CHILDREN’S MINISTRYWorship (2/7/16) 602 (8:30-80; 9:15-262; 11:10-260)Sunday School 458Operating Budget Needed Weekly $ 42,307.69Operating Budget Rec’d 2/7/16 $ 75,748.33Over/Under Budget $ 33,440.64Operating Budget Received YTD $ 247,213.62Outstanding Budget $ 89%ALTAR FLOWERS: The Altar Flowers are given in honor of Bill Buntin, from Frances BuntinMEMORIAL FUND: In memory of Mizelle Murphy, from Bill & Frances Buntin; Joanne & Mack McKemie; Pam & Gary Nichols; Faye Sweat; Dr. & Mrs. E.E. Flournoy; Carolyn Hollis & Family; Theresa Webb; The family of Morgan Murphy; Walter & Maxine Strickland In memory of Major General (Retired) Emmett Bowers, from Joanne and Mack McKemie; Walter & Maxine Strickland In memory of Bill Shannon, from Gloria Shannon In memory of Gladys Callaway, from Tom Tate; Edward & Cherie Van Winkle; Vansant & Corriere, LLC; Theora Brown; Mrs. Amelia Gordon; Tom & May Stonecypher; Carol Ann Cannon In memory of Doug Oliver, from Susan & Luke FlattCHILDREN’S MINISTRY: In memory of Dr. Ted Bowe, from Susan & Luke Flatt In memory of Mildred Lanier, from Susan & Luke FlattMEALS ON WHEELS: In memory of Doug Oliver, from Joanne and Mack McKemie; Jan & Tommy Johnson In memory of Bill Graff, from Joanne and Mack McKemieYOUTH MISSION MINISTRY: In memory of Gladys Callaway, from Gayle Walden ChapmanMETHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: In memory of Emmett Bowers, from Susan & Luke Flatt

STEWARDSHIP

FEBRUARY 17 CHURCH NIGHT SUPPER Serving Line Opens at 5:30 p.m.

Menu: Chicken & Dumplings; English Peas; Glazed Carrots; Tossed Salad; Rolls; Cookies; Chef Salad Option (if you choose this option instead of the chicken, please let us know by noon on Tuesday); Kids’ Meal - Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Pudding, JuiceProgram: Love & Marriage Game ShowMake a reservation by calling 436-6336, ext. 145, by noon on Tuesday or by filling out reservation forms and placing in offering plate. Please cancel by noon on Tuesday if you cannot attend, or payment is expected. THANK YOU!

YOUTH NEWS

MUSIC MINISTRYDear Friends, We enter the season of Lent. Like Advent, which comes before Christmas, Lent is our season of preparation for Easter. While we celebrate Easter every Sunday, all year long, these seasonal changes are important for our faith journey. During Lent we are called to ponder the great sacrifice God made when His only Son had to bear the sins of the world in order to set us free from those sins. Our music during Lent transforms in remarkable ways. The texts become more focused on that sacrifice. The tone of the music becomes more somber, in order to help us all feel the weight of such a burden. The volume of the music often swells in dramatic fashion during Lent, symbolic of the rapidly changing emotions as we contemplate our own faults, yet realize that God has cleansed us of those faults through the sacrifice of Christ.

I would like to remind you about the Lenten Cantata on Palm Sunday evening. This year the Lenten Cantata, “Shadows of Sacrifice” by John Purifoy, will be the featured work, accompanied by members of the Albany Symphony. This powerful musical journey into the passion and death of our Savior will be a profound spiritual experience for all who hear it. Please plan to be in the Sanctuary on Sunday evening, March 20, at 7 p.m.

Peace,

Marc

February is Missions MonthThe Sunday School offerings for February will go to Youth Missions. But to collect the money we need to go to the Sunday school classes to talk about the mission trip and what we use Youth Missions for. I need students to meet me in my office at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 & 28 to go and talk to the Sunday school classes.

Flag Football Sunday, February 21

We will be playing flag football at the home of Rob Pilcher on Sunday, February 21, from 2-3:30 p.m. The address is 120 White Columns Drive. We will give everyone a ride to the church when we are finished.

Prayer Breakfast is Back! Prayer Breakfast is back (on Fridays). Bring $2 for your breakfast. We will have a devotion and then send you off to school. (Right now we do not provide rides to school.) Parents are welcome to join us. If you are interested in being a driver to help get kids to school, please let us know.

WHAT’S HAPPENING CIRCLE MEETINGS - Tuesday, February 16, 10 a.m.: Circle #1 at Lee Bryan (1910 Sussex Ct.); Circle #2 in Parlor; Circle #3 at Kathy Fazekas (2311 Winchester Road); Circle #4 in Alpha classroom

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED - for Sundays and Wednesdays. Contact Bethany McAfee at bethanymcafee@hotmail.com.

LOBBY RECEPTION DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - for mornings and afternoons (9-12:30 or 12:30-4). If you are able to volunteer one or two days a month, please contact Jane in the office at 436-6336.

