THE VESSEL Carrying the Gospel truth into the community.

A publication of Glennville United Methodist Church

GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 352, 116 S. Caswell St., Glennville, GA 30427 Phone - (912)654-2587, Fax - (912)654-3636

Email-glnvumc@windstream.net

Volume 21 January 19, 2020 Issue 3

To make Disciples for Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit with Ministry and love to

others, teaching the Holy Scriptures, preaching the gospel, loving and serving the Lord.

Join us in reading the entire Bible this year!

• On our website at www.glennvilleumc.com/connect/2020-five-day-bible-plan

• This Sunday morning in your Sunday bulletin or at the devotion table.

• Weekly readings published in The Vessel.

Join us for our 6-week sermon series, “Long Story Short!”

We will invite you to renew your reading of scripture; equip you with a better understanding of how the

individual bits of the Bible fit together into a seamless whole; and inspire you to see your place in the unfolding

drama of the Bible.

With Joy in Christ,

Bro. Jim

This year, our church will be reading the entire Bible through with the Five Day Reading plan

created by Mark Roberts, developed by Steven Hunt. With just 5 days of readings per week

and a chronological lay-out, this plan will help us achieve our goal even in our busiest seasons.

You can find the plan:

We all know the Bible is important. But, let’s be honest, it can be hard to understand. It’s a huge book (and

it’s really 66 books!). It comes from a different time. And, honestly, it can be really hard to understand.

Is it a list of rules? Is it relevant to us? Do the pieces fit together? In this

series, we will look at the big picture to see the overarching story, the single

drama of scripture in 6 movements: Creation, Fall, Israel, Jesus, Church,

& New Creation.

The Mission of Glennville United Methodist Church

M EMBERS!!

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We all know the Bible is important. But, let’s be honest, it can be hard to understand. It’s a huge book (and it’s really 66 books!). It comes from a different time. Is it a list of rules? Is it relevant to us? How do the pieces fit together? In this series, we will look at the big picture to see the overarching story, the single drama of scripture in 6 movements: Creation, Fall, Israel, Jesus, Church, & New Creation. We will invite you to renew your reading of scripture; equip you with a better understanding of how the individual bits of the Bible fit together into a seamless whole; and inspire you to see your place in the unfolding drama of the Bible.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive team is inviting churches to sponsor a blood drive once a

year. This includes assisting in set up at 1st Baptist Church; providing refreshments; and arranging for 2-3 volunteers to work the blood drive. If you, your

Sunday School class/small group, or a group of your friends feel called to lead this on behalf of our

church, please contact the church office for more details.

Choir Practice Resumes — Wednesdays @ 7:15 pm

We will resume choir practice, beginning on Wednesday,

January 29 @ 7:15 pm. We will be preparing for the

Easter season and Easter Sunday.

Please be in prayer about joining us!!

There’s lots of fun and fellowship as we sing God’s

praises!!

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and

hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your

hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

God Bless!!

Mary Anne

Week 3: January 19th – 25th

• Genesis 28-29; Mark 11

• Genesis 30-31; Psalm 11; Mark 12

• Genesis 32-34; Psalm 145; Mark 13

• Genesis 35-37; Psalm 12; Mark 14

• Genesis 38-40; Mark 15

Day

Bible

Reading

Program

Attention all Men of GUMC

You’re invited to join in a new group specially designed for you!

Come join in on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Supper will be provided.

Mark your calendars today for a time of good food and Christian fellowship!

The Church Office will be Closed

on Monday, January 20th, in observance of

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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CRISIS

Joe Brewton Carolyn DeLoach Jay Durrence Lee Bland

Mary Nell Poland Family Wanda W. Phillips Family Melissa S. McLendon Karen Higgason

