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Richmond Hill United Methodist Church Richmond Hill, Georgia
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
2nd SUNDAY IN LENT
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
9:00AM & 11:00AM
Dr. Glenn Martin
SERMON:
“Giving Up the Good Stuff”
SCRIPTURE:
“Philippians 3:7-14”
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 19th Day School Fun Friday Confirmation Trip to Methodist Children’s Home
February 21st Children’s Sunday Practice - 10am Newcomers Class Luncheon Appalachia Service Project Interest Meeting Confirmation Class worshipping at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Honduras Meeting
February 22nd Capital Campaign Team Meetings
February 24th & 25th Day School Teddy Bear Clinic
February 26th & 27th Hand Bell Festival in Rincon
February 28th Children’s Sunday Witness Team Meeting
CONTACT US
Church Phone (912) 756-2190
Fax (912) 756-4610
Email [email protected]
Web Page rhumc.com
February 17, 2016 Volume 4, Issue #7
Newcomers Class - February 21st We will be offering a Newcomers Class luncheon on Sunday, February 21st at 12:00pm in the Gill Fellowship Hall. This is open to anyone who is an active visitor wanting to know more about our church. Please call the church office for more information and to RSVP.
Living In an Age of Distractions
Ellsworth Kalas’ recent book “Preaching an Age of Distractions” described well the life all of us experience. Life is filled with distractions, many of which are of our own choosing. His premise is that living in this age we must learn to live with distractions, but carefully.
A few weeks ago I received and reviewed an email document on the state of the United Methodist Church. It disturbed me and I feared it would become a distraction to others who received it. The author’s concerns and conclusion were based on stances of the United Methodist Church on a variety of controversial subjects. Those are found in the Book of Resolutions, which he called a foundational document of the United Methodist Church.
The foundational documents of United Methodists are three books. They were present in the saddlebag of every circuit-riding preacher in Wesley’s era and in the possession of every pastor today. They are in order of importance: the Bible, the Book of Discipline, and the Hymnal. As important as these are, Jesus Christ is the true north for our spiritual and intellectual compass.
A question we should use to test the many voices that solicit our attention daily: “Will this distraction lead to more life or to less? Will it bless me so that I will bless others or will it diminish me so that I will enjoy diminishing others? Does the thought to which I’m giving attention in my life reading, listening, or thinking lead to the fullness of life or to a smallness and a corrupting of life?” (Kalas).
PRAYER CONCERNS Members & Active Visitors: Joan Finn, Tim Robinett, David Green, Elizabeth Rahn, Carol Carter, Wm. Michael
Fordham, & Emsley & June Privette.
Family & Friends: Jean McCall, Aidan Louw, Dee Dee Daniel, Warren Anderson, Daniel Bray, Mike Carroll &
Family, Iris Booth, Nash Butler, Betty Stevens, Karen Reynolds, Betty Hansel, Carol Davis, Dean Davis,
Stephanie Gerrald, Scott Wilson, Donna J., Laurel Biata, John Burgess, Ann Townsend, Jamie Moore, Lisa
Nesbit, Fran Tyner, Jonathan & Sandra Fuller, Glenn Hardy, Mark Bennett, George Ruehling, Larry Horne,
Donna Batchelor, & the Carr Family.
At County Health and Rehab: Audrey Murphy & Inez Henderson.
Deployed Members, Family & Friends: All our service men & women and their families.
To add someone to our prayer list, if you have information on a shut-in or a deployed member, please call Jill at the church office at 756-2190.
Altar Flowers in loving memory of
Eugene & Connie Johnson
Love, Ed & Susan Johnson
Save the Date! Youth Yard Sale - March 12th
You may start bringing items for the yard sale on March 10th. If you have any larger items you would like to donate, we can pick them up. Call the church office with any questions.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
The mission trip will be to the Appalachian mountain area of Virginia, July 10-16, with an organization called Appalachia Service Project www.asphome.org. There are openings for 2 teams. Each team is typically 5-6 people (5-6 adults or 2 adults and 4 youth). Anyone 14 and older is eligible. Youth must be accompanied by an adult guardian. The team will spend 5 days repairing a home for a family in need. Various projects include roof repair, dry wall, painting, flooring repair, and installing ground drainage . You do not need construction skills. The staff at ASP will provide most of the tools and supplies and will guide us through the repairs. This is a great way to give back to those in need!
