INFORMER
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Vanderburg United Methodist Church
MARCH 2015
I know many of you wish I could with accuracy, say, “Spring is in the air!” Not quite yet. However,
despite the cold, Spring DOES begin just around the corner. Spring brings to mind images of growth
rejuvenation, and signs of an earth reborn. Easter reminds us of new life, energy, excitement. N.O.W. is the
time for each of us to discover our place of service in the community we call Vanderburg United Methodist
Church.
We’ve spent months rearranging, becoming a bit more streamlined. N.O.W. is the time for us to turn
our attention (from an administrative point of view) to resuscitating the three committees which, along
with Worship, should be the backbone of our organization…Nurture, Outreach, and Witness (or N.O.W. for
short). The Book of Discipline gives us very little specifics on how these committees are to operate.
In general…Nurture is our focus inward. It is our care for our own. Nurture will involve visitation
teams for our shut-ins, those in nursing care facilities, and hospitals. It is remembering to care for our
Military personnel, college students, and others who are at a distance. It is coordinating with others to
show appreciation to all ages from our youngest to our oldest and all in between. It is about our prayer
ministries.
Outreach is about our focus to the community in which we are planted and beyond. It is missions to
the schools, the homeless, the struggling single mothers. It is reaching out to our Veterans. It is
participating in or sponsoring mission teams to areas in our community, our region and throughout the
world. It is about our community meals.
Witness is twofold. Witness works with the other two, as well as all areas of our congregation to
witness to our Lord and Savior, but it is also witnessing to who we are as a congregation. Everything from
our website and our other online communication to the sign out front. It is about welcoming guests and
making sure we follow up and find meaningful ways to include them in our congregation. It is about
radical hospitality to the groups that use our facilities, from sports organizations to scouts to A.A.
groups. It is about advertising and marketing in a very real sense. In short, it is about bringing people into
the Vanderburg Community and into the Kingdom of God.
While we have “elected” members of these organizations, anyone who feels led is welcome to come
join. We will be having organizational meetings soon. Please spend some time in prayer and consider
volunteering in any of these areas where you might have an interest or some God given talent to contribute
to the cause. Just contact one of the pastors or staff and give them your name and what area(s) you are
interested in. It’s time for us to grow deeper in our commitment as a church to care for our own, to reach
out to care for others and to welcome all to our community of faith.
N.O.W. is the time for each of us to serve…
Blessings,
Pastor Tommy
1809 Charlotte Hwy. Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone (704) 663-1690 Fax (704) 664-9406
E-mail vanderburgumc@gmail.com
Our Mission: Follow Jesus Make Disciples Transform the World
SUNDAY SERVICES
Worship 8:45 & 11:00
Sunday School 9:45
Join us for coffee, snacks and friendly conversation in Fellowship Hall between the two services
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Friendship Club………………………………………………………………… 10:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Community Table………………………………………………………………
8:00-10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
United Methodist Men’s Breakfast & Meeting……………………… 7:00 a.m.
Dr. Royals Preaching………………..………………………………………… 8:45 & 11:00
Covered Dish Luncheon…………………………………………………….. 12:00 p.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 9
United Methodist Women’s Meeting…………………………………… 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Pinto Bean Supper……………………………………………………………..
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Acolyte Training……………………………………………………………….. 12:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Easter Egg Hunt………………………………………………………………… 4:00 p.m.
Easter Cantata…………………………………………………………………… 5:00 p.m.
