Glad Tidings for the Week of April 4, 2010

                                               THE EASTER FAITH
Across the years individuals have asked, "Is there anything after death?" The only satisfactory answer to that question is found in the magnificent truth of Easter! Christian churches will be crowded on Easter Sunday. Why is this true? Is it true because of tradition? Is it because those who attend want to show off their new clothes? Is it because everyone expects everyone else to be there?

I think the answer to our questions is much deeper than the answers we might give to the questions above. People will be present at Easter because they anticipate a message of hope. They want to be reassured that their loved ones who have already gone through the "valley of the shadow of death" have hope for an eternal relationship with God. They want that for themselves also. We want to hear again the story of how Jesus conquered death and made it possible to have eternal life with him.

Many persons seem afraid to die, so afraid that they tremble when death is discussed in their presence. The Bible teaches that we should not be afraid to die. The Bible tells us that there are several reasons we should not be afraid to die: (1) Death is God's plan for His creation. God is our Heavenly Father and we are His children. He loves us and does all things in our best interest. (2) Jesus talked about death as "going to be with the Father." Death is a doorway through which the Christian enters the Father's house. Death is a means by which we move into a greater relationship with God. Jesus said on the cross, "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." It was if Jesus was saying "Father, I'm coming home!" (3) As Christians, we should know that we belong to God, not only in the years we call life, but for all the years beyond which we call eternity. Trusting God in life, we can also trust Him in death, for the scriptures teach us that beyond death is the resurrection. Jesus said, "Because I live, you shall live also."

This is the Easter message, a message of hope! You and I can live in that hope each day.
                                                                                                                  Dick Reese

YOU WILL WANT TO BE PRESENT FOR THESE SERVICES OF WORSHIP FOR THE REMAINDER OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP - 12:00 Noon in the Sanctuary. We will observe "Seven Stations of the Cross" using the various crosses we have emphasized in worship during Lent.
EASTER SUNDAY - Four Worship Services : Sanctuary 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM; and
   11:15 AM. Anchor Worship 11:15 AM . Sunday School will  meet as usual at 10:00 AM.
                                                    RIDE THE TROLLEY!

Announcements

Adult Ministry Upcoming Events!

Visit the Bamboo Farm
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 9:45 AM Leave IOHUMC
         10:30 AM Begin Tour
         12 Noon Lunch
         1:45 PM Return to IOHUMC
Sign-Up: Sunday School or call church office
Cost: $4 for lunch

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. Please help raise money for the Green House by contributing items for the Auction! Items of all value are needed: gift certificates, oyster roast, beach & mountain homes, art work, jewelry, etc.! Then plan to come and buy something yourself! Please contact Ted or Sandy Ramstad at 598-5245 for questions or donations!

EASTER SUNDAY TROLLEY
We at IOHUMC look forward to a joyous Easter Sunday celebration! We will have large crowds for all Worship Services. We need many of you to park at Isle of Hope Elementary School and ride the Easter Trolley on April 4. The trolley will run from 8:15 AM until the last car has left the school parking lot after 11:15 Am Worship Services.
Our Easter Sunday Schedule
8:45 AM- Worship in Sanctuary
10:00 AM- Worship in Sanctuary
10:00 AM- Sunday School for all ages
11:15 AM- Worship in Anchor (Fellowship Hall)
11:15 AM- Worship in Sanctuary
We hope to see you on Easter. Invite someone to come with you!

Lunch Bunch Circle meeting will be held on Wed Apr 14 at 12:30 PM in the New Hope Classroom. Please come for fellowship and socializing at 12N before the meeting and bring a bag lunch. Any questions please call Linda Nowlin, 598-2102.

Missions & Outreach

Many Thanks!
Many thanks to the 10:02 Sunday School class for serving as the hands of Christ on Saturday. After hearing of the need for some work to be done at Union Mission, the class organized a team of workers, raised funds for the supplies, purchased the supplies and completed the job on Saturday. The work team consisted of Tim Roberts, 10:02 Service Coodinator; Henry Rowe and Wright Smith, Project Leaders and Bill Anderson, Mac Newell, Sidney Smith and Doug McManamy. Thanks guys for a job well done!
A word of thanks to all of the children and their parents who patiently made pillows for the children at Wesley Community Centers and cookies for the children at Union Mission as part of Pretzel Saturday. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with others.
The next meeting of the Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Group will be on Wednesday (not Thursday), April 7 from 11 am until 2 pm at UNWIND (our fabulous new yarn store) 7710 Waters Avenue. They are closed on Thursdays and this date is the day before our usual time. And we'll have our "power lunch."
At Unwind, we can check out yarns and patterns that would be appropriate for our projects. It should be alot of fun!!
For further information: Nancy Hartmann nlhnlh@hotmail.com

Julie

Education Events

Remember GodSquad & KFC - No Regular activities enjoy Easter with your family!

Releasing of the Butterflies
All children's Sunday Classes please join us April 4th on the front lawn at the Easter Flowering Cross for the releasing of the Butterflies.
Classes: 2's, 3's, 4's, & Kindergarten at 10:15-10:30
Classes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades at 10:45-11:00
There is no assembly on this day.

Summer Sign Ups Will Be Soon!
Vacation Bible School June 21st-25th
Elementary Camp at Epworth By The Sea
July 5th-9th
KFC-Work Camp-Mission TripJuly 5th-10th
Rise & Shine Children's CampJuly 12th-15th
Lake Junaluska Middle CampJuly 18th-21st
Look for Summer Brochures with complete details coming soon!

