Guyton Christian Church April 2017 Newsletter

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1 Guyton Christian Church April 2017 Newsletter Web: Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth. But Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come from Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see. What s going on in the church life? As newly elected Board Chair, I can tell you -- a lot is going on! I ve learned in my short stint that it takes much effort to keep the church operating. Beyond the activities that we all know about, including worship, Bible studies & Wednesday night youth, we have multiple committees that meet regularly. These committees include Worship, Personnel, Property, Education, Outreach, Evangelism & Membership, Social, Long-Range Planning & Pastoral Search. While there is some overlap, many of these committees have members who have volunteered to serve on a particular committee to keep the church operating normally. It is how our church is run -- we have a Church Board with officers that meet on alternating months and a church cabinet made up of committee chairs that meets during months that the General Board does not meet. There are seven functional committees and a few ad hoc committees that meet intermittently. There s definitely a lot going on! But, are we missing the point? Is church about all these committees and meetings? Why do we feel the need to involve so many people to conduct the business of church? Would Jesus have approved? I believe so. When Jesus was starting his ministry, he started by calling his Disciples one at a time. First Andrew, who then recruited his brother Simon. Then, Jesus recruited Phillip, who then said to Nathanael Come and see. We could say the same thing about our church activities -- Come and see! Come and see what is being talked about in our committees. Come and see how we begin each meeting with prayer. Come and see how the decisions that are being made are meant to honor God and his church. Come and see the camaraderie that is built by just meeting together - even if the subject is not specifically about the act of worship. We at Guyton Christian Church are active. We are working together to share the power of the Spirit and the HOPE that Christ created by his sacrifice to save us from our sins. Yes -- things are happening -- if you don't believe it, then Come and see! The Disciples are still active! Yours truly, T. Marshall Reiser, Board Chairman Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 1

2 April Birthdays 4 Irma Mosley 12 Ron Clary 16 Mary Grace Fisher 27 Melinda Beahm 30 Ben Rud 30 Jon Rud 30 Judy Zittrouer April Anniversaries 3 Medie III & Barbara Still 9 Junior & Autumn Burnsed 20 Clyde & Vivian Alley 23 Daniel & Ashley Farmer Sojourners Is on break until after Easter Disciple Men Monday, April 17 7:30pm, Christian Center Host & Devotion Bill Exley Loose Threads Tuesday, April 11, 6:30pm Christian Center Centering Prayer Wednesday, April 19, 8:30am Join us in the home of Karen Cote as we join in contemplative prayer. Be still, and know that I am God. Young at Heart Thursday, April 27 11:00am Join us for fun bingo & delicious lunch! Eula Powers Circle Thursday, April 20 7:30pm Hostess: Mary Grace Fisher 220 Candleberry Way, Guyton April Communion Corey & Wesley (Volunteer needed for May) Home Lamar Allen John Battle Brisher Family Ila Car Audry Edwards, Jr. Family of John Farrell Mary Grace Fisher Annette Lamb Pat Little Ed Massey Irma Mosley Bob Reese Jack Tuten Eddie Wilkerson All of our Military at home and abroad, and all of those who protect us. Hospital Kelly Deen Clayton Morgan Evan Parker Homes Lost to Fire Campbells Thompsons Prayer Concerns Pastoral Search Committee Our seniors both at home and in Nursing Homes Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin Eugenia Zipperer Bereavement Family of Brian Orrico All who are Fighting Cancer Alex Burdo Jerry Burns John David Fulcher Karen Hinely Mitchell Hinely Wren Mason Angie Moore Zach Norton Chris Orrico Steve Smith Henry Southward Ava Tinsley Brenda Wingfield Alfreda Youmans Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 2

3 The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada will be July 8-12 in Indianapolis. The theme One is taken from John 17, I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. There is a registration discount before April 1. Register, find housing, and view program details at ga.disciples.org. David and Kay Grandgeorges new address is: Jamestown Drive, Little Rock, AR Their addresses remain the same, david_grandgeorge@mac.com and KayGrandgeorge@gmail.com. David s cell phone number will eventually change to include the new area code. April 23 Open Sanctuary Day & Covered Dish Luncheon Invite a friend or two to share in worship today and then join us for a delicious meal at 12:15pm in the Christian Center. Share the good news! Tell others your story and why YOU choose to be a part of Guyton Christian Church (DOC). Praise & Worship Will be held Sunday, April 2nd! Refreshments at 9:15a Christian Center Praise & Worship at 9:30a Sanctuary Secret Pal Reminder! Please remember your secret pals on their special days, holidays, etc.! Food Pantry. Teachers needed for April lessons Adult SS Christian Center Please sign up! DYOS (Donate Your Old Shoes) Help the Younger Youth as they work on a mission project for April. All types of shoes are welcomed and appreciated. Some people need big shoes, some need small shoes. Some people need school shoes or work boots. Some people need dance shoes or dress up shoes or flip flops! Look for box in Gallery! Our food collection item this month for The Fillin Station is BEANS! Any brand! Any kind! Black-eyed peas, navy, pinto, lima, etc. 1-2 pound bags are great for distribution! Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome! New location! 1290 Ga Hwy 119 South Springfield Come visit and see! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10a-1p Church Office: Hours Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) Phone: (912) Fax: (912) Cell: (706) gcchurch@planters.net gcchurchteen@gmail.com Web: Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 3