Jeff Dawson Naia K. McCallar Hanna Stanfield Keith Stanfield

Phyllis Anderson Gerald Strickland Gerald Brueggeman E.B. Cowart

Gail DeLoaney Wayne Tatum Billy Lane J.R. Crumpler

Alex Pinkston Janet Rutkowski Bill Griner Pete Pratt

Ann Bess Karen Burns Zach Kumpula Janie Welch

Ronnie Durrence Lexy McRae Dale Moore Jimmy Mobley

Saralynn Flournoy Ann Whiten Kelley Franklin Mary Purcell

Victor Flournoy John Durrence Leon Waters Emma Hinson

Sharon McCall Bill & Brenda Parker James Whiten Jody Mingledorff

Danny Dubberly Carl Clark Lloyd Jones Inez Brown

Chuck Bryans Bill Mathis, Jr. Jackie Trim Libby Ann Brookerd

Austin Keels Amber Bland Benton Player Michael Browne

Greyson Kennedy Jared Jordan Ned DeLoach Evalynn Helmey

Samuel Green Josh Dasher Stacey Sampson Rosemary Pinckney

Edward Driggers Dr. Laura Thompson Stanton Browne Karen Browne

Malone Tompkins Christian Waters Helen Lightsey Debra Odom

Janice Shelton Lynn Denton Pauline Foster William Anderson

Sandy Verbridge Bytha Durrence Jerry Murray Logan Bonin

GENERAL

Larry Massey Caitlin Randall Morris Whiten Paul Drappeaux

Evan Fisher Paul Hally Huey Johnson Betty Barrow

Mary Todd Larry Hardenbrook James Weitman Beverly Medlock

Naia Kirkland McCallar John Thompson Kathryn Kaney John O. Parker

Ashley Waters Larry McLeod Jeanette Greer Devan Thomas

Wilton Foster Michael Groover

MILITARY

John Catto Angela Belding David White Jeremy Chase

Chad Jordan Alex Santacruz Justin Dean Coleman Tyler Gillette

Duston Mancel

New Names / ‡ Hospital Families of Deceased

Names will remain on the Crisis List for 2 weeks then will be moved to the General List for 2 weeks.

Once remaining on the General List for 2 weeks they will then be removed unless the church office is otherwise notified.

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January 19 – January 25

No Anniversaries Listed

If we do not have your family’s birthdays and anniversaries, please

call the Church office at 654-2587.

January 19 – January 25

20 Brent Walker Jackson Morrow

Neil Deal Charlton Rogers

Lee Sheffield Peighton White

22 Kaycee O’Neal 25 Reuben Riggins

23 Vic Flournoy John Fletcher

24 Lee Gibson

Prayer Concerns

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Email address: glnvumc@windstream.net

*Vessel Deadline - Email no later than Monday at noon. *Bulletin - Email no later than Tuesday at noon.

Glennville United Methodist Church

Glennville, GA

We’re searching for just the right person to be

our part-time Youth Minister!

You would have the opportunity to partner with

an amazing group of talented and active

volunteer leaders to oversee an amazing youth

ministry in a fantastic church! You would lead

and develop ministry leaders; minister to youth

and families; and help your church excel in

helping young people become disciples of Jesus

Christ!

Is this you? Is this someone you know?

You can find more information at

http://glennvilleumc.com/aboutus/employment

If you’d like to explore, feel free to call the

church office @ (912) 654-2587 and ask

for Jim.

Ready to apply?

Send 1) A letter of introduction, including a

statement of Christian faith; & 2) Your resume

to:

office@glennvilleumc.com or

Glennville United Methodist Church,

ATTN: Youth Search, P.O. Box 352,

Glennville, GA 30427.

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Sunday, February 2nd

Keep watch for more information

coming soon…

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The following are members or family of members that are

residents in nursing homes or assisted living homes.

Please take time out of your schedule to pray for,

send a card to or visit these loved ones.

It will be a blessing to their day as well as yours!

Glenvue Nursing Home

Dannis Brannen Velma Salter

Betty Jackson Edsel Thompson

Janet Putnam

North Springs The Griffin House

Claxton, GA Claxton, GA

Nell Armstrong Nell Cary

Shirley Hearn

Lauree Kicklighter

The Oaks-Bethany The Fountains in Cartersville Vidalia, GA Cartersville, GA

Louise Daniel Richard Flournoy

I WILL TRUST HIM

Read 1 Samuel 7 : 12

January is named for the Roman god Janus. It

had two heads: one head looked back toward

yesterday and the other one looked forward

toward tomorrow.

We look back and see that we had God’s

presence in our perils, His blessings in our

burdens, His compensation in our clouds, and His

strength in our struggles.

We look forward and we see we have His

promises for our perplexities. In days of sickness

we’ll have His solace, in days of temptation His

triumph, and in days of want His wealth.

“Hitherto has the Lord helped us.” Henceforth

I will trust Him.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, hitherto Thou hast

supported us and supplied our needs. We

beseech Thee to uphold us still. Make us

trustful and triumphant, giving us a sense of

Thy presence that always provides, protects and

preserves: in Christ’s name. Amen.

Michael Guido’s Treasury of Illustrations

evangelism (n.) 1. The zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel.

disseminate (v.) 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed.

Tina Time

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Psalm 133 : 1

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This is the way we ought to live, in harmony with other believers without any strife among us.

Tina Time

The flower calendar has been completed for 2020

but there are some dates that are still available. If

you are interested in participating in this ministry,

please call the church office at 654-2587.

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Glennville United Methodist Church

912-654-2587

Fax-912-654-3636

Email-glnvumc@windstream.net

Pastor: Rev. Jim Morrow

Pastor’s Office: pastorjimmorrow@gmail.com

Staff

Mary Anne Cabbage Director of Music

Aimee Ray Secretary

Sam Johnson Custodian

2020 Lay Leadership

Bryan Wiggins Lay Leader

Bran Thompson Chair of Church Council

Deb Rutkowski Secretary of Church Council

Will Sheffield Chair of Finance

Wendy Durrence Treasurer

Jason Whitlow Chair of Trustees

Andy Whiten Sunday School Super.

