The Messenger ROGERSVILLE U.M.C. 51 TURNER LINDSEY ROAD ROGERSVILLE, ALABAMA 35652 November, 2016 Inside this Issue 2-3 Children & Youth 4 Groups 5 stewardship 6 Mission & Misc. 7 calendar 8 Birthdays & anniversaries Ushers For November Jeff Downs Colin Downs Jeff Hendrix Greeters For November Rick Worthington Jane Alexander INTERNALLY STRONG, EXTERNALLY FOCUSED Over the last month, much of what they church has been teaching, preaching and studying is about being internally strong and externally focused. That was the focus of our Stewardship Campaign, and it is the focus of many of our meetings as we prepare for next year. The leadership of the church spends this time of the year preparing for the coming year. There are leaders to be nominated and trained, budgets to be considered and trainings of other leaders/ servants in the church to schedule. All of this to ensure the church is Internally Strong, Externally Focused. I pray that after spending the month talking about our responsibilities as stewards of all God has created and given to us, that you have an expanded definition of stewardship. The kingdom of God is about much more than just gold and silver. It is about being good stewards with all God has given us. It is about being a good steward with relationships, gifts, talents, the Word, creation, and our families. Yes, it is about being good stewards with our finances as well. It requires planning and work to ensure you are giving your best to God in all things. It requires budgeting your time, talents and tithes to make sure God gets your best, not your leftovers. This is a time of spiritual preparation as well. This is the time of the year for you to begin planning spiritually for next year. How much time will you spend in church? How many hours will you spend each week working for God; in the church, visiting the sick, working in the community and/or in the school. How many hours will you volunteer to missions each month in the coming year? Have you planned for a mission trip or an Emmaus walk this year? How much time will you spend with your family, developing their, and your, spirituality? How much time will you spend in prayer each day, and Bible study with your family each week? How many meals will you eat at the table together? How many times will you turn off phones, TV s and games to sit and talk or play a game as a family? How many books on spirituality will you read this year? You see, it is not just the church that has to begin working on and budgeting things for the coming year. Every child of God should sit down and put together a spiritual budget for the week, month and year. Then, spend plenty of time in prayer and meditation asking God to help you fulfill His plan and your budget. Hopefully they look very similar to each other. Robert 1
Nursery Workers November 6th 10:00 Sharon Owen 11:00 Lydia Barnett November 13th 10:00 Carrie Gervais 11:00 Beverly McCorkle Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 November 20th November 27th 10:00 Sharon Owen 11:00 Kerry Moody 10:00 Carrie Gervais 11:00 Kris Moser Wednesday Night Activities November 2nd: November 9th: Rotation Rotation November 16th: Rotation November 23rd: Thanksgiving Break November 30th: Fun Night Acolytes November 6th Morgan & Chase November 13th Jennason & Ayden November 20th Morgan & Madelyn October 23rd Bailey & Ayden October 30th Madelyn & Bailey Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I have so many reason to send out many thanks to you all! The Bar B Que fundraiser was a huge success. It is a fundraiser that we hope to do again soon. Many thanks to everyone that made the Fall Festival a huge success. You all will never understand how much I greatly appreciate everyone s help. I remind our children often how blessed we to have such a wonderful Church family. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 2
