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Hartwell First United Methodist Church 200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643

www.hartwellfumc.com 706-376-3164

Dial a Prayer 706-376-2600

Dr. R. Allen Stewart, Sr. Pastor

April 2019

Sunday Worship Times 9:00am Sanctuary—Casual

10:00am Worship Center—Contemporary—Come as you are

11:00am Sanctuary—Traditional

Sunday Prayer Group

8:50am in the Chapel

(Educ. Bld. near the Choir Rm)

Men’s Prayer Group

Thursday Mornings

7am or 8am Bojangles

10:00 AM Classes

Children’s Classes — Assembly Room

Joyful Holland — Church Library

Charlie Green — 1st Floor Ed. Building

Seekers — 1st Floor Ed. Building

11:00 AM Classes

Youth Classes — 3rd Floor Ed. Building

Upper Room (Adults) — 1st Floor Ed. Building

For Information Contact: Emily Davis (Children); Canaan Carr (Youth)

and Marcie Garringer (Adult)

Sunday School

Stephen Ministry

A Ministry of Christ caring for people through people.

“Let us not love with words, but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

The mission of Hartwell First United Methodist Church is to be a

community of faith through which all persons can come to know Jesus

Christ, accept His saving grace, and become faithful disciples, witnessing

to God’s love in the world.

Sunday, April 21

Sunrise Service 7:00am

HFUMC Lake Lot

Easter Services

9:00am; 10:00am; 11:00am

Friday, April 19

Service of Nails 12 Noon HFUMC Sanctuary

Good Friday Night of Worship

6:30pm Fellowship Hall

Come join us for celebration & reflections of the sacrifice Jesus

made for you. Worship led by Justin Barrow & Dr. Stewart

Easter Community Lunch

We will serve lunch in the Fellowship Hall on Easter Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-3:00pm.

We need lots of volunteers in several areas. Please stop by the Gathering area (outside the FH)

between church services or contact Kristi Zemaitis at 813-731-7886

or email at recklesslovehartwell@gmail.com

OUR PRAYER MINISTRY

Activities & Events

Sojourners

Cancer Support Group

A community support group for those impacted by cancer, either yourself or with a loved one. Please join our group for our meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm in the Church

Library. For more information, contact Joanne or Jim DeWeerth by email at: hfumc.csg@gmail.com or call the church office.

Sojourner’s Monthly Luncheon Activity will be on Thursday. April 4th at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. We are having our meeting on Thursday because of the Lenten Lunch on Wednesday. Please bring a sack lunch. Desserts, water and tea will be furnished. We will have a Blue Grass Band joining us, come and enjoy.

April Activity: Lunch at 211 Main Street Thursday, April 25th You must make a reservation by calling Beau at 706-376-5803. Bus will leave from the gym at 11:00am and transportation fee will be $3.00 payable on the bus.

No Men’s Breakfast this month because of the birdhouse build on Sat. Apr. 13th and the men will help cook at the Cookout on Sun., April 14th

UMM Bird House Build will be held on Saturday, April 13th begin-ning at 9am in the church gym. The build is open for children to bring a parent or grandparents to help them build the houses. We will have a few men also available to help out. Last year this was a big success but some didn’t sign up and we didn’t have enough houses. Please Call the church office to sign-up the number of children you will bring to make house. 706-376-3164. Deadline to sign-up is April 5th.

UMW Circle Meetings

Kinghorn Circle / Mon. Apr. 8 / 12:30pm / FH

Matheson-McCurry Circle / Tues. Apr. 9 / 10:00am / Gym

O’Neal Perry Circle / Thurs. Apr. 11 / 5:30pm / Gym

Circle of Love / Tues. Apr. 16 / 7:00pm / Gym

UMW Executive Board Meeting / Mon., April 8 / 5:15pm / Gym

11 days aboard the Norwegian Jade +

2 days in Rome

Brochures are available for:

Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey Cruise Join Dr. R. Allen & Tracey Stewart June 19-July 2, 2019 Email: rallenstewart@hotmail.com Call: 706-376-3164 ext. 104

Special Office Hours for April 1-5 are as follows:

April 1st through the 5th—Office hours are 9am-12noon.

