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Worship Preview
November 28
8:45 & 11:15 AM
INTROIT Of the Father's Love Begotten ANTHEM O Come, Emmanuel
Anchor Rev. Jim Morrow
"Isaiah: A Prophet of Hope"
Isaiah 40: 1-11
Sanct. Rev. Mike Ricker
"Isaiah: A Prophet of Hope"
Isaiah 40: 1-11 |
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Our Presence
Nov. 21
Morning Worship:725 SundaySchool:546
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Isle of Hope
United Methodist Church
412 Parkersburg Rd
Savannah, GA 31406
912.355.8527
912.355.9113 fax
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Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays
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Dear ,
The Green House Project
We Are Almost There!
When Cindy and I visited Isle of Hope UMC in May of this year, we were taken in by the natural beauty of this Church's setting. The grounds and facilities are part and parcel of the wonderful uniqueness of this amazing congregation. After touring the main facilities we were introduced to The Green House. Since that initial introduction, I have come to realize just how special The Green House is to the ongoing life and ministry of this great Church. Week after week it is filled with children, youth and adults studying, praying and learning together.
As I researched how The Green House Project came into being, I was even more amazed. The vision and plan for this vital ministry center grew out of the obvious need to create space where the Church could expand its reach and increase its influence to even more children, youth and adults. Even though the projected cost of the Green House Project may have seemed a little ambitious at the time, the incredible response of God's people to the challenge was nothing short of astounding. When I heard that the total cost for The Green House Project was underwritten by pledges from faithful members of this congregation, I was completely blown away.
The Pledge Campaign for the Green House Project is but another testimony of this congregation's long and faithful commitment to the legacy of ministry excellence. As we near the end of 2010, we are fast approaching the finish line for our Green House Pledge Campaign. We are almost there. We only lack $345,419, of the total amount that was pledged. Considering the fact that the total pledged was $1,786,646, we are well within reach of completing our pledged goal by the end of 2010.
My hope and prayer is that we can finish out our pledge campaign by December 31 and then begin planning a Green House Dedication Service early in 2011. At that service it will be a cause for great celebration as we burn the note on this wonderful facility. With your help we can see this dream come to pass. Let's all work toward this end so that we can fully celebrate the miracle that is The Green House of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church!
Sharing the Dream,
Mike
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Announcements
For Emergencies: Nov. 19-21
Rev. Ricker(912)659-4475
ADVENT WORKSHOP
Sunday November 28th, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
All you need to bring is a
Wrapped Shoe Box and $7.00 for processing and mailing.
Through the mission of the Church we have the opportunity to bring great joy and open many hearts to hear about God's greatest gift - Jesus Christ. Last year KFC (Kids for Christ) delivered over 200 boxes to Operation Christmas Child. Each Sunday School class is asked to collect for our Operation Christmas Child store! Collection Sundays are Oct. 31st, Nov.
November 7th & 14th. Boxes will be in the hallways for deposits of items collected.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF ITEMS AND SIGN UP FORM!
COOKBOOK sales to IOHUMC members!
$10 each or 3 for $25!
Makes a great gift!
There will be a table set up in the hallway Sunday Nov. 14th for purchasing!
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR POINSETTIA ORDER FORM! Must order by November 29!
UMM BREAKFAST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 The UMM will meet in the social hall at 7:00 on the 30th. Our speaker will be Joachim Michels who will give a presentation on the topic, "The Cross Under the Swastika: The Churches in Hitler's Third Reich 1933 to 1945." All men of the church are invited.
Good Samaritan Circle
will meet on Friday, December 3rd at 10:00 AM at the home of
Ann Sherrill 16 Magnolia Crossing.
Cindy Ricker will be our speaker. A love offering will be collected for our Christmas Project Family.
ARTS FROM THE ISLAND
Several events are planned for this December as we begin to grow into a new vision of arts outreach ministry. On Saturday, December 4, at 10:30am, the Handbell Choir will share a program of Christmas music at Spanish Oaks Retreat. On Tuesday morning, December 7, the Ladies Chorus will sing Christmas carols at several area nursing homes and retirement communities. Then, on Saturday, December 18, at 5pm at New Covenant UMC, our Chancel Choir will offer free dinner and a reprise of this year's Christmas cantata Child of Hope for the inner city poor and homeless community.
