GOLF ANYONE???????

The Church's Spring Golf Tournament has now been aptly named, "The Austin (as in Ed) Classic Golf Tournament."  This event will take place at Riverwood Golf Club on 07 June, 2008.  There will be an 11 AM Shotgun Start.  The cost is ONLY $45.00 per person which will include green fees, golf cart rental and range balls!!!!!!  SIGN UP IS "ONLY" IN THE CHURCH OFFICE!!!!!  Sign up deadline is 01 June.  So wives, remember to remind your husband about 12 times so he does not miss signing up for this.  But women, PLEASE know that this is not a MALE only event and women are most certainly encouraged to participate!!!   Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, ball closet to the pin and the longest drive!!!  In the coming days ALL the details about event will be posted on our church's website and you can go there and get ALL the info you desire.   Just wanted you to get this info and the dates in your mind!!!!!  Let's get ready to go golfing!!!!!!

 

MUSICAL PICTURES BEING SOUGHT!!!

Dear Al,

Would you please place a request in the church chat for anyone who has pictures of any of our music ministries/ensembles to send thier good pics to me? I am getting ready to set up a new webpage for music and want to have a fresh batch.  They can send the pics to swheltle@ aol.com     Thank you!   In Christ,  Steve

 

HOPE MINISTRY TO SHUT DOWN

Due to there being no more homelessness in our area……….I don't think so…….Read this from Brother Len McLeod:

The biggest blessing HOPE Ministry could receive would be that nobody needed it.  However, this past weekend, HOPE  helped 24 homeless friends.  That is the largest number we have had on any Saturday to date.  As the economy worsens and word circulates that Garner United Methodist Church is here to help, this ministry will continue to grow.

 

HOPE offers the less fortunate good meals and hot showers, but also tries to make sure they have things, such as:

A one man tent

A good pair of shoes

Adequate clothing

Bug Spray

Toilet paper

 

It is amazing to see the blessings that abound from this ministry.  Several are working to get off the "street", some are attending church on Sundays, and the volume of folks volunteering continues to increase.  The biggest blessings are being bestowed on the hearts of those that are helping with this ministry in some way.

 

Providing adequate assistance requires financial support, as well as, donations of items.  I am calling out for all to pray for HOPE ministry.  If you are financially blessed and prayerfully led, please make a specific donation to HOPE ministries.  If you would like more information, please contact Len McLeod @ LMcDaddy@nc.rr.com or 779-7440.

 

 

11 AM WORSHIPPERS YOUR

services are NEEDED!!  It is getting harder and harder and harder to recruit persons willing to usher on Sunday mornings.  This causes added burden because the ones that will usher are used constantly.  Is there ANY adult (16 years of age or older), male or female, that attends the 11 AM worship service that would be willing to usher??   This is an important task that needs good, friendly, people to step up and help out.  Don't wait to be called on Saturday night around 9:20 PM…..PLEASE call Ronald Williams TODAY at 422-7070 and let him know that you stand with the church in her need for 11 AM ushers…..PLEASE!!!!!!!

 

 

FOOD OF THE MONTH:  Boxed Cereal

 

 

SHE'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many of us have known our new church Office Manager for years, but now we get to know Wanda Hudson in a brand new light!!!!!!

Just remember if you come in and do something that you have been doing since Moby Dick was a tadpole and Wanda looks at you with that "doe in headlights" stare, Wanda don't know!!!!

Wanda is sharp however.  She already has "skills."  She has been in church office manager positions for years.  She has already mastered several things here at Garner's church.  She will catch on quickly.  Let's all be patient and soon Wanda will be doing rings around us!!!!!!!!!!

 

HAVE THE OFFICE MANAGER'S

Hours changed?????  No, Wanda will be keeping the same office hours that have been in place for about 5 years (at least) now.  Wanda's office hours are 9 AM till 5 PM (she got here today at 8:10.....)  Monday through Thursday and 9 AM – 1 PM on Fridays.   PLEASE!!!!  WANDA AIN'T THE OFFICE MANGER ON SUNDAYS!!!!!

She is Wanda the worshipper.  Wanda the rank and file member.

Wanda at church with her family.  If you have church business with Wanda the Office Manager, PLEASE see the Office Manager's hours above.  ANY and ALL consideration to letting  Wanda be Wanda on Sundays will be so appreciated.  

 

WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many, many thanks go out to EVERYONE who helped make the Made for Praise kids' production of "Acorns to Oaks" such a wonderful success last Sunday!  You're all just great folks and your support and assistance is so much appreciated.  All parents are asked to return the "Acorns to Oaks" scripts to Carol Wheltle as soon as possible. 

