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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

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thiS COming WeekSunday,February 8, 2015 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Service12:00 PM Fellowship Hall ReservedMonday, February 9, 2015 6:30 PM New Life UMW Meeting 6:30 PM UMM MeetingTuesday, February 10 2015 6:30 PM Youth Bible StudyWednesday, February 11, 201512:00 PM Prayer Team Meeting

6:30 PM Praise Team Practice 7:00 PM Choir PracticeThursday, February 12, 2015 6:00 PM Vintage Group Meeting 7 & 8:30 PM Epworth Volleyball GameSunday,February 15, 2015UMW Sunday 9:00 AM Contemporary Service 10:00 AM Sunday School11:00 AM Traditional Service

upCOming eventSWednesday, February 18, 2015 6:00 PM Wednesday Night Supper 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service

February 8, 2015

The Sanctuary flowers are given to theGlory of God and in honor of Dawn Wilson’s

birthday by Millard, Cheyenne, Hayden, Kaysen & Anne Wilson.

The pink rose buds is in honor ofHollis Camille Revell.

The yellow rose bud is in honor ofCamden David Fossa.

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

EpworthUnited Methodist Church

Don’t Bother Praying My friend Linda had surgery in December, and spent the better part of January in physical therapy regaining strength. She was delighted to be in control of her daily schedule once again, to sleep in her own bed, and to resume her life, but she was also worried. Many of us who have witnessed loved ones recovering from a fall or surgery or have even gone through it ourselves know, it is not an easy transition. There are a dozens of daily and weekly tasks that become strenuous to accomplish. So, there she was, a few days from returning home after over a month in two different local medical facilities, and worrying about it. She said as much to one of the folks where she was in physical therapy and they offered her a piece of wisdom that she passed on to me. I thought so much of it, I am sharing it with you. The woman told Linda,

“If you’re going to pray, don’t worry. If you’re going to worry, don’t bother praying.” I love this. Of course, she was reworking the essence of Jesus’ words to those gathered around him when he preached the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 6:34 records Jesus saying, “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” In my years of visiting and counseling with friends of all ages, this might be the passage I quote more often than any other. Almost everyone struggles with worry. It is human nature. It is not the nature of one who is seeking after the will of God, though. Worry is about fear, prayer is about trust. We cannot have both. Which do I choose? May you choose wisely and live abundantly. Grace and Peace, Scott

Don’t Leave Out the Bible We’ve been focused on God’s grace in worship the previous two Sundays. This past weekend, I was teaching on Justification, at the heart of our New Testament understanding what Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for us. However, I skipped the reading of the Scriptures at the 9:00 AM Blended Service. I belatedly offer these and apologize! 2 Corinthians 5:17 - So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! Romans 3:21-24 - But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 5:1-2 - Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.

Sunday SChOOl at 9:30 am

THE CHILDREN’S CLASSES 3 Yrs. - 2nd Grd.: Kathryn Hargrove 3rd - 5th Grd.: Margaret Gosden

THE FRIENDSHIP CLASS Study: Serving Neighbors Serving God Teacher: Becky Britton

THE JOY CLASS Study: Revival Teacher: Linda Smith

THE NATHAN PATTERSON/WESLEY CLASS Study: Matthew Ch. 5 Teacher: Bobby Smith

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

THE “NO NAME” CLASS Study: Daddy is that Story True? Ch. 44 Teacher: Steve Sawyer

THE QUESTORS CLASS Study: Class Discussion Teacher: Rev. Tim Paulk

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

THE YOUNG ADULT CLASS (in Scott’s Office) Study: The Gospel of Mark Teacher: Scott Hagan

thOSe WhO Serve Sunday, february 8, 2015

Greeter: Barbara Stubbs Ushers: Randy Morris Acolyte: Usher Children’s Church: Jeanne Guibeault11:00 AM Worship Service: Greeter: Lillian Wooldridge Usher: Steve Whittington Acolyte: Usher Children’s Church: Janet CheraisiFinancial Secretary: Shawn JandreauTurn Key: John Daniel Our SteWardShip

February 1, 2014Tithes & Offering: $12,567.00Received To Date: $48,620.00 NEW BUILDING/MAINTENANCEReceived This Week: $250

ATTENDANCESunday School: 86 Worship: 9:00 AM 6211:00 AM 99Total 161

yOuth & ChildrenYouth Bible Study - Join us on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 PM, in the Youth Room for a great time and lesson together. Epworth Winter Volleyball League - Thursday, February 12. We are meeting at Steak-n-Shake on Bradley Park at 5:45 PM, for dinner, then traveling to Cornerstone Church on Lloyd Rd. for our games at 7 & 8:30 PM. Sunday School Classes for Youth & Children For a great lesson, wonderful fellowship in a Safe Sanctuaries approved environment, classes are by age/grade beginning at 10 AM, every Sunday.

