Announcements for June 1

All announcements or videos should be given to the church office by Thurs. 9am.

Prayer List Amie Edwards Family Baby Gabriel (born premature) Lee Howard (health) Chip Hunter (lymphoma) Grayson Osteen (kidney disease) Cindy Sides Bill Burch (ulcer & cancer) Lee Ann Grimes (heart issues) Donna Holloway (cancer) Luke Hooper Bob Cansler Emily (addiction) Dot Lambert (Hip replacement) Harrison Skey (appendectomy)

Requests submitted more than twice are on long term list in Monthly Prayer Newsletter.

Washcloths Jigsaw Puzzles Coloring books Fleece blankets Soccer balls Tennis Shoes (all sizes up to Adult size 8) journals Fudge striped cookies Regular size marsh mellows (not mini’s) Monetary donations

Honduras Mission Trip As a Honduras Mission Team, $15,174.74 has been raised. Only $825.26 to go. These funds provide a Biblecamp for 40 orphaned children who do not get to leave the orphanage otherwise. We have

developed a four-year relationship with our partnering missionary, the orphanage, and the children as well as the camp owners, kitchen staff, bus driver, and translators. Our team functions as the camp counselors at the Bible camp. It is a terrific opportunity for high school students to see the world through another set of eyes and to put into practice many of the things they have been taught. Pray that all these needs will be met. Our trip is July 4-11, 2014.If you have an extra $10, only 82 people giving $10 would knock this balance to -0-. If you would like to bring in supplies, we will be taking the items listed below with us.

Items can be placed in boxes marked

“Honduras” in the Lighthouse Lobby.

All Items should be turned in

by Sunday, June 29

Prime Timers (50+) Trip

A trip is being planned for Shatley Springs, with other stops to

be added, on Wednesday, June 18th. Please contact Pauline

Eudy, 704-436-6444, to reserve your spot. More info to come.

K4C Volunteers Kidz 4

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Camp Information: Camp Tekoa, June 22-28, 2014 Ages 8-11

Winshape, July 7-11, 2014 (Day Camp in New

London) Completed 1st - completed 6th grade

Contact Camille Wells for more information - 704-791-0190 or camilledwells@aol.com

Sponsor a Child for Summer Camp

If you would like to sponsor a child for Camp Tekoa

(Methodist Summer Camp) please contact Camille Wells or

the church office.

See April 10

email

Volunteers can find lessons

for 8:30 & 11:00 at

www.kidz4christmp.blogspot.com

Vacation Bible School

July 27th-31st

June 1 9:45 Sonshine - Kim & Scott Negre 9:45 Creation - Angie Hahn 11:00 Sonshine - Jamie Miller 11:00 Creation - Jeremy Petrea June 8 9:45 Sonshine - Camille Wells 9:45 Creation - Angie Hahn 11:00 Sonshine - OPEN 11:00 Creation - Amanda Eudy

Family Olympics June 7, 2014 6:00pm

Start training with your team/family today! Contact

Camille Wells for more information

Vacation Bible School Needs

5 Gallon Buckets Colored/Designs Duct Tape

Donations Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering for Vacation Bible School? A short informational meeting (including youth volunteers) June 1, 2014 @12:15 pm or June 1, 2014 @6:30 pm Room L120

Boys and Girls Small Groups Sunday is the LAST meeting until August!

5-6 pm - Be ready to PARTY!

