Announcements for THE WEEK of April 28, 2024
SMALL GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Sunday School for Adults: Currently there are two options. The Wharton Sunday School class meets in room #115 on the first floor at 9:45am, taught by Howard Hendricks. The other option for adults is the Friends in Faith class, which meets in the conference room at 10am. All adults are welcome.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
What commitment are you making to God as part of honoring our special responsibility to creation? Bamboo toilet paper is available in the Welcome Center.
Church Council Meeting: is May 9th at 7PM in the Wharton Classroom.
Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry Training: We will offer the third module of our trauma-informed children's ministry training, "Reaching and Teaching Hurting Children" on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. and Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m., both in the Wharton Room. The whole congregation is invited to attend. You only need to attend one of the times. Please let Michelle Rash know if you plan to attend so she can make sure to have enough copies of the training materials.
“The Little Mermaid” Play: Jeri Barringer will be in this production which takes place on May 2 & 3 at 7PM and May 4 at 3PM in the Western Alamance High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 on GoFan and $12 at the door.
Good Neighbor Experiment Information: is available in the Welcome Center, narthex and in front of the parlor with sign-ups for the four weeks small group study.
PB & J Ministry Meeting: will be on May 7th at 7PM in the sanctuary. Anyone who is interested in this ministry is welcome to attend.
Support Vacation Bible School: We will be hosting Vacation Bible School the week of June 17-21. We are planning for 80 children this year, from ages 3 to rising 6th grade. Please consider making a financial contribution (VBS costs $55/child) or volunteering your time. More information about volunteering or becoming a sponsor can be found on flyers in the Narthex and Welcome Center or by contacting Michelle Rash. You can also register a child or volunteer for VBS at https://vbspro.events/p/be1ae7
Mother’s Day: is May 12. Please send in your memorials/honoriums to the office by May 6. Of note: if you pay on line for this, please let Karen know the names so that they will not be overlooked.
Youth fundraiser: We will be hosting a fundraising dinner at Panera on Huffman Mill Road in Burlington on Monday, May 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. The youth mission trip will receive 25% of the total sales made during this time by individuals showing the flyer either on their phone or a physical copy of it. Copies of the flyer are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center or can be downloaded here. Come enjoy a delicious dinner and support our youth!
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Nurseries: The nursery is available at both services for babies - 5 years old.
Kids Hour: Children in kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to come on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. to eat a snack, hear a Bible story and enjoy crafts, games and other activities. This week's Kids Hour topic is "Texts from God: ABD."
Tween Meeting: Open to 5th through 8th graders, this group meets Sundays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and focuses on building relationships with God and each other and addresses the spiritual questions that this age group has. This week the tweens are having a cookout at Moricle Park from 4:30-6:30.
Youth Meeting: This group is open to students in the 9th grade through 12th grade and meets Sundays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This week the youth will be having a cookout at Moricle Park from 4:30-6:30.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10-10:45am. Snacks are provided. On the second and fourth Sundays of the month (the weeks we run the bus) a separate tween Sunday School class meets in the pink room on the second floor of the church from 10-10:45. Snacks are provided. The remaining weeks our tweens will join with the elementary class for a combined-age class. Youth have Sunday School in the youth rooms on the lower level of the church. Snacks are provided. If your child needs transportation, please call or text Director of Children and Youth Michelle Rash at 336-212-3424.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Cindy Combs, Cameron Cook, Weezy, Carol & George Dees, Larry Frazier, Casey Gerringer, Ronnie Greeson, Jamari and Amariya Locklear, Leonard Mangum, Faye Martin, Connie Neofotis, David Oakley, Mike Orlando, Sid Owens, (June Owen’s grandson), June Owens, Nora Shelley, David Teague, Sherry Troxler (June Allison’s sister ), Mica Way, and Pat West.
Sunday School for Adults: Currently there are two options. The Wharton Sunday School class meets in room #115 on the first floor at 9:45am, taught by Howard Hendricks. The other option for adults is the Friends in Faith class, which meets in the conference room at 10am. All adults are welcome.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
What commitment are you making to God as part of honoring our special responsibility to creation? Bamboo toilet paper is available in the Welcome Center.
Church Council Meeting: is May 9th at 7PM in the Wharton Classroom.
Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry Training: We will offer the third module of our trauma-informed children's ministry training, "Reaching and Teaching Hurting Children" on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. and Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m., both in the Wharton Room. The whole congregation is invited to attend. You only need to attend one of the times. Please let Michelle Rash know if you plan to attend so she can make sure to have enough copies of the training materials.
“The Little Mermaid” Play: Jeri Barringer will be in this production which takes place on May 2 & 3 at 7PM and May 4 at 3PM in the Western Alamance High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 on GoFan and $12 at the door.
Good Neighbor Experiment Information: is available in the Welcome Center, narthex and in front of the parlor with sign-ups for the four weeks small group study.
PB & J Ministry Meeting: will be on May 7th at 7PM in the sanctuary. Anyone who is interested in this ministry is welcome to attend.
Support Vacation Bible School: We will be hosting Vacation Bible School the week of June 17-21. We are planning for 80 children this year, from ages 3 to rising 6th grade. Please consider making a financial contribution (VBS costs $55/child) or volunteering your time. More information about volunteering or becoming a sponsor can be found on flyers in the Narthex and Welcome Center or by contacting Michelle Rash. You can also register a child or volunteer for VBS at https://vbspro.events/p/be1ae7
Mother’s Day: is May 12. Please send in your memorials/honoriums to the office by May 6. Of note: if you pay on line for this, please let Karen know the names so that they will not be overlooked.
Youth fundraiser: We will be hosting a fundraising dinner at Panera on Huffman Mill Road in Burlington on Monday, May 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. The youth mission trip will receive 25% of the total sales made during this time by individuals showing the flyer either on their phone or a physical copy of it. Copies of the flyer are available in the Narthex and Welcome Center or can be downloaded here. Come enjoy a delicious dinner and support our youth!
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Nurseries: The nursery is available at both services for babies - 5 years old.
Kids Hour: Children in kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to come on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. to eat a snack, hear a Bible story and enjoy crafts, games and other activities. This week's Kids Hour topic is "Texts from God: ABD."
Tween Meeting: Open to 5th through 8th graders, this group meets Sundays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and focuses on building relationships with God and each other and addresses the spiritual questions that this age group has. This week the tweens are having a cookout at Moricle Park from 4:30-6:30.
Youth Meeting: This group is open to students in the 9th grade through 12th grade and meets Sundays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This week the youth will be having a cookout at Moricle Park from 4:30-6:30.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10-10:45am. Snacks are provided. On the second and fourth Sundays of the month (the weeks we run the bus) a separate tween Sunday School class meets in the pink room on the second floor of the church from 10-10:45. Snacks are provided. The remaining weeks our tweens will join with the elementary class for a combined-age class. Youth have Sunday School in the youth rooms on the lower level of the church. Snacks are provided. If your child needs transportation, please call or text Director of Children and Youth Michelle Rash at 336-212-3424.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Cindy Combs, Cameron Cook, Weezy, Carol & George Dees, Larry Frazier, Casey Gerringer, Ronnie Greeson, Jamari and Amariya Locklear, Leonard Mangum, Faye Martin, Connie Neofotis, David Oakley, Mike Orlando, Sid Owens, (June Owen’s grandson), June Owens, Nora Shelley, David Teague, Sherry Troxler (June Allison’s sister ), Mica Way, and Pat West.