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THE VESSEL Carrying the Gospel truth into the community.
A publication of Glennville United Methodist Church
GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 352, 116 S. Caswell St., Glennville, GA 30427 Phone - (912)654-2587, Fax - (912)654-3636
Volume 21 March 8, 2020 Issue 10
To make Disciples for Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit with Ministry and love to
others, teaching the Holy Scriptures, preaching the gospel, loving and serving the Lord.
A Vision for Your Lenten Journey
“From dust you were made, from dust you shall return.” These words mark the beginning of Lent. The central words of Ash
Wednesday are more than a chorus for putting ashes on our foreheads. They offer us a vision of how we can experience this
season and prepare for a whole-hearted Easter celebration.
From Dust You Were Made: Seek Humility. We are not self-made people. Human beings don’t exist because we had enough
drive and skill to create ourselves. Humanity was created by God out of the dust of the earth and made alive by the breath of
God (the same word that means “breath” means “Spirit,” so we are given life by the Holy Spirit). It is easy to forget that we
didn’t make ourselves. Look at what we’ve earned, what we’ve achieved, how far we’ve come. We can make a living, but we
can’t make ourselves alive. God does that. We were dust, and now we’re alive. Hearing these words on Ash Wednesday is
sobering and moving. Yet, it is a call for us to spend this season cultivating humility. Search your hearts each day. Where are
we resisting dependence on God for our lives? Are we putting our faith in our financial resources? Our abilities? Our status?
How are we engaging with other people? Do we “think of [ourselves] with sober judgment,” or do we “think more highly of
[ourselves] than we ought?” (Romans 12:3). Seek humility this season and watch the joy of Easter flood your soul.
From Dust You Shall Return: Reassess Your Priorities. We will die. It’s as tough for me to write as it is for any of us to
hear. Our mortal lives will end, even as we have hope of eternal life and the resurrection of the body. Our bodies will one day
fail, our efforts will one day cease, and all that we have acquired in this life will remain in the storehouse of earth. I’m not trying
to depress you; these truths intend to alter the vision of our lives. Have you ever heard the little joke, “I’ve never seen a U-haul
trailer on a hearse”? It’s a cute way of reminding us that what we earn and acquire on earth won’t go with us into the grave.
Jesus says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth…. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…. For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) Again, Jesus says, “…seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness….” (Matthew 6:33) Let this reminder of your mortality call you to reassess your priorities. We don’t have all the
time in the world. How can we best spend our time on earth? How can we experience greater union with God in our short time
on earth? Let the urgency of our lives force you to wrestle with the ministry God calls you to. Who do you need to invite to
know Jesus? How can you bring greater justice? How can you alleviate suffering? What can you do that will have an impact for
the kingdom that lasts long after you’re gone?
Root Out Sin from Your Lives. The words of Ash Wednesday come from Genesis 3:19 when God is expelling Adam from the
Garden of Eden after the Fall. These words are a reminder of our sin. We are justified in Christ (in other words, we are saved).
Yet, our response to Christ goes beyond accepting Him as our Savior. It continues in sanctification as we continue to cooperate
with the Holy Spirit to grow in holiness. You know as well as I do that believers still sin. We have strongholds, patterns,
addictions, and broken spots. Let the chorus of Ash Wednesday call us to a full season of searching our hearts for the sin that
remains in our lives. Repent, cleanse your heart, and watch what God will do with a church full of people who are letting go of
sin and fully embracing the holiness of God.
The Mission of Glennville United Methodist Church
M EMBERS!!
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The back country is a wild, isolated place. It’s
unexplored territory that can be filled with danger, unforeseen obstacles, and dangerous encounters.
Despite the dangers, there’s a lot to learn in the back
country because we can unexpectedly find ourselves in wild and unexplored places in our lives. Have you
explored the back country of your soul? Are you in
unexplored and dangerous territory? In this Lenten series, we will follow Jesus towards the cross and
witness unexpected encounters in the back-country
places of life. Along the way, we will learn the deep
truths about God’s work in life’s back-country places.
GUMC Ladies, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m.
as the GUMC men hosts
an evening of dinner & entertainment in your honor.
Please RSVP to Jason Whitlow at (912) 237-4765
by no later than Friday, March 20th,
if you are planning to attend.
