Long Memorial News
Long Memorial UMC
226 North Main Street · P.O. Box 310, Roxboro, NC 27573 · Phone: (336) 599-1193 · FAX: (336) 599-1194
MAY 2008
FROM THE PASTOR 
It is with great enthusiasm and dedication that we begin the Capital Campaign. Our prayer is that we come together as a church, excited about the possibilities this campaign offers. Also, we pray that our commitment results not only in the raising of the funds needed, but that it brings about an increase in participation and involvement in the church activities.
Listed below are ways for you to become involved:THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
- Purchase Treasures of the Transformed Life. Read and participate in the study of this book as it will help lead us through this campaign. Books will be available in the Narthex before and after the church services. Price $8.00
- On Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 P.M. come to the Fellowship Dinner (pig picking) in the Harris Hall. This free dinner kicks off the Capital Campaign. A count of the people attending is needed. Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex on Sunday, May 7th or you can call the church office to make your reservation.
- If there’s only one thing we remember from this entire campaign, let this be it: God must remain an essential part of everything we do. He is ready and willing to offer insight and help wherever it’s needed. In that vein Tania Edwards, The Prayer Coordinator for the campaign, is organizating volunteers to pray throughout this forty-day period of the campaign, praising God for all he has done for us and all he’s yet to do. Hopefully, we all will be in prayer about this campaign, but if you are willing to be a part of those designated to pray, please contact Tania at 599-3863.
2008-2009 Preschool Year
"I have come as light into the world...." John 12:46
We invite YOU to focus on our responsiblility as adults to provide for the needs, rights and well being of ALL young children...as we celebrate the "Week of the Young Child....."
A Child's Ten Commandments to Parents
- My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
- My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore unnecessarily.
- Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short time - please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
- My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don\'t nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be treated.
- I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
- I need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
- Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes, then someday I\'ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
- Please don\'t do things for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn\'t quite measure up to your expectations. I know it\'s hard, but please don\'t try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
- Please don\'t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it\'s a great way to show us kids that your marrriage is very special.
- Please take me to Sunday School and Church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning about God.
Applications for the 2008-2009 Preschool Year have been mailed! We anticipate an exciting year! More information please contact Pam Day!
Please Remember ...
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE LONG MEMORIAL MEMBERS WHO ARE LIVING IN VARIOUS FACILITIES WITH A NOTE OF CHEER!
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| Ruby Jones Brian Center P.O. Box 1508 Yanceyville, NC 27379 | Birdie Wisser Brian Center P.O. Box 1508 Yanceyville, NC 27379 | |||||
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| Rose Paradis PMH Extended Care 615 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Sarah Damron PMH Extended Care 615 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Frances Wright PMH Extended Care 615 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 |
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| Elizabeth Humphries Cambridge Hills 5660 Durham Road Roxboro, NC 27574 | Otha Day Cambridge Hills 5660 Durham Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Ed Harvey Cambridge Hills 5660 Durham Road Roxboro, NC 27574 |
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| Marion Tillett Canterbury House P.O. Box 1851 Roxboro, NC 27573 | Irene Tomlin Canterbury House P.O. Box 1851 Roxboro, NC 27573 | Betty Garrett Canterbury House P.O. Box 1851 Roxboro, NC 27573 | ||||
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| Frances Griffith Roxboro Nursing Center 901 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Bob Kirby Roxboro Nursing Center 901 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Nell Williams Roxboro Nursing Center 901 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 | Margie M. Thomas Roxboro Nursing Center 901 Ridge Road Roxboro, NC 27573 |
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SPECIAL SUNDAY SERVICE
PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO BE WITH US ON SUNDAY MAY 11. This is a significant Sunday for many reasons. It is Penetecost Sunday, Mother's Day and the first Sunday of our capital campaign. The Reverend Dr. Bruce Taylor will be preaching both services that Sunday. It will be a great day in the life of our church.
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 26TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST — INVITATION TO ALL!
On Sunday, May 11, (Mother's Day) the United Methodist Men will have their annual church-wide breakfast. This time of fellowship will be at 8:00 A.M. in the Harris Hall. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND
VBS Coordinator Needed!
Long Memorial is in need of a Vacation Bible School coordinator for 2008. If no one steps forward there will not be a Vacation Bible School this year. We need your help!
