Men of The Road UMC Officers of The United Methodist Men Henry Holt, Co-Chair Melvin Blackwell, Co-Chair Christopher Mickey, Secretary Robert Montgomery, Treasurer THE ROAD UMC 3993 St. Mary s Road, Columbus, GA 31907 Office: (706) 689-8707 Fax: (706)687-6944 www.theroadumc.org stmarysrd@theroadumc.org f/b: The Road UMC Northwest District South Georgia Annual Conference James R. King, Jr., Resident Bishop Cynthia Williams, Lay Leader Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, District Superintendent Willie Belfield, Associate Lay Leader "...men of Issachar who understood the times and know what Israel should do, 200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command." 1 Chronicles 12:32 The SMRUMC Staff Shea Ellis, Receptionist Jacqueline McCall, Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Egins, Director of Music Debra Alexander, Youth Musician Pastor s Information Email: Pastork@theroadumc.org Telephone: (706) 221-7643 Annual Men s Day Celebration June 21, 2015 10:00 A.M. A Christ-centered church, where we are, loving, living, learning and leading in the kingdom of God Rev. Dr. L.K. Pendleton, Pastor
~ June 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 5 Worship Mtg. Church Anniversary SGA Conference 2015 @ 6:30 p.m. Mtg. Tifton, GA Trustee Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. 3 Children/ Youth Choir Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Unity Choir SGA Conference 2015 Tifton, GA 4 Bible Study SGA Conference 2015 Tifton, GA Men s Choir Rehearsal 6 UMM Mtg. @ 8:30 a.m. Boy Scout Mtg. @ 10:00 a.m. SGA Conference 2015 Tifton, GA 7 8 B/P, Diabetes and Married Couples Cholesterol screenings @ 6:20 p.m. Children s Church Vacation Bible School @ 10:00 a.m. @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. 9 Vacation Bible School @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Outreach Mtg. 10 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Unity Choir Vacation Bible School @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. 11 Bible Study Vacation Bible School @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Men s Choir Rehearsal 12 13 14 Celebration of Graduates Usher Mtg. immediately following worship service 15 Finance Mtg. 16 17 Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Unity Choir 18 Zumba @ 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Men s Choir Rehearsal 19 Newsletter Deadline Food Box Deadline 20 Boy Scout Mtg. @ 10:00 a.m. 21 B/P, Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings Children s Church @ 10:00 a.m. Men s Day 22 23 Pro-Active Care Team Mtg. M.I.T. Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. 24 Kids Night Out Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Unity Choir 25 Zumba @ 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Food Box Pick Up 26 27 28 29 Northwest District Set-Up Mtg. @ Ellaville UMC @ 10:00 a.m.-lunch 30 Trustees on Call for June 2015 Sheila Woodbury (706) 536-8508
Never be satisfied with what you achieve, because it all pales in comparison with what you are capable of doing in the future. Rabbi Nochem Kaplan Like us on Facebook at The Road UMC! Visit our new Website @ www.theroadumc.org Trustee Alert Installation of surveillance cameras has been completed! St. Mary's Road UMC campus is being monitored 24/7 at both interior and exterior spaces. Lectionary Readings, Week of June 21, 2015 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49 Psalm 9:9-20 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 Prayer Warrior On-Call for the month of June Mr. West Dryden (706) 888-0381 Prayer Concerns Harold Claytor 926 Celia Drive, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 563-6499 Robin Dorsey 846 Baxley Way, Columbus, GA (07) (678) 541-1372 Curtis Milliner 5369 Gettysburg Way, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 682-3043 Emily Walker 5410 Kennedy Street, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 689-7510 Please call the church office at (706) 689-8707 to notify the staff of any known illnesses, hospitalizations or deaths....men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do -200 chiefs, with their relatives under this command. I Chronicles 12:32 To The Men Of The Road UMC: I greet you in the blessed name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your annual Men s Day Celebration! As I consider your theme and scripture, Men, Leading the Way From Good to Great! I Chronicles 12:32, we find that the sons of Issachar had an anointing which gave them a unique insight into God s timing of things past, present and future. These men were mighty men of valor. (I Chronicles 7:1-5). Their knowledge of God s work caused them to become the primary cultivators of Israel s treasurers and their counsel and interpretation of Scriptures were received as authoritative. I assert that young men who possess the anointing of Issachar are sorely needed in our world today. I believe that we are experiencing a decisive moment in our church and society. This situation we face today is not economic, environmental, political or sociobiological. Instead, it is a crises of leadership at