What's Happening

A PUBLICATION OF HAYMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FROM THE PASTOR

Haymount United Methodist Church

1700 Fort Bragg Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 484-0181 www.haymountumc.com

Pastor Rev. Allen Bingham allenbingham@haymountumc.com

Minister of Communications and Facilities Rev. Donald M. Warren donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

Director of Children and Family Ministries Jen Rabon jan.rabon@haymountumc.com

Director of Traditional Music and Organist WesLockfaw weslockfaw@haymountumc.com

Director of Youth Ministries Drew Ellis humcyouth@haymountumc.com

Director of Contemporary Worship Steve Goatley steve@haymountumc.com

Director of Special Projects Karen Barman karen.barkman@haymountumc.com

Director of Finance Nicole Andre nicole.andre@haymountumc.com

Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ -- the One Who Is, Was, and Is to Come!

Church. These churches have discerned that they disagree with the current stance of The Book of Discipline concerning homosexuality. Their departure grieves my heart as I have served as pastor to several churches, and we have been partners together in ministry for decades. These churches comprise 33% of our churches, yet only 20% of our total members. While I lament the departures of brothers and sisters in Christ, I remain excited about our ministry with the 80% who will continue in partnership across eastern North Carolina.

As I write this note, I am preparing to attend a special called conference for the North Carolina Annual Conference. The North Carolina Annual Conference currently has about 800 United Methodist churches stretching across eastern North Carolina. At this special conference, we are asked to vote on allowing 250 churches to disaffiliate from The United Methodist

In January 2020, our church council affirmed the desire of Haymount UMC to remain United Methodist. Today I want to remind you that we gather this weekend as Haymount United Methodist Church to celebrate our anniversary.

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Deadline for Next Newsletter

January 2023 submission deadline: December 15, 2022. Please send submissions to Donald Warren at donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

Mission: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Rev. Allen Bingham Lead Pastor

Seventy-seven years ago, our mothers and fathers at Hay Street UMC noted the emerging Haymount subdivision and suggested that someone plant a new church to reach this new community. So they came and began worshiping first in the Confederate Widow's Home, then in a new sanctuary (our current fellowship hall), later moving worship into our present sanctuary, and finally adding a contemporary service in the New Life Center.

This month's worship has reminded us of the rich legacy we inherit at Haymount UMC as we remembered the saints who died this past year, introduced our congregation to our legacy-giving programs, and tomorrow we celebrate our anniversary. I would like to invite you to remember the metaphor of the asymmetric parabolic oscillation of the swingset I talked about last week. To get a swing to work, we, as children, learned how to lean back and point our feet forward. When we reached the extent of our forward motion, we leaned forward and tucked our legs underneath us as we flew backward. Ultimately the motion of our forward motion in the swing matches our ability to go backward. As we lean into the future of ministry at Haymount we are only enriched by our ability to remember our origins. When we can lean back two-thousand years into the everlasting arms of Jesus, we are enabled to point our feet into a future far beyond whatever we can ask or imagine. So listen to the news that may emerge this weekend about the church splitting-it isn't! Then join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate our life together at Haymount. I promise you we will remember that Jesus -- One Who Is, the One Who Was, and the One Who Is to Come -- remains our King! We will worship together and commit to continuing our work together, walk together, and talk together as One body, empowered by One Spirit, hearing One call, serving One Lord, celebrating One baptism, living One faith, and worshiping One God and Father of us all. See you Sunday!

Grace and Peace, Allen Bingham, Pastor

FROM THE PASTOR

Vision:

YTD 2022 Budget

Gifts & Offerings $1,072,258.83$1,322,987 Total receipts $1,106,269.49$1,393,210 Expenses $1,117,954 $1,393,410 Variance (R<E) $(11,684.53)(200)

Building loan balance $431,844.

Thank you for the continued love and support of HUMC during 2022. Your gifts and offerings support our children, youth and numerous ministries of the church in addition to salaries and benefits. Best efforts continue to maintain our wonderful facilities and support numerous missions.

We continue to work on the budget for 2023. Review is ongoing of the requests from our staff and committees in conjunction with our collaboration with Stewardship on the pledges and estimates of giving for 2023. Please contact me or Nicole or Sandy Ammons (Stewardship Chairperson) with questions or suggestions. We so appreciate the dialogue with our members.

