What's Happening - May 2022

i Vol. 54 Issue 5 May 2022

A PUBLICATION OF HAYMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1

M i s sion: Ma k i ng d i sc iple s of Je su s C h r i st for t he t r a nsfor mat ion of t he world

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

Youth News What an amazing year we’ve had! I’m so grateful for each of the youth and their families for making the 2021-2022 school year a success! But don’t forget, we have more to come this summer.

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

In May we get to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating high school and college graduates. Come out on May 15 to the traditional service to show your love and support for our graduating youth! We will have a processional during the ser-vice, and a luncheon after for those seniors and their families. If you have a graduate, please reach out to Drew before May 8 with their name, what high school they attended, and where they will be attending college! You can reach him at humcyouth@haymountumc.com.

dorothy.funkhouser@haymountumc.com

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

Director of Youth Ministries Drew Ellis

We will continue meeting in May, June, and July on Sunday mornings at 10:00 in Room 226, on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 in the New Life Center, as well as on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30. If you are a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor (or anywhere in between), all are welcome!

Drew Ellis Director of Youth Ministries

humcyouth@haymountumc.com

Leader of Contemporary Worship Andrew Sanchez andrewsanchez@haymountumc.com

Minister of Communications and Facilitiess Rev. Donald Warren donaldwarren@haymountumc.com Deadline for Next Newsletter June 2022 submission deadline: May 15, 2022.

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

May Sermon Series The Season of Easter The Easter season lasts for 50 days, from April 17 to June 5. During this time we think of several wonderful themes: God’s great victory as He miraculously brings life from death and joy from sorrow, God’s self-giving love for us, and Christ’s em-powering of us to be His hands and feet in a hurting world. I hope you will join us for this season of joy and power to live the abundant life in Christ.

May 1

Preacher: The Rev. Donald Warren

May 8 Mother’s Day Holy Communion “The Lord Is My Shepherd” Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17 Today is Mother’s Day, and it is also “Shepherd Sunday”. We are reminded of the great, nurturing care Jesus takes of His sheep, and we give thanks for the nurtur-ing care of our mothers.

May 15 Senior Sunday “If It Came Natural, It Wouldn’t Be a Commandment” Acts 11:1-18, John 13:31-35 Today we honor our seniors, and we think of Jesus’ commandment to love one another.

May 22

“Repentance, Forgiveness, and Jesus” Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 Today we think of the lovely gifts of grace given by Jesus: the gift of repentance, and the gift of forgiveness.

Today is also Dr. Monica’s last Sunday with us. We thank her for her excellent ministry among us. We will miss her!

May 29 “Singing in Chains” Acts 16:16-34 Sometimes we find ourselves in chains, as it were. Today’s lesson suggests the power of singing praise to God when we are in a jam.

2

FROM THE PASTOR

Vi sion: Hay mou nt Un ited Met hod i st C hu rch ex i st s to ma ke d i sc iple s by br i ng i ng hope a nd he a l i ng to tod ay ’s fa m i l ie s

SPRING FUN

3

M i s sion: Ma k i ng d i sc iple s of Je su s C h r i st for t he t r a nsfor mat ion of t he world

Church Picnic Thank you to all who supported and enjoyed being together at WEF this spring.

Let’s all celebrate together with a church picnic on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The men will cook hot dogs and hamburgers and we’ll add baked beans, cole slaw, potato chips and cookies.

This is a FREE EVENT for all, but we need to know how to plan so please register by using the link below or calling the church office by 5 PM on FRIDAY, May 6. We’ll stick with the 5:15-6:15 serving time and if you would like to help, please contact Carol Lloyd at 910-988-1803. If the weather is nice, we’ll have tables inside and outside. Bring a blanket or a chair if you want to enjoy the spring weather on the back lawn. If it’s raining then we’ll eat inside.

Movie Night!

The HUMC Youth invite the congregation to join us for a special movie night!

Sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/HUMC-StarWars

HUMC Retreat Recap On April 2, Haymount UMC's Church Council met for a half day of intentional and prayerful planning for our congregation. We had several focus areas, and I want to share these with the congregation.

Focus Area: Refine our mission and vision statements to be more concise and easy to share with others and to remember. Our values should be central to all our decisions and efforts.

Mission: Making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Vision: To glorfy God by bringing hope and healing to all.

Identity Statement: Haymount United Methodist Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by bringing hope and healing to all.

