Sunday's Bulletin & Weekly Connection for July 2, 2020

Senoia United Methodist Church.... A Missional and Discipling Congregation

Senoiaumc.org

The Weekly Connection

July 2, 2020

Please submit articles or photos for the Weekly Connection to office@senoiaumc.org

Worship Connection

Sunday, June 28, 2020

4th Sunday After Pentecost

Scripture:

Matthew 10:37-42

Click here for more Sermon Videos!

Sunday, July 5, 2020

5th Sunday After Pentecost

Join us in the Meditation Garden or

on Facebook at 11am:

https://www.facebook.com/senoia.umc/

Scripture:

Matthew 11:6-30

In this edition of the Weekly Connection:

Order of Worship for Sunday July 5
Video of Last Sunday's Service
Changes to the North Georgia LaGrange District
Cleaning Products Needed
Worship in the Meditation Garden
Connexion Groups
Bible Study for July
I-58 Mission
Church Council
SUMC Vision
Church Calendar
Church Staff

Thank you for your continued faithfulness. With your help we have been able to continue to minister to you and our community.

Order of Worship for This Sunday July 5

Worship will be in

the Meditation Garden this Sunday

Join Us at 11am on Facebook Live

View the Video Afterwards online at

http://www.senoiaumc.org/sermons

Worship

5th Sunday after Pentecost

11:00

We Gather to Worship

Prelude & Announcements

Call to Worship xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Based on Matthew 11

Hear this invitation from Jesus:

“Are you tired?

Worn out?

Burned out?

Come to me.

Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.

I’ll show you how to take a real rest.

Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me

and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Hymn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UMH 145 *lyrics at the end

Morning Has Broken

Affirmation of Faith xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UMH 887

Affirmation from Romans 8:35, 37-39

Pastor: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine,

or nakedness or peril or sword?

People: No! In all things we are more than conquerors

through the One who loved us.

We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels,

nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come,

nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen.

Children’s Moment

We Grow Through the Spoken Word

Scripture xxxxxxxxxxxxx Matthew 11:6-30 (CEB)

Prayer Over Offering

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers

Sermon

Hymn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UMH340, vs 1,2,3 *lyrics at end

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

We Go to Serve

Benediction & Postlude

******************* Those Assisting in Worship Today *******************

Ushers: Scott Tinsley & Jean Cotton

Counters: Jean Cotton & Jon Hughes

******************* Lyrics *******************

Morning Has Broken

1 Morning has broken

Like the first morning,

Blackbird has spoken

Like the first bird.

Praise for the singing!

Praise for the morning!

Praise for them, springing

Fresh from the Word!

2 Sweet the rain’s new fall

Sunlit from Heaven,

Like the first dewfall

On the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness

Of the wet garden,

Sprung in completeness

Where his feet pass.

3 Mine is the sunlight,

Mine is the morning,

Born of the one light

Eden saw play.

Praise with elation,

Praise every morning,

God’s re-creation

Of the new day!

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,

weak and wounded, sick and sore;

Jesus ready stands to save you,

full of pity, love, and power.

Refrain:

I will arise and go to Jesus;

he will embrace me with his arms;

in the arms of my dear Savior,

O there are ten thousand charms.

2 Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,

God’s free bounty glorify;

true belief and true repentance,

every grace that brings you nigh. (Refrain)

3 Come ye weary, heavy laden,

lost and ruined by the fall;

if you tarry till you’re better,

you will never come at all. (Refrain)

Use this button to Give online or set up recurring giving

Or mail your offering to:

Senoia UMC

P.O. Box 98

Senoia, GA 30276

The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world.

Sunday Worship

Rev. Susan Landry

District Superintendent July 2020

Friends of the LaGrange District,

These times can feel surreal to us for multiple reasons, many of which we have been discussing regularly through our District Covid-19 updates. Thank you for seeking the best way forward in the face of your own challenges. This I know: together, we are making a difference by 1) Doing no harm, 2) Doing good, and 3) Continuing the ordinances of God. These simple rules aid us in

our decision-making as Methodists, and your Bishop and Cabinet test ourselves by these benchmarks in each important discussion.

Today, I want to be sure you know how much I love and appreciate you, the people of this region we call the LaGrange District. From West Point to Fayetteville, and from Manchester to Roopville we are known for our missional outreach, and for our desire to make a difference not just in this area, but around the world. This district has been faithful to spreading the Gospel,

helping people see the love of Jesus Christ through varied ministries to all people, spanning all ages, colors and ways of life.

