The Chapel Times
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The Chapel Times
The Chapel Times A Twice-a-Month Newsletter of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church Established in 1855 Our mission is to develop mature disciples who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Volume 18, Number 10 Pierce Chapel Staff Howard White Pastor [email protected] Lynn Meadows-White Minister of Discipleship [email protected] Nathan Carr Director of Youth Ministries [email protected] Roseanna Harbuck Children’s Ministry Coordinator [email protected] Donna Pounds Service Accompanist and Choir Director [email protected] Debi Van Noy Preschool Director [email protected] Dawn Parker Nursery Director [email protected] Katie Duke Secretary [email protected] Melanie Castleberry Financial Secretary [email protected] Lisa Courtney Church Custodian Dale Giefing Set-Up Custodian May 15, 2015 When was the last time you had trouble parking anywhere? Chances are you only had trouble finding the parking space you wanted, but not finding a parking space—unless you came to Pierce Chapel looking for one of two things: C handicapped parking, or C parking at the most highly attended moments on Sunday morning. Over the past year, issues related to parking have come up in the work of two different teams that serve our church: the Trustees and our Worship Task Force. Both were addressing the issue separately, from different perspectives, neither knowing what the other was doing, but both touching on a topic that I’m convinced needs to be addressed, as does your elected Administrative Council that has met and talked about this issue on two different occasions. Therefore, with the unanimous encouragement of the Administrative Council, during the Sunday School hour on June 7, at 9:45 a.m., there will be a presentation in the Worship Center for the purpose of laying out the issue of parking and possible solutions that have been examined. This meeting is for information and consensus-building only, and will be open for all to attend. In order to allow time for presentation and question-answering, it will need to begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. This issue of parking is not merely an issue of convenience for our congregation. This is part of our ministry of hospitality, which the Bible teaches is one of the spiritual disciplines for Christians—that we show genuine welcome and a cordial reception, by giving room and making space for those who are seeking. That seeker might have been you at one time. It might be the best Christian servant and friend you’ve ever met next time—if we show hospitality. I trust you will make an effort to be present. Blessings, Howard Our UM Missionary Fran Lynch, Alaska Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Pierce Chapel UMC 5122 Pierce Chapel Road Midland, GA 31820 Church Office 706-327-9807 FAX 706-327-7253 Preschool 706-327-9807, ext. 6 E-Mail Prayer Ministry: Send prayer requests to [email protected] For news & current events, go to www.piercechapel.com or connect with us on Facebook. NEW PRAYER CONCERNS John & Yvonne Proft Niki Metcalf Bobadilla (expectant mother) ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Michil Abitew (Kiddy Seifu’s brother) Alice Brumbach Linda Bush Anneke Carpenter (Lloyd & Alma Artz’s great-granddaughter) Dorothy Carrothers Joann Cherry (Sheila Cook’s sister-in-law) Betty Coker Ben Dunton (Linda Socci’s son) John & Margaret Hunt Cammy Marchetti (Luis Diaz's sister) LaVerne McClellan Holly & James Mulholland (Don & Julia Payne’s granddaughter & her husband who are deployed to Afghanistan) Julia & Donald Payne Denise Rhinehart Cheryl Seymour Brandi Waldheim Terry Williams (Len Williams' brother) Tom Willis (Missy Lorentz’s father) All past and present military service members All military families Our military partnership units: Crusade for Christ Warrior Transition Battalion 3rd Sqdrn, 1st Cav Regmnt (Call the church office to make changes in the prayer list.) Help us keep the prayer list updated by letting us know when it would be appropriate to remove someone’s name from the list. Generally we leave a name on the list for 4-6 weeks unless someone specifically requests otherwise. Are you ready to embark on an icy adventure? Then join us at Vacation Bible School! Monday-Friday, June 15-19 8:45 a.m.