THE GOOD NEWS February 22, 2018 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SENATOBIA, MISSISSIPPI Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, February 25 MUSIC: 8:45 a.m. “His Name is Wonderful” … “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” … “Light the Fire” … “Spirit of the Living God” MUSIC: 11:00 a.m. “Surely the Presence” … “The God of Abraham Praise” … “Take Up Thy Cross” … “Where He Leads Me” TODDLER (Age 1) NURSERY ……………………………………….…………….…………..…..…...…………….….....…... 8:45 a.m. — Clarann Spence 11:00 a.m — Laura Givens and Megan Murphree TWO YEAR OLD NURSERY …………...…………………………………………….….......…...….....….. 8:45 a.m. — Sarah Dixon and Peyton McClure 11:00 a.m. — Jessica McAlexander and Brenda Sexton PRE-SCHOOL (Age 3/4) NURSERY …………..………………………………………….………….….…….…………...……. 8:45 a.m. — Kathy Skinner 11:00 a.m. — Mollie Spencer and Caroline Kidder CHILDREN’S CHURCH ……………………..……………………………………………….……….............................….....…. 8:45 a.m. — Kelly Crabtree 11:00 a.m. — Stacey Pinkston USHERS ……………………….…………………………………………………..........…….........……….. 8:45 a.m. — Ken Dossett and Carson O’Conner 11:00 a.m. — Elmer Massey, Charles Vail, Terry Stull, Johnny James GREETERS ……………………………………………………………………… 8:45 a.m. — Nicole & Carson O’Conner …………..11:00 a.m. — Ushers AUDIO/VISUAL ………………………………………………………………..……………...…………………..…….……........ 11:00 a.m. — Turner Hughey OFFERING COLLECTORS ……………………………………………...……………………………….…….…………...… Judy Smith and Robert Barnard MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER ………………………………………………………...………..........………….….…....…… Inez McMichael ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ………….……………….....………………………...…......... Kay & Russell Sowell and Joyce Ingram Casillas FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………..........................................................…………………………......….……. Men’s Sunday School Class WELCOME DESK ……………………………………………...….……................................................................................................ Volunteer Needed BUILDING LOCK-UP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...….………….. Bobbi Eure From the Pastor ….. Ash Wednesday has come and gone, but it propels us into Lent. Last Wednesday was especially hectic around the church. I didn’t even hear about the tragedy that unfolded in Florida until I got home. It is a devastating reminder of evil in the world. What struck me the most from the incident, however, was an image that was shared across news services and social media. There was a devastated parent/adult holding another distraught person. The startling part of the image was that the grieving women had the cross symbol in ashes on their foreheads. They had obviously celebrated the holy day at their congregation early in the day. All I could think was “from the dust we came and to the dust we shall return.” The consequence of sin still brings death as it did in the beginning. It was a stark reminder of our finitude. It is also a reminder of the great amount of evil in this world. Most importantly, it is a remind- er that we as believers should not lose hope or become cynical. We are marked by the power of the cross. In troubled times, we are called to bring “good news.” Sometimes that “bringing” takes more preparation and effort, but it’s still an essential trait of those who follow Jesus. Use this Lent to deepen your communication with the hope-bringer. Use this Lent to shine God’s light. Use this Lent to confront evil. Use this Lent to transform your hearts. Use this Lent to get ready. Our God shines even in tragedy. Let us make sure we don’t do anything that dampens or diminishes God’s grace-filled light. Keith Wednesday Night Supper Schedule If you would like to volunteer your time by preparing the meal for our Wednesday Night Activities, please use the sign-up sheet that is posted in the fellowship hall beside the beverage table. February 21 Judy Smith & Aletta Stull February 28 McClure Connect Group March 7 Need Meal and Dessert Volunteers Community Lenten Services Wednesdays during Lent First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 2-21 Chris Williams, First Baptist Church 2-28 Frank Beck, Senatobia Presbyterian Church 3-7 Allen Winstead, First Baptist Church
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Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, February 25 MUSIC: 8:45 a.m. “His Name is Wonderful” … “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” … “Light the Fire” … “Spirit of the Living God”
MUSIC: 11:00 a.m. “Surely the Presence” … “The God of Abraham Praise” … “Take Up Thy Cross” … “Where He Leads Me”
BUILDING LOCK-UP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...….………….. Bobbi Eure
From the Pastor …..
Ash Wednesday has come and gone, but it propels us into Lent. Last Wednesday was especially hectic around the church. I didn’t even hear about the tragedy that unfolded in Florida until I got home. It is a devastating reminder of evil in the world. What struck me the most from the incident, however, was an image that was shared across news services and social media.
