Pastor:
Rev. Tim Drum
336-380-8271 (cell)
email: tcdrum@hotmail.com
www.flatrockumcstokesdale.org
frumc.prayers@gmail.com
frumc.newsletter@gmail.com
Flat Rock United Methodist Church
6720 Highway 158
Stokesdale, NC
GOOD NEWS FROM THE ROCK
MARCH, 2015
Mailing Address:
PO Box 116
Stokesdale, NC 27357
336-643-0306
Editor: Helen Gall
helen@johngallart.com
frumc.information@gmail.com
“Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by nurturing the congregation, ministering to the community and around
the world, and by providing a place for inspiring worship, study and authentic Christian fellowship.”
Like all Carolina fans, I was greatly saddened to hear about the
passing of coaching legend Dean Smith. I remember growing
up listening to the UNC games on the radio and playing basketball at the Church while imagining making the last shot in a
comeback for Coach Smith much like the famous 8 points in 17
seconds game in 1974.
Coach Smith had amazing records, 879 wins, 17 ACC Championships, 11 Final Fours, and 2 NCAA Championships; all of
which is very impressive. But I respect him more for his wisdom off the court than on, as he was instrumental in the integration of ACC athletics as well as the town of Chapel Hill.
One famous quote of Coach Smith's has been making the
rounds recently: "You should never be proud of doing the right
thing. You should just do it."
Jesus said something very much like this in Matthew 6:1. Be
careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to
be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your
Father in heaven.
March 8
New Member: Robert “Rob” Hollingsworth from Hilo UMC,
Hilo, Hawaii into fellowship at Flat Rock UMC. on Sunday,
February 15. Rob is the son of Dody Hollingsworth. Please
introduce yourself to him whenever you see him at church.
Did you know we collect Campbell soup labels? Save this
portion from your cans and bring them into church. See a
UMW if you have questions.
In other words, the motivation for our good works should not
be to cause others to look at us more favorably, but to please
our Father in heaven. The temptation of pride is very strong
for all of us, whether we be regular folks like you and me or a
Hall of Fame basketball coach.
During Lent, we have the opportunity to examine lives, our
hearts, and our motives. Are you doing good works in order to
be praised by people, or are you doing them because that is
what it means to follow Jesus? I encourage you to learn from
Coach Smith and the other examples of humility and service in
our lives to do the right thing.
God Bless,
Pastor Tim
Ana is studying in Spain for the next few
months. If you would like to send her a card,
please see someone at church for her address.
Remember, international stamps cost more
than US. Check with post office for rate.
Missions & Outreach Committee
SPECIAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN for February, March
and April to collect additional
funds.
“BURN
THE
MORTGAGE
DRIVE”
Lent boxes are ready for pick up at church. We will turn them in
on March 29 (Palm Sunday). In case you did not know, this
money will be given to Jerry Pegram for his use in buying extra
supplies for the Mission Team trip while in Alaska.
Remember also bring in Teddy Bears and Blankets for the
Rockingham County Deputies.
Good Samaritan Food
“Building for the Future” update:
Building Fund giving for January was $4,250.00 and the
total given to date is $668,278.06. (Note: Our monthly
mortgage is $2,119.00).
The food needs for March will be announced in the bulletin next Sunday. Thank You for your continued help each
month. REMEMBER: If you wish to purchase an entire
box of food, just give $25 to Jill Joyner (check made out
to Bi-Rite).
Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not
recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:30,31
Happy Birthday to:
Darlene Roach
Janet Truitt
Joshua David Pegram
Meg Norris
Brenda Price
Josh Pegram
Ryleigh Newnam
Joel Pegram
Justin O’Neal
Steve Kitner
Bailey Doggett
Jenny Newnam
Brian Friddle
Kim Murray
Debbie McClure
Elena Derahavina
Neil Joyner
March 2
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For the last couple years we have had a Birthday Celebration for everyone. This year it is March 21, from 4-6:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet
on the bulletin board for soup, chili, salad and bread. Also, if you will
have a cake for your month, please also sign up for this. Any questions,
please see Emily Fields or Lisa Hutchens. PLEASE COME! It’s
Fun!
Happy Anniversary to:
John and Helen Gall
Ray and Kitty Strickland
MEMORIALS:
To the Building Fund in memory of Mark Truitt:
Margaret and Bobby Norris, Mark and Sissy Doggett, Priscilla Slate, David and Bobbie Williams, Lucie Joyner, William
Godfrey, Calvin and Kathryn Stack, Kitty Anne Chandler,
Bill and Betsy Wetherall, Eddie and Deb Allman, Johnny and
Karen Tart, Truman and Judy Doggett Family Foundation,
Stephen and Bettie Carroll, Jill Joyner, Mitchell and Ivy Simmons, Charles and Sherry Starr, Bonset America Corp., Ann
Summey, Sue Archer and family, Betty Holland and family,
Flat Rock Men in Missions
For the Cemetery Fund in memory of Ruby Murphy’s birthday from Faylene Bowman.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Denise Pegram will be our hostess for March 7, 2015 meeting. She also will be doing devotions, program, and response
moment. The meeting will be in the Christian Fellowship
Center at 10:00am. All ladies are welcome to attend. There
will be a Human Trafficking Event at Bennett College at
Greensboro, N.C. on March 28, 2015 at 10:00am –
Noon. There will be more details to come later!
Margaret Norris / UMW President
March 14
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 7
WEEKLY MINISTRIES
Sun
8:30 am Adult Choir Practice
9:30 am Coffee and Fellowship
9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am
March 8
Daylight Savings Begins (forward)
March 10 7:00 pm
Good Samaritan Board Meeting @
Flat Rock UMC
March 16 7:00 pm
Administrative Meeting
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
11:00 am Worship (Communion on 1st Sundays)
March 21 4-6:30 pm Birthday Celebration for everyone
11:00 am Children’s Church
(2nd grade and under)
March 22
4th Sunday Lunch
March 28
UMW @Bennett College on Human Trafficking
March 29
Palm Sunday (bring your Lent Boxes)
March 29 6:00 pm
5th Sunday Community Singing at
Flat Rock UMC
March 30 Noon
Newsletter Deadline
4:-5:00 pm Liturgical Dance Team Practice
5:15—6:30 pm UMYF Meeting
Tues
7:00 pm Bible Study at Countryside Village
Wed
6:00 pm God’s Space for Kids, Bible Study and
meal with Pastor Tim
SPECIAL COMING EVENTS
(mark your calendars)
Worship Helpers for March
Ushers: John Knight and Jerry Pegram
DATE
UMW Meeting
NURSERY
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
March Lisa Hutchens & Jerry
1
Pegram
Dakota Williams & Charlie Fields
March Bobbie Williams &
8
Dakota Williams
April 2
7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday at Bethel UMC
April 3
Good Friday
April 3
Stokesdale Cross Walk
April 3
7:00 pm
Tenebrae Service at Flat Rock
Jill Joyner & Wayne Farrar
April 4
2:00 pm
Hot Dog Lunch and Easter Egg Hunt
March Margaret Norris &
15
Ryan Fields
Emily Fields & Ethan Cox
April 5
Mach Mandy Williams &
22
Jerry Pegram
Lisa Hutchens & Charlie Fields
March Lisa Hutchens & Dako- Bobbie Williams & Wayne Farrar
29
ta Williams
Easter
April 9
6-8 pm
UMAR Dance at Flat Rock
April 11
2-4 pm
Baby “Drum” shower (it’s a girl)
April 18
9:00 am
UMW Prayer Breakfast at Rehobeth
UMC