our september newsletter - concord umc
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The Concord Herald Volume 6 Issue 8 September, 2013
Concord United Methodist Church
70 Concord Church Rd., Roxboro, N C 27574
336.599.6262
www.concordumcroxboro.com Rev. Karl Neuschaefer, Senior Minister
Rev. Billy Carden, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Tom Holtsclaw, Pastor Emeritus
Nate Hester, Children and Youth Pastor
Mrs. Rena Morton, Music Director
Kimberly Stone, Deacon Candidate
Our Mission
To worship, witness, follow, and serve
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Our Vision
Christ in us; God’s glory manifested!
September Ushers: Joel Rose
Danny Crumpton
Keith Hall
Kyle Barker
Greeters: Joel and Laurie Rose
Acolyte: Natalie Hall
October Ushers: Marvin Morris
Charles Baker
William Leonard
Sidney Thompson
Greeters: Sidney and Angela Thompson
Acolyte: William Leonard
All one need do is look at the church’s calendar to see
that September has us back in full swing as a church again.
We have our men’s and women’s
groups meeting once again following
breaks for the summer. We have a
back-to-school event planned for our
children, and are also planning a kick-
off for our youth fellowship. We have
the Daughters of the King women’s
breakfast retreat, our homecoming celebration, and a
special teachers recognition and F.R.A.N. Sunday event.
We even have new ministries beginning, such as Backpack
Pals for Woodland Elementary School. Individual
committees are meeting to prepare for our charge
conference later this fall and these committees are also
reviewing and providing input to our church’s long-range
plan. Sunday school is back in full swing and new
curriculum is being started. We have a number of new
members who are actively engaging in the life of the
church and the Holy Spirit is dramatically at work.
Each time someone joins in covenant relationship with
our church, I try to remind us that we are stronger because
God has brought us new gifts and talents for the work of
the church. Paul reminds us that each one of us have
spiritual gifts manifested by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7,
“ Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given
for the common good.”) Peter reminds us that we “also,
like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to
be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5) Our
sacrifices are offered through the giving of our prayers, our
presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. When the
body is fully engaged, it is a beautiful thing. Jesus refers to
it as light and salt to the world.
If you’ve not yet found your place to engage in the life
of the church, prayerfully consider where the Spirit has
manifested your gifts, and engage them in mission and
ministry. Please talk with me as well as you consider your
place in the living Body of Christ at Concord. Without
your involvement, the Body will never be all that it could
be.
Peter goes on to declare our importance to God; we “are
a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s
special possession, that we may declare the praises of Him
who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (1
Peter 2:9). Now that’s worth declaring. Can I get a
witness? See you in worship!
Karl
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Emmaus walks planned for
October and November Are you ready to be showered by
God's amazing grace? Are you willing
and able to set
yourself apart
for 72 glorious
hours of feeling
God's love?
You have
heard many in
our congregation say how they were
truly blessed by going on the Walk to
Emmaus. Two more Walks are coming
up in the fall and it's time to sign up.
The Men's Walk is October 24th -
27th and the Women's Walk
is November 7th - 10th. Please be in
prayer if this is something you feel God
leading you to do. Contact Pastor Karl
or anyone else you know that's been
and they would be more than happy to
share any information or answer any
questions you may have.
Methodist Women to kick off new year
The United Methodist Women (UMW) will
have a cookout at the home of Donald
and Becky Wilson on Monday,
Sept. 9. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a
wonderful night of fun, food,
and fellowship. The UMW
members will provide the food,
so please just come and enjoy
as you learn more about what
our group does as we gather monthly. For
directions to the Wilson’s home, please call the
church office at (336)599-6262.
September Calendar 3 – P.U.M.P. Meeting at Long Memorial at 7 p.m.
(Planning Meeting)
5 – Lay Leadership Meeting (Parlor) at 6 p.m.
7 – Daughters of the King Breakfast (Women’s
Retreat) from 9-11 a.m.
8 – Back to School Event – beginning at 4 p.m.
(Eating at 5 p.m.)
