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The Communicator
Volume XLIV, Number 7 March 22 - 28, 2015
228 W. Edenton St., Raleigh NC 27603-1790
(919) 832-7535 www.esumc.org
Available online at www.esumc.org/communicator
eStreet Couple Checkup
APRIL 11, 9 A.M.-12 P.M., KERR
HALL
Dating, Engaged, or Married? Our
Saturday morning workshop will be
hosted by Rev. Will Hasley and Mrs.
Amy Harriman in order to enhance
the life of couples at Edenton Street.
We encourage and anticipate
a huge turnout! There are two
requirements:
1. Log on to www.couplecheckup.
com where you and your partner
will each take a test. When you
finish the test, enter 16740-415
as the “Group Code/Number” so
that your anonymous results will
help Will and Amy to “aim” their
teaching to the group. The test
costs $35, about the price of a
trip to the movies, but it will do
far more for your relationship
than a movie pit-stop ever
could. When completed,
you’ll get an immediate
printout highlighting strengths
and weaknesses in your
relationship. Scholarships
available; email Will.
2. Register for the event online
so that we will have space
for you, and so that you
can register for childcare (if
needed).
Direct any and all questions to
Rev. Will Hasley, 919-832-7535 ext
256.
Bulla Foundation
The A.C. and Lillian D. Bulla
Memorial Foundation is a
not-for-profit foundation
administered through
Edenton Street Church. It
provides funds for, among
other things, student loans
for deserving students.
The funds are available
for any level of schooling
after high school. A fulltime
student who is a member
of the church or a child of
an ESUMC staff member
may borrow a maximum of
$28,000 (up to $7,000 for
any one school year) over a
4 year period. Contact me
at the church (832-7535,
x236) or dchance@esumc.
org for an application. The
deadline for applications for
the first semester is May 31.
Those who are already loan
recipients and want to request
additional funds should
direct a letter to the
Board of Directors at
the church address
stating the amount
Please join with us as we lift up prayers and petitions to
needed and sending
our loving God. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God
a transcript of the
in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thes 5:16-18).
courses completed.
eStreet Prayers: March
•
Congregational: for each of us to open up to the
introspection, conviction, and repentance into which
God, through the season of Lent, calls us.
•
Local: for caregivers throughout our community,
whether paid or unpaid, who are heartbroken and/
or without hope. May God move in mighty ways to
encourage our brothers and sisters.
•
Global: for families in Afghanistan who are facing grief
and loss after a slew of recent avalanches; and for all
who face extreme winter weather.
Dorathy Chance,
Executive Assistant for
the Bulla Foundation
ESUMC is a community of faith: Inviting all to encounter Jesus,
Preparing believers to deepen their dependence on God,
Easter Sunrise at the
Capitol
April 5, 6:25 a.m.
Edenton Street’s own Exsultate youth
choir will be singing and the Rev. Will
Hasley will be preaching at Raleigh’s
annual Easter Sunrise Service on
the east lawn of the Capitol Building,
hosted in tandem with many other
downtown churches. Bring your
blankets, lawn chairs, and warm clothes
as we celebrate the risen Christ with
community, hot drinks, donuts, and the
worship of our glorious Lord Jesus.
Annual ECP Yard Sale
Fundraiser
Saturday, April 18 7-11 a.m. Sale will
be held in Academy Classrooms.
Donations can be dropped off starting
this Sunday, March 15 in room 124.
March Nutrition &
Wellness Tip:
Celebrate National Nutrition
Month – Bite Into a Healthy
Lifestyle!
March is National Nutrition Month! This
annual campaign is sponsored by the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
“to focus attention on the importance
of making informed food choices and
developing sound eating and physical
activity habits.” Sometimes “developing
sound eating habits” is viewed as a
need to restrict or take things away
from our lives. Instead of limiting, think
about what you can add to get more
nutrients onto your plate. Love pizza?
Try broccoli or bell peppers on top!
Are you a fan of smoothies? Add some
spinach! Crazy for Mexican? Swap that
white flour tortilla for a whole-wheat
or spinach wrap or add some beans to
your burrito. There are many healthy
ways to ADD exciting flavors and
textures to your plate while getting
vital nutrients at the same time. Stop
by the bulletin board near the Curtis
Center kitchen for more ideas. Help
us celebrate National Nutrition Month
and “Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle” by
getting creative and adding some new,
healthy foods to your life. Share images
of your healthy plates at #eStreetEATS.
For more ideas, visit eatright.org. Have
a nutrition topic or question you’d like
to see covered here? Contact Wendy
Pedraza, wcpedraza@yahoo.com.
