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

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1 161 Beulah Church Rd. dme tho distchurch.org The Bullfight 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. May 2016 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)

2 PAGE 2 BEULAH NEWS The Bullfight (cont.) (Continued from page 1) 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 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 Star Member 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. Our Star Member for the month is: Sarah Bailey Downing Way

3 BEULAH NEWS PAGE 3 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 Friday, 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 tchurch.org or through the church office. Thank you to Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology for their sponsorship of the event again this year.

4 PAGE 4 May BEULAH NEWS 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 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 Children s Bake Sale 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! Beulah News Published monthly by Beulah United Methodist Church 161 Beulah Church Rd. Rev. Tony Rowell, Pastor Melba Smith, Church Secretary Karen Counts, Comm. Coordinator Send articles by the 20th of each month to newsletter@beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org or drop articles off in the pocket on the door of the church office.

5 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 (or you can navigate to the Downloads page from the Resources menu.). You may also pick up a copy from the church office.

6 PAGE 6 BEULAH NEWS VBS News VBS (Vacation Bible School) will be held June 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. 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! 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 hopebinkley31@yahoo.com to volunteer or get more information. 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.

7 BEULAH NEWS PAGE 7 Our March Helpers 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 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. Homebound and Residential Care LEXINGTON EXTENDED CARE Ruby Bedenbaugh Lexington Extended Care 815 Old Cherokee Rd. 256 A Caughman Way Lexington, SC Betty Jo Gable Lexington Extended Care 815 Old Cherokee Rd. Room 144-Lexington Trace Lexington, SC Wayne Leaphart Lexington Extended Care 815 Old Cherokee Rd. Room 114 A-Palmetto Lane Lexington, SC AGAPE Polly Derrick Agape Room Leaphart Rd. West Columbia, SC MORNINGSIDE ASSISTED LIVING Ella V. Woodruff c/o Morningside of Lexington Apt # Old Chapin Rd. Lexington, SC HOMEBOUND Alan Tompkins Tom Drafts Circle Rosetta Leaphart Shore Rd. Sarah Bailey Downing Way Luther Rogers Shull Ave. Mickie Folk N. Woodside Parkway W. Columbia, SC Mildred Price Hwy. 378 Leesville, SC 29070

8 PAGE 8 BEULAH NEWS Stewardship Report 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: 3/27 4/3 4/10 4/17 4/24 Weekly Average Sunday School No SS Worship GIFTS: Treasurer s Report: Financial Report As Of 4/17/16 Actual Budgeted Income YTD $132, Actual Budgeted Expenses YTD $126, Building Program Account $365, Jessie s House $139, B Dollars YTD $1, Coins For Land YTD $ Refit YTD $ Yard Sale YTD $5, 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! 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 or beulah1@comporium.net. A job description is posted on the church s web site at

9 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 Epworth s Annual Mother s Day Offering 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.

10 PAGE 10 BEULAH NEWS Preschool news Beulah Methodist Preschool May 2016 Beulah Graduates 17 Students 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 Kindergartners 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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12 Beulah United Methodist Church 161 Beulah Church Road Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Leesville, SC PERMIT NUMBER 8 Return Service Requested Fun, Food, and Fellowship May 12, 2016 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 or Theresa George at 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.