Glad Tidings for the Week of May 2, 2010

HOMECOMING 2010
Homecoming Sunday at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church is a very special time. It is a time to visit with family and with friends, old and new. This year that Sunday falls on May 2. We will look for you then.

We will have three services of worship: 8:45 AM and 11:15 AM in the Sanctuary for the Traditional Worship Services with Rev. Charles Houston, Jr. as the speaker, and at 11:15AM in the Fellowship Hall for the Non-Traditional Worship Service with Rev. Larry Rollins as our speaker. Both Charles and Larry grew up in the Isle of Hope Church. We want a large crowd at all three worship services to welcome them "home."

Lunch will be served "Under the Oaks" on the front lawn of the church. The church will supply fried chicken, barbecue, drinks, paper products, and plastic wear. You are asked to bring several dishes of food (other meats, vegetables, salads and desserts)... enough for your family and a little extra for our guests. You will want to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and other items to make yourselves comfortable for the meal and for a time of fellowship and music after lunch. The HOPE Band will furnish music.

Isle of Hope UMC is 159 years old this year. Our membership now totals 2,850, and continues to grow. We welcome many guests and visitors each week in our times of worship, study, and fellowship. We continue to be a "mission-minded " church, nearing our goal of doing as much for others as we do for ourselves. You may remember that a few weeks ago we reported that for 2009 the score was Isle of Hope UMC - 53%; Others - 47%. God has blessed us to be a blessing to others!

Our Homecoming Chairpersons this year are Mark and Becky Covington. Be sure to thank them and others who work with them for making Homecoming such a special time.

Make your plans to be present. Invite others to come with you. Pray for the activities of the day, giving thanks to God for what He has done across the years here at IOHUMC.

May God continue to use our efforts to reach out to our community and across the world.

Dick Reese

Announcements

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.

Sisters in Christ
Please join us on Monday, May 10th at 6:30 PM for our end of the year circle meeting. We will not meet at 9:30 AM but we will meet at the home of Kathy Nelson for food and fellowship in the evening. She lives at the Landings at 32 Cotton Crossing West. Please bring an appetizer to share. This was such fun last year and we hope to see all of you!
Jennifer & Yancey

South Georgia Conference Building Fund
For many years the South Georgia Conference has rented facilities for their Episcopal Office and Administrative Services Office in Macon, Georgia. The current rent is $53,154 each year, and since 1988 has totaled about $723,499. The Bishop's staff is in overcrowded facilities, as is the Administrative Services Building. A task force has recommended that a Conference Center be built in Macon to alleviate the problem. The total cost is estimated to be $2.9 million, of which about $500,000 is available. The remaining $2.4 million is being sought through private donations. Pledges over the next three years are being solicited throughout the Conference. Pledge cards are available in the Church Office for those who would like to contribute to this worthwhile project.

Farewell to Frank & Friends
Luncheon honoring Frank Parr
Thursday May 13, 2010 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Cost for lunch is $10.00
Make reservation before May 9th by calling the church office at 355-8527 or sign up in Sunday School!

Missions & Outreach

Fundraiser at Loc's
Thanks to the Haiti mission team members and other IOHUMC "celebrities" who served at Loc's on Sunday night. Many, many thanks to everyone who gave so generously-you are amazing. We raised $2251.12 for our trip to Haiti on May 26-June 3rd! And, we continue to receive donations! It was such a blessing to see so many people from our church family show up to support our efforts. I pray that the team will be able to extend that love and support to the people of Bayonnais during our time there. Many thanks go to Ed Yannett for arranging and organizing this event. Be sure and have lunch or dinner at Loc's Chicken and Waffles and thank Loc and Van for their support- the food is delicious.
Tour de Kids
Interfaith Hospitality Network invites you to participate in Tour de Kids, Saturday, May 15th from 9-12 noon in Daffin Park.All children in grades Pre-K-8th are invited to take a bike tour around a closed course at the park. Registration is $10.00 and the first 75 registrants will receive an event T-Shirt and water bottle. Participants are asked to secure up to $50.00 in pledges from family and friends and the money raised will assist homeless children in Savannah. You may register by calling 790-9446 or visit the table in the church hallway on Sundays, May 2nd and 9th. Donations will also be accepted.
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 6:30PM in the 6th grade Sunday school room in the Green House. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM 7:00 to 6:30 PM. 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. Please call the church office to make reservations for childcare.
Mark Your Calendars for...
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

KFC
End of the year Luau at the home of Pierce, Thomas & Abigail Lewis 4:30-6:30 (6 Eagle Ridge Drive).

Green House Tuesdays will begin June 22nd.

Lake Junaluska is now full! There is still spaces available for KFC Mission Trip July 5th -10th. Sign up today!

GodSquad
Don't miss this Sunday, May 2nd our last GodSquad for the 2009-10 year. Be at the Church at 4:00pm wearing your walking shoes. We will walk our way through supper, enjoying great fellowship along the way 6:00 PM pick up at The Green House.

Meg

For Youth & College

Seniors! Senior Banquet is May 3rd 6-8PM in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will come and celebrate with your family.
Our last UMYF is on Sunday, May 2nd. We are having a dock party at the Rody's! 5:30-8PM, come join us for our last hurrah.

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

The last regular Wednesday Night Supper is next week, on May 5, when the 1st-5th grade Kids of the Kingdom will sing. Don't forget to make reservations for dinner! Our sincerest thanks go to all the leaders, helpers, and accompanists who have served our children's choirs during the past year.
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

............................................Sally Westerfield

Christian Sympathy to...
...Allen and Mary Beall and family on the death of Allen's uncle, Charles Ross Beall, of LaGrange, Ga..

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was made to the Green House in memory of Dave Golson by Dave & Carol Parrott, in honor of Jim Smith & Ted Ramstad by Elinor Carter, and in memory of Edith Suthers, Jack Wynne, Clifton Jones, Dustin Dauphinee, Bo Jett, and Dave Golson by Mike, Debra, Anderson & Graham Kemp.
...A donation was made to Christ Child's Nest in honor of Betty Heery's Birthday by Elinor Carter.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Coleman Marini, Cooper Marini
11:15 AM- Rebekah Gall, Jordan Henry
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM-   Lisa Sharpley
11:15 AM-   Emily Jowers, Mary Lewis
GREETERS:
8:45 AM-   Kenneth & Marion Johnson, Char Hylbert
11:15 AM-     Keith & Julie Diamond, Auby Dellinger
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Lindsay Connor, Brooke Stone, Cindy Beaver
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-   Charlie Davis    11:15 AM- Corky Cail
USHERS:
8:45 AM-Jerry Beets, Capt., Bill Hughes, Dave Norris, Alexander Grady, Jerry Rainey, Glen Richards, Bill Diffenderfer
11:15 AM-Ken Royal Capt., Suzanne Clary Bryan, Auby Dellinger, Jack Eades, Jordon Morrow, Chris Phillips, Elizabeth Usher, Mark Solana
ANCHOR SERVERS:
GREETERS: Sallie Vaughn, Julie Kehoe, Penny Mills, Jane Quattlebaum
USHERS: Julie Kehoe, Jane Quattlebaum

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