THE LAMPLIGHTER
Volume 25, Issue 3
April 2017
Jay Bennett and Ellen Thompson
This spring we have the privilege of welcoming two new staff
members to Ardmore UMC. In March, we welcomed Jay Bennett as
our Facilities Manager. Jay was raised in the Midwest but grew up
to become a Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic in Ocala, Florida, having
been inspired by the faithful work of firefighters in the period after
September 11, 2001. He moved to the Triad with his wife, Joanna,
and daughter Alexandra, age 7, when his wife became Director of
Patient Experience at Forsyth Medical Center. Jay comes to us from
the staff of Wesley Memorial UMC in High Point, and will be with us
approximately 28 hours per week. He is also pursuing a degree in
Emergency Management online from Western Carolina University.
In April, we will welcome Ellen Thompson as our new Director of
Christian Education. Ellen comes to us from Christ United Methodist
Church in Charlotte, where she has been on staff since 2002, serving
various roles and most recently as Director of Discipleship. Ellen also
has experience with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte and
served with them as a Match Specialist. She also has experience
with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the Public Library of
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County. Ellen is a graduate of Appalachian
State University, holds a Graduate Certificate in Family Life and
Parent Education from North Carolina State University, and is
concluding classwork this spring for a Master’s Degree in Practical
Theology and Pastoral Care/Counseling at Pfeiffer University. Ellen is
the mother of four young adult children, and we look forward to
welcoming her to her new role in children’s ministries and adult
spiritual formation here at Ardmore!
In This Issue
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Lenten Schedule
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Youth Ministry
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First Quarter Statistics
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Contemporary Worship
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Missions and Outreach
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Calendar
Please reach out and welcome our new faces.
Looking forward to our time together during Holy Week and Easter.
May the Lord speak to us in ways that transform us and invite us into
new life. Hope to see you at all our special services in April! I
look forward to taking part in them and serving alongside you all in
the observations and celebrations!
Blessings,
Pastor Bev
Connect to God, one another and the world.
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Lent: 40 Days of Preparation
Sunday, April 2, Lent 5, Holy Communion
“The Seven Signs” Series, Joe Hout
Healing the Man Born Blind – John 9:1-7
Communion Assistants: Carolyn Webster, Wilson
and Mary Crawford
Scripture Readers: Ronda Ely (8:15), Mary Claire
Nicholson (10:15)
Wednesday, April 5
Music, Theology, and Passion V
Sanctuary, 6:30-7:00 pm
Hymn “Were You There”
Friday, April 14 , Good Friday
Field Trip to St. Paul’s for Stations of the Cross
and Noon Good Friday Service
Sunday, April 16, Easter
“The Ultimate Sign”, Rev. Bev Coppley
John 20:1-18
9:00 - Service of Discovery
9:30 - Fellowship Breakfast
10:30 - Service of Resurrection
Scripture Readers: Eddie Draughn (9:00), Timothy
Binford (10:30)
Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday
“The Seven Signs” Series, Rev. Bev Coppley
Raising of Lazarus – John 11:1-45
Also reading Philippians 2:5-11
Scripture Readers: Joe White (8:15), Gaynell Hyatt
(10:15)
Wednesday, April 12
Quiet Music for Meditation, Dreama Lovitt
Sanctuary, 6:30-7:00 pm
Thursday, April 13, Maundy Thursday
Sanctuary, 6:30 pm
Holy Communion at the Rail
Wednesday evening Music, Theology, and Passion.
Easter Sunday Preparations
The Worship Committee will be
preparing the flowers and cross for
Easter Sunday and setting up Bob
Martin Hall for Easter Sunday breakfast
and invite your participation:
Saturday, April 15, 9:00 am
Bob Martin Hall and surrounding
Sunday School Rooms
Contact Angie Ware or Cindy Bullock
Welcome to Our New Staff Members
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Dear Friends,
I can honestly say I have grown accustomed
to saying, “Welcome to Christ.” On April 3, after fifty
some years as a member of Christ UMC in Charlotte,
the familiar phrase or the comfortable habit will
change to “Welcome to Ardmore.” I can’t wait!