MEETINGS ON THE AGENDA
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| Mon, May 5, 5:15 P.M. | Library | Finance Committee | ||
| Tues, May 6, 7:00 P.M. | Library | Staff Parish Committee | ||
| Wed, May 7, 6:00 P.M. | Harris Hall | Kick-Off Dinner & Training Session | ||
| Tues, May 13, 7:00 P.M. | Library | Trustees Committee | ||
| Wed, May 14, 7:00 P.M. | Pastor's Study | Preschool Committee | ||
| Tues, May 20, 7:00 P.M. | Library | Hand In Hand Tutoring Committee |
United Methodist Women
Were you married in 1958? If so, the United Methodist Women would like to honor you and your spouse this year. Call the church office (599-1193) if this is the year of your golden anniversary.
MAY MISSION NEWS
HAND IN HAND
For any of us who might have been skeptical as to how much of a difference one adult can make in the life of one child in only one hour a week, here is a heartwarming story from our Hand in Hand ministry:
A third grade boy whom Leon Long had been tutoring was recently moved from South Elementary School to Stories Creek. And this boy asked "Mr. Long" if he would please come with him to his new school. So now Leon in spending one hour a week with his little fellow at Stories Creek, as well as one hour a week with a new student who has been assigned to him at South! Each week children are blessed by the dedication of volunteers like Leon.
With that in mind, All Hand in Hand Tutors, please note that there will be a Tutors’ Meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM in the church library. At this meeting we will review the successes of our first year, as well as the challenges we’ve faced, and make plans for the 2008-2009 school year.
The next meeting of the Hand in Hand Prayer Team will be Wednesday, May 14, at 4:00 PM, at the home of Daphne Crumpton. At this meeting the team will consider how they, as a dedicated prayer group, might experience more fully our church's 40-day "Building on Faith" journey.
CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER
In addition to their ongoing need for canned meats, the Christian Help Center is almost completely out of peanut butter and jelly. Please remember these items as you maneuver the aisles of your favorite grocery store. And thank you from the CHC for your openhearted response to their plea for linens.
Also, on Friday, May 9, you can further aid the Christian Help Center by participating in a Hot Dog Lunch they will be providing from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Long Memorial UMC. You'll be able to enjoy a meal in the company of your neighbors, while supporting the CHC.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
December 2007 - January 2008
In memory of John O'Briant from: Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Mundy, Helene Morgan, Debbie Moran.
In memory of Betsy Allen from: Mr. & Mrs. Woody Garrett, Mr. & Mrs. Gil Stovall.
In memory of Alice Klinker: Jan Holtsclaw, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bayliff.
In memory of Doug Gray from: Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White.
In memory of Robah Burke from: Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White.
In memory of George Stonbraker from: Mr. & Mrs. Doug Burd.
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Alexander & Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Rogers from: Mr. & Mrs. Doug Burd.
In memory of Billy Kirby from: Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland.
In memory of Vassar Jones from: Mr. & Mrs. Doug Burd, Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland.
In memory of John Blanks from: Jackie Blanks, Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland.
In memory of Victor Williford from: Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland.
In memory of Bonnie Boyer from: Mr. & Mrs. Bill White, Betty Stewart.
In memory of Bea Pleasants from: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saunders.
In memory of Margaret Craven from: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saunders, Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Adcock, Circle #4, Ted Michie, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Claiborne Tuck, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Galloway, Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Mundy, Harriet Wagstaff.
In memory of Pridmore Thomas from: Debbie Hollingsworth, Betty Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Alexander, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White, Anne Cruthis, Dana McIntyre, Sandra Williamson.
In memory of Grant Boone from: Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Carver, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White, Jan Holtsclaw, Jan Kerr, Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland, Betty Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saunders, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Burd, Jackie Blanks, Roxboro Savings & Loan, Nancy Harrell, Heber Eason, Jr. Nancy Harrell, Henry C. Boone, Mr. & Mrs. Danny Talbert, Kathryn Tyson.
In memory of Doris Carver from: Jackie Blanks, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Burd, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Saunders, Betty Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Day, Louise Brooks, Tucker Burress, Mr. & Mrs. John Westmoreland, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White, Jan Kerr, Jan Holtsclaw.
In memory of Louise L. Day from: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saunders, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Brann, Carolyn Payne, Jackie Blanks, Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Adcock, Ted Michie, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Johnson, Kate Long, Donald Frye, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Stovall, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Blanks, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Robinson, Joan Kirby, Martin Hedgepeth, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Carver, Mr. & Mrs. Bill White, Jan Holtsclaw, Nell Williams, Norma Burnette, Lois Shonko, Mary Alice Long, Mary List, Betty Harrison, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Craig, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. George Gentry, Lou Lockhart, Mary B. Lockhart.
