Epworth connects and equips all kinds of people to seek, serve, and share Christ. Saturday, January 6, 2018 5:00 p.m. AA Group Meeting Sunday, January 7, 2018 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, January 8, 2018 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 6:30 p.m. New Life UMW Meeting 6:30 p.m. UMM Meeting Thursday, January 11, 2018 12 noon Vintage Group Meeting 12 noon Prayer Team Meeting December 31, 2017 2400 Devonshire Drive • Columbus, GA 31904 706-322-6973 • www.epworthumc.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED THIS COMING WEEK Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve 11:00 a.m. Casual Carols Worship Service Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day/Office Closed Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:30 a.m. HIS Group Meeting 6:30 p.m. AA Group Meeting Wednesday, January 3, 2018 6:00 p.m. Praise Practice 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, January 4 2018 12 noon Prayer Team Meeting OUR CHURCH STAFF Choir Director Lyn Pharris Church Administrator Susan Snider Custodians Martha Conklin Barbie Webb Media & Communications Dawn Wilson Music Director Bob Lee Nursery Worker Martha Conklin Pastor Tony G. Crosby Interim Worship Leader Kayla Moss Interim Youth Minister Kristii Daniel CONTACT US [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Pastor’s Home (706) 327-2927 Pastor’s Cell (706) 329-2484 Church Website: www.epworthumc.com Church (706) 322-6973 The sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Hank Guilbeault by Jeanne Guilbeault.
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Epworth connects and equipsall kinds of people to
seek, serve, and share Christ.
Saturday, January 6, 2018 5:00 p.m. AA Group Meeting Sunday, January 7, 2018 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service10:00 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming EvEntsMonday, January 8, 201810:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 6:30 p.m. New Life UMW Meeting 6:30 p.m. UMM MeetingThursday, January 11, 201812 noon Vintage Group Meeting12 noon Prayer Team Meeting
December 31, 2017
2400 Devonshire Drive • Columbus, GA 31904706-322-6973 • www.epworthumc.com
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
this coming WEEkSunday, December 31, 2017New Year’s Eve11:00 a.m. Casual Carols Worship ServiceMonday, January 1, 2018New Year’s Day/Office ClosedTuesday, January 2, 201810:30 a.m. HIS Group Meeting 6:30 p.m. AA Group MeetingWednesday, January 3, 2018 6:00 p.m. Praise Practice 7:00 p.m. Choir PracticeThursday, January 4 201812 noon Prayer Team Meeting
oUr chUrch staffChoir Director Lyn PharrisChurch Administrator Susan SniderCustodians Martha Conklin Barbie WebbMedia & Communications Dawn Wilson Music Director Bob LeeNursery Worker Martha ConklinPastor Tony G. CrosbyInterim Worship Leader Kayla Moss Interim Youth Minister Kristii Daniel
contact [email protected]
[email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected]@[email protected]@epworthumc.com
Pastor’s Home (706) 327-2927Pastor’s Cell (706) 329-2484
Church Website: www.epworthumc.comChurch (706) 322-6973
The sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of
Hank Guilbeault by Jeanne Guilbeault.
thosE Who sErvE sUnday, dEcEmbEr 31, 20179:00 a.m. Worship Service: Greeter: UMW Usher: UMW Acolyte: Usher Children’s Church: Mary Lee Crews 11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Greeter: UMW Ushers: UMW Acolyte: Jake DiSimone, C. S. DiSimone Children’s Church: Debra Johnson Nursery Volunteer: Suzy RevellFinancial Secretary: Steve SawyerTurn Key: Needed
oUr stEWardshipDecember 24, 2017
Tithes & Offering: $6,380.00Received To Date: $298,351.76Needed To Date: $343,116.80 Building Fund: $0
ATTENDANCE: Worship: 11 a.m. 64 Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. 82 Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. 72
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What’s happEningChristmas Cards & Poinsettias - You are encouraged to pick up your cards and poinsettias after today’s service. Office Closed - Monday, January 1.HIS Group UMW Meeting - Tuesday, January 2, at 10:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Hostesses are Becky Britton and Conover Swofford. Soup and tea will be furnished. We need sandwiches, corn bread and dessert to complement the soup. Please let me know if you are able to help with the food. Conover will present our Program. Our mission will be the “Showering Program” at Open Door.Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting - Monday, January 8, at 10 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall.New Life UMW Meeting - Monday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m., in The Woods.UMM Meeting - Monday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.Wednesday Night Supper & Study - begins on January 10, at 6 p.m. Sign up to make supper reservations on the information board. Menu: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad bar and dessert. The study begins at 6:30 p.m.Vintage Group Meeting - Thursday, January 11, at noon, at the church.Fellowship Hall Reserved - Thursday evening, January 11 - Saturday, January 13. Epworth Goes to Epworth - An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, January 14, at 3 p.m., in the Questors’ classroom. In August, our pastor will host a trip to England for the Wesley Heritage Tour with Educational Opportunities Tours. This will be an unforgettable experience and an inspirational one as we trace the footsteps of the founders and leaders of the Methodist movement, John and Charles Wesley. The trip cost is anticipated to be around $3,800 per person and will be finalized soon.