The deposit of $50/person is due March 1 and there is a $95 fee to register the group. Cost is $325/person plus travel.
Hope to see you at the meeting February 21 at noon in the Curry. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested, please let Tim know asap. Thank you! [email protected]
Thank You!
As in the past, members of our church came through for The Wesley Community Center Love
Walk this past Saturday. A special thanks to Joe and Donna Hoke for their part in making this happen. This year we had 14 walkers and raised over $600. Thanks to all who were involved and know that each dollar raised is helping women and children have a little better life.
Invitation to Romans - 8 week Disciple Bible Study
Led by Jim Stephens, 6:30pm on Wednesdays beginning March 2nd in the Guest Room
Invitation to Romans is a short term Disciple study that has an introductory session followed by 8 weekly gatherings to explore and
discuss the week's readings and study. Sessions will last 60-90 minutes and require whole group and small group discussion that depend on completing six daily reading and reflection lessons before the group meeting each week. Two short video segments present narrated elements of key scripture and a look at the impact of Romans across the centuries. This is a facilitated discussion study. It is not a lecture series. Please contact the church office to reserve a book if interested in attending.
Acolyte Training
There will be acolyte training on Wednesday, February 24th at 5:45pm in the
Sanctuary. Anyone who has a first grader or older that is interested in helping lead worship by lighting our
candles is invited to attend.
Please Keep Our Confirmands
in Your Prayers!
Rachel Ainsworth Owen Gold Luke Roberts Jessica Asplund Ty Goldrick Ella Snider Drew Braman CJ Gregg Julia Stephenson Natalie Cuson Collin Gregg Evan Wiebold Timothy Curtin Abigail Howard Megan Evans Jep Hudspeth
In addition to checks & cash, we now accept debit/credit cards
through our mobile/online /kiosk software. You can text,
download the app, go online, or visit one of our kiosks located in
the hallway behind the sanctuary and in the lobby of the
Education Building. For more information, see our website or
pick up an information sheet beside one of the kiosks.
Children’s Sunday
The time has come for our 6th Annual Children’s Sunday Service. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children of our church to take a leadership role in our worship service. We invite all the children of the church to participate, not just those in JAM or Joyful Jamboree. There is no children’s church on February 28th at 9:00am as we hope all children participate in the 11 am worship time.
We have been practicing in Joyful Jamboree and JAM, but also will catch other kids up in our 2 practices at 10 am on February 21st and 28th during the Sunday School hour.
All children will sit in the choir loft and lead the music. Hand motion videos are available to help your children learn at home. Just visit our website at www.rhumc.com. Click on the YouTube Icon on the home screen. Older children will lead prayers and readings. They will also act as our ushers.
We have a video skit put on by the 3rd Grade JAM class, which introduces the sermon, “Counting on God”. The JAM Elementary Choir will sing some songs featured at the Children’s Choir Festival, and we will also enjoy the Children’s Chime Choir. Thank you for supporting our children on this Sunday. Prepare to be blessed!
, Director of Children’s Ministries
Prayer Ministry
Prayer requests may be submitted through the Prayer Ministry page on Richmond Hill United Methodist Church website, by placing prayer request cards located on pews in the offering plate, or by contacting Julie Seckinger or the church office. Prayer requests are sent to all prayer ministry team members via their preferred contact method: email, text, or phone call.
Please consider joining this ministry. Whether you have seconds or hours to devote and regardless of your age, your prayers can powerfully impact individual lives, this church, and our community.
