Welcoming Reverend Edwards
In July, Reverend Teresa Love Edwards will be appointed to the staff at Vineville as the Associate Pastor for Adult Discipleship. I have known Teresa for over 20 years. I am confident that we will be blessed by her ministry. Teresa brings a wealth of experience, a passion for excellence, and a heart for God. The Staff Parish Relations interview team that met with her was unanimous in their enthusiastic endorsement of her appointment.
Teresa grew up in Port Wentworth. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Armstrong. While in college, she worked as a youth director at Rincon UMC. It was there that she recognized her call to ministry. From there, she went to Emory where she earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology with a concentration in Christian Education. While some clergy persons graduate and hope to never take another class, Teresa has continued to develop her skills and deepen her faith with continuing education, certificate programs, and spiritual formation experiences. She is a gifted teacher, an excellent preacher, and a compassionate pastor. In addition to all the usual things we think of when we think of ministry, Teresa has experience working with the Stephen Ministry, Grief Share, and developing a respite program for family members with dementia and memory issues. Like me, Teresa believes in long tenures. She has served in her current ministry at Forest Hills for eighteen years. She has also served congregations in Douglas, Savannah, and Warner Robins.
Teresa is a leader in our Annual Conference. She is sought after to lead retreats, write curriculum, and contribute to worship and annual conference publications. For a number of years, she has served on the Board of Ordained ministry that evaluates and credentials United Methodist clergy. Teresa has been a leader of the team that mentors new clergy persons during their first three years of ministry. Her investment in others means that her positive influence in our Conference extends beyond her local setting. In recognition of her preaching ability, she has been chosen to preach one of the worship services at Annual Conference this year. You may remember that she served as our United Methodist Women’s preacher here at Vineville several years ago.
Teresa and her husband, John, have one daughter, Corinne, who is a rising senior at Georgia Southern University. John works in civil service at Robins Air Force Base. Since Teresa and her family already live in Macon, they will not have to move. While this certainly reduces the stress of transition, changing churches is a major life change. I know that you will join me in praying for Teresa and her family in this time of transition. I invite you to send them a note welcoming them to Vineville. Their mailing address is 1264 Darlington Dr. Macon, GA 31210. Her email is teresaloveedwards@gmail.com.
Peace,
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY, MAY 29
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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.
"Open Heart"
Acts 16:9-15
MUSIC
Praise Band (9am)
Elizabeth Morgan (11am)
Chancel Choir
ONLINE WORSHIP at 11:00 AM
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COMBINED SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY |
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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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CHURCH CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY |
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The church will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Well, the sky is not falling, but the ceiling in the sanctuary is coming down. On Monday morning the crew began removing the plaster from the ceiling. Between the scaffolding, the plastic barriers, and careful workers, I was amazed by the lack of dust. It was remarkably clean! So, in a way the ceiling is falling and on schedule.
I am also happy to report the amount of money needed to complete the project is also coming down. When we started the project, we needed a million dollars to pay for the restoration. When I sent the letter to the congregation asking for financial support, we needed just $313,000. As of this Tuesday, we need $211,000 to reach the finish line.
Can you help us keep that number coming down? Would you prayerfully consider a gift above and beyond your usual support of our ministry? I know that volatility in the stock market has made this a less than ideal time to take on this project, but I believe we can do this. To take this bold step under unfavorable conditions will reveal to the community the power of God, and the trust we have in God’s provision. Let’s each do our part to keep that number falling, and it will be enough!
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The youth leave on Exodus 2022 on Sunday, June 5! If you need to pay for the trip, click the button below! If you want to write a check, make it payable to VUMC. |
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The Staff Parrish Relations Committee intends to give Rev. Grace Guyton an expression of our thanks and our best wishes for her and Ryan on Sunday, June 19th.
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!"
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Food Truck Party VBS IS ONLY 3 weeks away! Don't miss registering your children or grandchildren! Click the button to register!
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HELP DECORATE FOR VBS!
Speaking of VBS, over the next several weeks, we will transform Vineville from a beautiful building to a food truck park. I would LOVE to have some help! There is lots to do from building and painting food trucks to hanging backdrops and posters to decorating bulletin boards and organizing craft materials. Here are the decorating dates and times. Let me know if and which ones you can come to, even if it is just an hour or two!:
- Week of May 30th: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00
- Week of June 6th: Monday - Thursday, 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00
- Saturday, June 11: 10:00-3:00 (lunch provided)
- Sunday, June 12th: after church, we will set up the stage and organize registration.
DONATIONS NEEDED
In addition, there are some items that I would love to borrow for the week if you would be willing to share:
- 4 - 6 Adirondack chairs (wooden or plastic); adult and/or child size
- Chalk sandwich boards or chalkboard easels (at least 24" tall)
- Outdoor cafe lights
- Small cafe tables and/or chairs
I promise they will be well taken care of!
FOOD DONATIONS
Gummy Worms
Chocolate Pudding Mix
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Plain M&Ms
Chex/Kix/Cheerios Cereal
Pretzel Sticks
Goldfish Crackers
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats (packaged)
For volunteer snacks: individual chip bags, brownies, cookies, waters, sodas (canned)
Please drop donations in the CLC lobby. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!!
We have some great volunteers in place for VBS, but we could use a few more. While we would love to have you for the full week, even if you can give a day or two, please come volunteer!!! Just email me or sign up in Realm.
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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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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
Taize will NOT meet on June 8th or June 15th.
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE
Sunday, May 22
9:00: 78
11:00: 137
Online: 151
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
May 27-29
Rev. Jon Brown
478.765.2732
ALTAR FLOWERS & ALTAR GUILD
Sunday, May 29
In loving memory of our parents,
Dr. & Mrs. Harold C. Atkinson and
Mr. & Mrs. M.T. "Tommy" Watkins, by Wanda and John Atkinson
Jan Capps, Lea McQueen, Eleanor Marie McDavid, Betty Meadors, Rebecca Shiver
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
Ann Senters
June 19, 1935-May 19, 2022
Frances Miller
September 25, 1939-May 20, 2022
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IN MEMORY
BEN GARLAND
Doris Batts
Beverly Hall
FRANCES MILLER
Carolyn Crayton
SYLVIA ROSS
Virginia Hein
CHARLIE SKINNER
Betty Cox
Ann Oxley
NATE WATSON
Maddie Henderson
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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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