Glad Tidings for the Week of October 24, 2010

                                           Excel!
                                       in Generosity
                                         2 Corinthians 8:7

"But just as you excel in everything...excel also in this grace of giving."

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church Stewardship Focus
October 3 - 24, 2010

Rev. Jim Rush Preaching

8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Sanctuary Services

Rev. Mike Ricker Preaching
11:15 a.m.
Anchor Service

Join us for this great day of celebration as we present to our Lord our Faith Estimate of Giving Cards for 2011.

Announcements

MINISTER ON CALL

For Emergencies: Oct. 22-24

Rev. Morrow (912)289-1197

Harvest Lunch

Sunday, October 31st

There will be a "take out" lunch of BBQ Sandwich, chips & pickles

for $6

(Sandwiches from The Boaen's delicious Boston Butts)

All proceeds will go toward our Prayer Harvest Offering.

Call the Church Office to order your lunches 355-8527.

Good Samaritan Circle will meet on Friday, November 5th at the home of Linda Starr, 12 Mad Turkey Crossing, the Landings. Guest speaker will be Mary Jane Crouch, Executive Director of America's Second Harvest Food Bank. A special love offering will be taken for this project. Please plan to join us at 10 AM on the 5th.

UMM Breakfast

The United Methodist Men will meet at 7 AM Tuesday, October 26. Our speaker will be Rev. Jim Morrow. All of the men of the church are invited.

BISHOP'S HOUR
October 24, 2010

4:00 p.m.

Asbury Memorial UMC

Note from Bishop King:

"It is in my heart to be with the people of South Georgia; however, it is not possible for me to be in each local church. The Bishop's Hour is an opportunity for me to come close to the laity and clergy of each district, and for me to fulfill the teaching role that is intended to flow out of the office of Bishop. God has called me to teach about the various components of disciple formation, which is the church's chief purpose."

Save the Date

Emmaus members, please save the date, November 13th for the next "pio party" welcoming our newest Emmaus members from the walks in October. The party starts @ 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and your family. If you would be interested to help with the set up or decorations, please call

Jim Smith @ 598-0413.

Day on the Island Mission Outreach Funds

Applications for receiving funds from the proceeds from DOI, available in the church, must be received no later than 5 PM on Wednesday Nov. 3. Funding must be used for the following purely charitable purposes: relief of the aged, church-related youth activities, religious instruction or worship, or construction or repair of church buildings or facilities. Only applications that meet these criteria and contain all documentation will be considered. Applicants will be notified within six weeks of the deadline.

Our Church Flower Guild is holding another flower demonstration on Tues., Oct, 26th, 9:30 AM in the old youth building. We are so pleased to have a former member, Nancy Fuqua, to demonstrate for us. This is not only for our guild members but for anyone interested in becoming a member...and anyone interested in flower arranging! Please come and bring a friend.

Matra Jordan, Flower Guild Chair

Church Members,

As you may or may not know, October is National Pastor Appreciation Month. You can show your appreciation to our fine ministers in a variety of ways. Send them a note, bake them a cake, drop off a gift card to their favorite restaurant. These just a few ways we can let them know how special they are to us.

Don't let this month go by without telling our ministers how much they mean to you!

All Saints' Day
On Sunday morning, October 31, 2010, we will observe All Saint's Day at each of our three worship services-the 8:45 AM and 11:15 AM Sanctuary and the 11:15 AM Anchor. A special floral bouquet will be arranged with flowers that are presented to family members during the service in remembrance of their loved ones. Listed are church members who have died in the past 12 months:

Harriett Barras

Young Allen Beall

Rosemary Sue Smith Caldwell

Robert Caldwell

Rosa Brown Carter

William Diffenderfer

David Benjamin Golson

John "Jack" Seldon Heery, Jr.

Renee Clavia Malanga

Sara Nettles

Dr. Julian Killen Quattlebaum, Jr.

William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr.

Jack Haden Wynne

If you have a loved one who has died in the past 12 months that you would like to remember, you are welcome to bring a long-stemmed flower to the church with you. At a special time, you will be given the opportunity to place it with the other flowers.

Missions & Outreach

Interfaith Hospitality Network

Isle of Hope UMC will host Interfaith Hospitality Network families in the Green House on October 24-31. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, prepare and/or serve meals, play with the children, serve as evening and overnight hosts, and clean-up. This is a great way for families to volunteer together! Call Felicia McManamy at 691-1744 to volunteer.

Julie

Education Events

KFC (6th, 7th & 8th Grade Middle School)

KFC is "Thinking Outside the Bowl" with service! This Sunday, October 24th, we'll have a great opportunity to help someone else. Meet at regular time 4:30PM and bring $5.00 to help cover the cost of supplies. You'll be glad you came!

GodSquad (5th Graders)

Trick or Treat. What Would Jesus Do? Come this Sunday, October 24th, as we let our light shine this Halloween making it a treat for everyone. Regular Time 4:30-6:00PM.

NO KFC or GodSquad on Sunday, October 31st

Meg

Music Ministries

Arts from the Island is now established as the new music and arts outreach ministry of Isle of Hope UMC! At our prayer meeting on October 3^rd, a number of ideas were enthusiastically shared to enable our congregation to bless those in the community by serving and sharing the talents God gives us. Please let us know if you would like to be involved in this ministry, or of any ideas you might have. We especially encourage those who might provide leadership!