Covered Dish Supper…………………………………………………………. 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS
Youth Group………………………………………………………………………… 6:00 pm
MONDAYS
Boy Scouts…………………………………………………………………………… 7:00 pm
TUESDAYS
WAG…………………………………………………………………………………… 6:15 pm
Girl Scouts & Daisies……………………………………………………………. 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
RAD GRADS (Young Adults Fellowship)………………………………… 6:00 pm
Choir Practice.................................................................................................... 6:30 pm
Cub Scouts…………………………………………………………………………… 6:30 pm
THURSDAYS
AA Meeting………………………………………………………………………...... 7:00 pm
MEMORIAL GIFTS
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As of February 22, 2015
The General Budget in Honor of:
Lloyd & Saundra Smith’s Anniversary by:
Dwight & Judy Neill
John & Alice Freeze
Phil & Frankie Sue Coleman
The General Budget in Memory of:
Gerald Grady by:
Lloyd & Saundra Smith
The Sherrill Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
Lloyd & Saundra Smith’s Anniversary by:
Sherri Smith
PEOPLE SERVING IN MARCH
ACOLYTES
1 – Sarah Johnson
8 – Jenna Stutts
15 – Michael Van Rooyen
22 – Christine Van Rooyen
29 – Kaylee Smith
USHERS
1 – David Edmonds, Mark Bottoms, Roger Walker
8 – Johann & Annabelle Stoltz, Charmaigne VanRooyen
15 – Stan Stutts, Travis Templeton & Brian Johnson
22 – Tony Fogleman, Billy Benfield & Chauncey Rodden
29 – Susan Fogleman, NB Arnold & Austin Davis
NURSERY WORKERS
1 – Sarah & Melissa Parrish
8 – Marguerite Beyerle & Lynn Neill
15 – Sandy Woodward & Randa Templeton
22 – Linda Mayer & Kristen Smith
29 – Donna Arnold & Amy Lambert
KIDS J.A.M. WORKERS
1 – Glenda Lambert
8 – Laura Rust & Lou Anne Steelman
15 – Donna Arnold
22 – Charmaigne Van Rooyen
29 – Amber Lipari & Noah Fogleman
Thoughts from Assistant Pastor Tommy
I have found that sometimes the act of “doing church” can be very tiring. We, as humans, have a
tendency to fall into repetition and live within our comfort zone. If we carry that attitude into worship
then the church service can become quite mundane. So occasionally I like to go and visit other churches
where I may be able to get some fresh ideas. Luckily two of my pastor friends had been appointed to
lead local churches in the area last July. I had planned on visiting during the summer but was unable to
pull myself away from my home church until the Fall. Vanderburg was one of those facilities. My
daughter and I came together and my wife was supposed to meet us here before the eleven o’clock
service; although, she ended up arriving late. As my daughter and I were walking through the
fellowship hall I recognized that I was in my normal apparel (shorts and flip-flops). For a moment I felt
as if I needed to run home and change clothes until I ran into a friend from the Emmaus community.
She directed me to the “Master Pastor’s” office who led me on a quick tour of the building. During our
visit we were greeted by many and welcomed by all. I was reminded a valuable lesson that day. As the
bible says in Romans 15:7 “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory
of God.” We are called to welcome all no matter how they are dressed or what they look like. Thank
you for warmly welcoming me that first visit and continuing to make me feel welcome now that I am
here. I look forward to serving with you.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Tingalls
PRAYER CHAIN
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In addition to the Phone Tree and Facebook, members of Vanderburg are starting a Prayer Chain
as an additional way to get prayer requests out to the congregation. It would require that you call
the next person on the list and if that person is not available, leave a message and call the
following person. If you are interested in being included, please call the office at 704-663-1690 or
Saundra Smith at 704-663-1663.
ACOLYTE TRAINING
The next Acolyte training will be on March 22, 2015, right after the 11:00 worship service. The
training will be for children 1st through 5th grades. Any questions, please contact Angela Edmonds
at 704-746-6566.
MISSIONS
Community Table will be March 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. The meal consists of pancakes, sausage,
eggs, fruit, juices, milk and coffee. Please come and enjoy the fellowship and invite friends and
neighbors.
Backpack Children
Feeding hungry children: The generous donation of food for the 10 back pack children was
received with much gratitude. It filled up the shelves of the Triplett UMC! This program stops for
the summer months. Therefore, we are being asked for just one more delivery. The last Sunday to
get your donations in will be March 15th. We will continue the program again in the
August/September time frame. Be on the lookout for an announcement at that time.
Thank you again for your generosity!
Debbie Crouch
Aluminum Can Collection
Vanderburg continues to collect aluminum drink cans. They are sold and the monies go toward
our missions projects. A container is in the fellowship hall for you to place empty, rinsed cans. If
anyone is able to take these cans to the recycle center in Statesville for us, please contact Brenda
Byrd.
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS
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Morgan Ketchie
Jack Kaufman
Joey Neil
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Chloe Winecoff
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Kevin Winecoff
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David Blair
Laurie Furr
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Austin Dagenhart
David Robinson
Chandler Benfield
10 Jeremy Erwin
Michael Johnson
Tom Pierce
11 Randa Templeton
12 Payne Edmonds
Makenzye Harward
20 Charles Snyder
23 Michael Kaufman
24 Beverly Mayhew
26 Bobby Furr
Jessica Josey
Tyler Peltier
Gina Sharp
Karla Winecoff
Dena Younts
27 Ruth Doherty
28 Zach Meadows
Lynn Neill
Ranae Hedrick
29 Susan Fogleman
31 David Wilhelm
Darlene Setzer
13 Adam Neill
14 Caroline Bottoms
15 Susan McCarter
John Van Rooyen
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
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Ronald & Sherry Armstrong
16 Michael Harwell
Sam Lucas
Peggy Garwood
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Jeanie & Sheldon Carmen
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Morgan & Billy Newton
17 Terry Corson
James Bush
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David & Beata Hance
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Bradley & Megan Smith
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Barry & Karla Winecoff
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Jimmy & Vickie Brooks
19 Trevor Crisp
Kristine Ann Hedrick
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NURTURE
These are addresses of members who are shut-ins, in nursing homes, college students and in
the military. Please send cards or notes, Upper Rooms, etc., to let them know you’re thinking of
them. If you know of any changes or additions, please contact the office.
