Glad Tidings for the Week of March 7, 2010

A journey with God can also be an adventure. The story of faith says that Abram believed God's promises and set out, not knowing where he was going, but confident that he was going with God.

Our faith story reminds us that we do not journey by ourselves. People who follow God do so in company with others. Israel and the church both call themselves the people of God. We are on the journey of faith together.

Confirmation is a journey we take together as well. It is exciting, demanding, and challenging. It is a key to our becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. It is a journey that does not end: We will always be growing in our faith, in our relationship to one another and the church.

The 2010 Confirmation class has been in "BOOTCAMP" for the last six weeks. Our theme verse has been Galatians 5: 13-14 "For you have been called to live in freedom. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command! "Love your neighbor as yourself."

Each confirmand has had a special friend - a mentor to navigate this confirmation experience. How grateful we are for those who journey with us.

Thirty-eight 6th graders will become full members of the church on Sunday March 7th. Please be in prayer for this service and for these youth as they claim the name Christian!

Confirmands Mentors

Reilly Abshire Terry Brettschneider

Will Anderson Les Brooks

Ansley Batchelor Barbara Smith

Matthew Cheng Jim Kearney

Jack Cook Hal Kraft

Knox Corbin Alexander Grady

Chip Dekle Bo Johnson

Ginnie Diebolt Jim Rush

Sarah Duckworth Dina Young

Claire Durden Molly Sims

Sarah Floyd Jeanie Simmons

Morgan Follak Lynn Troughton

Tillman Geriner Ed Yannett

Jack Gibney Matt Amason

Anna Hagan Jody Monson

Charlie Harrell Wez Childers

Lucy Hassell Johnnie Morris

Hunter Hatley Mackay Lee

Klara Hodges Mary Kelley

Susannah Jones Holly Thompson

Whitney Lanier Jill Brooks

Lindsay Leggett Ruth Lewis

Lucy Lewis Gray Curlee

Chase Marini Jim Sharpley

Haley Mennes Marjo Zelinsky

Sims Miller Sam McCachern

Lilly Morgan Lynn Hagan

Claire Morrow Catherine Glenn

Olivia Newell Cindy Edwards

Jackson Parker Blake Chambers

Dillion Rathbun Don Thompson

Parker Robinett Bill Simmons

Abby Rowe Betsy Sampey

Claire Shatto Kelly Cail

Emmy Tenney Joan Broerman

Grace Turner Felicia McManamy

Kammer Tyson Betty Richards

Cole Williamson Bill Hagan

Announcements

Adult Ministry Upcoming Events!

Lunch and Learn with Ed Poenicke

Date: Friday, March 19

Time: 12:30 PM Lunch begins

1:00 PM Program begins

Sign-Up: Sunday School or call church office

Cost: $6 for lunch

ATTENTION LADIES!

LAST WEEK to buy your tickets for

THE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER BANQUET

ON Sale in the Church Office M-F

& before & after supper on 3/3

& on Sunday 3/7

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

6p IOHUMC FELLOWSHIP HALL

Featuring Anne Durant

Harpist & Story teller

And as always the Purse Plunder!

Bring your Mom, Daughter, Coworker, or your best friend for fun & Fellowship

$12 for Adults/ $8 for 8 & under

For nursery call Kim Kraft by 3/5 at 355-8527

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Sisters in Christ Circle meeting is Monday, March 8th. We will meet from 9:30-11:00am. Please call Kim Kraft for nursery reservations. (355-8527) Colleen Bibby & Lisa Yannett are leading the meeting. I look forward to seeing all of you soon!

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. The third session will be during Sunday School in the Chancel Choir Room :

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).

Lunch Bunch will meet on Wed Mar 10 at 12:30 pm at Coastal Children's Advocacy Center, 401 E. 40th St. We will have a tour of the Center and a brief presentation. Please bring lunch. Please call Linda Nowlin for additional information, 598-2102.

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

Family in Need

After a recent house fire that destroyed a home in the Isle of Hope area, the family is in need of furniture. A dinette, bedroom furniture- a queen or king bed and dressers and chairs are needed. If you can help, please call Julie or Dina.

Great Day of Service

Please mark your calendars for our next day of service on Saturday, April 10^th form 9-12 noon. There will be activities for all ages and skill levels. We will make baby hats, prepare health kits for Haiti, do some landscaping at New Covenant and tackle some minor construction jobs to name a few activities. We hope you will plan to join us for all or part of the morning as we serve as thehands of Christ. Julie

The Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Knitting Group will meet on Thursday, March 11 from 11am until 2pm. Our regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the every month. We'll have our usual "power lunch" with a St Patty's flair. We are continuing to knit hats for the troops and baby/children's things. Betty Holck, our knitting group member and USO volunteer, has coordinated the knitting effort for the troops. Our members, along with many Landing's knitters plus family and friends, as of January 31 have made approximately 3367 hats. Thank you all and don't stop. -Nancy Hartmann

Julie

Education Events

KFC (Middle School 6th-8th Grade) We have a special treat this Sunday, Jarrett will lead our lesson "Good Talk - God Talk" . Come and support "Our Boy" as he teaches. Regular Time 4:30-5:30PM.

Upocoming Pretzel Saturday-Our Easter Celebration for Families. Saturday, March 27th 10:00AM. Bring 12 filled eggs (no chocolate) & your basket.

*If you'd like to make pretzel dough please contact Lisa Sharpley to get the recipe.

Holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday is April 1st We will share a Seder Service with meal 6:00-7:30PM (NO Wed. Night Supper this week). This will be a special time for us all as we as we prepare for Easter. If you would like to host a table by inviting seven guest to join you ($8 per person, $20 max per family) please contact Meg Procopio.

GodSquad (5th Graders) Join us this Sunday, March 7th for a "Banquet" full of fun as we shake things up trying to serve one another. Regular time 4:30-6:00PM.

Meg

For Youth & College

Lenten Breakfasts have begun! Join us on Friday mornings for food and a devotion to start off our day :) 6:45AM Middle School eats 7AM Devotion

7:15 High School eats

Easter Lilies - it's about that time again! Order your Easter lilies now, all proceeds go to Youth Missions.

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

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.

Kevin & Nancy

Congregational Concerns

Our Christian Sympathy to...

Bill & Ellen Walker and family on the death of Bill's sister, Marguerite Furr, of Albemarle, NC.

Ann Wynne and family on the death of her husband and our church member, Jack Wynne.

Kristin & Caroline Von Waldner, and Lindsay Kerrigan on death of their step-grandfather, Bill Muller of Savannah, GA.

Candler............................Mildred Waters

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was made to Christ Child Nest in honor of Beth Palmer's birthday by Melissa Rasplicka.

...Donations were made to the Green House in memory of Etta Mae Andrews (Jim's mother) by Dr. Gene & Kathryn Tanner, and in memory of Edith Suthers by Molly & Jolly Howard, Linton & Tracie Smith, Charles Izlar, J. C. Lewis Foundation, Margaret & Jim Wallace, Carole & Leroy Suddath, Walter & Linda Lewis, Andy & Charlotte Anderson, Donaldson & Donaldson, and Charles & Rozanne Aimore.

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