Construction Update
The renovations and construction in
the Brown Chapel and Poindexter
hallway are moving along well at this
time. Even during many of our snow
days, construction crews were at the
church continuing their work and we
are grateful for the wonderful team
working on this project. By late April
or early May we hope to begin using
the Poindexter lobby and expanded
hallway, the new women’s restroom
and the Brown Chapel. When this
phase of the project is opened, there
will be new ways to get around the
church as construction begins on
Phase 2. During Phase 2 construction
when the current ramp is no longer
available and construction is underway
for a new permanent ramp, a
temporary ramp will be constructed
outside the Poindexter Building and
up the Sanctuary steps to assist
those with special needs. We hope to
complete Phase 2 by the end of 2015.
The Navigation team will continue to
be on hand to help direct members
and visitors into the new space and
around the new construction zone. All
programs of the church will continue
and we are excited that we will soon be
able to begin using much of the new
space that is a part of Phase 1 of the
project. We will continue to keep you
updated. Thank you for your continued
prayers and patience.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, March 28 at 10
a.m. for our Easter Egg Hunt! Special
thanks to the Smith family for opening
their home and hearts for this annual
tradition. The hunt takes place at
1625 Oberlin Road; there is parking
along Oberlin Road and surrounding
side roads. Each family should bring
a half-dozen cookies to share. And
don’t forget your Easter baskets! We
will have the egg hunt, refreshments,
palm branch waving and storytelling by
Jesus.
Una Voce presents
James Whitbourn’s
Annelies
The story of Anne Frank, the young girl
who hid from the Nazis with her family
for two years in an Amsterdam attic,
has inspired millions since her diary
was first published 66 years ago.
The Triangle area’s newest chamber
choir, Una Voce (One Voice) will
present the North Carolina premier
of Annelies on April 19 at 4 p.m. in
the sanctuary of the historic Edenton
Street United Methodist Church under
the direction of Kevin B. Holland.
Joining the choir are Mary Elizabeth
Southworth – soprano, Rebekah
Binford – violin, Elizabeth Beilman –
cello, John Noel – piano and Marianne
Breneman – clarinet.
Media Helpers:
One way the Media Team “Shares
Christ from the Heart of Raleigh” is
by playing our traditional service on
the local Raleigh TV station. We are
Need to reserve childcare for an
event? Contact Robin Ellison at
rellison@esumc.org or
(919) 832-7535 ext. 212.
By Our Gifts - March 8
General Budget Received this Week: $62,901.87
Received Year-to-Date: $901,662.38
Opening Doors Pledge total: Opening Doors received: $5,114,439
$2,951,954.86
By Our Presence - March 15
Worship 8:40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
9:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
10:55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
11:11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Worship Total . . . . 1,107
Caring for those who are hurting, sending ordinary people
into the world equipped to do extraordinary things.
seeking volunteers to load the TV DVD copy into the system
at the TV station on a monthly basis. It takes one hour of
your day to load the DVD. You will be fully trained. No prior
experience or knowledge is required. If you are interested
please contact Alison Clinkscales at esumcmedia@gmail.com.
Mother’s Day Offerings
April 26
United Methodist Retirement Homes provides financial aid
to residents who no longer have the resources to fully pay
for the services and care provided to them. In order to gain a
better understanding of this ministry, consider one resident
recipient of benevolence support whom we will call Mary
Jane. She has a medical condition that has made her disabled
and unable to care for herself. She has lived in a room at one
of the UMRH healthcare centers for more than twenty-three
years. Although Mary Jane has no biological family, she does
have a very close family who love her dearly. That family
is the staff of the healthcare center. Her small income and
UMRH benevolence support cover the cost of her care.
Downtown Churches Habitat
Build
Working with other downtown churches, we will be building a
Habitat for Humanity house this spring. Building skills are not
required to participate. Our build dates are on the following
Saturdays: March 28, April 18 and May 16. Signup on the
website.
Sacred Worth
Sacred Worth is a support group for LGBT persons, their
families, and allies where stories are shared in a confidential
setting. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month,
at 7 p.m. in the church parlor. Future meeting dates are 3/25,
4/29, 5/27, 6/24, 7/29, and 8/26. For more information, please
contact Will Hasley at ext 256 / whasley@esumc.org or Sam
Isley at 919/834-6042 / sam_isley@hotmail.com.
Save the Date!
ww Vacation Bible School: July 20-24, 2015
ww Ninth Annual Children and Youth Music and Arts Camp.
Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7. For rising 1st through
8th Graders.
Easter Decorations
Each year, our sanctuary and Kerr Hall are decorated with
lilies and palms to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. If
you would like to contribute to these beautiful decorations,
please complete the form below and return to the church
office Attn: Gwen or place in the offering plate by April 1. Each
gift of $12 may be given in memory or in honor of a friend or
loved one. Please print.
