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Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.

P.O. Box 57

Walkertown, NC 27051

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Need to get in touch with us? Address 2715 Darrow Road; PO Box 57; Walkertown, NC 27051

Office Phone

(336) 595-8101

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]

Interim Youth Director Joshua Britton [email protected]

Director of Music Pan Briles

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.

MORRIS CHAPEL BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, September 8, 2012

10am - 2:30pm (Family Life Center)

Chapel echoes September 4, 2012 / Issue 32 Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc.

Inside this issue:

Special Dates to

Remember:

Sat., Sept 8

~MC Blood Drive

Sun., Sept 9

~Methodist Men

Breakfast/Meeting

~Children’s Council

~Youth Parent

Meeting

~Bethesda Center 3D

Tues., Sept 11

~Jane Morris Circle

~Long Range

Planning Committee

Wed., Sept 12

~Children’s Choirs

Sun., Sept 16

~Youth Fundraiser

Lunch

~District Worship

Service @ Mt. Tabor

Wed., Sept 19

~J.A.M.

~Methodist Men

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~Children’s News

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~Youth News

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

From the Mouth of Lyons

September 4, 2012

Praise the Lord! In our hours of need, the Lord provides. We petition the Lord

in prayer for supplication, both for individual and corporate needs. Once when the

Apostle Paul was attempting to enter the region of Galatia to preach, the Holy Spirit

prevented him from entering the area. Then one night, he had a vision of a man

pleading with him to “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” The Apostle Paul

went to Macedonia the next day to continue his ministry (Acts 16:6-10). I believe

that the Apostle Paul’s vision was the result of the people’s fervent prayers.

This summer we have been praying for God to lead to us a new Minister for

Youth. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is currently advertising and receiving

resumes. We know God will provide a permanent, full-time minister in his time.

Until then, we have prayed for God to send someone to “Come over to Walkertown

and help us.” God has answered this prayer in Josh Britton. We welcome him to

Morris Chapel to minister to and with our youth as he introduces himself below.

Thankful for God’s providence,

Pastor Dan Lyons

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Hello Morris Chapel UMC,

It is my pleasure to be serving this church through directing the youth ministry

I am extremely blessed and excited to be with you all for the next few months.

Although this will be my first Sunday attending Morris Chapel, I have been able to

meet many of you all in the past several years. During my service at Camp Tekoa, I

was blessed to know Abby and Caitlin Thomas, Aaron Cook, Chastan Swain, and

countless campers from your congregation. I know from the fruit that you have

produced that this church is vital. I hope that I am able to get to know each of you in

these coming months. And I am excited about spending time with the youth group

here.

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PRAYER CHAIN

Week of August 26, 2012

Wayne Beeson, Chance Blakley, Jane Burr, Family of Peggy Burr, F.C. Dillon, Lynn Evans, Clark Hemrick, Sylvia Parham, Tom Venable, Family of Marjorie Anne Wilson

Just to let you know a bit about me, I am 23 years old, and I’m currently in my

second year at Duke Divinity School. Before my time at Dook (or is it Duke?) I got

a bachelor’s degree in journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. I grew up in Union County,

North Carolina, just south of Charlotte. I was blessed to attend a church with vibrant

worship and an excellent youth ministry. Looking back upon my formative years, I

know with certainty that the youth ministry at Bethlehem UMC made me who I am

today. God worked in powerful ways through leaders and volunteers, as well as my

peers. Upon graduation from high school, I was led to Camp Tekoa, a camp where I

would serve for the next five summers.

After serving at Tekoa for a few summers, I realized that my passions were in

ministry and teaching. I feel called to professional ministry, and I love working with

(but not exclusively) young people. I am excited about this opportunity to serve in

ministry while simultaneously getting a theological education at Dook. I enjoy

outdoor activities, sports, and spending time with friends and family.

I’m also very happy to tell you that my fiancée, Erin, will be joining me on

Sundays to volunteer with the youth group. Erin is finishing her education to

become a speech language pathologist, and we are planning to get married in May.

As we head into the new school year, please pray for God’s continued

presence, guidance and blessing upon these children and this ministry. I can see

God’s work in this group already, and I hope we all can continue to foster Christian

discipleship.

