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Archdale United Methodist Church Office Phone: 336-431-7111 11543 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 4096 Parsonage Phone: 336-431-1929 Archdale, NC 27263 Office Fax: 336-431-8661 Website: www.archdaleumc.com E-Mail: [email protected] WORSHIP Love Songs SERVICES

8:30 am In 1976 the music group Paul McCartney and Wings made it to the Sunday Worship top of the pop charts with a song called “.” McCartney wrote the song in response to critics who found fault with his music de- 9:30 am Sunday School scribing his lyrics as lightweight and shallow. Even his former band mate from , John Lennon, had mocked McCartney’s preoccupation 10:45 am with “silly love songs.” McCartney promptly answered with the words Sunday Worship and music that would become the most popular song of the year. The song is anything but silly. MINISTERS The Congregation As Christians, we sing a lot of songs about love too. None of them are silly either. We sing traditional hymns like “Love Divine, All Loves Ex- STAFF celling.” We enjoy old-time gospel favorites like “Love Lifted Me.” At

Pastor Christmas, choirs bless us with such anthems as “Love Came Down at Stuart Noell Christmas.” We are drawn to the Cross by choruses like “O How He [email protected] Loves You and Me.” The younger generation loves upbeat contemporary Minister of Visitation Christian hits like “How He Loves” and “Your Love Never Fails.” We Harold Shives (336) 434-6348 have songs about love that relate to every style, tempo and age group. But more important than the variety of songs we sing is the reason Director of Youth & Children’s Ministries that we sing. We sing because we have experienced God’s love deep down Kevin Teater in our hearts. We know that God’s love has been expressed most of all in [email protected] the person of Jesus Christ. Motivated by his great love for us, Jesus came

Choir Director/Organist/ to earth, lived with us, died for us and then rose again from the dead. From Director of Discipleship this great love, Jesus desires to forgive us, transform us and give us a brand Cheryl Traylor [email protected] new life. His love is an everlasting love that will take care of our every need throughout all of eternity. Pianist Denise Warren It’s February. Right in the middle of the month we will celebrate [email protected] Valentine’s Day, a day devoted to the celebration of love. When that day

Office Administrator comes, make sure and spend time with that special someone in your life. Wendy Bowman But also decide that you are going to celebrate love every day by singing [email protected] praise to the One who shows us what love is all about.

Treasurer Gwen Taylor “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever.” [email protected] (Psalm 89:1) Custodians Russ & Carol Carr [email protected] Stuart Please pray for those serving our country.

Tyler Dovel - US Military, Afghanistan (Ed & Carolyn Lawrence’s nephew) Richard Ivy - US Military, Germany (Lewis Stroud’s grandson) Dylan Jones - US Army (Steve & Nita Coltrane’s grandson) Jake Lawrence - US Army (friend of Rebecca Kidd) Marcus McKeregan - US Navy (Gayle Rearwin’s cousin) Aaron Parker - US Coast Guard (friend of the Grimmetts) “Save us, LORD our God, Eric Schneider - Afghanistan (Donn & Rachel Jackson’s son-in-law) and bring us back from among Robert “Lin” Wall - Afghanistan (friend of Tyler Crist) the nations, that we may give Jonathan Welborn - US Marines (the late Bill Welborn’s great-nephew) thanks to your holy name and Zach Willey - US Army (Chuck & Jane Liebscher’s son-in-law) glory in your praise.” Psalm 106:47

Please Pray For Our Homebound Members: Charles Allen, Eula Allred, Ollie Bouldin, Betty Bowling, Susan Casper, Debbie Dean, Charles & Zula Dobbins, Mildred Giles, Minnie Hawkins, Mary Lou Hines, Annie Loflin, Frances Moser, Dot Myrick, Thelma Rimmer, Mary Louise Sullivan, Mae Warren, Boots Williams Open Hearts …Open Minds …Open Doors

“I Love You!”

Happy February! In February, we always think about love! This February I was inspired by a coworker (that also goes to this church) when she told me she was doing “random acts of kindness” on her birthday – 1 for each year of her life. What a wonderful idea! I thought that this February I would challenge you to do 14 random acts of kindness for Valentine’s Day. You do not have to do them all on Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas to get you started! Some of these ideas came from www .helpothers.org and www.daretobeanangel.com.

