The Concord Herald Volume 10 Issue 2 March, 2017 Concord United Methodist Church 70 Concord Church Rd., Roxboro, N C 27574 336.599.6262 www.concordumcroxboro.com Rev. Karl Neuschaefer, Senior Minister Curtis Hammock, Children and Youth Pastor Mrs. Rena Morton, Music Director Our Mission To worship, witness, follow, and serve Jesus Christ as Lord. Our Vision Christ in us; God’s glory manifested! March Ushers: Bayard Crumpton Kermit Mathis Darrell Poole Kyle Crumpton Greeters: Roland & Linda Heinrich Acolyte: Riley Carver April Ushers: Jeanie Neuschaefer Zeke Smith Pam Smith Chris Nowell Greeters: Jeanie Neuschaefer & Jan Holtsclaw Acolyte: Sam Barker The Pastor’s Corner As I mentioned during worship on the last Sunday of Epiphany, we are coming down off the mountain of transfiguration with Jesus and we are preparing for the long valley march to the cross during the Season of Lent. Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is popularly known as a season for individual self- examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a spiritual discipline. In this context, it could be viewed as focusing on the negative, but from the very beginning of this Lenten tradition, the focus had really been on an intense preparation and time of supporting people who’ve chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus and who were preparing for Baptism and making their profession of faith. Some referred to it as a kind of spiritual finishing school flooded with learning and gaining new religious experience in preparation for lifelong Christian discipleship. In my challenge at the conclusion of the service, I asked you to consider not only giving up that which blocks you from having a fuller and richer relationship with the risen Lord, but to also consider what you might add to your daily routine that would be life- giving and draw you ever closer to God. Intentionally instituting a new practice or spiritual discipline for 40 days will almost assuredly cause it to become a loving norm within your walk of faith. It might be easy to declare that your plate is already more than full, but therein lies the beauty of removing that which serves no purpose in the kingdom of God. We all expend time, money and other precious resources on endeavors which offer no eternal benefit. May we expend our energies on that which nourishes and sustains us and those around us. As Jesus spoke with the woman at the well, she found herself desiring the living water that Jesus spoke of and said, “Where can you get this living water?” (John 4:11b) Jesus promises, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14) May we always yearn for this water, but especially during these 40 days, may we seek after it with all our heart! See you in worship! Karl
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The Concord Herald Volume 10 Issue 2 March, 2017
Concord United Methodist Church
70 Concord Church Rd., Roxboro, N C 27574
336.599.6262
www.concordumcroxboro.com Rev. Karl Neuschaefer, Senior Minister
Curtis Hammock, Children and Youth Pastor
Mrs. Rena Morton, Music Director
Our Mission
To worship, witness, follow, and serve
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Our Vision
Christ in us; God’s glory manifested!
March
Ushers: Bayard Crumpton
Kermit Mathis
Darrell Poole
Kyle Crumpton
Greeters: Roland & Linda Heinrich Acolyte: Riley Carver
April Ushers: Jeanie Neuschaefer
Zeke Smith
Pam Smith
Chris Nowell
Greeters: Jeanie Neuschaefer & Jan Holtsclaw
Acolyte: Sam Barker
The Pastor’s Corner
As I mentioned during worship
on the last Sunday of Epiphany, we are
coming down off the mountain of
transfiguration with Jesus and we are
preparing for the long valley march to the cross during the
Season of Lent. Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is
popularly known as a season for individual self-
examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a
spiritual discipline. In this context, it could be viewed as
focusing on the negative, but from the very beginning of
this Lenten tradition, the focus had really been on an
intense preparation and time of supporting people who’ve
chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus and who were
preparing for Baptism and making their profession of
faith. Some referred to it as a kind of spiritual finishing
school flooded with learning and gaining new religious
experience in preparation for lifelong Christian
discipleship. In my challenge at the conclusion of the
service, I asked you to consider not only giving up that
which blocks you from having a fuller and richer
relationship with the risen Lord, but to also consider what
you might add to your daily routine that would be life-
giving and draw you ever closer to God. Intentionally
instituting a new practice or spiritual discipline for 40
days will almost assuredly cause it to become a loving
norm within your walk of faith.
It might be easy to declare that your plate is
already more than full, but therein lies the beauty of
removing that which serves no purpose in the kingdom of
God. We all expend time, money and other precious
resources on endeavors which offer no eternal benefit.
May we expend our energies on that which nourishes and
sustains us and those around us.
As Jesus spoke with the woman at the well, she
found herself desiring the living water that Jesus spoke of
and said, “Where can you get this living water?” (John
4:11b) Jesus promises, “Whoever drinks the water I give
them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will
become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal
life.” (John 4:14) May we always yearn for this water, but
especially during these 40 days, may we seek after it with
all our heart!
See you in worship! Karl
The Concord Herald Volume 10 Issue 2 March, 2017
Birthdays
March 1 – Tim Crews
2 – Barbara Ferguson
4 – Mary Jane Bowman
4 – Bobbie Holeman
5 – Mac Wagstaff
10 – Alex Leonard
10 – Maleah Leonard
11 - Josh Kirby
11 – Pat Morris
12 – Mike Mandle
14 – Hunter Vaughan
14 – Doug Bowman
14 – Riley Carver
16 – Jennie Wagstaff
16 – Lacy Winstead
18 – Joe Jackson
21 – Bentley Sharow
21 – Griffin Winn
24 – Angela Thompson
25 – Tucker Hammock
31 – Preston Barker
April
1 – Anne Grabbs
5 – Kelly Duncan
6 – David Bell
6 – Ronald Whitt
7 – Andelyn Briggs
7 – Della Raines
7 – Lindsey Nowell
7 – Leigh Ann Wrenn
8 – Brody Rolison
9 – Diane Wade
10 – Thomas Carver
15 – Lisa Elliott
15 – Don Legun
17 – Jennifer Currier
17 – Donald Teague
18 – Carrie Howard
18 – Andrea Sherow
19 – Sandy Hatch
20 – Dick Hatch
21 – Donald Wilson
22 – Marv Morris
25 – Richard Kinn
25 – Kyle Pool
25 – Janie Wagstaff
25 – Kay Wagstaff
26 – Tim Chandler
26 – Peyton Crews
26 – Hugh Whitt
28 – Laurie Rose
28 – Alexandra Winstead
29 – Hayden Howard
29 – Barbara Lawson
March Calendar 1 – Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m.
