Thought for the Month ST. MARY S ROAD UNITED METHODIST ANNUAL WOMEN S DAY CELEBRATION As long as you keep a person down some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. Marion Anderson LECTIONARY READINGS For the week of March 9, 2014 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 James R. King, Jr., Resident Bishop Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, District Superintendent Cynthia Williams, Lay Leader Willie Belfield, Associate Lay Leader THE SMRUMC Staff Shea Ellis, Receptionist Jacqueline McCall, Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Egins, Director of Music Debra Alexander, Youth Musician Pastor K s office hours are 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and by appointment, Tuesday-Thursday Her email address is pastor@theroadumc.org Telephone number is (706) 221-7643 WOMEN S DAY 2014 A Christ-centered church where we are Loving, Living, Learning and Leading in the kingdom of God 3993 St. Mary s Road Columbus, Georgia 31907 Office: (706) 689-8707 Fax: (706) 687-6944 www.theroadumc.org stmarysrd@theroadumc.org f/b: The Road UMC Rev. Dr. L.K. Pendleton, Pastor *******************
Message from our United Methodist Women s President Paula Shaw Powell NOTES Dear Sisters, I want to give heartfelt thanks to all of you for your work in this vital ministry. As United Methodist Women of The Road, the impact of what we do can be felt locally and throughout the world. We are called for this time as we endeavor to seek new ways to serve women, children, and youth. May God bless and keep all of us as we strive to serve God s kingdom. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Women s Day Chair, Helen Gibson Message from our How do I begin to thank such a terrific group of people? To Mrs. Jackie Egins who inspires us every year to reach higher and higher To Jackie McCall who always has my back no matter what thank you. To Mrs. Mary Russell who is determined to make a cook out of me thank you. To Mrs. Emma Griggs who is my secret weapon thank you. To the men who get up early on our special day to prepare, cook and serve a wonderful breakfast I love you all! A very special thank you to Darryl Lisbon and Henry Holt for coordinating kitchen duty every year and doing it with a smile and willing heart. To our awesome pastor, thank you for your teaching, your support and your tremendous leadership; by year s end I m going to be really smart! And lastly, to the United Methodist Women, thank you for your unwavering support of my ideas each year; looking forward to a great 2014!
NOTES About United Methodist Women United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. United Methodist Women and The United Methodist Church's principles and values include: Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth. Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism. Promoting inclusion and equity. Promoting fair labor practices. Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability. THE ORIGINS OF WOMEN S HISTORY MONTH Women s History Month in the United States grew out of a weeklong celebration of women s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a Real Woman essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa. A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.
NOTES About the preacher Carolyn Ann Knight M.Div D.Min. A charge to keep I have... to serve this present age! The Reverend Carolyn Ann Knight was born and raised in Denver, Colorado; the second daughter of the late Edd and Dorothy Knight. She received her early education in the public school system in Denver and the Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop College in Dallas, Texas with a major concentration in English, philosophy and religion. Her theological training began at Colgate Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, NY; she later transferred to Union Theological Seminary in New York City to study under her mentor, Dr. Cornel West. She was awarded the master of divinity degree from Union. Ms. Knight was admitted into the Ph.D. program at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She holds the doctor of ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to these formal areas of studies, Ms. Knight pursued her interest in law and politics by attending classes at Columbia University School of Law. During the course of her academic studies, Ms. Knight was the recipient of many scholarships and fellowships, among them the Benjamin E. Mays Fellowship for Theological Studies and the United Negro College Fund Colorado Scholarship Award. In pursuit of the Ph.D. degree, Dr. Knight was awarded a fellowship to cover all tuition costs. Under the influence of her godfathers, the late Reverend M. C. Williams of Los Angeles, California; the late Dr. Frederick G. Sampson of Detroit, Michigan; and her Spiritual father, the late Dr. Samuel D. Proctor of New York City, Dr. Knight developed a love for preaching and the pulpit. She preached her trial sermon and was licensed for the gospel ministry at the Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado under the leadership of The Reverend Acen L. Phillips. Reverend Dr. Knight has served in the pastoral ministry in pulpits in Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas; Rochester, and Harlem, New York. For many years she served as assistant to the pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Harlem where she was mentored in pastoral leadership, organizational strategy and finance by The Reverend Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, former chief of staff to Martin Luther King Jr. She is the founder and president of CAN DO!, Ministries, a progressive, preventive youth advocacy ministry that is dedicated to the cultural, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of youth and young adults. For ten years, Dr. Knight served as assistant professor of homiletics at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia where she had the primary responsibility for teaching and training students in the art and craft of sermonic design, develoent and delivery. In October of 2011, she inaugurated her vision of The Seminary Without Walls, teaching persons who for whatever reasons may not be able to formally attend seminary classes. This inaugural event was hosted by Bishop Victor T. Curry and the New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith, International in Miami, Florida. A preacher/pastor with scholarly interests, Reverend Knight has served as adjunct professor at LaGuardia
Welcome Visitors The mission of The Road UMC is to become a community of believers committed to helping all people to personally know Jesus Christ by delivering a biblically based teaching and preaching of the gospel to those saved and seeking Christ and thereby developing disciples, families and communities through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you are new to our community and looking for a church home or desire to explore your spirituality, please consider us. The Road Experience The Road, a traditional worship experience, is a community of believers united by our acceptance of the redemptive work of our Lord and our belief in a life patterned after Jesus Christ. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to help all people to personally know Jesus Christ and to live their lives in light of their relationship with God. We actively strive to live out our commitment through: Biblically based teaching and preaching of the gospel Training believers for service Fellowship Worship attendance If you would like to enter into fellowship with SMRUMC you can: Come during the Invitation to Discipleship See our pastor or a member after church Call the church office and schedule an appointment to speak with the pastor Email us at stmarysrd@theroadumc.org See one of our greeters or ministers after the worship service This is the working church! The lazy church is down the street! Community College and New York Theological Seminary. She served as the permanent part-time professor of preaching at her alma mater, Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Dr. Knight has served on numerous boards and committees; among them are Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, the Breast Examination Center of Harlem, The Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, and the advisory board of the African American Pulpit of Judson Press. A passionate professor and preacher, she is committed to the integrity of the discipline of homiletics as a whole and particularly the best of the African American preaching tradition. In constant demand as a preacher, speaker, and evangelist, Dr. Knight has been called sui generis, a one-of-a-kind preaching voice for this generation. Cornel West says she is an organic intellectual rooted in the best of the prophetic African American preaching tradition. She travels extensively throughout the nation speaking at churches, conferences, and on college campuses. The singular theme of her message and ministry is a better quality of life for the poor and oppressed, particularly women and children. A life-long learner, committed to the life of the mind Ms. Knight is deeply dedicated to spiritual growth, transformation and prayer. Among her spiritual disciplines are meditation, yoga, fasting and prayer walks. From the age of four, she has cultivated a life of prayer that is essential to and informs all of her activities and involvements. After many years of life and ministry Ms. Knight has found no better testament to her commitment to prayer than: No prayer, no power. Little prayer, little power. Much prayer, much power! A voracious reader, Dr. Knight enjoys reading the Classics, as well as books on history, medicine, law, philosophy, and African-American history. In addition to her activities and responsibilities as a preacher, Reverend Dr. Knight has been signally honored for her outstanding career achievements, which include Outstanding Young Women of America; The Dunlevy-Milbank Youth Council s Community Service Award; The Mary McLeod Bethune Award