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Guyton Chrisan Church (DOC), September 2016, Page 1 www.GuytonChrisanChurch.org Pastor’s Peace/Piece At the August Minister’s Cabinet meeting, we had a discussion about the contin- uing need for stewardship education and promotion in our congregation and in our lives. The average weekly offering collections have been short of the average needed weekly to meet our budget. We can justify the shortfall considering that many have been away for the summer and we can take into account that they are averages and we often do not spend all we budgeted for anyway. But the trend has us talking about stewardship. When congregations talk about stewardship, it is usually about money and the lack of it and the dire institutional needs that have to be paid. That is the business model bottom line. Claiming “we have to run the congregation like a business” leads to cuts in outreach, staff, and programs. We have seen that in many places in the church. There is a reality of shrinking pies to be divided among ministries even in our own denomination and region. We are learning to be more missional and less institu- tional in the church. The business model’s goal is to maximize profits or minimize losses. That is not the church’s goal. We consider prophets before profits. Our goal is to share the good news of Jesus Christ using our gifts and talents and offerings. And that is why we talk about stewardship. So, we will be talking more about stewardship with practical things like our new Living Stewardship paragraph in the Sunday worship bulletin. We will be praying about finishing what we have started in our Ministry Plan. We will keep investing in our future with long-term property development that fits that Ministry Plan. The Apostle Paul commended the churches of Macedonia for their generous giving in all things. He shared their motivation with his other congregations, “First, they gave themselves to the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 8) We have that tradition here at Guyton Christian Church, giving of ourselves, giving 15% to outreach, giving leader- ship to ministries, giving permission for new ministries. We have everything that we need to be stewards of God’s blessings. Let’s keep that in focus and everything else will fall into place. Grace and Peace, Guyton Christian Church September 2016 Newsletter E-mail: [email protected]
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Pastor’s Peace/Piece At the August Minister’s Cabinet meeting, we had a discussion about the contin-
uing need for stewardship education and promotion in our congregation and in our lives. The average weekly offering collections have been short of the average needed weekly to meet our budget. We can justify the shortfall considering that many have been away for the summer and we can take into account that they are averages and we often do not spend all we budgeted for anyway. But the trend has us talking about stewardship.
When congregations talk about stewardship, it is usually about money and the lack of it and the dire institutional needs that have to be paid. That is the business model bottom line. Claiming “we have to run the congregation like a business” leads to cuts in outreach, staff, and programs. We have seen that in many places in the church. There is a reality of shrinking pies to be divided among ministries even in our own denomination and region. We are learning to be more missional and less institu-tional in the church.
The business model’s goal is to maximize profits or minimize losses. That is not the church’s goal. We consider prophets before profits. Our goal is to share the good news of Jesus Christ using our gifts and talents and offerings. And that is why we talk about stewardship.
So, we will be talking more about stewardship with practical things like our new Living Stewardship paragraph in the Sunday worship bulletin. We will be praying about finishing what we have started in our Ministry Plan. We will keep investing in our future with long-term property development that fits that Ministry Plan.
The Apostle Paul commended the churches of Macedonia for their generous giving in all things. He shared their motivation with his other congregations, “First, they gave themselves to the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 8) We have that tradition here at Guyton Christian Church, giving of ourselves, giving 15% to outreach, giving leader-ship to ministries, giving permission for new ministries.
We have everything that we need to be stewards of God’s blessings. Let’s keep that in focus and everything else will fall into place.
Grace and Peace,
Guyton Christian Church
September 2016 Newsletter
E-mail: [email protected]
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September
Communion Volunteer
Needed
Disciple Men
Monday, September 19,
7:30pm, Christian Center
Host: Ray Zittrouer
Devotion: Jack Malcom
Eula Powers Circle
Thursday, September 15,
7:30pm, Christian Center
Hostess: Becky Malcom
Prayer Concerns Home
John Battle Brisher Family Khalea Bryant
Ila Car Family of John Farrell
Annette Lamb Pat Little
Robin Massey Tammy Mincey
Eugenia Zipperer
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
All of our Military at home and
abroad, and all of those who protect us.
