Gibsonville United Methodist Church Post Office Box 82 Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249

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501 Church Street, Gibsonville, NC Mailing address: Post Office Box 82, Gibsonville, NC 27249 (336) 449-4810 - Office

Rev. Jonathan Marlowe [email protected]

Dr. Angela Marlowe [email protected]

Gibsonville United Methodist Church exists to Welcome people to faith in Jesus Christ, Equip us with a faith that helps us grow as disciples, and Send us into the world to serve and to make a difference for Jesus’ sake.

August 2011 Remembering Our Baptism Jonathan’s Journals

Pancake Breakfast & Sunday School Kick Off Sunday, August 28 9:45 am Are you interested in Sunday School but not sure what class to attend? Do you wonder what your children and youth are learning in Sunday School? Did you used to attend but have gotten out of the habit? If you can answer yes to any of these, this breakfast is for you. The Tuesday Morning Men’s Breakfast group will be cooking and the Children’s Council is providing fun and crazy toppings. All children, youth and adults are invited to a special pancake breakfast with all the toppings. Come and learn all about Sunday School at Gibsonville UMC.

On a recent Sunday morning in July, one of the hottest days of the year, Angela was talking with the children of the church about water. She showed them a plant that had been in her office for a while and had not been watered. It was beginning to dry up and wither. She reminded the children that we all need water: plants, animals, and people. Her conversation with the children reminded me of the importance of water for all of human life. How appropriate it is that the sacrament which marks our entrance into the church is one involving water. When someone asks what baptism means, one way to answer is to say that baptism means everything that water means. It means deliverance (think about how the children of Israel were delivered from slavery through the Red Sea), and it means salvation (think about how Noah and his family were saved from the flood—1 Peter 3:20-21). Water can mean death and new life. In baptism, we are buried with Christ so that we are dead to sin, and we are raised to new life with Christ (Romans 6:39). Whether we are baptized as children or adults, baptism sets in motion a whole lifelong process of dying and rising with Christ, of repenting of our sins and accepting the freedom God gives us to serve Him. Baptism also makes us part of a body; through baptism, we are incorporated into the body of Christ. In baptism, we not only enter into covenant with God, we also enter

into covenant with the body of Christ, the church. Baptism means that we are part of one another, connected as parts of a body are attached to each other. We need each other. Whenever someone of any age is baptized, the church promises to help this person grow as a Christian disciple. As part of the baptismal service, the congregation promises: ―We will surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.‖ This means that we as a church have a responsibility to help each baptized child and adult to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Hillary Clinton once said that it takes a whole village to raise a child. I would add that it takes a whole church to baptize a child and to raise the child in the Christian faith and life.

age of 12, the church gives them special instruction on the meaning of their baptism, and they have the chance to confess for themselves their own faith. Once a year (on the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany) we renew our baptismal vows, and periodically, we renew our membership vows (as we did in last year’s PASS IT ON campaign). I want to invite you to enter into a season of renewing our baptismal and membership vows. Let us prayerfully ask ourselves,

It is within this baptismal covenant that our membership vows also have meaning. In our vows of membership, we promise to support the church with our ―prayers, presence, gifts, and service.‖ These are sacred promises, similar in nature to our marriage vows. At a wedding, a man and a woman pledge themselves to each other. When someone joins the church, they make a similar sacred promise to be faithful to the church.

When we say, ―Remember your baptism,‖ it means to reflect on these kinds of questions. It does not mean that we necessarily remember the actual moment of our baptism, but that we remember the meaning of our baptism: that we have been claimed by God as His children, and now we are invited to live as His children. Thank you for the many ways you are remembering your baptism.

From time to time, we remind ourselves of our baptismal and membership vows. When young people get to be around the

 ―How can I live out my baptism, my commitment to lead a Christian life?‖  ―How can I give and pray and serve and be present for the church?‖  ―How can I support and love the children, youth, and adults of this church who have been baptized into the faith and now need to be nourished and strengthened in the faith?‖

Peace,

Jonathan

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GIBSONVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION Men’s Breakfast Group The Men’s Breakfast Group will meet Tuesday, August 2 and 16 at 8:00 am in the fellowship hall. The Men’s Breakfast Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. All men are invited. For more information contact Wallace Kale (449-5154).

