Glad Tidings for the Week of July 18, 2010

                               Becoming Good Samaritans
                          "Seeking Justice & Reconciliation"

Injustice has many faces. I've seen it in the hollow eyes of children as they foraged through garbage in search of food near a slum in North India; I've seen it through the excessive makeup of a preteen held captive by a brothel owner in Sonagachi (Kolkata's red light district); I've seen it in the scars of some indigenous pastors and missionaries who were beaten for sharing Jesus along the border of India and Pakistan; I've seen it in the disfigured look of those brought to the burn ward of the oldest women's hospital in Asia, after being set on fire by fanatical relatives.

I tend to agree with Judith Shklar, who writes in her book The Faces of Injustice, that as spectators we sometimes have a problem distinguishing between misfortune and injustice. That may be true. However, if you are a victim it really doesn't matter what name is chosen to define the horror of an obvious inequity in life. Again, Shklar hits the nail on the head for me when she notes that from the victim's point of view-whether it be one who suffered in an earthquake or as a result of social discrimination-the full definition of injustice must include not only the immediate cause of the disaster but also our refusal to prevent and then to mitigate the damage. I think the rub is seeing things from the victim's point of view. That's the real challenge for us follower's of Jesus. Yet, I think that is at least one of the main points Jesus was driving at when he told the story of the Good Samaritan. Life looks different when you're a victim lying in a ditch. By the way, it will also look different if you are courageous enough to climb down in the ditch with the victim of an injustice. After all, isn't that why the Samaritan is called "good"? He wasn't passive. He acted in a way that was just and right. John Perkins in Beyond Charity writes, "Justice, for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is not a good idea, a noble aspiration, a theoretical satisfaction or an impersonal principle-it is his beating heart."

I am truly grateful to be part of a Church that is seeking to reflect the beating heart of Christ. The last few weeks I have had the privilege of seeing teams leave the comfort of "our side of the road" to share the love of Jesus with folks everywhere. In Brunswick, West Virginia, South Carolina, and soon in Mexico, oh yea and even in the Green House, you could hear the sound of the beating heart of Christ. Yes, injustice has a lot of faces but I thank God for a Church that is at least seeking to put a face on ministries that reflect justice and compassion.

Finding new ways to Love, Grow, Serve, Share,
Mike

Announcements

ADULT MINISTRY PRESENTS
"Getting to Know them, Getting to Know All About Them"
Come meet Cindy & Mike Ricker and Jim, Amanda, Jackson & Dean Thomas Morrow
Tuesday, July 20th 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Sandwich with all the trimmings for just $6!
Join us for fun and fellowship!
Sign up in Sunday School or church office by July 18th.

The Sugar and Spice Shop for Day on the Island is seeking donations for supplies needed to make Pepper Jelly. We are in need of 5-10 lb Bags of Sugar, Certo Liquid Pectin and 8 oz. Jelly Jars (preferably with regular mouth lids and bands included). Please drop all items off in the Church office.
If you are growing bell peppers or jalapeno peppers in your garden and would like to make a donation, please contact Daniele Burgess @ 598-2067 or Catherine Smith @ 355-9493.

Christian Women's Club is an international interdenominational non-membership organization that meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (except November & December). The July meeting will be Wed., July 28th, at Carey Hilliard's Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street Ext. from 12:00 - 1:30. This is our annual "Mother-Daughter" Luncheon. Special feature will be Kitchen Collection with Melody Williams. Music and speaker will be Rhonda Byrd from South Carolina on "How to have perfect organization for life." Price of luncheon is $10.25; reservations are requested by Monday July 19th. Call Carol Falligant (598-0865) or Fall Quattlebaum (598-0081) email gendenfieldcccw@comcast.net.

New Sunshine Ministry
The Flower Guild is in need of interested volunteers on Monday mornings to put Sunday's sanctuary flowers in bud vases (which are provided) and will need to be delivered to shut ins or/and Nursing Homes. With enough interested volunteers this should require one Monday out of every 8 or so.
This is a wonderful Sunshine ministry that is very rewarding! If interested, please call:
Matra Jordan 352-1306
Gerry Garrison 355-5801

MINISTER ON CALL
For Emergencies: July 16-July 18
Rev. Jim Morrow (912) 289-1197

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church has an opening for a Church Administrator. This position reports to the Senior Pastor, has supervisory responsibilities and is responsible for the day to day management of the church operations. We are looking for strong leadership in administrative, supervisory and operational experience.
Desired experience and abilities:
· Five to ten years in business / financial management.
· Information Technologies management.
· Experience in a non-profit setting.
· Demonstrated successful leadership experience within church or volunteer organizations.
· Familiarity with financial management software, desktop publishing and office applications strongly preferred. Knowledge of the current church software package, ACS Technologies, would be a plus.
· Strong oral and written communication skills from both a financial and business perspective.
· In-depth knowledge of church operations, regulations and accounting procedures.
Ability to schedule occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
Responsibilities include:
Personnel management, financial management, facilities / property management, communications management and general administration.
Please send a cover letter and resume by July 15 to:
Isle of Hope UMC
Attn: SPR Subcommittee
412 Parkersburg
Savannah GA 31406
mprocopio@iohumc.com

