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2. children

Pine Forest United
Methodist Church
400 Woods Avenue
Dublin GA 31021
478.272.2441
Reaching out and sharing God’s love.
March 12, 2015
“WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?”
ST. PATRICK’S
LEMONADE STAND
Our annual Lemonade Stand Outreach
will be downtown on Saturday, March
21, 2015. Volunteers are needed! If
you can help, please sign up on the
sheet located on the bulletin board
across from the church library.
FROM "IMAM"
TO "ISLAM"
Beginning Sunday, March 29,
10:00 AM - Fellowship Hall
"ISIS", "Moderate Muslims", and
“Violent Extremism" - all are in the
news. You may have questions about
the Muslim faith. Here are two common
ones: "Why is what we hear about all
this
on
the
news
so
confusing?"
"Should we be
worried?"
Why not get some
answers? The introduction to the
series will be Sunday, March 29 in the
Fellowship Hall at 10:00. The first full
presentation will be Sunday morning,
April 19, at the same time and place.
Sunday school classes and individuals
are welcome to attend. The series will
be led by Phil Lavender.
Novelist Brett Lott once received two life-changing phone
calls on the same day. The first call told him that one of his
most promising students had died unexpectedly from a brain
aneurysm. The second call came several hours later from a
popular television talk show host, telling Lott that she had
chosen one of his novels for her monthly on-the-air book club.
It would mean instant celebrity status and financial gain and
success.
The first call was tragic and sobering, while the second call
was exhilarating—and Lott had to try to balance the two. Brett
Lott, who is a Christian, said he took a thick black marker and
wrote his student’s name on a white index card and carried it
with him for the next month. Lott made the comment, “I made
a promise to myself. I kept the index card in my pocket. It
would remind me: ‘Don’t let this (fame) go to your head.’”
The Book of James reminds us that life is short, no matter
who we are, or what we may accomplish, or how many years
we may live. James 4:14 tells us: “What is your life? It is
even a vapor that appears for a little time and then
vanishes away.” What’s the lesson for us? The brevity of
life? Yes! Instead of becoming enamored by our success
today, and our plans for the future, we should always
remember that our time is in God’s hands. Each day is a
precious gift from Him. We must not be deceived into thinking
that we have lots of time remaining to live for Christ, or to enjoy
our loved ones, etc. In the words of Joyce Meyer, “We can
choose to live for God, or we can choose to die! It’s that
simple.”
Bro. Wes
SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION OFFERING
March 15, 2015
4th Sunday in Lent
8:45 a.m.
Early Morning Worship
John 15:9-17
“SERVANT, FRIEND AND SON”
Joel Dent
Worship Leader: Judy Persons
Special Music: The Golden Notes
9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Luke 1:5-20
"HOW TO RECEIVE
AN ANSWER FROM GOD"
Wes Moye
Special Music: Kay Baeumel
11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
Luke 1:5-20
"HOW TO RECEIVE
AN ANSWER FROM GOD"
Wes Moye
Special Music: Kay Baeumel
Our March Sunday School Offering will go to HUMBLE PLACEPROGRAM FUNDS (Lane#1).
OUR VISITORS, MARCH 8:
Raul, Vanene & Jason Mendoza, Joyce Smith, Paula Newman, David
Snyder
ANNUAL FERTILIZER SALE IN PROGRESS
The Methodist Men’s annual fertilizer sale is going on now. Order forms
are available on the table outside the church offices. Put the completed
form in the offering plate or in the Methodist Men’s box. Your order will be
delivered to your home on Saturday, April 18, 2015. This is a great
opportunity to take care of your fertilizer needs and help support the
Jamaica Medical Mission and the Boy Scouts.
ATTENTION GRADUATES
Our Graduation Sunday will be May 17th. We will list our High School
graduates and we would also like to hear from any college students that
have graduated in the last year. Please call or email us at the church
office.
