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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. – Sanctuary Worship
8:45 a.m. – Church in the Round – Jubilee Hall
9:30 a.m. – Communion – Sanctuary Chapel
9:45 a.m. – Sunday School
IN THE HOSPITAL? PLEASE CALL The church wants to know about those who are hospitalized and in need of a visit. Because hospitals no longer let houses of worship know about admissions, we encourage loved ones to let us know by calling 704-376-8584.
HOLY LAND WITH DR. HOWELL Dr. Howell will lead a trip to the Holy Land March 22 to April 1, 2009, journeying to Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem and Jericho. Details and registration at www.mpumc.org.
WANTED: OLD CELL PHONES HeartBright, which offers health education and heart health programs for the disadvantaged, seeks donations of old cell phones to exchange for much-needed funds. A collection box is in the lobby of the Parish Life Building. Details: www.heartbright.org.
ST. LUKE SEEKS SUPPORT Donations are encouraged for the St. Luke Fund, which helps church members dealing with a temporary financial crisis. Checks can be made payable to the church, with St. Luke Fund on the memo line.
WANT TO DO PRISON MINISTRY? Volunteers are needed to lead a weekly Bible study for juvenile offenders at Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center. Details: Youth Pastor Joe Hamby at 704-376-8584 or joe@mpumc.org.
PLAY BALL Volunteers are sought to lead CHAMP (Children Achieving Maximum Potential) Baseball from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays this summer in the South Tryon community. Details: Youth Pastor Joe Hamby at 704-376-8584 or joe@mpumc.org.
WHAT’S IN THE COAT ROOM? While the Myers Park branch of the public library across the street undergoes renovations, the library is offering books and material in the coat room beside the entrance to Jubilee Hall. The library will staff the room weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The public can borrow material during that time.
WANT DR. HOWELL’S E-MAILS? In addition to the e-mail that goes out to the congregation Monday, Wednesday and Friday sharing church news, Dr. Howell regularly shares an essay via e-mail. His current series is on favorite Bible verses. If you aren’t receiving that offering from Dr. Howell but want to add your e-mail address to his message group, e-mail james@mpumc.org. If you have some sort of filter, remember to let these through.
WANT TO GO WIRELESS AT CHURCH? The church now offers high-speed Wi-Fi access in the lobbies of the Parish Life Building, Jubilee Hall and some parts of the Youth Building. No network key is required. Just connect and go on line.
REACHING OUR SOLDIERS Those wanting to share the name of a loved one in the military, in harm’s way, can e-mail Media/Publications Specialist Elaine Dickson at Elaine@mpumc.org.
STOP AND READ Bulletin boards located by the parking-lot entrance to the Parish Life Building and behind the Sanctuary are now devoted to the life of the church, featuring photos of new members and articles, pictures and other items of interest about our church.
TOUR THE CHURCH Third-generation member David Dulin is available to lead church tours, Sunday after worship or weekday mornings. Sunday School classes, families and other are welcome. Call 704-366-5597 or ddulin@carolina.rr.com.
HOLY COMMUNION is offered each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Chapel.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring for a loved one with health problems? Caregivers are invited to a monthly caregiver support group that meets the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Room 104, Parish Life Building. Next date is May 7. Details: Parish Nurse Susan Mobley at 704-295-4836 or smobley@mpumc.org.
HOT WEDNESDAYS Join us each Wednesday in Jubilee Hall for food and fellowship. The meal is served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu varies each week. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $25 maximum for families. Reserve your meal on line, 704-376-5520, ext. 5600 or e-mail jsmith@mpumc.org by noon the Tuesday before. View menus and programs.
Wired 4 Ministry OfferedThe 2½ hour Wired 4 Ministry class provides tools to understand where God may be calling you to serve others. Classes are typically held on the second Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and fourth Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon each month. Classes can also be scheduled at other times for any group of 4 or more. Preclass exercises need to be completed. Details: Carol Tate at 704-295-4822 or ctate@mpumc.org or http://www.mpumc.org/wired4ministry.
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION, WELCOMING SERVICE The next Newcomer Orientation is Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 107, Parish Life Building. Get acquainted with Dr. James C. Howell and Rev. Steve James and the church, and meet others new to Myers Park United Methodist. To become a member of the church, join us that same evening at 7:45 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Child care will be provided. Details: Jeanne Poole at 704-376-8584 or jpoole@mpumc.org.
CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER The Sanctuary Chapel located near the pulpit is available during regular church hours. Those seeking a few moments to themselves can get to the Chapel through the Parish Life Building. Call 704-376-8584 for hours and directions.
ARCHIVES ROOM OPEN The Archives Room, celebrating the heritage of the church through bulletins, photos and more, is open (when the church is open) in Room 149 on the main level of the Snyder Building. Donations of old items are welcome by calling Joyce Gossett at 704-366-1751.
HEALTH MATERIALS AVAILABLE The rack on the wall by the parking-lot entrance to the Parish Life Building is filled with free pamphlets and brochures on health-related matters.
