CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

YOUTH NEWS

MUSIC MINISTRYDear Friends, There is a view among some that the church choir is an unnecessary anachronism. This is completely untrue when one considers the benefits of having a choir in worship. What are these benefits? I will give you some examples: • Choirs support good congregational singing. A solo leader singing into a microphone sends a message to the congregation that its role is similar to that of an audience at a rock concert:• Their visual presence is an encouragement to the congregation. The choir models the singing worshiper.• Choirs make a broader repertoire available for a worship service. Choirs can sing selections from practically any genre, from classical, to folk, to world music, to contemporary/popular music.• They can offer more difficult and complex music than is possible for the greater congregation. • Choirs help singers develop and improve their musical gifts. Christians are a singing people. The choir is a training ground for congregational singers.• Participation in choir ministry can be an avenue for introducing outsiders to the church and the Christian faith. • The choral process reflects the mission of the universal church. Participating in a church choir teaches Christians how to work together sacrificially for the common good.• A church choir is an open, welcoming, and diverse group. There are no limits to the number of members or their varied backgrounds.• They add creative artistry and beauty to a worship service. The profound poverty of artistry and imagination found in our culture’s popular musical output is staggering, as is our willingness to fill our worship gatherings with christianized versions of it. I hope that you will consider the incredible value of this church’s music ministry.

Peace,Marc

WHAT’S HAPPENING

PRAYER CONCERNS: Phyllis Hayden, Doug Dorough, Eva Stoudenmire, Lynne Ranew Mertins, Marialis Hamlett, Sissy Cooper, Genny Davis, Larry Sellers, Curt Poer, Maddie Armona, Judy Simpson, Judy Herrin, Rick NealCHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to:Lucille Lott and Ashley Heredeen on the death of their husband and stepfather, Buddy Lott

PRAYER CONCERNS

STEWARDSHIP OF SERVICE

Operating Budget Needed Weekly $ 43,842.65Operating Budget Received 6/11/17 $ 45,380.35Over/Under Budget $ 1,537.70 Operating Budget Received YTD $ 854,082.56Outstanding Budget 63%ALTAR FLOWERS: In memory of Mack Toole, from Joan TooleCONTEMPORARY SERVICE:In memory of Harold Ford, from Jerry & Peggy DeenELEVATOR FUND:In memory of Joyce Draffin, from Alan PendletonIn memory of Bill Mashburn, from Lynn MashburnIn memory of Jacob Shaddock, from Joe & Sharon WhaleyLIBRARY:In memory of Jewel Fleming, from Joann ArnesonLIVING WATER:In memory of Lula Galloway, from Cris & Chuck DarseyMEALS ON WHEELS:In honor of Luke Flatt, from Caty, Tyler & Ella Cates Allen; Rebecca, Nathan & Caroline LindsayIn memory of John Flatt, from Luke & Susan FlattIn memory of F.L. Jones, from Luke & Susan FlattIn memory of Joyce Draffin, from Rosalyn ForsythMEMORIAL FUND:In memory of Estelle Rogers, from the New Day Sunday School Class In memory of Fran Rice, from Martha & Roy ManollIn memory of Buddy Lott, from Daniel & Mary Morris; Kay Wylie; Bonnie Brett & David ThomasIn memory of Harold Ford, from Railway FreightIn memory of Sadie Simpson, from Kay WylieIn memory of Marcelle Ligon, from Kay Wylie

FELLOWSHIP & GROWTH

Ushers (8:30) Tom Tilley, John Baucom, John Gordon, Stan McMikle, Jack Roberts (11:10) Vince Fallin, Franklin Vorse, Berney Yarborough, Myron Pierce, Louie LambMeals on Wheels #1: Ruth Stewart & Fran Zolomy; Sharon Knight & Judy McIntosh; Sue Creech & Susan Miller; Cindy Rigsby, Cheryle Barnes, and Jayne Massaro; Jean Willis & Jain GarrityMeals on Wheels #2: Drake Durden; Jennifer & Chip Leveson; Lacy Lee; Betty & Carey Hatcher; Peggy Kirbo & Sarah Beth KirboAltar Guild: Gayle Vorse, Chmn.; Marsha Johnston; Jennifer Cromartie; Jeannie JonesFlower Ministry for June 19: Pat SimpsonVisitation Ministry June 18: Jim and Grace DendyCasserole Ministry for June 19: Casserole - Cristen Everett & Janet Reed, Cake - Juanita Ringo, Delivery - Charlotte Coleman8:30 Greeters for June 18: Marian & Chuck Lingle9:15 Worship Coffee June 18: Angie Murdock9:15 Greeters for June 18: Jay & Heather Yeiser; Nita Gaines & Cindy Porter; Wanda Proctor & Melody Beck; Dorothy Dickey & Terri Underwood11:10 Greeters for June 18: Bill Martin; Becky & Kent McClure; Allan Reeder

LOADS OF LOVE - The Loads of Love laundry night originally scheduled for June 26 is going to be rescheduled.JESUS 3:16 CLASS - Ed and Cheryl Henderson will be teaching the Jesus 3:16 Sunday School class this Sunday for Davis Kinney.DROP-IN ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE PARSONAGE - Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Join the Greenes for ice cream and fellowship!

