The Lenten Covenant Community Sermon Series. Holy Thursday, March 29 Warehouse 7:00 pm

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1 8:30 am Warehouse I 9:45 am Sunday School I 11:00 am Sanctuary March 2018 Worship Opportunities Sundays Lay Servants Christian Formation Adults Children Youth Ministry Opportunities Nursery Children Youth Adults Missions: Lewis Day of Service Domestic Mission Trip The Lenten Covenant Community Sermon Series Sunday, March 4 Covenant Community: Embracing Sabbath Exodus 20:1 11 Sunday, March 11 (Daylight Savings Time Sunday!) Covenant Community: Embracing Attention Numbers 21:4 9; John 3:14-21 Sunday, March 18 Covenant Community: Embracing the Unfolding Jeremiah 32:31 34; John 12:20 33 Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday Covenant Community: Embracing Mystery Mark 1:1 11; Isaiah 42:1 9 Coming Up: Holy Thursday, March 29 Warehouse 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 30 Sanctuary 7:00 pm Holy Week Activities Holy Thursday Good Friday Easter Sunrise Easter Worship Children s Church is available during both Sunday services for children potty trained - 2nd grade. Children with Return Me to Communion cards will be brought back to worship to participate with family. Lewis Day of Service Saturday, March 24 7:30 Noon

2 Beth s Blessings March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. This year, March certainly comes roaring at us full of grief and passion stirred again by the pain of seventeen lives lost in a mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The lion roars at us in the response of students from that school and across the country rising up to beg for attention to their fear and insecurity at school. And this is only one among all the fears, insecurities, anxieties, tensions, conflicts, and destructive forces roaring around us. The psalmist expresses our cries to God: Watch me with the very pupil of your eye! Hide me in the protection of your wings, away from the wicked who are out to get me, away from my deadly enemies who are all around me! They are like a lion eager to rip its prey; they are like a strong young lion lying in wait. (Psalm 17:8-9, 12) On the Sunday after the killings at the Parkland High School, we heard the promise of God s covenant with all life. After the flood waters had subsided, God said to Noah: I will set up my covenant with you so that never again will all life be cut off by floodwaters. There will never again be a flood to destroy the earth. This is the symbol of the covenant that I am drawing up between me and you and every living thing with you, on behalf of every future generation. I have placed my bow in the clouds; and upon seeing it I will remember the enduring covenant between God and every living being of all the earth s creatures. (Genesis 9:11-12, 16) Even after roaring against our sin in the mighty flood waters, God loved us so to embrace our vulnerability, put the crossbow weapon of destruction away, and set this eternal covenant of life for every future generation. God still feels something when our sin leads to death and destruction of innocent lives. God still feels something Do we? Also this year the month of March falls entirely within the season of Lent, bringing Christians the lion s task of repentance both personal and corporate. It is a season for shaping us into disciples of Jesus Christ and a covenant community embracing the disciplines of faith in God: vulnerability; trust; Sabbath; attention; the unfolding mystery of God s amazing grace and abiding love. On the Sunday after the killings at the Parkland High School, our Sunday morning high school class heard about the prayer ministry at Lewis Memorial. They wrote their prayers on paper crosses and brought them before this covenant community and before God at the sanctuary altar. Our students invite us to pray with them for: attitudes; peace; nuclear mayhem; war; crooked politicians; what the internet is capable of; worldwide loss of creativity, positivity, and accountability; and school safety. God still feels something for all of these students prayers Do we? Even as this March arrives like a lion, let us commit ourselves fully to these days of Lent and the lion s task of repentance both personal and corporate, shaping us into disciples of Jesus Christ and a covenant community embracing the disciplines of faith in God. Just as God promised Noah after the flood, we can be assured the Lamb is with us throughout, and He will embrace us in the end with His passion, resurrection, and life. Longest Night Blessings, This is the symbol of the covenant that I am drawing up between me and you and every living thing with you, on behalf of every future generation. I have placed my bow in the clouds; and upon seeing it I will remember the enduring covenant between God and every living being of all the earth s creatures. - Genesis 9:12 2