1. When you go out to eat, buy a sandwich for a homeless person on the street. 2. Call your parents, siblings, or anyone and tell them you love them. 3. Write a handwritten note or email someone to tell them you appreciate them. 4. Buy extra food for COAT when you go to the grocery store. 5. Instead of just thinking it, compliment someone. 6. Make extra food and take your neighbor dinner. 7. Visit a senior center or nursing . 8. Pick up trash. 9. Take clothes, blankets, etc. to a local shelter like COAT or Ward Street Mission. 10. Donate books to an elementary school for a needy child. 11. Visit an animal shelter and play with the dogs! 12. Serve dinner at the Open Door Ministry. 13. Mentor a local youth for Communities in Schools or read to a child. 14. Pay for the person behind you at the drive-thru. 15. Give a snack or some water to the mailman, garbage collector, etc. 16. Give your waiter or waitress a huge tip. 17. Rake or mow someone’s yard. 18. Hold the elevator or door for someone, or let someone get in line in front of you. 19. Leave an uplifting book or a coloring book and crayons in a hospital waiting room. 20. Practice patience. Refrain from gossiping; speak well of others. Be cheerful! 21. Babysit for a single parent. 22. Run an errand for someone. 23. Invite someone who is alone over for dinner. 24. Donate blood. 25. Take cookies to Fire Department or the Police Department. 26. Pick up or take down your neighbor’s trash cans. 27. Make a list of people with needs and pray for them. 28. Invite someone to church!

I am sure by now your imagination is going strong, and you can think of many ways to make this February a beauti- ful month! You can do 14 random acts of kindness without spending a penny. I highlighted ideas that do not cost any- thing or require you to go anywhere. Invite 14 people to church, and you have done it! You can do this regardless of your age. Take a cookie to a coworker. Smile and say good morning to someone. Mix and match for 14 acts, and you have made the world a better place. You are also spreading the love of God to the world that needs Him.

Remember, when you say, “I love you,” LOVE is a verb, which requires an action. Of course, if you are helping others, remember to help yourself – come to church! I will see you there.

Keep the Faith! Cheryl

REMINDERS February 11 - Morning Circle will meet at 10:30am in the Community Room.

February 12 - Evening Circle will meet at 7:00pm in the Wesley Room.

The purpose of the UMW is as follows: The organized units of UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to ex- pand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

Apple Pies are available for sale! They are $10 and are available with sugar or Splenda.

SOUP & METHODIST MEN SANDWICH Next meeting will be February 24 LUNCH 7:30am in the Community Room.

February 24th The Methodist Men in the Fellowship Hall will serve at the

The Search & Reflect class Open Door Ministry on will begin serving Sunday, February 10 . Soup & Sandwiches at 10:30am and then again

after the 10:45 service.

Cost is by donations only and proceeds will benefit church A Ladies Bible Study will begin & local missions. Monday, February 25, beginning at There will be all kinds of delicious soups, 6:30 PM in the Wesley Room. sandwiches and yummy desserts. The study will be on a book titled Enjoy a good meal and good fellowship. "The Resolution for Women" based on the movie "Courageous" TTTaTaaakkkkeeee----oooouuuutttt wwwiwiiillllll bbbebeee aaavavvvaaaaiiiillllaaaabbbblllleeee.... and will last about 8-10 weeks. Maintaining security in any church building is a challenging situation. True to who we are as a church, we desire to allow access to everyone for our church activities. At the same time, as stewards of what God has entrusted to our care, we must make every attempt to pro- tect our facilities and its contents. With these considerations in mind, we offer this church key policy.

Church keys will be issued to:

 The pastor and all church staff.  All church officers.  Each committee chairperson.  Each ministry team leader.  Community organizations that use our facilities.  Local vendors who need access to the buildings on a regular basis.  Opening and closing crew members for their assigned month.

We realize that other members of our church family may need a church key for a variety of reasons. The board of trustees will gladly consider each of these requests on an individual basis and make every effort to accommodate these needs.

The administrative assistant of the church will maintain a listing of everyone who has been assigned a church key.

The Board of Trustees Archdale United Methodist Church

Dates to Remember March 7 th (7(7(7-(7 ---9pm),9pm), 8 th (9am(9am----8pm)8pm) March 9 ththth , 1/2 Price Sale, (8am(8am----12pm)12pm) Feb 2 - Groundhog Day Archdale United Methodist Church - 11543 N. Main St., Archdale Feb 10 - Hotdog/Hamburger Lunch We will be selling gently used Spring & Summer Clothing, Uni- (Mission Team Fundraiser) forms, Shoes, Swimwear, Nursery & Children's Bedding, Books, Feb 13 - Ash Wednesday Videos, Toys, Room Accessories, and Maternity Clothing. Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day Receiving Dates Pick Up Dates Mon, March 4, 11:30-1:00 & 5:30-7:00 Mon, March 11, 11:30-1:00 & Feb 17 - First Sunday of Lent Tue, March 5, 11:30-1:00 & 5:30-7:00 5:30-7:00 Wed, March 6, 11:30-1:00 & 5:30-7:00 **Any items not picked up by 7:00pm on the Feb 18 - President’s Day above date will be donated to a local charity

Feb 24 - Soup/Sandwich To receive a consignor number (previous consignors please use the same number as before) or schedule a drop-off appointment, please Lunch visit us online at www.archdaleumc.com/taketwo no later than Feb 28 . Drop-off appointments are required . Due to limited space, please bring only seasonal, like-new items . Read and follow all guidelines carefully. Call Amy Walker @ 472-6872 if you do not have internet access or if you have questions.

