News and Notes – May 21, 2012

Attic Basement and Closet Sale

Don’t miss our spring sale. This wonderful event is open to EVERYONE. We would LOVE to have you join us in fellowship, laughter and work. Beginning on Monday, May 21st through noon on Thursday, May 24, we will sort, fold, hang, pile, and price. The sale is open to the public from 7:30am – 6:00pm on Friday, May 25 and 8:00am – noon on Saturday, May 26. Silent Auction is open all day on Friday. Proceeds of this sale benefit local missions.

Boone United Trail

Volunteer to Build – May 22nd we will begin Tuesday Trail Nights 5-7pm, weekly as weather permits. June 2nd is National Trail Day and our next large scale volunteer dig day.

Become a Boone United Trail Champion – Champions take personal ownership in making this trail a reality. They help coordinate volunteers, tools, and learn how to teach others how to properly build a trail.

Spread the Word – This trail is being built for our whole community. Spread the love and tell your friends. Boone United Trail Facebook Page.

Blood Drive

Monday May 28 from 2:00pm – 6:30pm in the Family Life Center. Giving blood is easy and safe. Won’t you please help? Sign up today at the table in the Narthex, or you can walk-in without an appointment. So let’s be ready to roll up our sleeves and help our fellow man.

Bottles of Hope

Please pick up a baby bottle today and take it home as a reminder to pray for this ministry and to place a monetary gift inside, whether it’s loose coins, a few greenbacks, or a check. Return your bottle to the church by 6/17. Thank you for your participation in this wonderful ministry of life. Donations will go to Hope Pregnancy Resource Center’s general ministry.

News and Notes – May 4, 2012

Welcome Rev. Dr. John Ed Mathison

Dr. Mathison is one of the most important leaders in Methodism over the last generation. We have the esteemed privilege to have him preach for us on May 6th during our 8:45 and 11 a.m. services as well as teach in the chapel during the Sunday School hour on the topic “Does God need the church?”

We are blessed to have the Boone United Methodist Preschool perform for us on May 6th during the 8:45 a.m. service.

This wonderful mission of our church is a morning program for 2, 3 and 4 year olds as well as a Transitional Kindergarten. They use weekly themes to teach age appropriate skills and incorporate Christian values in the daily lessons.

Thank you to our wonderful staff of dedicated childhood educators who work tirelessly to nurture the youngest members of God’s family. They not only model Christian attitudes but help these children experience wonder and awe at God’s world.

J.O.Y. Group May 8th, 12:00 Noon in the Family Life Center

Lunch will be available for a donation. Our program will be by Brian Yerman & Amanda Spencer, both local folks who perform Old Time Mountain music. Reservations are requested–please tear off and place in the offering plate, or call the church office at 264-6090.

Our menu this month will be Chicken and Broccoli Bake, Fruited Rice, Salad, Bread and Dessert.

Vacation Bible School June 11-14

Sign up NOW at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/booneumc.

High Country High School Chorale

The Spring Concert will be on Monday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is Free

A Reception for Dr. George Naff

We will be having a reception to honor Dr. George Naff between services in the chapel on Sunday, May 20th.Please join us as we celebrate his career here at Boone United Methodist Church and wish him many blessings ashe beginsa new ministry, Mountaintop Counseling. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.