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The Story November 2019
310 S. Main Street • www.fumclex.org • 336-248-2886
A Moment with the Pastor Without exception God loves everyone. “So, which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:36–37 (NKJV) One day, a lawyer came up to Jesus asking, “Teacher, what do I have to do to get eternal life?” Jesus looked at him, and instead of answering, he asked the lawyer a question of his own: “You’re an expert at the law. You tell me. What does God’s law say, and how do you interpret it?” Without hesitation, the lawyer rattled off: “Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind. And love your neighbor as you love yourself.” The lawyer had no problem with loving God, but he wanted clarification. So, he continued to press Jesus further and asked: “And who is my neighbor?” In other words, he was saying: Tell me who I have to love and who I don’t have to love. Who do I have to accept, and who can I reject? Who do I have to reach out to, and who can I just ignore? Aren’t there some people deserving of love and others who aren’t? Recently, I pulled up at Sheetz gas station for a fill up. While standing outside of my car, a guy began sharing with me how he had just come from Asheboro’s court taking care of a driving offense. He was low on gas and needed to get back to Greensboro. Who is my neighbor? Without thinking, I purchased the needed gas. We met and soon departed. But in that moment, I had a chance to talk with Dwayne and Brittany, and to say a few words: “You don’t have to travel the road you are on.” It was a life changing moment for Dwayne, as it was for me. He knew God had whispered, and he said, “Thank you.” Who is my neighbor? How many dai-ly opportunities are we given by God to make a difference? How do we respond? Do we keep our distance? Do we pretend not to see their pain and hurry on with our lives? Do we think to ourselves, “I’ll just pray for them” and then go on our way? Or will we allow our hearts to be moved with compassion? Will we stop what we’re doing—even if it’s something good, something spiritual—and kneel beside those who are hurting… those who are lost and alone… will we put our arms around them and carry them to a place where they can find life, hope and healing? We fail to understand that as Christ’s followers, we are called to go to the other side of the road where we allow our hearts to be broken by the things that break the heart of God. Who is our neighbor? Who is it that needs your compassion? I believe clarity creates urgency. When you have clarity, it will by default propel you to action: towards your neighbors, your co-workers, those you come in contact with. Ask God to stir up a love and compassion within you for them and their needs. Ask Him to give you the courage and wisdom to walk with them and offer them hope and life. Compassion is the ability to see past the arrogance of sinful men and women and into the broken soul of human beings… into the heart that is desperately in need of the grace of God. —Matt Chandler
Blessings to you!
Roger Weisner, Senior Minister
336-575-3974
Boy Scouts Crew 200 Breakfast *Fundraiser • EVERYONE IS INVITED! Sunday, November 3, 2019 8:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. First UMC Fellowship Hall
Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, biscuits, toast & pancakes • *Donations received at the door and greatly appreciated. Proceeds will help with expenses for Venturingfest at Summit Bechtel Reserve June 28-July 2, 2020.
Please note for the members attending 8:30a Early Worship, you invited to join us for breakfast either before or after the service. All Saint’s Sunday, November 3 This is a time in the midst of our worship services
where we give thanksgiving to God for the Saints of the church, those who have
moved from the Church on earth to the Church Triumphant in the Heavens. We will
light a votive candle on the altar in their memory and each name will be read during
the communion liturgy with the ringing of a bell. And, the congregation will be invited
to come forward (if they desire to do so) and light a candle for a loved one they have
lost during the past year.
Sunday, November 3 (2p-4p) Fellowship Hall
You, your family, friends and neighbors have an
opportunity to be the hands of Jesus when First
UMC hosts our 3rd Rise Against Hunger event.
Rise Against Hunger is a non-profit hunger
relief organization that distributes food to the
world’s most vulnerable. With everyone and every age working and having fun
together, we will package over 10,000 meals that will be weighed, sealed and boxed to
be sent to people all over the world who don’t receive enough nutrition to lead an
active, healthy life. Invite your family members and neighbors to join you, and plan to
be a part of a hands-on mission experience.
