ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 28, 2023
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.
New Sunday School Class: The class began on April 23 and will continue through June 3rd. It is using the book “John Wesley Holiness of Heart and Life,” which the church will provide. The class meets in room 102 of the lower level at 10AM. Please let Lynn Woodruff know if you need more information. His email address is: lynnwood51@yahoo.com.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all Graduates! If you are graduating from high school, college or graduate school we would like to know so that we can recognize you and your accomplishments during worship, Sunday, June 11 at the 11AM service. Please contact the church office at 336-449-4810 or email Karen at karen.johnson@gibsonvilleumc.org with information.
Father’s Day Flowers: Please note that there is a tear-off form for Father’s Day flowers at the end of the 9 o;clock service in this bulletin.
VBS Prayer Information: Let’s continue covering our upcoming VBS in prayer over the next few weeks. Prayer guides including a short prompt for each day can be found in the narthex.
Vacation Bible School: This year’s theme is “Stellar Vacation Bible School”. Children will use games, crafts, and their imagination to explore the stories of the Bible and learn more about how to shine the light of Jesus. Please join us June 12-16 from 5:30-8:15 PM. It is open to all children from age 3 to rising 6th graders. There is no cost to attend and dinner will be served. There is a sponsor/volunteer form in the Welcome Center and Narthex if you wish to sign up for something.
Peanut Butter and Jelly (PBJ) Ministry: The first week of this ministry will be June 14th. Let’s continue this wonderful program to show the community that we care. This ministry not only serves children, but we meet adults who truly need our help.
Who Am I? form: Please fill out this Who Am I? google form on the website. We want to know you better. We thank God for who you are and what God is already doing among us. The better we know who we are collectively the more effective we can be in mission and ministry. We pray this information gathering will help us focus and have a greater
impact in the wider community. This is part of the CONNECT Team work.
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. The topic will be “Shine Your Light.”
Tween Meeting: Open to 5th through 7th 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. Tonight the tweens will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. to work on decorations for Vacation Bible School. Dinner will be provided.
Youth Meeting: This group is open to students in the 8th grade through 12th grade and meets Sundays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tonight the youth will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. to work on decorations for Vacation Bible School. Dinner will be provided.
Youth “Free Time”: During the month of June, the two youth rooms will be open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for any youth that want to come hang out. You can play ping pong, foosball or Wii, explore your creative side in the mini Maker Space, or just relax. Snacks are provided.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10 to 10:45. The youth are having Sunday School at the Gilded Bean coffee shop, leaving church around 10am to walk over, returning in time for the 11 a.m. service.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Don and Margaret Braxton, Ashley, Kim and Frankie Brown, Chriss Buckner, Glada Cater, Howard Hendricks, Pam Litten, Madge McNeill. Jimmy Peterson, Sherry Troxler, Brian Walker, Chuck Weisner.
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.
New Sunday School Class: The class began on April 23 and will continue through June 3rd. It is using the book “John Wesley Holiness of Heart and Life,” which the church will provide. The class meets in room 102 of the lower level at 10AM. Please let Lynn Woodruff know if you need more information. His email address is: lynnwood51@yahoo.com.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all Graduates! If you are graduating from high school, college or graduate school we would like to know so that we can recognize you and your accomplishments during worship, Sunday, June 11 at the 11AM service. Please contact the church office at 336-449-4810 or email Karen at karen.johnson@gibsonvilleumc.org with information.
Father’s Day Flowers: Please note that there is a tear-off form for Father’s Day flowers at the end of the 9 o;clock service in this bulletin.
VBS Prayer Information: Let’s continue covering our upcoming VBS in prayer over the next few weeks. Prayer guides including a short prompt for each day can be found in the narthex.
Vacation Bible School: This year’s theme is “Stellar Vacation Bible School”. Children will use games, crafts, and their imagination to explore the stories of the Bible and learn more about how to shine the light of Jesus. Please join us June 12-16 from 5:30-8:15 PM. It is open to all children from age 3 to rising 6th graders. There is no cost to attend and dinner will be served. There is a sponsor/volunteer form in the Welcome Center and Narthex if you wish to sign up for something.
Peanut Butter and Jelly (PBJ) Ministry: The first week of this ministry will be June 14th. Let’s continue this wonderful program to show the community that we care. This ministry not only serves children, but we meet adults who truly need our help.
Who Am I? form: Please fill out this Who Am I? google form on the website. We want to know you better. We thank God for who you are and what God is already doing among us. The better we know who we are collectively the more effective we can be in mission and ministry. We pray this information gathering will help us focus and have a greater
impact in the wider community. This is part of the CONNECT Team work.
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. The topic will be “Shine Your Light.”
Tween Meeting: Open to 5th through 7th 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. Tonight the tweens will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. to work on decorations for Vacation Bible School. Dinner will be provided.
Youth Meeting: This group is open to students in the 8th grade through 12th grade and meets Sundays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tonight the youth will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. to work on decorations for Vacation Bible School. Dinner will be provided.
Youth “Free Time”: During the month of June, the two youth rooms will be open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for any youth that want to come hang out. You can play ping pong, foosball or Wii, explore your creative side in the mini Maker Space, or just relax. Snacks are provided.
Children and Youth Sunday School: Sunday School is currently available for elementary-aged children in the “pumpkin” room each Sunday morning from 10 to 10:45. The youth are having Sunday School at the Gilded Bean coffee shop, leaving church around 10am to walk over, returning in time for the 11 a.m. service.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Don and Margaret Braxton, Ashley, Kim and Frankie Brown, Chriss Buckner, Glada Cater, Howard Hendricks, Pam Litten, Madge McNeill. Jimmy Peterson, Sherry Troxler, Brian Walker, Chuck Weisner.