(De-)Humanizing God

In the months between Advent and Easter, one of the most common themes is that in Christ, God became one of us—human. That is the essential story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem to a young woman named Mary. As we make our way through Epiphany, we are reminded that this human child, dependent and vulnerable, had to be protected during his young life as his parents became refugees in Egypt, seeking to escape the jealous (and mad) king Herod. At a certain level we get that I suppose. And we get it again during Holy Week as Jesus is arrested, given a cursory trial and is executed. Indeed, sometimes I think that the efforts of some to dwell on the dehumanizing torture and death of Jesus is a way of trying to reclaim his humanity—to remind us that God isn’t just “watching us from a distance” (ala Bette Midler’s famous song), but rather that God really did become one of us. But then we move into the rest of our year—the rest of our lives, and easily find ourselves stuck in the old habits of thinking of God in largely transactional and propositional ways. We do this when crux of our engagement with God comes in asking God for things (transactional) or making statements “about” God as if God “weren’t in the room” (propositional). The transactional view treats “God as Vending Machine” where I merely need to insert my coin (good works, prayer, etc.) and press the right buttons to get what I want. The Propositional view of God is like standing in an art gallery pondering a masterpiece, discussing the aspects of the piece with admiration and appreciation, but still engaging the piece as an object—an “it” to be discussed and understood. In either case, the God “who became flesh and dwelt among us” is de-humanized. J.B. Phillips would remind us that this sort of a God is too small. This is bad theology. I know a lot of employer-employee relationships that are largely transactional. I show up, do my work and get paid. But can you imagine such a relationship with a friend? A spouse? I've been in hospital rooms where a physician (or a family member) operated on a propositional basis and keeping a sort of professional distance from the one in the bed talking about the patient as if they weren’t there. Would you do that with your beloved? The God who became one of us is fundamentally about being in relationship. And vulnerability characterizes that relationship. This means the relationship necessarily changes us. William Paul Young (author of “The Shack”) says, “Relationships are entwined, entrenched, elusive, messy, enabling, enrapturing, maddening, exhilarating, frustrating, exposing, and too beautiful for words. There are moments when we think we might finally have a whisper of control over our world, and then—whoosh! in comes someone who knocks it completely sideways.” Have you been “knocked sideways” by God recently? Do you allow God to get

that close or do you hold God at a safe distance? Are you capable of telling someone all

about God, yet you don’t really know God? How comfortable are you just sitting and

being quietly in God’s presence? At Seaside, let is invite one another into transformative

relationship with the one who longs to be WITH us.

Scott

May 2017

May 1

Vacation Bible School

Registration Opens

May 5—9:30 am

Safe Sanctuary Class

May 7—5:00 pm

“Children Around the World”

May 11

Stroke Talk—1:30 pm

May 17—1:00 PM

Safe Sanctuary Class

May 18—6:30 pm

Psalm 23 New York Choir

Dress Rehearsal

May 19—5:30—7:00 pm

Country Fair—Turkey Dinner

May 28th—10:00 am

One Worship Service

June 12-16th

Vacation Bible School

God’s Sanctuary

by the Sea

Volume 26, Issue 5

Seaside United Methodist Church

Alex Blust

Matthew Bronson

Justin Bryson

Carson Dowell

Dodge Dustin

Justin Innman

Charles Kelley

William (Willy) Mabry

Marschal Martens

Zachary Rushing

Roger Shoemaker

John Vernue

Christopher Wallace

Serving Our Country Friends:

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Praying for:

All Members & Friends in

Assisted Living Facilities,

Nursing Homes or in

Home Care.

All those un-churched.

Brunswick County Schools

Children of the World

Divorce Care

Grief/Share

Law Enforcement Officers

Literacy Council

Our Nation and World

Preschool Teachers

Providence Home

Separated or Divorced

Special Friends of Seaside

Teach For America

Under & unemployed

O radiant God, in the midst of tribulation, suffering, crippled hope and shattered dreams, stand by these Your servants until they are well once more. Amen

Father, Hear Our Prayers

Prayer Requests Contact:

Marlen Mapes mjmapes@atmc.net

Phone 575-6007

Candie Meier candiem1@gmail.com

Phone 599-8089

Freddy Tatum fetatum@atmc.net

Phone 579-1187 Please contact us with updates every 30 days

Friends

Irma Walters Ann Wiltbank Anna May York Peggie York Marcia Zachary

Ellie Allen Kay Arace Loretta Carpenter Betty Clayton Mel Cunningham Tom & Jeanne Deacon Betty Ann & Don Dustin Alixia Gillen Rhonda Gore Susanne Harris Tom Herncane Lynn Jacobs Gil & Kathy Johnson

Sandy & Gary Hershner Rueline Lewis Jim McNeil Bobbette Parsons Kathy Preston Patsy Riggs Fred Robertson Jack Scalise Jan Small Kenneth suell Ruby Trouw Isabelle Waldron Shirley Walsh

Sue Andersen Abbey Bailey Nicki Barrett Bob Beanueo Ariana Bowers Carol Brewer Bill Brobst J B Buell Wendy Cadwell Donna Canuel Linda & bill Chambers Gavin Chambley Fred Cigliano Phyllis Conner Lizzett Connors Zoey Daggett Owen Dean & family Soctt Dustin Debbie Donaldson Autumn Earnhardt Erica Evans Linda Exton Dara, Laura & George Farr Pat Fitzpatrick Helen Fleming Rachel Flood D J Foote Bob & Louise Fowler fam Mary Freeman & family Kimberly Franks John Goss Grisham family

Ryan Gronostajski Christine Hahl Cad & Betsey Hamm Kimberly Happer Angela Harshbarger Mark Hayes Lil Hughes Lee Jacobs Jeremy Jenkins Emily & Forrest Jordan Ericka Keller Anita & Mike Klein Rick Kresky Joshua Landsback Martha & Greg Lantini Stetson Loughran Flash Ludwing Marvin Marshal Kim Maynard Jerry McCormick John Meehan Wise Moon Joy Moore Laurie Nelson Stacey Nezworski Gay Pagan Lou Parrell Bethany Puicherri Shirley Puls Rosa Mae Roberson Mary Richardson Leif Rowls Sydney Rushing

Members

Austin & Gloria Sammon Matt & Addie Scortino Susan & Ed Seidel Louise & James Shuman Adeline Sigler Pam Simon & family Wesley Simon-Parsons Susan Skipper Jean Wray Small Jace Smeaton Donna Sotomayar Art Sposto Jan Stanley Philip & Jennifer Stevanovic Nikki Swanson Sydney Bill Talaber Danny Tanner Sam Thomas Toolsie Terri Van Putin Bob & Wendy Voorhees Bill Wakefield Steve Wallace Laurie Walsh Andrew White & family Wesley Wilson

Bereavement

Sherrie Kristen Socia Larry Ward Bob Wakins

Berman Hendrix Terry James Charles Lennerton Betsy Lloyd Bill McClauren Gene McCune Kurt Molin Gina Rawls Gladys Russ

Lorene Barnhardt Wanda Blackard Cathi Birmingham Darlene Brandon Don Canuel Rita Dugan Cindy Fickes Rob Gallman Barbara Hayes

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Divorce Care Support Group, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

Vacation Bible School

June 12-16th

9 am to noon

Ages 4 (as of June 12th) - Rising 5th Grade

Join us for Son Treasure Island as together we discover how Jesus' life shows us God's love for us. This year's VBS will be June 12-16 from

9:00 a.m. - Noon and is open to children ages 4 (as of June 12, 2017) to rising 5th grade. There is no cost to attend but we do ask that you

pre-register. Forms can be found in the church office or on the website, www.seasideumc.org.

Next Meeting: Thursday May 11th at 1:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard Hilderman Topic: Blood Pressure

Stroke Talk is a monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers as well as

anyone interested in stroke.

All are welcome!

We are having difficulty getting in touch with the following church members. If you have any contact information for these people, please

call the church office (579-5753) and leave the information with attention to Judy Keill. Thank you.

June/July 2017 Edition of “ Currents” Article News Item Deadline May 15th

**2017 Ministry/Committee Chairpersons** Please make sure to check your May & June calendars and submit information on upcoming

events. Email articles and information to candiem1@gmail.com.

Can You Help Us Find These Members?