Poinsettia Sale begins Sunday, November 17
Sponsored by United Methodist Women Group 12 Proceeds will
benefit local missions • Order forms will be available in Sunday
bulletins, from UMW Group 12 members, and the church office.
Price: $12 each (Due to a price increase by Patterson Farms,
our price has increased.)
Poinsettia Color: Red or White in 6” pots Foil Wrap: Green or Gold
ALL orders must be Pre-ordered & Pre-paid • Order deadline December 8 •
Poinsettias will be available for pick up Friday, December 13.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
FALL BACK ONE HOUR
James Wesley Ragan June 27, 1927 – November 14, 2018
Henry Paul Leonard, Jr. May 29, 1941 – February 7, 2019
Charles H. Harp, II March 17, 1944 – February 12, 2019
Margaret Odell Finch Ragan December 17, 1929 – March 17, 2019
Richard George Lawrence November 26, 1926 - March 25, 2019
Naoma Wagner Crabtree March 11, 1934 – June 23, 2019
Opal Munday Blume February 12, 1924 – August 27, 2019
Harvey H. Dick May 20, 1925 – October 20, 2019
Susan Elizabeth Wicks July 31, 1959 – October 22, 2019
John Richard Hench, II September 22, 1946 – October 23, 2019
CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 2019
Worship Weekly Meetings Monthly Meetings
United Methodist Women
Group 2
Tuesday, November 5 (10:30a)
Fellowship Hall
Staff Parish Relations
Monday, November 4 (6p) Conference Room
Charge Conference Thursday, November 7 (7p)Fellowship Hall
Endowment
Sunday, November 10 (4:30p)
Parlor
Trustees
Sunday, November 10 (5:30p)
Parlor
FUMC Book Club
Tuesday, November 12 (11:30a)
Village Grill
United Methodist Women
Group 12
Tuesday, November 12 (7p)
Fellowship Hall
Davidson Prison Ministry
Thursday, 14 (12p)
Parlor
Newsletter Articles Due
November 15 for December Issue
Serve meal at Crisis Ministries
Tuesday, November 19 (5:45p)
UMW Group 12
Contact: Cheri Murray
United Methodist Men
Sunday, November 17 (8:30a)
Fellowship Hall
Finance
Sunday, November 17 (7p)
Parlor
Altar Guild
Tuesday, November 19 (5:30p)
Fellowship Hall
Faithseekers Gathering Thursday, November 21
(6:30p) Home of Donna Smith
Amazing Grace Seekers
Tuesday, November 26 (7p)
Home of Glynda Smith
Church Office Closed
Wednesday, November 27 (12p)
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
Teens of Life Youth Ministry Sundays at 5p Youth/Scout House Children’s Christmas Play
Practice
Sunday, Nov 17
Sunday, Nov 24
(12p-1:30p)
Fellowship Hall
Lunch provided
Boy Scouts & Venturers
Mondays at 7p
Youth/Scout House
Theology Pub
Tuesdays at 7p
Sophie’s Cork & Ale
Prayer Breakfast
Wednesdays at 7:45a
Cagney’s Restaurant
Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesdays (Nov 6, 13, 20)
5:30p—6:30p
Fellowship Hall
Chancel Bells Rehearsal
Wednesday at 6p
Bell Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays at 7p
Early Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8:30a Sanctuary
2nd & 4th Sundays at 8:30a Fellowship Hall
Sunday School All Ages at 9:45a
Morning Worship Each Sunday at 11:00a Sanctuary Children’s Ministries Staffed Child Care Birth—5 years Sunday School & both services (Children’s Ministry Area, Ground Floor)
We Worship with the Children Each Sunday during the 11:00a Morning Worship Service
Children’s Worship Each Sunday following We Worship with the Children. K-3rd graders are invited to follow the Worship Leader to the Children’s Ministry Area, Ground Floor. HIS Club Mission Team Sunday, November 3 (12p) Pizza lunch, shop for OCC shoeboxes & deliver Thanksgiving cards to Brookstone. Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes Sunday, November 10 (3p) Home of Judy Deal
Calendar Events are subject to change—Refer to the Weekly Calendar in the bulletin or visit us on the web at www.fumclex.org
November Events
DAYLIGHT Savings Time
Ends Sunday, November 3
All Saints’ Sunday
Sunday, November 3
Crew 200
Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, November 3
(8a-10:30a) Fellowship Hall
Your kind donations accepted at
the door & greatly appreciated—
Veterans EAT Free—Thank you
for your service!
