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Worship Preview
September 13, 2009
8:45 & 11:15 AM
Introit
In This Very Room
Anthem
How Great Thou Art Message
Dr. Parr
Series #2 "Shaped to Serve" "Shaped By Worship"
Matthew 4:10
The Anchor Rev. Reese
"Shaped by Worship"
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Our Presence
September 6, 2009
Morning Worship: 618
Sunday School: 424
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Wed. Night Supper
September 16, 2009
BBQ Chicken, Tossed Salad, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert |
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Tithes & Offerings
1/01/09-9/6/09
Needed: $1,732,152
Received: $1,297,878
Status: -$434,273 |
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412 Parkersburg Road
Savannah, GA 31406
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Dear ,
Shape To Serve
...O' God you are the Potter
we are the clay...
Isaiah 64:8
Several times in scripture, the Holy Spirit compares God's work in us to that of a Master Potter. Does this truth comfort you or make you squirm? Perhaps both? Us too!
As we consider the ways we are "Shaped to Serve", consider that God is at work in your life in a personal way. Does God's touch pinch a bit as you are formed in a wide capacity for service? Are you stretched to serve in ways you've never tried before? Then take heart! You are becoming a work of Art!
Our church family has an incredible opportunity to serve our community through our sister church, New Covenant UMC, formerly Epworth UMC. New Covenant is also being "shaped to serve" -refurbishing its building and programs to meet the needs of mid town Savannah. They have asked us to join them in this process. As part of Make a Difference Day we will help clean, paint, prune, build and sew at New Covenant. It will take many, hands, and we hope you will choose to be a part of it. We are also looking for people to commit to assist New Covenant for a longer period of time, as "Urban Missionaries" as they develop programs and worship that will draw people to the church. Watch for more information on this and other ways that we can be shaped by serving.
How grateful we are for those who "shape us" and fill us so we can fill others. Sunday, September 13th is Christian Education Sunday. We celebrate and recognize all our educators who lead Sunday School and Small Groups. We will also be sharing the word of God that "shapes us" with a gift of a Bible to the children of our 3rd grade class.
We look forward to seeing you on the 13th and at Make a Difference Day on October 24th!
Being shaped with you,
Meg & Julie
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GETTING CONNECTED CLASS
All new members and visitors are invited to the Getting Connected Class sessions. There will be three sessions during Sunday School held in the Chancel Choir Room with one lunch in the Seekers Sunday School Room on the second Sunday (see schedule below):
Sun., Sept. 20 10 AM Session 1 Rev. Dick Reese
Sun., Sept. 27 10 AM Session 2 Danny & Carolyn Grantham
Sun., Oct. 4 10 AM Session 3 Dr. Frank Parr
For more information, call Danny and Carolyn Grantham (897-9706) or Frank Parr (355-8527).
Sisters in Christ
Please Join Us For Circle!
We are a group of women that meets the 2nd Monday of each month for food, fellowship, devotion, and a message.
We are made up of women ages 25-45 years old but everyone is welcome. Monday, September 14th 9:30-11:00 AM: We will discuss the upcoming year and Meg Procopio will be joining us to provide our message.
We meet in the bridal parlor and child care is available. Please call Kim Kraft (355-8527) if your child will be going to the nursery.
Wesley Community Center Needs:
*Tuna
*Canned fruit
*Dry Milk
Thank you for your donations
ACOLYTE TRAINING
Training for NEW ACOLYTES and their parents will be held Sunday, September 20, in the sanctuary 3:30-4:30 PM.
RETURNING ACOLYTES will have a Review Session on Sunday, September 27, in the sanctuary 4:00-4:30 PM. Parents do not need to come to the training session.
DEDICATION of all acolytes and RECOGNITION of Graduating Acolytes will be on Sunday, October 4,. If you have any questions, please call our coordinator, Heather Batchelor (354-1538) or Frank Parr (355-8527).
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Know that ALL women want to be
SHAPED TO SERVE
Seek to find the right fit for fellowship at 1 of our 6 Circles
Circle of Love- Sept. 4 meets at church 9 AM in the Wylly/Dupon classroom with Joyce Marshall sharing information on Foster Children in our area.
Katherine Slagel-Leader
Lunch Bunch-Sept. 9 meets at church 12:30 PM in the New Hope classroom. Bring your lunch and listen to Chris Rice from the Coastal Children's Advocacy Center describe the mission focus.
Linda Nowlin-Leader
In As Much/Mustard Seed Circle-Sept. 11 meetsat church 10:30 AM in the Seekers classroom.
Ann Grotheer-Leader
Good Samaritan Circle-Sept. 11 meets at church in the 6th grade room in the Green House at 10:00 AM (note change), everyone welcome!
