A picture of the 750+ Wesleyan teens that were ready to enter the worship center at Durham newhope Church yesterday for the final session of the Follow On tour. Many of these were from NC East District.
WY Follow On Tour at Durham newhope 12-29&30-2013
Mt Pleasant Community Church Christmas Service
Mt Pleasant Community Church, 2415 Hoover Hill Road, Trinity, NC., will be having its 5th annual Candlelight Christmas service Monday at 7pm. It will be time of message, song, and drama from the Messiahs Messengers. Communion will be served. Following the service, there will be a light meal that every year is great! Mt Pleasant is pastored by NC East District Licensed Minister Bryan Rush.
http://www.mtpleasantcommunitychurch.com/
Eden Trinity Helps with Operation Christmas Child
Eden Trinity Wesleyan had 12 volunteers go to Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC on December 17th to help pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The boxes come to the distribution center already packed from local churches. Then the volunteers go through the boxes to make sure that there is nothing in the boxes that should not be there. They also add more items if needed. Then the boxes are packed up and ready to be shipped. This is something that Eden Trinity has been doing for several years, along with collecting packed shoe boxes from their church. This year they were able to send 74 boxes for children around the world.
Heritage Hill Cabin under Construction at Victory Mountain Camp
Much progress is being made on the building of the newest Heritage Hill Cabin at Victory Mountain Camp.
Pastoral Transitions
Pastor A.C. and wife Lisa Palmer have accepted the worship pastor position at Reidsville Covington. Pastor AC and Lisa were serving as pastor at Aberdeen Wesleyan Church in Aberdeen, SD. Pastor AC and Lisa have previously served in NC East as worship pastor at Troy First.
The Micah Movement..... January Focus....Addiction and Suicide
Some statistics show suicide is considered the eighty-dominant cause of death in the United States and 29,000 to 30,000 take their life annually. Even greater numbers of people attempt suicide. The number of suicides reported amongst younger adults under the age of 30 has made a alarmingly tragic increase. Death by suicide, climbed to be the third leading cause of death for young people age of 15 to 24 years old. The Micah Movement is asking our local churches to help us focus on this during the month of January.
To bring this to the local church, the following options are being suggested:
The first is the screening of TO SAVE A LIFE. A powerfully inspiring film featuring the struggles of high school friends dealing with life out of control and realizing, one person can make a difference. This film is PG-13 and available on blu-Ray and DVD. Shop the website, amazon.com, Life Way Christian Book Store, Family Christian Stores,
The next option is resourcing the professional counselors/therapist available in your church/community. Ask they teach of the warning signs/risk factors associated to suicide and how to respond.
Additionally.... our own Micah Movement team members, Josh Stegenga and Josh LeRoy are available to give a presentation / conduct a teaching session on this issue. Josh Stegenga is founder of a non-profit called HIS SCARS TO OUR SCARS in High Point. He works with those dealing with an addiction or at risk of suicide. He can be reached at 336/491-2736 or
healinginthewound@live.com . Josh LeRoy has written a book dealing with depression and suicide. He regularly deals with these issues in his ministry. He can be reached at 336/626-8974 or joshleroy6@hotmail.com
-Mary Louise Stancell, Micah Movement Director
TABOR CITY OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNOUNCES ADVENT SERVICES
Old Zion Wesleyan Church will hold a number of Advent Services this month including:
· "Nativity Idol" Dinner & Show on Sunday, December 15, in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $10 each and benefit the Totally Living for Christ (TLC) Women's Ministry. Steak plates will be served and take out plates will be available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m.
· "Mary, Did You Know?" Christmas Cantata and communion on Sunday, December 22, in the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Billy Roy and the congregation invite everyone to attend these Advent services.
Old Zion Wesleyan Church is located at 10144 Swamp Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) about 11 miles east of Tabor City. For more information, please call (910) 653-2305 or visit our web site at www.oldzionwesleyan.com.
Home Run Leader Conference
On February 18, 2014, 12stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA will launch the John Maxwell Leadership Center at their Sugarloaf Campus in Duluth, GA.
The event is free to Wesleyan Pastors, thanks to the generosity of the Wesleyan Investment Foundation. This includes your registration cost and lunch. You (or your church) will need to cover the cost of your meals, travel and lodging. There will be the opportunity to carpool or ride in NC East church vans.
THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO 900 PEOPLE!
