Pastor’s Peace/Piece · 2016-10-01 · Oct 16 Leana Radcliffe Kelly Long Spencer Beahm The...
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Guyton Chrisan Church (DOC), October 2016, Page 1 www.GuytonChrisanChurch.org Pastor’s Peace/Piece One year ago I announced to the Board that I would retire from active ministry and from Guyton Christian Church on May 31, 2018. At the last Ministerial Relations Committee meeting, I announced that I will be retiring sooner than that, just after my 65 th birthday, at the end of February 2017. Family considerations have brought about this change. A year ago, Kay and I were not certain of our plans in retirement. Now the focus has become clear. We will be moving to Arkansas to be near my mother. The decision is more pressing now—it is just five months away. There will be sadness as I leave this church family that I know and love. You have been my home and my family for over nine years. I will not be a participant in the great things this congregation will continue to do. We have been in the presence of the living Spirit of God. Few things have been easy and not all have worked out the way WE planned. But the welcoming nature of this church family, the permission given for ministries when new dreams and visions are claimed, and the great leadership of the Jesus followers among us have born fruit. I have no doubt that will continue. I know that God is not done with me yet. I will have to learn how to set priorities for myself and my family that are just as fulfilling and in more restful ways. But my gifts will still be useful to a congregation, or a neighborhood, or some other collection of people that I may journey with. Those possibilities are as exciting as any new be- ginning. You will feel the same sense of separation. But you will also know the excite- ment of something, or someone, new. God is calling each of you and you will still re- spond in faith. Board Chair, Jack Malcom, will be naming a Search Committee for an interim minister and a permanent replacement perhaps as soon as the October 9 annual Business meeting of the congregation. He already has some committee members in mind. If you feel called to that task, let Jack know. The process will allow us to close well and to continue strong. Grace and Peace, Guyton Christian Church October 2016 Newsletter Web: http://www.guytonchristianchurch.org
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Guyton Christian Church (DOC), October 2016, Page 1 www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
Pastor’s Peace/Piece
One year ago I announced to the Board that I would retire from active ministry and from Guyton Christian Church on May 31, 2018. At the last Ministerial Relations Committee meeting, I announced that I will be retiring sooner than that, just after my 65
th birthday, at the end of February 2017.
Family considerations have brought about this change. A year ago, Kay and I were not certain of our plans in retirement. Now the focus has become clear. We will be moving to Arkansas to be near my mother. The decision is more pressing now—it is just five months away.
There will be sadness as I leave this church family that I know and love. You have been my home and my family for over nine years. I will not be a participant in the great things this congregation will continue to do.
We have been in the presence of the living Spirit of God. Few things have been easy and not all have worked out the way WE planned. But the welcoming nature of this church family, the permission given for ministries when new dreams and visions are claimed, and the great leadership of the Jesus followers among us have born fruit. I have no doubt that will continue.
I know that God is not done with me yet. I will have to learn how to set priorities for myself and my family that are just as fulfilling and in more restful ways. But my gifts will still be useful to a congregation, or a neighborhood, or some other collection of people that I may journey with. Those possibilities are as exciting as any new be-ginning.
You will feel the same sense of separation. But you will also know the excite-ment of something, or someone, new. God is calling each of you and you will still re-spond in faith.
Board Chair, Jack Malcom, will be naming a Search Committee for an interim minister and a permanent replacement perhaps as soon as the October 9 annual Business meeting of the congregation. He already has some committee members in mind. If you feel called to that task, let Jack know. The process will allow us to close well and to continue strong.
Grace and Peace,
Guyton Christian Church
October 2016 Newsletter Web: http://www.guytonchristianchurch.org
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October
Communion Michael & Beverly
Bodnar
Disciple Men
Monday, October 17
7:30pm, Christian Center
Host: Woody MacKay
Devotion: Medie Still
Ladies Banquet: November 14
Eula Powers Circle
Thursday, October 20
7:30pm, Christian Center
Hostess: Karen Cote
179 Hawk Hammock Dr., Springfield
Prayer Concerns Home
John Battle Brisher Family Khalea Bryant
Ila Car Jake DeWitt
Family of John Farrell Stuart Jennings Annette Lamb
Pat Little Robin Massey Tammy Mincey
All who are Fighting Cancer
Bill Brisher Alex Burdo Jerry Burns
John David Fulcher Wren Mason Zach Norton Brian Orrico Chris Orrico
Henry Southward Brenda Wingfield Alfreda Youmans
All of our Military at home and
abroad, and all of those who protect us.
