February 2015 Volume 2015 Issue 2 Burns Connection Francis Burns UMC 5616 Farrow Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 754-1760 Rev. Ernest C. Etheredge Pastor Francis Burns Members Attend Columbia District’s Bishop’s Road Show On January 24 th the Columbia District of the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church hosted the 10 th round of the Bishop’s Road Show. Bishop Jonathan Holston and his team have planned visits to all 12 Districts of the South Carolina Annual Conference. The purpose of these gatherings is to afford members of the laity an opportunity to meet and greet the Bishop in a more relaxed environment. It also serves as a means for Bishop Holston to emphasize the importance of team work and the fact that each member of the team is important. 10 members of the Francis Burns family braved the chilly, damp morning to make their way to Shandon UMC for the 9:00-2:00 session. Those persons were: Nettie Green, Ollie Benners, Carol Singletary, Harold Murray, Carrie Murray, Melagne Yed, Jean-Michee Yed, Delaine Frierson, Beverly Frierson and Nancy Bradshaw. Some of the points Bishop Holston emphasized during his presentations included: 1) We must work on becoming disciples God can use. 2) The key word is “together”: We worship together; we are the church together; we are all in the faith together. 3) What are we going to do together? 4) The question is asked, “Can we trust each other? God wants us to trust Him and learn to trust each other more. 5) We are in conflict because we aren’t in relationship. 6) We were not called to be members, we were called to be disciples and to make disciples. 7) We must all realize that the only right way is God’s way. 8) What is it that God is calling you to do? What is it that our church community needs us to do? 9) Remember, “I (We) can do all things (together) through Christ who strengthens me (us.) Each church group present was then given 15 minutes to come up with a plan that they would carry out in the next 3-6 months. Keep your eyes and ears open to see and hear what our group came up with. Tuesday February 17 6:30 PM Wednesday, February 18 6 PM Begins Wednesday, February 25 12:00 noon to 1:15 PM Contact Connie Glenn 803 206-6627) for more information Church Women United of Columbia Annual World Day of Prayer Friday, March 6 10:30 A.M. Refreshments 11:00 A.M. Celebration Emphasis: Women of the Bahamas Scripture: Jesus asked His Disciples: “Do you Understand What I have Done for You?” John 13:1-17 Grace United Methodist Church 410 Harbison Blvd Columbia, SC 29212 February 8th
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Happy Birthday
FBUMC Mission Statement: The mission of Francis Burns United
Methodist Church is to glorify God, to spread the Good News of
Jesus Christ and to make Christian disciples through worship and
praise, nurture, outreach and witness.
FBUMC Vision Statement: The vision of Francis Burns United
Methodist Church is to be in covenant with God and to connect
with God's people through ministries that meet human needs.
01 Jaila Donnielle Evans
O2 Johnnie Johnson
03 Harold Murray, Jr.
03 Idi-Imiri Murray
04 Jaylin Williams
05 Reginald Mack
05 Brandi Guinyard
05 Roz Coleman
06 Kailey Young
07 Chantell Payne
08 Adrienne Lynn
08 Minnie Johnson
08 Emma J. Martin
11 Willie Howard
11 Eric Jeffries
12 Fred Brandyburg
13 Preston Cobb
14 Shania C. Sprouts
15 Shane Johnson
17 Michael Scott
19 Breonna Truesdale-
Richardson
20 Teresa Holland
20 Brandi Bell
20 Willie Lakin
21 Dominick Bailey
21 Julius Cave
21 Doris McNair
23 Sharon Wilson
23 Paul L. Jenkins
23 Ahisha Gunn
23 Shiitra Praylow
24 Bryan Brunson
24 D’Rell Coe
27 Xavier Howell
27 Tesh Johnson
27 Kimberly Mikell
28 Laura Gary
28 Bernetta Cooper
28 Alexandria White
28 Dinease Jones
5 February - Patrick and Zina Hudson
12 February – Earl and Ava Doby
17 February - Odell and Linda Kennedy
Happy Anniversary
To update your birthday or anniversary information,
Some of the points Bishop Holston emphasized during his
presentations included: 1) We must work on becoming
disciples God can use. 2) The key word is “together”: We
worship together; we are the church together; we are all
in the faith together. 3) What are we going to do
together? 4) The question is asked, “Can we trust each
other? God wants us to trust Him and learn to trust each
other more. 5) We are in conflict because we aren’t in
relationship. 6) We were not called to be members, we
were called to be disciples and to make disciples. 7) We
must all realize that the only right way is God’s way. 8)
What is it that God is calling you to do? What is it that
our church community needs us to do? 9) Remember, “I
(We) can do all things (together) through Christ who
strengthens me (us.)
