This Week at Myers Park United Methodist Church | February 9-February 15

THIS WEEK F E B R UA RY 9 | 2020

NECKTIES OF A LOVED ONE WOVEN INTO A TAPESTRY FOR HIS DAUGHTER by Lennie Washington

www.myersparkumc.org 1501 Queens Road Charlotte, NC 28207

704.376.8584 info@mpumc.org

8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 8:45 a.m. Church In The Round 9:45 a.m. Sanctuary Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship

WE LCO M E To O u r C h u rc h !

We are the body of Christ, growing in faith and serving others.

Our Deepest Sympathy Joyce Jefferson Gossett, mother of Cathy Dow, Jean Gossett, and Patti Gossett, grandmother of Tucker and Alex Dow, Jean and John Walakovits, Graham and Ryder Witter , who died February 2.

Amelia Zurl, mother of Marie Warren, who died January 30.

Gwen H. Lindsay, aunt of Bill Baker, Sandra Halsey King, and Mary Louise Aker Caudill, who died January 29.

Marcus E. Yandle, Sr., father of Sherrie Catledge, grandfather of Casey Rogers, and great-grandfather of Jake and Dylan Catledge , who died December 13.

TODAY The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Receiving the sacrament of Baptism at the 9:45 a.m. service is Nora Francis Drake, daughter of Lauren and Scott Drake. Being baptized at the 11:00 a.m. service are Caroline Megan Gerbereux, daughter of Diane and Scott Gerbereux; Wyatt Oliver Mahon, son of Caroline and Reilly Mahon; and Abigail Louise Mitchell, daughter of Elizabeth and Christopher Mitchell.

The Flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of Patsy Castleman in gratitude for her service as head of the Wedding Committee by the members of the Wedding Committee.

Flowers for the Altar: If you would like to provide altar flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, email Peg Broughton at peg@mpumc.org. Available dates: February 16, 23, and March 22.

Acclaimed Tenor in Concert, tonight, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Limmie Pulliam will perform selections ranging from opera to musical theatre to spirituals. Our own Dr. Jennifer Hough and Chamber Singers will be featured. Free event. No tickets required. Details: Nancy Hamff at nhamff@mpumc.org.

Sunday Night Youth Group and Confirmation, tonight, 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join us for fellowship and fun. Dinner will be a mac-n-cheese bar with yummy toppings, salad, and dessert for $8.

Myers Park Readers, tonight, 7:00-8:00 p.m., room 123 (DA Lounge): Join this book study, currently reading The Two Towers of the Lord of the Rings series. All ages are welcome! Details: Grace Pressley at gpressley@gmail.com.

New Evening Group for Young Adults, today-March 8, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., room 237: Let’s spend Sundays together in conversation and community. We will dive into conversation and ask questions about our faith as we journey deeper into God’s grace together. Tonight we will have dinner so please sign up at www.myersparkumc.org/young-adults. Details: Jessica Dayson at jdayson@mpumc.org.

In Celebration Elena Marie Jarrell “Ella”, daughter of Kate and Ben Jarrell, granddaughter of Marsha Jarrell and Fincher Jarrell, niece of Doug, Charlotte, Taylor, and Diep Jarrell, and cousin of Stuart, Baker, Jackson, and Hannah Jarrell, who was born on January 16.

UPCOM ING Vacation Bible School Registration, now open: Register online for Knights of North Castle, set for June 22-25, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Children born on or before May 31, 2016 through current fifth graders are eligible to attend. Details: Amy Harriman at aharriman@mpumc.org.

Greeter Ministry, Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary or Jubilee Hall: Be an ambassador of hospitality at our church by sharing warmth and kindness at the door. Serve once per month in the Sanctuary or Jubilee Hall. Details: Ed Boardman at meboard4911@gmail.com.

Mindful Mondays, tomorrow and April 20, 10:30 a.m., room 108: Join Rev. Bill Roth and Lauren Smith for an opportunity to establish and deepen your mindfulness practice.

Details: Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org.

BEAUTY AND SUFFERING, tomorrow, 7:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: In a world of suffering, it can be hard to find hope and it can be even harder to find beauty. Dr. Ray Barfield offers a theology of beauty based on his experience of being a pediatric oncologist and will join Dr. Howell in this conversation. This event is for all who have known suffering, who have wondered where God is, and how beauty matters in the face of our sorrows. We are grateful for the generosity of the Snyder-Fisher-Fellowship Sunday School class for sponsoring this event.

