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161 Beulah Church Rd. Gilbert, SC 29054 www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org The upward angle of my memories reminds me of just how young we are when our brains begin to crinkle; when thoughts, feelings and memories start slipping down into the crooks and crannies; when our consciousness begins filling the crevices of our mind. I couldn’t have been more than three or four, perhaps younger, as I looked up into Grandma Rowell’s eyes searching for a hint of weakness, a glimmer of hope that she would relent. The old house was large, creaky and cold: fertile ground for a young mind in search of goblins; just the kinda place where a monster could slide under your bed unseen. I had heard one breathing in the night, that soft rasping sound that only a ghoul can make, and fear had gripped me. When the breathing slowed and became rhythmic I figured he was asleep, so I climbed down as a quietly as possible and softly padded my way down the hall to Grandma’s room where the lamplight was warm and inviting as it flowed out from beneath the door. Grandma did not believe in indulging the whims of a child, but the look in my frightened eyes must have touched something within, for her features softened a bit, and she invited me to climb up into the bed with her for a spell. There is nothing like a feather bed. For those who have never been cradled in the arms of a hundred geese, I have pity. For those who have, then you understand the consolation that simply laying back and allowing the softness to envelop you can bring. For you see while Grandma did not believe in indulging children, she did from time to time pamper herself, and this bed was her pride and joy. As I settled in and snuggled down, the familiar smell of wisteria came to my nostrils coupled with the ever present odor of moth balls resting alongside BenGay, added for pungency and zest. Here and ever after, singly or in combination, those odors send me back to that old house, that easy bed, my Grandma Rowell and a story. As I sidled up beside my Grandma she reached over and switched off the lamp. There was a streetlight somewhere nearby that cast the shadow of magnolia leaves on the wall. As my sleepy eyes watched the shadows dancing on the breeze, Grandma told me the story of the Bullfight for the first time. Grandma travelled to Mexico as a young girl, and returned with a wanderlust that you could hear in her voice and see in her eyes if you looked close enough, but no one ever did. She (Continued on page 2) The Bullfight May 2016
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161 Beulah Church Rd. Gilbert, SC 29054

www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org

The upward angle of my memories reminds me of just how young we are when our brains begin to crinkle; when thoughts, feelings and memories start slipping down into the crooks and crannies; when our consciousness begins filling the crevices of our mind.

I couldn’t have been more than three or four, perhaps younger, as I looked up into Grandma Rowell’s eyes searching for a hint of weakness, a glimmer of hope that she would relent.

The old house was large, creaky and cold: fertile ground for a young mind in search of goblins; just the kinda place where a monster could slide under your bed unseen. I had heard one breathing in the night, that soft rasping sound that only a ghoul can make, and fear had gripped me. When the breathing slowed and became rhythmic I figured he was asleep, so I climbed down as a quietly as possible and softly padded my way down the hall to Grandma’s room where the lamplight was warm and inviting

as it flowed out from beneath the door.

Grandma did not believe in indulging the whims of a child, but the look in my frightened eyes must have touched something within, for her features softened a bit, and she invited me to climb up into the bed with her for a spell.

There is nothing like a feather bed. For those who have never been cradled in the arms of a hundred geese, I have pity. For those who have, then you understand the consolation that simply laying back and allowing the softness to envelop you can bring. For you see while Grandma did not believe in indulging children,

she did from time to time pamper herself, and this bed was her pride and joy.

As I settled in and snuggled down, the familiar smell of wisteria came to my nostrils coupled with the ever present odor of moth balls resting alongside BenGay, added for pungency and zest. Here and

ever after, singly or in combination, those odors send me back to that old house, that easy bed, my Grandma Rowell and a story.

As I sidled up beside my Grandma she reached over and switched off the lamp. There was a streetlight somewhere nearby that cast the shadow of magnolia leaves on the wall. As

my sleepy eyes watched the shadows dancing on the breeze, Grandma told me the story of the Bullfight for the first time.

