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Guyton Chrisan Church (DOC), July 2016, Page 1 www.GuytonChrisanChurch.org Pastor’s Peace/Piece Orlando, June 12, one person goes into a nightclub and begins shooting, result- ing in the largest mass shooting in America. You have heard and seen the news and the consequential arguments (none rise to the level of debate) in the airwaves, in the parking lot and on social media. The fear is of like tragedies from “lone wolves” who are “radicalized” or just angry, violent or wanting to go out with a bang. The Church must respond. You can read a letter from the Disciples College of Regional Ministers and the Cabinet of General Ministries at http://disciples.org/ general/letter-church-re-violence/. Disciples General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins has a video message at http://tinyurl.com/j7jvtqw . A Stillspeaking devotion said, “It's now time that we face forthrightly the climate that produced the hate crime at the night club in Orlando.” In the role of prophet (one who speaks for God) and priest (one in whom we feel represented before God) I must also speak. If you want to know how I feel about the arguments we all hear, I will be glad to tell you. But I remember the wise politician who said, “I have friends on both sides of the issue, and I stand with my friends.” I re- member that, especially as Disciples, even when we stand in more than one corner, we have unity if not conformity in the Body of Christ. My lament is that of Jonathan Swift, "They [we] have just enough religion to hate, but not enough to love one anoth- er." Can we all agree on that? If we do agree, then the words and actions of Jesus apply when Christ says love your enemies, go the extra mile with them rather than returning violence for violence. Indeed we need to take reasonable actions for our safety. But nothing will change un- til we also ask our enemies why we are so willing to die for our cause and religion and God when it brings death and destruction to our children. God cannot be pleased. Let’s add the language of love, forgiveness, and peace for our children to the ar- guments and pray that the Spirit of the Living God can direct us toward a different out- come. Grace and Peace, Guyton Christian Church July 2016 Newsletter E-mail: [email protected]
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Pastor’s Peace/Piece
Orlando, June 12, one person goes into a nightclub and begins shooting, result-ing in the largest mass shooting in America. You have heard and seen the news and the consequential arguments (none rise to the level of debate) in the airwaves, in the parking lot and on social media. The fear is of like tragedies from “lone wolves” who are “radicalized” or just angry, violent or wanting to go out with a bang.
The Church must respond. You can read a letter from the Disciples College of
Regional Ministers and the Cabinet of General Ministries at http://disciples.org/general/letter-church-re-violence/. Disciples General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins has a video message at http://tinyurl.com/j7jvtqw. A Stillspeaking devotion said, “It's now time that we face forthrightly the climate that produced the hate crime at the night club in Orlando.”
In the role of prophet (one who speaks for God) and priest (one in whom we feel
represented before God) I must also speak. If you want to know how I feel about the arguments we all hear, I will be glad to tell you. But I remember the wise politician who said, “I have friends on both sides of the issue, and I stand with my friends.” I re-member that, especially as Disciples, even when we stand in more than one corner, we have unity if not conformity in the Body of Christ. My lament is that of Jonathan Swift, "They [we] have just enough religion to hate, but not enough to love one anoth-er." Can we all agree on that?
If we do agree, then the words and actions of Jesus apply when Christ says love
your enemies, go the extra mile with them rather than returning violence for violence. Indeed we need to take reasonable actions for our safety. But nothing will change un-til we also ask our enemies why we are so willing to die for our cause and religion and God when it brings death and destruction to our children. God cannot be pleased.
Let’s add the language of love, forgiveness, and peace for our children to the ar-
guments and pray that the Spirit of the Living God can direct us toward a different out-come.
