Nurture

NURTURE MINISTRY MISSION STATEMENT
To create environments where people connect with one another as the Body of Christ.

GOALS
Share God's love with others.
Help people build meaningful relationships with one another.
Encourage people through Christian fellowship.
Provide opportunities for spiritual growth.
Heal brokenness through prayer and care.
Embrace students who are away at school.
Remember those serving in the military.
Discover new ways to share the Gospel.
Support people through life struggles.

SHELTERING TREES INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
Meets Tuesdays at Noon
The Sheltering Trees Prayer Group meets each Tuesday at Noon. Prayer time begins with Communion followed by intercessory prayer. Please join us whenever you can. Anyone may request prayer for a person and the group will pray for the need. Names printed in the bulletin require the person's permission. With the exception of "On-Going Prayer", all names are removed after two weeks unless updated. For Sunday's Prayer List, the request be in the office by Wednesday. To request prayer or to be added to the prayer line, you may contact: Janet Daniel at 743-5608 or jbdaniel@dnet.net or Cashiers United Methodist Church at 743-5298 or cumc@nctv.com . DUKE HEALTH LINE Free Quarterly Newsletter You are encouraged to sign up for a free subscription to Duke Health Line. This quarterly newsletter from Duke University Health Systems has the latest health news. Articles from the winter issue include: The New Face of Lung Cancer, Advances in Treatment For Cataracts, Beyond The Hearing Aid, Nutrition for Kids Who Veg Out, Simple Steps To Prevent Knee Injuries, and Easing Labor Pains. This newsletter has information for people of all ages. If you would like to recieve future issues of DukeHealthLine free of charge, please call 1-888-ASK-DUKE (1-888-275-3853) or visit http://forms.dukehealth.org/dukehealth/NewsSub.nsf/Sub for details and subscription information. "100 WHO CARE" CUMC participates in this fundraiser for WestCare Health System in Sylva. W. C. and Stella Hennessee began a Chaplaincy Endowment years ago by offering an invitation and challenge to the surrounding communities within Jackson County to provide one-third of the funds needed to support a full-time Chaplaincy Program. This programs seeks 100 people/organizations to give $100 annually. Individuals may also participate in this program. For more information, please contact the church office. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Neighborhood Clusters for Cashiers United Methodist Church Purpose "To gather the whole community of disciples" (Acts 6:2) of the Cashiers United Methodist Church into seven neighborhoods geographically to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by caring for the spiritual and physical needs of our communities. Shepherds "Choose seven persons of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom" (Acts 6:3) as Shepherds of the seven neighborhoods..."Seven chosen to serve!" (1) as a community contact person, (2) as an encourager and organizer (3) as a flock tender Goals To call and care for other's needs during times of illness, medical testing, and hospitalization To call and care for other's needs during family concerns To reach out to shut-ins by calling, visiting, or sending notes of cheer To maintain an e-mail chain for prayer concerns and church information To advise the church office of concerns in the community To provide a community contact for new residents and visitors To celebrate together with a fellowship meal quarterly or semi-annually To nurture others in Christ through Bible studies To nurture others in Christ through prayer groups and support groups. THE SEVEN NEIGHBORHOODS: HIGHWAY 107 SOUTH: Janice Dillard - Shepherd; Patsy Alexander - Asst. HIGHWAY 107 NORTH: Mimi Galef - Shepherd; Peggy Hormann - Asst.; Pat Tyler - Grief HWY 64 EAST TO CEDAR HILL AND HWY 64 WEST TO HIGHLANDS: Cheryl Starkey - Shepherd & Grief NORTON - LAKE GLENVILLE WEST AND PINE CREEK ROAD: Janice Chisholm - Shepherd; Tammy Harrold - Asst.; Sue Jones - Grief CEDAR CREEK BEGINNING WITH CEDAR HILL TO EMERALD COVE: Barbara Hyde - Shepherd; Myna Hayles - asst.; Sissy Dillard - grief SAPPHIRE - DIVISION IS AFTER EMERALD COVE Steve & Pam Westerlund - Shepherds; Brenda Council - Assistant HOLLY FOREST - DIVISION IS AFTER EMERALD COVE Susan Hawkins and Kaye Gibbs - Shepherds & Grief