9 - United Methodist Women’s cookout & meeting
6:30 p.m.
10 – United Methodist Men’s supper meeting at
6:30 p.m.
15 – Homecoming celebration and luncheon
24 – Concord Church Council Meeting at 7 p.m.
25 – Concord UMC serves lunch at the Christian Help
Center at 11 a.m.
29 – F.R.A.N. Sunday (Special Teacher’s
Recognition) Brunch between services
Worship on Sunday’s at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Children’s choir practice each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Adult Choir practice each Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Emmaus Reunion Group each Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Weekly Bible Study each Thursday at 7 p.m.
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A 65 year old couple retiring in 2013 will
need $220,000 to cover health care costs
during retirement, according to Fidelity
Investments. That figure dropped 8% from
last year due to lower Medicare spending in
recent years and projected lower spending
in coming years, according to Fidelity.
The IRS is cracking down on IRA holders
who are 70 ½ and older to be sure they are
taking the required minimum deductions
annually.
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Concord continues to grow;
two families join on Aug. 25
Joni and Dudley Dawson joined Concord on
Sunday, Aug. 25 during the Early Service. They
come by transfer of membership from Christ
Community Church in Greensboro, N.C. The
Dawson’s are our “In the Spotlight” feature this
month to help you get to know them.
Melanie Bowes, center, joined Concord UMC
at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Aug. 25 by
transfer of her membership from Ca-Vel Baptist
Church.
Her daughters, Brianna, left and Baylee, received
the sacraments of Baptism. Brianna will attend
the next Confirmation Class and will make her
own decision to join the church at that time.
Please continue to welcome this family to
Concord.
Choir Notes By: Rena Morton
For I am The Lord, your God, who takes hold of
your right hand and says to you, "Do not fear, I
will help you." (Isaiah 41: 3)
Most people are familiar with the great jazz
bandleader, Tommy
Dorsey. Have you heard
about the "Father of
Gospel," Thomas A.
Dorsey? He wrote over
250 gospel songs. Two of
his most famous were
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "Peace in the
Valley." Tommy was a "preacher's kid" who
grew up in Georgia in the early 1900's. During
his early years of composing, he drifted away
from God. He had several brushes with death and
realized he had been spared. He began to write
gospel songs to sing in church. One night he was
singing for a revival in St. Louis and got word
that his wife and infant son had died. Tommy
was over taken by grief and cried, "God, you
aren't worth a dime to me right now!" Later that
month, he sat down to a piano and created the
lines of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" to go
with a familiar tune. The next Sunday, the choir
of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Chicago, sang the
new song and Tommy accompanied. The
congregation was "torn up". He continued to
write more than 250 gospel songs. He felt that it
was his place to bring all people to Christ; "to lift
their spirits...and let them know God still loves
them." Tommy died in 1993 at the age of 94.
As Christians we too can share Tommy's
testimony......." thro' the storm, thro' the night,
Lead me on to the light---Take my hand, precious
Lord, lead me home."
The choir will be sharing this song at
Homecoming.
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Stephen Ministers:
The After
People People often ask, “What
exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to
put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After
People. Stephen Ministers are there:
. . . after the phone call you
hoped you’d never get.
. . . after the divorce papers are
served and the bottom falls out of your life.
. . . after the funeral, when everyone has
left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come
crashing in on you.
. . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but
there’s nothing more we can do.”
. . . after the nursing home director shakes
your hand and says, “Welcome to your new
home.”
. . . after the last child honks the horn, waves,
and drives away and the house suddenly
seems empty.
. . . after the gavel goes down, the
handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led
away.
. . . after the baby arrives, demanding
more of you than you ever dreamed possible.
. . . after you find a pink slip with
your final paycheck.
. . . after your family and
friends have heard your story one too many
times, but you still need to talk it out.
Stephen Ministers are the “After People.”
They are ready to come alongside you, or your
friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives, and
provide comfort and support for as long after
as needed. If you or someone you know needs
a Stephen Minister, contact one of our Stephen
Ministry Leaders, or Pastor Karl.
