WILLING TO ADAPT TOmeet a changing population!!!!!! Here's the latest:
Apparently it is difficult for some men, especially those with families, to make the Sunday 07:15 UMM meeting. It has been suggested that we have a mid-week meeting, in addition to our Sunday meeting, so that men who are unable to attend the Sunday meeting can participate in UMM fellowship and activities. Therefore, the Fellowship Hall has been reserved Thursday September 25, at 7:00 PM, for a general meeting of Garner United Methodist Men. See you there!!! Bob Creed.
"EARLIER" FALL GOLF OUTING OFFERED!!!!
Males, females, youth, young adults!!! There is gonna be a church wide golf outing on 04 October starting around 1 PM at Reedy Creek Golf Course (
http://www.reedycreekgolf.com/golf/proto/reedycreekgolf/) The cost for this event is ONLY $30!! If you are interested in playing at this event, you may speak with Jason/Shannon Waters and/or Steve/Kris Hudson or Pastors Bob/Susan!!!! SIGN UPS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ON 21
AND 28 SEPTEMBER!!!!!! What a great day of golfing this will be!!!! See ya on the links!!!!!!
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
READY….SET……….GO!!!!!!!!!!
This weekend begins the "bring in dates," for this Mission outreach. Here are all the details: On Sept 21 and Sept 28, bring in nonperishable, individually wrapped SNACKS for HOPE Ministries, such as granola bars, pop tarts, peanut butter crackers, nabs, cookies, etc. We'll create a Super Stash of Snacks to use on Saturdays in the coming months. Thanks so much, Lee Ellen.
TOILET PAPER ROLLS NEEDED:
We are in need of a little help to collect toilet paper rolls after they are empty. They will be used for a project that we are going to be doing on an upcoming Sunday evening. When you get the rolls, just bring them with you to Sunday night children programming. Thanks for your help, Jeannie Ledford.
THIS WEEK'S MEMORY VERSE
for Sunday night children's programming. "We praise You Lord, for Your glorious power. With music and singing we celebrate Your mighty acts." Psalms 21:13 Parents please help your child/children memorize the weekly verse that will be sent home. Thank you, Jeannie Ledford.
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
WIVES GET RID OF YOUR HUSBAND FOR A WEEKEND!!!!!!!!
wives, here is the Men's Golf Outing all of you have been asking about!!!!!!!! Let me do it in this format and it will help you out:
When: 14, 15, 16 November, 2008
Where: Sea Trail Golf Vacation Resort, Sunset Beach, NC
(http://www.seatrail.com/)
What: Men's Fall Golf Retreat
Cost: $282 per person. INCLUDES, deluxe accommodations at
The resort (Saturday/Sunday nights, complimentary breakfast both Saturday/Sunday, Golf cart rental, green fees for Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
Contact Person: Ronald Williams 919-422-7070.
If you are going you need to sign up on sign up sheet that is posted on the bulletin board to the RIGHT of the entrance to the church library. Please sign up or let Ronald know quickly so some firm numbers be established so enough accommodations can be secured.
BOXING GLOVES MAY NOT BE REQUIRED……..
even though the likes of Jimmy Kelly and Ronald Williams are required to wear boxing gloves or some type of mittens if they are ushering, we feel confident that few others of you will warrant such extremes!!!! But if you have always wanted to be an usher and have never been asked……….well have we got a deal for you!! YOU'VE BEEN ASKED AS OF RECEIVING THIS E-MAIL!!!!! The only thing you have to do is choose which day you can be at the Usher/Greeter Briefing - Choose to attend Sunday 9/21 or 9/28 after 11:00 service or after JOG on 9/28. New volunteers welcome! Not only are new volunteers WELCOMED, but ladies and youth are welcome to!!!! The church inclusive!!!!! If you really feel a spark of volunteerism, get in contact with Martha Liles and let her know that you want to be an usher and tell her which day of training you will be attending. Don't wait to be asked……..you done been so!!!!!!!
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
TO ALL OF THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Remember our start-up "Fall Meal" will be this Tuesday evening, September 23. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. We will hope to begin serving the meal just a few minutes after 6:00 p.m. so if you can plan to get there a bit early, it will help us. We will have our pot luck (and always delicious) meal, then Betty Ann Buckley will speak on life in the Holy Land. We will not have an actual meeting this evening, with the hope that we will be finished and everyone can get home before dark. Please plan to be with us - you will be GLAD that you supported the Garner United Methodist Women, thank you, Betty Jo Creed.
