August 2015 Welcome Visitors The Road UMC is the place to be! 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! James R. King, Jr., Resident Bishop Cynthia Williams, Lay Leader The SMRUMC Staff Shea Ellis, Receptionist Jacqueline McCall, Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Egins, Director of Music Debra Alexander, Youth Musician stmarysrd@theroadumc.org F/B: The ROAD UMC Pastor s Information: Email: PastorK@theroadumc.org Telephone Number: (706) 221-7643 Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, District Superintendent Willie Belfield, Associate Lay Leader A Christ-centered Church where we are loving, living, learning and leading in the kingdom of God Inside this issue: Back to School Welcome Community Wide Health Fair Know Your Rights Forum Youth Emphasis/ 60th Church Anniversary Kick- Off 1 2 3 4 Music Workshop 5 News In The Pews 6 Celebrations/ Congratulations 7 Doctor s Corner 8 Prayer Warriors 9 Kids Korner 10 August Calendar 11 Welcome Visitors 12 3993 St. Mary s Road Columbus, GA 31907 (706) 689-8707 stmarysrd@theroadumc.org www.theroadumc.org f/b: The ROAD UMC Rev. Dr. L.K. Pendleton, Pastor The first day of school invites many different emotions. We can get downright caught up in a furious whirlwind of excitement, anxiety and sometimes indifference. School is a mini training ground for what we deem "the real world." Albeit, a lot less intense, school teaches us social dynamics as well as time management and hands on skills necessary for survival and of course academic prowess. My teachers were my favorite part of the grade school experience. The way they taught conveyed a sense of passion for their perspective subjects. I was encouraged to read and critically think about the world around me. Through this process, I learned about my capabilities and what my applied focus could produce. I didn't always study the way I should have, but I knew from the results, I was capable of achieving more if I applied myself. It was instilled in me that I had all of the potential in the world if I would commit my aptitude to a goal! Like many things in life, this is easier said than done. That's the excuse I used, anyway. God has given and made known to us an understanding of His word through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He requires us to study His Word so that we can show ourselves approved. You may be saying, "what on earth does THAT mean?" God wants us to be diligent in seeking to hear His voice through studying the Word like an athlete trains for the Olympics or a musician practices for a performance. By consistently meditating on the Word of God, we transform our lives into lives of service and devotion to the Almighty. We can stand faultless before the throne of God. I admonish you, as you prepare for another school year, don t be new to it, be true to it! Study to show yourself approved by God! Amber Pendleton
Page 2 Newsletter (PK Message) Sponsors: St. Mary s Road UMC, Live Healthy in Faith Columbus, AmeriGroup, Columbus Health Dept., and WCGCC, Columbus GA Masons, Sweet Gums Dental, Reach for Your Dreamz, Precision Optical. Vendors: ADT Home Security, Valley Healthcare, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Veterans Issues, Homeless Veterans, Alzheimer's Association, Breathe Easy Columbus, Live Healthy Columbus. ~ August 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 B/P, Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings Children s Church Trustees on Call for August 2015 August Calendar West Dryden 3 Worship Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Trustee Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. (706) 888-0381 James Jones (706) 332-9698 4 Church Anniversary Mtg. 9 10 11 Outreach Mtg. 5 12 Children/ Youth Choir Kids Night Out Unity Choir @ 7:00 p.m. 6 13 7 Pastor K Speaker 1 st African Baptist Church Music Workshop @ 6:00 9:00 p.m. 1 Boy Scout Mtg. 8 UMM Mtg. @ 8:30 a.m. Music Workshop @ 9:00 5:00 p.m. 14 15 Boy Scout Mtg. 16 B/P, Diabetes and Cholesterol screenings Children s Church 17 Finance Mtg. 18 SPRC Mtg. 19 Children/ Youth Choir Unity Choir @ 7:00 p.m. 20 21 Newsletter Deadline Food Box Deadline 22 Marriage Ministry to Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA to watch Motown Diabetes (FSBS & HA1C), B/P, Pulse Ox, BMI, HIV Testing, Mental Health, Lead Testing, WIC on Wheels, Osteoporosis, Appts. For Mammograms, Stroke Assessments, Cholesterol, Dental, Vision, Back and Spine Testing. (Must Be Present to Win) Ask The Doc Physician Panel 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 23 24 Council Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. 30 Church Anniversary Kick-Off Youth Emphasis Sunday 31 25 Pro-Active Care Team Mtg. 26 Children/ Youth Choir Kids Night Out Unity Choir @ 7:00 p.m. 27 UMW Mtg. Food Box Pick Up 28 29 Community Wide Health Fair & Back To School Extravaganza @ 10:00-3:00 p.m.