Jane Rainey/Pat Curry-Leaders
Sisters in Christ- Sept 14 meets at church 9:30 AM in the parlor. Meg Procopio will be speaking . Childcare available by calling the church
office.
Yancey Bradley/Jennifer Mims-Leaders
Legacy Circle- Sept. 15 meets at church 7 PM in the parlor. This is primarily for women who find making it to daytime meetings difficult.
Martha Nesbit-Leader
NOTE:ANY AGE IS ALWAYS WELCOMED AT ANY CIRCLE. Sisters in Christ and Circle of Love generally have a younger age range of 20's-50's. In As Much/Mustard Seed & Good Samaritan generally have an age range of 50's & up. Legacy & Lunch Bunch have all ages.
FIND YOUR FIT & GET SHAPED TO SERVE WITH FUN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Wymberly Garden Club is dedicating a flag pole in honor of Mary Nelson Adams, Friday Sept. 11th at 10:00 AM at the entrance across from Isle of Hope School. Everyone is welcome!
Adult Ministry Upcoming Event:
Lunch and Learn With Sister Toni Schmidt
Date: Tues. Sept. 15
Time: 12:30 PM lunch
1:00 PM program begins
Cost: $5.00 per person
Sign Up: In Church office or Sunday School by Sept. 13
The Ashlee Kraft Memorial IOHUMC Golf Tournament is coming up on October 12, 2009. To view information and application onlline, click here on our website, www.iohumc.com! | |
Missions & Outreach
Christmas Stockings for Deployed Soldiers
CPT John Monahan, one of the chaplains for a battalion at Hunter Army Airfield has asked our church to help him provide Christmas stockings for his soldiers. There are 800-900 soldiers in his battalion, and we have agreed to provide items for 100 stockings. The unit is preparing for a year long deployment this fall. The stockings will be prepared overseas-we have been asked to send items to put in the stockings as well as a note of encouragement (unsealed as they may be screened). The chaplain hopes that an encouraging relationship will develop from these letters. Items requested include- hygiene items, food items, books, crossword puzzles and AT&T phone cards. A complete list may be found on the table in the hallway outside the church office or visit the church website at www.iohumc.com. Please place items and letters in the marked boxes in the hallway by Sunday, September 27th. Thank you.
Grading Prison Papers
Every Wednesday evening beginning Wednesday, September 16th from 5:15-6:00PM, we will grade prison papers in the Conference room. A grading key and personal instruction will be provided. These tests are from inmates enrolled in a Christ-centered ministry through the Coastal Jail and Prison Ministries in the Chatham County Detention Center. If you are free any Wednesday, come help provide encouragement to our new brothers in Christ.
Interfaith Hospitality Network's Art Auction
Interfaith Hospitality Network will hold their 4th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, October 17th at the DeSoto Hilton. If you are an artist and would like to donate art from your collection, please call Montie Acuff by Thursday, October 15th at 236-6395.
Mark Your Calendars
Make a Difference Day, Saturday October 24th-We will begin the day with a church wide pancake breakfast before we are sent out to serve our neighbors.
Fish Fry and Line Dancing, Sunday October 25th-proceeds to benefit Step Up Savannah. There will also be a sale of beautiful Guatemalan items to support The Christ Child's Nest.
Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Ministry Fashion Show, Monday October 26th at 7:00PM in the fellowship hall.
Julie
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Education Events
Christian Education Sunday September 13th
Our 3rd graders will receive a Bible from the Church as well as dedicate our leaders for a New Year!
BIG EVENT! GET SHAPED!
Hey all you guys who hated Sunday school as a kid...
come to the Hanger (upstairs Green House) on Sunday September 13th at 10:02 AM. Come as you are, now one will call on you for anything - I Promise! Doug McManamy will meet all you men 30-50ish in the Hanger.
KFC KICKS OFF A NEW YEAR! September 13th
Calling all 6th -8th Graders
We'll meet at the Dutch Island Pool for a party & cook out 4:30-7:00PM, bring your suit, towel & great attitude. We'll share our plans for the fall!
Parents drop off & pick up at the pool!
GodSquad (5th Graders)
Take the plunge into GodSquad this Sunday, September 13th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Long Point Pool (Wilmington Island). Come meet this years leadership team and hear some of the plans we have for you. Call the Church office if you will make the big splash (RSVP to Lisa 355-8527).
Please Return
The education office is looking for Disc 5 of the series, Beth Moore's Esther.