Grace and Peace,
Guyton Christian Church
July 2016 Newsletter
E-mail: [email protected]
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July
Communion
Linda Barner
Disciple Men
No Meeting for July —
Join us as we help with VBS
July 18-19-20
Eula Powers Circle
Thursday, July 21, 7:30pm
Hostess: Ann Cavanah
Christian Center
Prayer Concerns Home
John Battle Brisher Family Khalea Bryant
Ila Car Family of John Farrell
Annette Lamb Pat Little
Woody MacKay Rese Schmetz
Eugenia Zipperer
All who are Fighting Cancer
Bill Brisher Alex Burdo Jerry Burns
John David Fulcher Wren Mason Brian Orrico Chris Orrico
Henry Southward Brenda Wingfield
All of our Military at home and
abroad
Hospital John Battle
Our seniors both at home and in
Nursing Homes Sally Cavanah Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin
July Anniversaries 8 Faye & Michael Smith 15 Pati & Joel Rud 22 Jennifer & Marshall Reiser 27 Melinda & Bill Beahm
July Birthdays
5 Jackie Taylor 6 Kelly Long 7 Yvette Brockett 9 Scoti Wilkerson 10 Jelane Battle 13 Lori Newkirk 13 Addison Trower 14 Doris Hackett 15 Audra Jennings 16 James Long 19 Michael Moore
24 Marilyn Cochran 25 Carolyn Dixon 28 Joel Rud 26 Zane Trower 29 Eric Carothers 29 Haisten White 29 Bonnie Coleman
Young at Heart July 28, 11am, Christian Center. Join us for a
lively game of Bingo and a delicious meal!
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, July 20, 8:30am.
Join us in the home of Karen Cote.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Loose Threads Quilting Group Tuesday, July 5, 6:30pm,
Christian Center. Stitch the pieces together
as you enjoy fellowship and fun!
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Guyton Christian Church
July 2016
Food Pantry. Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’
Station is PASTA! Any pasta will do: elbow, spaghetti, penne, rotini, Hamburger Helper, and/or mac & cheese. Peanut butter and canned meats such as tuna,
chicken and ham, are always welcome!
On the Horizon…
Healthy Boundaries Training
Workshop (201: Advanced) 9am-4pm
Christian Church in Georgia, Regional Office,
2370 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204
August 20, 2016
Disciple Women's Retreat Georgia Baptist Conference Center
September 23-25, 2016
Disciple Men's Fall Rally Northern Georgia
September 24, 2016
Disciple Men's Fall Rally Southern Georgia October 8, 2016
167th Regional Assembly
November 11-12, 2016 FCC Valdosta, GA
The baseball game slated for Faith, Fami-ly & Fun Night June 17 at Grayson Stadi-um, was rained out! Don’t despair! Tickets are still redeemable at any home game. Mission Update — The Samaritan Fund has helped 25 families for the months of April, May and June with electric bills, rent deposits and payments, water bills, and even den-tures, totaling $5,405.77. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY TO THIS FUND! Effingham County Methodist Camp meet-ing July 15—20 with Rev. Mike Ricker. For more information: ww.effinghamcampground.com
Surf Shack
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register online: www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
Monday, July 18—Wednesday, July 20
5:00pm — 8:30pm
Mission: We will be collecting
laundry detergent for
My Father’s House
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Family Promise We are scheduled to host Family Promise the week of July 10. They currently have one homeless family of two, with one child . They are continuing to do inter-views. Let’s plan accordingly.
Transportation for Brian We have added a page to our church website where volunteers can see what our friend and brother Brian Orrico needs. Sign up to assist Brian with transportation and other tasks as he begins chemothera-py. The page is password protected for privacy. The login information is on the back of our Sunday worship bulletin along with our contact information. Follow this path to the site: www.GuytonChristianChurch.org > Info Center > Transportation for Brian > Login > Password
Older Youth Facebook — https://www.facebrook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter— @GCCOlderYouth Instagram— guytonchristianchurcholderyouth Our Older Youth raised $1,927 with their silent auction. THANK YOU for your generous support for their mission work trip to Valdosta, June 26-July 2. Those who purchased services will get the work done before school starts back, August 4.
Thank you for all your help with VBS! Older and Younger Youth! Join us at Splash ‘n the ‘Boro Thursday, July 21. Meet at 10:00am, Christian Center, to caravan!
Our Mission Crew Returns July 2
We look forward to hearing about your experiences while in Valdosta! Thank you Spencer Beahm, Catherine Hall, Kylie Malcom, Evan Oglesby, Andrew Proctor, Jack Reiser, Sam Reiser, Lamar Hall, Woody MacKay
(in spirit!), Jack Malcom, and Nancy Summerour for giving of your time and talents to others this summer!
Children’s Chat
Volunteers for the weekly
Children’s Chat moment are needed!
