Down by the Riverside- RUMC Newsletter
Down by the Riverside
Riverside United Methodist Newsletter
“A Place to Believe, A Place to Belong”
February 2012
In the past month or so, I’ve had the recurrence of a knee injury, a flare-up of allergies, and a case of walking pneumonia. That has led to 4 doctors’ visits, 3 blood tests, 2 x-rays, an MRI, and an impending surgery. I turn 44 this month, and I’m feeling every bit of it lately! So, why do I put myself through all of this? Why spend so much time and money? Mostly, it’s because I want to feel better, and the good news is that by the beginning of March, my knee should be strong enough to run on again. I can go back to my regular exercise schedule!
But again, the question is there: Why do I put myself through all of this? Why do I exercise and try to watch what I eat? There has to be more of it than just feeling better. Doctors tell us that by taking care of ourselves, our lifespan will be longer; but what good is a longer life if it doesn’t have meaning and purpose? The Thrive! series we’ve been participating in the past few weeks has sought to challenge us—physically and spiritually—to live a life of vitality, not just for ourselves, but for others. By applying God’s principles for thriving, we start to see a difference in our well-being and our spiritual growth. And when God’s people begin to thrive, that starts to have an effect on the community and the world around us. In other words, taking care of yourself is not just a good thing for you; it’s also good for others.
I hope that many of you have begun to look at yourselves in a new way because of this series, to understand more about who you are and why you matter…because you do matter. You matter to your family, you matter to Riverside, and you matter to our community. I also hope that many of you will begin to use the blessings of your physical and spiritual vitality to help others through our upcoming after-school ministry. You’ll be able to see first-hand how your life makes a difference! It is also my prayer that you have been awakened to the possibilities of sharing life through the ministry of Imagine No Malaria. It is incredibly ambitious of the United Methodist Church to think that we can eliminate deaths from malaria in Africa by 2015…but it is an attainable goal, and with God’s help we will do it!
In the words of the song we’ve been singing:
You were born to thrive, Called to live a life
Opened up to grace and to seeing God’s face,
For when you thrive, the world around comes alive,
And you learn to care, all your gifts to share
Peace in Christ,
Shawn
February Stewards
Communion Elements:
February
Joyce Whedbee
Liturgist
February
8:45
Paulette Wagner
11:00
Faye Berry
AcolytesService
8:45am 11am
Feb 5th Jared Chappell Zack Thompson
Feb 12th Kara Yost Autumn Moore
Feb 19th Elena Blackwelder Abby Furst
Feb 25th Leah Hale Jenny Harris
“May the joy of the Lord be given to everyone who loves Him.
May they constantly exclaim, ‘How great God is !’”
Psalm 40:16 TLB
Children’s Moments
Service 8:45am 11am
Feb 5th Christi Quance Christi Quance
Feb 12th Wagner Family Kathy Hurff
Feb 19th Cheryl Blackwelder Cheryl Blackwelder
Feb 26th Joyce/Jerry Whedbee TBA
Nursery
Service 8:45am 11am
Feb 5th Joyce Whedbee Angie Willis
Feb 12th Sharon Vessey Amy Sheffield
Feb 19th Jane Wysor Jessica Nortman
Feb 26th Lisa Gerig Janet Farmer
Flowers
Feb 5th Ivan Walker
Feb 12th Jim Watson
Feb 19th Dena Hale
Feb 26th Karen Mathews & Janet Farmer
Mission: Hungry Souls (every 2nd & 4th Friday)
Feb 10th Ann Twiddy’s team
Feb 24th Jane Wysor’s team
Birthday Cakes for the March (February 26th) Birthday: TBD
Planned Riverside Committees
Trustees
Monday, Feb 6th 7:00 pm
Finance Committee
Monday, Feb 12th 6:00 pm
Administrative Council
Monday, Feb 12th 7:00 pm
Planned Riverside Ministries
Agapé Circle, Ministry leaders: Joy Johnson. The Agapé Circle will meet on February 2nd in the home of Janet Farmer with Sissy Colson co-hosting and Fran Christman presenting a Valentine program.
The March 1st meeting will be in the home of Christi Quance. Christi will also be presenting the program.
All women of Riverside are invited to attend this group and join in the fellowship and friendship as we plan and work for the good of Riverside Church.
Circle #2, Ministry leader: Cindy Rapp. Circle 2 will be held in the fellowship hall at 11 AM on February 13th. All women of the church are invited to join us.
United Methodist Women, Ministry leader: Cathy Gibbs. No meetings scheduled for February.
