WORSHIP LOCATION 3260 North Hwy 16 Millers Creek, NC 28651 Ph: (336) 838-9711 OFFICE LOCATION & MAILING ADDRESS Office Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm Monday Friday Wesley Outreach Center (WOC) 4705 Boone Trail Millers Creek, NC 28651 336-838-8047 Fax: (336) 838-1033 Email: mcumc@ millerscreekumc.org Website: www.millerscreekumc.org Inside this issue: Calendar of Events November Sermon Schedule Believe Living the Story of the Bible to Become More Like Jesus November 6 Eternal Life in Jesus Christ John 14:1-2 *Holy Communion November 13 I Give God My Worship Psalm 95:1-2 November 20 I Pray to God Psalm 66:18-20 Circuit Writer November 2016 November 27 I Study God s Word Hebrews 4:12 Jacob Kyker Pastor (828) 361-4746 cell jkyker@ wnccumc.net Meeting Minutes Church Information Volunteers Birthdays and Anniversaries Community Thanksgiving Service November 20, 2016 7:00pm at Union United Methodist Church (708 Curtis Bridge Rd., North Wilkesboro, NC.) Featuring special music from our Choir, Arbor Grove and Union Churches. OUR VISION STATEMENT Every Christian Committed to God s Ministry. OUR MISSION STATEMENT To win souls to Jesus Christ and to seek through faith and love to do God s will in our community and the world.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, November 1st 7:00pm UMW Meeting (WOC Sunday, November 6th 6:00pm Circle of Friends (Church) 6:00pm UMM Meeting (WOC) Thursday, November 17th 7:00pm-Trustee Meeting (Church) Saturday, November 19th 9:00am -Little Dresses for Africa (WOC) Kids Club Shoeboxes (Church) Sunday, November 20th 7:00pm Community Thanksgiving Service (Union United Methodist Church) Thursday, November 24th HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Church Office Closed Friday, November 25th Church Office Closed WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays 7:00pm-Adult Bible Study (Church) 6:30pm-Youth Bible Study (WOC-Youth Room) Circuit Writer We will be handing out our annual financial commitment forms to support our Ministries in 2017. Please prayerfully fill out the form and return by Sunday November 20 th. (Form Attached) UMW is selling Rada Cutlery. If you would like to look at a catalog, please ask a UMW member and we will be glad to take your order which will be back in time for Christmas. Order your Christmas Poinsettias. Order forms are available on the information table. The cost is $20 per poinsettia. Trustee Meeting Minutes See Attached Wednesdays - (Church) 6:00pm Hand Bell Practice 7:00pm Choir Practice 8:00pm Praise Band Sundays-(WOC) 5:00pm Youth Meeting CHURCH NEWS
Circuit Writer Millers Creek UMW Millers Creek United Methodist Women Minutes The UMW met on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall of the old church with Mary Edna Faw presiding. Pastor Jacob Kyker provided the opening prayer followed by the reading of the Prayer Calendar by Mary Edna and the passing of the Thankful Jar. We would like to thank everyone for supporting our Rada Cutlery and Butter Braid Pastries sales. Also, your generous donations to our yard sale on October 15 th. Thank you for all of your support in our endeavors. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 1 st in the Fellowship Hall of the old church at 7:00. We welcomed our special guest, Pastor Jacob Kyker, who led our Prayer and Denial program. He pointed out that in 1869 the formation of the UMW began with a group of women who were concerned about the plight of women in India. Today we are still going strong in our missions for women and children. Pastor Jacob emphasized that our challenge was to help those in need by providing ways to empower those we help. Mary Edna reminded everyone of the UMW District meeting which will be on Saturday, November 5 th in Granite Falls, N.C. All ladies of the church are invited to join us.
Circuit Writer Open: Close: Trustees for November Tom Jones Terry Edsel Ushers for November 8:45am: Jim Pierce & Brennis Tribble 11:00 pm: Savanna & Olivia Rush $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 2016 General Fund Budget =$288,826.00 (Balances as of September 30, 2016) Building Fund Balance = $31,526.53 Building Fund CD s $83,708.06 General Balance = $30,195.44 Cemetery Balance= $30,100.49 Love Our Neighbor Mission Fund=$6,371.63 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Epic Youth Group November 5th Casting Crowns Concert November 6th No Youth November 13th Miller Meal November 20th Holman Meal November 27th No Youth Epic Youth Bible Study -WOC Monday, November 7th, 6:30pm Monday, November 14th, 6:30pm Monday, November 21st, 6:30pm Sunday Mornings Contemporary Worship 8:40 am Announcements 8:45 am Worship Starts Music by "Led Zephaniah" praise band Coffee and Juice is served from 10:00-10:30am Sunday School 10:00 am to 10:45 am Blended Worship 10:55 am Announcements 11:00 am Worship Starts Music by Pianist and Choir Monday, November 28th, 6:30pm Kids Club Kids Club Can Food Drive Kids will be collecting can food for the month of Nov. to give to the Wilkes Soup Kitchen. Be on lookout for kids and their grocery carts!! Everyone please support the cause and fill up their carts!
