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PARKER UNITED
NEWSLETTER
JULY MMVII
UNITED METHODIST MEN
“Men are called to model the servant leadership of Jesus Christ”
The men of
Parker UMC met on Sunday, June 3rd Topics of discussion were the
playground construction, church parking lot, and work days.
Construction of the church playground continues and is near
completion. Still needing work is landscaping and adding a roof on the main
tower. Frank suggested replacing the shrubbery around the air conditioning
compressors with vinyl fencing. Work days for grounds keeping were set for
Friday the 8th and the 29th Volunteer help is needed
and always welcome.
Other projects pending are sanding and painting of the metal railings
in front of the church. This will be handled by the UMM.
Don’t
forget to submit photos of service members who have served our country, past
or present. Turn photos into Steve, Monte, or Randy H. Please include a
brief synopsis of military duties, dates of service, awards, etc.
Submissions can be photos, poems, or articles of interest and can be
E-mailed to
(there is a link on the newsletter page on the
website) or give your contribution to any of the UMM officers.
We
ask your help in keeping up to date on events in the church and community.
Submissions can be photos, poems, or articles of interest.
To add items to the newsletter or website, E-mail
(there is a link on the newsletter page on the
website) or give your contribution to any of the UMM
officers. Please submit items before the 20th of
each month.
Randy
H. Smith
Secretary,
UMM
PASTOR’S
CORNER
Shepherd Outreach
program
Greetings
in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I would like to take
this time to inform you about our Shepherd’s Outreach Program. The purpose of this program is to organize Shepherds to be
responsible for making contact and staying in contact with members of the
church, both active and inactive. Each Shepherd will be responsible for
staying in contact with at least eight members for the purpose of
providing spiritual support and to pass on information. Also, Shepherds
will assist the pastor in providing pastoral support and information to
meet the needs of the congregation. The
mission of this program is to create open communication between
the Shepherd, members of the congregation, and the pastor to assist or
provide encouragement in times of need. Also, our mission is to encourage
members of the congregation to take an active part in the church’s
ministries and activities. The mission of the Shepherd is based on Acts 20:28 “keep
watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made
for overseers. Be shepherd of the
The
duties of the Shepherd are as follows:
1.
To contact
sick members and activate the prayer chain.
2.
To stay in
contact with members on your list and to make visits when needed.
3.
To contact
active members and inactive members to share church related information
and to keep them informed.
4.
To provide
information to the pastor so he can better serve you.
The individuals who have volunteered to act as Shepherd are: Donna,
Kathy, Margie, Diane, Hally, Sonya and Heather (as the Youth Shepherd).
Now that you know about our Shepherd’s Outreach, don’t be
surprised if you get a call, a card, or a visit by one of the above
persons who are serving as Shepherd. May God continue to bless you so you
may be a blessing to others.
Your
Pastor,
Richard
Birthdays
For June
2-Kalen
2-Jake
2-Josh
3-Grace
3-Germaine
4-Butch
6-James
W. 7-Cassie
9-Donna
22-Justice
29-Robert
D. 29-Amy
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
E V E N T S
Regular
Events
Sundays-UMYF
meeting at 5PM
Tuesdays-AA
meeting at 7PM
Wednesday-Bible
Study at 6PM
Choir Practice at 7PM
Thursdays-Young
Adult Bible
Study at 7 PM.
1st
Saturday-PMW Single Parent
Day Out 10AM-2PM.
1st
Sunday-UMM Meeting at 8:20AM
2nd
Sunday-Holy Communion
3rd
Sunday-UMW Meeting at 3PM
5th
Sunday-Youth Led Worship
Family Fellowship Dinner
20th
of each month-newsletter
submissions due.
June
24-29
SonForce Kids; Special Agents
July
4-Independence
Day
8-District
Youth Meeting at
Campground UMC, 2:30 PM.
9-13
Sandy Grove VBS
18-Worship
Committee 8PM
25-Trustees
Meeting 8PM
23-28
Youth Annual Conference
Session at Methodist
University
29-Youth
Led Service 9AM
Family Fellowship Meal 5PM
August
5-Plummer
8-Pastor/Parish
and Nominations committee meeting 8PM
12-Finance
Committee 4PM
19-Parker
Women’s Meeting 3:30
30-CPR
re-certification
September
23-Homecoming
23-26
Revival
October
TBD-Charge
Conference
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
JULY 29th is Family Fellowship Night. A
covered dish pot luck dinner will begin at 5 PM. Rev. Belton Joyner offers
the following advice for these types of events:
What to Bring to a Church Potluck
(by Region)
It is a generally followed practice in North American churches to
enjoy three courses at potlucks (commonly referred to as “dishes”).
Many of these dishes take on the flavor of the region or cultures they
represent. For best results, the preparer should understand the context in
which the “dish” is presented.
The term “potluck” is used here as a generic expression for
what some folks call a covered dish meal, group picnic, surprise supper,
stone soup, smorgasbord, bring-a-plate, Jacob’s join, join-in meal, or
who-brought-that-supper.
The salad
Potluck salads are quite different from actual salads. In
preparation for making a potluck salad, ask yourself three questions:
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Is this dish mostly meat-free?
