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Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner
September 1, 6:15 PM
$8.00 Adults
$3:50 Child 5 and under

Menu:
Chicken Pie
Barbeque
Green Beans
Baked Beans
Small White Potatoes
Slaw
Salad Bar
Rolls,Drinks, and Desert
Come and enjoy the good food and fellowship!


News from the Nursery

MPUMC family I have exciting news! In trying to grow our church family it has been decided to hire a nursery teacher. We are doing this as a one year trial basis. Since we are doing it this way we need to raise all monies needed for the year before November. Our goal for this to succeed is $2,500.00. Please be a sponsor and
donate to this cause as soon as possible. This needs to be above and beyond your regular weekly tithing and offering. We do not want this to affect our regular money needed for our current budget already in place. This will be a one time donation of your choice. Please mark your check and your offering envelope with "Nursery Fund," please make sure your name is clearly written on it as well. If we do not raise enough to make this happen your money will be returned to you. If you have any questions please see Emily Lanning or Linda Isley.

Thank you in advance for helping to make this a success!
Emily Lanning, Children's Ministry Chairperson

Alter Flowers

Flowers on the altar are a beautiful way to give thanks and glory to God for the
love, mercy, and grace He bestows on each of us. Flowers speak of festivity, and to Christians flowers speak specifically of the resurrection. Flowers given to the church can be an exquisite offering of praise and thanksgiving, and they are also a fitting way of memorializing loved ones in worship on the anniversary of their death or birth. It is not surprising that flowers have become such a favorite means of decorating the environment of worship. Since flowers symbolize the resurrection, and in keeping with the principle of integrity, no type of artificial flower or plant is appropriate to the environment of worship in the altar area of worship. The principle of Integrity means that everything should express to the worshiper the qualities of truth, Integrity, simplicity and purity. Anything that expresses falseness or pretense should be avoided. If for a given service no fresh flowers are available, there are several alternatives; use evergreens, mixed greenery or sets of live potted plants. The following options are available:
  1. A gift of $60.00 payable by check to Mt. Pleasant UMC (tax deductible) to cover the cost of the flowers. Note on the bottom of the check for "Altar flowers", and the secretary will place the order. You may choose one large arrangement or two small that will be delivered to the church on your chosen date. A form will be available for you to complete giving information for the church bulletin. Orders being placed by the church must be received two weeks prior to the Sunday. Florists contacted for pricing were Corum's in Pleasant Garden, Garrett's In Liberty and Tammy Yow-Russell who works from home on Coble's Church Rd. and Company Shops Florist In Burlington. Above pricing Includes tax and delivery. Prices should be firm for the calendar year. 

  2. Individuals may purchase or supply flowers from sources of their choice and bring them to the church. If Individuals need assistance arranging flowers purchased or gathered from the lawn, please notify the church secretary, Pat Moore, and she is willing to help or contact a person of the church to help with the arrangement. Pat is in the office on Monday-Thursday. 

  3. If Individuals choose to place artificial flowers, these could be used In other areas of the church such as the Narthex, a particular Sunday school room, or the fellowship hall.
Please sign the calendar sheet as instructed:
  1. Sign on the dates listed (Sunday date) to select your special weekend. More than one family may request the same date.
          2. Turn in the Information form so It can be noted correctly in the bulletin.

          3. Check your choice of supplying flowers.



Pastor's Schedule

Pastor Halipilias and the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee, met and agreed to publish the "Pastor's Schedule". This includes specific times that Pastor Halipilias plans to be in the church or parsonage office as well as planned vacation and his day-off.

We hope this information will be helpful as you plan and contact him.
 
Church Office Times:     Tue., Wed., & Thur. 9-12 A.M. Pastor Halipilias will be in the church office, unless he is called to service.

Parsonage Office Time:     Fri. This time is set aside for sermon preparation, but Pastor Halipilias will take calls.

Pastor's Day-Off:     Mon. Monday is the Pastor's day-off.

