Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Guns, Flags and Forgiveness July 05, 2015 Rev. Pat Jobe Minister Rev. Michelle McClendon Associate Minister Christian Elser Music Director Kathleen Anderson Director of Lifespan Religious Education Maureen Nery Director, Our UUWoC Stephanie Green Fellowship Administrator Want to Contact Us? Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1135 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609 864-271-4883 www.greenvilleuu.org [email protected] Office Hours Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship July 05, 2015 Order of Service Welcome Chalice Lighting Jim Fowler Prelude Jon Grier Opening Words *Opening Song Walter Ezell #108 How Can I Keep From Singing Story for all Ages #413 Go Now in Peace Words for Reflection All Sing Regis Reeves Community Caring Please share your joys and sorrows in our Community Memory Book before or after the Service Anthem To Music by Frank Schubert Offertory *Closing Song All Sing Walter Ezell Children's Benediction Sermon Ed Proulx Ed Proulx Jon Grier Guns, Flags and Forgiveness #149 Lift Every Voice and Sing Walter Ezell All Sing Closing Words Ed Proulx Postlude Jon Grier Benediction Walter Ezell *Please rise in body or in spirit as you are willing and able. Please turn off cell phones before our service begins. “Joys and Sorrows” You may write your Joys or Sorrows in the Memory Book on the table in the front of the sanctuary. These will be read during the "Community Caring” segment of the service. If you are not inclined to write in the book, you may simply light a candle in silence. ~ Thanks to Our Service Associates ~ Worship Associate Ed Proulx Luminary Accompanist Jon Grier Music Director Ushers Christian Elser Jackie Weddington and Bob Shaw Greeters Sound Crew Dave and Jean Wilder Richard Fuller, Teresa Hall, Charles Fulks Flower Ministry Coffee Baristas • • Kathy Cunningham Steven Chapp and John West Newcomers! To learn more about our Fellowship, please fill out the yellow card and drop it into the offering basket. Recordings of Sunday Services may be ordered and picked up opposite the wooden entrance doors to the sanctuary where the Audio Stand is located or by email to [email protected] If you would like a hearing device, please ask an usher. July 12, 2015 The Nature of Human Nature Deborah Armstrong (Barbara Grill) You think you know our principles … discover what neuroscience says about them! Getting to Know You! Please join us after service for coffee, snacks, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall at the opposite end of the building from the Sanctuary (on the same floor); all are welcome. We look forward to getting to know you better, even if you think we already know you pretty well. Congregational Care Items • • • • • • • • • We extend our loving support to: My little sister is pregnant with her first child. She has suffered lifelong from anxiety (medical anxiety specifically). I ask for thoughts of love, peace and health. – Anna Lucas. “After last week’s decisions both judicial and political along with the love and grace shown for a fallen comrade, Clementa Pinckney, I could have been wrong all along … There must be a God! “ – Roger Finch. Among the many things that President Obama’s eulogy communicated to me was the power of the church. WHAT A WEEK! We celebrate with: Happy Anniversary to my beautiful, talented, wonderful, passionate, genius wife, Rebekah Tower. I love you. – Wes. I am a happy camper. Wonderful month, cumulating in beginning of certificate turning I am running at my center (amazing) and, of course, the referendum! Following the Irish referendum whilst I was there! Love wins! – Deborah Armstrong. Thank you all for your cards and visits for Chuck. We feel loved by our Fellowship. – Dianne Lawrence (via Dorothy Beling). Hilda Howerton gives thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Still struggle to be able to return to my own home. July 28. Carole and Walter Lavash celebrated 45 years of marriage 06/27/2015! Thanks to all that helped with the renovation of the Thrift Shop. – Linda Turner. Highlights in Lifespan Religious Education From Babies to Sages July 05, 2015 Classes and Events Today 9:30 AM Childcare Opens 9:45 AM Discussion Group—Founders’ Room Practical Mysticism—Conference Room A Course in Miracles—Middle School Classroom downstairs 12:30 PM Young Adult Group—Conference Room 5:30 PM Living the Questions—No Class This Week! SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Because our attendance varies wildly during the summer, and because we believe children, youth, and adults have much to gain by participating in worship together, we will be offering simplified children/youth programming during the summer months. Books and quiet play materials are available at the sanctuary doors for older children and restless adults. We need a few summer volunteers. This is your chance to spend some time with our children in a fun and meaningful way! If you would like to help, contact Kathleen Anderson, [email protected], use our SignUp Genius, or if you get a call, please say yes! T-SHIRT DONATIONS We need donations of small t-shirts for our children to use when they’re doing messy play. If you can make a donation, please put them in the box that is on the RE table (outside the Fellowship Hall doors). Thank you! Date What July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 August2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 Children Chapel Zen Shorts Making prayer flags Epossumondas Lammas (Intergen Service) Dove Isabeau Stickeen Sundae Sunday/REGISTRATION The Great Fuzz Frenzy Water Communion (Intergen Service) PROGRAM YEAR BEGINS— REGULAR CLASSES RESUME Sept 6 Sept 13 For Who m 5 th K -5 K5-5th ALL K5-5th K5-5th K5-5th K5-5th Helpers Needed ALL 5 K5-5th 2 LIVING THE QUESTIONS Facilitated by Dr. Michelle McClendon No class this week. Classes will resume July 12, 2015 in the Women’s Room. 5 pm previous week’s video, 5:30 pm this week’s session. PUTTING FACES WITH NAMES It would be really nice if all members and friends had their pictures in the GUUF Directory. So let’s make that happen. 