sUnday school at 10:00 amTHE CHILDREN’S CLASSES Kindergarten - 5th Grd.: No Class Meeting
THE FRIENDSHIP CLASS Study: Faith to Unite Teacher: Becky Britton
THE GENESIS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Study: Have You Ever Seen a Hearse... Teacher: Leslie Morris
THE JOY CLASS Study: I Love Growing Older, but... Teacher: Class
THE NATHAN PATTERSON/WESLEY CLASS Study: No Class Meeting Teacher: Class
THE NEW CONNECTIONS CLASS Study: Reaching Out by Giving Practical Help Teacher: Debra Johnson
THE PATHFINDERS CLASS Study: No Class Meeting Teacher: Class
THE QUESTORS CLASS Study: No Class Meeting Teacher: Class
THE SEEKERS CLASS Study: Wired Word Teacher: Lillian Wooldridge
missionsDecember Mission Focus - Helping Our Neighbors at Christmas Offering - Our Missions Committee has set goals to support Open Door ($1,000), Rose Hill UMC ($1,000) and Brown Bag of Columbus ($1,000). The total received will be shared among them. If you feel led to give beyond your regular contribution to Epworth, consider supporting this opportunity. Donations can be made in honor or memory of loved ones through today.2018 Flower Calendar - located in the office window. Sign up today to reserve your special Sunday for $50 an arrangement. Questions or to request a date, call the church office. Tree of Life Memorial - Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth UM or Hamp Stevens UM churches. Fill out a form and return it with your gift made out to Epworth UMC. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50. Forms are in the information rack in the foyer or on our website.Medical Equipment Needed - We collect medical equipment for Epworth folks who may need such items. If you have any equipment, please consider donating. If you need to borrow any items, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Can Recycling - Leave aluminum cans outside the back kitchen door. They will be picked up and recycled by the HIS Group. Money collected will go toward various missions. Bench Project from Recycled Plastic - Collect clean and free-of-metal caps and lids to obtain a bench for the playground. Place them in the container on the Mission Cart or in the kitchen. Thanks to all who participated. We are now collecting caps to make a second park bench. For more info, contact Susan.
pastoral coUnsElingpastoral institUtE
Our church is partnered with the Pastoral Institute to offer our people counseling at deep discounts and priority scheduling. This service is such a help to families and individuals. Call the church for more information or give our church name when scheduling an appointment at (706-649-6500). Hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-9 PM, Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. The Pastoral Institute is located at 2022-15th Ave., Columbus.
childrEn & yoUthVolunteers Needed in the Children’s Ministry Children’s Sunday School: 4th Sundays,Children’s Church: 9 a.m.- 2nd Sunday, Children’s Church: 11 a.m.- 4th Sunday, Nursery 11 a.m.: 4th Sunday.Youth Group Selected Indianapolis - for their next mission trip destination in the summer of 2018. A $50 deposit per attendee is due today, December 31, 2017. Please contact Kristii Daniel with any questions. Next Youth Meeting - The Youth will resume meeting on Tuesday, January 9. See you then!
EpWorth prayEr listChurch FamilyFred & Emilie Carswell Blount King Gladys Plant Trudy Harris Vanessa Desoto Ron & Betty Sawyer Thrower Family Kittye Crockett Sibyl Wells Keri McElvey Jan Shackelford Kernodle FamilyJudy Scanling Barbara Watson Joe Flynn Lillian Wooldridge Elsie & Jim Spanogians Andrea Carbaugh Ann Smith Glenn Griffin Daniel Family Extended Church Family Steve & Carol Guilbeault Michael Taff David Olson Doyle Adams Dotty Baker Ricky Clark Robbins Family Andrew WadeMiranda “Randy” Jones Laurie Osteen Preston Silvernail Dora Spires Willie Ryles Judy Patterson Cassie Prochaska Billy Hill Kim Jordan Kristy Stier Dorothy Ogg Bruce Chapman Joyce Kuester Marilyn Buck Danny Chidester Beth Goodwin Sandra & Jeff Anthony Henry Dunn Adams Family Ginger Jarvis Ralph & Sandy McGough Diane Wiggins Stephanie Bryan Robin Grantham McDaniel Family Luby Family Amanda Hay
Assisted Living/Nursing Homes/Homebound Calvary Community - Lou Williams River Towne Center - Jerry WilliamsMagnolia Manor - Doris Halouska, Savannah Grand - Linda Coleman Cammie Van OverPhenix City Health Care - Anne Whitehurst The Lodge - Lorene CarlisleRiver Place - Betty Cummings Wesley Glen (Byron, GA) - Nancy Hiller
(Please continue to pray for our homebound people. They would love a visit!)
