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The First United Methodist Church of

The Wesleyan Pine Mountain Communicator

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

June & July 2016

A tradition that is more than a century old, the United Methodist Council of Bishops sent a letter to the people of The United Methodist Church following the 2016 General Conference, held in Portland, Oregon, May 10 - 20. “To the people of The United Methodist Church: The Council of Bishops brings you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has called us to be servant leaders of the church. In 1812, Bishop Francis Asbury, Bishop William McKendree and General Conference Secretary Daniel Hitt sent the first letter to churches following General Conference. This letter seeks to revive that tradition. Many bishops will also be communicating individually with their own areas. Hundreds of lay and clergy delegates from around the world gathered in Portland, Oregon, along with bishops and pastors, church members and staff, volunteers and visitors, to engage in Christian conferencing, to make decisions for our church’s future, to affirm our global connection, to worship and to celebrate God’s faithfulness. We celebrated the success of our Imagine No Malaria initiative, which seeks to raise $75 million in the fight against malaria, a disease that takes the life of a child in Africa every two minutes. We celebrated our ecumenical partnerships as we move in to full Communion with the Uniting Church in Sweden and toward full Communion with the Moravian church. We celebrated our heritage: the 250th anniversary of our oldest church, John Street United Methodist Church, the 200th anniversary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the 150th anniversary of United Methodist Women, the 25th anniversary of Africa University and others. We continued in our acts of repentance with a presentation from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes about the Methodist involvement in the 1864 Sand Creek massacre. We shared in the consecration of deaconesses and home missioners and the commissioning of missionaries. We moved toward a global Book of Discipline and global Social Principles. We voted to add five new bishops in Africa after 2020, and approved a church wide study on our ecclesiology. The Episcopal address set the tone for the event, focusing on humility and lifting up our accomplishments. We heard from our laity an invitation to members to be more involved in making disciples and getting involved in ministries to bring the love of Christ to others. We heard our young people say they “are engaged in Christ’s journey with energy and love.” We also heard them say clearly that they do not want a divided church and urged us to "be in unity even if we do not have unanimity." They give us hope for our future.

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The body had difficult and challenging work before it as we acknowledged our differences over human sexuality. Amidst those differences, the delegates affirmed they want their bishops to lead and we found ourselves with an opportunity for a holy moment. We spoke candidly about what divides us and what our church might look like in the future if we dared to consider new possibilities. We offered a way forward, postponing decisions about sexuality matters and committing to having a different kind of global conversation that allows all voices to be heard. Our differences do not keep us from being the body of Christ. They do not keep us from doing good in the world. They do not keep us from making a difference – and so we set forth bold new goals: to make a million new disciples of Jesus Christ; to engage 3 million new people to make a difference in the world; to transform 400 communities for vital abundant living; to reach a million children with lifesaving health interventions; and to double the number of vital congregations. Most importantly, we affirmed our commitment to stay united. We proved that we are more than debates and divisions, more than rules and resolutions. We stood together as the body of Christ. As we reflect on our time in Portland, our prayer is for unity in the church for the advancement of our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. As John Wesley reminded us, “Best of all, God is with us.” Signed on behalf of the Council of Bishops, Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of the Council” About the Council of Bishops The Council of Bishops provides leadership and helps set the direction of the 12.3 millionmember church and its mission throughout the world. The bishops are the top clergy leaders of The United Methodist Church, the second largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. The Council of Bishops is made up of all active and retired bishops of The United Methodist Church, and comprises 45 active bishops in the United States; 20 active bishops in Europe, Asia and Africa; plus 87 retired bishops worldwide. Media contact: Diane Degnan [email protected] 615.742.5406 (o) 615.483.1765 (c)

