Glad Tidings for the Week of May 16, 2010

                              Ministry Improvement Team
                                              2010

             As many of you know at the direction of the Staff Parrish Committee a Ministry Improvement Team (MIT) was formed in April 2009. The task of this team was to look at existing ministries and systems, identify areas of strength and weakness, and then present a plan back to Staff Parish.
As a result of the work of MIT and along with input from the Church Council, a New Church Council structure was implemented in 2010 to integrate the work of MIT.
As we move forward, there are 4 big areas of work that the Church Council has adopted;
1. Delivering Ministry Excellence
2. Strengthening Operational Support
3. Connecting the Isle of Hope family
4. Improving Staffing & Lay development

Here is an update on the work so for;
· A new Church calendaring system has been put in place.
· New job descriptions & evaluations are being implemented.
· A new Mission & Vision statement along with a new   Church logo has been approved.
· A Connection Point Information Center for visitors & members has been put in place. This center will staffed by volunteers.
These are just a few of the projects the Church Council along with MIT has been working on in the last year.
The Church is grateful to Jim Smith (MIT Chair), Bill Daniel (Staff Parrish Chair) and Debra Brook (Church Council Chair) for their leadership as we continually seek to be the Church God has called us to be!

                                                                 Serving with you,
                                                                                  Meg

Announcements

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.

UNITED METHODIST MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The Quarterly Meeting of the Savannah District UMM's Fellowship will be held at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, May 20, 2010. Dinner will begin at 7:00 PM.
If you plan to attend, please call the church office at (912) 355-8527 NOT LATER THAN MAY 17.

Christian Women's Club is an international interdenominational non-membership organization that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (except November & December). The May meeting will be Wednesday, May 26th, at Carey Hilliard's Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street Ext. from 12:00 - 1:30. Special feature will be Elizabeth Myers with Corner Door Antiques. Music will be by Marcia Wessel. Marilyn Nase, former Go Go Dancer, learned "who is in control." Price of luncheon is $10.25; reservations are requested by Monday May 24th. Call Carol Falligant (598-0865) or Fall Quattlebaum (598-0081) email gendenfieldcccw@comcast.net.

NIGHT IN OLE ITALY AND SILENT AUCTION.
The final totals are in for this year's special event sponsored by the Berean Class and Good News Class. The event held on April 23 raised a total of $11,952.19 in support of the Green House Project. In the three years of 2007,2008,and 2009, the Berean Class had contributed a total of $35,898.76 from this same event. The total over the four year period is $47,850.95! Thanks to the Berean Class and the Good News Class for their interest in, and support of, the Green House Project.

Events for our Outgoing Ministers!
On Wednesday, May 26th we will have a dinner for Dick and June. The cost is $10.00. Cindy Edwards is the chair.
There will also be a Reception for our Ministers on Sunday morning, June 6th during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Joan Broerman is the chair.
Please make your reservations by May 21 by calling the Church office at 355-8527.

Missions & Outreach

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 you may register by calling 790-9446. All money raised will assist homeless children in Savannah. Donations will also be accepted.
Needed for Haiti Mission Trip
We are looking for a gently used clarinet and a small (must fit in a suitcase) piano or keyboard. If you have one that you would like to donate to OFCB Ministries, please bring it by the church office or call Julie. Thank you!
Heifer International Read to Feed
Once again this summer, we will offer students K-5th grade the opportunity to read to feed others. Starting May 23rd, students ask sponsors to pledge money for each book the student reads. At the end of the summer, students collect their donations which are sent to Heifer International. The donations purchase gifts of livestock to provide food and income for families living in poverty around the world. What a great opportunity to not only encourage your child to read but to share the love of Christ to the ends of the earth. Read to Feed packets will be available in Sunday school classes and on the table in the church hallway beginning May 23rd. We will have a program to recognize all participants at a Wednesday Night Supper in September. Check out www.Heifer.org for more info.
Mark Your Calendars for...
Coastal Jail Ministries of Georgia Golf Tournament - Monday, June 7with a 9:00AM tee time at Savannah Quarters Country Club. Cost is $100 per person including a box lunch. Golfers and Hole Sponsors are welcome. This is the major fundraiser for Coastal Jail Ministries of Georgia. Call Malcolm Harbison at 604-1643 for more details.

Julie

Education Events

Vacation Bible School Orientation
VBS orientation for all workers & staff Saturday, May 15th 9:00AM in the 6th grade room - The Green House.
VBS
Registration is now open to our community. If you are not registered class size is limited so register now to insure your spot.
1st Grade Worship Education
Don't miss this amazing worship education experience offered on Wednesday, May 19th from 4:00-6:00PM. Call the Christian Education Office (355-8527) to sign up.
Children's Summer Camps
The Whole World is God's BIG Backyard! Young Children's Camp July 12th-15th for completed 2's, 3,'s or 4's (by 9-1-09) and Completed K-2nd Grade.

Close Encounters at Epworth by The Sea July 5th-9th for completed Grade 3rd-5th.

Camp space is limited. Sign up now to insure your spot! Deadline to sign up is June 18th.

Meg

For Youth & College

College Students! Are you home for the summer? Looking for community? Please call the Youth Office at 355-8527 ex. 17 to get some information from us about summer small groups/bible study and a possible trip at the end of the summer!

Jocelyn & Mackay

Music & Fine Arts

Kevin & Nancy

Congregational Concerns

Christian Sympathy to....

...Lowell and Rachel Tillman and family on the death of Lowell's sister, Hazel Thoman, of Baxley, GA.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS....
-John H. Mullino, Jr.; 7624 Peridot Lane, Savannah, GA 31406; 912-354-5460, comes by Transfer of Membership.

Congratulations to...
Simon and Elizabeth Macfadyen on the birth of a daughter, Margaret Wray Macfadyen born on 5/9. Grandparents are John and Barbie Lientz.

St. Joseph's..........Jeanne McCorkle

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was made to the Green House in honor of Kimberly Broerman & Meg Procopio on behalf of Mary Paige Grady.
...A donation was made to The Ashlee Kraft Mission Fund in honor of Dick & June Reese and Frank & Beth Parr by Marla, Alexander, Carson & Mary Paige Grady.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Daniel Sills, Joshua Kelley
11:15 AM- Tripp Geriner, Carter Geriner
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM-   Daniele Burgess, Steve & Angie Seymour
11:15 AM-   Renee Newell, Holly Leggett, Emily Jowers,
                   Nicole Soldan
GREETERS:
8:45 AM-   John & Ann Mallory, Michel & Angela Phillips

11:15 AM- Chris & Alecia Gall, Richard & Janet Geriner
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Yancey Bradley, Starr Horn, Andi McKeever
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Bill Simmons11:15 AM- Molly Alexander
USHERS:
8:45 AM-Dave Norris, Capt., Bob Akin, Hurley Cook, Danny DeLoach, Elliott Edwards, Bo Russom, Don Sparks

11:15 AM-Rudy LoMonaco, Capt., John Bailey, John Colquitt, Tommy Lewis, Ira Rackley, Ted Coe, ,Roddie Robinett, Mark Covington
ANCHOR SERVERS:
GREETERS: Ellen Walker, Cindy Baker, Rachel Reed, Kyle Kraft
USHERS: Ellen Walker, Rachel Reed

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