the most basic level. We only need to remember the recent events of Ferguson, Florida, New York, and most recently, Charleston, South Carolina, to agree that we are living in a crucial time in history. It is a crisis requiring a dramatic cultural shift in order to correct the course of history. Booker T. Washington said, the older I grow, the more I am convinced that there is no education which one can get from books and costly apparatus that is equal to that which can be gotten from contact with great men and women. To this end, I am steeped in appreciation to you for stepping forward, and taking intentional steps with God s Word and a good strategy to create a mentoring ministry to build our young boys into strong young men. You will change their reality when it comes to expanding their potential, eliminating them as a statistic and assisting them in experiencing a successful future. It is time for the real church to rise because the earth is groaning to see any real evidence of God! His Power and His People. It s time to stop praying for houses and cars and start praying for people, souls, and workers to work the vineyards for God. I praise God for your leadership in the United Methodist Men and for this joyous celebration today. I am also grateful to our speaker, Mr. Vincent Watkins, a friend to our church, for his presence and unconditional support of our ministry. With a spirit of humility and servanthood, I am, Your sister on The Road, Pastor K
A Word From The United Methodist Men s Chair Grace and Peace to you! As the men of St. Mary s Road, we have witnessed another year of fellowship, leadership and support along the path of Men Leading The Way From Good To Great! We have clearly developed milestones and set objectives following our previous year s events, solidifying the notion that men are the salt of the earth through maintained involvement in the church. We have learned what going the second mile means through our reading of Matthew 5:38-42. In this text we see where roman soldiers could ask citizens to carry the load and the limit was one mile. Jesus instructs us to carry our neighbor s load two miles to show that it is our priority to serve and not just our duty. We have been quite active carrying loads the past year through leading and supporting ministries throughout the church. We continued the journey of Breaking the Chains of the Past through involvement in our first men s retreat held at Pine Mountain, Georgia. Our time together afforded us an opportunity to engage in male soul-talk where we discussed male-specific issues in an effort to strengthen our bond as men through our faith experiences. We will continue to work to win each other s confidence so we can offer mutual encouragement and support. The retreat laid the foundation and was the springboard for this year s theme with our focus on mentorship which has been demonstrated through our work with our young men today. We would be remised if we did not thank Mr. Vincent Watkins, J.D. for sharing with us on this occasion and at several of our men s meetings. He has provided valuable support as we seek to develop our mentoring ministry. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our church for your continued support. Grace to you all, Henry Holt Co-Chair, UMM The Road UMC A Word From The United Methodist Men s Co-Chair Moving from Good to Great is a process that we as a committee welcome and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to help others. It is my belief that the heart beats happiest when it beats for others. We would like for our efforts to help the youth of our city improve their current living practices through our mentoring program. I have said on numerous occasions how valuable human resources are; and today, we assemble to gain insight and inspiration for the youth mentoring process ahead. It is truly a calling to serve without remorse, but for the value of pleasing God. Our joy is intertwined with the joy of others and in serving others we validate the saying of Albert Einstein, who said it best: When we truly take stock of our lives, we must admit that we have done nothing entirely on our own. Our thinking has been fashioned by our many teachers, mentors, including family members. Our ability to function physically is the result in part of our genetic code and the provisions of food, water, and shelter by others. Our spiritual lives are a gift from God himself. We are what we receive, a product of our experiences, and depend on others for survival. Our reactions to these facts drive us to give to others the good things we have been fortunate enough to receive. Yours in Christ, Melvin F. Blackwell Vice-Chairman, UMM The Road UMC 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. At The ROAD, we are engaged in the L4 experience: Loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and loving neighbor as thyself. Living a life that is Christ-centered and biblically oriented. Learning to be a disciple of Jesus Christ as we live counter to the culture following wholeheartedly after God in a broken world. Leading others to experience God; being light in darkness and salt in a decaying environment. If you would like to enter into fellowship with The ROAD UMC 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! 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:
News in the Pews Please join us immediately after worship service for a reception in our Fellowship Hall. If you desire free coffee mugs, compliments of Charter, feel free to take as a many as you like from the Narthex. Believer s Baptism will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2015 after our morning worship service. The orientation for all candidates and their parents (if candidate is under age 18) will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. The Road Is Going Casual For The Summer! During July and August you are invited to dress down when coming to church. However, we stress that you dress accordingly, which means no halter tops or open back dresses, miniskirts, shorts above the knees. Refrain from exposing nakedness. Modest dress is always our choice. This is a House of Prayer. The Education Store is opening again to reward our children and youth for their participation in the church. Please bring the following items to the Education office for all ages; games, toys, school supplies, technology and electronics. For more information, contact Ms. Beverly Brown and Mrs. Paula Shaw-Powell. Don t forget to deposit your change in the Faith Well located in the narthex next to the kiosk each week before or after service. This money will be used to fund our Sunday Breakfast Ministry! The UM Men will support several events and projects in 2015. Each man is asked to support with a $200.00 assessment. If contributing by check, please clearly notate your giving to UM Men Support in the memo area of your check and if by cash, notate on your offering envelope. For more information, contact Henry Holt at (706) 527-8731. 24/7-365 Prayer Request/Praise Report is now available online. Please remember to silence cell phones and personal communication devices during our morning worship. Thank you!
Ministry To Men Vision The ministry of men in the local church is defined as a core group of men, partnering with their pastor, to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church. Everyone has different gifts, graces and areas of interest. Therefore, opportunities for participation would include diverse ministries of the church, such as prayer groups, missions, Bible studies, retreats, workshops/seminars, small groups in the Wesleyan tradition, leading and participating on committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries, scouting, mentoring and assisting in leading worship service. The focus is not inward, concentrating only on those who attend a set meeting, but outward to all men, assisting them to engage the process of spiritual growth. Mission Our men to mature as disciples as they encourage formation in others. Goal Our goal is to empower the ministry of Jesus Christ through men within the congregations of the UMC. Pathway Our pathway is a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth to maturity as Christ followers. Our spiritual formation is marked by spiritual reproduction, as our faith passes on in others. How can The General Commission on United Methodist Men (GCUMM) serve local churches? The GCUMM can serve local churches by training and equipping leaders. With that in mind, the GCUMM has developed a new leadership training experience called Men s Ministry Specialist. Men s Ministry Specialist (MMS) is a leadership-development position for laity or clergy who are called by God to the ministry of Jesus Christ through men. A MMS serves the UMC as a resource, promoter, communicator, and connector within and beyond the congregation. He equips and motivates leaders for effective men s ministry through training, inspiration, and assistance. United Methodist Men would like to train at least 1,000 Men s Ministry Specialists to serve local churches. This would mean that there would be about two MMS per conference. Each specialist in a given conference would work with local churches in that conference to create and sustain a thriving ministry for men in the church. Why is men s ministry important? Men lead others best by modeling Jesus Christ in thoughts, words and deeds. Spiritual maturity is signified in spiritual reproduction, as the faith of mature disciples passes on in others. Men growing in Christ become effective spiritual leader in their homes and congregations, working as partners with their spouses and congregational leaders-both lay and clergy. Spiritually growing men help congregations to become vital and alive. Everything desired from and through men comes as a result of men growing spiritually and maturing as disciples: family blessings, stewardship, service, outreach, prayer, spiritual leadership, lifestyle. Evangelism, and faithful obedience. Men are foundational to the life and health of the church. When a man lives daily in surrendered faith, God is honored and many lives are blessed. Transformed hearts are forged only within Christ-centered lives-nothing less is our acceptable offering; nothing less truly reveals Christ.