-12:00 noon Adventure Info: Children age 4 (by 9/1/15) through current 5th grade are invited to learn how they can conquer challenges with God’s mighty power! (To register children, go to piercechapel.com/vbs.) Volunteers, we need YOU to be a part of this adventure & join our Expedition Crews! Please prayerfully consider joining the Everest Team in any of these areas: Preschool or Elementary Crew Leader (adults & youth entering 11th grade & up) Preschool or Elementary Jr. Crew Leader (youth entering 7th-10 th grade) Decorating & Set Construction Team Registration Team (includes greeters) Set-up (Sunday, June 14) Clean-up (Friday, June 19) Snack Donations **Mission VBS at Highland Community Church** Monday-Thursday, June 22-25, 4:00-6:30 p.m. We express our love and sympathy to Lauren & Brian Bush at the death of Lauren's mother, Betty Bowden Doughtie, on April 20. If you’d like to help with VBS at Highland, contact Roseanna Harbuck at 706-327-9807 ext. 7 or [email protected]. Thank you for your expression of sympathy. Thank you for the cards, prayers and altar flowers. They are still beautiful! From the family of Betty Bowden Doughtie (Lauren Bush) To make our VBS awesome this year, our station leaders and decorating team need the following items. If you have any of these items that you are willing to loan for the week of VBS, please mark them with your name and drop them off on the old pew under the chapel by June 7. Thanks! Thank you so much for ordering Vidalia onions from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus. This fundraiser has raised $1700 each for Open Door Community House and Our House! We could not have done it without the wonderful people of Pierce Chapel UMC! Rev. Ronnie Culpepper Church Office Deadlines News deadline for the June 1 newsletter is 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22. Sunday worship bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. Please email newsletter and/or bulletin announcements to [email protected] or call Katie at 706-327-9807, ext. 1. Can you loan us any of these items for VBS? Hiking backpacks 18 bean bags Sleeping bags Pairs of skis Any camping equipment Snow shoes/snow boots 15 small stuffed animals Two small tents Camping lanterns Fog machine Rubber chicken 15 comfy throw pillows Christmas trees White Christmas lights Portable camping stools/chairs VBS Decorating Team The 2015 Vacation Bible School Decorating Team will meet on the following dates: Saturdays, May 16, 23, 30, Saturdays, June 6 & 13 and Sunday, June 14 (immediately after the 11:00 service). W e are always looking for more helpful hands! All kinds of help is needed from cutting and painting to gluing and constructing. W e operate power tools and swipe paint brushes. W e climb ladders and crawl on the floor. Please consider giving an hour, a day, or several days to making Everest 2015 a transforming experience for hundreds of kids this summer! If you are interested in participating, please come join on any of the dates listed above. [HOME] Congratulations to our 2015 High School & College Graduates High School Mary Kathryn Alford David Blanchard Emily Graydon Leigh Hadaway Matt Hooper Daniel Long Caroline Mason Chason McKay Parker Rhinehart Caroline Russell Leah Seifu Claire Williams Wyatt Williams High School graduates will be honored during both worship services on Sunday, May 17. College Marlena Cameron, Columbus State University (Bachelor of Arts in History with minor in anthropology) Kristen Patterson, Columbus State University (Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education) Happy Achers & Senior Exercise Happy Achers Sack Lunch & Games for senior adults in the Hospitality Room 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, 21 & 28. Bring a sack lunch (drinks provided) & join us for extraordinary fun & fellowship as we "break bread" together & play "Phase 10" cards & "Mexican Train" dominos! Senior Exercise meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the Youth Barn from 9:00 10:30 a.m. If you haven't been before, please contact Connie Luby at 706-325-2615 to learn of any changes in the schedule. Men’s Bible Study Fellowship: The Case for Grace This side of Glory we will never fully understand the wonders of God's grace, but the discovery process is richly rewarding. Men of all ages are invited to join a 9-week summer study and discussion group based on Lee Strobel's book The Case for Grace. We will meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 in Room 215 starting Sunday, June 7. Please contact Jon Long at 706-494-1548 if you are interested in this study. For every Thursday in May and June, Ruby Tuesday (Veterans and Manchester locations) will donate 20% of your bill to Valley Interfaith Promise if you present this coupon to your server at the restaurant. (You can print the coupon from valleyinterfaithpromise.com) We would be very grateful if you could help us promote this! We are humbly asking your help in distributing the coupon among church members, friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. Thank you all for everything you do for VIP! Daniel Mitchell Executive Director Valley Interfaith Promise, Inc. The Children's Choirs present... "The Lost Boy" Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. Over 25 children have speaking parts and 20 children will be singing