The ONNE TION...The ONNE TION here and south of us continues Happy March!6:00pm Bible Study This month, I would like to spotlight one of my favorite missions and ministries of the

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Happy March! This month, I would like to spotlight one of my favorite missions and ministries of the United Methodist Church: UMCOR.

UMCOR stands for United Methodist Committee on Relief and will be the focal point of our March mission as we 1) assemble much-needed health kits and 2) collect a special offering on UMCOR Sunday, March 31st.

For over 75 years, UMCOR has helped people in crisis all over the world. This month and especially on UMCOR Sunday, we will celebrate this tremendous ministry and the many lives generously affected through the love in action and compassion of UMCOR. Through a special love offering, we hope to continue supporting the many lives changed through the work of UMCOR.

When watching disasters unfold locally and around the globe, many of us feel the call to help but are at a loss as to what we can actually do to help. UMCOR Sunday is the day for congregations around the globe to help. And as our area from

here and south of us continues to rebuild from Hurricane Michael, we know first-hand how important it is to pull together and help those affected by disaster.

UMCOR offers aid in Jesus’ name to those who suffer:

When tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, UMCOR responded.

When children in Zimbabwe lost parents to AIDS, UMCOR responded.

When a massive tsunami devastated lives in Japan, UMCOR responded.

When Hurricane Michael made landfall, UMCOR responded.

And when the next crisis occurs, UMCOR will be prepared to respond.

UMCOR is our church-wide

March Mission. Detailed

instructions for the Health Kits

can be found in this newslet-

ter. Every single kit represents

one person’s life who is

changed because of you. Thank

you. Also, please consider

making a special donation to

this fabulous ministry on or

before UMCOR Sunday, March

31st, as we thank God for the

opportunity to help UMCOR

respond to the glory of God.

Blessings, Teresa

OUR VISION

Living up to our heritage of reaching each new generation for Christ.

Sundays

9:00am Sunday School

10:00am Worship Service

5:30pm Prayers & Praise Service

Wednesdays

5:15pm Family Night Supper

6:00pm Bible Study

OUR MISSION

To Put Jesus F.I.R.S.T. In Our Lives, Our Church, and Our Community.

MARCH 2019

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FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Strong Community Life Matters to God

March 3 Transfiguration Sunday Sunday School 9:00 A.M.

Worship Service 10:00 A.M.

(Greeters) Kaylan Alvarado/Kimberly Lambert/Addison Godwin

(Ushers) Bill Hart/Allen Brackin/Jim Kinney/Mike Johnson

K1 KIDZ— Patty Johnson Pre-School—Mary Bullard Nursery:-Suzanne Harden

Coffee Nook Nibbles: Charm Russler

Prayers & Praise Service 5:30 P.M.

March 10 Scout Sunday Lent I Sunday School 9:00 A.M.


(Greeters) Allen Brackin/Mary Beth Brackin/Olivia Bullard



Coffee Nook Nibbles: Allen Brackin


March 17 Lent II Sunday School 9:00 A.M.

Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Youth/Children Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser

11:00 A.M.

(Greeters) Emory Foster/Frances Foster/Caleb Bullard



Coffee Nook Nibbles: Need Volunteer


March 24 Lent III Sunday School 9:00 A.M.


(Greeters) Tom Walsh/Mary Walsh/Madison Bullard




Administrative Council Meeting 4:00 P.M. Prayers & Praise Service 5:30 P.M.

March 31 UMCOR Sunday Lent IV Sunday School 9:00 A.M.


(Greeters) Charm Russler/Patsy Marteney/Olivia Bullard





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Greystone’s Cookbook

Our church cookbook has a lot of great recipes!

These make great Gifts for any occasion!

Proceeds from the cookbook sales help support our church ministries.

Cookbooks are located in the lobby.

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Bring a dish to share.

Come join us for a time of

Friendship, Laughter and

Fellowship.

Please Remember to bring a

friend!!

Contact Shirley Brackin or Jennifer

Hamilton for more information.

Hostesses:

Nancy Rankin & Sherry Dean

Christian Women United Circle Ministry Groups

Donation for Love In Action: Shampoo Donation for Wesley Place: Bingo Prizes

C.W.U. March 5th at 12 p.m. at church

. FAITH CIRCLE

March 12th at 9:30 a.m.

Grace-Love Circle March 18 18th at Mama Rosa’s at 6 p.m.


The church family of Greystone

United Methodist Church is invited

to a Bridal Shower in honor of Olivia Adkins at

the Church, Saturday, March 9th, 2-3 p.m.

Olivia is registered at Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, and Amazon.

