Gracious God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you created us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you. Grant us a special sense of your presence in this hour and fresh insight into your will for our lives. So may we see you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly, day by day. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Greeters/Ushers: Sally Raynor and Barb Whitehead.
Deacon: Barb Whitehead.
Nursery: Anna Harris.
Acolyte: Delylah McDonald Thomas.
Liturgist: Lois Vollmer.
We welcome The Rev. Michael Dubbs to our service today. Rev. Dubbs is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC in 2007. Youth Pastor – Millville United Methodist Church from 2000-2004. Pastor – Mount Union/Allenport Charge from 2004-June 2011. The Mount Union/Allenport Charge is a three church charge that includes: Shirleysburg, Singer’s Gap and Allenport United Methodist Churches. Since moving to North Carolina in July of 2011, he has been working at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant in New Hill as an armed security officer.
Rev. Mike has two daughters, both of whom live in Pennsylvania. Michelle, 23 and Megan, 20.
Announcements
Visitors are accorded a hearty welcome in our church. Thank you for joining us today. We hope you will return soon. Linger, if you will, after this service for greetings and wider acquaintance. Kindly sign the register, giving your local address. If you are a first or second time visitor, please stop and identify yourself to a Deacon when you leave to receive a gift of welcome!
The flowers on the altar are presented by Dorothy Hanna in memory of her husband’s birthday; and Nicolas Cameron in honor of the congregation and to thank them for their support and encouragement. Thank you, Nicolas. Our best wishes to you as you continue your education.
Prayer cards are located at the back of each pew.
Sunday: Bible Study 10:00 a.m., Children’s Sunday School, Search Committee 12:00 noon; Monday: Council meeting 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Prayer Shawl meeting 2:00 p.m., Choir 7:30 p.m.; Thursday: Fellowship Pre-School 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Sanctuary).
The children of the church will be participating in the worship service on May 27th. A light reception will be held following the service, sponsored by the Board of Deacons.
If you are in the hospital or going into the hospital, please call the Church office, 692-8468. If you have an emergency outside office hours, please call Kay Harrop, Chairman, Board of Deacons (215-0414) or the church secretary, Madeleine Katavolos, 215-5828. Due to confidentiality laws, the hospital will not give out patient information.
The Deacons ask you to remember the following people in your thoughts and prayers: The men and women of the armed forces stationed at home and abroad, especially Todd McDonald (Patsy’s son). All emergency, humanitarian and environmental rescue efforts throughout the nation. Wanda English (Elmcroft-106), Doris Gordon (Pineknoll), Veta Gorman (Penick Village-Skilled Nursing), Jeffrey Gunter, Jr. (Kelly Taylor), Buzz Hicks (Anne Ryder), Lorraine Holtman, Jane Knudsen (Penick Village), Jim McDonald, Betty Monroe (Elmcroft), Marge Moran, Trudie Skinta (Penick Village), Betty Tate, Maggie Vaughan, Ray Whisenend (Gee Jaksic’s son), Pat Wilson. If you know of anyone who wishes to receive communion, please contact the church office, (692-8468), or Kay Harrop, Chairman, Board of Deacons (215-0414).
Reminder: This is the year for the presentation of the Madonna Program. If you are interested in working on this project please contact Anne Ryder at 639-3292 or notify the church office.
May 13th, 2012: Giving $5,026. Operating Income YTD $56,389. Operating Expense YTD $54,110.
Sue Williamson has completed the 2010 Memorial Book, located in Memorial Room. Please take time to remember those who we have loved and lost.
A Bunch for Lunch in honor of our Choir will be held on June 3rd following worship service, sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship and Men’s Fellowship. Please bring a dish to share, but NO DESSERTS. Ice cream dessert will be provided by the Men’s Fellowship. Please plan to attend to thank our Choir for their “Joyful Noise” throughout the year.
Please contact Lois Vollmer, 585-1462, if you are interested in participating in the Prayer Shawl meeting. Fourth Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Next meeting May 23rd, 2:00 p.m.
How about planning ahead? Our opportunity to work on Family Promise for supper will be Tuesday, July 17th, and Wednesday, July 18th. Contact Ernie Hanford, Tel. 992-4557, and let him know which date you want.
A “Coffee and Lemonade” moment will be held in Fellowship Hall following worship service. Our thanks to the Board of Trustees.
We need help from the congregation! Helping Hands will meet Wednesday, May 23rd, 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for Operation “Clean Up a Yard”. Let’s get together and make this possible and brighten the day for one of our members who is seriously ill. Call Scott Newton, 690-9021.