LAMPLIGHTER PINE GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH March 2008
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Pine Grove United Methodist Church
1018 Piney Grove Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
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It seems like we just completed the fa-la-la-las of Christmas and Easter is upon us. Easter is early this year, March 23rd, and it seems to be rushing at break-neck speed. Perhaps this is when we need to intentionally take a deep breath and pause to allow God to speak to us in the still quite moment.
As we move toward Easter, I hope that each one of us will be able to once again experience the joy and amazement of an event that defies human understanding. At the center of our Christian theology is a belief that one Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, was buried and on the third day he arose from the dead. Oh, we sing about it, we profess it in our creeds, and we read about it in scripture; but to truly believe in the resurrection is to deny science and logic and invest our very selves in God’s Kingdom.
Let’s not be like the folks who waved palms and shouted hosanna as Jesus entered Jerusalem on Sunday and then cried out for his blood on Thursday when they could not longer understand his message of a world beyond their comprehension. Long ago God did something new in the world and people turned their backs because it wasn’t the way it had always been done—did they ever miss an amazing opportunity.
God is present. We are Easter people. God has great things in store for us, if we but believe and look beyond the moment..
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POKING HOLES IN THE DARKNESS
March 2 Ephesians 5:8-14
Ephesians 5:8-14March 9 Ezekiel 37:1-14
Ezekiel 37:1-14March 16Philippians 2:5-11
Philippians 2:5-11March 23John 20:1-18
John 20:1-18March 301 Peter 1:3-9
1 Peter 1:3-9UPCOMING
TEXTS
Word From
The Pastor
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
2Richard Coley, Jr
Richard Coley, Jr 4Bob Hayes
Bob Hayes 6 Keith Sharpe
Keith Sharpe 7Pauline Worley
Pauline Worley10Michelle Ryals
Michelle Ryals13Joanne Clifton
Joanne Clifton Libby Samples Gabrielle Pearce16Jean Travis
Jean Travis17Lou Sears
Lou Sears Ryan McCarthy18Brad Bowman
Brad Bowman21Olivia Pulliam
Olivia Pulliam22Ruby Matthews
Ruby Matthews Ann Stroud Kelsey Gomez23Becky Flynn
Becky Flynn Lauren Ryals Bradley Fulp25Ann Crutchfield
Ann Crutchfield26Linda Woody
Linda Woody Sue McLean Paige Joyner27John Letchworth
John Letchworth28Kylie James
Kylie James29Regina Beeson
Regina Beeson30Dusty Nutter
Dusty Nutter31Frances Dillon
Frances Dillon
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
12Richard & Amber Coley
Richard & Amber Coley17Tom & Ann Crutchfield
Tom & Ann Crutchfield19Mike & Marion Tuttle
Mike & Marion Tuttle
Yoga this month:
Tuesdays:5:45 pm
5:45 pm
On Sunday, March 9th, Ryan Burns will receive the BSA God & Church award. The goals of this award are:
•To strengthen young people’s relationship with Christ
To strengthen young people’s relationship with Christ •To challenge young people to learn about and participate in the worship and ministry of the church
To challenge young people to learn about and participate in the worship and ministry of the church •To have young people make a plan for daily Bible reading and memorize a creed or statement of belief or passage of scripture
To have young people make a plan for daily Bible reading and memorize a creed or statement of belief or passage of scripture •To provide the opportunity for young people to experience the joy of serving others
To provide the opportunity for young people to experience the joy of serving others Ryan participated in several worship services, led a children’s sermon, memorized the Apostle’s Creed, read and discussed the Gospel of Mark, played the drums for The Children’s Home, created a PowerPoint presentation, explored his faith as a Christian and as a United Methodist.
Ryan has already begun work on his Eagle Scout project and we look forward to celebrating this achievement with him, too.
Palm Sunday, March 16
Our morning worship will be filled with the sights and sounds of our children and youth as they begin our service with
a procession of palms. We will hear from the Children’s Choirs and Rainbow Ringers and celebrate through an interpretive dance. Immediately following the morning worship service, will be our annual Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through 6th grade
Holy Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 pm
A service of prayer and healing will take place in the sanctuary.
Holy Thursday, March 20, 7:30 pm
We will once again present the gospel account of Jesus sharing Holy Communion with his disciples through our Last Supper Tableaux.
Good Friday, March 21, 12 noon
Our annual observance of the day Christ was crucified begins at 12 Noon. This service lasts about 30 minutes and immediately afterwards; a lunch of sandwiches will be served so that persons could attend during their lunch hour.
Easter at Pine Grove
Sunday, March 23
Our Sunrise Service will begin at 7:00 am followed by breakfast in the Social Hall at 7:30. There will be no Sunday School. Our celebration of Easter worship will begin at 10:45 am with the choir presenting the cantata Lamb of God.
Friday, March 21, 9:00 am
Kernersville Annual Cross Walk
a silent pilgrimage about God’s love
The walk will begin in the Food Lion parking lot on North Main and end at Mt Gur cemetery. For those wanting to carpool, meet at the church at 8:45 am.
