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September 2018 THE SEAGULL Doug Lain Pastor Christina Turner Pastor Hope Vickers Pastor Julia Walker Jewell Dir. of Music Ministries Donna Pinckney Dir. of Spiritual Formation Mikki Perry Dir. of Congregational Care Susan Fieldstein Asst. Dir. of Congregational Care/ THE SEAGULL Editor Carla Whitlow Dir. of Operations Melissa Wagenseller Asst. Financial Administrator Christina Norvell Dir. of Children & Youth Ministries Pam Hutsell Asst. Director of Children & Youth Ministries Joseph Hughes Asst. Choir Director & Accompanist Kelly Jewell Early Services Musician Ryan Mansbery Sound Technician Kathleen Crowley Nursery Coordinator Ruth Cotton Preschool Director Don Jenks Building Superintendent Phone 910.256.4471 Fax 910.256.4478 www.wrightsvilleumc.org Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8-4/Fri 8-12 As Wrightsville United Methodist continues to grow, so do our needs. We’ve hired two new people this summer who are contributing to our church in very important ways. We’d like for you to know a little more about them and what they do. First is Don Jenks, our new Building Superintendent. The second is Madison Pleasant, who is our Communications and Marketing Assistant. Don works Monday through Friday in the mornings and Madison is able to do the bulk of her work from a remote office, so you won’t be able to find them in a traditional office on Sunday mornings. Nevertheless, what they do is essential to helping us make disciples for Jesus Christ. 1) Where did you grow up? I grew up in Raleigh with my parents, Tracy and Tracey, and my brother, Taylor. As a family we have always been avid beachgoers and share the love to fish! 2) What is your church background? School background? As a family, we attended First Presby- terian Church Downtown where my brother and I were very active in the youth program. I traveled on several mission trips and frequently volun- teered for community service acts with the youth program. I attended UNCW for undergrad with a degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. (continued on page 2) 1) When did you join the staff and what is your position? I joined the staff in March 2018 as the Building Superintendent. 2) Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. The youngest of five, with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. 3) Do you have any family? Yes, I have a wonderful and lovely wife, Laura, of 32 years and 2 children. A daughter, Kaitlin, who lives in N.Y. and a son, Kyle, of Wilmington. (continued on page 2)

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Page 1: THE SEAGULL - Wrightsville UMC · THE SEAGULL Editor Carla Whitlow Dir. of Operations Melissa Wagenseller Asst. Financial Administrator Christina Norvell Dir. of Children & Youth

September 2018 THE SEAGULL

Doug Lain Pastor

Christina Turner Pastor

Hope Vickers Pastor

Julia Walker Jewell Dir. of Music Ministries

Donna Pinckney Dir. of Spiritual Formation

Mikki Perry Dir. of Congregational Care

Susan Fieldstein Asst. Dir. of Congregational Care/ THE SEAGULL Editor

Carla Whitlow Dir. of Operations

Melissa Wagenseller Asst. Financial Administrator

Christina Norvell Dir. of Children & Youth Ministries

Pam Hutsell

Asst. Director of Children & Youth Ministries

Joseph Hughes Asst. Choir Director & Accompanist

Kelly Jewell Early Services Musician

Ryan Mansbery Sound Technician

Kathleen Crowley Nursery Coordinator

Ruth Cotton Preschool Director

Don Jenks

Building Superintendent

Phone 910.256.4471 Fax 910.256.4478 www.wrightsvilleumc.org Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8-4/Fri 8-12

As Wrightsville United Methodist continues to grow, so do our needs. We’ve

hired two new people this summer who are contributing to our church in very

important ways. We’d like for you to know a little more about them and what

they do. First is Don Jenks, our new Building Superintendent. The second is

Madison Pleasant, who is our Communications and Marketing Assistant. Don

works Monday through Friday in the mornings and Madison is able to do the

bulk of her work from a remote office, so you won’t be able to find them in a

traditional office on Sunday mornings. Nevertheless, what they do is essential to

helping us make disciples for Jesus Christ.

1) Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Raleigh with my parents, Tracy and Tracey, and my brother, Taylor. As a family we have always been avid beachgoers and share the love to fish!

2) What is your church background? School background?

As a family, we attended First Presby-terian Church Downtown where my brother and I were very active in the youth program. I traveled on several mission trips and frequently volun-teered for community service acts with the youth program. I attended UNCW for undergrad with a degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.

