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The Concord Herald Volume 10 Issue 2 March, 2017
Concord United Methodist Church
70 Concord Church Rd., Roxboro, N C 27574
336.599.6262
www.concordumcroxboro.com Rev. Karl Neuschaefer, Senior Minister
Curtis Hammock, Children and Youth Pastor
Mrs. Rena Morton, Music Director
Our Mission
To worship, witness, follow, and serve
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Our Vision
Christ in us; God’s glory manifested!
March
Ushers: Bayard Crumpton
Kermit Mathis
Darrell Poole
Kyle Crumpton
Greeters: Roland & Linda Heinrich Acolyte: Riley Carver
April Ushers: Jeanie Neuschaefer
Zeke Smith
Pam Smith
Chris Nowell
Greeters: Jeanie Neuschaefer & Jan Holtsclaw
Acolyte: Sam Barker
The Pastor’s Corner
As I mentioned during worship
on the last Sunday of Epiphany, we are
coming down off the mountain of
transfiguration with Jesus and we are
preparing for the long valley march to the cross during the
Season of Lent. Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is
popularly known as a season for individual self-
examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a
spiritual discipline. In this context, it could be viewed as
focusing on the negative, but from the very beginning of
this Lenten tradition, the focus had really been on an
intense preparation and time of supporting people who’ve
chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus and who were
preparing for Baptism and making their profession of
faith. Some referred to it as a kind of spiritual finishing
school flooded with learning and gaining new religious
experience in preparation for lifelong Christian
discipleship. In my challenge at the conclusion of the
service, I asked you to consider not only giving up that
which blocks you from having a fuller and richer
relationship with the risen Lord, but to also consider what
you might add to your daily routine that would be life-
giving and draw you ever closer to God. Intentionally
instituting a new practice or spiritual discipline for 40
days will almost assuredly cause it to become a loving
norm within your walk of faith.
It might be easy to declare that your plate is
already more than full, but therein lies the beauty of
removing that which serves no purpose in the kingdom of
God. We all expend time, money and other precious
resources on endeavors which offer no eternal benefit.
May we expend our energies on that which nourishes and
sustains us and those around us.
As Jesus spoke with the woman at the well, she
found herself desiring the living water that Jesus spoke of
and said, “Where can you get this living water?” (John
4:11b) Jesus promises, “Whoever drinks the water I give
them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will
become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal
life.” (John 4:14) May we always yearn for this water, but
especially during these 40 days, may we seek after it with
all our heart!
See you in worship! Karl
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Birthdays
March 1 – Tim Crews
2 – Barbara Ferguson
4 – Mary Jane Bowman
4 – Bobbie Holeman
5 – Mac Wagstaff
10 – Alex Leonard
10 – Maleah Leonard
11 - Josh Kirby
11 – Pat Morris
12 – Mike Mandle
14 – Hunter Vaughan
14 – Doug Bowman
14 – Riley Carver
16 – Jennie Wagstaff
16 – Lacy Winstead
18 – Joe Jackson
21 – Bentley Sharow
21 – Griffin Winn
24 – Angela Thompson
25 – Tucker Hammock
31 – Preston Barker
April
1 – Anne Grabbs
5 – Kelly Duncan
6 – David Bell
6 – Ronald Whitt
7 – Andelyn Briggs
7 – Della Raines
7 – Lindsey Nowell
7 – Leigh Ann Wrenn
8 – Brody Rolison
9 – Diane Wade
10 – Thomas Carver
15 – Lisa Elliott
15 – Don Legun
17 – Jennifer Currier
17 – Donald Teague
18 – Carrie Howard
18 – Andrea Sherow
19 – Sandy Hatch
20 – Dick Hatch
21 – Donald Wilson
22 – Marv Morris
25 – Richard Kinn
25 – Kyle Pool
25 – Janie Wagstaff
25 – Kay Wagstaff
26 – Tim Chandler
26 – Peyton Crews
26 – Hugh Whitt
28 – Laurie Rose
28 – Alexandra Winstead
29 – Hayden Howard
29 – Barbara Lawson
March Calendar 1 – Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m.
2 – United Methodist Men’s supper meeting at
6:30 p.m.
3 – Nurture and Membership Committee meeting at
11 a.m.
4 – Annual Stew Fundraiser 6 a.m. - Noon
5 – Youth Council meeting at 3:30 p.m.
