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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sound System Manager Position Available at RMUMC Please click on the link at bottom right column for more info!
FOG is a great program for rising 5th graders and has a curriculum that involves multiple aspects of being a tween (between childhood and teenage) and the issues they face growing up with friends, family, and the world. Our first meeting is Sept 1st from 6-7:30. Food is provided, and there is always a lesson and games!. Participants need to bring a Bible. Points are awarded for attendance and other activities. With enough points, participants will be able to go on trips. We also have missions and service projects. FOG is also a great way to make friends! Join in on the fun!!
Good Samaritan Food Pantry: Please help to restock the church pantry by donating non-perishable items such as canned fruits, veggies & soups, boxed mac-n-cheese, tuna, peanut butter, Spaghettios, Ravioli, spaghetti sauce & noodles. This food is used to help needy families in our community.
Back to School Bash: Please bring gently used Pre-K to Middle School reading books and school supplies to donate for the FREE Back to School Bash, a joint venture of area churches. (See flier below) The need is great; over 1700 kids are registered for this event! Donation tubs are located in the Commons Area, under the Youth Bulletin Board and in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring donations by August 5th!! Thanks!
Attention Keenagers: Attention Keenagers: The trip to Bluff’s Coffee Shop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 25th. We’ll leave the church PROMPTLY at 9am. The Catawba Queen excursion has been canceled. We’re planning a trip to Little Switzerland, NC on Wednesday, September 22nd. Room rates are $124 for two double beds or $124 for a king. This price includes dinner the day of arrival and a full breakfast the next morning. Money must be paid ASAP! Biltmore expenses must be paid by October 1st. Let Dianne know ASAP if you’re interested in joining us or for more information.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies: 8:30am in Room 223, and at 9:45am in classrooms 256 (Van Buren Room)221 (Music Room), 227 & 229. Revelation Study in Room 244. Check out some of the new Sunday School studies just getting started: In the Van Buren Room 256 and Odds & Ends Room 227 they have began studying from 1st & 2nd Thessalonians—the nature, foundation and marks of a Christian; 8:30am Room 223 the study is from Matthew—being discipled by Jesus and in the Pairs & Spares Room 229 they are looking at the 7 Words of Worship.
Financial Steward Volunteers Needed Sunday mornings in the Church Office. Contact Helen for more info at 704-799-9131 or fill out the tear off & place in the offering plate.
Preschool has openings in the 2 and 3 year old classes for the 2010-2011 Preschool year. Contact Beth at 704-528-5525 ext. 111 for more details and registration information.
Rocky Mount Car Magnets: The Community Outreach and Evangelism Committee is selling Rocky Mount car magnets for $5 each. If you would like to purchase a magnet, contact Mindy Edmonson at mindy.edmonson@verizonbusiness.com or at 704-528-7786 or Tracy Callaway at tracy@callawayindustrial.com 704-574-2724.
Angels On Call Ministry We have many strong "angel" volunteers ready to help wherever or whenever needed! We can provide transport to medical appointments, run errands, take non-drivers shopping, sit with sick children or the elderly, provide meals, be a telephone check-in pal, make weekly visits, or help with minor home repair or yard needs. If you know of church or community members who are in need, please let us help! Use request link at the bottom of the homepage to ask for assistance. We also need your financial support to make this ministry successful. Please make your contribution to RMUMC with "Angels on Call" in the memo area of the check. Thank you!
Kids Helping Kids is an account set up for needy children in the Mooresville area. If you feel led to give, your donation will be used to help kids from local schools with things such as field trips, school supplies, Christmas presents, etc. All donations may be placed in the offering plate or through online offerings throughout the year.
Haiti Earthquake Relief is an account set up to assist quake victims in Haiti. If you feel led to give, your donation will be used to help the millions of people who are affected and thousands are feared dead. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is assessing the people's needs and responding with supplies, food, clean water, medical care, and materials. You can learn more about UMCOR at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/. All donations may be placed in the offering plate or through online offerings throughout the year.
Habitat for Humanity Apostle Build Project—if your gift is building or helping call Stuart Oswald 828-478-9379.
Volunteer Opportunities: Mooresville Christian Mission & Fifth Street Ministries have opportunities to serve in our communities. Families with children are encouraged & invited to serve. Contact Meghan DiDonato at megdidonat@yahoo.com for more details.
Prayer Service 5:30 each Sunday.