Amanda Morrow Children’s Coordinator

Ashlan Porter Nursery Coordinator

Anna Rogers Youth Coordinator

Jason Whitlow Adult Coordinator

Jarad Huffman Chair of Safe Sanctuaries

Becky Thompson Senior Adult Coordinator

Sandra Durrence Health Ministry Coordinator

Jason Whitlow Fellowship Meals Coordinator

Rev. Jim Morrow Chair of Worship

Thomas Rogers &

Clarissa Vejnar UMYF Co-President

Kelly Durrence Higher Education

Dylan Mulligan Church Historian

Judy Bland Church Librarian

Jennifer Huffman Chair of Evangelism

Sharon Durrence Membership Secretary

David Smith Lay Delegate to Annual

Conf.

Caughey Hearn Chair of Pastor Parish

Relations Committee

Elaine Keels Chair Mission Committee

Phyllis Smith Chair Parsonage Committee

Greg Woolard Chair Memorial Committee

Sasha Quarles Chair of Children & Youth

Council

Laura Anne Hart Prayer Ministry Coordinator

Brian Threlkeld At Large Member of Council

Karen Browne At Large Member of Council

Vic Flournoy At Large Member of Council

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE

EVENTS:

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR

Worship, Growth and Involvement

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 HUMAN RELATIONS DAY

(SPECIAL OFFERING)

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE

6:00 p.m. S/PPRC MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S BIRTHDAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED – HOLIDAY

9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY

7:30 p.m. S/PPRC – D.S. CONSULTATION AT

REIDSVILLE UMC

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME

MENU: RUSTY PIG CHICKEN, POTATO

SALAD, & SIDE SALAD

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 – 26 YOUTH TRIP TO ORLANDO UNIVERSAL

STUDIOS FOR ROCK THE UNIVERSE

CHRISTIAN CONCERT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 SECRETARY’S OFFICE CLOSED – DR. APPT.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. “BROTHERHOOD” GATHERING FOR THE

MEN OF GUMC

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME

MENU: TO BE ANNOUNCED

7:15 p.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE FOR EASTER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 “SOUP-ER BOWL” SUNDAY

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION

WITH “SOUP-ER BOWL” SUNDAY

SPECIAL OFFERING

5:00 p.m. WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

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Sunday, January 19, 2020

“Fall”

Genesis :1-24 1:46-47, 52-55

Sunday Hymns:

January 19, 2020

(Selected from the United Methodist Hymnal)

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #110

Nothing but the Blood #362

What a Friend We Have in Jesus #526

GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

REGULAR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME!

9:00 a.m. Worship

10:00 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship

Sunday Scripture:

Isaiah 49 : 1 - 7; Psalm 40 : 1 - 11: 1 Corinthians 1 : 1 - 9;

John 1 : 29 - 42

THOSE IN SERVICE TO THE LORD

Weekly Financial Report

January 19, 2020

Hall Monitor

Caughey Hearn

Nursery

Amanda Morrow

Glennville UMC Children’s Church

3-year olds thru 2nd

Addie Wiggins

GUMC Children & Youth

Children (K-4 & Up) – No Activities

Youth – No Activities

Acolytes

Milli Anderson

Ushers

Joe McGovern, Bran Thompson,

Andy Whiten, Morris Whiten

Flowers

Sylvia Woolard

Worship Attendance

January 12, 2020

9:00 a.m.: 24

11:00 a.m.: 90

Children’s Church: 12

Total in Worship: 126

Sunday School Attendance

January 12, 2019

January 12: 67

Average for January: 64

Average Year to Date: 64

Weekly Budget Received:

$11,300.00

Weekly Budget Needs:

$6,600.01

Budget Received to date:

$31,100.00

Budget Needs to date:

$19.800.03

Building Fund:

$

Designated gifts this year:

$101,534.73

Total Givings to Date:

$132,634.73

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

19

Human Relations

Day

(Special Offering)

Worship Service

9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

S/PPRC Meeting

6:00 p.m.

20

Church Office

Closed for

Holiday

Libby Durrence

Bible Study Group

9:00 a.m.

S/PPRC – D.S.

Consultation at

Reidsville UMC

7:30 p.m.

21 22

Prime Time

6:00 p.m.

23 24

Youth Trip to

Orlando Universal

Studios

25

Youth Trip to

Orlando Universal

Studios

26

Worship Service

9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Youth Trip to

Orlando Universal

Studios

27

Libby Durrence

Bible Study Group

9:00 a.m.

28

“Brotherhood”

Gathering for the

Men of GUMC

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

29

Prime Time

6:00 p.m.

Adult Choir

Practice for Easter

7:15 p.m.

30 31 1

2 “Soup-Er Bowl”

Sunday

Worship Service with

Holy Communion &

“Soup-Er Bowl”

Sunday Special

Offering

9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Worship Committee

Meeting 5:00 p.m.

3

Libby Durrence

Bible Study Group

9:00 a.m.

Staff Meeting

10:00 a.m.

4 5

Prime Time

6:00 p.m.

Adult Choir

Practice for Easter

7:15 p.m.

6 7 8

GUMC Thrift

Store

9:00 a. – 12:00 p.

May/June

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