Weekly Calendar

Sunday, August 24: Blessing of the Backpacks

8:30 a.m. ........ Early Worship

9:45 a.m. ........ Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. ........ Worship Service and Children’s Church

4:00 p.m. ........ Youth Group

7:00 p.m. ........ Renewal Services

Monday, August 25: WSFCS Begin

5:45 p.m. ........ Yoga (Sanctuary)

6:00 p.m. ........ Staff-Parish Relations Committee (NH)

Tuesday, August 26 8:00 a.m. ........ Prayer Group (NH)

10:00 a.m. ........ Sunshine Circle (207)

11:30 a.m. ........ S.O.A.R. Birthday Luncheon (FH)

Wednesday, August 27

10:00 a.m. ........ Newsletter Folders

6:00 p.m. ........ Staff-Parish Relations Committee (NH)

7:15 p.m. ........ Choir Practice

Thursday, August 28

7:00 p.m. ........ Nominations (NH)

Friday, August 29

Saturday, August 30

2:00 p.m. ........ Fellowship Hall Rsvd. until 5 p.m. – D. Smith

Sunday, August 31

8:30 a.m. ........ Early Worship

9:45 a.m. ........ Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. ........ Worship Service and Children’s Church

7:00 p.m. ........ Renewal Services

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Members, new members, and visitors—contact the church office if you would like

to be added to the Phone Tree or News from the Pews monthly newsletter. Also, include your phone number and e-mail address. Please leave information with the office at 993-8132, ext. 100; or e-mail bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; or you may drop it in the collection plate; or put a note in the clear box on the wall beside the office door. Thank you, and welcome to Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

Bunker Hill United Methodist Church

1510 Bunker Hill – Sandy Ridge Road, Kernersville, NC 27284

August 24, 2014

Mission Statement:

Our purpose is…..

“to glorify God by sharing our faith and by being dedicated disciples of Christ.”

Office: 336-993-8132; Fax: 336-993-0605 E-mail: bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; Website: bunkerhillumc.com

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Our Church Staff: David Rorie, Pastor 993-5429 ⧫ Jessica Dalton, DCE

Carol Earnhardt, Music Director ⧫ Karen Powell, Office Administrator Sharon Landreth, Child Care Program Director

August 24, 2014

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 a.m. Worship

Prelude ........................................................................................ Selected

*Opening Prayer ...................................................................... Sue Bridges

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 400

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

*Affirmation of Faith, 884 .................................................... Bobby Tester

“Korean Methodist Statement of Faith”

*Greeting................................................................................. Guin Brown

*Passing the Peace

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Back to Church Sunday Thoughts ..................................... Jessica Dalton

Morning Prayer ...................................................................... Mark Yates

Service of Giving .................................................................. Guin Brown

Offertory Special ................................................................ Donna Kearns

“Move Me with Compassion”

*Doxology............................................................................................... 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Scripture Lesson .............................................................. Darrell Coltrane

“Genesis 21:1-7”

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“Not a Big Name”

Service of Holy Communion ................................................................ 13

Communion Music ...................................................................... Selected

*Hymn................................................................................................... 419

“I Am Thine, O Lord”

*Benediction ............................................................................ Sue Bridges

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

August 24, 2014

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

11:00 a.m. Worship

Prelude ......................................................................................... Selected

*Opening Prayer ...................................................................... Sue Bridges

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 400

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

*Affirmation of Faith, 884 .................................................... Bobby Tester

“Korean Methodist Statement of Faith”

*Greeting ................................................................................. Guin Brown

*Passing the Peace (Children may come forward for the Children’s Message.)

Children’s Message ............................................................Jessica Dalton

Blessing of the Backpacks

Back to Church Sunday Thoughts ......................................Jessica Dalton (Children pre-K through 4th grades may go to Children’s Church.)

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Morning Prayer ....................................................................... Mark Yates

Service of Giving ................................................................... Guin Brown

Offertory Special ................................................................Donna Kearns

“Move Me with Compassion”

*Doxology .............................................................................................. 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Scripture Lesson ............................................................. Darrell Coltrane

“Genesis 21:1-7”

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“Not a Big Name”

*Hymn of Response ............................................................................. 419

“I Am Thine, O Lord”

*Benediction ............................................................................ Sue Bridges

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

The United Methodist Men will meet on Sunday, September 7,

7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We welcome Fred and Jayne

Thompson as our guest speakers! Both will share their

experiences while on the mission trip to Haiti in July 2014. As one of their

sponsors, we all look forward to hearing how they changed those they met and

what this experience meant to them! As many know, Fred is one of our UMM

and we’re proud to have him represent us on this wonderful trip. Please come to

hear Fred and Jayne! See Emmett Ellis if you have questions.