Hospital Lamar Allen
Eugenia Zipperer
Our seniors both at home and in
Nursing Homes Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin
October Anniversaries
3 Brandon & Kelly Long 17 Larry (Doc) & Julia Bolen 20 Jack & Becky Malcom 21 David & Kay Grandgeorge 23 Ron & Ginny Clary 31 Steve & Kim LaFountaine
October Birthdays 2 Bodhi Carothers 3 Roger Beckman 5 Ray Zittrouer 6 Zane Summerour 8 Kylie Malcom 12 Andrew Proctor 12 Bob Reese 12 Nancy Summerour 18 Archie Jenkins 19 Julie Brinas 19 Rohaya Taylor
19 Junior Burnsed 25 Christopher Hall 27 Jewell Long 27 Fred Griffin 29 Lamar Hall 30 Clyde Alley 30 Woody MacKay 30 Tommy Snooks 31 Gail Lopez 31 Vicki Wilkerson
Young at Heart October 27, 11am, Christian Center.
Feast in the fun and fellowship of this lively group!
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, October 19, 8:30am
Join us in the home of Karen Cote
as we join in contemplative prayer,
a method of silent prayer that allows us
to experience God’s presence within us.
Loose Threads Quilting Group Tuesday, October 4, 6:30pm,
Christian Center. Let the pieces fall together
as you fellowship with this fun group!
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Food Pantry. Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is RICE! Any brand will do! 1 or 2 pounds bags. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome!
The Nominating Committee for 2017 officers of the congregation was named and approved at the Board meeting September 12. They are: Lamar Hall, chair; Ginny Clary; Brandon Long; Johnny Taylor; Nancy Summerour; Mary Grace Fisher; Woody MacKay; Fred Griffin; and Joyce Ann Tuten. Please share suggestions for nominations to a committee member.
Michael Moore’s Adult Sunday School is be-ginning a new study. Called “The Story”, it is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly wo-ven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story helps people understand God’s Word more fully and engage with it more easily. This is an opportunity for all stages of faith to learn together! Come and join us!
A new ladies Bible Study began September
26 at 7pm. Various ladies will host the study
at their home during the six-week session.
Location for the following week will be an-
nounced at each session. The study titled
“Entrusted” by Beth Moore is on 2 Timothy.
All ladies are welcome to attend and we look
forward to being with you. Study books are
available and more will be purchased if
needed. Come join us on Mondays at 7pm.
This is a great time of learning, sharing and
studying the Scriptures. Again, we hope you
can join us!
Choir
Practice continues! The rehearsals begin at
7:30pm in the church sanctuary each
Wednesday. We welcome all who would like
to join in the music ministry — ages 18 and
up.
CPR recertification class rescheduled for Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30pm. We will meet in the Sanctuary.
Cost $7.00 per person.
The annual Business Meeting of the
Congregation will follow worship on
Sunday, October 9.
The Lord added and we welcome . . . Jessie
Dawson affirmed his membership and Dawn
Kienast joined Guyton Christian Church by
transfer on Sunday, August 28.
Pastor: Rev. David Grandgeorge Church Office: Hours —Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler
Home: (912) 772-3550 Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) 772-8415
Cell: (912) 667-4947 Phone: (912) 772-3478 Fax: (912) 772-4206 Cell: (706) 424-7497
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.guytonchristianchurch.org
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Older Youth Facebook — https://www.facebrook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter— @GCCOlderYouth Instagram— Guytonchristianchurcholderyouth The Rock — (912) 772-8415
Volunteers needed for Wednesday Rotation Workshops
for Younger Youth
Ruth and Naomi: Women of Faith
Choose from workshops—
Music/Movement Cooking
Art Video
Drama Games
Share your gift and get to know the children of our congregation!
Wednesday Youth Activities Younger and Older Youth meet on
Wednesday evenings beginning with a
light supper at 6:00pm. Bring a grandchild
or children from your neighborhood for our
wonderful youth programs.
Meet in the Christian Center
6:00pm
Youth Notes
Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil
September 11—October 16 “Helping Our Children Heal from Violence”
http://lightacandle.blogspot.com
Screen on the Green
“The Blind Side”
October 9, 8:30pm
Outside at the Christian Center
Bring your lawn chair!
Fundraiser
Sponsored by
Older Youth
Mission Project —
“People Helping People”
Older Youth — Meet at 8:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Christian Center to prepare meals to deliver to Savannah on Sunday, Octo-ber 23. This is a joint project with the GUMC youth. Don’t forget to bring your items for the lunch bags Saturday evening. Donations of cookies or brownies from congregation mem-bers are welcomed!
