We hope to see you at our next Faith & Film event. Join us on Wednesday, February 6 from 5-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as together we will watch a contemporary film with a time of group discussion to follow. There is no cost to attend and a light supper will be provided. Please sign up so we know how many to expect. Feel free to bring a comfortable chair from home and be ready for this next installment of our Faith & Film Series!
A Course About Heaven, Hell and the Eternal Fate of Everyone Who’s Ever Lived
How could a loving God ever send people to hell? Is it really forever? What about those who have never heard the gospel message? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Has anyone else asked them of you? In his popular book, Love Wins, Rob Bell takes the reader through scriptural and theological arguments in an attempt to discuss Heaven, Hell and the eternal fate of everyone who has ever lived. In this class we will look at the various doctrines of hell as they have been formed throughout church history, study scriptural references and discuss the love of God and the justice of God. Note: This course level is Medium to Advanced, so be prepared to come with an open mind, and to think through a lot of tough questions. Class format is Lecture and Group Discussion. Led by Stefanie Riley, this ten-week course begins on Monday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. Please register online or in the Gallery. Book cost is $13.
“Courageous Conversations” will give interested persons in our congregation an opportunity to learn about and discuss the three options regarding the United Methodist Church’s relationship with LGBTQ persons to be presented at the Special Session of General Conference February 23-26.
There will be small group discussions, times of prayer, singing and study together. “Courageous Conversations” at Seaside begins January 30th – February 20th, each Wednesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m. You are encouraged to attend all four sessions as different information will be presented each week.
Seaside will offer Grief Share’s two-hour “Loss of a Spouse” Seminar on Wednesday, January 23rd from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (registration begins at 1:00 p.m.) There is no charge to attend.
The following topics will be discussed:
This one-time seminar provides an opportunity to learn about Grief Share and consider if the 13-week Griefshare Series is right for you.
Seaside’s United Methodist Women have made menu planning for Super Bowl Sunday easy! Order your chili and subs now and pick them up in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12 and include: 6″ sub with 2 meats, 2 cheeses & 2 condiments and 1 container of Chili.
Tickets are available in the church offices or from members of the UMW. Deadline to purchase is January 27th.
Cross Vision: Making Sense of Old Testament Violence
How do we reconcile the “wrath” of God in the Old Testament with the message of Love and Peace that Jesus brings in the New Testament? How can we make sense of passages wherein God seems to order blood shed? Utilizing the cross of Jesus as the basis, this class takes a look at the Biblical as well as cultural and historical circumstances surrounding the writing of the Old Testament in light of what Jesus reveals through this crucifixion. This 10-week course begins on Monday, February 11 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Please note: This course is an advanced theology course and the class “God of the Possible” is a pre-requisite. Cost of book is $15. Please register below no later than January 27th.
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year to each of you. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and feel ready to face the New Year with enthusiasm, optimism, and good health. We are ready, willing, and very enthusiastic to see the children again.
We appreciated your support at the Christmas program. We were very proud of the children and they were thrilled to see you out in the audience to see them perform. You will be surprised to see their growth as they perform at our end of the year program. This is the time when we begin to see a big learning spurt and development in the children. In the next few months, you will probably begin to see a “maturity” in your child at home as well.
January Curriculum
January will focus on the theme of Homes and Habitats. Each class will be making models of habitats that they have studied in class. We hope you will stop in and see them. We will let you know more details later.We will also be focusing on the skills of patterns, positional words (over, under, behind, etc.), and tracking (following a defined path to reach the end). Values that we will stress are team work and being helpful. Kindermusic’s theme will be “On the Go”. In our Bible lessons, we will focus on Patience as a Fruit of the Spirit. The Bible verse that the children will learn is Ephesians 4:2, “… be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Kindergarten Readiness Tests and Conferences
Miss Cathy and Miss Donna are seeing some areas that still need more attention in teaching before mastery. Therefore the kindergarten tests will be completed in March. After the testing is completed, conferences will be scheduled. We want you to have an accurate depiction of what your child is ready to do in kindergarten and what areas will need more reinforcement over the summer.
Miss Cathy and Miss Donna are seeing some areas that still need more attention in teaching before mastery. Therefore the kindergarten tests will be completed in March. After the testing is completed, conferences will be scheduled. We want you to have an accurate depiction of what your child is ready to do in kindergarten and what areas will need more reinforcement over the summer.
Safety First
Please make sure that your child is always with an adult whether it is in the parking lot or in the building. If a teacher is not in the room, please wait with your child until the teacher returns. Don’t let your child out of your car away from the door and expect him or her to get inside alone. We want safety for your child at all costs. Thank you.
Dates to Remember
January 15 (Tuesday) – Scholastic book orders are due
January 21 (Monday) – Martin Luther King’s birthday – School is closed
We are hoping to avoid any more outbreaks of illness this winter. If your child has a fever or shows sign of illness, please let him or her have a day at home in the hope that it will ward off any contagion in the classroom. Thank you for your part in avoiding illness.
Each of the teachers and staff want to thank you again for your generous gifts to our school and us. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful parents such as you to support us with your time, your money, and most of all the love you show your child. Each of them models the love and nurturing that you give them every day.
We all wish you a year filled with blessings, health, and peace. Thank you for your continual support of us.
