June 4, 2026
As I look ahead to Sunday, I'm reminded that God's work has always depended on ordinary people saying "yes."
The Bible is filled with people who were far from perfect. Abraham was called to leave everything familiar behind. Matthew was a tax collector. The disciples often misunderstood what Jesus was trying to teach them. Yet God worked through each of them in remarkable ways.
The same is true today.
Over the past few weeks, we've celebrated graduates, worshiped with our youth, watched children grow through Connect Club, welcomed new members, celebrated baptism, and prepared for Vacation Bible School. None of those ministries happen because a few people have everything figured out. They happen because ordinary people continue to live into the promises they made when they joined the church—offering their presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness. Through those simple acts of faithfulness, God changes lives.
As we gather this Sunday, I hope you'll come expecting God to continue working through ordinary people like us. After all, that has always been God's way. Sometimes the most important thing we bring to worship is simply a willing heart, ready to say yes to whatever God is doing next.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Debbie
Last Week for UMCOR School Supplies Collection
The NC Annual Conference of the UMC is approaching. Our mission project this year is to help provide school supplies for students in need through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). We are collecting supplies through Sunday, June 14. A list of supplies is attached to the Missive email, and also available in the narthex.
Vacation Bible School is July 27—July 31!
This year’s theme is Rainforest Falls, and we are now in the team development phase as we prepare for an exciting and faith-filled week. We are reaching out to see who may be interested in serving on the VBS Committee this summer. Registration is available on the church website (www.hampsteadumc.org).
We need volunteers for a wide variety of positions:
· setting up rooms
· collecting supplies
· setting up the sanctuary stage,
· crew leader
· station leader
· morning registration!
These are just some of the roles that need to be filled!!
If you feel called to serve, we would love to have you join us! Please contact Johnathan Miller (j.miller@hampsteadumc.org) or contact the church office. Let’s work together to make this summer’s Vacation Bible School one that
glorifies God and blesses many little hearts.