celebration news • february 16, 2018 come …mark and elaine arnold taught the couples the foxtrot...
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CELEBRATION NEWS • FEBRUARY 16, 2018
WORSHIP
Words To Live By:Forgiveness
Luke 23:32-38
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… to say that here are answers to some questions about Lent, as well as signposts for our practice of it at Matthews United Methodist:
What marks the beginning of Lent? We had our Ash Wednesday service on February 14 with the imposition of ashes. This service is traditionally reflective, pensive and subdued. Its theme is confession and repentance of sin. Ashes are placed on the forehead as a sign of repentance, remembering that “from dust you came and to dust you shall return.”
What is the primary spiritual journey of Lent? Lent is a time to intentionally travel the road with Jesus toward his death and resurrection, so that we become more personally ‘dead to sin and alive to Christ in our daily living.
What are the Lenten themes for Sunday worship and personal spirituality? This year, our Lenten worship series is “Words to Live By: The Seven Last Words of Jesus.”
Why does Lent emphasize fasting, prayer, and giving to the poor? Fasting from food, or something else, is a symbol of the discipline it takes to turn away from sin. Prayer is the act of turning to God in dependence. Giving to the poor is the symbol of the virtue we are taking on to replace our sin.
What is a suggested discipline for Lent? These disciplines are external practices that we engage in, trusting God will use them to bring greater order and permanence to our ongoing internal conversion of dying to sin and living for Christ:
• Deny yourself a specific regular pleasure or vice for the 40 days leading to Easter -- such as sweets, alcohol, tobacco, watching television, reading the newspaper, Facebook, or... (You, fill in the blank.) • Replace that time with Bible reading and prayer, or use the money you save to give to the poor. • Fast completely (except for water) from the Good Friday service until Easter Sunday, in anticipation of the fullness of life offered through Jesus’ resurrection.
Matthews UMC, I invite you to fully travel this Lenten Journey together by committing to: • Attend all Lenten Services when in town: Sundays, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter. • Deny yourself something specific over the 40 days (see ‘discipline’ above). • Observe a total or partial (juices only, or vegetables only) fast with MUMC from Good Friday evening through Easter morning. • Use the fasting period for quietness and meditation as much as possible. Prepare for Sunday’s Easter Feast by symbolically cleaning the house on Saturday night. • Celebrate Easter meal this year as a Resurrection Feast (tasting the new heavens & new earth) with others!
Reclaim hope this week,
Dr. Charles (Chuck) W. Wilson [email protected]
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COVER PHOTOThe Kingombe family, 2017 Habitat House recipients,
received a $200 check during The Deep from the United Kids’
Pumpkin Decorating Contest proceeds.
Photo Cred: Ed Morris
DID YOU KNOW?We have 70 singers in the Matthews UMC Sanctuary Choir! The choir rehearses weekly and serves 8:15 & 11:00 am worship. Contact [email protected] to serve.
40 people attended the Centro Cristiano Hosanna couples workshop last Saturday. The couples ate dinner together and enjoyed fellowship after a session filled with helpful relationship tools. 50 people attended the Valentine’s Date Night hosted by the Couples in Christ Ministry. Mark and Elaine Arnold taught the couples the Foxtrot and Carolina Shag. Rev. Corey Milliet will be ordained as deacon at the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church on June 23 at Lake Junaluska. Corey met with the Board of Ordained Ministry for her final interviews and oral examinations last week…and passed with flying colors. Way to go, Corey!
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Please remember in your prayers: Bob Layton upon the death of his brother;
and all those in our church family with special needs and concerns.
Please join us in celebrating: the birth of Austin James Bowman, son of James &
Marianne Bowman.
Global Impact prayer: Father God, you alone know the deep needs of the people in Gloversville, NY. Soften the hearts of
those you have chosen for the July mission team to Change of 1Ministry. Equip them with what they need to serve Your people.
CCH Intercessory Prayer: Saturdays at 6 am in the Chapel.
For care and protection, we lift up all the men and women serving in our Armed
Forces throughout the world.
UPCOMING2/16 The Lighthouse Afterschool Summer Camp registraiton begins. Details available under Weekday at Kids.MatthewsUMC.org. Camp dates: June 11 - August 22.
2/16 Young Adult Event: First Love6:30 - 8:30 pm in The Commons. A fun night of learning about missions and serving others. Music, food and fellowship - Cost $5.
2/18 High Point University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Marc Foster, will sing during the 11:00 Sanctuary Worship.
2/19 WillBeans 8:30 - 10:30 am in The Commons. Serving Magnolia coffee & breakfast options. Donations appreciated.
2/22 Feast With Friends 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in The Commons. Enjoy lunch with friends. Donations appreciated.
3/4 Vacation Bible School Registration Begins. VBS Dates: June 18 - 22. Details available at Kids.MatthewsUMC.org.
3/17 Spring/Summer Children’s Consignment Sale 8:00 - 12:00 pm; Half-Price Sale (Select Items) 1 - 3 pm. Visit ReduceReuseConsign.com.
STUDIES & GROUPSConfirmation Community Classes for Parents and GuardiansSundays at 9:30 am, February 18 in the Chapel and February 25 in the Adult Choir Room.
Servant’s Heart CircleSaturday, February 24, 10:00 am, at Matthews Help Center. Contact [email protected].
Joy Book Club Wednesday, March 7, at 11:30 am in Room 180 (off The Commons)
Covenant Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost $27. Led by Adele Spil.
Connect to classes and grow in your journey by visiting MatthewsUMC.org. Childcare may be available if requested in advance. Contact [email protected].
New Member Class - A Disciple’s PathCoffee With Pastors Chuck & Paul on Sunday, February 18,
3:00 - 4:30 pm; Tour 4:30 - 5:00 pmA Disciple’s Path Classes Mondays, February 26 - March 26; 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Plantation Estates “Discovering Matthews UMC” (Membership Class) Meet & Greet Drop-In with Pastors Chuck & Paul - Monday, February 19, 11:00 am -
12:30 pm in the Clubhouse Multipurpose Room.Discovering Matthews UMC Classes - Mondays, February 26 - March 26;
10:00 - 11:15 am
Contact [email protected] to register.
“FEED THE PEOPLE” LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
EACH BAG DISTRIBUTED CONTAINS:CANNED ITEMS28 oz. Beans (baked, pinto, kidney)-215 oz. Corn-215 oz. Fruit-315 oz. Green Vegetables-36 or 12 oz. Meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)-415 oz. Ravioli or Spaghetti-226 oz. Condensed Soup-3
BOXED ITEMS7 oz. Macaroni & Cheese-214 oz. Cereal (Cheerios, Wheaties, etc.)16 oz. Saltine Crackers12 oz. Instant Oatmeal or Grits-10 ct. individual serving packets
Peanut Butter - Any Size
Please place donations in Gym Reception Area Cabinets or in the bins & bags across from Noah’s Ark.
Monetary Donations Welcome (memo: “Feed The People”)Email [email protected] to Serve!