NURSERY SCHEDULE - MAY 2008
9:00 AM Worship Service May 4 — Jessie Saunders May 11 — Kay Carver May 18 — Janet Clayton May 25 — Christy King 11:00 AM Worship Service May 2 — Lisa Wesley May 11 — Billie Oakley May 16 — Felicia Allen May 35 — Sam Craig
ACOLYTES - MAY 2008
May 4 — Sarah Bayliff & Carson Pleasant May 11 — Daniel & David Oakley May 18 — Kaitlyn Long & Ashley Stewart May 25 — Wyatt & Jackson Kimbrough
LITURGISTS
May 25th — 9:00 AM – Mary Kelsey Wrenn — 11:00 AM – Mary Catherine Day June 29th — 9:00 AM – Anna Wrenn — 11:00 AM – Leanna Day July 27th — 9:00 AM – Christopher Morgan — 11:00 AM – Jeanne Gentry
MAY BIRTHDAYS
May 1 — Mary Margaret Stovall, Janet Bolick, Harold Kelly, Mary Bolyard May 3 — Steve Bailey May 4 — Bill Albright, Ashley Stewart May 5 — Maria Hall May 6 — Norma Sabiston, Jay Carver May 7 — Tommy Day, Kattie Johnson May 8 — Sherry Deal May 9 — Berk Jones May 10 — Tania Edwards, Lee Thomas, Emily Stonbraker May 13 — Dan Craig, Casey Pleasants, Jill Strickland May 14 — Charles Owens, Janie Long May 16 — Doug Burd, Ted Michie, Rosalie Gates May 17 — Irene Tomlin May 18 — Catherine Gentry, C.L. Oakley May 19 — Carl Jones, Bobbie Edmonds, Tommy Humphries May 20 — Kay Carver, Paul Long May 21 — Jan Holtsclaw, Cindy Johnson May 23 — Leman Wilson, Wayne Winstead, Katherine Clayton May 25 — Jeff Fitzgerald May 26 — Charles Burke May 27 — Michael Bridges, Gene Morris May 28 — Lawrence Moore, Anne Cates, Doris Pillow May 29 — Doug Newell, Larry Johnson May 30 — Corey Rimmer, Matt Walters
Flower Calendar - May
May 9 — Dolly Denton May 16 — Palm Sunday (Palms) May 23 — Easter Lilies May 30 — Becky Brann
Please call the church office with your flower information (599-1193).Circle Meetings - Monday, May 26
1 & 2 - Daphne Crumpton - 10:00 AM
3 - Dot Wood - 10:00 AM
4 - Jean Andrews - 7:30 PM
5 - Sally Humphries - 7:30 PMMemorial Scholarship
The Robert E. Long Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Robert Long, a local dentist and strong supporter of Long Memorial United Methodist Church. The scholarship is available for any Long Memorial UMC member who is seeking a post-secondary education. The scholarship is in the form of a no-interest loan which is to be paid back in installments following the completion of a degree or withdrawal from school. If you are interested, please contact the church office (599-1193) for an application form.PRAYER CHAIN
Members of the prayer chain are offering daily prayers for those on our prayer list. If you, or someone you love, would like daily prayers for a special need, please call Tania Edwards at 599-3863.SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy is extended to:
– Ellen Harris in the death of her mother, Josephine Bland – Johnny Bradsher and Sally Humphries in the death of their parents, Bennie and Mary Bradsher – Ann, Elizabeth and John Garrard in the death of their husband and father, John Garrard – Doris Newell in the death of her brother, Robert F. Smith – Jackie Boone in the death of her step-father, Clayton Crofton – Family of Claudie Lea Davis WORDS OF WISDOM
"Sometimes it's hard to avoid the happiness of others."
David Assael, Northern Exposure, Our Tribe, 1992CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Long Memorial proudly announces the names of our college graduates for 2008:
Crystal Glyn Lewis — 2008 Graduate of East Carolina University J.T. Morgan — 2008 Graduate of U.S. Naval Academy CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
The following youth will be graduating from Person High School on June 11, 2008. They are:
Ricky Crabtree — Mary Catherine Day John Garrard — Jeanne Gentry Will Gentry — Sara Hora Christopher Morgan — Zack Oakley Charlie Stewart — Joseph Weinberger Mary Kelsey Wrenn — These seniors will be recognized at the 11:00 am worship service on June 8th. A supper for these students, their parents, and family will be held at 6:00 pm in Harris Fellowship Hall to give honor to these seniors. Please RSVP by calling the church office.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 4 — 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM May 11 — Happy Mother's Day! NO evening youth! May 18 — 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM May 25 — NO evening youth! June 1 — 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM June 8 — Senior Supper 6:00 PM! NO evening youth! This begins our summer schedule! Be on the lookout for exciting fun and get togethers for summer 2008!
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