1 2 3 2 1 1 On Sunday, July 5th our very own professional photographer, Dave Wilder, will set up to take pictures after services. Just come prepared to smile for his camera. Other photo-op dates will be announced later. ART GROUP The long-abandoned art group is coming back with a vengeance. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday’s from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Y’all come on back and join us again … or for the first time! Bring your own supplies (sketch pad, pencils or paints, whichever you prefer). See you there. MINISTER’S ANNUAL SUMMER BREAK Our Minister will be taking a well-deserved break commencing July 1, 2015. He will return to us August 2, 2015. If you need Ministerial or pastoral care assistance, please notify [email protected] or the Fellowship Administrator [email protected]. GUUF’s needs will be in the capable hands of Dr. Michelle McClendon and Rev. Donna Stroud whilst Rev. Pat Jobe recharges his batteries and comes back even stronger than before. DINNER AND A MOVIE – THE PRINCESS BRIDE WHEN: Friday, July 10, 2015 WHERE: GUUF Fellowship Hall TIMES: 5:30 pm potluck dinner (Please bring a dish to feed about six to eight people.) 6:30 pm movie screening Come and join us. Contact Dave Wilder ([email protected]), Bo Boghani ([email protected]) or Steve Chapp ([email protected]) and let us know you’re coming. We can save you a seat! We suggest a donation of $5 per person to cover the cost of utilities and other expenses. The Princess Bride is all about a kindly grandfather who sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. COME AND SEE MEG BARNHOUSE WITH KIYA HEARTWOOD IN CONCERT Where: The Greenville UU Fellowship, 1135 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609 When: Friday, July 17, 2015 at 7 pm Cost: $15 ideally, or anything you can afford! New Class beginning July 23, 2015 AGELESS GRACE®: 21 Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease Led by Michele Griffen Weekly on Thursday mornings 10:00-11:00 am Fellowship Hall Suggested cost per class is $5 Ageless Grace® is a brain and body fitness program based on the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity. The program engages all five functions of the brain—analytical and strategic thinking, kinesthetic learning, memory & recall, and creativity & imagination while simultaneously addressing physical skills needed for optimal function. The 21 simple exercises/tools are based on natural movements, and almost anyone can learn to do them regardless of their physical condition. Participants will notice improvements in balance, agility, flexibility, response time, and cognition. Certified Ageless Grace® educator Michelle Griffen has a background in social services for people with mental and physical disabilities and massage therapy, and she is certified in CPR. For further information please contact Michele on [email protected] or 813-833-1834. NANTAHALA 2015 RAFTING TRIPS JULY 26, and SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 THIS YEAR – We encourage everyone to enroll in trips by mailing (or handing) us a check made out to Brookside Campground and Rafting well before each trip. We will conduct each trip only if we have reservations and pre-payments in our hands for at least eight paddlers no later than seven days before the trip. This will help us run safe and fun trips for everyone. A great outing for families and people of all ages with one caveat: you must weigh at least 60 pounds to raft on the Nantahala (hypothermia is the concern). * RAFTING + EQUIP: $16 per person Saturdays OR $15 per person Sundays OR * FUNYAKS + EQUIP: Single $27 OR Double $40 OR * BRING YOUR OWN: FREE See Complete Announcement in the July Flame for details. Contact Merridee Harper ([email protected] or call 864-304-7590) or Hal Smith ([email protected] – or call 864-244-9322 or 864-982-3201) for reservations or if you have any questions. Mail your reservations and pre-payments to Merridee Harper, 21 Ashford Avenue, Greenville, SC 29609 MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY – JULY 5, 2015 Membership Sunday is this Sunday immediately following the service. Anyone wishing to join the Fellowship is invited to meet in the Choir Room where you will “sign the book,” and we will share stories of our spiritual journeys. You will also be provided with a packet of information about the Fellowship at that time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liz McGrory – [email protected] or call (410) 924-6245.
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