If the prayer list needs to be updated, please call, email the church office
or leave a note with updates. Help us minister effectively by
calling the church office about yourself or a family member. Thank you for your help.
tree of life memorial for Epworth Umc and hamp stevens Umc
given by the friendship class in memory of Jean f. morriswhose generosity and caring spirit made this world a better place.
You may remember a family member or friend, now deceased, on the lasting Tree of Life Memorial that graces the entrance of our Sanctuary. Consider commemorating their life with a leaf placed on this handcrafted piece of art.
Memorials can be made for members of the Epworth United Methodist or Hamp Stevens United Methodist churches. Initiated by the Friendship Sunday School to honor Jean’s life, it is carried forward by Epworth’s Board of Trustees.
Complete the section below and return it with your gift made out to Epworth UMC. With limited space, we will only be able to include names on the leaf-no other messages. The minimum donation for an engraved leaf is $50.
Name of Donor: _______________________________________Address: _______________________________________Phone Number: _______________________________________Email Address: _______________________________________Donation Amount: _______________________________________Names to be Engraved: 5 rows of up to approximately 12 characters on each row
SAMPLE
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sebastian Williamson
Jim & JeanWilliamson& Family
January birthdaysSay a prayer and write a note...
1 Matthew Conklin 2 Doris Halouska Charles Newton 7 Sidney Crews 8 David Hay 11 Teresa Sneddon 12 Pam Clark Vanessa DeSoto 16 Kittye Crockett 17 Ella Kate Conkle Cyndi Stolpa 18 Linda Lee 19 Scott Dunn Mason Morris 20 Patsy Ann Aspinwall Marguerite Hay Joyce Hickson 21 Kelli McManus 22 Daniel Carbaugh 24 Barbie Webb 25 Camden Fossa Hope Thrower Shea Spencer 29 Lorene Carlisle 30 Alton Henry Mina Johns
A Birthday Prayer It’s God who knows our every need and hears each prayer we say. It’s He who grants us heart’s content and guides us through each day. So may it be His gracious will to always give you His understanding, His love and all His blessings, too. Happy Birthday!
January 2018Epworth United Methodist Church12/26/2017
Calendar of Events03:33 PM
WednesdayTuesdayMonday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday
1 2 3 4 5 6New Years Day
Office Closed
10:30a-HIS Group
UMW Meeting
6:30p-AA Support
Group Meeting
6:15p-Praise Team
7:00p-Choir Practice
5:00p-AA Support
Group Meeting
12:00p-Prayer Team
1312111098710:00a-Prayer Shawl
Ministry Meeting
6:30p-UMM Meeting
6:30p-New Life UMW
Meeting
9:00a-Contemporary
Worship Service
10:00a-Sunday
School
11:00a-Traditional
Worship Service
6:30p-Youth Bible
Study
6:30p-AA Support
Group Meeting
6:00p-Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15p-Praise Team
6:30p-Study/Devotion
7:00p-Choir Practice
8:00a-Fellowship Hall
Reserved
8:00a-Fellowship Hall
Reserved
5:00p-AA Support
Group Meeting
12:00p-Vintage Group
Meeting
12:00p-Prayer Team
3:30p-Fellowship Hall
Reserved
14 201918171615MLK Jr. B-day
6:30p-Growing
Christians UMW
Meeting
Social Second
Sunday
9:00a-Contemporary
Worship Service
10:00a-Sunday
School
11:00a-Traditional
Worship Service
3:00p-Informational
Meeting Wesley Tour
6:30p-Youth Bible
Study
6:30p-AA Support
Group Meeting
6:00p-Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15p-Praise Team
6:30p-Study/Devotion
7:00p-Choir Practice
5:00p-AA Support
Group Meeting
9:30a-Adult Bible
Study
12:00p-Prayer Team
272625242322219:00a-Contemporary
Worship Service
10:00a-Sunday
School
11:00a-Traditional
Worship Service
6:30p-Youth Bible
Study
6:30p-AA Support
Group Meeting
6:00p-Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15p-Praise Team
6:30p-Study/Devotion
7:00p-Choir Practice
9:00a-Church Council
Retreat
5:00p-AA Support
Group Meeting
9:30a-Adult Bible
Study
12:00p-Prayer Team
313029289:00a-Contemporary
Worship Service
10:00a-Sunday
School
11:00a-Traditional
Worship Service
5:00p-Feeding Our
Neighbors @ Rose
Hill
6:30p-Youth Bible
Study
6:30p-AA Support
Group Meeting
7:00p-Reachers
UMW Meeting
6:00p-Wednesday
Night Supper
6:15p-Praise Team
6:30p-Study/Devotion
7:00p-Choir Practice
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