May 22, 2019

Invite Grow Serve

The Soundings

May 26, 2019

“MONUMENTAL LIVING” 2 SAMUEL 7:8-12

Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00 Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship 9:45 Chapel

Tom Jones Senior Pastor

Richard Soper Associate Pastor

“There Is No Greater Love” A volunteer in a hospital tells this story: “I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recov-ery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.

I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doc-tor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?" Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.”

As we approach Memorial Day Weekend we take the opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of sacrifice. We pause to remember those who have given their lives to win and maintain our freedoms. But we are also reminded of how Christ calls us to live sacrificially on a daily basis for each other. This does not necessarily mean we have to give our lives for someone; it may simply mean we need to be more willing to give of our time and ourselves to listen, to help, and to encourage others. It is through our sacrificial living that those around us will see and experience firsthand the love of Christ – and there is no greater love!

I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday. Have a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful Memorial Day!

Blessings,

Tom

Taps at Twilight 6:45pm - Monday, May 27

at Neptune Park

There will be patriotic music by the Golden Isles Community Concert Band and the National Anthem led

by vocalist Terry Clayton. This year’s address will be presented by Lt Col. Kenneth Dwyer, Garrison

Commander at Hunter Army Airfield. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring chairs or

blankets as seating is limited.

Summer Sundays are here!

No Robes, No Coats,

No Ties Needed!

Vacation Bible School June 17-20

Monday -Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm

Registration now open www.stsimonsumc.com

VBS Needs! Pudding Cups, Animal Crackers, Blue Tubs of Icing, M&Ms, Mini Marshmallows, Snack

Size Ziplock Bags, Cheerios, Fruit Snacks, Chocolate Chips, Pretzels Sticks

If you can help, please leave your items in the Gholson Room VBS Donation Box. Thank You!

Vicky Adams, Diana Bailey, Nancy Barnes, Johnny Beisel, Gene Cariker, John Childs, Judy Clifton, Mary Corbitt, Lynn Da-nos, Terry & Meg Deaton, Evelyn Diaz, Patti DuBose, Tyler Cusack, Janice Dumas, Walt Flora, Pat Gossage, Connie Hal-lowes, Janice Horn, Susan Hoshall, Hal Kent, Drew Lawrence, Shannon Lemmon, Barbara Lindgren, Marcia Maguire, John McCreadie, Ed McKenzie, Karen McLawhorn, Nathan Meadows, Tom Morris, Marie Neel, David Noyes, Jimmy Orr, Becky Outlaw, Hunter Pennington, Betty Pierce, Dianne Pike, Dick Pipe, Laura Ragsdale, George Raiford, Bob Rewis, Eliza-beth Roberts, Reggie Rogers, Mel Rozier, Eva Simonetti, Cindy Smith, Mary Stivers, Charles Taylor, Arthur Walters, Judy & Ken Whelan, Donna Williams, Mac Willis, Paul Wilska, Bobbé Wooldridge, Kevin Young, Beverly Zeller, our Nation.

Magnolia Manor: JoAnne & Bob Alford, Betty Ansink, Jan Dorsey, Jack Jenkins, Marjorie Lawrence, Debby Lloyd, Norma Mock, Joyce Parry, Charlotte Petty, Helen Register, Weldon Thalacker, Miriam Tucker, Larry Varnadoe, Effie Walker Thrive: Pat Miller Sr. Care: Anne Pinson Addington Place: Carolyn Lovell, Leonard Mann and Sallie Mann

Servicemen/Servicewomen: CPT Clay A. Alexander, LTC Tim Buehn, PTE Jonathon Carmichael, LTC John Goodrich, Master Sgt. David Hoffer, CPT Chris House, Mason K. James, Alex McLean, Col Denise Mull, Maj. Susan C. Stahl, and all our service men and women.

To add or remove a name from our prayer list, please contact the church office.

PRAYER CONCERNS:

•New names for this week will be highlighted.

•If you would like to be removed from this list, please call the church office.

STEWARDSHIP - May 19, 2019 Tithes & Offerings Received 10,984.00

Received YTD 418,319.75

Expenses YTD 423,152.66

Difference -4,832.91

Building Fund YTD 775.00

MEMBERS IN MINISTRY - May 26

USHERS: 8:30 Jim Bankston, Bill Kirby, Ward Sweat, John Vann, Tim Vinson 11:00 Jim Royal, Joey Baldwin, Erik Kaufmann, Jimmy Maupin, Clif Pease, Dwight Sweat

GREETERS: 8:30 Susan & Lee Watkins, Helen Baker 9:45 Jimmy Beasley 11:00 Kay Holmes, Marguerite McKenzie, Sharon Mitchell

PROJECTION: 8:30 Robin Parmelee 11:00 Ashley Swann

HOSPITALITY: Sharon Blount, Amy Baldwin

ALTAR ANGELS: Maggie Gallagher, Jenny Hicks, Sister Tucker, Barbara Whitney

OUR PRESENCE - May 19, 2019 8:30 Worship Service 121 Membership 1072

9:45 Worship Service 82 New Members in 2019 18

11:00 Worship Service 276

Children’s Church 26

TOTAL 505 9:45 Sunday School 114

SERVE

Memorials & Honorariums

In Memory of Roy Hodnett from Evelyn & Wayne Murphy

In Honor of our Graduates

In Honor of Jennifer Meyers from Gerry Egger

We have a shift to fill for set up or clean up on the 5th Sunday (4 times a year)

with our Coffee & Donut Hospitality Ministry. Please contact Anne Frazier in the church office at 638-3317

or anne@stsimonsumc.com if you can help.

