Our ChurCh StaffChildren’s Director Dawn WilsonChoir Director Lyn PharrisChurch Administrator Susan SniderCustodians Martha Conklin Barbie MorrisMedia & Communications Dawn Wilson Music Director Bob LeeNursery Worker Martha ConklinWorship Leader/Youth Minister Andy UngerPastor Rev. Tony G. Crosby

Pastor’s Home (706) 327-2927Pastor’s Cell (706) 329-2484

Church Website: epworthumc.com

Epworth connects and equipsall kinds of people

to seek, serve, and share Christ.

thiS COming WeekSunday, August 23, 2015 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Service 4:00 PM Confirmation ClassTuesday, August 25, 2015 6:30 PM Church Council Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study 7:00 PM Reachers UMW MeetingWednesday,August 26, 201512:00 PM Prayer Team Meeting 6:15 PM Praise Team Practice 7:00 PM Choir Practice

Thursday, August 27, 201511:00 AM Feeding Our Neighbors @ Rose HillSaturday, August 28, 2015 1:00 PM Fellowship Hall ReservedSunday, August 30, 2015 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Service 4:00 PM Confirmation Class

upCOming eventSTuesday, September 1, 201510:30 AM HIS Group UMW MeetingMonday, September 7, 2015Labor Day/Office Closed

EpworthUnited Methodist Church2400 Devonshire Drive Columbus, Georgia 31904 706-322-6973

EpworthUnited Methodist Church

It All Boils Down to Love

The Ten Commandments in Verse(from McGuffey’s Reader)

Above all else love God alone;Bow down to neither wood nor stone.

God’s name refuse to take in vain;The Sabbath rest with care maintain.Respect your parents all your days;

Hold sacred human life always.Be loyal to your chosen mate;

Steal nothing, neither small nor great.Report, with truth, your neighbor’s deed;

And rid your mind of selfish greed. Recently, I watched a video on Facebook that warned of the reality of the ingredients that exist in a popular soft drink. In order to prove the point of what we are really consuming, the illustration was made of what happens when that soft drink is “boiled down” to its basic ingredients. In other words, the water content was removed to demonstrate what appeared to be a toxic sludge that nobody would want to purposely consume. This week, we are wrapping up our sermon series on the Ten Commandments. The good news about the commandments is when they are all “boiled down”, they are about love. That wouldn’t be a surprise to those of us who know God well. The scripture tells us God IS love. God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. All things that come from God are based in love. The Ten Commandments bear this out. Jesus says the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Or, said with a bit more of a poetic lilt (author unknown):

With all your soul love God above,And as yourself your neighbor love.

It all boils down to love. In Christ,

Tony

August 23, 2015

The sanctuary flowers are given to theGlory of God and in honor of Arlene Taff’s

birthday by Annette Taff.

Sunday SChOOl at 10:00 am

THE CHILDREN’S CLASSES Kindergarten - 2nd Grd.: Kelley Conkle 3rd - 5th Grd.: Quinley Russell

THE FRIENDSHIP CLASS Study: God Demands Justice Teacher: Class

THE JOY CLASS Study: Revival Teacher: Andrea Carbaugh

THE NATHAN PATTERSON/WESLEY CLASS Study: Matthew Ch. 25 Teacher: Bobby Smith

THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Study: You Can Get Bitter or Better! Teacher: Leslie Morris/Melonie Phillips

THE “NO NAME” CLASS Study: God is Just Not Fair - Ch. 12 & 13 Teacher: Shawn Jandreau

THE QUESTORS CLASS Study: Class Discussion Teacher: Class

THE SEEKERS CLASS Study: Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body Teacher: Class

thOSe WhO Serve Sunday, auguSt 23, 2015

9:00 AM Worship Service: Greeter: Mary Lee Crews Ushers: Shawn Jandreau, Steve Sawyer Acolyte: Gracie Conkle Children’s Church: Anne Wilson11:00 AM Worship Service: Greeter: Suzy Revell Usher: Walter Champagne, James Faircloth Acolyte: Ema Cheraisi, Natalie Crosby

Children’s Church: Kelley Conkle Nursery Volunteer: Kelli or Stacy McManusFinancial Secretary: Carson RevellTurn Key: Needed

Our SteWardShipAugust 16, 2015

Tithes & Offering: $2,442.00Received To Date: $217,651.30 NEW BUILDING/MAINTENANCEReceived This Week: $10

