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Guyton Christian Church
January 2018 Newsletter Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
The Soul with Sunny Heart God bless the soul with sunny heart
Who brightens up each day By spreading seeds of cheerfulness
While traveling on life’s way. God bless him for the stars of hope
He sets in each one’s sky; For the encouragement he gives
That causes folk to try… With stronger faith to press ahead,
With courage for a mate, And reach for goals, and build anew,
And smile and challenge fate. God bless his laughter and his song
That drives dark clouds away From troubled minds, and paints instead
A rosy-tinted day. God bless the soul with sunny heart
Who’s found in life his place, And serves his God and fellow man
With humble, gentle grace. The world has need of such a man
Who lifts the heart from gloom, And in life’s barren places plants Sweet flowers of love to bloom.
He may serve as some men serve With fame or high degree…
But his good deeds will ever shine Throughout eternity.
Memories for the Road! One of the first text conversations I had while at Guyton Christian was with Nancy about a cook out with the kids. We were going to do some games, play outside and grill out burgers. We had almost every-thing we needed, but I wasn’t sure who was going to grill – because I am certainly not a grill master! I texted Nancy “Who’s gonna grill burgers?” Nancy responded, “Trouble is cooking the burgers.” I was con-fused. I texted back, “What’s the trouble with cooking burgers? We can’t find someone to do it???” She again replied, “No, Trouble is cookin.” We did this for a couple more minutes. I sat at the Rock and rattled my brain to solve this mystery. It finally hit me that Michael Bodnar, or Trouble, was cooking the burgers! Adam and I have had a lot of fun memories like this at Guyton and as we pack up to move, we will also pack up those memories to take with us. I have taken a children’s ministry position at a church in north Georgia, closer to Atlanta. It will be better for my family and for Adam to continue his education. Since Adam’s travel time to class will be cut immensely, it will give us more time together. We are excited as we look forward to the future, but I will greatly miss all the friends I have made and all of the kids I have grown to love. I have learned so many things while here at Guyton Christian. I have learned the ins and outs of commit-tees and Board meetings. I discovered that I am a list person! Especially partnered with Becky Malcom, Ed-ucation Chair, I have learned more about work ethic, comradery, team work, endurance, organization, deadlines, and zeal more than I think I’ll ever learn from any classroom. The CYF group not only taught me how to dab, how not to throw shade and what “being lit” means, they also taught me about acceptance, community and compassion. I pray that the craving for God paired with their work ethic serves as a catalyst for their personal spiritual growth. I feel confident that the CYF group will bless any who may cross their paths, at their age right now and as they grow into young adults. (Remember 1 Timothy 4:12?!) I could write a book series on the memories I’ve gained, the lessons I’ve learned and the friends I’ve made while here at Guyton Christian. Sometimes, words cannot describe my feelings towards a congregation, but I’ve found that Philippians 1:1-11 will do quite nicely. (With my own added emphasis, of course!) “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.”
So much love and many more blessings, Georgia Peeler
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January Communion
Fred & Claudette Griffin
Disciple Men January 15, 7:30pm
Host: TBA
Devotion: TBA
Eula Powers Circle Thursday, January 18, 7:30pm
Hostess: Claudette Griffin 108 Central Blvd., Guyton
Home John Battle
Brisher Family Ila Car
Kellie Deen Audry Edwards
Family of John Farrell Angie Fedie Ralph Hall Ed Massey
Clayton Morgan Anita Parker Evan Parker Steve Smith Jack Tuten
Rev. Frank Wade Eddie Wilkerson Keith Williams Fred Zipperer
All of our Military at home and
abroad, and all of those who protect us.
Medie Still IV
Pastoral Search Committee
Our seniors both at home and in
Nursing Homes Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin Annette Lamb
Pat Little Bob Reese
Geraldine Reese Eugenia Zipperer
Bereavement
Families of: Rev Billy R. Bennett Sr.
Montana Hawkins
All who are Fighting Cancer
Dennis Baxter Al Beiner
Alex Burdo Jerry Burns
Delma Cowart Ed Cox
Gwen Cox John David Fulcher
Shannon Long Wren Mason Angie Moore Chris Orrico
Henry Southward Ann Stevens John Sullivan Ava Tinsley Irene Wood
Alfreda Youmans
Young at Heart Join us for BINGO &
Lunch! January 25, 11am Christian Center
Loose Threads Tuesday, Jan. 9,
6:30pm Christian Center
Sojourners Adult Bible Study Tuesdays at 6pm
Beginning Jan. 9th
Prayer Concerns
Book Study! Thursday, January 25, 7:00pm
Disciples’ Post The Year of Living Biblically, AJ Jacobs
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Food Pantry...Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is PEANUT BUTTER! Jif, Peter Pan, Skippy, or store brand. Twelve-, 16- and 28-ounce sizes are great! Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome! Tuesday & Thursdays 10am—1pm 1290 Ga Hwy 119 South Springfield
Rev. Vanessa Bostick, Interim Minister (903) 312-1589; email: [email protected] Church Office: Hours —Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) 772-8415 Phone: (912) 772-3478 Fax: (912) 772-4206 Cell: (706) 424-7497 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Christian Center: (912) 772-4206 Staff Meeting: Mondays @ 11:00am
Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
Church offices now located at 306 Central Boulevard, Guyton.
