March & AprilNewsletter HAYMOUNT
A Note From the Pastor
Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ: the One Who Is, Was, and Is to Come!
Opening this newsletter is an invitation to a deeper walk with Christ in the midst of our hectic, hurried, and harried world
Our walk begins as we come down from the Mount of Transfiguration, dive into a pancake feast on Shrove Tuesday, remember our mortality on Ash Wednesday and start our walk through Lent. Pas you learn more about the word "Shro much more elsewhere in this newslet season, I invite you to learn from Ho we study Jesus and the Disinherited, description of the unity we find in w we follow Jesus. This class meets on either 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM. Since th the months of March and April, the Holy Week will be the Seven Secrets Life by Jack Levison. During Lent, o follow themes suggested in Kate Bow Hardest Part: Hurt We Carry, Hope our Advent study, we will be sending devotions, and you may come by the print out the complete devotional
In the following pages, you will also spread reflecting the ministry we sha renewed energy you may have experi Sunday School on Sunday mornings increasing numbers of folks committ relationship with Jesus among the pe Methodist at Haymount. Together, w beacon of hope to Fayetteville and b
UMC
March-April 2025
For me, sharing a truckload of apples provided by the Society of St. Andrew with our community was one of the most serendipitous events of my thirtyplus years of ministry
Pictures of the people gathering apples and sharing recipes for pies and cobblers were our most frequently shared social media posts of the past year Then we turned around a few months later and lived into our growing generosity as our Christmas to Remember offering increased by over 40% as we responded to specific needs at Myrover Reese flood
Memorials and
March & April Birthdays
March 1
Kim Feldmeyer
Paul Hammaker
Larry Holcomb
Janet Jones
Brently Teal
March 2
Mandy Brown
Ben Wolf
March 3
Hunter Canady
Angelina Cartrette
Beverly Storms
March 4
Jenna Belliveau
Hannah Cole
March 5
Jo Beth Johnson
March 6
Gina Puryear
Jay Wyatt
March 8
Dorothy Funkhouser
March 11
Janie Hess
Sharon Lewis
Wes Lockfaw
Davis Puryear
March 12
Eric Feldmeyer
Dayle Fowler
March 13
Robert Uriarte
March 14
William Hedgepeth
March 15
Katy Preston
March 16
Reagan Batdorff
Mclean Dine
March 17
Patty Runkle
March 18
Rhonda Greenway
Katherine Vanias
March 19
Georgia Ross
March 21
Arleen Fields
Emily Herring
March 22
Allen Bingham
Wayne Stack
Kimberly Thomas
March 23
Caroline Hailey
March 26
Betsy DuBois
March 28
Barbara Hodgson
Sydney Neal
March 30
Curtis Dean
Morgan Puryear
Bobbie Redding
March 31
Nate Dine
Julian Norris
April 1
Brenda Booth
Dailah Cole
April 2
Holly Pendergraft
April 3
Joann Herron
Mark Hurley
April 4
Kim Cofiori
Bob Fry
April 5
Bob Allen
Ellie Ashby
Becky Spade
April 6
Olive Tally
April 8
Reba Wheeler
April 9
Jack Lancaster
April 10
Steve Belliveau
Phillip Howard
April 11
John Blanding
April 13
Mary Maxton Fowler
April 14
Barbara Overman
April 15
Leah Gray
Sara Moeller
JoAnn Stanford
April 16
Peggy Harkey
April 18
Susan Black
Sarah Meoni
April 20
Jan Gothard
April 21
Fernando Uriarte
April 22
Robert Tew
April 23
Kathy Maxwell
April 24
John Wheeler
April 25
Vic Carnevale
April 26
Kirby White
April 27
Vicki Richardson
April 30
Rebecca Blackman
Honoraria
Memorials have been given to the glory of God in the memory of:
Clara Koonce by: Tom & Terry
Whitley, Lynda Clark, Harry & Doris Salmon, Barrington Bible Class
Robert Birke by: Tom & Terry Whitley, Rick & Brenda Booth, Wes & Lucy Jones, Phil & Katherine Pugh, Jackie Bradley, Susan Tyson, Margaret Hedgecoe
Nancy Dunn by: Tom & Terry Whitley, Phil & Katherine Pugh, Jackie Bradley, Margaret Hedgecoe, Rick & Brenda Booth
