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FLETCHER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1919 Fletcher’s Chapel Road, Durham, NC 27703

Suzanne Cobb Senior Pastor

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FCUMC MISSION STATEMENT

“SEEKING TO BE THE HEART AND HANDS OF CHRIST SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.”

Dear Friends,

The Apostle Paul, in the book

of Acts addresses the Elders

in Ephesus by saying to them

“Keep watch over yourselves

and over all the flock, of

which the Holy Spirit has

made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God

that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.” (Acts

20:28). I am the appointed Elder to serve Fletcher’s

Chapel United Methodist Church and I take this state-

ment seriously. Taking care of my flock is what I have

been called to do, but I need your help!

If you know of someone who is need of pastoral care or

you would like a visit, please call me, text me, send me

an email, send up a smoke signal (okay, that may be a

little far fetched). My mantra is “I would rather hear it

100 times than not at all!” Also, please remember the

“Prayer and Care” cards that are in the back of the pews

and the box for them that is outside my office. I want to

be present for those who need pastoral care, and I will

do my best to respond. If I know, I will go!

In God’s love,

Pastor Suzanne

HOMECOMING!

WE HAVE A LOT TO CELEBRATE!!!

Come. Invite friends and family. Our 191st Homecoming

will be Sept. 25 at 11am with former Pastor Jack Ruth as

our speaker. You are invited to a covered dish after the

service.

We will need help in setting up tables and putting out

food.

Congratulations David and Tiffany Taylor

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September Birthdays & Anniversaries

2. Tom Williams

4. Andrew Paynter

6. Kayla Perry

Cindy Womble

5. Chris Sorrell

7. Priscilla Denning

Elliott Larrabee

8. Davis Larrabee

9. Reagan larrabee

Barry & Kim Norton (A)

10. Mrs. Robin Sorrell

Rich Larrabee

11. Dot Thompson

14. Becky Carpenter

19. Kevin Nieman

Lexie Larrabee

20. Michael Slaton

Melanie Slaton

21. Jake Lenox

Nancy Parrish

Chip & Gloria Vaughan (A)

22. Edward Freeman

23. Tony & Karen Crabtree (A)

24. Pat Fletcher

Howard & Julie Brown

25. Jared Chelko

Bill & Sandra Lindenmuth (A)

26. Mr. Robin Sorrell

27. Will Sims

29. Patsy & Wayne Silk (A)

30. Hannah Strayhorn

Please Remember Our

Assisted Living / Nursing Home Members

Jean Williams: The Lodge At Wake Forest, Room 343

1151 South Main Street

Wake Forest, NC 27587

Pray for our at home members:

Billie Thomas, Arthur & Sylvia Holder, & Elaine Alford

September Financial Stewards 9/4/2016 Bernie Glenn Bill Lindenmuth Derrick Sims

9/11/2016 Bernie Glenn Beth Alford M A Carpenter

9/18/2016 Bernie Glenn Jackie Copeland Phillip Edwards

9/25/2016 Bernie Glenn Kathy White Anne Lebel

September Scripture and Communion Leaders

Readers Children’s Message

9/4/2016 Sarah Blanchard

9/11/2016 Rich Perry

9/18/2016 Robin Sorrell

9/25/2016 Vickie Davis Vickie Davis

Communion Servers—Sept. 11th Kayla Perry Rich Perry

Summer Bible Study will resume later in the fall. Please

watch the bulletin for details.

September Nursery Schedule 9/4/2016 TBD

9/11/2016 TBD

9/18/2016 TBD

9/25/2016 TBD

Choir Practice will resume September 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Please prayerfully consider joining this lively group of wor-

ship leaders as we lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving

to God.

Coffee Talk - Tuesday, Sept. 27th

at 10:00 am

Everyone is invited to

gather for this time that

has been set apart for fel-

lowship. We will gather at the

church, have light refreshments and

coffee and spend time talking about

a specific topic or sharing where we

have seen God in our lives.

HELP! HELP! HELP!

Clean-up Day—September 10 at 9:00 am The Trustees of Fletcher's

Chapel are asking you to come help us clean to get ready for Homecoming.

We are invited to eat breakfast with the United Methodist Men at 8 a.m.

Work-day begins at 9 a.m.

We will be doing lots of different types of cleaning - inside and outside. So

please bring tools for cutting shrubs, etc., window washing stuff, etc. and

many other things.

Your Trustees

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Circle News

Ruth Circle

The Ruth Circle will meet September 20th at 1:00.

Faith Wanda Circle

We are back to meeting and sponsored an ice cream social in August to have one more summer time fun! Thanks

to all who helped, contributed food, and came to have a good time!

Our church will be continuing to support Merrick-Moore School as the students and teachers return for a new

year. Please remember to contribute school supplies!

We will also be supporting the Southern football team with a meal on September 30 and November 4. Let Jennifer

Frazier know if you are interested in helping with food and/or serving.

We are resuming our study of the book, Living a Life of Balance. You might be surprised that our Lord doesn’t ex-

pect us to be “super woman” but to just be in tune to where he wants us to put our time. We would love to have

you come join us in this study and help us this year with church and community activities. Our next meeting is Sep-

tember 13, at 6:30.

Nominations Committee

Pastor Suzanne, Teenie Dryden, Chris Denning, Kathy

White, Jimmy Carpenter, Robin Kendall, Dot Watson,

Phillip Edwards, Jimmy Carpenter please mark your cal-

endars for September 12 at 6:30 and September 26 at

6:30 for us to gather and prepare the Lay Leadership

for 2017.

Ray and Mary Thurston with Nancy Peters

On August 21st Ray and Mary joined Fletcher’s Chapel.

Save the Dates

September 7 Wednesday Night meals resume.

September 10 Clean Up Day

September 25 Homecoming—Fellowship meal will be

served after the service

October 29 Fall Festival—From 6:00—8:00 Think

about your costume and how to deco-

rate your car for trunk or treat.

Wednesday Night Dinners will resume on Sept 7 at

6pm. We are grateful for Thelma Larrabee and Delores

Parrish continuing this ministry. It is a wonderful time of

fellowship and sharing. Come join us. $5 for seniors, $8

for the rest $20 for families.

Back Pack Buddies

The Backpack Buddies program with Merrick-Moore

Elementary is in need of the following items for the up-

coming school year: Meat, fruit, vegetables, noodles/

pasta, snacks, juice boxes, white milk, chocolate milk,

and breakfast items (cereal, bars, oatmeal).

Our Fall Festival will be Saturday October 29 from 6-

8pm. Be thinking about helping in some way and deco-

rating your car for trunk and treat. More info next

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YOUTH MISSION—HINTON

Will Sims and Christopher Hickerson Will Sims and Christopher Hickerson

A job well done!

And a little fun to wrap up the trip. Who is

steering the raft?!

FELLOWSHIP—THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE ICE-CREAM AND BINGO!