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 About UMM Peanuts

The purpose of United Methodist Men is to develop a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ and to grow spiritually. 

All men are automatically part of the UMM, so come join us for good fellowship, food, and fun in our service to our Lord!
Contact: Doug Johndrow, 252.393.2661.

UNITED METHODIST MEN aspire to the three F's

Friends - through Evangelism in the belief that every United Methodist Man deserves a few bonded brothers.

Fishermen - on a Mission involved in meaningful work - first in their families and local congregation - then in workplace witness, service work, missions, and outreach.

Followers - of the Spiritual Life - committed personally to daily prayer and Bible study, accountable relationships, and actively seeking God's will in their lives.

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Christmas Banquet

The annual Christmas Banquet, hosted by your UMM, was held Saturday, December 12, 2009. We enjoyed a delicious dinner of roast beef and all the trimmings catered by Chowdaheads. Sarah Feutz played a clarinet solo for us. Angie Hypes, Ashley Hypes, Tara Proper, Rachel Woodul, Corinne Giles, and Lacy Tucker sang some Christmas songs for us. Thanks to our talented young ladies and to Merle Epperson who accompanied them! The evening ended with a sing-a-long led by Mel Guss.

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Methodist Home for Children

Our District and Swansboro United Methodist Men again sponsored the Annual Methodist Home for Children Golf Tournament on September 19, 2009, at Jacksonville Country Club. Tournament director, Al Smith thanks all those who played, supported the event, and sponsored the tournament through their direct donations, emphasizing that this event is all about children. The tournament earned over $3,800 for our district Methodist Home for Children.

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Swansboro UMM Activities

    • Monthly Fellowship Meetings and Meals
      • Meetings alternate between Wednesday evening dinners at 6:30 and Saturday morning breakfasts at 8:30 in the Old Fellowship Hall, on the lower level next
        to the kitchen        .
    • Weekly Informal Lunch Gatherings
      • Fridays at noon at various restaurants.  Email Peanuts@SwansboroMethodistMen.org 
        or call 910.326.7997 for the weekly location. Carpools or the church bus may be arranged.
    • Peanut Cookings (see below)
      • Two or three Mondays per month, 12:15 to about 4:00 PM in the church kitchen.   Proceeds support missions and out-reach
        to the needy as well as in-church projects.
      • Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 am - Room 31
    • Work Projects
      • Disaster recovery
      • Home repairs
      • Ministry camp work projects
    • Holding Special Events
      • Christmas Banquet
      • Easter Breakfast
      • District programs/banquets/workshops
    • Providing Financial Support/Hosting Golf Tournaments
    • Men's Rallies
      • UMM Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ), NC Conference, New Bern District, and local rallies - watch for schedules and transportation updates

 







About Our Swansboro United Methodist Men’s Peanuts

In 1986, the Swansboro United Methodist Men (SUMM) began cooking peanuts; they haven’t stopped! Our “Peanut Cookers” get together about three times each month to cook, label, and package peanuts. The peanuts are sold through the church office, at many merchants in Eastern North Carolina, and via email orders throughout the world. The net proceeds (in excess of $40,000 annually) are donated to more than 55 local and worldwide missions, agencies, and needy individuals.

These peanuts are sold in individual 7 ounce jars for $3.00 each, or $25 for a case ($11 discount!) of 12 jars (lightly salted, unsalted, or both). If UMM ships the peanuts, add the FedEx shipping charges, which vary from about $7/case to $14/case, depending on the zone. FedEx requires a physical address and telephone number for delivery. To determine the shipping amount, go to the FedEx website.

Our zip code is 28584 and the shipping weight is 11 pounds per case. The lightly salted peanuts are shipped if a preference is not designated. An invoice is included in the box (or one box, if many) unless a separate billing address is designated. The UMM appreciate payment upon receipt of the peanuts. Costs for shipping to military persons may vary.

In addition to being a treat for all of us, they make wonderful gifts. Share the crunch and flavor with others and help our mission projects.

Boxes are usually shipped on the Wednesday following receipt of the order.

Orders emailed to Peanuts@SwansboroMethodistMen.org by early Tuesday will be shipped the next day. Name, Address, phone number, and quantity information is required. Refer to the order form for details of required information for shipping to service personnel serving oversees.

The Swansboro United Methodist Men (SUMM) Policy for Donating Peanuts to Service Personnel Serving Overseas:
1. A member of SUMC serving in war/hostile zone – UMM donates and ships 1 case/year.
2. A member of SUMC serving overseas (non-hostile) or any service person serving overseas– UMM donates 1 case/year; sponsor pays shipping.

In order to ship peanuts to service personnel, the SUMM needs information from appropriate sponsors or others in the Church/Church Office. Upon receipt of this information, UMM will ship and, if appropriate, invoice sponsors for their share. Refer to the order form for addition information.

To submit order, either fill out the form below OR print and mail this form to:
Swansboro United Methodist Men - Peanuts
665 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584-8451