Worship (6/11/17) 457 (8:30-69; 9:15-198; 11:10-190) Sunday School 321THANK YOU!!

Thank you for a wonderful VBS! We are so grateful for all of our adult volunteers, youth helpers, and staff! Thank you to everyone who donated snacks and supplies. This is truly a churchwide undertaking, and we are so grateful for the support of our church family! We had an awesome week!

VBS Kids Sing At 9:15 - Sunday, June 18 Don’t forget to wear your VBS T-shirt! We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall at 8:45 a.m. to practice singing “Wired!” We’ll also recite our (elementary) memory verse. Kids, remember to bring back your card to be entered in a special drawing at Sunday School. Parents are invited to the Library for the “Drop In” during the Sunday School hour.

Pool Party to meet the Greene Kids - Wednesday, June 28Porterfield Kids is hosting a pool party to meet the Greene kids! We’ll meet at the home of Kirt & Mandy Phillips, 2007 Cumberland Lane, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We’ll provide pizza for supper. Please RSVP to cdilts@pmumc.net the number of children and adults that will attend. Please let Caren know if you’d like to help provide a dessert.

STEWARDSHIP OF ATTENDANCE

STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS

Wednesday night suppers will resume in August.

June 20 Guys Night @ the Kinneys 6-9 p.m., Girls Night @ the Beluskos 6-9 p.m.

July 9 - DAY AT THE LAKE 4-8 p.m. We will leave the church at 4 p.m. and go to the Benfords’ lakehouse, 2135 Lake Shore Ct., to swim and grill out. We have an inflatable Trampoline!!! It’s going to EPIC!! Just bring your bathing suit, change of clothes, and a towel. We will return home around 8 p.m.

July 12-13We are working in the Youth Room from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. getting it ready for the new school year. There is so much to do. But as you know, we will have fun in the process! Lunch will be provided. Braves vs. Diamondbacks/NEED TO BREATHE CONCERT Sunday, July 16

Leave PUMC at 10:15 a.m. We will provide lunch on the road. Your ticket to the game will have a $10 food voucher. After the game, we will stay for the Need to Breathe Concert! You will need money for any extra food or drinks in the park, and we

will stop for supper on the ride home. The cost of the trip is $30. There is a set number of tickets, so this is first come first serve.

CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, June 18

Happy Father’s Day!8:30 am Worship Service8:45 am VBS Children Meet in Fellowship Hall To Practice Music & Verse9:15 am Contemporary Worship Service10:15 am Sunday School11:10 am Worship Service ____________________

Monday, June 196:15 am Temple Builders Walk9:30 am Ladies Exercise Class2:00 pm Knitting Ministry in Library5:30 pm Finance Committee in Library

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Tuesday, June 207:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Ministry Center Annex8:00 am Temple Builders Walk9:00 am Oceans of Fun*9:00 am Staff Worship9:30 am Staff Meeting6:00 pm Girls Night (Youth) at The Beluskos6:00 pm Guys Night (Youth) at The Kinneys6:30 pm Stewardship Committee in Library

Wednesday, June 216:15 am Temple Builders Walk 7:00 am “Study of the Disciples” Bible Study1:15 pm Armchair Theologians4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Group in Parlor7:05 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal

Thursday, June 228:00 am Temple Builders Walk9:00 am Oceans of Fun

Friday, June 239:30 am Ladies Exercise in F.H.

Saturday, June 248:00 am Mid High Youth Leave For Mission Trip in Miami

Robert GreeneSenior PastorNate LehmanAssociate PastorWilliam CollinsMinister of Senior Adults and Administration

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Marc BoenselDirector of Music MinistriesWesley MarshallDirector of Youth Ministries Caren DiltsDirector of Children’s Ministries

2200 DAWSON ROAD—ALBANY, GEORGIA Church Phone (229) 436-6336

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Lisa Burton.............Dir. of Communications Jonathan Durkovic.........................OrganistSelina Bentley.....…............Music Assistant Marcy McCarty…...…...…..Music AssistantCatherine Jackson..….......Church HostessWillie Williams…….............…….CustodianTony Jenkins………............…….Custodian

Cindy Thomas…...Administrative AssistantJane Bragg ….….. Administrative AssistantLeslie DeVane.......Administrative AssistantDonna Carswell ….….. Financial SecretaryBethany McAfee................Nursery DirectorJenna Willcox....................Nursery DirectorKathryn Dutcher….......Day School Director

If you have a prayer concern, call the church office at 436-6336. If you have an emergency, call the Minister On Emergency Call at 344-2083.

The Sunday School Offering for June goes

to Gideons

COME VISIT THE DROP IN and find a way to get connected at Porterfield! Enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. The Drop In is open Sundays 10:15-11 a.m. in the Church Library (D-101).

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, June 18, 2017

Services 8:30, 9:15 & 11:10 Welcome All! Worship God! Witness To The World!

SERMON “Dealers in Hope” Robert Greene Romans 5:1-8

ANTHEM (11:10)The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

WEGC Mix 107 broadcasts the 11:10 a.m. worship service. The 9:15 and 11:10 a.m. services are streamed live at www.pmumc.net.

Welcome to the Greene Family! Rev. Robert Greene preaches thisSunday at Porterfield.

*Oceans of Fun - Remember we are transitioning to our new location in the building - Enter by office doors