Transportation will be provided if needed.
We hope to see you all there!
Week 10: March 8th – March 14th
• Numbers 8 – 11; Col. 1
• Numbers 12 – 14; Psalm 28; Col. 2
• Numbers 15 – 18; Psalm 113; Col. 3
• Numbers 19 – 21; Col. 4
• Numbers 22 – 25; Luke 1
Day
Bible
Reading
Program
Choir Practice—Wednesdays @ 7:15 p.m.
It’s not too late to join us as we prepare songs that proclaim the message of Easter!!
There’s lots of fun & fellowship as we sing God’s praises!!
“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; With my
mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all
generations.” Psalm 89:1
“Awaken,” Spring Revival.
March 22, 23, & 24. 7:00 PM, nightly.
“The hour has already come for you to wake up from
your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than
when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness
and put on the armor of light.” —Romans 13:11-12
Prepare your hearts to come awake! While revival services are still over a month away, revival begins today.
Join us in prayer for ourselves, for our church, for our
world, and for a powerful experience with the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Allen Cason from Metter UMC will be our guest
speaker. We will be led in music by the Bland Family, Ms. Janna Reaves, and special musical guests.
Don’t Forget to Spring Ahead…
Daylight Savings Time
Begins this
Sunday, March 8th
The Mission of Glennville U
nited Methodist Churc
CRISIS
Michael Stanfield Family David Durrence Family Phyllis Anderson Family Aaron Kerstein & Family
Kaycee O’Neal Jimmy Rogers Bonnie Roper Margaret Barnhill
Viniece Kirkland Lauree Kicklighter Bill Durrence, Jr. Sue Mullins
Ned DeLoach Kenneth Durrence Gary Smith Paul Rutkowski
Sharlene Randall Joe Brewton Carolyn DeLoach Jay Durrence
Lee Bland Melissa S. McLendon Karen Higgason Jeff Dawson
Naia K. McCallar Hanna Stanfield Keith Stanfield Phyllis Anderson
Gerald Brueggeman E.B. Cowart Gail DeLaney Wayne Tatum
Billy Lane Alex Pinkston Janet Rutkowski Bill Griner
Pete Pratt Ann Bess Karen Burns Janie Welch
Ronnie Durrence Lexy McRae Dale Moore Saralynn Flournoy
Ann Whiten Kelley Franklin Mary Purcell Victor Flournoy Emma Hinson Sharon McCall Bill & Brenda Parker James Whiten
Jody Mingledorff Carl Clark Lloyd Jones Inez Brown
Bill Mathis, Jr. Austin Keels Amber Bland Benton Player
Greyson Kennedy Jared Jordan Ned DeLoach Evalynn Helmey
Samuel Green Stacey Sampson Rosemary Pinckney Dr. Laura Thompson
Stanton Browne Karen Browne Malone Tompkins Christian Waters
Helen Lightsey Janice Shelton Lynn Denton Pauline Foster
Sandy Verbridge Jerry Murray Logan Bonin
GENERAL
William Anderson Michael Browne Jimmy Mobley Jackie Trim
Bytha Durrence Josh Dasher John Durrence Gerald Strickland Edward Driggers Danny Dubberly Larry Massey Caitlin Randall
Morris Whiten Paul Drappeaux Paul Hally Huey Johnson
Betty Barrow Mary Todd Larry Hardenbrook James Weitman
Beverly Medlock John O. Parker Ashley Waters Larry McLeod
Jeanette Greer Devan Thomas Wilton Foster Michael Groover
MILITARY
John Catto Angela Belding David White Jeremy Chase
Chad Jordan Alex Santacruz Justin Dean Coleman Tyler Gillette
Duston Mancel
New Names / ‡ Hospital Families of Deceased
Names will remain on the Crisis List for 2 weeks then will be moved to the General List for 2 weeks.
Once remaining on the General List for 2 weeks they will then be removed unless the church office is otherwise notified.
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March 8 – March 14
10 Jonathan & Ashlan Porter
12 Charlton & Anna Rogers
If we do not have your family’s birthdays and anniversaries, please call the Church office at 654-2587.