RISE Against Hunger
Sunday, November 3 (2p-4p)
Fellowship Hall
Charge Conference
Thursday, November 7 (7p)
Fellowship Hall
Commitment Sunday
Sunday, November 17
Blessing of the OCC
Shoeboxes
Sunday, November 17
Agape & Teens of Life
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
Sunday, November 17 (12p) Fellowship Hall
Your kind donations accepted at
the door & greatly appreciated
Operation Christmas Child
Shoebox Drop Off Week
Monday, November 18 through
Monday, November 25
Daily hours posted in newsletter
Sunday Afternoon Service of
Prayer before Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 24 (4p)
Sanctuary Pie Fellowship
Sunday, November 24 following
Service in the Fellowship Hall
FUMC Book Club
Tuesday, November 12 (11:30a) Village Grill
Our reading selection: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
A Message from the Stewardship Team When you receive your stewardship packet in the mail, prayerfully consider your “Giving at Our Church” in response to all that God has given you, and to further the work of God’s kingdom on earth through missions, outreach, worship, music and fellowship at First UMC. You are encouraged to return your pledge card on Commitment Sunday, November 17. Also, you may mail or drop off your pledge card to the church office, if you prefer.
Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser sponsored by Agape Sunday School & Teens of Life Youth immediately following the 11a worship service on Commitment Sunday, November 17. Your kind donations accepted at the door and greatly appreciated.
Blessing of the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes will take place on Sunday, November 17. Collection Week begins November 18th—25th. Sign-up at the Volunteer’s Desk to volunteer in the Relay Center during Collection Week.
Pastor’s Pantry Christmas Meal Are you ready for a challenge??? 500
regular-sized cans of sweet yellow whole kernel corn to be collected by
Friday, November 15.
Your kind donation will be a part of the Christmas meal for individuals and
families in our local area ministered by Pastor’s Pantry.
Sunday, November 24 During the 11:00a worship service, the
Chancel Choirs of First UMC and First Lutheran will join together
in an anthem to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Sunday Afternoon Service of Prayer before
Thanksgiving followed by a Pie Fellowship
Sunday, November 24 (4:00p)
Join us for an afternoon service of prayer in the sanctuary.
Immediately following the service, we will gather together
in the fellowship hall for a time of fellowship over pie (cake,
dessert, etc.) with coffee and drinks provided. Bring
enough pie (cake, dessert, etc.) for your family and plenty to share.
Boy Scouts Christmas Tree Sale November 27—December 15
Location: “Your Pharmacy” 100 West 3rd Street in Lexington
Hours: Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday 9a to 8p
Weekdays 10a to 8p • Saturdays 9a to 8p • Sundays 10a to 8p
We look forward to greeting and serving you with quality Frazier Fir
Christmas trees, wreathes, and garland. If you have questions,
please contact Mickey McCrary (336-242-3015).
Monday, November 18
9a-6p
Tuesday, November 19
10a-3p
Wednesday, November 20
10a-3p
Thursday, November 2
10a-3p
Friday, November 22
10a-4p
Saturday, November 23
11a-1p
Sunday, November 24
12p-4p
Monday, November 25
10a-1p
Giving at Our Church
Wedding Announcement
Carol and David Stott joyfully announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Rebecca Stott to Eric Steven Streich on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in High Point, NC. The couple will reside in High Point.
