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S U N D A Y . M A Y 2 3 . 2 0 2 1
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Worship with us on Sunday! Join us at re duced capacity in the sanctuary or via livestream. Our worship service is at 10am.
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SUNDAY . MAY 23 . 4pm-5:30pm
After months of waiting, we're excited to offer an in-person Messy Church on Sunday, May 23 from 4pm-5:30pm. May's theme is "Stand Up for Jesus!" based on scripture from Daniel 3. Join us for praise and worship, an obstacle course, tug-of-war, s'mores and crafts. This is a fun and interactive way to creatively grow in Christ together.
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GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY . JUNE 6 . 10AM
Our worship service on Sunday, June 6 will honor our 2021 graduates. Be with us in person or via livestream as we lift them up, cover them in prayer and send them on their way. If you have a high school or college graduate you would like to be included in the June 6 worship service, please contact Jen Hedrick at duhsciples@gmail.com.
- Max Hedrick Northwest Cabarrus HS
- Landen Kresge Cabarrus Early College of Technology
- Charlie Walker Carolina International School
- Cameron Wilson Central Cabarrus HS
"Been There. Done That. Got the T-Shirt"
Romans 12:1-2 & 6-19
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Graduate's message will be delivered by Jen Hedrick
Director of Youth Ministry
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Father's Day is Sunday June 20 and we want to show some love to our amazing Dads! We're putting together a special tribute for fathers and those special men who have been a big influence in our lives. Send your photos, sentiments and shout outs to Jen Hedrick at duhsciples@gmail.com. Submissions needed by Wednesday, June 16.
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The United Methodist Women will continue its "Baby Bottle Blessing" campaign to support the Cabarrus Women's Center. You'll find baby bottles in the church narthex to fill up with coins, cash or checks (made payable to the Cabarrus Women's Center). Please check out a baby bottle and leave your name and contact information. Return filled bottles by Sunday, June 20th. You can also donate online here: CABARRUS WOMEN'S CENTER
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We are thrilled to be offering a handmade quilt by Jewell Parker as part of a UMW fundraiser. For every donation that is made to Epworth UMW (including the Call to Prayer and Self Denial or World Thank Offering programs), general donations or donations that are made to one of our sponsored campaigns or local missions, the donor's name will be entered into the drawing. The winning name will be drawn and announced on Sunday, Nov 14.
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THANK YOU TO EPWORTH’S CONGREGATION! I just wanted to say a special “thank you” to the congregation of Epworth for all their support of The Flock Preschool and Epworth’s Learning Center during the 2020/2021 school year. Your prayers and encouragement have meant so much to me and the entire staff.
The ministries that we offered beginning in August of 2020 touched the lives of over 160 children and their families. Many families have sent notes and talked with me personally to let me know how much they appreciated the fact that the preschool was open and that we offered the learning center. God did such amazing things over the year, even amongst the new procedures and guidelines we needed to follow due to the pandemic.
This Thursday, we will be having lots of celebrations and giving thanks to God for all that He has done. Please be praying for all our children, families, and staff as we close out this truly amazing school year.
- Mrs. Teresa
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Packets for our June Smile Project will be ready soon! If your child is a Camp Epworth camper, kits can be picked up during camp beginning Thursday, June 10 or on Sunday, June 13 between 9:30am-11am. If you would like to participate just sign-up using the link below. Be sure to let us know how many cards you'd like to make. We're happy to add names to our list of Smile Project recipients. If you have someone in mind contact Mrs. Teresa at epworthchildren@epworthnc.com
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Join us for a week of adventures and fun at Mount Shepherd. We'll depart from Epworth daily at 7am, head to Mount Shepherd and be back in Concord by 4pm. This day camp is for K-6th graders. Cost is $150 for the week (meals included). Donations to cover fuel costs are much-appreciated.
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Camp Epworth is a faith-based summer day camp developed by the Flock Preschool at Epworth UMC. We have 9 weeks of camp programming for pre-school aged children and 8 weeks of camp for elementary aged children. Download overview and registration forms below. We are so excited to be back for another SUMMER!
