1. education
2. school

OUR VISION IS:
Nurture – to all by fostering
a relaonship with God
Outreach – to individuals
through service
Witness – to others by
sharing Jesus
The Messenger
Main Street United Methodist Church
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR OVER 213 YEARS OF JOYFUL MINISTRY
AND 100 YEARS IN THIS SANCTUARY
SPECIAL MUSIC
DEDICATION OF
NEW BANNERS
Brass Quartet
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
Song of Praise
JOY!
Centennial Hymn
The Sound of Joy
In Memory
of
ONE SERVICE ONLY 10:30 AM
FOLLOWED BY A VERY FESTIVE LUNCH
Robert M. Brooks, Jr.
PRESENTATION
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
CELEBRATION
of
on the
of
New Time Capsule
ATRIUM WALL
Holy Communion
FALL FESTIVAL IS NEXT SATURDAY!
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
October 4, 2014
BRUNSWICK STEW by the quart for $10.00 each.
Call Nancy Webb for tickets, 934-2059
Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Crafts, Potted plants, pumpkins and pansies, BOOK FAIR
“Fabulous Finds” featuring gently used items with resale value that are not ready for Goodwill, such as: purses, jewelry,
working household appliances and equipment, children’s toys with all the parts, gently used, sports equipment, clothes
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014 - 8:00 am – noon
GOAL – Package 20,000 meals / 3,300 packages
There are three significant ways to support this hands on mission project:
1. Pray for the success of the event
2. Donate money toward the $5000 for supplies. To date, we have $950.00 in donations.
3. Participate at the event
For any questions or to volunteer, contact the local coordinator of this event, Mark Popik at 757-537-2842.
The meal packaging program was created in 2005 and is a mobile operation that is set up where volunteers are organized to
measure and package the prescribed ingredients that will produce a wholesome healthy meal. The use of this packaging method
has resulted in an extremely cost-effective operation. All the needed equipment and food supplies are provided by the STOP
HUNGER NOW organization, and the process is supervised by a STOP HUNGER NOW employee. The cost of each meal is
only 25 cents, and one package will feed 6 people FOR $1.50! Last year we filled 2,500 packages.
“It’s Time to Pray”…
RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS: Barry Kahn, Ashley Neale, Leverone family, Sheila Raymer, Bow Hedgepeth,
Addie Hobson & family, Leslie Seitz, Dolores Farrero, Kevin Sharp, Luellen Estep, Pat Huber, Paula & Melanie Bishop,
Ken Taylor, Betty Ellison, Mary Foltz, Cassidy & Lily Blasé, Campbell Rice, Willis “Corky” Davis, Nita Parker, Sarah
Catlett, Bob Tompert, George Birdsong, Robin Decker, Betty Backus, Crafton Langston, Harry Watson, Miller family,
Christians in Iraq, Hector Aldana, Campbell Rice, Hannah Chase, Jim Haverty, James Butler, Tunisia Matthews, The
Wood family, Chrystal Ward, Conner Butler, Donnell Stewart, Gail Williams, Cindy Payne, Gene Cloe, Boo Ballard,
Margaret Pruden, James Kilborn, Paul Popik
ONGOING: Christine Finner, Pam, Lon Bickham, Sammy Cowan, Dale Kelly, Myrtle Dudley, Pam Nix, Mitchell
Webb, Paul Reyman, Jr., The Casey Family, Janet Wunderlich, Anthony & Matthew Agnese, Marie Kennedy, William
Ray, Malissa Bradshaw, Ina Turner, Allen French, a friend with serious health issues, Robert Walton, Hope Carr, Jean
Cross, Linda Gallant, Shellee Stevens, Barbara Blankenship, Nita Wyatt, Lieu Lewis
CANCER: Melissa Bassey, Rebecca Maples, Lynette White, Lillian Vellejo, Anne Harris, Major Irene Clatterbach,
Marion Heath, Frank DeJarnette, Sherri Cooper, Lois Maille, Kristi Hall, Jojie Salud, Diane Gwaltney, Ann Eiseman
Smith, Lisa Lewis, Todd Walton, Alaina Crowder, Carrie Kitchen, Ana Harper, Janis Greene, Evelyn Terrell, Debbie
Twitty, Vickie Price, Phil Beck, Eino Hirv, Braxton Howell, Betty Sowell, Tommy McPhail, Sally Duke, Sylvia Pond,
Martha Mead
SKILLED CARE: Eunice Hedgepeth, Edna Brown.