On the horizon…”Re-Mix”
Youth Assembly at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia will be held February 3-5, 2017. The theme will be “Re-Mix.” Mark your calendars! Registration forms will be out soon and will be due by Sunday, November 27, 2016 to obtain the early bird rate.
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Communion Serving Schedule — October
Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte
Oct 2
Jack Malcom Karen Cote
Johnny Taylor Brandon Long
Cindy Calhoun Kelly Long
Jack Reiser
Oct 9
Archie Jenkins Lainie Jenkins
Ron Clary Michael Bodnar
Mary Grace Fisher Becky Malcom
Abigail Law
Oct 16
Barbara Still Medie Still
Jon Cote David Lamb
Vivian Alley Shannon Thompson
Sam Reiser
Oct 23
Claudette Griffin Marshall Reiser
Steve LaFountaine Michael Bodnar
Molly Moore Joyce Ann Tuten
Steven Hall
Oct 30
Vicki Wilkerson Lamar Hall
David Proctor Shaw Wilkerson
Ann Cavanah Nancy Summerour
Spencer Beahm
Guyton Christian Church
Children Worship and Wonder — October
Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story
Oct 2
Becky Malcom Jon Cote Sam Reiser The Exodus
Oct 9
Joyce Taylor Need Volunteer
Catherine Hall The Ten Best Ways to Live
Oct 16
Leana Radcliffe Kelly Long Spencer Beahm The Promised Land
Oct 23
Karen Cote Jennifer Reiser Kylie Malcom The Temple, a House for God
Oct 30
Leana Radcliffe Shannon Thompson Spencer Beahm Exile & Return
Wednesday Youth — October Rotation Workshop: Ruth & Naomi: Women of Faith
Featuring: Drama, Cooking, Art, Music/Movement, Games & Video
Date Light Supper @ 6:00p (YY & OY)
YY Workshop Leader
Workshop @
6:30pm
Oct 5
Karen & Georgia Wesley & Corey Games (Joseph’s Coat Finale)
Oct 12
Sandra & Claudette Need Volunteer Video
Oct 19
Ann & Beverly Need Volunteer Music/Movement
Oct 26
Vicki & Shaw Need Volunteer Art
Nov 2
Leana & Carolyn Need Volunteer Games
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We will again be hosting homeless families
with children the week of October 9 through
our covenant with Family Promise of Effing-
ham. We will need volunteers for suppers,
light breakfasts and sack lunches and to spend
the night at the church. Sign up on the bulletin
board in the Gallery or contact Wesley Daw-
son (912) 321-3928. There are currently two
families in the program, totaling 8: two adult
parents and six children ranging from adult to
infant. That is always subject to change.
Family Promise Week events are posted on
our bulletin board and their website. They will
have an open house at the Beulah House Day
Center / Office, 407 Church St., Guyton, Mon-
day, October 17 from 3pm—until.
“Recipes from The Heart”
25th Anniversary
Cookbooks
Available for sale at $10 each. These make great
gifts! Only a few cookbooks remain in stock. Get
yours today! Contact Judy or Becky. Please
make checks payable to the Eula Powers Circle.
Sojourners
Tuesdays, 6:00pm at The rock.
Join us for a video series on the Dead
Sea Scrolls. You have heard about
them. Now come and learn about them.
Everyone is welcome!
Guyton Woman’s Club
Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday, October 15
Our “Open Sanctuary” follow-up social will be
Sunday, October 2, 4:00pm. We will begin with
a cook out. Side dishes will be provided so you
do not need to bring any food. Do, however,
bring your passion, brochure, display, tour
guidance, etc. for the things God is doing at
Guyton Christian Church. It will be a great time
to invite a neighbor, co-worker, family mem-
ber, or friend to come and see.
Don’t forget voter registration is required
by October 11. You can register or up-
date your voter registration at http://
tinyurl.com/opo4bp8.
The 167th Regional Assembly of the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia, will be
November 11-12 at First Christian Church of
Valdosta. The theme is The Basics through
the Eyes of a 21st Century Jesus: Discipleship,
Evangelism, and Worship. Youth events are
also planned. Karen Cote will be leading a
workshop on prayer and Pastor David will
speak at the Disciple Men’s gathering. Let
Pastor David know if you plan to attend and
would like to be a delegate representing Guy-
ton Christian Church. Details and registration
are available online at http://
www.gadisciples.org/news/RegAssm/
RegAssm.asp.
CASA Superhero 5K Run 8:00am, Guyton Civic Center
More info in The Gallery!