Planned Vacation: August 7-14, 2010. Kevin Lindley will preach on the 8th, The pastor on call will be announced in the bulletin.


GOLDEN AGE SUPPER
August 28 at 5:00 PM

MT. PLEASANT FELLOWSHIP HALL

If you are 65 or over, please join us for this special annual event.
A delicious dinner prepared by our Women's Circles and great entertainment will be provided at
no cost to all our seniors. Come and enjoy
the food, fellowship and fun!
Please call Virginia Black at 565-4744 by August 21 if you would like to attend.

 
Congratulations


Congratulations to Austin Walker, who graduated on June 25 from the GTCC Fire Academy with Mt. Hope Fire Department. He is the son of Charlotte Amick, brother to Kaleb and Justin Walker, grandson of Allen and Judy Sizemore, and nephew of Gene and Kristen Sizemore.

Justin Walker, Austin's brother, has been promoted to Private First Class and is now stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He will be coming home in August for a few weeks, then returning to Fort Hood, Texas.


Praise God with Music
Sunday August 29, 11:00 AM


On Sunday. August 29, at 11 am Mt. Pleasant will have a service of songs and special music under the direction of our Music Director, Joyce VanNostrand.  Please make plans to join us for this special Sunday and enjoy the music of our talented Mt. Pleasant musicians!

Wonderful Wednesday
Are you ready for some fun! These exciting outings are for children ages 4 thru 5th grade. Admission is free to all children and adult chaperons.  All other children, 6th grade and up, are welcome to come at their own expense. Those under 4 must be accompanied by a parent.  These fun filled events will start in July
Itinerary.

July 14 - 10:00 to 1:30 Neon Golf / Chick Fil A

July 21 - 9:30 to 3:00 Natural Science Center & Omisphere

July 28 - 9:00 to 12:15 Bounce U / Pizza

August 4 - 9:00 to 3:00 Durham Life & Science Museum / Lunch TBA

August 11 - 10:00 to 3:00 Bur mill Park Swimming / McDonald's

August 18 - 9:30 to 12:30 Mad Science Show & Workshop / Pizza


Welcome to Rev. Halipilias

Effective July 1, 2010, Reverend Charles "Chuck" Halipilias will be appointed pastor of Mt. Pleasant.
 
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from High Point College in 1977 and a Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell in 1981. Most recently, he served for eight years at Jackson Park Methodist Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. During his tenure there, church membership grew by 3% and worship attendance by 15%. Chuck is known as a visionary leader with a love for teaching and preaching.
 
His wife, Sally, is currently an elementary school teaching assistant. They have three daughters and, Alyssa, who is a high school sophomore, is still at home.
 
Reverend Halipilias, Sally and Alyssa visited our church, the parsonage and the fellowship hall on May 8. After the tour, they joined the Pastor ­Parish-Relations Committee and the tour leaders for an informal dinner.
 
Moving day for the pastor is June 22. The following weekend is to be free time for the pastor and his family to settle in their new home. We were asked by the District Superintendent to honor their privacy during that time.
 
On July 4, Rev. Halipilias will deliver his first sermon to us at Mt. Pleasant. Please come and bring a friend. A committee is planning a Fourth-of-July activity that will provide everyone a chance to meet and welcome our new pastor and his family.

Although we know that several of you may be away for the Fourth, many will not. More information will come from a committee led by Tom Hollaway on this special July Fourth event.
 
Please everyone share in a warm welcome to Chuck and his family to our Mt. Pleasant church family!


Family Camping Retreat
KOA Campground Boone, NC


When: Sept. 17,18,19,2010

Contact Numbers:
  • Nita Dixon 622-4151
  • Campground 828-264-7250 or koa.com click on North Carolina then click on Boone(#3)
  • Call or contact the campground and tell them you are with Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.
Accommodations:
  • #3 Multiple family tent sites @$31 per night per site/site# 2,3,4
  • 13 campsites with full hook up @$35 & $50 per night/ site F4, 5, 6; G2,3,4,5,6
  • 2 Cabins with bath that sleep 4 @ $75 per night/ #21, 22
  • For other sites check with the campground.