Hospital Lamar Allen Tyler Linton
Our seniors both at home and in
Nursing Homes Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin
Bereavement
Families of Sally Cavanah
Christopher Korn
September Anniversaries 1 Lainie & Archie Jenkins 2 Geraldine & Bob Reese 4 Melissa & David Proctor 13 Joyce & Jacky Taylor 15 Rohaya & Johnny Taylor 28 Becky & Jonathan Freeman 29 Bobbie & Joe Secich
September Birthdays 2 Ann Cavanah 3 Mary Ann Goodwin 4 Addison Burnsed 9 Raigen Brockett 11 Catherine Hall 12 Tony Calhoun 14 Kelly Farmer 15 Sierra Lamb 17 Erin Harvey
18 Lance Perkins 19 William Hall 21 Gary Coleman 22 Summer Laminack 24 Julia Cochran 25 Mike Smith 25 Medie Still III 26 Debbie Snooks 26 Josie Radcliffe
Young at Heart September 22, 11am, Christian Center.
Feast in the fun and fellowship of this lively group!
Loose Threads Quilting Group Tuesday, September 13, 6:30pm,
Christian Center. Let the pieces fall together
as you fellowship with this fun group!
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, September 28, 8:30am
Join us in the home of Karen Cote
as we join in contemplative prayer.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
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Guyton Christian Church
September 2016
Food Pantry. Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is PEANUT BUT-TER! Any brand will do! 12, 16, or 28 oz sizes. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always
welcome!
And the RICO winners are… On Saturday, August 20, My Father’s House held its annual RICO (Random Ingredient Cook Off) contest. The judges were Martin Staunton (WSAV TV), Jeff Lariscy (Mayor of Guyton), and Shaw Wilkerson (founder of My Father's House). There were lots of yummy entries—15 to be exact! The finalists were:
APPETIZER: Angela Jackson, 1st Place AND Overall Winner
ENTRÉE: Sue Exley, 1st Place
Shannon Thompson, 2nd Place DESSERT:
Kimberly LaFountaine, 1st & 2nd Place Karaoke rounded the evening up with lots of sing-ing! Everyone had a wonderful time!
Work is to begin soon to repair the roof on the old Post Office building. At the July 11 meeting, the Board approved funds suffi-cient to complete the interior renovations to transform the building into offices, and work and meeting spaces.
We will have an “Open Sanctuary” on Sunday, Sep-
tember 11. It’s like an intentional open house for
Sunday School and Worship at Guyton Christian
Church. This is an organized opportunity to invite a
neighbor, co-worker, family member, or friend to
come and see what YOU like about being a part of
this church family. We will have a covered-dish
luncheon after worship that day. In prayerful mo-
ments, think
about what
you are passion-
ate about in our Christian walk together and then
think of someone(s) with whom you would like to
share that passion. Then MAKE CONTACT! We plan
to have a follow-up social for our visitors to see how
they might take part in who we are and what we
are doing.
Open
Sanctuary!
Condolences. Sally Cavanah died early Sun-
day morning, August 7, at Westview Nursing
Home. Her funeral service was August 10, at
Riggs Memorial Chapel, with interment at Guy-
ton Cemetery. Memorial suggestions are to the
American Diabetes Association, Westview
Nursing Home, or Guyton Christian Church.
Choir
Practice will resume on September 7th. The
rehearsals will 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.
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!
CPR Class is Coming!
Need training or recertification? We’re planning an evening class schedule for late September. Minimal cost. Sign up in The Gallery if you’re interested!
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Older Youth Facebook — https://www.facebrook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter— @GCCOlderYouth Instagram— Guytonchristianchurcholderyouth The Rock — (912) 772-8415
The Flamingoes are
flocking again!
Have you seen them yet? Join in on this good-natured fundraiser for the Older Youth. Funds
are for partial costs of ac-tivities for fun fellowship and helpful mission trips.
What’s that? Your home-owner’s policy is lacking? Don’t despair! The GCY
Pest Control has you
covered! Ask a nearby Older Youth!
The Golden Throne!
Beware...you may see it in your yard!
Wednesday Youth Activities Younger and Older Youth have resumed
on Wednesday evenings beginning with a
light supper at 5:45pm. Bring a grandchild
or children from your neighborhood for our
wonderful youth programs.
Meet in the Christian Center
5:45pm
Youth Notes
Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil
September 11—October 16
“Helping Our Children Heal from Violence”
http://lightacandle.blogspot.com
Spreading the Good News by Custom Disci-
ple, an “as Jesus Did” series by David C.
Cook, is the new study for Older Youth on
Wednesdays. Bring a friend to join in!
On Sunday, August 7, we celebrated Chil-
dren Worship & Wonder Graduates who
now return to participate in adult wor-
ship: Christopher Hall, Steven Hall, and
Abigail Law.