Church Leadership Team The Church Leadership Team will meet with Duke Ison on Thursday, August 4 at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. For additional information contact Jim Hiatt, Chairperson (449-1121).

Care & Share Care & Share will meet on Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 pm in the church parlor with Carolyn Shelton as hostess. We will be studying Chapter 4 in our book, Yes, Lord, I have Sinned, But I have Several Excellent Excuses. Care & Share is a women’s study group that meets monthly. For additional information contact Lois Fuller or Carol Neece.

United Methodist Men’s Breakfast Come join the Methodist Men’s breakfast in the fellowship hall on Sunday, August 14 at 8:45 am. All males 8 years old and older are invited to attend.

Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees will meet in the conference room on Sunday, August 14 immediately following worship service.

Circle #3 Circle #3 will meet on Monday, August 15 at 7:00 pm in the church parlor with Amy Whitesell serving as hostess. Circle #3 meets on the 3rd Monday of every month. For more information concerning this group, contact Faye Cheek (449-7990) or Carolyn Shelton (449-6836).

History Committee The History Committee will meet Tues-

We now have a permanent collection trailer in the parking lot for sellable yard sale i t e m s . Please be selective. Call Leonard Mangum at 4499216 or Max Litten at 449-5720 to have items stored.

day, August 16 at 2:00 pm in the conference room. Contact Irma Walker (4496214) for additional information.

3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Church Fellowship Hall

SEND Committee The SEND Committee will meet Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM in the Wharton Sunday School Class room. For more information contact Phyllis Stephenson (449-6724).

On Sunday August 21 (the Sunday before school starts), we will have the Blessing of the Book Bags. All students and teachers are encouraged to bring their book bags to church on this Sunday. During worship the pastors will invite the students and teachers to come forward with their book bags to receive a blessing for the beginning of the new school year.

Circle #2

COMING THIS FALL…

Circle #2 will meet Tuesday, August 23 at 11:30 am in the church parlor. Circle #2 meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. For more information contact Betsy Greeson (449-6617).

Spirited Friends The Spirited Friends will visit Fearrington Farms in Pittsboro on Saturday, August 27. The village has shops, restaurants, gardens and a Country Inn. We will shop around and have dinner at the Fearrington Granary at 5:00 pm. A signup sheet is available on the bulletin board beside the church parlor. The church van will leave the parking lot at 2:00 pm. For more information contact Carolyn Shelton, (4496936) or Faye Cheek (449-7990).

Evangelism Committee The Evangelism Committee will meet Monday, August 29 at 7:00 pm in the Wharton Sunday School Class room.

Sunday

Come Give the Gift of Life! The Red Cross has issued an appeal for blood donors of all types due to a critical blood shortage across our nation. In May and June, donations were at the lowest level the Red Cross has seen in this timeframe in over a dozen years, while demand for blood products remained steady. Because of that, The Red Cross needs blood donors now more than ever. All types are needed, but especially O negative, which can be used to treat any patient. If you would like to make an appointment to give blood, you may contact Faye Cheek (449-7990) or Betsy Greeson (449-6617). GUMC’s goal is 50 pints! We are also in need of baked goods to be given to the donors. If you would be willing to provide some goodies, please drop them off any time during the day on Monday, August 29.

Blessing of the Bags

AUGUST 2011

Monday, August 29 Monday 1

Tuesday 2

Visitation: Litten

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Fruit Sunday

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9:45 AM Sunday School

Visitation: Kale

11 AM Worship

Friday

Saturday

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7 PM Leadership Team

7 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

9 AM Terrific Tuesday Children & Youth 7 PM Alive in Christ Group

Thursday 4

10:30 AM PB&J

8 AM Men’s Breakfast Group

7 PM Boy Scouts

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Wednesday

7 PM Community Impact Meeting

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11 10:30 AM PB&J

7 PM Alive in Christ Group

7 PM Care & Share

SPIRITUS through August 15

7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7 PM Boy Scouts 7 PM Children’s Council