John Bergland by: Lynda Clark, Bergland Bible Class
Pete Overman by: Lynda Clark
Ginny Lloyd by: Jackie Bradley, Phil & Katherine Pugh
Jeb Bingham by: Wes & Lucy Jones
Ruth Ruppe by: Wes & Lucy Jones, Jackie Bradley, Jacqueline Pechmann, Harvey & Mary Wright
Bryan Weber by: Wes & Lucy Jones
Special Gifts Were Given To: Barrington
Sunday School Class, Jones Endowment, Card & Flower Ministry, Hedgecoe Bergland Sunday School Endowment, Wesley Heights Endowment
Haymount United Methodist Church
1700 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303 910 484 0181
Lead Pastor
Rev. Allen Bingham allenbingham@haymountumc.com
Pastor
Rev Donald Warren donaldwarren@haymountumc com
Director of Contemporary Worship
Katie Powers katie@haymountumc com
Director of Traditional Worship
Wes Lockfaw weslockfaw@haymountumc com
Director of Children and Families Ministries
Rachel Madsen rachel madsen@haymountumc com
Director of Youth Ministries
Jessica Scott jessica@haymountumc com
Director of Special Projects
Karen Barkman karen.barkman@haymountumc.com
Director of Finance
Nicole Andre nicole@haymountumc com
Communications Coordinator
Morgan Bunker morgan@haymountumc.com
Upcoming Sermons
March 2: Transfiguration Sunday - Luke 9:28-36 - The Law, The Prophets, and Grace
March 5: Ash Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 - Being Human!
March 9: Lent 1 - Luke 4:1-13 - Terrible & Beautiful!
March 16: Lent 2 - Luke 13:31-35 - Lament!
March 23: Lent 3 - Isaiah 55:1-9 - Believing!
March 30: Lent 4 - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - Wisdom!
April 6: Lent 5 - John 12:1-8 - Love!
April 13: Palm Sunday - Luke 19:28-40 - Living!
April 17: Maundy Thursday - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - Remembering!
April 20: Easter Sunday - John 20:11-18 - Believing!
April 27: Easter 2 - John 20:19-31 - Peace Be With You
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
March 4 at 5:00 PM
Ash Wednesday Service
March 5 at 7:00 PM
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 5 at 3:00 PM
Palm Sunday Services
April 13 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Maundy Thursday Service
April 17 at 7:00 PM
The Seven Last Words of Christ
April 18 at 7:00 PM
Easter Sunrise Service: April 20 at 7:00 AM
Easter Sunday Services
April 20 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Ballet Exaltation Performance
Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 PM
On Sunday, March 16, Haymount UMC will be welcoming Ballet Exaltation for a performance of “Exalt His Name.” This event will take place in our New Life Center. Admission is free, and this performance is open to the public!
A ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Ballet Exaltation is the student ballet company of Briarwood Ballet in Birmingham, AL. Ballet Exaltation trains dancers in excellent ballet technique and equips them to use their gifts to minister to others and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
“Exalt His Name” is a beautiful time of worship through the art of dance. Ballet Exaltation will perform several pieces that depict the love of God, reveal his presence in our darkest days, and provide a clear presentation of the gospel. We hope you will leave encouraged by our God and ready to exalt his name with us!
The Hardest Part
Lent Study with Kate Bowler
This Lent season we will be following Kate Bowler’s series “The Hardest Part.”
Kate Bowler describes her series as a challenge for us to “Embrace Lent as it is-raw, honest, and tender” and to “stop pretending we’re holding it all together.” As always, Kate Bowler’s study will challenge us to leave behind our traditional thoughts surrounding this time of the year, and embrace where we stand currently, and the life around us.
