Updated May 19, 2018

NO HYMN SING THIS MONTH

BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER

Bible Study/Prayer group will meet Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

COFFEE with a CAUSE/SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays at 10am, Coffee with a Cause meets in the fellowship hall.  A support group for those that are or have faced disappointment, struggles or loss in their lives. 

NEIGHBORHOOD CAFÉ

We will be serving the meal for Neighborhood Café on Thursday, May 31.  Please contact Elaine Albertson, Debbie Butler or Gayle Lambeth if you would like to provide a dessert or help serve the meal.

SUMMER NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

A summer newsletter will be prepared for the summer months (June/July/August).  Be sure to submit the information you would like in the newsletter by May 23.  Thank you for helping us stay informed!

SOUTHERN QUARTERLY MEETING—THIS SUNDAY

Southern Quarterly Meeting will meet in regular session this Sunday evening, May 20, at Randleman Friends Meeting. Ministry and Counsel will start at 4:00 p.m. followed by refreshments and the regular business session. I hope that every meeting can be represented.  Hugh Spaulding, clerk - SQM Ministry and Counsel

GRADUATE INFORMATION PLEASE

We are honoring our high school, college and PhD graduates who are members or attenders of our Meeting on Sunday, June 3 during worship.   The Christian Education Committee would like each graduate to complete a form and turn it in to the church office by Wednesday, May 23. Forms are on the Information table outside the office. We look forward to celebrating with all our graduates. 

**YOUNG ADULTS**

The young Adults have reserved several spots for the High Ropes  course at Kersey Valley, Saturday, June 9th. This event is for our young adults (High School seniors–mid thirties). We have 12 open spots that we’ve paid for, that we need to fill so if you are interested, let Brandon know (336-804-4422). Come out and have some fun with friends for free!!

Let Brandon know you can come.

Details:  Complete online waiver before arriving

  Must be there before 9:45am

  Course time: 10:30am-12:30pm

  No open toe shoes.

Address: 1615 Kersey Valley Rd

  Archdale, NC 27263

HAGAN STONE PARK

Sunday, July 15, 2018

6:00-8:00PM

(Sign up DEADLINE is June 17th)

 Swimming Pool/walking & biking trails/playground/picnic shelter

Hagan Stone Park is a state park in Pleasant Garden.  We (Archdale Friends) have reserved a picnic shelter where we can eat together so bring your own basket of food.  We have reserved the swimming pool which has several slides for children, youth and adults to use!! Also, there are walking and biking trails for those who are not interested in swimming.  It will be a great time for us to be together so come and    enjoy being out in God’s creation!

We must have a HEADCOUNT for those who are SWIMMING.

Also, Rusty will drive a church van for anyone who needs transportation.  We need to know how many would like to ride in the van.

Sign up sheets are in the adult Sunday School classes and there is one by Rusty’s office or call the church office.

YOUTH NEWS 

THIS SUNDAY:  Youth will not meet this Sunday.

Next Meeting:  Sunday, May 27—Youth will meet 3-4pm

Vacation Bible School—JUNE 4-7, 2018

*GAME ON*

Our VBS program is gearing up and will be running from June 4th to June 7th starting at 5:30pm and going until 7:30pm each night.  We will be providing dinner each night for the children.  Like last year, we will be having a cookout on the last night (June 7th) with hotdogs and chips for the families of all the children involved.

Registration forms are on the Information Table outside the office.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR VBS

VBS will be here soon. This is a list of some of the things that need to be donated:

Lesson Supplies—Adhesive labels (size needs to fit on water bottle),   clothespins (1 package), 2 clipboards, paper bags (small & larger size-

  2 packs of each)

Game Supplies—balloons, paint stir sticks, paper plates, cornhole board   set (to borrow), 6 circle round adult pool floats

Craft Supplies—t-shirts, t-shirt paint, small pots, dirt, grass/flower seeds,   popsicle sticks, paint (green, white, yellow),

  necklace supplies– washers, rope for necklace, white & red paint,

  black sharpie

Please contact Brandon Dockery if you can help with these needed items.  Brandon’s number is 336-804-4422.

MEAL PACKING EVENT 2018

Archdale Friends Meeting is stepping up our efforts for the November 17, 2018 meal packing event. This year, we will

not only support and package 20,000 meals for those struggling with food security in Haiti, but pack an additional 20,000 meals for our neighbors here in the Archdale, Trinity, and High Point area.

If you’re interested in volunteering or donating visit numanainc.com/events and search “Archdale” in Locations, or

contact Scott Haynes, 336-434-5349, rshaynes52@gmail.com

Isaiah 58:10 — Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.  Then your light will shine out from the darkness and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.