Office Closed on Fri., April 19th & Mon., April 22nd

Linda Marsh, Luther Cunningham, Debbie Oliver, Taylar Stewart, Stephen

Ministry—Care Receivers & Care Givers, Unspoken Request

Extended Prayer Needs: Cindy Dyer, Linda Stafford, Jana McGee, Jack & Pat

Graham, Dean Kring, Karen Sweeney, Amber Owsainey, Gail Manter, Julie

Moore

Other Prayer Needs: Alicia Galphin; Jay Galphin; Buster James; Jerry Turner;

Sylvia Reed; Phyllis Van DeMark; Ann Heard; Emily Spencer; Mary Jo

Williford; Jane Quinn; Tira Leverette; Ann Johnson; Tim & Shirley Merritt;

Betty Seymour; Ruthie Agron; Homer Outz; Ned Hart; Frances Truitt; An-

drea Williams; Thomasine Bowman; Gil Pollit; Cheryl Davis

Hartwell Health Care—Carol Milner (Rm 123); Diane Stroup; Tom Manter

Hart Care—Carol Dennis(Rm 208b); Betty Linder(Rm 214c); Mary Lou Mew-

born(Rm 303b)

Brookdale—Sara Winn; Rosa Hicks; Marian Rapsis; Mary Chapman (Rm 1),

Jo Harris

Homebound—Nell Caldwell; Jean Condict; Sandra Stallings; Dorothy Kemp;

Bette DeVoe; Gene Henson; Margaret Cribb

Church Family in the Military—Drake Schaetzle [Japan]; Tom Greene (Afg.)

—Son of Dale & Jeanna Green; Tyler Morris (Afg.)—Grandson-in-law of Car-

ol Hagood; Patrick Adams—Nephew of Cindy & Bob Smith; Cody Bailey—

Grandson of Peggy Adams; Ben DeWitt—Son of Lynne Adams; Josh Black—

Brother of Joel Black; Eli Grizzle—Son of Rhonda Grizzle; Alex & Austin Gar-

ner, Jatie & Levi Hein—Children of Jeff & April Garner; Drew Zemaitis—Son

of Steve & Kristi Zemaitis; Heather S. Hauck—Granddaughter of Barbara

Weaver; Gabriel Walker—Grandson of Gloria Norton; Alex Drake—Son of

Vanessa Lloyd; Matthew Johnson Trigg—Nephew of Sharon Lewis; Alli-

son Rippy—Daughter of Penny Graham; Joe Swint—Son of David Swint;

Chris David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Tommy DzaDovsky—Nephew of

Ron & Sherie Franko; Harry Yon—Nephew of Cindy Pace; Tyler Oliver—

Grandson of Tim & Deborah Shiflet

Building Fund Report for 2019

2019 Receipts……… …........................................ $ 6,770

Principal Loan Amount as of 3/27/2019…..... $ 319,056

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our Christian love and sympathy to:

The family of Joe Sorrells in his death;

Ed Walker & family in the death of his aunt, Hope Walker Carpenter.

MEMORIAL GIFTS AS OF MARCH 25, 2019 Wednesday Night Fun & Fellowship

It is important to make a reservation so the kitchen crew will

know how much to prepare. You must call in advance if you want take out plate(s). The kitchen clos-

es at 6pm

Menus: April 3 No Supper / Spring Break

April 10 Roast Beef

April 17 BBQ Pork

April 24 Poppy Seed Chicken

Programs: April 10th Lenten Worship Service 6:00pm Sanctuary Special Worship & Music Service with Dr. Stewart

April 17th Holy Week Activity for all ages of Children Stuffing Easter Eggs for the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

April 24th TBA

Building Fund

In memory of Joe Sorrells given by: Billy & Donna Chamber; Ann

Cooper; Jeff & Beverly Morrison; Allen & Tracey Stewart; Mary

Carter; William & Hala Mayes; Scott & Nancy Hardigree; Flo & James

Brown; Jim & Joanne DeWeerth; Donna Robinson; Teresa Neese; Gale

Hulme

Bowers Fund

In honor of Hutch Hutchinson given by: Al & Peggy Braxton

A donation was given by the Charlie Green SS Class

Pre School

A donation was given by the Charlie Green SS Class

Level Up Basketball

A donation was given by Eloise Kinghorn Circle

Wednesday, April 3rd 12 Noon

Sacred Heart Catholic Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, April 10th 12 Noon

Sardis Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Sunday, April 7th The Honorable Tim Echols along with Dr. Stewart

will be speaking during the Worship Services on Human Tracking.

Tim Echols began his relationship with Christ at a revival meeting featuring astronaut, Neil Armstrong. Tim worked his middle and high school years at his family's car auction and later attended the University of Georgia where he served as the President of the Bap-tist Student Union. He met Methodist, Windy Davis, his senior year and they were later married. Tim and Windy eventually started TeenPact, a youth organization now in 45 states and have worked with over 50,000 children and teens. In 2010, Echols was elected to statewide office on the Georgia Public Service Commission. He was re-elected in 2016 and stands for office again in 2022. He started the UnHoly Tour, a bus tour focusing on ending human trafficking. He also founded the Wilberforce Fellowship--a program for millennial males. Tim and Windy have seven children.

Join us for worship on this special day!

Special Lenten Worship Service Wednesday, April 10th / 6pm

in the Sanctuary. Dr. Stewart will be leading the worship and we have

several things planned you don’t want to miss.

