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AUGUST MMVII

NEWSLETTER

UNITED METHODIST MEN

“Men are called to model the servant leadership of Jesus Christ”

   The men of Parker UMC did not meet in July. The next scheduled meeting will be August 5^th at 8:20 AM.

Meeting Minutes

     The Trustees met on July 18^th with the following members present: Rev. Jackson, Sheri, Butch, Randy H, Steve and Van.

The main order of business was the parking lot expansion. A contractor, Cummings Landscape, has been selected and a proposal was made to extend the lot eastward toward the cemetery to allow for an additional 20 spaces. A motion was made and approved to contract for stump removal in this area. The finance committee members present approved $650. for this purpose. Further action agreed upon is that Sheri will contact 401 Sand and Gravel for an estimate for fill dirt and Rev. Jackson will contact Duke Endowment to see if they can help us if the project goes over our budget. Other business discussed was the need for cleaning the exterior walls which will be addressed at the next UMM meeting, exploring ways to make the playground safer for pre-schoolers, and inventorying the contents of the church for insurance purposes which Sheri & Kathy will present to the women’s group.

     The Worship committee met right after the trustees. First on the agenda was our guest speaker, Tina Reaves, the District Nurse who spoke on the Congregational Healthcare Ministries. She left us with a health care survey which Parker UMC members will be asked to complete to determine congregational need for this program. The worship service was discussed in some detail next Mike Treadway agreed to teach a class to new acolytes emphasizing the need for reverence during the service. Rev. Jackson will get with the Head Ushers, William and Priscilla to discuss the need for a similar class for Ushers and Greeters. Scripture readers are to be encouraged to use the pulpit Bible in order to be better seen and heard. Wendy and Lib were recognized for their contributions to the Worship and it was mentioned that the communion service has improved with the organization attributable to the Holdorfs.

It was also noted that there are too many children and teens getting up and moving around during the service. Parents are urged to teach their children to respect the reverence of the service. Homecoming was the last thing covered during this meeting. Rev. Jackson will draft a letter to be sent to out of state members this month and a second letter to be presented at the next worship committee meeting on August 29^th. Decorating the Fellowship Hall will be brought up with the women’s group at their next monthly meeting. While the speakers for the Homecoming and Revival service have committed, it was unsure if we will have musicians and for which services. A point of order was made that all negotiations with prospective guest musicians be presented and approved by the Music Ministry Coordinator, Lib Hales. The meeting was concluded with the following members present: Rev. Jackson, Gloria, Wendy, Dan, Sheri, Betty, Randy W, and Shirley.

Birthdays

For July

3-Cheryl      12-David

13-Kim        14-Betty

25-Margie     29-Aaron

30-Monte

For August

1-Devon       8-Margaret

9-Steve       15-Cole

16-Sydney     20-Wendy

22-Ashley     25-Priscilla

For September

3-Nicole B.   10-Justyce

10-Mike T.    11-Sarah

13-Kendra     19-Michael D.

25-Rev. Jackson

28-Catherine 

E V E N T S

Regular Events

Sundays-UMYF meeting at 5PM

Wednesday-Bible Study at 6PM

          Choir Practice at 7PM

Thursdays-Young Adult Bible

          Study at 7 PM.

1^st Saturday-PMW Single Parent

          Day Out 10AM-2PM.

1^st Sunday-UMM Meeting at 8:20AM

2^nd Sunday-Holy Communion

3^rd Sunday-UMW Meeting at 3PM

5^th Sunday-Youth Led Worship

     Family Fellowship Dinner

20^th of each month-newsletter 

   submissions due.

August

5-Plummer Family Reunion

12-Finance Committee 4PM

15-Pastor/Parish and Nomin-ations committee meeting 8PM

19-Parker Women’s Meeting 3:30

September

23-Homecoming

23-26 Revival

October

15-Scholarship Committee meets at SGUMC at 7PM

21-Sandy Grove Homecoming

21-24 SGUMC Revival

28-Charge Conference at Cotton UMC in Hope Mills at 7:30 PM.

Cotton church is at 4514 Mill Street is just off Cameron Road east of Southview schools.

November

9-11 2007 Youth Pilgrimage the theme is “If we are the body”. Rev. Andy Lambert is the featured speaker.

December

16-Christmas Pageant “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

24-Candle light service

25-Christmas

     Remember our friends and family in Iraq , Kuwait , Afghanistan , and around the globe in support of our freedom. Say a prayer and give a thanksgiving for their commitment and dedication.

Ø      Clinton Dawkins

Ø      Eric Bechard

Ø      Scott Haymaker

Ø      Scott Skala

     Scott Haymaker returned safely from Iraq for which we give God the praise. Next his wife, Dee Dee, and sons, Ben and Jake, will be moving and we wish them well and pray for their continued blessing.