I have been proud to be the District Superintendent of the LaGrange District for 3 years now. Yet, true to this very unusual time, we are making another transition. Our Annual Conference has made plans to streamline our ministries by shifting to 8 districts instead of 12. We do feel this timing is providential—we couldn’t have known how very important it would be to tighten our financial streams with the present challenges, but surely knew God and was leading us in this direction to organize missionally.

I count it joy to remain your District Superintendent going forward, as we come together with most of the present Griffin District (all but Clayton and Henry Counties). As Rev. Richard Winn retires as the Griffin DS, our combined districts will maintain the Griffin District office as the new District 8 Southwest, (since the building is owned), saving us the rental cost of our present

LaGrange office.

Additionally, following the District Trustees and Church Development Committees’ recommendation to sell the LaGrange District parsonage, the District Delegation then voted and passed the motion to sell the parsonage, 94 to 4. The house is now on the market, remaining under the supervision of the District Trustees.

My prayer is that you can sense that God is leading us into this change, and has us working together for good in this way. While my territory will be increasing, please know that my love and care for this western part of the new district will remain. I will need some time to get to know the new territory. However, you will be made aware of the times that I will be in this portion of the district, on a regular basis. I would love to connect with you and aid you in

whatever way possible.

As always, my ear, my phone, and my heart will remain available to you.

Your servant in Christ,

Susan

**********************************************************

District 8 SW Office Location: 430 W. Poplar St., Griffin, GA 30224 – current Griffin District Office

District Office Mailing Address: P. O. Box 13, Griffin, GA 30224

Telephone Numbers: 770-227-1074 office phone

770-467-0010 office fax machine

Email Address: District8SW@ngumc.net

District Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9am – 4:30pm

Please note that current phone numbers, email addresses and mailing addresses for the LaGrange District Office will continue to be available for the next month or so. In addition, Denise will continue to be in LaGrange, working from home on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She will be available to meet with you as necessary at LaGrange First at a pre-arranged time. Susan will also be available to meet at locations throughout the district as needed. All

phone numbers and email addresses will be closely monitored during this transition time so that we may be available to talk with you and assist you as always. Please take note of these new contact numbers and begin to make these transitions with us.

Cleaning Products Needed

The next time you are at the store, please consider purchasing some cleaning supplies for the church.

Things like Lysol and Clorox wipes and cleaners, Pinesol, and the like.

You can leave them on Pastor Ashley's porch and she'll get them over to the church.

Thank you so much!

Worship in the Meditation Garden

Outside Worship:

· Do not hug, shake hands, or get closer than 6 feet.

· We will meet in the side yard overlooking the meditation garden. Follow the directional signs.

· Rain plans will be that we meet inside.

· Bring your own lawn/camping chairs.

· Masks will be worn if you want to sit close. If you do not feel comfortable wearing a mask, we ask that you sit at least 15 feet away from the group.

· Everyone will check in with the ushers. A basket for your offering will be available.

· Restrooms will be available inside. Only one person or family inside the restroom at a time. Use the light right outside the restroom door to signal you are inside. We do not have a way to disinfect the restroom after each use.

· A bulletin will not be passed. Please either print the order of worship at your house or use your smart phone.

We will have a sound system

Worship will only be on Sundays at 11 am.

Inside worship will be on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays.

Please follow the Ushers directions as you enter and leave the sanctuary.

Outside worship will be on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Bring your own camping chair for outdoor worship. We will meet in the Meditation Garden. We think this will be a great worship opportunity to be in God’s creation. We will be in the back lawn and garden. The CDC is recommending that being outside is safer than being indoors. Once we see the popularity of the service, we will let you know going forward.

Resuming Small Connexion Groups!

Our small Connexion Groups are starting back up! We’ve had a break and it was at times difficult being separated from seeing each other face-to-face. Connexion groups are a great way to get connected again. All of our groups are re-forming so now is your chance to join one! Look over the list and choose the one that interests you the most:

Spirit Journey:

meets on the 2 ^nd & 4 ^th Thursday mornings at 11:30, beginning July 9. We’ll be discussing Jesus’ parables, using the book Inverted by Tom Ellsworth. Some parables to be covered are the Good Samaritan, the Shrewd Manager, the Wise and Foolish Virgins and more!

