Dear Fellow Saints of The Elizabeth City District,
Have you got dirty carpets, pew cushions or chairs, bathrooms, kitchen, exterior siding or walkways, etc.? I CAN HELP!
I’m Cris Noble, pastor of The Fair Haven/Clarks Bethel Charge and the owner (with my lovely wife, Gayle) of Vortex All Surface Restoration. If your churches are like mine, you’ll be seeing a number of visitors during the holiday season. They will be looking to see how well you take care of the facilities, because that gives them an idea of how well you will take care of THEM.
We dress our best for God, especially at Christmas and Easter. Let me help “dress” your church, giving it a “like new” appearance, to make a clean first impression on your guests, and boost the morale of the faithful.
We recently cleaned the pew cushions and carpet in the sanctuary and chapel at Jarvis Memorial UMC in Greenville, and also cleaned the carpet at Rev. Albert Shuler’s personal residence. Feel free to call him at 252.752.3101, to find out how we did.
I would like to make a very special offer for your church: 20% OFF (or more!) on all of our services. I guarantee you’ll be AMAZED at the quality of our restorative cleaning.
If you want to know WHY I’m doing this, or you have any questions, feel free to call (252.341.4164) or email me (noble1@nccumc.org) for more information. You may also want to check our website at www.vortexrestore.com.
BLESSINGS NOW AND THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Rev. Cris Noble
P.S. We also offer RESIDENTIAL services!
Vortex All Surface Restoration
505 Cliff Court
Winterville, NC 28590
252.364.1900
www.vortexrestore.com
Note : This is only an advertisement on behalf of the Rev. Cris Noble. Although the EC District supports all of it’s pastors, we can not legally “endorse” this service. Thank you!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Hurricane Ike Teams & Fundraisers
Bethany Methodist Work Team Forming
On September 13, Hurricane Ike slammed into Galveston, flooding 75% of the islands’ homes and businesses. An urgent call for help has been issued by United Methodist Bishop Huie. Craig Parker will lead this team from Saturday January 17th through Saturday, January 24, 2009. Both clean up and repair jobs will be performed. All skill levels are welcomed.
Team members will leave Norfolk January 17th and travel by air to Houston and then deploy to Beaumont, Texas for their work assignment. The cost per person is $450. This includes air travel, transportation to the work sight, and meals during the week. Minta Meekins will serve as registrar. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, December 14. A deposit of $100 will reserve a place on the team. The remainder of the cost of $350 will be collected on December 28. Team members will meet on Sunday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m.
A Pancake Breakfast Fund raiser will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 8 o’clock until 10 a.m. Tickets will be sold. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a team member to rebuild this ravaged area.
On September 13, Hurricane Ike slammed into Galveston, flooding 75% of the islands’ homes and businesses. An urgent call for help has been issued by United Methodist Bishop Huie. Craig Parker will lead this team from Saturday January 17th through Saturday, January 24, 2009. Both clean up and repair jobs will be performed. All skill levels are welcomed.
Team members will leave Norfolk January 17th and travel by air to Houston and then deploy to Beaumont, Texas for their work assignment. The cost per person is $450. This includes air travel, transportation to the work sight, and meals during the week. Minta Meekins will serve as registrar. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, December 14. A deposit of $100 will reserve a place on the team. The remainder of the cost of $350 will be collected on December 28. Team members will meet on Sunday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m.
A Pancake Breakfast Fund raiser will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 8 o’clock until 10 a.m. Tickets will be sold. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a team member to rebuild this ravaged area.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Reminder : Financial Peace Coming Soon
Sharon UMC in Poplar Branch is Sponsoring : Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace
University Preview Dates for the Seminar are :
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary
or
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2 PM in the Sanctuary
Class Begins: Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 5 PM
For more info: 252-453-2806
Church Address: 275 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965
Email Address: carole.edwards@mchsi.com
University Preview Dates for the Seminar are :
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary
or
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2 PM in the Sanctuary
Class Begins: Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 5 PM
For more info: 252-453-2806
Church Address: 275 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965
Email Address: carole.edwards@mchsi.com
November Gates County Mobile Food Pantry
Gates County Mobile Food Pantry
location: Gates County Community Center - 130 Hwy 158 West Gatesville, NC 27938
date and time: Thursday November 20th at 5:00 pm
The Food Bank of the Albemarle, the North Gates Charge MFP and Churches of Gates County are sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry grocery distribution. Free groceries to the first 175 families. Must have an ID showing Gates County residency and one distribution per family. Bring boxes or containers to carry food home. For information call Pastor Mike Askew at 333-8811. Volunteers and sponsors are needed.
