God’s World….
What a WONDER!!
Lexington District Children’s Retreat
Friday, August 27 – Saturday August 28, 2010
Camp Walter Johnson
Denton, NC
Retreat registration includes:
Lodging, delicious meals, and all the activities for only $40.00/person
Family of 2 $70.00/family, Family of 3 $100/family,
Family of 4 $130/family)
1 adult chaperone is needed for every 5 children
TO REGISTER: Complete the attached Registration form
Return with Deposit to: Debbie Foust at
Lexington UMC District Office
507 E. Center St
Lexington, NC 27292
QUESTIONS? Call Debbie at the District office @ 336-243-4898 or email lexingtonchristianed@wnccumc.org
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Monday, August 9, 2010
Elbaville United Methodist Church
Sermon Outline & Questions for Thought
July 25, 2010 – Luke 11:1-13
“Bold Humility”
Introduction – Creative Tension on the Faith Journey
I. “Lord, Teach Us To Pray”
A. The Journey of Faith
Christianity is not so much a set of beliefs as a life-long journey.
B. The Lawyer’s question
C. Prayer as part of the journey of faith
D. Bold, confident humility in prayer
E. Creative tension in prayer
F. Creative tension as a learning experience in life
II. “A Christian is a person who is learning to pray The Lord’s Prayer”
A. Praying out of habit
B. Developing good habits in faith practices
C. Prayer doesn’t get us what we want.
Prayer molds us to graciously accept what God wants for us.
D. Boldly pray for what God wants,
and boldly pray for the humility to accept what God wants.
D. Bold, confident humility in prayer
E. Creative tension in prayer
F. Creative tension as a learning experience in life
“...our mission is not to get the world into the church,
but to get the church into the world.”
Rev. Mike Slaughter
As United Methodist Christians, we pledge to support our local church and God’s church throughout the world with our prayers, our presence, and gifts, and our service.
Our Prayers: Soldiers & families, Mary Zimmerman, Lois Cornatzer, R.J. & Mildred Markland, Edith Myers, Mattie Tucker, Mabel & Grady Watson, Hazel Phelps, Jaxon Secrest, Scot Freeman, Shirley Hillegaart, Lib Myers, Sherry Mabe, Angie Slabach, Annie Howard, Jan Moore, Katie Church, Ted & Rebecca Essick, Sebon Cornatzer, Christine Wellborn, Annette Minor, Raymond Markland, the family & friends of John Toth, RaymondMarkland, Ray Sain, Edith Zimmerman, Linda Smith, Shirley Cornatzer, Amy Gaddy
Our Presence: July 18 Worship Service: 31 Sunday School: 26
Our Gifts: July 18 Offering: 726.00 Building Fund: 20.00
Betty Hege Memorials to General Fund: 105.00
Our Service:
July 25 – 9:00 – Fellowship Gathering
10:00 – Sunday School
11:00 – Worship Service
August 1 – 8:00 – United Methodist Men’s Breakfast
9:00 – Fellowship Gathering
10:00 – Sunday School
11:00 – Worship Service
6:00 – Choir Practice
7:00 – First Sunday Night Prayer Service
Upcoming Events
The Senior High Youth Staycation is being postponed due to schedule conflicts.
July 27 – UMYF to Emerald Pointe – $25.00 discount admission – bring spending money for meals & snacks – meet at Advance UMC at 9:00 a.m. Sign-up deadline is Sunday, July 25
Sunday, August 22 – UMYF Fall Kickoff – time and location TBA
Sunday, August 29 – 7:00 p.m. at Fulton UMC – Fifth Sunday Charge Worship
for the people of Elbaville UMC & Fulton UMC – led by April Livengood & Kirk Tutter 7:00 – First Sunday Night Prayer Service
Upcoming Events
The Senior High Youth Staycation is being postponed due to schedule conflicts.
July 27 – UMYF to Emerald Pointe – $25.00 discount admission – bring spending money for meals & snacks – meet at Advance UMC at 9:00 a.m. Sign-up deadline is Sunday, July 25
Sunday, August 22 – UMYF Fall Kickoff – time and location TBA
Sunday, August 29 – 7:00 p.m. at Fulton UMC – Fifth Sunday Charge Worship
for the people of Elbaville UMC & Fulton UMC – led by April Livengood & Kirk Tutterow