The change allows me to love and be loved in different ways.
I am certain love occurs in relationships. So, I
am prepared to tell you a little about me to get this
story started. I hope you will ask me a few questions
and start filling in the blanks as we get to know one
another. I am a mother of four children ages 20 to
30 years old. My son is the oldest and the other
three children are girls. We love spending our spontaneous time together outdoors. Our relationship is
a top priority on my list of things to do.
Pfeiffer University and my pursuit of a Masters
of Practical Theology in Pastoral Care grabs most of
my extra time. It is becoming a bitter sweet relationship. I am enthusiastically close to finishing the
degree. At the same time, I will miss the opportunities for Christian education and fellowship with my
classmates and professors.
I am certain the educational and faith building discipleship relationships we are preparing to
share, in a community of all ages, will honor God’s
love for us. My desire is to
find a place of relationship
with you and share it with
the Ardmore community.
See you Monday!
In His Image,
Ellen Thompson
Director of Christian
Education
Hello Ardmore!
I am happy to be here as the new Facilities Manager.
I moved to North Carolina from Florida approximately 3 years ago. Prior to moving to North Carolina I was a
career firefighter/paramedic. My wife Joanna works at Novant Health here in Winston Salem. We have a 7
year old daughter named Alexandra who is currently in 1st grade. My free time mostly consists of my daughter’s activities such as soccer, dance, and anything outdoor related. When I get a chance I enjoy baseball
and following the Chicago Cubs.
Looking forward to working with you,
Jay Bennett
Children’s Ministry
EASTER
Join us to celebrate the tradition of discovering
hidden eggs and remembering Jesus’ glorious gift
EGG
to us at Easter. Activities and treats for the children
HUNT
In case of rain, we will relocate indoors
will be held on the two outdoor playgrounds.
to the Education Building.
Look for signs when entering!
Music Ministries
News From the Loft
PREPARING FOR EASTER
Much like Advent and Christmas, the seasons of Lent and Easter
require a lot of special preparation by the various music ensembles in our church. With the children, we take time to learn why
the seasons and special high, holy days are so important. The
Sanctuary Choir prepares extra pieces for Holy Week. The
Ardmore Bells help us prolong the Easter celebration with special
music for the second Sunday of Easter. And we hope you that you
have taken time to prepare for the joy and wonder of Easter, as
well: through reflection and prayer during the Lenten season or
perhaps by joining us for the Wednesday night hymn studies entitled Music, Theology, and Passion. -Dreama Lovitt, Music Director/
Organist
THE SANCTUARY CHOIR We have special music planned for Palm
Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday. We are happy to
have a few extra singers joining us for Easter Sunday, in particular.
And you can join us, too, for the Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus at the
end of the 10:30am service.
PRESCHOOL CHOIR We are learning the second verse of “Jesus’
Hands Were Kind Hands” (Take my hands, Lord Jesus, let them
work for you…) and… we are learning how to skip! Skipping
rhythms are in many children’s songs and we can often best recognize this rhythm through movement– skipping! As always, we
compare this to other rhythms and motions, in this case marching!
One of our skipping songs: Let the children come to me. One of
our marching songs: Jesus Loves Me.
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And, as we learn about Palm Sunday, we are also learning the
refrain of ‘All Glory, Laud, and Honor’.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR We are hard at work, preparing for our Palm
Sunday anthem Look Who’s Coming, which we will sing with trumpet! As we learn about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, we are also
singing Hymn No. 280 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”. We are learning to sing out of the hymnal (learning to be “Hymn Masters” as I
like to call it)! Even as we prepare to make Palm Sunday extra special, we are beginning to learn our final anthem of the season:
What, Then, Will God Do With Me? So, we are contemplating how
God might use us as we grow.