of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; The Community Service Award from the Laurelton Chapter of the Negro Professional Business Women s Council; and the 1993 United Negro College Fund Alumni Award. In 2011, Ms. Knight was the recipient of the Trombone Award presented by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and the Rainbow Push Coalition to outstanding clergypersons and the President s Award from Florida Memorial University in Miami. In March 1996, Reverend Knight was inducted into the prestigious College of Preachers by Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also cited by Ebony magazine in November 1997 as one of America s 15 Greatest African American Women Preachers. A former amateur athletic track and field champion, Dr. Knight is an avid golfer in preparation for the Mid- Amateur Women s Golf Tournaments. She has a variety of interests and hobbies which include reading, computer literacy, writing, music, traveling, power walking, step training, and philosophical and political discussions. Dr. Knight is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Like us on Facebook at The Road UMC! Visit our new Website @ www.theroadumc.org
First Sunday in Lent Color: Worship Leader The Lighting of the Candles *Call to Worship (based on Ephesians 2:11-12) Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: All: Our Time of Worship Sunday, March 9, 2014 10:00 A.M. THE GATHERING (Time of Prayer And Meditation) In Christ, we have access to a new community. Those who were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Because Christ has broken down the dividing walls, we are one. Christ is our peace. Through Christ, we have access to God by the Spirit. Therefore, we are no longer strangers, but citizens and part of God s family. Together, let us rejoice! Let us worship God! Purple Gladys Doctrie Acolytes *The Song of Praise Let It Rise Bulletin The Invocation Choral Response Order My Steps Worship Through Dance Cheryl Jones **Parish Notices/Welcome and Recognition of Visitors The Ministry of Music (All worship guests and members please sign the Fellowship Register) Children ages K4-5 th grade are invited to children s church The Scripture Lessons Yvonne Hart The Women s Chorus The Hebrew Testament Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Sharon Nelson The New Testament Matthew 4:1-1 Cheryl Walker The Altar Call Jazmyn Bernard The Introduction of Speaker The Ministry of Music The Sermon Invitation to Discipleship The Presentation of Tithes, Commitments & Offerings A Stewardship Moment Presentations The Extinguishing of the Candles *The Benediction *Congregation standing The Women s Chorus Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ann Knight Hutman Upshaw/Susan Cooper Helen Gibson Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ann Knight **Ushers may seat those entering 2 ~ March 2014 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Trustees on Call Robert Montgomery (706) 315-6551 Ray Lakes (706) 687-9067 Children s Church @ 10:00 am B/P, Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings 9 Children s Moment @ 10:00 am 16 Children s Church @ 10:00 am B/P, Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings 23 Children s Moment @ 10:00 am 3 Worship Meeting @ 6:00 Trustee Meeting @ 6:30 10 30 31 Sunday School Assembly and Breakfast @ 8:45 a.m. Family and Friends Day Married Couples @ 6:30 17 Rock Ministry @ 11:30 am Finance Meeting @ 6:00 24 Church Council @ 6:30 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 Pro-active Care Team @ 6:00 Bible Study @ 12:00 Children/ Youth Choir @ 6:00 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 Unity Choir @ 7:00 Bible Study @ 12:00 Children/ Youth Choir @ 6:00 Kid s Night Out @ 6:00 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 Unity Choir @ 7:00 SPRC Meeting @ 7:00 Bible Study @ 12:00 Children/ Youth Choir @ 6:00 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 Unity Choir @ 7:00 26 Bible Study @ 12:00 Kid s Night Out @ 6:00 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 Unity Choir@ 7:00 6 Bible Study @ 6:30 13 Bible Study @ 6:30 Stewardship Conference 6:30-8:00 p.m. 20 Bible Study @ 6:30 27 Bible Study @ 6:30 UMW Mtg @ 6:00 7 8 14 Stewardship Conference 6:00-9:00 p.m. 1 Boy Scout Meeting @ 10am Youth Committee mtg @ 11am UM Men Mtg. Fellowship Hall @ 8:30 am Youth visits Muscogee Manor Nursing Home @ 2:30 4:00 15 21 22 28 29 Boy Scout Meeting @ 10:00 am Stewardship Conference 9:00-2:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY CONCERNS Please remember to silence all electronic devices during our morning worship. Thank you. NEWS IN THE PEWS Church Newsletter if you have information that you would like to share i.e, birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments or groundbreaking events, please contact Emma Griggs at eagriggs@aol.com. The Brandice Arlene Martin Scholarship application is available for all senior high school students who are active in our church. Please see Dr. Phyllis Jones for scholarship applications. Donations to the