MEN OF THE CHURCH!!!
Brother Alvin Battle, not just of the 1983 NC State Wolfpack, NCAA Championship team, but more importantly now on the Eternity Team of Jesus Christ will be here on THIS COMING Sunday morning, starting with breakfast at 7:15 AM.  Come hear Brother Battle share with you some of his testimony!!  You won't regret getting up for this one!!!!!! 

9 YEAR OLD CHILD COMES
up with an "adult" sized idea to help others in their fight against
cancer.  Can we as a church body not step up and help AND support this "Young'un for a Cure!!!"  Here goes:  Hot Dogs for a Cure!  Sunday, April 6th (THAT'S THIS SUNDAY!!!) following worship (both JOG and 11am) you'll be able to get a Kid-Friendly lunch for you and your family down in the Fellowship Hall.  Jamie Hagwood and her friends and family are hosting the lunch to benefit Relay for Life.  For donations, you get a hot dog, Kraft macaroni and cheese, applesauce, a chocolate chip cookie and a drink.  How 'bout them apples(auce)?  And here is the BEST PART: you don't need a ticket!  Just show up.  See you there! Thanks, Stacie Hagwood.

LITTLE APOSTLE PARENT'S ATTENTION!!!
The Little Apostle's Choir will be singing in worship on 13 April!!
On this date, Brother Steve Wheltle will go to the Sunday School classrooms of the Little Apostle's at 10 AM and escort them to the sanctuary for practice.  Thanks to ALL you parents who allow your
children's gifts and talents to be on displayed for the King of kings and Lord of lords!!!!!

THIS AIN'T JUST A GUMC THANG....
Be reminded that if you have a lady in your office or neighborhood that is in need of good Biblical teaching, this is for them as well. We got good things going on at GUMC and we DO NOT need to put them under a bushel basket!!  Here's Gayle: On April 14 the Tuesday night Bible Study Group will move to Monday night and begin a six week study by Kay Arthur.  The title is Lord, Teach Me to Pray: Practicing a Powerful Pattern of Prayer.  The discipleship study helps women grow in a love for God's Word and in a desire to communicate with Him through prayer.  Learn what the Lord's Prayer teaches us about effective prayer and how to put into practice its timeless principles.  This dynamic study will include sharing answers to prayer and practicing prayer in a supportive small-group setting.

FOOD OF THE MONTH: (Until further notice) Box Mac'Cheese

BABY SHOWER ANNOUNCED!!!
This is an open invitation for a baby shower for Traci Alvelo.  Sarah Hernandez and Jennifer Higdon will be throwing a baby shower for Traci on Sunday April 6 at 2pm, at the church in the Fellowship Classroom.  Traci and Carlos are registered at Target, and all are welcome to attend.  The baby BOY is scheduled for delivery on April 30. Thank you, Jennifer Higdon

FINALLY!!  FOLKS ARE STARTING
to get the message!!!  Here's Lee Ellen with some of the responses she has received so far:  HOPE NEEDS (One more time): thanks to those who have responded to earlier e-mail requests and of course thanks to those already on the rotating schedule.  We still need a few more HOPE providers....
Main dish (spaghetti, roast beef)  ALL SET!!
Side dishes (vegetables, casseroles, potatoes, salad, fruit)  NEED 7 VOLUNTEERS
Bread (2 -3 dozen rolls, garlic bread)  NEED 3 DONORS
Drinks for the meal (2 or 3 2 liter drinks)  NEED 5 SUPPLIERS
Case of bottled water (so they can take a bottle with them)  NEED 6 HELPERS.
Providers bring food/supplies (clearly labeled) to the downstairs kitchen by 2:00 on their Saturday.  For those needing more flexibility, the bottled water and drinks can be brought ahead of time and stored.  We're trying to make this easy and encourage as many as possible in our GUMC family to participate.  It is a blessing for you and is greatly appreciated.  To volunteer, call Lee Ellen Coffey at 662-0206, or send a message to HOPEmeals@yahoo.com.  Schedules will be provided.  Please let me know if you have questions or need further information.  Thanks so much!

 

 

THAT ADDRESS DOES NOT SEEM CORRECT??!!?? 

And if this is what some of you are saying about the address in the latest directory (which is now outdated!!! HA!!) for Ian Gueth (Moreland's boy) you are correct.  Ian was by the church yesterday and among other things, we had him update us on his address and here it is:  9528 Lee Yancey Road  Bullock NC  27507.   We will soon have Christina's correct address in Greenville and will share this with you as well. 

