Wednesday May 17, 2022
We Live in the Great Hope of the Resurrection
We Would Love to Have You and Your Family Worship with Us!
Sunday School at 9:30 AM
6th Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022 | 10:30 AM Sanctuary
Paraments’ Color: White
Live Stream: Monticelloumc.org and Facebook or Online After the hour: YouTube
SCRIPTURE John 21:15-18a
SERMON “Peter, Take Care of the Church”
Upcoming Events
Let’s Do Our Best to Stay Connected to God and Each Other : )
New Sunday School Class
James Price is leading the class. This is a new class for those 20 years and up. I is being held in the classroom on the right side adjacent to the sanctuary with all the comfortable chairs.
United Women of Faith will be Meeting
Thursday, May 19th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Authorization of a Special Called Charge Conference
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30 PM
District Superintendent, Reverend Lory Beth Huffman has authorized a special called charge conference for Monticello UMC via ZOOM to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:30 PM. The purpose of the charge conference is for the purpose of approving the salary package for Reverend Cokie Bristol upon being appointed to serve Monticello in keeping with the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. You will receive an invitation by email prior to the event to join.
Red Cross Blood Drive Monday June 13th. 2 - 6:30 pm.
The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the UMC
Stuart Auditorium – Thursday – Sunday, June 16th – 19th, 2022
Vacation Bible School
Bringing Back What Covid Can’t Take Away!
We had 11 people present to discuss Vacation Bible School and regret Leigh could not be with us. She and Stevie remain in our prayers. After running our suggestions by Leigh, we are moving forward with the recommendation of our group to host VBS Sunday July 24 – Tuesday July 26th.for three evenings. The last night, we will celebrate with parents which is a wonderful way for us to get to know each other. The schedule will be forthcoming. We successfully navigated around other VBS’es and Ubuntu. We have roughly 14 volunteers so far and will need more. We are going to have to work hard to get back what Covid will not take away: our profound love for and ministry with children. I have read that these years are the most important formative years in a child’s life. Waiting until they are older is waiting too late. The time is now. We need to offer children foundations in faith for life by telling them stories about Jesus.
Those present including myself: Cindy Stikeleather, Cindy Harris, Andrea Wursor, Sandy Galliher, Renee Crowder, Maureen Price, Donna Pennell, Kati Wilkinson, Kallie Knight, and Alison Fortner with others sending word they would help.
Ubuntu
June 28 – July 22nd
For the empowerment and future of Children
Sponsored by the Duke Endowment
Open House for Summer Camp: June 16, 2022 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We have received word from the Duke Endowment that the Trustees of The Duke Endowment approved a two-year grant award of $70,000 ($35,000 for 2022 and $35,000 for 2023). We are grateful indeed! Reading opens doors never dreamed possible and can also be a great way to relax and even escape. We appreciate those who made this possible: Donna Grant, Donna England and Kallie Knight.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 13 from 9 am – 12 pm
We will begin collecting shoes now. Please pick up a ticket or two and help a child with shoes for the coming school year. I am picking up 100 tickets that will guide us in buying boys and girls shoes in various sizes so we don’t end up with shoes all in the same size! These will be available on a table in the narthex. We need to have all shoes by June 30th. Please place the shoes in the barrel provided in the narthex. We have served thousands with school supplies and new shoes through the years! God bless you and thank you!
Blessing Box
We will be meeting soon to follow up our discussion from last time. We have gathered some information that will be helpful and will share it with those who are able to attend.
Because of you …
We will continue to lift up Jesus Christ as the true light and hope of the entire world! We appreciate the sacrifices you continue to make which are indicative of a loving and giving heart to help others!
Folks we are headed in the summer and just want to continue to encourage everyone to continue to pull together for the sake of Christ!
Mission Opportunity to Give to the People of Ukraine
As time passes, there is a tendency for things like this to take a back seat, but the needs of the Ukrainian people are now greater than ever.
Together, we can relieve the suffering of so many. Please continue to give.
100% goes to People - Nothing goes to administrative costs/salaries – Run by UM Volunteers
UMCOR is one of the first ones in and are the last to leave!
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) was established after WWII to respond in times of crisis to provide necessary aid. You can help! Please make gifts payable to Monticello UMC and earmark them for Ukraine Relief.
He is Risen! With God All Good Things Are Possible
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Please email or call the church office with praises and prayer needs, reach out to our prayer group through Cindy Surrett or Teresa Saunders, or submit online at www.monticelloumc.org/share-a-prayer.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT CARDS: The task is light when shared by many! If you haven’t already, please let us hear from you.
Iredell Christian Ministries | MAY ITEMS | Ramen Noodles
75th ANNIVERSARY BOOK: Books are available for purchase for $35.
