THIS WEEK F E B R UA RY 1 6 | 2020
TEN COMMANDMENTS Table View Methodist Church, Cape Town, South Africa
www.myersparkumc.org 1501 Queens Road Charlotte, NC 28207
704.376.8584 info@mpumc.org
8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 8:45 a.m. Church In The Round 9:45 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship
WE LCO M E
TODAY
We are the body of Christ, growing in faith and serving others.
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Receiving the sacrament of Baptism at the 8:30 a.m. service is Charles Clyde Paschal, son of Carson and Mark Paschal. Being baptized at the 9:45 a.m. service is Camden Jamison Troutman, son of Logan and James Troutman. Being baptized at the 11:00 a.m. service are Dylan Michael Deeney, son of Sterling and Mike Deeney; and Mary Quinn Golden, daughter of Elizabeth and Bobby Golden.
Our Deepest Sympathy
The Flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Allison Kay Magee and Allen Alexander Woodward yesterday at the church.
To O u r C h u rc h !
George McGee Rawlings, father of Jane Eubanks, and grandfather of Porter and Thomas Eubanks, who died February 12. Sarah Burleson, mother of Lynn Hodges, grandmother of Charles and William Hodges, and Simpson Schmitt, and great-grandmother of Sara Hodges, Henry and Winnie Hodges, and Barnes, Kennedy, and Collins Schmitt, who died February 11. Dorothy “Dottie” Kirby Sigmon, mother of Rick Sigmon, grandmother of Alison Parrella, Lee Sigmon, and Ashley Brown, and great-grandmother of Samantha, Olivia, and Wesley Parrella, Henry, Griffin, and Walker Sigmon, and Luke Brown, who died February 9.
Welcome, New Members: This morning we welcome new members to the life of Myers Park United Methodist Church: Mark Stephens, Luke and Mary Sherrill Ware, Chris Bauer, Pat and Kathy Gray, David and Jennifer Gregory, Lang Hunter, Dan and Megan Morris, Austin Scott, Brian and Holly Swartz, Kathryn Thompson, Wells and Sarah Vance, Matt and Ashley Flynn, Scott and Diane Gerbereux, Mike and Jessica Jessup, Kelly Johnson, Gini Swancy, and Ashley Scott. Please take a moment at the end of the service to offer a personal word of “Welcome!” Special Youth Group, tonight, 5:45 p.m., Youth Building: Confirmation attendance is optional and will count toward worship requirements. High school youth will be going offcampus for Project LOA. Middle school youth are having an open gym & fellowship night. New Evening Group for Young Adults, today-March 8, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., room 237: Let’s spend Sundays together in conversation and community. We will dive into conversation and ask questions about our faith as we journey deeper into God’s grace together. Tonight we will have dinner so please sign up at www.myersparkumc.org/young-adults. Details: Jessica Dayson at jdayson@mpumc.org.
Julia Nunnally “Judy” Northrup, wife of Stan Northrup, and mother of Jim Northrup III who died January 14.
UPCOM ING BEAUTY OF PUBLIC AND PORTRAIT ART, February 23, 7:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join Dr. Howell for a conversation with world renowned sculptor and painter, and resident of Charlotte, Chas Fagan, who will reflect on public beauty, what capturing beautiful lives and historic moments in stone, bronze or on canvas is about, and stories of his favorite projects. To reserve child care, email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org.
Beauty of You and Me, small group registration open now: Our God has a desire to bring people together in love because each person is precious to God. Come and discover God’s love for you and for our community. Small groups will meet in March at various days and times. Learn more and register at www.myersparkumc.org/small-groups. Centering Prayer, Mondays, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., room 024 or Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m., Francis Chapel: Come as you are to learn and practice a form of wordless prayer alongside others. Details: Rev. Uiyeon Kim at ukim@myersparkumc.org. H.O.T. Wednesday, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join us for dinner at H.O.T. Wednesday. This week’s menu is Taco Night: chicken, seasoned beef, taco shells, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, Spanish rice, black beans, desserts, and ice cream. Register by calling 704-376-5520 no later than Tuesday at noon or in Realm by Monday at 11:59 p.m. Marriage Matters Workshop, February 22, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., room 108: Bill Roth will use Dr. John Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and ideas from noted therapists Sue Johnson and Terry Real. Learn the latest research on what makes marriage work and meet the premarital counseling requirements for getting married at MPUMC. Register in Realm or email crivera@mpumc.org.
YOGA + PRAYER, Sundays, 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m., and Mondays, 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Francis Chapel: All ages and abilities welcome. We ask for a $5 donation, and we have mats available for your use. Details: Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot at tbarefoot@mpumc.org.
CPR Training: February 24, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., room 110: Cost is $40 per person due at the time of class, and advanced registration is required for this training. Register with Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org or via “Events” in Realm. Details: Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org. Caregivers Support Group, February 25, 11:30 a.m., room 107: Share the challenges and rewards of the experience. Details: Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org.
UPCOM ING CONTINUE D Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Come enjoy hot pancakes with a topping bar, King Cake, mask-making, and fun music! $8 per adult, $6 per child, $28 cap per family (family is two adults and three or more children). RSVP online by noon on Thursday, February 20. Details: Christine Mull at cmull@mpumc.org. Monthly Brew with the Young Adults, February 27, 5:30 p.m., Dilworth Tasting Room: Join us this month for a glass of wine while meeting other young adults from the church. RSVP at myersparkumc.org/young-adults. Forward, March 1, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., rooms 239-240: 4th and 5th graders are invited to Forward, a ministry designed to help them grow spiritually as they journey toward middle school. Forward meets the first Sunday of each month through April. Details: Email Amy Harriman at aharriman@mpumc.org.