Joshua Britton

Interim Youth Director

PASTOR’S MESSAGE (Continued from Page 1)

OUR GIFTS

Week of September 2, 2012

Budget Receipts this week $ 7,656

Receipts to Date $279,419

Budgeted to Date $295,460

Ahead/(Behind) ($16,041)

Building Fund Receipts this week $ 2,306

Building Fund Receipts YTD $ 83,763

Payment from BF Reserve $ 7,000

Building Fund Loan Balance $102,385

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OUR PRESENCE Attendance for

September 2, 2012

Sunday School: 182

Worship Services: 264

8:45am: 40

9:00am: 84

11:00am: 140

THOSE SERVING AT MORRIS CHAPEL - September 9, 2012

8:45am Service

Greeters - Eddie Campbell, Robin Neal

Worship Leader - Steve Pegram

9am Service

Toddler Nursery - Sharon Burnette, Sarah Hutchings

Crib Nursery - Viola Bowman

11am Service

Greeters - Adult Disciples Sunday School Class

Worship Leader - Spencer Evans

Ushers - Sammy Wall (C), Chuck Anas, Bob Buhrman, Mike Causby, Jeff Masten,

Martin Pace, Al Vanhoy, Rex Voss

Acolytes - Marissa Freeman, Taylor Wilson

Children’s Church - Liz Dull, Leslie Gordon

Toddler Nursery - Elaine & Joe Laws

Crib Nursery - Becky & Todd Weavil

Evangelism Visitor Follow-up - Rebecca Tuttle

Sign up to serve as a Communion server! Let Pastor Dan know

if you are interested by contacting the office (595-8101) or by

email ([email protected]).

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~ SPECIAL GIFTS ~

In Memory Of: Sadie Beeson

Rebecca Tuttle (Nurture Fund); Teddy & Mary Jo Weavil (Budget)

In Memory Of: Peggy Burr

Teddy & Mary Jo Weavil (Budget)

JOB OPENING

Morris Chapel United Methodist

Church in Walkertown, NC, has an

opening for a part-time

Administrative Assistant (30 hours/

week). The position requires an

experienced office person with a high

proficiency in Microsoft Office

software, exceptional hospitality

skills, detail attentiveness, and an

ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities include (and not

limited to) desktop publishing of

newsletters and bulletins, website

management, communication with

members, and record keeping. To

apply, please send a cover letter and

resume to Pastor Dan Lyons at

[email protected]

WSFCS is sponsoring several

teams for the 2013 Team America

Rocketry Challenge. The contest is

designed to encourage students to study

math and science. Teams are in need of

3 or more acres of cleared land without

“rocket traps” such as trees and water

for test/qualifying flights and Official

Timers. If anyone has or knows

someone with land willing to allow the

teams to fly their rockets or would like

to volunteer to be an Official Timer

please contact Kimberly Persiani,

Parent Supervisor at 336-577-6913 or

[email protected]. Thanks for

your support of our WSFCS students.

LAND AVAILABILITY

We are still working Mondays and

Tuesdays through October 16 making

chicken pies, casseroles, etc. Join us at

8am in the Family Life Center kitchen if

you are available to help. Contact Lucille

Ashburn at 595-2235 with questions.

BAZAAR HELPERS

Volunteer needed to change the

church signs (front of church

and end of Martin Street). If

interested, contact the church

office.

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The Jane Morris Circle will meet

Tuesday, September 11 at 5:30pm

(note time change) in the Family Life

Center kitchen to make chicken

casseroles for the bazaar. Come join

us for pizza and fun!

THANK YOU

Dear Morris Chapel,

Thank you for giving me the

opportunity to serve you and your church

over the last several years. My time here

at Morris Chapel has been wonderful!!

Your friendship, compliments, and

support meant more to me than you

know. Moving on is a little bittersweet. I

will miss you all dearly but I am looking

forward to my new assignment. It was a

hard decision for me but after much

thought and many prayers, I know the

Lord has moved me in this new

direction.

In Love and Friendship,

Pam Moore

JANE MORRIS CIRCLE

It is with great sadness the Staff-

Parish Relations Committee has received

the resignation of our Administrative

Assistant, Pam Moore. Despite our

disappointment, we rejoice in the new

direction for Pam as she has accepted a

full-time position with another church.

Pam’s last day in the Morris Chapel

office will be Friday, September 7, 2012.

Please take a moment to express your

love and appreciation to Pam for her

three year ministry at Morris Chapel.

FAREWELL Congratulations!

