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from Rev. C. Nels Ledwell

 

 

Jesus Christ has risen! He is alive! Because he lives, we live! I pray that all of you enjoyed Easter Sunday as much as I did. How awesome it is to feel the presence of the risen Christ and the victory over life and death that He give to us. On Easter Sunday as the scripture proclaims, “We are more than conquerors.”

 

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make Easter Sunday and Holy Week a success and uplifting to all in our community. From Sunrise through the Easter Cantata, the Risen Christ was proclaimed. It is wonderful to remind ourselves that the power of the risen Christ is with us always. To that we say Amen!

 

We have a direction to choose for our Church. As you know, our Church voted to leave the United Methodist denomination as 92% of those voting felt the UMC was gravitating away from Biblical orthodoxy and offering no accountability to those violating our standards written in our Book of Discipline and the Holy Scripture. This departure will cost us $140,000 of our funds given in good faith by our membership to use for ministry glorify God. I find it disturbing that our Conference has chosen to add a charge of 10% of all the church assets in addition to 2.5 years of apportionments. We have submitted our paperwork and final approval of our departure will occur in Annual Conference the week of June 4th. If approved, our Church will officially leave the denomination the end of June.

 

This brings us our next big decision. Will we become and independent Church or join another denomination? Our task force examined several denominations that reflect our Wesleyan theology and quickly concluded that the only viable choice would be the newly formed Global Methodist Church. Thus, on Sunday, April 16 after the Church service, our task force will present the option of joining the Global Methodist Church or remain independent. There are positive and negative factors with both options and this will be discussed at the presentation.

 

You need to hear this presentation before we vote on April 23. Please attend or watch online the presentations before voting. Valuable information will be shared so you can make an informed decision.

 

Keep praying for God’s guidance for our Church. No matter which road we choose, we will serve the Lord!

 

See you in Church or online this Sunday,

 

Your Pastor,
Nels

 

Reference texts:  Acts 2: 22-32,

                                 1 Peter 1: 3-9
Message: “Loving Thomas“

 

The photo above is reprinted from a March 27 posting on the Good News Network website. It is definitely one that should get the attention of Pastor Nels and Jimmy Smith! The “rest of the story” follows:

 

 

 

 

Having just experienced Easter, we realize that is just what this Holy Season does for us – it brings us happiness – it makes us smile as we celebrate God’s endless blessings through the gift of love and hope in the freshness of spring. ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ…’ —1: Peter 1: 3

 

 

A smile was surely brought to the face of the young man whose kind attention to his job duties makes him the subject of this week’s Kindness entry: Standing in line at the check-out counter, I observed the young man at the cash register. He was so very pleasant and efficient; he handled the sale with the person in front of me while, without letting it interfere, responded to the customer before her who he had just checked out when he asked him for directions. He remained very attentive to his current customer and then with me. When I picked up my packages I told him, “In case you don’t hear this today, you are doing a terrific job and I thank you!”. With a big smile on his face, he responded, “thank you!”.

 

 

1) Be a blessing to others by sharing your Act of Kindness (no names please) on our website, or use this link! Then check back each week to learn how others are passing on acts of kindness! The link is https://www.mccormickmc.org/acts-of-kindness

 

2) There is a Kindness box in the library on the window sill, along with paper and pencil. Share your God-Wink, perhaps someone else will be inspired!

 

Many of you are enjoying the fellowship time following the services each week! If you have not come to the fellowship hall after the service, give it a try this week! There is always coffee, drinks, and goodies plus fellowship with the church family!

 

Carol Myers wants you to know there is a sign-up ready for April, May, and June. Please take the time to pick one Sunday to bring goodies (usually there are two folks that provide the goodies). Goodies do not have to home-made! You will be working with others to set up.. the veterans will show you the way!!

 

If you have a question or concern, call Carol Myers.

 

 

If you are experiencing any type of difficulty and you need someone to listen to you, with whom you can share your feelings and receive acceptance and Christian love, please consider being in a relationship with a Stephen Minister at MUMC.

 

Start by calling Pastor Nels or one of the Stephen Leaders thru the church office at (864)852-2394 and begin a ‘fellowship’ with a Stephen Minister.

