Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Walkertown, NC Permit #4 Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc. P.O. Box 57 Walkertown, NC 27051 ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED Need to get in touch with us? Address 2715 Darrow Road; PO Box 57; Walkertown, NC 27051 Office Phone (336) 595-8101 Administrative Assistant Leila Goodman Email [email protected]Website www.morrischapel.org Live 11am Service www.ustream.tv/channel/morrischapel Pastor Dan Lyons [email protected]Director of Children’s Ministries Sam Wesley [email protected]Director of Music Del Curling [email protected]Organist Sheila Bennett (11:00am) Pianist Judy Benedek (8:45am) Organist Grant Beard (8:45am) Stephen Ministry Doris Wilson at 992-6356 Ministers Every Member Sunday Worship Times 8:45am-Chapel; 9am-Crossroads; 11am-Traditional Morris Chapel is a Stephen Ministry Church. When someone is in need of care a Stephen Minister is available to offer confidential Christian care & support. Contact Doris Wilson at 992-6356 for further information. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: If you have something to be included in an upcoming Monday issue of Chapel Echoes, your news item must be received in the church office no later than 12:00pm the Friday prior to the Monday publication. Information may be emailed to: [email protected], , brought by in person, or you may call the church office at 595-8101. Chapel echoes February 4, 2013 / Issue 46 Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc. Inside this issue: ~ Prayer Chain Page 2 ~ Thank You Notes & Special Donation Pages 2 & 3 ~ Children & Youth Events & Dates Page 4 ~ Jane Morris Circle Page 5 ~ February Birthdays & Anniversaries Page 8 ~ February Ministry Teams Page 9 ~ Announcements & Upcoming Events Page 10 ~ “Specials” Insert included in this issue! PASTOR’S MESSAGE: From the Mouth of Lyons Praise the Lord! “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 nd Timothy 3.16-17). God’s word, the Bible, is a gift to us to show us his will, ways, and love. However, none of this happens without us reading, reflecting upon, or embodying the Scriptures. In my last article I began to answer the question, “How do I read the Bible?” in which I encouraged the use of a planned approach to Bible reading. The second part of this question has to do with comprehension and application. Life transformation from reading God’s printed word is the real purpose of God’s gift to us. We can think of God’s word as a seed that can be planted in our mind, heart, and soul. For a seed to bust out of the hull, take root, grow up, and produce fruit it needs to be nurtured in the soil with warmth, minerals, and moisture. The same is true for God’s word planted in us. Once God’s word is planted in us, it too needs to be nurtured to take root and produce fruit. Therefore, simply reading the printed words of the Bible will not lead to comprehension and application. The planted word of God is nurtured by prayer and meditation (the intentional thinking about and mulling over the meaning of Scriptures). An additional spiritual discipline to accompany our Bible reading is the practice of journaling. Many people find it helpful to write out their thoughts (meditations). Not only is it helpful to write it out, but that record can be reviewed to continue nurturing growth of the seed that was initially planted. Nothing fancy is necessary as a plain spiral-bound composition book will do. A useful acronym for Bible reading and journaling is “SOWN”. The “S” stands for Scripture. After reading a Bible passage, select a word, phrase, verse(s), or theme that spoke to you and write it at the beginning of your journal entry. “O” stands for Observations. This is the section in which you write out your thoughts. This can be as detailed as you make it. It is about what you see in the passage and the connection you make. This is the section that improves our comprehension and understanding. Lastly, “WN” stands for What Now? In this section develop an action plan based on your reading and observations. What is the passage calling you to do or believe? This application section leads to the life transformation and the “fruit” of the “seed” that was planted. The Bible is a wonderful gift God provides for our lives. Like all tools, it only becomes useful if employed in the work of our lives. Lord, teach us to read your word and see the things you have for us there. Amen. With Christ’s love, Pastor Dan Lyons
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Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Walkertown, NC
Permit #4
Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.
P.O. Box 57
Walkertown, NC 27051
ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED
Need to get in touch with us? Address 2715 Darrow Road; PO Box 57; Walkertown, NC 27051
Sunday Worship Times 8:45am-Chapel; 9am-Crossroads; 11am-Traditional
Morris Chapel is a Stephen Ministry Church. When someone is in need of care a Stephen Minister is available to
offer confidential Christian care & support. Contact Doris Wilson at 992-6356 for further information.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: If you have something to be included in an upcoming Monday issue of Chapel
Echoes, your news item must be received in the church office no later than 12:00pm the Friday prior to the
Monday publication. Information may be emailed to: [email protected], , brought by in person, or
you may call the church office at 595-8101.
Chapel echoes February 4, 2013 / Issue 46 Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.
Inside this issue:
~ Prayer Chain
Page 2
~ Thank You Notes &
Special Donation
Pages 2 & 3
~ Children & Youth
Events & Dates
Page 4
~ Jane Morris Circle
Page 5
~ February Birthdays
& Anniversaries
Page 8
~ February Ministry
Teams
Page 9
~ Announcements
& Upcoming Events
Page 10
~ “Specials” Insert
included in this issue!