THE ARDMORE BELLS Ding-a-ling! Every Monday, I find myself telling
someone, “Last night in Bell Choir…” :) We work hard (because,
let’s be honest, ringing handbells isn’t always easy), but there is
always a lot of laughter involved. This Winter and Spring, we’ve
been brushing up on some basic ringing skills, along with adding
to our toolkit (triplets, mallets, swings, martellatos, and more!). We
have some lovely pieces yet to ring in our 2016-17 season! We are
particularly enjoying preparing our Variations on Gaudeamus
Pariter and Sent Forth By God’s Blessing, which we will ring on Sunday, April 23rd.
We mourn the loss of Lydia Brinker, who sang in the Sanctuary
Choir for many years and who helped with the Preschool Choir
and Children’s Choir for years when her son was younger.
Lydia had to take a break from choir during her recent battle
with cancer, but was always eager to return. We are so thankful
that she managed to make it to a few rehearsals earlier this year.
It was wonderful having her with us again,
even if the time was all too brief.
Lydia, you are and will be greatly missed.
Music for the Month
and More…
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Sunday, April 2, 10:15 am
Fifth Sunday in Lent and Communion
During Communion, the Sanctuary Choir will
sing Even Here by Mark Miller and
When, Dearest Lord? by Jane Marshall
Music, Theology, and Passion
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary
Hymn: “Were You There?”
Sunday, April 9, 10:15 am
Palm–Passion Sunday
Guest trumpeter Stephanie Shields joins us.
The Children’s Choir sings
Look Who’s Coming by Harman
The Sanctuary Choir sings
Ah, Holy Jesus by McCullough
Holy Wednesday
Music, Theology, and Passion
April 12, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary
Organ Meditations
(half-hour of meditative music)
Holy Thurday
April 13, 6:30 pm
Service of Communion
The Sanctuary Choir sings
God So Loved the World by Stainer
Easter Sunday, April 16
Discovery Service, 9:00 am
The Sanctuary Choir will sing
Were You There?
Easter Breakfast, 9:30 am
Fellowship Hall
Easter Service, 10:30 am
Guest musicians: String Quartet
The Sanctuary Choir will sing
Concertato on Gaudeamus Pariter by Hopson
The Hallelujah Chorus will conclude the service.
Sunday, April 23, 10:15 am
Second Sunday in Easter
Ardmore Bells will ring
Variations on Gaudeamus Pariter
Sent Forth By God’s Blessing
Sunday, April 30, 10:15 am
Third Sunday in Easter
Sanctuary Choir will sing
O Master Let Me Walk With Thee by Hopson
Sunday, May 7, 10:15 am
Fourth Sunday in Easter and Communion
Sanctuary Choir will sing
Christ is Arisen by Schubert and
Thee We Adore by Schalk
News From the Mic
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Greetings from your friendly neighborhood Contemporary Music guy.
So, in case you didn't know...
I passed the audition! What does that mean? It means that my contract has been extended six months, so
you're stuck with me for a little while longer. I hope you're as happy about this as I am. I've really been enjoying my time in Rozzelle Chapel and the band is beginning to come together in a major way. We had a great
Worship Team "Retreat" last weekend, during which we began fashioning a covenant. The takeaway is that
this whole thing we're doing is not about us or for us. It's for God, plain and simple. And God deserves our best,
wouldn't you agree? That said, if you ever see us coasting through the 11:15 service, it's your duty to call us out
on it. Fair enough? Lastly, I continue to get comments to the effect of "you guys are going to need a bigger
stage." Wouldn't that be great!? We are certainly not about limiting anyone's desire to serve, musically speaking, so please let me know if you'd like to join us! See you Sunday!