Monday, November 10, 2008
District Pastors' Meeting
Carl chats with Steve between sessions
Ray takes notes during a breakout session.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Elizabeth City District Fall Workshops
The annual Fall Workshops for the Elizabeth City District have been scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 3:00 PM--5:30 PM at Edenton United Methodist Church in Edenton. Participants can choose from one of six workshops that have been scheduled. Workshop topics include the following with presenters in parentheses:
1. "Roles & Responsibilities of Staff/Parish Relations Committees (Dr. Carl Frazier, District Superintendent)--Designed especially for Staff/Parish Committee Chairs and Members.
2. "Nuts & Bolts for Church Treasurers & Financial Secretaries" (Christine Dodson, Conference Treasurer)--Designed especially for the offices listed in title, but open to others who have an interest in topic.
3. "Reaching & Engaging Older Adults in Ministry" (Susan McGuire, Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, Edenton Street United Methodist Church)-- Open to anyone interested in programs to support mature adults in ministry, and presented with an emphasis on programming for small to medium sized congregations.
4. "Passionate Worship for Churches of All Sizes" (Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater, Associate Pastor & Bruce Lee, Choir Director, Edenton United Methodist Church)--Designed especially for church pastors and worship committee chairs, but open to others who have an interest in topic.
5. "Radical Hospitality/Contact Ministry" (Darlynn Sakowski & Mary Lou Halley, Connectional Ministry Staff, Covenant United Methodist Church, Winterville) Presenters will share strategies and programs that have been used at Covenant to row its average worship attendance to the largest in the conference. Designed for ongregations who are faced with stable or declining church membership and/or ttendance.
6. "Faithful Giving & Healthy Congregations" (Dr. Jim Mentzer, Director of Planned Giving, North Carolina Conference) Participants will learn from Dr. Mentzer proven strategies that have guided local congregations in their efforts to implement a program of planned and joyful giving.
We have assembled a strong group of presenters and feel that the topics chosen can assist local churches in their mission to help make disciples for Jesus Christ.
1. "Roles & Responsibilities of Staff/Parish Relations Committees (Dr. Carl Frazier, District Superintendent)--Designed especially for Staff/Parish Committee Chairs and Members.
2. "Nuts & Bolts for Church Treasurers & Financial Secretaries" (Christine Dodson, Conference Treasurer)--Designed especially for the offices listed in title, but open to others who have an interest in topic.
3. "Reaching & Engaging Older Adults in Ministry" (Susan McGuire, Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, Edenton Street United Methodist Church)-- Open to anyone interested in programs to support mature adults in ministry, and presented with an emphasis on programming for small to medium sized congregations.
4. "Passionate Worship for Churches of All Sizes" (Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater, Associate Pastor & Bruce Lee, Choir Director, Edenton United Methodist Church)--Designed especially for church pastors and worship committee chairs, but open to others who have an interest in topic.
5. "Radical Hospitality/Contact Ministry" (Darlynn Sakowski & Mary Lou Halley, Connectional Ministry Staff, Covenant United Methodist Church, Winterville) Presenters will share strategies and programs that have been used at Covenant to row its average worship attendance to the largest in the conference. Designed for ongregations who are faced with stable or declining church membership and/or ttendance.
6. "Faithful Giving & Healthy Congregations" (Dr. Jim Mentzer, Director of Planned Giving, North Carolina Conference) Participants will learn from Dr. Mentzer proven strategies that have guided local congregations in their efforts to implement a program of planned and joyful giving.
We have assembled a strong group of presenters and feel that the topics chosen can assist local churches in their mission to help make disciples for Jesus Christ.
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