Lynda Clark Finance Committee Chairperson

HUMC Endowment Committee Kicks Off our

Planned Giving Campaign

We are excited! The Endowment Committee is kicking off our Planned Giving: Leaving Your Legacy Campaign this November.

A big thanks goes to Rick Booth, Donald Warren and Rich Bowlin (CEO of the United Methodist Foundation) for starring in our initial Planned Giving videos! We hope you enjoyed our videos and learned more about Planned Giving and Leaving Your Legacy in general. For further information, these videos and our Planned Giving brochure are now on the church’s website. (Continued on the following page)

In January and February, we will have more videos at the 11 AM service. Plus, we will have luncheon educational workshops with professionals who can answer questions about adding Haymount to your will and giving some tips for seniors in general.

We believe that creating a will is about deciding how you want to leave your mark on all you care about -- your family and your favorite organizations. During the upcoming months, thanks for considering a Planned Gift through your will or trust for HUMC to ensure you are a vital part of the future of your church forever!

ENDOWMENTS

Vision: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to make disciples by bringing hope and healing to all

Blessings and Merry Merry, Lucy Jones, Endowment Committee

ANGEL TREE

Angel Tree Information

1.Each child has two Angels on the Angel Tree. PLEASE print your name and phone number beside the child's name and code written on the master list.

2.Please purchase the gift idea listed on the wish line of the Angel tag. Gift certificates are appropriate for older children. **Please try to stay within the $25.00 range on the gifts. Some families have numerous children on the Angel Tree. We desire to have all of the children equally remembered. The gifts purchased are on behalf of the incarcerated parent. We want each child to feel loved and remembered by their parent. Angel Tree is a program of Prison Fellowship Ministries.

3.Wrap each gift. Detach the above portion of the Angel tag and place on the gift (peel and stick).

4.Please return your gift/gifts to the church office no later than December 8.

Thank you and bless you for your willingness to be a part of this ministry! An estimated 2.7 million children have a mom or dad in prison. You are helping to make a difference..."Whoever welcomes a child in my name welcomes me." - Matthew 18:5.

Memorials and Honoraria

Current as of November 22, 2022

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

Swayn Hamlet, by Rick & Brenda Booth, Margaret & Robert Birke, Franklin & Jo Beth Johnson, Wes & Lucy Jones, Kim & Mark Hurley Elizabeth Keever, Graham & Katy Blanton, Bobbie Redding Woody & Carole Wells, Bob & Genny Lou Exum, John & Margaret Wheeler, Julian and Judy Norris, William and Sabrina Brooks

Mike Warren, by Kim & Mark Hurley

Guy Mathis, by Ellen Blakely Family Trust, Judith & William Hanks Honoraria have been given to God's glory and in honor of:

Mary Helen Hamlet, by Bobbie Redding

Sherry Phillips, by Perry Olive

Donations have been made this month to the following designated and endowed funds:

• Ruth Jones Endowment

• Tony and Karen Argo Endowment

• Dayton Dawson Endowment

• Inspirational Arts Fund

December 1

Eric Rowe

Sarah Williams

Josh Rabon December 2

Lucy Jones Morgan Galaviz Alyssa Pryzgoda

David Grzybowski Tricia Brookover December 3 John Wheeler December 4

Mary Moody Barb Speir Ruthie Dent Reagan Roach December 5

Victoria Washam December 6 Natalie Smith Dot Wyatt Kevin Hight Emma Fowler December 7 Amy Dean Richard Olsen December 8 Anne Fry Carole Wells Kathy Mathis December 9

Tim Lloyd December 10 Adrian Madsen December 11 Kathy Shuman Nicole Andre December 12 Linda Phillips Susan Walters December 13

Tad Davis

Pat Spiller Kathy Fowler December 14 Ann Perrow December 15 Robert Birke Katherine Pugh Dede Hedgepeth Will Pryzgoda Kaygan Draughon Hoyt Kramer December 16 Ray McCormick

December 17 Kathy Miller

Roland Lingle Owen Vanias December 19 Harper Hurley December 21 Mary Frances Morketter Robin Hurmence Alli Middleton Cecilia Hernandez December 22 Helen Bostic Cathy Howard Max Canady December 23 Carol Briggs December 25 Ken Plummer Charles Smith December 27 Addison Luper December 28 Karen Barkman Katy Blanton December 29 Carlie Flowers December 30 Lauren Dempster Larry Krieger December 31 Wes Jones Martha Owen