3 Learn Adult Sunday School 9:45 10:45 am Cokesbury Methodist Adult Bible Studies Curriculum Annie Lewis Bible Class Cary Woodworth Rm G407 Mary Crook Class Claude & Sandra Harper Rm F204 Acknowledging God: The lessons this quarter, written by Clara Welch, take us through a broad sweep of demonstrations of God s faithful love and provision; from the tomb to the very foot of the throne of God, where we join thousands upon thousands in saying, Blessing, honor, glory, and power belong to the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and always. (Revelation 5:11,13) Subscribe to The Daily Text , spend time every day and then come and discuss various aspects of the daily reading and how they apply in our lives and culture. Facilitators: Bonnie Johnston, Kip Woodworth Parlor Lessons that confront the news with Scripture and hope. Inspirational, intelligent, thought provocative discussions to spark day-to-day application to life in the world today. Facilitator: Fred Moore Chapel Rm G103 Weekday Bible Studies for Women Genesis Book Study Beth Moore s The Quest Mondays 11:30 am Youth Building Vicki Parker, facilitator Begins Thursday, March 1 1:00 pm $20 Youth Building Nancy Brown, facilitator Wednesday Night Bible Studies 6:30 7:30 pm Bible Book Study ~The Epistle to the Romans Pastor s Roundtable ~ Questions & Answers Vicki Parker Room G 407 Rev. Beth Sanders Parlor No preparation needed Come open God s Word together each week. No preparation needed Join in a conversation about the coming Sunday s focus Scripture, listening for how God s Word speaks to all. History of the Bible ~and the cultures in which it developed Gregg Jordan Conference Room Looking at His Story through the lens of other happenings around the world in history. 3

4 Lewis Day Of Service Saturday, March 24 7:30 am - Noon Come enjoy a hearty breakfast and prayer to begin a morning of service to our community. There are a variety of avenues for individuals to reach out in Christian service to our community: Lydia Project Cut & Sew Day (Fellowship Hall) bring a good pair of fabric shears or a portable sewing machine to help assemble gift bags for women facing cancer treatment Salvation Army (downtown location) Ten volunteers needed to help sort and organize at the shelter downtown Columbia Road Clean-up (outside weather-permitting) Men 16 years and older are invited to join with other churches on Columbia Road to clean up debris along Columbia Road Children s Mission Retreat Volunteers needed to guide K-5th graders in a Standards of Excellence Mission study (Must be Safe Sanctuary Certified) Please register: onrealm.org or contact Michelle Helpingstine toteleigh@gmail.com * Subject to change. Check Bulletins and Enews for updates Domestic Mission Trip Alabama Rural Ministries (ARM) Friday - Monday October 5-8, 2018 A team from Lewis Memorial is going on a family mission trip in October to assist Alabama Rural Ministries (ARM). ARM hopes that our team will not only experience the joys of helping a family with repairs and teaching children Bible stories, but also gain an understanding of Christ s call to serve. Potential Team Projects: Roofing Constructing wheelchair ramps Dry wall repair Minor plumbing repair General repairs for rooms Leading summer day camps for area underserved kids Team Members: Jeff Carter Melissa Chesser Madison & Megan Craig & Sherri Doxey Alex Gill Chuck & Lauren Jones Patrick, Aubree, Makayla Frank Murphy Jamie Porter Mindy Beth Sanders Grant Nichols Graham & Sharon Nichols Michael & Cindy Vinson Tim Best, Ben Sweat Cary & Kip Woodworth If you would like to help support the team, please mark your donation as Domestic Mission. Thank you for your support. MADE FOR MORE //////////////////////////////////// More than a trip More than a project Service is a lifestyle //////////////////////////////////// Extending the love of Christ through home repair and children s ministries. Contact: Cary Woodworth, LMUMC Domestic Mission Coordinator miatabug1992@gmail.com 4