MONTICELLO T-SHIRTS: We have black or navy Monticello t-shirts (S, M, L, XL) with the new logo for $18.
We Live in the Great Hope of the Resurrection
We Would Love to Have You and Your Family Worship with Us!
Sunday School at 9:30 AM
6th Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022 | 10:30 AM Sanctuary
Paraments’ Color: White
Live Stream: Monticelloumc.org and Facebook or Online After the hour: YouTube
SCRIPTURE John 21:15-18a
SERMON “Peter, Take Care of the Church”
Upcoming Events
Let’s Do Our Best to Stay Connected to God and Each Other : )
New Sunday School Class
James Price is leading the class. This is a new class for those 20 years and up. I is being held in the classroom on the right side adjacent to the sanctuary with all the comfortable chairs.
United Women of Faith will be Meeting
Thursday, May 19th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Authorization of a Special Called Charge Conference
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30 PM
District Superintendent, Reverend Lory Beth Huffman has authorized a special called charge conference for Monticello UMC via ZOOM to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:30 PM. The purpose of the charge conference is for the purpose of approving the salary package for Reverend Cokie Bristol upon being appointed to serve Monticello in keeping with the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. You will receive an invitation by email prior to the event to join.
Red Cross Blood Drive Monday June 13th. 2 - 6:30 pm.
The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the UMC
Stuart Auditorium – Thursday – Sunday, June 16th – 19th, 2022
Vacation Bible School
Bringing Back What Covid Can’t Take Away!
We had 11 people present to discuss Vacation Bible School and regret Leigh could not be with us. She and Stevie remain in our prayers. After running our suggestions by Leigh, we are moving forward with the recommendation of our group to host VBS Sunday July 24 – Tuesday July 26th.for three evenings. The last night, we will celebrate with parents which is a wonderful way for us to get to know each other. The schedule will be forthcoming. We successfully navigated around other VBS’es and Ubuntu. We have roughly 14 volunteers so far and will need more. We are going to have to work hard to get back what Covid will not take away: our profound love for and ministry with children. I have read that these years are the most important formative years in a child’s life. Waiting until they are older is waiting too late. The time is now. We need to offer children foundations in faith for life by telling them stories about Jesus.
Those present including myself: Cindy Stikeleather, Cindy Harris, Andrea Wursor, Sandy Galliher, Renee Crowder, Maureen Price, Donna Pennell, Kati Wilkinson, Kallie Knight, and Alison Fortner with others sending word they would help.
Ubuntu
June 28 – July 22nd
For the empowerment and future of Children
Sponsored by the Duke Endowment
Open House for Summer Camp: June 16, 2022 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We have received word from the Duke Endowment that the Trustees of The Duke Endowment approved a two-year grant award of $70,000 ($35,000 for 2022 and $35,000 for 2023). We are grateful indeed! Reading opens doors never dreamed possible and can also be a great way to relax and even escape. We appreciate those who made this possible: Donna Grant, Donna England and Kallie Knight.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 13 from 9 am – 12 pm
We will begin collecting shoes now. Please pick up a ticket or two and help a child with shoes for the coming school year. I am picking up 100 tickets that will guide us in buying boys and girls shoes in various sizes so we don’t end up with shoes all in the same size! These will be available on a table in the narthex. We need to have all shoes by June 30th. Please place the shoes in the barrel provided in the narthex. We have served thousands with school supplies and new shoes through the years! God bless you and thank you!
Blessing Box
We will be meeting soon to follow up our discussion from last time. We have gathered some information that will be helpful and will share it with those who are able to attend.
Because of you …
We will continue to lift up Jesus Christ as the true light and hope of the entire world! We appreciate the sacrifices you continue to make which are indicative of a loving and giving heart to help others!
Folks we are headed in the summer and just want to continue to encourage everyone to continue to pull together for the sake of Christ!
Mission Opportunity to Give to the People of Ukraine
As time passes, there is a tendency for things like this to take a back seat, but the needs of the Ukrainian people are now greater than ever.
Together, we can relieve the suffering of so many. Please continue to give.
100% goes to People - Nothing goes to administrative costs/salaries – Run by UM Volunteers
UMCOR is one of the first ones in and are the last to leave!
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) was established after WWII to respond in times of crisis to provide necessary aid. You can help! Please make gifts payable to Monticello UMC and earmark them for Ukraine Relief.
He is Risen! With God All Good Things Are Possible
Prayers of Thanksgiving
- Linda (Don) Boan: Linda is doing well and we rejoice with she and Don and their family!