Page 5 Circuit Writer Prayer List Sue Bowlin Family, Patricia Allen, Edith Church, Peggy Riddle, Howard Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Travel Mercies, Jamie McGlamery, Rheanne Bumgarner Extended Prayer Concerns Mike Carver, Barry & Debbie Brown, Jim Hall, Liebe Brown, Dave Cubert, Mike Cannon, Joe Cruz Jr., Sue Graham, James Faw, Clayton Griffin, Keith Lunsford, Tammy Collins, Helen Marion, Maci Minton, Aubrey Tart, Joan Johnson, Rex & Jestene Templeton, Arthur & Nancy Banks, Bob & Aurelia Delp, Sherry Myers, families in need, our church, community, nation and world Our Military Prayer Concerns Zach Barker, Bryce York, Dylan Griffith, Jamie Moretz, Lauren Cecil Quinn, Matthew Griffith, Robert Youngblood Jr, Chris Youngblood, Dani Youngblood Nursing Home Residents Wilkes Senior Village Peggy Smith, Dave Cubert, Joan Johnson, Rex Templeton Church Information: For information on joining our church family, scheduling a baptism or wedding, please contact our church office during office hours (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) at 838-8047. ARTICLE DEADLINES SUNDAY CHURCH BULLETIN - Please have all announcements for the bulletin into the church office no later than Wednesday at 8:00 am. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - Please send all articles to the church office at mcumc@millerscreekumc.org by 12:00pm on the 20th of the month for the Newsletter. Check out our webpage MillersCreekUMC.org
Celebrating! Page 6 The time is here... Kids Club Happy Anniversaries to: Chris & Leanna Cheek 3-2 Kelly & Jeannie Sanders 3-7 Terry & Juanita Lambert 3-8 John & Glenda Griffin 3-20 Frank & Lucille Vannoy 3-20 When you are out and about during the next few weeks please remember to pick up items for Operation Christmas Child. The children will pack the goodies you bring on Saturday, Nov 19th from 10am - 12pm. Things you may include in your bag are school supplies (don't forget the pencil sharpener), hygiene items (washcloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush), small toys (jump rope, balls, cars, sunglasses, slinky). Please remember no war related items. Bring your goody bag to the sanctuary along with $7 (cash or check). Checks need to be made payable to Samaritan's Purse. The children will take it from there. We are grateful for your participation. MILLERS CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4705 BOONE TRAIL MILLERS CREEK NC 28651 Phone (336) 838-8047 Fax (336)838-1033 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.5 US POST OFFICE Millers Creek NC 28651
Celebrating! Page 7 MCUMC Preschool Happy Anniversaries to: Chris & Leanna Cheek 3-2 Kelly & Jeannie Sanders 3-7 As you can see, our Preschool is in full Terry swing! & Juanita The Lambert Children 3-8 are excited about starting school and John making & Glenda lots Griffin of new 3-20 friends. They are especially excited about Frank & Lucille their Vannoy 3-20 NEW Kindles. Mrs. Dancy and Mrs. Church would like to say thank you and how much they appreciate your support. There are a few openings left in both the 3yr old and 4yr old classrooms. Please help spread the word about our amazing and Godly preschool program. MILLERS CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4705 BOONE TRAIL MILLERS CREEK NC 28651 Phone (336) 838-8047 Fax (336)838-1033 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.5 US POST OFFICE Millers Creek NC 28651
Celebrating! Page 8 Jean Perry 11/1 Mike Scott 11/3 Peggy Smith 11/4 Mary Phillips 11/4 Leanna Cheek 11/5 Phillip Benton 11/6 Rose Marie Stone 11/6 Chris Tolbert 11/10 Mike Dancy 11/11 Linda Goforth 11/11 Brandy Neal 11/12 Susan Isenhour 11/15 Ethan Broyhill 11/17 Brandon Bullis 11/17 Michael Parsons 11/19 Celebrating! Happy Anniversaries to: Chris & Leanna Cheek 3-2 Tom Thompson 11/21 Kelly Blevins 11/23 Rita Cubert 11/30 Eric Handy 11/30 Kelly & Jeannie Sanders 3-7 Terry & Juanita Lambert 3-8 John & Glenda Griffin 3-20 Frank & Lucille Vannoy 3-20 Rex & Mary Phillips 11/2 John & Pat Norman 11/3 Terry & Donna Edsel 11/25 Steve & Deborah McKinney11/26 David & Martha Rash 11/28 Bob & Barbara Ross 11/30 MILLERS CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4705 BOONE TRAIL MILLERS CREEK NC 28651 Phone (336) 838-8047 Fax (336)838-1033 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.5 US POST OFFICE Millers Creek NC 28651