Registration is now for the February 18, 2014 “Home Run Leader Conference” and the website is buzzing. You would do well to go on and register immediately. Register at http://homerunlife.com. Click EVENT link. Enter EVENT PASSWORD – HRLIFE13
Pastors, The NC East District has ordered a copy of Pastor Kevin Myers’ book for you. They will be available sometime around February 1. We will let you know how to get your copy.
Below is other information you will want to know:
Event Schedule – Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
8 am – Optional Session – Kevin Myers teaching overview of “Home Run” book.
9 am – Event Begins
· Kevin Myers, “Leading a Home Run Church”
· Robert Morris & John Maxwell, “Generosity”
· John Maxwell, “Transformational Leader”
· Breakout sessions with 12Stone Ministry Staff – (Lunch included on-site)
2:15 pm – Event Concludes (Due to traffic and travel time, they suggest booking flights departing after 5 pm)
A list of area hotels has been emailed to all pastors.
Thomasville MT Zion Caroleers To Sing at Billy Graham Library
Mt Zion Caroleers will be performing in Victorian Costume at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte this Saturday, December 7, from 2-3 PM at the Teddy Bear Tea (ticketed event) and from 5 -5:30 and 6-6:30 on the stage across from the nativity (free event) .
Triad Area Mens Summit
Saturday, January 11 at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax 27235. Cost is $10 per person. Speakers: General W. G. Boykin, Evangelist Nikita Koloff, Johnny Evans, NC Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby, Pastor Keith Carroll, Pastor Hiawatha Hemphill. Theme: Being a Man of God, No Excuses. Printable flyer with registration details will be on web site under Resources tab, then click on printables..
THE COMPASSION EXPERIENCE VISITS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
CHANGE THE STORY: THE COMPASSION EXPERIENCE VISITS CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
Interactive Tour hosted by newhope church Immerses People Into The Real Life World Of Impoverished Children On Three Continents
Durham, NC - The Compassion International Mobile Experience tour makes a 4 day stop in Durham at newhope church Central Campus on December 13-16, 2013. The tour kicked off in Knoxville on July 19 and is making its way across the country to educate people about the lives of the more than 1.3 million children Compassion serves globally. Here is a video highlighting the experience - http://www.compassion.com/change/about-the-experience-video.htm
The Change The Story: The Compassion Experience is two trailers totaling 3,500 square foot that feature replicas of the homes of three Compassion beneficiaries who live in extreme poverty on three separate continents. In the twenty minutes it takes to tour the facility, visitors will fully experience the despair of poverty as they are immersed in littered streets and sounds of insecurity surrounding a closet-sized dwelling.
“It is our hope that people who walk through Change The Story will personally experience and celebrate the transformation of so many lives of children living in poverty, and, through that, realize their own personal transformation as so many do when they travel abroad and see poverty first hand.”
Created in a warehouse in Central City, Kentucky, Change The Story brings Americans as close as possible to the realities of over 1.3 million Compassion beneficiaries in 26 countries, whose households survive on less than USD$1 per day. Change the Story will stop at over 35 towns and travel 65,000 miles of the United States in a year.
newhope church is excited to host Change the Story, and sees it as a powerful tool to help people experience poverty and realize the blessings so many have in America. They hope it motivates people to further invest themselves into this great global cause. They extend the invitation to all in the central North Carolina area to participate in this free event and open to all!
Christmas Gift for the Pastor
There are still 6 rooms available for our upcoming marriage retreat for pastors and
their spouses. This would make a great gift during the Christmas season. When they
speak of a “gift that keeps on giving”, I can think of nothing better than investing in the
relationship of your pastoral couple.
If you would like further information, or to register, please contact Larry Pope at
larry@brownwesleyan.org or by phone at 336-656-7206.
Kernersville Wesleyan Christmas Program
Kernersville Wesleyan Church will be presenting their annual Christmas program this coming Saturday night at 7:00, and also on Sunday night at 6:00. The musical is called "Christmas is Coming" and will include a wide variety of the Kernersville church family. Invite a friend and come and be part of this special Christmas celebration. Pastor Don Martin is directing. The church is located at 930 N. Main Street in Kernersville.