Sincerely,
Donna Russell
Cathy Milstead
Jennifer Gerrald
Sherry Marshall
Kellie Frey
Pat Herdic
This year you have the opportunity to be a part of the Seaside Narnia Challenge! We are looking for a group of folks who will read all seven books in the popular “Chronicles of Narnia” series written by C.S. Lewis. Beginning with the first book in February, we will read one book a month and on the last Wednesday evening of each month gather to discuss the book. For those who read all seven books and come to all seven discussion groups there will even be a special prize! This is a great introductory course on how our faith and theology come together in a fictional work of art and is recommended to everyone who wants an extra boost of spiritual formation in 2019. The total cost for all of the books is $25 (includes all seven books). Please sign up below no later than January 20 so that Stefanie knows how many sets of books to order. After you register you will receive an email with meeting dates and more detailed information. Take a journey into Narnia and discover God in new and mysterious ways this year!
Please register below.
Position Announcement: Office Assistant
Seaside is an active and engaged United Methodist Congregation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. This growing congregation of 1000 members seeks a committed and energetic individual to handle front office, clerical and data entry duties.
Approximately 21 hours per week.
The Office Assistant is one of the first persons many people will see as they enter the church office. Therefore, we seek a person who exhibits positive energy and will represent Seaside to the public in a grace-filled way.
The Office Assistant will work with the Office Manager, Director of Communications and the pastors, to handle phone calls and in-person inquiries, weekly worship attendance data entry, and member/visitor profile maintenance in both the church data management system and church directory. The Office Assistant will be responsible for the “Path to Membership” for those who wish to become members at Seaside. Additional duties include assisting the pastors, other staff and ministry team members with office related and production (copying, printing, folding, etc.) tasks.
The successful candidate should evidence flexibility as well as an ability to work well with the public, congregation, volunteers and staff in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should possess a strong background in the use of Microsoft Word, a working knowledge of Excel, and willingness to learn Microsoft Publisher. We expect high standards for quality and attention to deadlines.
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Seaside United Methodist Church
Attn: Kathleen Thompson
1300 Seaside Road SW
Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468
Or email to:
kthompson@seasideumc.org
A printable copy of this announcement is available here.
Position Announcement: Facility Manager and Custodian
Seaside is an active and engaged United Methodist Congregation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. This growing congregation of 1000 members seeks a committed and energetic individual to handle facility management and light custodial duties.
Approximately 25 hours per week.
Facility Manager: Monitor vendor contracts and grant access to relevant personnel for any work to be completed. Oversee outside contractors and repair workers. Evidence a working knowledge of various building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc., and the ability to provide routine maintenance of same. The Facility Manager will work with the pastors, trustees, office manager and staff to maintain a list of ongoing projects and provide a report of progress/completion to the trustees at their monthly meeting.
Custodian: Responsibilities include routine custodial and cleaning duties as well as maintenance and light repair of the physical plant. Support the pastors and staff by insuring the facility is set up for scheduled meetings and events.
The successful candidate should evidence flexibility as well as an ability to work well with the public, congregation, ministry teams and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Ability to climb ladder to perform tasks in all parts of the facility.
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Seaside United Methodist Church
Attn: Kathleen Thompson
1300 Seaside Road SW
Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468
Or email to:
kthompson@seasideumc.org
A printable copy of this announcement is available here.
November seemed to fly by. We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and that you are now preparing for the busy Christmas season ahead.
Christmas Program
We are busy with rehearsals for our Christmas Program. The children are learning to march in and find their places at the front of the church where they will serenade you with a number of Christmas melodies. The program will be on Thursday,December 20 at 10:00 A.M. in the church sanctuary. After the program,there will be punch and cookies. School will reopen on Thursday, January 3.
Change of Clothes
Please bring in a change of clothes for your child conducive to the change in weather.Many of our children have shorts and short-sleeved tee shirts and now need long sleeved shirts and long pants. We will send home the other clothes. Also, be sure to send a sweater or jacket in case of breezes that make an otherwise warm day too cool to play outside
Scholastic Books
The Scholastic Book orders are due December 6. This gives very little time to go over the flyers and order, but I am hoping that getting the order out on Thursday will enable us to receive the orders before vacation. I can not promise, however.
Bible Lessons
This month’s theme is Welcome Baby Jesus. The children will learn the Christmas story and will learn that Goodness is another fruit of the Spirit.
Our Bible verse this month is “And do not forget to do good and to share with others.” Hebrews 12:6
Santa’s Visit
Santa will visit us before vacation.The date is to be announced. He will visit with each child. A photograph will be taken that will be given to you in the next week. You may want your child to dress in a Christmas outfit for this keepsake photo, so we will let you know the date.
Skill Development
We will focus on scissors skills and sequencing this month and stress the values of sharing and generosity. The study of letters and numbers continue. January always proves to be a turning point in learning. We will then begin assessing the four-year olds for kindergarten readiness. Conferences will begin after that is completed. Parents of the two and three year old classes may request a conference as well, but they are mandatory for our Pre-K class.
Thank You!!!
Because of your support, our school will receive a check for nearly $300 for our fundraiser.
Polar Bear Express Day
On Thursday, December 13, we will have a special day. We are asking you to let your child come to school in his or her PJ’s. We will have a fun day of reading The Polar Bear Express and enjoying cookies and hot chocolate.
Final Wishes
It is our wish that your Christmas will be filled with happy memories and the remembrance of the true meaning of the season. We wish for your children a holiday of safety, health, and much happiness, and we wish you and your family a very blessed and Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Sincerely,
Donna Russell
Cathy Milstead
Jennifer Gerrald
Sherry Marshall
Kellie Frey
Pat Herdic
