900 Jackson Street

Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

phone: 252-537-3973

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Planned

This year exciting things are happening at Rosemary for Christmas! Two candlelight services of Holy Communion are planned for this year. An informal, contemporary service will be held at 5:00PM in the fellowship hall. This service, planned especially for families with young children, will feature a children's sermon and the singing of familiar carols.

The traditional 10:30PM  service in the sanctuary will feature glorious music, with a festive and celebratory liturgy.

Both services include a Christmas message from Rev. Jim Bell and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Both services conclude with the lighting of individual candles and hte singing of "Silent Night".  Come and join us at Rosemary. No matter which service you attend, your Christmas will be blessed.

Make 2009 the year you grow closer to the LORD!!

Come and worship with us at Rosemary United Methodist Church! We have variety of worship services and Sunday School classes that will help you in your Christian walk. We have an informal worship service that begins at 8:45AM in the fellowship hall. Sunday School begins at 9:45. The 11:00AM service is in the sanctuary and enjoys classic hymns and Methodist traditions. Childcare is provided for each service. For more details go to our Services Page.

        Bible Study: Rev. Bell will lead a Bible Study which will begin January 4th at 6:00PM. This Bible Study is called The Patriarchs. It is a study from Genesis. The series will continue each Sunday night and if there is sufficient interest i also be held each Thursday morning at 10AM beginning January 8th. Call the church office for more details. 252-537-3973

Glory to God in the Highest! The children presented a Christmas Play on Sunday, Dec. 14th at the 11:00 service. The name of the play was "Glory to God in the Highest!"  Video and photos coming soon.

Woody Woodruff Elected at Honorary Member of the Church Council

Woody Woodruff was made an Honorary Member of the Church Council at the 2008 Charge Conference held November 16th. Woody has held almost every job within the church and served with Christian love and kindness.  He has been a member of Rosemary since 1951.

Woody joins two other Honorary Members: Martha Bradshaw and Blackie Ferguson in being honored in this way for faithful service.

Woody has served on the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, Council of Ministries, Treasurer, Sunday School Secretary, Chief Usher, Chair of the Administrative Board. He is a charter member of the United Methodist Men, long-time member of the Men's Bible Class, has even coached the church softball team. For many years, Rosemary has been blessed with his services as an electrician, plumber, and "jack of all trades". Woody has and will continue to bless Rosemary with his devoted service. We are grateful.

Rosemary donated 329 boxes to Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box ministries.  Several members of Rosemary will travel with the boxes to Charlotte to help load them on their way to less fortunate children. This ministry spreads the Christian message far and wide! Ms. Doughtie had a lengthy visit from a young girl she corresponded with through this same ministry many years ago.