(continued on page 2)

1) When did you join the staff and what is your position?

I joined the staff in March 2018 as the Building Superintendent.

2) Where were you born and raised?

I was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. The youngest of five, with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters.

3) Do you have any family?

Yes, I have a wonderful and lovely wife, Laura, of 32 years and 2 children. A daughter, Kaitlin, who lives in N.Y. and a son, Kyle, of Wilmington.

(continued on page 2)

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Did You Know?

Did you know that when you can’t be here on Sunday, or would like to lis-ten to a service again, that there are

two ways you can do that?

1. Go to our website at www.wrightsvilleumc.org.

2. Under “Worship” click on “Sermons”

3. Scroll down and find the date/title of the sermon and click on “Listen Now”.

4. When it comes up, click on the ►, wait for it to download and you’ll be ready to listen!

Or, you can...

...fill out a Sermon Request Form in the

tourquoise plastic container outside of

the front office. It will take a week or

two, but check back and you’ll get a CD

of the requested week’s sermon.

(continued from page 1)

I was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity (technically a fraternity but it is a sorori-ty) where I gained life long friends! We spent time volunteering and supporting each other throughout out 4 years together. After spend-ing a semester in Florence, Italy in my senior year I knew I wanted to pursue higher educa-tion. Following undergrad I attended Savan-nah College Art and Design for my Masters of Arts in Luxury Brand Management.

3) How did you become interested in do-ing communications?

I studied and always had an interest in market-ing. However, I truly began my career in com-munications while in Savannah for grad school where I began working in the Marine Industry. I became the Marketing Manager of a globally known marine company, Release Marine. Fol-lowing graduation I had more members in the established marine industry contacting me for my services and to join their businesses, as well. That is what led me back to Wilmington. I created Maritime Communications in August of 2017 and have been working with all differ-ent types of businesses ever since. I primarily focus on social media, advertisements, graphics and websites.

4) Why did you feel called to work with us at Wrightsville UMC?

I felt a special bond with Wrightsville UMC when I heard Rev. Christina Turner preach at the Easter Sunrise Service. Recently my broth-er, sister-in-law and nephew have made this their church home. When I had the opportuni-ty to interview with the church it didn’t even feel like an interview. I was sitting in a room with 5 other women and felt as if I was talking with friends I had known for years.

5) When you are not working, what do you like to do?

When I am not working you can find me fish-ing on the boat at Mason’s Inlet or visiting my friends and family! My true passion is traveling and learning about all types of different peo-ple, cultures and religion. Traveling helps me feel more connected to myself and to God.

(continued from page 1)

4) What is your favorite thing about work-ing here?

The new experiences and the people I work with are outstanding. Also, the parishioners that I have come in contact with are friendly and helpful.

5) What do you do in your free time?

I like to spend time with my wife, family and friends. I am also a sports fan-baseball and football, especially.

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Ruth Circle will meet

Monday, 09/10, at 10:00 a.m.

in the Parlor. New members

are welcome! For more

information, contact Marie

Cooke at 620-4241 or at

[email protected].

Lydia Circle will meet

Monday, 09/10, at 6:00 p.m.

at the home of Betsy

Summey. Please bring a

Friendship Salad ingredient.

Salad greens will be furnished

by hostess. For more

information, contact Kay

Morgan at 256-4970.

Circle of Hope will meet at

12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/11

in room 203. Please contact

Jeannie DeGaetano at 617-

7268 for more information.

Koinonia Circle will meet

Thursday, 09/13, at 11:00 am

at the home of Fran Russ.

Please bring a sandwich for

lunch. We look forward to

seeing all of our members and

welcome others who would

like to join us. For more

information contact Ann Hill

at 350-2729.

STARS has been cancelled for September.

S-Seniors

T-Talking

A-and

R-Remembering the

S-Seasons

Due to ongoing repairs in the Fellowship Hall, our STARS luncheon for September has been cancelled.

Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, October 2, for the next STARS lunch!

UMWUMW

NEWSNEWS

United Methodist Men Fish Fry/Oyster Roast

We are making plans now for our annual Fish Fry/Oyster Roast! We’ll have great food and great fellowship and as always, it’s for a great cause. Watch for more information in the upcoming bulle-tins and the October Seagull!

Hello, Friends…

...I have been so lonesome lately– and I have felt so empty. I am sitting in the Narthex just hoping to see your smiling face and feel some coins dropping in! Love from your friend...the Pennies and Prayers Jar in the Narthex. All money collected goes to women and children who

are in need in our community.

