Glad Tidings for the Week of February 21, 2010

As you are reading this, the Season of Lent has begun with Ash Wednesday on February 17. During these weeks, leading up to and including Easter Sunday, we will be on a journey together as we explore the cross and resurrection on Jesus Christ. Listed below are the sermon themes which will be shared in both the Traditional Worship in the sanctuary and The Anchor Worship in the fellowship hall during each of these Sundays. Keep this information near your Bible in order to be able to prepare for each of these Sundays, knowing the themes and reading the scriptures listed.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Cross of Discipleship - St. Andrew's Cross

Luke 14:27; John 1:40-41
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Cross of Prophecy - The Tau Cross

Numbers 21:9 ; John 3:14-15

SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

Cross of Witness- Jerusalem Cross

Matthew 16:24

SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2010

Cross of Faith - The Greek Cross

Colossians 1:20

SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2010

Cross of Hope - The Anchor Cross

I Corinthians 1:18 ; Hebrews 6:19-20

SUNDAY MARCH 28, 2010

PALM SUNDAY

Chancel Choir Cantata

THURSDAY APRIL 1, 2010

Seder Meal - Fellowship Hall - 6:00 PM

FRIDAY APRIL 2, 2010

Good Friday Service - 12:00 Noon -Sanctuary

Cross of Suffering - Passion Cross

Philippians 2:8 ; John 19:17

SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2010

EASTER SUNDAY

Cross of Eternity - Celtic Cross

Hebrews 12:1

Join with Family and Friends at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church as we "Journey To The Cross" and to Easter Day. You will be glad you did!

Dick Reese

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GETTING CONNECTED CLASS

All new members and visitors are invited to the Getting Connected Class sessions. Sessions will include meeting our staff and some of our church leaders, sharing knowledge of the United Methodist Church and beliefs, and learning about the ministries, missions, and activities of the Isle of Hope congregation. 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):

Sunday, Feb. 21 10:00 AM Session 1 Rev. Dick Reese

Sunday, Feb. 28 10:00 AM Session 2 Danny & Carolyn Grantham (Luncheon at 12:30 PM-reservations required)

Sunday, March 7 10:00 AM Session 3 Dr. Frank Parr

For more information, call Danny & Carolyn Grantham (897-9706), or Frank Parr (355-8527).

Christian Women's Club is an international interdenominational non-membership organization that meets the 4^th Wednesday of each month (except November & December). The February meeting will be Wednesday, February 24th, at Carey Hilliard's Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street Ext. from 12:00 - 1:30. Celebrate our 40^th birthday with Route vocal entertainers with music from the 40's till now. The speaker will be Bob Foust from Gotha, Florida; he worked 20 years in management at Disney World, and asks, "Are you living in Fantasy Land?" Men are invited to this luncheon. Price of luncheon is $10.25; reservations are requested by Monday February 22nd. Call Carol Falligant (598-0865) or Fall Quattlebaum (598-0081). Email reservations to gendenfield@comcast.net.

Thank you to everyone who helped complete the Ministry Information Sheet that was printed in the 2/7 Bulletin. If you haven't filled one out and would like to, please visit our website at www.iohumc.com and click on the Ministry Questionnaire link!

The United Methodist Men will have its monthly breakfast on Tuesday, February 23rd. Our speaker will be Rev. Jim Rush who will give an entertaining presentation, "I once was lost but now am found." All men of the church are invited; no reservations are necessary.

The South Georgia Advocate is a twice-monthly newspaper that covers local conference news, Sunday School lessons, and details about upcoming events. The Advocate is bundled with the United Methodist Reporter from Dallas, Texas, for national United Methodist news. 1-year subscription is $25 (for age 65+. $23). You can subscribe or renew in one of these ways:

Online: at sgaumc.org/advocate

Mail: check payable to (South Georgia Advocate)

Phone: Pay by credit card by calling 1.877.465.1685

Adult Ministry Upcoming Events!

Lunch and Learn with Ed Poenicke

Enjoy a great lunch and meet Ed Poenicke. Ed is retired from the Chatham County Agriculture Extension Service. He will share some springtime gardening information and tips.

Date: Friday, March 19

Time: 12:30 PM Lunch begins

1:00 PM Program begins

Sign-Up: Make reservations in Sunday School or call church office

Cost: $6 for lunch

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER BANQUET Celebrating all women ages 4-104

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6pm IOH UMC Fellowship Hall

Guest Speaker: Harpist and Story Teller, Anne Durant

Purse Plunder with Biza Mabry & Jane Quattlebaum, Delicious dinner by Katie Borges

All women are invited. Bring your neighbors, friends, mothers, daughters &

co-workers.

Tickets available now from your UMW Circle Leader or in the church office

Nursery Available for 3 years & under by calling Kim Kraft at 355-8527 by noon 3/5

Questions call Phyllis Curlee 354-8964 or Johnnie Morris 598-2837

Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of IOHUMC

Save the Date! April 23, 2010

The Berean & Good News Sunday School Class have joined together to provide

the Night in Ole Italy Dinner & Silent Auction.

All proceeds will go to the Green House project. More details to follow.

Missions & Outreach

Julie

Education Events

KFC UPDATE

We had a great Valentines Progressive Dinner, special thanks to our host homes The Morgan's, Parker's & Hibbert's. Next week meet at the Green House regular time 4:30PM - Miss Marjo will be the "Queen"!

Confirmation UPDATE

We had a great "Tour of Churches". Our confirmation class raised over $2,000.00 for Wesley Community Center! Next retreat is February 26th-27th to the "Explorations in Antiquity Center." We leave at noon!

GodSquad

Starlight Pottery will be here this Sunday, February 21st to help us make something special for someone special. Bring $10.00 & your artistic flair to create a one of a kind masterpiece. Regular time 4:30PM-6:00PM.

Meg

Youth & College

Up next: "The Hole In Our Gospel"

ASP Skills Workshops are coming up! This is a reminder to all youth who are signed up to go on ASP (this includes all those on the waitlist!) that you must make 3 out of 5 skills workshops. You should have received a letter informing you of the dates, but here they are! Please also remember that you must bring with you the tools listed in the letter.

Sunday, Feb. 21^st 1:30-4:30 - Going over safety instructions & going through the ASP boxes

Sunday, Mar. 7^th 1:30-4:30

Sunday, Mar. 14^th 1:30-4:30

Sunday, Mar. 21^st 1:30-4:30

Sunday, March 28^th 1:30-4:30

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

The Men's Chorus has begun another series of rehearsals, meeting Sunday evenings at 7:00PM. We plan to sing in worship on March 14. New singers are encouraged to participate!

The Chancel Choir has begun work on The Wonder of the Cross, an Easter cantata by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse. We will continue to learn this music on Wednesdays during the first hour of our evening rehearsals, and will present it in worship on Palm Sunday, March 28. There is still time for interested singers to participate. See the Vogelsangs for more information.

Any 6^th grader who studies an instrument privately is invited to play in worship on Confirmation Sunday, March 7. Please contact Nancy Vogelsang at 351-9223 by Tuesday, March 6.

Kevin & Nancy

Congregational Concerns