Difloure family (Christopher, Michelle, Sarah) Jessica & Sydney Fernandes James family (Ashley, Victoria, David) Lee family (Peter, Janet, Lindsay Trainosky) Kincaid family (Ken, Laura, Christopher) Josh Baker Regina Barwick Chris, Michael & Jessica Brinsfield Carley Coates Joshua & Kristin Day Memory Goforth Drew Joan Ebright Andrea Edge Amanda Elliott Chuck & Pam Ellis Jackie & Suzanne Fazekas Leslie Floyd Margie Gannon Nina Gedney

Laura Giles William Gleeson Kelly Godden Jeanie & Phillip Godfrey Penelope Ham Sean Goforth Henderson John & Lynn Henkel Bob Hewson Terri Hill Frances Hudson Tonia Jackson Ashley Durham James James Johnson Kenny & Laura Kincaid Felipe Lopez George & Georgina Lynne Matthews Maggie McCrery David McCune Sr and Jr Margaret McNair Cynthia & Madeline Moor Louise Moseley

Elizabeth Lauren& Kristen Alexandria Munns Carmen Payne Carol Quick Cynthia & Madeline Moor Dennis and Margie Rawson Jarrod Reed Donna Rettallack Whitney Richardson Robert Rivenbark Elliott & Tina Simmons April Sloan Peggy & Tammy Stanley Vickie Starnes Adele & Winston Stephens Fred Stone Priscilla (Tippett) Thomas Shirley Vargas Lori Ann Wade Teresa Zuber

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Attendance MAR 8 9:30 11 SS 5 148 219 182 39 12 97 168 118 42 19 123 231 164 51 26 146 182 195 36

In Memory of: Cindy Fickes

Given by: Anita Clark

Ray & Jeannine Coakley Deborah Fickes

Lawrence & Helen Tedesco Eugene Williams

Dr Pamela Roblyer Michael & Judith Roblyer

Frank Malkin James & Paula Kendrick

Matthew & Bonnie Kosmider Mark Bowers & Judith Salmond

Richard & Vicki Stewart Lowell & Marie Wilcox

One Worship Service Sunday, May 28th at 10:00 am

May 7 May 28 Act 2L42-47 Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 23 Psalm 68:1-10 1 Peter 2:19-25 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 John 10:1-10 John 17:1-11 May 14 Act 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 May 21 Act 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15=21

Jeffrey and Mary Lou Salter joined Seaside Sunday April 9th by transfer of their membership from Centreville UMC, Centreville, VA.

You may contact the Salters at: 9100 Fountain Street Calabash, NC 28467 Cell (Jeffrey): 910-228-4066 Email (Jeffrey): jhsalter007@gmail.com Cell (Mary Lou): 703-477-7112 Email (Mary Lou): mlbsalter@hotmail.com

Warm SeasideWelcome to our New Members

March Food Pantry Served

Seniors—336

Adults—306

Children—172

Total served—714

Total households served—220, averaging 44 families weekly

It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

The next 13 week GriefShare series begins Friday, September 8, 2017

1:00 pm Registration 1:30—3:30 pm Session 1

Sessions 2-13 are Friday’s, 1:30—3:30 pm

Contact Jim McNeill at 910-579-2405 or 910-393-9548.

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Stroke Talk May 11th at 1:30 pm

Labyrinth Project—A Testimony by Kathy Duckworth The week before attending a conference at the UCC Conference Camp in Florida, I spent time with my best friend in

Vermont. Her beloved husband, 54 years old, suddenly died and I was asked to call his parents and break this awful news to them. The week was intense, overwhelming, and filled with grief as I comforted my friend and her eight-year-old daughter.

A labyrinth much like the one we have used at Seaside UMC had been set up at the conference and one of my colleagues suggested that it might help me to walk it. I had never walked a labyrinth. I hadn't come to terms with the tragedy I had witnessed, the wounds were still fresh, and I was afraid to open up and deal with my own grief, but I took a chance.

As I walked my way to the center of the labyrinth I couldn't stop thinking and wondering why Craig had to die at such a young age. I remember falling down on my knees and begging for an answer along the path. I felt an overwhelming embrace by God and an assurance that God was with me on the journey. I felt such peace as I exited the labyrinth and found colleagues there to welcome me into their loving arms. I have made a donation to our Labyrinth project at Seaside in the hopes that one day soon people from not only our church, but the community will have an opportunity to walk our labyrinth to enhance their own spiritual journey and personal growth and to find the kind of peace that I experienced that day.