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The Wrightsville United Methodist Church Outreach Committee supports and nurtures individuals and organizations who are in need in our community, nation and world. We also seek to provide members of our congregation opportunities to define their own ministry in service of Christ.

Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening

Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Wilmington Convention Center

Methodist Home for Children celebrates

Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening.

Tickets are on sale!

If you are interested in sponsoring a table or purchasing tickets,

please call 910.471.6088 or www.wilmingtonee.com.

If you are interested in making a donation to the silent and/or live auction,

please contact Regina Hawse at 910-471-6088.

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This year is a huge milestone for the Son Run!

20th Annual Son Run Race

20th October the fun takes place

20K Fundraising goal; much to embrace!

Through generous donations we raised $15,000 last year. We hope you will help us reach our goal of 20k in this 20

th year!

Benefiting charities are focused on children and include, A Safe Place, Congre-gations for Children, Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear and Methodist Home for Children.

We appreciate your previous support and we hope you will join with us again this year. Please let us know and we will make arrangements to get sponsor forms to you.

Walking with the Pastors

Pastor Doug and Pastor Christina are getting ready for the 20th Annual Son Run 5K.

This year’s run/walk will be held on Saturday, October 20.

Join them on Tuesdays at 4:15 pm to walk the Loop as a group.

We will be walking every Tuesday through October 16.

We’ll meet in the parking lot under the Fellowship Hall.

All are welcome!

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This is going to be short and sweet! If you have EVER thought about becoming a Stephen Minister, NOW IS THE TIME. Training begins September 11, so time is short.

Our ranks have dwindled as several Stephen Ministers have had to step aside. The reasons vary from job pressures to family problems to a move out of town. Whatever the reasons, we miss these dedicated, caring people and we need several more to step into this important ministry.

We have a couple of Stephen Ministers who are caring for two Care Receivers. We don’t usually ask them to serve but one at a time but we can’t turn people away because we are short of Stephen Ministers.

Males-please, we need you! Females-everyone who has stepped aside is female so we desperately need you. You know what we do. We meet with our Care Receivers (usually once a week for about an hour) and listen to their story. We listen without judgement and without trying to “fix” them. We offer Christian Care Giving for those who are broken and need support without judgement-compassion and caring without demands.

Generally, friends and family have an agenda when you have problems and try to promote that agenda to fix the situation. Stephen Ministers have no agenda other than listening and caring for their care receiver.

Again, if you have ever thought about it, please take action. Call Janis Norris at 509-9608, Beth Perry at 231-2369 or Martha Brenner at 319-7808.

Stephen Ministry by Beth Perry

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Project Agape Christmas Boxes

WUMC is once again sponsoring Project Agape Christmas Boxes in Armenia. If you’d like to participate, you can go by the table in the Narthex, pick up a box and a list of specific items to be placed in the box.

The deadline to turn them in is Wednesday, September 19. If you have any questions, please call the church office at

256-4471.

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard by Dick Chapman

As you know, we are huge supporters of Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and there are many people at Wrightsville UMC who volunteer with this wonderful organization! They are still in need of peanut but-ter, so pick some up while you are out shopping!

MHC is also looking for a volunteer Treasurer’s Assistant. Duties include:

Pick up mail weekly from the Cupboard, the PO box and Grace UMC Scan checks, envelopes and bills into a computer file and send to the Treasurer, Steve Black. Send donation information to board member, Marie Cooke, for thank you notes. Must be computer literate and have attention to detail The Cupboard will provide a scanner/copy machine if needed.

Contact Roxann Lansdown at 910-398-3520 or Dick Chapman at 910-686-5625 for more information.

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The Thursday morning

Men’s Bible Study

meets at 6:45 each Thursday morning.

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee,

fellowship and study!

All men are welcome!

Questions? Gene-620-7177

Have you thought about becoming a member of Wrightsville UMC?

If so, please join us on Saturday, September 8, from 9:00-12:00 pm for the last new member

class of 2018.

A sign up sheet is available on the deep roots bulle-tin board or you can sign up by calling the church

office at 256-4471.

They’re coming back on Monday mornings!

A great way to start your work week, this study will meet at 7:00 on Monday

mornings beginning on September 10

for Bible study and fellowship.

The fall study will be a study of the Book of Mark.