7 – PUMP Meeting at Lea’s Chapel UMC at 7 p.m.
9-12 – Men’s Emmaus Walk at Camp Agape
10-12 – Crosswave comes to Concord
11 – Woodcutting event at the Christian Help Center
from 8 a.m. to noon
12 – Daylight Saving Time
13 – United Methodist Women’s meeting (light meal)
6:30 p.m.
17 – Saint Patrick’s Day
20 – Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed. and
Supervision meeting at 7 p.m.
22 – Concord serves lunch at the Christian Help
Center
22 – Witness Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.
26 – Scout Recognition Sunday
27 – Concord Church Council meeting at 7 p.m.
Worship on Sunday’s at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Children’s choir practice each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Yahweh Yoga each Mon. and Thurs. at 9:30 a.m.,
Tues. at 7:00 p.m. and Wed. at 4:30 p.m.
Emmaus Reunion Group meeting each Wed. at 6p.m.
Choir practice each Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Youth Fellowship each Sunday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Annual Yard Sale; May 20th
Concord’s annual yard sale is scheduled for
Saturday, May 20th. Save your items for the sale. If
you have no space to store items, especially large
items, pick up can be arranged. Call Bob Zippay at
336-234-8315. All donations are appreciated.
Proceeds benefit community projects.
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Prayer Shawl
Ministry The prayer shawl
knitters will meet
Monday, March 6th at
7:00 p.m. in the parlor.
If you have any
questions, please
contact Ernie Carver.
Sanctuary
Renovations
To Start For some time now
the church has been considering doing some renovation
work in our sanctuary. The planning has been
underway for several years and the proceeds from two
of our previous Ham Supper Fundraisers have been set
aside to help pay for the project. The Trustees have
been meeting and acquiring quotes for the work and
materials and are ready to proceed. It is always difficult
to determine the proper timing for work on the
sanctuary since there are significant events in the life of
the church where the sanctuary is most needed, such as
special worship services, weddings, etc. Based on the
current calendar, renovations are to begin the Monday
following Mother’s Day, May 15. The renovation will
include a new ceiling, new carpet, some slight
modifications to the chancel area to provide easier
access, installing ceramic tiles in the two primary
entranceways, painting, some lighting changes and
refurbishing of the main entrance doors. We are
thankful to have this project scheduled and rejoice that
it is now set to begin. The project is scheduled for six
to eight weeks duration and during this time period all
worship services will take place in the Fellowship Hall.
Anniversaries
March 15 – Ronald & Bess
Whitt
19 – Kenzie & Andrea
Sherow
30 – Marvin & Pat Morris
April 6 – Cameron & Jackie Murray
11 – Cecil & Renee Barker
13 – Robbie & Susie Britt
26 – Rodney & Melanie Crumpton
30 – Darrel & Amy Poole
Flowers For the Altar March
5 – Curtis & Dori Hammock
12 – Zeke & Pam Smith
19 – Mike & Barbara Lawson
26 – Bayard & Janice
Crumpton
April 2 – Darrell & Amy Poole
9 – Jim & Susan Rhodes (Palms)
16 – Thomas & Elizabeth Carver (Easter Lilies)
23 – Sandy Treacy
30 – John & Janie Wagstaff
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Our Known Immediate Prayer Concerns
Ethel Aiken
Judy Baker and daughters
Charlene and Donica
Cindy Blanks
Sandy Boone and her son Griffin
Brenda Callahan
Donnie Carver
Bo Carver
Ernie Carver
Sarah Clinard
Colt Cowell
Joe Daniel
Joni Dawson’s parents
Roger and Susan Gardner
Christopher Gattis
Sally Glei
Brian Hager
Keith Hall
Sandy and Dick Hatch
Jan Holtsclaw
Faye Howard
Debbie Kelly
Ann Lawrence
Jerry Lawson
Don Legun
Andrea Malpass
John Mason
Linda Masten
Ruth Ann Oliver
Elizabeth Pierson
Cotton Powell
Pam Smith’s mother, Lillian
Hilda Stegall
June Taylor
Angela Thompson & her mother
Linda Tingen
Beth Toney
Sandy Treacy
Jennifer Villeda
Chad Wagstaff
Jennie Wagstaff
Evelyn Mangum White
Donald and Becky Wilson
Becky Wilson’s mother
Kay Winstead and her grandson James
Mary Winstead
Prayers for those serving in Our Military Troie Barker, Zachary Bell, Daylon Brann, Donovan Heist,
Marv Morris, Erik Peterson, Jason Sabat, Eddie Schemper,
Donald C. Teague, and Kyle Treacy. 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 Keith Hall and Ken Walker for managing this site. 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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Annual Brunswick Stew
Saturday March 4th The annual Brunswick stew event is scheduled for Saturday,
March 4 from 7 a.m. - noon. All are encouraged to
participate. There is an opportunity for all to serve.