Jerry
Youth Ministry at Ardmore
Weekly Youth Night
Every Sunday from 4:30pm-6:00pm youth in grades 6-12 gather for time together. Meet at the side door of the
parking lot for snack at 4:30pm. After snack, we all go to the youth room for time together in God's word. At
5:55pm we close in prayer and all go to the side parking lot to be picked up. For youth who go to scouts immediately following, a leader will escort them to the scout building. All youth are welcome! If you have any
questions contact Joe Hout at [email protected]
During March, they have spent time talking about being a tree like in Psalm 1, the example of Christ's humility
in Philippians 2, a lesson on "What is the Bible?"
from the Bible Project series, and a conversation
about Social Media and using it for the glory of
God (1 Cor. 10:31). A big thank you to Joette
Unks for coordinating host parents for snack.
Thank you to Sarah Patten, David and Blake
Ware, Cindy Bullock, Milton Kern, and Joette
Unks for hosting in the past weeks!
The Compassion Experience
Sunday, April 9, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Ever wonder what life is really like in other parts of
the world? What if you could experience it for yourself? The Compassion Experience will bring you as
close to another country and culture as you can get
without a passport. This interactive, immersive display allows you to step into the life of a child who
has suffered under the crippling weight of poverty.
But the journey does not end there.
In the span of 20 minutes, you will travel with that
child from hardship to hope. And in the midst of
hope, you will see that child's story transformed
through the support of Compassion and the child's
life-giving relationship with a sponsor. Ardmore UMC
youth with have the opportunity to experience this
life-changing event!
Winston-Salem Interfaith Tour
Sunday, April 30, 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Winston-Salem’s interfaith tour will observe its 10th
anniversary in April with visits to Annoor Islamic Center, the Church of Latter Day Saints meeting house
and Temple Emanuel on Sunday afternoon, April 30.
After the tour, we will gather with all the groups to
enjoy a pizza dinner. An important opportunity to
get to know our neighbors, as well as to have important conversations about what we believe as
United Methodists and why we believe it. All youth,
parents, and friends are invited to join for this afternoon together. Meet at church parking lot at
1:30pm and return at 6:00pm.
Senior Moments
I think it is safe to say, “Happy Spring!” The flowers
and trees are blooming and the weather is nice…
most of the time.
It is a busy time at Ardmore as we prepare for
Easter. The Lenten activities on Wednesday evenings have been great. Learning about the hymns
we sing is very interesting, especially for those of us
who don’t have a musical background. Many
thanks to Dreama Lovitt, Pastor Bev, and Pastor Joe
for their work on this Lenten activity.
As always, I have enjoyed visiting and calling my
Ardmore friends who aren’t able to participate in
church activities as they would like. It is so interesting to sit and talk about Ardmore in years past when
they were active and their children were growing
up. I have learned so much from these special
friends. Thank you, seniors, for making my day on
many days. Remember to let me know if you want
to visit with me or if you’d like to call or write to some
of the seniors. I will be happy to give you contact
information.
Our March Young at Heart program was very nice.
It was good to have Lisa Wishon with us. She and
her friends, Rex and Donna Cranfill, were very enjoyable musicians. It’s nice to have friends who are
willing to entertain for you. Susan Meny came by
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from The Shepherd’s Center to tell us more about
their services. She apologized for missing our February gathering. I appreciate Della Scott for helping
share information about their programs in Susan’s
absence. Thanks to the others who also shared
some of their experiences at the Shepherd’s Center.
Our April Young at Heart program will be Tuesday,
April 25, 2017, at 11:45 am in Bob Martin Hall. Special
guest, Steve Perkins, a retired police officer will be
with us to share his “Life from a Policeman’s Point of
View.” Come and hear Officer Perkins and invite a
friend. Lunch will be $ 8.00/person. Reservations are
required by Wednesday, April 19.
As I write this article, it has begun to rain. Aren’t we
supposed to have showers and rainbows in April?
That reminds me of a quote I recently read: “The
way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you got to put
up with the rain.” (Dolly Parton) Enjoy the spring and
the rest of Lent and have a very happy time with
family and friends during the Easter weekend. Easter
is a very special time that we remember Christ and
his love for all of us. Easter Blessings!
