April 2023 Newsletter

Haymount United Methodist Church

1700 Fort Bragg Road

Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 484-0181

churchoffice@haymountumc.com

www.haymountumc.com

Pastor Rev.Allen Bingham allenbingham@haymountumc.com

Minister of Communications and Worship

Rev. Donald M. Warren donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

Director of Traditional Worship and Organist Wes Lockfaw weslockfaw@haymountumc.com

Director of Contemporary Worship Steve Goatley steve@haymountumc.com

Director of Children and Family Ministries

Jen Rabon jen.rabon@haymountumc.com

Director of Youth Ministries Drew Ellis drewellis@haymountumc.com

Director of Special Projects Karen Barkman Karen.barkman@haymountumc.com

Director of Finance

NicoleAndre nicole.andre@haymountumc.com

FROM THE PASTORS

Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ, Our Risen Lord and Savior!

Holy Week is coming up quickly, and we’ve got some great opportunities for children and families during this special season:

• On April 2nd, Palm Sunday, our children will lead the palm processionals in both worship services. We want all our kids to be a part of that! Please check your child into Haymount Kids at least 10 minutes before the service begins.

• We gather with our children for EASTER JAM in the New Life Center at 3:30 PM on April 2nd. We will tell the story of Easter, share in crafts and fun, and then hunt Easter eggs on the lawn outside.

• On Maundy Thursday, April 6th, there will be a kid’s devotional at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary. We will gather in the choir loft and share the story of the Last Supper in a kid-friendly way.

• On Good Friday, April 7th, there will be a brief contemporary and kid-friendly service in the New Life Center at 6:00 PM. Children and families are welcome!

For all our members, we invite you to join Haymount United Methodist Church in celebrating Holy Week 2023. This week is the culmination of our faith as an Easter people.

You can plan on the following:

• Palm Sunday worship at our Contemporary Service at 9:00 AM and our Traditional Service at 11:00 AM on April 2nd. The children will process with palm branches, and we will shout Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!

• On Good Friday, April 7, we worship at 7:00 PM to remember crucifixion and burial of our Lord Jesus.

• Then, on Easter morning, April 9, we first worship at 7:00 AM in the Courtyard for a Sunrise Service by singing hymns and shouting Christ Is Risen!

• Later that morning, we worship at our Contemporary Service at 9:00 AM and our Traditional Service at 11:00 AM to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord.

Your presence in worship during Holy Week and at Easter strengthens the community of faith at Haymount. We are excited to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together as the Haymount community!

Grace and Peace, Allen Bingham, Pastor Donald Warren, Associate Pastor

Trip Planned: Ascension Day Evensong at the Duke Chapel

Join us on Thursday, May 18 for a special Ascension Day Evensong in the Duke University Chapel. The fee for the trip is $15 per person which covers transportation. Once our party arrives, we will enter the Brodhead Center which features everything from sandwiches to sit down dining. Dinner is on your own, so options abound! Seating is limited, so register now by contacting weslockfaw@haymountumc.com

METHODIST CHURCH

The Nature, Design, and General Rules of Our United Societies

In the latter end of the year 1739 eight or ten persons came to Mr. Wesley, in London, who appeared to be deeply convinced of sin, and earnestly groaning for redemption. They desired, as did two or three more the next day, that he would spend some time with them in prayer, and advise them how to flee from the wrath to come, which they saw continually hanging over their heads. That he might have more time for this great work, he appointed a day when they might all come together, which from thenceforward they did every week, namely, on Thursday in the evening. To these, and as many more as desired to join with them (for their number increased daily), he gave those advices from time to time which he judged most needful for them, and they always concluded their meeting with prayer suited to their several necessities. This was the rise of the United Society, first in Europe, and then in America. Such a society is no other than "a company of men having the form and seeking the power of godliness, united in order to pray together, to receive the word of exhortation, and to watch over one another in love, that they may help each other to work out their salvation."

That it may the more easily be discerned whether they are indeed working out their own salvation, each society is divided into smaller companies, called classes, according to their respective places of abode. There are about twelve persons in a class, one of whom is styled the leader. It is his duty:

into these societies: "a desire to flee from the wrath to come, and to be saved from their sins." But wherever this is really fixed in the soul it will be shown by its fruits.

It is therefore expected of all who continue therein that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation,

First: By doing no harm, by avoiding evil of every kind, especially that which is most generally practiced, such as:

The taking of the name of God in vain. The profaning the day of the Lord, either by doing ordinary work therein or by buying or selling.

Drunkenness: buying or selling spirituous liquors, or drinking them, unless in cases of extreme necessity.