March 8 – March 14
8 Rob Durrence 10 Lloyd Jones
Toni Durrence 11 Ella Anderson
Randy Roderick 14 Addie Wiggins
Payton Randall
9 Delaney Waters
Michael Walker
Prayer Concerns
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Vessel & Bulletin Deadline
Email address: [email protected] *Vessel Deadline - Email no later than Monday at noon. *Bulletin - Email no later than Tuesday at noon.
Glennville United Methodist Church
Glennville, GA
We’re searching for just the right person to be our part-time Youth Minister!
You would have the opportunity to partner with
an amazing group of talented and active volunteer leaders to oversee an amazing youth ministry in a fantastic church! You would lead and develop ministry leaders; minister to youth and families; and help your church excel in helping young people become disciples of Jesus Christ!
Is this you? Is this someone you know?
You can find more information at http://glennvilleumc.com/aboutus/employment
If you’d like to explore, feel free to call the church office @ (912) 654-2587 and ask
for Jim.
Ready to apply?
Send 1) A letter of introduction, including a statement of Christian faith; & 2) Your resume to:
Glennville United Methodist Church, ATTN: Youth Search, P.O. Box 352,
Glennville, GA 30427.
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The following are members or family of members that are
residents in nursing homes or assisted living homes.
Please take time out of your schedule to pray for,
send a card to or visit these loved ones.
It will be a blessing to their day as well as yours!
Glenvue Nursing Home
Dannis Brannen Velma Salter
Betty Jackson Edsel Thompson
Janet Putnam
North Springs The Griffin House
Claxton, GA Claxton, GA
Nell Armstrong Nell Cary
Shirley Hearn
Lauree Kicklighter
The Oaks-Bethany The Fountains in Cartersville Vidalia, GA Cartersville, GA
Louise Daniel Richard Flournoy
HUGS HELPS
Read 1 John 3 : 23, TLB
Jackie Robinson was the first black ball player
to break into the major leagues.
“You’re going to take abuse you never
dreamed of,” said Branch Rickey, the owner of the Dodgers. “But if you’re willing, I’ll back you
all the way.”
It was tough for Jackie, and one day the abuse was painful. In view of everyone, PeeWee Reese
walked over and hugged him.
“That may have saved my career,” admitted
Jackie. “PeeWee made me feel that I belonged.” Make the people on your team feel that they
belong by living love. When someone loves you,
your battle is more than half won. The Bible says, “Love one another.”
Prayer: Posses us, heavenly Father, and
permeate us with Thy love. Inspire us to show
love, speak love and to live love in our religion
and our recreation, in our homes and on the
jobs: through Christ. Amen.
Michael Guido’s Treasury of Illustrations
evangelism (n.) 1. The zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel.
disseminate (v.) 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed.
Tina Time
For with You is the fountain of life in Your light we see light. Psalm 36 : 9
We ought to let His light shine through us so that others can see His light so that they will want to
know Jesus.
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Tina Time
There are several dishes that have been left in the Social Hall from various events that we have held.
Please be sure and drop by to see if any of these dishes might be yours.
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Glennville United Methodist Church
912-654-2587
Fax-912-654-3636
Pastor: Rev. Jim Morrow Pastor’s Office: [email protected]
Staff
Mary Anne Cabbage Director of Music Aimee Ray Secretary
Sam Johnson Custodian
2020 Lay Leadership
Bryan Wiggins Lay Leader
Bran Thompson Chair of Church Council Deb Rutkowski Secretary of Church Council
Will Sheffield Chair of Finance Wendy Durrence Treasurer
Jason Whitlow Chair of Trustees Andy Whiten Sunday School Super.
Amanda Morrow Children’s Coordinator Ashlan Porter Nursery Coordinator
Anna Rogers Youth Coordinator Jason Whitlow Adult Coordinator
Jarad Huffman Chair of Safe Sanctuaries Becky Thompson Senior Adult Coordinator
Sandra Durrence Health Ministry Coordinator Jason Whitlow Fellowship Meals Coordinator
Angelynne Sheffield Chair of Worship Thomas Rogers &
Clarissa Vejnar UMYF Co-President Kelly Durrence Higher Education
Dylan Mulligan Church Historian Judy Bland Church Librarian
Jennifer Huffman Chair of Evangelism Sharon Durrence Membership Secretary
David Smith Lay Delegate to Annual Conf.