CIRCLE #1 will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. Contact

Betty Crews for more information about Circle #1 (993-2334).

CIRCLE #2 will meet Sunday night, September 7 at 5:30

p.m. for a cookout at the home of Sherry and Mike

Wagoner. In October we will meet on Monday night,

October 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Eva Rushing. We

will make Halloween bags for Forest Park Elementary

School. Contact Eva Rushing for more information about Circle #2 (869-6699).

THE BLAKE IDOL CIRCLE will meet of Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30

p.m. in the fellowship hall. Contact Sue Bridges for more information about the

Blake Idol Circle (993-0835).

THE SUNSHINE CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. in

classroom 207. Contact Gloria Wright for more information about the Sunshine

Circle (993-3278).

08/24: Youth Group (4PM-6PM)

08/31: No Youth Group – Labor Day Weekend!!

09/07: Youth Kickoff!! (Bring $$ For Dinner) 3pm – 7pm

09/14: Youth Group (4PM-6PM)

09/17: Youth Bible Study (6:30PM-7:30pm)

09/21: Bach to Church Sunday, Invite a Friend!!

Youth Group (4PM-6PM)

It's Back To School....which means School Supplies!!!! As

you head out to shop for school, remember that Bunker Hill is

partnered with Forest Park Elementary School. Please consider

purchasing extra supplies that will come in handy during the

school year for both students and teachers.

Please feel free to place your donated items for Forest Park Elementary School

in one of the collection containers at the area before our service begins.

Questions? Please email Jennifer Cresimore at Jennifer.cresimore@gmail.com

CRISIS CONTROL GIFT OF THE MONTH:

August: Grits and Oatmeal

Thank you all so much for the support I received during

my surgery. With your phone calls, cards, food and

prayers, I am so thankful for having such a wonderful

church family. God bless you all. Love, Linda Davis

I would like to thank the Scholarship Committee and the Carey Ellis

Foundation for the monetary gift that was awarded to me for help in

paying my college tuition. Courtney Amos

Our deepest sympathies are expressed to Justin and Shannon

Grubbs at the recent death of Justin’s grandmother, Patsy

Chaffin. May the Lord comfort those who mourn.

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Sunday’s Special Music Talents Scheduled

August 24 – Donna Kearns

Special Speakers for Renewal Services

August 24 – Emily Roach-Lewisville UMC-Lewisville

Renewal Service Performance Calendar August 24 – Bunker Hill UMC Choir and Kaylyn Smith

August 24 - Blessing of the Backpacks: Please join us at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service for a

special Back to School Blessing for all those (children &

adults) heading back to school. Bring you backpack and come

forward for prayer and a special memento for your backpack. All

are welcome!!

Sunday, August 24 – Spiritual Renewal: Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. as we

welcome our guest speaker, Emily Roach from Lewisville

UMC in Lewisville. We want to thank Kaylyn Smith and

BHUMC Choir for providing our special music for this

service, and the Foundations Sunday School class for

providing refreshments following the service. Please plan

to attend and invite family and friends.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Monday, August 25 – Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools begin.

Monday, August 25 –Yoga: Join us Monday at 5:45 p.m. for a wonderful hour-

long Yoga class. Each class is led by Certified Yoga Instructor, Susan Bennett.

The cost is only $4 per class!!

Monday, August 25 – Staff-Parish Relations Committee Meeting will meet

tomorrow evening, Wednesday evening, and on Tuesday evening, September 9.

Each meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. (NH)

Tuesday, August 26 – Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 8:00 a.m. (NH).

Tuesday, August 26 – S.O.A.R. Birthday Lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the

fellowship hall. Sign up to bring your favorite dish. Tom and Sue Bridges are

bringing the birthday cake and ice cream. If you have any questions, please

contact Nancy Craver at 712-5469.