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Report from Annual Conference I have recently returned home from this year’s Conference for the North Georgia United Methodist Conference in Athens. It was a blessing. At conference one has an opportunity to share in many wonderful Worship experiences, participate in the business of the Church, make connections with “old” friends and make new friends. And hear reports for the conference and all of the organizations that we participate in and most often fund. It is truly a time to celebrate our Church’s connectionism. The things we accomplish as the bigger Church is truly impactful. Some of the Worship experiences for which we participated was the Communion Service, the Ordination Service, Passing of the Mantle (as we say goodbye to our retiring pastors and welcome our newly ordained.), a service of Remembrance and a sermon from Bishop Watson. In addition to our typical Annual Conference, this conference was a chance for us to say thank you and goodbye to Bishop Watson. The Bishop seemed more at ease and shared many stories. Our conference has been blessed with his time in North Georgia. Some facts: 4035 Health Kits were collected; Raise the Roof campaign received $117, 348. Our conference’s debt of over 6 million is now zero and for our clergy, the Pension Fund is fully funded. The Tuesday Evening Women's Group resumes this summer beginning June 21st @7:00p.m. Our 6-session study will be 'Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl: Living the Faith After Bible Class is Over.' Topics will include making a difference in our hearts, making connections with God more real, our relationships, our struggles, what to do when our thoughts pull us away from Jesus, and does Jesus really have a calling for our lives. This class is hosted at the home of Sandy Adams, 234 Pine Drive, (706)663-4420 and is a group of all ages and stages and all are welcome. The study guide is $9.75. Reach Team Wednesday June 29th - Family Covered Dish Picnic 5:30 - 8:00p.m. @ Davis Lake Hamburgers and hotdogs, drinks, and paper products provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Please bring your fishing poles, bug spray, sunscreen, and lawn chairs. There are 2 paddle boats at the lake. No fishing from the paddle boats. Life jackets must be worn while riding them. The Davis family has some we may borrow but if you have one and plan to ride on the paddle boat, please bring it.

NO SWIMMING.

We will move this event to the FLC if there is rain.

Mark your calendars for the 4 Sundays of August! Our Camp meeting preachers are Rev. Carol Cook, LaGrange District Superintendent, Rev. Gordon Kesler, retired Presbyterian clergy, Rev. John Tomlin, Hopewell/Whitesville UMC, and Rev. Jairo Gay, Louise UMC in LaGrange.

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Children's Ministry  June Bible Verse Remember that the Lord is great and awesome! Nehemiah 4:14b

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 3’s & 4’s downstairs in CEC Kindergarten –2nd downstairs in CEC 3rd-5th upstairs in CEC **children can only be released to an adult**

SECOND SATURDAY SANITY Free babysitting will be available on May 14th from 6 to 10 p.m. in our nursery rooms on the lower level of the Christian Education Center. This is for children 1yr to 5th grade. Please RSVP to Barbara Beam or the church office.

VBS 2016 Come meet Snappy and the Skipper as we learn about how God is Amazing! God Creates, Helps, Loves, Calms, Sends! He is Amazing!

Wednesday Night Activities We are on Summer Vacation! Keep on the lookout for updates on the re-start date!

Summer Family Activities June 29th—Davis Lake July 27th—Big Bear Farms

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Welcome to our newest youth members!

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Noah’s Ark 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

We celebrated 22 graduates this May! We are so sad to see them leave but are thankful they are growing, learning, and ready for kindergarten and pre-k. They were each given a children's Bible with their hand print inside. It is our hope they will read these with their families and cherish their memories of Noah's Ark. We are currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2016-2017 school year! Please contact the church office for an application or to set up a tour! Thank you for your continued support of Noah's Ark. It is such a special ministry to so many families!

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In Our Prayers Homebound Martha Morgan Vanita Boulware June & Jesse Saint

Church Family Jane Claire Culverhouse

Jo Holladay Irene Mapes Terry Holmes Lois Wilson-Boyd Remember our homebound members. Keep them in your prayers and drop them a note and let them know your are thinking about them.

6/1

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Marshall

6/20 Mr. & Mrs. John Bayer

6/2

Mr. & Mrs. Max Parker

6/23 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Story

6/4

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Turner

6/24

6/7

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bishop

6/27 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Logan

6/8

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Chambers 7/5

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Aldrich

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Haas

6/10 Mr. & Mrs. Louis Hazouri

7/11 Mr. & Mrs. Howard

6/18 Mr. Jim & Rev. Martha Dye

7/11 Mr. & Mrs. Harold Tarpley

6/18 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Eager

7/20 Mr. & Mrs. John Hagler

Schaeffer

Extended Church Family

Mike Duncan & his family Joe Story, Cousin of Martha, Jack, & Anne Lee Quigley, Sister-in-law of The Haglers & The Storys Tina Roberts, Daughter in law of Ronnie & Mary Ellen Roberts

6/4

June Saint

6/21 Patricia Willis

7/13 April Turner

Vernice Ector, Wife of Tommy Ector Gina Beasley & The Beasley family Henry Harrell, Friend of Max & Winky Parker