United Methodist Men, Ministry leader: Rick Gibbs. The United Methodist Men will meet for breakfast on Sunday, February 19th 2012, at 7:30 am in the church Fellowship Hall. Mike Barkley will be presenting the devotions. We welcome all men from Riverside to attend.
The journey of Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday, February 22nd
at 7:00 PM
Come to worship and mark the beginning of Lent with the imposition of ashes…in Riverside’s distinctive way.
Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His loving kindness is everlasting.
Psalm 106:1 (NASB)
Personal HELP Request – anyone can do this.
Personal Help Needed: Many times in the church when we ask for help, people are unwilling to commit to the time requirements or the financial requirements or even the physical requirements. Sometimes you have to be a certain age. This project requires no money, very little physical (actually more mental) and time will only be a few minutes, of your time. Nobody is too old or too young. I would like for you to share with me why or what you love about Riverside. I would ask that you keep responses as short and direct as possible (no bloviating). Just the facts please. The fewer the words the better. Example: We have the best pastor in the world, I just love his sermons and on and on. While these things are true, just put Pastor Shawn or pastor. You can e-mail me at : vinylman @roadrunner.com , leave me a message on my office phone 264-3315 or leave it in the office as I have a mail box there or regular mail @ 202 Edrieann Drive EC, NC 27909. Thanks in advance for your help! Mike Barkley
Set your calendars for Riverside upcoming events for 2012:
Ladies All Day Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, March 31st here at Riverside. More information coming soon… Christi Quance
Cluck-Cluck-Cluck Bi-annual Barbeque Chicken – I ask of all God’s people to be in prayer for the upcoming BBQ Chicken Dinner set for Saturday, May 5th. It is a great tool to help support the church.
Your Friend in Christ, Thomas Phelps
Homespun Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. A “new fandangle” bazaar type event. Be thinking crafty and artsy. More information will be coming in the weeks ahead. Christi Quance
Did you mark your calendar(s) ??
Riverside’s News
Trustee Report: We had our first trustee meeting in 2012 with everyone present. We welcomed our 2 new members of the trustees Billy Colson & Jim Watson. We could see how they will be excellent addition to our group. Mike Barkley was selected as Chairman and Shannon Berry was selected as Secretary. As we start a new year we already have maintenance issues. The heat pump that provides heat to the church offices went out and had to be replaced. I suggested we buy Francis and Pastor Shawn snuggies, but replacing the outdoor unit seems to be the best solution although more expensive. I include this on a light note to see if anyone is reading this article. On a more serious note, we also had service on all the heating/ AC units and some repairs there as well. We are also looking at a new or slightly used copier for the office. We were informed by the copier people that our present machine is almost beyond repair. Some features no longer work or work properly. We are looking at different options. On a smaller scale of things we are having the emergency lights replaced. These are the lights that come on when the power goes off. Butch Yost is donating his labor to get this completed for us. Thank you Butch! Trustee Chairman for 2012 Mike Barkley
Agapé Circle: The Agapé Circle started off the year with a “Soup for the Soul” meeting hosted by Brendia Forbes and Anne Gaddy. The soups were delicious and the meeting was special. Frances Shannonhouse preformed the duty of installing the new officers with a very impressive installation service to remind each officer of the importance of the duties of her office. The new officers for 2012 are President- Joy Johnson, Vice President-Brendia Forbes, Secretary-Sandy Terryberry, and Treasurer-Becky Phelps. Sissy Colson will serve as the Sunshine Committee and Alex Stisser will be on the Nominating Committee. The Social Committee will be Ann Twiddy, Fran Christman, and Linda Goodwin.
United Methodist Women: Thirteen women attended the annual January UMW Breakfast. We made plans for the coming year.
On Thursday, January 26th the Riverside UMW had a very successful pledge service. Thank you ladies for your commitment to United Methodist women ministry.
On Saturday, January 28th eight ladies attended the mission study on Haiti at Duck UMC. It was a wonderful day of learning and fellowship. Cathy Gibbs, UMW President
Hungry S.O.U.LS. Ministry report:
Friday, February 12th – the team fed a meal of chicken stew, chicken broccoli casserole, bread, lemonade and homemade brownies to 50 of our neighbors. I want to say that I am truly thankful to be part of our strong team, serving the most vulnerable members of our community. It really is a large undertaking to prepare food for that many people, deliver and then serve it in about an hour and I’m always amazed (and Thankful to God for I know His Hands are at work) that it goes as smoothly as it does. Thank you all for what you do and give in Christ’s Name and with His Love. Butch Yost
Friday, January 26th – 52 hungry souls feasted on a delicious meal of fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, peas and various desserts.
