Glad Tidings for the Week of June 13, 2010

GOD BE WITH YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

When we came to IOHUMC in 2003, we knew that the day would come when we would leave. It's part of the United Methodist Ministry to move from one assignment to another. Usually, the Bishop and Cabinet make the decision concerning when and where that move occurs. This time it is our decision! The decision to retire was not an easy one. We love the ministry, especially the ministry at Isle of Hope UMC. The time is right and we look forward to what retirement holds for us. In order to get to retirement though, we must no longer be your parsonage family. That's what makes it difficult!

Where do we find adequate words to express to the staff and congregation of this great church, and to the Savannah and Isle of Hope community, all that you have meant and will continue to mean to us across the years ahead? The truth is, we do not have adequate words. "Thank You" seems so inadequate, but it comes from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you for receiving us into your church and community seven years ago and treating us as if we were members of your family. Thank you for your positive attitude and multiple ministry and outreach programs that have benefited so many. Thank you for your ministry to us, personally, as we have endeavored to be in ministry with you. We leave Isle of Hope and Savannah with wonderful memories that will stay with us for the remainder of our lives.

While we will be across the state at 6593 Patriot Drive, Columbus, GA 31909, our prayers and thoughts will often be with you here on Isle of Hope. We have experienced seven wonderful years of loving you and being loved by you. We will miss you, but the relationship we have made with you will not be over simply because we are apart from one another. You will love your new pastors, just as you have loved us, and the work of Christ will continue in a wonderful way here. Our prayers will be with you, as we trust that you will pray for us.

We don't really want to say "goodbye", so we will simply say "God be with you until we meet again."

We Love You,

June and Dick

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.

Lunch Bunch will be having our end of the year Luncheon at the home of Barbie Lientz (32 Island Dr.) on Wed., June 16 starting at 11:30. Please RSVP to her at 355-6512 AFTER June 8th. Barbie will be supplying lunch. For CCAC, please bring Walmart gift cards, journals and Model Majic. Any questions, call Barbie at 355-6512 or Linda Nowlin at 598-2102. All are invited.

Christian Women's Club is an international interdenominational non-membership organization that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (except November & December). The June meeting will be Wednesday, June 23rd, at Carey Hilliard's Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street Ext. from 12:00 - 1:30. Special feature will be Debbie Ryystlainen with Go Fish showing the latest fashions. Music will be by Janet Jones. Phyllis Page from Chelsea, AL will share "how to survive hurricane headache"! Price of luncheon is $10.25; reservations are requested by Monday June 21st. Call Carol Falligant (598-0865) or Fall Quattlebaum (598-0081) email gendenfieldcccw@comcast.net.

A big thanks to all of you folks who brought the great food for our reception for Dick and June and Frank and Beth. We had quite a feast! A special thanks to Matra Jordan for the beautiful flower arrangement and to Marjo Zelinsky for typing the programs. We have been so blessed by these two families and their ministry at Isle of Hope and I thank you, our church family, for helping to celebrate their time with us.
Joan Broerman and SPR

Missions & Outreach

BABY BOUTIQUE
When you need a gift for a newborn, remember to shop anytime at the Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Group's Baby Boutique for lovely handmade blankets, sweaters, hats, etc. Check in at the church office, make your choice and stop back at the office to pay. New items are added monthly.
Thank you for helping us support children's missions. A large selection of scarves and purses is also available for your shopping pleasure! Nancy Hartmann
Haiti Mission Trip
I would like to thank everyone who helped make our trip to Haiti possible. Your generosity at the Loc's fundraiser was incredible. Thanks also to the many individuals who gave donations to assist the mission team and OFCB with their ministry in Haiti. The mission team is grateful for your prayers-they were felt! We had a great trip. We taught English, recorded the OFCB Choir (to make a CD as a potential fundraiser) and painted a newly plastered classroom. But most importantly, we shared the love of Jesus with our brothers and sisters in Christ-and they shared with us-abundantly! They opened their arms, their hearts and their homes to us. Actionnel Fleurisma, the Pastor and one of the Directors of OFCB Ministries asked me to express his thanks to each of you for your prayers and financial support. The earthquake and depressed economy have had a terrible impact on the people of Bayonnais. The Haiti Mission Team is praying for God's guidance as we discern the most effective ways to offer continued support. We covet your prayers in this endeavor. I would like to thank Bill Simmons for his leadership on the trip, Rev Wayne Racz as our spiritual director and an awesome team who gave their all to the people of Bayonnais.

