The Bradley View The Newsletter of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church MARCH 2014 From the Pastor’s Desk THE SEASON OF LENT... LENT – What is it really and why is it such an important time before Easter? In our busy, secular world, we all need time for reflection and renewal. Lent is such a time. It is a 40-day liturgical period to remember Jesus, who he was and is, and what he sacrificed for us. It is a time of self-examination as we probe deeply and respond honestly to how we are getting on with the process of transformation into that new person in Jesus Christ. It is a time of inner penitence and reconciliation with God as we prepare once again to receive the gift of Easter. It is a time to engage in personal and communal prayer, fasting, reading Scripture, and worship. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this 40-day period with the imposition of aches on the forehead as a sign of mourning and repentance. During the Lenten season our regular worship service will be somewhat different. On Ash Wednesday, the “Alleluias” will be buried until Easter morning. There will be no song during Lent which includes Halleluiah or Alleluia. The Sanctuary is stripped of all flowers and flags as we focus on the Cross. All to return on Easter Sunday. There will be a wooded cross standing in the Sanctuary with purple cloth on it. Purple is a color for royalty but also signifies penitence and preparation. There will be another, smaller cross in the Chancel area with candles in it. During Advent, we light a candle every Sunday signifying the light coming into the world with Jesus’ birth. During Lent, every Sunday we extinguish a candle, signifying the light that came into the world, leaves the world, even if for only three days. The Christ candle is extinguished on Good Friday. It will not be until Easter morning that the light re-enters the Sanctuary. We are Easter people, but it is when we observe and participate in Lent and especially Holy Week, that we are able to experience the FULL joy of Easter. May this Lenten season be one of transformation for you, your family, and our congregation. Shalom, Pastor Debra Lenten Sermon Series Mar. 9 Peter & Andrew John 1:35-42 Mar. 16 James & John Mark 1:18-20... Mar. 23 Philip & Nathanial John 1:43-51 Mar. 30 Matthew & Thomas Selected Passages Apr. 6 Not-So-Well Recognized Trio Matthew 10:1-4 Apr. 13 Palm/Passion Sunday Judas Iscariot Selected Passages Apr. 20 Easter Sunday Sunrise The Women 11:00am The Women & the Rest of Us Matthew 28:1-15 Children’s Sermon Rotation March 2 David Rhyne March 9 Beverly Kellar March 16 Barbara Mullinax March 23 Kim Dalton March 30 Bobbie Holland If you have a schedule conflict, please switch with someone and inform Dana. Children’s Church is for children ages 4-8. The children will come into the sanctuary until the children’s sermon is over and then will be escorted to the children’s building. Why not begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday? Join us on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00pm for this service of penitence and imposition of ashes as we journey together through Lent. Don’t Give Up Witnessing For Lent! Invite a friend to experience it with you. SEEK GOD: Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the heart of your friend. Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless all interactions with your friends and family. BE CREATIVE: Exchange stories of family Easter traditions. You’ll learn about their current spiritual situation and be able to share what Jesus means to you. Invite your friends to make new traditions this year, especially if the Easter season is stressful or depressing. Invite them to read the daily prayer and Scripture with you; go to Lent services or participate in a servant event. Bring your friend or family member to help work at a church activity before Easter. Getting to know people in a non-threatening way makes them more likely to attend future worship. Lent is a time of the year when all eyes should be drawn to the cross. Follow the marvelous work of God. NEW PRAYER ROOM NOW OPEN  Upstairs in Room # 202 There are prayer cards, prayer instructions, Bibles, and Hymnals available. Coming Soon- Prayer Events: Prayer Walks Labyrinth Morning Prayer Group Etc. BOY SCOUT TROOP 313 ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER FUNDRAISER Tuesday, March 4th in the fellowship hall 6-7:30pm. Cost: donation basis Youth Fundraiser St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Come enjoy an Irish meal and help support the Youth!! Sunday, March 16th Immediately following Worship You might even find a pot of gold! Have You Found Your Way to the NEW Sunday Morning Class? Come see what it’s all about! WHERE: Upstairs in Room # 209 WHEN: Sunday’s at 9:45 am SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIAN & SINGER Nathan Hefner From Hickory, NC Have you ever heard of: Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Glen Campbell? Do you like 50’s, 60’s 70’s music? THEN…. Plan now to join us Wednesday, March 19th at 6:00pm for an evening of great food, wonderful fellowship and outstanding entertainment! Menu A: Chicken Pie (No Veggies), Broccoli Salad, Homemade Potato Salad, Green Beans, Rolls Apple Crisp, Ice Cream and Decaf Tea Menu B: Corn Dogs, Apple Sauce, Chips and Juice Cost $4-Elementary age children and under-FREE Reservations are required and must be turned in by Sunday, March 9th. Please note-This only gives a 2 week window to sign up. Sign up by the elevator or call the church office 704-865-9595. Sponsored by the Witness Committee. COMING IN APRIL-WNFF will be moved to the 4th Wednesday, April 23rd due to Holy Week. This special event will be a hotdog supper and auction with proceeds going to the Hooper Family and is sponsored by the Missions Committee. Start now gathering those “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” items and plan to join the fun while helping our dear friends at the same time. LENTEN STUDY BEGINS Those that have signed up for the BIBLE STUDY ONLY are listed below. TUES. EVENING WED. MORNING Bobbie Holland Richard Pearson Ken & Betty Ballard Gladys Pearson Bonnie Cannon Mary Lou Hord Jane Whitesides Lois Matheson Brenda Barker Helen Honeycutt Lafon & Ruby Spencer Russ & Joyce Clark Emily & Neil Styers Trula Ridley Ed & Martha Barker Gay Shockley Sheila Boyles Nell Connor Nelson Lambert Pat Shannon Rick & Judy Bradley Diane Wood David & Sandi Rhyne Barbara Mullinax Cathy Boshamer Beth Shropshire MOVIE INFORMATION For those who have signed up for the movie the exact time still to be announced. However, due to additional attendees no Wednesday “DAY” movie and only Tuesday “DAY” and Evening will be offered. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 9Th The youth would like to thank you for your generous donations for Souper Bowl Sunday. We collected $1500.00. A very special “Thank you” to the choir for providing our church family with an outstanding Family Fellowship in February! The food was absolutely delicious and hearing the choir sing “up close and persona;” was wonderful. Closing the evening with an old-time hymn sing warmed the hearts of everyone. Thanks again. COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE March Administrative Council 3rd Sun. – Bi-Monthly March 16 1:30 pm (TIME CHANGE) Care & Share Mission Group March 11 6:30 pm Parlor Education 2nd Thurs. – Bi-Monthly March 13 6:30 pm Finance Tues. – Quarterly March 12 5:30 pm Missions 1st Wed. – Bi-Monthly March 5 6:00 – 6:45 pm Staff Parish 1st Thurs. – Monthly March 6 6:30 pm Trustees 3rd Thurs. – Monthly March 20 6:30 pm Witness 3rd Thurs. – Monthly March 20 6:30 pm Worship 2nd Wed. – Bi-Monthly March 12 6:00 – 7:00 pm The Volleyball team meets in the gym at 7:15-8:15pm. We have no set teams. Teams are set up with whoever shows up that night! Men, women, young and old----er, all are invited to play. Join us when you can. David Rhyne helps with coaching. By the way – it’s fun to come and just watch. Everyone welcome! NO COST! VOLLEYBALL-NO VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, MARCH 11th-Beginning Thursday, March 13th –During Lent volleyball will meet on Thursdays at 7:15pm The Getting Fit Together Class will meet Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:00pm. Bring whatever size weights you want to work with. Cost $1. Taught by Stephanie Wellman. Brandon Alger By: Gladys Lambert. Lisa Prather Lexi Hooper By: Jane Bridges & Family, Gladys Lambert Cathy Ewing By: Gl;adys Lambert, Lafon & Ruby Spencer Rick Powers By: Helen Honeycutt Norman Jenkins By: David McCarver The UMW is sponsoring a hands on project to benefit Camp Sertoma, the special needs camp, located in Dallas, NC. If you can donate any of the items listed below, please place in bin beside the CAM baskets by March 30th. Thank you! • Bath mats-rubber backed-preferably no whites or beiges (10 mats needed) • Heavy duty shower curtains (10 needed) • Games (motor skills/educational)such as Simon, Operation, Uno cards, etc.-need several of each • Puzzles-60-100 piece puzzles (no real small pieces) • Coloring Books • Crayons and colored pencils • Laundry detergent • Dish detergent Mary Lou Hord 3/2 Pat Ledford 3/3 David Wyatt 3/4 Gladys Pearson 3/4 Louise Auten 3/5 Lafon Spencer 3/6 Brad Griffin 3/8 Mark Hoffman 3/9 Mary Little 3/9 Makenzie Hollingsworth 3/9 Tommy Cox 3/11 Brad Rhyne 3/11 David Rhyne 3/12 Leona McAbee 3/15 Rome Stewart 3/15 Jordan James 3/16 Cale Bradley 3/16 Frieda Tate 3/19 Rev. Debra Short 3/21 Sheila Boyles 3/21 Debbie Hoffman 3/22 Manda Howe 3/24 Lisa Stewart 3/24
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