Meals: Breakfast and supper provided each day. Lunch is on your own.

Nearby Activities:
  • Grandfather Mountain,
  • Linville Caverns,
  • Grandfather Trout Farm and Fishing,
  • Canoe, kayak and Tube Tours on New River,
  • Hawks nest Zip line.
Come join us for fun and fellowship in the cool mountain air of Boone.
Revervations must be made with the campground by Aug. 30th.



Faulkner Fellowship
The Faulkner Fellowship will suspend meetings during June, July and August. However special trips and activities may be planned for special events. Keep in touch to be aware of what activities may take place during the summer months. Regular meetings will resume in September.


Honey Bees Swarm Retrieval
If you have an unwanted swarm of honey bees on a bush, tree, picnic table or elsewhere in your yard or on your property, call Charles Black at 565-8046.  
Service is free!

Church Family now serving in Military

Justin Ray Walker, son of Charlotte Amick, brother of Kaleb and Austin Walker, and grandson of Judy Sizemore, is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He is in the U.S. Army and now in boot camp. His address is DCO 2-10 IN, 4th PLT, 495 Iowa Ave., Unit 42, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.

Private Justin Walker will be graduating from Boot Camp March 11th. He will be leaving for Oklahoma on March 12th. His new address will be announced at a later date. Justin and his family would like to thank everyone for all their prayers. Justin is the son of Charlotte Amick, brother of Austin and Kaleb Walker and grandson of Judy Sizemore. 

Please keep Justin and our other soldiers in your prayers as he and others serve our country.


Facebook
Mt Pleasant UMC of Kimesville Friends Group

Membership in the church’s Facebook account continues to grow and we now have about 60 members.  If you are not yet a member of our group, there are many members and friends of Mt. Pleasant Church who would love to have you join them. 

To take full advantage of this free “social network,” you will need to have a personal Facebook account.  If you are not already a Facebook member, you can go to www.facebook.com to sign up.  Once a member, you can then simply type “Mt Pleasant UMC of Kimesville Friends Group” in the search bar on your home page.  Hope to fellowship with you there soon!


Youth & Young Adult Breakfast, Music & Sunday School

Get your Sunday mornings off to a great start by hanging out with your friends from 9:30 to 10:45 at the fellowship hall.  Breakfast is served promptly at 9:30 followed by a few minutes of live contemporary Christian music.  Sunday school classes for both youth and young adults begin around 10:00.  Please make plans to join us next Sunday-- and bring a friend!

For anyone wishing to help with a breakfast, there is a sign up sheet on the hall bulletin board in the church, or call Sandy Hollaway for more details.


Mt. Pleasant Cupboard of Care

During these difficult times, many people have to decide whether to buy food, pay bills or buy medicine. The Mt. Pleasant family has always been there to help those in need.  
We are asking those of you who can help, to provide food for people in Guilford, Alamance, and Randolph Counties in a very simple way.   There is a table in the Narthex where every week, you may place ONE of the following items: cereal, oatmeal, canned meats or vegetables, dried beans, any size zip-lock bags, brown paper lunch bags.   Thanks to all those members who have contributed and continue to contribute to this very important outreach program!

Since this program began last year, members of our church have contributed over 150 bags of items to needy people in Guilford, Alamance, and Randolph Counties.

When schools recess for the summer, the needs of families will change somewhat.   Many children receive their breakfast at school and lunch in school.  For this reason, we will make a few changes in items requested for the months of June, July, and August.   Please bring ONE of the following items to our Cupboard of Care each week:  cereal, boxed juices, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, chicken, or other canned lunch meats, rice, dried beans, and sandwich baggies.


What a blessing to those who receive and to those who give.  
And this ministry glorifies Christ who asked us to feed His children.
 As a suggestion to those of us who have summer gardens; if we find that we have more than we need, we can always deliver it ourselves to one of the many homeless shelters where they can readily use it.  


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