Christmas Nativity Pageant
Sunday, December 19th
5:00PM
Calling All Children
4 Years Old (by September 1, 2010)
through 5th Grade
Practice Times:
Sunday December 12th 3:00-4:30PM
Saturday December 18th 9:00-11:00AM
Children will need to be present at both practices!
Call the Christian Education Office
to Sign Up (355-8527 Ext. 29)
or email lsharpley@iohuumc.com
All are welcome to help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas this Saturday, November 27th from 10am-11am! |
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Missions & Outreach
Our Christmas Focus
This year you may choose to help others in need in our worldwide community by visiting the Missions table in the church hallway during Advent workshop and on Sundays, December 5th, 12th and 19th.
1. Choose a stocking from our Christmas tree and "adopt" a child through Wesley Community Centers by making a donation of $25 to Wesley. The money will be used to purchase a gift card for the child's parent to purchase a gift for the child. Make checks payable to Wesley Community Centers and note "Christmas focus."
2. Choose an angelfrom the Christmas tree and purchase a gift for a child at New Beginnings UMC, our United Methodist Hispanic community at Silk Hope UMC. Purchase a gift for $10 or less, wrap and return it to the church by Monday, December 13th.
3. Make a donation to Heifer International to purchase a gift of livestock in honor or memory of a loved one. Make checks payable to IOHUMC and note "Heifer". Gift cards will be provided.
4. Make a donation to The Christ Child's Nest in honor or memory of a loved one. Make checks payable to IOHUMC and note "Christ Child's Nest". Gift cards will be provided.
Red "Love" Scarves for the Wesley Community Center will be available for the next few Sundays between the church services in the hallway. Due to a shortfall in contributions for Wesley, the Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Group has launched a knitting marathon to produce a large variety of scarves for you to choose from for your $50 contribution which will help Wesley continue their many programs. Please make checks out to: IOHUMC with Prayer/Wesley in the memo. You can also pick up a scarf at the church office any time.
SuperDuper Sale
On Tuesday, November 30 from 8:45 until noon, the Friends 'n Needles Prayer Shawl Group will be selling scarves, shawls, purses, hats, etc at greatly reduced prices in the hallway - just in time for Christmas.
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Education Events
Symbols Tell The Story Of The Church Year
The Church year begins with the season of Advent, which announces that Jesus is coming! We often use candles to remind us of that - candles that grow and glow brighter as the four weeks of Advent pass.
Isle of Hope Family Advent Workshop Sunday November 28th 5:00-7:00PM
Bring a crock pot of chili or a dessert to share and come enjoy all the fun.
For Operation Christmas Child you need a wrapped shoe box and $7.00.
No Regular GodSquad or KFC. Invite your family and come enjoy the Advent Adventure.
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Music Ministries
The Hope Band will get us into the Christmas spirit by leading another sing-along at Wednesday Night Supper on December 1. Make your dinner reservations and join the celebration!
Our Children's Choirs will be singing at Wednesday Night Suppers during December. The Kids of the Kingdom (grades 1 through 5) will share music on December 8, and the Joyful Noise Choir (age 4 through Kindergarten) will sing on December 15. Dinner reservations required!
All children in grades 1-5 who study an instrument privately are invited to play in the Nativity Pageant Sunday evening, December 19. Those interested should call Nancy Vogelsang at 351-9223 by Monday, December 13. Youth in grades 6-12 who study privately are invited to play in worship Friday evening, December 24. Those interested should contact Nancy by Thursday, December 16.
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For Youth & College
Ski trip is quickly falling upon us! Sign ups were due Fri. Nov. 12th, but we still have spots open, so be sure to turn in your form and first deposit into Marjo ASAP! We will be leaving Friday, Jan. 14th and making our way to Winterplace, WV for a stacked weekend full of music, teaching, and of course, skiing! Your second deposit of $175 is due by Dec. 5th
Advent workshop is coming up on Sun. Nov. 28th. It will be from 5PM-7PM. All youth are encouraged to donate toys for girls and boys ages 10-14. Be sure to donate and come out and join us!