Please visit us at www.archdaleumc.com/taketwo

 February 3 - LifeBook Kickoff Event  February 10 - Hamburger/Hotdog Fundraiser & Youth at Church  February 16 - Winter Jam!!!  February 24 - Children’s Home & Youth Leadership Meeting

Congratulations

The Trinity High School Junior Varsity boys basketball team

Youth Bible Study won the Division Championship in the 2012 JV Holiday Classic Wednesdays 7:00pm Tournament. Our own, Evan Kevin will be holding a Bible Study for all Gallimore, was part of that Youth in the Youth Room each Wednesday winning team. CONGRATS! evening at 7:00. This is a great way to grow closer to the Lord and each other. High School Prayer Come early & hang out Breakfast ATMS Students Tuesday, 7:15am @ Smokey T’s Kevin will be having Devotions and Prayer each All high-schoolers are welcome to join us for Wednesday morning at 7:30. breakfast and prayer before school. Be there & grab some friends. What a GREAT way to start your day!!!

UPCOMING M ISSION T EAM F UNDRAISERS

February 10th March 2nd April 6th

Hotdog/Hamburger Pancake Breakfast Country Dinner Lunch 7-11am 5-7pm after 10:45 service in Fellowship Hall in Fellowship Hall in Fellowship Hall

Cost will be by donation & proceeds will benefit the Youth Mission Trip Honorariums ::: Memorials ::: In Honor of Our 2012 Teachers In Memory of Flora Askew Made by: Made by: George Elder SS Class John & Sheryl Edge Friendship Class In Honor of Friends Made by: Leonard & Jackie Stroud Shelby Buchanan In Memory of Archie Bass In Honor of Wendy Bowman Made by: Made by: Gary, Cathy, Jonathan & Matthew Hunt Friendship Class Richard & Betty Lambert Jerry & Linda Love In Honor of Shirley Cecil

Betty Roach Made by: Friendship Class

Valentine's Day

We extend our deepest sympathies Sometimes Valentine's Day Isn't Happy to the families of:

Flora Askew (mother of Billy Askew) For some people, Valentine's Day is a Grace Williams (mother of Doug Williams) painful reminder of a broken relation- ship, the death of a loved one, a recent relocation, a chronic illness, or another life challenge. If you are going through a difficult time, our Stephen Ministers can bring Jesus' love (God's "ultimate Valen-

tine") back into your life. Stephen Minis- ters provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They will meet with you privately on a weekly basis to listen, The Archdale Senior support and encourage you, to pray with and for you, and to walk with you for the Center is in need of duration of your struggle. To find out more about Stephen Min- volunteers to help with their istry and how you or someone you know Meals on program. could be matched with a Stephen Minis- ter contact one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Rosa Allred, Peggy Johnson, Ed Renn or our Pastor, Stuart Noell. Please call Sue or Sheryl, 431-1938, at the Our Stephen Ministers Archdale Senior Center. are ready to care for you!

C h r i s t i a n S y m b o l s

Ashes

On Ash Wednesday, as Lent begins, worshipers’ foreheads are often marked with ashes in the sign of the cross. The ashes traditionally come from burning palm branches from 02/02 Christy Allen the previous Palm Sunday. 02/02 Nita Coltrane In Old Testament days, ashes were a sign of mourning and repentance. 02/02 Sandy Foster Today, some worshipers wipe off the ashes before leaving church, to sym- bolize being cleansed from sin by Jesus’ death; others wear the ashes the 02/02 Linda Haithcock rest of the day, carrying the cross of Christ into the world. 02/02 Melinda Peele The speaking of Genesis 3:19 often accompanies the placement of 02/04 John Stewart ashes: “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” 02/07 Liz Dorman 02/07 Zach Krpejs This year, Ash Wednesday is February 13. 02/07 Scott Miller 02/07 Lou Ann Noell 02/08 Connor Gardner

