July 20, 2017

Volume LVII, No. 7

Pastor Rhonda’s “Rummagings”

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Record of Faithfulness

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Christmas in July

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Our Community: VBS 2017

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Facility Update 3

The Summit 3

From the Trustees 4

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Record of Faithfulness

(through June 30, 2017)

• Operating Budget: Operating Budget: Operating Budget: Operating Budget:

$1,385,000$1,385,000$1,385,000$1,385,000

• Total Contributions:Total Contributions:Total Contributions:Total Contributions:

$602,549 $602,549 $602,549 $602,549

• Total Spent in pursuit Total Spent in pursuit Total Spent in pursuit Total Spent in pursuit

of mission: of mission: of mission: of mission:

$625,817 $625,817 $625,817 $625,817

• Total Indebtedness:Total Indebtedness:Total Indebtedness:Total Indebtedness:

$429,880$429,880$429,880$429,880

Pastor Rhonda’s “Rummagings”Pastor Rhonda’s “Rummagings”Pastor Rhonda’s “Rummagings”Pastor Rhonda’s “Rummagings”

I am excited and blessed to have the opportunity to serve as your full-time Associate

Pastor. I see Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church as a vibrant and growing center

of God’s purpose working to reach those within our walls and within the local and inter-

national community. Jesus tells us in

Matthew 28: 19-20, “Go therefore and

make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father and of

the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey everything that I

have commanded you.”

My goals include continuing to develop

programs such as Grief Share and Parents

Night Out, to continue to strengthen our

ties within the community, and to

connect us to resources such as the

Health Initiative program with Vidant

Medical Center.

I believe that as we explore and develop

together ways in which we may Know,

Grow and Go, we will see the fruit that

comes from lives connected to God

through Christ Jesus.

Definition of the word Rummaging

To search actively, as in a place or receptacle or within oneself.

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These small heroes have brought in 456 books and raised $205.21 to go to the Building Hope Community Center this week. Thank you to all the volunteers and youth who helped to make this year’s Vacation Bible School a huge success!!

They’ve Moved

Pastor Liz & David

2706 Salem Church Rd.

Goldsboro, NC 27530

Our Community: Hero Central VBS 2017

We will be celebrating the gift of Christmas in our morning

worship services on Sunday, July 23. We will focus on the

gift of peace, which God gives us in Jesus. There will be

something a little special for the children, too. We’ll sing

Christmas carols and hymns, remember the gift of God

coming to us in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and take

time to remember the wisdom declared in Phillips Brooks’

famous carol. “How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift

is given; so God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his

heaven. No ear may hear him coming, but in this world of

sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ

enters in.” (O Little Town of Bethlehem) Come and cele-

brate the birth of Jesus in worship. Invite your neighbors,

friends and family to join us. Agape boxes will also be distributed.

Christmas in July (July 23)

Volume LVII, No. 7

Global Leadership Summit 2017: Influence

∗ Pastor’s Reading Circle - Sunday, July

23 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Confer-

ence Room. We will discuss Margaret

Feinberg’s book, Scouting the Divine.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

∗ Umbrella Market - Wednesdays from

5:00 to 8:00 pm at Five Points Plaza.

Come see the children of Jarvis Memorial

serve lemonade to benefit local missions.

∗ Shelter Meal - Friday, July 28 from 5:15

to 8:00 pm in the Taft Christian Life

Center kitchen.

Join us August 10 and 11 to gain vision, inspiration and skill development so that you

will lead at your best. The Global Leadership Summit is a two day conference streamed

live in HD from the Willow Creek Campus near Chicago to over 500 locations nation-

wide. Each year, this event has grown with increased opportunities for connecting with

our region’s leaders in education, business, government, and local non-profits.

Who has influence? You have influence. For more information on this exciting

event, email: jarvis.assist@gmail.com or visit www.jarvis.church/summit

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The Congregation and Staff of

Jarvis UMC wish to extend

their sincerest sympathy to:

-The Newman family upon

the death of Bobbie Newman,

who passed away on July 18.

-Joe Taft and family upon the

death of Camilla Henderson

Taft, who passed away on July

13.

-Tommy Peacock upon the

death of his fiancée, Elizabeth

Upton, who passed away on

July 13.

-Rhonda Argenbright upon

the death of her brother, Rich-

ard “Rick” B. Hager, who

passed away on July 11.

-Bryan and Debbie Caton

Rogers upon the death of her

mother, Betty Caton, who

passed away on July 9.

From the Office of the

Facility Manager As we grow, the Pitt County

Boys and Girls Club has part-

nered with Jarvis Memorial to

improve the playground fence

and update the basement bath-

rooms for the Boys and Girls

Club use. The playground and

bathrooms will be closed starting

August 14-28. We ask that all

members please use caution as

you walk to the Taft Christian

Life Center for worship and all

other programs.

-Bobby Deloatch

Future Events: Mark your Calendar ∗ Communion - We celebrate communion

on the first Sunday of the month at each

of our services. Join us for worship on

Sunday, August 6.

∗ Living Out Loud - July 31-Aug. 4. Call-

ing all rising sixth graders for a summer

missions program. Register at:

www.jarvis.church/children

∗ Upward Pre-Registration Basketball

Clinic - Saturday, August 26 from 8:15

am to 4 pm. There will be two separate

sessions by grade level (K-3rd grade) and

(4th-6th grade). For more information:

www.jsmnow.org/form17337.htm

We’re on the Air

If you are unable to attend a Sun-

day service, you may listen to the

10:55 am service live broadcast

over WAGO-FM 88.7, 91.1, 97.7,

100.5 and 101.1.

2017 Speakers Bill Hybels, Founder and Senior Pastor Willow Creek Community Church

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook

Marcus Buckingham, Best-selling Author; Founder, The Marcus Buckingham Co.

Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director, Equal Justice Initiative

Juliet Funt, CEO, Whitespace at Work

Marcus Lemonis, Star of CNBC’s The Profit; CEO of Camping World and Good Sam

Sam Adeyemi, Founder and Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre in Nigeria

Laszlo Bock, Senior Advisor, Google; Best-selling Author

Immaculee Ilibagiza, Advocate for Peace and Forgiveness; Best-selling Author

Gary Haugen, Founder and CEO, International Justice Mission

Angela Duckworth, Professor, University of Pennsylvania; Best-selling Author

Fredrik Haren, Author; Business Creativity Expert

Andy Stanley, Leadership Author; Communicator; Pastor

Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church

510 South Washington Street

Greenville, N. C. 27858

Office: 752-3101 Fax: 752-9377

email: jarvisumc@gmail.com

www.jarvis.church

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church? Go to: www.jarvis.church/calendar/. If you

are interested in booking a room or using any particular

space for a meeting, bible study or group, please call the

church office at 752-3101.

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We are only six weeks away from the 2017 East Carolina

football season and as always, there will be Freeboot Fri-

days on each Friday before the home football games. This

year there are seven Saturday home games and seven Free-

boots to provide ample opportunity for any mission of the

church to raise funds for the use of our parking lots on

these days. This year the Friday dates are:

September 1

September 15

September 29

October 6

October 20

November 10

November 17

If your group is interested in booking one of these dates,

please email:baxterm@suddenlink.net, call the church

office at 752-3101 or email jarvis.assist@gmail.com.

BJ Myers

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