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Apri l 1, 2016
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Pastor Larry
Writes
Staff News
Charge Con.
2
Prayer Concerns 3
In Service
Flower Calendar
4
Children’s 5
Missions 6
Emergency
Preparedness
Team
7
Bull’s Day
Church Work Day
8
Music Recital 9
Church Calendar 10-11
Staff listing
Missions
Calendar
Seniors Calendar
Office Hours
12
M T . S Y LVA N G R A P E V I N E C H U R C H N E W S L E T T E R
Pastor Larry Writes… What makes a church vital? That is a question being asked across the
denomination, and the answers being given are interesting. A denominational study several years
ago suggested vital churches typically have four factors that make them vital, and size of
congregation is not one of them. The four factors include: worship that includes a mix of what people call “traditional” and
“contemporary”, with an emphasis on sermons that are relevant; small groups and
programs that allow people to connect with meaning; pastoral mentoring and coaching of lay people in ministry; and an emphasis on
effective lay leadership. There is nothing in the study that said
effective outreach or evangelism made for vitality, nor was there evidence that an
intense focus on discipleship made for a vital church. A new article suggests “vitality” may
not be all it’s cracked up to be. Instead of vitality, churches should strive to be
authentic, hopeful and try to make their communities better. This kind of church appeals especially to younger people, who do
not want to be caught up in politics of any kind (including church politics!)
I think one of the best things about Mt. Sylvan is that it is a real community, filled with struggling sinners who are trying to do
their best, and make a difference in the world. Worship styles come and go; love
endures, as does the capacity to do good. A real church, filled with loving and giving people. Now, that’s vital.
Peace,
Pastor Larry
Staff News! Welcome new Minister of Youth and
Discipleship, Jay Butler. Jay has
accepted the position of Minister of Youth and Discipleship at
Mt. Sylvan Church. He will start work
on April 11 and be introduced to the congregation at worship
on April 17. Jay is from Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia and Candler School of
Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He has several years of experience in youth
ministry, most recently in High Point, NC. He enjoys reading, video games, and is a fervent Atlanta Braves and University of
Georgia fan. Jay can be reached at [email protected]. You can also look for him
on Facebook. Welcome, Jay!
Special Charge Conference There will be a special called meeting of the Mt. Sylvan UMC Charge Conference
on April 5 at 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to approve a candidate for ordained
ministry, Alex Parker. This is the only item of business to come before this called meeting. All members of the
Administrative Council are members of the Charge Conference and are urged to attend.
Please let Pastor Larry know if you have any questions or concerns.
Mt. Sylvan Grapevine
Church Staff: Rev. Larry Bowden, Rev. Kathie S. Wilkinson,
Rev. Bess H. Smith, Jay Butler, Jim Bock, Leslie Zeek, Sophia Clark,
Mt. Sylvan Preschool Staff
P R A Y E R C O N C E R N S
Congregations Prayer Requests
Marie Peluso’s recovery from a fall resulting in surgery for multiple bone fractures (Mt. Sylvan)
Carolyn Christ having hip replacement surgery Monday, April 4, at Duke (Mt. Sylvan)
Healing for Mike Hall after being readmitted to Duke Hospital (Mt. Sylvan)
Healing for Wendy’s sister, Janet Dew (Paul & Wendy Riley)
For first responders and military (Tanya Watkins)
Kent and Susan Dixon's 4 year old grandson, Liam Dixon, fell Monday evening and broke his arm. It was a bad break near the elbow and he was in surgery for over 6 hours Tuesday. He had decreased blood flow at the end of surgery to repair the bone requiring a vascular surgeon to be
called in. Please pray for healing for Liam and strength for his parents, Tyler and Tiffany. (Kent and Susan Dixon)
Partners In Ministry Pastor Leon Dorleans and the Churches of
Haiti Outreach.
