This coming Wednesday night at 7:30 PM starts the fall/winter season of the Chancel Choir of the church. They REALLY would love to have you come and be a part!!! Can't be there every Sunday?? Every Wednesday night?? Come on and see where you CAN be and can fit in!!! Talk with Brother Steve Wheltle about this as well!! But what ever you do, if you love to sing praises to our King, PLEASE come out tomorrow night!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Spread the word on this one!!! Ask around (especially to those that don't have a computer) and see if you can come up with anyone that does not have their birth date on the "Birthday List" at the church. We are NOT seeking the year, only the month and the day. This is just one more way that we are able to keep in close contact with each other!!! Please get this info to Wanda. Thanks!!
LOOKING FOR MORE THAN "JUST" INFORMATION??
Ready for a Transformation? Then we're got the place for you - Disciple Bible Study. We have three available Disciple Classes for the upcoming year. For those new to Disciple, Disciple 1 - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is the class to take. This year, it will be led by Gayle Hines who is returning to Disciple after a few years off. We are excited that she will once again be facilitating. For those returning to Disciple, you have a choice of classes: Disciple 2, Into the Word Into the World or Disciple 3, Remember Who You Are. For more information or to sign up for the classes, please contact Gayle Hines, Edna Reynolds, Amy Gregory, or the church office. Sign up sheets and information will be still be available in the gathering area Sunday as well. But be prepared. Disciple Bible Study is just the beginning. Be prepared for an exciting transformation! Thank you, Amy Gregory.
CROWN IN GLORY FOR LETA PAYNE!!!
Siblings in Christ, Mrs. Leta Payne has ALREADY received her crown in glory for putting up with and living with Pastor Argel for 60 years!!!!!!! Ha!!!! All kidding aside, Pastor Argel is one of the most down to earth, Bible preaching/proclaiming folks you will meet in Methodism. Argel and Leta will be celebrating....well, let me hush and let their son Harold tell you all the news:
You are invited to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Argel & Leta Payne. A floating reception will be held on Saturday October 4th between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at the Layden UMC fellowship hall at 2607 South Wilmington St. in Raleigh. No gifts please, your presence is the best gift. Please RSVP your acceptance only to Stefanie Payne 919-870-7456, sjournigan@nc.rr.com or Harold Payne 919-362-9199, twopaynes@nc,.rr.com by September 21st.
BIBLE CENTERED TEACHINGS ON:
This coming year, our teaching pastor, Chuck Killian, will be offering three Bible-centered workshops listed below. If you are interested in attending, please indicate with a check mark, and please give us your contact information. The deadline for sign up is September 1, 2008.
Time: Thursday evenings - 7:30-9:00
Dates: September 18-October 16
Topic: "Love, Marriage, and Sex"—focusing on the following: 'the Bible and Divorce', 'What Women Wish Men Knew About Women', 'What Men Wish Women Knew About Men', 'The Habits of Highly Defective Marriages', 'God's Plan for Sexual Intimacy', and 'Making Love Last a Lifetime'.
The next study will be:
Time: Sunday afternoons - 2:30-4:00
Dates: November 2, 9, 16
Topic: "Dealing with Loss"— focusing on the many shapes of 'loss experience': loss of life, a divorce, a job, retirement, health, wealth, empty-nest, relocation.
The Next Study will be:
Time: Thursday evenings - 7:30-9:00
Date: April 30 - May 28, 2009
"Storytelling and Spiritual Formation"— focusing on the development of our inner lives by way of story. We will explore ingredients in story and make applications to our own spiritual formation. Thanks, Pastor Chuck.
ARE YOU ON THE LIST???
On August 24th from 5-6:30 PM, GUMC kids (Pre-K thru 5th grade) are invited to come make a splash at our back to school blast!!! We will have various water activities to cool off after having such a scorching hot summer. Hot dogs, beverages, and desserts will be served. All this fun and all we ask is for donations of school supplies, even if it is only one pencil or a pack of paper. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL!!!! We would also appreciate side dishes to go with our hot dog meal. Anyone who is interested in helping with this event, please call Julie Delaney 661-0719 (home) or 696-8829 (cell) or you may contact Carlene Lucas as well. Thank you so much, Julie Delaney.
HEARTS FOR LOVE CONTINUES AT GARNER
Is a Missions Project of the United Methodist Women. For only a $5.00 donation you are able to make a gift to Missions and at the same time honor or memorialize someone special in your life. The forms and envelopes to use are either at the Church Office or on the UMW bulletin board. The donations may be made in either cash or check (made payable to United Methodist Women) and can be turned in at the Church Office or simply put into the collection Sunday morning. We can accept donations until August 28. All of the donation goes to Missions and an acknowledgment card will be sent to the person honored or to the family of a gift in memory. Thank you for your support of the United Methodist Women. Thanks, Betty Jo Creed.
YOUTH RETREAT "THIS" WEEKEND!!!!!
Sr. High Lake Retreat Aug 22-24. We will be going to Lake Gaston for a fun weekend on the lake of tubing, swimming off the dock, playing games and just relaxing and having some fun. This will be a chance for everyone to reconnect after a busy summer before the fall programs start up. Everyone is asked to bring a drink and snack to share, all meals will be at the Lake so you shouldn't need any extra money. Cost is $25. The owners need to know how many will be staying at the house so you have to sign up or emial Patricia by Wed. Aug 20 if you are planning to join us for this fun weekend.
Thanks, Patricia.
WE HAVE 23 AND IT TAKES 50
**Of course we are talking about your old cell phones. It takes 50 for a full shipment and we now stand at 23. So turn in your old cell phones to be recycled.
**THIS SUNDAY IS THE FINAL DAY for collection of school supplies so get your school supplies in FAST!!!!
**Food of the month: Soup!!!!
OUT OF A SAFETY
issue, to have better and more fluid traffic flow and to keep us from having fender benders in the parking lot the Board of Trustee's is VERY appreciative of everyone's adherence to the new "traffic shift" that was implemented in front of the church on Sunday. If there is a parking place in front of the church, the Board of Trustees is asking no one to park along the curb in front of the church. It's just too tight in this area. Thanks to everyone for their consideration to this attempt to keep us all safe and moving along in an orderly fashion.
CHURCH BAY:
Labor Day Weekend Getaway!!!
Due to a change in our family plans, our beach condo is now available Labor Day weekend. The 2 BR, 2BA condo is on the canal at Carolina Beach and 1 ½ blocks from the ocean. It is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Sleeps 6. Sorry, no pets or smoking. If interested, contact Terri & Jerry Leeman at 851-8516.