LEADERSHIP FORUM MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 16 AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE METHODIST HOME
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
FAIRVIEW PARK HOSPITAL: Marcia Daniel
MEDICAL CENTER, MACON: Sue Long
HOME: Mary Sue Brown, Jane Shoe, Dot
Pierce, Dot Eck, Bill Glisson, Jill Johnson,
Cheryl Braswell, Don Murkerson
OTHERS: Nina McCutheon-sister of Carl
Hooks, Tony Fountain-son of Ann Wallace,
Sandra Landrum-sister of Alvin Brown,
Charlene Brantley
VAMC, REHAB, NURSING HOMES OR
ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES: Chandler
Beasley, Doris Miller, J. C. Pitts, Vi Simmons,
Mary Ann Peacock, Aileen Colquitt, Angie
Ward, Frances Cook-mother of Rob Cook,
Mary Nell Upchurch, Nell Corry, Billy &
Sunshine Key, Mary Screws-mother of Karen
Carter, Sara Hutcheson, Diane Turner
IN THE MILITARY: Michael Shores-son of
David & Tanya Shores, Laurie Lane-daughter
of Jim & Linda Lane
OUR MISSIONARIES: Jason & Kristen
Bowden, John & Donna Bearden, Steve &
SueAnn Lloyd
My dad has always said "Anything you can do for a child is worth doing."
My mom and dad volunteered at The Methodist Home for Children and
Youth as the leaders of the Yard Sale shop 3-5 days a week which brought
in as much as $4500 a week for 16+ years. Had it not been for my dad's
failing health and eventual death, they would still be there. This is why it
was such a high honor to accept the position of Advocate for The
Methodist Home here at PFUMC. Thank you so much for this opportunity.
The home is always in need of many things - toiletries, monetary
donations, volunteers, yard sale shop items, prayers, etc. Right now we
are gearing up for the Celebration Day in April, so stay tuned for more info
on this major annual event geared toward helping these precious children
ranging in ages 6 years up.
In Christ, Vicki Clark
Advocate for The Methodist Home for Children and Youth
478-290-2607
SEDER MEAL
Plan to join us for our annual Seder Meal on
Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a covered
dish meal and seating will be limited due to the table
arrangement required for the Seder. Watch for
reservation slips in the March 29 bulletins.
PRESCHOOL NEWS… From Kay
Spring Revival
Rev. Mike Ricker, Revival Preacher
Rev. Tony Crosby, Revival Song Leader
Sunday, April 26:
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Covered Dish Dinner, 5:30 p.m.
April 27-29: 7 p.m. nightly
NOTE THESE DATES!
▪ MARCH
29 Palm Sunday; Easter Egg Hunt
▪ APRIL
1 UMW Bake Sale
2 Seder Meal (covered dish)
5 Easter Sunday
12 Chancel Choir Cantata
19 Handbell Choirs Program
26 Spring Revival (26-29)
▪ May
4 UMW Mother/Daughter Banquet
6 Last Wednesday Night Supper till Fall
12 Sr. Foresters Hot Dog Supper
17 Graduation Sunday
25 Memorial Day
SENIOR FORESTERS
EVENTS
We express appreciation to Earl and Gloria
Morgan and Buddy & Diane Bethea for an
outstanding St. Patrick Luncheon with
delicious Irish stew, cornbread and
desserts. Thanks also to Dr. Bob Shuman
for the excellent program on “Mental,
Physical and Spiritual Health for Seniors.”
We have a bus trip planned to “The
Swanson” in Perry for lunch on Thursday,
April 23rd. The dogwoods should be in full
bloom and the downtown shops open.
Attach $5 to your registration. Deadline:
Monday, April 20th. Each person pays for
what they order from this restaurant’s
amazing menu. Also, pray for our Spring
Revival, April 26-29.
Registration for the summer and fall programs is now underway.
Please contact the preschool office at 272-0554 for more information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
…. from Kim
Children’s Church Parent Volunteers: 9:00 – Kelly Cook & Cecilia
Schenck; 11:00 – Robin Middleton & Carol Everly
Parents: Please remember to check in children 2nd grade and
younger. We now have two computers set up for your convenience, one
in the hallway outside the fellowship hall and one in the narthex. If you
have any questions please see Kim.
Also, if you are interested in Winshape, but can’t afford the full price
of $199, please see me. There are scholarship funds available.
It is time to sign up for Epworth By The Sea Summer Camp. If you
are interested you can go to www.sgaumc.com and go to the Camp
connect tab to register online. We will be taking a bus down the week
of June 29 - July 3. If your child is interested in going with others from
Pine Forest, please make sure you sign up for that week and me know.
MUSIC NOTES… from Mary
THE NEW CHOIR ROBES HAVE ARRIVED and they look absolutely
fabulous! We will be wearing them this Sunday! Thank you to the Robe
Committee for their work in choosing classic yet modern colors and to
those who contributed toward the robes. Many choir members paid for
their own robes, and we had several donated in memory of a loved one,
plus many other generous contributions. May God receive the honor and
the glory for He made this dream a beautiful reality! What an exciting time
for our church and especially for our choir!