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SHOE DISTRIBUTION
We're excited to announce the return of the Back-to-School Shoe Distribution. The date is Saturday, August 14. We are currently raising funds to purchase shoes and supplies. Cost of shoes and a new pair of socks is $20. As we get closer to the event, we'll begin collecting school supplies as well. If you are able to financially support the shoe distribution, place your donation in the offering plate and note "Shoe Distribution." Thank you for your commitment to this outreach that supports children and youth in our community.
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Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y & S T U D E N T M I S S I O N S
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DONKEY DAY: CELEBRATING THE DONKEY IN ALL OF US
Shenanigans, stunts and SENIORS vs. ALL Y'ALL kickball game
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Congratulations to two of our own for being named summer staff with Carolina Cross Connection. Charlie Walker will be working with CCC's Urban Ministry in Asheville. Max Hedrick will be working with the Home Repair Ministry in western North Carolina.
As part of their commitment, CCC summer staff are required to raise half of their salaries. If you'd like to financially support these young men they have an online donation link set up through Carolina Cross Connection.
TO DONATE TO CHARLIE WALKER
URBAN MINISTRY
TO DONATE TO MAX HEDRICK
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SUN JULY 18 - FRI JULY 23
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
It's literally the most fun you can have camping in a tent behind the church! There's so many ways we can make a difference to people right here in our community; home repairs, yard work, odd jobs and meeting our neighbors. Camp is geared for rising 6th graders - 12th graders (and ridiculously cool adults)! Friends are always welcomed!
TO PROCEED WITH CAMP, NEED AT LEAST 10 STUDENTS
REGISTERED BY SUNDAY, JULY 4
Throw all your questions to:
Jen Hedrick - Chaos Coordinator
704.932.9328 or duhsciples@gmail.com
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Dr. Glenn Myers served as pastor at Epworth from 2007-2013. His wife, Susan, has extended an invitation to invite us to help celebrate his well-deserved retirement in a couple of ways.
- A video is being put together for Glenn with well-wishes from congregations and friends across his career. The following is a message from his son, Jason Myers:
We are creating a video montage (or "Tribute") for Glenn Myers, who is retiring from full-time ministry on Sunday, June 27th, 2021. It will only take you a minute to film and submit your video, and it's easy to create on your mobile device or computer. It should make for an unforgettable and encouraging gift, that shares our collective love and appreciation. Thanks so much for being a part of this!
Sincerely,
Susan, Jason, and Robert Myers
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- How has your life been impacted by Glenn Myers?
- What do you appreciate most about Glenn Myers?
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To learn more and submit your video, click on the button below. It only takes a minute and you can do it from any device.
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SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR SHOP AND SHARE
- Cereal (sweet stuff like Honey Nut Cheerios goes quick)
- Canned Fruit (esp mandarin oranges & fruit cocktail)
- Canned Pasta
- Soup (esp tomato & chicken noodle)
- Canned chili (with and without beans)
- Peanut butter
- Jelly (grape)
- Snacks of any kind
- Cookies
- Pop Tarts
- Pudding cups
- Fruit cups
- Chips
- Snack bars
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 COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
Our current big needs are:
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Soup
- Canned carrots, peas, potatoes and mixed veggies
- Canned fruit
- Any dried beans
- Pasta Sauce
- Toilet Paper
As always, we especially seek low sodium items, no-added-sugar items, and whole grain items.
Right now, we have plenty of the following:
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Canned green beans and corn
- Canned Pinto Beans
- Spaghetti noodles
- Macaroni & Cheese
Thank you for the continued support from our church partners. Our Crisis Center at 246 Country Club Drive NE in Concord serves as the warehouse for most of the food.
- We will gladly accept all donations at that site from 10am - 1pm Monday through Friday.
- Bethel Baptist Helping Hands Food Pantry, located at 1209 1/4 Opal Street in Kannapolis, will gladly accept donations from 9 am to 1 pm on Monday and Thursday.
- The food pantry located at Westford UMC on Highway 49 and the Kannapolis Food Pantry at West Point Baptist Church can accept donations on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
- The Feeding Our Souls Food Pantry at Bethel UMC in Midland, and North Kannapolis Baptist Church Food Pantry will accept donations by calling the church in advance.