Walk the Labyrinth, tomorrow-February 16, Francis Chapel: Be intentional in 2020 about spending time apart with God. Labyrinth hours are posted online at www.myersparkumc.org/contemplative and are subject to change as needed during this week. Call 704-376-8584 to verify.

Summer Fun Days Registration, opens tomorrow: Summer Fun Days is July 13-17 and July 20-24. Preschool is 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and costs $175 per week/per child.

Elementary is 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and is $250 per week/per child. Children born on or before August 31, 2018-current fifth graders are eligible to attend. Online applications for enrollment will be available to church families on February 10. The application will open to the community on February 11. Details: Amy Harriman at aharriman@mpumc.org.

Centering Prayer, Mondays, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., room 024 or Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m., Francis Chapel: Come as you are to learn and practice a form of wordless prayer alongside others. Details: Rev. Uiyeon Kim at ukim@myersparkumc.org.

UPCOM ING CONTINUE D Pastors’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., room 108: Dr. James Howell will be leading this study and will share some new insights he’s learned about the Bible.

To reserve child care, email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org.

H.O.T. Wednesday, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Join us for dinner at H.O.T. Wednesday. This week’s menu is meatloaf, party potatoes, green peas, salad, desserts, and ice cream. Register by calling 704-376-5520 no later than Tuesday at noon or in Realm by Monday at 11:59 p.m.

Dinner Theatre: An Evening of Love Songs, February 16, 8:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Attend an evening of dinner and music presented by the Opera Carolina Chorus Association.

Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30. Details: Bradford Holshouser at 704-399-3309.

AC C L A I M E D T E N O R I N C O N C E R T, tonight, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary: Limmie Pulliam will perform selections ranging from opera to musical theatre to spirituals. Our Dr. Jennifer Hough and Chamber Singers will be featured.

Free event. No tickets required. Details: Nancy Hamff at nhamff@mpumc.org.

Marriage Matters Workshop, February 22, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., room 108: Rev. Bill Roth will use Dr. John Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and ideas from noted therapists Sue Johnson and Terry Real. Learn the latest research and meet the premarital counseling requirements for persons getting married at MPUMC. Register in Realm or email crivera@mpumc.org.

Heart Saver CPR AED Training, February 24, 6:00-9:00 p.m. room 110: Cost is $40 per person due at the time of class. Advanced registration is required for this training. Details: Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org. Register on Realm.

Caregivers Support Group, February 25, 11:30 a.m., room 107: Share the challenges and rewards of the experience. Details: Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Jubilee Hall: Come enjoy hot pancakes with a topping bar, King Cake, mask-making and fun music! $8 per adult, $6 per child, $28 cap per family (family is two adults and three or more children). RSVP online by noon on Thursday, February 20. Details: Christine Mull at cmull@mpumc.org.

FEBRUARY COLLECTION, now-February 29, collection bins in Lobby: We are now collecting donations for the Salvation Army Center of Hope, and baby items such as diapers, wipes, onesies, and formula.

Details: Britt Yett at byett@mpumc.org.

Monthly Brew with the Young Adults, February 27, 5:30 p.m., Dilworth Tasting Room: Join us this month for a glass of wine while meeting other young adults from the church.

RSVP at myersparkumc.org/young-adults.

Small Groups Coming Soon! Lenten small groups will begin in March. Registration will open mid-February so stay tuned.

E NGAG E M E NT OPPORTUN ITI E S

YOGA AND PRAYER, Sundays, 6:15 p.m.7:15 p.m., and Mondays, 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Francis Chapel: All ages and abilities welcome. We ask for a $5 donation, and we have mats available for your use.

Details: Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot at tbarefoot@mpumc.org. Tonight’s class will not meet, but will resume next week.

Vehicle Needed: South Tryon Community United Methodist Church, our partner church in Charlotte, needs reliable transportation for church-related business. If you have a vehicle you would consider donating, please contact Nathan at narledge@mpumc.org.

Sort Donations at Loaves & Fishes, Second Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Loaves & Fishes warehouse: We meet monthly at the warehouse at 648 Griffith Road to sort donated food. Details: Laura Weller at lauraoweller@yahoo.com with questions.