Thank you, Youth Ensemble for your beautiful singing on Sunday,
especially to Kylissa Smith for her solo. I am so proud of you and love
working together each Sunday afternoon!
Children, your musical is coming along and this week was the cut-off to
participate in our Spring Musical which will be May 6th. While that is
about 2 months away, the remainder of our rehearsals will be spent in
practicing choreography that Kathy Boles is so kind to create for us. The
kids love it and they love Kathy! Because of this, we are happy to continue
to welcome visitors but no one will be able to “start from scratch” as Kathy
spends hours (probably whole days) making this work. Thank you also for
making sure that your child is there each Wednesday for practice unless
they are ill. There is a big HOLE when they are missing!
Golden Notes, we will be singing at the 8:45 service this Sunday. Please
meet me in the sanctuary at 8:20 to practice.
Adult Handbells, please wear your long sleeved black shirt and meet in
the sanctuary at 8AM to practice as we will ring at the 8:45 and 11:00
services this week.
Youth News …. from Jared
We had a great Youth Rally Wednesday night! Praying for all of our
students that made decisions!
Don't miss this Sunday night! We are celebrating You! 6pm in the Boiler
Room.
FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER
March 18, 2015, 5:45-6:15 p.m.
MINISTER ON CALL
Joel Dent will be on call March 13-14 and can be reached at 274-9806.
Menu 1: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salads,
Butter Crisp Cookies, Tea, Coffee &
Lemonade
Alternate: Chicken Fingers, Macaroni &
Cheese, Dessert, Salad, Drink
IN SERVICE THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 8:45 – Ann Fennell, Ushers
9:00 – Eugene & Beth Tyler, Ken Wrighter
11:00 – Joel & Joyce Dent, Ushers
Ushers: 8:45 – Jim Lane, Wayne White
11:00 – Brett Bowden, Pat Ballard, Bill
Ballard, Jeff Bryan
Audio: 8:45 – Ray Jones
9:00 – Wayne Clark
11:00 – Brent Newman
Video: 9:00 – Joey Wilson
11:00 – Buddy Bloodworth
9:00 Refreshments:
Pastries
Beth Brown
Fruit & Juice Lisa Dollar
Altar Flowers: Dedicated to the Glory of
God and given by Mrs. Brenda Darsey in
loving memory of Marshal Darsey.
Altar Flower Delivery: Ann Lawrence
Altar Guild for March: Jewel Flanders,
Lori Passmore, Debbie Wray
Lay Visitation, March 16: Jane Agee,
Jone Jones
OUR STEWARDSHIP
January 1-March 8, 2015:
Finances YTD: Not available
Budget
$
Offering
Expenses
Balance
$
Attendance (3/15/15):
Sunday School
187
Morning Worship
277
Evangelism
Profession of Faith
New Members
Current Membership
808
PINE FOREST STAFF
Kay Baeumel, Preschool Director
Kim Dixon, Director of Children’s Ministries
Jared Middleton, Director of Youth Ministries
Frank Newman, Pianist
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 15
8:45 a.m. Early Morning Worship
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Gathering
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
4:30 p.m. Youth Choir
5:00 p.m. No Confirmation Class (due to Confirmation retreat)
Missions & Games for kids
5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study (ACTS 29)
5:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship
5:45 p.m. Children’s Handbells
7:00 p.m. Morning Worship on TV 35
Monday, March 16
9:00 a.m. Preschool
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
6:30 p.m. Leadership Forum
Tuesday, March 17
8:30 a.m. Men’s Study/Golden Corral
9:00 a.m. Preschool
7:15 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 a.m. Preschool
12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study/Firehouse Subs
1:30 p.m. Golden Notes Choir
3:30 p.m. After School Program
5:00 p.m. Children’s Choir
6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Wes Moye)
Pine Forest Kids (2yrs-5th grade)
The Well, Youth Worship
Cherub Choir
6:30 p.m. Financial Peace class
6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
7:20 p.m. Youth Handbell Choir
8:30 p.m. Praise Band rehearsal
Thursday, March 19
9:00 a.m. Preschool
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study
Friday, March 20
9:00 a.m. Preschool
Mary Crowson, Director of Music Ministries
Susan Dyches, Administrative Assistant
Betsy Moran, Organist
Wallace Pullins, Custodian
Joel Dent, Associate Pastor
Odessa Jackson, Nursery Worker
Wes Moye, Senior Pastor
Nancy Stinson, Financial Secretary