Glad Tidings for the Week of April 25, 2010

                                            THE POWER OF LOVE

In an old book by Walter Rauschenbusch entitled DARE WE BE CHRISTIANS, the author has written a paraphrase of chapter 13 of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Although it was written many years ago, it still has a message for you and me. Here is what he said:
                                   A PARAPHRASE OF I CORINTHIANS XIII

"If I create wealth beyond the dream of past ages and increase not love, my heat is the flush of fever and my success will deal death.

Though I have foresight to locate the fountains of riches, and power to pre-empt them, and skill to tap them, and have no loving vision for humanity, I am blind.

Though I give of my profits to the poor and make princely endowments of those who toil for me, if I have no human fellowship of love with them, my life is barren and doomed.

Love is just and kind. Love is not greedy and covetous. Love exploits no one; it takes no unearned gain; it gives more than it gets. Love does not break down the lives of others to make wealth for itself; it makes wealth to build the life of all. Love seeks solidarity; it tolerates no divisions; it prefers equal work-mates; it shares its efficiency. Love enriches all men, educates all men, gladdens all men.

The values created by love never fail; but whether there are class privileges, they shall fail; whether there are millions gathered, they shall be scattered; and whether there are vested rights, they shall be abolished. For in the past strong men lorded it in ruthlessness and strove for their own power and pride, but when the perfect social order comes, the strong shall serve the common good. Before the sun of Christ brought in the dawn, men competed, and forces tribute from weakness, but when the full day shall come, they will work as mates in love, each for all and all for each. For now we see the fog of selfishness, darkly, but then with social vision; now we see of fragmentary ends, but then we shall see the destinies of the race as God sees them. But now abideth honor, justice, and love; these three; and the greatest of these is love."  (copied)

What does it mean to love as God loves? God's love has showered blessing after blessing upon us. Paul believed, and I believe, that we are blessed to be a blessing. If you say it in the traditional way in which we usually read I Corinthians 13, or in the paraphrase of Walter Rauschenbusch, the message is the same. We are so greatly loved by God that we cannot contain his love. We must pass it on to others. How will you share God's love today?

                                                                  Dick Reese

Announcements

IOHUMC BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, April 28th
3-7:30 PM
IOHUMC Classroom
Please see Nancy Gallagher to make your appointment.

Nite in Ole Italy Spaghetti Dinner and Auction
Want to know about a great deal??? On Friday night, April 23, you can have a delicious spaghetti dinner with good friends AND participate in a great auction, both raising money for the Green House.
Click here to check out the auction items! Buy your tickets now from a member of the Good News or Berean classes. $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.

United Methodist Men's Breakfast
Tuesday, April 27th at 7 AM
Our speaker will be Tara Redd, Program Development Coordinator with THA Group, a leading in-home health care company. Her topic is, "Five Things to Know About Health Care in Life's Second Half."

Homecoming 2010
Sunday, May 2 Lunch at 12:30 PM
Join our Church Family for a wonderful day of fun, food, music, and fellowship on Sunday, May 2, as we welcome friends and relatives back home to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Our speakers this year will be two of our own: Rev. Charles Houston will speak at both services in the Sanctuary; Rev. Larry Rollins will speak in the Anchor Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. It is 'Pot Luck' (the church will provide chicken & bbq) so please bring a covered dish or two (with serving spoons) to share. You may want to bring folding chairs, a card table or a picnic quilt. Dress casually-it's a picnic! Plan now to join this celebration for enjoying old and new friendships and making special memories with our church family.

The UMW District presents Mission Studies- The Beauty and Courage of Sudan
April 24th at IOHUMC
Registration: 8:30 AM
Program: 9:00 AM
Presented by the Reverend Abra Lattany-Reed of the Chapel in the Waycross District.

The Savannah District of the United Methodist Church
Presents
A FESTIVAL OF LIVING FAITH
With Dr. George Morris
April 30, May 1 and May 2
Friday, April 30th 7 PM
Worship: Dr. George Morris
Saturday, May 1st
9 AM to 4 PM
The Why, What and How of Faith Sharing
Dr. George Morris, Teaching
Sunday, May 2nd 4 PM
Savannah District Conference
Dr. George Morris, Preaching
White Bluff United Methodist Church
A Nursery will be provided

Audio Seminar
Isle of Hope United Methodist Church will be hosting an Audio Seminar and Media Seminar on June 26, 2010 from 8 AM to 6 PM (meals are provided). Those who attend this seminar will receive the highest level of professional training on operating sound and media systems. We have invited Advantage Unlimited AudioSeminar from Jacksonville, FL to our church to provide two separate seminars: A HANDS ON Audio seminar and a MediaSeminar. AudioSeminar has trained over 25,000 church volunteers and they are the leader in church audio training. For more information about the seminar or to sign-up, go to their website at www.AudioSeminar.com. This training will teach individuals who attend general knowledge of a sound board that is useful for both the sanctuary and the fellowship hall.