Books ($8) will be available at the first meeting.

We’re so excited about this opportunity!

Please register today and we’ll have a book waiting for you!

Questions?

Ready to register?

[email protected]

What a pleasure it is to get to know many of you! Slowly, but steadily, I am making rounds to see you- especially if you are homebound, alone, hospitalized or a proud resident of one of the retirement commu-nities! It is good to get to know you and have a prayer together. I am coordinating visits through our won-derful Mikki Perry, so please call the church office to schedule a visit if we have not called you!

With fall programs starting back, I look forward to running into many of you at STARS, or Sunday School, worship or other activities. What a great time to be part of Wrightsville UMC.

Hope Vickers

Thank you!!!!! As we approach in September Rick's 10 year "Birthday" of his stem cell transplant for Non Hodg-kin's Lymphoma, we once again would like to acknowledge God's Greatness and Mercy, and thank our Church family as well for all the prayers, cards, pastoral visits, coffee mug flowers, Sunday school cards and crafts and just for being there for us both. We are Blessed and our prayers go right back to each one of you. Thank you all!!! Rick (aka Mr. Whistles) and Kate Keenan

Thank you...

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Women’s Studies

Ladies Bible Study and Prayer Group

Each Thursday morning at 9:00 am this group of ladies gathers for prayer and study.

The study rotates throughout the year centering on various books of the Bible

and led by Linda Chapman. No registration is required to join this group.

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Join Ann Jenkins in this 7 week study by Angela Thomas as they explore finding hope in fragile places.

Monday evenings 6:00-7:30

September 10-October 29

Child care is available

Register on the deep roots bulletin board or [email protected]

Mother’s Bible Study begins again on September 12

The Mothers’ Bible Study meets on Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 throughout the school year.

They meet for study and fellowship with topics that vary throughout the year.

Child care is provided and new members are welcome at any time.

Our first study this fall will be Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren. Framed around one ordinary day, this book explores daily life through the lens of liturgy, small practices, and habits that

form us.

Join us in Room 105!

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Holy Yoga continues on Thursdays at 5:30

Come join Kim Brite, Registered Holy Yoga Instructor (R-HYI),

to connect with Christ on your mat and learn/experience:

Please bring your mat and water bottle and join us upstairs

at The Landing Shopping Center. All are welcome!

It’s ComIng!

The Cookie Walk will be here before we know it!

Remember to save the date: December 8th!

More information is coming soon!

Join Pastor Doug on Tuesday evenings this fall for this 7 week study where you will learn to develop spiritual practices, discover your

unique gifts, and engage in ministry that brings transformation to your own life and to the lives of others and the world.

Tuesdays, October 2-November 13

Dinner at 6

Class 6:45-8

Registration currently underway on the deep roots bulletin board – or [email protected]

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College Student in the Family?

If you have a college student in the family, College Connection and the United

Methodist Women want to know!

We’d love to be in touch with them throughout the year.

Please email current address to:

[email protected]

Thanks!

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What a great summer for our first ever “College Connection!”

“College Connection” was created as a way to keep our youth connected even after they enter college. This summer we offered four “College Connection” events using our marina as our outdoor meeting space and our boats as a way to get our college youth connected.

Marty and I have three children of our own, two who are still in college and one who recently graduated from college. We know first hand how important it is for our kids to stay connected to other young people of faith and to invite others to join. We also know how important it is for our college-age kids, and the college students in our church and our community, to know the WUMC family cares about them and is here for them.

From a beautiful sunset cruise to boating out to Masonboro Island for a bonfire and smores, we have enjoyed using our God-given resources to provide the boats and the space to host “College Connection.” Our last event was retrieving our crab pots from Lollipop Bay and bringing them back to the docks to steam.

Please help us spread the word about “College Connection!” As part of the body of WUMC, we want to stay connected to our college youth, and help them stay connected to one another during their college years. We will be planning more events throughout the year, and next summer, as we work to grow this college ministry.

If you would like for us to stay connected with your college kids, or other college students you may know, or if you are a college student and want to participate in future events with other college students, please contact Marty and me at 919-889-4777 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. We will add you to our group list and keep you informed all year long!

A special thanks to our fellow-WUMC members, Donna and Jerome Pinckney, who not only have become good friends to Marty and me, but who really stepped up and partnered with us on this new ministry. We especially loved Jerome’s homemade ice cream at our events!

