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Adult Ministries |
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United Methodist Men |
The UMM will
met on Monday, November 14 in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.
They continued their book study on "Strong Men of Heart
Heart....Biblical Men of Compassion". The book highlights 50 men in the
Bible from obscure figures such as Ebed Melech and Tobit, to The
Prodigal's Father and Jesus Christ. Each chapter is short, maybe 2
pages, and concludes with 3 discussion questions. Each chapter will be
led by one of our UMM.
The challenges
we face today as men are easily identifiable through these Biblical
figures. This study will be enjoyable and rewarding. Please join us.
Books are available from Greg Kornegay @ $5.
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United Methodist Women |
There was a meeting of the United Methodist
Women on Tuesday, November 8 at 12:00 pm. Betty Aiken, Mary Ann
Lee, and Juanita Matthews hosted. Judy Patton presented information on the Reading Program, World Thank Offering and
Penny and a Prayer. The Circle of Faith meet on Thursday,
November 10 at 6:30 pm at the home of Jean Hale for dinner. Items
were collected for Hospice or Harbor House. Collections were
received for the World Thank Offering and Penny and a Prayer.
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Salud Y Paz in Guatemala and Suzanna Wesley Preschool |
Anita Metz and Evelyn Aranda went to Guatemale
where they joined a mission team from Florida to add some finishing
touches to the Suzanna Wesley Preschool Classrooms at the Camanchaj
clinic. Evelyn painted wall murals depicting Guatamalen people and Anita did construction work. This
was Anita's first trip.
Evelyn traveled to Quetzaltenango to take a 2 week language immersion
course in Kiche', the dialect of the Mayan People. A video clip of
the project is available on the website
www.youtube.com Search for Camanchaj, Guatemale (Suzanna
Wesley Preschool). This past year we collected money by dropping loose
change in a large jug. The money was recently counted. This will pay a teacher's salary for
a year
at the Suzanna Wesley Preschool. Thanks to each of you who
contributed. We hope you will continue to support this mission. |
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Hand N Hand & Prayer Partners |
The staff at Benson Elementary School and Benson Middle School deeply
appreciated your support. Contact Noela Woodall or Evelyn
Aranda for information on how to remember our teachers during the school
year or help mentor a child. Prayer Partners are needed now!!
The Buddy Breakfast is scheduled for Monday, November 14 at Benson
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Back to School Support |
We joined with the Benson Area Ministerial Association on August
14, 2010 to provide backpacks and supplies for needy students for the upcoming
year. We were able to provide backpacks and supplies for 209 youth
in our community. Again on August 13, 2011 we provided backpack
and supplies for 323 youth from 108 families in our community. Way
to go BAMA!! |
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Send A Hug |
The Send A Hug ministry is gearing up for another academic school year.
Our goal is to keep our young people, that are attending college,
involved and connected with their church family. Cards, surprise
mailings and other contacts are made to each student throughout the year
through the Send A Hug project. As a group or individual, you can
help in many ways. 1. Be in prayer for our students as
they face challenges. Many will not have their family right there
to help them and will be making many decisions on their own.
2. Visit, e-mail or send mail to the young people to let
them know that they are being remembered and prayer for. Student
names and school addresses will be put on file at the
church office as soon as they are received.
3. Make donations to the Send A Hug project. All
the surprises, back to school kits, gift cars, an communications are
supported through your donations. Be sure to mark your check or
envelope as Send A Hug so that your gift will be credited to you
as well as go to the project.
Thank you for all your support in the past. Students should
have received a surprise gift card to start off their school years and a
second card of encouragement. If you know of a student that is not
receiving their mail, please have them contact Susan Auman. An
updated list of student names, birthdays and addresses is available in
the Church office and in all vestibules. Please pray for these
students and send them a card to let them know they are loved.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry |
If you are interested in learning more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry,
please join us at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall.
Donations of money have already been turned into shawls! Join us
to knit or crochet a loving gift for someone in need. Patterns and
help are available. The fellowship is rewarding! |
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Christ Community Christmas Closet |
On December 10, 2011, our church will joined with the Benson Area
Ministerial Association as a community of faith to provide Christmas for
needy families. We will be gathering new or gently used toys until
early December when we will join with BAMA to once again provide
Christmas for families in our community. Also, at the Thanksgiving
service at Banner Chapel Church, toys and donations will be accepted. |
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ACTS Food Pantry |
Area Churches Together with the support of the Benson Area Ministerial
Association operate a Food Panty at the Benson Civic Center on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month from 9 to 12. Please continue to
add items to your grocery cart for distribution to the needy in our
community. |
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ACTS
Clothing Closet |
A clothing closet has recently been opened in conjunction with the ACTS
Food Pantry. We need children's and men's clothing. |
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Kairos |
We have several members who regularly serve on Kairos teams. This
is a ministry to women at the Central Prison in Raleigh. If you
are interested in finding out more about this ministry, see Amy Creed or
Suzanne Cook. Learn about the 3000 dozen cookies needed for each
Kairos weekend and the hand written letters of encouragement. |
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Emmaus |
We currently have over forty persons who have experienced the "Walk to
Emmaus". The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program
intended to strengthen the local church through the development of
Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously
considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's
disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all." |
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Prayer Ministry |
Come pray at the altar for concerns of our church and community.
Opportunities are available on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Saturdays at 6:30 am
and Sundays at 9:30 am. We're always looking for individuals who
would like to come pray at other times. Everyone is welcome.
Join the Men's Community Breakfast on Saturday after the prayer time for
a time of fellowship followed by a bible study. Even the women are
invited!! |
