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Sunday, September 20, 2026


Bulletin

09-20-2026_Bulletin.pdf


Carpet Cleaning.  The carpets are not finished!  The FLC was a hot mess.  It has taken a lot longer than they expected.  They have treated stains multiple times.  They will be back to finish the carpets and retreat the FLC stains (if necessary) October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.


Monthly Mission Focus:  For the month of September our Mission Focus is  Project AGAPE: Christmas Boxes.  You can  make a check payable to YUMC, with a memo “AGAPE” or an online donation by choosing the “other” category and type “AGAPE” in the note section.  Look for more details within this bulletin or as an insert.


Yadkin Christian Ministries.  Please feel free to bring food items for Yadkin Christina Ministries and place in the baskets in the Commons Area.  Last week, 211.5 pounds of food was taken to YCM! (YCM Food pick up for NEXT Sunday, September 27, 2026 is Brad Mason.)


Sharing Pantry.  Have you checked the Sharing Pantry today?  It provides food, toiletries, and other supplies for our friends and neighbors.  If you’d like to contribute food and/or supplies feel free to do it anytime!  If you see that it is empty, there is (usually) food available in the church office workroom cabinet.


Nursery. If you would like to serve in the nursery, contact Sidney Matthews (336) 416-9160.


Clothing Closet REGULAR WORK DAY.  Do you like to organize and keep things tidy?  We have the right opportunity for your gifts then.  EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH, beginning at 10:00am until noon, we will have a work day in the clothing closet.  We will fold clothes, throw aways clothes, organize and clean the clothing closet.  Come help for a part of the time or the entire time.  We need your help!  Next date: September 24, 2026.


Walk for Hunger.  Yadkin Christian Ministries Annual Walk for Hunger in Memory of Susan Steelman will be on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 3:00pm until 4:30pm at the Yadkinville Community Park.  Music by Anointed By Grace. 

 

Shower Ministry.  Did you know that we offer a shower ministry to those who may need it?  Showers are located in the Commons area in both the men and women’s restrooms.  When individuals shower a gallon size storage bag is given to them with toiletry items for them to use and to take.  At this time, we are in need of travel size (ONLY travel size items) shave cream, baby powder, women’s razors, Q-tips, nail clippers, nail files, toothpaste.  Thank you for considering donating these items.


The Leadership Team meets every third TUESDAY of each month at 6:30 pm in the Asbury Classroom.   Our regular monthly meetings are open to all members of the church.  Because your voice matters, there is  a designated time for YOU, our church membership, to ask questions, to communicate with the Leadership Team, or to just see what is happening with the church management. Our next meeting is September 15, 2026 at 6:30pm. If you would like to read the minutes of our meetings, see the budget, or YUMC’s Guiding Principles, visit www.yadkinvilleumc.org/members (password: YadkinvilleMember).  Your 2026 Leadership Team is: George Bissette, Virgil Dodson, Tom Dorsett, Joy Kinley, James McGrath, Karen Pizzuti, Oz Prim, Kathryn Steelman, and Myron Williams. 

 

Who is serving at YUMC in September?

Thank you for serving during Worship.  

If you are unable to serve on your respective date, please see if you can trade with someone on another date. 

If you are unable to find a substitute, call or email Pastor Jonathan or Bobbi.

Lighthouse Congregation

Our Leadership Team met on February 28th and approved the following:

 

Our congregation, Yadkinville United Methodist Church, has decided to become a Lighthouse Congregation of The Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in partnership with The United Methodist Collective. In doing so, we not only commit to remaining a part of The United Methodist Church but also to serving those who have lost their church homes through disaffiliation or closure. We will partner in this work by providing a welcoming  place, offering ministry opportunities, helping organize remnant groups in our community, and assisting individuals and groups in discerning their next steps as they find a new church home.

 

This means that Yadkinville UMC commits to:

1) Provide a welcoming place to belong during this time of grief and transition, which might be for just a season, or for a lifetime. This includes a safe space with caring relationships, listening hearts, and unconditional love within a congregation that is confident it is remaining in the UMC.

2) Offer “No pressure” ministry opportunities (if the person or group is willing). These will include worship, discipleship, and mission.

3) Organize local Remaining UMC groups by proactively finding and connecting with individuals and groups displaced by disaffiliating churches.

4) Connect individuals or groups with Conference and District resources to help them discern their next steps as they consider a new church home.

 

The Equally Blessed Community

of Yadkinville United Methodist Church

The Equally Blessed Community of Yadkinville United Methodist Church welcomes you to YUMC!  Our group is affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network.  We work here at YUMC to support full inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in the United Methodist Church.  We also provide educational opportunities for the community and congregation on LGBTQ+ issues and topics.  Please contact Shannon Sheek - (336) 466-2797 for more information.  We hope to see you soon!