Susan and Marty Foerster

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CHILDREN & YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 9

Join us! Sunday School At-A-Glance

Sunday Morning at 9:45

Nursery- Room 107 Kathleen Crowley and Joanne Diamond

provide our under three’s with loving care while parents attend the class of their choice.

Each week is an exciting new adventure into the Word of God.

Three Year Olds, Room 111

Four Year Olds, Room 110

Kindergarten, Room 109

First Grade, Room 112

Second Grade, Room 204

Third Grade, Room 204B

Grades 4 and 5, Room 203

Middle School, Room 201

This class welcomes all kids in grades 6-8.

High School, Youth Lounge

Using The Wired Word curriculum, this class takes a look at the news headlines from a scriptural perspective and how it applies to their lives.

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ADULT CLASSES

Roy Sandlin Bible Class Room 105 Teacher: Beth Perry

This class was one of the first Sunday school classes at WUMC. This class always welcomes all ages and at any time.

Son Seekers Room 200 Teacher : Bern Coulter

This class is made up of singles and couples ranging in age from 45-75. This class is currently studying “Making Sense of the Bible” and always welcomes new members! Walk in Faith Room 202 Teacher: Rotates

The Walk in Faith class is a discussion-oriented Bible study class with adults of all ages. They welcome members of all ages to join them in real life discipleship.

Agape Room 205 Teacher: Bill McClain

The Agape class is comprised of adults of all ages. This class uses the New International Adult Lesson. They welcome new members.

Circle Of Friends The Annex Teacher: Scott Whisnant Comprised of singles and couples ranging from 25-55, this class welcomes new members at any time!

Selah - Young Adult The Annex Teachers: Sherri and Gene Ingle

Comprised of singles and couples, this class welcomes all of the young – or young at heart to join them at any time!

Other classes are offered throughout the year on topics of interest to participants.

Some past topics have included Bible 101, Being Methodist in the Bible Belt, Parenting,

Marriage Enrichment, and the Book of Revelation.

Join us!

For more information on a particular class, please contact Donna Pinckney, Director of Spiritual Formation – 256-4471, ext. 1120 or [email protected].

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Page 13 SEPTEMBER 2018

“I am a child of God.” 1 John 3:1

Joyful 4 Jesus Bible Study and Faithful 5th

will kick off in October!

Save the Date...

Bibles & Breakfast

for all 4th Graders

and their families!

Sunday, October 14

8:15: Breakfast in Fellowship Hall

9:45: Worship Service

It is our tradition at Wrightsville UMC

that we present each 4th grader with

his or her very own Bible.

Please email your 4th Grader’s

full name to:

[email protected]

We hope you will join us

for this special day!

Children’s Choirs will kick off

on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 4:00

in the Choir Room

Join Us! Contact:

[email protected]

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4:12 is Back on Sunday Nights in the Fellowship Hall!

September 16: 6-8 pm September 23: 6-8 pm

4:12 Youth Praise Band!

Sunday, Sept. 16 & 23 4:30-6:00 pm

Meet Carey on stage in the Fellowship Hall!

Join us for our Fall Retreat! DNOW: Ft. Caswell

Biggest 4:12 weekend of the year! Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September 30

Cost: $115

We will be leaving at 4:00 pm on Friday & return around noon on Sunday.

To sign up please email Christina Norvell at [email protected]!

Welcome Back 4:12!

We hope everyone had a great summer!

Check out the poster on page 15 with details

about our 4:12 Kick off on

Sunday, September 9 from 5:00-8:00 pm!

4:12 Life Groups!

This is a great way to connect and grow closer to God and one another.

Middle School Boys

Wednesday, Sept. 12: 6:30-8:00 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 26: 6:30-8:00 pm

All middle school boys in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to attend!

God’s Girlz

Tuesday, Sept. 11: 6:00-8:00 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 25: 6:00-8:00 pm

We meet in the Youth Room!

All middle school girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to attend!

High School Guys and Girls

Tuesday, Sept. 18: 6:00-8:00 pm

We meet in the Youth Room!

All guys and girls in grades 9,10,11 and 12 are invited to attend!