Mt. Sylvan Family in Medical Care or Assisted Living
Eula Clair; Anna Sellers
Neda Hendrickson
Denny Cleckner;
Shirley Wollner
Mid Sedei
Grace Moore;
Marie Peluso
Carla Coltrane
Sue Van Rood
Brookdale Durham:
Croasdaile Apts:
Croasdaile Pavilion:
Cambridge Hills:
Hillcrest:
Brian Center:
Treyburn:
Serving Our Country Dan Armour, Jerry Armour,
Mike Armour, Tyler Dixon, Nick Farlow,
Thomas Lecky, Bryan Thompson, Madison Thompson
At Home Jim Armstrong
Mildred Cooke
Dr. Sharon Hawks
Albert Howell
RosaBelle Mangum
Doris McBroom
Teeny Sanford
Bess Smith
Tim Upchurch,
Connectional Ministry Bishop Hope Morgan Ward,
District Superintendent Carol Goehring,
Asst. to District Superintendent, Jessie Larkins
In Service April 3rd
8:30 Worship
Acolyte: Laura Neal
Cross Bearer: Kistler Hunt
Ushers: Sandy Rowe and Sue Lindsey
Greeters: Delores Stillson and Anne Young
Nurseries: TBA - Volunteers Needed
11:00 Worship
Greeters: Jennifer Morton, and Teresa Lasher
Acolytes: Faye & Lily Allen
Nurseries: TBA - Volunteers Needed
Sunday School: TBA - Volunteers Needed
April 10th
8:30 Worship
Acolytes: Kate Flintom
Cross Bearer: David Hall
Ushers: Gerald & Bobbie Reeves
George & Kaye Tilley
Nurseries: TBA - Volunteers Needed
11:00 Worship
Greeter: Cindy Knapp
Acolytes: Madi White and Kiyah Synan
Nursery: TBA - Volunteers Needed
Sunday School: TBA - Volunteers Needed
April 17th
8:30 Worship
Acolyte: Faye Rodio
Cross Bearer: Lee Rodio
Ushers: Mike & Sue Hall
Tommy Blalock and Larry Smith
Nurseries: TBA - Volunteers Needed
11:00 Worship
Greeter: Darlene Lumpkin
Acolytes: Jordan Rogers & Kiyah Synan
Nursery: TBA - Volunteers Needed
Sunday School: TBA - Volunteers Needed
April 24th
8:30 Worship
Acolyte: Kate Flintom
Cross Bearer: David Hall
Ushers: Roy & Katy MacDonald
Rick & Kathy Ebersohl
Nurseries: TBA - Volunteers Needed
11:00 Worship
Greeter: Rick Pettyford
Acolytes: Madi White and Jordan Rogers
Nursery: TBA - Volunteers Needed
Sunday School: TBA - Volunteers Needed
Available Altar Flower Dates There currently are altar flower dedication openings on the calendar for the following Sundays:
April 10th, 2016
April 24th, 2016
May 8th, 2016
May 22nd, 2016
May 29th, 2016
June 5th, 2016
If you desire to reserve one of these or other available dates please refer to the Flower
Calendar Book in the church Narthex. For more information contact Sophia in the church office
at 471-0032 or [email protected].
Nursery Volunteer Needed
Mt. Sylvan’s Sunday morning nurseries are in
great need of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the nurseries or any of the children’s Sunday school classrooms (adults
and high school youth are welcomed to volunteer) contact Hannah Nguyen at 919-
815-1854 or by email at
Safe Sanctuaries Training
Safe Sanctuaries Training will be held
immediately following the nursery volunteer training on June 12 at 3:00 pm, in the Armstrong Room. If you need to be certified,
or re-certified, please plan to come on this date. Please contact Leslie Zeek at the church
office at [email protected] with any
questions or for more information.
Calling all sprouts!
It’s time to plant our Kinder Garden!
To prepare the garden for the Kids’ Summer Gardening Program,
we have scheduled two plant days. On Saturday, April 2 and again on Saturday, April 16 we are encouraging all past and future gardeners to “put on your garden boots and gloves” and
meet us under the big tree at 8:30. We will be planting all kinds of vegetables as well as creating our Rainbow of Flowers. A light
snack will be provided. Please contact Kathy Powell at [email protected] to let her if know you are planning to
come one or both of these days..
Registration for our Children’s Summer Program “Garden Pair-of-
Bulls (Parables)” will begin at the end of April.. Contact Kathy
for more information.
VBS Registration Now Open! Preregistration for VBS week, which will be held July 10-14 from 5:30-8:30 pm each evening,
is now open. You are encouraged to register early by going to the church website at
www.mtsylvan.org and clicking on the VBS slide (located on the home page). Our theme this year for VBS is Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace. We will be traveling back in
time to visit Joseph in prison and the palace, get to shop in an authentic Egyptian marketplace, and play games just like the Egyptian children did. It is going to be a wonderful adventure you
don't want to miss!