FEBRUARY COLLECTION, now-February 29, collection bins in Lobby: We are now collecting donations for the Salvation Army Center of Hope, and baby items such as diapers, wipes, onesies, and formula. Details: Britt Yett at byett@mpumc.org.
Support Good Soles at the Charlotte Hornets Game, March 5, 7:00 p.m., meet at the arena: Come out and support Good Soles for their 3rd Annual Charlotte Hornets outing as the Non-Profit of the Night! All ticket buyers through this link will have the opportunity to arrive early to watch pregame shoot around from seats close to the court! Details to be sent out closer to the event. For every ticket purchased, a percentage will be donated to Good Soles, who will be at our Community Corner during the game. Details and tickets https://groupmatics.events/event/Goodsoles7. Mindful Mondays, March 9 and April 20, 10:30 a.m., room 106: Join Bill Roth and Lauren Smith for an opportunity to establish and deepen your mindfulness practice. Details: Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org. In God’s Image, March 10, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., room 105: Our church is offering a gathering space for those who have been hurt by the General Conference’s adoption of the Traditionalist plan regarding same gender marriage and ordination. This group offers a safe and sacred space to share feelings, seek discernment, and receive support. Details: Bill Roth at broth@mpumc.org. Young Adult News: Events and groups are updated regularly and posted to the website at myersparkumc.org/young-adults. Check it often or contact Rev. Jessica Dayson at jdayson@mpumc.org to be added to the email distribution.
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 26: Ash Wednesday services will be 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary with music, prayer, and the imposition of ashes. We will also offer ashes on the labyrinth from 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and Rev. Nancy Watson will be at Caribou Coffee at Park Road Shopping Center from 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. to offer the imposition of ashes and a moment of prayer. Join us.
E NGAG E M E NT OPPORTUN ITI E S Border Pilgrimage, March 17-21: Join our mission team traveling to the US/Mexico border led by Rev. Nathan Arledge. Our border pilgrimages serve to draw awareness to the proximity of our sisters and brothers seeking asylum, migrant workers, and the journey of the immigrant in our everyday lives. For trip registration details, go to www. myersparkumc.org/border. Missions Travel Opportunities, April, May, July, and September: View our world through a lens of fellowship, love, and service. Join us for our upcoming mission trips to Costa Rica, Mexico, Kenya, Armenia, and Malawi. For information about each trip, visit www. myersparkumc.org/beyond-the-walls. Details: Britt Yett at byett@mpumc.org. Vehicle Needed: South Tryon Community United Methodist Church, our partner church in Charlotte, needs reliable transportation for church-related business. If you have a vehicle you would consider donating, please contact Nathan at narledge@mpumc.org. Serving Our Neighbors, Ongoing: Ready to join established MPUMC teams already engaging with local organizations? We have member teams regularly serving Loaves & Fishes, Men’s Shelter, Marie G. Davis, and Salvation Army Center of Hope. You can plug in wherever you feel called! Details and sign-ups at www.myersparkumc.org/beyond-the-walls.
PASTORS’ BIBLE STUDY, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., room 108: Dr. James Howell will lead this study and will share some new insights he has learned about the Bible. To reserve child care, email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org.
CO N N E C T WITH US ! F o l l ow u s o n s o c ia l m e d ia @ my e r sp a r k u m c
CONNECT MINISTRY by Rev. Jessica Dayson
V i s i t o u r we b s i te w w w. mye r s p a rk u m c .o r g to find small groups, ways to serve and engage, how to give, and plug in with other members of our church!
OUR CLE RGY Dr. James C. Howell Senior Pastor Rev. Nathan Arledge Pastor of Missions & Community Engagement
There is one body, but many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ. - I Corinthians 12:12
Do you want to be more involved and meet more people at MPUMC? Do you find it hard to navigate a church of this size? Have you drifted away from involvement and want to find a way to reconnect? Don’t fret, the Connect team at MPUMC is here to help. The Connect team is a group of lay people of different ages and experiences with a mission to help people find their place and passion at MPUMC. It starts with you contacting the Connect team by email, online, or asking a church friend. From there, a Connect mentor will contact you via email or phone, and schedule a time to discuss your interests and what you want out of the MPUMC. With this information the mentor will provide recommendations to help you find your place. The process is easy and customized for each individual based on their interests.
Rev. Taylor Barefoot Pastor for Emerging Ministries Rev. Jessica Dayson Pastor for Young Adults & Lay Involvement Rev. Uiyeon Kim Pastor of Discipleship Rev. Bill Roth Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Nancy Watson Executive Pastor
TALK WITH A PASTOR A pastor on staff stands ready to respond to your question or concern. Those needing immediate pastoral help should call 704-376-8584 and follow the prompts to the pastor on call.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEW HIRE by Amy Harriman
I am happy to announce that the Children’s Ministries team is now complete! Betsy Scott will join our department as our second Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries, working alongside Leslie Lowery, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Betsy is currently a third grade instructional assistant at Trinity Episcopal School. Prior to working at Trinity, she taught preschool at The Children’s Circle for seven years. She has also worked at Summer Fun Days as a teacher and the Assistant Director. Betsy has been an active volunteer in Children’s Ministries through the years, serving on the Children’s Council, coordinating the Godly Play Sunday School program, and teaching Sunday School. Betsy’s service extends church-wide as she has also served as a member of the Nominating Committee and the Administrative Board, the Head of Commission on Local Outreach, and as a Youth Ministries’ Confirmation mentor. Betsy and her husband George have two daughters: Sadie, 14, and Sallie, 11. In her free time, Betsy enjoys reading, playing tennis, gardening, and spending time with family. Betsy will be with us on Sunday mornings until joining us full-time in June. Please welcome Betsy when you see her.