Disciple 4 Under the Tree of Life is a 32 week study that focuses on the Writings of the Old Testament (Psalms, Proverbs, Etc.) and the Gospel of John and Revelation in the New Testament. A signup sheet is available in the Welcome Center or you may call the church office at 449-4810 to register. The process for identifying and hiring a new music director is ongoing. We have done two rounds of advertising, and are currently reviewing resumes and interviewing applicants from the second round. We will make an offer and hopefully hire someone as soon as the right candidate has been identified, but we are actively seeking God's guidance in this decision, and are committed to allowing it to be done in His time. We thank you for your patience, and welcome your prayers regarding this process. Staff Parish Relations Committee

SUNDAY AUGUST 21 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Ice Cream Social & Games 6:00 PM Sunday Night Worship

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16 Visitation: Greeson

8:45 AM U.M. Men’s Breakfast

7 PM Boy Scouts

9:45 AM Sunday School

7 PM Circle #3

11 AM Worship

4 PM Children’s Council

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6:00 pm we will gather for our Sunday Night Worship with a Back to School Focus. If you have any questions and would be able to bring homemade ice cream or some yummy toppings, contact Kim Brain at 586-7068.

2 PM History Committee

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Visitation: Waynick/Whitesell

9:45 AM Sunday School

24 11:30 AM Circle #2

7 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7 PM Alive in Christ Group

4 PM Games 5 PM Ice Cream Social 6 PM Worship Service

MEALS ON WHEELS

7 PM Youth Council

28 Promotion Sunday 29 Sunday School Kick Off

30 3-7:30 PM Blood Drive Visitation: Litten 7 PM Boy Scouts

5 PM Youth & Families Fall Kick Off

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7 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7 PM Boy Scouts

11 AM Worship

9:45 AM Sunday School Pancake Breakfast

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7 PM Alive in Christ Group

6 PM Youth Council

Blessing of the Book Bags

18 10:30 AM PB&J

6:30 PM SEND Committee

11 AM Worship

Join us for an end of the summer/back to school celebration. We will gather starting at 4:00 pm with games for the children and fellowship for all. At 5:00 pm we will enjoy many flavors of homemade ice cream with all of fixin’s. Then at

8 AM Men’s Breakfast Group

12 Noon Board of Trustees

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7 PM Evangelism Committee

7 PM Alive in Christ Group

31 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

2 PM Spirited Friends

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church, and uphold it by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, and my service.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – Please join us for Sunday School at 9:45 am in the Children’s As-

- Membership Vow of the United Methodist Church

By Our Prayers

Our Service

Prayer request cards are available in the Welcome Center and Sanctuary pews. If you would like to share joys or concerns with the congregation, please complete this card and return it to the church office or to one of the Pastors. The prayer list is updated weekly in the Sunday Worship Bulletin. The Alive in Christ study group prays for these requests each Tuesday evening at the church’s altar.

Acolytes August 7: August 14: August 21: August 28:

Luke Zaiser Phillip Hooper Olivia & Evan Hiatt Holt & Kiley Sears

Date

Sunday School Attendance

Worship Attendance

7/3/11

40

165

Altar Flowers August 7: Communion August 14: Open August 21: Frank & Donna Eaton August 28: Jim & Etta Brown

7/10/11

53

167

Altar Guild

7/17/11

44

217

7/24/11

52

172

Audio Board Operator Schedule August 7: Operator—Ken Rickard Assistant—Terry McNeill August 14: Operator—Tina Gunn Assistant—Tim Wood August 21: Operator—Gary McIntyre Assistant—Susan McNeill August 28: Operator—David Teague Assistant—Jeff Younger

By Our Presence

LOOKING FOR A SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS? CHILDREN Second Floor 3—4 yr. old K—2nd Grade 3rd—5th Grade YOUTH Lower Level Middle High School Senior High School

ADULTS Lower Level Friends In Faith Couples & Singles First Floor Celebration Sunday School Couples & Singles Wharton Sunday School Mature Men & Women Seekers 40’s to …?