Values: God-first, Relationships, Acceptance, Compassion, Equipping (GRACE) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Focus Area: Consideration of strategies to attract new people to Haymount, to welcome new people to Haymount once they attend, and to involve all (both new and long term members) in the ministries of Haymount.

•

A Marketing Committee will be developed to look at an overall multi-channel marketing plan to increase Haymount's visibility to the community.

• Continue to offer ministry programs and events which demonstrate our values and intentionally connect new attendees, while also re-engaging current members into the life of the church. We will assess gaps in programming, and work on strategies to insure we are fulfilling our vision.

• Utilizing tools such as the spiritual gifts assessment, ministry surveys, and the discipleship map to review all our offerings and provide easy ways for people to become involved.

• Increase communications and transparency to the entire congregation regarding the work of the Council and its various committees.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Focus Area: Work closely with the Staff Parrish Relations Committee with regard to priority areas for staffing purposes, especially as it relates to the Director of Christian Education position, to insure alignment with Church Council's focus.

(Continued on the following page)

4

CHURCH NEWS

Vi sion: Hay mou nt Un ited Met hod i st C hu rch ex i st s to ma ke d i sc iple s by br i ng i ng hope a nd he a l i ng to a l l

5

CHURCH NEWS

M i s sion: Ma k i ng d i sc iple s of Je su s C h r i st for t he t r a nsfor mat ion of t he world

Church Retreat Recap - Continued •

As the pastoral leadership transitions at HUMC, and we plan for the departure of Dorothy Funkhouser, consideration to the overall staffing structure and roles needed to effectively fulfill our mission and vision is underway. ___________________________________________________________________ I am grateful to the dedication of the members of Church Council and their shared love and devotion to serving our Lord through the work of Haymount United Methodist Church. All Council members welcome input from the congregation, so please do not hesitate to reach out with your constructive input and suggestions. We all covet your prayers as we strive to bring hope and healing to all, as we glorfy God here at Haymount.

Blessings, Sabring Brooks Church Council Chariperson

Preschool Registration is Open Join Haymount's amazing preschool program for the coming school year. Classes fill quickly! Download the application at https://haymountumc.com/files/2018/02/Registration-Form.pdf.

If you have questions, call the director, Apanda Peryer at (910) 484-5646.

Calling all Kids - Kindergarten through 5th Grades End of the School Year Super Splash Bash!

May 22, 5:00-7:00PM in the back of the church.

Weather-contingent, of course. Wear swimsuits and water shoes - and bring a towel! And bring a friend! We will have two huge water slides and dinner. Let's have a blow-out fun time as we celebrate the beginning of summer. Questions?

Email: Dorothy.Funkhouser@haymountumc.com

Continued from Page 5 ,

Current as of April 21, 2022

Memorials have been given to God's glory and in memory of: Leonard Black, by Tim & Vicki Richardson Worth Wood, by Julian & Judy Norris Dot Murray, by Julian & Judy Norris

Contributions have been made this month to the following endowments, ministries, and designated lines: Senior Adult Endowment Ruth Jones Endowment Tony & Karen Argo Endowment Columbarium Fund

If your name is missing from the birthday list, it means we don't have your birthdate in the church database.

Contact Jennie in the church office at (910) 484-0181 or email jennie.white@haymountumc.com

May 2 Drue Brackett May 3 Jennifer Joyner Paige McMillan Bea Mathis May 5 Sandy Hurley May 6 Mary Lynn Howie Daniel Hurley Will Carstens May 7 Adam Abendanio May 8 Donna Frazelle Ken Breeden Amanda Packer Cole Herring May 9 Swayn Hamlet Leigh Anne Grice Bill Farr Scott Happel Stephanie Bellows May 10 Adam Lynch Jen Pasion Elizabeth Tyson May 11 Terri Barefoot Bevan Grice Joshua Happel Benjamin Howie May 12 Courtney McDaniel Brian Canady Kerry Wheeler Jazmin Andre Meagan Kramer May 13 Jamie Lancaster May 14 Donald Warren May 15 Wendy Breeden Reagan Carstens May 16 Isaac Fields May 17 Margaret Davis May 18 Robert Fletcher Elizabeth Dean May 19 Jacqueline Kounas Ethan Herring