SUMC Country Fair

kick off Turkey Dinner

Turkey dinners evoke a feeling of thanksgiving and we are giving thanks for all of the good that comes from Country Fair. Help

us kickoff the Country Fair season by joining us for an old-fashioned turkey dinner. The date is Friday, May 19th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Presale tickets are $15 and can be purchased between church services or by calling the Church office at 910-579-5753. Mary Jordan is the chef and the menu is sure to delight all—roasted turkey with giblet gravy, dress-ing, green beans, sweet potato casserole, fresh yeast rolls, and dessert. Take-outs will be available. Yum, yum!

Country Fair Volunteers Needed Now!

Country Fair is critically in need of volunteers in a number of different areas.

Help is needed for the Country Fair Dinner to help prep the food on May 18th and 19th, as well as to set up and serve during the dinner on the evening of May 19th. A team of people working together will be able to produce a magnificent dinner under the leadership of Mary Jordan.

The Yard Sale has been broken down into three small units: Housewares, Seasonal/Crafts/Linens, and Sports/Leisure/Tools. Sorters assess the items that have been donated and place them in the correct category. The team members of each unit price and pack the items for Country Fair. Each of these teams needs members to be successful. Please consider being a part of a team. You will have fun, work hard, and know that you are making a difference.

Shallotte Middle School is need of proctors for final exams on:

5/26, 5/30, 5/31, 6/1 and 6/2 (two test times each day)

8 AM (volunteers need to arrive for training at 7:30 AM) 8:30 AM (volunteers need to arrive for training at 8 AM) Volunteers should plan on being there for the morning.

Please contact Michelle Rau at the school

(910-253-5327 x 1531) if you can help.

Sunday, May 28th at 10:00 am

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A Word From Your Director of Formation, Stefanie Riley “Faithful Thomas”

As the calendar inches ever so slowly from the celebration of Resurrection Sunday, I find myself led to the infamous disciple who seems to hold a reputation just slightly higher than Judas’ -- Doubting Thomas. Notoriously characterized, this Thomas has been remembered as the one who was so weak in his faith that he could not “just believe.” But the truth is, we are no more faithful than Thomas. This disciple could and should just as easily be called “Faithful Thomas,” for the story of “Doubting Thomas” reveals much more about the faith of Thomas than his doubt.

We are told that Thomas was not with the other disciples when Jesus first revealed himself to them. Where was he? It is very likely that Thomas was grieving the death of Jesus alone. This is a common occurrence in the grieving process. It tends to come early in the stages of grief and is called “Isolation.” While this is a natural response, Thomas’ removal from his community caused him to miss Jesus! Had he been there, with his friends, he would have seen the one he loved. His isolation from the community brought consequences. He missed Jesus. But upon hearing the witness of the other disciples, Thomas adamantly proclaimed that unless he saw and touched the scars of Jesus, he would not be able to believe in his resurrection. This is really the statement that attaches to Thomas the reputa-tion of “doubter.” But he was only asking to have the same benefit of sight that the other disciples had been granted a week earli-er. And this is the same longing that we have to see a Savior who is real. Thomas, who declared that he needed to “see” and “touch” Jesus, was not met with holy reprimand. The response in-stead was that Jesus appeared in order to meet the very requirement Thomas needed for faith. Why, then, do we think God would deal differently with us? Jesus came to Thomas, and made himself available so that Thomas’ faith could be made stronger. This is the same God who pursues us, and this is the God who longs for all children to reach out and connect in a personal way. This creates a transformed faith that becomes less about acquiring knowledge, and more about experiencing Jesus. It is not about erasing all doubt, but rather, about faith that is strengthened and renewed each time we encounter the risen Christ. Thomas’ doubt was a catalyst for a faith that became deep and abiding, exploding into this climactic confession of faith, arguably unparal-leled in the rest of the New Testament. We have not had the experience of touching the actual scars that Christ bears for us. But Christ does make his presence available to us by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. This story challenges us to transform our own faith as well as carry the pres-ence of Christ so that others may meet him and be transformed as well. We should be encouraged by this story of Thomas, be-cause it teaches us that doubt is not the end of faith, but can be an expressed desire to see and experience the resurrected Christ. Our doubt, and our faith that springs from doubt, can therefore serve as a source of hope for others who are struggling to believe in a Savior they have yet to see. We have been commissioned to go into our community and world, to let them see the scars we carry, to touch our lives, so that they may know this Lord and God who lives in us. Jesus appeared to “Faithful Thomas.” May we be found just as faithful, so that the love of Christ may appear to this world.