solos. Participants range in age from the Cherub Choir, ages 3-5, through the SonShine Singers, grades 1-4, up to C.A.S.T. (Christ's Acting and Singing Troupe), grades 5-6. The young people of Pierce Chapel have worked very hard to bring this inspiring message to life. Please join us on W ednesday, May 20 (our last W ednesday night supper of the season)! You'll be glad you did! Parents: Please note that children’s choirs will have a special rehearsal on Saturday, May 16, in the Worship Center, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Valley Interfaith Promise: A Ministry to Homeless Families Our next Host Week is May 24-May 31. We need YOU to join us in this ministry! We minister to families who are currently without a home by providing shelter and meals at Pierce Chapel for a week. Sign up today at the VIP table in the hallway to serve as a meal host, an evening host, or an overnight host (at the church) or contact Judy Crouch at 706-660-8275 or [email protected]. How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette) Pastoral Institute Community Room, Bldg A 1515 20th Street Wednesday, May 20, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per person Love can be blind, but if you know what to look for you can avoid being hurt. This fun, interactive workshop will outline five areas that are crucial to explore in the dating process. Join us and learn how to use your head and your heart when choosing a spouse. To register, contact Sarah Tinsley at 706-507-0895 or [email protected]. [HOME] Tabitha’s Heart Yarn Ministry Tabitha's Heart meets in the home of Tina Armistead (7972 Oakmont Court) every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Want to learn how to knit? Or are you interested in knitting prayer shawls, baby blankets, crocheting granny squares and now making caps for Rose Hill, please come join in the fun! We enjoy a time of friendship and learning while sharing God's love. The gifts from our needles and hooks are donated to those in need of comfort and love when stressful times appear in their lives. For more information, contact Tina Armistead at 706-507-0351 or [email protected]. Pierce Chapel is a VETERAN FRIENDLY CONGREGATION. For more info, contact Will Duke ([email protected]). Music Reading Class This summer a basic music reading class will be offered. The class will be opened to high school freshmen and beyond and will not focus on any specific instrument, but the skills to follow along when singing, playing bells, etc. Times and dates will be announced later on, but please consider joining us! Also, summer choir begins Wednesday, May 27. Watch the doors to the music suite (room 302) for starting times. Supper/Meeting (7th-12th grades) each Sunday, 5:307:30 p.m. in the Barn. Bring a friend! Sunday supper is $2 per person. Moving On: Our graduating seniors’ small group will meet 2 more times at 4:00 p.m. at the Bradley Park Starbucks on the following days: Tuesday, May 19, and Monday, June 8. The group time will be guided by the book "Moving On Know where you're going and how to get there" by Doug Franklin. It will help students identify burden, passion, vision, and mission for their lives. We will include lots of discussion, practical knowledge and advice for college. There is no cost and each student gets a copy of "Moving On." HAGTOWN & Ultimate Frisbee! Our last Wednesday supper is Wednesday, May 20. HAGTOWN (Have A Good Time On Wednesday Night) returns Wednesday, May 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bring a friend & join us Wednesdays at the field next to the Lake Bottom orchestra pavilion for good fun, fellowship, & Ultimate Frisbee! Come grab a Chick-fil-A milk shake or sandwich afterwards at the Chick-fil-A on Macon Rd from 8:00 to 8:30. We will not meet on June 6 due to Souled Out. We need parents or other adults to be there with Nathan each week, so please contact Nathan if you can help. Souled Out Pre-Retreat Meeting: Sunday, May 17, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Barn. This meeting is important & is mandatory for every youth going & for one parent or guardian of each youth going. All remaining forms & balances are due at this meeting. This meeting must be a priority! Please notify Nathan in writing via Email or text message if you have a conflict. Thank you for understanding! Souled Out Summer is June 1-5 at Laguna Beach in Panama City! Theme this year is "Come Alive." The speaker is Adrian Despres, and the band, Moore, will be leading worship. Pick up your registration form at youth on Sunday or Wednesday night or at the office & turn it in with your $100 promise to pay. You can also find forms online on the Youth Upcoming Events page. Total cost is $290 and includes meals, t-shirt, worship band, morning and evening speakers, recreation, travel...basically everything. This year, we