 
IT STARTED THIS PAST
Wednesday, but it's STILL not too late to join this one!!!!  The Daniel bible study will start on Wednesday April 2 at 7:00 in the Acts Sunday School class room #221.  The study includes audio CDs by Dr. David Jeremiah,lasts for 31 weeks and has 3 study guides and a text book.   Any man interested in taking the class or has any questions, please call Ricky Hines at 772-2383.

CHICKEN DINNER OVER
but cancer ain't stop it's assault!!!  And neither has the "Cooking for a Cure" team!!!!!  Here's Missi with some "needs:"
We are in need of generators for the Relay event.  If anyone has one that we can borrow to use at the Relay event on April 25th and 26th, please contact Missi Baker or Jeannie Davenport.
Also, sign up sheets for the Relay event will be in the gathering area and in Sunday School classes this Sunday.  There is a job for everyone!  Please contact Missi Baker (mbaker3@wcpss.net) or Jeannie Davenport (paddybean@bellsouth.net) with any questions or concerns.  Thanks, Missi!!

FOOD OF THE MONTH: (Until Further Notice) Boxed Mac'N Cheese

CONVENTIONAL THINKING
has it that when someone sees a "man," they are less apt to be as aggressive or less apt to be doing wrong things etc.  But here at Garner church I would put some of you gals up against most men any day of the week!!!!  However, Brother Joe is seeking "a few good men," and to that end, here he is:  Wanted to let everyone know the sign-up sheet for HOPE is back up in the hallway (on the bulletin board outside of Patricia's office). You can sign up for the van just like before and now for the other activities too, which are all simple stuff. Remember, being present to sit, eat and talk is a big help. We need 3 men each weekend and you can help in any way you can and want to. Some of you have asked about the sheet and wanted to let you know.  Thanks, Joe Koon.

MEMBERSHIP "DOES" HAVE IT'S
privileges!!!  If you are female, an active member of our fellowship and are in need of some financial assistance to attend college, then you will want to read this:  The UMW is pleased to announce that on behalf of Evelyn Staley's family, we will once again be awarding the Evelyn Staley Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is open to the young women of our church who are graduating from high school this year and attending college in the fall. It is also open to young women who have recently graduated from high school and are either entering college for the first time, or reentering college after a brief absence. You must be member of Garner UMC and be involved in the activities of the church, with an emphasis on church missions. The application link can be found on the church website at www.garnerumc.org under FORMS. Applications should be submitted to the church office to the attention of UMW PRESIDENT: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION and received by the April 30, 2008 deadline.  Thanks! Terri Leeman

KICKING IT UP A NOTCH
for Relay!!!!  Over 36 bottles of BBQ sauce (the same recipe that was made for Friday's past BBQ chicken dinner) were bottled up Wednesday night (and more to be bottled up as well!!) to sell at the church "tent," at Relay for Life.  In addition to this there is going to be a "decorate your own cup cake" booth in the tent!!!  We need folks (near to the date of the actual Relay event) to bake cup cakes and leave them plain.  Folks will decorate their own!!!  Then there are some more things that the team is working on to get ready for this event!!!  Youth, young at heart, middle age, mature, it don't matter we want, need and just simply got to have you helping us to make this a true success!!!  If you want to get involved in some of the things that you have read in this article, PLEASE speak with Raymond Wanchock!!!!! 

HERE IT IS....UP TO THE MINUTE.....
Pertinent needs/info for/about Relay:
Relay team members--please turn in any money you raised by April 20th to Missi Baker.  We would like to turn in as much as possible before the event, but you can always bring it to Relay if you need to.
**If you have a generator you can loan us to use during the relay event, please contact Missi Baker or Jeannie Davenport.
**Please sign up in your Sunday School class or at the Relay table in the gathering area to help with the Relay event on April 25th and 26th.  There is a job for everyone!
**Sign up for your track time at the Relay table in the gathering area beginning this Sunday.
**Relay core committee meeting is this Sunday, April 6th at 3:30 in Room 212.

YA'LL DOING GOOD!!!!
But keep'em coming!!!  You folks are doing so very well on getting canned drinks into the church for the upcoming Relay for Life event out at Lake Benson!!!  BUT.....we will need for you to continue!!!  REMEMBER....ALL drinks left over from Relay will be used in May for our church's food booth at the Habitat for Humanity's Power of 7 fundraiser out at Lake Benson.
We gonna cure cancer and build a house on the back of Pepsi and Coca-Cola!!!!!!!