It is the mission of Stephen Ministry to

serve those going through a difficult time

by meeting one-on-one to listen and pray

with the one in need. All our work is

confidential. It is God using people to

help Him heal people.

We would like to remind you, that Stephen Ministry is not just a few people caring for

others but we are dependent on everyone in this congregation to pray of us and for

those we serve. We also, depend on you to offer Stephen Ministry to those you know

that are in need. Stephen Ministry is a church wide ministry of caring for others.

Many are reluctant to want to share but after doing so, they wish they had done so

sooner. Encourage those you know are hurting to contact Allen or Dell in the church

office 706-376-3164. All conversations and information are confidential. A Ministry of Christ caring for people through people.

“Let us not love with words, but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

Special Events & Activities in April

For more info contact Canaan Carr canaancarr44@gmail.com ;

478-697-6403 Instagram @hfumcyouth

Meeting: Wednesdays 6-7:30pm Gym

Sunday Night Small Groups For Middle & High School

6:00-7:00 pm

April 7: Taco Bell

April 28: Zaxby’s

Children’s Ministry

Nursery Sunday’s 9:50am-12pm Babies –3yrs Children’s Area

Sunday School 10-11am For Ages 3 yrs old—5th grade Children’s Area

Wednesday Night Wild

April 3 No Wednesday Activities: Spring Break

April 10 Come to Breakfast

April 17 Holy Week Special

April 24 Come to Breakfast: Final WNW

Store Night & Attendance Prizes

Children’s Director: Emily Davis,

Davis.em@gmail.com or 706-436-7936

Remind updates text @hfumcc to 81010

Kicking off Spring

Hamburgers, hotdogs, & drinks provided…

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Kids vs. Parents and Youth vs.

Staff Kickball Game

Donations will be accepted — They will help with

camp expenses for youth attending Camp Fuge.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Sun., April 14th

Death Near Dead Man’s Holler Comedy Play and Silent Auction

Sunday, May 19th

Watch your bulletins, newsletters, and emails for more details.

All proceeds to benefit local missions and Summer Mission Trip.

Wednesday 17th 6-7pm Fellowship Hall

Easter Egg Stuffing Party!

Parents come fellowship and meet other parents while helping us prepare for

Saturdays Egg Hunt! Children will have special

Holy Week Activity

Kids vs parents kickball

Sun. 14th @ the gym After the contemporary Service

Easter Egg Hunt

Sat. April 20th 10:30am Lake Lot

Egg Hunt, crafts, Easter Bunny & snack

Hart County Clothes Closet / Food Pantry

Thank you for the great support during the Lenten Lunches.

Sunday, April 7th, is our regular Sunday to bring food for the

Food Pantry. There is a box in the Gathering Area, back of the

Sanctuary or bring it by the church office.

Missions

We still have a good many Pictorial Directories that need to be picked up in the church office. If you have a picture in the directory, you get

a free directory. We still have a few copies left to sell for $10.

If you are not currently getting church emails from Marcie, please email her at mjgarringer@comcast.net We will be updating you on

upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, & sending ebulletins.

Used Ink Cartridges The John Benson Chapter of our local DAR is

collecting used ink cartridges. Please bring them to the red box at the

overflow table or, for larger items, please bring them to the church office.

CELEBRATIONS

We would like to welcome into our Christian Fellowship the following:

Janis Stanger PO Box 27, Bowersville, GA. 30516 Janis joined on transfer of membership and will serve in Care group # 2.

Ricky & Susan Sykes 96 Robin Hood Lane., Hartwell, Ga. They joined by Profession of Faith. They will serve in Care group # 5.

