April 30, 2024 Weekly Missive
(HUMC, 15395 Highway 17N, Hampstead NC 28443; office@hampsteadumc.org)
William’s Wanderings
Good Day, Saints,
I am out of the pulpit this weekend-Friday evening thru Sunday-as Mo and I will be visiting our son Zachary and his family. We will return Sunday afternoon. Reverend Joshua Arrington will bring the message and serve as the Celebrant for Communion. Please take a moment to read the below word from the Finance Committee. Thank you.
In an effort to be as transparent as possible, for the time being, there will be a financial report in the weekly Missive. The congregation will be able to view the actual status of the General (Operating) Fund and prayerfully consider the opportunity to contribute additional gifts. The report will list actual gifts and expenditures.
Financial Report for the week of April 21-27:
Actual Giving YTD: $127,356.20
Actual Expenses YTD: $149,886.18
Budgeted giving needed weekly: $10,092.35
Giving this week (4/21): $4,091.00
Actual YTD Shortfall: -$22,529.98
If you have questions, please contact the Financial Secretary: financialsec@hampsteadumc.org
Come join with us on Sunday morning at either our 8:45 or 11:00 service. If you come to worship, you won’t be disappointed. Stay encouraged; stay faithful.
Still in His Peace,
Pastor William
IT Person Needed! The church office needs recommendations for a reliable IT person to assist with the computers in the church office. If you know of someone that you have had a positive experience, and is able to work on site, please email their contact info to the church office (office@hampsteadumc.org). Thank you!
Worship Committee Mtg. We will meet on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 AM in room 9.
National Day of Prayer May 2nd is National Day of Prayer. It will take place at the Hampstead Gazebo at 12:00 PM. This year’s theme is derived from Ephesians 4:1-3, “I Beg You...Bear With One Another in Love.” All are welcome to attend.
United Methodist Men’s Mtg We will gather this Saturday, May 4th at 8:00 AM in the FLC. All men of the church are invited!
Friendship Circle Mtg. Monday, May 6th at 2:00 PM in room 5/6.
Spirit Circle Mtg. Monday, May 6th at 7:00 PM in HUMC’s Library.
Upcoming Music Recital Our Music Director, Bethany Borden, is hosting a music recital on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM. Bethany Borden’s voice, ukulele, guitar, and piano students will be performing their recital in the sanctuary. All are welcome to attend.
Called Charge Conference May 7th at 6:30 PM in room 5/6.
Youth Sunday! Save the date! HUMC's Power Kids & Youth will be leading the worship service on Sunday, May 19th for one combined service at 10:00 AM. Please plan to join us and come support our youth! This is always such a special day for this group and our church family.
Graduation Sunday Calling all High School and College Graduates! If you have a graduate in the family that you would like recognized, please call or email Jaime Alberti at 910-524-1712, humcyouth@hampstead.umc.org by May 3rd. We look forward to celebrating our graduates during Youth Sunday on May 19th at the 10:00 AM worship service
Families of Power Kids (k-5th) or Youth (6-12th) - If you have not signed up for the REMIND app for up to date info, text the following message:@ch8kc84. You can also follow us on Instagram or Hampstead United Methodist Power Kids & Youth Fellowship on Facebook for news & updates.
HUMC’s “A Summer of Unity”
The Worship Committee, after a great deal of discussion-before, during, and after Administrative Council approval-has decided to go forth with “A Summer of Unity” one worship service at 10:00 beginning on 2 June 2024 and going thru 25 August 2024.
The logic behind this decision was: 1) Our summer attendance has historically been lower and we would like to present the truth of an active church, especially when visitors might be present; 2) This would give us an opportunity to come together as one body at the same time for a season, which would enable the congregation and new pastor to get to know one another in ways that two separate services don’t necessarily invite; 3) This would enable our Praise Team and Choir to offer some combined music, which has been well-received in the past on our fifth Sunday union services.
Each Sunday school class will determine when and whether they want to meet during these summer months. Combined Sunday school classes, during this time, could be considered.
The children’s Sunday school teachers have indicated a desire to take the summer off; however, during the Worship service children’s time and children’s church will continue to be offered.
Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month during this summer of unity.
Calendar of Events:
April 30, 2024—May 5, 2024
Tuesday—4/30
9:00 AM Prayer Team (Library)
7:00 PM Al-Anon (FLC)
7:00 PM Al-Ateen (FLC)
Wednesday—5/1
10:00 AM Worship Committee (Rm. 5/6)
5:15 PM Praise Band Practice (Sanc)
6:30 PM Bible Study Fellowship (Rms. 2, 5/6, 9, Sanc)
7:00 PM Choir Practice (Sanc)
Thursday—5/2 National Day of Prayer
9:00 AM Prayer Shawl Gathering (Rm. 9)
10:00 AM Bible Study “When You Pray” (Rm. 5/6)
Friday—5/3
5:30 PM YMCA Open House (FLC)
Saturday—5/4
8:00 AM United Methodist Men’s Group (FLC)
Sunday—5/5 (Rev. Josh Arrington Preaching)
8:45 AM Worship Service (Sanc)
10:00 AM Sunday School (All Ages)
11:00 AM Worship Service (Sanc)
4:00 PM Power Kids (FLC Rm. 2)
5:00 PM Jr./Sr. High Youth (FLC Rm. 2)