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Time to Wander

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites flee Egypt and wander in the desert for forty years! Their leader, Moses, is tasked with keeping the masses moving and motivat-ed. Sometimes, we may find ourselves in situations where we feel like we too are wander-ing, perhaps unmotivated as well. Life can present circumstances where we are direction-less and without leadership.

But, God did give the Israelites a leader in the form of Moses. Interestingly, after lead-ing his people for such a long period, God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land. He was guilty of a relatively small infraction (in my opinion) and was not allowed to lead his people across the finish line. Moses was human. He made a mistake and had to face the consequences.

We all have examples of leaders in our lives. Some of us may have been gifted with the skills of leadership ourselves. The Bible is full of stories of common people that are cho-sen by God to perform leadership roles -- Abraham, Jacob, Elijah, Moses, Jonah, Ruth, Nao-mi, Esther, Paul! Many of these individuals were initially unwilling or timid about God’s re-quest. Yet, with God, all things are possible.

At this time in our church’s life, we are in a transition period without a minister lead-er. Our Pulpit committee is earnestly seeking God’s will to find a leader for Guyton Christian Church. It is not a quick process. (While Moses wandered for forty years in the desert, the search committee has only been active for four months!) As a member of the search com-mittee, I can attest that each member is earnestly seeking God’s direction in choosing a leader for our church.

However, it is important to remember that it is not the leader or minister that fulfills the church’s purpose. Just like it was not Moses that ultimately led the Israelites into the Prom-ised Land. We are all individually accountable to join in the effort, to keep the faith & to sup-port the church body -- regardless of the leadership situation. Let’s find purpose in this time of wandering by keeping the faith that God will provide the right leader for our church. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven Ecclesiastes 3:1 Yours in Christ,

Marshall Reiser Marshall Reiser, Board Chairman

Guyton Christian Church

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July Communion

Linda Barner

Need volunteer for August

Disciple Men

Monday, July 17

7:30pm, Christian Center

Host & Devotion:

Lamar Hall

Eula Powers Circle

Thursday, July 20 — Join us for a

Birthday Celebration outing!

Ladies, please don’t forget your pledges to support Mission on the

Move & House of Hope

Home Lamar Allen Clyde Alley

Linda Barner John Battle

Brisher Family Addison Burnsed

Ila Car Delma Cowart

Family of John Farrell Annette Lamb

Pat Little Ed Massey

Clayton Morgan Irma Mosley Evan Parker

Andrew Proctor Parker Rahn Bob Reese

Barbara Scott Jack Tuten

Rev. Frank Wade Kylie Ward

Eddie Wilkerson Keith Williams

All of our Military at home and

abroad, and all of those who protect us.

Hospital Kelly Deen

Clayton Morgan

Pastoral Search Committee

Mission Team

Our seniors both at

home and in Nursing Homes

Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin

Eugenia Zipperer

Mission Team Slidell, Louisiana

Bereavement Families of Zach Norton

Robin Massey

All who are Fighting Cancer

Alex Burdo Jerry Burns

Margaret Edwards John David Fulcher

Karen Hinely Mitchell Hinely Wren Mason Angie Moore Chris Orrico Steve Smith

Henry Southward Rev. Bill Thompson

Ava Tinsley Alfreda Youmans

Young at Heart Thursday, July 27, 11:00am

Join us for fun bingo & delicious lunch! Christian Center

Loose Threads Tuesday, July 11, 6:30pm

Disciple Post 306 Central Blvd., Guyton

Centering Prayer

Wednesday, July 19, 8:30am

Join us in the home of Karen Cote at 179 Hawk

Hammock, Springfield, as we join in

contemplative prayer.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”

Sojourners

On break until August….

Prayer Concerns

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Food Pantry.

Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is PASTA Any brand! Any kind! Elbows, spaghetti, rotini, bowties. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome! New location! 1290 Ga Hwy 119 South Springfield

Church Office: Hours —Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler

Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) 772-8415

Phone: (912) 772-3478 Fax: (912) 772-4206 Cell: (706) 424-7497

Email: gcchurch@planters.net Email: gcchurchteen@gmail.com

Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org

Church offices now located at 306 Central Boulevard, Guyton.

Family Promise

Host Dates: July 9—July 15

Let Joyce Ann know how

YOU can help this ministry!

