Weekly Bulletin 05/24/2026
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 • May 24, 2026
Key Totals
Attendance
General Budget
Capital Improvements
This Week at AMC
- Sunday, May 24
COAT Sunday • 8:30am Men’s Breakfast • 9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship • 7:00pm AA - Monday, May 25
Memorial Day • Church Office Closed - Wednesday, May 27
5:00pm Choir
- Thursday, May 28
7:00pm AA - Sunday, May 31
9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship • 12:00pm 5th Sunday Lunch • 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.
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
“We have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints.”
Colossians 1:4
10:45am Worship Service
“A Word to the Weary”
May 24, 2026
| Prelude | The U.S. Armed Forces Medley |
| Welcome and Announcements | Norman Askew |
| *Hymn | God Bless America — Words on Screen |
| Children’s Moment | |
| Offertory Hymn | Let There Be Peace on Earth — #431 (UMH) |
| *Presentation of the Offering | Doxology — #95 (UMH) |
| Prayer | Norman Askew |
| Special Music | My Country, ’Tis of Thee — All Men’s Choir |
| Introduction of Guest Pastor | |
| Scripture | Acts 2:1–4, 14–21 (NIV) |
| Message | “A Word to the Weary” — Rev. Kari L. Howard |
| *Hymn | Spirit of the Living God — #393 (UMH) |
| Reception of New Member | Raquel Alwran |
| Benediction | |
| Postlude |
Welcome Guest Pastor, Rev. Kari L. Howard
Rev. Howard is ordained in the GMC. She attended UNC Greensboro and Asbury Theological Seminary and is currently working on her Doctorate. After serving local congregations for more than a decade, she was named to the leadership of the Global Methodist Church in 2023. She is married to John Frank Howard, who retired after 41 years as a local church pastor. They are the parents of four adult sons and four grandchildren ages 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Announcements
- Church Office Closed: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the church office will be closed Monday, May 25th.
- Land of the Free: Presented by AMC Choir and guests June 14th in the Sanctuary at 2:00pm. Join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA.
Welcome Guests!
- 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 the 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!
Staff & Worship Team
- Pastor: Mike Lee
- Choir Director: Norma Kennedy
- Accompanist: Gladys Suggs
- A/V Team: Brian Lowe, Jake Lowe, John Todd