- Thad Stikeleather is doing so well that he was able to be with us in worship last Sunday. We all gave a hearty shout out to Thad in worship! We are all rejoicing!
- The family of Marshall Allen Jr. {(Steve (Leigh) Allen’s brother who was only 58 years old)}: In celebration of his life, the family will be receiving friends this Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at Cabarrus Funeral Cremation & Cemetery, 3892 Hwy. 73E, Concord, North Carolina. There will be a private service afterward.
- The friends and family of Dorothy Campbell: Dorothy Campbell of Lumberton passed away on Wednesday, May 18 in the year of our Lord. What is surreal about all of this is that she was the sister of Marshall Allen Sr and the aunt to all the boys including Marhall Allen Jr, Steve (Leigh) Allen and Reggie (Bridget) Allen.
- The family and friends of 93-year-old, Veldon Carrigan: We lift up Dianne Suther who loved Veldon dearly, and her daughter Missy Wells, who is one of our pre-school teachers.
- Brenda (Danny) Sox: spent Sunday in the ER at Iredell Memorial and was later admitted for testing for a prolonged episode of not feeling well. Testing revealed her blood pressure was low. The culprit was low electrolytes coupled with a urinary tract infection and that she also is diabetic. She is currently being treated and is gradually feeling better. This has placed quite a strain on Danny because he agreed to take care of his dear mother this week and she is not in good condition to be able to go with him to the hospital. So, he’s torn between being with his wife at the hospital or with his mother at his home trying to take care of two women he loves dearly. And Brenda is in the hospital worrying about them. This is where we live, isn’t it?
- Alan (Dianne) Andrews: Yesterday, Wednesday, Alan’s chemo treatment was canceled due to infection and a 105 degree temperature. His physician was concerned about serious infection due to compromised immunity. He was sent to Iredell ER. They began blood work, administered fluids and antibiotics, CT Scan, and chest x-ray. He ended up having surgery for cellulitis on his back with a large red area inflamed surrounding a fist sized area of infected skin. He had an alarming amount of infection removed. The incision is being left open to drain and heal from the inside out which will take about a month. This has been an extremely hard two and a half weeks for Alan and Dianne.
- Kathy Fulp: in the absence of a thyroid, the metabolism has no governing feature, requiring medication to do the work and so now she has been unable to eat and keep it down for several weeks.
- Marty Maurinsinsky: Having pain in legs, can barely walk and is under a physician care undergoing testing and treatment. (Friend of Kathy Fulp)
- Harold Fulp: surgery Tuesday a week ago to remove cancer from the top of head.
- Finn Simmons: Finn is home, doing well, seizures under control, and we are rejoicing. The culprit could have been a lower GI virus. He will continue on medication until an upcoming review is conducted in about a month. We are all rejoicing! (Ryan, Lauren, Bodie and family)
- Donna England: She suffered an eye injury when hit in the eye. A misdiagnosis by a doctor not evaluating that she had a torn retina caused more serious damage. After going to another specialist, she had immediate surgery and her vision is impaired straight ahead with floaters impeding peripheral vision.
- Novella Brown: had a small spot on her liver biopsied this past week while awaiting further tests in relation to that and also is scheduled colonoscopy this Friday at Baptist in Winston-Salem..
- Amber Brown: went home this past Monday, the 9th, from Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center and is now dealing with ulcerated colitis believed to have been caused by salmonella in her blood stream. She is the daughter of the late Melvin and Carole Brown (Kim Stikeleather’s 1st Cousin)
- Caleb Brown: Injured his shoulder and his physician is determining course of treatment (Leonard and Novella Brown)
- Alison Fortner: ultrasound revealed several thyroid nodules and meets with her endocrinologist this coming Friday most likely for consultation regarding the strong possibility of having a biopsy.
- Linda Bollinger is dealing with several health concerns and a significant amount of spinal and back pain.
- Paul Cockerham: was released from rehab, is at home, and is under physicians care receiving treatments for multiple myeloma
- Ruth Martin: There is no sign of cervical cancer. Her uterine and ovarian cancer may be completely remedied by a hysterectomy. Her doctors are looking at that alternative along with others now. She is now with family and 10 grandchildren in New Jersey.
Please email or call the church office with praises and prayer needs, reach out to our prayer group through Cindy Surrett or Teresa Saunders, or submit online at www.monticelloumc.org/share-a-prayer.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT CARDS: The task is light when shared by many! If you haven’t already, please let us hear from you.
Iredell Christian Ministries | MAY ITEMS | Ramen Noodles
75th ANNIVERSARY BOOK: Books are available for purchase for $35.
MONTICELLO T-SHIRTS: We have black or navy Monticello t-shirts (S, M, L, XL) with the new logo for $18.