ASSISTED LIVING: Margaret Pruden, Colette Ballard, Alma Duke, Boo Ballard, Avis & Marilyn Shumaker,
Antoinette Williams, Susan Rivenbark
HOMEBOUND: Melanie French, Harriett Naylor, John Wimer, Jean Sutphin
SYMPATHY: Family of Clyde “Bud” Hill (Ashley Hogg’s father); Family of Jean Reilly (Katie Humphrey’s mother)
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Main Street United Methodist Church; Our sister churches on the James River District; Pastor Myrtle Frances Hatcher;
Church Staff; Lay Leadership (Lay Leaders: Sarah Catlett, Bo Browne; Sunday School Teachers; Bible Studies); United
Methodist Church Worldwide (VA Annual Conference, Bishop Young Jin Cho, Superintendent Rob Colwell, District &
Conference Staff), Missionaries & Mission Sites, John Elmore (Chile Covenant Mission Project Director); Friends of
Barnabas
OUR NATION AND WORLD: Military Troops & Families (Chris Smith, Dr. Michael Johnston, Trey Parks, Nate
Fisher, Michael Kashner (praise for safe return from Korea), Anthony Hickler, Cedric Dedeaus, Hunter Pietrowski,
Adam Salsbury, Adam Waddell, Kent Brooks, Christy Whitten, Brian Mouton, Mike Spangenburg, Anthony Grant, Sr.
Sherree & Bryanna Grant; Children in Poverty; Police, Fire & Rescue Workers; CAPS (Coalition Against Poverty in
Suffolk); Our Schools (Teachers & Administrators, Staff & Volunteers, Students & their families, College Students, Day
Care Centers—especially Main Street Day Care & Preschool); Workplaces & Homes; The Marketplace
Dear Friends of Main Street,
What a wonderful surprise I received in the
mail. Preacher Myrtle was kind enough to send me
the cards you wrote to me. I knew Main Street was
a special place and now it has been reconfirmed.
Many, many thanks to each of you and I pray for
you every day.
I am somewhat better but have a way to go.
I will know in about five weeks if the radiation has
worked. Please continue to pray for me.
My deepest love to each of you and I will
keep you posted.
Much love,
Betty Ellison
Dear Main Street family,
I want to thank my wonderful church community for their
continued support of my education here at U.VA. I have met
lifelong friends and phenomenal teachers, but knowing I have a
sanctuary full of family back home in Suffolk is something for
which I cannot express enough gratitude. I am continuing my
coursework in Media Studies, and was recently chosen as one of
10 students for the Distinguished Major program; I will spend the
next two years researching, interviewing, and writing for my
Fourth-Year thesis. I am beyond honored, and feel so blessed to
have this opportunity. It would not be possible without the love
and support of Main Street. I think about everyone at church very
often, and I cannot wait to come home and see you all again. No
matter where life takes me after U.Va., I know there will always
be one place to which I can always return.
God bless,
Laura Holshouser
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Main Street Happenings...
James Buchanan Jones, son of John and Anna Jones, has earned the rank of Eagle
Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts of America. Jim, a member of Troop 1 is
an active member of Main Street where he serves as an acolyte, occasional speaker,
usher, and Youth Group participant. Jim is currently an eighth grade student at
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
In September of 2008, Jim joined Cub Scout Pack 1, sponsored by Main Street United
Methodist Church and advanced through the ranks. In February of 2012, he earned the
Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest award. He crossed over into Boy Scout Troop
1 and earned the rank of Scout on February 21, 2012.
Over the past couple of years, Jim has quickly progressed through the ranks of Boy
Scouting. He has served in a number of leadership positions, most notably as an
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide. To date he has completed 45 merit
badges and completed the requirements for his first Eagle Palm.