Sunday School Promotions were observed, in
worship, August 14:
Nursery to Preschool:
Josie Radcliffe
Preschool to Elementary:
Lawton Reiser, Zane Summerour
Elementary to Middle School/Chi Rho:
Christopher Hall
Middle School to High School/CYF:
Bodhi Carothers, Lance Perkins, Jack Reiser
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Communion Serving Schedule — September
Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte
Sept 4 Ginny Clary Claudette Griffin
Mike Smith David Lamb
Vivian Alley Shannon Thompson
Abigail Law
Sept 11 Lamar Hall Vicki Wilkerson
Johnny Taylor Ron Clary
Becky Malcom Cindy Calhoun
Sam Reiser
Sept 18 Melissa Proctor Michael Moore
Steve LaFountaine Michael Bodnar
Stacey Carothers Ann Cavanah
Steven Hall
Sept 25 Jack Malcom Ginny Clary
Chad Zittrouer Shaw Wilkerson
Nancy Summerour Joyce Ann Tuten
Spencer Beahm
Guyton Christian Church
Children Worship and Wonder — September
Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story
Sept 4 Becky Malcom Corey Holton Kylie Malcom The Good Shepherd
Sept 11 Nancy Summerour Sandra Moore Sam Reiser Creation
Sept 18 Barbara Still Melinda Beahm Spencer Beahm Noah
Sept 25 Becky Malcom Corey Holton Kylie Malcom Abram & Sarai
Wednesday Youth — September—Note Time Changes Rotation Workshop: Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors Featuring: Video/Storytelling, Art, Music & Games
Workshop @ 6:30p
YY Leader Date Light Supper @ 6:00p (YY & OY)
Games (Moses finale)
Wesley & Corey Sept 7 Mary Grace & Pati
(Begin “Joseph’s Coat”)Hmmm...What could I
choose?
Volunteer Needed Sept 14 Melissa & Joan
How about? Volunteer Needed Sept 21 Becky & Sheri
Yes! Volunteer Needed Sept 28 Judy & Kelly
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Prayer Initiative. The Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) in Georgia is planning a
season of prayer inspired by the Disciples
Mission First initiative and our own Region’s
prayerful mission planning. Beginning Sep-
tember 6 and for sixty-six days, through the
Regional Assembly at Valdosta, November 11,
we will have an organized list of congrega-
tions and mission prayer requests to pray for
one another. 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.
Voting. The Apostle Paul admonishes the Ro-
mans (13-1-3) Be a good citizen. All govern-
ments are under God. Insofar as there is peace
and order, it’s God’s order. So live responsibly
as a citizen. We have the privilege of voting.
Are you ready? Voter registration required by
Oct 11. You can register or update your voter
registration at http://tinyurl.com/opo4bp8. You
may request an absentee ballot online at http://
tinyurl.com/z3ry8xz, by mail, 284 GA Hwy
119 S, Springfield, 31329; or by telephone,
754-8030; Submit your absentee ballot Sept
23 through Nov 4, by mail, by fax 754-8408;
or in person at the Board of Elections office.
You may vote early. Advance voting in-
person is at the Board of Elections office or
the old Marlow Elementary School, 4752 GA
Hwy 17S, Guyton, Oct 17-Nov 4. Saturday
Advance voting in-person is, Oct 29, 9a-4p.
The General election is Tuesday, Nov 8, 7a-
7p.
Lightening on July 17 damaged some of our
Audio/Visual equipment we use in the sanctu-
ary. You have noticed we do not have hymn
texts projected on the wall and that the sound-
board from the Center has been moved to the
sanctuary. You probably do not know that
Lamar Hall scrambled to get us temporarily
patched together for VBS the next day (when
we discovered the problem). We have insur-
ance coverage beyond our $1,000 deductible
but the projectors and soundboard were
shipped back to manufacturers for repair esti-
mates. We expect to be back in the age of
technology soon even as we worship and
praise with the resources we have had for gen-
erations: unamplified visions, hearts, and
minds.
“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
resumes Tuesday, September 6,
6:00pm at The rock.
The First study is a video series on the
Dead Sea Scrolls. You have heard
about them. Now come and learn about
them.
Everyone is welcome!
Women’s Mini-Spiritual
Growth Retreat Saturday, September 17
9:30am—2:00pm
Guyton UMC Social Hall
Registration and fellowship begin at 9:00am. Lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. by Sep-tember 15th to Diane Horton at (912)658-7772 or [email protected]
Come fellowship and be inspired!