Our Lenten offering will once again go toward the goal for the youth for the 30-Hour Famine which is to relieve world hunger.
There is a specific item that we are asked to bring each month. This is done in an effort to balance the pantry stock; however, if you see a great deal on any food item and want to contribute something not on this month’s list—go for it! It will be appreciated and used!!!
March needs:Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent
Welcome to Sonny and Amy Gann who joined in our fellowship on Sunday, February 17.
Please join us as we gather in the sanctuary for a mid-week prayer service. It only lasts 30 minutes, but affords us the opportunity to intentionally pray for each other, the church, our nation and our world.
We have a prayer cloth ministry, where we pray for a particular person by laying hands on a small swatch of cloth. Then we send the cloth to the person as a tangible reminder of our caring, concern and prayer.
Youth
Feb 29 & Mar 130-Hour Famine
30-Hour FamineMinistry CenterMarch 16 Ministry Center
Ministry Center5:00 pmJunior Youth
March 1 Social Hall
Social Hall Prepare meal for Youth
March 165:00 pm
5:00 pm
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY
9 AM UNTIL 3 PM
To reach Dr Harris on Fridays, please call the parsonage.
UM WOMEN NEWS
Circle of Helping Hands March 3, 10 am
Ministry Center
Circle of Faith March 10, 7 pm
March 10, 7 pmCircle of Grace March 27, 7 pm
March 27, 7 pm Ministry Center
Don’t forget that Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9th this year. Set your clocks before going to bed on Saturday night so that you will not be late for church.
Church Council Meeting
January 16th 2007
Present at Meeting
Amber Coley Deb Hodge Rusty Ryals Belinda Lankford Traci Broughton Renee Ryals Jim Samples
Tom Travis Dr. Bonne Preston Harris
Dr. Harris opened the meeting with a prayer
Pastors Report
Dr. Harris asked the church council to consider meeting on odd number of months and then the various ministry groups would meet on the even number of months. This will allow things to be approved and discussed at the council meetings.
Dr. Harris asked the church council to consider meeting on odd number of months and then the various ministry groups would meet on the even number of months. This will allow things to be approved and discussed at the council meetings.A new witness ministry person is also needed.
A new witness ministry person is also needed.Treasurer Report- Amber Coley
Beginning balance- $ 8, 640.04
Receipts - $ 17, 770,90
Expenses - $ 23, 418. 57
Ending Balance- $ 2, 992.37
Tom Travis suggested that the budget needs to be refined and tightened up. He proposed that trustees not get five hundred dollars a month and they will not allocate that money until they know what the budget looks like. The consensus was that the Finance committee review the budget before making this decision.
United Methodist Men- Rusty Ryals
The UMM had 11 present at the last meeting and Dr. Harris fixed Supper.
The UMM had 11 present at the last meeting and Dr. Harris fixed Supper.A sweetheart supper is planned for Saturday, February 16th; at 6:30 Tickets are Thirty dollars.
A sweetheart supper is planned for Saturday, February 16th; at 6:30 Tickets are Thirty dollars.Helping Boy Scout build a structure over dumpster for his Eagle Scout award.
Helping Boy Scout build a structure over dumpster for his Eagle Scout award.Next Meeting February 10th
Next Meeting February 10th United Methodist Women- Belinda Lankford
6 Present at last meeting
6 Present at last meetingSecret Sister February 10th they will make valentine baskets for shut-ins.
Secret Sister February 10th they will make valentine baskets for shut-ins. Junior Youth- Bonne Harris
Conformation in February and ten letters were sent out to all six graders.
Conformation in February and ten letters were sent out to all six graders.Trustees- Jim Samples
Met in December and proposed that we get a janitorial service. The cleaning company will be Regina Gilbert
Met in December and proposed that we get a janitorial service. The cleaning company will be Regina GilbertWill meet on January 28th to look at some things for Eagle Scout project.
Will meet on January 28th to look at some things for Eagle Scout project.Finance- Deb Hodge
Thanked Amber for the budget and how comprehensive it was.
Thanked Amber for the budget and how comprehensive it was.Set date for next finance meeting so they can re look at budget.
Set date for next finance meeting so they can re look at budget.Worship- Bonne Harris
Ash Wednesday February, 6th at 7Nurture committee looking at holy week
Nurture committee looking at holy weekStill looking for a children ministry person.
Still looking for a children ministry person.Youth-
Spaghetti supper coming up
Spaghetti supper coming upFamine February 29th and 30th
Famine February 29th and 30th Summit first week in February
Summit first week in February Children Ministry- Traci Broughton
Looking at Bible school and trying to set a date for it.
Looking at Bible school and trying to set a date for it.Cutting out volunteers to do children’s ministry and wanting to find a full time person.
Cutting out volunteers to do children’s ministry and wanting to find a full time person.The ages need to be re looked at and they suggest 4yrs old to third grade.
The ages need to be re looked at and they suggest 4yrs old to third grade.Closing- Motion to Adjourn