PASTOR’S MESSAGE: From the Mouth of Lyons
Praise the Lord! “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2nd Timothy 3.16-17). God’s word, the Bible, is a gift to us to show us his will, ways, and love. However, none of this happens
without us reading, reflecting upon, or embodying the Scriptures.
In my last article I began to answer the question, “How do I read the Bible?” in
which I encouraged the use of a planned approach to Bible reading. The second part of this question has to do with comprehension and application. Life transformation from
reading God’s printed word is the real purpose of God’s gift to us.
We can think of God’s word as a seed that can be planted in our mind, heart, and soul. For a seed to bust out of the hull, take root, grow up, and produce fruit it
needs to be nurtured in the soil with warmth, minerals, and moisture. The same is true for God’s word planted in us. Once God’s word is planted in us, it too needs to be
nurtured to take root and produce fruit. Therefore, simply reading the printed words of
the Bible will not lead to comprehension and application. The planted word of God is nurtured by prayer and meditation (the intentional thinking about and mulling over the
meaning of Scriptures).
An additional spiritual discipline to accompany our Bible reading is the practice of journaling. Many people find it helpful to write out their thoughts (meditations). Not
only is it helpful to write it out, but that record can be reviewed to continue nurturing
growth of the seed that was initially planted. Nothing fancy is necessary as a plain
spiral-bound composition book will do.
A useful acronym for Bible reading and journaling is “SOWN”. The “S”
stands for Scripture. After reading a Bible passage, select a word, phrase, verse(s), or theme that spoke to you and write it at the beginning of your journal entry. “O” stands
for Observations. This is the section in which you write out your thoughts. This can be as detailed as you make it. It is about what you see in the passage and the connection
you make. This is the section that improves our comprehension and understanding.
Lastly, “WN” stands for What Now? In this section develop an action plan based on your reading and observations. What is the passage calling you to do or believe? This
application section leads to the life transformation and the “fruit” of the “seed” that was
planted.
The Bible is a wonderful gift God provides for our lives. Like all tools, it only
becomes useful if employed in the work of our lives. Lord, teach us to read your word
Matt Tuttle (Rebecca Tuttle’s son), Rex Carlton (Eric Carlton’s brother), Pat Butler, Clark Hemrick, Sylvia Parham, Mary Alice Campbell, Marlene Hutchens (Pat Butler’s
sister), The Wallis family (friends of Jennifer Boles & Debbie Freeman), Ben Flinchum,
Betty McNeil, Nancy Anderson, Helen Byrd.
Thank You Notes... “Dear Church Friends,
Your prayers, visits, cards & food were greatly appreciated by all.
With love,”
~ Barbara Murray
Cemetery Fund Donation A donation to the Morris Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund was made by
Ruth Lankford Ingram in Memory of and in Honor of
Thomas Ruffin Barrow (1865-1952) and his family.
Tom Barrow was first married to Alice Fulp and they had two children, Emma (in
1892) and Calvin (in 1894). Their son died at five months of age and Alice passed away
soon after. Tom then married Lillie Martin in 1896 and they produced seven boys and
six girls. Lillie died in 1919 and Tom later married Carrie Pool.
Although Tom lived in challenging times and experienced much heartbreak during his
lifetime, he maintained a deep faith, strong character, and devotion to his family, leaving
a lasting example for his descendants.
In Memory of:
~ Emma E. Barrow Dwiggins (husband Willie H. Dwiggins, & child, Edna Mae Walker)
~ Calvin E. Barrow
~ Robah T. Barrow
~ Mattie J. Barrow Gwyn (husband Edward Gwyn)
OUR GIFTS
Week of February 3, 2013
Budget Receipts this week $ 11,372
Receipts to Date $ 41,885
Budgeted to Date $ 45,297
Ahead/(Behind) ($ 3,412)
Building Fund Receipts this week $ 2,411
Building Fund Receipts YTD $ 11,501
Building Fund Loan Balance $ 37,728
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OUR PRESENCE Attendance for
February 3, 2013
Sunday School: 230
Worship Services: 315
8:45am: 35
9:00am: 109
11:00am: 171
THOSE SERVING AT MORRIS CHAPEL - February 10, 2013
8:45am Service
Greeters - Eddie Campbell, Robin Neal
Worship Leader - Steve Pegram
9am Service
Toddler Nursery - Ann & Shane Parker
Crib Nursery - Debra Freeman & Janet Neal
11am Service
Greeters - Faith in Action Sunday School Class
Worship Leader - Spencer Evans
Ushers - Dan Westmoreland (C), Robert Butler, Harvey Neal, Freddie Needham, Steve Pegram, Ladd Whicker, Ron Williams
Acolytes - Ashlyn Butler & Taylor Wilson
Children’s Church - Chad Butler (K/1/2), Jennifer Butler (3/4/5)
DEADLINE FOR ITEMS: Friday, February 8th by 12noon!