Caughey Hearn Chair of Pastor Parish Relations Committee
Elaine Keels Chair Mission Committee Phyllis Smith Chair Parsonage Committee
Greg Woolard Chair Memorial Committee
Sasha Quarles Chair of Children & Youth Council
Laura Anne Hart Prayer Ministry Coordinator Brian Threlkeld At Large Member of Council
Karen Browne At Large Member of Council
Vic Flournoy At Large Member of Council
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE
EVENTS:
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Worship, Growth and Involvement
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
MONDAY, MARCH 9
9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 10:00 a.m. STAFF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME MENU: FRIED PORK CHOPS,
GREEN BEANS, AND MACARONI-N-CHEESE
7:15 p.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE FOR EASTER
THURSDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 12 - 15 PASTOR AT MEN’S WALK TO EMMAUS
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE WITH GUEST SPEAKER, CHARLTON ROGERS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 16
9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME MENU: TO BE ANNOUNCED 7:15 p.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE FOR EASTER
THURSDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 19 - 22 WOMEN’S WALK TO EMMAUS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
UMCOR SUNDAY (SPECIAL OFFERING) 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 p.m. SPRING REVIVAL BEGINS WITH GUEST
SPEAKER, REV. ALLEN CASON
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
“The Secrecy of Night”
John 3:1-17
Sunday Hymns:
March 8, 2020
(Selected from the United Methodist Hymnal)
Open My Eyes, That I May See #454
Blessed Assurance #369
Freely, Freely #389
GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REGULAR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME!
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Sunday Scripture:
Genesis 12 : 1 – 4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4 : 1 – 5, 13 - 17;
John 3 : 1 – 17 or Matthew 17 : 1 - 9
THOSE IN SERVICE TO THE LORD
Weekly Financial Report
March 8, 2020
Hall Monitor
Jason Whitlow
Nursery
Addie Wiggins
Glennville UMC Children’s Church
3-year olds thru 2nd
Anna Rogers
GUMC Children & Youth
Children (K-4 & Up) – No Activities
Youth – No Activities
Acolytes
Helena Phillips & Libby Kate Blocker
Ushers
Rob Fravel, Charlton Rogers,
Brian Threlkeld, Greg Woolard
Flowers
Norma Strickland
Worship Attendance
March 1, 2020
9:00 a.m.: 19
11:00 a.m.: 114
Children’s Church: 20
Total in Worship: 153
Sunday School Attendance
March 1, 2020
March 1: 71
Average for March: 71
Average Year to Date: 67
Weekly Budget Received:
$8,300.00
Weekly Budget Needs:
$6,600.01
Budget Received to date:
$76,400.00
Budget Needs to date:
$66,000.10
Building Fund:
$
Designated gifts this year:
$118,856.73
Total Givings to Date:
$195,256.73
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
8 2nd Sunday in Lent Daylight Savings
Time Begins
Worship Service
9:00 & 11:00 a.m
9
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
10
Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m.
11
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice
for Easter
7:15 p.m.
12
Men’s Walk to
Emmaus
Pastor at
Walk to Emmaus
13
Men’s Walk to
Emmaus
Pastor at
Walk to Emmaus
14
Men’s Walk to
Emmaus
Pastor at
Walk to Emmaus
15 3rd Sunday in
Lent
Pastor at Walk to
Emmaus
Worship Service with
Guest Speaker,
Charlton Rogers
9:00 & 11:00 a.m
16
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
17 18
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice
for Easter
7:15 p.m.
19
Women’s Walk to
Emmaus
20
Women’s Walk to
Emmaus
21
Women’s Walk to
Emmaus
22 4th Sunday in
Lent
UMCOR Sunday
Worship Service
9:00 & 11:00 a.m
Spring Revival Begins
with Guest Speaker,
Rev. Allen Cason
7:00 p.m.
23
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
Spring Revival with
Rev. Allen Cason
7:00 p.m.
24
Spring Revival with
Rev. Allen Cason
7:00 p.m.
25
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice
for Easter
7:15 p.m.
26 27 28
Ladies Night Out
Dinner &
Entertainment
Hosted by GUMC
Men held in the
GUMC Social Hall
6:00 p.m.
May/June
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