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Page 16 SEPTEMBER 2012

1. Jeff DeGroote

2. Fletcher Norris, David Fisher, Anna Frazier Sandlin, Casi Healey

3. Linda Sears, Dave Scott, Maddie Eliot

4. Rob Tilman, Carol Midgett, Jim Diffee, Grant Roberts, Annsie Petroff

5. Jaime Taylor, Steen Wansley, Ada Lee, Banks Roberts, Sydney Ledermann, Jan Hoagland

6. Cheryll Schramm, Phil Bame, Katy Campbell, Carly Ward, Jeff Ward, Cindy Morris

7. Ashley Good, Isla Johnson, William Levesque

8. Thomas Riddle, Dru Lewis, Lori Walker, Meredith Collins, Kenan Mountford, Libby Brewer, Katie Horne, Cailyn Freeman, Cassidy Freeman

9. Max McLamb, Christina Norvell

10. John Brooks, Francie Godwin, Mason Duncan, Kathryn Cunningham

11. Barbara Hardy, Jeff Wiler, Ashley Doyle, Carson Nease

12. Aggie Henriksen, Alice Tysinger, Eddie Blake, Susan Giesler, Catherine Britton, Courtenay Thompson, Carson Whitaker, Courtenay Byrd

13. Gaye Rowland, Wynn Bartlett

14. Caroline Braza, Sean Lacy

15. Pat Thomas, Jeannine Buchheit, Courtney Wilson, Brent Wells, Wayland Beam, Carrie Mincey, Jay Walker, Jackson Dudley

16. Kathy Coulter, Celia Whisnant, Lesli Musselwhite, Connie Hill, Susan Salem, Lindsay Harkey, Alex Hill

17. Lesa Broadhead, Kyle Morrison, Trish Stone, Caroline Madden, Catherine McLamb

18. Melissa Byrd, Susan Boyer, Buck Rowlee

19. Crissy Sweyer, Mike Saieed, Shane Smith, Roger Autry, Sam Carson, Patrick Renton, Carter Williams

20. Jim Dean, Billy Blanke, Tim McIntyre, Andy Dortch, Leo Zirilli

21. William Howell, Cindy Locklear, Stephen Lytle

22. Kathy Griffin, Kelly Barnes, Melissa Scott, Elizabeth Dixon, Cliff Ray, Jim Freeman

23. Dale Starbuck, Lynda Logan, Angie Hill, Stephanie Farrell, Gail Kermon, Sue Crisp

24. Kate Keenan, Ella Boyer

25. Pete Rock, Ralph Konrady, Liza Stevens, Eva Dattilo, Cam Franck, Jax Franck, Ann-Marie Miller, Lillian Queen, Fred Adams, Judie Eakins, Bonnie Hales, Anglea Furniss, Erik Bernhard

26. Melissa Stilwell, Cory Morrison, Katy Kilbourne, Martha Brenner, Ashley Lee, Bill Porter, Nancy Tru-by, David Gregg, Addy Lauber

27. Fred Adams, Sharon West, Will Breeden, Skylar Kelly, Clay Walker

28. Chris Farley, Michael Bass, Mary Ann Roberson, Brannon Blanke, Julianne Blanke, PJ Kester, Hayden Griffin, Kate Lewis

29. Pam Carroll, Sharon Holmes, Mike Symmes, Lisa Malatesta, Camden Breeden, Bryce Morrison, Andy Barnard, Jonathan Jackson, Alyson Hommel

30. Shirley Ball, Phyllis Gates, Gloria Cole, Kourtney Landen, Andi Clarkson

If you have good news to share with your church family, please email Susan ([email protected]) by September 15 so it may be included in the October edition of The Seagull.

September 2018 Birthdays

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Page 17 SEPTEMBER 2018

Prayer List for September 2018

“Pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” James 5:16

A requested prayer of thanks from many who have benefited from our prayers.

Condolences to the families of:

Duane Jump (Bill Jump’s brother), Alissa Frey & her son, Vann Sullivan (Louise White’s brother), Steve Fry, Pat Lindsey, Liletha Crabtree, Julian Rogers (Gwen O’Quinn’s brother), Jenny Lou Rogers (Carl Rogers’ mother).

Prayer request cards may be found in the pew pockets. Please fill them out legibly, and be sure to in-clude your name and phone number, without which we cannot publish your request in either the bul-letin or the newsletter. If you wish to have a note sent, please include the mailing address. If you do not have it with you, please call the church office (256-4471) with the information – we will be unable to call you.

Thank you.