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4 (NKJV)
Kids That Care: January 28th eleven children came together to donate supplies to support our local SPCA, God’s furry baby ministry, and learn more about what’s being done to care for, save and find new homes for the homeless furry babies.
JC Sawyer Winter Supply Drive: Please help JC Sawyer restock their supplies. They especially need: glue sticks, 2-pocket folders, scissors, pencils, hand sanitizer & gender neutral/girl backpacks. Please place the donations in the box in the hallway. Thank you. Andrea Herring
Remember to:
Report your outreach activities on the list on the bulletin board, and share God’s love!
Keeping our loved ones in prayer
Adkins, Pat
Ambrose, Allen
Anderson, Velma & Tyson
Andreus, Frank
Ball, Debbie
Barkley, Kirk & family
Blackwelder, Rev. Shawn
Blythe, sam
Bohr, Marge
Boyce, Trey
Burgess, Aubrey
Buss, Rue
Byrne, Murph & family
Carmean, Russ
Chesnut, Morgan
Coleson, Joanne
Colson, Ashton
Copenhaver, Wilma
Creef-Yost, Lisa
Evans, Leslie “Buddy”
Frazier, Grace & David
Godfrey, Allen
Godfrey, Micah (job)
Gregory, Sterling
Haley, Ryan & Maxton
Hall, Randall
Harnett, Bob
Harris, Jennifer
Harris, Miles & Jenny
Hogan, Nora
Hughes, Wes
Jeffries, Bob
Jennings, David
Kelly, Allene
Kuse, Bill & Joann
Lawhead, Sandra
Lowry, Robin
Mathews, Wendy
McCaslin, Kathy
Meads, Selvie
Metcalf, Nina
Miller, Gary
Miller, Edwina
Miller, Rowena
Misewicz, Chloie
Moseley, Zeb
Mullis, Raeford & Eupha
Osmon, Angela
Podany, Nikki & family
Powers, Alex & Liam
Richards, WD
Rogerson, Thomas
Shackelford, Tanya
Siedel Family (house fire)
Smith, Ann
Smith, Lena
Stallings, Douglas
Steve (Lisa Gerig’s brother)
Sugg, Allen & Nathan
Swartz, Bonnie
Tanner, Bob & June
Teer, Patsy
Thompson, Blake
Trihy, Bob (job)
Tritt Family
Varece, Ed
Vessey, Lucille & Jim
Walker, Ivan
Wann, Brittany
Watts, Lindy
White, Sarah
Williams, Gordon
Willis, Angie
Winslow, Lacey
Winslow, Paul
Wood, Philip
Wood, Wayne
Workman, Betty
Wright, Kyle
Our Shut-ins:
Creasy, Sophie
Hooper, Ebbie
Hooper, Mae
Kuse, Joann
Richardson, Clarine
Families of:
Arnold, Mildred
(Becky Phelp’s mother)
Krause, Katie
Morgan, Ernest
Mrs. Tate (Toby Tate’s mother)
Active Duty:
Armstrong, Katherine
Ashmore, Christopher
Banks, Karl
Christman, Cory
Dahl, Greg
Gibbs, Jason
Henson, Nolan
Herring, Matt
Jeffcoat, Rachael
Johnson, Whitley
Landrum, Trey
Moore, Larry
Needham, Preston
Pentecost, Brian
Robards, Caleb
Sheffield, James
Smith, Shawn
Trueblood, John
Whitener, Cody
Also be in prayer for: safe family gathering& travelsHomeless/Hungry
Military personnel
Missionaries
One another health
Ones facing hardship
Unemployed
Unspoken requests
Veteran
On behalf of our families, we would like to express our gratitude for the generosity shown to us throughout the Christmas season. It is such a privilege to serve alongside you, and to lead you in worship and spiritual growth. We appreciate that, during this time of year when there are so many to think of, you think enough of us to bless us with your gifts.
Many thanks! Shawn and Dan
Happy Birthday to. .