In honor of:__________________________________
Given by: ___________________________________
In memory of:________________________________
Given by: ___________________________________
Phone: _________________________
Make checks payable to ESUMC. Please send to attn: Gwen
at the church office: 228 W Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27603.
Help us decorate the church! Join us on March 28 and April 4
from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All are welcome!
Sympathy
ww To V.G. Murray whose mother, Ruth Murray, died on
February 22, 2015.
ww To Pat Cowan whose father, Ralph H. Long, died on
March 10, 2015.
Congratulations
ww To Webster and Elizabeth Harrison on the birth of their
son, Webster Glenn Harrison, Jr. (Webb) on March 10.
ww To Brian and Lori Register on the birth of their daughter,
Sydney Elise Register, on March 10.
ww To David Walker and Lisa Czagas who were married on
March 14.
Sunday Servants-March 29
Greeters:
8:40 Youth Ministry
10:55 Youth Ministry
Gathering:Blackmon
Ushers:
8:40 Frank Bridger, Barbara Latta, Charlie Leslie, Rob Thompson, John Boughan
10:55 Burton Stewart, Glen Allen, Mike Moore, David Rockefeller, Scott Harmer, Ron Perry, Jimmy Griffin, Ronnie Chamberlain, Jeff Linder, Frank Barragan, Randy Hartley, Brad Young, Mandy Young
Nursery:
Alison West, Jonathan and Ailis Monsees, Franklin and Helen Morisey, McKenzie and Laura Olmsted, Kristin and Ross Pleban
Wiggler Worship: Megan and Matt Gardner, Clarky and
Timothy Davis, Amy and Jeff Cook
Parking Group:
Monsees
12 p.m. Lent Noonday Service and Lunch
12:15 p.m. CM Small Group Training (251)
1 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
4 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (163)
3:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group
5:30 p.m. Sunday Dinner (Kerr)
6:30 p.m. Worship Committee (Library)
Monday, March 23
7 p.m. Boy Scouts (Bulla); Sacred Worth 9 a.m. ASP Adult Mission Trip
Care Group (Parlor)
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
Thursday, March 26
11 a.m. UMW Daytime Book Study (163)
8 a.m. StepUp Ministry (Bulla 217)
1:30 p.m. National Day of Prayer Meeting 9:45 a.m. Exegeting the Spirit (163)
(166)
10 a.m. Construction Meeting (251)
6 p.m. Alpha (Kerr)
6:00 p.m. The Gathering Team Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. New Testament History (163)
7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (Bulla Gym)
Friday, March 27
Una Voce
Tuesday, March 24
9:45 a.m. Zumba (Bulla Gym)
7:30 a.m. Lakins Study Group (166)
Saturday, March 28
8 a.m. Habitat Workday
12:15 p.m. Moms in Prayer (Bulla 215)
10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
5 p.m. Men’s Leaders (357)
10 a.m. Student String Quartet Rehearsal
7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (Kerr); Men’s Study (161); Young Adult Basketball (Bulla)
Wednesday, March 25
9:15 a.m. DWELL Bible Study (163)
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
10:30 a.m. Wed. A.M. Bible Study (321)
Sermon Information:
March 22
TRADITIONAL
7 Deadly Sins: Sloth
Rev. Will Hasley
GATHERING
7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony
Rev. Ned Hill
March 29
TRADITIONAL
7 Deadly Sins: Anger
Rev. Ned Hill
GATHERING
7 Deadly Sins: Anger
Rev. LIsa Yebuah
Need prayer?
You can submit prayer requests to pray@
esumc.org, or you can fill out the prayer
card in the pews. We are honored to lift
you up before our loving God, and we
keep all requests confidential.
Contacting ESUMC
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Office: (919) 832-7535; Fax (919) 829-5780
Inclement Weather: Main number, option 2
Emergency on-call: (919) 345-8435
Doorstep Ministry: (919) 832-9530 (Mon. 10-12)
Submit newsletter content to:
communicator@esumc.org by Wed 12 p.m.
Internet: Sunday, March 22
Sermon recordings at estreet
gathering.org/media
9:30 am Contemporary Service
Television (One week delay): 12:00 pm on
Raleigh CTV Channel 22 or 97.6
Radio (Live): 3/22/15 WPTF 3/29/15 off air
Internet: Live video streaming and sermon
recordings www.esumc.org/worshipservices/online-broadcast.php
10:55 am Traditional Service
More Ways to
Worship
8:40am Traditional Worship
9:30am The Gathering Contemporary
Worship (Kerr)
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditional Worship
11 a.m. Church on Morgan Worship
11:11am The Gathering Contemporary
Worship (Kerr)
Sunday
Mornings
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