Brandice Arlene Martin Scholarship fund may be made to United Methodist Women (UMW). For further information contact Pamela Shaw-Grant, UMW treasurer, (706) 464-7745. The ROCK Ministry will meet at Cheddar s restaurant, Monday, March 17 th at 11:00 a.m. for lunch and afterwards will attend a 1:00 p.m. showing of Son of God at the Carmike 15 Theater. For further information contact Patricia Willis (706) 687-2548, patriciawillis50@gmail.com, Juanita Patrick (706) 580-0916 or Marie Green (706) 687-1416. Baptism: If you are desirous of baptism whether youth or adult, please contact the church office and speak with Mrs. Jackie McCall. If you are a graduating senior and would like to know about loans and scholarship information from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), you can visit their website at: www.gbhem.org/scholarshipapplications. The nursery is available every Sunday from 9:45 a.m. until the end of our worship service. During the season of Lent, we will have a prayer conference call on MONDAYS at 5:00 a.m. Please call: 1-267-507-0400 Access Code: 2797318#. Remember you do not have to announce your name. Affordable Care Act! You have until March 31 st to check out your options, get coverage and avoid a tax penalty. DVD copies of our 10:00 a.m. worship service are available for purchase at a cost of $10.00 each. Please complete a form located in the narthex and leave with an usher. You may have it mailed or you may pick up the following week. Announcements must be received in our church office no later than Wednesday at 12:00 of each week. LISTENING TO THE SERMON Listen to the message from God s word and use this sheet to write down your personal notes. Reflect over them during the week and let God s truths take root in your heart and produce fruit in your life. Scripture: Subject: We are almost done with our security update for our building. You will be notified by our Trustee Team when your new key is available. MAUNDAY THURSDAY SERVICE, April 17, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. will be held at M.L. Harris UMC, Rev. Reggie Williams will preach and South Columbus choir will sing. Good Friday worship services will be held on Friday, April, 18, 2014 at St. Mary s UMC and South Columbus UMC. You are invited to attend one of these services. Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only. (James 1:22)
Song of Praise/Choral Response Let It Rise Let the Glory of the Lord rise among us Let the Glory of the Lord rise among us Let the Praises of our King rise among us let it rise. Let the songs of the Lord rise among us Let the songs of the Lord rise among us Let the Joy of our King rise among us, let it rise. Order My Steps Order my steps in your word dear Lord, Lead me, guide me, everyday Send your anointing, Father, I pray, Order my steps in your word. Please order my steps in your word. Humbly I ask Thee, teach me your will, While you are working, help me be still Though Satan is busy, God is real, Order my steps in your word. Please order my steps in your word. (Refrain) I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill Please order my steps, Lord, and I'll do your blessed will The world is ever changing, but you are still the same If you order my steps, I'll praise your name. Prayer Warrior On-Call for the month of March Sherry Lark (706) 569-7015 Prayer Concerns Lewis Banks 400 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA (04) (706) 687-1416 Harold Claytor 926 Celia Drive, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 563-6499 Jameka Claytor 307 Garfield Drive, Trenton, NJ 08629 (706) 563-6499 Robert Cooper 5247 Downing Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 (410) 532-2671 Connie Hughley 4576 Moline Avenue, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 687-7120 George Liggins 1204 Rainey Street, Longview, TX 75609 (903) 757-6690 Gladys Ralph 2232 Vicky Avenue, Columbus, GA (03) (706) 689-9285 David & Susie Simmons 11600 NW 110 Avenue, Reddick, FL 32686 (352) 351-1244 Wendy Solomon 7553 Parkland Bend, Fairburn, GA 30213 (706) 332-3951 John & Delores Thomas 6801 Playfield Drive, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 610-1122 Emily Walker 5410 Kennedy Street, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 689-7510 EVENTS AT THE ROAD UMC STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE March 13-15, 2014 Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Dante R. Quick, Vallejo, CA Evangelism Workshop March 13, 2014 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Focus: Teaching Spiritual Strategies for Kingdom Success Part I Friday, March 14, 2014 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. D-Free Workshop (Part I) Learn How to Live Debt Free Saturday, March 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Freedom from Financial Bondage Spiritual Strategies for Kingdom Success Part II Lunch Cost: $10.00 Call our church office to sign up! Please call the church office at (706) 689-8707 to notify the staff of any known illnesses, hospitalizations or deaths.