THEY'RE HERE!!!!!
For those persons that do not receive the church's newsletter online and must rely on a hard copy, please know that April's
edition of "The ConneXion" is out in their usual places here at the church!!!!  Get'em while da hot!!!


WHERE?? WHAT??  WHEN??? HOW???  WHY????
During this transition period of Office Manager's please be advised of several things. The day that checks are written at the church are on:  THURSDAYS.  So get your pay requests in BEFORE Thursday at the end of the business day for these checks to go out on the following Monday (at the latest)
HOW DO I GET SOMETHING on the church's calendar???  Not a problem there, either.  Simply shoot Martha an e-mail at this address to have this done:  martha.liles@garnerumc.org (or you may call the church and leave a message on Martha's voice mail if she is not there) One last tid bit of info that we ALL need to be mindful of, is that with the paying of bills, writing of checks, posting things on the church's calendar, answering the phones at the church, taking messages, coming in and making sure the office continues in some fashion is ALL DONE BY VOLUNTEERS!!!!!   Please be mindful of this fact....we are thanking you in advance for your patience. 


HOW MANY IS LEGAL????
Per orders from the Building Code Administrator for the Town of Garner, our Fellowship Hall downstairs has been rated for occupancy for the following: Standing persons (this is with NO tables and NO chairs) we can have 275 people in this room safely.  WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS we can legally have 120 persons in this room.  Please think of these numbers next time you are deciding if your event is too large for the Fellowship Hall and needs to move to the gym upstairs.


I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO BE SHOCKED......
but look which group "has" signed up to help our children out on this event and look at which group is "lagging:"   Do you know the Bible like a GUMC kid?  If you think so, then please sign up as a contestant by contacting Carlene Lucas by calling the church office or emailing clucas01@msn.com   We have several women who have stepped up for the challenge, and would like to have several male contestants as well.


CARLENE HAS GREAT FAITH!!!
A Sunday school coordinator is needed for our children's Sunday school.  This person would be responsible for updating and maintaining the Sunday school schedule for our Sunday school teachers, recruiting SS teachers, and making sure the teachers receive the curriculum each quarter.  Sunday school teachers and Children's Church leaders are needed as well.  The Bible stories and craft ideas are provided for you in leader guides.  Please contact Carlene Lucas at the church office if interested.


HEY KIDS!!!!  BIBLE BUCKS STORE TO OPEN!!!!!
The Bible bucks market will be open this Sunday after the 11:00 worship in room 222 and after the Children's Sunday night programming in the fellowship hall.  


HOLY JAVA FLAVOR OF THE WEEK:  Toasted Southern Pecan

IT'S SERVICE TIME!!!
8:30 AM: Traditional Worship:  Prelude: "Nocturne," Carol Kamp & Marcia Worcester, pianists
Anthem: "Bagatelle" Carol Kamp & Marcia Worcester, pianists
Offertory: "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," Bill McClure, organ

9:45 AM: Contemporary Worship:  Opening song: "I Believe."
Praise and Worship Set:  "Rock of Ages," "Light the Fire," "Heart of Worship."  Offertory: "Twenty First Time."


11   AM: Traditional Worship: Scripture lesson: Luke 24: 13-35  11 AM  Anthem: "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need"  Chancel Choir Offertory: "Bagatelle"  Carol Kamp & Marcia Worcester, pianists
Pastor Bob's sermon title: "The Guardian of Our Way."

CHURCH BAY:
SOMEONE CLOSE TO US
needs our help.  He has ALWAYS been there to help our Boys in Scouting and now he needs our help.  Here's Rosco:  Join our Boy Scouts on Friday, April 11th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the CLC for a home-cooked spaghetti dinner.  It's eat-in or take-out for $6/plate including salad, bread, & tea.  Desserts will be available at extra cost.  This event is in support of longtime Troop 391 scout leader George Ward & family who are facing a long recuperation after a very lengthy hospitalization.  Look for a story on the Ward Family in the coming edition of our  new local newspaper, The Garner Citizen.  Call Chris at 771-1001 for advance tickets or email Rosco.Rouse@sas.com.

RAIN BARRELS FOR SALE!!!
Our Boy Scouts of the church are selling rain barrels!!  If you are interested in purchasing one of these great water retaining devices, PLEASE get with Bobby Hunter and he will get you set up with one!!