November 14, 2024

Howdy friends!

 For those of you who are reading this on our website, note that this is a weekly “missive” from the pastor to our current church family and anyone else who is interested.   This is the same as the email that is emailed to all our members and constituents each Thursday afternoon.  Next week we’ll send another one.  At the end my ramblings there will be other items of interest and Hampstead UMC upcoming events.  If you are looking for more details about calendar items, or our prayer list, please scroll down.  

This Sunday we are honoring those members we have loved and lost this past year.  The text for the sermon is John 11:32-44, the story of Jesus raising Lazurus from the dead.  I hope you’ll join us.

Thanks for the supplies and cash donations for Faith Bridge UMC. The supplies are already coming in.  See below the list of requested supplies.  This past week our upcoming missions chairperson took them a check for $11,500.  We’ll be putting some of the pictures she took in the Newsletter.

Our Methodism study is taking a break until after the first of the year.  Some of the notes from the class are on large sticky notes posted on the walls of classroom #9.  Please take a look to see what we’ve been discussing.

Thanksgiving and Advent are just around the corner.  This year we’re invited families and 2-3 people representing various groups in the church (youth, UMM, missions, etc.) to take turns lighting the Advent candles.  The first Sunday of Advent is Dec.1.  We’ll also need candle lighters on Christmas Eve.  If this is something your group or family is interested in please email me (Debbie.matthis@nccumc.org) with your availability and which service you would like to participate in.

See Ya Sunday,

Pastor Debbie

910-578-5905

Debbie.matthis@nccumc.org

  Faith Bridge Hurricane Relief

HUMC continues our partnership with Faith Bridge UMC.  They are asking for items for their food pantry now that they are able to store items temporarily.  They have asked for the following:

Plastic tote bins
Storage organization/solutions
Backpacks or tote bags for clients to fill with supplies
Any shelf stable food items but especially:
Cereal, soup, granola bars, protein bars, beans, rice, peanut butter, canned food items such as SPAM, potted meat, sardines, anchovies

Items can be placed in the collection bins in the narthex.  We will be taking donations for at least the next two Sundays. 

Announcements

All Saints Service  This Sunday, November 17^th is All Saints Sunday.  We will read aloud the names of those members of the church who have now heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.  Enter into the joy of your Lord.”  We remember our saints in both services.  Family members will be able to come to the altar and light a candle in memory of their beloved.   For these families, know that you continue to be in our hearts, knowing that this time of the year, when families traditionally gather, is always a time of remembrance.  Families are welcome to take their candles home, following the 11:00 service.

Alternative Gift Market  Give someone a gift this season that blesses others.  The Alternative Gift Market allows you to make a donation for someone you love and fulfill a need in our nine different missions: WARM, MUNCH, Four C’s Food Pantry, Rotifunk Hospital Mission of Hope, Table of Grace, Give 5—Read 5, HUMC Preschool, Rotifunk Madonna Project, and Share the Table.  Do your Christmas shopping November 17^th, 24^th, December 1^st.  Thank you for your support of these missions.

Administrative Council  Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 19^th at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. This is our last meeting of 2024.

HUMC Christmas Cantata  Mark your calendars for our upcoming Christmas Cantata “A New and Glorious Morn”, Saturday, December 14^th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 15^th at both services, 8:45 and 11:00 AM, at HUMC.

Christmas in Pender “Festival of Trees”

The 2nd annual “Christmas in Pender Festival of Trees” will take place Saturday, November 23^rd, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 24^th, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at HUMC’s Family Life Center.  Come visit with Santa, enjoy live music, purchase decorated wreaths, roast marshmallows and more! There will also be a silent auction for decorated trees. This is an event for everyone to enjoy! All proceeds benefit the Pender County Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation.

Estate Sale

Large Yard/ Estate Sale Saturday, Nov. 16, 7am- 12 noon at 57 Captain Beam Blvd. off Country Club. Entire household, tools boating, and kids items. Proceeds go to the estate of an HUMC member. Questions please text 910-547-8390

HUMC Calendar of Events

Sunday—11/17

8:45 AM   Worship Service

10:00 AM  Sunday School

11:00 AM  Worship Service

4:00 PM     Power Kids (FLC)

5:00 PM     Power Kids and Youth Meal (FLC)

6:00 PM     Jr./Sr. High Youth (FLC)

Monday—11/18

8:00 AM   ROMEOs  (HUMC Library)

6:00 PM    Cub Scouts Dens (Rms. 2, 3, 5/6, FLC)

7:00 PM    Boy Scouts (FLC)

Tuesday—11/19

9:00 AM    Prayer Team (HUMC Library)

6:30 PM     Divorce Care (Rm. 9)

6:30 PM     Administrative Council (Sanc)

7:00 PM     Al-Anon (FLC Rm. 1)

7:00 PM     Al-Ateen (FLC)

Wednesday—11/20

6:30 PM   Girl Scouts Cookie Training (FLC Rm. 1)

6:30 PM   Bible Study Fellowship (Rms. 2, 5/6, 9, Sanc)

Thursday—11/21

9:00 AM   Prayer Shawl Ministry (Rm. 9)

5:00 PM   Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

Saturday—11/23

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM   “Festival of the Trees”  (FLC)

                      Pender County Sheriff’s Office Fundraiser

Sunday—11/24

8:45 AM    Worship Service

10:00 AM  Sunday School

11:00 AM  Worship Service

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM    “Festival of the Trees”  (FLC)