Richmond Hill United Methodist Church Richmond Hill, Georgia

THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

TRADITIONAL SERVICE

9:00AM & 11:00AM

Dr. Glenn Martin

SERMON:

“God Can Change His Mind”

SCRIPTURE:

“Jeremiah 18:1-11”

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Sunday, September 11 Usher Training Tuesday, September 13 Yada Yada Bible Study Sunday, September 18 Chicken Sandwich Fundraiser Sunday, September 18 Snowbird Interest meeting Tuesday, September 20 Meet the Bishop Tuesday, September 20 UMM/UMW– joint meeting Sunday, October 2 Charge Conference

CONTACT US

Church Phone (912) 756-2190

Fax (912) 756-4610

Email contact@rhumc.com

Web Page rhumc.com

August 31, 2016 Volume 4, Issue #34

Dig In is in the Present- NOT the past: DIG IN presents the Bible as real and relevant. Kids understand the Bible is not full of distant, irrelevant principles, but is packed with rich meaning that applies to their lives today.

Dig In means Knowing- NOT knowing about: DIG IN moves kids from knowing about the historical Jesus to knowing him personally and growing in a relationship with him.

Dig In is Experiential- NOT lecture: DIG IN offers multisensory, educationally sound experiences that immerse kids in learning, rather than teacher talk that can result in boredom, disciplinary problems, and disengagement.

Dig In is Relational- NOT impersonal: DIG IN lessons involve interaction, conversation, and storytelling. Kids learn from adults who share their own faith stories, building trust, friendship, and a faith that sticks. Kids practice relational skills that help them live out their faith beyond the classroom.

Dig In Asks Tough Questions- NOT avoiding the tough stuff: DIG IN tackles grappling questions head-on in Deeper Bible. This shows kids that no questions or doubts are off-limits. Asking questions grows faith. Jesus was the Master Asker who didn’t fear the tough questions.

We will resume with our Fall Schedule on September 4th. Preschool will be on the first floor. Elementary Classes are combined K/1st, 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th on the second floor.

PRAYER CONCERNS

Members & Active Visitors: Bob Graham, Frankie Yawn, Tim Robinett, David Green, Elizabeth Rahn,

Carol Carter, Wm. Michael Fordham, Emmitt Hendrix, Diane Harrison, Eloise Green, Lisa Freeman & family.

Family & Friends: Jean McCall, Denise Miracle, Jack Spence.

At Bryan County Health and Rehab: Audrey Murphy & Inez Henderson.

Deployed Members, Family & Friends: All our service men & women and their families.

To add someone to our prayer list, if you have information on a shut-in or a deployed member, please call Donna

at the church office at 756-2190.

Altar flowers in Memory of Sandra Barton

11/28/48-9/2/2013 Love, Rudy, Chris, Todd, Colby & Hannah Barton, Alice & Kenneth DuBose & Sara

Robinson

Altar flowers in Memory of Eileen Teresa Pham

2/9/83-9/4/13 The love of a family is life’s

greatest blessing. Love, Mom, Bill, Logan & Evan

Joyous Saints Luncheon September 6th

Summer is almost gone and it is time for the

Joyous Saints to get together. Join us Tues-

day, September 6th at 12:00 noon in the Gill

Social Hall. We will have a delicious covered dish lunch,

joyous fellowship and a musical treat by the Hill Toppers

singing group. If you are able please bring a covered dish,

salad, vegetable, or dessert to help out with the lunch.

Don’t forget to invite a friend. For more information call

the church office at 756- 2190.

September 7th, 5:45pm

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN CHICKEN NUGGETS (for Children)

RICE VEGETABLE

ROLL FRUIT

DESSERT

RSVP by Tuesday, September 6th —12 pm

Make reservations online, text message, using the pew cards or by

calling the church office! —————————–——————————————————————

$6.00 ADULTS $3.00 CHILDREN AGES 3-12 NO CHARGE UNDER 3

Circle of Moms Bible Study

Starts September 9th Fridays in the Parlor

8:30-9 am Arrival 9– 10:30 Book Study

We welcome Moms of all Ages to join us. Childcare provided! We are studying with Nancy Guthrie in her book, Son of David. Gain a fresh perspective on Israel’s history and God’s kingdom, a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, and much more when you join with Nancy on this incredible journey to see Jesus in the Old Testament. Hope to see you there! Contact Janine in the church office with questions.

USHER RECRUITMENT AND

TRAINING

Ushering is an important and meaningful opportunity for helping during our worship services. We want men, women and high school youth to prayerfully consider being an usher. Using all volunteers we will create an usher schedule for each of the morning services. Usher training is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. It is for current ushers and new recruits. Every usher is urged to attend as we are explaining some new responsibilities that will soon begin. Glenn

WAY STATION REQUESTS For the month of August, the WAY Station is requesting donations of Mac and Cheese. Please leave your donations in your Sunday school room or in the church office. Thank you!

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday.

Yada Yada Ladies Bible Study Starts September 13th Tuesdays at 9:00 am

in the Conference Room Come join us as we begin a study of the only two books in the Bible named after women:

Esther & Ruth

Hope to see you there!

