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The Singleton Breeze
Singleton United Methodist Church September 2018
Rev. Calvin Griffin, Pastor Church: 693-9442 Home: 693-3811
Cell: 540-784-5921 Email: [email protected]
Church Email: [email protected]
Website: www.singletonumc.org
Blog: www.singletonumcblog.wordpress.com
We are workers together with Christ
Where has the summer gone? It is September and the fall season is just around
the corner. It is time for cool nights and football season. It is also time for schools to open and college has already started. Although seasons change, God is always the same and is with you. I hope you have felt
His presence as you have enjoyed the things summer has to offer. We have enjoyed the warmth and many things growing. We have enjoyed the outdoors and vacations. God has provided all we have enjoyed and will continue to be with you as the seasons change and our routine changes. Stop and remember what God has provided, is providing and will provide you. Give God some time to refresh you and enjoy life each day. Pastor Calvin
Sermons for September 2018
Sept. 02
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Sermon Title- “Looking Good” Songs- “Nearer, My God, To Thee” pg. 528 -“Are Ye Able” pg. 530 “Shalom to You” pg. 666 Sept. 09 Psalm 125 James 2:1-17 Sermon Title- “Faith in Action” Songs- “How Firm a Foundation” pg. 539 I Love Thy Kingdom Lord” pg. 540 “Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessings” pg. 671 Sept. 16 Psalm 19 Proverbs 1:20-33 Sermon Title- “Wisdom” Songs- - “Forward Through The Ages” pg. 555 “Come We That Love The Lord” pg. 732 “To God Be The Glory” pg.98 Sept. 23 Psalm 1 Mark 9:30-37 Sermon Title- “Two Choices” Songs- “We’ve a Story to Tell To The Nations” pg.569 “How Can We Name Above” pg. 111 “There’s Something about That Name” pg. 171 Sept. 30 Psalm 124 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 20-22 Sermon Title- “Faith Brings God’s Care” Songs- P. 575 – “Onward Christian Soldiers” pg. 575 “Surely The Presence of The Lord” pg. 328
THOSE WHO SERVE
Sep 2- Dick Kurtz & Bob Welker Sep 9 - Bruce Soles & Doug Purcell Sep 16 – Bob & Linda Looman Sep 23- Joe & Karel Curtis Sep 30 – UMM
Oct 7 - Bruce Soles & Bob Welker
September 2 – Jean Smith
September 9 – IHO Susie and Bob
Welker’s 57th anniversary
September 16 – IHO Andrea, Ben and
Jackie’s Birthday
September 23 – TBA
September 30 – IHO Andy & Roberta
James’ 51st anniversary
October 7 – IMO Bill Crittenden by
Peggy Crittenden
With cooler fall weather,
Creator God, help us appreciate
the change of seasons and the
varied colors of your
handiwork.
Singleton is now active on the
Blooming Bucks Fundraiser.
You can help two ways:
Online or by phone. Go to
www.bloominbucks.com and
select Singleton from the
pull down menu. By
clicking through, your order is now
tracked on the Brent and Becky's
Bulbs website and 25% of anything
you order will be paid back to
Singleton in December and June. By
phone, call 877-NO1-BULB (877-661-
2852), place your order and make
sure you tell the ladies in
Customer Service that you want your
order to benefit Singleton United
Methodist Church. Anyone can help,
so spread the word to everyone you
know, whether here or across the
country!
Those members and non-members of Singleton UMC wishing to make a donation to the church may now do so online. Simply go to www.singletonumc.org and click on the Donate button at the lower left side of the home page. Follow the instructions. If you desire for your donation to go to specific church fund other than the general fund, you may indicate your wishes on the form.
Welcome to Ginger and Brian
Van Atta into membership of
Singleton United Methodist
Church
On August 19 we had the great
pleasure of having Mission
Speaker = Allison Malise speak
to us about Bread For Life .
During Labor Day weekend, God, we pray that all our labors, whether big or small in the
world’s eyes, will glorify you. Amen.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN – We are
Women in Mission
On June 12, Brownie Bartley, President called the meeting of the United Methodist Women to order with a welcome to the other six members present. She reminded us that we are “Women in Mission.” and we repeated the traditional purpose. Ginger VanAtta brought the Devotions about Angels. She shared scripture from Acts, Chapter 5 and several thoughts from Rev. Billy Graham and Greg Lorie. A general conclusion was reached that many people believe in Angels today because there are many angels watching over God’s people. Our Prayer Calendar focus this month was the new Bethlehem Center in Augusta, Georgia. Hattie West brought the Mission Moment reminding us that a community thrives when women thrive. Our mission giving is very important when added to the Conference Giving Report which includes all five jurisdictions across the US. We are a part of the Southeastern Jurisdiction who gave a total of $4,529,054 to missions for the calendar year ending December 31, 2017. Koins for Kids is being held now, August through September with church congregation participating and soon we will be having candleburning with participation from the congregation as well. In December chocolate covered cherries will be made with one half of the monies collected going to Three Rivers Healthy Family Services and one half going to another designated charity. A new Fall Jelly Bean Catalog wll be available soon. Snack-Pac will begin probably in October. Watch the bulletin for dates to come and
help participate in the wonderful program. The UMW of Singleton truly appreciate the generosity of the Joyful Hands Ladies Circle of Severn Church for their most gracious gift toward our Snac-Pac program. This will be a great blessing to the children as well as to our program. Donna Griffin brought the June Program concerning Creation. She began with God’s creation and then talked about various items that we as individuals can create. She stressed how items made in Vacation Bible School can be so meaningful. We all could relate to that. Donna then provided containers to all present to decorate and then plant seeds to later make mint tea (recipe provided).. We shared our joys and concerns, and then we lit candles for those friends and loved ones that are in need of our prayers. As we share, we are always lifted by God’s spirit! All ladies are invited to join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00. We are a caring, praying, supportive group of women, and we welcome YOU anytime!! If you have any questions about UMW, just ask any member, or call Brownie. God Bless…….Brownie Bartley, President
“Is anyone among you in
trouble? Let them pray. Is
anyone happy? Let them sing
songs of praise” (James 5:13,
NIV). In this holy time and
space, we express prayers for the
hurting as well as songs of joy.