2 – United Methodist Men’s supper meeting at
6:30 p.m.
3 – Nurture and Membership Committee meeting at
11 a.m.
4 – Annual Stew Fundraiser 6 a.m. - Noon
5 – Youth Council meeting at 3:30 p.m.
7 – PUMP Meeting at Lea’s Chapel UMC at 7 p.m.
9-12 – Men’s Emmaus Walk at Camp Agape
10-12 – Crosswave comes to Concord
11 – Woodcutting event at the Christian Help Center
from 8 a.m. to noon
12 – Daylight Saving Time
13 – United Methodist Women’s meeting (light meal)
6:30 p.m.
17 – Saint Patrick’s Day
20 – Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed. and
Supervision meeting at 7 p.m.
22 – Concord serves lunch at the Christian Help
Center
22 – Witness Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.
26 – Scout Recognition Sunday
27 – Concord Church Council meeting at 7 p.m.
Worship on Sunday’s at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Children’s choir practice each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Yahweh Yoga each Mon. and Thurs. at 9:30 a.m.,
Tues. at 7:00 p.m. and Wed. at 4:30 p.m.
Emmaus Reunion Group meeting each Wed. at 6p.m.
Choir practice each Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Youth Fellowship each Sunday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Annual Yard Sale; May 20th
Concord’s annual yard sale is scheduled for
Saturday, May 20th. Save your items for the sale. If
you have no space to store items, especially large
items, pick up can be arranged. Call Bob Zippay at
the church has been considering doing some renovation
work in our sanctuary. The planning has been
underway for several years and the proceeds from two
of our previous Ham Supper Fundraisers have been set
aside to help pay for the project. The Trustees have
been meeting and acquiring quotes for the work and
materials and are ready to proceed. It is always difficult
to determine the proper timing for work on the
sanctuary since there are significant events in the life of
the church where the sanctuary is most needed, such as
special worship services, weddings, etc. Based on the
current calendar, renovations are to begin the Monday
following Mother’s Day, May 15. The renovation will
include a new ceiling, new carpet, some slight
modifications to the chancel area to provide easier
access, installing ceramic tiles in the two primary
entranceways, painting, some lighting changes and
refurbishing of the main entrance doors. We are
thankful to have this project scheduled and rejoice that
it is now set to begin. The project is scheduled for six
to eight weeks duration and during this time period all
worship services will take place in the Fellowship Hall.
Anniversaries
March 15 – Ronald & Bess
Whitt
19 – Kenzie & Andrea
Sherow
30 – Marvin & Pat Morris
April 6 – Cameron & Jackie Murray
11 – Cecil & Renee Barker
13 – Robbie & Susie Britt
26 – Rodney & Melanie Crumpton
30 – Darrel & Amy Poole
Flowers For the Altar March
5 – Curtis & Dori Hammock
12 – Zeke & Pam Smith
19 – Mike & Barbara Lawson
26 – Bayard & Janice
Crumpton
April 2 – Darrell & Amy Poole
9 – Jim & Susan Rhodes (Palms)
16 – Thomas & Elizabeth Carver (Easter Lilies)
23 – Sandy Treacy
30 – John & Janie Wagstaff
The Concord Herald Volume 10 Issue 2 March, 2017
Our Known Immediate Prayer Concerns
Ethel Aiken
Judy Baker and daughters
Charlene and Donica
Cindy Blanks
Sandy Boone and her son Griffin
Brenda Callahan
Donnie Carver
Bo Carver
Ernie Carver
Sarah Clinard
Colt Cowell
Joe Daniel
Joni Dawson’s parents
Roger and Susan Gardner
Christopher Gattis
Sally Glei
Brian Hager
Keith Hall
Sandy and Dick Hatch
Jan Holtsclaw
Faye Howard
Debbie Kelly
Ann Lawrence
Jerry Lawson
Don Legun
Andrea Malpass
John Mason
Linda Masten
Ruth Ann Oliver
Elizabeth Pierson
Cotton Powell
Pam Smith’s mother, Lillian
Hilda Stegall
June Taylor
Angela Thompson & her mother
Linda Tingen
Beth Toney
Sandy Treacy
Jennifer Villeda
Chad Wagstaff
Jennie Wagstaff
Evelyn Mangum White
Donald and Becky Wilson
Becky Wilson’s mother
Kay Winstead and her grandson James
Mary Winstead
Prayers for those serving in Our Military Troie Barker, Zachary Bell, Daylon Brann, Donovan Heist,
Marv Morris, Erik Peterson, Jason Sabat, Eddie Schemper,
Donald C. Teague, and Kyle Treacy. NOTE: The globed candle to the left of the chancel area in the sanctuary is lit in honor of all those who serve; police, firefighters, and
our military, a tradition which began on 9/11/01. We also proudly recognize those in active service who are affiliated with Concord UMC.
May we continue to uphold them with our prayers and our love.
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