Grandma travelled to Mexico as a young girl, and returned with a wanderlust that you could hear in her voice and see in her eyes if you looked close enough, but no one ever did. She

(Continued on page 2)

The Bullfight

May 2016

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Our Star Member for the month

is:

Sarah Bailey-892-0006

5 Downing Way

Gilbert, SC 29054

Fellowship Friends will list in

the bulletin each month one or

more Star Members. A star

member is anyone over 65, a

nursing home member or a home

bound member. These are our

special members who need our

care and concern. Greeting cards

or note cards are a great way to

stay in touch when we can’t visit

or call.

Star Member

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The Bullfight (cont.)

yearned to see the world, to visit exotic places and to live life to the fullest, but things happened. Marriage, three children and life and after a time all that remained of her longing was the story of this ancient Bullfight, but Lord have mercy could my Grandma tell a tale. She had a gift for it.

The details have drifted with time, but the images remain. As Grandma painted the story, in my young mind I could hear; I could smell; I could see the crowd working itself into a frenzy. Those pictures painted so long ago remain. As I write this I see the picadors tormenting the poor creature. Through a haze of dust I see the angry snorting bull, pawing; the matador proud with his red cape and his exaggerated

(Continued from page 1) machismo heaves and swells as the midday heat rises from the ring. Grandma would always pause when she spoke of the matador, and sigh. First love I suppose. His torn body carried from the field would finish her story. Fresh pain rising, Grandma teared up every time she told it.

A strange bedtime story for a frightened child to be sure, but it suited me fine. I awoke the next morning to the sound of rustling magnolia leaves just outside of Grandma’s bedroom window with a budding wanderlust newly handed down.

To this day the sound of a distant freight train or the sight of a contrail laid out behind a passing 747 awakens a yearning within me to go.

It is amazing and little

frightening to realize just how powerful a memory, even one as early as this, can be. It is indeed a bit frightening, especially when you realize that today you are the one creating the memories of tomorrow.

The children are watching. They are listening. Make the memories count.

Let them hear of Christ from your lips and see Christ in your life. Such memories will last forever.

In Christ,

Pastor Tony

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To All of my Beulah Church Family, Thank you so much for all the beautiful cards and flowers. I also appreciated the phone calls and visits before and after the surgery. But most of all I appreciated your prayers. Harry and I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful church. We can’t wait to be back there with you,

and we will be just as soon as possible. With much love, Sandra Woodard.

Pastor Tony & Beulah Family, Thank you so much for the card & plant you sent to Tommy after his surgery. Tony, there aren’t words to express my appreciation for your support with all your visits and prayers. Thanks again, Mindy Sinclair

The following thank yous are for the Easter Eggstravaganza.

Beulah Members and Volunteers, Your thoughtfulness means so very much. Every child I saw and took had an incredible morning. The more I am around Beulah members, the finer you all show yourselves to be. Thank you for the immense amount of time, planning, expense, and effort. You daily exhibit the real joy our Savior wants us to share. So pleased to be a member. Susan Wright

Alley Derrick won things and had fun!

I liked the Easter egg hunt and the crafts! Emily Sease

It was fun from start to finish. Cordell Rush

It was super fun. Thank you! Carla Sease

Your hearts show Jesus’ love. Virgil Rush

Cassidy Rush says thank you for every game, the tickets and candy, and everything! Happy Easter!

Ladies’ Night Out - May 6 - 6:30 pm

The Mary/Martha Circle’s annual

Ladies’ Night Out will be Fr iday,

May 6 at 6:30 pm. Moms,

daughters, friends, sisters are all

invited. Dondi Best and Sandy

Lorey will prepare a delicious meal

consisting of two meats,

vegetables, bread, and dessert.

Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for ages 7-

12, and girls under 7 no charge.

Tickets can be purchased by Circle

members, the church office, or at

the door. Special entertainment will

be provided by the contemporary

praise band. Marty Amick will

debut his newly written Mother’s

Day song.

Tickets to the Beth Moore Simulcast Make a

Great Gift for Mother’s Day! Join women from around the

community as we gather for a

day of fellowship, worship,

and praise at Beulah United

Methodist Church for the 2016

Beth Moore Living Proof

Simulcast on Saturday,

September 17. Tickets are

$25 in advance and $30 at the

door and include a light

breakfast, boxed lunch and

afternoon snack. Tickets can be

purchased

at www.beulahunitedmethodis

tchurch.org

or through the church office.

