Sunday, April 6, 2008

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
April 6, 2008


You are one of us. You meet us each day on the road. May we not ignore you because we expect something different from you or from others. Break open your bread of life for our souls. Amen.

Monday, April 7 Pray for the participants in Grand Sweep
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Nancy & Tom, Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, April 8 Pray for the Choir
Pray for Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe, Amy (Stephanie Barker’s cousin), Trinity and Eric Rhodes and family.

Wednesday, April 9 Pray for the DISCIPLE class
Pray for Nancy Friday, Amber, Harrison Barker, Nanette Moss and her family, Susan Sigmon.
Thursday, April 10 Pray for the AA groups that meet at the church
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Phyllis (Linda D. friend), prayers for teenagers.

Friday, April 11 Pray for the children/youth of the church.
Pray for Donna Pope, Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.

Saturday, April 12 Pray for the United Methodist Women who bring us worship tomorrow morning.
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
March 23, 2008


You are risen indeed! Thank you for the new life you bring to us! Amen.

Monday, March 24 Acts 10:34-43
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Nancy & Tom, Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, March 25 Psalm 118: 1-2
Pray for Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe, Amy (Stephanie Barker’s cousin), Trinity and Eric Rhodes and family.

Wednesday, March 26 Psalm 118:14-24
Pray for Nancy Friday, Amber, Harrison Barker, Nanette Moss and her family.
Thursday, March 27 Colossians 3:1-4
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Phyllis (Linda D. friend), prayers for teenagers.

Friday, March 28 John 20:1-18
Pray for the confirmands who are on the retreat at Lake Junaluska.
Pray for Donna Pope, Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.

Saturday, March 29 John 20:19-31
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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Sympathy: To Wayne Tucker and family on the death of his sister, Louise Wilson, who
died last week.

If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Urgent Prayers Needed...

A friend of mine has asked for our prayers. Her 24 year old brother was in a bad accident in Denver early yesterday morning. I have helped her create a caring bridge site. Please read his story and pray for their family.

www.caringbridge.com/visit/williamwalker

We all know the wonderful power of prayer and how much it helped the Lynch family, when Mackenzie was in the same situation as Will.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Prayers for This Week

Prayer Connection
March 9, 2008


Thank you, Lord God, for your Word and the ability to understand your Word through our experience, tradition, and reason. Amen.

Monday, March 10 Ezekiel 37:1-7
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan & Ilene Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, March 11 Ezekiel 37:8-14
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert, Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe.

Wednesday, March 12 Psalm 130
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter), Nancy Friday, Amber, Harrison Barker.
Thursday, March 13 Romans 8:6-11
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother, prayers for teenagers.

Friday, March 14 John 11:1-45
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting. Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.

Saturday, March 15 Matthew 21:1-11
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Revelations 17:14...Princess Party!

We were blessed with an awesome turn out!




Revelations 17:14, cont...

After our devotion we enjoyed tea party and treats! Yummy...
Morgan working away at her princess craft.
A beautiful ballgown jewlrey stand!
Each Priness took home a special Treat!
As a reminder that she will always be a
Princess becsaue her Heavenly Father
is a KING!!!

I hope and pray for each of you girs that attended that you

will act as true princesses. Holding onto your faith and letting

His light shine in your life. Remember that princess come in

all shapes and sizes; like Gigi, and we are all princesses and sisters in Christ!

Spring Ahead...


Easter Event...Mark Your Calendars!

Click Image To READ in Larger Print.
Please Use the Registration Form Below! I need a definite head count no later
than Monday March 17th (St. Patricks Day!) Call or Email me 704-634-2747 or dmrlynch@bellsouth.net.

Egg Hunt/Lazy 5 Ranch Registration


Easter Morning Sunrise Service...

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Sunday, March 2, 2008

Prayer Connection

Prayer Connection
March 2, 2008


As we enter this new week, may we continue to feast on the nourishment the sacraments provide us. Thank you for providing us outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace. Amen.

Monday, March 3 Take a moment to remember your baptism and give thanks.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan & Ilene Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, March 4 Psalm 130
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert, Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe.

Wednesday, March 5 Romans 8:6-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, March 6 Ezekiel 37:1-14
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.

Friday, March 7 John 11: 1-29
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting. Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.

Saturday, March 8 John 11: 30-45
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Prayers for the Week

Prayer Connection
Week of February 24, 2008


May we strive to live a disciplined life, O Christ. Your extreme devotion to prayer, service, and worship is an example we disciples should follow. Give us strength to stay the course. Amen.

Monday, February 25 Psalm 17:1-7
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.

Tuesday, February 26 Psalm 95
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.

Wednesday, February 27 Romans 5:1-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).

Thursday, February 28 John 4: 5-26
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.

Friday, February 29 John 4:27-42
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting.

Saturday, March 1 John 9:1-41
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
Week of February 17, 2008


Your grace is sufficient for me! Thank you for always holding me in your grace which wakes me up to your love and keeps me moving forward to the cross. Amen.

Monday, February 18 Genesis 12:1-4a
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna.

Tuesday, February 19 Psalm 121
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.