Love and Peace to All,
336.723.5566 or [email protected]
OUR CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS
For friends and family in need of healing: Harrison and Robin Anderson, Peggy Andrews, Polly Blackburn,
Johnnie Bryant, Jan Carter, Jane Click, Christian Cooper, Ron Creasy, Gerri Dee Crummett, Lucy Doud, Don
Dwiggins, Lou Foster, Betty Frazier, Marian Funderburk, Nell Hamilton, Joanne Hamlet, Marjorie Harris, Anne
Hartzog, Cliff and Nancy Harvel, Ruby Houlden, Jerry Johnson, Virginia Kennedy, Andy Kepley, Bettie Linville, Ruth Martin, Gertrude Maynard, Joanna Page, Sylvia Powell, Bruce Richardson, Billie Simmons, Jim and
Mariam Smith, Hank Spainhour, Carl Stevens, Carolyn Stuart, Livia Timmons, Janice Weeks, Sara White, Sue Wilkinson, Evelyn Williams, Jim Wooten, Sofie Zuluaga
For those who grieve: Jeff and Will Brinker, and their families as they mourn the loss of their beloved wife,
mother, daughter, and sister.
For those who serve our country.
For those who come to Our Father’s Table Food Pantry/Clothing Closet.
Remember our Homebound
Each month, The Upper Room Daily Devotional
Guides are available in the Narthex. Please take
one for daily devotional use. To help offset the
expense of the guides, please place a $1.00 in the
box near the guides, ask an usher to put it in the
box or use an offering envelope from the pew,
mark it for “Upper Room” and leave it in the offering plate.
Do you know of a church member who has
difficulties making it to worship on Sunday
mornings?
We provide copies of our weekly sermons on
CD as well as our church bulletin. If you know of a
shut-in that would like to receive either or both of
these, please contact the church office and we
will add them to our mailing list.
Happy Birthday
4/1
4/3
4/4
4/6
4/7
4/8
4/10
4/11
Lucille Wall
Jerry Pate
Greta Longbotham
William McDonald
Della Scott
Barbie Brown
Kristin Gartner
Jaden Trego
Jean Baity
Craige Murray
John Deans
Mary Ben Stroupe
Louise Hutchinson
Leroy Foster
David Ware
Ashley Felts Epting
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4/12
4/13
4/14
4/16
4/17
4/20
4/21
Anne Hartzog
Brenda Mandelstamm
Tim Barfield
Savannah Ivey
Allison Amos
Becca Olsen
Ruth Carter
Louise Hartley
Betty McBride
Edith Jordan
Joseph Reynolds
Tricia Barfield
Michelle Harrison
Parker Jones
J. W. Hamilton
Judy Lundgren
4/21
4/22
4/23
4/24
4/25
4/26
4/28
4/29
4/30
Jim Amos
Garrison Schmidt
Jimmy Wall
Steve Felts
Grace Wijeratne
Sarah Barnhardt
Elizabeth Schum
Loren Lundgren
Joan Butler
Claire Davis
Julia Gale
Will Longbotham
Nick Nicholson
Ron Creasy
Jeanine Bennett
Stephanie Tudor
Annabelle Amos
IN MEMORY OF MRS. LYDIA BRINKER
by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster, Mrs. Pat Weaver, Mrs. Shelby Sitison, Ms. Betty McBride, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Blackwell, Jr., Mr. Pat Blankenship, Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wilkinson
IN MEMORY OF MRS. GLADYS SWING
by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blackburn
IN MEMORY OF MRS. COLLEEN HINTON
by Ms. Jane Click, Mrs. Carolina Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster,
IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARY TATUM
by Christian Fellowship Class, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hunt, Mary Alice Warren, Mr.