Thank you to Kenneth

Shuler Schools of

Cosmetology for their

sponsorship of the event

again this year.

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Beulah News

Published monthly by Beulah United Methodist Church

161 Beulah Church Rd.

Gilbert, SC 29054

www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org

Rev. Tony Rowell, Pastor

Melba Smith, Church Secretary

Karen Counts, Comm. Coordinator

Send articles by the 20th of each month to

[email protected] or drop articles off

in the pocket on the door of the church office.

BEULAH NEWS PAGE 4

May

MR. & MRS. G THOMAS SINCLAIR, JR 05/01/1993

MR. & MRS. BILL WATFORD 05/03/1996

MR. & MRS. TONY ATTAWAY 05/09/1987

MR. & MRS. DAVID STONE 05/13

MR. & MRS. JAMES PRICE 05/15/1988

MR. & MRS. DONALD COOK, SR 05/17/1975

MR. & MRS. JOEL RODRIEGUEZ 05/17/2008

MR. & MRS. JOSH ROWELL 05/23/2009

MR. & MRS. CHARLES W HUGGINS 05/24/1979

MR. & MRS. EDDIE H GOFF 05/25/2007

MR. & MRS. BRIAN OSWALT 05/25/2008

MR. & MRS. WILLIAM SCHOFIELD 05/26/2006

MR. & MRS. ROBERT DRAFTS 05/28/1964

MR. & MRS. C CECIL SHUMPERT 05/28/1972

MR. & MRS. CALLY R FORREST, JR 05/29/1999

MR. & MRS. JAMES C MCGLOCKLIN 05/30/1987

The children of Beulah’s Children’s Ministries will be conducting a

Bake Sale after each service on May 15. All proceeds will go to

support Beulah’s Mission Trip. Buy some sweet treats and support a

great cause!

Children’s Bake Sale

05/01 AMY BOOKTER SEASE 05/16 JANE FLYTHE

JOHN DAVID SEASE 05/18 TARI KOON

THOMAS COVINGTON, JR STEVE SMITH

BRYSON LEO COOK JUDY BURNETT

DAVID LAKE ED MOORE

05/02 BRIAN L SWOFFORD 05/19 ERNESTINE PRICE

05/03 LINDA REYNARD 05/20 LAURIE GRINER

05/04 FRANCES DANTZLER 05/21 SKYLAR GAUSE

SHANE BARTON JEFFERY PRICE

05/05 SCOTT WOODYARD TEURA CORRINE JONES

05/06 VIOLET MYERS 05/22 CALLY R FORREST, JR

05/08 IAN LYBRAND ROBERT "BOB" KELSEY

TONI HUGGINS SHERRY BASHLINE

05/09 LISA GANTT 05/25 ZACHARY GANTT

JAN E WATERS SUZY COLLINS

MELISSA TAYLOR WILLIAM WHITTLE

05/10 BEVERLY JERALD 05/26 FRED TAYLOR

PHILLIP MCNATT DONALD KOON

05/12 JACOB RYE 05/27 LILLIAN KAMINER

05/13 JOANNA SHEALY GLENN SHEALY, II

05/14 THOMAS SINCLAIR, III 05/29 NICOLAS CONN

JACOB RANDALL JOHN HUTTO

05/15 VICKIE GOSSETT 05/30 SANDRA L BURKETT

JASON MAGEE

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BEULAH NEWS PAGE 5

Women’s Group of Beulah (WGOB)

Our Purpose: The WGOB is a fellowship of ladies whose purpose is to spiritually support

themselves and other women & children while sharing and embracing the love of Christ

throughout our community.

All women of the church are welcome to join us! The WGOB meets on the third Thursday of

each month at 6:00pm in the Social Hall. We’d love to share with you!

Cemetery Bylaws The cemetery bylaws are now available on the website. To download a copy, go to

www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org/downloads.html (or you can navigate to the Downloads page

from the Resources menu.). You may also pick up a copy from the church office.

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VBS News VBS (Vacation Bible School) will be held June 13-

17. Dinner for volunteers and participants will be

from 5:00-6:00 each evening, and VBS activities

will happen from 6:00-8:00. All ages are welcome,

and there is even a class for adults! The theme this

year will be “Cave Quest”.

