Britthaven Ministry
Visitation at Britthaven Nursing Home is the second Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm. We have a devotion and sing for the residents during these visits. Please contact us if you can play a musical instrument, sing or are able to give a short program or devotion. The presentations usually last about an hour and we need volunteers. Please call the church office at 452-5033 for more information.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school is Monday July 12 through Friday July 16 from 6 PM until 8:30 PM. Dinner will be served to the children each evening at 6 PM. The theme is "Praise Party!" and there will be tons of fun such as crafts, music, praise dances and Bible lessons. Oleander's VBS is for all ages from toddlers to teens and you do not have to be a church member to attend.
"The Dollar Club" Giving Opportunity
Don't forget "The Dollar Club" giving opportunity - add $1.00 per week to your regular giving. Please make a note on your check that you are supporting "The Dollar Club" so we can keep accurate accounting of the funds given. As we each give a little, we will do big things! Thank you for your continued financial support of the ministries of the church. By working together we will accomplish greater things than we can even begin to imagine.
Drama Group Offers Fun Activities
A Drama Group is being formed for those interested in being either behind the stage or performing on it. Volunteers are also needed to design costumes, handle lighting. props and give some general behind-the-scenes assistance. If you are interested in being a part of this activity, contact Shirley Crum at 910-520-3365 or salerch@hotmail.com.
Monthly News Highlights
Oleander's United Methodist Men's group will hold a fish fry on Saturday July 24 from 11 AM until 7 PM. Plates are $7.00 and will include: fish (whiting filets), beans, hush puppies, coleslaw and sweet tea. During July, OUMC will focus on donations for the "1K for 1 Kid" program. We are hoping to raise $1000 for this program which was started by Oleander and is now recognized throughout the conference. Oleander has its own library located in the conference room. A notebook listing every book in the library and the check-out procedures is located on the top shelf of the bookcase and should be helpful in selecting a book of your choice. A representative for the Campus Ministry is needed. If you would be interested in serving on the United Christian Campus Ministry Board of Directors representing Oleander United Methodist church, please contact Rev. Linda Taylor. As a member of the board, you would attend monthly meetings held at Trinity Life Center on College road and would be a voting member at the Oleander Church Council Meetings. July 25th is Noisy Sunday - please bring your loose change and donate it to our youth to help support their mission projects. The "Learning English and Spanish using the computer" classes will resume in September. Recycling: Items that can be recycled (paper, plastic, aluminum cans - but NO STYROFOAM) should be placed in the blue can in the former kitchen. Calendar and newsletter deadlines: please give information about events and programs to Myrna by the third Monday of the month so that it can be included in the next month's newsletter and in the weekly upcoming events email.
Scholarship Awards & Banquet
This event will be held on Saturday July 17 at 4:30 PM in the Parr building. There will be a silent auction and both the adult and children's Praise Dance Teams will perform. All children's academic accomplishments for the last school year will be acknowledged and scholarship awards will be presented to all of Oleander's school-aged children. Also a delicious dinner will be provided by our United Methodist Women's group. Donations to the Scholarship Committee will be appreciated.
OUMC Is Now On Facebook
Oleander UMC now has an account on Facebook. If you have information or photos you would like to share, please contact Donna Robbins at robbinsdonna@earthlink.net or donna@oleanderumc.org. If you have any suggestions please feel free to contact her. This is yet another way to communicate with each other and get God's message out to the world!
Spanish Classes In July
On Saturdays during July from 11 AM until 12 Noon, a native Spanish speaker is offering to teach children and adults Spanish in the Parr Building of the church. Lessons are FREE. This is a great opportunity to learn Spanish from someone who peaks it fluently.
Haiti Donation Information
The people of Haiti are in desperate need of earthquake relief help. There are several ways you can contribute: Make out a check to Oleander UMC and mark your check to indicate your preference for the use of the donation. To donate through the United Methodist Committee on relief (UMCOR), mark the memo line Advance #418325 (100% goes to Haiti Disaster Relief). To donate through NC Disaster Appeal, mark the memo line Advance #S00096 (100% will be used to assist in covering the shipping costs of health and food kits). To donate to the MERCI Mission Center, mark the memo line Advance Special #S00136 (this will be used to operate MERCI as a shipping and coordination point).
"A Cry For Help" Needs Your Help
"A Cry For Help Corp" (ACFHC) is
a mentoring program established in Wilmington, NC. Our specialty is
in the area of mentoring children ages 5-17. Our mission is to provide children in need with both
one-on-one and group mentoring. A positive role model will enlighten
a child and increase their social skills, creativity and intellect. Our vision is to provide relief to underprivileged youth who are at risk
in developing the skills they need to be productive in the
community.
For more information please visit our
web site at:
or contact: jamesjonesIII@acryforhelpcorp.org
"Common Threads" Ministry
"Common Threads" is a ministry developed to offer special care for the dying. Funds were received from the NC Annual Conference Mission Seed Funds. This ministry invites any and all who would like to join us in cutting, sewing and delivering "Butterfly" pillowcases to hospice, nursing care centers and AIDS patients. This ministry is open to anyone in our district who has a passion for caring for the sick in this special way. For further information call: 762-0400 or 452-5033.