Richard Lowder
554 W Park Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-3047
Rachel Carson
394 N. Broad St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1343
Don & Natalyn Sherrill
315 W. Stewart Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-3785
Frances Moore
Summit Place
128 Brawley School Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-2712
Julie Bottoms
East Carolina University
2065 Copper Beech Way
Apt. 201
Greenville, NC 27858
April Ritchie
468 Shinnville Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-660-1598
Larissa Baker
Box 558 Catawba College
2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Margaret Melchor
107 Sandstone Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-2262
Eunice Waugh
Brian Center
752 E. Center Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dorothy Ealy
Carillon Assisted Living
1915 Mooresville Rd.
Salisbury, NC 28147
704-633-4666
Myrtle Harkey
124 Sinclair Lane
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-4298
Alex Younts
5436 Viewcrest Way
Apt. 306
Raleigh, NC 27606
SPC Tyler Brooks
Box 51, B Troop 3-4 Cav.
Schofield Barracks, HI
96857
Ruth Overcash
143 Huntington Lane
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-664-2059
Alisha Younts
5306 Viewcrest Way
Apt. 206
Raleigh, NC 27606
TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Alice Brawley, Allyson Josey, Amy Winecoff, Barry Wooten, Brenda Waugh, Debbie Walker, Don Sherrill,
Donna Arnold, Dylan Palladino, Edwin & Veronica Crispell, Emily Overcash, Frances Peters, Freddy
Price, Gerald Grady, Jack Oliphant, Jackie Schronce, James Armstrong, James (Bud) Settlemyre, Jimmy
Brooks, Joe Rogers, John Van Rooyen, Karen Barbee, Kathy Hill’s mother, Kay Edmonds, Kimberly
Mayer, Laquita Edmonds, Laura Rust, Linda Wilhelm, Lloyd Smith, Mark Bottoms, Matt Black, Maxine
Miller, Richard and Libby Lowder, Rick Owens, Ron Armstrong, Steve Cloninger, Sue & Lonnie Garner,
Thomas Ritchie, Veronica Crispell’s son Bryon.
And those whose needs are known only by God.
Remember the families in the loss of these loved ones: Annie Hill, Lois Benfield, Lurlene
Misenheimer, Ann Richardson.
Our Members in Care Facilities:
Summit Place
Frances Moore
Brian Center
Don Sherrill
Eunice Waugh
Myrtle Harkey
Carillon
Dorothy Ealy
Homebound Members: April Ritchie, Margaret Melchor, Ruth Overcash (at her daughters), Edwin
Crispell, Richard Lowder, Natalyn Sherrill, Rachel Carson and James Armstrong.
Members in Military Service: Tyler Brooks, Richard Funk, Michael Kaufman, Sammy Whitman, Coty
Brown, Brent Sheets
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women will meet March 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The program will be
presented by Cheryl Parrish and refreshments by Marguerite Beyerle.
Our 1st event will be our famous Pinto Bean Supper at 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2015. Please
come and join us.
The SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT is June 12 – 13 at Lake Junaluska. Every lady in church is
welcome to go. Please give Linda at the office a call if you are interested. We need to make our
reservations as soon as possible since this event is very popular and fills up quickly. This is a
very good way to “charge your batteries” for the rest of the year. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Vanderburg Methodist Men will again be selling Hickory Smoked Boston Butts. Orders
must be placed by March 22 with pick up March 28 at 3:00 p.m. The price will be $30 for 810 pound bone ham.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
The Friendship Club will meet Wednesday, March 4th, at 10:30 before going to lunch at a
local restaurant.
HAPPY HATTERS
The Happy Hatters enjoyed a delicious lunch at Applebee’s on February 12, 2015. There
were 10 members present. The group sent Valentines to 16 shut-ins from Vanderburg.
Brenda Byrd won the prize for the most correct answers to the Valentine Trivia Game.
Marie Hedrick made individual heart-shaped cakes with chocolate hearts on top with ice
cream. Marie was given a gift of Valentine’s candy as a thank you for all the baking she does
for the group.
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Vanderburg Youth
I would like to thank our youth workers for their time and dedication and their
passion to share the Gospel with our youth aged children. As Youth Director I would
appreciate your continued prayers for the members of this ministry team: Stacey Sherrill,
Shannon Waggoner, Mark and Anita McRacken.
Also be in prayer for the parents of the youth that attend our Sunday Fellowship
Meetings. Whether we are 18 or 20, the group is engaged and attentive and hungry for what
Jesus, the church and the world has to offer. As I said before, these young people are very
special. Some of them missed the Pay It Forward campaign start and insisted we give them
$10 too! Everyone is having fun with this and a lot of thought is going into their projects.