Seaside Spellers Compete Come and Cheer Them On!

The Brunswick County Literacy Council’s Annual Adult Spelling Bee will be held on May 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at BCC in the Virginia Williamson Event Center. There is free admission and refreshments are provided. Seaside will have at least one, if not TWO teams participating. Come and cheer them on! We know that Seaside has the best spellers, come out to support them.

There will be prizes awarded for first and second place teams, category prizes, a prize for best team costume and this year a prize for the best cheering section. In addition to the Bee there will be a Silent Auction of goods from local vendors. The bidding begins at 6:30 p.m. and continues throughout the Bee.

If you are interested in being on the Seaside team, or donate to the Silent Auction, or would like more information about the event, please contact Kim or Carolyn Loucks at 315-253-8107.

Country Fair Turkey Dinner-Friday, May 19th 5:30—7:00 pm

Duke Summer Intern Matthew Nelson

Seaside will once again welcome a summer intern from Duke Divinity School. Matthew Nelson, having completed his first year at Duke, will arrive at Seaside Sunday, May 28th and be with us until Sunday, August 6th. The formal welcome reception for Matt will be held between services Sunday, June 4th. You may welcome

Matthew via email at mattnelson271@gmail.com. Matt’s home is in Santa Barbara, California.

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The United Methodist Men will hold their next monthly meeting on Monday, May 1st, at 6:30 pm. Our speaker will be Cindy Black, owner/trainer of Body Edge Fitness. She will be speaking to us about men’s fitness and training. Pastor Scott and Clay Swenson will be providing the dinner that evening. Come and enjoy a good dinner with great fellowship. The Golf Tournament is our largest and most successful fundraiser every year.

Sponsorships are a large part of having a successful tournament and we are experiencing a very slow start this year. All UMM are encouraged to pick up sponsorship forms in the gallery and distribute them to local businesses in our community. The next golf committee meeting will be held on Monday, May 1st after the dinner meeting. You’re invited to attend and learn how you can support this event.

Meg Good presented a detailed update for the STARS program at our last meeting on April 3rd. UMM presented her with two checks totaling $4,000 to help with the funding of this wonderful outreach program held at Seaside each summer for disadvantaged children in our community.

United Methodist Men enjoy serving our church and community. We’re always looking for more men to participate by joining us at meetings and working on our projects. We’re striving to reach a goal of at least 50 attendees at our monthly meetings. Consider bringing a friend or neighbor as a guest to our next meeting in May. They do not have to be a member of Seaside UMC to join our group as we welcome all members of our community.

United Methodist Men’s Annual Golf Tournament

You’re Invited!

Dress Rehearsal for New York City

May 18th at 6:30 in the Sanctuary Seaside’s New York City Choir would like to share their final “dress” rehearsal for NYC with our church and community. We will wear our formal attire and you will be able to enjoy the music we will be premiering at Lincoln Center on Monday, May 29th. Please invite your friends and family as this is open to all who are interested!

Saturday, June 3rd Panther’s Run Golf Course

(Ocean Ridge) $80.00 Registration Fee 8:30 AM Shotgun Start

Range balls, lunch, prizes, skill challenges, fun and fellowship are included. Player forms are located in the church office or Gallery. if paying by check complete the form with player information and drop off the form, along with payment, to the church office. Go to our website at seasideumc.org to register

on-line and pay by credit card. Please note that this year,

payment must accompany registration. Can't play but

want to sponsor? Sponsorship forms are also located in

the Gallery. Proceeds from the event benefit the

organizations the United Methodist Men support.

Joyful Noise

Children’s Choir

presents

“Children Around the

World”

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June/July Newsletter Deadline—May 15th

Getting to know: Lynn Enzor

Biography Born in Mullins, SC, but began first grade in a little town, not known very well at that time, called Buies Creek NC. Middle school was spent in another little town, Fuquay Varina, NC and I finally moved to Mount Airy, where I finished high school, attended Surry Community College and spent a lot of my adult life there. It was there that I also began and received my bachelor's degree through Gard-ner Webb University. My musical background began in 2nd grade when I took piano lessons from a wonderful teacher and exceptional pianist (he played in Carnegie Hall). He would give music lessons to practice, which I didn't, then when we were together for the piano lesson, he would play the song for me and I would "play it by ear". He caught on quickly and stopped playing the songs for me so I had to read the music. He continued to encourage me to use my "ear", and improvise with the written music which I enjoyed and still do; love adding "a little something" to the tunes! My career has not been in music, but a business career with music as a "hobby", if you will. My day-to-day position is with First National Bank as the Branch Manager in Calabash. BUT, playing the piano and singing is not really a "hobby", but a calling that I received at age 13. I began to play the organ at church, and was also awarded a small "salary" at age 13. It’s been a life changing love! It has gone with me everywhere I want to be, and continues to be something I cling to!

