Weekly Bulletin 05/17/2026
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 17, 2026
Key Totals
Attendance
General Budget
Capital Improvements
This Week at AMC
- Sunday, May 17
9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship • 4:00pm Administrative Council Meeting • 7:00pm AA - Monday, May 18
7:00pm Evening Circle - Tuesday, May 19
Newsletter Deadline
- Wednesday, May 20
5:00pm Choir - Thursday, May 21
7:00pm AA - Sunday, May 24
COAT Sunday • 8:30am Men’s Breakfast • 9:45am Sunday School • 10:45am Worship
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
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.”
Philippians 1:9–10
10:45am Worship Service
May 17, 2026
| Prelude | |
| Welcome and Announcements | Peggy Johnson |
| *Hymn | Away in a Manger — #217 (UMH) |
| Children’s Moment | |
| Offertory Hymn | Majesty, Worship His Majesty — #176 (UMH) |
| *Presentation of the Offering | Doxology — #95 (UMH) |
| Prayer | Peggy Johnson |
| Anthem | Behold the Lamb — Choir |
| Introduction of Guest Pastor | |
| Message | Dr. JF Howard |
| *Hymn | Because He Lives — #364 (UMH) |
| Benediction | |
| Postlude |
Music Note
Today’s music reflects the earthly ministry of Jesus and highlights Ascension Day, which occurs on the 40th day after His resurrection.
Announcements
- Administrative Council Meeting: Today at 4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
- Evening Circle: The Archdale Methodist Women’s Evening Circle will meet Monday, May 18th at 7:00pm in the Community Room.
- Newsletter Deadline: Tuesday, May 19th.
- All Men’s Choir: Sign up on Sunday, May 24th.
- Methodist Men Breakfast: Sunday, May 24th at 8:30am in the Community Room.
- COAT Sunday: May 24th — COAT needs baked beans, pinto beans, small bags of rice, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, and coffee.
- Church Office Closed: Due to vacation schedules and the Memorial Day holiday, the church office will be closed Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th.
- Archdale Methodist Women 100-Year Milestone: Archdale Methodist Women will be 100 years old on May 26, 2026. Celebrate with a covered dish lunch at the 5th Sunday Lunch on Sunday, May 31, after church service. Please bring your favorite dish to share.
- Land of the Free: Presented by AMC Choir and guests on June 14th in the Sanctuary at 2:00pm. Join us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA.
Staff & Worship Team
- Pastor: Mike Lee
- Choir Director: Norma Kennedy
- Accompanist: Gladys Suggs
- A/V Team: Brian Lowe, Jake Lowe, John Todd