May 20 Andrew Sanchez May 21 Susan Maier Harmony Dees May 22 Lois Plummer Abby Williams May 23 Greg High Ashley DePaola May 24 Andrew Zahran Sherry Phillips May 25 Melissa Blanding May 26 Miranda Lee May 27 Ken Lewis May 28 Paul Delph Pat Williford Susan Guy Ruth Davis Laurie Doherty Anne Nelms May 29 Rocky Tellez May 30 Meredith Potter May 31 Larry Dees Will Brooks

6

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Vi sion: Hay mou nt Un ited Met hod i st C hu rch ex i st s to ma ke d i sc iple s by br i ng i ng hope a nd he a l i ng to a l l

OUTREACH

7

M i s sion: Ma k i ng d i sc iple s of Je su s C h r i st for t he t r a nsfor mat ion of t he world

Charlotte Lane Missions Art Fundraiser If you have ever seen or received an HUMC notecard with a sketch of the church, then you've seen a classic piece of Charlotte Lane's artwork! Charlotte, a long time HUMC member, is now 96 years old and living in Swansboro. Charlotte has graciously offered Haymount the last of her paintings for a silent auction to benefit missions. Thank you, Charlotte!

Here are the details: What: When: Where:

Charlotte Lane Art - Silent Auction Thursday, May 12 @ 1PM - Tuesday, May 24th @ 4PM Commons Room

Winning bidders will be notified by Wednesday, May 25th.

For more information, please contact Karen Barkman, Missions Chair at (910) 818-9050.

Reaching Souls with Soles - A "Hands Up" Ministry YOU helped Partners in Ministry (PIM), a UMC National Mission Institution in Laurinburg, embark upon a campus expansion to build a 20,000 square foot multipur-pose center to continue to support the health and well-being of thousands of children, youth, and families. Your shoes added to other UMW units, totaled 23,875 pairs which will provide families in 26 developing nations a way to support themselves. PIM received $9000 for all these shoes. It is amazing how God works through small acts such as our slightly used shoes being shared with people in far away places. Thank you for helping with this project. "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." II Corinthians 9:11

Musical Notes Dear Haymount UMC Family, It has been a privilege to serve as your Director of Traditional Music & Organist. During the last two years, we have survived the COVID-19 pandemic and continued to praise God through music. The Chancel Choir has the most dedi-cated members that I have ever worked with. They wore uncomfortable masks for nine months to share the joy of music in worship. The HUMC Ringers gained four new members, and the group shares music throughout the liturgical year. It is wonderful to see our next generation of young leaders serving in worship by participating in liturgical dance, youth handbells, and children’s worship arts.

Two of the highlights of my music ministry at HUMC is the installation of the Argo~Aycock Concert Series and the Möller Pipe Organ restoration by Tom Lewtak. The inaugural year of the concert series has featured four wonderful concerts, which highlighted regional musicians and my colleagues. My hope is that this series will provide music to the Fayetteville community for years to come. The organ restoration began before I arrived on staff, and I have enjoyed watching the process. The Möller organ is a wonderful investment in the future of worship, and I have loved playing it!

Please accept my sincerest thanks for your welcome and allowing me to serve in the music ministry. I appreciate your understanding that I need to do what is best for my son in his life. I look forward to seeing wonderful things happen at HUMC. Please keep the search committee in your prayers as they seek God’s will in choosing the next director to serve in music ministry.

Soli Deo Gloria, Dr. Monica Sparzak Director of Traditional Music & Organist

8

MUSIC NEWS

Vi sion: Hay mou nt Un ited Met hod i st C hu rch ex i st s to ma ke d i sc iple s by br i ng i ng hope a nd he a l i ng to a l l

KIDS MINISTRIES

9

M i s sion: Ma k i ng d i sc iple s of Je su s C h r i st for t he t r a nsfor mat ion of t he world

10

KIDS MINISTRIES

Vi sion: Hay mou nt Un ited Met hod i st C hu rch ex i st s to ma ke d i sc iple s by br i ng i ng hope a nd he a l i ng to tod ay ’s fa m i l ie s

PERIODICALS

11 WHAT’S HAPPENING (USPS 578-080), successor to THE HAY-MOUNT HAPPENINGS, is published monthly by Haymount United Methodist Church. Periodical postage paid at Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Postmaster please send address changes to WHAT’S HAPPENING, 1700 Ft Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

L L FU

Find Us haymountumc.com churchoffice@haymountumc.com