Two New Small Group Opportunities facilitated by Rev. Karen Prevatt coming to Isle of Hope UMC this Spring!
Our first opportunity is entitled, WHY JESUS? By David Nassar is a 4 week study filmed on location throughout Israel and includes teachings from Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Garden of Gethsemeane, Mount of Olives and Mount of Beatitudes.
This group will meet at the church, Wednesdays, April 14th-May 5th in the Conference Room, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Group is limited to 12 people and must sign up through the Christian Education office. Child care available upon request.
Workbook cost: $8

The second small group is, UPRISING - A REVOLUTION OF THE SOUL. This is a six week small group experience.
It seems like anyone you talk to these days desires a change. They wish they looked different, had a different job, or were better at this thing or that. What you probably discovered is that you can change your appearance, your friends, your job...but you can't change your character. At least not on your own. Only Christ can transform us from the inside.
This group will meet at the home of Melodie Moore, 6 Breezy Palm Way (Palmetto Row off Norwood Ave).
This group meets Tuesdays, April 13th - May 18th, gathering at 6:45, study from 7-8:30p.m.
Group is limited to 12 people and must sign up through the Christian Education office. Book cost: $12 Workbook cost: $8

Meg

For Youth & College

We will not be having UMYF on Easter Sunday (April 4th), but we will pick back up on April 11th with our new series: "Reel Life Lessons: What God shows us through film"! We will be watching movies and discussing - hope to see you there! First week: Pixar's "UP"!
Seniors - This is a reminder to mark your calendars for the Senior Banquet on Monday, May 3rd! Please turn in your cards by April 23rd. Parents - if you have a graduating senior and did not receive an info card in the mail, please call the church office (355-8527) as soon as possible!

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

Here is a reminder to Children's Choirs parents! This Easter Sunday, the Kids of the Kingdom will sing at the 8:45 service, the Joyful Noise at 10:00, and the Twinklers at 11:15AM. If anyone has any questions, please call Jan Davenport at 355-6280.
Next Saturday, April 10, the K.F.C. Choir will begin extended rehearsals for their choir tour April 16-18. Mark the K.F.C. Choir's homecoming concert on your calendars: 6:00PM on Sunday evening, April 18, after dinner at 5:30PM.

Kevin & Nancy

Congregational Concerns

St. Joseph...............................Billy Carver

Memorial..............................Elinor Coker

...........................................Jennie Reese

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was made to the Christ Child Nest in memory of Jack Heery by Tom & Debbie Nash.
...Donations were made to the Green House in memory of Cliff Jones by William & Susan Barton, in memory of Julian Quattlebaum, memory of Nancy Hughes, memory of Edith Suthers, and in memory of Sue Caldwell by Tom & Debbie Nash, in memory of Dennis Lofton, in memory of Nancy Hughes, in memory of Julian Quattlebaum and in memory of Jack Heery by Gary Nesbit.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- TBA
10:00 AM   TBA
11:15 AM- TBA
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM-   Beckie Templeton, Lisa Sharpley
11:15 AM-   Amy Hughes, Laura Hagan, Mary Lewis
GREETERS:
8:45 AM-   Walt & Paula Green, Len Fahlander
11:15 AM-     Brian & Lindsay Connor, John & Sandra Colquitt
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Lindsay Connor, Brooke Stone, Cindy Beaver
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM- Molly Alexander 11:15 AM- Charlie Davis
USHERS:
8:45 AM-Billy Miller, Capt., Carroll Clifton, Harry Wells, Clyde Griffin, Doug McManamy, Charlie Strickland, Joachim Michels, Chip Woods

10:00 AM- Rudy LoMonaco, Capt., John Bailey, John Colquitt, Ted Coe, Tommy Lewis, Ira Rackley, Roddie Robinett, Mark Covington

11:15 AM-Jim Kelley Capt., Danny Boaen, John Lientz, Tom Shook, Mac Newell, Chuck Sipple, Scott Vaughan
ANCHOR SERVERS
Usher: Kyle Kraft, Jane Quattlebaum
Greeter: Kyle Kraft, Jane Quattlebaum, Penny Mills

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 28
8:45 & 11:15AM     Worship Services
10:00AM                Sunday School
10:00 AM               Place Class
1:30 PM                 ASP Skills Workshop
3:45 PM                 Beginning Guitars
3:45 PM                 HOPE Guitars
4:30 PM                 GodSquad
4:30 PM                 KFC
4:30 PM                HOPE Choir
5:30 PM                 Youth Supper
5:30 PM                 Handbells
6:00 PM                 UMYF
6:00 PM                 KFC Choir
Monday, March 29
10:00 AM                Beth Moore's Patriarchs
10:30 AM                Sparkler Bible Study
12:00 PM                Rummikub
6:00 PM                  Girl Scouts
Tuesday, March 30
7:00 AM                  UMM Breakfast
6:30 PM                  Cub Scouts
6:30 PM                  Anchor Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 31
9:00 AM                  Newsletter Labeling
9:30 AM                  Staff Meeting
7:00 PM                  Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 1
Maundy Thursday
6:00 PM                  Seder Service
7:00 PM                  Troop 56
7:30 PM                  Haiti Mission MTG
Friday, April 2
Office Closes @ Noon    Good Friday
10:30 AM                In As Much/Mustard Seed
NOON                     Good Friday Service
Saturday, April 3
8:00 AM                 Handbells Practice

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