5 Out and About in February Christian Makayla Rock Solid - 5 th Grade Retreat - Jacob - Prepping for Youth! Ben Kamryn Dalila Cindy Vinson, Chuck Jones, Jennifer Powell, Grant Nichols Mindy Sweetheart Banquet Just a few of our sweethearts The Contestants of the Valentine Game Josh & Cat The Winning Couple The Galentines : Jewel, Berdeen, Laura, Pat, Carolyn, Vicki Chuck & Makayla Justin & Michelle Jill & Stan Jimmy & Lenora Alan & Sheryl Jason & Jennifer Stephanie & Stephen Barbara & Kevin Erica & Tim Cindy & Michael Tim & Nate Anita & David Harold & Shirley Claire & Mattie Mattie, Tim, Patrick & Aleksander Aubree s Art Night An LMUMC teen, Aubree Jones, provided an Art Night babysitting service during the Sweetheart Banquet. Proceeds will help Aubree attain her hope of volunteering in mission to Ecuador in

6 Children s Ministry DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY SOUL FULL SUNDAYS Cindy Vinson, director cindy1@lewismemorial.com Children s Church provides a time for children during the Sunday Worship Services for potty trained toddlers through 2 nd grade children. It is located in the white building next to the Chapel. After the Children s Moment one of our Children s Ministry volunteers leads the children to a time of Bible stories, crafts and singing. 8:30 & 11:00 am Children s Church Building (Children with Communion Cards will be brought back to share Communion with parents on Sunday, March 4.) Sunday School provides an opportunity for children to delve deeper into God s Word in an age appropriate setting, where children and group leaders can love and care for one another. 9:45 am Education Building Nursery - 5th grade And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor. Luke 2:52 Pre K - 4TH Grade Sundays 5:00 pm Chapel 252 Basics is a curriculum designed for Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grade. What does 252 mean? It s not our street address, nor the number of questions a 2nd grader can ask in 20 minutes. Instead, everything we teach in 252 Basics is based on one of three basic, but powerful truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52 (hence 252) I need to make the wise choice. I can trust God no matter what. I should treat others the way I want to be treated. The curriculum is designed to provoke discovery and invite kids into a new understanding of how to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. Each week we join Children s Choir and Intergenerational Meal. March Theme: Peace March Memory Verse: So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another. Romans 14:19 NIRV 5th Grade Pastor Palooza 5:00 pm Rm G107 Pastor Palooza: Fifth graders get to chat and have fun with Pastor Beth from 5:00-6:00 pm on Sundays. This is a special time for 5th graders as they transition from Children s Ministry to Youth Ministry. They will join Children s Choir at 6:00 pm. Another adult is needed for this ministry, to fulfill Safe Sanctuaries standards. Children s Choir (K 5th grade) Why join? Singing in a choir has been linked to better grades & test scores, increased confidence, improved social skills, self discipline and much more. Plus it s fun to make a joyful noise to the Lord! We are working on songs for 5 th Sunday Worship in April. - Melissa Tennant, facilitator Sundays 6:00 pm Choir Intergenerational Family Style Meal Sundays 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall After a full day of worship in the morning and Bible studies in the afternoon, it s great to gather around the table to enjoy a family style meal. Adult Bible Study students will join Youth and Children s Ministry. Intergenerational means you will be seated with people of various age groups to promote an extended family fellowship time. Conversation Starter questions will help spark interesting conversation over a delicious light supper. Food donations for the meal are appreciated. Pantry needs are posted online, or you can drop a check in the offering, designated Intergenerational Meal in the memo line. March 4 March 11 March18 March 25 Barbecued Pulled Pork Tacos In a Bag Veg. Soup & Grilled Cheese Baked Ziti & Green Beans 6