Volunteer Opportunities We are still in need of

volunteers to help us put on a

great VBS program. No

experience necessary. Free

dinner will be provided for

volunteers and participants

each night.

Curious? Think you might like

to lend a hand? Contact Hope

Binkley at

[email protected] to

volunteer or get more

information.

Beulah Volunteers Rock! We have an awesome

group of volunteers. There

are so many of you who do so

much to help make our church

a very special place. You may

teach, assist in our children

and youth ministries, help

with the upkeep of our

buildings, help on Sundays

during our worship services,

visit the sick, prepare food for

someone or some event, give a

member encouragement, serve

on a committee, head up or

work at a fund raiser, or work

in many other capacities.

When we all work together

as a team, good things

happen. May God bless all

of you who take the time to

volunteer at Beulah UMC.

You make a difference!

Our Church Playground has a New Look Our church playground has

been cleaned off and new

wood chips have been spread

on the ground. A very special

thanks to Martha Garlock

(who cleaned and bagged all

the leaves) and Leeann

Melton who headed this up.

Many thanks to Joe

Workman who brought his

tractor and front-end loader to

move all those wood chips and

to everyone else who came to

help spread the wood chips.

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AGAPE

Polly Derrick

Agape Room 205

2705 Leaphart Rd.

West Columbia, SC 29160

MORNINGSIDE ASSISTED

LIVING

Ella V. Woodruff-803-996-4899

c/o Morningside of Lexington

Apt #113

218 Old Chapin Rd.

Lexington, SC 29072

HOMEBOUND

Alan Tompkins-892-2816

616 Tom Drafts Circle

Gilbert, SC 29054

Rosetta Leaphart-892-2266

212 Shore Rd.

Gilbert, SC 29054

Sarah Bailey-892-0006

5 Downing Way

Gilbert, SC 29054

Luther Rogers-892-3601

2033 Shull Ave.

Gilbert, SC 29054

Mickie Folk-727-9961 117 N. Woodside Parkway

W. Columbia, SC 29170

Mildred Price-532-6615

3712 Hwy. 378

Leesville, SC 29070

USHERS - TRADITIONAL

Sam Drake - Leader

Tom Rosson

Don Deering

Wanda Sweat

Carl Bagwell

GREETERS - TRADITIONAL

May 1 & 8 - Jerry Davis, SPRC

Committee, Jana Davis,

Nominations and Lay

Leadership

May 15 & 22 - Skip Price, Chm.,

Trustees, Mindy Price, Sunday

School Superintendent

May 29 & June 5 - Cal Dent,

Finance Committee, Bill

Thornburg

ACOLYTE - TRADITIONAL

Josh Schumpert, Aubree Price,

Nathan Patterson, Audrey

Binkley, William Binkley

CHILDREN’S SERMON -

CONTEMPORARY

May 1 - Stacie Randall

May 8 - Mary Rowell

May 15 - Mary Wingard

May 22 - Tony Rowell

May 29 - S. J. Conway

CHILDREN’S SERMON -

TRADITIONAL

May 1 - Beverly & Turner Flythe

May 8 - Tony Counts

May 15 - Gayle Freeman

May 22 - Jan Kelsey

May 29 - Loretta Price

SCRIPTURE READERS -

CONTEMPORARY

May 1 - Samantha Rowell

May 8 - Bree Reeder

May 15 - Judy Knight

May 22 - Cliff Wingard

May 29 - Mary Rowell

SCRIPTURE READER -

TRADITIONAL

Jim Grimm

SANCTUARY FLOWERS -

TRADITIONAL

May 1 - Open

May 8 - Mary Price

May 15 - Open

May 22 - Open

May 29 - Open

COUNTING TEAM

Donnie Woolsey

Gail Provost

Mary Price

Tony Counts

LEXINGTON EXTENDED CARE

Ruby Bedenbaugh

Lexington Extended Care

815 Old Cherokee Rd.

256 A Caughman Way

Lexington, SC 29072

Betty Jo Gable

Lexington Extended Care

815 Old Cherokee Rd.

Room 144-Lexington Trace

Lexington, SC 29072

Wayne Leaphart

Lexington Extended Care

815 Old Cherokee Rd.

Room 114 A-Palmetto Lane

Lexington, SC 29072

Homebound and Residential Care

Our March Helpers

BEULAH NEWS PAGE 7

Our Church Yard Looks So Pretty Thanks to Sandy Lorey, Janet Vega and Gayle Freeman for working so hard to make our

church grounds look so nice. The flowers are beautiful. Nothing makes you more in tune

with God’s creation than lovely flowers.