Ushers (8:30) Tom Tilley, Joe Brown, John Gordon, Stan McMikle, Jack Roberts (11:10) Fred Sumter, Keith Cromartie, Bill Lawrence, Franklin Vorse, Vince Fallin, Myron PierceMeals on Wheels #1: Allen Reeder & Jamie Parker; Suzanne Harper; Bolts & Susan Wiley; Sylvia & Paul Joiner; Shirley & Jesse WayMeals on Wheels #2: Peggy Deen & Jerry Deen; Pete Peters & Pam Martin; Laura Benford & Patti Inlow; Ty & Raines Bettis; Lacy Lee & Jane ScottAltar Guild: Jo Eckhardt, Chmn.; Pam Nichols; Joy Baker; Mary Baynard; Pam MartinFlower Ministry for February 15: Shirley WayVisitation Ministry for February 14: Ree PearsonCasserole Ministry for February 15: Casserole - Patti Stone & Sally Dugger, Cake - Selina Bentley, Delivery - Marian Lingle8:30 Greeter for February 14: Kay Griffin9:15 Worship Coffee February 14: Susan Rivers9:15 Greeters for February 14: Peggy & Jerry Deen; Henry Rivers & David Howard; Bob & Brenda Galloway; Nannette Wortman & Jane McCrary11:10 Greeters for February 14: Sadie Simpson; Carey & Lynn Tatum; Dee Matthews

PRAYER CONCERNS: Jody Butler, Rick Neal, Curt Poer, Heather O’Connor, Dolores Presley, Twila Mathews, Ken Williams, Dickie Harter, Sonia Ramsey, David Campbell

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to: Dan Kromminga on the death of his sister, Denese KrommingaSheila Urick on the death of her grandmother, Mabel BowenEdwin (Eddie) McKenzie and family on the death of his mother,Patsy Brinson McKenzieThe family of Gladys Callaway

PRAYER CONCERNS

Easter Egg HuntMarch 19 10 a.m.We are collecting Easter eggs and individually wrapped (non-chocolate) candy. There is a

box outside of Caren’s door for collections. Thank you!

Be on the lookout this week for our Children’s Ministry Spotlight! Each day we will highlight different areas of our ministry where YOU can serve! Please prayerfully consider serving in our Children’s Ministry! We want to raise up disciples of Christ, but we need lots of help! You can find these updates on Facebook and our Web site.

CHURCH CALENDAR WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, February 14, 2016Services 8:30, 9:15 & 11:10 Sunday, February 14

8:30 am Worship Service9:15 am Contemporary Worship Service10:15 am Sunday School11:10 am Worship Service4:00 pm “Friends of Jesus” Bible Study4:00 pm “Gospel of Light and Life” Bible Study4-6:00 pm Youth Bowling at Fun Park (Drop and pick up at Fun Park)__________________

Monday, February 15No Day School 6:15 am Temple Builders Walk9:30 am Ladies Exercise Class in F.H. 1:00 pm Caregivers Support Group5:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting in Library6:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting in Library__________________

Tuesday, February 167:00 am Men’s Bible Study in Parlor9:00 am Staff Worship9:00 am Day School9:30 am Staff Meeting3:00 pm Terrific Tuesday in F.H.6:00 pm Relay For Life Meeting in F.H.

Wednesday, February 176:15 am Temple Builders Walk 7:00 am “Gospel of Mark” Bible Study9:00 am Day School9:30 am “Gospel of Light and Life” Bible Study9:30 am Lenten Bible Study1:15 pm Armchair Theologians3:00 pm FFGO4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Group in Parlor5:30 pm Fellowship Supper 6:00 pm Handbell Practice6:00 pm Women’s Ensemble6:15 pm Love & Marriage Game Show6:15 pm Children’s Choirs7:05 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal____________________

Thursday, February 189:00 am Day School4:45 pm Strive2Thrive in F.H.

Friday, February 197:00 am Youth Prayer Breakfast in Youth Cafe9:00 am Day School9:30 am Ladies Exercise Class in F.H.

Saturday, February 20 No Scheduled Events

Leigh Ann RaynorSenior PastorWesley MarshallDirector of Youth MinistriesShawn WaldenDirector of Contemporary Worship and TechnologyMarc BoenselDirector of Music Ministries

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Welcome All! Worship God! Witness To The World!

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

WWW.PMUMC.NET

SERMON “The Never-Changing Face of Temptation” Leigh Ann Raynor Luke 4:1-13

ANTHEM (11:10) O Sacred, Wondrous Love

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.

Lisa Burton.............Dir. of Communications Marcy McCarty…...…...…..Music Assistant Selina Bentley.....…............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 DirectorAngie Laughlin….........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.

To hear Porterfield’s Daily Devotional, dial 436-6336, ext. 2.

The Sunday School Offering for February goes to Porterfield Youth Mission Trips.

Registration For Porterfield Day SchoolPorterfield Day School will have registration for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year on March 1 & 2 for church members and currently enrolled students. Open registration will begin on March 3. The registration fee is $85 for non-members and $65 for Porterfield church members. It will be due on the day of registration.

NEW LENTEN BIBLE STUDY with Rev. Jennifer Sherling

Embark on a six-week Lenten journey, exploring John’s gospel with Adam Hamilton! Read a 176-page book and your Bible for homework, and watch a DVD with discussion in class. This study

starts Wednesday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday, February 21, in the Parlor. Books must be ordered through the church office, so call Jane Bragg ASAP at 436-6336, ext.112, and give her your name; designating if you want regular or large print or an e-book. If you are currently in “Friends of Jesus” it is not necessary to call...just tell Jennifer. COME JOIN US!

CREATED FOR THISMany of us allow our career to define who we are and what we were created to do. What if that’s not the case? What if our career is simply what we are paid for and our calling is what we are created for? God has called each of us to a life of servanthood.

“For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Join us February 28 as we kick off a new series “Created for This” and look deeper into what

scripture says about living the life of a servant.