunday s Children s Sermon, Martha asked 4 1/2-year-old Cora if she knew what a Veteran was. Cora quickly replied affirmatively, saying, Yes I know. It s someone who takes care of animals! MARK YOUR CALENDAR Don t forget to mark you calendar now for our Christmas Eve Candle Lighting & Communion Service on MONDAY, DECEMBER 24th at 7:00 p.m. Children s Moment Out of Mouth of Babes On the Sunday when Andrew preached that faith is the evidence of things we cannot see, Martha played a game of I Spy with the children and asked if they could see love. When 4-yearold Mason got back to his seat, he touched his grandmother s hand with his little finger, looked at her, and said, Mavi, YOU are love. He s is already learning to see what s most important in life! WE SHELTER UPDATE WE Shelter Volunteer Teams of 3 are needed for THURSDAY from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Get together with a girlfriend and come volunteer at the shelter. Sign-Up Sheets are located in the downstairs hallway on the bulletin board outside the Church Office. Donna Combs would like someone to help her provide the meal on January 3rd. If doing it with a friend sounds better to you, please reach out to Donna or Tami Batts ( , tamibatts@fellowshipfarm.net) to fill that spot or simply add your name to the Sign-Up Sheets in the downstairs hallway with your phone number. Also, don t forget that the WE Shelter will be holding an Open House on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th from 2:00 pm 4:00 pm. Pastor Andrew, along with other area pastors will be saying blessings over the shelter and the volunteers. All are invited. The WE Shelter s official start date is Monday, December 10th. (2505 Fairview St., Greensboro, NC) PLASTIC BAGS NEEDED!! The Bedroll Group could use LOTS more plastic bags. If you would like to donate your plastic bags to this worthy cause, please just drop them off in the Church Office. The Bedroll Group thanks you for your support! (This picture is of several of the bedrolls the group has made using the plastic bags.) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)

4 P a g e 4 FINANCIAL UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 2018 During the month of October, the total amount given to the General Budget was $34, Actual Expenses for the month of October totaled $38, As of the end of October, the total amount Budgeted (year to date) for 2018 is $442, and the total amount received for the General Budget (year to date) is $410, As of the end of October, actual General Budget Receipts are behind the 2018 Budgeted Amount by $32, Also, Total Actual General Budget Expenses ($415,493.52) have exceeded Total Actual General Budget Receipts ($410,749.23) by $4, MISSIONS UPDATE! Thank you for your donations to our October Mission Box which will go to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more. UMCOR is a ministry of The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries, and their goal is to assist the most vulnerable persons affected by crisis or chronic need without regard to their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. They believe all people have God-given worth and dignity. UMCOR s work reaches people in more than 80 countries, including the United States. They provide humanitarian relief when war, conflict, or natural disaster disrupt life to such an extent that communities are unable to recover on their own. A total of $ was received for UMCOR during the month of October! Thank you for your support of our October Mission Emphasis!! 2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES Offering Envelopes for 2019 have been ordered and will be mailed out sometime the first part of December! If you did not receive Offering Envelopes in 2018, but would like to have Offering Envelopes for 2019, please contact Dana in the Church Office. ( , dadams@mountpleasantumc.org) 8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, 9 for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV) FINANCIAL REPORT & ATTENDANCE OCTOBER 28, 2018 General Budget $ 8, Building Maintenance/Repairs Fund $ Mission Box $ Other/Designated $ 5, Total: $ 14, WORSHIP: 9: / 11:00 68 SUNDAY SCHOOL: NOVEMBER 4, 2018 General Budget $ 17, * (Included In This Total Is $1, Received From The Daycare For Rent & Fuel Expenses) Building Maintenance/Repairs Fund $ Mission Box $ Other/Designated $ 1, Total: $ 19, WORSHIP: 9: / 11:00 80 SUNDAY SCHOOL: NOVEMBER 11, 2018 General Budget $ 9, Building Maintenance/Repairs Fund $ Mission Box $ Other/Designated $ 1, Total: $ 12, WORSHIP: 9: / 11:00 68 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Please Note: In order to meet the 2018 Budget, a weekly General Budget Offering Amount of $10, is needed. The 2018 Budget totals $535, NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The next Pleasant Visitor will be published on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th. A calendar for the month of December will be included in the November 27th edition of the newsletter. If you have any events or activities that you would like included on the December Calendar or if you have any information or articles that you would like included in the November 27th Newsletter, please your information to Dana (dadams@mountpleasantumc.org) or call the Church Office ( ) by 5:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd.

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6 P a g e 6 Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church 5120 Burlington Road Greensboro, NC Phone: Fax: Website: Facebook: mountpleasantumcgso NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID McLeansville, NC Permit # 4 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE! 9:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) {featuring hymns of the faith, gospel songs, Scripture-based readings and sermons} 10:00 a.m. - Discipleship Time Current Sunday School Classes, New Classes and Short-Term Studies 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) {featuring modern hymns, and spiritual songs along with Scripture-based sermons and multimedia} Rev. Andrew Brown, Senior Pastor abrown@mountpleasantumc.org Ed Allred, Director Of Congregational Care & Older Adult Ministries eallred@mountpleasantumc.org Martha Hallquist, Director Of Children s Ministry mhallquist@mountpleasantumc.org Mildred Gann, Administrative Assistant mgann@mountpleasantumc.org Dana Adams, Business Administrator dadams@mountpleasantumc.org Melanie Kennedy, Director Of Music Ministry mkennedy@mountpleasantumc.org Judy Fleming, Accompanist jfleming@mountpleasantumc.org Johnny Stuart, Building Maintenance jstuart@mountpleasantumc.org