What's Happening - September 2020

Vol. 52 Issue 9 September 2020

A PUBLICATION OF HAYMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Haymount United Methodist Church

FROM THE PASTOR

1700 Fort Bragg Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 484-0181 FAX: (910) 484-9805

www.haymountumc.com Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. John Tyson drjohntyson@haymountumc.com

Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Tyson drelizabethtyson@haymountumc.com

Christian Education Dorothy Funkhouser dorothy.funkhouser@haymountumc.com

Organist and Director of Traditional Music Dr. Monica Sparzak monicasparzak@haymountumc.com

Director of Youth Ministries Drew Ellis humcyouth@haymountumc.com

Leader of Contemporary Worship Andrew Sanchez andrewsanchez@haymountumc.com

Director of Communications & Facilities Manager Donald Warren donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

Rev. Dr. John Tyson Lead Pastor

Dear Friends, As I write this on August 19, one question on all our minds is, “when will church start meeting inside?� Some of us think it is past time to go back in. Some of us think we should wait a while longer.

Next week, the Church Council will talk about this question and make a decision. They may choose a date for re-entry, or they may stick with their original decision to wait for Phase 3. I will be sure to let you know their decision.

Meanwhile, we are having live worship in the cloister on Sunday mornings at 7:30 and 8:45am. This is a beautiful experience, and there is plenty of room. Bring a chair, a mask, and a heart for God. Or worship in your pajamas as you join us online! The children, youth and scouts are meeting outside and

having fun. Preschool is also up and running, and there are a few openings.

Dr. Monica Sparzak joined our staff on August 17 as Director of Traditional Music.

We are excited to welcome this Dunn native with a fistful of degrees from impressive institutions (Salem College, Emory, University of Michigan) and a heartful of love. She has excellent plans for our worship and music programs, even amid the concerns with Covid. Joy ahead!

The organ renovation, sanctuary acoustics, and new rank of trumpet pipes are moving ahead right on schedule. We expect everything to be ready by November 22. However, because of Covid concerns, the 75th Anniversary Committee has decided to schedule our celebrations for next year.

Your giving this summer has been so faithful! Thank you for your generosity in spreading the love of Jesus in a Covid world. We continue to need your support.

With brotherly love to each of you,

Deadline for Next Newsletter OCTOBER 2020 submission deadline: SEPTEMBER 18 Please send submissions to Donald Warren at donaldwarren@haymountumc.com

September/October Teaching Series Six Secrets to Abundant Living The book of James is packed tight with secrets to Abundant Living. During September and October, we will unpack these secrets together. Why do I call them secrets? For a couple of reasons. First, these teachings are based on God’s wisdom and not on worldly wisdom. The world’s wisdom is counterfeit; it sounds good, but it leads to a hollow life of despair. God’s wisdom brings us what Jesus called, “Abundant Living.” Second, these secrets are packed with such extreme density that we might gloss right over them unless we are studying them with eyes and hearts opened by the Holy Spirit. Join us for these teachings that will bring you joy, strength, and abundant living.

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How to Benefit from Your Problems

James 1:1-3

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One Tool You Must Have

9/20

How To Make Tough Decisions

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The Rev. Donald Warren is today’s preacher

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Trust God, Not Money James 1:9-11

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Be Thankful

10/18

You Become What You Do James 1:19

James 1:4-8 James 1:6-8

James 1:16

10/25 Consecration Sunday The Rev. Beth Hood, Assistant to the Bishop

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ADULT SMALL GROUPS

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Fall Classes Mondays • for Women, Beginning September 14th @ 10:00am Beth Moore Bible Study - Breaking Free.

Do you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? Then join in this study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's Christians, in order to show how to make freedom in Christ a daily reality. Facilitated by Dorothy Funkhouser on Zoom until Phase III allows in-person groups to meet.

Order your own workbooks at https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/breaking-free-bible-studybook-P005222032 - Cost is $15.99 plus tax and S&H. Email Dorothy.Funkhouser@Haymountumc.com to join the group.

Wednesdays • Explore the most popular sermon ever delivered! What must it have been like to hear Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount? What did His words mean to people in the crowd? How did it change their lives? What do His words mean to us today, and how do these words change our lives?

You are invited to join this 6 week Zoom study Wednesday mornings @ 10am: September 30, October 7, 21, & 28, November 4 & 11. The book/study guide is available for $11.49 at cokesbury.com. For more information or to sign up, you can email Dr. Elizabeth @ drelizabethtyson@haymountumc.com.

Fall Classes Wednesdays continued • Wednesday Afternoons, beginning September 9th @ 2:30pm Book Club - books will include Exactly As You Are: The Life and Faith of Mr. Rogers, by Shea Tuttle (beginning September 9th); followed by The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruis Zafron, and then The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.

• Wednesday Evenings for Women, Beginning September 9th @ 7:00pm Beth Moore Bible Study - Breaking Free.

Do you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? Then join in this study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's Christians, in order to show how to make freedom in Christ a daily reality. Facilitated by Dorothy Funkhouser on Zoom until Phase III allows in-person groups to meet.