7 Watch bulletin each week for schedule changes and to to get up to the minute Children s Ministry Updates & Reminders! Friends & Family Meal WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS 5:45 pm Fellowship Hall Enjoy the fellowship of friends and family midweek. Invite your neighbors and friends. Share a meal together and then join a Bible Study. Children & Youth programs from K - 12th grade Nursery Available March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 Rice & Ham Casserole St Patrick s Day Meal Prison House Spaghetti Hamburgers Domestic Missions General Budget Evangelism General Budget Reserve your plate by Monday Noon prior: office@lewismemorial.com CANCELLATIONS by Tuesday Noon Bible Black Belts - Scripture with a Kick Wednesdays 6:30 pm Sanctuary Scripture with a Kick is an active Bible Study teaching children ages Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children move through belt levels from August May. Each belt level contains different passages of scripture and Bible skills. Current Belt Level includes: For K 2nd Purple Stripe: Lord s Prayer; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 118:1; Romans 14:19 BBB Pledge OR Books of the Old Testament For 3rd 5th Black Stripe: Black Belt Pledge, The Lord s Prayer; Psalm 150:6, Psalm 46:10, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 16:32, Matthew 18:21-22 Standards of Excellence Retreat - Missions - Saturday, March 24 10:00 am Warehouse Your elementary aged child, K - 5 th grade, will learn who their neighbor is and how to love your neighbor as yourself. -Matthew 22:39 We will talk about missions - both foreign and local. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth - Acts 1:8 Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 1 Please bring FILLED Easter Eggs beginning March 4 th Collection Boxes in Fellowship Hall and Warehouse 2018 VBS, July 8 12 Rafting Ready Verse When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. - Isaiah 43:2 7

8 Youth Ministry Grant Nichols, Director Sunday Night Schedule 4:00 pm Youth Worship Team Warehouse 5:00 pm Elev8 (UMYF) Warehouse Wednesday Night Schedule 6:30 pm Bible Study Gals Room G107 Jennifer Powell Guys Room R204 Grant Nichols 6th - 12th grades United Methodist Youth Fellowship Youth Happenings: Confirmation Classes 9:45 am Warehouse Room 101 Winter Jam 2018 COMING March 22 $15 cash at the door plus $$ for snacks Liam Tennant, earning the Eagle Scout rank senior, Gray Nichols, signing with Rheinhardt U R.S.V.P. VAN SEATS Limit: 11 Students TEXT: Grant

9 Get To Know Your Committees Administrative Council The Administrative Council oversees the programs of the congregation. We look to the long range planning of the church to include nurturing, outreach and witness. The Council strives to be inclusive and loving to all they encounter, at church and in the community. Administrative Council is made up of all the chairpersons and leadership from each area of ministry and outreach. Our primary goal is strengthening the relationship of the church family and friends with God. We meet monthly and are accountable to the larger church at the annual charge conference. We invite your prayers for the Council and for all areas of ministry at Lewis Memorial. Jill Pratt, Chairperson, Admin Council Sherri Doxey, Vice Chair, Admin Council (Administrative Council Secretary to be determined) Dr. Beth Sanders, Senior Pastor Cindy Vinson, Director of Children s Ministry cindy1@lewismemorial.com Jason Powell, Contemporary Worship Leader jason@lewismemorial.com Grant Nichols, Director of Youth & Young Adult Min youth@lewismemorial.com Joseph Silmaro, Director of Sanctuary Music jpsilmaro@gmail.com Joanne Percival, Mother s Morning Out Director joanne@lewismemorial.com Lee Irwin, Board of Trustees Chair agafirefighter@comcast.net Anita Plue, Board of Trustees Vice Chair anitaplue31@gmail.com Brad Powell, Finance Committee Chair bradp2733@yahoo.com Nancy Brown, Church Treasurer no address Vicki Parker, Lay Leader bluealm@comcast.net.. Craig Doxey, Staff Parish Relations Chair craig.doxey22@gmail.com Jewel Allen, Worship Co-Chair alljewel622@knology.net Linda Fry, Worship Co-Chair lfry813@gmail.com Mary-jo Cooper, Warehouse Worship / Wedding Coor macooper@augusta.edu Sonny McDowell, Evangelism Chair s.mcdowell@icloud.com Michelle Helpingstine, Missions Chair toteleigh@gmail.com Bonnie Johnston, Mission Vice Chair bonniejohnston74@gmail.com Berdeen Lawrence, Christian Formation Chair annetaberdeen@gmail.com Taylor Thompson, Sunday School Superintendent taylor.thompson94@yahoo.com Alan & Sheryl Brown, Assist. S.S. Superintendent sherbrown1211@gmail.com Jill Pratt, Prayer Ministry Co-Coordinator jillpratt32z@gmail.com. Kiki Orum, Prayer Ministry Co-Coordinator kristinao6951@gmail.com Amelia Akin, United Methodist Women President aakin60@comcast.net Roger Kessing, United Methodist Men President rkessing@css-inc.biz Renee McDowell, Historian reneemcdowell@icloud.com Administrative Council Lifetime Members: Ellen Cox James Hair Administrative Council Past Chairs: Grayson Brown Gene Hair Youth Representatives: Gray Nichols, President Alex Gill, Vice President Tim Best, Middle School Rep Age-Level Coordinators: Peggy Delucia, Children s Ministry Council Vice Chair peggyjean123@gmail.com Jennifer Nichols, Youth Ministry Council Vice Chair jdn092@hotmail.com Carolyn Andrews, Senior Adult Ministry Leader earthangel31@outlook.com 9