Each church group present was then given 15 minutes to
come up with a plan that they would carry out in the next
3-6 months. Keep your eyes and ears open to see and
hear what our group came up with.
Tuesday
February 17
6:30 PM
Wednesday,
February 18
6 PM
Begins Wednesday,
February 25
12:00 noon to 1:15 PM
Contact Connie Glenn
803 206-6627)
for more information
Church Women United of Columbia Annual World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 6
10:30 A.M. Refreshments
11:00 A.M. Celebration
Emphasis: Women of the Bahamas
Scripture: Jesus asked His Disciples: “Do you
Understand What I have Done for You?”
John 13:1-17
Grace United Methodist Church
410 Harbison Blvd
Columbia, SC 29212
February 8th
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Lectionary February 2015
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 1, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1
Corinthians 8:1-13. Mark 1:21-28
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 8, Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, 1
Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39
Last Sunday after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday
February 15, 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2
Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9
First Sunday in Lent
February 22, Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Peter
2014 Budget Information
Administrative $295,992.18 Council on Ministries $123,763.00 Committee on Finance $ 250.00 Board of Trustees $157,400.00 Total 2014 Budget $577,405.18 Weekly Amount Needed $11,103.95 Monthly Amount Needed $48,117.10 Amount Received in December $47,999.99 Thank You
United Methodist Men Update
Meeting February 14 2015
8:30 AM
Fellowship Hall
Meet the Choir
Name: Stephen L. Jamison
Choir Section: Tenor
Affiliations: American Legion Riders member and Air Force veteran Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys singing,
motorcycle riding, and working in the yard
Perhaps! The key factor in the
growth and development of the
local church is centered on its
spirituality. The spiritual
foundation of the church is our
faith and the prayer life of the
congregation. The leadership and
members must be actively
involved in the prayer life of the
church.
James Banks wrote these words: “True Praise – praise
with an active faith that is greater than only emotion –
is a daring thing. It challenges us to leave old paths of
a human heart behind and reach for something beyond
ourselves, giving ourselves up to God. “(Taken from
Discovery Series: Let’s Pray: Talking to God with the
words of the Bible).
In James 5:16, we find these words: Therefore confess
your sins to one another and pray for one another, so
that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is
powerful and effective.
The words we submit to God are more important than
we realize. As the people of God, we must remember
to stay in relationship with God through the prayer life
we live.
Grace and Peace
Ernest C. Etheredge
Remember In Your Prayers
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17. “ The
prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will
raise him up. ...The effective, fervent prayer of a
righteous man avails much.” James 5:15, 16.
Mr. Willie Howard ● Mrs. Martha Hayes (gradmother of Gwen
Etheredge)● Mr. Joey (son of Trudie Reed) ●Mr. Corey Spann
(son in law of Cephus and Pam Thomas) ● Ms. Ruby Hendrix
(sister of Bettye Marshall Augustus) ● Mr. Hosea Henry (step
-father of Shemega Tyson and brother in law of Virginia
Goodman) ● Mr. James Tony Kennedy, Sr. (brother of
Valerie Kennedy-Robinson) ● Mr. James Mixon (son of
Sammie and Girlene Mixon ● Mr. John Myers (father of Sam
Myers) ● Rev. Calvin Washington ● Mrs. Gertrude Kinney
(mother of Kenneth Kinney) Ms. Margaret Brown (aunt of
Kenneth Kinney) ●Ms. Patricia Squire (sister of Bernice
Kinney) ●Bishop Theodore and Mrs. Nan Myers ● Mrs. Ella
Mae Eaddy (mother of Karone Johnson)● Rev. Dr. Sheila
Elliott
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way people learn about the importance of moral
character. On Martin Luther King Day, some of the
youth helped feed the homeless. We baked cakes and
served them to the homeless during lunch at
Washington Street UMC's Soup Cellar. This experience
showed me how much I am truly blessed. I sometimes
complain because I do not get everything that I want,
but my parents are able to provide the basic needs of
life and much more.