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BEULAH NEWS PAGE 8

PRAYERS: Continue to pray for the following: Steven Krepps, Barbara Krepps, Alice Wallace, Diane

Gantt, the Family of John Hanes, Babies Levi, Luke, & Jonah, Wayne Leaphart, Ruby Bedenbaugh, Betty Jo

Gable, Polly Derrick, Alan Tompkins, Rosetta Leaphart, Sarah Bailey, Luther Rogers, Mickie Folk, Mildred

Price, Kelly Hallman, all those in our armed forces, and everyone who has lost their jobs. (Please keep the

church office informed as to names to be added or removed from the list.)

PRESENCE:

GIFTS: Treasurer’s Report: Financial Report As Of 4/17/16

Actual Budgeted Income YTD $132,514.00

Actual Budgeted Expenses YTD $126,846.00

Building Program Account $365,419.00

Jessie’s House $139,739.00

B Dollars YTD $1,299.00

Coins For Land YTD $677.00

Refit YTD $549.00

Yard Sale YTD $5,886.00

Stewardship Report

3/27 4/3 4/10 Weekly Average 4/17 4/24

Sunday School No SS 89 100 93 102 80

Worship 405 205 223 250 219 200

Job Opening: Youth Ministries Director

We have a job position available for a Youth Ministries

Director. This is a part-time position for an individual of

couple. If you like working with youth, please send your

resume’ to Beulah UMC, 161 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert,

SC 29054 or email [email protected]. A job

description is posted on the church’s web site at http://

www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org/job-openings.html.

Children’s Check In Beulah’s Children’s Ministry is phasing in a new

Check In System. If your child attends the

Nursery, Children’s Church, Sunday School, or

JAM/ROC, please check him or her in upon

arrival. Your child will receive a name tag with a

code. You will receive a matching code that is

turned in when you pick up your child. The check

in area is currently under the breezeway next to

the nursery, but may move to a different location

depending on needs.

Thank you for your support and patience as we

implement this system. Providing a safe and fun

atmosphere for your children is our goal!

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Calendar for May 2016

SUNDAY, MAY 1

8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

9:40 am Sunday School

10:30 am Traditional Worship Service

4:00 pm J.A.M./ROC

5:00 pm Aftershock

6:00 pm Bible Study - Conf. Room

MONDAY, MAY 2

9:30 am Bridge - SH

TUESDAY, MAY 3

9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room

7:00 pm REFIT® Class - FLC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

7:15 am Prayer Breakfast - Subway

10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH

6:30 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MAY 5

6:30 pm Praise Choir

FRIDAY, MAY 6

9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)

6:30 pm Girls’ Night Out - FLC

SATURDAY, MAY 7

9:00 am WGOB Art Class - SH

10:00 am Mission Trip Training - FLC

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Mother’s Day

Epworth Day

8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

9:40 am Sunday School

10:30 am Traditional Worship Service

No PM Functions

MONDAY, MAY 9

9:30 am Bridge - SH

6:30 pm Bible Study at Helen’s

TUESDAY, MAY 10

9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room

12:00 pm Mary-Martha Circle at Angelo’s

7:00 pm REFIT® Class - SH

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

7:15 am Prayer Breakfast - Subway

10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH

6:30 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MAY 12

10:30 am Fun, Food, and Fellowship

6:30 pm Praise Choir

FRIDAY, MAY 13

9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)