For his Eagle Scout Leadership Project, Jim planned and coordinated renovations of the
“Music Room” behind the altar at Main Street United Methodist Church. Supplies for the project were obtained through
donations and material contributions. Repairs included: scraping, priming, and painting walls, cabinets, and the
bookcase, plastering damaged walls, adding new hardware on cabinet doors, scraping and staining the mantel, and
installing new carpet. With the help of Troop 1 Scouts, adult leaders, and the generosity of contributors the project was
completed.
Jim remains committed to Scouting and promises to “give back” to Boy Scout Troop 1 and Main Street United
Methodist Church.
The Community Garden has been planted in
partnership with Main Street UMC, Main Street Day
Care Center and Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy
Community. This is a cooperative project to help
children understand the connection between our
actions as good citizens of the earth and God’s
abundant love. Jimmy Holland and Tom Argust
assisted the children and helped to set up the raised
bed. Stop by to see the progress. Pastor Myrtle
planted beets to honor the recent baptism of Jack
Webb. The garden is located on the North side of
the building.
Scaffolding has been erected on
the east side of the sanctuary
building to begin making repairs
to the fascia boards along the
top of the wall. In addition, we
have been plagued by a family of
squirrels who like to chew
through the wood and make
their home in the highest peak
of the roof. When the old,
rotten boards were pulled
away, the nest was found with
four babies. Never fear, they
were safely relocated to a new
home and repairs can now
continue.
PIE SALE FOR MISSIONS
Buy your homemade pies for
Thanksgiving this year!
Quantities will be limited and
must be pre-ordered and paid in
advance. All proceeds will go to
global missions.
Pumpkin
Chocolate Chess
Sweet Potato
Apple
Pecan
Look for more
information soon
“It’s Time to Plan”…. October Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 1
10:00 am - Needlework Guild
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
8:00 pm - AA
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm - Cub Scout Den Meeting
Friday, October 3
12:00 noon - First Friday Concert and
Luncheon
4:00 pm - Community Supper
Saturday, October 4
7:00 am - Fall Festival
8:00 pm - AA
Sunday, October 5
8:30 am - Worship
9:45 am - Sunday School
11:00 am - Worship
4:30 pm - UMYF
Monday, October 6
6:30 pm - Girl Scouts
7:00 pm - Council on Ministries
Tuesday, October 7
12:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 1
Wednesday, October 8
10:00 am - Needlework Guild
1:30 pm - Staff Meeting
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
8:00 pm - AA
Thursday, October 9
7:00 pm - Cub Scout Den Meeting
7:00 pm - District Finance Training
Saturday, October 11
8:00 pm - AA
Sunday, October 12
8:30 am - Worship
9:45 am - Sunday School & Confirmation
11:00 am - Worship
4:30 pm - UMYF
Tuesday, October 14
10:00 am - United Methodist Women
12:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 1
Wednesday, October 15
10:00 am - Needlework Guild
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study
8:00 pm - AA
Thursday, October 16
6:00 pm - Day Care Staff Meeting
7:00 pm - Cub Scout Den Meeting
Saturday, October 18
4:00 pm - Green/Mizelle Wedding
8:00 pm - AA
Sunday, October 19
8:30 am - Worship
9:45 am - Sunday School & Confirmation
11:00 am - Worship
4:30 pm - UMYF
Monday, October 20
5:00 pm - Day Care Board
6:30 pm - Girl Scouts
Tuesday, October 21
12:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 1
Wednesday, October 22
10:00 am - Needlework Guild
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study
8:00 pm - AA
Thursday, October 23
6:30 pm - Day Care Open House
7:00 pm - Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Friday, October 24
4:00 pm - Rose’s Supper
Saturday, October 25
11:00 am - Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
McLemore Class Serving
8:00 pm - AA
Sunday, October 26
Anniversary Celebration
9:45 am - Sunday School & Confirmation
10:30 am - Worship ONE SERVICE
4:30 pm - UMYF
Tuesday, October 28
12:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 1
Wednesday, October 29
10:00 am - Needlework Guild
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study
8:00 pm - AA
Friday, October 31
4:00 pm - Community Supper
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT
and LUNCHEON
Chris Ward, organ
October 3, 2014
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12 noon
Free 30 minute concert at noon followed by a
soup and sandwich luncheon. Donations for lunch
($5.00 suggested) benefit the Organ Fund and
Friends of Music. Bring a friend!