When we served the homeless it did not matter what
the color of their skin was or if they were a girl or a
boy. Our goal was to help people who were in need of
help. Proverbs 21:13 states "He who shuts his ears to
the cries of the poor will be ignored in his own time of
need." One day I may need help, and I do not want to
be denied assistance because I was bitter to someone
else's need. I always try to be nice and help people
even if they are mean to me, because I never know
when I am going to need their help. John 15:12
states, "This is my commandment, that you love one
another as I have loved you...." We should treat all
people, even the those we do not know, how God treats
us. God does not treat us mean and ugly. He loves and
cares about us and only wants the very best for us. For
some people it is going to be hard to treat people the
way God treats us. But we have to remember that we
knowingly and sometimes unknowingly dishonor God
and commit sin almost everyday. In spite of that, God
finds a way to forgive us. So if God can do it, then we
can too. We should all follow the example of Dr. King to
show God's love for our neighbor as God first loved us.
-Rachel Forrest
Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. proudly stood for his
values and principles and
never let anyone steer
him away from what he
believed. Dr. King
dreamed of a nation for
his children where "they
would be judged not by
the color of their skin but
by the content of their character." Dr. King wanted
equality for all Americans and for them to share equal
inalienable rights.
In 1961, Dr. King spoke at Lincoln University and stated
in his speech, "that each individual had certain basic
rights that are neither conferred by nor derived from the
state. The American dream reminds us that every man is
heir to the legacy of worthiness." I completely agree with
Dr. King and believe everybody has the right to be who
they want to be and not be judged because of it. It is
wrong to see people for just their color because there's
so much more to a person besides the color of their skin.
It's sad to see that more than 50 years later we still have
some of the same problems that Dr. King had during his
era.
Dr. King believed in the importance of faith and moral
character. He often spoke of self- improvement and self-
help. He spoke against crime and disorderly conduct and
believed that churches and other faith-based associations
were necessary for the revival of the American culture. I
think church is a good foundation for the building of
moral character, but it is not and should not be the only
Missions Ministry has been encouraged and inspired by your strong, unwavering support of Missions
Programs and activities over the years. The Missions Ministry solicits your continued prayers and support of our
homeless students in Richland School Districts One and Two. Please keep in mind that Missions Ministry has
adopted this outreach as a permanent, year-round effort. Below is a 2013- 2014 report from Richland District
Two of 523 Students identified as homeless during the 2013-14 school year
Items requested by Richland One include: Book bags - all levels, Scientific calculators, Mechanical pencils,
Notebook paper - college and wide ruled, 1 1/2 and 2 inch binders, Crayons - 24 pack, Black pens, Post -it
notes, Index Cards
Items requested by Richland Two include: gloves, hats, shampoo and conditioner, detergent, deodorant, body
February 8, Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, 1
Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39
Last Sunday after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday
February 15, 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2
Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9
First Sunday in Lent
February 22, Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Peter
2014 Budget Information
Administrative $295,992.18 Council on Ministries $123,763.00 Committee on Finance $ 250.00 Board of Trustees $157,400.00 Total 2014 Budget $577,405.18 Weekly Amount Needed $11,103.95 Monthly Amount Needed $48,117.10 Amount Received in December $47,999.99 Thank You
United Methodist Men Update
Meeting February 14 2015
8:30 AM
Fellowship Hall
Meet the Choir
Name: Stephen L. Jamison
Choir Section: Tenor
Affiliations: American Legion Riders member and Air Force veteran Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys singing,
motorcycle riding, and working in the yard
Perhaps! The key factor in the
growth and development of the
local church is centered on its
spirituality. The spiritual
foundation of the church is our
faith and the prayer life of the
congregation. The leadership and
members must be actively
involved in the prayer life of the
church.
James Banks wrote these words: “True Praise – praise
with an active faith that is greater than only emotion –
is a daring thing. It challenges us to leave old paths of
a human heart behind and reach for something beyond
ourselves, giving ourselves up to God. “(Taken from
Discovery Series: Let’s Pray: Talking to God with the
words of the Bible).
In James 5:16, we find these words: Therefore confess
your sins to one another and pray for one another, so
that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is
powerful and effective.
The words we submit to God are more important than
we realize. As the people of God, we must remember
to stay in relationship with God through the prayer life
we live.