Mentoring Mentoring young men is an opportunity for me to give back to men who made an investment of themselves, their time and talents to help me when I was young. Time spent mentoring young men have the potential of not only impacting their lives but also the lives of their friends, family, future mates and unborn children. - Ray Lakes Mentoring to me is committing to help someone without limitations, the expectation of compensation, or under certain conditions. Mentoring is taking the time to receive the training to improve/gain the knowledge to mentor proficiently. You can't give what you don't have. - Melvin F. Blackwell Mentoring is a process that always involves communication and when effective it will lead to positive outcomes. - William Winder It means that I should be committed to live out principles of mentorship. Having the faith and GOD s guidance, to be the example that I pray to see when the young man becomes of age. - Darryl Lisbon Young men don't always listen to what is said, but they are always watching to see the example you set and decide if they will follow. Set the example by showing that you care who or what they become in years to come. - Lionel W. Jones It means leadership from an adult perspective, hands on guidance, and love for your fellow man. -Curtis Lark Just as Christ mentored the world by his example; mentoring our young men is important because they can't be what they have not seen. What they see is what they will be. - Mike Powell Mentoring is an opportunity for me to contribute and say " Thank you" for being allowed to live in GOD's world. - Perry Alexander There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures. - Josiah Gilbert Holland, 1819-1881 Mentoring to me is teaching a younger man or boy values to live by. - Johnny Hemingway It is hands on instruction. Mentoring is reaching out in a genuine, loving and caring way with compassion to a young person, giving them the opportunity to grow through their inexperience's and mistakes with the realization that there is someone there to help them up when they fall. My joy is that with the help of God I can reach out with thanksgiving to young men in the church and community. - Henry Holt Mentoring a young man for me is doing it through the word of God, the same way biblical men did throughout history. - Roy Sumlin, Jr. Mentoring to me is to be a positive role model to a younger person by teaching, leading and guiding. - Lawrence Gibbs, Sr. To me mentoring a young man means giving leadership and encouragement. - Robert Montgomery Mentoring is a way of giving back to a young man. To help him understand what it means to be a man who lives by his word and is driven by his actions. - James Jones Mentoring a young man means being a role model by setting an example of how to be a successful and productive member of society. Christ centered, with love, support and respect. - Julius Graham
Song of Praise My God Is Awesome My God is Awesome; He can move mountains; keep me in the valley; Hide me from the rain. My God is Awesome; heals me when I m broken; strength where I ve been weakened; Forever He will reign. My God is awesome Hymn Medley We Are Soldiers In The Army We are soldiers in the army; we have to fight although we have to cry. We have to hold up the blood stained banner; we have to hold it up until we die. (Repeat above) I'm a soldier in the Army of The Lord; I'm a soldier in the Army. (repeat) Marching To Zion Verse 1 Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, join in a song with sweet accord and thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne. We re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; we re marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God. Verse 2 Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; but children of the heavenly King, but children of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad, may speak their joys abroad. We re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; we re marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God. Choral Response I Feel Like Going On I feel like going on. I feel like going on. Though trials may come, On every hand, I feel like going on.