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Vision: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to make disciples by bringing hope and healing to all

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Chancel Choir to Present By Heaven’s Light

On Sunday, December 11, the Chancel Choir and additional singers will present By Heaven’s Light, a Christmas Cantata that retells the Christmas story through carols, original music and lyrics, and scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew. The underscoring theme is Christ’s light coming into the world. The music celebration will take place at the 11 am service. Be sure to invite a friend!

Moravian Christmas Lovefeast Scheduled December 4

On December 4, Haymount UMC will present two sittings for its Christmas Moravian Lovefeast in the fellowship hall. The 3 pm sitting is open to all with child-friendly additions. A second sitting will take place at 5 pm. Both sittings will feature carols, readings, and members of the Raleigh Flute Choir. A freewill offering will be received.

Lovefeasts were observed among the Moravians in Czechoslovakia as early as 1727 reaching North America in 1835 with the first being celebrated in Savannah Georgia. The custom of special beeswax candles adorned with red crepe was a later addition first appearing in 1762 at Bethabara and Bethania, North Carolina.

Music Ministry Calling All Musicians!

Over the course of the coming year, the Traditional Music Ministry under the direction of its new director, Wes Lockfaw, will begin a number of new initiatives and ensembles. Currently, the Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir are inviting new participants to join them. Both currently rehearse on Wednesday evenings with the handbells meeting from 5:15-6 pm and the Chancel Choir beginning at 6:30 pm. Also, with plans to reintroduce instrumental music into worship services, the director would like to know of any instrumentalists who are looking to participate as a soloist or within an ensemble. To sign up or to request more information, please contact weslockfaw@haymountumc.com

Methodist University Presents 10th Annual Yuletide Feaste

at Haymount UMC

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Get in the holiday spirit

Fayetteville Symphony Brass Ensemble with this festive and fun program in the beautiful sanctuary of Haymount United Methodist Church. Selected pieces include Tchaikovsky’s Suite from The Nutcracker, Leontovich’s Carol of the Bells, and some of your favorite holiday songs such as Little Drummer Boy and O Come, O Come Emmanuel, among others.

CHURCH FUN

A Christmas to Remember

This year, three different recipients have been chosen - one local, one national and one international.

The local recipient is The Lodge, which has outgrown what the kitchen there and needs to update it. Appliances have already been taken care of, but cabinets, plumbing, etc. need to be changed. Their need is $10-15,000.

The national recipient is UMCOR for Hurricane Disaster Work in Florida to help with recovery from not just one hurricane this fall, but two.

The international recipient is UMCOR for drought and famine relief in eastern Africa.The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is actively supporting efforts in East Africa to alleviate hunger brought on by a severe drought in the re gion. Emergency grants to partners in East African countries are providing for the most basic needs for people who left everything behind as their food, agriculture and livestock failed.

Hussein, an elderly father of eight, and his family recently arrived at a camp for displaced people in Beled-Hawa, Somalia. “The people left behind, they have no chance,” he said. “It is just a matter of time until they die. Even here we might die because we have nothing.” The number of people facing crisis hunger levels in Somalia is expected to rise from 5 million to more than 7 million in the coming months. More than 18 million people face severe hunger in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya as they struggle to survive the worst drought in 40 years. UMCOR is re sponding to this unfolding crisis.

Fogleman Missionary Update

Drs. Lynn and Sharon Fogleman are two of the missionaries Haymount supports. For the past few years they have been serving in Africa. Their situation has evolved. During their recent visit, they explained that the primary thing they are doing is leading Biblebased Trauma Healing training sessions in Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan. There has been much unrest in that area of Africa, severe drought, many refugee situations, Covid, and now an outbreak of ebola. They have been training community leaders who,in turn, will train other leaders to work with their people.

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Fogleman Missionary Update Continued

The second thing they are doing is working with Greenlight Medical which takes 4th year medical school students to Ghana, where they have the opportunity to work in the local hospitals and clinics to see if they are called to medical mission work.