Favorite part of your job? The most favorite part of playing music at Seaside is the actual time when I am in worship and being a part of something so much bigger than myself! It is challenging - planning, scheduling, trying to get everything just right — but most of all wanting everyone to be caught up in the wonder of the melo-dy and hoping that it is speaking to their hearts and minds like it does mine!

What do you do to unwind? When I get a little stressed out, I play. I find some of my favorite tunes and just play or if I'm working on a specific piece I find that it reaches out to my heart and before I know it, I've spent an hour playing the same song — letting it "speak"!

What is your favorite place? My favorite place is the beach... no surprise there! You can see so much of God's wonder just standing and staring out at the waves.

Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. I like to learn new things, be challenged, and love change! So, I'm trying to find time to play golf amongst my running, playing the piano, working at SUMC and working at FNB! Wish me luck!

What a wonderful Easter season we have had at Seaside UMC! Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Easter Cantata such a blessed event. Our musicians were amazing, the ushers, greeters, etc. were so welcoming and the audiences were attentive and appreciative. I thank

everyone for their hard work! Our Love Offering of $2,369 was divided between our Preschool Scholarship Fund and Hurricane Matthew Relief in NC. I know both groups will be happy to receive the help. Thank you to all who donated.

May is going to be a very busy month for our Music Ministry! Here's what's happening: Friday, May 5th: Our Sounds of Celebration Instrumental Ensemble will give a program at Arbor Landing at 2:00. You are welcome to come and enjoy the music with the residents! Sunday, May 7th: Children's Sabbath and Children’s choir at 9:30 & 11. End of program year program, “Children Around The World” at 5 pm. Sunday, May 14th: The Jubilee Handbells will play at the 8:00 & 11:00 services. Thursday, May 18th: Dress Rehearsal for New York City Sunday, May 21st: The Sounds of Celebration Instrumental Ensemble will play at the 8:00 & 11:00 services. Sunday, May 28th: 1 service - 10:00AM—Because so many of our musicians will be in NYC this Sunday, there will be only one service! Substituting for Lynn and myself will be one of my former students, Dr. Monica Wood Spartzak. Monica studied organ and piano with me and went on to receive her Masters and Doctorate in organ performance. She will WOW you with her performance! I wish I could enjoy her music! Please welcome her and take good care of her for me. I have told Monica how wonderful this congregation is and how welcoming. She is very excited to meet all of you and wor-ship with you. She is planning some special music that you won't want to miss!

With a voice of singing, Kathryn

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al NYC Dress Rehearsal May 18th 6:30—All are welcome

UMW Reading Program

3 Months and counting! Turn in certificates by August 1st.

Read as few as 5, 10, 15 or 20 books to Certify. Put completed forms in the UMW mailbox in the

copy room. Questions? Call Marie Wilcox 575-1075

Anyone working with children in a children’s ministry (Vacation Bible School, STARS, teach Sunday School, Nursery, etc.) at Seaside

is required to attend Safe Sanctuary Training and complete a background check every five years. Please contact the church office if you aren’t sure when you were certified.

Class Dates: Friday , May 5 at 9:30 am

Wednesday, May 17th at 1 pm Wednesday, June 7th at 10 am

2017 STARS DATES JUNE 26TH-AUGUST 4TH 8:30 am—4:00 pm Daily

8:30 am -Breakfast 9:00 am-Noon Teacher Classroom Reading Instruction

Noon-Lunch 1:00 pm—4:00 pm-Daily Enrichment Activities

Plans for this summer include some smaller activity groups in the

afternoon with additional volunteers needed to be with the kids. More small group afternoon reading time is also planned. Volunteer forms are located on the STARS table outside the

Fellowship Hall. If you would rather volunteer “behind the scenes” there are many ways to help. Call Meg at 910-579-5753 or email at megood@seasideumc.org for more information.