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CAROLINA VOICES IN CONCERT THURSDAY Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers will perform Bravo! Stars of Contemporary Choral Music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Sanctuary. Tickets are $15, with discounts for senior, students and groups. Details: 704-374-1564 or www.carolinavoices.org.
LOGOS STUDIES ‘SEVEN NEXT WORDS’ The Logos Sunday School is studying The Seven Next Words of Christ: Finding Hope in the Resurrection Sayings at 9:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 025 in the Snyder Building.
GENESIS STUDIES WORLD RELIGIONS The Genesis Sunday School class is studying world religions at 9:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 109 of the Parish Life Building.
ORDER OF ST. LUKE AT CHURCH Some 30 participants from across the country will be at the church Monday through Wednesday (May 19-21) for the Council of The Order of Saint Luke. The group focuses on sacraments and worship. Church members Bill and Mabel Doser belong to the order. The group’s worship services are open to anyone. Details: WrDoser@aol.com.
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ADULTS PLUS! PROGRAM MAY 21 The Adults Plus! group (for ages 55 and over) will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Room 107/108 of the Parish Life Building to hear Dr. Howell’s report on General Conference. Lunch follows. For luncheon reservations by noon Tuesday, May 20, call 704-376-5520 (ext. 5200).
DISCIPLE CELEBRATION SERVICE A worship service with Communion will mark the closing celebration for Disciple Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the Sanctuary with Dr. Howell and Rev. Barbara Barden. A reception with appetizers follows in Jubilee Hall. The gathering honors this year’s Disciple Bible Study class of 150. Former graduates and facilitators and family and friends are invited. Classes are forming for Fall. Child care is available for ages 4 and under by contacting Christine Mull at 704-295-4815 or cmull@mpumc.org by Monday, May 19.
WANT TO LEAD DEVOTIONALS? Volunteers are needed to lead devotionals with homeless neighbors at Urban Ministry Center in uptown Charlotte from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. May 27-30. Devotional leaders can take a story from the Upper Room or read Bible passages. Details: Alan Frey at 704-444-9996 or alan@carolina.rr.com.
PROGRAM’S FOCUSES: WELLNESS A 12-week program about living a whole life – called 3D – will meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays in Room 109 of the Parish Life Building starting May 31. It incorporates sound nutrition, tips for living well and daily spiritual readings. Cost is $30. Details: Christine Mull at 704-295-4815 or cmull@mpumc.org by May 23.
SPIRIT JAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Our sister congregation, South Tryon Community Church, seeks help putting on Community Spirit Jam Saturday, May 31, at Southside Park, with music, games and fellowship. To help, contact Gladys Taylor at 704-347-4207 or stccstaff@bellsouth.net.
COLLEGE STUDENTS ON A MISSION College students will take a mission trip to Birmingham, Ala., May 31 to June 6 to renovate homes and visit Civil Rights Era sites. A $150 deposit is due March 16. Details: Youth Pastor Joe Hamby at 704-295-4832 or joe@mpumc.org.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Supplies for soldiers are being collected in the lobby of the Parish Life Building through June 1: Body wash, shampoo, hand sanitizer, deodorant, lotion, razors, shaving cream, sunscreen, nail clippers, Band-Aids, unscented wipes, playing cards, flashlights, candy (nothing that can melt), crosswords or other puzzle books and AT&T calling cards. Letters to “Any Soldier” are welcome, too, and will be distributed randomly.
WORK WITH NATIVE AMERICANS Church teams will travel in June and September to the Hopi and Cheyenne Indian reservations in Montana and Arizona to work on affordable housing through the nonprofit Red Feather Development Group. Details: Jami Smith at 704-295-4827 or .jsmith@mpumc.org
‘LIFE WORTHY’ STARTS JUNE 16 A study, A Life Worthy of the Gospel, will be from 10:15 a.m. to noon Mondays from June 16 to July 28 in Room 103 of the Parish Life Building. The study explores how Christians might think and act in an often ambiguous world. Advance registration and a participant’s guide for $10 is required. Details: Christine Mull at 704-295-4815 or cmull@mpumc.org.
BE A PART OF FREEDOM SCHOOL Plans are under way for the second Freedom School at the church, as 60 children from the South Tryon communityparticipate fromJune 25 to August 1. Brochures outlining ways to help are in pew clips and elsewhere. Details: Ann McIntosh at 704-366-8731 or annmcintosh@carolina.rr.com.
MISSION TO RIO JULY 3-14 Church members will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 3-14 to work with Instituto Central do Povo in one of the city’s oldest hillside slums. Details on this and other mission trips: Jami Smith at 704-295-4827 or jsmith@mpumc.org.
MISSION TO LITHUANIA Church members will travel to Lithuania September 4-14 to work on a new Methodist church building. Details on this and other mission trips: Jami Smith at 704-295-4827 or jsmith@mpumc.org.
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