Grennsboro Triad Freedom Church Launch
Sunday, December 1, marked the launch of Triad Freedom Church, meeting at the Palladium Theater on Highway 68 in South Greensboro / North High Point. There were 87 in attendance on this holiday weekend to experience awesome worship and the passionate sharing of the Word. Under the leadership of Pastor Josh Moses and a solid 40-member core team, this church is already doing a great job of reaching into the community. Over this past year they have developed a strong core, small groups, worship band, children’s ministry and partnership with Southwest Guilford High School. Through work relationships, the majority of their congregation is comprised of young, un-churched families searching for truth. Please join in praying for and supporting this new church with so much potential. You may send words of encouragement and congratulations to Pastor Josh at joshmoses36@gmail.com.
Typhoon Haiyan, most powerful ever in the Philippines, causes great suffering
Dr. Lyon calls for prayers and funds to assist our Wesleyan brothers and sisters in the Philippines. (Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund)
On Friday, November 8, with sustained winds of 195 mph and gusts as strong as 235 mph, Typhoon Haiyan was the second-strongest cyclone or hurricane to hit land anywhere in recorded history when it struck the Philippines. Many of the hardest-hit areas are still unable to communicate with the outside. The city of Tacloban (population 220,000) has unconfirmed estimates from government officials of over 10,000 deaths due to storm surges and massive waves filling much of the city to the second story level. On Leyte Island, where Tacloban is, Red Cross staffers also report deaths in the thousands, and hundreds more on neighboring islands in the central Philippines.
Large ships were flung ashore. Neighborhoods near the ocean are simply gone. Untold thousands of homes were smashed, flooded or lost their roofs. In the wake of the storm, official estimates suggest that 9.5 million people are affected, with 600,000 displaced from their homes. Many of the survivors are desperately searching for food and water, and rampant looting is taking place in urban areas.
The government states that the core of the storm hit 36 provinces and 270 cities and towns in central Philippines. Rescue and relief efforts are just beginning, but many roads are still impassable, blocked by debris. The Philippines is prone to be hit by typhoons, but this one was the equivalent of an exceptionally strong category 5 hurricane. It was so powerful that the 10-13 foot storm surge and 2-story-high waves coming onshore in some areas resembled a great tsunami and it caused that degree of destruction.
Some of the areas hardest hit, but out of contact so far, include northern Cebu, the island of Panay, and parts of Palawan and Mindoro.
Not only have hundreds of thousands lost their homes and have little or no food available, but businesses and vast agricultural resources have been destroyed, removing the livelihood of many people indefinitely.
The Wesleyan Church has had a strong presence in the Philippines since before WWII. Since 1972, The Wesleyan Church of the Philippines has been a dynamic and growing General Conference, with several hundred churches throughout the Philippines. Currently the General Superintendent there is Dr. Albert Patacsil.
General Superintendent Patacsil indicates that we have some churches and other ministries in the affected areas, but reports are very incomplete as some churches are out of contact. His latest update stated that:
- 1. We have no reports of Wesleyans losing their lives at this time.
- 2. Roofs of several buildings and the tabernacle at Visayan Bible College on the island of Cebu were damaged. Pastors’ families and other members suffered damage to homes in Cebu.
- 3. In the island of Mindoro where the source of income is primarily agricultural, there was great infrastructural damage to crops, including fruit trees. World Hope International ministries to children are also located in Mindoro. All of the children are alive, but there is no food available for them.
- 4. The most severe losses are on the island of Leyte, but loss of communication has made it impossible to contact our brethren there as yet.
Wesleyan churches in the Bicol area are being used as evacuation centers. Our church in Guinobatan became a refuge for community people. The Wesleyan church in Legaspi is a distribution centre for relief supplies. Further updates will be posted as they are known.
The Wesleyan Church of North America has communicated to Dr. Patacsil that we stand with them, not only in prayer, but in financial assistance, as well. The Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund is accepting donations and sent $10,000 immediately, with more to follow as churches and individuals respond to this relief appeal through the Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund.
Ramseur Kildee New Members
Ramseur Kildee receive the following new members this past Sunday, November 17; Tim & Sarah York & family, Timmy & Brandi Pugh & family, Michael & Tara Cox, Jeff & Cheryl Cox, Arron & Anita Cox .
-Mark Wilburn, Pastor
The Micah Movement..... January Focus....Addiction and Suicide
Some statistics show suicide is considered the eighty-dominant cause of death in the United States and 29,000 to 30,000 take their life annually. Even greater numbers of people attempt suicide. The number of suicides reported amongst younger adults under the age of 30 has made a alarmingly tragic increase. Death by suicide, climbed to be the third leading cause of death for young people age of 15 to 24 years old. The Micah Movement is asking our local churches to help us focus on this during the month of January.