Women’s retreat to be held Sept. 8 As mentioned in the past several newsletters, this
coming Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m., there will
be a Women’s Retreat in
our Fellowship Hall
entitled, “Daughters of the
King Breakfast” where we
will come together to hear
from Polly Green about
“Walking Worthy of Your
Call.” She will speak in
reference to Ephesians 4:1-
6. Along with Polly we will
have food, uplifting music,
door prizes, and much
fun and laughter as we
gather in His name.
Please set aside this
time to be refreshed
with a Word from God.
It would also help if you
would call the church
parsonage (599-7630)
to let them know you
will be there. Registration is $5 (children under 10 are
free) and can be paid at the door. Childcare is
provided as well. Hope to see you there!
Homecoming set for Sept. 15 Concord's homecoming celebration is Sept. 15th and what a joy it will be!
This is our last homecoming before
Concord's big 200th birthday celebration
in 2015. We will have both the early and 11 a.m.
services in the sanctuary. Rev. Andi Woodhouse will
bring the message at both services. Lunch will be a
traditional covered dish after the 11a.m. service in the
Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish that you have always
remembered to be a part of Concord's rich food
history or bring a dish to be a part of a new beginning.
You can even bring the recipe so that we can share it
in our recipe book that we are compiling! Bring your
family, past members, friends, and your taste buds for
a great time in the life of our church!
Polly Green
Hannah and Teresa Milton
will sing praises to the Lord
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First Backpack Pals
fundraiser huge success
The first Backpack
Pals fundraiser at
Concord was held on
Sunday, Aug. 12
between services. The
Mission’s Committee
and Backpack Pals volunteers donated breakfast
casseroles and cooked pancakes for a record
crowd. Due to the generosity of the congregation,
$2,200 was raised. It takes $240 a year to feed a
child for a school year and this will help reach our
goal of supporting 10 children at Woodland
Elementary. Our goal for the first delivery of
packs to be sent home with the kids will be Sept. 13th (we are waiting for the counselors to select
the kids for the program). We are having a kick-
off “Meet & Greet" on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7
p.m., in the Fellowship Hall for the volunteers of
the program. Prospective interested volunteers are
welcome too! Cookies and lemonade will be
served and you will have the opportunity to meet
Susan Hester, Director of the county-wide
Backpack Pals program, to be in fellowship with
fellow BPP volunteer team members and have
break-out sessions for the volunteer teams we have
in the variety of roles that make the program run.
Relay for Life event slated for Oct. 4 By: Elizabeth Bell
Relay for Life in Person County is Oct. 4 at Person
High School and we'd love for you to be a part of our
team! We'll be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts,
bottled water, coffee and hot chocolate. But we need
your help in the fight against cancer! You can help
before, during, and even after the event. The
festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with the Survivor's lap,
Luminary ceremony at 9 p.m., and the Pizzazz band
will be playing until 11:30 p.m. We also have our
beautiful cancer awareness ribbon Afghan made by
Melissa Nowell that we will be offering $1 chances to
win.
If you have never been a part of a Relay event,
please come and join us. It is a heartwarming time for
the community to come together to not only raise
funds to fight cancer but to remember those who are
fighting cancer, those who have battled cancer, and
those who won their battle and now rest in heaven. There is a place for everyone. Come and see and be
blessed!
Thought for the Month
By the time we realize our parents
were right, we have children who
think we are wrong!
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Methodist Men sponsor clean-up day at Woodland Elementary When the United Methodist Men’s group decided to paint the bathrooms at
Woodland Elementary School in August, they set aside three days to get the job done.