8:00 pm Square Dancing

SATURDAY, MAY 14

SUNDAY, MAY 15

Children’s Bake Sale for Mission Trip

8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

9:40 am Sunday School

10:30 am Traditional Worship Service

11:45 am Pot Luck

12:30 pm Church Council

4:00 pm J.A.M./ROC

5:00 pm Aftershock

5:00 pm Youth

6:00 pm Bible Study - Conf. Room

MONDAY, MAY 16

9:30 am Bridge - SH

6:30 pm Bible Study at Helen’s

TUESDAY, MAY 17

9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room

7:00 pm REFIT® Class - FLC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

7:15 am Prayer Breakfast - Subway

10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH

6:30 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MAY 19

6:00 pm Women’s Group of Beulah - SH

6:30 pm Praise Choir

FRIDAY, MAY 20

9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)

SATURDAY, MAY 21

6:00 pm Preschool Graduation

SUNDAY, MAY 22

7:00 am UMM Breakfast

8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

9:40 am Sunday School

10:30 am Traditional Worship Service

4:00 pm J.A.M./ROC

5:00 pm Aftershock

5:00 pm Youth Road Trip

6:00 pm Gospel Singing - FLC

6:00 pm Bible Study - Conf. Room

MONDAY, MAY 23

9:30 am Bridge - SH

6:30 pm Bible Study at Helen’s

TUESDAY, MAY 24

9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room

6:30 pm Trustees - Conf. Room

7:00 pm REFIT® Class - FLC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

7:15 am Prayer Breakfast - Subway

10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH

6:30 pm Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MAY 26

Last Day of Preschool

6:30 pm Praise Choir

FRIDAY, MAY 27

No Mother’s Morning Out

8:00 pm Square Dancing

SATURDAY, MAY 28

SUNDAY, MAY 29

Honoring Graduates Sunday

8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

9:40 am Buffet for Entire Congregation

10:30 am Traditional Worship Service

No PM Functions

MONDAY, MAY 30

Memorial Day

Church Office Closed

6:30 pm Bible Study at Helen’s

TUESDAY, MAY 31

9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room

7:00 pm REFIT® Class - FLC

On Mother’s Day, May 8, we

will be taking up a special

offering for Epworth

Children’s Home. 100% of

your Mother’s Day Offering

provides comprehensive care

for the children at Epworth.

Epworth is not an

apportioned item in the

Annual Conference

budget. Mother’s Day is

your opportunity to

support Epworth’s

ministry.

Last year, Beulah met the

congregational goal of $6.00+

per member giving. Let’s do it

again this year or even

better!

165 children received care at

Epworth last year, each one

from our own communities in

SC.

Epworth’s Annual

Mother’s Day

Offering

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Beulah Graduates 17 Students

Beulah Methodist Preschoo l May 2016

Preschool news

Beulah Methodist Preschool is so proud of all of our students! This year, we are saying “see you later” to 17 graduates that have completed our program. This is the first class to finish the entire program. Some of these children learned to crawl and walked their first steps right here at Beulah. The began their journey in the infant room and finished as big kids. They have learned the Lord’s Prayer, their ABC’s, can sing Jesus Loves Me in English and in Spanish and even beginning to read. As they graduate from preschool and become Kin-dergartners we hope they remember their years at Beulah Methodist Preschool and continue to follow the same academic and spiritual path they started right here within the walls of our church. Graduation will be on May 21st at 6pm if you would like to join.

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Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Leesville, SC 29070

PERMIT NUMBER 8

Beulah United Methodist Church

161 Beulah Church Road

Gilbert, SC 29054

www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org

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W e would like to invite you to Fun,

Food and Fellowship. We meet

every second Thursday at 10:30 am

(except for November, when we

have the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner). We hope

you will come have lunch and get together with

all your friends and make new friends. Invite all

your neighbors to come with you. We would be

glad to have you attend. Any questions, please

call the church office at 892-2842 or Theresa

George at 803-397-3798.

Fun, Food, and

Fellowship

May 12, 2016

Join us for Gospel Singing the fourth Sunday

of each month at 6:00 pm!

May 22 - Eastern Sky

Eastern Sky Gospel is quickly gaining

recognition for their close harmonies and

wonderful testimonies. The Ministry Mission

of Eastern Sky Gospel is to see lives changed by

reaching lost souls for Christ. Their true desire is

to be a blessing and encouragement to fellow

believers. God receives all the Glory and praise as

they accomplish this.