METHODIST MEN!!!
This Sunday morning!!!!! This Sunday morning!!!!! We will have our monthly meeting on Sunday, September 7, at 07:15, in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for fellowship and breakfast. Our speaker will be Steve Lawrence, a dynamic force in AA. He is a recovering alcoholic, and has been sober for 13 years. His message should be an inspiration. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!! Thanks, Bob Creed.
EVEN WHEN IT AIN'T RAINING............
Way back when Moby Dick was a tadpole some of the "planners" of the new addition to Garner church wanted to have a place that the American Red Cross could come into the church's "Open doors, open heart's" facility and minister to those persons that have been stricken by a disaster, be it man made or natural.......And "most" everyone was slobbering all over this idea............that was before it started raining..........that was before "our" event got shoved to a smaller area or oh my heavens above that was before an evacuee was seen sitting on the front steps crying before Sunday worship.....that was before that old stinking, ugly Red Cross trailer was parked out front of that beautiful brick and glass frontage of the church. Those persons that were slobbering and foaming at the mouth "back in the day," before it started raining to be a disaster shelter for hurting people, I hope that the "tar on your heels" has not come unfastened and now you are ready to turn coat and run. ALWAYS remember this.........God forbid, but ANY of us could only be a disaster away from needing an American Red Cross disaster shelter. Be ye reminded...
PRECIOUS PROPHETS!! AGAPE KIDS!!! LITTLE APOSTLES!!!
Attention! All parents of Precious Prophets, Little Apostles, and Agape Kids: The fall season is starting up and we wanted to let you all know that the Precious Prophets will be meeting every other week. However there will be a choir-related activity every week for those Kindergartners and Precious Prophets who would like to participate and are not in the choir practice with Mr. Steve. They will be with Mrs. Carol and Mrs. Jeannie. That time will be from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. Also just a reminder that dinner WILL NOT be served, but there will be a healthy snack for all of the kids. If you have any questions please contact Carlene Lucas or Carol Whetle for more info. Thanks, Jeannie Ledford.
NOW FROM CARLENE:
All kids ages 3 years thru 5th grade are invited to join us each Sunday night from 5:00-6:30 for our Kid's Give, musical rehearsals, choir, chimes, snacks, and lots of fun. We are kicking off this Sunday, September 7th. If you haven't registered your child you may do so Sunday morning at the table in the gathering area or Sunday evening, at which time registration will begin at 4:30.
OK, THERE'S THAT ABOUT CHILDREN'S
programming but wasn't there also something about youth, children's, young'uns, and yuts music as well some place???? You betcha!!! Here you go:
Youth Vocal Team - This Sunday @ 5:00
Made for Praise -This Sunday @ 5:00 (part of the unified children's programs on Sunday evening)
Garner Children's Choir - This Sunday @ 6:00 (part of the unified children's programs on Sunday evening)
Garner Chimes - This Sunday @ 6:00 (part of the unified children's programs on Sunday evening)
The Garner Ringers - This Wednesday @ 6:30 (part of the unified children's programs on Sunday evening)
I SMELL SMOKE..........
Acolyte Training. All kids in grades 2nd thru 5th are invited to attend our acolyte training on September 14th right after the 11:00 worship service in the sanctuary. Pizza will be served for lunch after the training. Please contact Carlene Lucas if your child would like to attend.
THROW A CUP CAKE
eat a balloon...no wait, maybe I have that backwards.....oooooor.......maybe I don't....
But anyway, if you have just wanted to be a part of the FANTASTIC Fall Festival that Garner church has every year for the kids (not only the kids of Garner church but the kids from ALL over) then Carlene's go the trick!!! Been wanting to be a part????
DON'T feel like someone ain't asking you!!!! Here's Carlene: With our Fall Festival just around the corner, we will be holding a planning meeting for our Fall Festival on September 21st at 12:30 in room 211. All are invited to attend and help us plan a fun and eventful evening.