10 Evangelism & Outreach At the Crossroads... where the Cross meets the Community Rush Hour Prayer Ministry Every Monday 4:45 6:00 pm The vase of glass stones in the Church Office or on the altar during worship on Sundays is filling up quickly. Each of these stones represents an individual who has asked for prayer during Monday Night Rush Hour. Please continue to pray for these lives that have been touched by this new ministry in 2018 At the Crossroads. Come and join the Evangelism and Prayer Ministries in this opportunity to reach out to these souls who are hurting and in need of a word of encouragement, a drink of cool water, and a whispered prayer. There are many ways you can be involved: Hold a sign and wave Pass out water bottles Bake cookies Greet with a smile Pray as the Spirit leads Facilitator: Sonny McDowell s.mcdowell@icloud.com Always leave people better than you found them. Hug the hurt, kiss the broken, befriend the lost, love the lonely. Cut & Sew Day March 24* 8:30am - Noon Lydia Project is a grassroots ministry in Augusta that ministers to women throughout the USA who are battling cancer. * tentative Care and the love of knitting and crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace in our community. March 14 5:15 pm Yarn provided March 8 11:00 am Fellowship Hall $5 meal and program Paul Morris, Speaker St Patrick s Day Meal Reservations: Carolyn Andrews earthangel31@outlook.com Daytime Group 1:00 pm Parlor Every Tuesday Evening Group (J.O.Y.) 6:30 pm Parlor First Tuesday of the Month (March 6) Gatherings of sisters in Christ to uplift each other in spirit through prayer, fellowship, and lots of giggles. Amelia Akin, president aakin60@comcast.net Chrismon Work Day Saturday, March 10 1:00 3:00 pm Room G107 Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20 7:00 pm Room F204 All women are invited. Roger Kessing, president rogerkessing@gmail.com UMM Meeting Tuesday, March 27 7:00 pm Conference Room Gather with other men to plan community service projects Looking for a Great Piano Teacher? Consider the services of Joseph Silmaro, Bachelor of Music manodamusic@yahoo.com HS Grad - 30 years Grant Nichols, Director grant@lewismemorial.com March 7 & 21 8:00 pm Pizza & Trivia The Pizza Joint Washington Road Evans Bring a friend and join the fun! 10