Daily individual devotionals are available for you to follow along, as well as group devotionals! For more information on resources available, contact our Church Office!
Family Breakfast
Join us on Sunday, April 27 at 10am in the New Life Center for our Family Breakfast. We will be having a waffle bar with whipped cream and sprinkles! HUMC Kids, bring your parents and your big brothers or sisters! To register, scan the QR code now, or contact Rachel Madsen. RSVPs will be accepted through April 24. For Questions or concerns, contact Rachel Madsen.
Ladies Tea
Ladies of all ages are cordially invited to join us at 10 o’clock in the morning on May 3, 2025 for a Ladies Tea. We will enjoy a tasting of traditional, decadent and savory tea-time bites along with a selection of teas. Hats and fascinators are encouraged! Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased through Realm, by check or cash. Ticket purchase deadline is April 19. All proceeds will benefit Children and Families Ministries programming. You may contact Rachel Madsen, Director of Children and Families Ministries with any questions. rachel.madsen@haymountumc.com
VBS Registration and Volunteer Info Session
Registration for VBS is just around the corner! This year, our VBS theme is Abundance Orchard, and will be available to children ages 3 through 5th grade. Registration will open April 1! Are you interested in volunteering with VBS in any capacity? Volunteer support is always necessary to make these events successful, and tons of fun for the children of Haymount UMC. Our Info session will take place March 21 at 6:30 PM in room 208. If you would like to attend the info session virtually, contact Rachel Madsen for the zoom link.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join us for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza on April 5th! We will have games, crafts, photo opportunities, and our much anticipated egg hunt! Each age group will have their own egg hunt, so that children of all ages can enjoy the fun! To make this treasured event possible, we will need your help! Our Children’s ministry is in need of filled plastic eggs with small treats. Donations should not contain money, or any nut products. If you would like to pick up empty eggs from Rachel Madsen, fill the eggs, and then return them, that is also possible! Donations will be accepted through March 23rd. If you are willing and able, our Children’s ministry will also need volunteers to make this event possible! Interested? Contact Rachel Madsen at rachel.madsen@haymountumc.com
Upcoming Creativity with Christ
Our Creativity with Christ programming will continue in 2025, with our next two sessions being at the dates and times below. To learn more about this programming, or to register, contact Rachel Madsen. April 27 2:00- 4:00 PM June 29 2:00-4:00 PM
airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions. The Ensemble takes their name and inspiration from the life of composer Vincenzo Galilei, whose influence, some four hundred years ago, helped restore a vital element of passion to the music of the day
The Seven Last Words of Christ Friday, April 18 at 7 pm
and have been featured on multiple recordings and radio performances.
Admission to this concert is free, but a free-will offering of $20 is encouraged For questions or concerns, contact Wes Lockfaw
As we come to the end of Lent, our Chancel Choir, Orchestra, and guest musicians will present the powerfully moving “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois on Good Friday, April 18.
The first four books of the New Testament record the seven words or sayings said by Jesus on the cross. The major work by Dubois is a musical journey into the depth of sorrow and the weight of these words spoken by Jesus during his final hours. Sacred art will be projected to help elaborate the events of that Good Friday.
This event is part of our Music for a Great Space concert series, and is free and open to the public. It is a free event, but a freewill offering of $20 is encouraged. For questions or concerns, contact Wes Lockfaw.
Saturday March 15, at 7:00 PM
On Saturday, March 15, The United States Naval Academy Glee Club will be performing at Duke Chapel. The ensemble is comprised of the USNA Men’s Glee Club, and the USNA Women’s Glee Club, which is the only all-female military choral ensemble in the world The Glee Clubs often perform masterpieces of choralorchestral literature, performing with the nation’s leading orchestras
Tickets are free for this event, and Haymount has 20 available. For this event, we will leave Haymount UMC at 2:30 PM and head to Washington Duke Inn for dinner. Following dinner, we will go to the Duke Chapel for the concert. Transportation is $20/person and reservations can be made, first come, first serve, by contacting Wes Lockfaw via email at weslockfaw@haymountumc com
Palm Sunday Evensong with Duke Evensong Singers April 13, at 4:00 PM
On Sunday, April 13, the bus leaves once more for the architectural marvel known as the Duke Chapel. This program is based on the cathedral model for choral evensong and will include the Bach cantata “King of Heaven, Thou Art Welcome” (BWV 182).
