Pastor’s Corner
Good things continue to happen at Hinesville First United Methodist Church. The Overman Men’s Bible Class continues to amaze. The men have put in place all the ingredients leading to the installation of a sprinkler system that will allow us to develop a strong and viable lawn.
The Jack Waller Class has the driving force behind painting the social hall and beautifying the women’s restroom. A great ministry has been done by all.
The annual golf tourney which comes as a prelude to the Fall Festival was a roaring success and loads of fun. The support for the affair was awe inspiring.
The first of many congregation wide listening groups was held during the first week in October. More meetings are scheduled over the next few weeks. Please attend a session in your area or wherever you so chose. We are compiling your preferences for ministry. We will share the findings and prioritize our ministries. We need everyone to set-up and step-out.
I know that you will be attending the Fall Festival. It will be a spectacular event.
Finally, on October 29, 2006, our Annual Charge Conference is scheduled. Please try to attend, and send in your year ending gifts of love so the church can meet the conference askings for our apportionment ministries.
Additionally, we need your gifts of love for the ministry to our youth. We have advertised for a part-time youth worker, and we want to have sufficient resources to meet the needs of the youth ministry. Be safe and remember that you are special in God’s sight.
Yours in Christ,
Douglas
Sunday Night Live & Christmas Musical Rehearsal
Sunday Night Live will begin on Sunday, October 15 from 5:00-6:30 in the sanctuary. All children ages 3 thru 5th grade are encouraged to be here as they begin rehearsal for the Christmas Musical Drama.
Chili Cook-off & Bingo
Chili Cook-off & Bingo Saturday, November 4 at 6:30. We are looking for folks to bring a pot of chili. Three judges will decide whose chili is the best. Bring a white elephant as a bingo prize.
Ushers Needed
We are in need of ushers to serve during the 11:00 service. If you would like to serve please call Gerald DeLoach at 876-2878
Children’s Church
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Children’s Church during both the 8:30 & 11:00 worship services. No experience is necessary, just a love for children. Please call the church office if you can help.
AS A CHRISTIAN, DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND YOUR JEWISH ROOTS? If your answer to this question is, no, I didn’t know I have Jewish roots as a Christian or that it even really matters, then you may be interested in reading this notice a little closer. Understanding your Christian Hebrew heritage is a key that can unlock the treasures of God’s Word in an amazing way! When we speak of the Jewish/Hebraic roots of our Christian faith, we are talking about the biblical foundations of Christianity, which happen to have been from and of the Jews. For centuries, as Christians, we have not understood biblical Judaism and we have missed much understanding about the rich relationship God desires to have with us. Several members of our church recently attended a Christian conference where we learned so much about our Jewish Savior and the biblical roots of our faith that was cultivated in the soil of Israel and among the Jewish people. If you would like to learn more about this truth, we invite and encourage all men and women of our church who would be interested to join us for a meeting on October 24 at 7:00 PM in the church social hall to discuss plans for growing in our understanding of these truths. If you have questions about this meeting, please contact Shirley Giddens at 876-3833 or Lynda Hall at 876-2792, otherwise, we look forward to meeting with you on October 24th!
OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP CONCERNING FALL FESTIVAL
Dear Members of Hinesville First Methodist and Friends:
Your Fall Festival Committee is taking this opportunity to invite you to participate in our annual Fall Festival on October 14, 2006. This promises to be a great day for our Church and a wonderful time of fellowship for all of us!
Following are the Festival events and times:
9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.- FLEA MARKET AND CLOTHES BOOTH (CLOTHES FOR AGES 3-12 YEARS)
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.-
BOOTH FOR HOMEMADE CANDY
CHRISTMAS STORE
THE BOOK NOOK
COUNTRY STORE
AUCTION
HOMEMADE CAKES
INFANT BOOTH
Outside in the parking lot, the Hinesville Police Department will be doing fingerprinting for children. There will also be a fire truck and an ambulance to explore. FACE PAINTING AND CLOWNS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN. The Face Painting will cost $.50 and pictures can be made with the clowns for $1.00.
Free blood pressure screening will also be available.
* * * 11:00 A.M. – BARBECUE DINNERS WILL BE SERVED FOR $6.00 * * *
(EAT IN OR TAKE OUT)
Come one, come all and spend some happy hours at the Church on October 14! Make this a special day of TOGETHERNESS!
Listening Groups
If you have not signed up to attend a listening group in your neighborhood please call the church office to do so. If you cannot attend in your neighborhood, please feel free to attend any of the groups.
Lyman & Janet Bowker W. L. & Lynda Hall
564 Briar Circle 515 Old Sunbury Road
Hinesville, GA 31313 Hinesville, GA 31313
876-4835 876-2792
October 17, 7:00 p.m. October 19, 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Doug & Elaine Force Angela West
102 W Gen Stewart Way 582 B Bacontown Road
Hinesville, GA 31313 Midway, GA 31320
368-2124 492-2988
October 24, 7:00 p.m. October 27, 7:00 p.m.
I will support First United Methodist Church by…
MY PRAYERS
Elizabeth Hutton, Ann Powers, Dorothy Stagmeier, Davis & Ralph Darsey, Faye Darsey, Chris Varmecky, Ethelda Lee, Jack Bell, Irene Martin, Scot Sikes, Sandra DeFore, Mike Waldrop.
MY PRESENCE
Sunday School:.....................................................................................81
Worship 8:30:......................................................................................38
..............11:00:....................................................................................130
Total Worship:...................................................................................168
MY GIFTS
Received Last Week:..................................................................7,852.00
Received to Date:..................................................................288,539.00
MY SERVICE
Ushers:....................................................................... Jeff Arnold, Capt.
Allen Brown, Danny Norman, Tom Ratcliffe, Craig Stafford
Hal Stafford, Durand Standard, George Stagmeier
Greeters:...................... Johnny & Linda Smiley
......................................Libby NeeSmith
Security Steward:................................................................Hal Stafford
Acolytes: ........................................Sarah Edwards & Tristan Wheeler
Crucifer: .........................................................................Molly Zechman
Nursery: ..................................................................Zimmie Christensen
Altar Steward: .......................................................Vanessa Richardson