Augustine Literacy Project Training "Tutor one child ~ Change two lives" When: July 11-22, 2016 - classes meet
from 8:30 to 3:30, M-F, for 2 consecutive weeks
Where: Holy Family Episcopal Church, 200 Hayes Rd, Chapel Hill Why: 1) To help disadvantaged children
learn to read, write and spell through a trusted relationship, research-based
methodology and "gold-standard" tutor training and support 2) To join an incredible group of
compassionate and committed people working to counter a major problem in
our society: childhood illiteracy 3) To find personal fulfillment and joy in the experience of bonding with a
child and helping to alter the course of his/her life
4) To acquire a remarkable skill (how to teach someone to read) and learn an incredible curriculum (Orton-
Gillingham)
Educators receive 6 CEU's for ALP training which is especially well suited to K-3 classroom
teachers and TA's, reading resource teachers, ESL teachers, speech-language pathologists,
school counselors and family specialists (social workers).
If you are interested, please contact Katy MacDonald for a registration form at
From the Corridor District Office
We are heading down the stretch for the flood victim aid trip to South Carolina. The cost of
the trip is $108 for lodging and meals are estimated to be between $50 and $60 per
person for food.
Please know that we have less than a handful of folks so far. We would LOVE to have many
more.
Please mention to your friends, your
neighbors, your co-workers. There is much
work to be done.
Follow and share this link: http://tinyurl.com/zw3tkmy so that the Disaster Relief Co-
Directors will know who is planning on
attending and what skills will be available.
Eno Valley Elementary School Outreach
Volunteers are needed on Thursday evening,
April 21st at Eno Valley Elementary School.
This spring the Durham Partnership for
Children is co-sponsoring. Transition to
Kindergarten events with the Durham Public
Schools. On April 21st there are two events
scheduled - one at Eno Valley Elementary
School and one at Lakewood Elementary
School. Extra volunteers are needed. For
more information about the events and/or to
sign up, visit: http://tinyurl.com/jkopbm4.
Other questions? Contact Katy MacDonald at
Mt. Sylvan Men’s Prayer Breakfast April Schedule
Thursday, April 7th at 8:00 am we will meet at Silver Spoon Restaurant for breakfast and fellowship
Thursday, April 14th at 7:30 am we will meet in Church kitchen for snacks, then move to the Action Class room at 8:00 am to view and discuss the PBS special, History of the Bible
Thursday, April 21st at 7:30 am we will meet in Church kitchen for snacks, then move to
the Action Class room at 8:00 am to view and discuss the PBS special, History of the Bible
Thursday, April 28th at 7:30 am we will meet in Church kitchen for snacks, then move to
the Action Class room at 8:00 am to view and discuss the PBS special, History of the Bible
Basic Emergency Supply Kit With spring, there is always a chance of tornadoes. Our Church families, friends, and neighbors should have some basic supplies on hand to survive at least three days in an emergency. Below is a list of basic items every emergency supply kit should include:
Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
It is important that you review this list and consider where you live and the unique needs of your family to create an emergency supply kit that meets your needs. You should consider having emergency supply kits at home and smaller portable kits at your workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time. B. Pinkerton
Emergency Medical Information Envelope The purpose of the Emergency Medical Information Envelope is to provide critical medical information to emergency responders in a medical emergency when a patient is unable to communicate or care takers are unable to provide medical information. It contains information that helps paramedics determine if a patient is on medications or has medical conditions as they enter the house. This information is vital in an emergency and not always available. There is also information concerning an individual’s physician. We recommend you place the form in a business envelope and tape to your refrigerator in plain sight. You can get a copy of the Vial of Life form at http://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=2437 or the Church Office. We recommend this information be updated every year. J. Polhamus
UMCOR Early Response Team (ERT) Early Response Teams (ERTs) fill a need in the early days after a disaster to clean flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and help to prevent further damage, while providing a caring Christian presence.
ERTs are not first-responder emergency workers nor do they recover, rebuild, or repair. Under specific guide-lines, ERTs assist survivors, without further harm or burden to the affected community.
Mt Sylvan UMC is forming an UMCOR ERT / CERT to support northern Durham County and Corridor District in times of need. To become a member requires 6 hours of basic ERT member training. The first training will be held in Mt. Sylvan’s Armstrong Room #1 on April 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (lunch provided).
Basic ERT Training participants learn the basics of disaster response, including how to stabilize and secure homes safely, and how to work effectively with survivors and others on the response team. This standardized class is required for the basic ERT UMCOR identification badge.