 

SUMMER DOES NOT MEAN "VACATION FROM BIBLE!!!"

Summer Beth Moore Bible study - Stepping Up - A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent is a seven week study.  We have room for just a few more beginning May 11.  We meet from 5 - 7:15 every other Sunday (5/18 through 7/27) and child care is available.  Please call or email Mary-Margaret McLeod for additional details.  779-7440 or mmcleod1@nc.rr.com

Thanks, Mary Margaret. 

Does a bear…………eat berries in the woods???????

You better believe we having VBS this year and here is the latest:

Vacation Bible School 2008 will be held June 20th thru June 22nd.  Registration forms are now available in the Gathering Area each Sunday now through June 1st.  This year's theme is God's Big Backyard which focuses on showing God's love to others through service.  In addition to activities for the children, an adult Bible Study will be offered and youth may participate in a service project.  We also need volunteers for children's activities.  Please stop by to register or contact Jill Mikulecky at 329-6247 or Mary-Margaret McLeod mmcleod1@nc.rr.com   Thanks, Mary Margaret.

 

FOOD OF THE MONTH:  Boxed Cereal  

 

08 JUNE, 9:50 AM TILL 10:30 AM  CHURCH

fellowship hall will be the location for…..Let me just let Carlene go on and give you the down low on this:   Helen Little, a Clayton resident, has been called to serve the impoverished children in Haiti.  Her mission includes raising funds to provide clothing and food, cover school expenses, and provide college tuition to Haitian children.  She has founded an orphanage, "The Ryan Epps Home for Haitian Children" and she has raised money to build seven schools, four wells, and a church for the Haitian children.

We are privileged to announce that Mrs. Little will be at Garner UMC to speak during the Sunday school hour on June 8th in the fellowship hall.  We are asking individuals and Sunday school classes to please plan to attend as Mrs. Little tells us about the children in Haiti, her mission trips there, and ways we can get involved. 

If you feel led to get involved in Mission Haiti, you may do so by making monetary donations or by donating items such as powdered milk, tang, canned meats, sun dresses for girls (sizes 2-12), shorts for boys (sizes 2-12), fabric for dresses and shorts, and children's shoes.  Items may be dropped off in the missions box by the elevator.  If making monetary donations, please mark your check for Helen Little.  Please contact Martha Wiseman if you are interested in sewing dresses or shorts for the girls and boys.  To find out more about Mrs. Little stop by the missions board located by the Library or visit http://www.newsobserver.com/print/friday/life/story/1016108.html

 

"I DIDN'T KNOW….."

 

FOOD OF THE MOTH:  Boxed Cereal 

 

CHURCH BAY:

FAITH AND ENVIRONMENT FORUM:

Conference to be Held at

Center for the Environment Facility

 

Event Date: May 29-31, 2008

 

JOIN US FOR A SIGNIFICANT INTERFAITH CONFERENCE that will help to clarify the connection between faith and the environment.

 

HEAR RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS from across the nation discuss environmental challenges from a spiritual perspective.

 

LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL AND REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES and what you can do in your faith and civic community and in your personal life to address these issues.

All the details are at http://www.centerfortheenvironment.org/

 

"TRI" A TRIATHOLON????

Anyone want to "TRI" a triathlon?  There's a great triathlon coming up this summer that hosts church teams in a relay format for the triathlon.  So, if you don't swim, bike AND run, you can do one leg of the tri and your team mates will do the rest!  See this link for more info: http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=907#church-team-competition-text

 

 

 

WHAT WOULD MORELAND DO???

 Note from Jane Waldow: I'm sure that many of you remember that Moreland had volunteered to help with a Fundraiser for a sick child, Carter Pepper. My company is also holding a Barbecue fundraiser for little Pepper's family on Friday May 9 from 4-8PM at the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston office at 1002 Vandora Springs Rd, Garner. Barbecue is $10. per plate. If you would like more info, please feel free to contact me (Jane) at: 919-272-8413 or email Jane@JustCallJane.com. Please come and support Carter and enjoy good food and music by a local DJ. Thank you, Jane

 

NEEDED:

"Cheap" (cheap as in, "was hoping that it would take more to fill the thing up than the cost of the entire machine…") riding lawn mower sought.  For personal use only.  No commercial use.  Will be HAPPY to come and pick it up.  If you such an animal, would you please call Ken Harris at 522-3896.