Jammin' July - Celebrating Community
Beginning this Sunday and continuing every Sunday in July, Adult Sunday School classes will take a break for the month. Instead, everyone is invited to gather after worship at 10:30 am in the Ministry Center for breakfast and a time of “celebrating community.”
Join us for kick-off this Sunday, with special guests, Headin’ Home, a local bluegrass band, who will bring us a fun morning of Americana, patriotic and gospel music. Children's Sunday School classes will join us this Sunday, but will return to their usual classes next week.
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Communion
We will be observing communion this Sunday, July 3rd. If you will be worshipping with us from home, you are welcome to stop by the prayer room (code 1110) and pick up your communion kit.
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River Of Life 2022
July 13th - 17th
Register by TOMORROW, June 30th!
Click this link for info on all things River of Life! We still have spots available so register now to be the hands and feet of Christ in Savannah!
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Sadly, Interns Day Out at Hoppers Paintball tomorrow has been canceled because they are closed. Stay tuned for info on our next outing! |
Don't miss tonight - Random Trivia Night!
5-7pm in the Ministry Center
You got random knowledge? Come put it to the test!
Current Team Standings
The Grass Stainz: 7,965 points
The International Harvesters: 6,765 points
Electrical Socket Window Washing Plumbers: 6,315 points
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Students at The Cross at Lake J |
Summer Camp 2022 - That's a Wrap!
Our trip to Lake Junaluska was an amazing experience diving in to HIStory! Thank you to our fearless chaperones: Racheal Hall, Mara Harley, George Quattlebaum, and Hope Treece. And thank you to our church family for your prayers and support!
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VBS - Thank You!
A special thank you to all who prayed for, contributed to, and volunteered during our Vacation Bible School! We had a great week, and the children raised $1,824.04 to support programs at the Wesley Community Center! The United Methodist Women also contributed, bringing the new total to $3,115.04. Below is a list of all the volunteers who supported this week in various ways!
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Alex Ballinger
Alex Parr
Andi Verdis
Aniston Eure
Anna Claire Lossing
Belle Jackson
Ben Odom
Brenda Boaen
Carol Richter
Carolyn Dean
Casey Reeves
Cathy Robinson
Cecilia Kelley
Charlie Moody
Christy Odom
Clara Garola
Elizabeth Hulsey
Eliza Reeves
Elle Roberts
Ellie Celaya
Emma Lamb
Gary Thompson
Haley Fowler
Hayden Durrett
Hayley Waters
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Heather Shearouse
Hill Toler
Holly Leggett
Holly Martin
Jane Tyler
Jennifer Moore
JoAnn Hagan
Joy Thompson
Julia Paige
Katie Feemster
Kenzie Harley
Kim Goodwin
Lauren Lewis
Leigh Thompson
Lila Duke
Lindsey Speir
Lisa Sharpley
Lois Thigpen
London Kinsey
Lula Tollison
Maggie Allen
Mandy Phillips
Martha Nesbit
Mary Reese
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Mary Tippins Solana
Mayette Sims
Meg Stutzman
Melanie Broderick
Mimi Diamond
Myra Sykes
Nora Thomas
Patsy Power
Patty Ramage
Patty Tucker
Paula Kinsey
Ron Smiley
Ruth Mangee
Sadie McGarity
Saylor Goodwin
Stella Wynn
Teri Akin
Terri Smiley
Torey Connelly
Virginia Shelley
Wez Childers
William Arnold
William Shearouse
Will Thompson
Zoe Talley
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Tapachula Virtual Mission Trip Update
Thank you to everyone who attended our "trip" to Tapachula, both from IOHUMC and from other churches! Because of your gifts totaling over $4,200, we were able to fully fund the renovation of a bathroom in the Children's Home, and we will be able to give the children a special Christmas celebration! Thank you!
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Because of your Generosity
Due to your swift and generous response, the funds donated for our Afghan family exceeded their needs, and they are very grateful! The family has moved into an apartment and the father works hard at a well-paying job. However, not all refugees have been supported in such a way, so we asked Inspiritus about others whom we could assist and wanted to share how your prayers and gifts have impacted many lives.
"Bibi" is a young Afghan woman who is here on her own. She is pregnant and will be delivering her baby soon. She has been struggling to pay rent or buy basic necessities for herself and her baby.
"Abdul" and "Aziz" are young men who escaped Kabul and worked with the U.S Military. They are Pashtuns, from a rural area in the northeastern part of Afghanistan. Neither received formal education, so they do not read in their language or have any English skills yet. The adjustment for all refugees is daunting, but especially for those with extra language barriers. Abdul and Aziz are both employed and work hard, long hours, but they are still struggling to make ends meet and pay bills.
The "Khalil" family of six is from Sudan. They have four sons, two teenagers and two younger boys. They arrived alongside the Afghan Allies in November and have been settling in with other families, but being Sudanese and speaking Arabic impedes them from interacting easily with other refugees. This barrier has made their adjustment from surviving to thriving a challenge.
Your generosity has been life-changing for Bibi, Abdul and Aziz, and the Khalil family, and will support them all for several months as they move toward independence. Thank you for showing the love of Christ to our new neighbors!
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Ways to Give
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In Person - On Sunday mornings, before or after worship, place your offering in the designated box or basket at church.
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Online - Visit our website to make a one-time donation or recurring gift.
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Automated - Have your donation given automatically by setting up electronic bill pay with your bank.
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Mail - Mail your gift to Isle of Hope UMC, c/o Marla Grady, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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