Woven in with this, they make available scholarships to individuals in those countries to attend school in pursuit of degrees in medical areas, frequently nursing.

Please keep them in your prayers.

HAPPENINGS

United Women in Faith - Thank You

*For baking, helping and consuming desserts at WEF, the Garage Sale, and the UMM's Barbecue Lunch,

*For providing socks for the homeless at Operation In As Much -401 pair collected to date

*For buying masks during COVID -19.

These proceeds will be given to help women, children, and youth, locally and worldwide.YOU made a difference in many lives as Jesus said in Matthew 25:40--" When You have done it unto the least of these..." Amen.

Vision: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to make disciples by bringing hope and healing to today’s families

CHURCH FUN

Cumberland Road Elementary School Program

Dayton Dawson Endowment Gift Provides Books for Cumberland Road Elementary Students

Haymount UMC is committed to making a positive impact on children in our community. In 2013, The Cumberland Road Elementary School Partnership (CRESP) was launched. Through the CRESP program we are able to reach a population of children who need as sistance through mentoring, tutoring, collect ing school supplies and offering support and encouragement to teachers.

Last May, we were able to purchase and give each student at Cumberland Road Elementary, a book on their level to enjoy over the summer. Studies show that students lose reading skills over the summer. By giving each child their own book, we hope we are able to make a difference, encourage a love for reading and let each student know that their friends at Haymount UMC care about them!

The purchase of 500 books from Scholastic was made possible by a very generous donation to CRESP by the Dayton Daw son Endowment. The younger grades received 2 books each while older students received one chapter book. Donations such as this allow Haymount UMC to continue making a difference in the lives of these children- thank you!

Thank you also to our church family for your generous school supply donation! They were overwhelmed with gratitude to receive such generous donations of school supplies and back packs! Are you interested in joining our team and volun teering at Cumberland Road Elementary School (K-5) as a mentor, tutor, lunch buddy, classroom volunteer or after school program? Please call or email Mandy Brown Mandybrown20@gmail.com, 910-624-6510. We are looking for new volunteers to join our team and we would love to have you!

Newsletter Changes Coming in 2023

by Rev. Donald M. Warren

In 2023 our monthly newsletter, The Haymount Happenings, will become a black-and-white publication to help keep production costs within budget. Articles to be included will need to be in a text-only format, because photographs do not reproduce well in black and white. Line-art and clipart that are already grayscale could be included. We may publish a few color editions throughout the year, perhaps at Easter, Fall Kickoff, and Christmas, that can include pictures and photographs. As you prepare your submissions in the coming year, please keep these changes in mind.

CHURCH NEWS

Vision: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to make disciples by bringing hope and healing to today’s families

All Saints at Haymount

CHURCH NEWS

Haymount began a partnership with Cumberland Road Elementary (CRESP) in 2013, that began with the idea of helping children in need! Since that time, our volunteers have made a difference in the lives of so many children! Whatever your gifts, there are several ways that you can be a vital part of this ministry!

- Volunteer one hour each week in the classroom mentoring children K-5th grade.

- Lunch buddy- just hang out with students during lunch- male mentors are especially needed. Lunch times run between 11am-1pm- (you can pick the 30 min time that works best for you).

- Reading buddy

- Classroom volunteer tutoring, reading, filing papers, etc.

- Special celebrations, etc.

They are excited to welcome much needed volunteers back into the school and will work with your schedule and age preference! There is need all around! If a weekly commitment is too much, sign up to help with special celebrations

Please fill out a quick volunteer registration (or renew if you have volunteered in the past) and select Cumberland Road Elementary School. All volunteers must be registered and cleared - www.ccsvolunteers.com.

Please contact Mandy Brown if you are interested in becoming part of our team on a weekly basis or occasionally for special celebrations. We are looking for new volunteers to join our program! Mandybrown20@gmail.com, 910-624-6510

“Share with God’s people who are in need.” Romans 12:13

Breakfast with Santa

Haymount UMC Preschool is hosting a Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 3rd from 8:3012:00. We will have pancakes, sausage, and drinks. A photographer will also be there to take pictures of those special memories. This event is open to everyone so be sure to let your friends, families, and neighbors know! For more information and fees please contact the Preschool office at 484-5646.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Vision: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to make disciples by bringing hope and healing to today’s families

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