Julie

Education Events

KFC
Week of Hope Mission Trip participants plan on attending a workshop Sunday, June 13th 2:00-8:00PM
Attention All Youth
If you're working Vacation Bible School you must sign up and get an assignment by June 13th!
Vacation Bible School is June 21st-25th 9:00AM-NOON
VBS Workday
Market Place and Family Leaders workday June 16th. Child care provided 9:00AM-12:00NOON upon request (Call the Church office 355-8527).
Chatting with Children
Summer Sunday School is Sailing The C's: Character, Competence, Chemistry, Calling, Courage, Compassion, Commitment and Celebration. All aboard June 6th as we hoist the main sail staying a float through August 8th.
10:00AM Children's Sunday School will begin in the Sanctuary with music.
(4 Year Old through 5th Grade Sunday School Classes)
Parent Pick Up
Ship Mates (4's & Kindergarten) The Sail Fish
(Regular K Grade Room)

Sailors (1st & 2nd Grade) The Wind Rider
(Regular 2nd Grade Room)

Deck Hands (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade) The Aqua Finn
(Regular 1st Grade Room)

Summer Sunday School Mission Emphasis
As we sail the "C of Compassion" learning that God wants us to show kindness to others, our Mission emphasis will be Christ Child's Nest. Each class will have a milk carton to collect spare change for the Christ Child's Nest orphanage in Guatemala. Remind the children that when they see a bouy to remember our offering keeps them afloat.
We will have Promotion Sunday, August 15th finishing Summer Sunday School learning it & living it.
"God's Big Back Yard"
Children's Summer Camp is set for July 12th-15th. Summer sign up's have been slow so if your child is planning to attend sign up ASAP. We will be making a decision about this camp based on registration.

Meg

Music Ministry

Come sing with the Chancel Choir on July 4! Independence Day is on a Sunday this year, and we would like to assemble a large group to sing in worship. Members of the Men's and Ladies' Choruses have been invited to sing, and we encourage any one else to join us as well. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays: June 16, 23, and 30, 7:00-7:45PM. Contact the Vogelsangs for more information (351-9223).

Kevin & Nancy

For Youth & College

Reminder to join us for a Wing and a Prayer with Jeremy Akin every Sunday at 7 PM in June!

Mackay

Congregational Concerns

Christian Sympathy to....
...John & Evon Alexander and Don & Holly Thompson and Mark & Bonnie Dempsey and their families on the death of Evon's mother and Holly and Bonnie's grandmother, Mary Barbee.
...Steve & Becky Hobby and family on the death of Becky's grandfather, Erwin Potts.

St. Joseph............Mary Ellen Yarbrough

...........................Billy Carver

...........................Charlie Sipple III

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation was given to the Green House in memory of Evelyn Sanders Brightwell Hunter(Betty Chappell's late husband's mother) by Herb and Tricia Windom.
...A donation was made to the Preschool Scholarship in memory of Mary Barbee (Evon Alexander's mother) by Betty Clements.
...A donation was made to Christ Child Nest in honor of Matra Jordan by Bettye & Ben Barnes.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Campbell Sherrill, Collins Sherrill
11:15 AM- Matthew Mims, Will Mims
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM- Julie Reese
11:15 AM- Triece Ziblut
GREETERS:
8:45 AM-John & Sandra Colquitt, Bill & Jeanie SImmons
11:15 AM- Dale & Bobbie Mock, Melodie Moore
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Lynn Troughton, Amy Henneman, Alison Smith
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Molly Alexander11:15 AM- Hal Kraft
USHERS:
8:45 AM-James Rody, Capt., Richard Thomas, Allen Beall, Charlie Davis, Dean Hines, Stuart MacGuire, Joe Richey, Jackson Sherrill
11:15 AM- Bill Daniel, Capt., Joe Brettschneider, Bo Johnson, Chris Lain, John Dekle, Jim Reed, Rusty Toler, Corky Cail

ANCHOR SERVERS:
GREETERS: Tom & Laura Hill Nash, Lisa & Ed Yannett
USHERS: Tom Nash, Lisa Yannett

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 13
8:45, & 11:15AM   Worship Sanctuary
10:00AM               Sunday School
11:15 AM              Anchor Worship
2:00 PM                KFC Mission Trip Workshop
7:00 PM                Wing & A Prayer
Monday, June 14
8:45 AM                Emmaus Retreat Group
12:00 PM               Rummikub
7:00 PM                 Men's Bible Study
Tuesday, June 15
Wednesday, June 16
                            New Pastors Arrive
9:00 AM                Newsletter Labeling
6:00 PM                UMYF
7:00 PM                July 4th Choir Practice
7:45 PM               Chancel Choir
Thursday, June 17
6:30 PM                 Anchor Rehearsal
Friday, June 18
Saturday, June 19

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