Ingredients need to be prepared beforehand and brought to
church on the morning of the 12th. (Please see the
ingredients board at the back of the fellowship hall.) Some
are needed to arrive early and prepare the stew. Others are
needed to arrive around the 9 or 10 o’clock hour to start spooning quarts. If you wish to purchase stew,
you must pre-order with Susan Rhodes. Contact her at [email protected] or you may call or text at
504-5938. All checks should be made payable to Concord United Methodist Church, with “Stew” in the
memo line. Not only is this an essential fund raiser, it is a blessed time of fellowship. Monies raised from
this event are put to good benefit in the community. If you have questions, please contact Bayard
Crumpton at [email protected].
My Life Matters Annual Banquet
March 14th Our church is invited to attend the My Life Matters
celebration at Westwood Baptist Church on Tuesday,
March 14th at 6:30 p.m. What was previously known as Youth for Christ has now changed to My Life
Matters and each year they celebrate the accomplishments of this ministry. It will be a time to worship, to
reflect on the ministry accomplishments, to hear testimonies, and to offer support. For additional
information please see George Evans or Dudley Dawson.
Plenty of Opportunities to Serve All men are invited to join us for our next monthly meeting. It is
scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the
church fellowship hall.
Also, keep in mind that Annual Concord Stew is Saturday, March 4th.
We will need many hands on this day to help with setup, stirring pots, organizing ingredients, and clean-
up. We will be getting started by 6:00 a.m.
Lastly, Saturday, March 11th is the date for the next large wood cutting event. This will be held at the
Christian Help Center. With Lyman Johnson’s leadership the truck load count for this year is already up to
272! Thank you Lyman!
We also want to send a huge Thank You to the 16 individuals from Person county that made the trip to
Rowland NC for the storm damage clean up on February 11th. Great Job Everyone!!
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JOY Club celebrated
Valentine’s Day in the
Traditional sense By: Joni Dawson
J.O.Y. (just older youth) fellowship enjoyed a late Valentine’s Day celebration complete with chocolate and hearts
on Friday, February 17th. Each participant brought Valentines to deliver to each of us allowing us to leave with a
bag full of love. It was not only fun but, brought back some sweet memories of our own childhood school days
sharing valentines with sweet friends.
Marcia Loudon gave a wonderful devotion on the importance of being in sync with our fellow brothers and sisters
and used the Tundra Swans as an example. The swans rely on each other to make their 4,000 mile semi-annual trip
from Alaska/Canada to North Carolina. The fact of them being able to fly 50 mph and 2 miles high is amazing in
itself, but, what is really incredible is that they purposefully position themselves in such a way to coordinate their
wing beats perfectly with each other to minimize energy. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 give us the same example of two
being better than one as we serve and love the Lord and together we can positively change our lives and the world
for Him. Thank you Marcia for the great reminder for all of us as we strive as one body and one focus to be light in
our world.
The joy continued as Joanne Jachimiak a regular J.O.Y. attendee from Westwood led all in a fun game of Valentine
trivia and Valentine word scramble with prizes being delivered to 4 winners. JOY lunch consisted of the best cooks
of Concord and area churches providing a banquet fit for royalty.
Continuing with the program, Marcia shared some of her team’s travel ideas some of which are as follows:
March 31 – Art in Bloom, NC Art Museum in Raleigh and lunch at Pam’s Farmhouse Restaurant. Cost is
$22 per person includes admission & transportation. Money is due in advance, by March 17th meeting.
May 12 – Tour Duke Gardens and enjoy lunch nearby. Cost of trip is $14, includes admission and
transportation. Please pay in advance by the April 21st meeting.
June 3 – VIR Vintage Race Cars celebrating race cars from the past. You will not want to miss this fun
day. Cost is $10 for early registration. Money is due the May 19th meeting.
