Visitors: If you would like to know more information about Rocky Mount such as Bible studies, Sunday school, Children’s programs, Youth groups, general information, etc., please fill out the sign-up sheet on the reverse side. Be sure to include your contact information and place in the offering plate.
Volunteers Needed: Anyone interested in volunteering for Wonderful Wednesdays for the months of January-March 2009, please email Mishael Hamrick at mishael@roadrunner.com or call 704-528-0636 with the area (age/group/craft/story/music) and month you prefer.
Breakfast with Santa: Join us Saturday, December 6th for Breakfast with Santa 8:30am-11am. Tickets are $7 each. Children under 1 are free. Seating is limited so get your tickets today. For ticket purchases, see Kim Zeigler, Donna Jones or contact the Church office. For more info contact Donna at 704-528-5525.
The UMW Executive Committee will meet today at 3pm in room 240.
Library Book Sale: Duplicate library books are for sale in the commons area today thru November 16th.
Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers for our once a year event, Breakfast with Santa. If you would like to help out on this very special morning. Please see the sign up sheet on the reverse side, fill out, detach and place in the offering plate.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are due at Rocky Mount by Sunday, November 23rd.
Attention Youth!! Ages 13 and up are invited to serve at Samaritan’s Purse in Charlotte Wednesday, November 26th. If you’re interested in going, please sign up on the sign up sheet on Matt Goodnight’s office door. Email Matt at matt@rockymountumc.com or call him at 704-528-5525 ext. 112 for any questions.
Men’s Study Group Update: We’re currently offering a series of studies on Prayer. How do I pray? When do I Pray? Where do I Pray? Why do I Pray? All men are invited to attend!!
Early Newsletter Submission Deadline: Submissions for the December newsletter are due tomorrow by noon. Please follow the deadline schedule. For convenience you may email submissions to carla@rockymountumc.com
Christmas Carol and Karaoke Sing-A-Long Saturday, November 29th from 2-4pm in the fellowship hall. This is a fun way to kick-off the Christmas season. Come and sing your favorite Christmas songs and carols. Bring a snack or drink to share. For more information, contact Dorie Shore.
Middle School Youth Group meets today from 5-6:30pm in room 117.
High School Youth Group meets today from 6:30-8pm in room 117.
UMW Christmas Tea Saturday, December 13th 2-4:30pm in the fellowship hall. All ladies are invited to come and enjoy a special selection of “teas” and Christmas fellowship. There will also be a special Christmas program. This event is free of charge although donations will be accepted to help support our Missions. For more information see Margaret Toohey or Debbie Christie.
Flavorings For Sale: Great for holiday baking or give as a gift. A variety of flavorings are available for $2.50 each. Please call Kay Edwards at 704-528-6379 to order.
Women’s Study Group: Join the ladies to study “12 Extraordinary Women of The Bible” which enables us to harvest the fruit of the spirit. Group meets at 7pm in the Choir room (221) and childcare is provided.
Christmas Drama Practice for the presentation of “Once Upon a Christmas Light” is Sunday afternoons at 4pm through December 14th.
Church Business Directories are now available in the narthex, commons area & fellowship hall. This directory highlights businesses owned by members or attendees of Rocky Mount. Pick up your copy today!
Emmaus Reunion Group: If you have ever been on the Walk to Emmaus and aren’t involved in a Reunion Group, we have a Reunion Group at Rocky Mount which meets monthly. Please contact Mishael Hamrick at mishael@roadrunner.com to find out more information.
November’s Manna of the Month: Spaghetti Sauce—please help with outreach—containers for the Manna are located in the Commons area and Narthex. Thank you for helping provide for the less fortunate!
Attention Keenagers!...Seniors on the go: Upcoming Keenager events include Wednesday, November 19th - Nascar Technical Institute tour. Be prepared to leave promptly at 10:30 am; Wednesday, December 10th - Keenagers Christmas Party (covered dish lunch). Contact Dianne at 704-528-6235 to reserve your spot or for more information.
WW Scripture Children’s Memory Verse (November 19th): 2 Chronicles 20:17 - “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, and the LORD will be with you.”
Nursery Schedule: Today at 8:30am: Brenda & Jake Fowler, 9:45am: Cathy Cocolas, and 11am: Diane Woodard. Next Sunday, November 23rd at 8:30am: Kim Culp, 9:45am: Melanie Tatum, and 11am: Leslie Baker. If you are unable to keep this schedule, please notify the church office with the name of your replacement by 10am the Thursday prior to your assigned time.
Greeters: Today 8:30am: Dennis & Gail Batchelor, 9:45am: Chuck & Mindy Edmonson/Teresa Waugh/Jessie Dellinger/Kyle Rogers, 10:45am: Cherie Foust/Marcia Howell, 11am: Edgar Moore/Wally & Chris Jolly. Next Sunday, November 23rd 8:30am: Shelby Honeycutt, 9:45am: Chuck & Mindy Edmonson/Teresa Waugh/Jessie Dellinger/Kyle Rogers, 10:45am: Cherie Foust/Marcia Howell, 11am: Carl & Susan Chipman/Sue Sherrill.
Military Mail Appreciated: Rocky Mount members (and non-members) may want to begin sending holiday cards and letters to members of our military: PFC Justin Allen Register, HHD 728th MP BN, COD Speicher, APO, AE 09393; SPC. Mills, Charles G, HHB 3/16 FA 2nd BCT 4ID, LSA Adder, APO, AE 09331; and James M. Mical, U S Army Corp of Engineers, APO, AE 09354. If you have a family member currently serving in the military, please submit their name and address to the church office or email carla@rockymountumc.com. With the holidays fast approaching, this is a good time to let them know they’re away but not forgotten!
