What a Great Day!
Sunday was truly a great day in the life of the church! To see that great group of confirmands stand and profess their faith in Christ was amazing. To have five families also join the church was joy on top of joy!
Celebrating Our Children
in the Community
On Monday, we hosted the Awards Program for the fifth-grade class at L. H. Williams. We had students, parents, grandparents, and staff for a delightful lunch and program. Many Vineville folks have invested in these children through reading, tutoring, program support, and backpacks with food each Friday. We celebrate their completion of elementary school and their move to Middle School. Thanks to the volunteers and staff that made it a special day for our children in the community.
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“Amazing” Grace
In surveys in search of hymn favorites, "Amazing Grace" is a perennial front runner. The lyrics give voice to our experience. Books, Bible studies, and musicals borrow from the title because of its familiarity. A couple of years ago, we had a study at Vineville of Phillip Yancey’s book, What’s So Amazing About Grace? We had a running joke at staff meeting with our own Grace. So, what is so amazing about Grace?
Grace joined the staff in August of 2014. She was a new graduate from seminary and just beginning the journey towards ordination. She and Harper made their way to Macon and became an important, some might even say, an “amazing,” part of the Vineville family. We have benefited from her keen intellect, her compassion, her passion for social justice, and her love of God and neighbor. In the nearly eight years she has served among us, she has continued to grow and develop. She earned a degree in Marriage and Family therapy while continuing to work at the difficult craft of preaching. Just as she has grown, we have grown because of her. She has been a blessing to Vineville.
Most of you probably know this already, but somebody came along that found our Grace to be “amazing.” She thinks the same of him, so Ryan and Grace will be getting married in June. This is great news - amazing news - for them, and we are thrilled about their life together. The sad part for us is that after the wedding, they will live in Sandy Springs. Grace’s last Sunday with us at Vineville will be June 19th. She will preach in both services that day. Over the course of the next month, I know you will want to take a moment and thank Grace for her ministry in this place.
The Staff Parrish Relations Committee intends to give her an expression of our thanks and our best wishes for her and Ryan that last Sunday. If you would like to participate in this gift, you can put it in the offering plate, send your contribution to the church, contribute online, or text VUMC to 73256. You will then be sent a return text. Your choice should go to VUMC Grace. Our gift will be an expression of our gratitude that God brought us together for this season, a blessing on her marriage, and a testimony that we find Grace “amazing” too!
Peace,
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY, MAY 22
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9:00 a.m. (Modern Service)
11:00 am (Traditional Service)
Christian Life Center
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Dr. Jimmy Asbell, Jr.
"BBQ, Bacon, Lobster &
All the Rest"
Acts 11:1-18
MUSIC
Praise Band (9am)
Elizabeth Morgan (11am)
Chancel Choir
ONLINE WORSHIP at 11:00 AM
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COMBINED SUNDAY SCHOOL ON MAY 29 |
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On Sunday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m., Sunday School Classes will combine in the Sanders classroom for a lesson taught by Charles E. Richardson.
Charles is the retired Opinion Page editor for the Telegraph in Macon, Ga. He is presently the Artist in Residence at Middle Georgia State University. He serves on the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation Board and has served as chair. He is the President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Macon and is a member of the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority, Middle Georgia Justice and the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative. He is a member of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins and serves the media ministry and Finance Committee.
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VBS REGISTRATION OPEN
Food Truck Party VBS is coming at you June 13-17. Click the button below to register your children.
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Are you interested in serving on the VBS Leadership Team?
Click the button below to register to help.
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Our Fun on the Farm Preschool Camp will take place June 27-30. Come down to the farm where we will be growin' in our friendship with Jesus! Then, at our elementary Summer Theatre Camp from July 18-22, our campers will learn songs and dialogue, build props and sets and perform the funny musical O Chicken of Little Faith. Great songs, fun dialogue, easy to learn, and impossible to forget! The cost for both of these camps is $75 each and you can sign up for them in Realm.
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EXODUS HOMECOMING CONCERT |
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WEEKDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
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COMMON PRAYER
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m.
Prayer Center
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
IN-PERSON
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Chapel
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE
Sunday, May 15
9:00: 73
11:00: 302
Online: 267
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
May 20-22
Rev. Grace Guyton
850.443.4963
ALTAR FLOWERS & ALTAR GUILD
Sunday, May 22
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Dunlap Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. George E. Youmans Sr.
by their children.
Kay Green, Brenda Hutcheson, Jean McLendon, Ellen Thompson
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IN MEMORY
MARY DOMINGOS
Carolyn & Andy Nations
Mr. & Mrs. James P Smith
BEN GARLAND
Kevin Abernethy
Marilyn Allen
Sally Caldwell
Spyros N. & Amelia B. Dermatas
Pat & Frank Horne
Carolyn & Andy Nations
Susan & Sid Middlebrooks
Norma Stevens
Charles Wallace
SYLVIA ROSS
Cantey Ayres
CHARLIE SKINNER
Webb Fellowship SS Class
IN HONOR
LILLIE MEALOR
Pat "Grammy" Bailey
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We have several ways to give to the church. You can mail a check to the church or click here to give online. Thank you for your generosity.
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478.745.3331
www.vinevillemethodist.com
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