Grace and Peace
Ernest C. Etheredge
Remember In Your Prayers
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17. “ The
prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will
raise him up. ...The effective, fervent prayer of a
righteous man avails much.” James 5:15, 16.
Mr. Willie Howard ● Mrs. Martha Hayes (gradmother of Gwen
Etheredge)● Mr. Joey (son of Trudie Reed) ●Mr. Corey Spann
(son in law of Cephus and Pam Thomas) ● Ms. Ruby Hendrix
(sister of Bettye Marshall Augustus) ● Mr. Hosea Henry (step
-father of Shemega Tyson and brother in law of Virginia
Goodman) ● Mr. James Tony Kennedy, Sr. (brother of
Valerie Kennedy-Robinson) ● Mr. James Mixon (son of
Sammie and Girlene Mixon ● Mr. John Myers (father of Sam
Myers) ● Rev. Calvin Washington ● Mrs. Gertrude Kinney
(mother of Kenneth Kinney) Ms. Margaret Brown (aunt of
Kenneth Kinney) ●Ms. Patricia Squire (sister of Bernice
Kinney) ●Bishop Theodore and Mrs. Nan Myers ● Mrs. Ella
Mae Eaddy (mother of Karone Johnson)● Rev. Dr. Sheila
Elliott
Page 5 Burns Connection
way people learn about the importance of moral
character. On Martin Luther King Day, some of the
youth helped feed the homeless. We baked cakes and
served them to the homeless during lunch at
Washington Street UMC's Soup Cellar. This experience
showed me how much I am truly blessed. I sometimes
complain because I do not get everything that I want,
but my parents are able to provide the basic needs of
life and much more.
When we served the homeless it did not matter what
the color of their skin was or if they were a girl or a
boy. Our goal was to help people who were in need of
help. Proverbs 21:13 states "He who shuts his ears to
the cries of the poor will be ignored in his own time of
need." One day I may need help, and I do not want to
be denied assistance because I was bitter to someone
else's need. I always try to be nice and help people
even if they are mean to me, because I never know
when I am going to need their help. John 15:12
states, "This is my commandment, that you love one
another as I have loved you...." We should treat all
people, even the those we do not know, how God treats
us. God does not treat us mean and ugly. He loves and
cares about us and only wants the very best for us. For
some people it is going to be hard to treat people the
way God treats us. But we have to remember that we
knowingly and sometimes unknowingly dishonor God
and commit sin almost everyday. In spite of that, God
finds a way to forgive us. So if God can do it, then we
can too. We should all follow the example of Dr. King to
show God's love for our neighbor as God first loved us.
-Rachel Forrest
Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. proudly stood for his
values and principles and
never let anyone steer
him away from what he
believed. Dr. King
dreamed of a nation for
his children where "they
would be judged not by
the color of their skin but
by the content of their character." Dr. King wanted
equality for all Americans and for them to share equal
inalienable rights.
In 1961, Dr. King spoke at Lincoln University and stated
in his speech, "that each individual had certain basic
rights that are neither conferred by nor derived from the
state. The American dream reminds us that every man is
heir to the legacy of worthiness." I completely agree with
Dr. King and believe everybody has the right to be who
they want to be and not be judged because of it. It is
wrong to see people for just their color because there's
so much more to a person besides the color of their skin.
It's sad to see that more than 50 years later we still have
some of the same problems that Dr. King had during his
era.
Dr. King believed in the importance of faith and moral
character. He often spoke of self- improvement and self-
help. He spoke against crime and disorderly conduct and
believed that churches and other faith-based associations
were necessary for the revival of the American culture. I
think church is a good foundation for the building of
moral character, but it is not and should not be the only
Missions Ministry has been encouraged and inspired by your strong, unwavering support of Missions
Programs and activities over the years. The Missions Ministry solicits your continued prayers and support of our
homeless students in Richland School Districts One and Two. Please keep in mind that Missions Ministry has
adopted this outreach as a permanent, year-round effort. Below is a 2013- 2014 report from Richland District
Two of 523 Students identified as homeless during the 2013-14 school year
Items requested by Richland One include: Book bags - all levels, Scientific calculators, Mechanical pencils,
Notebook paper - college and wide ruled, 1 1/2 and 2 inch binders, Crayons - 24 pack, Black pens, Post -it
notes, Index Cards
Items requested by Richland Two include: gloves, hats, shampoo and conditioner, detergent, deodorant, body