Second Floor Sojourning Sisters Class, Rm 208 Young Adult Rm 209

321,042

30,498

Operating Fund Received Year to Date

145,683

Operating Fund Needed Budget to Date

160,524

Above/(Below) Budget to Date

(14,841)

Building Fund received in June

10,422

Building Fund received Year to Date

66,612

Mortgage Payments Year to Date

57,758

Above/(Below) Mortgage Payments YTD Mortgage Principal Balance

Children’s Church August 7: Communion—No Children’s Church August 14: Niki Montgomery August 21: Kim Norwood August 28: Chad & Jenny Hooper

Greeters

By our Gifts (as of 6/30/11)

Operating Fund Received in June

Ralph & Susan Bland

Counters (Offering) - Purple Team Deleno Flynn, Howard Hendricks, Nancy Shepherd

By Our Gifts Annual Budget

sembly Room on the 2nd floor. The theme for August is ―Building Peace.‖ The children will learn how to build peace through hospitality, through being fair, and through being faithful to God. They will discover why peacemakers are called ―children of God.‖

8,854 1,142,721

A complete copy of the current financial statement is available in the Welcome Center.

David & Mandy Uberig

Nursery (Infant) August 7: Elizabeth Ingle August 14: Jenny Hooper August 21: Paula Lewis August 28: Michelle Barringer Nursery (Toddler) August 7: Lawanda Porter August 14: Chad Hooper & Amy Riley August 21: Breanna Lewis & Emileigh Barfield August 28: Fred Barringer & Kelly Young (church only)

Terrific Tuesday - August 2 Bowling at Country Club Lanes All children ages kindergarten and up please meet at the church at 9:00 am. We will return at 12:00 Noon. Cost is $5.00. This include one game of bowling and a drink. Make sure to wear or bring socks.

Children’s Council The Children’s Council will meet on Monday, August 8 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 14 at 4:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the conference room. For additional information contact [email protected].

Sunday, August 21 Games, Ice Cream Social & Sunday Night Worship Gather at 4:00 pm for special games for children and fellowship for all ages. Ice cream will be served at 5:00 pm with Sunday Night Worship beginning at 6:00 pm. All children are encouraged to bring their families for this special afternoon of fellowship, food and worship. Be prepared… we will even sing some of our VBS songs in Sunday Night Worship.

Promotion Sunday - August 28 Come to the special events celebrating our Sunday School. Starting at 9:45 am – Join all children, youth and adults for a special pancake breakfast in the fellowship hall. All 3 rd graders will receive their Bibles during the worship service.

YOUTH MINISTRIES August is an exciting time for the youth of the church. Everyone is going back to school and we all know that each new year brings both new challenges and opportunities. We are very busy preparing the fall schedule for all youth activities. Youth Council is meeting on July 31 at 4 pm, August 14 at 6 pm and August 21 at 6 pm for our fall planning meeting. If you have any suggestions or would like to be a part of the planning process, please feel free to contact Angela, or any of your youth counselors. We are all working to make this one of our best years ever.

Youth Council Meetings July 31 at 4:00 pm August 14 at 6 pm August 21 at 7 pm All meetings will be held in the conference room.

Litten Kale Greeson Waynick/Whitesell

Meals on Wheels Delivery Monday, August 22 through Friday, August 26.

Opportunities to Serve PB & J Thank you to the youth for helping with PB & J this summer. You are helping the church by the hands and feet of Jesus. There are only a three more weeks of PB & J left. If you are able to help, meet at the church at 10:30 am and we will be finished by noon. Contact Angela if you need a ride to the church.

Terrific Tuesday - August 2 The youth are invited to help the children go bowling on Tuesday, August 2. Meet at the church at 9:00 am. Cost is $5.00. Remember to wear or bring socks. We will return at 12:00 noon. Contact Angela if you need a ride to the church. The children will love bowling with a youth ―buddy‖ to help them.

Usher (Head) Randy Apple Visitation August 8: August 15: August 22: August 29:

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer for children’s church. There are only 5 dates left for 2011. They are: October 16 & 23, November 20 & 27, and December 11. Please consider taking one of these dates and helping with this important ministry. Remember Children’s Church last about 30 minutes and is held during the worship service. We use a very easy to follow curriculum that primarily involves telling a Bible story and doing a related craft. The weekly resource is available in the Resource Room on the 2nd floor. A signup sheet is located on the bulletin board next to the church parlor. Contact Angela or Susan Ezekiel for more information.

Youth Kick-Off Party—August 28 at 5:30 PM All youth and parents are invited to our fall kick-off party. Please bring a covered dish to share and come for a fun evening. We will play some games, share a meal and discuss the fall schedule of activities. We look forward to seeing all of the youth and families.