have a recruiting contest called the "Recruit Your Friends” Scholarship (see below). We also have a scholarship fund available to help further offset the cost. Please let me know if we can help. Youth Account Balances: check with Brian Williams at [email protected]. “Recruit Your Friends” Scholarship: There is a space on each reservation form for a student to put the name of a youth who "recruited" them to go to Souled Out. Any one student's name can be written in that space. Whoever recruits the most youth members and guests to go to Souled out will win a FREE trip and everyone that student recruited will receive $25 off as well. The second place winner will receive $145 off and third place will receive $75 off. Contact Nathan Carr at 706-464-7548 or [email protected] Pierce Chapel is a Stephen Ministry congregation. For those who are experiencing a difficult life event we are blessed to be able to provide caring Christian men and women who will walk with you, listen to you, and show you the love of Christ. If you know a family member or friend who could benefit from a Stephen Minister, please contact Debbie Duke ([email protected] or 706-304-7206) or Jane Armour ([email protected] or 706763-8136) to discuss this important ministry. Each week, look for the "Kids Own Worship" information in the worship bulletin. This is where you can read what your children are learning in Children’s Church and Vertical View so that you can talk to them about it later. May 17: Christians worship God together. Acts 11:19-26: Barnabas Encourages Christians in Antioch May 24: The Holy Spirit is powerful. Acts 2:1-21: Jesus Sends Power from God May 31: 5th Sunday Fun Day! Featuring a VeggieTales Movie & Popcorn [HOME] Serving Opportunities Health Kits for Rose Hill UMC We will be collecting health kits for Rose Hill UMC from now through the first week in June. We have partnered with another group of churches to do this in a rotation to make sure there is always a good supply for those being served by this ministry. We are requesting completed kits that would include the following (travel sized items are fine): C C C C C C C C C C Hand towel and wash cloth Deodorant Shampoo and conditioner Bar of soap Toothbrush (individually wrapped) and toothpaste A few Band-Aids Comb Razor Emory board 2 quart-sized zip lock bags (to keep soap and toothbrush in once used) All of these items may be purchased from the Dollar Tree for $1 each. All items should be placed in a gallon zip lock bag and put in the box near the Welcome Center labeled for Rose Hill Health Kits. Questions? Contact Michelle Crawford-McKay at 706-580-8681 or [email protected]. Work Day to Benefit Pierce Chapel Members We are planning to have a work day that will benefit some of our own Pierce Chapel members on Saturday, May 30, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. These members will be identified once we have a better idea of how many volunteers we have to work the projects. The projects will include (but are not limited to): Yard work/clean-up C Painting C Pressure washing C Washing windows C Organizing/de-cluttering Please sign up by Sunday, May 17, so that we may make arrangements with the beneficiaries as to what they need to have done, assess the projects and assemble teams for May 30. What a great way to serve our OWN members who have faithfully served with us! If you are interested in serving, please fill out the form in Sunday’s worship bulletin and place it in the offering plate. Wednesday Servants Want to see Wednesday Night Suppers continue in the fall? If so, please consider becoming a part of one of our set-up or clean-up teams. Without these teams, Wednesday Night Suppers cannot happen! Set-up folks need to be here around 4:15-ish, and clean-up folks are normally done by 7:30. (Complete job descriptions are available if you'd like see them.) Please will out the form in Sunday’s worship bulletin if you'd be willing to serve in this ministry so that many can continue to be blessed through our Wednesday night gatherings. Serving Lunch at Highland Community Church We have the privilege of providing and serving lunch to our brothers and sisters at Highland Community Church on 5th Sundays, so our next opportunity is May 31. The menu is hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, and yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting. We'll be feeding 240 people! You can provide monetary donations for the food or make or purchase any of the following: potato salad, baked beans, hamburger buns, hamburger patties, individual packs of condiments, yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting. If you would like to donate one or more of these items, please contact Karen Hartin at [email protected] or 706-615-1347. You can also use the form in Sunday’s bulletin and place it in the offering plate. [HOME]