THIS WEEK S E P TE M B E R 2 9 | 2019
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 To O u r C h u rc h !
We are the body of Christ, growing in faith and serving others.
In Celebration Maurice James Corbett, son of Justine and Reese Corbett, grandson of Jan Nomina, and nephew of Jessica Haley, who was born on September 22, 2019.
TODAY Lily Pad Haven Information Session, today, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., room 107: Register now to learn about human trafficking in the Charlotte area and about volunteer opportunities. Sign up at www.myersparkumc.org/training-lily-pad. Youth Group and Confirmation, tonight, 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Youth, 6th-12th grades are invited to join us tonight. Dinner is BBQ sliders, beans, and chips for $8.
UPCOM ING Yoga and Prayer: Mondays, 9:15 a.m., Francis Chapel: Start off your week with yoga and prayer. All ages and abilities are welcome as we join movement and faith. Questions: Taylor Pryde Barefoot at tbarefoot@mpumc.org. A $5 donation is suggested; mats are available. Centering Prayer, Mondays, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., room 024 or Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Francis Chapel: A beautiful chance to come as you are to learn and practice a form of wordless prayer alongside others. Questions: Rev. Uiyeon Kim at ukim@myersparkumc.org.
LEADERS FOR 2020: Our Nominations Committee meets October 14 to discern whom God is calling to be our churchwide leaders for 2020 and beyond. Whom do you know would be a great leader of our church family? We will have openings in our governing body (Administrative Board), in personnel (Staff Parish), in Finance, and in Trustees. Submit your suggestions to james@mpumc.org. And pray for this process! It’s vital in the life of our church.
Pastors’ Wednesday Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., room 108: Join Rev. Nancy Watson this week as she leads us in “Understanding the Old Testament.” Come when you can and bring a friend. To make child care reservations, email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org. Young Professional Women’s Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Basement: Come meet other women who are in their 20s and 30s and see if this group might be a great fit for you! For more information, contact Laura Wong at lebaker01@gmail.com. H.O.T. Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join us for dinner at H.O.T. Wednesday. Our menu will be Spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce, meat sauce, salad bar, garlic bread, desserts, and ice cream. You may now register and pay online through Realm or make a reservation by phone at 704-376-5520, option 6 by end of day Monday. Register for Forward, now-October 6: Forward, a ministry designed to help 4th and 5th graders grow spiritually as they journey toward middle school, meets the first Sunday of each month October-April, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room 240. Details: Email Amy Harriman aharriman@mpumc.org. Register for the 14th Annual Women’s Retreat, early bird registration nowDecember 14: This is a beloved time of fellowship and renewal for women of our church. The retreat is February 21-23 at the Caraway Conference Center. Double registration $250/single $280. Register on the website or contact Rev. Jessica Dayson at jdayson@mpumc.org.
CHURCHWIDE FOOD-PACKING EVENT, October 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Basement: For years we have gathered on a Sunday in October for Stop Hunger Now, but this year we’re making an impact closer to home to ensure that our school partnership families from Marie G. Davis have food over the weekends. Our goal is to pack 10,000 bags of food for Marie G. Davis students. Sign up your friends and family to participate in this event at www.myersparkumc.org/food-bags.
Family Worship Day, October 6: There will be no Sunday School for children. Nursery and worship care will be available for children 8-weeks-old–not yet in kindergarten. Questions: Email Amy Harriman at aharriman@mpumc.org. World Communion Sunday, October 6, 9:45 a.m., Jubilee Hall: You are invited to a special presentation by our friends and leaders of Faith Ministry, David Rodriguez and Colleen Cook on their life-changing ministry. They will also join us at the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. In God’s Image, October 8, 6:30 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. Contact Bill Roth at broth@mpumc.org with questions.
UPCOM ING CONTINUE D Evening Moms’ Groups, starting October 8, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., room 103: Join us for fellowship, faith development, and deepening relationships with other moms at MPUMC. Contact Rachel Heath at rachel.heath1@gmail.com. Young Adults and Families on the Farm, October 12, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Wise Acres in Indian Trail: Join us for a corn maze, cider, and lots of fall fun! For more information and to sign up, go to the website. Details: contact Rev. Jessica Dayson at jdayson@mpumc.org. Medicare Part D Counseling, Open enrollment is October 15-December 7: Nick Beard, Jan Nomina, and Ron Knape will offer one-on-one counseling. If you have Medicare Part D coverage or will soon become eligible for Medicare, you may find this counseling very helpful. Bring your list of medications and dosages. Contact Carmen Rivera at 704-295-4818 for appointment dates and times. Discover Myers Park, October 20, 11:00 a.m., Francis Chapel: Come learn about our church and the beliefs and practices of our denomination. There is no obligation to join and child care is available. Contact Jeanne Poole at jpoole@mpumc.org.