Mailing address: P. O. Box 5, Guyton, GA 31312
January Anniversaries 1 Woody & Angie MacKay 2 Tommy & Debbie Snooks 7 Bill & Sue Exley
January Birthdays 2 Sheri Hall 2 Johnny Taylor 6 Leana Radcliffe 9 Joyce Taylor 10 Kim LaFountaine 10 Chad Zittrouer 14 Melissa Proctor 17 Karen Cote 20 Brandon Long 22 Bill Exley 24 Matthew Proctor
27 Corey Dawson 27 Joyce Tuten 29 Becky Malcom
“Girls Night Out”
Fri., Jan. 19 at 6pm
El Sombrero, Statesboro
Call the office to RSVP (Sorry—no scholarships available this
month.)
Prayer Circle, 7pm Not sure how, what, when or
where to pray? Join us each
week in the Prayer Room of our
Worship Center building.
All are welcome!
Attention! Our website at
www.GuytonChristianChurch.org has an area
where our members can enter their personal
address and other information that may only
be shared with those having access to the
members only website section. Please com-
plete this information so that we may send
communications to you via email OR text!
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CYF Youth Facebook —
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter—
@GCYRock Instagram—
guytonchristianyouth The Rock —
(912) 772-8415 E-mail— [email protected]
Youth Notes Have you moved? Or do you have a new phone number or a new e-mail address? Please let the office know so we can keep you in our communica-
tions circle! Also, sign up in our “members only” area of our website:
www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
Youth Assembly 2018 February 2-3-4
Epworth by the Sea St. Simons Island, GA
“Mission: Go & Be”
Attendees: Spencer Beahm, Lance Perkins, Andrew Proctor, Jack Reiser, Sam Reiser, Kylie Malcom, Marshall Reiser, Nancy Summerour
Education Volunteer, Youth & Family Meeting
Have a child in PreK-12th grade? You are wanted at this meeting! Teach PreK-12th at GCC? Work with youth in any fassion? Then you are wanted at this meeting! Please join us to discuss important new ideas with the Education Committee and Youth & Family Minister. Babysitting available through CYF in Christian Center. January 14 in Sanctu-ary right after morning Worship.
Sunday CYF Youth Group — January — “Sticky Faith”
Date Lesson Leader 4:00pm
Lesson Snacks
Jan 14 Georgia What’s the real gospel? Malcom’s
Jan 21 Georgia How do I see myself after graduation? Volunteer needed
Jan 28 Georgia How can I have genuine conversations
with people of other faiths? Volunteer needed
Feb 4 Volunteer Needed
How can my faith shape my life and ca-
reer? Volunteer needed
Many volunteer
opportunities
available to help with our youth!
Congratulations Catherine Hall for placing 24th
at the Georgia High School Association Class 6A
Cross Country Tournament, AND being named
to the 2017 All-Greater Savannah Girls Cross
Country Team. Runners were selected from
Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty coun-
ties. Selections were based on results from reg-
ular season and postseason meets and input
from area coaches.
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Communion Serving Schedule — January
Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte
Jan 7 Michael Moore Shannon Thompson
Steve LaFountaine Woody MacKay
Angie MacKay Debbie Snooks
Edward Hall
Jan 14 Lamar Hall Mary Grace Fisher
David Proctor Nathan Radcliffe
Leana Radcliffe Sheri Hall
Steven Hall
Jan 21 Jack Malcom Barbara Still
Johnny Taylor Shaw Wilkerson
Becky Malcom Joyce Ann Tuten
Kaytie Summerour
Jan 28 Vicki Wilkerson Mike Smith
Chad Zittrouer Brandon Long
Kelly Long Nancy Summerour
Edward Hall
Wednesday JYF Youth — January — “The Beatitudes” Featuring: Video, Drama, Art, Music, Puppets, Games & Cooking
Date Workshop @ 6:00 — 6:45pm
YY Workshop Leader / Shepherd
Light Supper @ 6:45p (YY-CC)
Jan 10 Drama Georgia / Becky Nancy & Heather
Jan 17 Art Volunteer Needed / Ashley Rohaya & Mary Ann
Jan 24 Video Volunteers Needed Joyce & Sue
Jan 31 Cooking Volunteers Needed Jennifer & Angie
Feb 7 Games Volunteers Needed Mary Grace & Pati
Children Worship & Wonder — January
Date Storyteller Worship Helper / Junior Greeter
Story
Jan 7 Barbara Still Georgia Peeler Sam Reiser
Baby Jesus is Presented to God
Jan 14 Becky Malcom Catherine Hall / Chris Hall
Boy Jesus in the Temple
Jan 21 *Lainie Jenkins Kylie Malcom Jesus is Baptized
Jan 28 *Leana Radcliffe Steven Hall Jesus in the Wilderness
*Tentative
