Welcome to Clemson UMC website. If you are new to CUMC we invite you learn more about our community of faith through this website and hope you will join us at one of our worship services listed below or in any part of our journey of faith.
Sunday Worship Services: 8:30am;11:00am; 6:30pm (student-led) Wednesdays: afternoon program for children; choir rehearsals; supper at 5:30
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Thank you for your ongoing support of Clemson Community Care. For the last two months, CCC's food going out to clients has exceeded the amount of food coming in, so your support is important.
Food needs for July are: n Crackers nPeanut Butter n Jello/pudding n Flour/Cornmeal n Paper Products You may leave
these items in the CCC box on the CUMC Mission Cart located in the narthex
on Sunday morning and the hallway in the Adult Education/Office Building
during the week.
For more info: CCC
Mothers Morning Out! Registration continues for next year! There are still openings in the infant class (6 months to 18 months). MMO ends for this school year on May 22 and will resume on September 9. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Director, Linda Gowdy, 654-5547.
For more information about Mothers Morning Out: More
Linda Gowdy
Mothers Morning Out Director
Little Lights Child Care Corner! Little Lights continues to accept registrations for the 2009-2010 school year now. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Director, Redell Reese, 654-5506. A few openings are left!
(Information from CUMC Parish Health Ministry
on health issues with an emphasis on Healthy Bodies, Healthy Spirits.)
Click on
the logo above to open the clips page. Topic: Skin Cancer
The Parish Health Team is looking for help!
We are interested in having youth/adults join us. We meet 3 to 4 times a year, are A FUN group and you don't need a medical background to join! We recognize health activities, work with the church blood drives and will begin this year providing written notes of support to members who are in need of extra care. Please consider us as a way to help and get to know others in our church family. We promise you will enjoy it! Our summer meeting is Monday, July 20 at 5pm in the church administration building. Call Sandy Smith at 654- 2095, if you have questions.
Summer Worship at CUMC! Each Sunday morning, from June 7 through August 9, we will follow this schedule:
9:00am: Sunday School
9:50am: Pre-Service Prayer
10:00am: Worship (one service only)
Theme: Quilted Together by God’s Love
WEAR YOUR COLORS IN JULY! As we continue our casual summer worship at 10:00 each Sunday, the members of the congregation are encouraged to "wear their colors" during the month of July. These may be favorite colors or school or university colors of your choice. We will take special note of alma mater attire in recognition of the diversity of educational institutions represented here in Tigerland. This is a light-hearted way to recognize our unique educational roots.
Pre-Service Prayer
During the summer Worship schedule we will have a pre-service prayer every Sunday at 9:50am for all who wish to participate. Check chart below for weekly focus and offerings:
Date
Prayer Focus
Offerings
June 28
Guatemala Mission: Pixabaj School
New socks; new or slightly used shoes; raincoats (child sizes); money for building supplies
July 5
Missionaries in Liberia - Dr. George and Nancy Carew, "Hope for the Children of Africa Choir"
Mothers Morning Out, Little Lights Child Care, Clemson Child Development
New or slightly used books for infants to age five
Wee Wednesdays! June 24 - Movie Day: Alvin and the Chipmunks!
Children ages birth-preschool are invited to meet at the Starlight Cinemas in Anderson (Interstate BIvd) for this FREE movie fun! The movie begins at 10am, so plan to meet us in the theater lobby at 9:45am! We ask that at least one parent or caregiver attend this activity along with each child. If your child would like to come, but you are unable to be there with him/her, please contact Kelly (KellyWoodruff@aol.com) to arrange for a Sub for the day!
5th Tuesday Trip; Exploring Pickens County Tuesday, June 30, 9:45am untill 3pm
Learn about Pickens County as we tour the Pickens County Museum of Art and History where displays tell the story of Pickens County and the South Carolina Upcountry through art and artifacts. Enjoy lunch at Michaels on Main Street of Pickens. Meet at the church at 9:45 am and return about 3:00 pm. Cost: $2.00 for the bus; price of your lunch.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 29rn by calling the church office (654-5547).
Education News at CUMC
Introducing Cathy Joens, Christian Education Consultant
We all know that Christian Education has been an important part of the ministry of Clemson UMC. In recent years, a few hardworking and dedicated teachers and leaders have been holding the adult, youth and children's programs together. I continue to be thankful for your efforts and dedication. Recently, we have engaged the consultation services of Cathy Joens, our District Congregational Specialist and a Director of Christian Education in our conference for many years. She is working with me to develop and plan to enrich our program of Christian Education. She will meet with teachers, parents and children over the coming months. more
Thanks from Childrens Ministry
A very special THANK YOU to the over 50 volunteers who helped out with this year's Camp E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School! It was a fun-filled week for over 135 children who learned to Experience and Discover God Everywhere! We couldn't have done it without the help and support of so many of you, so THANKS!