United Methodist Women’s Missions May Circle Meetings

Prayer Shawl Ministry—Monday, May 8th at 10:00 am—Parlor

Seekers Circle—May 9th at 1:00 pm—Fellowship Hall

M & M Circle—Friday, May 12th at 10 am—Room 210

Spiritual growth is an act of engagement. It is not static or stagnant; it moves, is pushed against, molded and shaped in our hands and hearts! The revolution in the world begins with a revolution within us. Seaside UMW will be providing an opportunity of spiritual growth for all

the women in the church, plus any female family members and neighbors. Mark your calendars now, for November 3rd and 4th will be dedicated to retreating within ourselves for growth! The daughter of our own Bob and Sandy Campbell, Lea Turner, will be the guest speaker. Her chosen topic is, “BE! A life set to rest, is a life set to grace.” Check out her website at leaturner.com to learn more about her personal spiritual journey. Please join us as we pray together, study scriptures, and look within ourselves, as we learn from other women represented in the many seasons of life! Stay tuned for registration details, which will begin after the summer months.

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May 1 Birthdays:

Richard Damato Tom Coyte Phil Parker

Jerry Chambers

May 2 Birthdays:

Ellene Schwartz Margie Rawson

Dorothy Robertson Martha Warner

Lynn Manza

May 3

Birthdays: Ron Melvin

Lorraine Hoge Rueline Lewis Juanita Adams

Erica Suell Anniversarys:

Chuck & Nancy Moon

May 4 Birthdays:

Betty Ann Dustin Bill DeGroot

May 5

Birthdays: Tom Herncane David Gundrum Anniversaries:

Bobby & Nancy Rains

May 6

Birthdays: Jerry Marsh

Darrel Sourwine Priscilla Chambers

Ginger Gray

May 7 Bithdays:

Becky Spainhour Anniversaries:

Mike & Vivian Carper

May 8 Birthdays: Carl Vann

Carrie Wiles Anniversaries:

Alan & Kathy Thompson

May 10 Birthdays:

Kathleen Hooks

May 11 Birthdays:

Glenn Starnes Sharon Giblin

May 12

Birthdays: Dina Braddy Tony Martin Jackie South

Linda Rothenberger Anniversaries:

Melvin & Jackie South

May 14 Birthdays:

Peg Frankford Donna Dornfeld Anniversaries:

Donald & Linda Baker

May 15 Birthdays: Frank Irby

Jan Bohlinger

May 16 Birthdays:

Bill Allen J.P. Knott

Anniversaries: Randy & Sharon Thompson

May 17

Birthdays: James McCombs

Bob Kogler Anniversaries:

Fletcher & Kelly Frink Dave & Maryann

VonHausen Linda Anderson & TW Westmoreland

May 18

Birthdays: Pat Mowery Nancy Ward

Shirley Walsh Paula Hernandez Anniversaries:

Jim & Jane Boone Charles & Marilyn Lefler

May 19

Birthdays: Linda Smith John Scott

Susan Copley Jack DeGroot

May 20

Birthdays: Linda Baker

Anniversaries: Ed & Carolyn Goodale

May 21

Birthdays: Richard Ruehle

John Difloure Kim Malec

Howard Hobbs Anniversaries:

John & Jayde Difloure Nate & Jan Cantrell

May 22

Birthdays: Bill Coats

Bobbie Kishbaugh Kitty Burge Roz Dahlen

Anniversaries: Bill & Lilly Little

May 23

Birthdays: Doug Keill

Dona Ondick Anniversaries:

Steve & Renee Long

May 24 Birthdays:

Mandee Williams Richard Martin

Bobbette Parsons Anniversaries:

Daryl & Debbi Steen

May 25 Birthdays: Milly Houger Dick Fickes Liz Franz

Tim Ludlum Anniversaries:

Jim & Kristi Varner Mac & Martha Warner Gibby & Tina Lepsig

Paul & Lori Bart May 26

Birthdays: John Gaddy

May 27

Birthdays: Fred Yarbrough

Susan Yarbrough Heather McPherson

May 28

Birthdays: Nancy Camino

Betty Scott Neta Snediker

May 29

Birthdays: Jo Carol Allen Kathy Gentry

Anniversaries: Dave & Dina Hooks

May 30

Birthdays: Laura Giles

Hazel Gibson Mac Warner

Anniversaries: Dan & Nicole Forrest

May 31

Birthdays: Mike Martin

Claire Cheney

May Birthdays and Anniversaries

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May 2017 Calendar

SSSun Mon Sun Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10 Yoga 10:30 4 Views 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 6:30 Boy Scouts /UMM