Slaveholding; buying or selling slaves. Fighting, quarreling, brawling, brother going to law with brother; returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; the using many words in buying or selling. The buying or selling goods that have not paid the duty.

The giving or taking things on usury i.e., unlawful interest.

Uncharitable or unprofitable conversation; particularly speaking evil of magistrates or of ministers. Doing to others as we would not they should do unto us.

Doing what we know is not for the glory of God, as:

The putting on of gold and costly apparel. The taking such diversions as cannot be used in the name of the Lord Jesus. The singing those songs, or reading those books, which do not tend to the knowledge or love of God.

Softness and needless self-indulgence. Laying up treasure upon earth.

exhorting all we have any intercourse with; trampling under foot that enthusiastic doctrine that "we are not to do good unless our hearts be free to it." By doing good, especially to them that are of the household of faith or groaning so to be; employing them preferably to others; buying one of another, helping each other in business, and so much the more because the world will love its own and them only.

By all possible diligence and frugality, that the gospel be not blamed. By running with patience the race which is set before them, denying themselves, and taking up their cross daily; submitting to bear the reproach of Christ, to be as the filth and offscouring of the world; and looking that men should say all manner of evil of them falsely, for the Lord's sake. It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation,

Thirdly: By attending upon all the ordinances of God; such are: The public worship of God. The ministry of the Word, either read or expounded.

The Supper of the Lord. Family and private prayer. Searching the Scriptures. Fasting or abstinence.

Deadline for Next Newsletter

May 2023

Submission Deadline: April 14, 2023

Please send submissions to Donald Warren at donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

• On Maundy Thursday, April 6, we gather at 7:00 PM for a living re-enactment of Leonard Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting and we will celebrate communion together. This will be a meaningful night you won’t want to miss.

Choral Evensong is a centuries-old tradition that continues to be prayed every day all over the world. Drawn from the seventeenth century, worshipers are invited to enter into a sacred space of reflection through music, scripture, and prayers that have shaped Christian lives for hundreds of years. Here in our region, Duke University Chapel offers the quintessential Evensong experience in its breathtaking architecture to its worldclass acoustics and music program. To learn more about Choral Evensong, visit https://chapel.duke.edu/christianworship/worship-services/choralevensong

1. To see each person in his class once a week at least, in order: (1) to inquire how their souls prosper; (2) to advise, reprove, comfort or exhort, as occasion may require; (3) to receive what they are willing to give toward the relief of the preachers, church, and poor.

2. To meet the ministers and the stewards of the society once a week, in order: (1) to inform the minister of any that are sick, or of any that walk disorderly and will not be reproved; (2) to pay the stewards what they have received of their several classes in the week preceding.

There is only one condition previously required of those who desire admission

Borrowing without a probability of paying; or taking up goods without a probability of paying for them.

It is expected of all who continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation,

Secondly: By doing good; by being in every kind merciful after their power; as they have opportunity, doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all men:

To their bodies, of the ability which God giveth, by giving food to the hungry, by clothing the naked, by visiting or helping them that are sick or in prison.

To their souls, by instructing, reproving, or

These are the General Rules of our societies; all of which we are taught of God to observe, even in his written Word, which is the only rule, and the sufficient rule, both of our faith and practice. And all these we know his Spirit writes on truly awakened hearts. If there be any among us who observe them not, who habitually break any of them, let it be known unto them who watch over that soul as they who must give an account. We will admonish him of the error of his ways. We will bear with him for a season. But then, if he repent not, he hath no more place among us. We have delivered our own souls.

From The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2016.

The General Rules are often summarized as follows:

1. Do no harm.

2. Do good.

3. Stay in love with God.

A Few Reasons the Endowment Gifts Are

Important

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Eachofthegiftsaboveandmorehavebeen tremendousinprovidingmissions,ministriesand maintenancethatwerenotincludedinthe budgetplaninrecentyears.Asourfacilitiesage theneedsforupkeepincrease;ourchildren’s, youth,andmusicprogramsarepoisedforgrowth –yourgiftstotheEndowmentscanmakeareal differenceinHaymount’soutreachtoour membersandourcommunity.TheEndowments areinvestedandtheprinciplepreserved,with onlytheincomebeingdistributedeachyear. Pleasecontactthechurchbusinessofficeifyou’d likemoreinformationandwishtoparticipatein providingassistanceforthefuturegrowthofour churchinthisway.

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WHAT DOES THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BELIEVE?

