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Meals Appreciated: Show some Rocky Mount hospitality by inviting Chad Bowen our summer intern to lunch or dinner. Calendars are located on the bulletin board in the Common’s Area to sign up. Please provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached.
Rocky Mount Playgroup: If you’re interested in getting together to play over the summer, please contact Mishael Hamrick at mishael@roadrunner.com with your child’s name and age. We plan to get together over the summer. On July 14th we will meet at 10am at Lake Norman State Park to picnic and swim (weather permitting). All other playgroup schedules/info will be sent via email.
Christmas In July: Beginning July we will be collecting presents for needy children. Due to the economy, hopefully, doing this now will help people to be able to focus on shopping for their own children later. We will not distribute the presents until Christmas. Some gift ideas include: Hannah Montana and Bratz items, baby dolls, dress up items, board games, skate boards, Transformers, Teck Deck items, Matchbox cars, clothes of all sizes for younger children & infants, gift cards, and mp3 players for older children. Please call Sherry or Tommy Ingalls with any questions at 704-658-9652.
Vacation Bible School! Join our Serengeti Trek July 20-24 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Pre-registration begins June 1st. Register in person or online at rockymountumc.com - bottom right of this webpage. Come enjoy music, crafts, snacks, Bible stories and recreation. Contact Donna Jones if you would like to volunteer!
Calling ALL Volunteers: Vacation Bible School will soon be here! We still need help in various areas on Sunday, July 19th through Friday, July 24th. Please contact Mishael Hamrick at mishael@roadrunner.com if you can help. Thank you!
Children's Ministry will soon kick off our new sign in/sign out policy. Be on the lookout for more info regarding the safety of our children at Rocky Mount.
VBS Recyclable Supplies Needed: Donations of 20 oz. empty plastic water bottles with lids, toilet paper rolls, and styrofoam egg cartons for Vacation Bible School crafts. A collection box will be located in the workroom 243.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry: Non-perishable items are needed to restock our food pantry. Items such as: spaghetti sauce & noodles, canned fruits & veggies, canned soups (pull top cans are appreciated), dried beans, pancake mix, syrup, mac-n-cheese, Spaghettio’s, and Ravioli’s, etc. for the children. This food is given to local families who are in need of a meal or are homeless. Diapers of all sizes are needed for families with small children.
Attention 6th Graders! Confirmation on the Lake will be led by Pastor Jamie on June 16, 18, 30 and July 9, 14, 17, 21 & 23. This class is for any rising 6th grader or older who has not taken confirmation class. You must attend six of eight classes in order to be confirmed! If interested, complete the insert in the bulletin or contact Pastor Jamie at the church.
Angels On Call Ministry We have many strong "angel" volunteers ready to help wherever or whenever needed! Look for an Angel Box (available around the church) and complete a form detailing the needed assistance. 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! Contact chairperson Faye Parker (704) 528-9456 or Peggy Stafford (704-664-1680) to schedule 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!
Volunteers Needed on a rotating basis to help assemble Sunday worship bulletins & tidy up the Sanctuary usually on Fridays from 1:30pm until about 3pm. 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.
Prayer Service 5:30 each Sunday.
United Methodist Men's Meetings are the 3rd Sunday of each month at 7am in the Fellowship Hall. All Methodist men are invited! Sons are welcome too!
Stephen Ministry Team Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6-7pm in room 240. For more information, contact Amy Jordan at 704-528-8407.
Alarm System: If you currently have an alarm code to enter the church,please make sure no one else is in the building before leaving and setting the alarm. If you're unsure if someone's in the building do not set the alarm. Our Board of Trustees has been notified that beginning January 1, 2010 we will be charged $50.00 for each false alarm.
Free Pancake Breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 7-9am in the Fellowship Hall hosted by the United Methodist Men. Be sure to invite your family, friends and neighbors Saturday, July 4th to enjoy a yummy meal and Christian fellowship!
Nancy Parker Circle will meet Tuesday, July 7th at 9am in the Fellowship Hall.
Lucy Christie Circle will meet Tuesday, July 7th at 7pm at the home of Chris Rogers
Florida Simms Circle will meet Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30pm at the home of Mishael Hamrick.
Mary Jones Circle will meet Tuesday, July 7th at 3pm in room 240.
Stephen Ministry...Reaching out to hurting people through Christ. Our next Stephen Ministry meeting will be Thursday, July 16th from 6-7pm in room 240.
Fish Fry sponsored by the United Methodist Men of the Rock Saturday, July 18th from 4-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for tasty fish, hush puppies, red skin potatoes, and cole slaw!
United Methodist Men Sunday, July 19th at 7am in the Fellowship Hall. All Methodist men are invited...and sons are welcome too!
Attention Keenagers: You’re invited to a covered dish lunch in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, July 29th at 11am. Please note the date has been changed. We’ll be discussing our trip to Hendersonville.
New Sunday School Class! 9:45-10:45 in the Choir Room (220). First Series - "Today's Christian" taught by Alisa Nance. There will be a rotation of teachers and themes, including parenting, self-help, and relationship development to grow as Christians in today's demanding world. Contacts: Alisa Nance - 704-351-0997 (alnance@aol.com) or Alan Newell at 704-400-4815 (alan.newell@hotmail.com).
Calling All Greeters: We need people 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.
Physical Fitness/Health Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30am - Walking in the fellowship hall; Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9am Strength Training in the fellowship hall; 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.
Rocky Mount Preschool: We have openings in our 2's and 3's classes for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. We also have a referral program for our 2's classes. If a current family refers a new family to the preschool and they register for the 2009-2010 school year, both families will receive a $25 credit on their 1st month's tuition. For more information, please feel free to contact Kryssie Mozeley at 704-528-5525, ext.111 or kmozeley@adelphia.net.
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.
Dove House Mission Project The 1st-2nd grade Sunday School classes are collecting items for Dove House: Pop Tarts, Folger's coffee, Goldfish, Lysol wipes, hand soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. Any other household items would also be appreciated. Please help!
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