BUDGET TIME
It’s that time again!! Preparations are
underway for the 2015 Budget.
Please submit any funding request changes for your
committee or group by October 16th to Mel Holshouser,
melholhouser@gmail.com, 757-334-4097 or
Everett Birdsong, ebirdsong@birdsong-peanuts.com,
757-630-8645
Hot Meals and Homework
The Main Street Missions committee has agreed to provide meals for
10 children who will be eating at Suffolk House (formally the
Homeless Shelter) at 6:30 pm before returning home. Meals may
consist of casseroles or other homemade meals, or items such as
pizza, KFC, etc. Meals still needed for the following Wednesday
evenings: December 3,10,17. Families interested in providing a meal
are asked to sign the schedule posted on the bulletin board near the
kitchen entrance. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Calendar of Centennial Celebration Events
October 2014 ~ June 2016
(Subject to Change)
DATE
EVENT
TIME___________ ______
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Centennial Worship Celebration
ONE SERVICE 10:30am
Sunday, November 2, 2014
All Saints Sunday
8:30 & 11:00am Worship
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Veteran’s Sunday
8:30 & 11:00am Worship
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Centennial Christmas Candlelight Service
4:00pm
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Women’s Day of Spiritual Growth
10:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Scouting Ministries Sunday
11:00am Worship
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Homecoming
12 Noon
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Peanut Fest Parade Participation
10:00am
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Joyful Feast
12 Noon
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Centennial Worship & Rededication
To be announced
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October 2014
Anniversaries
1 Mr. & Mrs. Everett H. Irby
3 Mr. & Mrs. Justin R. Caron
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Witherspoon
10 Mr. & Mrs. Vernon M. Towler
Mr. & Mrs. Steve A. Webb
15 Mr. & Mrs. Nofleet Garnett
21 Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Miller
24 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew B. Zydron
29 Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Littleton
30 Mr. & Mrs. David A. Kincaid
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Stutz
Birthdays
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
28
29
30
31
(Sara Jane Foreman)
(Christopher Mast)
(Dana Pruden)
(Ashley Short)
(Stephanie Swanner)
SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
WISHES TO THE
OCTOBER
MEMBERS
OF
THE 90+ CLUB!
Pat Freeman
Dot Hill
Alice Horst
Mrs. Audrey Beck, Maria McLemore, Kevin Spain, Harrison Saunders,
Mr. Scott Kilborn
Mrs. Elizabeth Helms, Ms. Emily Parks, Mr. Al Bremer
Mr. Henry Simpson
Mrs. Pattie Conrad
Mr. Pat Suttle, Cambridge Hines
Mrs. Pat Smith, Mrs. Nan Cullop, Mrs. Susan Towler, Michael Liekefet
Mrs. Alice Horst
Mrs. Dot Hill, Dixon Mills
Mr. David Askew, Mr. Robert Walton, Jr.