Order your own workbooks at https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/breaking-free-bible-studybook-P005222032 Cost is $15.99 plus tax and S&H. Email Dorothy.Funkhouser@Haymountumc.com to join the group.

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ADULT SMALL GROUPS

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

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Sunday Mornings Did you know?

There is in-person Kids Worship at the 8:45am service outside for kids 4-years-old and older.

There is also online Sunday Morning Kid Time at 10am.

Please email Dorothy at: Dorothy.Funkhouser@Haymountumc.com to get the Zoom information.

Sunday Evenings Outdoor LIGHT - For kids in Kindergarten-Fifth Grade A Time for fellowship, games, snacks and activities to help us learn how to live our lives as Jesus would want us to.

Beginning August 23rd, Every Sunday (except Sept. 6th) 5:30-7:00 underneath the Magnolia Tree and Courtyard Limited to the first 20 parents who sign up at www.haymountumc.com.

Parents, please feed your children before coming. We cannot serve meals right now.

Wednesdays Mid-Week Outdoor KidTime - For kids in Kindergarten-Fifth Grade A Time for fellowship and games, snack and remembering that God is always with us!

Beginning August 19th, Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30 underneath the Magnolia Tree and Courtyard Limited to the first 20 parents who sign up at www.haymountumc.com.

Memorials & Honoraria Current as of August 21, 2020 Memorials have been given to God’s glory and in memory of: Berline Gallehugh, by Pat & Cy Earnhardt Marge Glass, Peggy Harkey's mother, by Jean Crowell Richard & Tricia Everett Mary Evelyn Cross Hayes, by Mary Evelyn Cross Hayes Endowment for HUMC of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Honoraria have been in given to God's glory and in honor of: Margaret & Robert Birke's 70th wedding anniversary, by Kathy Birke

September 1 Ann Bennett John McAllister September 2 Nathan Fugitt Nancy Clanton September 3 Sarah Masters Paige Canady Hannah Hedgepeth Joanna Dent September 4 Roger Sullivan Kendra Lancaster September 6 Leonard Black Hugh Cameron Betty Lou Watson Elijah Joyner September 7 Kathy White William Hedgepeth Jean Andre September 9 Mark Nunez September 10 Vincent DePaola September 11 Sue High September 12 Michael Bieniek September 13 Susan Keeling Jay Lancaster Hunter Jones Nancy Dunn September 15 Myra Davis Molly Warner Nathan Pasion September 16 Mary Helen Hamlet Dick Hensdale Mary Cathryn Murray September 17 Anne Gregory September 18 Matt Richardson September 19 Jurgen Stanley Deborah Nasekos Michelle Kounas September 20 Jim Smith September 23 Doris Apple September 24 Caroline Tew

September 25 Ben Luper Parker Howard Laney Ross Chris Dempster Holly Willenbrock Paula Broyles September 26 Samuel Pate September 28 Cal Violette Maurice Wren Greg Whitley Pam Shabram Constance Sanchez September 29 Elsie Taylor Ron Matthews September 30 Phil Pugh Hannah Gray

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BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

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CHURCH NEWS

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Covid 19 Protocol Beginning August 2020 Please do not enter the building or participate in any in-person group gatherings if: • In the last 14 days • You have tested positive for COVID-19 • You or anyone in your household has been tested for COVID-19 • You or anyone in your household thinks they could have COVID-19 …or if you or anyone in your household (including children) have one of these symptoms or have been in close contact with anyone with one of these symptoms: • Cough • Recent shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fever Or at least two of these symptoms: • Chills • New loss of taste or smell • Vomiting/diarrhea (children) If you have any of these symptoms, contact a health professional.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be aware, you are at higher risk if you are: • Age 65 years or older • Pregnant (It is not yet known if pregnant women are high risk but pregnant women should protect themselves from all infectious diseases.) or have any of these health conditions: • Chronic illness such as lung disease or moderate to severe asthma, Heart • disease, Immunocompromised, including those undergoing cancer treatment, Severe obesity, Diabetes, Renal failure, Liver disease Health Check for in-person small group gatherings Leaders will conduct a standard daily health check on every person, every day and exclude if he/she has a temperature above 100.4 or any symptoms listed above.

In all gatherings, social distancing of at least six feet will be practiced.

Each ministry area will have hand sanitizer available, and every participant must wear a mask until further notice.

75th Celebration The 75th Anniversary committee has decided to postpone the big fall events and move them closer to the 76th Anniversary.

The 22 November Sunday will be recognized and the 75th banner unveiled - but the one big service, meal, and dance will happen sometime closer to November 2021.

We Want to Hear From You! Does tithing bring you a special kind of joy? Has it increased your faith?

Has tithing made you feel closer to God? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Julia Stack at wstack@nc.rr.com or Dr. John at drjohntyson@haymountumc.com

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Mission Rocks The children's ministry painted rocks to deliver to citizens in our community - check them out! Didn't they do a great job?

Organ Progress

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PERIODICALS

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