Missions & Outreach

Church-wide Fast for Haiti
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." Matthew 25:35
While in Bayonnais, Haiti this year, the mission team members were struck by the severity of the hunger there. The depressed economy and the earthquake in Port Au Prince have taken a toll on the people who already knew hunger all too well. Since before our return to Savannah, the team has been praying for God's guidance as we seek ways to help alleviate the hunger and suffering.
We would like to offer our church family the opportunity to fast and pray as a body of believers for the people of Haiti. We encourage everyone who is able, to fast beginning at noon on Saturday, July 31st and ending at noon on Sunday, August 1st. The fast will be broken as we receive communion during worship that morning. After the 11:15 worship services, we will come together for a modest meal of beans and rice in the fellowship hall. (The children who attend school at OFCB receive a meal of beans and rice each school day. For many of them, it is the only meal they receive. It is not uncommon for children who do not attend school there to go for days without a meal.)
At the meal, we ask each family to donate an amount equal to what they would have spent on meals during the fast period or whatever they feel called to give. If you are unable to fast, you might consider giving up something that you enjoy-your iPod or television. Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti and all those around the world who live in poverty. Call Julie with any questions.

Julie

Education Events

KFC - Junaluska Campers
Our time in the mountains of North Carolina and Lake J is here! We will leave Sunday, July 18th at 10:00AM. Come to the 8:45AM Church Service, leave your suitcase in the Green House lobby (by the office) so it can be loaded.
Be at the Green House at 10:00AM Sharp ready to head out!

Meg

Music Ministry

The Men's Chorus will begin a series of weekly rehearsals on Sunday, July 25, at 7pm. We plan to sing in worship on August 22. As always, we invite all men to participate - with or without previous musical experience!

Kevin & Nancy

For Youth & College

Summer is officially here and we are hitting the ground running! Our UMYF Wednesday Night Schedule is - July21st & Aug4th. We will meet in the Greenhouse Wednesday nights from 6-8. We will then have a hang out time in the Hangar from 8-9. All high schoolers are welcome to come out!
Deep Creek permission forms have been sent out to each high schooler in the mail. If you are interested in going, turn in your form and $150 fee to the church office ASAP. Deep Creek is July 25th-30th.
College - Wing and a Prayer is every upcoming Sunday this summer. Meet Jeremy Akin in the Greenhouse from 7-9 to eat, fellowship, and dive into Donald Miller's "Blue Like Jazz."

Mackay

Congregational Concerns

...Dixie Diffenderfer and family on the death of Dixie's husband, Bill Diffenderfer.
...Grant & Ashley Lewis and family on the death of Grant's mother, Barbara Lewis of Rome, GA.

Memorials & Gifts

...Donations were given to the Green House in memory of Dot Kelly by Mayette & Danny Sims, and in memory of Bill Diffenderfer by Linda & Jerry Beets and by Barbie & John Lientz.
...A donation was given to Volunteer Recognition in memory of Bill Diffenderfer by Linton & Tracie Smith.

Server List

ACOLYTES:
8:45 AM- Joshua Kelley, Ross Monson
11:15 AM- Emily Hodges, Caroline Gilpin
ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:
8:45 AM- Steve & Angie Seymour
11:15 AM- Renee Newell, Holly Leggett, Emily Jowers, Nicole Soldan
GREETERS:
8:45 AM- Leigh & Robin Beauchamp, Roger & Dori Burgess
11:15 AM- Tom & Elizabeth Shook, Mayette Sims
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Yancey Bradley, Starr Horn, Andrea McKeever
SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Michael Childers 11:15 AM- Frank Procopio
USHERS:
8:45 AM-Ken Jones, Capt., Eddie Boaen, Paul Childers, Tommy Green, Clarence Smith, Dean Hines, Danny Wall, Mike Prevatt
11:15 AM- Gary Nesbit, Capt., Bill Grotheer, Gordy Cox, Keith Dimond, Clark Floyd, Dave Parrott, Mark C. West, Steve Bacon

ANCHOR SERVERS:
GREETERS: Rachel Reed, Kyle Kraft, Shay Barber, Jo Corbin
USHERS: Kyle Kraft, Jo Corbin

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 18
8:45, & 11:15AM Worship Sanctuary
                         KFC Lake Junaluska
10:00AM            Sunday School
11:15 AM           Anchor Worship
7:00 PM             Wing & A Prayer
Monday, July 19
                        KFC Lake Junaluska
12:00 PM           Rummikub
Tuesday, July 20
                        KFC Lake Junaluska
11:30 AM           Adult Ministry Lunch
5:45 PM             Finance Meeting
Wednesday, July 21
                         KFC Lake Junaluska
9:00 AM             Newsletter Labeling
9:30 AM             Staff Meeting
6:00 PM             UMYF
7:00 PM             Chancel Choir
Thursday, July 22
                         KFC Lake Junaluska
6:30 PM             Anchor Rehearsal
Friday, July 23
10:00 AM           Worship Planning Meeting
Saturday, July 24

Staff Directory

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