October 24, 2024
Howdy friends!
First of all, we will start a new stewardship program after the first of the year. It’s called Consecration Sunday and it asks us to take a look at our individual lives and ask how much God is calling us to give to our church. More details will come as we put together a team to lead us in this effort.
Second, we voted to partner with Faith Bridge UMC in their hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The church lost both their food pantry and their office building. Right now, we are only collecting financial donations but will let you know the specific things they need as they communicate them to us. See the pictures below for more information
In addition, it has come to the attention of church staff that there are many conflicts if our Night in Bethlehem event is held on Saturday, December 7. Would Sunday, December 8, work better? If you are interested in helping to put this together and/or have questions, please come to an interest meeting between the worship services this Sunday in Room 2 of the Family Life Center. This is short notice, but please come if you really want this event to happen. If you just can’t make it, but are strongly interested and willing to help, please send me an email (Debbie.matthis@nccumc.org)
Have a great weekend and I’ll see ya’ Sunday!
Peace,
Pastor Debbie
910-578-5905
We will be accepting donations for at least two more Sundays.
Announcements
Honoring Our Veterans who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it. On Sunday, November 10th we will honor all of our Veteran’s within our HUMC family with a slide show. If you would like to participate please contact the church office and submit your photo.(If you submitted a photo last year there is no need to send another one. It is already included in the slideshow.) Last day for photos is November 4th.
United Methodist Men We will meet on Saturday, November 2nd at 8:00 AM.
Meals on Wheels Our next day to prepare meals is Friday, November 8th at 10:00 AM in the FLC. Packing will take place Saturday, November 9th at 8:00 AM.
Altar Flower Guild We will meet on Friday, November 8th at 10:00 AM at the church.
Divorce Care On November 26th and December 10th we will have a special session on “Surviving the Holidays”. Our group meets every Tuesday in room 9 at 6:30 PM. Please register on the Divorce Care website - https://www.divorcecare.org/findagroup or email Sylvia Waterston, swaterdivorcecare@outlook.com.
Hampstead Community Blood Drive Held at the Hampstead UMC Family Life Center, Monday, December 9th, 1:00 to 6:00 PM. All are welcome. Register at www.redcross.org.
Christmas Cantata! Please save the dates for our 2024 Christmas Cantata "A New and Glorious Morn!". It will be shared with the community on Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 PM followed by a dessert bar. We will also share the Christmas Cantata during both services on Sunday, December 15th at 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM. Please consider attending and inviting family, friends, and neighbors for this special musical presentation!
Calendar of Events
October 27, 2024—November 3, 2024
Sunday—10/27
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—10/28
8:00 AM ROMEOs (HUMC Library)
6:00 PM Cub Scouts Pack Mtg. (Sanc)
7:00 PM Boy Scouts (FLC)
Tuesday—10/29
9:00 AM Prayer Team (HUMC Library)
6:30 PM Divorce Care (Rm. 9)
7:00 PM Al-Anon (FLC Rm. #1)
7:00 PM Al-Ateen (FLC)
Wednesday—10/30
5:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanc)
6:30 PM Bible Study Fellowship (Rms. 2, 5/6, 9, Sanc)
7:00 PM Choir Practice (Sanc)
Thursday—10/31
10:00 AM Bible Study “12 Daring Women” (Rm. 5/6)
10:30 AM Methodism Study with Pastor Debbie (Rm. 9)
Saturday—11/2
8:00 AM United Methodist Men Mtg. (FLC)
10:00 AM Cantata Rehearsal (Sanc)
Sunday—11/3
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)