To bring this to the local church, the following options are being suggested:
The first is the screening of TO SAVE A LIFE. A powerfully inspiring film featuring the struggles of high school friends dealing with life out of control and realizing, one person can make a difference. This film is PG-13 and available on blu-Ray and DVD. Shop the website, amazon.com, Life Way Christian Book Store, Family Christian Stores,
The next option is resourcing the professional counselors/therapist available in your church/community. Ask they teach of the warning signs/risk factors associated to suicide and how to respond.
Additionally.... our own Micah Movement team members, Josh Stegenga and Josh LeRoy are available to give a presentation / conduct a teaching session on this issue. Josh Stegenga is founder of a non-profit called HIS SCARS TO OUR SCARS in High Point. He works with those dealing with an addiction or at risk of suicide. He can be reached at 336/491-2736 or
healinginthewound@live.com . Josh LeRoy has written a book dealing with depression and suicide. He regularly deals with these issues in his ministry. He can be reached at 336/626-8974 or joshleroy6@hotmail.com
-Mary Louise Stancell, Micah Movement Team Director
AL Rookie of Year Returns to Alma Mater - High Point Wesleyan Academy
Thomasville native, and High Point Wesleyan Academy grad, Wil Myers, AL Rookie of the Year, returns to his alma mater. In the article Wesleyan Academy Chaplain Paul Coates is shown offering a prayer for Wil. The article is in Greensboro News ‘N Record Tuesday, November 19.
You may read the story at this link as well http://www.news-record.com/sports/article_f5757fba-5075-11e3-bf92-001a4bcf6878.html
Ladies Bazaar at Asheboro Rushwood Park
This Saturday, November 23rd, from 8 AM - 1 PM, you are invited to a Ladies Bazaar, to be held at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church of Asheboro.
The Ladies Holiday Bazaar will include food items such as Brunswick Stew, homemade cakes, handmade craft items of all kinds, gift baskets, one-of-a-kind presents kids, and unique professionally-made gifts you won't find in stores. It is a great place to get your Christmas shopping done early!!!
100% of the proceeds from this event go to renovations and repairs of Rushwood Park's facilities.
Synergize 4 Conference
Pastors, I have an exciting opportunity for you to get your entire registration paid for the Synergize 4 Conference in Orlando, Florida in January!
Here are some reasons this event should be interesting to you:
1. Our own Dr. Jo Anne Lyon is a keynote speaker for the event
2. The focus of the conference is on evangelism and church planting worldwide. Something we as Wesleyans can all get behind and learn more about.
3. The speakers include Len Sweet, Jack Hayford, Ed Stetzer, Frank DeMazio, Stan Toler, Ken Ulmer
4. It's in Orlando
5. And as I already mentioned your registration would be covered by a scholarship simply for being a Wesleyan pastor in the NC East District. You need to know that this offer is coming to our district and 3 others on a first-come-first-serve basis.
More information is listed below below, as well as the attached poster. All you need to do is click the link and enter the code SYNERGIZE and you'll secure your registration free of charge!
Pastor Dan
WY Follow Tour
SHINE, WY Follow Tour, will be held at newhope church in Durham, NC December 29-30. Derik Idol will be the keynote speaker and Falling Lights will be leading the students in worship. To REGISTER, please visit http://mywycon.com/durham/index
Prayer Request Update
We have received word that retired minister Kelly Toth was moved to a rehabilitation facility yesterday. Kelly is still very weak and it appears the rehabilitation will take some time. Audrey has a small apartment at the One Mission headquarters nearby. All prayers are appreciated. For now mail can be sent to:
Rev. Kelly Toth
University Heights Health and Living Community
1380 E. County Line Rd.
Indianapolis IN 46227
Prayer Request
We have received word that retired minister Roland Smith has been readmitted to the Concord North East Medical Center. Please remember Pastor Roland in prayer.
Sanctification Sermon Series
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Local Church News - Goldsboro Hydrant
Goldsboro Hydrant Church will have special services Nov. 17-20, 6:30pm each evening. Pastor Kerry Willis, Harrisonburg, VA., Church of the Nazarene, will be the speaker.