Attendees will depart from Haymount at 2:00 PM for the concert. Following the event, the group will enjoy dinner as the Washington Duke Inn. There is no charge for the event, but the transportation cost is $20/person. To sign up, email Wes Lockfaw by Monday, April 7 at weslockfaw@haymountumc.com.
Wednesday Book Study
Jesus and the Disinherited
Be sure to join us on Wednesdays at either 10 am or 6:30 pm for our Wednesday Book Study with Pastor Allen. Beginning on March 12, we will be reading “Jesus and the Disinherited” by Howard Thurman. In his book, Thurman demonstrates how the gospel may be read as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. You won’t want to miss this dynamic study! To register, visit our website today!
Inasmuch Breakfast Schedule
How to Get Involved
Did you know that the Inasmuch campus is located in the third poorest zip code in North Carolina (28301)? More than 30% of our population lives in poverty. Serving breakfast to our homeless and struggling community provides not just a hot, nutritious meal, but it also feeds those souls in need of comfort; Inasmuch is a sanctuary from the streets. Every other month, HUMC serves breakfast at Inasmuch and we would love if you would join our team.
Our schedule this year is as follows: March 4, May 6, July 1, September 2, and November 4. All dates are on a Tuesday. We meet at the headquarters building at 7 am and we are generally done by 8:45 am. No experience is necessary; you learn on the job. If you are interested in joining the team or if you want to sign up for a date in advance, please contact Barbara Speir at barbara-speir@nc.rr.com or at barbara@inasmuchfay.org.
It’s That Time of The Year!
Endowment Committee’s Request for Disbursement Applications
The Endowment Committee is delighted to announce two endowment income disbursement cycles this year: April 15 and August 15 Church committees and ministries can apply by application for disbursements for the endowment funds listed below. Please contact the Finance Office for any questions. The applications are on the door of the finance office.
Due April 15 by 5 PM:
Marlin Stewart Fund: For camp scholarships and preschool scholarships for underprivileged children.
Nellie Smith Arts Fund: For worship arts and art education.
Dayton A. Dawson Fund: For needs of underprivileged children.
Hedgecoe-Bergland Endowment: For Christian Spiritual Formation.
Due August 15 by 1 PM:
Mary Evelyn Cross Hayes Fund for HUMC: For UWF, children and youth programs, and the sanctuary flower fund.
Senior Adult Ministries Fund: For a comprehensive older adult ministry at HUMC. Ministry components include: spiritual, enrichment, nutrition, intergenerational, outreach, recreation, and service Tony and Karen Argo Fund: For music, art and children’s ministries at HUMC
The income disbursments from several other endowment funds are disbursed by a specific ministry area or committee:
Ruth Jones Facilities Fund and Wesley Heights Fund (For Facilities) by Trustees Committee.
Fred & Rennie Beyer Fund for Piano Maintenance by the Music Department.
HUMC Mission Fund and Barkman Mission 50/50 Fund by the Missions Committee.
Submitted by: Lucy Jones, Endowment Committee
United Women in Faith MorningStar Visits
The United Women in Faith have made monthly visits to MorningStar Senior Living Facility During the month of February, the UWFaith threw a party for the residents to celebrate the February birthdays as well as Valentines Day! This outreach is funded by your generous giving at UWFaith fundraising events, like the selling of cookies during our upcoming Spring Garage Sale on March 28-29! Be sure to stop by their table to buy some cookies, and support their charitable causes!
HUMC Endowment Fund (for unbudgeted and key needs) by: Church Council.
The Ammons-Ciriano Scholarship by the Ammons Family.