- The pantry at New Life Baptist Church is temporarily closed.
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FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS:
Mary Elise Capron Brandon Carson
Will Capron Brandon Cook
Zachary Capron Caleb Odom
Ben Carruth Ryan Tennis
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FOR OUR MEMBERS WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:
Joyce Baucom Bob Moss
Mike Bodenheimer Debbie Myers
Judy Bonkowski Shirley Nichols
Bill Chapek Ed Nimmo
Gary Dukes Jewell Parker
Rose Emerson Elizabeth Schavillie
Linda Widenhouse Fink Charlie Sehorn
Nancy Fisher Joanne Shepherd
Noah Goertzen Rachel Thomas
Carol Goodrich Betty Towell
Becky Holshouser Betty Wagner
Hannah Hughes John Watson
Sarah Hughes Carolyn Williams
Bob Lentz
Jake McClamrock
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FOR OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE RECOVERING
Peggy Caton Dean Humphries
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FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Pam & Doug Adams
Daughter/son-in-law of Marylyn Smith
Rob & Mae Aldrons
Friends of Epworth Hot Dog Ministry
Grace Alexander
Friend of Jane Hinson
Morris Anderson
Friend of Betsy Graham
Janet Barbour
Friend of Carol Blackwelder
Brian Barbour
Friend of Carol Blackwelder
Cindy Barfield
Friend of John Mitchum
Nancy Bebber
Friend of Carolyn Williams
Lisa Blackburn
Teacher at Flock Preschool
Jim Bonds
Friend of Kathy Taylor
Michael Breamer
Friend of Kathy Taylor
Jo Anne Bullins
Mother of Patty Randolph
Garry Burris
Brother of Carolyn Williams
Sonny Cox
Friend of Betty Wagner
TJ Daniels
Husband of Courtney Daniels (Flock teacher)
Flynn Family
Friends of Nancy Fisher
Friend
Kathy Taylor
Friend
Connie Williams (Betty Wagner’s daughter)
Dave Goff
Father of son-in-law - Gaye Seifel
Karen Hopson
Niece of Betty Wagner
Chris Hopson
Great nephew of Betty Wagner
Dee Hutcherson
Friend of Nancy Fisher
Bill Jackson
Uncle of Kathy Taylor
Vicky Jackson
Aunt of Kathy Taylor (caretaker of Bill Jackson)
Sue Kirk
Friends of Hot Dog Ministry
Arden Lewis
Friend of Jenny Bodenheimer
Jeff Luther
Friend of Sjodahls
Lynda Lynch
Friend of Carolyn Williams
Nancy Matthews
Husband Jake is employed by IKE'S
Emily McGuire
Cousin of Betsy Graham
Morrow
Infant grandson of one of our Shop & Share friends
Charlie Mullis
Brother of Carol Blackwelder
MaryAnn Neilson
Former Epworth secretary
Kurt Randolph
Brother of Scott Randolph
Tim Reynolds
Son of Nancy Olive
Karen Rowland
Friend of Betsy Graham
Edna Shefield
Friend of Jane Hinson
Debbie Sides
Friend of Betsy Graham
Aaron Smith
Aaron's mother, Amanda Smith is
friend of Karen Kaser-Odor
Stephen Smith
Grandson of Becky Holshouser
Joyce Souther
Friend of Sis Mills
Katrina Sullivan
Friend of Betsy Graham
Becky Thompson
Niece of Jean Lamb
Robby Tucker
Brother of Rick Tucker
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Our thanks to all members of our Epworth family for their beautiful words of kindness, love, condolences, faith and encouragement following the passing of our son, Michael (Mike) Nimmo. He entered Life Eternal into the Church Triumphant after a long battle with cancer in mid-April. Our whole family took part in the private funeral service held in our home with Pastor Sonny officiating. Your prayers were greatly appreciated.
Stay safe, be well,
Ed & Bonnie Nimmo and family.
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Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cyndi Martin who passed away in February. Cyndi was a friend of Glenda Baker.
We also offer our prayers and sympathies to the family of Jack Mauer who passed away recently. He was part of Bob Carruth's extended family.
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