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COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Our ChurCh StaffChildren’s Ministry Director Kelley ConkleChoir Director Lyn PharrisChurch Administrator Susan SniderCustodians Martha Conklin Barbie Morris Music Director Bob LeeNursery Worker Martha ConklinWorship Leader/Youth Minister Andy UngerPastor Rev. Scott Hagan

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, March 15, 2015 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional ServiceTuesday, March 17, 2015 6:30 PM Growing Christians UMW Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Bible StudyWednesday, March 18, 201512:00 PM Prayer Team Meeting 6:15 PM Praise Practice 7:00 PM Choir Practice

Sunday, March 22, 2015 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Service

upCOming eventSMonday-Friday, March 23-27, 2015Muscogee & Lee County Spring BreakThursday, March 26, 2015 3:30 PM Feeding Our Neighbors @ Rose HillSunday, March 29, 2015Palm Sunday 4:00 PM Family Picnic & Epic Easter Egg Hunt

March 15, 2015

The Sanctuary flowers are given to theGlory of God and in honor of Betty Sawyer’s

birthday by Ron Sawyer.

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

EpworthUnited Methodist Church

Essential Reading for HumanityA dear friend of mine asked me, months ago, to share the titles of some books that I

have read and appreciated. I’ve long held that a small list of books have influenced my life significantly, based on the ways they’ve shaped my thinking, my actions, and by how often I quote them or refer to them out loud or in my mind. Here they are, in no particular order, with a note about their publication. I’ve read a couple of hundred other books, but these are the ones I return to most often.

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck (Arrow Books, 1978) - I’ve read the first section over and over again. This book is brilliant.

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (originally in 1945) - A super story about heaven and hell, salvation, redemption, restoration, the communion of the saints, and how we can live even better on this side of heaven.

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (originally in 1942) - Straight out of hell, this collection of fictitious letters from one demon to his nephew offers a stark look at how we are made and how we mess up.

The Will of God by Leslie Weatherhead (originally in 1 944) - This is so very good. It helps me put words to both the good and bad of this world and find God’s love for us in the midst of both.

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary D Chapman (Northfield, 2009) - I ask every couple I marry to read this before the wedding, but believe every person should know their own love language in order to communicate and thrive in life.

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler (McGraw-Hill, 2002) - This book helps to understand how to reduce tension and anxiety in order to get more done and be kinder doing it.

Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom (Paulist Press, 1970) - This is a gift; written by an orthodox priest, it offers those who would follow a path toward the love of God.

Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded) by John Medina (Pear Press, 2014) - This is the layperson’s guide to the real science of how our brains work with every page filled with stories and truths to apply right away.

The Holy Bible - The true story of the God who made us and is saving us. Start with Mark and then try reading it from beginning to end - you have my permission to skip some lists and genealogies in the Old Testament.

Grace and peace, Scott

Sunday SChOOl at 10:00 am

THE CHILDREN’S CLASSES Kindergarten - 2nd Grd.: Debra Johnson 3rd - 5th Grd.: Dawn Wilson

THE FRIENDSHIP CLASS Study: The Spirit of Truth Teacher: Barbara Stubbs

THE JOY CLASS Study: Revival Teacher: Linda Smith

THE NATHAN PATTERSON/WESLEY CLASS Study: Matthew Teacher: Margaret Gosden

THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Study: When You’re a Christian... Teacher: Leslie Morris

THE “NO NAME” CLASS Study: What Do Other Faiths Believe? Ch. 1 Teacher: Ron Sawyer

THE QUESTORS CLASS Study: Class Discussion Teacher: Glenn Griffin

THE SEEKERS CLASS Study: If Experience is Such a Good Teacher... Teacher: Class

THE YOUNG ADULT CLASS (in the Old Kitchen) Study: The Gospel of Mark Teacher: Scott Hagan

thOSe WhO Serve Sunday, marCh 15, 2015

9:00 AM Worship Service: Greeter: Anne Wilson Ushers: Jimmy Bridges Acolyte: Gracie Conkle Children’s Church: Becky Britton11:00 AM Worship Service: Greeter: Maxine Willis Usher: Fraser Wooldridge, Bruce Zimmerman Acolyte: Ema Cheraisi, Jack Hagan Children’s Church: Debra Johnson Nursery: Lillian WooldridgeFinancial Secretary: Lee SpencerTurn Key: James Johnson

Our SteWardShipMarch 8, 2015

Tithes & Offering: $6,420.00Received To Date: $79,331.50 NEW BUILDING/MAINTENANCEReceived This Week: $20

ATTENDANCESunday School: 89 Worship: 9:00 AM 4211:00 AM 102Total 144

What’S happening2015 Flower Calendar - is on the Library door to purchase Sanctuary flowers in honor or memory of someone. Each Sunday arrangement is $50. Available dates are March 22 & 29; April 12 & 19; June 14.Voting Precinct - Tuesday, March 17, from 7 AM - 7 PM, in the Questors classroom.Growing Christians UMW Meeting - Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Nursery provided.Palm Sunday Services - will be at regular service times of 9 AM and 11 AM. As always, the children are encouraged to participate in the services.Lilies & Hydrangeas for Easter - for details and to order, see the sign-up sheet on the Library door to order in memory or honor of your loved ones. Deadline to order is Monday, March 30. Upper Room Daily Devotionals - March/April issue is available from the WWC for $1 each.Reachers UMW Meeting - Tuesday, March 31, at 7 PM, in the Questors classroom.Choir Practice - Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 PM, in the Sanctuary. Good Friday - April 3, the office will be closed. Service at 6 PM, in the Sanctuary.

memOrialSGiven to the Building Fund in memory of

Marie Beasley by Rev. & Mrs. Tim Paulk.Given to the Music Maintenance Fund in

memory of Matilda Smith by Bill & Ginny Dozier and Jeanne Guilbeault.