Pursue is our high school girls retreat coming up! It will be held Sat. Dec. 11th at Pam Rody's house from 9am-6pm. There will be a guest speaker, as well as a delicious lunch and a time to paint pottery. If you are a high school girl, I hope that you will come out; it's going to be a lot of fun!
Mackay
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Congregational Concerns
...Gloria & Don Stahle and family on the death of her mother, Erlyne Loftin, of Atlanta, GA.
...Mackay Lee and family on the death of his grandmother, Betty Lee, of Flat Rock, NC.
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Memorials & Gifts
...A donation was made to the Back Pack Program in honor of Wendi Sparks by Donald & Frances Sparks.
...A donation was made to the Altar Flower Guild in honor of The Vogelsangs, Choirs & Musicians by Char Hylbert.
...Donations were made to the Green House in memory of Chip Woods by Theresa & James Zinimerman and by Kitty O'Neil. In memory of Hank Holloway by Martha Ann Tanner and by Bill & Laurie Carter and by Lowell & Rachel Tillman and by Sibyl M. Wilkinson and by Epworth Friendship Bible Study Group. In memory of Peggy Coe by Anthony & Marie Cappuccio. In memory of Eva B. Newton by Elaine & Ken Wood, Sybil Ellington, Billy & Melissa Tyson, Jeannie Haynes, Bob & Grace Arnold, Hazel Anderson, Dr David & Joan Chalikian, Jerry & Jane Rainey, Mary Ellen Yarbrough, Bill & Linda Daniel, Sylvia & Charles Rowland, Graham & Mark Solana, Elinor Coker, Pansy Mize, Berry T. Arita, and Drs. Joe & Marilyn Buck.
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Server List
ACOLYTES: 8:45 AM- Samantha Seymour, Lily Allen 11:15 AM- Matthew Mims, ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones CHILDREN'S CHURCH: 8:45 AM- Ashley Stutzman, Melissa Turner 11:15 AM- Terry Brettschneider GREETERS: 8:45 AM- Fred & Shirley Yokum, Brian & Allison Smith 11:15 AM- Dale & Bobbi Mock NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Colleen Bibby, Jennifer Kearson, Katherine Bennett SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Charlie Davis 11:15 AM- Jim Sharpley USHERS: 8:45 AM-Erv Sloan, Capt., Charlie Davis, Dean Hines, Stuart MacGuire, Joe Richey, Jackson Sherrill, Richard Thomas 11:15 AM- Rudy LoMonaco, Capt., John Bailey, John Colquitt, Ted Coe, Tommy Lewis, Ira Rackley, Roddie Robinett, Mark Covington ANCHOR SERVERS: SOUND BOARD: Frank Procopio, Michael Childers GREETERS: Marjo Zelinsky, Ann Grotheer, Cinda Baker, Rachel Reed USHERS: Rachel Reed, Cinda Baker CONNECTION POINT SERVERS: Lynn Hagan, Glena Harlan, Molly Simms, Ed Yannett |
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 28
8:45, & 11:15AM Traditional Worship
10:00AM Sunday School
11:15 AM Anchor Worship
3:45 PM HOPE Guitars
3:45 PM Beginning Guitars
4:30 PM KFC Choir
4:30 PM HOPE Choir
5:00 PM Advent Workshop
5:30 PM Handbells
7:00 PM Cantata Rehearsal
Monday, November 29
9:00 AM Preschool
12:00 PM Rummikub
6:30 PM Brownie Troop MTG
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM Monday Bible Study
Tuesday, November 30
8:00 AM CBS
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM First Things First
11:00 AM Adult Ministries Meeting
5:00 PM Yoga Class
6:00 PM Cub Scouts
Wednesday, December 1
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM First Things First
9:00 AM Newsletter Labeling
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
5:15 PM Prison Papers Grading
6:00 PM Wed. Night Supper
7:00 PM Cantata Rehearsal
7:00 PM Disciple 1 Bible Study
7:00 PM 7:02 Bible Study
8:00 PM Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 2
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Anchor Rehearsal
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
Friday, December 3
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM In As Much/Mustard Seed
:00 PM Circle of Love
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
Saturday, December 4
9:00 AM KFC Operation Christmas Child
10:30 AM Handbells at Spanish Oaks
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