Please call (919-471-0032) or email the Church office ([email protected]) to sign up. Lunch will be provided. T. Rhodes
It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark…… Howard Ruff
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TEAM
Welcome to the Mt Sylvan UMC Emergency
Preparedness Team page. The Team supports
Church members, families, and friends in their
local neighborhoods and communities with
education, volunteer service, and training to be
better prepared for emergencies and disasters.
Welcome to the Mt Sylvan UMC Emergency Preparedness Team page. The Team supports Church members, families, and friends in their
local neighborhoods and communities with education, volunteer service, and training to
be better prepared for emergencies and disasters.
Church Vision Mt Sylvan UMC, through its strong commitment to its members, families, and community is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that
… all people affected by emergencies and disasters in our local neighborhoods, communities, nation, and around the world receive care, shelter and hope.
… our neighborhoods, communities, and Church are ready and prepared for emergencies and disasters
… all families in our Church, neighborhoods, communities, state, and country find support & comfort whenever needed;
… in an emergency or disaster, there are trained individuals nearby, ready to use their resources and skills to save lives, protect property, and provide comfort to those in need.
A Gail Chappell Thank You Message
I would like to thank everyone at Mt Sylvan for their prayers, thoughts, cards and food and also for the beautiful blue prayer shawl that
was made for me. I treasure each and every one of you as my family at Mt. Sylvan United
Methodist church.
Gail Chappell
A Tilley Family Thank You Message A special thank you for all of your prayers,
cards, food and love given during Larry’s
difficult journey and passing.
Thank you and God bless you,
Barbara Tilley and Family
The Congregational Care Committee
The Congregational Care Committee would like
to thank everyone that provided provisions
and help with the recent receptions. We could
not have done it without you.
Blessings,
The Congregational Care Committee A Bryant Family Thank You Message
Dear Mt. Sylvan Family,
Thank you for all the prayers, cards and text messages during the illness and death of my
Father. I am proud to be a member of the Mt. Sylvan family.
God bless you all, Donna Bryant and Family
Empty Bowls Success!
Frances Cimburke would like to thank everyone who contributed desserts to the Empty Bowls Urban Ministries of Durham
fundraiser. We had a great turn out and Urban Ministries was very pleased.
Mt. Sylvan Durham Bulls Game Day
Sunday June 5th at 5:05pm
Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett Braves
All are welcome and
encouraged to buy
tickets for this family
friendly Mt. Sylvan
event. Tickets are $12
apiece and all seats are
in a covered area. To
purchase tickets mail or
bring your payment to
the church office, during office hours, by May
15. Make checks payable to Mt. Sylvan UMC
with Durham Bull tickets in the memo line. For
details contact Sophia Clark in the church office
at 919-471-0032. Tickets will be available for
pick-up, on May 29, to those who have already
paid. The deadline to purchase tickets is May
15. Parking in the nearby parking garage is $5
per car. Carpooling encouraged.
Upcoming Church Workday Saturday, April 9, from 8:00 -11:00am is Mt.
Sylvan’s annual workday around the church. Tasks include reseeding, removing old
shrubbery, cleaning ditches, etc.
If you have them available, please bring rakes,
axes, mattocks, blowers, gloves, chainsaws, and/or trailers. In the past most of our
participants were retirees. This year we hope younger church members will participate in
greater numbers. Contact Jim Armstrong for details at 919-215-4173.
In the case of inclement weather the rain date is April 23, 2016.