Fri, June 30 – Red, White and Broad concert at the Prizery in South Boston. Dinner will be at the Four
Oaks before the concert. Tickets are to be purchased in advance. Cost is $14 plus dinner on your own.
Money is due by the May 19th meeting. We will leave Concord at 5:00 p.m. for 5:30 dinner reservations.
Plus lots more, late August Reidsville Revival with African AM Choirs from all over the country, great speakers and
lots of hand clapping and spirit raising times, fall trip to the Conservator Center for those who were not able to go
last time, this is a great trip and fun for all ages. If you are interested in any of these trips or would like to be a part
of the planning Marcia’s e-mail is [email protected]
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Sewing, Stuffing, Beading;
All to show Jesus’ love By: Karen Mathis
Great Food, Fun and Fellowship was had by all! Thirty
five ladies, guests and one little helper met Saturday
February 4th to sew, stuff, give eyes and noses to Salvation
Bears to travel with CrossWave to Peru once again.
Over 160 Salvation necklaces were made for the
bears and the recipients. Even though we had high
hopes, we still have bears with missing eyes, noses
and necklaces. Let’s meet again (all ladies,
daughters, mothers, etc. are welcome) Saturday
March 4th (Stew day) at 8:30 a.m. (or as soon as
you can get there). We will finish the bears, take a
group picture (hope all attendees can make it
again), love on them and ready them for their
journey to Peru. The group picture is to send with
each bear, with a Scripture verse and our Love!
The new friendships, food, fellowship and insight
by Ally Poole, was the highlight of our time
together! Listening closely during our short
business meeting, Ally (3) very appropriately said,
“If you have Jesus in your heart, you don’t have
to be afraid, because Jesus will take care of you.”
Jesus’ teachings in the Scriptures, with ministry to
women, youth and children, will be our focus now
as a Wesleyan Covenant Church women’s group.
Please come and join us as we strive to live out
Jesus’ teachings and not be conformed to the
world.
After completing the bears, please prepare to stay
for the Stew packaging around 10:30 a.m. Lots of
hands are needed to get the job done quickly. #BlessedtobesupportedbyawonderfulgroupofLadies
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Planning Session Scheduled: Are you prepared in the event of a
sudden illness or even death?
Our Stephen Ministry team invites the congregation and the community to a very
important planning seminar on Sunday, April 2nd following the 11 a.m. service. Lunch
will be provided.
Unfortunately, many times people put off end of life discussions and decision making until it’s
too late. Lisa Brown Cole, Director of Pastoral Services at Duke Regional Hospital, has witnessed the hardships
faced by family members facing critical last minute end of life decisions too often. Lisa, also an Ordained Elder in
the United Methodist Church, has made it a mission to help families plan in advance to prevent these immense
hardships. She will be coming to Concord to advise us in ways to
protect ourselves and our loved ones from this unnecessary agony.
She will inform us of important considerations and address
planning tools such as living wills, advanced directives and
healthcare power of attorneys. She will also provide copies of
these directives. Since she is a notary, one outcome of attending
this seminar will be the opportunity of completing one or more of
these directives.
This seminar is not just for our more mature members, but also for those who have teenagers. In a recent event a
mother found she had no ability to authorize medical treatment for her son who was 18. He had been in an accident
and was in a coma. The law recognized him as an adult and without authorization would not let the mother authorize
care even though her son was still on her insurance. With a little planning this could have been avoided. These are
difficult considerations, but well worth your time to plan ahead. Please make plans to come join us on April 2nd.
Trip to the HOLY LAND in 2018; Sign up info: The signup for the trip to the Holy Land that occurred during February was
conducted to determine if there was enough interest to move forward with
planning. We are excited to report that we had interest on the part of at least 20
individuals! We will be meeting in March to begin the detailed planning of the
trip. Again, the cost for an 11 day trip would be approximately $2,800 per person. This is
all inclusive with the exception of getting to our point of departure, which would most
likely be New York. Do not be alarmed if you did not sign up during February, there is
still plenty of time to be a part of this trip and we encourage your prayerful consideration.
The trip will likely take place in the January-February timeframe in 2018 so there is still
time to consider this life-transforming pilgrimage to the land where Jesus walked. Those
that traveled in 2015 will be glad to share their experience and let you know how moving
the trip was for them. If you are interested or want more information, contact pastor Karl
at 336-470-1690.