For more information about Teens of Life Youth Ministry: Lee Mabe, Director of Youth Ministry 336-248-2886 or [email protected]
Teens of Life Youth Ministry Events & Happenings
Service Projects: RISE Against Hunger Nov 3rd (2p-4p) Youth Luncheon/Fundraiser with Agape Class Nov 17th (12p)
Youth Sunday School (9:45a) Each Sunday
HIS Club Mission Team (3rd-4th-5th grades)
Sunday, November 3 (immediately following the worship service) Pizza lunch, travel to
Dollar Tree to purchase items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and drop by
Brookstone to deliver Thanksgiving Day cards.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party — All Children are Invited!
Sunday, November 10 (3:00 p.m.) Home of Judy Deal
Children’s Christmas Play Practice
Sunday, November 17 (12p—1:30p) Lunch provided—Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 24 (12p—1:30p) Lunch provided—Fellowship Hall
For more details, contact Amanda Bostick (336) 596-1363
Events & Happenings For more information about Children’s Ministry:
Amanda Bostick, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
336-596-1363 or [email protected]
Sunday, November 3 (2p-4p) RISE Against Hunger, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 10 (5p-6p) Fellowship, games and devotion, Youth/Scout House
Sunday, November 17 (9:30a-1:30p) Meet in church kitchen for lunch prep, serve & clean-up
Sunday, November 24 (5p-6:30p) Fall Social & Dinner—Invite a Friend!—Home of Emy & Greg Garrett, 590 Eastwood Drive, Lexington, 27295
Finance Team 2019 Monthly Income and Expense Report
Date
Needed
Monthly
Needed to
Date
Monthly
Income
Monthly
Expenses
Income to
Date
Expenses to
Date Net Income
Jan. $44,682.67 $44,682.67 $34,506.04 $37,921.59 $34,506.04 $37,921.59 -$3,415.55
Feb. $44,682.67 $89,365.34 $40,937.01 $41,839.19 $75,443.05 $79,760.78 -$4,317.73
Mar. $44,682.67 $134,048.01 $62,008.35 $35,998.46 $137,451.40 $115,759.24 $21,692.16
Apr. $44,682.67 $178,730.68 $59,349.89 $41,662.17 $196,801.29 $157,421.41 $39,379.88
May. $44,682.67 $223,413.35 $39,059.40 $40,933.19 $235,860.69 $198,354.60 $37,506.09
Jun. $44,682.67 $268,096.02 $45,900.54 $56,667.16 $281,761.23 $255,021.76 $26,739.47
Jul. $44,682.67 $312,778.69 $29,600.03 $23,748.01 $311,561.26 $278,969.77 $32,591.49
Aug. $44,682.67 $357,461.36 $23,567.55 $37,061.00 $335,128.81 $316,030.77 $19,098.04
Sept. $44,682.67 $402,144.03 $36,670.43 $56,159.55 $371,799.24 $372,190.32 -$391.08
The Story Published Monthly First United Methodist Church Newsletter
We’re on the web! www.fumclex.org
Church Staff
Dr. Roger Weisner, Senior Minister [email protected]
Lee Mabe, Director of Music and Youth [email protected]
Phyllis Jones, Organist [email protected]
Amanda Bostick, Children’s Ministries Coordinator [email protected]
Alma Carlton, Financial Secretary [email protected]
Donna Huskins, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Sympathy Sympathy of the ministers and the members of the congregation is extended to Deborah Thrower and family upon the death of her father, Harvey Dick, on October 20, 2019.
Sympathy of the ministers and the members of the congregation is extended to the family of Susan Elizabeth Wicks upon her death on October 22, 2019.
Sympathy of the ministers and the members of the congregation is extended to Judy Hench and family upon the death of her husband, John Hench, on October 23, 2019.
Sympathy of the ministers and the members of the congregation is extended to Mary Virginia Milleson and family upon the death of her husband, Wil Milleson, on October 27, 2019.