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Unexpected Growth Did you ever think giving up something would help you grow? How about if you took on an extra commitment for God? Did you know you would grow? Adding one more thing to our list is about the last thing we want to do. But what if adding one more thing to our lives caused us to spiritually grow? Would you be willing to do it then? What if we were to tell you that giving up your life for the sake of the church would draw you closer to God? During this season of Lent, we are going to explore these questions and many more. Our exploration will be guided by the theme “Unexpected Growth”. Give some thought to this: Why is growth unexpected if it’s what we are supposed to do? Register for Feburary/March 2012 Wonderful Wednesdays Upper Room Sunday School Class Jim Pace will be teaching Upper Room Sunday School class in February. His topic will be “Who are the Christians in the Middle East?” Join us in Room 409 at 9:45am. Visitors are always welcome! Youth Canned Food Drive It’s time for the District Youth Canned Food Drive! The UMYF will be having their door-to-door collection during the afternoon of Sunday, February 26 (note the date change). Collection tubs will also be set up around the church through Sunday, March 11 (the District drop-off day). Loaves and Fishes will also accept cash donations for this drive – for every dollar donated, they will be able to purchase 6 canned items. Please let Derek know if you would like to donate cash. Kids on a Mission Calling all K –5th Graders. Our next mission will be on February 26 for a Canned Food Drive door-to-door collection. We will meet at the church at 3:00 p.m. then disperse to different locations. A few parents are needed to chaperone. Please contact Jennifer Smith at jensmith71@msn.com if you are able to help out! Wheelchair Ramp Schedule 2012 We are looking for volunteers to keep this ministry thriving. After interviews are completed and requirements are met recipients will be placed on one of the listed dates. Email notifications with location and details of each build will be sent out to all volunteers that are currently on the volunteer contact list. If you would like to be placed on the volunteer contact list for the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry please contact Lloyd Manning at lloydmanning44@gmail.com or 336-584-5887. The Passion Narratives In the month of March, Dr. Efird will be leading a Bible Study entitled ‘The Passion Narratives’. The study will take place in the Chapel on March 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6pm—8pm. Will Our Children Have Faith? On Saturday, March 3 at University UMC Chapel Hill, there will be a lecture and discussion by Rev. Dr. John H. Westerhoff, who has taught and lectured throughout the world and authored more than 30 books. Click here to register or for more information.			Ash Wednesday Service There will be an Ash Wednesday Service with Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The Rev. Nathan Arledge will preach. Please make plans to attend. Adult Mission Team Fundraising Dinner and Auction The Adult Mission team will be having a dinner and auction March 17th, 2012, 5pm to 8 pm, in Aldersgate Hall as a fund raising event for this summer’s Adult Missions. The meal will be Eastern NC style pork barbeque prepared by Front Street’s master pig cooker Lloyd Manning. There will be a silent auction and Auctioneer John Black will conduct the live auction as part of the evening festivities. Tickets are on sale now from team members and on Sunday mornings in the Reading Area. To make this event as successful as previous auctions we are relying on Front Street members and friends to donate items such as: Week-ends or weeks at vacation homes Sporting event tickets Professional services New items of value Restaurant gift cards Anything else you have to offer! (non- yard sale items) If you have something you would like to contribute please notify Nathan (nathan@frontstreetumc.org). Everyone please plan to attend the dinner and auction with their check books! In addition to the ASP trip this summer the Adult Mission Ministry Team is looking at the possibility of future foreign mission trips to Haiti and Honduras. The funds raised at this event will go towards these and other adult mission trips. More information about the mission trips will be presented at the dinner/auction. If you are interested in any of these trips and would like more information, please contact: Nathan Arledge for Haiti trip (nathan@frontstreetumc.org ) Mark Crissman for Honduras trip (markcrissman@triad.rr.com) David Hoxie for ASP trip (dhoxie@triad.rr.com) Thanks! Mission Ministry Team 2012 Flower Calendar Please note the following available dates for placing flowers on the altar. If you are interested in providing the altar flowers in honor or in memory of someone either contact Bert Mims at 584-5443 (h) or bert.mims@wnhplaw.com or write your name on the flower calendar located in the Welcome Center area. The price for two vases of flowers for the Altar is $65.00. Available Date: April 29. Exploring the Risk The first followers of Jesus didn’t have it all together. They weren’t anything special. They were simply run-of-the-mill, ordinary people, who lived their lives the best that they could. Actually, come to think of it, they kind of sound like some other people we know. In this sermon series, we’ll take a closer look at the first followers of Jesus. Who were they? What did they see in this guy named Jesus? Why in the world did they follow him? Maybe in the process of uncovering Jesus’ first followers we’ll come to see ourselves more clearly, learn more about the One they were following, and hear the call to follow Him today. Come join us as we have just begun our new sermon series, "Exploring the Risk!" 58 with Nate This season’s 58 with Nate discussion group will focus on “Praying our Way through Lent.” Gatherings will be held Wednesday mornings (9am – 10am) & evenings (7:35pm – 8:35pm). Heritage Center DATES: February 29; March 7; March 14; March 21; March 28. Please plan to attend! The United Methodist Women The United Methodist Women will meet March 5. Please join us at 10:00am in the Heritage Room for coffee and socializing followed by our group meeting at 10:30 in the chapel. Our speaker will be Rev. Buck Cockran, Executive Director of Peacehaven Community Farm. All UMW members are asked to bring an offering for the call to prayer and self-denial to this meeting. All women of the church are welcome to join us. NC Summer Camps 2012 - Register Now! The NC Conference has three camps offering opportunities to reconnect to the outdoors. Each camp has the common resources of a beautiful outdoor setting, cabins, gathering spaces, campfires, and excellent food, yet each has its own distinct focus. Click here for more information about the three camps. Brochures are also available in the Reading Area. Register early as camps fill up quickly!

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