CALENDAR ISSUES
CHRISTMAS TO THE CROSS
As you move about these hallowed halls and grounds it would be well worth your time and effort to mosey into the Service Classroom for a brief visit. You’ll see pictures of our current and former buildings, photos of past classes and class presidents, and other items often found in a Sunday School room. Up close to the piano, you’ll see a wooden cross. That cross is the thing I really want you to notice.
It’s not like the Service Class is the only Sunday School with a cross. In fact, many, if not most classes, around our church and other churches probably have a cross of some sort on a table or on the wall. This, however, is a most unique cross.
For starters, it is larger than most you’d find in a classroom as it stands a good four feet in height. It also has knots and sticker points protruding out from both the vertical and the horizontal pieces so that it has a rugged look to it. History, however, is what really makes it stand out in its uniqueness.
That cross was made from the trunk of the first Chrismon tree our congregation ever had. Fran Torbert and Peggy Anthony sawed the tree up, lashed the pieces together with rope, and then mounted the cross on a pedestal. The class brings it out each year during Lent as a reminder of the season and, knowing the history, of the traditions and earlier years of our church.
There’s something spiritually profound about linking Christmas and Easter, the Manger and the Cross. Bethlehem is only truly understood when seen in light of that old rugged cross. All that began on that starry night so long ago found its fulfillment on those roughhewn timbers of Good Friday and in that gloriously empty tomb on Sunday morning. Happy Easter!
God bless,
Herb
The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given to the glory of God in love memory of Henrietta DeFoor, by Pat Dodson and family.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER AND CRADLE ROLL BABY
Sunday, March 24th our congregation was blessed to receive Mrs. Mary Ann Bickley into our membership
and to participate in the baptism of James Robert Bickley III, (Trip), the son of Bobby and Maryann into our church family. Maryann joined on the profession of faith.
CHILDREN-REMEMBER TO BRING FLOWERS FOR THE EASTER CROSS ON SUNDAY. IT WILL BE ON THE FRONT PORCH WAITING FOR YOU TO FILL WITH BLOOMS FROM YOUR YARD.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: THANKS to all children who were able to give of their time to lead in worship on Sunday. And a SPECIAL THANKS to STELLA JOHNSON for her solo work on our Palm Sunday anthem. And we appreciate the Chancel Choir joining us for the second anthem. ______
REMEMBER SPECTACTULAR 3/31
Because it is Easter Sunday, we will not meet until 5:30pm. Please let me know if you are NOT coming so that I will know how to plan for the day. I would really appreciate knowing so that my family can make plans. Thanks.
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2013 SUPER SUNDAY SCHOOL
BRING YOUR OFFERING each week.
ATTENDANCE CONTEST ends this week - Easter Sunday. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the hour to those who have been faithful in attendance this quarter. A new contest will begin on April 7 and run until the end of June. Considering a prize surprise that you won’t believe!!!
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BACK TO WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
And a “dive” into LIFE SCHOOL MUSICAL!
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NEW SNACK SCHEDULE
4/3 –Marriage; 4/10-Cromer/Hurt; 4/17 – Daniel/ Fuller; 4/24 – Gleaton; 5/1 - Washburn/Andrews 5/8 – Holloway/Weems; 5/15 - Miller/Smith
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NURSERY SCHEDULE: Parents of all age children are asked to help one Sunday during a six month period in the church nursery. Thanks so much.
MAR 31 - Ryan & Liz Tucker; APRIL 7 - Georgette & Len Holloway; APRIL 14 - Steve & Hazel Cromer; APRIL 21 - Jessica & Murray Deen; APRIL 28 - Lindsey & Judson Matthews
YOUTH B.L.O.G.
BELIEVING. LIVING. OPENLY. FOR GOD
March 26th, 2013
Today I am standing once again on the promises of God, he promised to givestrength to the weary, and increase the power of the weak, he also promised that he would be with me till the endof the ages. ThatHe would hold me upwhen I could not stand on my own.I am in need of his power, I am stepping out on yet another limb he has called me onto. The weight of my weakness is no doubt too great for the tiny limb to hold alone, yet with each step and thetrembling of the limb I go further to the edge of my comfort zone, trying as I may to not look down or left or right and lose my focus on the only thing holding me up. I will be victorious, not for my own gain, but for the glory of God. My mouthwillopen and words will flow from a place my mind knew not existed till the power of the HolySpirit leads me. The calm that will flow over me as I speak will come fromthe spring of living water and wash away all doubt and fear. I will stand at the bitter edge of the tiny limb full of confidence, not of my own, but of the power of God.
