Helena
Happenings

SUNDAY JUNE 7

Parents and friends were on hand for our Worship service on Sunday. It began with our regular announcements and prayer requests, a short sermon from Pastor Marty and then Kelly Rogers, Director of Bible School, recognized those volunteers from all areas of the weekend school as well as the students. Children participated in the VBS music that included words and motions to help us know "we are not alone" and "Jesus seeks to save us". Marcel, a talking monkey, showed children how to move away from being afraid, to knowing Jesus as a friend and a savior. During VBS Marcel accepted Christ and demonstrated for children just how to do that when they hear God speaking to their hearts. It was a humbling moment to see so many children ready to talk more about Jesus . After the HIM hotdog lunch everyone enjoyed getting wet feet and more. It was a great day to be together! Thank you volunteers for all your participation.

Our offering was $3118 and the attendance was 105.

PRAYERS

Tom Beakes (hospital then Hillcrest)

Kenny Clayton

PRAISES

Helena's VBS Weekend

Children visiting from our community

Trailer of supplies for Burnsville friends

SUNDAY JUNE 14

Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults resume meeting at 10am. Come join in! Helena Church will celebrate the Lord's Supper this Sunday morning. Our pastor will be speaking about the Lord appearing to Abraham. Our scripture is Genesis 18:1-15 and will be read by Sean Boone. He will also take care of the Children's Message. . The flowers this Sunday are shared by Janie and Darnell Wolfe. Thank you helpers.

VBS POSITIVES- from Kelly Rogers

Tropical Trek VBS 2026 was a massive success this year!

Led by an incredible group of 23 volunteers for VBS and a church wide group that supported the Lunch and water games after service on Sunday, the 25 kids that
attended VBS had a wonderful time. Our kids learned valuable bible lessons about Jesus and his need to seek and save those who are lost. We talked about Baby Moses, Jesus and Zaccheus, Jesus rising from the grave after 3 days, and Jesus meeting Paul on the road after His rising. The kids learned songs, made crafts, played games both inside and out, and our VBS was visited by a special friend named Marcel who at the end of our time together accepted Christ into his heart. 4 other children from the 8-12 year old class also made the decision to follow Christ and were met at the alter rail by some of our adult volunteers to pray with them during his very important decision.

Sunday afternoon saw a really fantastic turn out for our Hot Dog lunch and water games wrap up party. Nearly 1000 water balloons were filled along with water cannons and a
sprinkler for the kids to play in. Adults joined in the water fun as well. The food was prepared by volunteers and there was plenty of it. A few parents inquired about Helena’s Sunday School and Children’s program and indicated they may be back on a Sunday Morning to give our church a try. EXCITING AND FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!

Helena Methodist Church VBS was successful because the entire church body got behind it in one way or another. From donating paper towel and TP rolls and brown
AMAZON paper stuffing for crafting, to donating items and food needed for the sessions, to praying for a successful outcome, everyone helped make this first VBS in years one
to be remembered. Look out 2027…VBS is gonna be bigger and better next year!

NC GLOBAL METHODIST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

NC Global Methodists will convene in Winston Salem, NC June 17-20. During the conference, Methodist pastors and lay members will seek to be renewed, reenergized and re challenged to follow God's lead in our world. SENT - CALLED, EQUIPPED, AND COMMISSIONED from John 20:21 is the theme of the conference. Breakout sessions will cover how to disciple young people and children, empowering and equipping others to share Christ in our world, and other topics. Be in prayer for our conference. Pastor Marty and Jason Rogers will be attending on behalf of our church. Anyone may attend. Want to know more? Click on these links.

https://ncglobalmethodist.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZGh6QuLBOc

BIRTHDAYS

Rylin Brooks 6/13

ANNIVERSARY

Judy and David Woods 6/19

DON'T MISS THESE:

June 14 Sunday School classes resume 10 am

June 17- 20 NC Global Methodist Conference in Winston Salem, NC

June 20 Baby Shower for Leigh Ann and Brandon Cuomo 1-3 pm Fellowship Hall

June 21 Father's Day, HIM breakfast 9am

June 28 Special Music by Blake McSherry - local businessman who loves to praise God through song