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March Mission: UMCOR Health Kits

At the Alabama/West Florida United Methodist Annual Conference this year, UMCOR relief

kits will again be collected. Relief Supply kits help provide care for the most vulnerable people

during times of crisis. UMCOR kits are distributed globally, and help sustain everyday life for

people who lack ready access to essential supplies.

Below are the needed items for each Health Kit:

1 hand towel (15”x25” to 17”x27”) (kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels are not

acceptable)

1 washcloth

1 comb (at least 6” and sturdy; no pocket combs or picks)

1 metal nail file or nail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)

1 bath-size soap (3 oz. and larger; no Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content; do not

remove from original packaging)

1 toothbrush (adult-size only; do not remove from packaging; no multi-packs)

NO TOOTHPASTE

10 adhesive bandages (3/4” to 1” size) (common household bandages)

1 plastic bag (1 gallon-size sealable bag)

$1 to purchase toothpaste; $1 for shipping.

Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel.

Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to

cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items.

Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place

the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.

We are collecting these Health Kits the entire month. Thank you for sharing the love of God to

those in great need. God bless you!

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INSTRUCT MINISTRY Spiritual and Relational Health Matter to God

Wednesday Night’s in March

THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS CHURCH-WIDE LENTEN SERIES

to begin WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

BOOKS are $12.00/each and will be available for you on

ASH WEDNESDAY.

Please pre-order yours today by contacting the Church Office. (334)794-6725

Together, we will observe a beautiful and Holy Lent.

Monday Morning Bible Study

Robyn Robbins is leading “Jonah” Women’s Bible Study on Monday’s at 9 a.m. Interruptions. “They're aggravat-ing. Sometimes infuriating. But how we handle interrup-tions actually tell us more about ourselves. What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! Priscilla redefines interruption and shows that interruption is actually God's invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city.” (Lifeway.com)

Young Adult Sunday School at Greystone Join us on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. for the Young Adult Sunday School Class! Mike Johnson is teaching “God of Armor” by Priscilla Shirer. If you are a Young Adult, consider this great Sunday School Class!

We have 3 adult Sunday Schools, a young adult Sunday School, Youth Sunday School, Children’s Sunday School, and Pre-K Sunday School! Our nursery is also available for your little one’s. See you Sunday at Greystone!

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Kids and youth will be exploring “The Quest for Kids” by Beth Moore. This is a 6-week Bible Study on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. This Bible Study is an Expedition Toward a Deeper Relationship with God.

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Join us the First Thursday of every month. We share food donated by Greystone members. And share the Love of Christ with them through Prayer. . March 7th, 5:15-7:15pm 276 W. Main St., Dothan

Love In Action International Ministries spreads the

Gospel of Jesus Christ through acts of compassion in

our hometown of Dothan, Ala., inner cities

throughout the US, and other parts of the world.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:35-40 that we are to take

care of the neediest among us. In verse 40 He says, "I

assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of

these brothers of Mine, you did for Me."

They also believe in carrying out the Great

Commission Jesus gives all of His followers in

Matthew 28:19-20. “Therefore, we go to the nations

reaching the lost and unreached people with the

Gospel of Jesus Christ, and make disciples.”

Items for Dothan Animal Shelter will be collected the 1st Sunday of each month.

REACH MINISTRY People Want Their Lives to Matter and Make a Difference

Greystone UMC Children News Hello church family, It’s hard to believe that January and February are over and March is upon us. Let me let you know what is going on this month. First, on March 10, 2019 our kids and youth will be presenting “He Is” with our Stick Ministry. This will be during our Sunday morning service. The children and youth will be hosting a St. Patty’s Day Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser on March 17, 2019 immediately following the Worship Service. Please come hungry and support our kids! Monies raised will be for them to go to camp this summer. Sunday nights we will be doing Bible Drills, and on Wednesday nights we will practice our Stick Ministry. Come join us! Looking forward to seeing you in God’s house.

In Christ, Patty Johnson Children’s Director

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The United Methodist Church is a

connectional denomination. That

means all UMC’s are connected to

one another through annual

conferences. Keep up with what’s

happening and learn more about

your Alabama-West Florida

Conference from their website:

awfumc.org

A.R.M.E.D., Men’s Club, meets 2nd Mondays

at 6:30pm in the church sanctuary for a

meal, fellowship, and planning.

-March 11th at 6:30pm at the church

SERVE MINISTRY

People Want Their Lives to Matter and Make a Difference

Interested in joining the choir?

.For information contact Chris Adkins at 334.794.6725.

Choir Practice at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights.

Interested in joining the Praise band? For

information contact Chris Adkins at

334.794.6725

Have a request? Let us know!

We would love to play your favorite Worship

song!