COntaCt uS by emailScott: scott@epworthumc.comSusan: susan@epworthumc.comAndy: andy@epworthumc.comKelley: kelley@epworthumc.com

miSSiOnSMarch Mission Focus - We will continue to collect donations for Open Door community House in Columbus for the month of March. If you would like to donate, mark your offering envelope with “Open Door.” A Taste of Epworth Cookbooks - are still available. Only $5 each. Pick up your copy(s) from the Whitehurst Welcome Center. All proceeds go toward missions. Feeding Our Neighbors at Rose Hill UMC - Thursday, March 26, beginning at 3:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, see Barbara Stubbs. Monetary donations are always appreciated.Education & Campbell Labels - We continue to collect for Allen Elementary and Vashti Children’s Home. Place the labels in the appropriate box on the Mission Cart.Can Recycling Donations - bring your cans to the church and leave them outside the back kitchen door. They will be picked up and recycled by Judy May for HIS Group missions. Wynnton Neighborhood Network February Report - WNN served 997 bags of food to 267 families which included 203 children. We also helped 44 families with utility assistance, spending $2,154.41. We continue to need volunteers for the Food Bank. Contact Becky Britton if you are interested in volunteering. If you would like to make a donation, mark your offering envelope with “WNN.”Volunteer Opportunities Available - Allen Elementary, Circles of Columbus, Open Door Community House, Wynnton Neighborhood Network, Rose Hill UMC, Ronald McDonald House and Epworth UMC. See Becky Britton with questions or call the church office for more information.

yOuth & ChildrenYouth Bible Study - Join us on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM, in the Youth Room. Area Spring Breaks - Lee and Muscogee County from March 23-27 and Russell and Harris County from March 30 - April 3.Family Picnic & Epic Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 29, from 4-6 PM, Heath Park. Fried Chicken, drinks and dessert will be provided. Sign up on the Information Board to make dinner reservations and to bring a covered dish to share. Donations of individually wrapped non-chocolate candy and large plastic eggs are needed. You may leave them in Kelley Conkle’s office. Sunday School Classes - For a great lesson, wonderful fellowship in a Safe Sanctuaries approved environment, classes are by age/grade beginning at 10 AM, every Sunday.

epWOrth prayer liStChurch FamilyKristi Miller Blount King Gladys Plant Trudy Harris Vanessa DeSoto Aaron Jackson Thrower Family Joe Flynn Leslie Morris Jack Osteen Jan Shackleford Diane Champagne Donny Davis Jane Sanders Keri McElvey Millard WilsonFred & Emilie Carswell Sara Rice J. T. Morgan Sibyl Wells Kittye Crocket Scott Dunn Linda Coleman Betty Sawyer Eloise Jones Sidney Crews

Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Annie L. Watts Ricky Clark Robbins Family Andrew WadeBobby Barrow Bill Garnto Alverta Champagne Linda Bush Jayce Foster Preston Silvernail Joel Barrett Bill Hortmann Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Brian Tench Jennifer Rono Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Brea Grafal Laurie OsteenDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Billy Casey Bobbie Brown Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Marian Young Shirley Mann Michelle Thayer

Homebound Asheville, NC - Susan Squiers Morningside - Alta Kimbrough, Eloise Jones Covenant Woods - Nelle Lloyd Summer’s Landing - Doris Toney, Cammie Van Over, Gardens at Calvary - Bob Nellums, Doris Sawyer Bob Wait Holly Hills, FL - Bertha Carter Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller

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 Joe Flynn Leslie Morris Jack Osteen Jan Shackleford Diane Champagne Donny Davis Jane Sanders Keri McElvey Millard WilsonFred & Emilie Carswell Sara Rice J. T. Morgan Sibyl Wells Kittye Crocket Scott Dunn Linda Coleman Betty Sawyer Eloise Jones Sidney Crews

Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Annie L. Watts Ricky Clark Robbins Family Andrew WadeBobby Barrow Bill Garnto Alverta Champagne Linda Bush Jayce Foster Preston Silvernail Joel Barrett Bill Hortmann Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Brian Tench Jennifer Rono Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Brea Grafal Laurie OsteenDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Billy Casey Bobbie Brown Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Marian Young Shirley Mann Michelle Thayer

Homebound Asheville, NC - Susan Squiers Morningside - Alta Kimbrough, Eloise Jones Covenant Woods - Nelle Lloyd Summer’s Landing - Doris Toney, Cammie Van Over, Gardens at Calvary - Bob Nellums, Doris Sawyer Bob Wait Holly Hills, FL - Bertha Carter Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller

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.