Good News of Sharon June 2021
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Good News of Sharon June 2021 . On Earth as it is in Heaven A Praying Greetings Friends, Church , I want to tell you about a new message series that I will be sharing, starting Sunday, June 13th. The scriptures that this series is based on all come from the Gospel of Mark, widely believed to be Loving People the oldest of the four gospels in the New Testament. This 6-part series will look at accounts of how to Christ Jesus brought the presence of the Kingdom of Heaven into the context of people’s everyday lives Sharon United here on earth. We will hear Jesus teaching his disciples about the Kingdom and then demonstrat- Methodist Church ing the in-breaking of the Kingdom through miracles of healing, controlling the weather, and calling 2030 Holden Beach Road SW people back to vital and purposeful life. I hope that you, like the original witnesses to Jesus’ minis- Supply.NC.28462 try, will be left in awe, amazement, and empowerment as you experience the good news of the http://www.sharonbythesea.com Kingdom and realize that we have all been called by Jesus to participate in it. I pray that you will join us on Sunday mornings here at Sharon Church as we make this journey through the Gospel Office: 910.842.2929 together. Consider inviting a friend, neighbor, or family member to join you for this series. They’ll E-Mail: [email protected] be glad you did because everybody needs a little good news. SUNDAYS Your Partner in the Adventure, 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship Pastor Jim (Also You Tube @ 12noon) Mark’s Gospel 11:00 AM Traditional Worship . Date Scripture Message Title June 13 Mark 4:26-34 Planting for a Harvest June 20 Mark 4:35-41 Peace! Be Still! June 27 Mark 5:21-43 Life Giving Power! July 4 Mark 6:1-13 Taken by Surprise July 11 Mark 6:14-29 Present with the Lord July 18 Mark 6:53-56 Healer MEET THE TAFF "With a Song in My Heart" as an inspiration I have followed my mu- sical dreams of sharing my love of music with others. This song was written by Rodgers/Hart in 1929 and sung by Jane Froman. Each A little about me and my family is week I feel Psalm 40:3 has been with me as I strive to add to our that I was born and raised in Jackson- worship time together. I am grateful for our choir and ask that if you ville, FL, with moves later to Miami, too have a song in your heart, to accept this as your invitation to Lakeland, FL, and Waycross, GA. I sare your voice with the choir. Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm we was a music major at Mars Hill Univer- gather together in the choir room to practice for the traditional ser- sity, with concentrations in piano and vice on Sunday mornings. Your musical gifts are welcome. Stop by voice. I've worked as a public school next week, your seat is ready. music teacher and Have taught pri- vate piano and organ lessons, as well -Joanne B West as serving as a church music director, a substitute organist, and a children’s “He put a new song in my mouth, music director, throughout the years in North and South Carolina. I a hymn of praise to our God. moved to Shallotte in 2002 with my husband, Truett, and arrived at Many will see and fear the LORD Sharon UMC in 2013 to lead our adult choir. Quilting, painting, read- ing, traveling, and photography are among my spare time interests. and put their trust in him. “ -Psalm 40:3 • …...(We want you continued) our church and community. We have lead teachers lined up but we need lots of support helpers to make it a success! • The Trustees have a running list of needs. There are many ways to help out and keep our buildings and campus looking great! METHODIST MINISTRY IN ACTION John Wesley knew that there was a way to build a lasting church capa- Belinda’s Witticism ble of setting Christ-like examples for God’s children and that way was One Sunday the preacher shared with the congregation that to empower them to carry on his teachings when he was not among the following Sunday he was going to preach about the sin them. This movement was patterned after what the Apostle Paul did in of lying. He shared that he wanted everyone to read Mark his establishment of the churches in Corinth and through regions of the 17 so they would be prepared. old world. With that empowerment came responsibility to continue the The following Sunday he asked work of Christians in his absence. Who is responsible today for the for a show of hands of all who continuation of Wesley’s work? We as United Methodists are. were prepared for the sermon One way to insure Methodism continues is to leave a legacy for those because they had read the who follow us. In the Methodist Hymnal, an excerpt from the Baptismal scriptures. Every hand went up. and membership ceremony encourages us to participate in the church The preacher smiled and said, ministries with our presence, prayers, service and gifts glorifying God “Mark only has 16 chapters. I will now proceed with my through Jesus Christ. One way of serving through gifts is to consider sermon on the sin of lying . the financial future of our Sharon Church family as part of your family. Reverend Lynn B. Benson, currently the Director of Legacy Giving for the United Methodist Foundation (UMF), will be at both services on June 6th to present a sermon on “Three Spirits of Legacy”. Reverend Benson is a truly gifted speaker and her current position with UMF allows her to combine her passions for faithful stewardship with Chris- tian Education. Many have asked about Sharon’s memorial Our Annual Conference representatives, having had an opportunity to brick program in recent weeks. The program is currently listen to Reverend Lynn at the 2013 and 2014 Annual conferences , being updated. At this time, we are reviewing the history, spurred us to invest in 2015 with UMF. The 65,000 dollars that was just current records, and establishing an overall procedure for sitting around as a buffer in case it was needed to pay the sanctuary the program. mortgage. It has now grown to 88,617 dollars as of 4/30/21 and it all The memorial brick program was initiated in 2007 for two remains available to us if needed with no penalty of withdrawal as if it purposes: First, as a way for families and friends to honor were right here in the Holden Beach area. the lives of members of Sharon. Secondly, as a way for Please plan to be in the Sanctuary on June 6th to welcome Reverend everyone to assist in the mortgage debt reduction of the Lynn to Sharon and learn of other ways to insure Sharon continues to church. Sharon’s memorial walkway stretches from the be “A praying Church Loving People to Christ”. sanctuary to the education building. Placing the Bricks was started shortly after the building completion. Ms. Genita Are you looking for a way to serve and give back Cohen of the original fundraising committee started and to your church? maintained the program We have several areas of ministry where you through 2015. could help. Call the church office to learn more. In 2018 the most There are a few areas of need right now. recent order was placed for On Sunday mornings you could help in sev- • memorial bricks. We eral areas, everything from working the registra- will be placing a new tion table to helping run the worship slides. order after our review of • The Rose of Sharon needs volunteers to keep the ministry going. If records and establish- you can help with things like sorting clothes or run the register for a ment of new proce- few hours once a week, that would help a lot! dures. Anyone that has an outstanding request or wanting • Our church office is a busy place. We could use your help doing to place a new request , we ask you to contact the church things like answering the phone and prepping for events like Vaca- office. Martin Hommer is currently reorganizing the records tion Bible School. and procedure and will also be confirming inputs for the • During VBS we have planned four fun days for the children of next orders. -Martin Hommer 330-727-5531 Stewardship Speaks; 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 NRSV 6 “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bounti- fully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluc- tantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheer- ful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9 As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness [a] endures forever.” 10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your We invite all Youth (6th-12th grade) to our Wednesday evening and Sun- righteousness. [b] 11 You will be enriched in every way for your day School meet-ups.