Lyon Memorial Church Fund (for nursery ministries) by: Children’s Ministries.
Liturgical Ramblings
With Donald Warren
Transfiguration Sunday – March 2
Transfiguration Sunday remembers the story of Jesus on the mountaintop with Moses and Elijah and being transfigured to reveal his glory, in front of Peter, James, and John The voice of God speaks from the cloud and declares that Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras – March 4
Shrove Tuesday is the final day of a season before Lent called “Shrovetide,” in which Christians are invited to prepare for Lent by examining their consciences and practicing repentance “Shrive” means to give absolution for sins through the acts of confession and forgiveness Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, the final day of the celebrations of Carnival, a festival season with parades and parties leading up to Lent. Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras is often marked by eating pancakes, cakes, and desserts, as a final “hoorah!” before Lent begins and these foods are not eaten again until after Easter.
Lent – March 5 – April 19
A forty-day season of penitence and self-reflection that Christians use as a time to prepare themselves for the celebration of Easter through fasting and self-denial. It recalls the forty-day journey of Jesus in the wilderness, where he fasted and prayed and resisted the temptations of the devil. Sundays within Lent are not counted as part of the forty days, because Sundays are always a “little Easter,” a day of remembering the resurrection of Jesus.
Ash Wednesday – March 5
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting that begins the forty-day season of Lent. Churches hold services inviting believers to a time of Lenten discipline, and it begins by marking the foreheads of the believers with ashes in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made by burning the leaves from Palm Sunday of the preceding year.
Laetere Sunday – March 30
Laetere Sunday is a day of celebration during Lent in which the austerity of Lent is “paused” for one day and the practice of fasting is suspended. It is often called Rose Sunday, because the clergy wear pink vestments instead of deep purple, in recognition of it being a day of celebration. It is also called Mothering Sunday, meaning a celebration of “Mother Churches,” the church in which a believer is baptized and raised In some traditions, Christian will travel home to visit their “Mother Church” on this Sunday
Holy Week – April 13-April 20
Holy Week is a season in which the church remembers the journey of Christ leading up to Easter day, beginning with Palm Sunday. Holy Monday remembers the cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the Temple, and the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. Holy Tuesday remembers the instances in the gospel of John where Jesus predicts his death Holy Wednesday, also called Spy Wednesday, remembers the action of Judas Iscariot making a deal with the chief priests and Temple authorities to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Palm Sunday – April 13
Palm Sunday remembers the Triumphal Entry, the palm processional into Jerusalem in which branches and cloaks were spread on the road before Jesus as the crowds proclaimed, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” This occurs during the Jewish festival of Passover.
Maundy Thursday – April 17
Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus and the disciples gathering in the Upper Room to celebrate what is now called The Last Supper. The breaking of bread and sharing of wine at this supper become what the church now calls Communion, the Lord’s Supper, or the Eucharist. After supper, they sang a hymn together and went to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives so Jesus could pray. It is in Gethsemane that Judas betrays Jesus.
Good Friday – April 18
Good Friday remembers the crucifixion of Jesus at “the place of the skull,” also called Golgotha or Calvary. Jesus dies around 3:00 pm, and is taken and placed in a tomb, which is then sealed by the Roman authorities.
Holy Saturday – April 19
Holy Saturday remembers “The Harrowing of Hell,” in which Jesus, according to the creeds, “descended into Hell” and preached salvation to all who had died since the beginning of the world. In part, this teaching is a testimony to the fact that Jesus died a physical death and his soul went to the place of the dead just as every human’s soul had done before. In many Christian traditions, Hell is considered empty following the Harrowing of Hell. It is alluded to in scripture in Matthew 12:40, Matthew 27:50-54, Acts 2:24, Acts 2:31, Ephesians 4:9, Colossians 1:18, 1 Peter 3:18-19, and 1 Peter 4:6.
Easter Sunday – April 20
Easter Sunday remembers the resurrection of Jesus, which is recounted in all four gospels. In each of the stories, it is the women who discover the empty tomb and learn of the risen Christ.