Gratitude :

meets on the 1 ^st & 3 ^rd Monday evenings at 7:00, beginning on July 6, with the book Living by the Fruit of the Spirit by Don Aycock, talking about love, joy, peace, patience and more!

Read It & Reap Book Club:

meets on the 2 ^nd Monday evening of each month at 7:00, beginning on July 13. Stay tuned to future Weekly Connections for a list of up-coming books!

Bible/Book Study with Barb:

meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. See more information on this below.

LEO (Ladies Eat Out):

meets on the 3 ^rd Thursday of each month at various local eateries, starting in July 16. This month we will have a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) at the picnic tables in the side yard of the church. In case of rain, we will sit socially distant in the Fellowship Hall. Going forward, we will be careful to go to places where we can be socially distant.

Making Friends Lunch Bunch:

meets on the 3 ^rd Sunday of each month following the 11:00 service at a local restaurant. We’ll meet later this summer. We will ensure that social distancing will be observed.

Each of these Connexion Groups will meet in the Meditation Garden, weather permitting. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll social-distance meet in the Fellowship Hall. All of these groups are open to any person of our church family community, any age or gender, although you men might feel out of place at LEO….or maybe not! Small groups are a great way to get to know others from church and to help you grow in your journey with God and help our church’s life to grow.

Please text, call, or email me with all your questions about these groups. I’ve been missing talking with you!! Blessings, Barb

Bible Study for July

Bible/Book Study with Barb is continuing in July. And, we will meet in person , outside in the Meditation Garden, weather permitting. If the weather isn’t that great, we will social-distance meet in the Fellowship Hall.

And we’re moving to Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Starting on Wednesday, July 8, we’ll begin a Bible Study on the Old Testament book of Jonah . This will be a 4-week study through July. And the only book you’ll need is your Bible (If you need a book please let me know and I’ll get you hooked right up! Haha!)

The four weeks will cover :

July 8 Saying No to God xxxxxxx Jonah 1

July 15 Consequences xxx xxxxxxxx Jonah 2

July 22 Saying Yes to God xxxxxxx Jonah 3

July 29 Rewards xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Jonah 4

This should be a great book of the Bible to study and discuss. Even though we know the story of Jonah in the whale, there is so much more to the man, Jonah. Join us in person as we go through the book of Jonah. If you have any questions, please text, call, or email me. Blessings, Barb (419) 680-2103

The I-58 Mission.

People are afraid; they’re out of work; they’re in need. They need the Body to BE the hands and feet. YOU can help!

💗 You can drop off donations on Pastor Ashley's porch. Drop off times at I-58 are Monday through Wednesday 10:00-3:00.

💗 Every time you go to the store pick up 10 of their needed items.

💗 Order & ship needed items straight to: The I-58 Mission. 2450 Hwy 85, Senoia 30276

💗 You can send grocery store gift cards or even PayPal funds to: thei58mission@gmail.com

Donations can be dropped off at the mission Monday through Wednesday from 10 until 3. They can also be shipped to us at 2450 Highway 85 in Senoia

Always accepting food and other essentials

for everyday living.

The Church Council will meet on Monday, July 13th, at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will social distance and wear masks. If you do not want to come in person, let Ashley know and she will send a Zoom link to you. If you have a longer report than normal, let Pastor Ashley know.

Due to limited seating to accommodate social distancing, guests will need to participate via Zoom. Please let Pastor Ashley know if you need a Zoom invitation.

Use this button to Give online or set up recurring giving

Or mail your offering to:

Senoia UMC

P.O. Box 98

Senoia, GA 30276

Sunday 7/5

11:00am Worship in the

Meditation Garden

and via Facebook Live

Monday 7/6

7:00pm Gratitude Connexion

Wednesday 7/8

7:00pm Bible Study - Jonah

Thursday 7/9

11:30am Spirit Journey

Rev. Ashley Jenkins , Pastor

ashleyjenkins@senoiaumc.org

Barb Combs, Director of Programs

barbcombs@senoiaumc.org

Jim Preece , Organist/Choir Master

Lee Berry , Administrative Assistant & Finance Secretary

Bereatha Brooks , Nursery Coordinator

Polly Watson , Housekeeping

Gail Noble and John Felbinger , A/V Technicians

Office Email: office@senoiaumc.org

(770) 599-3245

Office Hours:

At this time staff is working remotely