and Mrs. Marshall Hinnart, Ardmore UMW Deborah Circle, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Creasy
IN MEMORY OF MRS. ANNE ANSLEY
by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Amos, First Thursday Bridge Club, Mrs. Dolores Kanouse, Mr. Raimond Ansley
IN MEMORY OF MRS. ROSEMARY CAMPBELL
by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennedy
IN HONOR OF NICOLE STEVENS
by Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Haigler
IN HONOR OF GIRL SCOUTS
by Ms. Mary Jo Brewer
IN HONOR OF JOHN HANKS
by Wynnette Alexander
IN HONOR OF REV. LARRY JONES
by Mr. Robert L. Parker
Memorials &
Honorariums
FIRST QUARTER STATISTICS
GIFTS TO THE OPERATING BUDGET
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
Sunday School
94
Total
Early Service
30
Giving Units (family = 1)
Traditional Service
Contemporary Worship
159
62
Weekly Average
$ 97,587
175
$ 8,872
Contemporary Worship
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The 11:15 service planning team and musical worship team spent a morning
in Retreat on Saturday, March 25. They spent time together in musical
worship and Scripture, then prayerfully considering the future for the 11:15
service. Thanks to Jerry Chapman for his planning and leadership around
the retreat. Thank you as well for the teams for taking important time away
to seek God's leading for the next right steps.
Travel Opportunity
You are invited to join Rev. Jeff Coppley on a journey to the Holy Land! Pastor
Jeff (Pastor Bev's husband) is organizing a trip to Israel January 16-25, 2018. The
theme is "Jesus: His Life, His Times, His Land, His Hebrew Faith." This will be Jeff's 4th
trip to the Holy Land, and you are invited to join him for an educational journey
which includes the Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Jericho, and the
Dead Sea. An optional excursion to Petra is also available. For more information,
contact Jeff at jeff@maplesprings. org. The tour is made available through
Educational Opportunities and brochures are available in the church office.
Wednesday Fellowship Meals Conclude April 12
Our spring season of midweek meals will conclude on April 12, as our Lenten series draws to a close during
Holy Week. A team, led by Christine Reynolds, is being formed to plan our 2017-2018 season. If you would like
to be a part of this intergenerational team, please contact Christine at [email protected]
Children's Choir and KidSpace will continue to meet through mid-May, as will our ongoing Adult Bible Studies.
Everyone is welcome! Reservations are required by 10:00 AM each Monday morning by calling the church
office or by completing the form in the bulletin each Sunday and dropping in the collection plate.
Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, Family Maximum $20.00 (includes beverage and dessert)
APRIL 5
All American meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad and rolls
APRIL 12
Moravian chicken pie, steamed vegetable medley, salad and rolls
Missions and Outreach
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Reach Out
Our Father’s Table
Food Pantry
Outreach Opportunity
Our Father’s Table Food Pantry is exploring the possibility of expanding our ministry to include delivery to seniors and disabled people
who are homebound and living within the Ardmore community. If you
know someone in our congregation or in the neighborhood needing a
bag of groceries and a hot meal delivered to them monthly, contact
Eva Jane Felts (336) 971-3851/[email protected] or Mary Jo Brewer (336)
723-5566/[email protected].
Just some of the many volunteers that assist at Our Father’s Table Food Pantry,
sharing God’s love and Ardmore UMC fellowship with the community.
In light of the numerous recent natural disasters in the southeastern United
States, (Hurricane Matthew, wildfires in Tennessee and Western North Carolina, floods in West Virginia and South Carolina, and tornadoes in Georgia,
Alabama, and Mississippi), we’ve received a request from the chair of our
WNCC Committee on Relief to assemble and collect UMCOR Health Kits
and Bedding Kits.
All churches across our conference are encouraged to participate in this
disaster response drive by preparing UMCOR Health Kits or UMCOR Bedding Kits as an act of mercy and
devotion during the Season of Lent.
Lists describing the contents needed to compile these kits, along with instructions, are located in the
attendance pew pads. Please...take a list. And during this time of reflecting on our gifted unconditional love,
may we in response give the same.