The Kids of the Kingdom 1 and 2 Choirs (1st-5th grades)

will sing the Introit at both traditional worship services this Sunday, Oct. 24th. The children should gather that morning at 8:30am in the 5th grade classroom. Parents with questions please call Jan Davenport at 355-6280.

We invite ALL in our congregation to sing with the Chancel Choir in an Advent Service of Special Music on December 12, including Mark Hayes' new cantata, Child of Hope. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, November 3. We will follow the same Wednesday schedule throughout November, beginning at 7:00PM with the Advent music, then practicing weekly anthems from 8:00 to 9:00PM. See the Vogelsangs for more information.

On Sunday, November 7, at 6:00PM in the Berean Room, there will be a meeting for youth and their parents concerning next summer's Youth Choir Tour to Colorado Springs, followed at 6:20PM by a meeting about the ASP Mission Trip. Parents are invited to share dinner with the youth at 5:30PM.

Kevin & Nancy

For Youth & College

Isle of Hope United Methodist Church - This message is for you! We have an upcoming event for our high school students that I would love for everyone to be involved in! On Nov. 5^th-6^th, our youth will be taking part in an event entitled "Insomnia." The goal of this event is for our students to give up the opportunity of a good nights rest so that they can understand and appreciate all that God has blessed them with. We will also be raising money to provide beds for orphans in Uganda. Each student has been asked to raise $50. This event is for high school, but I would love if our whole church could come together and give towards this cause. And here's the best part - you do not have to give a large amount. You can contribute $1, $5, $10; however much you feel God is calling you to give. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 5^th, so let's come together and give for a good cause!

Mackay

Congregational Concerns

Christian Sympathy to...

...Lisa Sharpley & Eddie Boaen and family on the death of their uncle, Lawrence Hardy.

...Janice Woods and family upon the death of her husband William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr.

Memorials & Gifts

...A donation has been made to the Green House in honor of Charlie Yannett's Birthday by Mary Tippins Solana. In honor of Ed Beck Yannett's Birthday by Chris & Lauren Brantley. In memory of Bob Caldwell (Robin Lewis' father) and in memory of Jerry Young (Felicia McManamy's father) by Debbie & Tom Nash. In memory of Jerry Young and in memory of Roger Wood (Marilyn Wood's son) by Mark & Graham Solana & family.

Server List

ACOLYTES:

8:45 AM- Cooper Marini, Coleman Marini

11:15 AM- Caroline Gilpin, Emily Hodges

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- James & Pam Rody, Tommy & Julie Reese

11:15 AM- Richard & Janet Geriner, Jonathan & Cindy Drew

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Colleen Bibby, Jennifer Kearson, Katherine Bennett

SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Frank Procopio 11:15 AM- TBA

USHERS:

8:45 AM-Erv Sloan, Capt., Tom Nowlin, Ralph Champion, Scott Monson, Roger Burgess, Jack Sherrill, Alan Beals

11:15 AM- Gary Nesbit, Capt., Bill Grotheer, Gordy Cox, Keith Dimond, Clark Floyd, Dave Parrott, Mark C. West, Steve Bacon

ANCHOR SERVERS:

GREETERS: Sarah Parker, Rachel Reed, Ann Grotheer, Tom Nash

USHERS: Rachel Reed, Tom Nash

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 24

Interfaith Hospitality Network

8:45, & 11:15AM Worship Sanctuary

10:00AM Sunday School

11:15 AM Anchor Worship

3:00 PM Youth Service Day

3:15 PM HOPE Guitars

3:45 PM Beginning Guitars

4:00 PM HOPE Choir

4:30 PM UMYF

4:30 PM GodSquad

4:30 PM KFC

5:30 PM Youth Supper

6:00 PM KFC Choir

7:00 PM Men's Chorus

Monday, October 25

Interfaith Hospitality Network

9:00 AM PLACE Bible Study

9:00 AM Sisters in Christ Prayer Group

9:00 AM Preschool

10:00 AM Here & Now Bible Study

10:30 AM Sparkler Bible Study

12:00 PM Rummikub

6:30 PM Brownie Troop MTG

7:00 PM Monday Bible Study

Tuesday, October 26

Interfaith Hospitality Network

9:00 AM CBS

9:00 AM Ladies' Chorus

9:00 AM Preschool

9:00 AM First Things First

9:30 AM Flower Arranging

10:00 AM Ruth Bible Study

11:00 AM Adult Ministries Council

4:30 PM Yoga Class

4:45 PM Journey

6:00 PM Cub Scouts

6:30 PM Missions Outreach Committee

7:00 PM Legacy Circle

Wednesday, October 27

Interfaith Hospitality Network

9:00 AM First Things First

9:00 AM Preschool

9:00 AM Newsletter Labeling

9:30 AM Staff Meeting

5:15 PM 5 Love Languages of Teens

5:15 PM Children's Choirs

5:15 PM Prison Papers Grading

6:00 PM Youth Small Groups

6:00 PM Wednesday Night Supper

6:45 PM Restore My Heart Bible Study

7:00 PM Men's Chorus

7:00 PM Disciple 1 Bible Study

7:00 PM 7:02 Men's Bible Study

Thursday, October 28

Interfaith Hospitality Network

9:00 AM First Things First

9:00 AM Preschool

9:30 AM AARP Driver Training

6:30 PM Anchor Rehearsal

7:00 PM Boy Scouts

Friday, October 29

Interfaith Hospitality Network

9:00 AM First Things First

9:00 AM Preschool

Saturday, October 30

Interfaith Hospitality Network

10:00 AM IOH Quilters

Staff Directory

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