Youth Emphasis Worship Experience Sunday, August 30, 2015 10:00 A.M. Reverend C. James Carter & The Ft. Valley State Praise Team Reverend Carter has been in ministry for 10 years. He has served as Senior Pastor for several parishes in the South Georgia conference and was appointed in 2015 by Bishop James King as the first African American Associate of the First United Methodist Church of Ft. Valley. He also serves as the campus minister of Ft. Valley State University. He attended Brewton Parker College with a major in Church Music and is currently majoring in Religion and Culture at Fort Valley State University and Asbury Seminary. GET READY! GET READY! GET READY! To celebrate our 60 th Diamond Anniversary! We can hardly wait to celebrate God's faithfulness to us and fellowship with you! Be sure to attend the worship celebration, where we will share details regarding our upcoming 60th Anniversary. ~The Anniversary Team Prayer Warrior On-Call for the Month of August Ms. Sheila Woodbury (706) 536-8508 Prayer Concerns Wanda Goodman 6531 Yellowstone Court, Columbus, GA (09) (706) 561-6538 The Milliner Family 5369 Gettysburg Way, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 682-3043 William Quick 26 Arrowhead Road, Phenix City, AL 36869 (334) 291-9153 Emily Walker 5410 Kennedy Street, Columbus, GA (07) (706) 689-7510 Christ in our Homes, Christ in our Church, Christ in our Community, Christ in Us! Please call the church office at (706) 689-8707 to notify the staff of any known illnesses, hospitalizations or deaths. 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. Please refrain from giving money to people who approach you on our campus. We have ministries in place to respond to persons in need. If you have any articles, announcements, or important events you would like to share with the church, please contact one of the editors or the church office. Pictures are also wanted! Moreover, we will appreciate any suggestions that will help make our newsletter better. FOOD PANTRY ITINERARY Food Pantry Order Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2015 Food Pantry Distribution Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. 2015 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE DATES August 21***October 18***November 20***December 18
DNA Testing For Medication Analysis Welcome to the dawn of medicine in the 21st century. With the rising cost of medications, these test could not have come at a better time. DME (Drug Metabolising Enzyme panels) or P450 test is a DNA analysis taken as a simple cheek swab test that gives your doctor information as to how well certain medications can or cannot work for you the individual. They provide the following information on how YOUR body breaks down medications: are you a poor metabolizer, intermediate metabolizer or ultrafast metabolizer. These panels can help provide some of the answers. They are now available for many common disorders such as heart conditions, anti-infectives, hypertension, antipsychotic medications, etc. These tests identify how your body breaks down certain medications helping us adjust not just medication dosing but also the type or class of medication to prescribe. This will help limit medication side effects. The DME/P450 test is a test that only needs to be taken once in an individual's lifetime. Just like your blood type, your enzyme panel does not change. The cost of the test can range from $700.00 - $1500.00. Insurance may cover part of the cost for these tests but as with all things medical, some companies consider these test experimental and are only allowing a very narrow section of people to benefit. These test are part of the new age of DNA medicine that we are stepping into in the 21st century. We should all be able to benefit to help limit the number of adverse medication reactions and allow for our doctors to get us on the right medication hopefully on the 1st try as opposed to the 5th or 6th try. This is an exciting time for all of us in medicine, both patient and physician. This new test may actually help us by upholding the 1st of the Hippocratic oath, At First Do No Harm. Yours Truly, Dr. Georgina Asante, DPM Page 5 Theme: Praise the Lord with Me! Friday, August 7, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our Facilitator: Faye Lewis Boyer from Warner Robbins, GA with Accompanists: Dexter Davis and Gary Johnson. Everyone is invited to join in the worship through music experience. Protect these dates on your calendars. Please contact Jackie Egins, Director of Music at (706) 566-9121 for The additional Meaning of the Liturgical information. Colors
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! If you would like to share your anniversary or birthday in the church newsletter, send your first and last name, date of birth (month and date, NO YEARS.) Forward this information to Ms. Emma Griggs at eagriggs@aol.com or the church office at receptionist@theroadumc.org. The Education Store is available to receive items for all ages; games, toys, school supplies, technology and electronics. For more information, contact Ms. Beverly Brown and Mrs. Paula Shaw-Powell. Kenneth & Starlette Duncan - 1 st Sylvester & Rose McRae - 6 th Michael & Andrea Taiste - 7 th Duval & Kimberly Kennedy - 17 th Christopher & Acqualine Mickey - 20 th James & Erma Williams - 31 st Maxine Lee 3 rd Oscar Greene 5 th Susan Cooper 6 th Amy Doctrie 6 th Beverly Brown 14 th Chad Smith 14 th Janice Ramsey 15 th Felicia Lisbon 18 th Carl Justice 19 th Dorothy McGowan 19 th Deontae Spraggins 19 th Yvonne Hart 20 th Latessa Johnson 20 th Jackie McCall 24 th Juanita Patrick 24 th Thia Hemingway 25 th Phyllis Dent 30 th Andrea E. Johnson, the daughter of James and Erma Williams has completed the Doctoral Program at Clemson University, Clemson, SC. Dr. Johnson is married to Justin Johnson and has one daughter, Jazlyn Johnson and is a member of St Mary's Road UMC. She now resides in Beaverton, OR. We would like to thank our church family for their thoughts and prayers in support of Andrea through the years, we are very appreciative. The graduation ceremony will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at Clemson University, SC. ~Mr. and Mrs. James Williams