Announcements for THE WEEK of March 24, 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
Lament is: expressing our sorrow, pain and suffering to God in prayer.
Maundy Thursday Service: will be this Thursday, March 28 at 7PM.
Story Scholarship Applications: are available in the Welcome Center. These must be completed and turned back in no later than March 31.
Tweens & Youth: will not meet next Sunday, Easter Sunday.
General Conference: For information on the General Conference, please see the flyers in the narthex.
Connect Presentation: April 13 at 10AM. Presentation and grant update is for the whole congregation and will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
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 topic is "Escape the Tomb: Free."
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. Tonight is Easter egg decorating and games.
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. Tonight is putt-putt, leaving the church at 6 and returning at 8:30. Tonight is Easter egg decorating and games.
Teen Free TIme: Will meet this Wednesday from 7 to 8:30.
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
Amy Bingham, Betty Clapp, Cindy Combs, Larry Frazier, Casey Gerringer, Kim Huffines, Meghan Ingle’s uncle, Anita Johnson, Carol and Chris Kirkman’s friend Randy, Faye Martin, Connie Neofotis, David Oakley, Chris & Mike Orlando, Sid Owens, (June Owen’s grandson), Mr. Qualls, Michelle Rash, Julie Summers, and Sherry Troxler (June Allison’s sister).
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
Lament is: expressing our sorrow, pain and suffering to God in prayer.
Maundy Thursday Service: will be this Thursday, March 28 at 7PM.
Story Scholarship Applications: are available in the Welcome Center. These must be completed and turned back in no later than March 31.
Tweens & Youth: will not meet next Sunday, Easter Sunday.
General Conference: For information on the General Conference, please see the flyers in the narthex.
Connect Presentation: April 13 at 10AM. Presentation and grant update is for the whole congregation and will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
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 topic is "Escape the Tomb: Free."
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. Tonight is Easter egg decorating and games.
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. Tonight is putt-putt, leaving the church at 6 and returning at 8:30. Tonight is Easter egg decorating and games.
Teen Free TIme: Will meet this Wednesday from 7 to 8:30.
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
Amy Bingham, Betty Clapp, Cindy Combs, Larry Frazier, Casey Gerringer, Kim Huffines, Meghan Ingle’s uncle, Anita Johnson, Carol and Chris Kirkman’s friend Randy, Faye Martin, Connie Neofotis, David Oakley, Chris & Mike Orlando, Sid Owens, (June Owen’s grandson), Mr. Qualls, Michelle Rash, Julie Summers, and Sherry Troxler (June Allison’s sister).