February
1st Jaye Weeks Hughes
2nd Rodney Johnson
Frances Long
3rd Emily Willis
5th Jared Chappell
Abby Simmons
7th Bud Wysor
10th Taylor Bamonte
Caleb Sheffield
11th Jenny Harris
12th Gray Nunes
12th Anthony Chappell
Mike Goodman
17th Janet Farmer
18th Shawn Blackwelder
Alex Stisser
19th Noah Hale
19th Rick Gibbs
24th Lucas Ball
26th Karen Mathews
28th Shawn Midgette
Pat Willis
March
1st Will Gerig
3rd Sandy Terryberry
4th Lily Boslau
Billy Colson
10th Thelma Murrey
11th Anne Gaddy
Carolyn Klett
12th Cecil Richardson
12th Claire Bamonte
Autumn Moore
15th Denny Freeman
Steve March
18th Grace Gray
21st Aesia Haley
24th Cameron Elliott
25th Toby Tate
28th Max Haley
Bobbie Moore
February 2012 Calendar – RUMC
Wed Feb 1
Family Night Supper 6 pm
Bible Study 7 pm
Thu Feb 2
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 9-11:30 am
Agapé Circle, home of Janet Farmer 7 pm
Believercise, Fellowship Hall 7 pm
Fri Feb 3
Ladies’ Christian Discipleship 9:15 am
Sat Feb 4
Couples’ Bible Study 4 pm
Mon Feb 6
Ladies’ Bible Study, at church 10 am-12 noon
Trustees meeting 7 pm
Ladies’ Bible Study, Quance home 6:30-8:30 pm
Tue Feb 7
Kindermusik 9:15-11:30 am
Girl Scouts of America, Fellowship Hall 6:00-8:30 pm
Wed Feb 8
Children’s Choir 5:30 pm
Family Night Supper 6 pm
Bible Study 7 pm
Thu Feb 9
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 9-11:30 am
Believercise, Fellowship Hall 7 pm
Fri Feb 10
Ladies’ Christian Discipleship 9:15 am
District Youth Beach Retreat begins 5 pm
Hungry S.O.U.L.S. (Team Twiddy) 5 pm
Sat Feb 11
Couples’ Bible Study 4 pm
Sun Feb 12
The Current (grades 6-12) 12:30 pm
District Youth Beach Retreat ends 2 pm
Finance Committee (new meeting date) 6 pm
Administrative Council (new meeting date) 7 pm
Mon Feb 13
Ladies’ Bible Study, at church 10 am-12 noon
Circle #2, Fellowship Hall 11:00 am
Ladies’ Bible Study, Quance home 6:30-8:30 pm
Tue Feb 14
Kindermusik 9:15-11:30 am
Wed Feb 15
Bible Study 7 pm
Thu Feb 16
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 9-11:30 am
Believercise, Fellowship Hall 7 pm
Fri Feb 17
Ladies’ Christian Discipleship 9:15 am
Sat Feb 18
Couples’ Bible Study 4 pm
Sun Feb 19
United Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7:30 am
Methodist Home for Children Sunday (special offering)
Mon Feb 20
Ladies’ Bible Study, at church 10 am-12 noon
Ladies’ Bible Study, Quance home 6:30-8:30 pm
Tue Feb 21
Kindermusik 9:15-11:30 am
Girl Scouts of America, Fellowship Hall 6 – 8:30 pm
Wed Feb 22
Children’s Choir 5:30 pm
Ash Wednesday Service 7 pm
Thu Feb 23
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 9-11:30 am
Believercise, Fellowship Hall 7 pm
Fri Feb 24
Ladies’ Christian Discipleship 9:15 am
Hungry S.O.U.L.S. (Team Wysor) 5 pm
Sat Feb 25
Couples’ Bible Study 4 pm
Sun Feb 26
Monthly Celebration – February Birthday’s 9:45 am
The Current (grades 6-12) 12:30 pm
District Lay Rally & Expo, 1st UMC 3 pm
Mon Feb 27
Ladies’ Bible Study, at church 10 am-12 noon
Ladies’ Bible Study, Quance home 6:30-8:30 pm
Tue Feb 28
Kindermusik 9:15-11:30 am
Riverside Community Crime Watch 7 pm
Wed Feb 29
Bible Study 7 pm
Every Sunday there will be worship services at
8:45 & 11:00am, and Sunday school at 10 am.“May the joy of the Lord be given to everyone who loves Him.
May they constantly exclaim, ‘How great God is!’” Psalm 40:16 (TLB)
May Lord’s light shine on you brightly and bring Peace and Hope in your visions.
www.riversideumc-ec.com p PAGE 2 of NUMPAGES 5 February 2012
p PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 5
p PAGE 2 of NUMPAGES 6 December 2008
p PAGE 2 of NUMPAGES 5 November 2010
www.riversideumc-ec.com p PAGE 4 of NUMPAGES 5 February 2012
p PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 6
www.riversideumc-ec.com p PAGE 3 of NUMPAGES 5 February 2012