2 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry 10 Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6 Stephen Min. 6:30 Divorce Care/Sharing God’s Word

3 9 Disciple V 10 G-parent Spp/Yoga 1 UMW Mission Tm 3 Jubilee Bells 4:30 Joyful Noise 5 UMYF 5:30 Praise Team 6:30 Gospel of John

4 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Artists 10 CCMtg/Timeless Treasures 4 SPRC 5 NYC Choir 5:30 Al Anon

5 9:30 Safe Sanctuary 10 Yoga 1:30 GriefShare

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7 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 10:45

8 10 Yoga/Prayer Shawl 10:30 4 Views 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Trustees

9 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry 10 Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 1 Seeker Circle 2 Worship Mtg 4 Witness 5 CF Mtg/Instra- mental Ens. 6 SPFS 6:30 Divorce Care

10 10 G-parent Spp/Yoga 12 Parkinson’s 3 Jubilee Bells 4:30 Joyful Noise 5 UMYF 5:30 Praise Team 6:30 Gospel of John

11 8:30 CF Event Leaders 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Artists 10 CCMtg 1:30 Stroke Talk 4 Perm End 5 NYC Choir 5:30 Al Anon

12 10 Yoga /M&M Meeting 4 Girl Scouts

13 9 Prayer Warriors

14 Worship Serv. 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 10:45

15 10 Yoga 10:30 4 Views 11 SBL Gp 11:15 Meeting 12 Al Anon 1 Shell Seekers Bk 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Finance

16 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry 10 Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 5 Communication 6:30 Divorce Care/ Sharing God’s Word

17 10 Yoga/G-parent Spp 1 Safe Sanctuary 4:00 Exec Comm. 5 UMYF 5:30 Praise Team 6:30 Gospel of John

18 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Artists 10 CCMtg 2 Set up Dinner 3 Health/Wellness 4 Worship Comm. 5 NYC Send off 5:30 Al Anon 6:30 NYC Dress Rehearsal Concert

19 10 Yoga 5:30 Country Fair Turkey Dinner

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21 Worship Service 8, 9:30 & 11 SS 9:30 & 10:45 12 New Member Luncheon

22 10 Yoga 11 SBL Gp 12 Al Anon 6:30 Boy Scouts 7 Church Council

23 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry 10 Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6:30 Divorce Care

24 10 Yoga/G-parent Spp 5 UMYF 5:30 Praise Tm 6:30 Gospel of John

25 9/5 GED 9:30 Artists 10 CCM 5:30 Al Anon

26 10 Yoga 4 Girl Scouts

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28 ONE SERVICE 10 am 10:45 Faith Journeys

29 Church Closed Memorial Day

30 9 / 5 GED 9:30 Food Pantry 10 Crafts 11 Staff Mtg 2 Worship Mtg 6:30 Divorce Care

31 10 Yoga/G-parent Spp 1 Stephen Leaders 5 UMYF 5:30 Praise Tm 6:30 Gospel of John

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Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Road, SW Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (910) 579 5753 Fax: (910)575-6535 Web: www.seasideumc.org Revs. Scott & Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons, Pastors

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

PAID Shallotte, NC

Permit No. 102

8 am Traditional Service

( Communion every Sunday)

9:30 am Praise Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

11 am Traditional Service

(Communion 1st Sunday each month)

Church Staff

Co-Pastors: ........................................................................................................ Mary Jane Wilson-Parsons .......................................................................................................... Scott Wilson-Parsons Minister of Music/Director of Music Ministries: ............................................. Kathryn Parker Director of Formation & Program: .................................................................... Stefanie Riley Assistant Director of Music Ministries: ........................................................... Lynn Enzor Worship Technology: ........................................................................................ Meridith Stewart Office Manager: ............................................................................................... Darcie Kleino Secretary: .................................................................................................... Kathleen Thompson Director of Communications: ........................................................................... Mary Ellen Good Nursery Coordinator: ....................................................................................... Sandie Bell Director, STARS Program: ............................................................................... Mary Ellen Good Custodians: ........................................................................................................ Phil Parker .......................................................................................................... Samantha Keasler