Border Pilgrimage, March 17-21: Join our mission team traveling to the US/Mexico border led by Rev. Nathan Arledge. Our border pilgrimages serve to draw awareness to the proximity of our sisters and brothers seeking asylum, migrant workers, and the journey of the immigrant in our everyday lives. For trip registration details, go to www.myersparkumc.org/border.

Missions Travel Opportunities, April, May, July, and September: View our world through a lens of fellowship, love, and service. Join us for our upcoming mission trips to Costa Rica, Mexico, Kenya, Armenia, and Malawi. For information about each trip, visit myersparkumc.org/beyond-the-walls. Details: Britt Yett at byett@mpumc.org.

PASTORS’ BIBLE STUDY, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., room 108: Dr. James Howell will lead this study and will share some new insights he’s learned about the Bible. To reserve child care, email Lisa Ross-Smit at lrsmit@mpumc.org.

CO N N E C T WITH US !

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

by Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot

V i s i t o u r we b s i te w w w. mye r s p a rk u m c .o r g to find small groups, ways to serve and engage, how to give, and plug in with other members of our church!

OUR CLE RGY Dr. James C. Howell Senior Pastor Rev. Nathan Arledge Pastor of Missions & Community Engagement Rev. Taylor Barefoot Pastor for Emerging Ministries

This Sunday, we are reflecting on the “beauty of weakness.” We see that weakness is not a failure or something to hide or be ashamed of, but rather an invitation to be loved. Weakness requires us to admit we need each other, and allows us to be wrapped in the love of our church. A group of women in the church have chosen to make beauty out of weakness through the ministry of knitting prayer shawls. This ministry has touched the lives of hundreds of our church members as people have received shawls, lap blankets and baby blankets for surgeries, illnesses, and for new babies. These items are blessed and shared by other ministry leaders blanketing all in need with prayer.

This ministry reminds us that in our most vulnerable and our weakest states we are not alone. The constant weight of the blanket on the hospital bed reminds us that we are blanketed in love and prayers from Myers Park United Methodist Church.

Group founder, Gena Barnett describes the ministry as, “a group of dedicated women who meet weekly on Thursday afternoon to knit or crochet, shawls, lap blankets, and baby blankets for anyone in need of one.” We meet from 1:30-3:30 every Tuesday in room 106. We always welcome anyone who would like to be a part of the group. Even if you can’t knit, we can teach you!” Contact Gena Barnett for more details 704-575-4937 The blankets are displayed today in worship. We encourage you to take some time and pray over this ministry and all that it has and will impact.

AN EVENING WITH KATHY IZARD

by Amy Harriman

Kathy Izard, local author and champion in the fight against homelessness, was with us to share how she heard God’s whisper to do something about the homeless population in Charlotte. Kathy’s award-winning memoir, The Hundred Story Home, has been inspiring readers since its release in June 2018.

Rev. Jessica Dayson Pastor for Young Adults & Lay Involvement Rev. Uiyeon Kim Pastor of Discipleship Rev. Bill Roth Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Nancy Watson Executive Pastor

TALK WITH A PASTOR A pastor on staff stands ready to respond to your question or concern. Those needing immediate pastoral help should call 704-376-8584 and follow the prompts to the pastor on call.

Kathy read her latest book, a children’s book, A Good Night for Mr. Coleman to those gathered in Jubilee Hall. The book tells the story of Grace, a young girl who befriends a homeless man while volunteering at a soup kitchen. Once she learned Mr. Coleman had no bed of his own, Grace began selling lemonade to buy beds for homeless neighbors. This story for kids is about believing in themselves and something bigger. Kathy challenged the kids to “Do Good” and believe in their dreams.

Approximately 45 elementary-aged children gathered to make more than 400 sandwiches for the Urban Ministry Center. While the children were busy “Doing Good” by making sandwiches, the adults had the opportunity to listen to Kathy’s inspirational, timely, and empowering message. She left us with two questions to ponder. What’s calling you? What is God whispering to you to do something about?

TO MR. JORDAN DULIN: A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

102 years old

We’d like to wish a very special happy birthday to our oldest member, Mr. Jordan Dulin, who turned 102 yesterday. We thank God for you and hope your year is filled with much joy!