Quasimodo Sunday / Thomas Sunday -April 27
The Sunday after Easter is called Quasimodo Sunday from the Latin words for the traditional introit of the day, “Quasi modo géniti infántes, alleluia!” or, “As newborn babes, alleluia!” It is also called Thomas Sunday because the gospel lesson is always the story of Jesus appearing the Disciples without Thomas present, and Thomas doubts their story until Christ appears again when Thomas is with them.
YOUTH
KALEIDOSCOPE
CONFERENCE MINISTRY
March 28-29
Kaleidoscope is a youth conference for grades 6th-8th that will take place on March 28-30 at Camp Don Lee in Arapahoe, North Carolina. This year we will be discussing the importance of the 4 Holy Habits of living a good Christian life, as well as how to make sure your trust is rooted on the rock of Jesus. HUMC Youth is planning on attending this conference, and would love to have you join! For more information, and to register, contact Jessica Scott at jessica@haymountumc.com, scan the QR code below, or visit our website today.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING TOTALS
Our Youth Ministry would like to thank our generous congregation for all they have done this past month to support our community and help end hunger in our community. Our Souper Bowl of Caring was a major success! We received 465 donations of canned and non-perishable goods as well as $730 in monetary donations! These supplies and funds will go to both FTCC Food Pantry and Urban Ministries Food Pantry. Thank you!
Do you have someone in your life that is graduating high school or college this spring? We want the opportunity to celebrate them and this achievement in their life! Please send the name and contact information of the graduate to the email below!
morgan@haymountumc.com
Spring Garage Sale
March 28-29
We are excited to announce that our next garage sale is scheduled for March 28-29! We welcome donations for this meaningful event, which will be accepted until the very day of the sale The funds raised will play a vital role in supporting our Youth Ministry and will go towards supporting our upcoming El Salvador mission trip this July. We invite everyone to join us in this opportunity to uplift our community and empower our youth. Your generous donations and unwavering support have always amazed us, and they are truly the lifeblood of our efforts. If you wish to get involved, please reach out to Karen Barkman at 910-818-9050.
Sch And
We will be collecting school supplies for School Kits that will be packed and then distributed by the MERCI center. Bring your new school items to one of the designated boxes either outside of the Church Office or in the Lobby of the New Life Center. The School Kits need very specific items to be assembled properly. Please only donates the items designated on the list below:
Scissors
Boxes of 24 Crayons
One-Subject Notebooks
Packs of Loose-Leaf Paper
Hand-Held Pencil Sharpeners
Rulers
Unsharpened Pencils Erasers
Two-Gallon Re-Sealable Plastic Bags
We will also be visiting the MERCI Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina to help with the packing and assembling of these School Kits on April 26 If you are interested in coming along, we would love to have you join us! We will be departing from Haymount UMC at 8:30 am and driving together to the MERCI Center Carpool will also be available For more information, contact Laurie Doherty at (910) 988-4265
March 16th
March 23rd
April 6th
May 4th
May 18th
May 25th
June 1st
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th
Please plan to join us in the New Life Center at noon for lunch and bingo! Only one request, please call or text Katherine Pugh at 910-7979278 to let her know that you are planning on attending As always, thank you to the Senior Adult Endowment Funds for making this possible. We hope to see you there!
July 20th
July 27th
August 17th
August 24th
September 14th
September 21st
October 12th
October 19th
October 26th
Join our Tech Team
Are you interested in learning more about what it takes to make our Sunday services run? Do you have a passion for all things tech? Join our Tech Team! For more information, contact our Contemporary Worship Director, Katie Powers at katie@haymountumc.com.
Finance Annual Recap
From your Finance Committee
HUMC experienced many blessings in 2024. With the support of your generous tithes and gifts, Haymount ended the year with a healthy surplus of $67,307. Expenses came in lower than budgeted and your gifts exceeded last year’s needs. With a 2025 budget based on an “abundance mindset,” this surplus will be used across all ministries in 2025. In addition to ending 2024 positively - we’re off to a great start in 2025 with January expenses ($84,320) lower than historical and revenues ($171,330) higher. May God continue to bless HUMC in this new year.