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, July 16th - The Children's Ministry Team is planning an evening for ALL ages at George Mauldin's farm! Mr. Mauldin has graciously invited us to his beautiful property for an evening! The festivities will begin at 5:30PM and will include a cookout and lots of outdoor fun - plan to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and comfortable shoes and enjoy this time with our church family. RSVP will be requested - please watch for more information in the coming weeks!
Being Debt Free. We Can Do It!
Our goal is to raise or receive pledges totaling $500,000. As of June 19th we have 92 pledges totaling $271,030.
We thank those who have returned their pledge cards. If you have not returned your pledge card we ask that you please do so, even if you are not planning on contributing to the plan. Any amount you are able to contribute will be more than we have now. Since our refinancing term is fast approaching, you may also call the church office (654-5547) and ask to speak with Betty Jane Fourspring or Carolyn Briscoe to give your pledge over the phone. The actual pledge card can be dropped off later at your convenience but we will have the data necessary to negotiate the refinancing terms.
Summer Mission Trip to New Orleans
Our church is leading a mission trip July 26-August 1 to New Orleans to participate in Camp Collide, a week-long missions camp for youth and adults to help families rebuild their homes. ALL youth and adults in the congregation (ages 12 and up) are encouraged to join! The cost will be between $160 and $200/person. We'll be building and completing home repairs, but no experience is needed!
To sign-up or if you have questions, see one of the following:
Russ Warmath (wwarmat@clemson.edu)
Gary Powell (powellgl@bellsouth.net)
Jad Taylor (jadtaylor@gmail.com)
Tools Needed for Camp Collide Upstate SC
Camp Collide, part of Tigers Go, is looking for your used-but-still-working tools to be used this summer as youth and adults serve throughout our community. They’ll continue to be used for local missions during the academic year. (Corded & Cordless Drills, Circular Saws, Paint Rollers, New Naps (for paint rollers), New Paint Brushes (2” or larger), Post Hole Diggers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Wrecking Bars, Shovels, Sawzall (Reciprocating Saw) Paint Scrapers, Sandpaper, Scrub Brushes & Wire Brushes, and extension Cords).
If you’re able to donate any of these tools, please contact
Russ Warmath (wwarmat@clemson.edu);
Gary Powell (powellgl@bellsouth.net);
Chris Manley (gcmanley@gmail.com) or call the Tigers Go office at (864) 643-1275. There is no deadline to donate, but getting them to us by June 10 will help a lot. Thank you for your prayers and support!
“the gathering” (CUMC's Wednesday night suppers) will resume on September 2nd when everyone is back in school. Following supper on
September 2, we will have The Blessing of the Bookbags.
Church Council Corner
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More at CUMC!
Called Charge Conference - Sunday, June 28th, immediately following morning worship to consider the candidacy of Andrew Wolfe for ordained ministry.
Blood Drive – Monday, July 6, 3 to 8pm, in the narthex at CUMC. WE NEED YOU to sign up! There is still a blood shortage and we need all those willing and able to donate. A sign up table will be in the narthex before and after worship!
Communion at the Sterling House Wednesday, July 8, at 3pm
Communion at the Downs - Wednesday, July 8, at 4pm in the Clemson Downs Health Care Sunroom
Tuesday Adult Fellowship: July 14, begin with Stretching with Mary-Ellen at 11am followed by Lunch & Program at noon. Adults of any stage and age are encouraged to join the group for a picnic lunch and musical program. More
Register: here
Epworth by the SeaLife Changing Letters from Paul: October 5-8; Dr. Everlyn Laycock will lead a study of Paul’s letters, examining them in the light of the first century, then comparing their relevance to the present age. Dr. Laycock, a gifted teacher, holds both Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Emory University. Register online at: www.epworthbythesea.org
or email Ronda
Ingles Cards benefit CW
CUMC sells Ingles Gift Cards to benefit the Clemson Wesley ministry. In addition to 5 cents of every dollar going toward helping fund retreats and mission opportunities for students, cardholders can also buy gas for 3 cents cheaper at Ingles gas stations. See Betty Jane Fourspring, financial secretary, on M-W-F if you’d like to purchase one.
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