Experience and Discover God Everywhere

CAMP E.D.G.E.
VBS 2009

Fair View UMC Vacation Bible School Camp EDGE is July 12 thru July 16 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm.  We are welcoming children from age 3 through 5th grade. Make plans for your child to attend.  A light supper is served at 5:30pm and the closing assembly each evening wraps up by 8:00pm.

CAMP E.D.G.E. takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they Experience and Discover God Everywhere!  It’s not your typical stroll through the woods -- it's an action-packed, adrenaline-filled expedition that teaches kids their strength and might come from God. Through rockin' contemporary music, larger-than-life recreation games, mind-boggling science activities, extreme sports videos, and cool, challenging crafts, we'll show the kids how to live on the E.D.G.E. in their faith. CAMP E.D.G.E. Daily E.D.G.E. Pledges:

• God is with me. I will stay close to God.
• God guides me. I will follow.
• God teaches me. I will learn.
• God loves me. I will love God and others.
• God sends me. I will go.

Download a registration form and return it by fax or e-mail to register your child in advance of the opening session. Feel free to contact Emily McLain by e-mail with questions or if you would like more information.

Upcoming Activities and News in Brief

Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays begins June 19.  A few spots remain for children ages three years and potty trained through fifth grade.  This summer we will separate the children into an older group and a younger group and utilize two paid staff members.  Please complete a registration form (available in the narthex) or call the church office as soon as possible.  Registration is now open to friends and family in our community.  Contact Emily McLain to help.

Community Garden

The Community Garden south of the Ballard house has been tilled!  If you would like to reserve a plot for the upcoming growing season, contact Karin Robertie at robertie5@yahoo.com or 704-799-2907.  Gardeners will donate no less than ten percent of this summer’s yield to local hunger ministries.

Banners

We continue to build Fair View’s selection of sanctuary banners to celebrate the seasons of the church year.  At this time, there is an opportunity to purchase banners in memory and in honor of loved ones with Pentecost themes and scripture and hymn themes.  Please contact Patty Brotherton (704-663-7298) or Patrick Hamrick (phamrick@fairviewumc.org) for details.

Playground Opened to Community

The Betty Apgar Memorial Playground is now open and ready for fun! Many folks in the community have already explored the unique features the playground has to offer. This project started about a year ago as a vision of two church trustees, Elaine Willeford and David Caldwell, as a visible celebration of the late Betty Apgar's life as children’s advocate and educator.

The construction work is complete, including perimeter fencing and signage. Consecration was held on Homecoming Sunday, September 14th, with participation by Lake Norman District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Lillie Jones and Rev. Joe Mann of the Duke Endowment. A Duke grant supplemented the church's fundraising activities and contributions of volunteer labor.

When you visit the playground, feel free to park in the church's south parking lot or in the gravel drive in front of the grove of oak trees. The gravel drive is accessible from Highway NC115. We hope you visit the playground often - and play safely!

Welcoming Pastor David Calhoun

Pastor David Calhoun’s first Sunday at Fair View UMC will be July 5.  His formal installation as our new Pastor will take place during the 11:00 am worship service where we will observe “The Order for the Celebration of an Appointment of a Pastor” from the United Methodist
Book of Worship.

On Saturday, July 11, the Committee on Staff-Parish Relations will host a church-wide celebration and “Meet and Greet” for Pastor Calhoun and his family.  Please join us at the picnic tables by the playground from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a time of Christian fellowship.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided.  Church members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

~ Note of Thanks from Our Departing~
Parsonage Family

Dear Fair View Members and Friends,

     Our family would like to express our gratitude to each of you who shared in our wonderful farewell reception last Sunday.  The UM Men, Pathfinders Class, and Staff-Parish Relations Committee organized a fine event.  It is not too late to submit photos and notes for the beautiful scrapbook being created to celebrate our years of ministry with you.  See Sara McMinn to add yours.
     Today (6/7) we are in Greensboro where Patrick will speak at one of his former congregations.  This week we will travel to Lake Junaluska for the Annual Conference.  We are grateful to Rick Schilling for serving as our preacher during these Sundays, and we remind everyone to call the church office (704-664-2880) with any matter of urgent pastoral concern.  Outside of office hours, listen to the office voicemail message for emergency contact info.  Our gifted Stephen Ministers are coordinating pastoral care while we are away.

Thank you again for a beautiful morning,

Patrick, Laura, and Dunn Hamrick

Carillon System Upgrade Almost Complete

The basic installation of our new Carillon system was completed just in time for Holy Week. Many thanks to Elaine Willeford and her Board of Trustees for undertaking this much-needed upgrade.

Additional funding of approximately $1,600 is needed to meet our original financial commitment and to cover the unforeseen need of a new power supply system.

The modernized system will provide clear, digital music and chimes from the steeple that will be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.

The upgrade was provided by Maas-Rowe, also the supplier of our original system.