**Any items submitted AFTER the Friday deadline may be included
in the following week’s issue based on space availability**
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Save the date for Morris Chapel’s 33rd Annual BBQ on Saturday,
March 16th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. We hope to see everyone there!
MORRIS CHAPEL’S 33rd ANNUAL BBQ
Upcoming dates for Chapel Ramblers events are:
Friday, February 8th - 8:30am Breakfast at Olympic
Tuesday, February 26th - 5:30pm Dinner at Walkertown Seafood Shack
Friday, April 26th - 7pm Gaither Homecoming Concert at LJVM (ALL TICKETS
ARE ALREADY RESERVED FOR THIS CONCERT - NO MORE ARE
AVAILABLE.) If you have reserved your ticket(s), payment MUST be made
immediately to Doris Wilson in order to hold your reservation. Please make checks
payable to: Chapel Ramblers.
CHAPEL RAMBLERS EVENTS
IT’S CHICKEN PIE TIME!
Your time & talents are needed to help make our delicious Chicken Pies on the following dates:
Monday & Tuesday, February 11th (set up) & 12th beginning at 8am
Monday & Tuesday, February 18th (set up) & 19th beginning at 8am
Monday & Tuesday, February 25th (set up) & 26th beginning at 8am
$1,000 from the proceeds will go to the Church Good Samaritan Fund. If you are able to
volunteer your time, or would like to place an order, please call Lucille Ashburn at 595-2235. Orders may also be placed using the Order Sheet on the bulletin board right outside
the Sanctuary.
The Evangelism Committee is looking for volunteers to drop off a gift to visitors on Sunday afternoons, letting them know we are happy to have them join us in worship, and
also to answer any questions they may have about Morris Chapel. It should take an hour or less working in teams of two, and we hope to have enough volunteers to rotate the
schedule so that you would only be serving every other month. We will have a training
session to prepare the teams for this ministry. If you are able to serve or have questions, please contact Sharon Burnette (306-2450) or Denise Shepherd (595-1664). Thank you!
EVANGELISM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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In Memory of:
~ Lola M. Barrow
~ Flora L. Barrow Roberson (husband Baxter (Jack) Roberson, and children Wade
Roberson, B.F. Roberson, Albert Roberson, Jewel Fulp, Patsy Elliott)
~ Dora Barrow Veach (husband Rossie Veach, children Wayne Veach, Mary Ann
Angel, Thelma Lemons, Wilma Waddell)
~ Cora E. Barrow
~ James D. Barrow (wife Gwendolyn Ingram, and child Earline Echols)
~ Wilburn L. Barrow (wife Lucy Ella Gordon, and child Barbara Jean Taylor)
~ Roy W. Barrow (wife Hettie Bull, and children Betty Teague, Wilson Barrow)
~ Leora L. Barrow (wife Jessie Robbins, and child Shirley Joyce)
~ Mildred L. Barrow
~ Jasper Raymond Barrow (wife Nellie Lankford)
In Honor of:
~ Ralph E. Barrow (wife Virginia Young, and children Ralph Barrow Jr., Stephen
Barrow)
**Ralph currently resides at Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem)**
Cemetery Fund Donation (continued from page 2)
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“MISSIONS SNUGGLE” The Children’s Council along with our Mission Committee is partnering with Love’s
Chapel UMC mission program called “Missions Snuggle.” We will be collecting new
and gently-used stuffed animals to be delivered to Fire and Police
Departments and the Red Cross for these agencies to have on hand to
give to children who are in crisis. This is an awesome outreach
opportunity for the entire Morris Chapel community to participate in
together. Bins will be located around the church for your donations. If
you have any questions, please speak with Samantha Wesley.
Saturday, February 9th: Attention Parents of Morris Chapel Children...we will be delivering comfort blankets to some of our Heritage Members and will be leaving the
church at 10am on the church bus. We welcome all children (if your child is younger than Kindergarten we need at least one adult to attend with them.) We will stop and have
lunch afterward and will be back at the church around 1pm. If you have any questions,
please speak with Sarah Hutchings or Samantha Wesley.
Friday, February 15th: Mark your calendars for “Kids Night Out” from 6-10pm in the
Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, February 16th: The Morris Chapel Youth will be leaving at 2:45pm for their
annual trip to “Winter Jam” in Greensboro. The cost is $30 per person for advance
tickets. Please sign up at http://www.timetosignup.com/morrischapel. If you have any
questions, please talk to Lori Cook.
FEBRUARY CHILDREN & YOUTH EVENTS
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS SCHEDULE Practice for both choirs will be held on the following date:
Wednesday, February 6th from 6:30 - 7pm
The Sunshine Kids will be playing the hand chimes & The Rainbow
Kids will be singing on February 10th at the 11am Worship Service,
so it is very important that this practice is attended by everyone. If you have questions,