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Youth and Adult Leaders commit to rural
Appalachian mission By: Curtis Hammock
At the time of this newsletter, 23 folks from Concord have signed up to be a part
of our first Appalachian Service Project mission week on July 9th-15th. ASP
provides one of the most rewarding structured service opportunities in the nation, bringing thousands of volunteers
from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families. For 48 years, ASP has
made homes warmer, safer and drier for families and provided transformational service experiences for volunteers.
Last year, 16,231 volunteers served with ASP, providing critical repairs for 493 families and constructing 26 new
homes. I'm proud that Concord folks are stepping up to be the church beyond the walls of the church and beyond the
comfort of our community.
Crosswave Ministries returns to Concord We are blessed once again to have Crosswave Ministries coming to
our church on Friday, March 10th through Sunday, March 12th. In
addition, our youth will be engaging with the activities of Crosswave and
our confirmands will be using that weekend for additional learning.
Crosswave is an outreach of Gateway Christian Fellowship in Raleigh
and seeks to equip, challenge, mobilize, and establish an emerging
generation of young people (ages 10-20) who are eager to respond to the
Great Commission and follow the Great Commandment! Crosswave is
able to minister the life-changing grace of God in many different settings. They will reside in our church throughout
the weekend and lead both of our worship services on Sunday. Please plan to attend and be intentional about inviting
others so that they too can receive this blessing. We are planning a covered dish luncheon following the 11 a.m.
service and all are invited.
The Walk To Emmaus Numerous members of our church have participated in
the Walk to Emmaus and have given testimony to its incredibly positive impact on their faith journey. And why
wouldn’t it when anytime we set ourselves apart to walk with God for 72 hours - how could it not?! It is a bit of a
misnomer since you don’t actually walk, but rather, you spend the structured time at a retreat center where all your
needs are met. The weekend is filled with singing, worshiping and exploring ones faith at a deeper level. There are
elements that make the weekend so special that those who have been are reluctant to share about them, which has
given some the impression that it is a secretive community, which is absolutely not true. They simply don’t want to
ruin any of the special blessings in store for those who have not yet experienced it. As Pastor Karl has said, there is
nothing he could do in a 72 hour period that would have such a tremendous impact on your faith journey more than
the Walk to Emmaus.
Please prayerfully consider allowing yourself this tremendous spiritual walk with God. The upcoming walks are as
follows:
Men’s Walks are scheduled for March 9-12, 2017 and Sept 21-24, 2017, and the Women’s Walks are scheduled for
May 4-7, 2017 and October 12-15, 2017. Applications are available in the back of the Sanctuary and Fellowship
hall. For more information speak to one of our members who have been on the walk, talk with pastor Karl, or simply
log on to the website: www.carolinaemmaus.org.
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Our ZOE Working Group Is A Reality!
We are officially partnered with the Budiriro (Translated–Prospering)
Working Group in Clare, Zimbabwe. This group started in October
2016 and will extend through October 2019. The Budiriro Working Group consists of 34 youth ranging in
age from 15 – 20 who represent the head of the household, with an additional 66 dependents, making a
total of 100 orphans that will be impacted by our support. Here is some additional information about the
ZOE program:
The ages of the orphaned and vulnerable children in the ZOE program range between infant and college
age. Many of the children in Zimbabwe’s program are living with an elderly grandparent or caregiver who
is disabled or otherwise unable to care for the children. It is often the case that such arrangements include
shelter only and the caregiver is unable to provide food, education, health care or other support which the
children need. Child rights are especially important in such situations so that the children are not abused.
Please note, children joining the ZOE program are living in extreme poverty situations. Often they have
no parents or birth documentation and have suffered multiple traumas in their young lives. Additional
orphans are frequently adopted by the group, and a small percentage of children will leave the group due to
family reunification or other reasons. ZOE strives to keep the list as up-to-date as possible. All the names
on this list are real children in need of our prayers.
Focus on: Faith
Often the isolation that the children feel when they begin the ZOE program extends to their thoughts about
God. Because they are abused and discriminated against by their community, (and often this includes
Christians in their village) they believe God has also abandoned or even cursed them. At other times they
believe that maybe God does not exist, or if God does exist that they are somehow beyond God’s love. In
the very first meeting, the staff often addresses the Lord’s Prayer with the children and talk about what it
means as an orphan to call God “Father.” They learn that they are not truly orphans because they have
their heavenly Father who loves them.