Julie Seckinger: 912-572-9191 or [email protected] RHUMC office: 912-756-2190 or [email protected]
“Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
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This Week at RHUMC
Sunday, February 21, 2016
9:00am — Early Worship Service, Sanctuary
10:00am — Children’s Sunday Practice, Sanctuary
10:00am — Sunday School, Sunday School Rooms
10:00am — Right Now Sunday School Class, Curry
10:00am — Confirmation Class, Chapel
10:30am — Joy Ride Transportation Pick-Up, Magnolia Manor
11:00am — Confirmation Class Worshipping at St. Anne’s
11:00am — Worship Service, Sanctuary
12:00pm — Newcomers Class Luncheon, Gill
12:00pm — Appalachia Service Project Interest Meeting, Curry
4:30pm — Youth Praise Band Practicing, Chapel
5:30pm — Newman Small Group, Parlor
5:30pm — Sunday Night Youth, Curry, Gill, & Chapel
7:30pm — Honduras Meeting, Curry
Monday, February 22, 2016
6:00am — Youth Morning Basketball, First Baptist Church Gym
10:00am — Quilters Group, Guest Room
12:00pm — Day School Lunch Bunch, Day School
4:00pm — Capital Campaign Team Meetings, Conference Room
6:00pm — Adult Bell Choir Practice, Music Annex
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
6:30am — High School Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Café
9:00am — Yada Yada Ladies Bible Study, Conference Room
12:00pm — Day School Lunch Bunch, Day School
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:15am — Men’s Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Café
12:00pm — Day School Lunch Bunch, Day School
3:45pm — JAM, JAM Rooms
5:00pm — Youth Praise Band Practice, Chapel
5:15pm — Youth Bells, Music Annex
5:45pm — Wednesday Night Live Dinner, Gill
6:15pm — Children’s Chime Choir, Music Annex
6:30pm — Middle School Gathering, Curry & Chapel
6:30pm — Worship Committee Meeting, Conference Room
6:30pm — Youth Small Groups, Youth Rooms
7:00pm — Chancel Choir Practice, Sanctuary
Thursday, February 25, 2016
7:30am — Middle School Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Café
9:00am — Soup Kitchen, Gill & Kitchen
12:00pm — Day School Lunch Bunch, Day School
6:00pm — Cross Fire Worship Band Dinner & Practice, Gill
Friday, February 26, 2016
8:30am — Circle of Moms Bible Study, Parlor
5:00pm — Hand Bell Choir Festival, Rincon
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Hand Bell Choir Festival, Rincon
8:00am — Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, Gill
Our Helpers for Sunday,
February 21, 2016
9:00am....Anna Puckett & Heather Hammond
11:00am..….....Carrie Bennett, Katie Langridge,
Kimberly Hayes, & Dana Reeves
Attendance and Stewardship for
February 14, 2016 Youth……………………………...….………………………..………No Youth
JAM……………………………………………...…………..…...…….....……..118
Children’s Church…………………………………………………..………..40
Sunday School………………………………………………..……….........177
9:00am Worship……………………........…………...…….....................178
11:00am Worship……………………………………….………...…........209
Sunday Worship Total……………...…….…….…….…....387
Weekly Budget Needs………………..…………………….$18,027.29
Received 2/14/2016
Weekly Budget Receipts…………………..................…...$11,017.15
Designated …………………………………........……...…..............$971.85
Your Church Staff Dr. Glenn Martin ……………………...………………….. Senior Pastor
Janine Blakeborough …………………………... Children’s Director
Anna Cobb……………...…………...Children’s Ministries Assistant
Jack Caldwell ………………………...…………….……....Youth Director
Gina Stephenson ………………………………..Day School Director
Jeanne Wallace …………………...…………………..…..Music Director
Holland Morgan …………………….……….…………….….......Organist
Karin Campbell ………………...…………....... Nursery Coordinator
Cyndy Tabakian ……………...….............................. Church Hostess
Cindy Hardy…………………...………………………….….… Bookkeeper
Jill Niswonger ...…………..………………………………….…….Secretary
Peggy Witherow ……...…………………. Administrative Assistant
Rusty Reynolds ………………………...………………...……...Custodian
Monika Butler…………………….…………………………..Housekeeper
9:00am……….…...……Mike & Kara VanDerHeyden
& Peggy Witherow
11:00am…..Eric & Kelly Johnson& Carolyn Davis
9:00am..Emma Ray Amason & Jack Hendricks
11:00am………………………..Drew & Alex Braman
& Ella Grace Robinett, Bible Bearer