Prison Ministry Project
Reading glasses of all strengths are needed for a prison ministry project. Please bring old reading glasses that you no longer need to church and place them in the blue basket on the table in the hall.
Kate Frink Memorial Camper Scholarship Fund
Due to Kate's love of all children, a memorial scholarship has been established in her name. Please donate generously so we can ensure that any child wanting to attend a camp will have the opportunity to go. Contact Rev. Taylor for more info: 452-5033.
Oleander Scholarship Fund
Our Scholarship Committee announces an opportunity to give to the young people of our church by awarding funds to students to assist with books and other essentials to prepare them for their academic careers. We need your help to grow the funds so they will make a significant impact. Please consider making a donation. Make a check out to Oleander UMC and write "Oleander Scholarship Fund" on the memo portion of your check. Send the check to: Oleander United Methodist Church, 5810 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. Together we can offer support and caring for the young people of our church.
Pastor's Office Hours
Rev. Taylor will be in the church office Monday
through Thursday from 9:00
Choir Practice is held on Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm
Youth News
Children's Choir is every Sunday during Children's Church. The Children's Ministry Team and Vacation Bible School Team will meet on July 4 and July 11 at 12:15 PM. Beginning on July 18 the Children's Ministry Team will resume its regular schedule of meeting on the third Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM. There will not be any tutoring sessions until September.
Mid-Week Lift Dinner Resumes in August
These fully prepared dinners will be served at 6:30 PM in the Parr Building and reservations are required. Donations are appreciated. You must call 452-5033 to make a reservation or you can locate a reservation form on the table in the hallway in the church. (Reservations are needed to insure that enough food is prepared). There is a reduced spring/summer schedule, with only one dinner in June. There will be no Mid-Week in July. The August date has yet to be determined. In September, the regular schedule will resume with dinners on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Altar Flowers Dedication
July 4) Placed by Nan and Frank
Floyd in memory of his mother, Isla Floyd.
June 11) Placed by Janice and Sterling Johnson in
memory of their parents.
June 18) Placed by Lisa Miller in memory of Larry
Huffstickler.
June 25) Placed by Kitty and Charles Miller in
honor of their daughter Lisa Miller's birthday.
"Beach Break" Worship Service
Oleander Continues Support For The
"1K for 1 Kid" program
"1K for 1 Kid" program
Monthly Meetings
- Movie Night: 2nd Saturday 6 pm
- Finance Committee: 3rd Sunday 3 pm
- Children's Ministry: 3rd Sunday 12:15 PM
- Board Of Trustees: 4th Sunday 2 PM
- Church Council: 4th Sunday 3 PM
- Noisy Sunday: 4th Sunday during worship service
Mission/Ministry Opportunities/Classes
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboard: 1st Wednesday of each month. Call Margaret Ward, 452-6363.
- Domestic Violence Shelter: Ongoing collection of needed items. Call Myrna Brasie, 792-1866.
- Yahweh Center Village For Children: Continuous collection of items for an organization that serves at-risk and hurting children aged 5-12 years. See list of needs in the kitchen or call Myrna Brasie, 792-1866.
- English As A Second Language: Classes start back on September 13th. Tutors needed. Call Rev. Taylor, 352-0504, for more information.
- Chair Exercise Class: 11:00 am - 12:00 am. Cost is $20 for 4 weeks. Call: 452-5033 to register. All classes lead by a licensed personal trainer. After the exercise class at 11:30 am, there will be a Bible Study Class using The Upper Room booklets. There is also a sign-up sheet in the Church hallway for both classes.
- Mentoring/Tutoring: Tutoring is available. Please contact James Jones for more information, jamestjonesIII@acryforhelpcorp.org
- Computer Lab: Classes start back on September 15th. FREE computer lab to learn English and Spanish using Rosetta Stone software. Please call 452-5033 to learn when the lab is open for use.
- Lower Cape Fear Hospice: One of our members, John Campbell, has been buying snack food and paper products for those who are in hospice care. If you would like to make a donation you can contact John on Sundays after the worship service or call 910-262-6798.
- C.A.R.E. (Coastal AIDS Resource Effort):Activities and support for people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. Donations appreciated, volunteer opportunities available. Contact Sue Sandberg, 622-4888.
Special Dates To Remember
July Birthdays:
2) Laura Holmes, 5) TeLisa Richardson,
7) Van Langley, Tyler Perry, 10)
Stacy Emanuel,
11) Tim Perry, 12) Myrna Brasie, 17) Breia Richardson, 18) Shelby
Salley, Jean Smith, 20) Lisa Miller, 21) Dianne Larson, 25) Chuck
Miller, 31) B.J. Taylor.
July Anniversaries: 10) Jack and Diane
Hufham, 31) Ed and Diane Larson.