Joyful Jamboree Training September 11th or 18th

10am in the Chapel

We are excited to welcome new members to the team and encourage anyone interested in volunteering in Joyful Jamboree (children’s church) to please come check it out at the volunteer training. We will have a chance to try out the a/v equipment, answer questions, give tips, and discuss the

various roles each week in worship. This training is for current and new volunteers. Joyful Jamboree is a once monthly commitment and I work with your schedule. Please know that you will not be asked to lead right away. We need plenty of adults to help keep kids focused and to worship with them. Please let Janine know if you are interested. If neither of these dates works for you, I can make alternate arrangements for you. I look forward to seeing you at the training. Thank you to all the volunteers who worship with the children. We have a wonderful time getting to learn and worship together.

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Wednesday After School JAM (Jesus and Me)

Resumes September 7th from

3:45—5:45 pm

We have 120 children signed up to attend. If you would like to be added to the waiting list or have any questions, please contact Janine. We are excited to see the children and to spend this year focusing on how to be a real life super hero! Preschoolers will have an ABC adventure as they focus on a different letter word and verse from the Bible each week. Thank you to the amazing volunteers who have signed up to help! Please be in prayer for all the families and volunteers as we begin our 6th year in JAM.

Sincerely,

Janine

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PO Box 1480 (9050 Ford Ave)

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This Week at RHUMC

Sunday, September 4, 2016

9:00am — Early Worship Service, Sanctuary

10:00am — Sunday School, Sunday School Rooms

10:00am — Right Now Sunday School Class, Curry

10:30am — Joy Ride Transportation Pick-Up, Magnolia Manor

11:00am — Worship Service, Sanctuary

Monday, September 5, 2016

LABOR DAY

Day School Holiday

Church Office Closed

6:00am — Youth Morning Basketball, First Baptist Church Gym

6:15pm — Monday Bells, Music Annex

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

6:30am — High School Youth Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Cafe

9:00am — Yada Yada Bible Study, Conference Room

12:00pm —Joyous Saints Lunch, Fellowship Hall

6:30pm — SPRC meeting, Parlor

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

7:15am — Men’s Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Café

9:00am — Day School Chapel, Chapel

3:45pm—-JAM, JAM rooms

5:00pm—-Youth Band Practice, Chapel

5:45pm — WNL, Gill & Kitchen

6:30pm — Youth Small Groups, Curry

7:00pm — Chancel Choir Practice, Sanctuary

Thursday, September 8, 2016

6:00am — High School Morning Basketball, First Baptist Church

7:30am — Middle School Youth Breakfast, Sunshine Breakfast Cafe

9:00am — Soup Kitchen, Gill & Kitchen

Friday, September 9, 2016

8:30am — Circle of Moms Bible Study, Parlor

9:00am — Day School Fun Friday, Day School

Saturday, September 10, 2016

10:00am — Family Promise Bed Race, First Baptist Parking Lot

Our Helpers for Sunday,

September 4, 2016

9:00 am……....……………………………...Erica Amason

& Riann Willis

11:00am……….…..Julie Seckinger, Beth Williams,

Dana Reeves & Kimberly Hayes

Attendance and Stewardship for

August 28, 2016 Youth……………………………...….……………………………….....…….…54

JAM……………………………………………...…………..…...…….....……..n/a

Children’s Church………………………………………………..…..……...48

Sunday School………………………………………………..……….........155

9:00am Worship……………………........…………...…….....................236

11:00am Worship……………………………………….………...…........206

Sunday Worship Total……………...…….…….…….…....442

Weekly Budget Needs………………..…………………...$ 18,027.29

Received 8/28/2016

Weekly Budget Receipts…………………..................…..$ 10,419.45

Designated …………………………………........……….….…..$ 2,069.21

Your Church Staff Dr. Glenn Martin ……………………...………………….. Senior Pastor

Janine Blakeborough …………………………... Children’s Director

Anna Cobb……………...…………...Children’s Ministries Assistant

Jack Caldwell ………………………...…………….……....Youth Director

Janet Roberts………………………..…………………….Youth Assistant

Gina Stephenson ………………………………..Day School Director

Jeanne Wallace …………………...…………………..…..Music Director

Holland Morgan …………………….……….…………….….......Organist

Karin Campbell ………………...…………....... Nursery Coordinator

Sharon Cooper...……………...….............................. Church Hostess

Cindy Hardy…………………...………………………….….… Bookkeeper

Donna Tussey ...…………………..…..……Administrative Assistant

Peggy Witherow ………...…Financial Administrative Assistant

Rusty Reynolds ………………………...………………...……...Custodian

Monika Butler…………………….…………………………..Housekeeper

9:00am…..…………………..……Boyd & Jane Walden

Ed & Susan Johnson

11:00am…...………………….John & Julie Seckinger

Beth Jeffries

9:00am……………………………….…Kendall Roberts

Natalie Cuson

11:00am…..…...……………...…….Ella Blakeborough

Katie Goldrick

REPORT ON $2,000,000 BUILDING CAMPAIGN

Total Commitments to Date.……..……...$ 1,869,515

Total Received to August 28th……....…...$ 823,722

Additional Pledges or Gifts Needed to Reach $ 2,000,000 Goal

$ 130,485