Have you ever thought about all the different ministries of our church? Think of how you can make a difference in someone’s life. God gives everyone a gift. Sometimes, it’s difficult to de-termine exactly what that gift is, but believe that it’s there!

Each month, we will name a few here... (Look for complete listing in The Gallery)

Brown Bag Sunday — The first Sunday of each

month, we collect money that goes to our Samaritan Fund for urgent needs for members

and others in our community.

Centering Prayer — A quiet, reflective time on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meeting in

the home of Karen Cote at 8:30am, this time

encourages individuals to “be still and listen.”

Education Committee Meeting Sunday, July 23 3:30pm

at the Disciple Post

The Adult Sunday School class

that meets in the Prayer Room

will begin a new series in July.

The name is “Why in the World

— The Reason God Became One

of Us.” Join us!

How confident do you feel in talking about

matters of faith? Do you wish you could ex-

press your beliefs with more effectiveness?

Join us in a practical seven session study to

gain understanding and skill in sharing Jesus

effectively with others and in better under-

standing your own faith. Answer your

doubts. Build your confidence. Start chang-

ing lives. Join the ladies in the Bible Study

“Why Do You Believe That? At the Tebeau

home place at 2132 Hwy 119 South, Guyton.

Ladies Bible Study Next study: July 11;

more dates to be announced

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Older Youth Facebook —

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter—

@GCYRock Instagram—

guytonchristianyouth The Rock —

(912) 772-8415 E-mail— gcchurchteen@gmail.com

Youth Notes

Mission Trip, June 25-July 1 Slidell, Louisiana Pray for our Older Youth: Spencer Beahm, Catherine Hall, William Hall, Kylie Malcom, Evan Oglesby, Lance Perkins, An-drew Proctor, Jack Reiser, Sam Reiser; and our fearless adult leaders: Lamar Hall, Georgia Peeler and Nancy Summerour as they minister to those affected by hurri-canes and storms. Check out their daily progress on Facebook!

VBS was a huge success! We had 25 elementary and pre-

school children, plus our own Older Youth as crew leaders, participating! They collected 139 pounds of dog and cat

food for our local Animal Shelter.

Thank you to our many volunteers for making this

event possible!

Camp Kicklighter Day for the Whole Family!

Sat. July 15, 11am

Preaching Sports Eating

Swimming Reminiscing

Singing Worship

Lunch provided Bring covered dish for

Supper at 5:30pm

Registration fee $5 per person. Please register by July 10 via link on Camp

Kicklighter Facebook page or contact Becky at (912) 772-3478.

We’re Back!

Youth Gatherings resume August 16th

Younger Youth will meet at 5:45pm at the Christian Center

Older Youth will meet at 6:00pm at The Rock

Children Worship & Wonder Graduation

Sunday, August 6

Sunday School Promotion

Sunday, August 13

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Communion Serving Schedule — July

Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte

July 2 Lamar Hall Claudette Griffin

Shaw Wilkerson Brandon Long

Nancy Summerour Kelly Long

Steven Hall

July 9 Medie Still Mary Grace Fisher

Mike Smith Michael Bodnar

Ann Cavanah Becky Malcom

Sam Reiser

July 16 Michael Moore Melissa Proctor

Jon Cote David Lamb

Vivian Alley Molly Moore

Edward Hall

July 23 Barbara Still Medie Still

Steve LaFountaine Woody MacKay

Stacey Carothers Angie MacKay

Kaytie Summerour

July 30 Claudette Griffin Marshall Reiser

David Proctor Nathan Radcliffe

Shannon Thompson Leana Radcliffe

Abigail Law

Guyton Christian Church

Children Worship and Wonder — July

Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story

Children Worship & Wonder is not scheduled for July.

A special Graduation Service will be held August 6, 2017, during Worship.

Candidate: Kaytie Summerour

July Birthdays 5 Jacky Taylor 6 Kelly Long 7 Nathan Radcliffe 9 Scoti Wilkerson 10 Jelane Battle 13 Lori Newkirk 14 Doris Hackett 15 Audra Jennings 15 Jim Long 19 Michael Moore 24 Marilyn Cochran 24 Carolyn Dixon 28 Joel Rud

July Anniversaries 8 Mike & Faye Smith 15 Joel & Pati Rud 22 Marshall & Jennifer Reiser 27 Bill & Melinda Beahm

29 Eric Carothers 29 Bonnie Coleman 29 Haisten White