Vocal Recital Featuring Vocalist, Cera Finney
April 2016 at Mt. Sylvan UMCSun Mon Tue Wed
3
UMW Sunday
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9 Larry
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
3:30p
5p Choir
4
10 Staff
7p Trustees
8p AA
5
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
1:30p Families Moving Forward
3:30p
5:30p
7p G.S. Service Unit
7p Praise Band
7p Special Charge Conference
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
5p Choir
6p Youth
11
8:30 Emmaus
10 Staff
8p AA
12
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p StaffParish
13
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylvan
17
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
3:30p
5p Choir
6p Youth
18
10 Staff
10 McKay
8p AA
19
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p Beulah Cole
7p Praise Band
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
24
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
10 Youth
11 Contemporary
4p UMW Executive
5p Choir
6p Youth
25
10 Staff
6p UMW General
8p AA
26
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p Administrative
7p Praise Band
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
April 2016 at Mt. Sylvan UMCSun Mon Tue Wed
3
UMW Sunday
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9 Larry
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
3:30p
5p Choir
4
10 Staff
7p Trustees
8p AA
5
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
1:30p Families Moving Forward
3:30p
5:30p
7p G.S. Service Unit
7p Praise Band
7p Special Charge Conference
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
5p Choir
6p Youth
11
8:30 Emmaus
10 Staff
8p AA
12
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p StaffParish
13
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylvan
17
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
11 Contemporary
3:30p
5p Choir
6p Youth
18
10 Staff
10 McKay
8p AA
19
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p Beulah Cole
7p Praise Band
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
24
7:30
8:30 Traditional
9:45 Sunday
10 Youth
11 Contemporary
4p UMW Executive
5p Choir
6p Youth
25
10 Staff
6p UMW General
8p AA
26
9:45 Seniors Bible
11 Sylvan
3:30p
5:30p
7p Administrative
7p Praise Band
11 Preschool
5p Pack
6:30p Mt. Sylva
April 2016 at Mt. Sylvan UMC Wed Thu Fri Sat
Apr
10 Prayer Shawl
8:30 Kinder Garden Planting
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
6:30p G.S. Troop
10 Prayer Shawl
9
8 Church Work
9 Faye Watkins/Luster Gold Smith
5p AA 5:30p Angels Basketball
hool
van
8 Men's Prayer
6p Ruth Cook
6:15p G.S. Troop
10 Prayer Shawl
8:30 Kinder Garden Planting
9 Disaster Prep. Training
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
8:15 Preschool Picture
6:30p G.S. Troop
7p
22
Newsletter Deadline
10 Prayer Shawl
23
Libby Deluck/Mike Sanders g
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
6:15p G.S. Troop
6:30p Vision Team
7p RosaBelle Mangum
10 Prayer Shawl
5p AA
April 2016 at Mt. Sylvan UMC Wed Thu Fri Sat
Apr
10 Prayer Shawl
8:30 Kinder Garden Planting
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
6:30p G.S. Troop
10 Prayer Shawl
9
8 Church Work
9 Faye Watkins/Luster Gold Smith
5p AA 5:30p Angels Basketball
hool
van
8 Men's Prayer
6p Ruth Cook
6:15p G.S. Troop
10 Prayer Shawl
8:00 Haiti Yard Sale
8:30 Kinder Garden Planting
9 Disaster Prep. Training
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
8:15 Preschool Picture
6:30p G.S. Troop
7p
22
Newsletter Deadline
10 Prayer Shawl
23
Libby Deluck/Mike Sanders g
5p AA
hool
Sylvan
8 Men's Prayer
6:15p G.S. Troop
6:30p Vision Team
7p RosaBelle Mangum
10 Prayer Shawl
5p AA
Primary Business Address
Address Line 2
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Phone: 555-555-5555
Fax: 555-555-5555
Email: [email protected]
Business Tagline or Motto
Organization
Monthly Missions Calendar
We’re on the Web!
example.com
Larry Bowden,
Pastor of Congregational Life
Kathie S. Wilkinson,
Pastor of Worship Life
Bess H. Smith, Pastor Emeritas
Priscilla Jaiah-Missionary to Liberia
Sophia Clark, Office Administrator
Jim Bock, Business Administrator
Leslie Zeek,
Director of Children’s Ministries
Jay Butler,
Minister of Youth and Discipleship
Rochelle Bernard-Bain,
Nursery Attendant
Patricia Deal, Preschool Director
Urban Ministries of Durham
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mondays
Staff UMD Food Pantry
Contact Frances Cimburke
(919-477-9298)
2nd Friday of the month
Help serve breakfast 7 am - 9 am
Contact Terry Rhodes (919-477-8593)
3rd Tuesday of the month
Help serve breakfast 7 am - 9 am
Contact Jim & Phyllis Polhamus
(919-479-2021)
4th Sunday at 10 am
Youth Serve lunch
Habitat House Projects
Habitat work teams go out each Wednesday morning
Contact Herb Cimburke
(919-477-9298)
Backpack Program
Help pack or deliver backpacks
Wednesday evenings or
Friday mornings (during the school year)
Contact Katy MacDonald
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Each Friday from 10 am-12 pm in the Children’s Center
Contact Nancy Smith ([email protected])
Find us on the
web at
www.mtsylvan.org
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm,
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Church email
Sylvan Seniors Calendar April 5 Walter Young
April 12 Chuck Alford Music for all Occasions
(Treyburn Visitation)
April 19 Deborah Morgan WRAL-News
(Board Meeting)
April 26 TBA
May 9-13 Sight & Sound Theatre, (SAMSON) Lancaster Pa.