The UMM will meet in
September 13, 2018 @ 6:30pm. The
fall is coming and that means the
UMM fall fish fry which is
scheduled for October 6, 2018 5-
7pm rain or shine.
A big thank you to Lester and
company for the last UMM dinner
which I can still taste for Lester’s
homemade clam fritters and clam
chowder sure was a delightful
taste of summer.
The UMM will have a work day
in September TBA at the UMM
meeting.
President UMM,
Doug Purcell
Is your birthday or anniversary
missing or incorrect on the
monthly calendar? Please
contact Irene White at
693-5736. We don’t want to
miss the opportunity to wish you
a Happy Birthday or a Happy
Anniversary!
Please help Linda and Larry Makowski
by voting for Express Auctioneers and
Appraisers to be The Best in the
Neighborhood, a contest sponsored by
The Daily Press. Below are the
instructions to follow to vote. Voting
ends September 2, so go online and
vote, vote, vote.
Go To: www.dailypress.com/bestof....
Select a “neighborhood” (we want you
to select both Gloucester and
Williamsburg)
Then, select “shopping” (You have to
do this in BOTH neighborhoods)
Now, go to “Auction/Estate Sales”
Express Auctioneers is listed. Here’s
where you click to vote.
Thank you for voting for us and thank
you for voting in both
“neighborhoods.”
Larry and Linda
Morning Glories Bible Study – Monday Morning 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday Night Bible Study – Wednesday Night – 7 P.M.
Choir – Check bulletin for practices UMW – Second Tuesday of month – 7 P.M. UMM – Thursday nights bi monthly – 6:30
P.M.
The SUMC Choir needs you! We
are so saddened by the loss of our
faithful leader, but know that he
would want us to continue to sing
joyfully in his honor. Won’t you
join us and help us to carry this
legacy on? We will be meeting
each 1st
, 3rd
and 5th
, Thursday night
at 7 P.M. All that is needed is a
desire to sing! Please come and
join us.
Put the date on your
calendar!! September 9
Martha and Bruce Soles and Karen
and Blair Soles will be hosting the
picnic at their beach. Bring a chair
and a side dish to share.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and
Brunswick Stew will be provided
by the church!!! Volunteers for
homemade ice cream are needed
as well. The beach is open
anytime, but we will eat around 5
P.M. Come, chill, visit and eat! It
is always a good time!!
Angels from a child’s perspective:
I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. Gregory, age 5 Everybody's got it all wrong. Angels don't wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it -Olive, age 9 It's not easy to become an angel! First, you die. Then you go to Heaven, and then there's still the flight training to go through. And then you got to agree to wear those angel clothes. -Matthew, age 9
Church picnic at Soles Beach September 9
eat at 5 PM
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee is
Monday September 10 at 7:00.
District Conference is Sunday September 23
at Chestnut Memorial UMC at 3:00.
United Methodist Men fish fry is October 6
at 5:00.
Charge Conference is Wednesday October
17at Bethany UMC at 7:00
.
Who was Moses’ father-in-law, and what was his occupation?
A. Joshua; shepherd B. Miriam; tentmaker C. Aaron; farmer D. Jethro; priest Answer: (See Exodus
3:1.)
A legacy of faith
National Grandparents Day became an official
observance in 1978, thanks largely to the lobbying
efforts of Marian McQuade, a West Virginian who had
15 children and 43 grandchildren during 60 years of
marriage.
The purpose of National Grandparents Day, celebrated
on the first Sunday after Labor Day, is threefold: to
honor grandparents, to give grandparents an
opportunity to show love for their children’s children
and to help children become aware of strength,
information and guidance older people can offer.
Grandparents — and, in this mobile society, surrogate
grandparents — also serve as examples of how to
endure challenges with God’s help. Elders describe
how God remains present, faithful and steadfast
throughout the years. As Psalm 145:4 (NIV) says,
“One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.”
Singleton United Methodist Church P.O. Box 27 Schley, Va. 23154