THANKS MINISTRY God Inhabits the Praises of His People

Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people. If you, or someone you know, are going through a difficult time, consider having a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support. The care is confidential and helpful. For more information on receiving care contact Pastor Teresa and/or Bob Willis.

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Birthdays, Anniversaries And Other Important Stuff

February 2019

Income: $19,279.66 Expenses: $19,458.82

ATTENDANCE

February 3 February 10

Sunday School: 44 Sunday School: 42

Worship: 92 Worship: 84 & 30

February 17 February 24

Sunday School: 34 Sunday School: 45

Worship: 79 & 26 Worship: 82 & 26 MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

David & Maggie Perez 2/17 Justin & Michelle Godwin 2/18

Do you have something that you would

like to go into the monthly Connection? Or

a suggestion for our newsletter? You can

put it in the basket in the Common

Ground, or you can email it to at

[email protected]

March Birthdays

Pam Carletti 3/01 William Eliot Watford 3/03 Cornelia Cooper 3/10 Doris Spears 3/11 Mary Bullard 3/13 Ryan Rankin 3/17 Bethany Clark 3/21 Carolyn Johnson 3/22 Jonathan Miskell 3/25 David Snell 3/28 Richard Johnson 3/30

Greystone UMC welcomes its newest members!

Curt & Sherry Anderson

How blessed we are to have you both!!!

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NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

Lindy Sears

Mike Hartzog

Candace Helms

Debbie Batchelor

Elliot Dasinger

Lawanna Dykes

Ruth Perdue

Michael McMoy

Davis Loftin

Beverly Sanders

Ruth Bryant

Barbara Bird

Anderson Sightler

Judy Hernandez

Patton Shoupe

Bob Schamp

Wanda Schamp

Katherine Hornsby

Gypsy Richardson

PRAYER LIST

homebound

Polly Fortson (110 Hampshire Street, 36305)

Lois Christensen (5913 Granger Road, Marianna, FL 32446)

Clyde & Billie Cunningham (102 Pearce Street, 36301)

Nora Joyce McNair (2416 W. Main St., 36301)

Gerald & Ann McCallister (PO Box 286, Midland City 36350)

Marge Wood (707 Canterbury Dr., 36305)

. "Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive." Matthew 21:22

Somerset Extendicare Myra Shewmake(#102) Vernon Sears(#513) Westside Terrace Margrette Joiner(#532) Jeanette McCollum(#143) Sara Williams(#510) Wesley Place Billie Rabon(#727) Janie Arnold Angelina Walsh Troy Health & Rehab Center Richard White(#715) Jerrie Hollis

***Please update or make additions to our prayer list by contacting the church office.

Our Church, Our Community, and Our

Country

Those Serving our Country.........

SFC Matthew Kingsbury (Alabama) Gunny Sgt Michael Monday - USMC (California) (son of Allen & Mary Beth Brackin) Sgt. Chris Moore - USMC (Japan) (nephew of Allen & Mary Beth Brackin) Cpt. Justin Shaw (Georgia) (grandson of Buford & Polly Fortson) Austin Philpot (Washington) (son of Toby & Veronica Philpot) LCPL Dakota (Cody) Justice (North Carolina) (son of Chris & Connie Justice)

Private Penny Justice, Army Reservist (Tallahassee) (daughter of Chris & Connie Justice) SR Robert Williams (Great Lakes) (grandson of Bob & Wanda Schamp) SPC Justin Outlaw (Afghanistan) (great-grandson of Glenda Sanders) Petty Officer 2nd Class Mathew Dwayne Wilson (Charleston) (son of Rick & Sue Wilson) Private Cheyenne Anderson (Ft. Leonard Wood) (granddaughter of Curt & Sherry Anderson)

Our Military past, present, and future

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Church Staff Teresa Seevers Curt Anderson Senior Pastor Congregational Care Pastor

Chris Adkins Mark Robbins

Worship Leader/Choir Director Sound Tech

Mike Johnson Patty Johnson

Youth Director Children’s Director

Suzanne Harden Mary Bullard Nursery Pre-K Teacher

Jennifer Hamilton Heather Adkins

Church Administration/IT Tech Custodian

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

OFFICE: (334) 794-6725 FAX: (334) 712-9717

Email: [email protected]

F.I.R.S.T. Team Leaders

Fellowship Charm Russler

Instruct Jim Kinney

Reach Susan Loftin

Serve Barbara Haymon

Thanksgiving Carolyn Johnson

Website: www.greystonedothan.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

GreystoneUnitedMethodistChurch

Twitter: @GreystoneUMC

Instagram: greystonedothan

The ONNE TION...The ONNE TION here and south of us continues Happy March!6:00pm Bible Study This month, I would like to spotlight one of my favorite missions and ministries of the

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