But with the help of some children and women of the church, it was done in one day. The
pictures below show what an improvement the paint made to the bathrooms and the
fellowship made a difference in the lives of those workers. Concord should be proud of their
accomplishments. The UMM meet the second Tuesday of each month for dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. All men of the church are encouraged to come see what a difference it could make in
your life. Hope to see lots of new faces on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Riley Carver Scott Rolison, Riley Carver, Lyman Johnson, Becky Wilson Carroll Royster, Zeke Smith
Jeanie Neuschaefer Bob Zippay Ken Walker
Annabelle and Brody Rolison Becky Wilson Melissa Carver Brody and Scott Rolison
Faith and Works An old boatman painted the word “faith” on one oar of his boat and “works” on the other. He was
asked his reason for this. In answer, he slipped the oar with “faith” into the water and rowed. The boat, of
course, made a very tight circle. Returning to the dock, the boatman then said, “Now, let’s try ‘works’
without ‘faith’ and see what happens.” The oar marked ‘works’ was put in place and the boatman began
rowing with just the “works” oar. Again the boat went into a tight circle but in the opposite direction.
When the boatman again returned to the wharf, he interpreted his experiment in these strong and
convincing words, “You see, to make a passage across the lake, one needs both oars working
simultaneously in order to keep the boat in a straight and narrow way. If one does not have the use of both
oars, he makes no progress, either across the lake or as a Christian.”
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Our Known Immediate Prayer Concerns
Judy Baker
The family of Barbara Batten
Gene Berryhill
Sandy Boone and her son Griffin
Reba Bulla
Jeff Bulla’s brother-in-law
Reba Bulla’s daughter-in-law, Pam
Brenda Callahan
Billy Carden and family
Elliott Chandler
Hope Clark and family
Sandra Crickmar
Glenn Cruise and family
Joe Daniel and family
The family of Kay Ferguson
Rick Flynn
Reade Foushee
Kristina Gentry
Carson Harris and family
Mack Hicks and family
Mark High and family
Tom Holtsclaw
Debbie Kelly
Jerry Lawson
Don Legun
Pat Lewis
Roger McKinney
Cameron Meyers
Doris Nowell
Tommy Nowell
Elizabeth Pierson and family
Cathy Ramsey
The family of Joanne Rimmer
Gary Rose
Sandra Satterwhite
Jackie Shephard and family
Katie Stevenson
Angela Thompson and her mother
Sandy and Jerry Treacy
George & June Tucker
Sarah Vaughan and family
Chad Wagstaff
Jennie Wagstaff
Tommy Watkins and family
Dan Unkerfer and family
Evelyn Mangum White
Seth Weaver
Kristy Whitlock and family
Dan and Kay Winstead
Prayers for those serving in Our Military Troie Barker, Zachary Bell, Daylon Brann, Donovan Heist, Christian
Kirby, Danny Lawrence, Marv Morris, James Nelson, Geoff Nowell,
Erik Peterson, Bryan Rogers, Jason Sabat, Eddie Schemper,
Donald C. Teague, Jon Treacy, Robert Wolak and Jason Zook NOTE: The globed candle to the left of the chancel area in the sanctuary is lit in honor of all those who serve; police,
firefighters, and our military, a tradition which began on 9/11/01. We also proudly recognize those in active service who are
affiliated with Concord UMC. May we continue to uphold them with our prayers and our love.
In case you miss church and would like to hear Pastor Karl’s sermon, our website now has
a link you may use. Please log on to www.concordumcroxboro.com and check out all the
wonderful, powerful information concerning Concord Church. Thanks to Ken Walker for
managing this site and keeping us all up to date. You can even view the newsletter from
previous months. Please contact [email protected] to contribute to the newsletter
or to be added to the distribution list.
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Birthdays
September
2 – Kermit Mathis 17 – Karen Mathis
4 – Amy Henderson 19 – Larry Poole
8 – Clay Kyker 20 – Sandy Boone
11 – Julie Thompson 20– Becky Lawrence
12 – Atticus Hester 23 – Chris Raines
14 – Elizabeth St. John 24 – Nick Morton 16 – Robin Jackson-Thorne 27 – Ethan Bowman
16 – Alex Jones 28 – Kylie Jean Barker
17 – Delaney Anderson 30 - Danny Crumpton
October
4 – Tom Holtsclaw 18 – Carroll Royster
6 – Hollyn Chandler 20 – Cherie Crews
7 – Bess Whitt 21 – Pam Kinn
11 – Tricia Walker 21 – Chad Wagstaff
12 – Jordan Dulaney 21 – Patricia Wrenn
12 – David Winstead 25 – Kadence Barker
13 – Randall Thompson 26 – Elizabeth Pierson
14 – Daylen Crews 27 – Sidney Thompson
14 – Melissa Nowell 27 – Linda Winstead
16 – Lennita Graves 28 – Conner Sanford
16 – Mark Hamlett
18 – Joni Dawson
29 – Paula Chandler
Holy Humor The sermon dragged on for nearly two
hours. Finally the Pastor stretched his arms up
and out wide and said, “What more can I say?”