Missions & Outreach

Calling All Prison Ministry Graders
We have a new batch of bible study lessons from Coastal Jail Ministries, and we need help grading them to get them back to the residents in a timely manner. Join us on Wednesday evening at 5:15 PM in the Conference room to grade lessons, or pick up lessons outside the church office and grade them at home. Our last Wednesday Night Supper will be on May 5th, so our weekly grading sessions will also end for the summer. However, we will continue to receive tests that need to be graded. If you are interested in helping for the first time, call Julie or Dina.
Haiti Mission Team at Loc's!
We will be sending a mission team to Bayonnais, Haiti on May 26-June 3rd to work with OFCB Ministries. Please join the team at Loc's Chicken and Waffles on Sunday, April 25th from 5:00-8:00 PM for dinner to raise money for the trip. Your chefs and wait staff will be members of the Haiti Mission team and other IOHUMC "celebrities". All tips and a portion of the proceeds will support the mission team. You don't want to miss this!
Welcome Brian and Mary Jane Dennison
Please join us as we welcome missionaries Brian and Mary Jane Dennison to Isle of Hope. We will enjoy fellowship and dessert and coffee on Monday, May 3rd at 7:00PM in the 6th grade Sunday school room in the Green House. The Dennisons are missionaries in Uganda, where Brian teaches law classes at the Uganda Christian University and Mary Jane teaches in the University's Sunday School program. Their purpose is to provide instruction and mentoring to future Christian leaders in Uganda and East Africa. Congratulations to the Dennison family on the birth of baby Carol Asiimwe on Friday, March 26th!
Mark Your Calendars for...
Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy Covered Dish Supper and Celebration - Thursday, May 13th from 5:30PM at The Savannah Station
Coastal Jail Ministries of Georgia Golf Tournament - Monday, June 7th at Savannah Quarters Country Club Golfers and Hole Sponsors are welcome. Call Malcolm Harbison at 604-1643 for more details.

Julie

Education Events

WHATEVER...Whatever Summer Sign Ups Are Happening Now!
Vacation Bible School                                                 June 21st-25th
Elementary Camp at Epworth By The Sea                    July 5th-9th
KFC-Work Camp-Mission Trip                                      July 5th-10th
Rise & Shine Children's Camp                                     July 12th-15th
Lake Junaluska Middle Camp                                      July 18th-21st
Look for Summer Brochures in the church office and Christian Education office (Green House)!

Welcome Connection Point
We are so pleased the Connection Point Welcome Centers are up & running! These welcome centers were given to the Church in memory of Nancy Hughes. Nancy was the epitome of hospitality and so we continue to welcome people through our doors as they seek to "get connected" with the ministries of our Church. Special thanks to Molly Sims - Connection Point Coordinator and Lisa Sharpley for their excellent work! Come by & visit the Connection Point - 3 Locations: Front Hallway, Preschool wing & Green House.
KFC Come and Let Miss Meg Serve You!
We will meet at Loc's Chicken & Waffles this Sunday, April 25th 5:30-6:30PM to support our Haiti Mission Team. Pick up and drop off at Loc's in Norwood Plaza. Bring cash for dinner and invite your family to join us in raising money for this mission trip.

Meg

For Youth & College

Senior Banquet will be here before you know it! Seniors - please turn in your card & a photo CD by Friday, April 23rd! Senior Banquet is on May 3rd, from 6-8PM. Hope to see you there!
Mystery Trip this Saturday!If you haven't already signed up, do so now! Space is limited. Leave from the Green House at 10AM and we'll be back at 3PM.

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

The K.F.C. Choir returned to Isle of Hope last Sunday to present their homecoming concert for our enthusiastic church family. The first stop on their choir tour was John Knox Village in Orange City, FL, followed by a fun day in Orlando at Islands of Adventure. On Sunday morning they presented their program at First United Methodist Church in Titusville, FL. We appreciate all the time and effort our singers devoted to this ministry, and we praise God for the wonderful things he can do with the gifts he gives us!
Our Children's Choirscontinue to share their music at this spring's Wednesday Night Suppers. The Joyful Noise choirs (age 4-Kindergarten) will sing on April 28, and the 1st-5th grade Kids of the Kingdom will sing at supper on May 5. Remember to make reservations for dinner!
1st-5th graders who take private lessons may play in worship on May 9, and should contact Nancy Vogelsang (351-9223) by Tuesday, May 4. 6th-12th graders may play on May 16, and should contact Nancy by May 11.

Kevin & Nancy

Congregational Concerns

St. Joseph..............................Jeane McCorkle

Christian Sympathy to...
...Bill Golson and Melissa Funai and family on the death of Bill's brother and our church member, David Golson.

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was made to the Green House in memory of Julian Quattlebaum by Sandra, Ginger & Robbie Carter.
...A donation was made to the Pastor's Emergency Fund in memory of Barb Slagel by Bob Slagel.
...A donation was made to Christ Child's Nest in memory of Elizabeth Wilson by Mr. & Mrs. Ben Barnes.
...A donation was made to the Ashlee Kraft Mission Fund in honor of Ashlee Kraft by Nettie Wallace.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Campbell Sherrill, Collins Sherrill
11:15 AM- Nick Johnson, Harrison West
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM-  Ashley Stutzman, Melissa Turner
11:15 AM-  Terry Brettschneider, Allison & Jerry Benson
GREETERS:
8:45 AM-  Betty Heery, Lynn Hagan
11:15 AM-    Mark & Becky Covington, Fred & Karen Daniel
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Colleen Bibby, Jennifer Kearson, Katherine Bennett
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Billy Lewis11:15 AM- Jim Sharpley
USHERS:
8:45 AM-Mike Miller, Capt., Joe Boggs, Pat Brooks, Ken Johnson, Michael Phillips, Carl Neal, Scott Rasplicka
11:15 AM-Bill Daniel Capt., Joe Brettschneider, Bo Johnson, Chris Lain, Corky Cail, Jim Reed, Rusty Toler, John Dekle
ANCHOR SERVERS:
GREETERS: Tammy & Mike Miller, Jeanie & Bill Simmons
USHERS: Mike Miller, Bill Simmons

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