11 March Events March 3 March 7 March 10 March 21 March March 3 24 March 7 March 10 March 21 March Holy 24 Week: March 29 March 30 Holy Week: March 29 March 30 Vision Day Fresh Expressions Young Adult Gathering UMW Chrismon Workday Young Adult Gathering Vision Day Lewis Fresh Day Expressions Of Service Standards Young of Excellence Adult Gathering Retreat UMW Chrismon K-5th grade Workday Mission Young Adult Gathering Lewis Day Of Service Standards of Excellence Holy Retreat Thursday K-5th grade Good Mission Friday March Committee Mtgs Coming Soon Holy Thursday Good Friday Monday, March 5 Communications Tuesday, March 6 Secretary/Treasurer Training Monday, March 12 Board of Trustees Staff Parish Relations Tuesday, March 13 Evangelism Wednesday, March 14 Prayer Shawl Ministry Monday, March 19 Done In A Day Children s Ministry Training Finance Committee Tuesday, March 20 United Methodist Women Sunday, March 25 Youth Council Monday, March 26 Administrative Council Tuesday, March 27 United Methodist Men April 1 April 1-9 Vital Signs for January Easter Sunday Mission Pancake Breakfast Children s Easter Egg Hunt Masters Week January Expenses: $ 41, January Giving: $ 31, January Budget $ 44, January Total Attendance: 709 March Lay Leadership March 4 8:30 am Warehouse Worship Leader: Jason Powell 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship Leader: Vicki Parker Ushers: Matt Norville Hank Thompson Acolytes: Drew Davis Aleksander Helpingstine March 11 8:30 am Warehouse Worship Leader: Jason Powell 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship Leader: Kimberly Norville Ushers: Matt Norville Hank Thompson Acolytes: Brooke Dingman Sean Tennant March 18 8:30 am Warehouse Worship Leader: Jason Powell 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship Leader: Laurie Ickes Ushers: Matt Norville Hank Thompson Acolytes: Christian & Jaxon Norville March 25 8:30 am Warehouse Worship Leader: Jason Powell 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship Leader: Cary Woodworth Ushers: Matt Norville Hank Thompson Acolytes: Aubree & Makayla Jones 11

12 Connect Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God s mysteries. 1 Corinthians 4:1 WORSHIP LEADERSHIP *Dr. Beth Sanders, Senior Pastor rev.beth@lewismemorial.com ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Jill Pratt, Chair jillpratt32@gmail.com FINANCE Brad Powell, Chair dpowell@gdps.us SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY Carolyn Andrews earthangel31@outlook.com *Cindy Vinson, Ministries Executive Assistant Director of Children s Ministry cindy1@lewismemorial.com *Jason Powell, Contemporary Worship Leader jason@lewismemorial.com *Joseph Silmaro, Sanctuary Music Director jpsilmaro@gmail.com Jewel Allen, Worship Chair alljewel622@knology.net Vicki Parker, Lay Leader bluealm@comcast.net ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sandra DeJong Admin. Asst./Receptionist office@lewismemorial.com AUDIO VISUAL MINISTRY Michael Cooper ctdecmay@gmail.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lee Irwin, Chair agafirefighter@comcast.net CHILDREN S MINISTRY *Cindy Vinson, Director cindy1@comcast.net CHRISTIAN FORMATION Berdeen Lawrence, Chair annetaberdeen@gmail.com Taylor Thompson Sunday School Superintendent taylor.thompson94@yahoo.com EVANGELISM Sonny McDowell, Chair s.mcdowell@icloud.com *Cynthia Abraham Bookkeeper cynthia@lewismemorial.com MISSIONS Michelle Helpingstine, Chair toteleigh@gmail.com MOTHER S MORNING OUT *Joanne Percival, Director joanne@lewismemorial.com NURSERY Alicia Powell, Coordinator joyluck24822@gmail.com PRAYER MINISTRY Jill Pratt, Coordinator jillpratt32@gmail.com Kiki Orum, Coordinator kristinao6951@gmail.com *Staff Personnel STAFF PARISH RELATIONS Craig Doxey, Chair craig.doxey22@gmail.com UNITED METHODIST MEN Roger Kessing, President rogerkessing@gmail.com UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Amelia Akin, President aakin60@comcast.net YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES *Grant Nichols, Director grant@lewismemorial.com CUSTODIAL *Jesus Cruz custodian@lewismemorial.com *Jacki Atkinson, substitute custodian hugh.atkinson@comcast.net At the crossroads... where the cross meets the community 5555 Hereford Farm Road Evans, Georgia 30809