Weekly Bulletin 08/02/2026
Attendance:
Week of 10/26/2025
Sunday School: 81
Worship: 99
General Budget:
4,992.00
Received to Date: $180,115.05
Building Fund:
$100.00
Received to Date: $13,210.00
This Week at AMC
Sunday, Nov 2nd
9:45am Sunday School
10:45am Worship
7:00pm AA
Wednesday, Nov 5th
6:00pm Choir
Thursday, Nov 6th
7:00pm AA
Saturday, Nov 8th
11:30am Combined Women’s Circle Meeting
Sunday, November 9th
9:45am Sunday School
10:45am Worship
12:00pm Administrative Council
7:00pm AA
Nursery Volunteers:
Today: Shelby & Eric Buchanan
Nov 9: Sharon Carpenter, Wendy Harmon
We welcome ALL children to our church, however, due to the size of our nursery and the number of nursery volunteers, our guidelines limit nursery childcare to ages 4 and younger. Busy bags are available in the Narthex for children 5 and older.
Upcoming Meetings:
Archdale Methodist Women’s Circle Meetings
Announcements:
– The Methodist Women’s Combined Circle meeting will be on Saturday, Nov. 8th at 11:30am in the Community Room.
– Administrative Council Meeting: We will have a short meeting following Worship Service on Sunday, Nov. 9th for the specific purpose of approving the 2026 Budget and 2026 Leadership Roster.
– The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 6:30pm in the Community Room.
– The Annual Church Conference will be on Sunday, Nov. 16th at Tabernacle Methodist Church in Greensboro starting at 2:30pm to fulfill the requirements of the Global Methodist Church.
– The Trustees will meet on Monday, Nov. 17th at 6:30pm in the Community Room.
Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Mike Lee
Choir Director: Norma Kennedy
Accompanist: Amy Frazier
A/V Team: Brian Lowe, Jake Lowe, John Todd
Office Administrator: Sidney Pace
10:45am Worship Service
| Prelude | ||
| *Hymn | I Am Thine, O Lord | #419 (UMH) |
| Welcome | ||
| Children’s Moment | ||
| Offeratory Hymn | As the Deer | #2025 (TFWS) |
| *Presentation of the Offering | Doxology | #95 (UMH) |
| Prayer | Susan Stewart | |
| Anthem | God and God Alone | Choir |
| Scripture | 2 Peter 1:4-8 | |
| Message | “Qualities of His Divine Nature” | Mike Lee |
| *Hymn | Take Up Thy Cross | #415 (UMH) |
| Benediction | ||
| Postlude | ||
| *Please stand if able |
If you would like an enhanced hearing headset for use during the Worship Service, please see an Usher for assistance.
The flowers on the altar table are given to the Glory of God
Welcome Guests! We want you to know that…
♥ Please escort children to the restroom if they need to leave during worship.
♥ If you are in need of pastoral care or would like information about joining Archdale Methodist Church family, please contact the pastor or call the church office.
♥ Please fill out the worship attendance registration sheet; we would like to have your contact information.
♥ Feel free to ask any church member if you have questions about the service or any of these announcements.
We are glad you are here!
Archdale Methodist Church
A Global Methodist Congregation
11543 N Main Street, Archdale, NC 27263 • (336) 431-7111 • AMCoffice@northstate.net
Weekly Bulletin • August 2, 2026Key Totals
Attendance
General Budget
Capital Improvements
This Week at AMC
- Sunday, August 2
9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship • 7:00pm AA - Wednesday, August 5
5:00pm Choir
- Thursday, August 6
7:00pm AA - Friday, August 7
Church Office Closed - Sunday, August 9
9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship • 7:00pm AA
Nursery Volunteers
We welcome ALL children to our church; however, due to the size of our nursery and the number of nursery volunteers, our guidelines limit nursery childcare to ages 4 and younger. Busy bags are available in the Narthex for children 5 and older.
Greeters
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
"But I call to God, and the Lord saves me."
10:45am Worship Service
"Trash Cans or Treasure Chests"
| Prelude | |
| Welcome & Announcements | Norman Askew |
| *Chorus Medley | I Am So Glad That Jesus Loves Me / Into My Heart (Words on Screen) |
| Children's Moment | |
| Offertory Hymn | This Is My Father's World — #144 (UMH) |
| *Presentation of the Offering | Doxology — #95 (UMH) |
| Prayer | Norman Askew |
| Anthem | God Is with Me Medley — Children |
| Introduction of Guest Pastor | |
| Scripture | 1 Corinthians 1:25-31 |
| Message | "Trash Cans or Treasure Chests" — Keith Newell |
| *Hymn | God Will Take Care of You — #130 (UMH) |
| Benediction | |
| Postlude |
Pastor Keith Newell has been serving Christ since he was 13 years old. He received his call to preach when he was 16 years old and began serving churches as a student when he was 20. He has loved expounding the Word and making God's Scriptural truths plain and clear for 47 years. He is married to Laurie Sanders, who has put up with him for 45 years. They have two children: Matthew, who lives in Hillsborough, has four children and is the head nurse at the Infectious Disease Clinic at UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital; and Faith, who is a teacher in Haywood Co.
Announcements
- Church Office Closed: Friday, August 7th due to vacation schedules.
- Archdale Methodist Women: Morning Circle meets Tuesday, August 11th at 10:30am in the Community Room. Evening Circle meets Monday, August 17th at 7:00pm in the Wesley Room.
- 2027 Budget Request Forms: The Finance Committee will begin preparing the 2027 Budget at its meeting on September 15th. If you would like an amount included in the 2027 Budget, please submit a Request Form to Roger Lockhart or turn it in to the Church Office no later than Tuesday, September 1st. Forms are located on the table in the foyer of the Education Building.
Staff & Worship Team
- Choir Director: Norma Kennedy
- Accompanist: Gladys Suggs
- A/V Team: Brian Lowe, Jake Lowe, John Todd