Mrs. Judy Horton, Mrs. Elizabeth Russell, Mr. Andrew McCauley, Mrs. Betty Totten
Mr. Ryan Lambert, Ms. Michele Clark
JB Powell
Mrs. Julie Irby, Madie Baker, Mr. Vernon Towler, Emily Grass, Lily Pearce
Ms. Tracey Sackett, Mr. Jerry Branch
Mr. Dale Bradshaw, Campbell Hogg, Dr. Charles O’Dea
Mrs. Sherri Cordon
Mr. John Borthwick
Mr. Jeff Beale, Dr. Bev Cox
Mr. Spencer Hart, Mr. Joe Webb, Mrs. Pat Freeman
Jedd Askew, Owen Gregory
Mrs. Katie Beale, Mrs. Nancy O’Berry, Ashley Butler, Mr. Randy Hicks, Mr. Jim Decker
Mr. Walter New
Mr. Fletcher Beadles, Mrs. Wendy Barnes
Benton Wentz, Jake Redd
Mr. Mike Beale, Mr. Dutch Greene, Mr. Zachary Irby
Mrs. Scherry Johnson, Emily Plumlee
Mrs. Sharyn Flintoff, Mr. P. C. Austin, Mrs. Shirley Baldwin
Mrs. Roberta Powell
Mr. Ryan Harrell, Mr. Travis Williford, Michaela Waddell
CHURCH STAFF
and
CONTACT INFORMATION
Church Office: 757-539-8751
Fax: 757-539-7566
Pastor’s Home: 757-539-2612
Main Street Day Care and
Preschool
Main Street Church Web Site:
Church’s E-Mail address
Pastor’s E-Mail address
Pastor
Director of Music / Organist
UMYF Coordinator
Director of Congregational Care
Children’s Resource Coordinator
Pastor’s Cell Phone: 757-621-5778
757-539-3431
THE MAIN STREET MESSENGER
Main Street United Methodist Church
202 North Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
THE MAIN STREET MESSENGER: Published monthly by Main Street United Methodist
Church, 202 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. Entered as periodicals in the Post
Office, Suffolk, VA 23434. Publication #589102
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED.
www.mainstumc.org
MainStreet@mainstumc.org
pastor@mainstumc.org
Rev. Myrtle Frances Hatcher
Chris Ward
Mark Popik
Barbara McPhail
Karen Waddell
Day Care/Preschool Director
Administrative Assistant
Janis Greene
Virginia McNeill
Custodian
Herman Terrell
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Mark Your Calendars!
THE SECOND ANNUAL
FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET GOLF TOURNAMENT
JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2014
will be held on April 17, 2015.
Average worship attendance: 220
Average Sunday School attendance: 75
2014 tithes & offerings: $357,696
2014 expenses: $361,477
If you are interested in serving on the
committee or participating in any way,
please see
David Askew or Marie Baker.
The Main Thing on Main Street at Main Street UMC
“If these walls could talk …”
Whenever I stand in our sanctuary in the quiet and listen, I believe I can hear murmuring and whispers and
sighs. I try hard to discern what the noises are, and that is when I realize, it’s the walls talking about what they have
seen happen in that space in the past 100 years. And I am intentional in sitting in that space and listening and imagining
what the voices are saying. It reverberates in my spirit over and over what the issues are that these hallowed walls
would talk about, and I can imagine how they would rejoice in the number of persons who have been baptized at this
altar. And then they would count with joy the number of souls who had given their lives to God as adults right in
front of this altar. For a moment the voices would lower to a hush, and the naming would be the saints who have
claimed the promise of the resurrection in death; and their final attendance in this church was right here at this altar.
The walls then would challenge each other to count the total number of times the bread and the cup have been
served at this altar – and the voices are heard more and more and more in a glorious harmony of praise and joy and
thanksgiving.
October is the month that we formally open our celebration of over 213 years of fruitful, joyful ministry as a
congregation committed to Jesus Christ. This congregation has enjoyed three locations in our city; and the last 100
years has found the faithful people of the United Methodist Church of Suffolk rooted in this location, sheltered by
these walls that we cherish. God has blessed our congregation to grow and prosper through the faithful members and
friends who give vibrancy and joy to our ministries.
I believe the history of Main Street United Methodist Church speaks loudly about the dedication and
persistence of the founders of the congregation and those persons who have kept the vital spark of spirituality kindled
for those who will come in future times. We who enjoy serving within these walls must always be grateful for our
founding members and those who have kept the pathway open and accessible for all who will come. My commitment
to the celebration of our ministry is to pray in thanksgiving to God for all that we enjoy within these walls because of
God’s amazing, abiding grace. On a regular schedule in the coming days, I will walk into our sanctuary, touch the
walls and pray, listening for the murmurs of joy; and I invite you to join me in this praying. Ponder it…
Pastor Myrtle