Doris and Louie Pack

70th Wedding Anniversary

September 9th

METHODIST MEN

The Morris Chapel UMM will

hold their September breakfast

meeting on Sunday, September 9, at

7:30am in the Fellowship Hall. The

speaker for the meeting will be Mr.

Danny Garrett, Yadkin Valley District

President of United Methodist Men.

All men plan to attend for good food

and fellowship.

Cook Crew for September : Rex Voss -

Chief, Bill Swain, Harvey Dillon, Richard

Teague, Wayne Byrd, Stewart Swain

5th SUNDAY ASSEMBLY

September 30, 2012

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Mark your calendars! Beginning

Wednesday, September 12 the

children’s choirs will start practicing

again at 6:30pm. Practices are held the

2nd & 4th Wednesday nights of the

month (during the school year) from

6:30pm-7pm. The Sunshine Kids Choir

is for children in Kindergarten thru 5th

Grade. The Rainbow Connection Choir

is for children 2 years old to Pre-K.

CHOIRS

The Morris Chapel UMC

Preschool is ready to start our 24th year.

Our first day of preschool is

Wednesday, September 5th! We have

87 children enrolled and we have hired

2 new teachers, Barbara Creep and

Nancy Laws. The classrooms have been

painted and they look great! Exciting

days ahead...

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The Preschool program is always

looking to find ways to save money to

purchase needed items. You too can

help by bringing in your empty ink

cartridges and food labels. A box is

located beside the Preschool office for

your ink cartridges. You may leave your

Labels for Education in the Preschool

office door mailbox. Thank you in

advance for supporting our program.

Deborah Ringeman

Director Of Weekday Ministries

Go to www.labelsforeducation.com for

more information regarding eligible

labels.

MORRIS CHAPEL

PRESCHOOL Attention Children's Parents:

It’s a new school year and now that

Labor Day is over don't forget about

Sunday School for your kids. We have

the following opportunities...nursery for

the babies, creepers for those who are

crawling, 2 year old class, 3-5 year old

class, K-1st grade class, 2nd grade

class, 3rd-4th grade class and 5th grade

class. Join us for fellowship and

learning about God and Jesus.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

J.A.M (Jesus and Me) for 3 year

olds to 5th grade will meet every 3rd

Wednesday of the month from 6pm-

7:30pm in the Family Life Center.

Bring your friends! We start September

19th.

J.A.M.

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15th Annual

Jubilee Concert September 30, 2012 @ 7pm

(Morris Chapel Sanctuary)

Light refreshments following Concert in Family Life Center.

Dr. Bill Medlin, Yadkin Valley District Superintendent will present a

“Listening Session”

Thursday, September 27, 2012 @ 7pm

(MCUMC Family Life Center)

Morris Chapel

Church Fall Bazaar

Saturday, October 27, 2012

8am - 11am

(Family Life Center)

Breakfast available too.

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Morris Chapel UMC

Blood Drive

Saturday, September 8, 2012

10am - 2:30pm

(Family Life Center)

Contact Sherry Gray @ 595-3767

for an appointment.

Walk-ins welcome!

Make a difference in someone

else’s life!

All presenting donors will be eligible to

win a $3000 Gift Card!

Sponsored by the Faith in Action Sunday School Class.

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Attn: Middle and High School Parents

and Youth

We will kick off our new year this

Sunday, September 9th at 4pm with open

gym; 4:30pm a parent and youth

meeting; 5pm youth program. Join us for

good food, fun and fellowship! Bring

your friends.

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Don't forget Study Hall and

Midweek Bible Study. We meet each

Wednesday (Youth Room) from 2pm-

6pm, supper included!

YOUTH YOUTH FUNDRAISER

The Morris Chapel youth are

sponsoring a “spaghetti” fundraiser

lunch for Sunday, September 16 from

11am-1pm in the Family Life Center.

Cost: Donations

Make plans to attend!!!

Please email the church office ([email protected]) with your college

address and information so we can keep in touch with you. Parents, you can email

the information as well. Thank you!

ATTN: COLLEGE STUDENTS

ADOPT A COLLEGE STUDENT

Adopt a college student for this school year by sending them notes of

encouragement, care packages, etc. This is a great opportunity to help them stay

connected with Morris Chapel, as well as letting them know we are still here for

them while they are in school.

If you would be interested in adopting a college student, contact the church

office at 595-8101 or [email protected]. Mary Jo Weavil will contact you

with the name of a college student and their information.