What’S happeningFellowship Hall Reserved - Sunday, February 8, from 12-3 PM.New Life UMW Meeting - Monday, February 9, at 6:30 PM. UMM Meeting - Monday, February 9, at 6:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the Information Board for dinner reservations. Vintage Group Meeting - Thursday, February 12, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Calling All Women - to sing in the choir on Sunday, February 15, at the 11:00 service for UMW Sunday. We will sing easy, recognizable, fun music, so please come join us on Wednesday, February 11, from 7:00-7:20 PM. If you can’t make it then, we will practice again at 10:30 AM, on Sunday, February 15. Both practices will be in the choir room. Ash Wednesday Service - February 18, at 7 PM, following supper at 6 PM. Look for a sign-up sheet coming soon in the Information Center.Acolyte Training - Sunday, February 22, at 10:00 AM, during Sunday School, for children in 3rd Grade or above who would like to serve their church. Reachers UMW Meeting - Tuesday, February 24, at 7 PM, in the Questors classroom. Wednesday Night Supper & Program - Plan to join us on Wednesday nights, February 25 and March 4, for supper at 6 PM and a wonderful program given by Deb McCrainie, Pastoral Institute counselor, at 6:45 PM. Deb provides counseling and spiritual direction to persons throughout the community. Her own journey as a lay person in the United Methodist Church is one touched with God’s guiding and grace. Make plans to be present and look for the menu and sign-up sheet in the Information Center.

Back By Popular Demand...More of the Best Songs Ever

A Night of Music and Dinner with Bob Lee, Andy Unger, And Friends on Saturday, March 14 , at 6:00 PM. Catered by Country’s BBQ, childcare provided by Martha and featuring songs from across the years, all for only $1 2 to support missions through the United Methodist Men. Limited seating; to hold a space, sign up by March 8 on the Information Board.

miSSiOnSThe Mission Focus for February - Rosehill UMC Health Kits. Items needed are men’s razors, small tubes of toothpaste, wash cloths (any color), gallon zip lock bags, new or gently used devotional books or used, outdated Upper Rooms or study materials. Place your donated items on the Mission Cart. Monetary gifts are always appreciated. Mark your offering envelope “Health Kits.”Open Positions within the Church - Looking for a way to serve within the church? An Usher for 1st Sunday at the 9 AM service and 2nd Sunday at the 11 AM service of each month, a Financial Secretary for the 3rd Sunday of each month and a Turn Key for the 4th Sunday of each month are needed. If you are interested or have questions, please call the church office at 706-322-6973 or email Susan at susan@epworthumc.com.Can Recycling Donations - We have begun collecting for 2015 missions. If you would like to participate, bring your cans to the church and they will be picked up. We thank you for your efforts to collect and donate.Feeding Our Neighbors at Rosehill UMC - Thursday, February 26, from 3:15 PM - 6 PM. If you would like to volunteer, see Barbara Stubbs. Monetary donations are always appreciated. 28th Annual Open Door Classic - Saturday, March 7, Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus. 5k registration begins at 7 AM, run starts at 8 AM. Walk registration begins at 8 AM, walk starts at 9 AM. To register, go to joinus.opendoorcommunityhouse.org/classic.

memOrialGiven to the General Fund in memory of

Marie Beasley by Doris Songer.

epWOrth prayer liStChurch FamilyKristi Miller Blount King Gladys Plant Trudy Harris Vanessa DeSoto Aaron Jackson Thrower Family Matilda Smith Leslie Morris Jack Osteen Jan Shackleford Diane Champagne Donny Davis Jane Sanders Keri McElvey Jackie JenretteFred & Emilie Carswell Sara Rice Annette Tate Sibyl Wells Kittye Crocket Scott Dunn Linda Coleman Betty Sawyer

Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Tom & Melissa Tranmer 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 Mary Guiney Laurie OsteenDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Billy Casey Bobbie Brown Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Marian Young Shirley Mann Annie L. Watts

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 Matilda Smith Leslie Morris Jack Osteen Jan Shackleford Diane Champagne Donny Davis Jane Sanders Keri McElvey Jackie JenretteFred & Emilie Carswell Sara Rice Annette Tate Sibyl Wells Kittye Crocket Scott Dunn Linda Coleman Betty Sawyer

Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Tom & Melissa Tranmer 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 Mary Guiney Laurie OsteenDorothy Ogg Susan Simpson Billy Casey Bobbie Brown Linda Lee’s Family Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Amanda Davenport Marian Young Shirley Mann Annie L. Watts

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.