A teenager in the back of the church called out,
“Amen would be nice!”
For next week’s Men’s Clothing Drive, you
are asked to drop your pants in the foyer.
Anniversaries September 1 – Andy and Lisa Elliott
9 – Don and Melissa Nowell
11 – Carroll and Paula Royster
23 – Jeff and Reba Bulla
29 – Mark and Ashley Hamlett
October
8 – Dale and Kelly Duncan
17 – William and Heather Leonard
25 – Jason and Gina Gammell
September
1 – Danny and Joan Crumpton 8 – Carroll and Paula Royster
15 – Rena Morton
22 – Joel and Laurie Rose
29 – Ronald and Bess Whitt
October 6 – Becky Legun
13 – Charles and Judy Baker
20 – William and Heather Leonard
27 – Sidney and Angela Thompson
Rev. Billy Carden celebrates his birthday
Congratulations to
our Pastor
Emeritus on the
celebration of his
82nd
birthday on
Aug. 30. He was
surrounded by
family at the
Homestead Restaurant. He received lots of birthday
cards from many well-wishers. “We miss you Billy
and hope to see you soon.”
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In the Spotlight: Featuring Dudley and Joni Dawson While they may be new to Concord, having just joined as members during the early service on August
25, Dudley and Joni Dawson are not new to Person County. Joni was born and raised in Iowa and
Wisconsin, where she was a child model for Anderson
& Ericson Milk ads. Dudley is from northern
Virginia. His father served on the White House police
force during the Roosevelt administration, and his
grandfather’s farm is now the Occoquan Bay National
Wildlife Refuge, fronting on the Potomac River just
south of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate.
Joni and Dudley each eventually moved to West Palm
Beach, Florida, where they met and quickly become
such good friends that they were afraid to start dating.
Finally, however, they overcame that fear and are
living proof that spouses can be best friends and
sweethearts, too.
They moved to North Carolina 25 years ago
with their three children and are here to stay. They
return to the hustle and bustle of south Florida only for visits with Joni’s parents. Says Dudley, “We enjoy
the country life, we love Person County and its people, and we don’t miss Florida a bit. You couldn’t get us
out of here with a case of dynamite.”
Their oldest son Michael, a graduate of Western Carolina University, previously worked as a high
school teacher in South Carolina, but is now settling into a new home in Charlotte where his wife was
transferred in her Federal job. They have one son, a golden lab and a pet rat, fortunately not named Ben.
Youngest son Joshua, a NC A&T grad, lives in Jamestown, NC, with his wife, three children and two
cats. He works as a design manager for Volvo Trucks, and has been known to show up at the Dawson’s
home with a new NASCAR semi truck for Joni to take for a joyride on the north county’s back roads.
Previously, he worked as a design engineer for Penske Racing’s Sprint Cup teams, helping develop Ryan
Newman and Kurt Busch’s “cars of tomorrow” that scored first and second in their first race of the 2008
season, earning him a coveted Daytona 500 ring.
Daughter Michelle, a Special-Ed teacher, lives on five acres north of Roxboro with her husband Matt
and five of their six children, the oldest now on her own and working in Virginia. Matt and Michelle, both
WCU grads, will graduate again next spring, this time from theological seminary with Master’s degrees in
Christian studies. They have longer-term plans to establish a missionary orphanage in Mexico, and they say
their selection of pets – nine chickens – is part of their prep work for the mission.
While living and working in Greensboro, the Dawson’s acquired land on Mayo Lake in 1989 and spent
many happy weekends camping and boating there, before finally moving to a new home on the site in 2005.