Military Personnel Addresses Needed!

Please contact the church office with the name and current address of those serving in the

military, who you would like to be prayed over and written to. We would like to start sending

them cards of support!

Congratulations to our 2019 recipients of the SSUMC

Gholson Scholarship:

Laura Anne Lewis Jimmy McQuigg

Check out all the great selection of books in our Church Library

MYF will meet June 2

Gathering Place Main Event starts June 9

May 28—Movie Night 7:00pm

Youth Mission Trip: June 24-29

For more details call Debbie Kohler at (770-843-8669)

INVITE GROW

Director of Children and Youth Ministries – St. Simons UMC May 3, 2019

St. Simons United Methodist, located on St. Simons Island in Georgia, is an 1100-member church with an average worship attendance of 435. Its mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transfor-mation of St. Simons Island and the world. We are seeking a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries to become a part of our in-credible ministry team.

Requirements: Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To provide vision, leadership, and coordination of our youth and children’s ministries. To present the Gospel of Christ in relevant and meaningful ways to our youth, children and congregation. To build relationships with the parents of youth, children, and congregation. To initiate and delegate the work necessary to achieve goals. To recruit and help volunteers identify and use their gifts. To be a team player who is comfortable in a staff setting where responsibilities are delegated and shared to carry out the mission of the church.

This is a salaried position with benefits. A college degree from a four-year school is required. A degree in Education or Christian Education is preferred but not required. Previous experience in working with children and youth is required.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Anne Frazier, Church Administrator, at anne@stsimonsumc.com. A copy of the job descrip-tion is posted on the website at stsimonsumc.com; click on the forms tab.

Your loose change can change lives!

Pick up your baby bottle in the Gholson area, fill with coins, cash or checks, and return the baby

bottle on Father’s Day!

For more information, visit helloskylark.com/bottles

or call 912-264-0231.

Paddle & Praise

Thursday, May 23 at Myrtle Street Beach!

Children, Youth, Family Fun

at the Beach Meet at 6pm

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the celebration of my 10 years of ministry and for my going away lunch! I loved reading through the many cards and hearing stories from you all about your favorite memories of these last 10 years! I am forever grateful for your love, prayers, and support for me, Dan, Walker & Kaden as we grew our faith while worshiping and serving with you at SSUMC.

One of my favorite Bible verses is Matthew 22:37-39 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. And Love your neighbor as yourself”.

Every time I have planned a lesson, children’s message, craft, Bible Study, mission project, and many other activities, I’ve made that my goal: to teach these children and youth that theme “Love God & Love Others!” I think I’ve said that more time than they could count. I know this church family has been a great example to me of loving God and loving me (others), and I’ve tried to show that to these kids. So I challenge you to keep loving God and keep loving these children & youth & others! Receive God’s blessings and share that with others every time you can!

I love you all! Jennifer

Rainy Day Valet!

On Rainy Sundays, look for the Valet Parking signs directing you to spots

behind the Gholson room. We will walk you in under an umbrella and park your

car in the pumpkin patch lot.

Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid

Brunswick, GA 31520 Permit 240

St. Simons United Methodist Church 624 Ocean Blvd. Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-3317 www.stsimonsumc.com

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

May 23 - May 30, 2019

Thursday, May 23 7:00 am 707 Group, Thorpe Bldg. 10:00 am Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study, Room 215 6:00 pm Paddle & Praise, Myrtle Street Beach Friday, May 24 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study 8:30 am Patriotic Pops Concert, Jacksonville (8:30am-3:00pm) Sunday, May 26 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:15 am Coffee & Donuts, Gholson Room 9:45 am Contemporary Worship Service, Chapel 9:45 am Sunday School Classes 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary No MYF

PRESCHOOL IS CLOSED May 27-May 31 Monday, May 27 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAY 9:00 am Prayer Team, Parlor 11:00 am YOGA, Thorpe Bldg. Tuesday, May 28 7:30 am Men’s Reunion Group, Room 203 10:00 am Men’s Life 1:30 pm Women’s Life 4:30 pm Disciple Bible Study, Room 207 7:00 pm Disciple Bible Study, Room 207 7:00 pm Youth Movie Night Wednesday, May 29 8:00 am Prayer Hedge, Parlor 11:00 am Chair Yoga, Thorpe Bldg. 12:30 PM Mail Ministry, Youth Room 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, May 30 10:00 am Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study, Room 215 6:00 pm Paddle & Praise, Myrtle Street Beach

CHURCH STAFF

REV. TOM JONES, Pastor– tom@stsimonsumc.com REV. RICHARD SOPER, Associate Pastor– richard@stsimonsumc.com KEVIN LAMB, Director of Music Ministries- kevin@stsimonsumc.com ANNE FRAZIER, Church Administrator- anne@stsimonsumc.com CAROLYN HAMILTON, Finance –carolyn@stsimonsumc.com JO ANN HURLEY, Membership, Publications- joann@stsimonsumc.com MARY BRITTAIN, Preschool Director- maryb@stsimonsumc.com HOLLY LAMB, Contemporary Music Associate– hlamb92@gmail.com JORDAN TIPPETT, Pianist– jordan.tippett@gmail.com DEBBIE KOHLER, Interim Youth– dkohler88@gmail.com

This is a Stephen Ministry Church