-Tim Fox, Pastor
Local Church News - Denton
Pastor Charlie Collins and a group from Denton Church distributed coats on Saturday November 9th to many families in Compassion Ministries at the New Hope Family Worship Center in Brooklyn, NY. This was the second trip this fall a group from Denton Church delivered winter clothing and supplies to the church.
Minister and Spouse Christmas Banquet at AVS Banquet Centre
Minister and Spouse Christmas Banquet at AVS Banquet Centre
In Asheboro on Friday, December 6, 7pm.
Please register no later than Friday, November 29
RSVP at www.ncewesleyan.com click on Events then click on Registration
Fill out form and submit
Emergency Relief Fund for Typhoon Victims
Typhoon Haiyan, most powerful ever in the Philippines, causes great suffering
Dr. Lyon calls for prayers and funds to assist our Wesleyan brothers and sisters in the Philippines. (Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund)
Read the story here http://www.wesleyan.org/1207/typhoon-haiyan-most-powerful-ever-in-the-philippines-causes-great-suffering
Growing Pastors Event
A district Growing Pastors Advanced Leadership Training Event will be held November 11&12. The Raleigh Region will meet Monday, Nov. 11, 10am, at Greenville First Church. The Down East Region will meet Monday, Nov. 11, 4pm, at Wilmington Crosswinds Church. The Piedmont Region will meet Tuesday, November 12, 10am, at Asheboro Foster St. Church. All pastors and staff pastors are to attend one of the events. District Superintendent Dan LeRoy will be speaking at each event.
Prayer Request
A FLAME event will be held at High Point First Church this week, Nov. 11-15, Monday-Friday. Remember this event in prayer; praying for the host church leaders, FLAME professors, and the ministerial students and lay persons who will be attending the classes to acquire more ministerial education and Christian ministry training.
Prayer Request - Hoyos
November 9, 2013
Remember Pastor Lianet Hoyos, High Point Poder Y Salvacion and family in prayer. Pastor Lianet’s grandmother passed away Friday. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 10, 2:30pm, at Kernersville Iglesia Cristiana Wesleyana Church. You may send Lianet a message at lhoyos@bbandt.com or to Pastor Maikel and Lianet Hoyos, 771 Peachtree Meadows Circle, Kernersville, NC 27284.
Robbins First Church
The Church located at the corner of E. Moore Street and Highway 705 in Robbins, announces their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beginning at 8:00 ham and sausage biscuits will be sold. At 11:00 hotdogs will be sold. Coffee and drinks will be available. A cake walk will be held at 12:00. A pumpkin pie baking contest will be judged at 1:00. Entries are welcome. Drawings for the quilt and mixed raffles will be held at 2:00. There will be lots of homemade items for sale including: pies, cakes, cookies, candies, jellies, and home-canned items. Tickets may be purchased for the quilt and a mixed raffle drawing of $100, wooden church birdhouse, pottery by Rockhouse and Country Pots. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets may be purchased up until the time of the drawing. For more information, you may phone 948-2332.
This is a photo of the Church bird house. It has pews with song books, a ceiling fan with a light, greenery at the podium, and a podium of course. Lots of detail.
-Sam Swinney, Pastor
Growing Pastors Events November 11&12
A district Growing Pastors Advanced Leadership Training Event will be held November 11&12. The Raleigh Region will meet Monday, Nov. 11, 10am, at Greenville First Church. The Down East Region will meet Monday, Nov. 11, 4pm, at Wilmington Crosswinds Church. The Piedmont Region will meet Tuesday, November 12, 10am, at Asheboro Foster St. Church. All pastors and staff pastors are to attend one of the events. District Superintendent Dan LeRoy will be speaking at each event.
Pray for Dr. Jim Dunn Family
November 4, 2013
We received sad news this morning of the passing of Mindy Dunn, wife of Jim Dunn, General Director of Church Multiplication and Discipleship for The Wesleyan Church. She won her two-year battle with cancer at 12:19am this morning. We will pass along more news as we receive it. Please pray for Jim and the children, Caleb and Courtney.
Revival Services at Mt. Pleasant Community Church
Mt. Pleasant Community Church will be in revival Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 4-6 at 7pm nightly. Guest speaker will be former professional wrestler Nikita Koloff. He has an awesome testimony of the transforming power of God that we believe needs to be spread. The church is located at 2415 Hoover Hill Road, Trinity, NC 27370
Any information needed can be found on our website http://www.mtpleasantcommunitychurch.com/Events.html
or by phone 336-653-4906
-Bryan Rush, Pastor
District Calendar Changes
Note the changes in date for District Conference, Camp Meeting, plus we have scheduled the date for the Ordination/Retirement/Awards/Memorial Service.