By Rev. Donald M. Warren

Part 3: In recent months, there have been lots of questions about what The United Methodist Church believes and what our doctrinal and theological foundations are. These are good questions for United Methodists to ask, at any time, as we seek to live together in a community bound together by Wesleyan theology and practice.

Our Book of Discipline spells out for us exactly what our doctrinal and theological standards are in ¶ 104 Section 3. The Constitution of The United Methodist Church protects these doctrinal standards by a provision known as the Restrictive Rules, so that they cannot be easily revoked or altered. As such, these doctrinal standards can only be changed by a 75% vote of the General Conference, which must then be ratified by 75% of the Annual Conferences, making them just short of impossible to alter. There are five components of our Doctrinal Standards, listed here:

1. The Articles of Religion of The Methodist Church (1784)

2. The Confession of Faith of The Evangelical United Brethren Church (1963)

3. The Standard Sermons of John Wesley

4. John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes Upon The New Testament

5. The General Rules of The Methodist Church (1808)

Last month, we looked at Confessions of Faith of The Evangelical United Brethren Church. This month, we will look at the remaining three doctrinal standards: John Wesley’s sermons, his notes on the New Testament, and The General Rules of The Methodist Church.

THE STANDARD SERMONS OF JOHN WESLEY

Sermons on Several Occasions is a collection of discourses published by John Wesley, expounding on topics such as salvation by faith, the witness of the Spirit, the means of grace, and Christian perfection. The standard sermons are intended to equip Wesley's lay

preachers with "a solid doctrinal basis and boundary for homiletical proclamation"

The first volume was published in 1746. A second volume followed in 1748 and a third in 1750, making 36 sermons in all. A fourth volume was added in 1760, bringing the total to 43, and in 1762 a 44th sermon was inserted in the second edition of volume 3. These four volumes are collectively known as Wesley's Fortyfour Sermons. Wesley was apparently influenced by the Anglican Book of Homilies, in terms of the form (sermons as a primary means of communication) and content.

Wesley’s Standard Sermons can be accessed online at www.resourceumc.org/en/topics/history/ john-wesley-sermons. They are also available on Kindle in a “modern English” version created by Gary J. Hall, as “Preaching Wesley: John Wesley's 44 Sermons in Modern English” for about $4.

THE EXPLANATORY NOTES UPON THE NEW TESTAMENT

Available online from The Wesley Center at wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley, the Explanatory Notes Upon The New Testament are a Biblical commentary and translation of the New Testament by John Wesley. First published in 1755, the work went through five editions in Wesley's lifetime.

In his preface, Wesley claimed that his notes were aimed at the "unlearned reader," and were meant to be antisectarian in nature. He based his work on four earlier commentaries: Gnomon Novi Testamenti by Johann Albrecht Bengel, The Family Expositor by Philip Doddridge, The Practical Expositor by John Guyse, and Theological Lectures by John Heylyn. Many parts of the commentary were merely transcriptions or translations of these texts. All four authors were doctrinally Calvinist, while Wesley was Arminian in his theology. As such Wesley refrained from using these texts when issues of predestination and free will were raised.

Wesley focused on providing historical context in his commentary, giving explanations of the Jewish court system and the positions of groups such as the Sadducees and the Pharisees.

World Renowned Clare College Choir (Cambridge)

to Perform

On Sunday, April 16 at 4 pm, the Clare College Choir from Cambridge, England will perform at Duke University Chapel in Durham. Members of Haymount UMC and friends are invited to partake in this rare opportunity to hear one of England’s finest choirs live. The cost of the trip is $48 which will include a ticket to the performance and transportation costs. Attendees will depart Haymount at 2 pm on the day of the concert. Following the concert, we will walk across the street to the Brodhead Center where dinner will be on your own. Options are numerous including fast food to sit down dining. Space is limited, so make your reservation now by contacting weslockfaw@haymountumc.com

Since the founding of a mixed voice choir in 1972, the Choir of Clare College has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s leading university choirs. In addition to its primary function of leading services three times a week in the College chapel, the Choir keeps an active schedule recording, broadcasting, and performing. Former directors have included John Rutter and Timothy Brown. Under the direction of Graham Ross, Director of Music since 2010, it has been praised for its consistently ‘thrilling’ and ‘outstanding’ performances worldwide. Recent engagements include performances with the Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Orquesta Sinfonia Nacional de Mexico, as well as recitals in Barcelona's Palau de Musica, El Escorial Madrid, Palacio de Bellas Artes Mexico City, St John's Smith Square London, and across the USA and Canada.