Since then, they have hosted many guests, from singles and couples on retreat, to a group of 25 teenagers
overnighting on a bus trip from their Georgia church enroute to a singing engagement in the Nation’s
Capital. Picnics are frequent, with attendance usually hovering around 40 but occasionally approaching
100. “The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful home,” they say, “and we’re happy to use it for whatever
purposes He has in mind. We hope that our brothers and sisters at Concord will keep us in mind whenever
there’s an opportunity.”
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It’s no surprise, then, when Joni cites hospitality as her spiritual gift. She cares deeply about all people,
but has a special spot in her heart for youth and seniors. Before her recent retirement, she worked for many
years in all aspects of real estate – sales, title work, financing. For the past decade-plus, she served as a
“Certified Senior Advisor,” attesting to her training and qualification to assist seniors with a wide variety of
problems and needs. She has served on the board of the Person County Pregnancy Support Center, where
she brought together dozens of women (and a few men) from many area churches to host the Center’s first-
ever women’s conference. She also started a JOY (Just Older Youth) Club for area seniors and an M’n M
(Mission Minded) Kidz Club to engage youth in service work to support Christian missions both locally
and worldwide.
Dudley’s spiritual gift leans toward administration, with a minor as Joni’s assistant, earning him the title
of “Mr. Joni” at the women’s conference. He has a dual degree in marine engineering and naval
architecture (ship design), with graduate studies in business administration, and has been a licensed
professional engineer for 35 years. Dudley served as a Merchant Mariner and US Coast Guard officer for
nine years during and after the Vietnam War, working on projects as varied as offshore nuclear power
plants to the raising of a sunken Soviet submarine, recounted in a PBS documentary, “Azorian: the Raising
of K-129.”
He was a marine design and construction manager in the private sector for 20 years, including six years
as chief naval architect for Hatteras Yachts here in North Carolina. He has been a freelance journalist and
editor for several marine magazines over the past 20 years, as well as an independent engineering
consultant. He has testified before Congress on behalf of the marine industry and was recently certified as
a neutral arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
Dudley served on his previous church’s long-range planning committee, helping draft both a five-year
overall plan and a longer-term architectural “master plan” for the eventual development of the entire 18-
acre campus. He was volunteer coordinator of community recovery efforts after a tornado struck Bethel
Hill on April 16, 2011, and currently serves as a member of the county’s Mayo Lake Advisory Committee.
Both Joni and Dudley were raised as Methodists, and have served as Sunday school teachers and in
various other capacities in the churches they’ve attended as they’ve moved around. They are currently
involved with establishing a “My Life Matters” club, under the auspices of Youth for Christ, to mentor
third through fifth graders at Bethel Hill Charter School. They would love to hear from anyone who’s
interested either as a volunteer or with a child or grandchild who’d like to participate – or both!
“We are looking forward to joining with our new family at Concord to further grow the Kingdom,” they say, adding, “We’re not comfortable as seat-warmers. Put a mop or a shovel in our hands and we’re happy
campers!”
Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies 1 12 oz. package of Nestle’s Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels 3 large eggs
1 stick of butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 9x13 baking pan. Melt 1 cup morsels and butter in saucepan over low heat
until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla and baking soda. Stir in remaining
morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until toothpick comes out
slightly sticky. Cool and serve. Makes 2 doz. delicious brownies.
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Parsonage receives long-needed upgrades As part of our long-range plan, it was recognized that the church’s parsonage needed a new roof, and
that work had been planned for several years. Roof work has now been completed, along with tree removal
around the parsonage which was done for safety reasons. The
plan also called
for seeding of the
front yard this fall
after the other
work was
accomplished.
Because of
degraded
concrete and a
settled sidewalk, some additional concrete work was done to fix the driveway, additional parking and
turnaround space was added, and the front sidewalk was redone. Landscaping and seeding will be
completed in the next several weeks. Other improvements have been made as well to bring the 1973
vintage home up to the same standard as our other church property.