SPIRITUS Several of our youth will be joining hundreds of youth from around our annual conference at Fort Caswell on Oak Island from August 13-15. Please pray for our youth during this retreat.

2011 Annual Conference Report

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

The members of the 2011 Western North Carolina Annual Conference met at Lake Junaluska, June 8-12. Members of the conference approved a recommendation to reduce the number of districts and superintendents from 15 to eight, beginning at the end of the 2012 session of the Annual Conference. The new district structure is to be fully operational by January 2013. Bishop Goodpaster will name a transition team to assist in defining the boundaries of each district, roles of the superintendents and other matters related to legal and property issues. The United Methodist Church’s General and Jurisdictional Conferences will be held next year, and a major item of business this year was to elect delegates who will represent us. Through a series of ballots taken throughout the conference, clergy and laity elected 28 delegates each that will share the responsibilities of attending these conferences next year. Members approved the 2012 conference budget of $14,353,102, which is down about $56,000 from 2011. Three offerings taken during conference worship services totaled $82,516, and were designated for the Central Conference Pension Initiative, an effort to help establish pensions for United Methodist pastors in Africa. Preachers for the 2011 session of Annual Conference, in addition to Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, included the Rev. Shane L. Stanford, Gulf Breeze, FL; the Rev. Susan Pendleton Jones, Duke Divinity School; Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, Illinois Great Rivers Conference and the Rev. Ashley Crowder Stanley, High Point. Two times of teaching and bible study were led by Bishop Goodpaster. The laity report was delivered by Robert Upchurch, conference lay leader; Mildred Carter, United Methodist Women president; Hank Dozier, United Methodist Men president; and Molly Clay, Conference Council on Youth Ministries president. Dr. Gregg Drabek, a surgeon and member of First United Methodist, Rutherfordton, gave the laity address. Bishop Goodpaster, in an evening mission celebration on Friday, also reported that 33,038 persons were sent out to serve through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) and other mission teams. And, a total of 1,096,938 people were served by community ministries in the areas of outreach, justice and mercy. At the ordination service on Saturday, Goodpaster ordained five deacons and 21 elders as members in full connection, and transferred two elders from other denominations. The average age of those ordained was 43. In addition 28 provisional members were commissioned, including 6 deacons and 22 elders. The lives of 27 clergy and 25 clergy spouses who passed away during the previous year were honored at a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday. And, 39 retiring clergy with 1,155 years of service among them were recognized. And lastly, on Sunday Bishop Goodpaster fixed the appointments of all clergy for the upcoming conference year, with Jonathan and Angela Marlowe again being appointed to serve and grow with us here at Gibsonville. If you have any questions or want further details, please let us know. More information can also be found on the conference website at www.wnccumc.org. We were honored to represent you.

PB & J DAYS Wednesday August 3, 10 & 17

IN MEMORY OF

The SEND Committee continues to distribute bagged lunches containing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, snacks and a drink to children in the Gibsonville community. There is still a need for fruit cups and juice boxes. Please meet at the church at 10:30 to prepare lunches then deliver them to surrounding neighborhoods. You will be finished by 12:30 PM. If you have any questions contact Phyllis Stephenson at 449-6724.

Don & Glenda Blalock Boyd & Betsy Greeson Max & Pam Litten Kim Norwood Amy Whitesell

Claude and Denise Little

Can you believe spreading peanut butter and jelly, is the working of God’s hand? Does feeding hungry children, make it easier to understand? Jesus said, suffer the little children and let them come unto me. For there’s a place in God’s heaven that belongs to such as these. So spread that peanut butter, and spread that jelly too. For blessed are the sandwich makers, there’s a place up there for you! Written by: John L. Amick _______________________________________________________

COLLECTION OF NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES Over the next 3 weeks (through August 21) we are collecting new school supplies and book bags for local community children. These items will be distributed after Sunday Night Worship on August 21. Collection boxes are available in the Narthex and in the Welcome Center.