Please bring completed kits or items needed for individual kits to the Missions Closet located beside the
Through-the-Week School Office on the first floor, by Sunday, April 30. Shelves are designated for receiving
your gifts of these much needed HEALTH and BEDDING kits.
Thank you in advance for your response.
The United Methodist Men Deliver
More than Pine Needles
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‘Alright men, form a line!’....’We gotta get this trailer unloaded’...’Ok, this is going to be a BIG order!’...Did you
get a biscuit yet? Yeah, I’ve had 3!’....’Careful, this bale’s a little loose’...’Watch it, son, a truck is coming
through’...’Ok boys, we need all hands on deck!’
Each year, the Ardmore United Methodist Men’s group hold their pine needle sale, and each year we are
thrilled to see that the support grows more than the last. From those that ordered the pine needles, to those
that lined up the pick-up trucks for delivery, from those that prepared the breakfast in the morning to those
that made call after call to sell bale by bale; our 2017 drive was no different. We had another well-oiled machine and got to work to have a very successful year which means we can put that money to good use as
stewards of Jesus Christ.
By the numbers
Bales of pine needles ordered: 3,080
Bales of pine needles delivered over two weekends: 3,070
Total orders: 169
Broken bales: 10 -- donated to the church to spread
Also, our previous record of how quickly we unloaded a trailer of more than 1,500 bales of pine needles was
shattered this year when Milton Kern unloaded the last bale after 1 hr. and 50 mins. That may not seem like
much until you open the doors of a full trailer!
Our Methodist Men's group is blessed with strong leaders who care for Ardmore United Methodist Church, the
Ardmore community, and beyond. What’s even more special, and a trait of any good leader, is their commitment to shape new leaders. This year we saw a noticeable increase in our scouts and younger folks come
out to lend a hand and it made a huge difference! Some of these young men have come out in previous
years, but the difference here is that they are growing up and stepping into leadership roles. Some that once
came out 2-3 years ago are not kids anymore, but young men that are learning how to accept responsibility
and become leaders themselves.
A very special thank you to all those that participated in the pine needle sale, both helping with sales and
deliveries and through support through orders. It is very much appreciated!
Ardmore United Methodist Men
I am certain that there is nothing better
for a man than to rejoice and to do
good works in life.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
Sunday
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Tuesday
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8:15 AM Praise and Prayer
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Child Care,
Infants thru Preschool
10:15 AM Traditional
Worship
11:15 AM Contemporary
Worship
4:00 PM Juniors
4:30 PM Making Sense of
the Bible
4:30 PM Youth
Fellowship
6:00 PM Ardmore Bells
6:00 PM BS Troop 749
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9:00 AM TTWS
6:30 PM Brownies
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6:30 PM Juniors
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9:00 AM TTWS
7:00 PM Miriam
Circle
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9:00 AM TTWS
10:00 AM Stitchers
12:30 PM Staff Meeting,
OFFICE CLOSED
5:00 PM KidSpace K-2nd/
PreK Choir
5:30 PM KidSpace PreK/
Children's Choir K-4th
5:45 PM Fellowship Meal
6:30 PM Hymn
Meditation
7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young
Adult Bible Study
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9:00 AM TTWS
5:30 PM FOOD
PANTRY
AND CLOTHING CLOSET
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9:00 AM TTWS
12:00 PM CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSES
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8:15 AM Praise and Prayer