The District Camp Meeting will be shortened one day, date is July 13-16, 2014 (Sun-Wed)
District Conference will be one day, date is July 17, 2014 at Durham newhope (Morning and Afternoon session)
Ordination/Retirement Recognition/ Minister Awards/Memorial Service will be August 24, 2014 (4:30pm Sunday afternoon)
Mark these dates in your calendar.
Robbins First Celebrates Esther Hurley Day
On October 27, First Wesleyan Church in Robbins celebrated Ethel Hurley Day. Ethel Hurley was pleasantly surprised at the beginning of the 11:00 worship service when Pastor Sam Swinney read a proclamation declaring their intent to “honor a special lady today.” When Ethel’s name was called out, you could tell from the expression on her face that the entire congregation had kept the activities (which had been in the planning stages for several months) a well kept secret. Ethel was called to the platform where she was presented with a corsage and told that the flowers on the communion table were also hers to take home and enjoy. When Ethel arrived on the platform, she was also surprised to see approximately 15 relatives who had come for this special day. Pastor Sam then read a poem he had composed just for Ethel to commemorate this special day in her life. Karen Swinney, Pastor Sam’s wife, read a letter from one of Ethel’s dearest and closest friends who could not be there for this celebration. Ethel was escorted back to her seat so that she could view a PowerPoint presentation that included photographs of Ethel throughout various stages of her life. When the ushers came forward to receive the morning offering, one usher carried a money tree and the other usher carried a basket of cards (from family and friends) for Ethel.
Following the morning message, in which thoughts of Ethel’s faithfulness were mentioned several times, a dinner was held in the church fellowship hall. Several people in the community said that Ethel was still talking about the event of the day even toward the end of the week. One lady said that Ethel deserved this honor because she has helped out, sat with, taught and delivered meals to so many people in the Robbins area. Ethel (who is in her eighties) has been faithful to the church, and has taught the Kindergarten Sunday school class for over 60 years (and she is still teaching it today).
Esther Hurley in center, Pastor Sam and Karen Swinney on R&L
Wesleyan Women Asheboro/Burlington/Greensboro/Thomasville Area Meeting
PIE Party
Praise/Inspire/Exalt
Yvonne Byrd and Christy Albertson will help us PRAISE the Lord.
Sylvia McClure will INSPIRE us with her testimony.
Laura LeRoy will EXALT the name of Jesus as she shares from her heart.
Saturday, November 16
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
This is a district sponsored area event for Wesleyan Women.
Social Hall Located Behind Church
This will be a morning for ladies to worship together and PRAISE the Lord. We will EXALT the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Each church group is asked to bring one pie and one large salad (enough to serve 15 – 20 people) for this event. Please RSVP by November 7. Call 336-498-0882 or e-mail dghurlburt@northstate.net
Please bring hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet tissue, Lysol or Clorox wipes to donate to VICTORY MOUNTAIN CAMP.
Staff Transitions
Sheri Jennings has accepted the position of Children's Ministry Director at Thomasville Mt. Zion Church. Sheri was serving as Children's Ministry Director at High Point First.
Local Church News - Sophia Mt Olive
Revival Services will be held at the
Reminder - Old Fashioned Camp Meeting Day This Thursday
Reminder - The 6th Annual Old Fashioned Camp Meeting Day at Victory Mountain Camp will be this Thursday, October 24, from 9:30am-1pm. Special speaker is Pastor Kerry Willis, Pastor at
If you or a
Prayer Request - Nanney
Remember the family of Selma Nanney in prayer. Selma Sisk Nanney, widow of deceased NC East minister Roy Nanney, went to be with the Lord this past Friday. A Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Monday (today) at Eternal Hills Cemetery , Forest City , NC
Surviving are sons, Rev. Keith Nanney and wife, Sandra of Clayton, Chaplain Mark Nanney and wife, Marcie of Raleigh, and Scott Nanney and wife, Kim of Lexington, NC; sister, Velma Dobbins of Raleigh; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Roy Nanney, daughter, Janet Schism; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Memorials may be made toFirst Wesleyan Church 700 South Church Street , Forest City , NC , 28043
Surviving are sons, Rev. Keith Nanney and wife, Sandra of Clayton, Chaplain Mark Nanney and wife, Marcie of Raleigh, and Scott Nanney and wife, Kim of Lexington, NC; sister, Velma Dobbins of Raleigh; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Roy Nanney, daughter, Janet Schism; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Memorials may be made to
Congratulations - Smith
Congratulations to Pastor Eddie and Martha Marie Smith, Salisbury 109 S Deerfield Circle , Salisbury 28147
Martha Marie and Noah Pastor Eddie and Noah
District News
Pastor Transistions
Pastor Darrell Scruggs has accepted the call to Pastor at Seagrove Why Not Church. Pastor Darrell serves as District Office Administrator for the district and will continue in the position while serving Seagrove Why Not as pastor.