ATTENDANCESunday School: 75 Worship: 9:00 AM 55 11:00 AM 88Total 143

What’S happeningUpper Room Daily Devotionals - September/October issue is available from the WWC for $1 each.UMW Upcoming District Events - Contact Becky Britton or Lillian Wooldridge if you are interested in attending by this Friday: Saturday, August 22, Mission Study - Latin America. Registration at 9:30 AM, study from 10 AM - 2 PM. Bring a sack lunch (drinks and dessert will be provided). Study will be at M. L. Harris UMC, and the leader is Rev. Diane Shedd. Saturday, September 26, Northwest District Annual Meeting. Registration at 9:30 AM, meeting at 10 AM, at St. Luke UMC and the speaker is Dr. Sandi Hortman.Church Council Meeting - Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.Reachers UMW Meeting - Tuesday, August 25, at 7 PM, in the Questor’s classroom.Fellowship Hall Reserved - Saturday, August 29, from 1 - 6 PM.HIS Group UMW Meeting - Monday, September 1, at 10:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall.Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting - Monday, September 7, at 10 AM, in the Fellowship Hall. Vintage Group Meeting - Thursday, September 10, at 6 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite game and covered dish to share.UMM Meeting - Monday, September 14, at 6 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the Information Board for dinner reservations.New Life UMW Meeting - Monday, September 14, at 6:30 PM. Hostess is Clarel Fowler.Growing Christians UMW Meeting - Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.

yOuth & ChildrenConfirmation Classes - begin Sunday, August 23, at 4 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Youth Bible Study - on Tuesday, August 25. Epworth Volleyball Games - Thursday, August 27. Meet for dinner at Willy T’s at 5:45 PM then at Cornerstone Church at 7 PM, for the games.Promotion Sunday - September 13, at either service. Please notify Dawn Wilson if you are a rising 3rd grader for 2015. Sunday School Classes - in a Safe Sanctuaries approved environment, classes are by age/grade beginning at 10 AM, every Sunday.

paStOral COunSelingpaStOral inStitute

Our church is partnered with the Pastoral Institute to offer our people counseling at deep discounts and priority scheduling. This service is such a help to families and individuals. Call the church for more information or give our church name when scheduling an appointment at (706-649-6500). The Pastoral Institute is located at 2022-15th Ave., Columbus. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 9 PM, Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

miSSiOnSAugust Mission Focus - Wynnton Neighborhood Network. Items needed are canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, canned tomato products, mac & cheese, spaghetti sauce & noodles, jelly, peanut butter, soup, toilet paper, bar soap, and laundry detergent (pods only). Monetary donations are always appreciated. Our goal this month is 250 items. To date, we have collected 167 items.Tree of Life Memorial - Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth UM or Hamp Stevens UM churches. Fill out a form and return it with your gift made out to Epworth UMC. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50. Forms are located in the Information rack in the foyer, on the website included in the online bulletin or under “Donate Now,” then go to “Tree of Life.”Clothing Our Neighbors at Rose Hill - We are collecting summer men’s, women’s and children’s clothing - all sizes - for the Clothing Bank at Rose Hill UMC. Place items in the bin in the New Storage Room. Currently, Rose Hill has a great need for men’s clothing.Helping Hands Ministry - Sponsored by the UMW of Epworth. Are you living alone and need someone to help with little things around the house or do you need a ride? Pick up and fill out a form from the Information rack. Are you able to help with this ministry? Pick up and fill out a form from the Information rack. Give all forms to Becky Britton, Barbara Stubbs or the church office.Epworth Shirts - Only a few 2015 Epworth T-shirts are left. They are on sale for $8 in the WWC. Sizes available: Adult L, M and S and Youth XL and M.

epWOrth prayer liStChurch FamilyKristi Miller Blount King Gladys Plant Trudy Harris Vanessa DeSoto Aaron Jackson Thrower Family Andrea Carbaugh Sibyl Wells Jack & Carol Osteen Jan Shackleford Helen PharrisFred & Emilie Carswell Donny Davis Keri McElvey Linda Coleman Frances Griffin Betty SawyerExtended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Annie L. Watts Ricky Clark Robbins Family Andrew WadeBobby Barrow Dr. Drew Williams Alverta Champagne Laurie Osteen Jayce Foster Preston Silvernail Joel Barrett Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Brian Tench Shirley Mann Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Priscilla Eller Kim Jordan Charlie RollingDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Elaine Miller Bruce Chapman Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Tyrone Mims Stephanie Bryan Glen Horace Daniel Lisa VanAukenRalph & Sandy McGough Bill & Pat Waldo Dotty Baker Mindy Cumberland