02/08 Tina McKinney Congratulations to Jason & 02/09 Greg Allen Danny Hankins was among a 02/09 Karly Beck Carla Metters on the birth group of local bikers who pre- 02/09 Madeline Work of their twin sons. sented a donation of $500 to the 02/10 Ed Lawrence Jonas & Colin Metters were Southside Mission. The money 02/10 Gail Lawson born December 27. was raised by the employees and 02/11 Rachel Jackson 02/11 Beth Todd is a vendor of KI-High Point, a fur- 02/12 Hugh Presswood Carter Metters. niture manufacturer. 02/15 Felder Proud grandparents are Southside Mission, a nonprofit 02/16 Mia Fulcher in High Point, serves meals to the Butch & Debbie Robertson. 02/17 Chuck Liebscher homeless 365 days a year. 02/17 Melissa Smith Thank you for your generosity! 02/17 Shirley Snow 02/18 Paula Rainwater 02/18 Jennipher Swanner Winter Outer Wear 02/19 Sharon Carpenter With the winter season upon 02/20 Anna-Marie Smith us, we ask that all who use 02/20 David Warren the Fellowship Hall, Com- We are grateful to 02/21 Tim Kennedy munity Room, Kitchen, etc. First Citizens Bank 02/21 Jessica Stevens use the available coat rack for allowing us to 02/23 Nadine White or closets when they are not park in their lot on 02/24 Leon Reddeck wearing their coats. There is a coat closet Sunday mornings. 02/25 Angelica Conroy in the Fellowship Hall foyer and also in the As a courtesy, please do 02/25 Austin Roberts Community Room. There is a coat rack on not park in the ATM 02/26 Michelle Felder the wall between the Kitchen and Commu- lane or in front of the 02/26 Elaine Talbert nity Room for your use also. We ask that 02/27 Justin Rose Night Depository you not place your coats in the kitchen 02/28 Gene Shaw as these lanes need to where food is prepared and served. be left open for THANK YOU!!! bank customers. COAT is always in need of food.

Donations can be dropped off here at AUMC or at the COAT Who were the craftsmen appointed by the Lord to design the Tent of Meeting and its furnishings office located at First Baptist while Israel was still in the wilderness before of Archdale (10607 N. Main). entering the Promised Land? Below is a list of what is A. Moses and Joshua needed on an on-going basis. B. Bezalel and Oholiab C. Judah and Reuben Peanut Butter Jelly Pasta Dried Beans D. David and Jonathan Spaghetti Sauce Cereal Flour Dried Milk Saltine Crackers Rice Sugar Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables Canned Meats Answer: B (See Exodus 31:1-11) 31:1-11) Exodus (See B Answer:

The Friendship Class has The UMW has Apple Pies Chicken Pies available in the available in the church office church office for $10 each. for $10 each. (With Sugar or Splenda) Senior Lunch www.ArchdaleUMC.com

Wednesday, February 20 You can access previous Bulletins & Newsletters from our website. at 11:30 Our meal will include Creamy Chicken Click on the Bulletin Archive or Newsletters and our program will be Lundee Amos under the Activities tab at the top of the page. with the Gift of Laughter If you have questions, please contact the church office. Make sure to check it out. Cub Scout Pack 19 News!!

Thank you for the opportunity to reach out It’s Cookie Time to kids wanting to explore the adventures of Cub Scouting. We are having a blast in Scouts What a tasty way to this year! We have had a great year with an support the Girl Scouts increase in Scouts compared to last year. The as well as help support Blue/Gold Banquet is scheduled for February Summer Camps/Trips. 25 th with the possibility of having Jerome Davis Cookies are $4 per box as our Guest Speaker. As always, we are looking for boys in the and will be delivered the 1st through 5th grade to join week of Feb. 9th. If in the fun of Cub Scouting! you don’t already know

Thanks for your support! of a Girl Scout selling Darin Tucker cookies, contact Wendy Cubmaster Pack 19 in the church office at 3333336666----4444442222----88887777000000 431-7111. ARCHDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PO BOX 4096 11543 NORTH MAIN STREET ARCHDALE, NC 27263

336-431-7111

BLUE OR BLACK INK The church’s financial institution (bank) has asked that all checks deposited be written in either blue or black ink. In the event you should happen to use another colored pen, we will write above the numerical amount, the same amount, in blue or black ink. We would appreciate your honoring this request.

Where We Were in January

Total Offering Budget Amount Budget Amount Week Sunday Date 8:30 / 10:45 Worship Received Received to Date Needed to Date # School Attendance

01/06/2013 $7,599.42 $7,599.42 $7,242.52 1 170 66 / 197 263 01/13/2013 $5,391.30 $12,990.72 $14,485.04 2 162 50 / 201 251 01/20/2013 $10,934.95 $23,925.67 $21,727.56 3 156 51 / 179 230 01/27/2013 $5,266.00 $29,191.67 $28,970.08 4 158 51 / 194 245

Building Fund Six More Weeks of Winter??? Legend has it that if a groundhog sees his Update shadow, winter weather will last another six weeks. If no shadow appears, an early spring is on the way. Let’s hope for NO SHADOW! January Giving: $ 2,325.00 Account Balance: $ 46,821.61 February 2