Music Ministry to Present

“

The Last Supper”

The Music Ministry, joined by actors from within Haymount’s congregation, will present Ernest Emurian’s chancel play, “The Last Supper” as a portion of this year’s Holy Thursday service. Emurian, a Methodist minister and fourth-generation pastor, wrote the drama in 1954. It has been performed by countless congregations in observation of Maundy Thursday. The inspiration for the play was the painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci painted “The Last Supper” in 1494 when the Duke of Milan hired him to decorate the dining room of the convent church, his young bride’s favorite shrine. Da Vinci chose as the theme “The Last Supper” but, rather than portraying it in 1 st century Palestine, he chose to reproduce the scene as if it had taken place in 15th century Italy.

In the living dramatization of “The Last Supper” on April 6, congregants will get a glimpse of what the apostles might have been thinking, feeling, and saying after Jesus spoke those ominous words, “One of you will betray me.”

If this is the first time seeing this poignant presentation, be sure to bring family and friends!

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

7:00PM—Sanctuary

Clare College Choir

The Last Supper by Leonard Da Vinci

WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP

We will take a break for Holy Week and Easter break, so NO WEF ON APRIL 5 OR 12. If you make an online reservation, you should immediately receive an email. If you don’t, please contact Nicole. If you register by phone, you are not paid and will need to pay on Wednesday night. You may register with the envelopes available at both services on Sunday and place it in the offering plate. Seniors, if you need a ride to participate, make your reservation then contact Edward Tellez at 213-5050583 for van pickup. Parents, your kids may choose the regular menu or the Kid’s Choice on you reservation. Due to the cost of food, we need your reservations so we can order accurately!

April 19 bit.ly/WEF-4-19

Baked Potato Bar and Salad Bar

Kid’s Option: Hot Dog, chips and fruit

April 26 bit.ly/WEF-4-26

BBQue Hut BBQue, slaw, beans, potato salad and hushpuppies

GF option: salad with grilled chicken

Kid’s option: chicken nuggets, fries & fruit

May 3 bit.ly/WEF-5-3

Sammio’s spaghetti, salad bar, bread stick

GF option: salad with grilled chicken

Kid’s option: chicken nuggets, fries & fruit

May 10 bit.ly/WEF-5-10

Fuller’s baked or barbecue chicken, fried okra or butter beans, mac and cheese, roll

GF option: hot dogs, chips and fruit

Kid’s option: hot dog, chips and fruit

May 17 bit.ly/WEF-5-17

Moe’s Taco Bar and dessert

GF option: tacos

Kid’s option: tacos and fruit

May 24 bit.ly/WEF-5-24

United Methodist Men serving hot dogs and hamburgers with sides. Ice Cream for dessert.

HAYMOUNT KIDS

MERCI Center Warehouse Outreach

Who: All ages

What: We will be sorting and packing hygiene kits which are sent across the USA and around the world.

Where: The MERCI Center in Goldsboro

When: Saturday, April 15 th, 10AM-1PM (leave the church at 8:30AM)

Why: To help our neighbors in need

For more information and to carpool: lauriemdoherty@yahoo.com

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIA

Current as of March 28, 2023

Memorials have been given to the glory of God and in memory of:

Wayne Ondeck by Pat Trujillo, Pam

Pennabacker, Sherry Phillips , Bud Symond, Tammy & Cindy Corey, Donald Warren, Mark & Sandra Fincher, Carolyn Merrit & Janie Hess, Pam & Mike O'Brien, Rhonda Greenway

Joe Clem by Mike & Regina Lambeth

Betty Hight by Rick & Brenda Booth, Linda & Jim Kizer

April 1

Brenda Booth

Aaron Hanrick

Dailah Cole

April 2

David Oliver

April 3

Joann Herron

Mark Hurley

John Nobles

April 4

Kim Cofiori

Martha Jones

Peggy Harkey

April 17

Larry Howell

Pat Gerke

Kim Hailey

Sarah DePaola

April 18

Susan Black

Sarah Meoni

Earle Allen

Steve Goatley

Easter Jam will be held in the New Life Center on the afternoon of April 2nd at 3:30 PM.

Please join us for games, activities, skits, and an Easter Egg hunt! Invite your neighbors, kids, and grandkids! This is a community event open to all!

Make Waves VBS!

What You Do Today Can Change The World Around You Vacation Bible School

June 19-22

Registration at bit.ly/VBS-2023

CALLING ALL KIDS! PALM SUNDAY is APRIL 2nd!

Our children are all invited to take part in the annual Palm Processionals that will happen on Sunday, April 2nd in the contemporary (9:00) and traditional (11:00) services. Please check in with Haymount Kids about 15 minutes before each service and join the procession where you will wave your palms!!