Hold on to the promises, they will never fail you!
Trembling the leaves off the limb, but ready to stand at its edge,
jason
EVENTS
*"D" groupswillnotmeet this Wed.Mar. 27th 3:30-5:30
*April 12 6:00p.m.- 6:00a.m. Relay for life!!! Come for some, or some for all...
To join our team go here,Relayforlife.org and look up Upson county, we areFUMC Revolution youth group
If you are signed up by March 29th you will get a treat on Easter Sunday!!!!!
BIG STUF-- ifyou are going weneed your deposit by mid April. The amount is $209.00, the remaining balance willreflect our fundraising totals.
SUPPER CHEFS
We try to eat at 5:00 as the kids come in, and thenstart the Devotional at 5:30
March 31. EASTER NO YOUTH
April 7. Bryan andGretta Trickel
April 14. Len and Georgette Holloway
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
March 27: Mark McSwain, 28: Jared Brown, Cam Hopkins; 30: Mary Hogan, Glen Stevens
April 2: Donna Davis, David Wright, Amanda Trice; 3: Johnny Deen; 4: Bea Dallas; 5: Katie Flanagan; 7: Harriett Nesbit, Vicki Adams, Rick McManus, Garrett Wilson
Thank you so much for making my 50th birthday so special! From the cards and notes to the gifts and Reese’s Cups, all capped off with Herbie the Lovebug and a surprise party, you made it one I’ll never forget. I am truly blessed to have you as a part of my life.
Thanks, Herb
Sunday, March 31, 2013Sermon Series --- “ Better Than Giving Up Chocolate: 7 things to Get Rid Of “
“Sermon Title-#7
“Negative Attitudes”
Rev. Herb Flanders
Scripture: John 20:1-18, and
James 1:2-8, 16-18 /
Our friends here at the church have been beside us all during Shelby’s illness and subsequent death, and for this we will forever be grateful. We have been so humbled by your love and concern and we want to thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts. The Family of Shelby Ellerbee
Wednesday
Church Supper
Join us at our Wednesday Church Suppers 5:30pm.
Menu April 3: Herb roasted pork , dressing, butter peas, salad bar, dessert bar, bread and beverage- Adults $6, 12 & under $3
If you are not on the permanent reservation list, please call the office to sign up for supper.
REVOLUTION CAFÉ
YOUTH
FUND RAISER
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH 12:00 NOON
Parmesan Cheese Chicken, hash brown casserole,
field peas, salad, yeast rolls, dessert & tea
(All proceeds go to fund Summer Activities for the Youth )PRAYER CONCERNS
OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL & OUR MISSIONARIES
CURRENT REQUESTS: Evelyn Sheets family (loss of her brother-Jerry Richardson), Billy Tate, Evelyn Sheets, Fran Torbert, Ann Britt
FRIENDS & LOVED ONES IN NEED OF PRAYER: Rev. Ray Fowler, Daniel Pierce (11 yrs. Old w/ inoperable brain growth).
OUT-OF-TOWN: Martha Mallory, Opalene Woodson, Marion Berry, Gertrude Taylor, Rozelle Orrick
AT HOME: Haywood Shaw, Wilma Hooper, Johnnie Sue Tyler, Frankie Oxner, Mary Owen, Billy Fowler, Nellie Moore
PROVIDENCE: Wayne Storey
RIVERSIDE: Billie Woodson, Carolyn Knight, Angie Hightower, Leonard Penny
WEST VILLAGE: Betsy White, Evans Bruner, Shirley McClellan
CALENDAR
March 29-GOOD FRIDAY
11:00am Golden Age Club/FH
12:00 Noon-3:00pm- CHAPEL OPEN FOR
PRAYER
31: EASTER SUNDAY
8:30pm Traditional Service
9:00am Contemporary Worship
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Traditional Worship