Call To Worship As we gather in worship, we believe in the God-vested power that men have, individually and corporately, to change our world, nations, neighborhoods, and homes. And today, we honor men who exhibit integrity, intelligence, and commitment. We appreciate men who have positively affected our lives, teaching us both to lead and to follow, to be prudent while outwardly maintaining strength and conviction, to be noble and remain humble, to be balanced yet impassioned. These are the men we treasure in our midst. We salute you today. Men s Day Litany Leader: The world s human community began with one man. The redemption of humanity was wrought by one man. Today, we celebrate the contribution of strong, godly men to our community. We are men, leading the way from Good to Great! People: We celebrate men who, with the wisdom of Solomon, seek God s perfect plan for their lives and the lives they influence. Leader: We appreciate men who, with the spirit of David, seek repentance, men after God s own heart. People: We acknowledge men who, with the obedience of Abraham, follow God s direction shape the lives of their families, and ultimately change the world. Leader: We honor men who, like Peter, are fallible yet passionate about serving the Lord and fervently building his Kingdom. We are men, leading the way from Good to Great! People: As Joseph cared for his father and brothers, we care for the men of our community by generously sharing our resources, our time and our unconditional love. Leader: We pray for men who have the inner and outward strength of Samson, but have lost their way. We are men, leading the way from Good to Great! All: We re grateful for men who, like the apostle Paul, teach us Christian principles and values. Today, we celebrate men who strive in all things to be like Jesus, exhibiting his character and his love. Today, we declare and decree that as the men of St. Mary s Road we will work in our church and community, leading the way from Good to Great and to care for those whom Jesus loved and gave his life for.
Our Speaker Vincent B. Watkins, J.D. Vincent B. Watkins, J.D. is a political strategist with more than 32 years of experience in the political field. He is founder of the Watkins Group, a political strategy firm that addresses the business of politics and the politics of business. With more than three decades of experience in political, education and corporate arenas, he has extensive experience in the development and implementation of grassroots community-based campaigns that target difficult to access populations. Similarly, his success is directly related to his ability to empower others to access previously untapped opportunities by using a language to which the target audience will respond positively. From Alaska to New York, Vincent has facilitated scores of workshops on topics ranging from politics, business, healthcare, diversity, recruitment, workforce development and employee retention. He has presented to over 600 organizations that range in diversity from homeless shelters to governmental oversight committees and continues to pioneer new and innovative ways of bridging communication gaps. He has written articles, manuals and is currently completing several books along with a CD and an instructional manual on How to Be A Winner. He has spoken on topics ranging from business development, education, navigating challenges and surmounting barriers, to achieving mental clarity and strategies for life. A central and continual part of the Watkins Group is its deep commitment for professionalism and competent delivery of services that include political strategy, business development and enhancement, video production, audio production, website design and phenomenal print development. Vincent s work experience includes the campaigns of Presidents, US Senators, Congressmen, Judges, Fortune 500 Companies and State Departments of Education along with numerous other federal and local candidates, agencies and private individuals. He has been described as the difference between success and failure. He believes that God has imbued us with certain gifts and abilities to effectively serve his kingdom and infiltrate this world with this Gospel of Jesus Christ. Vincent is the son of Jacqueline Watkins, a member of St. Mary s Road, and he has an adult daughter, Toni Watkins. Order of Worship Men s Day Sunday, June 21, 2015 10:00 A.M. Men...Leading the Way From Good to Great Liturgist, Torie Beard THE GATHERING (Time of Prayer and Meditation) Lighting of the Candles Acolytes Song of Praise We re Marching to Zion Congregation *The Call to Worship *Men s Day Litany Torie Beard *Hymn Medley We Are Soldiers In The Army Congregation We re Marching To Zion *Invocation Wonyea Mayers Choral Response I Feel Like Going On Congregation Occasion Parish Notices/Welcome and Recognition of Visitors Worship Through Music Austin Lisbon Torie Beard Men s Day Choir The Scripture Readings The Hebrew Testament 1 Chronicles 12:32 William Screws Jr. The New Testament John 21:15-19 Jarrell Bouyer The Altar Call Austin Taylor The Introduction of the Speaker Worship Through Music The Message Invitation to Discipleship Worship Through Giving Presentations Extinguishing of the Candles *The Sending Forth Ryan Graham Jr. Men s Day Choir Vincent B. Watkins, J.D. Emery Ramsey Congregation Henry Holt/Melvin Blackwell/Amari Conwell Adam of the Year Young Man of the Year Special Recognition *Reception in the Fellowship Hall Acolytes Vincent B. Watkins, J.D.