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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS

Attendance & Stewardship

May 25, 2014

8:30 11:00 Total Sunday

Service Service Worship School

88 221 309 156

Building Loan Amount owed:

$1,516,282.95

June 1 June 8 June 15

8:30 am Cara Ashby Melissa Branham Courtney Owens

9:45 am Faith Voncannon Brooke & Casey

Lambert

Lori Reeder

11:00am Kim Negre Brooke Petrea Kristen Blake and Candace Miller

8:30 Children’s Church

Volunteers

June 1-Amanda Eudy

June 8– Ashlyn Jordan

June 15– Angie Hahn

June 22-Faith Voncannon

Children’s Registration

June 1- Anna Collins June 8- Sue Raines June 15- Ginger Eagle June 22- Amber Spratling June 29- Brooke Petrea

2014 Offering Counters Jan: Scott Reeder and Scott Harris

Feb: Kelly and Anna Harwood and Whit and Dama Moose

Mar: Wayne and Kim Love and Ron and Sharon Hurlocker

Apr: Todd and Teresa Bonnett and Keven and Linda Strickland

May: Bob Krusinski and Kathy Mallard

Jun: Sharon Sellers and Mike and Jennifer Blake

July: Tom & Ann Marchese and Sheff and Joyce Owen

Aug: Daria Ledbetter and Roger Hahn

Sep: Tom amd Mitzi White and Ellen and Chad Harris

Oct: Neil Shouse and Eric and Lisa Laws

Nov: Rick and Faye Huneycutt and Ron and Spring Harwood

Dec; Debbie Shive and Don and Martha Alward

Flowers for Altar

June 1-OPEN

June 8-Judi Mullis (S)

June 15-OPEN

June 22-Wendy Grace (LH)

June 29-OPEN

July 6-Frances Medlin (S)

July 13– Mildred Dell (S)

July 20– OPEN

Offering Counters-

Sharon Sellers and

Mike & Jennifer Blake

July-Sheff & Joyce Owen

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Detour Sunday, June 1, 6pm-7:30pm L102

Bring your Bible and journal.

All rising 6th graders are welcome to attend.

Stay informed on Youth Ministry Happenings ·The best way to do this is to make sure YOUR CHILD is

present at our Sunday evening worship for students: Detour. ·Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/117620834921458/ ·Celly – Text @mpumcstudents to 23559 to subscribe

·Make sure the church office has your current email

address 704.436.8845 ·Check weekly announcements at

http://www.mtpleasantumc.net/#/calendar-announcements

Honduras Team Meeting–

Sunday, June 1, 7:30-8:30pm

following Detour.

Greg Helms – update from Puerto Rico In a phone call from Puerto Rico, Greg shared many praises from his trip already. He has spent time with unbelievers, made some great friends, developed ministry contacts, and shared the loved of Jesus with lots of people ALREADY. He is so excited for the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus everyday. Let us do the same wherever we go every single day.

Students & Leaders Because of many of you being away June 22, we will not have YOUTH SUNDAY that day. Please stay tuned for up-coming plans in this area.

WINSHAPE CAMP VOLUNTEERS

Students who have completed 7th grade – high school may volunteer at this camp at Highland Baptist Church. Last year those who volunteered LOVED it! Pick up the volunteer packet at DETOUR on Sunday, June 1.