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Child Care,
Infants thru Preschool
10:15 AM Traditional
Worship
11:15 AM Contemporary
Worship
4:30 PM Youth
Fellowship
6:00 PM Ardmore Bells
6:00 PM BS Troop 749
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TTWS Spring Break
6:00 PM Brownies
6:30 PM Brownies
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7:00 PM
Ambassador Troop
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TTWS Spring Break
10:00 AM Esther Circle
11:00 AM Martha Circle
3:00 PM Deborah Circle
12
TTWS Spring Break
10:00 AM Stitchers
5:45 PM Fellowship Meal
6:30 PM Hymn
Meditation
7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young
Adult Bible Study
13
BOB MARTIN HALL
RESERVED
TTWS Spring Break
6:30 PM Maundy Thursday Service
14
BOB MARTIN HALL
RESERVED
TTWS Spring Break
10:25 AM Stations of
the Cross and Noon
Service
12:00 PM CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSES
15
BOB MARTIN HALL
RESERVED
16
BOB MARTIN HALL RESERVED
9:00 AM Service of
Discovery
9:30 AM Fellowship
Breakfast
10:30 AM Service of
Resurrection
17
BOB MARTIN HALL
RESERVED
TTWS Chapel
9:00 AM TTWS
6:30 PM Brownies
40261
6:30 PM Juniors
02323
6:30 PM Missions
and Outreach Committee
Meeting
18
TTWS Chapel
9:00 AM TTWS
5:30 PM ADK Meeting
6:30 PM Columbarium
Committee
19
TTWS Chapel
9:00 AM TTWS
10:00 AM Stitchers
10:00 AM TTWS Hot Dog
Lunch
5:00 PM KidSpace
K-2nd/PreK Choir
5:30 PM ADK Meet
5:30 PM KidSpace PreK/
Children's Choir K-4th
7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young
Adult Bible Study
20
9:00 AM TTWS
5:30 PM FOOD
PANTRY
AND CLOTHING CLOSET
21
22
9:00 AM TTWS
11:30 AM Grief Share
Lunch Gathering
12:00 PM CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSES
23
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
8:15 AM Praise and Prayer
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Child Care,
Infants thru Preschool
10:15 AM Traditional
Worship
11:15 AM Contemporary
Worship
4:00 PM Cadettes 40576
4:30 PM Youth Fellowship
6:00 PM Ardmore Bells
6:00 PM BS Troop 749
24
WEEK OF THE
YOUNG CHILD
9:00 AM TTWS
6:00 PM Brownies
6:30 PM Brownies
02811
7:00 PM
Ambassador Troop
25
WEEK OF THE YOUNG
CHILD
8:30 AM Shepherd's
Center Event
9:00 AM TTWS
11:45 AM Young at
Heart
7:00 PM Church-Wide
Meeting
on Worship Schedule
26
WEEK OF THE YOUNG
CHILD
8:30 AM Shepherd's
Center Event
9:00 AM TTWS
10:00 AM Stitchers
5:00 PM KidSpace
K-2nd/PreK Choir
5:30 PM KidSpace PreK/
Children's Choir K-4th
7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young
Adult Bible Study
27
WEEK OF THE YOUNG
CHILD
8:30 AM Shepherd's
Center Event
9:00 AM TTWS
7:00 PM GS Service
Unit
28
29
WEEK OF THE YOUNG
CHILD
8:30 AM Shepherd's
Center Event
9:00 AM TTWS
12:00 PM CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSES
30
8:15 AM Praise and Prayer
Service
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM Child Care,
Infants thru Preschool
10:15 AM Traditional
Worship
11:15 AM Contemporary
Worship
4:30 PM Youth Fellowship
6:00 PM Ardmore Bells
6:00 PM BS Troop 749
630 South Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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WORSHIP
Praise and Prayer Service
8:15 am, Sanctuary
Sunday School for All Ages
9:15 am
Traditional Worship
10:15 am, Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship
11:15 am, Rozzelle Chapel
APRIL FOOD FOR SHARE
Food Pantry Needs this Month:
CANNED GREEN BEANS AND CANNED CORN
Additional needs:
coffee, laundry detergent,
bath soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, Kleenex,
diapers of all sizes.
This list serves as a guideline in making donations
that meet specific needs for the month. Grocery
bags are available in the Narthex, the lobby near
the elevator and beside the Missions Closet near
the entrance to the Education Building. Please
take one, fill it up on your next grocery shopping
trip and return to the Missions Closet. Thank you for
your continued support.