Alarm System and Facility Access: In a constant effort to keep our facilities, preschool children, staff, etc. safe each Event/Group Leader MUST be responsible for securing the building following any gatherings. If doors are unlocked or windows opened during your function they must be secured before leaving the premises AND the alarm must be set if you or your group is the last to exit the building. If these practices are not followed through with we will have no other alternative but to strictly limit access to the building. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
WHAT'S HAPPENING!
CentriKid Camp July 26th-30th. Pray for US! Fifteen third through fifth graders & leaders are heading to CentriKid camp in Ridgecrest NC. This is a first time, week long camp experience for most of our kiddos & emotions will be running high (especially for the parents). Pray for us (and their parents!) as we go on this fun filled, life changing adventure. Also know that we’ll be praying for you. Thank you for your love, prayers & support. Nicholas Cresci, Trey & Cade Hamrick, Renee & Kepa Hilton, Alec Ingwall, Kirby, Donna & Stacey Jones, Kryssie Mozeley, Blake Nance, Joseph Nance, Lucas Pence, Gus Wagner & Slade Wallacee.
Nancy Parker Circle will meet Tuesday, August 3rd at 10am at Pat Daniels’ home.
Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, August 4th at 7pm in Room 240.
FREE Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, August 8th from 9:30-9:45am & 10:45-11am in the Health Ministries Office Room 238.
SPRC Meeting: Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm in Room 240.
Attention Keenagers The Catawba Queen luncheon trip will be August 25th. Tickets cost $11 per person with a choice of a turkey, ham or chicken salad sandwich . We’ll meet a Queen’s Landing—time will be announced. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Physical Fitness/Health Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm - Cardio-Sculpt in the Fellowship Hall. All classes are FREE of charge. All levels/experiences are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Honorarium & Memorial Guidelines: Please specify what the donation is for such as; Building/Capital Fund, Van/Bus, Cemetery, Good Samaritan, Drama, Music, etc. Legibly write or print the correct name and address of the person giving the donation, and the person receiving the donation, gifts given for a Church Member’s family member, please state the name and relation of the family member. (Sample Donation: In Memory of John Doe, Susan Doe’s grandfather), and this will assure correct connections to acknowledge the family. Keep in mind acknowledgements are usually only sent to Church Members if requested, although if you prefer one to be sent to a non-member, please clearly specify so. These important steps will allow us to keep accurate account information for your tax receipts and send correct acknowledgment responses. If you have questions, call Carla at 704-528-5525 or Kay Edwards at 704-528-6379.
Calling All Greeters: We need volunteers who are willing to serve as greeters for any of our services. You would be welcoming visitors and members to the service; directing them to various areas of the church if needed; and help to make them feel a part of our wonderful family here at Rocky Mount. If you would like to be added to the rotating schedule or for more information, please contact Teresa Wallace at 704-400-0890.
Volunteers Needed on a rotating basis to help assemble Sunday worship bulletins & tidy up the Sanctuary usually on Fridays from 2:30pm until about 3:15pm. The schedule does change slightly around holidays due to office closings. This is a very simple way to serve within the church, and the more people who volunteer—the less each person would be on the schedule. If you’d like to help out or for more information, contact Carla at the church office at 704-528-5525.
Nursery Helpers: We’re in need of workers to help out with the nursery rotation. Our desire is to have a constant presence during our Sunday School Hour (9:45am) for the children. This is great peace of mind for our parents and consistency for our babies. If you have a child in nursery we are asking that you sign up to serve three (3) times between now and fall of next year. Thanks in advance for prayerfully considering this ministry. You can sign up in the nursery or contact Leslie Baker at 704-658-1100 for more info.
CD’s & DVD’s Available: We offer CD’s of the 8:30am & DVD’s of the 11am Worship Celebrations and holiday events. They’re located in the commons area in the black box labeled “CD’s & DVD’s of the 8:30am & 11am Worship Celebrations”. If no copies are available in the box for the date or event you prefer, please see the sign up sheet beside the box and indicate copies you prefer.
Cell-ebrate Our Children - Please stand out and make a difference in our community. Donate an old or broken cell phone and help save a child’s life age 0-16. Cell-ebrate Our Children is a non-profit organization created to care for families with children who have special needs, such as organ transplants, medical costs and heavy financial burdens. Please consider donating any old, broken or unused cell phones you may have. The collection box is located in the church office with tax donation receipts attached. You can receive a tax deduction for the value of up to $40 per phone.
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