Anne Fowler

Betsy Hood

Joe Johnson

Jane & Cormal Ford

Bryan Langan & Family

John F. Decker

Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Smith

Leslie Godbold

Sam McGowan

Luci Manning & Baby

Augustus Farmer

Bill Hellrich

Murray Pool

Shirley Ball

Glynda Farmer

Dave Prosser

Glenda Flynn

Cheryl Marek

Clint Moore

Linda Lawson

Chance Dickson

Fires in California

Collins Family

JoAnn Salter

George Poulos

Cynthia Obrien

Andrea Terrill & Baker

Weatherford

David Brewster

Bob Tayloe

Rick & Kate Keenan

Pearl Rowell

Bob Schiffel

Ruth Ann Morrell

Lisa Anderson

Andrew Staton

Charley Swing

Colby Honeycutt

Morgan Thomas

Jo Newman

Scott Watkins

Janice Dickey

Bob & Joanne Tennille

Russ & Phyllis Deats

Tony Currin

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Participating in Worship in September 2018

8:15 Worship 9:45 Worship 11:15 Worship

Greeters 09/02: Team One 09/09: Team Two 09/16: Team Three 09/23: Team Four 09/30: Team One Ushers 09/02: Team One 09/09: Team Two 09/16: Team Three 09/23: Team Four 09/30: Team One Lay Reader: Psalm 34:1-10 09/02: Jim Busby 09/09: Bill Traina 09/16: Emily Lain 09/23: Jazz Undy 09/30: Caroline Wellford Acolytes Schedule Coming Soon Communion Stewards 09/02: Nancy Cates* Dick Morrison Rachel Miles Todd Lambeth

Greeters 09/02: Team Three 09/09: Team Four 09/16: Team One 09/23: Team Two 09/30: Team Three Ushers 09/02: Team Three 09/09: Team Four 09/16: Team Five 09/23: Team One 09/30: Team Two Lay Reader: Psalm 34:1-10 09/02: Connie Rogers 09/09: Scotty Selby 09/16: Shelby Roche 09/23: Sarah Shay 09/30: Eleanor Snell Acolytes Schedule Coming Soon Communion Stewards 09/02: Max Woodbury* Dan Ludwig Eleanor Snell Michelle Clark *Denotes Gluten Free Station

Greeters 09/02: Team Three 09/10: Team Four 09/17: Team One 09/24: Team Two 09/30: Team Three Ushers 09/02: Team Three 09/09: Team Four 09/16: Team One 09/23: Team Two 09/30: Team Three Lay Reader: Psalm 34:1-10 09/02: Susan Brooks 09/09: Mary Ryan Campbell 09/16: Gwen Hawley 09/23: Hadley Lacoveli 09/30: Diana Good Acolytes Schedule Coming Soon Communion Stewards 09/02: Martha Weaver* Maggie Landreth Mikki Perry Susan Treadway

Worship Bags: 09/02: Shearon Appleton 09/09: Chelsey Files 09/16: Eleanor Snell

09/23: Ashley Doyle 09/30: Kris Ludtke

Fellowship

8:15

09/02: Coffee & Doughnuts 09/09: Martha Blacher/Beth Foster 09/16: Bobby & Polly Jackson 09/23: Faye & Tommy Rose 09/30: Pearl Rowell/Phyllis Kosicki 9:45/11:15

09/02: Coffee & Doughnuts 09/10: Courtney & Nick Aughtry 09/17: Amy & Eric Kullberg 09/23: Edward & Sharon Simmons 09/30: Michelle & Todd Turner

Preschool Nursery

8:15

09/02: Rick & Martha Blacher 09/09: Rod Millage 09/16: Susan Mayo 09/23: Meredith Collins/Sarah Huettl 09/30: Kathleen Knapp 11:15

09/02: John & Martha Roche 09/09: Mandy Parish 09/16: Teresa McNabb Schroeder 09/23: Mary Beth Cowper 09/30: Kira Kerr

Altar Guild

Sanctuary:

09/02: Jean Sandlin 09/09: Susan Snider 09/16: Susan Wilson 09/23: Harriet Hawn 09/30: Paula True Flowers:

09/02: Faye Rose 09/09: Faye Rose 09/16: Sally Crandall 09/23: Sally Crandall 09/30: Sally Crandall

Kempton Worship Team 09/02

Worship Leader: Dick Morrison Communion Stewards: Belinda Morrison, Marie Cooke, Nancy Rock

Kitchen Patrol

September: Mary Beth Cooper October: Lesli Musselwhite, Marie Cooke

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard September: Mike Durham, Paige Leonard

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