Sign up in The Gallery!
Global Leadership Summit
Join in on this two-day event for Christian leaders to transform their communities. Lead-ers in all sectors of society are invited to attend this world-class event being telecast LIVE in HD, at Gateway Community Church, Rincon, Georgia. Registration after June 28 is $209 per individual.
www.willowcreek.com/summit or call 1-800-570-9812
Wednesday Youth
Activities will resume
August 17!
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Communion Serving Schedule — July
Date Elders Deaconesses Acolyte Deacons
July 3
Archie Jenkins Lainie Jenkins
Vivian Alley Shannon Thompson
Sam Reiser Jon Cote David Lamb
July 10
Melissa Proctor Michael Moore
Molly Moore Joyce Ann Tuten
Steven Hall Steve LaFountaine Michael Bodnar
July 17
Marshall Reiser Claudette Griffin
Ann Cavanah Nancy Summerour
Spencer Beahm David Proctor Johnny Taylor
July 24
Vicki Wilkerson Lamar Hall
Mary Grace Fisher Stacey Carothers
Jack Reiser Chad Zittrouer Mike Smith
July 31
Medie Still Barbara Still
David Proctor Michael Bodnar
Ann Cavanah Joyce Ann Tuten
Abigail Law
Guyton Christian Church
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Education—Becky Malcom Evangelism—Vicki Wilkerson Finance, Stewardship & Outreach—Sue Exley Long Range Planning—Marshall Reiser Ministerial Relations—Lainie Jenkins Personnel—Michael Moore Property—Chad Zittrouer/Michael Moore Social—Michael Bodnar Worship—Judy Zittrouer
Recycle for Goodness Sakes!
Aluminum Can Tabs
Soup Labels / Labels for Education
Old Ink Cartridges
Batteries
Lightbulbs
Drop in designated box
in The Gallery!
Children Worship and Wonder — July
Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story
July 3
Medie Still Kelly Long Catherine Hall The Great Banquet
July 10
SUMMER BREAK
July 17
SUMMER BREAK
July 24
SUMMER BREAK
July 31
GRADUATION TO CHURCH SERVICES
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Hello, can you hear me? The Church is investigating the possible installation of hearing assistance in the Sanctuary. Let us know your thoughts about this!
Congratulations to more recent Gradu-ates: Lainie Jenkins earned a Master of the Arts degree in Conflict Management from Trinity Seminary and College of the Bible, Newberg, Indiana. Karen Cote earned a Master in Theological Studies at Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexing-ton, Kentucky.
Prayer Initiative. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia is planning a season of prayer inspired by the Disci-ples Mission First initiative and our own Region’s prayerful mission planning. Be-ginning September 6 and for sixty-six days, through the Regional Assembly at Valdosta, November 11, we will have an organized list of congregations and mis-sion prayer requests to pray for one an-other. In preparation for that prayer list, we are asked to provide three specific prayer requests for our congregation’s mission to be shared that they may pray for us as we pray for them. Please share your ideas that we may choose the top three.
Children Worship & Wonder We will be having Orientation for new chil-dren entering Worship and Wonder begin-ning August 7, 14 and 21. Parents are welcome these first few weeks. CW&W is a special worship experience for young disciples, ages 3 through Grade 3.
“Recipes from
The Heart”
25th Anniversary
Cookbooks
Available for sale at $10
each. These make great
gifts! Only a few cook-
books remain in stock.
Get yours today!
Contact Judy or Becky.
Please make checks
payable to the
Eula Powers Circle.
What Happened? At the called Board meeting, June 19, after worship, the Board unanimously voted to employ Georgia Ann Peeler as our Youth Minister. Georgia is from Rin-con. She graduated from Point Universi-ty in 2013, majoring in Bible Studies with a focus in Youth and Family Minis-tries. Her husband, Adam, also a Point graduate, is a student at MacAfee Semi-nary in Atlanta. They expect to move to Effingham County before mid-August. They will be looking for a house to rent. The Board also authorized up to $8,000 to repair the roof on the old Post Of-fice building. The Property Committee is evaluating bids for renovations inside the building and may have a proposal by the July 11 Board meeting.
Sojourners is taking a break!
We will begin again
in September.