Homebound Asheville, NC - Susan Squiers Morningside - Alta Kimbrough Covenant Woods - Bettie Davis, Oxton Place - Doris Toney, Cammie Van Over, Nelle Lloyd Bob WaitGardens at Calvary - Linda Coleman, Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller Bob Nellums, Doris Sawyer, Holly Hills, FL - Bertha Carter

Due to changes in privacy laws, hospitals have restricted or eliminated a list of patients by church affiliation. Please help us minister to you effectively by calling the

church office at 706-322-6973 about yourself or a family member.

Updating Prayer List: If anyone on the prayer list needs to be removed or added, pleasecall or email the church office or leave a note with updates. Thank you for your help.

epWOrth prayer liStChurch FamilyKristi Miller Blount King Gladys Plant Trudy Harris Vanessa DeSoto Aaron Jackson Thrower Family Andrea Carbaugh Sibyl Wells Jack & Carol Osteen Jan Shackleford Helen PharrisFred & Emilie Carswell Donny Davis Keri McElvey Linda Coleman Frances Griffin Betty SawyerExtended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Annie L. Watts Ricky Clark Robbins Family Andrew WadeBobby Barrow Dr. Drew Williams Alverta Champagne Laurie Osteen Jayce Foster Preston Silvernail Joel Barrett Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Brian Tench Shirley Mann Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Priscilla Eller Kim Jordan Charlie RollingDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Elaine Miller Bruce Chapman Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Tyrone Mims Stephanie Bryan Glen Horace Daniel Lisa VanAukenRalph & Sandy McGough Bill & Pat Waldo Dotty Baker Mindy Cumberland

Homebound Asheville, NC - Susan Squiers Morningside - Alta Kimbrough Covenant Woods - Bettie Davis, Oxton Place - Doris Toney, Cammie Van Over, Nelle Lloyd Bob WaitGardens at Calvary - Linda Coleman, Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller Bob Nellums, Doris Sawyer, Holly Hills, FL - Bertha Carter

Due to changes in privacy laws, hospitals have restricted or eliminated a list of patients by church affiliation. Please help us minister to you effectively by calling the

church office at 706-322-6973 about yourself or a family member.

Updating Prayer List: If anyone on the prayer list needs to be removed or added, pleasecall or email the church office or leave a note with updates. Thank you for your help.

tree of life memorial for epworth umC and hamp Stevens umC

given by the friendship Class in memory of Jean f. morriswhose generosity and caring spirit made this world a better place

You may remember a family member or friend, now deceased, on the lasting Tree of Life Memorial that will grace the entrance of our Sanctuary. Consider commemorating their life with a leaf placed on this handcrafted piece of art.

Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth United Methodist or Hamp Stevens United Methodist churches. Initiated by the Friendship Sunday School to honor Jean’s life, it is carried forward by Epworth’s Board of Trustees.

Complete the section below and return it with your gift made out to Epworth UMC. With limited space, we will only be able to include names on the leaf-no other messages. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50.

Name of Donor: _______________________________________Address: _______________________________________Phone Number: _______________________________________Email Address: _______________________________________Donation Amount: _______________________________________Names to be Engraved: 5 rows of up to approximately 12 characters on each row

SAMPLE

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Sebastian Williamson

Jim & JeanWilliamson& Family

Helping Hands MinistrySponsored by Epworth UMW

Are you living alone? Do you need someone to help you with replacing light bulbs?AC filters? Batteries in a smoke detector? Have you given up driving? Do you need a ride to the doctor? Grocery store? The local drug store?

Helping Hands Ministry may be just for YOU! Epworth’s UMW will connect you with volunteers at Epworth to help you with these tasks. If you have questions, feel free to ask Becky Britton or Barbara Stubbs more about this new ministry for those who live alone.

Complete one of the forms at the bottom of this sheet if you want to be part of this ministry. Put the form in the collection plate, give to Becky Britton or Barbara Stubbs personally or to Susan Snider in the church office.

Those who need HELP:

Name:______________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

Home phone:____________________________Cell phone:_______________________

Those who will VOLUNTEER to help:

Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Home phone:___________________________Cell phone:_________________________