Meg
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Youth & College
Just another reminder that Small Group has started on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see you there! This Sunday, September 13th, UMYF will be having it's kickoff party at the Hughes' dock from 5:30-8. It's going to be a great time so please come out! Also, we have an upcoming youth meeting on Sunday, September 20th at 12:30. We will discuss the winter ski trip and other upcoming events. It is open to all high schoolers, so please come out and share your thoughts and ideas! Have a great week!
Jocelyn & Mackay
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Music & Fine Arts
Children's Choirs for ages 4 through grade 5 have begun meeting on Wednesdays at 5:15PM before church supper at 6:00PM. If your child would like to participate, it's not too late. Just come to the church and follow the signs.
Several other music groups begin meeting during the next two weeks: Handbells this Sunday, and youth choirs on Sunday, September 20. The H.O.P.E. Choir for grades 9-12 will meet at 4:30PM, and the K.F.C. Choir for grades 6-8 at 6:00PM.
The Men's Chorus will begin another series of rehearsals on Sunday, October 4, at 7PM. We plan to sing in worship on November 8. This is a great way to enjoy the inspiring music and great fellowship of a choir with only a short-term commitment. ALL men are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Kevin & Nancy
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Congregational Concerns
Our Concerns...
Candler......................................................Bertie Peters
St. Joseph.............................................Margaret Watson
..........................................(Robert Creel's grandmother)
...................................................................Elmo Weeks
Memorial.....................................................Chris Tedder
...............................................................Renee Malanga
Christian Sympathy to...
...Jolly & Molly Howard and family on the death of Molly's father, Stewart McKibben.
...Glen & Nicole Soldan and family on the death of Nicole's grandmother, Margaret Roper, of Nashville, TN.
...Bill & Deidra Anderson and family on the death of Bill's mother, Beverly Anderson, of Beaufort, SC.
...Bill & Nancy Skinner and family on the death of Bill's uncle, Jim Skinner, of Valley Grand, Al.
...Bill & Lynn Hagan and family on the death of Lynn's aunt, Helen Dean, of Ridgeland, SC.
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Serving In Worship
September 13, 2009
ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Grace Jackson, Meredith Rasplicka
11:15 AM- Lucy Hassell, Morgan Lockett
ALTAR STEWARD: Shirley Grotheer
September- Alecia Gall
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM- Leigh Hendrix, Barbra Summerell, Julie Reese
11:15 AM- Susan Dailey, Triece Ziblut
GREETERS:
8:45 AM- Glenda & Jackie Anderson, Sandy & Ted Ramstad
11:15 AM- Wanda & Steve Bacon, Shayne & Mark West
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Lynn Troughton, Amy Henneman, Alison Smith
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM- Jim Sharpley 11:15 AM- David Phillips
USHERS:
8:45 AM- Herb Windom, Capt., Tim Callaway, Mark Dempsey, Bill Schloenbach, Jeffrey Sills, Daniel Sims, Jr., Ron Smiley, Don Thompson
11:15 AM- Rudy LoMonaco, Capt., John Bailey, John Colquitt, Ted Coe, Tommy Lewis, Ira Rackley, Roddie Robinett, Mark Covington
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sunday, September 13 Ezekial 43-45
8:45 & 11:15 AM Worship Services
10:00AM Sunday School
11:15 AM The Anchor Worship Service
4:30 PM GodSquad
4:30 PM KFC
5:30 PM Handbells
6:00 PM UMYF
Monday, September 14 Ezekial 46-48
9:00 AM Preschool
9:30 AM Sisters in Christ
10:30 AM Sparkler Bible Study
12:00 PM Rummikub
6:00 PM Preschol Board MTG
6:00 PM Girl Scouts
6:30 PM SPR
Tuesday, September 15 Daniel 1-3
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM CBS Leader's Council
12:30 PM You Gotta Start Somewhere
12:30 PM Adult Min. Lunch & Learn
5:00 PM Mexico Mission Team
6:30 PM Cub Scouts
6:45 PM When God's People Pray
7:00 PM Legacy Circle
Wednesday, September 16 Daniel 4-6
9:00 AM Newsletter Labeling
9:00 AM Preschool
9:30 AM Staff MTG
5:15 PM Children's Choirs
5:15 PM Prison Papers Grading
6:00 PM Wednesday Night Supper
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
7:00 PM Invitation to John
7:00 PM A Woman's Heart God's Dwelling
Thursday, September 17 Daniel 7-9
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Anchor Band Rehearsal
7:00 PM Troop 56
Friday, September 18 Daniel 10-12
9:00 AM Preschool
6:00 PM Broderick/Gillick Rehearsal
Saturday, September 19 Hosea 1-6
All Day Troop 56 Wild Adventures
4:00 PM Broderick/Gillick Wedding
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