Marintha Gordy April 2

Ayers Honiotes April 2

Charles Grant April 3

Tony Lanois April 4

Sybil Clem April 5

Charlie Eison April 5

Ruby Evans April 5

Alice Glenn April 5

Matt Brearton April 6

Kay Peppers April 7

Trey Kircher April 8

Nancy Wroblewski April 8

Nick Beele April 9

Gabi O'Neill April 10

Missey Hampe April 11

Adam Walters April 11

Nichole Hawkins April 13

Molly Boyd April 14

Jan Zabella April 14

Sylvene Fleming April 15

Michael Gordon April 15

Evelyn Jackson April 15

Curt Robison April 15

Mary Carter April 16

Alyssa Smith April 17

Blaire Allen April 18

Joel Black April 18

Leigh Scroggs April 18

Rita Chapman April 19

Billy Kidd April 19

Charles Oliver April 20

Camden Lloyd April 21

Lee Chafin April 22

Ryan Stowe April 22

Megan Bell April 23

Chris Clark April 23

Barbara Stiles April 23

Randy Cauthen April 26

Whitey Gibbs April 26

Fran Heard April 26

Jane Neil April 26

Richard Parsons April 26

Emilee Pitt April 26

Beau Swafford April 26

Cassidy Byrum April 27

Sue Floyd April 27

Woody Matthews April 27

Melody LeRoy April 28

Doug Blomberg April 29

Jordan Teel April 29

Annalisa Wilson April 29

Jan Bowers April 30

Austin Garner April 30

Bo Howard April 30

Dylan Lynch April 30

Zachary Lynch April 30

Gail Manter April 30

Joe & Marcie Garringer Apr 1 Eric & Jan Dahling Apr 6

Beau & Brittaney Swafford Apr 9 Jim & Susan Montgomery Apr 10

Tony & Nancy Lanois Apr 12 Ricky & Sue Sykes Apr 19

John & Amber Owsiany Apr 23 Marshall & Marie Parks Apr 24

Allen & Tracey Stewart Apr 24 Frank & Terri Gunder Apr 27

Michael & Amy Adams Apr 28 Brian & Andrea Bradford Apr 28

Chris & Melissa Camp Apr 28 Jerry Arnold & Sandra Pogue Apr 29

Marvelous Moms sponsored by Forgiven Ministry & Whitworth Prison

We Need Volunteers!!!!! We need volunteers to help at the church on Saturday, April 27th to

greet & register the children and families; to help in the kitchen with snacks & lunch; and many other things.

We need volunteers to help at the prison to help distribute lunch; help with crafts and games. We need volunteers in the prayer room, praying for the families.

We have not had but a few volunteers to sign up and we need a lot more. Applications are on the tables around the church or you can email Molly Boyd and she will email you the forms. Email: hfumc@hartcom.net Please help us make this a great day for many broken families.

All paper work is due to Molly by Wednesday, April 10th!

We need Candy Donations for the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Please bring wrapped candy donations for Egg Hunt by April 14th.

Buckets are in the Gathering Area or they can be brought to the church office. We are stuffing the eggs on Wed. April 17th at 6pm in the FH.

The Safety Team needs volunteers. They need

several more people to volunteer so they have

enough teams to serve once every 2 months.

If you would like to Usher at the 11:00am service or Usher or

Greet at the 10:00am serve, please contact the church office.

PRE SCHOOL NEWS

About the Lake Lot: The Hartwell First UMC Lake Lot is used and operated by the Church. We allow members and others to use the Lake Lot for a $50.00 donation to the church. In order to use the Lake Lot, it must be reserved through the church office between 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday. The Lake Lot is available after Easter Sunday through mid-October.

Reminders

March was a lucky month for our Pre schoolers.

They celebrated St. Patrick's Day with their

green, and Dr. Seuss with their special pajama

day. They topped off the moth with a trip to

Dairy Queen for ice cream.

Our 4 year old class is getting excited. When the Spring

pictures were made, they had their Cap & Gown pictures

made. Graduation is coming up May 22nd / 6pm / FH.

The April Bible Verse is “Sing praises to the Lord” Psalm 9:11. We

will celebrate Easter with an egg hunt & dye eggs during class time.

Earth day is April 22nd and Preschool will take a trip to the Botani-

cal Gardens to plant flowers. The 4 year olds will be gearing up for

Kindergarten Registration the last full week of April.

Registration for the 2019-2020 is taking place. The Two &

Four year old classes are almost full. There are some places in

the Three year olds still available. Registration forms are in

the Pre school and in the church office.

MISSIONS INSTEAD OF LILIES

We are offering the “Missions Instead of Lilies” again this year. Instead of buying a lily, you can hon-or or remember someone by making a donation that will go towards our local Missions. Please consider

making a donation that will help our local Missions. Please make your tax deductible donation of $5.00 (or more) for each person you wish to honor or remember. On Easter Sunday, April 21st a special bulletin insert will include these names. The deadline will be Monday, April 1st.

Please print the names as you would like them to appear in the special insert. In Memory of ____________________________________________

In Memory of ____________________________________________

In Memory of ____________________________________________

In Memory of ____________________________________________

In Memory of ____________________________________________

Given by: _______________________________________________ In Honor of _____________________________________________

In Honor of _____________________________________________

In Honor of _____________________________________________

In Honor of _____________________________________________

In Honor of _____________________________________________

Given by: ______________________________________________ Total Number of Persons __ Total Amount of Donation _____

Name __________________________________________________ Phone #_______________ _________________________________

Graduation Recognition will be in May. We need all graduate info from members and regular attends by May 5th. We will have a tear off in the bulletin after Easter. You may write out the information on a card or email: dellskelton1@yahoo.com Please include student’s full name, where they are graduating from & the date. Parent’s names and grandparent’s names if you wish them listed. (If a college Specialty Degree, please tell us what it’s in.)