4 New Ladies Bible Study begins March 27 at 7pm. Entitled The Friends of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury, this 6-session study explores six people in the life of Jesus and shows the ups and downs of friendship. It reminds us that true friendship is worth the time and commitment involved in both good and bad times. Most of all, this study reminds us that Jesus is the greatest friend we could ever have! If you are interested in participating, please let Judy or Sue know so books may be ordered. Meets Mondays at 7pm (except for first Monday each month) Tebeau Family Home 2132 Hwy 119 South, Guyton Women s Mini-Spiritual Growth Retreat Saturday, April 8, 2017 Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, April 13 7pm 24-Hour Prayer Vigil Begins 8pm Thursday April 13 Sign up on-line Good Friday Service Guyton United Methodist Church April 14, 7pm. Easter Sunrise Service April 16, 7am Beulah House GUMC Social Hall, 401 Church St., Guyton 9am-2pm (Lunch provided at no charge) Registration & Fellowship begin at 8:30am RSVP by April 5 to Diane Horton at or dblaylock17@gmail.com Hosts: Guyton United Methodist Church Special Music: Liberty Christian Church Please sign up in The Gallery so we can give GUMC a headcount for preparations. Birthday Celebration! April 6th, travel with Eula Powers ladies to celebrate Joan s birthday! Leaving at 5:15pm to arrive at Statesboro restaurant, Ocean Galley by 6pm. Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 4 Maundy Thursday Volunteers Needed Twelve (12) male volunteers are needed for Maundy Thursday Service to be held Thursday, April 13. Please contact Medie or Becky.

5 Youth Notes Wednesday Youth Activities Younger Youth Meet in the Christian Center 5:45 Play in Good Times Playground 6:00 Lesson/Activity 6:45 Light Supper Older Youth Meet at The Rock 6:00 light Supper Family Promise Annual Bed Race Saturday, May 6th, 8:30am Family Promise Day Center 407 Church Street, Guyton GET YOUR BED READY! Team Entry Deadline April 29th, $100/team Awards: Fastest Finish (each division); Most Creative; Fastest Overall More info in The Gallery! See GCC office for waiver information. Mission Trip, June 25- July 1, Slidell, Louisiana. Balance of trip due by May 28. Easter Celebration! Sunday, April 9, 3p-5p Christian Center Bring your basket & 12 plastic eggs filled with a treat! Also, please bring a yummy goody to share during fellowship time! Sign up so we know how many are coming! Older Youth Facebook Instagram guytonchristianyouth The Rock (912) gcchurchteen@gmail.com Spring Break April 12 Wednesday Younger Youth The Emmaus Walk Workshops: April 5 Karen Missions April 19 Storytelling April 26 Art or Drama May 3 Cooking, Games or Science Light Suppers: April 5, Carolyn & Leana April 12 Spring Break April 19, Carol & Maria April 26, Vivian & Faye May 3, Stacey & Ginny Collect those shoes for Camp Kicklighter CYF June 4-9 Chi-Rho June Junior June Camp Christian Junior 1 June 5-9 CYF June Chi-Rho June Mid-High June 26- July 1 Oasis July 4-7 Junior 2 July Chrysalis July Genesis July Summer Camps 2017 Lesson Leaders NEEDED! DYOS! Branching Out Applications for Camp Christian are in The Gallery. Will post when Kicklighter applications arrive! Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 5

6 Communion Serving Schedule April Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte Apr 2 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 Medie Still Barbara Still Claudette Griffin Marshall Reiser Lamar Hall Melissa Proctor Jennifer Reiser Jack Malcom Guyton Christian Church Johnny Taylor Brandon Long Mike Smith Need Volunteer Jon Cote David Lamb Steve LaFountaine Woody MacKay Nancy Summerour Kelly Long Ann Cavanah Becky Malcom Vivian Alley Molly Moore Stacey Carothers Angie MacKay Kaytie Summerour Abigail Law Steven Hall Sam Reiser Apr 30 Michael Moore Mary Grace Fisher David Proctor Nathan Radcliffe Shannon Thompson Leana Radcliffe Jack Reiser Children Worship and Wonder April Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story Apr 2 Becky Malcom Wesley Dawson Catherine Hall / Chris Hall Jesus Last Passover Apr 9 Lainie Jenkins Jack Malcom Kylie Malcom Jesus is Risen: Appearance to Mary Magdalene Apr 16 EASTER SUNDAY Apr 23 Judy Zittrouer Shannon Thompson Sam Reiser Jesus is Risen: The Road to Emmaus Apr 30 Becky Malcom Kelly Long Abigail Law The Good Shepherd and the Wolf Date Wednesday Youth April The Emmaus Walk Featuring: Missions, Storytelling, Drama, Art, Games, Newsroom 6:00 6:45pm YY Workshop Leader Light 6:45p (YY) Apr 5 Missions Karen Cote Carolyn & Leana Apr 12 SPRING BREAK NO YOUTH Apr 19 Storytelling Volunteer Needed Carol & Maria Apr 26 Art or Drama Volunteer Needed Vivian & Faye May 3 Cooking, Science or Games Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 6 Volunteer Needed Stacey & Ginny