ZOE shares the gospel with these children, but this sharing goes beyond words to deeds. The children both
hear and see the very best of the Christian message, and often respond to this in inspirational ways. At
each meeting they begin with Scripture readings, prayer and devotions given by a group member. While
this is available to the children, they are never coerced into the Christian faith. ZOE’s program is
religiously non-restrictive, but offers a compelling view of the love Christians show to others.
One of the most powerful parts of the empowerment program is the way these children put their faith into
action in their own community. They forgive those who have harmed them, feed others who are even
poorer than themselves, adopt other children and share their resources and knowledge with them, pray and
care for one another, and pay fair wages to those who had once taken advantage of their situation with hard
labor and poor pay. These children return good for evil and can be examples to all of what it means to live
our faith.
Focus on: First Connections
One of the biggest disadvantages orphans and vulnerable children face is isolation from peers and the
larger community. Struggling on their own, the children lack moral support, access to community
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resources, and a network of people to help them progress and face challenges. ZOE creates connections.
Peer group. Even though there may be hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children living in a
community or village, they often self-segregate because of the conditions of their poverty, disease, and/or
the stigma of HIV/AIDS. When each new member tells their story during the first working group meeting,
they are greatly encouraged to find that there are others who share their same struggles. ZOE then
introduces the children to young people who have already graduated from, or have made significant
progress through ZOE’s empowerment program, and the new ZOE participants are inspired and energized
to begin the work of transformation.
Program facilitator and mentor. Each working group is assigned a program facilitator/social worker.
These ZOE staff members usually speak the language of the region, hold a diploma in social work or
related fields and have experience working with children. Additionally, the working group members select
a person from the local community to serve as a mentor and advocate for the children within the
community. Mentors receive training from ZOE and then attend weekly meetings, make home visits and
help ZOE resolve challenges the group may face in the community.
And a powerful connection is you! All ZOE working groups know the opportunities they receive are
from God through the love and concern coming from their partners far away. They are amazed that you
would care for them without ever having met them. This powerful connection is further strengthened
when a Hope Companion visits the children to witness what they have achieved. In many ways you stand
in place of their parents, and to hear that you are proud of what they have accomplished is transformative
for these children. Thank you for being a part of building God’s Kingdom in this way.
In the Spotlight: Featuring Our Zoe Family
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Here are the names and family units of the Budiriro Working Group:
Shpelan 16
Saymore 9
Dhausi 6
Yasin 6
Panashe 9
Kudakwashe 6
Takunda 5
Munashe 19
Action 19
Josiah 17
Emmanuel 20
Prosper 18
Simon 15
Aaron 10
Shepherd 8
Josephat 17
Magret 11
Benson 19
Rosemary 19
Eunice 20
Anesu 16
Memory 15
Bybeat 18
Shelly 16
Melody 5
Brighton 10
Beyonce 1
Lesly 1
Courage 17
Valary 15
Maxwell 13
Pauline 20
Patience 20
Last 10
Chido 6
Talent 13
Talent 18
Perpertua 17
Tecler 7
Kudakwashe 15
Blessed 18
Tinevimbo 14
Runyararo 8
Antony 19
Bernard 13
Carnisco 12
Prince 13
Arleta 15
Patience 18
Tatenda 15
Precious 18
Tadiwa 10
Beauty 17
Kupakwashe 1
Maria 20
Tinotenda 11
Iwine 6
Tinashe 18
Delia 7
Takunda 5
Blessing 3
Panganai 19
Jona 14
Esteri 9
Shylene 7
Clever 20
Panashe 5
Ruvarashe 3
Ashely 2
Ishanesu 16
Clara 2
Misheck 16
Tanyaradzwa 9
Given 15
Lydia 10
Latifa 5
Melody 16
Memory 14
Dadirai 6
Esther 5
Isaac 3
Tonderai 15
Nokhuthula 15
Remember 13
Munyaradzi 18
Tichaona 17
Gumisai 16
Ngonidzashe 11
Tatenda 9
Angeline 16
Innocent 14
Maria 14
Vitalis 9
Marshia 8
Tatenda 5
Takudzwa 5
Shantelle 2
Ronald 18
Gamuchirai 14
Anna 20
An Opportunity to Serve We are in need of a Sunday School teacher for a middle school age Sunday School
class. Please prayerfully consider this most important job. Please speak with Susan
Rhodes with any interest or questions.