IF HE HAD HAIR.....
Mr. Bill Creech's hair would have been SOAKED on Tuesday past during all that rain, when he was outside at the church, running that Natural Gas line for the "retro" fitting of the downstairs stove. Mr. Bill Creech did get his line ran, but the company "retro" fitting the stove has not shown yet.....so I can't advise you any updates on this project.
BUT, I CAN advise you, "don't have a kitty kat," if you were planning on using the stove downstairs. We can take care of this........just chill out. It's all good.......Be at peace.
IN THE COMING WEEKS,
PLEASE pick up your "year to date church giving statements" as they are on the mirrored piece of furniture in the gathering area. ANY statement not picked up after a few weeks will be destroyed. To save on postage the ONLY financial statement that is mailed is the one at the end of the year. Can you hear me now???????
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE
that is or has shown interest in finding out more about Garner church that is not a member???? Maybe a visitor in the children's department, or in one of the worship services, or one of the varied ministry opportunities?? If so: If you are interested in learning more about our church or have questions about becoming a member, mark your calendar now to drop in during one of our Wednesday Welcome sessions. The next session is October 1, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Contact Martha Liles for more information.
YUTS!!! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?????
Don't forget to sign up for Camp Don Lee coming up November 14-16. The theme this year is Carolina Jones and The Quest for the Kingdom of God. Sammy Hudson is spiritual leader for the weekend!!!!! Gonna be a BLAST!!!!! Don't go....be left out!!!!
Sammy got some things planned that God is REAL pleased about!!!!! Tell Trish you wanna go so they can reserve space for you. Can you hear me now????????
SENIOR HIGH YOUTHS!!!!
Remember!!! NO Youth Group this SUNDAY!!!!! Hello!!!!! Senior High youth group will NOT meet this Sunday!!!!!!
THE RUSH TO GET INVOLVED
with this opportunity was so loud and hurried, I thought that I was in Pamplona Spain..
NOT!!!!!! So let's try this one more time:
Youth Parents - Please help our Youth Ministry by signing up to provide a snack supper for the youth. The supper should include a main dish, drink & dessert. We will reimburse you for your expenses for this meal so it won't cost you anything except your time. The youth will be asked to donate $3 to help defer the cost of these meals. Supper begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 so you would have to be available for preparing before 6 and clean up after 6:30. You also get to choose the menu. Sign up with another parent and share the fun is also another idea. Dates for the meals are Sept 28, Oct 19, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. Sign up sheet is on the youth bulletin board or just email patricia@garnerumc.org and let her know what date you want. Several parents may sign up together also.
I KNOW YOU DONE FORGOT
and soon they will all be gone and you will have your lip poked out from here to Papa John's pizza......so, this weekend, while they last and while you still remember.....GET YOUR COPY OF THE UPPER ROOM!!!! They gonna be gone.............
THEEEEYYYYY'RRRREEEE BAAAACCCKKKKK!!!!
Just as one "crop" graduates, Brother Steve has assembled yet another fine, fine selection of gifted young musicians to field this seasons, "The Garner Sinfonia." This Sunday will start them off for this term and what a great group these folks are gonna be!!!!!! "Parts" of The Sinfonia will be at the 8:30 service but the bulk of them will
be at the 11 AM worship.........Get ready, just when you thought that last year's group could not be topped.....well......I'll wait........and let you make that determination for yourself.
IT'S WORSHIP TIME!!!!!!
8:30 AM Traditional Worship: Prelude: "Adagio," Nick Johnson, violin. Anthem:
"Lord God of Abraham," Steven Wheltle, voice. Scripture lesson: Matthew 20:1-16
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship: Opening Song: "Always." Praise and Worship Set: "Every Move I Make," "All in All," "He is Exalted." Offertory: "Your Love Lifted Me."
11 AM Traditional Worship: Prelude: " Largo and Fugue in D," Garner Sinfonia.
Anthem: "Forever and a Day," Chancel Choir featuring The Garner Sinfonia.
Offertory: "Immortal, Invisible," Nick Johnson, violin, Missy Godfrey, piano.
Pastor Bob's sermon title, "Are We Healthy?"
