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We commissioned our ASP team of 52 youth, college students and adults this past Sunday. They leave for Davy (McDowell County), West Virginia this coming Saturday and will spend a week working on homes and building relationships and hope. You can still support them by:
** Making a Donation to help the 11 ASP vehicles and volunteers get to West Virginia and home again. Our Gas Cans were stuffed with over $2300 so far and it's not too late to make a donation to support this trip. You can give online and be sure to choose ASP as your fund option.
** Becoming a Prayer Partner. See the names in Fellowship Hall and sign up to pray for one or two of our volunteers for the week of June 21-28.
Hats off to our 16 SPUMC golfers who took part in the 5th Annual Seeds of Security Golf Tournament this past Monday. We didn’t finish first in scoring (though two of our foursomes quite respectfully finished tied for 4th at 8 under!) but we took the prize for best represented church in the BWC. You can read more here about this benefit event that supports women and children who are victims of intimate partner violence.
The Spirit was at work on Pentecost Sunday as we welcomed 18 Confirmands into full membership. Rev. Lee's sermon was titled, "The REAL Mission Impossible" as she playfully talked about the challenges over the last 5 months of drawing these young people into a deeper and more meaningful faith. Each year the youth are asked to describe what they think the purpose of the church is and the one that caught her attention was "to help us remember the stories of God." Thanks to all of the parents, Sunday School teacher, Confirmation mentors and youth counselors who have had a hand in planting seeds of faith in these young disciples of Jesus.
One of the other highlights of the service was class member Izzy Duckett singing "Here I Am Lord" with the congregation joining in on the last verse as the class processed out of the Sanctuary. What a day to celebrate!
Our Nursery School Graduation moved to an evening ceremony this year and the Sanctuary was packed on May 21 to cheer on our three four-year old classes that were "graduating." Under the leadership of Director Catherine Myers and her team of experienced, kind and hard-working teachers and aides, our pre-school is thriving and growing. We wish these 4-year olds and their families nothing but love and success as they make the big jump to kindergarten this fall. To learn more about the SPUMNS, visit their webpage.
On Sunday, June 1 we celebrated Milestone Sunday with a time of staff appreciation in the worship service and a reception in Fellowship Hall. Congratulations to Rev. Ron (10 years), Rev. Byron (10 years), Erica (15 years), Nicola (25 years), and Dave (25 years). It's not too late to drop off a card or note of appreciation for any of our staff members.