Wednesday, February 20 Romans 4:1-5
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 21 Romans 4:13-17
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.

Friday, February 22 John 3:1-17
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert.

Saturday, February 23 Romans 7:14-25
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Saturday Lenten Devotional

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Read Psalm 51 as a prayer.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

As you take your bath or shower today and you feel the waters rushing over you, keep the psalm in mind and in your heart: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Even your daily act of showering can be a time of meditation and prayer!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Today's Lenten Devotional

Thursday, February 14, 2008

If you were to send a valentine to Jesus, what would it say? Take a moment to write down your expressions of love to Christ.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008















Princess Party Registration...Event Info Below...


































Mark Your Calendar...SUPPER Tuesday, February 19th...

The United Methodist Women of Fairfield UMC
are hosting a Chicken Pie Supper
Tuesday, February 19th
5:30 - Until.
Please come and join us!
Share this event with friends and family.
Donations will be accepted to benefit
Relay 4 Life.

Princess Party...Sunday, February 24th!!!

"For He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him
are called, chosen, and faithful."
Revelation 17:14
Registration will Open Tomorrow.
Come back and fill out a form online!
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RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE TO PRINT OR SHARE!
Contact Dawn Lynch to volunteer to help or donate items.
I will need someone to serve refreshments, help with crafts and dress up time.
Borrowed items include: dress up clothes for ages 4-10, scarves, hats, beads, ect...
704-634-2747 or dmrlynch@bellsouth.net.

Lenten Devotional

I created a Lenten Devotion book. They are available at the church. In case you didn't get one yet, I'll do my best to post them here too! Joy, Susan

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Read Matthew 4:1-4
Satan knows exactly how to tempt Jesus. The temptation story not only reveals the divinity of Jesus and his power to resist temptation, but it also invites us to ask the question, “what is a priority in my life?” Each day we must face temptations that seek to make their way to the top of our priority list. We choose work over a dinner around the table with family, we choose to blast an email to someone instead of facing them with our concern, or we choose a soccer game over worship on Sunday morning. Today, take a moment to examine your priorities in life. Where is your relationship with Christ in the midst of your list?

Prayer: O God, your glory is always to have mercy. Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(The Book of Common Prayer, U.S.A., 20th Century., ALT)

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
Week of February 10, 2008


Let us test and examine our ways and return to God our Maker. Let us lift up our hearts to our Creator, we will raise our hands to God in heaven. Amen.

Monday, February 11 Genesis 2:15-17
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).

Tuesday, February 12 Genesis 3:1-7
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.

Wednesday, February 13 Psalm 32
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 14 Say a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s agape love.
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis(Linda D. friend),Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.

Friday, February 15 Romans 5:12-19
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister).

Saturday, February 16 Matthew 4:1-11
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Ash Wednesday Worship

Join together this Wednesday, February 6, 7:00PM at Fairfield UMC for an Ash Wednesday Worship Service. This service allows us to enter into an act of repentance as we prepare to walk with Christ on the journey to the cross. Ash Wednesday worship traditionally allows us to wear a cross, made of ashes (from the ashes of last year's Palms from Palm Sunday) on our forehead as a sign of repentance. Make this service the first step in your Lenten journey.

Prayer Connection for This Week

Prayer Connection
Week of February 3, 2008


May we encounter you, Transfigured Christ, in a way that lets us bravely walk with you to the cross. Amen.

Monday, February 4 Exodus 24:12-18
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).

Tuesday, February 5 Psalm 99
Pray for Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.

Wednesday, February 6 Join us for the Ash Wednesday Service, 7PM
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey.
Thursday, February 7 Psalm 51
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton.

Friday, February 8 Matthew 6:1-6
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton’s Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.

Saturday, February 9 Matthew 6:16-21
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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Sympathy: For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29.

If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Sympathy Prayers...

Please share your prayers of sympathy to
For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd and family on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29

Barker/Cronland Engagement...

"There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13

Jerod Brent Barker, son of Benny and Rhonda Barker, proposed to Diana Lee Cronland, daughter of Aaron and Susan Cronland, on January 23, 2008.

Diana said, "We have been great friends since the 7th grade and thankfully met up later in life to see we were still great friends and a lot more. He asked for permission from my Daddy the day before but had the ring for a month before that. I guess he had to muster up the courage ;) He waited until the very last hour of my 30th birthday to ask me for my hand. Just like a Barker ;)"

Your church family is very excited for you and will stand behind the two of you in prayer. This is such a blessing!

Please leave a comment if you would like to congratulate the happy couple...

Monday, January 28, 2008

Confirmands Claim the Name!

Today, the confirmation class learned about John Wesley, founder of our denomination. They learned that he had faith the size of a mustard seed and that faith launched a new movement. See if you know the answers to some of the Methodists fun facts they learned.

1. Do you know the three stages of grace which Wesley felt were so important?
2. Scripture holds authority for Wesley and for us. What three other things are important when it comes to understanding scripture and our relationship with God?
3. What are the two sacraments observed?
4. What are the three ways a person can be baptized in The United Methodist Church?
5. What happened to John Wesley at Aldersgate Street?
6. Why are we called Methodists?