Our 6th through 8th graders will be attending Kaleidoscope 2015 in April. It is my
prayer that everyone that wants to go will get to go, because even at this age calendars are
pretty full!
Confirmation Lessons will start soon. If you are interested or know of someone that
would like to attend; even if they might not want to join the church at this point, please let me
know and extend an invitation to them. This will be a wonderful evangelism opportunity for
those already committed to the class to invite friends!
 Young Adult Fellowship
A group of young adults get together every Wednesday at 6pm in the library. It is a
lively meeting of the minds, sharing and of course lots of fun … as we are all still YOUNG
(some just at heart!)
Some nights we bring dinner and eat as we visit and discuss. A family-style cooking
event was cancelled due to snow but we will be making spaghetti soon. If you happen
to not hear us on a given Wednesday we might be ‘cooking in the kitchen’.
The group will be snow tubing in the mountains the first Saturday in March. The plan is
also to celebrate Spring with a Canopy Tour in the mountains near Asheville, NC.
REMEMBER that the group is willing and able to assist with tasks around your house or
yard FREE OF CHARGE. They would treasure the opportunity to be a blessing to others.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
 Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friendly neighbors
Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 4pm the Easter Bunny would have “dropped” a NUMBER
of eggs on the church grounds and we would love the help of all children to get them up and
into baskets. Enjoy some refreshments and fellowship while the Easter Egg Hunt activities
are in full swing. At 5pm the choir will present an Easter Cantata. You will definitely want to
hear that.
UPCOMING Events:
April 26
Honoring Veterans and Flag Retirement Ceremony by Boy Scouts.
After the ceremony we will serve refreshments and children will present
Veterans with appreciation cards for their service and sacrifice.
May 9
Outreach: My Sister’s House. When you do your Spring cleaning remember this
campaign. We will meet on May 9th to put together boxes of items and agape
gifts.
June 6
End of School Year Celebration and start of “Operation Back-to-School”
July 13 Vacation Bible School (VBS) “G-Force”
August
Pack a Pack Party to finalize “Operation Back-to School”
September Sock Hop with Hay Ride and Bonfire treats
October 31 Trunk-or-Treat
November 14 “Night of Giving” this event was a huge success last year with children and
parents having lots of fun. The recipients of the cards and crafts were most
appreciative of them. Bring canned food Join us and see how tall we can build
canned foods to be donated.
Jesus And Me (JAM) schedules have been distributed. If you did not get one; want to be on the
schedule; or need to change your scheduled session please let Charmaigne know
by calling the office 704-663-1690 or sending a quick message to
charmaignevanrooyen@gmail.com.
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704-664-1625
vumcpreschool@gmail.com
Happy March! We are already in the third month of 2015. Don’t blink, or it will pass right by you.
The children had a sweetheart dance for Valentine’s Day and enjoyed a variety of fruit at the dance. They
are learning something different every day.
Vanderburg Preschool Pre-Registration will be held the month of March. This is the first
available opportunity to register for the coming 2015-2016 school year. With limited space
and enrollment based on a first come first serve basis, it’s possible that enrollment could fill
quickly. Vanderburg Preschool offers a half day program for children ages 2-5 years, Monday Friday, 9:00am to 12:00 pm (September - May)
To register your child, a registration form must be completed (available on line at
www.vanderburgumc.org or through the office) and submitted with a non-refundable
registration fee:
Tuition for 2014-2015 Classes
2 year olds, 2 days T/T
3 year olds, 3 days M/W/F
3 & 4 year olds, 5 days M/T/W/T/F
5 year olds, 5 days M/T/W/T/F
Monthly Tuition
Fee $135.00
$145.00
$190.00
$200.00
Non-refundable Registration
Fee Church Members
$80.00
$90.00 Non Members
Preschool Committee Members 2015
Janice Brawley………………………Chairperson
Laura Rust…………………………….Treasurer
Charmaigne van Rooyen……….Secretary
Tommy Conder……………………..Pastor
Donna Arnold
Glenda Lambert
Stephanie Neill
Jessica Josey
Stephanie Johnson
Beth Downing
Shannon Waggoner
Save the Date
VUMC Preschool will be having a Port-A-Pit on April 17, 2015. Plates will be sold for $9.00 and
you are encouraged to pre-order. If you would like to help us by selling tickets, we have
bundles of 10 available. Please see Laura Rust. Our goal is to sell at least 400 plates. Tickets
will also be available on Sundays in the Narthex. If you would be willing to make brownies or
pound cakes to slice for desert for the plates, please let me know.
The evening of April 17th the children of the preschool will present a program and all are
invited.
Wish List
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Disinfecting wipes
Thank You for your continued support and prayers for the preschool.
Blessings
Laura Rust