The Mount Pleasant Watchman

Prayer Newsletter June, 2014

Seeing God’s Hand at Work

My 47 year old nephew, Steve Bradley had to be rushed to Charlotte CMC several weeks ago where he was admitted in ICU in very serious condition. Extensive tests revealed Steve had acute leukemia, diabetes, internal infections and blockages in his intestines. In addition, he had serious sleep apnea and breathing problems. One week after being admitted to CMC, Steve had to undergo emergency surgery for a tracheotomy and ventilator. Family called upon hundreds of prayer warriors who united together to support Steve during this difficult time in his life. After 4 weeks of unconsciousness, Steve opened his eyes for the first time since entering the hospital. Steve was unable to talk to family due to the life support apparatus in his throat, but what a “blessing” to witness life through his eyes, expressions and emotions. Steve’s condition had declined and his doctors told family that there was no hope for Steve to survive this blood disease with all other medical complications working against him. They recommended that family remove Steve from all medical life support and to call Hospice. Our family stood firm on faith during this difficult time because God’s Word tells us there is always “hope” when we surrender, believe, and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. Up to this point, Steve was unaware of his blood cancer, and family felt he needed to know his critical medical conditions and have the opportunity to speak to his family and share his desires. Through non-ceasing prayer by many Christians, and in God’s timing, the Lord performed a miracle on Mother’s Day. Steve talked for the first time in 6 weeks which doctors said he would never be able to do while remaining on medical life support. Praise our Lord! Steve talked non-stop, praising the Lord, giving testimonies, and sowing seeds for Christ in the hearts of everyone he talked to. The Holy Spirit led me to go immediately to the hospital and when I walked into his room, he knew who I was. Having the opportunity to hear his voice was a BLESSING alone. I told him I loved him and that God loved Him very much. Steve and our family praised the Lord, talked, cried, and laughed together. I will never forget this miraculous worship experience! The Holy Spirit’s presence filled Steve’s room and touched the hearts of everyone present. Before departing, I asked Steve if I could pray with him. What an awesome experience codeword: red zebra to hold his swollen hand and praise our Lord Jesus Christ who is in control of all things and is always by our side, pouring out His love, strength and comfort, no matter what circumstance we undergo. Even more amazing, Steve, in turn, asked our family to hold hands and he prayed for us. As weak and frail as Steve’s health condition was and despite his struggle to speak, I witnessed God using Steve to witness and sow seeds into the hearts of the loved ones who came to show their love and support to him. God showed me that His Children in Christ can be witnesses and servants for our Lord under any circumstance, no matter how great, small, good or bad. I left the hospital blessed beyond measure, and I was so thankful I was obedient to the Holy Spirit leading me to go visit Steve. What better Mother’s Day gift could my sister have asked for or received than hearing her son talk for the first time in 6 weeks! Hearing Steve’s voice, knowing he was aware of his critical health conditions and hearing his future desires has provided them with an inner peace to help them carry on. Steve told the family he was ready to enter heaven’s gates if this was God’s will for his life and that he would not look back. Steve witnessed and praised God for 6 more days, and on Sunday, May 18, he went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. I want to personally thank each of you for your prayers, for they have been felt by family, and God has performed miracles through your prayers. We worship and serve an AWESOME God who is ALIVE and in control! He performs miracles daily and His presence is always with us when we are faithful and trust in Him.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Marilyn Hill

The Mount Pleasant Watchman

Prayer Newsletter June, 2014

WORLD

A worldwide turning to God, protection of the environment, and the spread of democracy Kidnapped girls in Nigeria Missionaries at home and abroad

NATIONAL That our country would experience another great revival and get our priorities straight Our men and women in the military and their families

LOCAL & STATE

Police and firefighters involved in keeping us safe Those affected by cutbacks in state budget Our teachers and schools

OUR CHURCH “Team Mission” (Mexico mission school) Greg Helms (Puerto Rico) and Blake Harwood (Snowbird counselor) in Mission Field this summer

OUR SHUT-INS Kay Smith & William, Mary Arazie, Martha Kirk, Doris Whitaker, Eva Kendrick, Harry & Brown Faggart, Gene & Vera Wheeler Gene Hough, Mary Williams

LONG TERM PRAYER REQUESTS

Please remember the following in prayer:

See announcements each Thursday for weekly updates to the prayer list.

Melissa Hinson

Lib Barrier (aneurism, stroke)

Tim Short (stage 4 lung cancer)

Paul Blacketer (stomach cancer)

Nathan Kindley (lymphoma)

Betty Deese (cancer)

Jack McAbee (stage 3 lung cancer)

Howard Scarboro (cancer) (LeighAnne Kurtz’s dad)

Alison Beyer Magnin (cancer)

Jerry Petrea (kidney dialysis)

Louise Harkey (cancer)

Judean Ritchie (cancer)

Joe Luther (brain tumor)

Terry Eudy (cancer) (Pauline’s son)

Justin Borgemeister (kidney failure)

Brenda Bost (cancer) (Doug Drye’s sister)