ATTENTION ALL DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY PARTICIPANTS:
It is that time to kick off our time of Transformation. Classes will be meeting as follows:
Disciple 1 will meet Tuesday, September 9, in the Nannie Bryan Classroom (Room 214) at 7:00 pm. Gayle Hines (919-772-2383) will be facilitating. We still need at least two more participants to hold the class so if you have not signed up, please do so on the sign up sheet in the church gathering area or contact the church office. We are looking forward to an exciting year of study, fellowship, information, and transformation so don't miss out on this class.
Disciple 3 will meet Sunday, September 7, in the Fellowship Classroom (Room 211) at 5:00 pm (time change from earlier posting). Amy Gregory will be facilitating. Again, if you have not signed up and are interested in taking Disciple 3, please let Amy or the church office know so we have enough study materials. (Amy's email is
amys4jc@yahoo.com or call 773-0658).
LADIES...DON'T FORGET!!!!
The Helen Sanders Bible Study group will return for the Fall Study on Tuesday morning, September 9, at 10:00 in the Fellowship Sunday School Room. The book we will be using is entitled "Women at the time of the Bible" by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh. You do not necessarily need to purchase the book. I have several copies that we will be sharing this year. Please be sure to bring your Bible and be prepared to enjoy our time studying various and interesting women in Bible times. You know that we have a beautiful "new" song to learn and we always have a wonderful time of study, prayer and fellowship. See you Tuesday morning at 10:00! Thanks, Betty Jo
AND EVEN BEFORE THE "DAY" LADIES
of Helen Sanders Bible Study meet, there will be a Monday EVENING meeting of ladies for a SUPER new Bible Study entitled.....Well, let me be quiet and let this link do all the talking you need:
AIN'T GONNA SAY IT AGAIN....(this week....)
but......09, 11, 15 September is open recruitment/enrollment for boys ages starting with 1st grade for Cub Scouts!!!! Be here at the church by 7 PM!!!! It's gonna be a blast!!!!
Shutting up now!!!! Buh-Bye!!!
HEY 8:30/11 AM GANG........
you's got a treat coming this Sunday morning..........Look in the order of worship below and see if you can see someone a little different for Sunday morning music with a little bit different (than ya'll get on most Sundays) instrument........AND wait till you HEAR what Missy and this most special of guest have planned for you................Worth coming to hear them if that were the only thing you did!!!!! It's that good!!!!
WORSHIP!!! WORSHIP!!! WORSHIP!!! WORSHIP!!!
8:30 AM - Traditional Worship: Prelude: "Sacred Dance I" Caroline Allen, flute, Missy Godfrey, piano. Anthem: "I Will Remember Thee," The Wheltle Family Singers
9:45 AM - Contemporary Worship: Gathering Song: "Come, Now is the Time…"
Praise and Worship: "Do Lord Medley," "I Will Celebrate," "I Can Do All Things."
Offertory: "Have a Little Faith in Me"
11: AM - Traditional Worship: Scripture Lesson: Matthew 18:15-20
Pastor Bob's sermon title: "It Takes Two.....or Three" Morning Anthem by the Chancel Choir: "I Will Remember Thee." Offertory: "Let Us Be Bread," Caroline Allen, flute, Steve Wheltle, piano
CHURCH BAY:
Stage Debut
GUMC's own Mache Ledford will be making her stage debut in "The Miracle Worker" at Neuse Little Theatre. She would love to see her church family there to support her. Please call to make reservation. See the NLT website
www.neuselittletheatre.org Thanks, Stephanie Veren.
Public Service Reminder:
Election day is 11/4/08. Are you ready? The deadline to register is 10/10/08. One stop voting begins 10/16. Are you registered? Correct address? Know your polling place? This includes all ages from 18 -118, so check with all your elderly neighbors and relatives. Do they have rides to the polls? Need absentee ballots? Remember: "If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem."
(Caution: as a religious nonprofit, we cannot endorse candidates or parties.)
Exercise your freedom: Go Vote! Thank you Lynne Vinson.