6/5

Jeremy Mowery

6/23 Steve Howard

7/15 Mary Jo Cox

6/6

Lynda Dawson

6/24 John D. Ertle

7/15 Franklin Cox

Donnie Dodd, friend of Hugh & Cathy Maze Steve Maze, cousin of Hugh & Cathy Maze Frank Zuerner, Father of Gary Zuerner

6/7

Terry Cobb

6/24 Joshua D. Ertle

7/16 Chris Smoot

6/9

Jane Logan

6/26 John Bayer

7/16 Sonja Williamson

6/9

Cathy Maze

6/26 Tom Johnson

7/17 Pam Turco

6/11 Lee Willard

6/26 Katie Williamson

7/18

Our Prayer List

6/12 Dakota Carey

6/26 Bella Zuerner

7/18 Wesley Willis

Each month the Prayer List starts with a clean slate. If you would like for your prayer concern to begin again please fill out a prayer request form and drop it in the offering plate or call/email the church office. We hope this will help keep our prayer list as current as possible and help us

6/12 Bentley Carey

6/27 Barry Fisher

7/19 Pima Connell

Financial Information as of June 12th General Budget Budgeted: Received: Attendance:

$204,672.00 $177,819.47 6/12/16 - 145 6/5/16 - 137 5/22/16 - 160

Robert Williamson

6/15 Martha Clements 6/28

Skyler B. Williamson

7/20 Leila Dudley

6/16 Dean Roberts

6/28

Logan B. Williamson

7/20 Janet Williamson

6/16 Evan Willis

6/30 Sue Trott

7/23 Ann Clancy

6/17 Faye Garrett

7/1

Charles Steele

7/26 Aria Mabry

6/18 Grant Flynn

7/3

John Sale

7/27 Jim Dye

6/19 Wes Meares

7/6

Irene Mapes

7/28 Sandra Barge

6/19 Nancy Meares

7/9

Lee Riley

7/31 Michael Willey

6/20 Flo Beutell

7/11 Jeri Bishop

6/21 Anita Whitten

7/13 Lyn Clements

If your birthday or anniversary is incorrect or not listed, please contact the church office so we can correct our records. Your dates are important to us!

July

June 6

Louise Miller Circle

12:00pm

FLC

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Louise Miller Circle

9:00am

FLC

2 Louise Miller Circle

FLC

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Second Saturday Sanity

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Staff Meeting

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Trustees Meeting

5:00pm Annex 14

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Invite Team Meeting

6:00pm Annex

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Finance Committee Meeting

6:00pm

CEC

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Church Council Meeting

7:00pm

FLC

10:00am Annex

FLC

Every Sunday 9 Staff Meeting

6:00 10:00 pm

12:00pm

Annex

10:00am

9 Trustees Meeting

5:00pm

Annex

9 Invite Team Meeting

6:00pm

Annex

8:30am Worship 9:30am Coffee/Fellowship 9:45am Sunday School 9:45am Pastor’s Bible Study 11:00am Worship

6:00 10:00 pm

FLC

15 Finance Committee Meeting

6:00pm

CEC

15 Church Council

7:00pm

FLC

Second Saturday Sanity

4:00pm Youth Choir (A-CR) 5:00pm UMYF (FLC)

We have Facility Request Use Forms available in the church office if you are planning an event. The Pastor, Trustees, & sometimes the church office can approve the events. Thank you!

The First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain 206 McDougald Avenue, N. P. O. Box 246 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Phone: 706-663-2538 Email: [email protected]

Church Office ~ Summer Hours: Monday ~ Thursday 8:30a.m. ~ 4:00p.m.

Staff & Employees The First United Methodist Church

Christy Bryant, Children’s Ministry

Mike Duncan, Facilities Coordinator

Reverend Martha Dye, Pastor

[email protected]

Cell: 706-616-2409

Cell: 404-376-0861

John Manseau, Music Director

Amy Mabry, Children/Youth Choir Dir.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Home: 706-663-0784

Cell: (762)359-5281

Rev. Kim Evans, Youth Minister

Allison Wasden, Administrative Asst.

[email protected]

Cell: 843-598-0707

[email protected]

Barbara Beam, Nursery Coordinator

[email protected]

Cell: (706)224-7136

Cell: (706)957-2777 or email:

Mary K. Kurrass, Children’s Ministry

Larkin Cunningham, Noah’ s Ark

[email protected]

[email protected]

Director, Cell: 706-573-8232