MEMORIALS

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Frances Bruff

Catherine Page Don & Glenda Blalock Buzz & Suzie Griggs Max & Pam Litten Flonnie Moize Howard Ray Donnie & Celia Summers Irma Walker Linda Waynick Amy Whitesell Sarah Wise

SPECIAL GIFTS

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Ruby Ray Ralph & Susan Blank Mary Lockamy Van & Ann Moore Kim Norwood Millie Schumpert Juanita Wicker Carol Younger

HONOR FRIENDS

AND LOVED ONES

J.E. Longworth Flonnie Moize Pat Pyrtle Tommy & Joyce Summers Irma Walker Linda Waynick Amy Whitesell Howard Ray Jeff & Edith Younger

IN HONOR OF All Graduates Sam & Donna Hughes

Claude & Denise Little Ken & Donna Rickard

Kay Riggins A Friend Don & Glenda Blalock Circle #2 Larry & Betty Clapp Boyd & Betsy Greeson Buzz & Suzie Griggs Edna Jo Hackett Sam & Donna Hughes Joel & Julie Isley Coy & Ginger Jarrett Max & Pam Litten

Kay Riggins July 8, 2011

Advantages of joining the choir 1. You never have to worry about what to wear. 2. You have excellent seats and are assured a reserved seat for Christmas and Easter. 3. From your advantageous seat, you can smile at, and enjoy the rest of the people in the congregation. 4. The pastor is nearly always looking the other way. 5. You’re in a wonderful spot to see new members. 6. The cost for all these benefits? Just one evening a week. 7. Oh, yes, one more reason to join the choir: You’re a leader in the worship experience. It will soon be time to start work on our Fall /Christmas music. Join us on Wednesday evenings in the fellowship hall at 7:00 pm for a time of singing praises to God, fun and fellowship together. For more information contact the church office.

Congratulations to Ted Bales 2011 Lay Person of the Year The 2011 Laity service award was presented to Ted Bales on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Ted sang in the church choir for 30 years, started and maintained the church web site, served as Music Secretary, and various committees in the church. We are grateful to Ted for these and many other ways he has served our church, but most of all for his loving spirit that he and his wife, Mattie have shared with us all.

Dear GUMC, Thank you for the prayers, calls and visits during my recent illness. I don’t know what I would do without my church family and friends. Boyd Greeson

Dear Gibsonville United Methodist Church, Thank you very much for the beautiful Bible and for having my name put on it. It means a lot to me that you would think of me during this special time in my life. Thank you. Love, Eli Hammer Dear GUMC Family, Thank you so much for the prayers, cards, calls, and prayer shawl. We are grateful for your love and support in the celebration of the birth of our precious daughter, Callie Miranda, and for welcoming us into the church family. Sincerely, Joe and Michelle Sledge

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Kibble Davis Elizabeth Marlowe

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Christopher Griggs Sylvia Hoffner

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Sara Isley

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Landon McDonald Mandy Uberig

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Jimmy Allen Suzanne Griggs

12 Jessica Griggs Tommy Norwood Susan Randolph Cathy Shelton Rowe Sockwell 13 Robert Ferguson 14 Tommy Summers 15 Blake Gunn 17 Joel Isley Josh Rickard Brent Shepherd 18 Brittney Nicola 19 Matt Randolph

THANK YOU NOTES To my Gibsonville UMC Family, I would like to express my thanks for the lay service recognition. I feel humble to think that you judge my contribution worth noting. It makes me feel embarrassed, because surely there are others far more deserving than I am. Service seems too strong a word to describe my doing what I wanted to do and what I enjoyed doing. I am truly honored and I thank you. Ted Bales

August

25 Sally Duquette

Dear GUMC & Story Scholarship Committee, Thank you so much for the Story Scholarship. I am honored to be a recipient. The scholarship will help tremendously with the cost of my education. I am blessed to be part of such a loving and supportive church family. Love, Breanna Lewis Dear GUMC Family, Thank you so much for the visits, love and support you showed our mother, Ruby Ray during her stay at Twin Lakes. Since mother passed away, we appreciate all of the visits, cards, food, flowers and love we received during this difficult time as well as the memorial gifts to the church. With sincere appreciation, Peggy Greeson, Howard Ray and Family

26 Ashley Boaeuf C J Boaeuf 28 Garvin Allen Jamie Griggs John H. Lea, Jr. Ginny MacKenzie Donna Rickard 29 Margaret Allred Dick Annand

August 6 Don & Glenda Blalock August 7 Jeff & Jennifer Jones August 13 Jeff & Edith Younger August 14 Barry & Linda Raker