By: Mandy Barkman Middleton
New NLC Roof On The Way
Our New Life Center is going to have a new roof in the very near future! The NLC was constructed between 2005 and 2007, so the roof is almost 20 years old, and it has been leaking in areas for several years now. After seeing multiple proposals, the Trustees have selected Karcher Roofing of Fayetteville to tackle this important project. The flat roof over the center of the NLC will be replaced, as outlined in red in the picture. The roof replacement is expected to cost about $46,000. Some of this will be covered by our maintenance reserve funds, and some will be covered by a loan the Trustees have secured from the North Carolina Conference Board of Missions. If you want to help make this roofing project happen, please make a contribution to our Building Maintenance Fund! As always, thanks for your support!
By: Donald Warren
Stephen Minister Spotlight
Natalie Lewis
My name is Natalie Fowler Lewis. I grew up in Fayetteville, married a USAF fighter pilot, and followed him around the world for 30 years. We returned to Fayetteville in 2021. We have two sons and two grandchildren. I am a retired guidance counselor and before that, an English teacher. In 20 years as a counselor, I believe I helped many teens through the angst and hurdles of high school on to their chosen career paths. I grew up the oldest of five children, the only girl with four younger brothers. God meant for me to be a caregiver so he started my training early. Stephen Ministry is a calling to be a caregiver to people who are hurting. I'm pleased to be counted among the fine members of our community who also answered the call. Little known fact about me: I speak Russian, so if you ever need a translator . . .
HUMC Preschool
Immediate Openings
While registration for the upcoming school year is still underway, HUMC Preschool has immediate openings for students to join us in our current school year! We have openings in all age groups, and would love to have your little one join us this spring season! For more information on pricing visit our website today. To learn more about joining our program, contact Laurie Ashley at 910-484-5646
We are so excited to see our numbers growing! Come join the fun and fellowship Reminder, our prices will now be adults $7, upsize $10 and kids 11 and under still free. The maximum price per nuclear family is still $20. Make reservations online, in an envelope on Sunday or through the church office before 5 PM on Mondays. If you do not get a confirmation email, you are not registered. Always looking for volunteers to make our Wednesdays run smoothly. Call or text Carol Lloyd to volunteer 910-988-1803.
March 5 No WEF, Ash Wednesday
March 12: MiCasita Enchiladas and Quesadillas with rice or beans
GF: Enchiladas and beans
No Kid’s choice
March 19: Grandson’s Pulled Pork, choice of sauces, coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans, roll
GF: BBQue, coleslaw, baked beans
Kid’s Choice: hot dogs, fruit, chips
March 26: Miyabi Jr. chicken with white or fried rice, veggies
GF: Sam’s roasted chicken, mixed veggies, rice
Kids will get chicken, rice and fruit
April 2: Grandson’s Chicken Pot Pie, choice of sides: squash, cabbage, green beans, roll
GF: Salad with chicken tenders
Kid’s choice: chicken nuggets, fruit, chips
April 9: Sammio’s pizza and salad bar
GF: pizza and salad bar
No kid’s choice
April 16 NO WEF Holy Week and Spring Break
April 23: MiCasita Taco Bar with rice or beans
GF options available
No kid’s choice
UWF selling desserts
April 30: Grandson’s fried chicken, field peas, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll
GF: chicken, field peas, mashed potatoes
Kid’s choice: fried chicken, fruit, roll
May 7: Sammio’s chicken alfredo/lasagna, salad bar, breadstick
GF pasta and marina, salad bar
Kid’s choice: plain pasta with butter/parmesan, fruit, chips
May 14: Hosted by United Methodist Men- FREE FOR ALL BUT MUST MAKE RESERVATION!
Culver’s burgers/chicken sandwich with all the fixings and sides, frozen custard
GF options available