GARAGE SALE NEWS

Thanks for you to everyone who donated items for our most recent Garage Sale on March 24-25. We are also very grateful to all the volunteers who gave their time and effort to make this Garage Sale a success!

Our next garage sale will be this summer. We will publish information when we are ready to start accepting donations.

Steeple and Roof Repairs

Our church’s steeple, or spire, and the slate roof around it has suffered significant damage and is in dire need of repair. The cross at the top of the spire is made of metal and is split apart at the seams. Water is leaking down into the cross and into the spire itself. The trustees have set a target fundraising goal of $60,000, keeping in mind that more funds may be needed as the project unfolds. We want to be able to repair the steeple and keep it in place, so please help us reach this goal! Checks can be made payable to Haymount UMC with “Steeple and Nave Roof” indicated on the memo line. Lift high the cross!

To learn more about the MERCI Center: http://nccumc.org/outreach/merci

The items most needed at this time are listed below:

• Hand towels

• nail clippers

• Ziploc Bags gallon size

• 2-oz bottles of hand sanitizer

• 4-gallon bathroom trash bags

• travel size pack of Wet Ones

• 3-oz bar bath size soap (not Ivory or Jergens)

• 42-count flushable wipes

Donated items must be the size specified so they will fit into the kit.

ZOE Empowers

In 2022, Haymount UMC made a threeyear commitment with ZOE Empowers, an organization that equips vulnerable children and youth-led families with solutions to overcome extreme poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. Through a three-year, locally-led program, orphaned youth are organized into groups of 60-100 children and receive micro grants, life skills, and vocational training to become secure, healthy, and connected community members.

We have just received the first year report from the cohort we partner with in Kibilaku, Kenya, and it is exciting to see how lives are being changed. Check the weekly bulletin inserts for more ZOE Empowers news, and be sure to attend the worship service on April 23rd when we will learn about ways to support this life-changing ministry!

To learn more about ZOE Empowers, visit zoeempowers.org

Betty Cline by Margaret Birke

Joel Hedgecoe by Margaret Hedgecoe

Honoraria have been given to the glory of God an in honor of:

Hannelore Otten by Steven Faircloth

Allen Bingham by Deborah & George Christie

Contributions this month have been made to the following endowments, funds, and designated lines:

Christ Church Endowment

Dayton Dawson Endowment

Bergland Sunday School Class

Contemporary Worship

Choral Scholars

Steeple and Nave Roof Repairs

EASTERFLOWERCROSS

Please bring flowers from your yard on Easter Sunday to help decorate our flower cross. It will be located in front of the sanctuary near the magnolia tree.

COLUMBARIUM NEWS

SAVE THE DATE! Robert Hayter, the principal designer creating the plans for Haymount UMC’s Columbarium, will be coming to Haymount on Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 PM for an overview presentation. More information will be coming soon.

Mary Simmons

Bob Fry

Barbara Bodnar

April 5

Bob Allen

Becky Spade

Melanie Wheeler

Ellie Ashby

April 6

Olive Tally

April 7

Jim White

April 8

Thomas O'Connor

Chris Eubank

April 9

Jack Lancaster

Jen Loredo

April 10

Steve Belliveau

Gregory Koonce

Bobbie Cox

Sharon Matthews

Phillip Howard

Katie-Ann Roach

April 11

John Blanding

April 12

Lilia Vazquez-Hunter

Jon Alcorn

April 13

Mary Fowler

Soryna Santoro

April 14

Barbara Overman

Joe Lobban

April 15

JoAnn Stanford

Leah Gray

Nathaniel Murray

Rita Finner

Sara Moeller

April 16

Nolan Nunez

Charlene Gause

Alexis Crook

Dale Iman

April 20

Jennifer Britt

Jan Gothard

Angela Van Treuren

Sadie Mullen

April 21

Fernando Uriarte

April 22

Robert Tew

Madeline Potter

Matt Mooneyham

Gracie Prince

April 23

Kathy Maxwell

April 24

Henry Moses

John Wheeler

Wayne Anderson

Susan Oliver

April 25

Vic Carnevale

Abby Mullis

Chris Henley

Matthew Brookover

Dustin Hesskamp

April 26

Marion Bryan

Kirby White

April 27

Eli High

Vicki Richardson

Mandy Hurley

Ryan Bard

Cindy Corey

April 28

Mary Whitaker

Linda Kraushaar

Tammy Corey

Bob Taylor

April 29

Allen Stapleton

Emily Lugo

April 30

Rebecca Black

Martha McLean

Sarah Mahlke

Leia Smith