There was a devastated parent/adult holding another distraught person. The startling part of the image was that the grieving women had the cross symbol in ashes on their foreheads. They had obviously celebrated the holy day at their congregation early in the day. All I could think was “from the dust we came and to the dust we shall return.” The consequence of sin still brings death as it did in the beginning.
It was a stark reminder of our finitude. It is also a reminder of the great amount of evil in this world. Most importantly, it is a remind-er that we as believers should not lose hope or become cynical. We are marked by the power of the cross. In troubled times, we are called to bring “good news.” Sometimes that “bringing” takes more preparation and effort, but it’s still an essential trait of those who follow Jesus.
Use this Lent to deepen your communication with the hope-bringer. Use this Lent to shine God’s light. Use this Lent to confront evil. Use this Lent to transform your hearts. Use this Lent to get ready. Our God shines even in tragedy. Let us make sure we don’t do anything that dampens or diminishes God’s grace-filled light.
Keith
Wednesday Night Supper Schedule If you would like to volunteer your time by preparing the meal for our Wednesday Night Activities, please use the sign-up sheet that is posted in the fellowship hall beside the beverage table.
February 21 Judy Smith & Aletta Stull February 28 McClure Connect Group March 7 Need Meal and Dessert Volunteers
Community Lenten Services Wednesdays during Lent
First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall
2-21 Chris Williams, First Baptist Church 2-28 Frank Beck, Senatobia Presbyterian Church 3-7 Allen Winstead, First Baptist Church
PRAYER CONCERNS
HEALING OF CANCER
Bernadean Taylor Morganti Johnny Clark Sue Harper Renee King (teacher at Magnolia Heights) Ali Moore Jim Tesar Pat Cherry (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey) Proby Dulaney (friend of Bill & Lynda Battle) Tina James (daughter-in-law of Johnny & Bonnie James) Bill Smith (friend of Butch & Glenda Rhodes) Don Simpson (brother of Vera Gaines) Don Mayo (friend of Bubba Terrell) Hilda Young (friend of the Tim & Brenda Sexton) Valerie Wilson (daughter of former member Bob Wilson) Joann Barnard (mother of Robert Barnard) Steven Owens (nephew of Robert & Cristen Barnard) Kaiden Hughes (friend of Godbold family) Thomas McCollum (nephew of Inez McMichael)
FRIENDS AND FAMILY Pat Hightower (mother of Heidi Terrell) Joe Whitwell Wanda Clements Vivian & Noel Blankenship (friends of Inez McMichael) Lee Bourland Pat Hardison Albert & Fay Tomlin (friends of Peggy Williams) Kam Spencer Pat Gabbert Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes) Dr. Jim Taylor Kathryn Gabbert Barbara Rone (niece of George & Martha Rone) Brandon Freeman Sonia Young Frank Collins (friend of Cliff & Nicole O’Conner) George & Martha Rone Sandra McCrary Runt McMinn (father of Rachel Jackson) Horace Hankins Len Durr Ronnie Taylor (friend of Len Durr) Johnny Miller Durward Brewer Duncan Paulk (grandson of Frank & Signy Givens) Shelton Ingram Abbey Climer Renee’ McCollum (sister of Inez McMichael) Emma McCulla (friend of Susan Rippee) Lisa Lucius (friend of Mary Ann Walker) Cohen Perkins (grandson of Sarah Perkins) Ricky Howe and family Zack Smith and family
AT HOME
Jim Coyle Ernestine Smith Max & Sue Walker
NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison) Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman) LeeDell Dowdle (mother of Mary Claire McClure) Bernie Taylor (Germantown—The Village of Germantown)
MILITARY SERVICE Landon Riley (great-grandson of George & Martha Rone) Rodney Riley (grandson-in-law of George & Martha Rone) David Meacham (son of Bob Meacham) Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle) David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson) Clay Burns (friend of Susan Baker)
Tyler Williams (Korea — cousin of Charlee Roll)
Bobby Weeks (grandson-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eoff) Members of Mississippi National Guard Units
Please report to the church office any changes that need to be made to our Prayer List.
Wednesday, February 21 12:00 p.m. Community Lenten Service 3:20 p.m. Children’s After-School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Studies and Activities 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, February 22 9:30 a.m. Explorer’s Bible Study Friday, February 23 10:15 a.m. 50+ Trip to Fire Museum Youth Leave for The Gathering Saturday, February 24 8:00 a.m. Jr. Auxiliary Sunday, February 25 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. UMYF — Youth Activities Sexton Connect Group Children’s Play Practice 5:30 p.m. Children’s Mission Night McClure Connect Group Wednesday, February 28 12:00 p.m. Community Lenten Service 3:20 p.m. Children’s After-School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Studies and Activities 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, March 1 9:30 a.m. Explorer’s Bible Study
Schedule of Activities
Please contact the church office when changes need to be made.