 

The Congregational Care Committee wants you to know they are there to help you if you ever need transportation, meals or a visitor! Please contact Kim Jackson if you or someone you know needs help or if you would like to be added to the list of volunteers.

 

 

 

 

• Sunday, April 16 Meet 11 AM (immediately after service for presentation)
• Sunday, April 23 Meet 11AM (Immediately after service for vote)

Presentation on Sunday, April 16 will include:

• Financials involved in making the change
• Why we have chosen not to go with a different old-line Methodist church
• The Global path
• The Independent path

Official Ballot (PDF Format) – Ballots will be available after the presentation on April 16.

 

 

A mission trip to Mt. Vernon, Kentucky is planned for Oct 1-6, 2023. This trip is beingplanned through Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) and Volunteers in Missions of the West Ohio Conference in the Methodist Church.

 

Dave and Patty Kriger are going from MUMC with a group from Fostoria, Ohio. The trip is to assist people in Kentucky to rebuild from storms experienced last year. There will be home repairs and construction involved. A maximum of 20 people will go and there are only a few spots left. Cost is $355 per person. A deposit of $50 is due by May 1 and the remainder if due July 1.

 

If interested, contact Patty Kriger.

 

 

 

Any women who would like to have this experience are encouraged to join this group on April 24 and get ready to discover how to experience the overwhelming grace and love of God!

 

If you have any questions, please contact Toni Graham.

 

Tax season and spring cleaning will soon be over and it’s a good time to rid your home of unwanted paper. The CHAMBER will make available a large shredder for the community on Saturday, April 29 (9am-1pm) at the MACK (Main street in front of the MACK).

Please be sure to remove all staples from the paper.

 

Donations are appreciated and assist the CHAMBER for the Shred Truck’s service.

 

 

Biscuits & Blessings – Saturday, May 6 – 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon – Church Parking Lot On Hwy. 378 – The Evangelism Committee announces that, again this year, McCormick UMC will host Biscuits & Blessings to reach out to our community! This event is offered as a part of the Town of McCormick’s Trunks of Gold Event on Main Street that morning.

 

Men ‘N Ministry will serve up the blessing of delicious sausage biscuits, coffee, juice and water, and the blessing of live Christian music will be provided by Larry Freeland, lead singer of Praise Tyme Band, who is also a former member of the Swingin’ Medallions. You will enjoy old gospel hymns, some original songs, and some Oldies tunes you will recognize that have new lyrics. Bring your bag chairs – and pack an extra one or two to share with others!

 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with this event! You will find a sign up board in the fellowship hall – please be sure to sign up and offer your help with setting up, taking down, or with food preparation and service. And, let us all be praying for this special outreach project!

 

All proceeds go to benefit local charities.

 

Ladies, mark those calendars and find a picture of your mother to bring with you to the UMW meeting on May 18 at 6pm!

 

With a theme like, I REMEMBER MAMA, you know we will have some interesting fellowship! You don’t want to miss it, so mark your calendars today! Everyone is welcome, feel free to invite your neighbors to also join us on May 18!

 

Watch for details!

 

April
Dick Kvale
Wendy Kvale
Scott Pitser
Barb Shelley
Bob Myers
Pat Winn
Nancy Vereb
Glenda Sartain
Dot Baggett
Pat Meyers
Gary Wolfe
Don Smith

 

Bill Hartz
Trely Wolfe
Rico Salliewhite
Marge Radosevich
Brad Meyers
Dave Kriger
Bernie Tarrant
Charlies Meyer
Joan Wessels

 

Lindy Stahlman
Mike Dunn
Clint Scott
Gordon Waine
Carol Wieboldt
Betty Weiss
Beverly Western
Sue Yerdon
Lola Rek
Josiah Salliewhite
Bob Roe
Rick Lindley
Turney Bowser
Ron Garling

 

 

April
Mike & Charlotte Tallent

 

May
Bob & Deb Wissinger

 

June
John & Sue Yerdon
Gary & Paula Grady
Bud & Rosemary Freeman
Gary & Trely Wolfe
Mitch & Sue Mitchell
Bob & Marsha Garner
Kim & Rich Jackson
Fran & Jack Towers
Chuck & Pat Winn
Bill & Susie Hartz
Rico & Kristen Salliewhite
Al & Sue Gaer