Thank you for considering this outreach ministry.

We are still looking for individuals to adopt a college student.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

DONATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER:

CRISIS CONTROL Deodorant, pasta noodles

CHURCH PANTRY Canned fruit; soup & crackers

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Pens, pencils, crayons, sharpeners

3 Labor Day Holiday

(Church Office Closed)

4 6:30pm - Wesley Circle (39)

7pm - Cub Scouts (FLC/Classrooms)

7pm - Boy Scouts (FH)

5 2-6pm - Study Hall & Midweek

7:30pm - Chancel Choir

6 7pm - Stephen Ministry (40)

7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)

7 8 10am-2:30pm - Blood Drive

sponsored by the Faith in Action

Class (FLC/Hosp Room)

9 7:30am - UMM Breakfast/Mtg (FH)

12:30pm - FH Reserved (H Neal)

3pm - Children’s Council (22)

4pm - Youth Kickoff/Open Gym (FLC)

4:30pm - Youth Parent Mtg (Youth Room)

7pm - Bethesda Center 3D

10 6:30pm - Girl Scouts (FH)

7:30pm - Men’s Basketball (FLC)

9pm - Men’s Basketball (FLC)

11 5:30pm - Jane Morris Circle (39)

7pm - Long Range Planning (22)




6:30pm - Children’s Choirs


13 7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)

14 4pm-until - FLC Reserved

(J Pegram)

15 1-5pm - FH Reserved

(C Joyce)

FLC Reserved (J Pegram)

16 11-1pm - Youth “Spaghetti” Fundraiser

Lunch (FLC)

4pm - Youth Open Gym (FLC)

5pm - District Worship Service @ Mt.

Tabor UMC


7pm - Men’s Chorus



18 7pm - Cub Scouts (FLC/Classrooms)



6pm - J.A.M. (FLC)



21 8:30am - Chapel Ramblers

meet for breakfast (Olympic)

5:15pm - Chapel Ramblers

depart for the Barn Dinner

Theatre


(S Vogler)

23 4pm - Youth Open Gym (FLC)

5pm - Youth







7pm - Church Council / Corp Board

Meetings (43)


6:30pm - Lay Associates (Office)



27 7pm - Dr. Medlin’s Listening

Session (FLC)

28 12-10pm - FLC Reserved

(K Walker)

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30 10am - 5th Sunday Assembly (FLC)


5pm - Youth

7pm - Men’s Chorus 15th Annual Jubilee

(Sanctuary/FLC)

SEPTEMBER 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

DONATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER:

CRISIS CONTROL Deodorant, pasta noodles

CHURCH PANTRY Canned fruit; soup & crackers

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Pens, pencils, crayons, sharpeners

3 Labor Day Holiday

(Church Office Closed)

4 6:30pm - Wesley Circle (39)





6 7pm - Stephen Ministry (40)

7pm - Praise Band Practice (FLC)

7 8 10am-2:30pm - Blood Drive

sponsored by the Faith in Action

Class (FLC/Hosp Room)

9 7:30am - UMM Breakfast/Mtg (FH)

12:30pm - FH Reserved (H Neal)

3pm - Children’s Council (22)

4pm - Youth Kickoff/Open Gym (FLC)

4:30pm - Youth Parent Mtg (Youth Room)

7pm - Bethesda Center 3D




11 5:30pm - Jane Morris Circle (39)

7pm - Long Range Planning (22)







14 4pm-until - FLC Reserved

(J Pegram)


(C Joyce)

FLC Reserved (J Pegram)

16 11-1pm - Youth “Spaghetti” Fundraiser

Lunch (FLC)


5pm - District Worship Service @ Mt.

Tabor UMC








6pm - J.A.M. (FLC)



21 8:30am - Chapel Ramblers

meet for breakfast (Olympic)

5:15pm - Chapel Ramblers

depart for the Barn Dinner

Theatre


(S Vogler)

23 4pm - Youth Open Gym (FLC)

5pm - Youth







7pm - Church Council / Corp Board

Meetings (43)


6:30pm - Lay Associates (Office)



27 7pm - Dr. Medlin’s Listening

Session (FLC)

28 12-10pm - FLC Reserved

(K Walker)

29

30 10am - 5th Sunday Assembly (FLC)


5pm - Youth

7pm - Men’s Chorus 15th Annual Jubilee

(Sanctuary/FLC)

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