For the past three weeks, we have been asking the congregation to be more attentive to the promise to pray for one another. When we joined the church we vowed to support the church with our prayers. I hope that each of us is praying. Praying for the staff, praying for volunteers, praying for safety, praying for one another, and praying for the children.
In our current preaching series, we have been focused on children and youth. We have passed out prayer lists. There are more on the large popcorn box in the back of the CLC. Each list has the name of 4 or 5 children from ages 0-18. We are asking the church to pray for them every day. I know members that have put their list in their Bible, in their devotional book, on their refrigerator, or on the car visor. The idea is to put it where you will see it as a reminder to lift the names to God in prayer. There are still lists available. You can pick yours up at church, or if you can’t get here, call us and we will mail you one. Some of our homebound members are faithful members of the prayer team. This is an important part of living fully into our membership vows.
I have heard stories already about the impact your prayers are making. Children and youth have been encouraged in moments of frustration and struggle by the knowledge that somebody is praying. I know folks who have sent cards to those for whom they are praying. They have looked for them at church to introduce themselves to those they don’t know. These are all great ways to deepen the connections in our church family while living into our common commitment to pray.
Peace,
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY, SEMPTEMBER 4
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9:00 a.m. & 11:00 am
Christian Life Center
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DR. JIMMY ASBELL, JR.
18 Summers: Love Worship
Romans 12:1-2
MUSIC
Praise Band (9am)
Chancel Choir (11am)
Susan McDuffy (11am)
ONLINE WORSHIP at 11:00 AM
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MUSIC & THE ARTS PERFORMANCE ON
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
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The Music & the Arts Concert Series is excited to kick off the 2022-2023 season with storyteller and songwriter, Andy Offutt Irwin on Sunday, September 11. This family-friendly show will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center and is free and open to all.
With a manic, Silly Putty voice, astonishing mouth noises, and heart-filled stories, Andy Offutt Irwin is equal parts mischievous schoolboy and the Marx Brothers, peppered with a touch of the Southern balladeer. He has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival ten times and is a perennial favorite at the International Storytelling Center’s Teller-in-Residence Series.
A storyteller, theatre director, singer-songwriter, and Shakespearean actor, Andy was Artist-in-Residence at Emory University’s Oxford College from 1991 to 2007. He has performed at LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York, The Library of Congress, Walt Disney World, and a whole mess of theatres, colleges, and festivals all over the United States.
Andy lives in Covington, Georgia. He thinks he is funny.
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On Friday, September 23rd, Wesley Glen is holding a sporting clays tournament. The event is being held at the Meadows Gun Club in Forsyth. Registration begins at 9:00 that morning and the event includes lunch from fresh Air BBQ. Cash awards for first and second-place teams as well as the top individual shooter. We will shoot 15 stations with 100 targets per person. We have a team registered and I am looking for shooters. If you are interested, email me at jasbell@vinevillemethodist.org.
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VINEVILLE CONNECT FOR FALL |
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This is Our Time
As long as there is breath in our lungs, our hearts and minds yearn to keep growing in Christ. When I look back over my most formative Christian experiences, a number of them happened around the table with other faithful disciples looking deeply into God’s Word, our world, and our very own souls together. All of us can think up lots of reasons that this is not a good time to connect with a small group Bible study: not enough time, too many responsibilities, and the idea of making commitments to something for several weeks might seem like too big an obstacle. All of these bring truth. It might not be the right time for you. Yet, it might just be the perfect time for you. I wonder what it might be like to shift our thinking from not now to why not now when it comes to prioritizing our faith formation. Maybe we can shift our schedule around, put aside one project for a few weeks to pick up the soul-saving work of Bible study, and think of commitment as a living into faith instead of another thing which weighs me down. As we hold this finite theme of 18 summers, making time to learn and grow in our faith turns out to be necessary and vital, not just something we plan to get around to when we have time. This is our time. God is calling you to come and feast on the Holy Word. Please join us as we do so together this fall.
Yours,
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Be Made Well - a study of healing stories in the Gospel of Matthew
When: Wednesdays at 10:30 am -- Sept 21-Oct 31
Leader: Teresa Edwards
Every day we pray and hope for healing: for our loved ones, ourselves, and our world. Matthew reveals to us a messiah who cares about the body, mind, and soul of all people by offering healing and new life. What better source of hope for us today than spending time with these stories of Jesus’ healing encounters. Over six weeks, we will consider how Jesus healed the blind, the paralyzed, the demon-possessed, and the broken of mind, body, and soul. Resources needed are simple--a Bible and an open heart.
To register, ask questions or find out more, contact
Teresa at tedwards@vinevillemethodist.org.
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Digging Into the Enneagram
When: Sundays at 5:00-6:30 pm -- Sept 18 - Nov 13
Leader: Ann Smith
Using the book, The Enneagram of Discernment, by Drew Moser, we’ll explore the enneagram as a means to discover who God created us to be and the ways God’s calling helps us to cultivate wisdom and develop habits that help us grow in faith and living. By learning more about our predispositions and personalities, we can make informed choices that maximize our spiritual growth and wise living. Even if you are new to the Enneagram, you’ll find the material helpful in living the life that God wants to live out in you. This study will take place on Sundays from 5:00-6:30, beginning September 18 and running through November 13 (with October 2 and 23 off).
You’ll need to read the introduction and Chapter 1 for our first meeting. To register, ask questions, or find out more, contact Ann at asmith@vinevillemethodist.org.
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Present Over Perfect - A Women’s Intergenerational Book Club
When: Mondays at 10:30 -- Sept 26-Oct 31
Leaders: Ann Smith & Teresa Edwards
Immerse yourself in this compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: soaked in grace, rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with God and the people that matter most to you. In these pages, New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you to consider the landscape of your own life, and what it might look like to leave behind the pressure to be perfect and begin the life-changing practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess and the ordinariness of life. Leaning into the gift of no leads to the gift of yes to the presence of God. Our hope is that this experience will help us find the path to richer faith, more joy, and the holy peace that Christ offers to all which we crave.
You will need to read Section One: Sea Changes before our first session together. To register, ask questions or find out more, contact Teresa Edwards (tedwards@vinevillemethodist.org) or
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Faith and Fire: Elijah -- A Women’s Bible Study by Priscilla Shirer
When: Wednesdays at 6:00-7:00 pm -- Sept 28 - Nov 2
Leader: Vanda Asbell
Every serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get there. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire.
Vanda Asbell will lead this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine and how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now. Workbooks are provided for purchase ($17.00) at the first session. To register, ask questions or find out more, contact Vanda Asbell at vkasbell@cox.net.
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Children’s Choirs!
The kids gather 0n the preschool hall at 5:00 p.m. for pizza and rehearsal will begin at 5:30 p.m. for Hosanna (preschool) choir and 6:15 p.m. for Oasis (elementary) choir. When not singing, each choir will participate in craft and activities.
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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, August 28
9:00: 89
11:00: 217
Online: 305
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
September 2-4
Rev. Teresa Edwards
478-396-3866
ALTAR FLOWERS & ALTAR GUILD
Sunday, September 4
In loving memory of Leonard H. Campbell, M.D. and John R. Batts
Doris Campbell Batts
SYMPATHY
To Allison Young upon the death of her mother, Emma Jo Jones Ploeger.
NEW ARRIVAL
Harry Patterson McCommon
August 24, 2022
The son of Brian and Christen McCommon
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IN MEMORY
Charlotte Jordan
Michael and Jenny Stubbs
Jim Hickman
Ken and Peggy Gerdes
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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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