Wednesday, August 27 - Newsletter Folders at 10:00 a.m. (NH).

Wednesday, August 27: Choir rehearsals this Wednesday at 7:14 p.m. in the

sanctuary. Handbells will resume rehearsals on September 3 at 6:15 p.m. in the

choir room. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Nominations: With this year’s Charge Conference set for Sunday, October 19 at

3:00 p.m., we have much preparation work to do in finding church leaders for

2015. As a result, the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee

will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the dates of August 28, September 4, 18, and 25.

If you are interested in possible serving in a certain area or are no longer

interested in continuing to serve in a certain area during 2015, please let a

committee member know before our first meeting. Members are: David Rorie,

Chairperson; Larry Redfearn; Kevin Siler; Bill Stafford; Kim Idol; Anitta Yates;

Tricia Shupe; Kim Hutton; Courtney Mello; Debbie Siler; and Tom Bridges,

Lay Leader.

Monday, September 1 -, Labor Day Holiday: Offices are closed.

Tuesday, September 2: The Laity Service Award is promoted by the Yadkin

Valley Laity Council as a means of recognizing lay persons whose work in the

local church and community exemplify lives of Christian stewardship. Persons

selected will be recognized by the District at a function late September.

Nominations may be submitted by Sunday School classes, UMM and UMW

until September 2, 2014. If you have any questions please see Tom Bridges, Lay

Leader.

Wednesday, September 3- Staff Meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the pastor’s office.

2015 Budget Preparation: All budget requests for 2015 from all Work Area

Committees are due to the Finance Committee by Sunday, September 7. Please

give your requests in writing to Fred Thompson, Chairperson; David Rorie; or

leave them in the plastic collection tray outside the office door.

Sunday, September 7, 3:00 p.m. – Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Concert:

Free and open to the public: Featuring the Craft Brothers and the Praise Team

from St. Paul UMC in Kernersville. Memorial Auditorium, Centenary UMC,

646 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 – 336-724-6311.

Monday, September 8 – Newsletter Articles for October are due.

Monday, September 8 – Chrismon Classes start up again at 6:30 p.m. in the

Child Care room. In October, the classes will be held on the first Monday

evening of each month. If you are interested in joining the fun, see Carolyn

Chandler (769-9352) for details.

September 17: Oasis Meals begin and will continue for 10 Wednesdays with

the last meal on November 19. Check with your class or small group and call the

church office to schedule your turn! What a wonderful opportunity to work

together with your class members and friends, to gather in an informal setting to

chat with and meet others, and to join in a bible study – adults, youth, and

children!

Sunday, September 21 – National Back to Church Sunday is a movement to

invite everyone in America back to church. We encourage you to invite your

family and friends to come to Bunker Hill on this special Sunday! Potluck

Lunch following the service.

STEWARDSHIP 08/17/2014

Sunday School Attendance ................................................ 124

8:30 a.m. Worship Service 06/29/14 .................................................. 45

11:00 a.m. Worship Service ................................................ 162

Renewal Service ................................................ 103

Weekly Budget Needs ...................................... $6,708.00

Received for Budget ...................................... $5,652.00

Budget Needs to Date .................................. $221,364.00

Contributions to Budget Year-to-Date .................................. $228,645.58

Ahead in Budget Year-to-Date ...................................... $7,281.58

OUR FATHER’S TABLE FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET

Ardmore UMC in Winston Salem offers a food

pantry and clothing closet to those in need within

our community. They are open on the first and third

Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

The clothing closet is in desperate need of clothing,

please drop clothing donations for all ages in the

box in the hallway marked for Ardmore UMC. If

you have questions see Jessica Dalton.

The Prayer Page

Long Term: Wade Johnson (Almeta Idol’s brother-in-law); Ricky Hedgecock

(Piedmont Christian Home); Almeta Idol’s niece; Daisy Owensby (Danny Hill’s

mother); Tim Hedgecock (Golden Living, Greensboro): Rhonda Hedgecock;

Betty Baldwin (Bobby Tester’s sister); Nimm Shelton (Ann Stafford’s brother);

Mary Ann Austin (Reggie’s mother); Ryan Dilger (Dan Dilger’s grandson);

James Rigsbee; Caiden Hawtree (Cathy Hedgecock); Luke and Rachel Duggins

and family; Michelle Rutherford (Shelda Stafford’s neighbor).