“Movin’ it for Morton” Jazzerthon to benefit Duke Ovarian Cancer Research The second annual “Movin’ it for Morton” Jazzerthon will be moving and grooving from 9 a.m. – noon
on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Southern Middle School gymnasium. Registration will open at 8 a.m. The
Jazzerthon is a three-hour marathon of Jazzercise routines co-sponsored by Roxboro Jazzercise owner and
instructor Stacey Davis and instructors Lindsay Carver, Ginny Oakley, Jennifer
O’Briant, and Dina Adams. Jazzercise of Roxboro is
dedicated to making a difference in helping women
understand the importance of health and fitness. All
members of the community, ages 12 and older, are invited to attend. This event will
benefit the Duke Ovarian Cancer Research Program at Duke University Medical
Center. One hundred percent of the profits will go directly to the research
program. The event, held in loving memory of Sarah Elizabeth Morton who passed away on
May 13, 2010, will continue a priority of Sarah’s that focused on investigating available
research to ensure that no other woman had to face the same fate. “Sarah would be honored to know that
her friends and family want to carry on her desire to wipe out ovarian cancer,” states Sarah’s mother, Rena
Morton. Dr. Angeles Secord from Duke OB-GYN Oncology will be present. Come and participate for an hour, two hours, or three. Early registration is due by Friday, Sept. 6th and
is $25 which includes a free T-shirt to commemorate the event. After Sept. 6th, registration increases to
$30. Registration will be accepted through the day of the event. For more information on how to
participate or sponsor this event, please contact Stacey Davis at [email protected] (336)592-
3648, or Sara Morrow at [email protected] / (336) 592-0560. Checks should be made
payable to Concord UMC with “Movin’ it for Morton” in the memo line. Please mail donations and
registration to Sara Morrow, 1699 Thee Hester Road, Roxboro, N C, 27574. Sponsorships will also be
accepted in the same way. Sponsorships are $100.00. Registration forms can be found at
www.movingitformorton.com.
Sarah Morton
The Concord Herald Volume 6 Issue 8 September, 2013
Durham Bulls baseball night combines food, fun and fellowship By: Nate Hester
On the evening of Sunday, Aug. 4, a pack of more than 50 of us from Concord road-tripped down to the
Durham Bulls Stadium for an evening of fellowship and fun. The home team did not fare very well, losing
4-1 to the Gwinnett Braves, due to mediocre pitching and silent bats. One cool thing was that both teams
wore retro- uniforms to commemorate the Negro Baseball Leagues. All in all, the Lord blessed us with
gorgeous weather and a safe environment to enjoy each other’s company. Thanks to all who participated.
Proof we were there! Fun doing the YMCA! Girls are on their feet!
Sam Barker enjoyed his hot dog! The Chandler’s enjoyed family time Zeke and Pam Smith, Carolyn and
Lyman Johnson, Carroll Royster
Concord’s Youth Ministry By: Nate Hester
Please attend the Back-to-School Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 8,
hosted by the United Methodist Men; the slip-and-slide and games will be out at 4 p.m., and hotdogs and
hamburgers will be off the grill by 5 p.m. Please come and honor our students and teachers.
Concord is pleased to announce that on Sunday, Sept.22, we will begin hosting WEEKLY UMYF
MEETINGS. Hooray! All middle school and high school kids are welcome and encouraged to attend! We
will congregate at 5 p.m., serve a light supper, play ridiculous games, and see what God is doing in each
other’s lives. We will need volunteers to help provide meals and to supervise the sessions.
“Pilgrimage” is fast approaching (Nov. 8-9). Hosted in the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville by the
Conference, this weekend rock concert for God is a great chance to develop the faith of our youth. We
need to reserve hotel rooms soon, soon, soon! If you are interested, please contact Youth Pastor Nate
Hester: [email protected]!
Credo Confirmation Class will begin on Saturday, Nov. 30. Please inform the pastoral staff if you know
of young people who want to embark on this great journey of discovering more about their faith! The nine-
session course concludes on Easter morning with your child’s commitment to Christ and the local church!