For the answers...see a confirmand! Continue to pray for them on their journey to joining the church!

Prayer Connection Week of Jan 27, 2008

Please use this to help guide you in prayer this week.
Also, I will be at Lake Junaluska for a conference Wednesay through Friday. Saturday is a called Annual Conference in Hickory. See you Sunday!
Leslie McIntosh and Rick Norton have my cell phone if there were to be an emergency!

May we wake up each new day to see the new things you are doing in our life. Create us anew this day and bring us into being the persons you intend us to be. Amen.

Monday, January 28 Isaiah 9:1-4
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker's grandfather).

Tuesday, January 29 Psalm 27:1, memorize this verse
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.

Wednesday, January 30 Psalm 27:4-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 31 I Corinthians 1:10-18
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger's nephew).

Friday, February 1 Matthew 4:12-23
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.

Saturday, February 2 Pray for our Annual Conference as it meets today for a special called session to discuss changes in our conference.
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Prayers for Edd Norton...

Wed. Jan. 23...Edd Norton was admitted to Presbyterian Huntersville today. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thurs. Jan. 24...Susan just spent some time with Edd. He is doing better. They are giving him some antibiotics to fight an infection.
His breathing is better and he was cutting up and joking just like normal!
Continue to hold him in your prayers.

Prayer Connection Week of Jan 20, 2008

Raise our vision above the barriers of color, culture, and creed that separate us. Give us wisdom as we deal with one another. Help us to recognize and to respect different ways, rather than to judge. In the Spirit of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve, we now must walk n the world. We must reach out our hands with help and open our hearts in love. Awake our desire to seek your way of serving you in the world. Amen.
(The Book of Worship, 423: "Human Relations Day")

Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr.'s B-Day Observance
Say a prayer for those who stand up for truth in our world.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard.

Tuesday, January 22 Psalm 40:1-11
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton(Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.

Wednesday, January 23 I Corinthians 1:1-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 24 Isaiah 49:1-7
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger.

Friday, January 25 John 1:29-42
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.

Saturday, January 26 John 4:1-30
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Pinto Bean Dinner

Tomorrow Tuesday January 15th @ 5:30 - until. Please spread the word. This dinner will benefit Relay 4 Life Missions. We planned it too late to get it in the paper so we need everyone to spread the word. Thanks!

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Children's Program

Children's Chior

front Left: Morgan, Elizabeth, Caroline, Emma, Abby

Middle Left: Braedan, Amber, Chandler, Maci, Mason

Back Left: Katelyn, Scout, Mattie

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star's Backstage!

Garrison, Micah, Jed, Marley


I have heard only raves from the audience about your performance. You guys amaze me every year with your talent and showmanship. I can think of no greater way to have you glorify God this Christmas Season! I had several people tell me that this program is what made their
Christmas. It made them think of the true meaning and really got them in the Christmas Spirit. Each of you are truly a blessing I cherish!



GOOD WORK! Thank you to all the children who worked so hard. Learning the songs was not an overnight task. I enjoyed our Sunday afternoon practices and looked forward to spending time with each of you. I also thank the parents who took the time to help out and get them to practice. Jennifer Barker for helping with the Music, Kadye McCaslin for running the music on performance night, Stephanie Barker for decorations, Erin Thompson for helping with the toddlers, Leslie McIntosh for introduction, all the men who helped with the stage, the Young Adult Sunday school class who helped to set up, Bill Dellinger for setting up the sound and mikes, everyone who made food, the women who stayed to clean, Ronny Rudd...shhhh..you know what for. And to everyone who came to support and listen to the great story the children had to share.

The Christmas Story
{Children’s Christmas Program 2007}

Once upon a time, A long, long time ago.
Begins the story of a baby, That most of you should know.
His daddy's name was Joseph, And Mary was His mom,
This babe was very special He was God's only Son.

Song 1: "What Child is This?"

Mary rode a camel, And Joseph walked along,
While angels watched from afar Celebrating in song.
When they arrived in Bethlehem, The couple was turned away,
By keepers of the inn Telling them of no place to stay.
Now Joseph- he insisted That his wife has someplace to stay,
The keeper told him of a stable With animals and hay.
Mary and Joseph’s journey ended In a stable filled with hay,
It was there that Mary gave birth, To our King on this day.
Some angels came from heaven, And they began to sing.
To the shepherds in the fields below,"Glad tidings do we bring!"

Song 2: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"

Word of the King’s arrival Soon spread very fast,
The Angels told Shepherds That a Savior was born at last.
A bright star lit the heavens, To light the Magi's way,
To the baby in the manger Who was born on Christmas day.

Song 3: "Away in a Manger"
Song 4: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (toddler/preschool aged children dressed as stars)

And all who gathered round Him, Rejoiced and praised His birth.
For the babe, the King, named Jesus, Is our Savior here on earth!
So as we celebrate Christmas With Candy and presents and more
Remember we have a Savior,Giving us life evermore.

Song 5: "Joy to the World"
Song 6: “Go Tell it on the Mountain”