Church Members: Homebound, Nursing, Retirement Homes: Virginia

Griffith (Westchester Manor); Paige Weavil (Kerner Ridge); Juanita Klutz;

Thelma Robbins (Kerner Ridge); Harold Froelich; Verna Aden (Brighton

Gardens, Greensboro); Robert Anderson; Doris Anderson; Bernice Smith; Irene

Wagoner; Geneva Lane (Shannon Gray).

Active Military Members and Friends: (Please update the church office with

names and service of our active military members and friends.)

John Michael Earnhardt, U. S. Army, Fort Eustis, VA.

Prayer Requests for the week of August 24: Patsy Chaffin family; Reba Tuttle

(Steve and Gary Siler’s mother).

Continued Prayer: Ethel Nelson; Vernia Yates (Mark’s mother); Luke Finison;

Debbie Thompson (Jerry and Betty Sue Proctor’s niece); Bob Kelley; Ida

Thomas (Janice Coltrane’s mother); Juliann Hegland (Tom and Sue Bridges’

granddaughter); Cari Snipes (Carol’s daughter); Sudy Hale; Donna Kearns;

Catherine Altschuler and family (Tom and Sue Bridges’ daughter); John Tester

(Bobby’s brother); Dale Gantt (Steve’s brother); Carol Lyons (Kathy Gantt’s

sister); Alina Ruez (Chris Hall); Steve Hutton; Bertha Stainback (Carl’s

mother); Martha Stafford Family; Inez Whitt; Imogene Idol; Virginia Meyer

Family; Bill Carter (Chris Hall); Hubert Jackson (Gloria Wright’s brother);

Jimmy Queen; Bobbie Burroughs; Weldon Idol; Edwin Brown; Juanita Klutz;

Dave McCormick; Estelle Elliott (Wanda Davis’ mother); Albert Lawson

family; Linda Davis; Ray Bergeron.

Help us keep our Prayer Page current. If you would like to add or remove a name,

drop a note in the collection plate or call the church office at 993-8132.

Those Who Serve If you are unable to serve the Sunday that you are designated, please call

and trade with someone on your team, or contact your team leader.

Church Opening: August: Wilbur Idol

September: Weldon Idol

Worship Leaders: 08/24: Guin Brown

08/31: Anita Billups

09/07: Tom Bridges

09/14: Jayne Thompson

8:30 a.m. Nursery: If you are in need of a nursery volunteer today,

please see one of the ushers. Thank you.

11:00 a.m. 08/24: Steve and Debbie Siler

Nursery: 08/31: Matt and Ashley Marshall

09/07: Kevin and Emilie Siler

09/14: Jeff and Karen Smith

11:00 a.m. 08/24: Jayne Thompson

Pre-School 08/31: Beth and Madison Howell

(2-4 years): 09/07: Patrick and Kim Love

09/14: Mike and Kim Pardue

Children’s 08/24: Jessica Dalton

Church: 08/31: Jessica Dalton

09/07: Jessica Dalton

09/14: Jessica Dalton

Tech Booth: 08/24 Team D: Sammy Idol, Gary Siler, Jackson Northen

08/31 Team C: Joey Billups, Sarah Billups, Seth Brown

09/07 Team A: Roger Duggins, Wendy Lawson, Donald Blalock

09/14 Team B: Doyle Blalock, Fred Thompson, Larry Redfearn

09/21 Team C: Joey Billups, Sarah Billups, Seth Brown

8:30 a.m. August: Larry Redfearn (FE); Linda Davis, Florence Clark (BE)

Greeters: September: Sharon Bergeron (FE); Ray Bergeron (BE)

11:00 a.m. August: Steve Gant (FE); Kathy Gant (BE)

Greeters: September: Steve Fuller (FE); TBD (BE)

8:30 a.m. August: Emmett and Jane Ellis

Ushers: September: Skip and Pat Boyles

11:00 a.m. August: Bobby Tester, Tim Lawson

Ushers: September: Ralph Lamm, Tim Clinard

11:00 a.m. August: Hannah Davis, Hayden Dykes

Acolytes: September: Elisabeth Dykes; Maddie Pardue

Altar Guild: August: Bobby and Linnie Clinard

September: Bobbie Burroughs