STEWARDSHIP February 18, 2018
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2017 Operating Budget $576,571.00
Received to Date $72,894.99
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Sunday School 140
8:45 a.m. Worship 103
11:00 a.m. Worship 102
Flower Calendar February 25 Sara Ann Henley Mar 4 *** Open *** Mar 11 Callie Kidder Mar 18 *** Open *** Mar 25 Lynn Brunetti
If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please call the church office (562-5214) and reserve a date. The 2018 sign-up sheet is in the Grand Hall. 2018 Service in Ministry
Sign up sheets have been placed in the Grand Hall so that you may sign up for the areas of ministry in which you would like to serve. Please stop by and register your service. We need volunteers especially for the Nursery Welcome Desk.
Campbell Box Top Collections
Please continue saving your Campbell box tops. The United Methodist Women sent 300 to Red Bird Mission, making a total of 900 for the year. You may turn these in to the church office or leave on the table in the grand hall.
50 Plus Outings Planned MEMPHIS FIRE MUSEUM Friday, February 23 — leaving at 10:15 a.m. Tour at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Country Cupboard after. Cost is $5 or $8 depending on number going (Need 10 to get lower price) Call the church office by Wednesday, February 22nd to sign up.
Older Adult Spring Fling at Camp Lake Stephens
March 10
Watch church publications for details.
You can register online at camplakestephans.com
Wednesday Afterschool Programming - Spring 2018 Drivers – Keith Keeton, David Burkhead, Bob Meacham, Tim Sexton
6th-7th grade– 3:20-3:45- Snacks and Homework 3:45-5:00- Confirmation with Keith, Zack, and Emily 5:00–5:30- Mentor Time
K-5th grade- 3:20-4:00- Snack/Homework K/1st – Story time with Bobbi, Stacey, & Mary Claire 2nd /3rd – Flashcards (+/-) Jill, and Kathy 4th /5th – Flashcards (X, -) Emily and Ellen 4:00-4:30- Small Group Time (Each class will meet in their Sunday School Classrooms) K/1st -Color Bells/Boom whackers with Paige & Timothy 2nd/3rd - Chimes with Ellen & Calvert 4th/5th - Bells with Bobbi and Rosemary 4:30-4:50 -Fit Kids with Jill and Sara Whit (Fellowship Hall) 4:50-5:10- Devotion/Activity with Anna (Chapel) 5:10-5:30- Mentor & Mission (with Youth / Adults)
5:30-6:00- Dinner 6:00-7:00- Choir for 30 minutes, then Black lights/Drama Team, or Play until after Bible Study is over (outside once it is warm enough) Julie & Jeff—3-7th Sara Whitten—K-2
Preschool (2yrs-4K) --- Nursery available for under 2 — from 5:00 -7:00 5:00-5:45- CLASSTIME/Music Time (Melissa, Tammy, & Sara Whit Atwood) 5:30-6:00 –Dinner 6:00-7:00 – Nursery
Have you ever heard of the Resurrection Eggs? If not, they are 12 plastic eggs in an egg carton. Each egg has in it a "story bit" about the story of Jesus from Palm Sunday to Resurrection. A story bit is something teachers use to remind students about a person or a story. In this case, the eggs have something in them as a reminder about Jesus' last week on Earth (ex. a spear to remind us that they pierced Jesus). Our plans are to gather items to make a carton for each child. Then on the evening of Palm Sunday--March 25th--we will complete the project. More info to follow about this special night later.
We need 50 egg cartons---Styrofoam ---not the corrugated kind. They need to have a flat inside top. Only 12 hole cartons. Please begin to save these and bring to Grand Hall. There will be a collection box there. Thank you for your help!!!!!!
Methodist Men’s Breakfast Sunday, March 4 at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
All men of the church are invited.
Our preschool celebrated the love Jesus has for little children with a Valentine party. Shown enjoying cupcakes and strawberries are Ella Claire Dixon, Aubree Brewer, Hadley Smith, Kinley Vancil, Asher Keeton, and Anna Hudson Brunetti (washing dishes).
We extend our love and sympathy to Ricky Howe in the recent passing of his mother, Elise Howe. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon, February 21.
We extend our love and sympathy to Zack and Tori Smith in the recent passing of his grandfather, Don Smith. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
It is our privilege to welcome Sarah Yancy Dixon into the fellowship of our church. Sarah has been an active part of our church for several years. She is married to Kyle Dixon, and has one daughter, Ella Claire.