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Can this dish be served with a spoon or salad tongs?
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Can it be served chilled?
If the answer is “yes” to
any of these questions, consider the dish a potluck-eligible salad.
The Mixture:
This is the foundation of any potluck salad. It gives the salad a
sense of direction. If at all possible, use ingredients that are
indigenous to your area. For example, broccoli, lettuce, apples, macaroni,
and candy bars are common in more temperate climates.
The Crunchy Stuff:
This component gives life and pizzazz to an otherwise bland salad.
Examples: tortilla chips, shoestring potatoe crisps, onion crisps, and
fried pigskins. To be frowned upon are the use of actual shoestrings or
the substitution of footballs for pigskins.
The Glue:
The glue holds the salad together. The variety of eligible types is
stunning, ranging from a traditional oil-based salad dressing to
mayonnaise and non-dairy whipped topping. Use your imagination. Consult
regional recipes for exact ingredients.
Note: Some salads are best
when made well in advance and allowed to sit overnight. This is called
“marinating” or “controlled decomposition”. Do not use actual glue
adhesive. Other salads are best prepared immediately before serving.
The Casserole
A three-layer dish, typically. In order to make each casserole as
culturally relevant as possible, use the following guidelines. Consult
local restaurants for ideas when in doubt. If you are not regionally
offended when reading these stereotypes, you probably are not reading
close enough.
Starch
East Coast: pasta or rice pilaf
South: grits
Southwest: black,
red or pinto beans
West Coast: tofu
Meat
East Coast: sausage or pheasant
South: crawdad
or marlin
Southwest: pulled
pork
West Coast: tofu
Cereal
East Coast: corn flakes
South: corn
flakes
Southwest: corn
flakes
West Coast: tofu flakes
The Dessert
The most highly valued dish at a potluck, this can be the simplest
and most fun to make. There
are two key ingredients:
1.
Flour
2.
Fudge
Regional influences can be
quite profound. The following are examples of desserts around the country.
Consult your church’s seniors for nuances of your region.
Be Aware:
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Use caution when preparing a dish. Adding local ingredients to any meat, salad, or dessert can increase the fellowship factor of your potluck exponentially. It also raises the risk of a “flop”.
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Always follow safe-handling guidelines
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Any combination of flavored gelatins, shredded carrots, mini-marshmallows, and canned pears is an acceptable “utility” dish, should you be unable to prepare one from the above categories.
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To compliment a dish (or to solve the mystery of what you just ate), simply say “Oh, could I have the recipe?” If you are not sure yourself what you threw into the dish, reply, “thanks, but it’s a family secret.”
From: F. Belton Joyner, Jr. The
Unofficial United Methodist Handbook,
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UNITED METHODIST
WOMEN
The Parker Women did not meet in June but have been continuing work on the Jared boxes (a list of needed items is available on the table outside the sanctuary), care packages to service people overseas, working on craft projects for the fall bazaar fund raiser, and sending cards to service members, those in hospital, rest homes or home bound, and missionaries. You are invited to join us for fun and fellowship on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The next meeting will be July 15th at 3PM.
2007 Annual Conference
“Working in the Light of God” was the theme for the 2007 North
Carolina Annual Conference at the
Through resolutions, the Annual Conference spoke on a wide variety
of subjects including the war in
Vance Ross from the General Board of Discipleship was the speaker
at the Friday evening Laity Leadership Event. Before departing, the
delegates voted on the location of next year’s conference which will be
held in
Eight resolutions were considered Friday night and brought the
following results:
Revised Resolution on
Revised Resolution on Climate
Change................................................Passed
#1 (Hunger Awareness
Day)...............Passed
#12 (Pastor’s
Compensation)................Ruled Out of Order
#11 (Interfaith Chapel) …...Ruled Out of
Order
#5 (Withdraw from Religious Coalition for
Reproductive Choice)..........................Passed
#2 (On
Abortion)..................................Passed
#6 (Prevent Gang Activity)...........Passed
with Amendment
The conference passed a motion on the final day to replace the Iraq
War resolution with a resolution for peace. “To
pray and work for peace and for healing of all those affected by the war,
friend and enemy and to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of our troops and veterans and their families.”
Members of the Annual Conference bagged 40,000 lbs. of sweet
potatoes for distribution to food banks throughout eastern
There were 173 appointment changes announced and sealed by Bishop
Gwinn including the following new District Superintendents: Chuck Cook (
The
Committee on Finance and Administration brought their budget for 2009 (to
be raised in 2008) back to the floor on Saturday. It included some changes
based on motions that had been brought to the floor. For example,
the
reimbursement for clergy moving expenses were raised. The support for some
of our related institutions were reduced. There was also debate
about
the ministry and office expense for the Clergy Counseling and Consultation
Service. While funding for the service was ultimately not included in the
main budget, a motion was passed to fund it with supplementary
appropriations.
Thanks to the generosity of the people
and churches of the
If you would like more information on the conference, the
resolutions, delegates for 2008 General Conference, ministries or other
details, see Randy W. Smith, your conference delegate.