JUBILEE PLUS! GIVING FUND, throughout the year: Funds help support partners such as Habitat for Humanity. Give to Jubilee Plus! online at myersparkumc.org/give yearround, or write a check to the church with Jubilee Plus! in the memo line.
Fall Block Party, October 25, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Parish Life Building Parking Lot: Round up your friends and neighbors, grab your tailgate chairs and picnic blankets, and head over to MPUMC for an evening of fun and fellowship for all ages. There will be a food truck, music, and bounce houses. Details: Amy Harriman at aharriman@mpumc.org. Operating Fund Giving: Because you give, close to 100 tweens are able to come together on Sunday afternoons for fun, fellowship, and faith. We encourage you to continue to financially support our vibrant children’s ministry. You can give online at myersparkumc.org/give or write a check to the church and drop it in the offering place or mail it to the church at 1501 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207.
E NGAG E M E NT OPPORTUN ITI E S
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS October 6, 2:00 p.m., Hopedale Lot: Join us as we pray for and thank God for the wonderful animals in our lives, and bless their furry, feathery, and scaly heads. Our children will sing “All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir.”
Join Our Women’s Choir, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Choir Room 141: Women’s Choir has returned to rehearsals and services, so now is a good time to join this fun ensemble for the fall season. Questions: Nancy Hamff at nancy@mpumc.org. Serve Lunch at Center of Hope, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Salvation Army Center of Hope: Prepare lunch for women and children at the Salvation Army Center of Hope at 534 Spratt St. To sign up or learn more, reach Suzanne Johnson at shj422@gmail.com. Sort Donations at Loaves & Fishes, 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Loaves & Fishes warehouse: We meet monthly at the Loaves & Fishes warehouse 648 Griffith Road, to sort donated food. Email Laura Weller at lauraoweller@yahoo.com with questions. 2020 ZOE-Kenya Mission Trips: Register today for either the January 21-30 or July 14-23 mission trips. Our teams will visit ZOE in Maua, Kenya, to learn more about their orphan empowerment program. Sign up at www.myersparkumc.org/mission/zoe. Missions Survey: Our Missions Team wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey at bit.ly/mpumcmissionssurvey to help us better understand how you learn about opportunities to serve.
FOR THE LOVE OF READING, Tuesday or Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., starting mid-October, Marie G. Davis School: Encourage 2nd graders to develop a love of books and reading. You will be paired with a child to read together once a week. For more information, contact Amie Rucker at amierucker@gmail.com.
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
V i s i t o u r we b s i te w w w. mye r s p a rku 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 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.
RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS AND THE SCIENCE OF HOPE RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS AND THE SCIENCE OF HOPE uses beautiful animation and compelling characters to explore the science and the solutions to cycles of childhood abuse and trauma. The film follows pioneering individuals who looked at the ACEs research and the emerging science of Toxic Stress and asked, “Why are we waiting?” Each took this new information and used it in new ways. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a pediatrician in San Francisco, intervenes early with her young patients who are at greater risk for diabetes and asthma as well as learning and behavior problems now. In New Haven, Connecticut, we meet Alice Forrester and Laura Lawrence of The Clifford Beers Clinic, which provides mental health services for children by including the entire family in their programs. In an elementary school across town, kindergarteners recite “Miss Kendra’s List”—a bill of rights for children—and learn ways of expressing and coping with their stress. In the great Northwest, communities across the state of Washington brought together teachers, police offi cers, social service workers, and government officials to learn about the brain science of adversi ty. Since implementing “trauma-informed” policies and practices, these communities have seen drastic reductions in rates of everything from dropping out of high school to teen pregnancy, youth suicide, and domestic violence. RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS AND THE SCIENCE OF HOPE chronicles the promising begin nings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat Toxic Stress, and greatly im prove the health of future generations. We will host a screening of this film on October 3 in Jubilee Hall at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit www.cfcrights.org/resilience-registration. For further details or questions, contact Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org. To reserve childcare for children not yet in kindergarten, contact Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org.