Pastor Eddie McClure has accepted the position of Connections Pastor at Asheboro Neighbors Grove Church. Pastor Eddie was serving as Pastor of Siler City First Wesleyan Church.
Carolina Pastors Gathering Sept 9-11
At Ridgecrest Conference Center near Black Mountain, NC.
New Pastor Orientation Sept. 19, 1pm, at District Office
Hispanic Growing Pastors Advanced Leadership Training Sept. 26, 4pm
Ordination Service - August 25, 2013
The NC East District Memorial/Retirement Recognition/Awards/Licensing/Ordination service on August 25, 2013 at Asheboro Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church
As you can see from the picture we were blessed with a full house, attendance was 800+. General Superintendent Dr. Jo Anne Lyon was with us and preached a powerful Spirit-filled ordination message.
Memorial Service
Memorial Service
In addition to remembering each lay member that had passed this past conference year District Superintendent Dan LeRoy gave a tribute to Rev. W. Vann Howard, Dr. Don K. Ledbetter, and Rev. Ronald W. Terry who passed away this past conference year.
Pastor Tommy Smith was awarded his 40 year service medallion.
Pastor Dan recognized the following retiring ministers; Dr. Clyde Dupin, Pastor Bob G. Freeman, Pastor Alfred Hurlburt, Pastor George Sheppard, and Pastor Roland Smith. Each was presented a plaque and watch.
Pastor Dan announced the following awards and presented each with a plaque:
True Wesleyan Award (Lay persons) Joyce Kinney, Ed Winslow
True Wesleyan Award (Lay persons) Joyce Kinney, Ed Winslow
Charles E. Apple Legacy Award – Pastor Roger Coburn (Snow Camp Bethlehem
Adam Crooks Award –Pastor Mark Atkins (on loan to South Carolina District)
Adam Crooks Award –Pastor Mark Atkins (on loan to South Carolina District)
Kermit W. Farlow Conference Evangelist Award –Pastor Larry Moore (Sanford
Outstanding Young Leader Award – Pastor Brent Tysinger (Asheboro Rushwood Park
Pastor of the Year Award – Pastor Tomas Manchego (WinstonSalem
Pastor of the Year Award – Pastor Tomas Manchego (Winston
The following were presented District Ministerial License for the first time:
Mark Atkins (on loan to South Carolina
The following were Validated as Ordained Ministers in The Wesleyan Church
Tim Fox (transferring from Church of The Nazarene ) Pastor at Goldsboro
John Gunter (transferring from Faith Baptist) Pastor at Liberty Mt. Olivet
Brian Wardlaw (transferring fromChurch of God
John Gunter (transferring from Faith Baptist) Pastor at Liberty Mt. Olivet
Brian Wardlaw (transferring from
The following were ordained:
Kevin Dunovant – Assistant Pastor Eden Trinity
Daniel “Buck” Garrison – Assistant Pastor Burlington First
Cher Limpach – Assistant Pastor High Point First
Wendel McDowell – Youth Pastor Gibsonville Brown
Donald Southern –Pastor Siler City
Jason Weekly – Worship and Youth Pastor Denton
Daniel “Buck” Garrison – Assistant Pastor Burlington First
Wendel McDowell – Youth Pastor Gibsonville Brown
Donald Southern –
Jason Weekly – Worship and Youth Pastor Denton
Newly Ordained: LtoR Kevin Dunovant, Donald and Crystal Southern, Mike and Cher Limpach, Buck and Nicole Garrison, Wendel and Melinda McDowell, Brian and Diana Wardlaw, John and Christie Gunter, Jason and Ashley Weekly, Tim Fox.
Thanks to Asheboro Rushwood Park Church
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