Important Dates Nov. 2nd: Youth @ The Place Nov. 9: Youth @ The Place Nov. 16th: Youth @ The Place Nov. 20th: Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday Nights @ The Place The Youth are continuing their study that helps us to be God s best version of ourselves. We have some brand new games to play, candy to eat, and Bible to learn. Come join us! Nov. 30th: Youth @ The Place TBA: Whiffle Ball Game v Adults The Landing Don t forget! The Landing meets on Thursday nights starting at 6:00 PM. It s for youth who are dealing with any hurts, habits, or hang-ups that is keeping you from being the best you. All jrhigh school students are invited to be a part of this life-changing ministry. Encounter 2017 Encounter 2017 will be held February 17-19, 2017, in Gatlinburg, TN. The cost is around $100 per Youth, and you will be excused from school on that Friday. If you are interested in going, make sure you tell Uncle Mike so that he can put you on the list. Forms are coming soon! Just a Reminder Don t forget! Youth (and Children) can not be at the church prior to 5:15 PM. There is no adult supervision for them until that time. Thank you for helping us to keep our Youth and Children safe while at church. 3
Nov. 2nd Nov. 9th Nov. 16th Nov. 23rd Nov. 30th Chili Dogs, Cheese Fries, Cake Ronnie & Gayle Littrell Subs, Chips, Cookies Mary Wallace & Pat Johnson Hamburgers, Fries, Banana Pudding Frank & Susan Patterson No Meal Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cake Jerry & Marlene Johnson UMW There will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Center. New Morning Ladies The New Morning Ladies will meet on Tuesday, November 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in the DC. UMM will meet Saturday, November 12th, at 8:00 a.m. Fish & Loaves September 12th & 18th Sunday Morning Fellowship November December UMM All Groups MISSION OPPORTUNITY Fish and Loaves wants to help families have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. You can help them do this by donating canned goods, canned ham s or canned chickens. There is a tub in the narthex to leave your donations. 4
Stewardship Campaign 2016 INTERNALLY STRONG, EXTERNALLY FOCUSED! Joy in giving comes through participation. We find joy in giving and receiving because these acts relate us to one another. We want you to know that you matter. Your time, talents and gifts matter. In His name, they make a difference in the lives of others. We simply want to say thank you. The Stewardship Team 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another Please join us for a Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, November 20th following the 11:00 service. ****************************************************************** RUMC will host a Chicken Stew Lunch for Veteran s and their families On November 11th, watch the bulletin for details. ****************************************************************** Based on our budget, our weekly need for the general fund is $5,582.85. These are our figures from August and our current balance on the building fund. Income: $22,659.50 Expenses: $22,070.86 In the building fund we have: Income: $6,165.00 Expense: $4,478.23 Good News! Our balance on the building loan is only $20,456.54. Keep up the good work! LET S get it paid off this year!!!!! Financial statements are available in the office for anyone who would like to see them. 5
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat Sunday Schedule 8:45am Worship 10am S. School 11am Worship 5 pm Bible Study 6 4:00 Charge Conf. 6:30 Admin Council 13 2:00 Cosby-Kachelman Shower 20 Thanksgiving Meal Monday Schedule 5:30 GED Tuesday Schedule 5:30 GED 1 10:00 NML 6:00 UMW Wednesday Schedule 10am Bible Study 5:30pm Fellowship meal 5:30 pm Youth Study 6pm Bible Study 6:30 M&M Class 7:30pm Choir 6:30pm Children Study 2 3 6:00 The Landing 6:30 Trustees 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 6:30 Finance Meeting Shoals Emmaus Cluster 27 28 29 30 Happy Thanksgiving 5:45 Celebrate Recovery Veteran s Chicken Stew Fish & Loaves Turn Clocks Back 12 UMM Fish & Loaves 19 22 23 24 November, 2016 4 5 25 26 6
Rogersville U.M.C. Non-profit Organization 51 Turner Lindsey Road U.S. Postage Paid Rogersville, Al. 35652 Permit # 18 Return Service Requested May God Bless: Rogersville, AL. 35652 November Birthdays & Anniversaries (A) 1 Ian Case 16 Hilda McLemore 2 Bailey Patterson 16 Susan Barnett 2 Kerry Moody 17 Sue Henry 2 Sandy Davis 20 Joan Ezell 3 Frank Ellison 21 Travis & Stephanie Hendrix (A) 3 Heath Gamble 21 Angie Datuin 6 Jason Rich 21 Lois Myrick 6 Grace Moser 21 Peggy Rich 7 Danny Ferguson 25 Mike Roberson 8 Garry Barringer 25 Pat Johnson 9 Emma Belue 26 Aubrey & Paula Beasley (A) 9 Michelle Patterson 26 Jeff & Lee Barclay (A) 11 Angel Black 28 Johnny & Sue Henry 11 Joey Watson 28 Frank Patterson 12 Don Newbern 28 Sarah Wolfskill 12 Rick Worthington 29 Margaret Clemons 15 Renee Beggs 30 Frank & Susan Patterson (A) 16 Courtney Ellison 7