7 Annual Shaw Wilkerson Awards Ceremony The Shaw Wilkerson Annual Awards Ceremony will be held in the sanctuary of Guyton Christian Church on April 29. Time to be determined. Special music will be provided by the choir in honor of Shaw. Please join us for a wonderful evening recognizing these determined young people! Dinner will be served following the program in the Christian Center. Fundraiser for My Father s House Sunday, April 30, 2:00pm Christian Center Do you like to paint? Do you like to work with wood projects? Then come out and support this fundraiser for My Father s House. Melissa Proctor is organizing a do-it-yourself, wooden, monogram paint party to raise funds for the purchase of hygiene supplies, the outreach component of Shaw s My Father s House ministry. For more information, and to register, contact Melissa at mvp0124@comcast.net. Registration fee is $40 Condolences. Faithful church member, Brian Orrico, died March 20 in his home. A memorial service is being planned in the near future to honor his life. Please remember Brian s family in your prayers. 138th Sunday School Convention Sunday, May 7, 10:00am Line-up at 9:30am Methodist Camp Ground, Springfield Picnic basket lunch following on the grounds. Mark your calendars, men! April 30 is the 5th Sunday Men s Breakfast hosted by Guyton United Methodist Church. Come out and enjoy a wonderful breakfast and fellowship with our neighbors! Dear friends at Guyton Christian Church, Thank you so much for the farewell gifts and well wishes from the congregation and many individuals. The financial gifts were very helpful in our move to Little Rock. We will also treasure the visits, cards, covered-dish lunch, and public reception that were a part of being released into retirement from a ministry together at Guyton Christian Church. We are showing to family and new friends the book of pictures and memories you gave us. It is a snapshot of ten years that will last forever. We are settling into the house we are leasing, Jamestown Drive, Little Rock, AR It is near my mother and not far from my sister. Come and see! We are participating with my mother s church, First Christian of Little Rock. It is an old congregation whose buildings and property have outgrown them. They have sold that complex and will be moving and building a new church in a newer part of the city. It is like a new church start which beings additional excitement to worshipping with followers of Jesus. As we adjust to the new, we value the old friendships, challenges, and joys of ministry with Guyton Christian Church, We are confident of continuing ministers here and there led, as always, by the Spirit of the Living God. Grace and Peace (Love too), David & Kay Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 7

8 Spring Work Days Planned for April 7th-8th. The 7th is on-your-own work time come when you can. Work on a particular task you feel led to tackle. Not sure what needs to be done? Pick a flower bed, pull weeds and plant flowers; open a closet door and organize the contents; clean & polish pews in the sanctuary. There are numerous tasks to be done! On Saturday, April 8th, meet at 8am. Team up with a crew to work with your gifts! Crew Leaders: Bill Exley, Landscaping/Grounds Ron Clary & Woody MacKay, Carpentry & General Repair Jack Malcom, Electrical/Lighting issues Michael Moore, Painting & Depot clean-out VBS Work Days Maker Fun Factory! April 2, Sunday at 3pm April 29, Saturday 10ish 1pm May 13, Saturday, 10ish-1pm May 27, Saturday, Set up day, 2p-5p Help us prepare for vacation Bible school! Various widgets and gadgets to cut out, paint and assemble! Lend your talents! Save cardboard pizza rounds, heavy-duty plastic wrap/aluminum foil cardboard tubes, wire reels, giant water-cooler water bottles, 5-gallon buckets! Donation box in The Gallery! Input, Please! Long Range Planning is looking for your input! With the renovations to the old post office completed, we realize the need for a handicapped accessible restroom near the sanctuary. We are looking for options on how to make that possible. A possibility may include incorporating the two existing restrooms into a Uni-sex restroom, using space as needed from the previous Heritage Room. Another project involves storage in the Christian Center. Do we add additional space, or remodel/re-purpose areas already in existence? Again, an idea is to make a nonloadbearing wall, on both sides approximately where the stage opening begins, and each with an access door. Signs. We are also investigating signs for our various locations. What do YOU want them to look like? Make us a sketch for consideration! Give us your ideas and feedback on the possibilities for these upcoming projects. Put suggestions in the Suggestion Box in The Gallery! Thank you! Deadline for input is May 21 Guyton Christian Church (DOC), April 2017, Page 8