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Rincon United Methodist Church
107 Savannah Avenue, Rincon, GA 31326 (Web Site) www.rinconumc.org (E-Mail) [email protected]
912-826-5796
Loving God Loving People Growing Together Moving Forward
Faith Connections
For many people, the pandemic
redefined work, with more employ-
ees logging hours from a home
office—or kitchen table. Boundaries
between job and personal life blurred,
as did any sense of being “off duty.”
Most of us prefer clear divisions
between our tasks and time. While
such separations may help with
scheduling, they are artificial human
constructs. “Whatever your task,” says Colossians 3:23 (NRSV,
emphasis added) - whether in public or private, family or job, spiritual
or worldly activities—”put yourselves into it as done for the Lord.”
Verse 17 tells us to “do everything” in Jesus’ name, “giving thanks to
God the Father through Him.”
That means even work and worship interlock. As Rich Warren
writes, “Work becomes worship when you dedicate it to God and
perform it with and awareness of His presence.”
NewsletterNewsletter, September 2021
Prayer
Requests:
Fail Family,
Schulz Family,
Freddie McRae
Nancy Sells
Kayla Alexander
Beth Holland
Linda Johnston
Patricia Carr;
Tabitha Sikes
Nancy Sells
Peggy Rahn
Jeffrey Smith
Keith & Jackie Barnes
Jorge & Dani Buendia
Jackey Nease
Kaycee Kessler
Bethany Smith
Susan Wise
Pastor Michael
Robert & Bridget Caldwell
Tabitha Bacot
John Hazel
Chloe Tillman
Carolyn & Stanley Gisriel
Matthew Fraser
Rose Fraser
Russ Fraser
James Reinhart
Wayne & Ann Cockrell
Jim & Jill Anderson,
Noah Edwards
Jordan Rahn
Glenn Andrews,
Ray & Shirley Causey,
Norma Cave, family
Camilla Corbin,
Keith & Marsha Cornell,
Charlie Dukes,
Kathy Fraser,
Jack Green,
Arlene Herndon,
Beth Holland,
RD Jaudon
Joyce Kelley,
Maxine Oglesby,
LCPL Brisco Olsen,
Donald Quinones,
Mary Rotureau,
James Sapp,
Delane Summers
Laboring for the Lord
Season of Pentecost
Sunday Worship 11:00 am
Rev. J. Michael Finn **********
August 1st 10th Sunday After Pentecost
Guest: Rev. David Thompson
August 8th 11th Sunday After Pentecost
Nehemiah 6
“Asking a Big Question:
Distraction, Opposition,
Completion-Remain
Focused on God”
August 15th 12th Sunday After Pentecost
“Asking a Big Question:
Wisdom in Leadership...”
Nehemiah 7
August 22nd 13th Sunday After Pentecost
Nehemiah 8
“Asking a Big Question:
A Sacred Day Before the Lord”
August 29th 14th Sunday After Pentecost
Nehemiah 9-10
“Asking a Big Question:
Corporate, Confession and A
Promise to Remember”
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June Stewardship
Monthly
Total Receipts $23,797.00
Total Expenses $20,346.00
Difference $3.451.00
Yearly
Total Receipts $127,675.00
Total Expenses $124,082.00
Difference $3,593.00
Music Ministries ~ Ralph Long
Chancel Choir will practice again on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30. The
Handbells and the Journeymen will begin again a couple of weeks later.
Many Thanks to everyone who has been providing special music for our
Sunday Services and to everyone who helped provide special music during
Campmeeting.
The Effingham Community Orchestra will be giving a concert at the church on Saturday,
September 11th at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge but a love offering will be taken for the
orchestra. A reception will follow the concert in the social hall.
“I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.” J.S. Bach
Musically Yours, Ralph
Flower Calendar for 2021 If you like to put flowers in the church on Sunday for a special day, sign
up by the work room or call (826-5796) or email ([email protected])
the office. Thank you to all those who have helped!!
Upcoming dates available: September 5, 12 , 19; October 3rd & 10th.
Other dates available, call the office if you would like a date November or December.
Finance Committee
May 16th @ 12 pm
All Committee Meeting will be held in the Social Hall
From the Office
The Office will be closed on July 5th.
If you have something for the newsletter, please remember to get the information to the office
by the 15th of the month.
United Methodist Women & United Methodist Men
August 5th & 19th @ 10 am Men’s Bible Study
August 5th & 19th @ 11:30 am Men’s Lunch @ Ms. Jean’s
August 23rd @ 6:30 pm Men’s Night Out @ Frank & Linda’s
Eva Oglesby Circle will resume in September
August 12th @ 6:00 pm Angels of Hope Circle location TBA
Gifts have been given in memory of Norma Cave by Ron
Bragg
Gift given in memory of Grady Long by Tom & Susan
Mahany.
Nehemiah 11-12
“Asking a Big Question:
“Moving In and A Time
of Dedication”
Mission Dresses & Shorts ~ August 14th
from 8:30 am until ????
Join us on August 14th to help make mission dresses/shorts for the
children in Africa. Bobby Gale will be here on at a later date to receive
these dresses and shorts along. Join us in making the lives of children
a
little bit brighter and colorful. If you do not sew but would like to
help, there will be plenty to help with, so please come on out and join
us.
Meetings this month:
Administrative Council
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We are in need of nursery volunteers for Sunday morn-
ings. If you would be willing to help, please contact Kim
McGee. Thank you! Phone/Text @ (912) 655-8668.
Be in prayer for all those returning to school this month!
Promises on hand
Audrey Penn’s book The Kissing Hand features a young
raccoon who’s nervous about the first day of school. Mom
consoles him by kissing his palm, signifying her presence with
him. The youngster can simply put his hand to his face
anytime he needs a kiss from her. If that isn’t tear jerking
enough, as the raccoon scampers to school, he returns to kiss
Mom’s hand so she’ll have a Kissing Hand too.
That story reminds us of Matthew 28:20, when Jesus
promises to be with us always, and of Psalm 23:4, which says,
“I will fear no evil; for thou art with me” (KJV). God gives us
a Kissing Hand through baptism, sealing us forever with the
Holy Spirit and the mark of the cross of Christ.
Just as the raccoons cherish their kissing hands, may we
cherish the promise of our Father’s eternal presence. Thanks
be to God, whose “goodness and mercy shall follow us all the
days of our lives” (Psalm 23:6; revised). Julie Lee, NewsletterNewsletter, September 2021
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CONTACT US
Church Office 912-826-5796
Hours: Mon.-Wed, 9 am to 2 pm
Thurs. 9 am to 12 pm
Friday, Closed
Fax Number 912-826-2263
E-Mail [email protected]
Pastor:
Michael Finn 912-826-5796 (O)
Cell: 478-973-3448
E-Mail: [email protected]
Associate Pastor/Minister of Music:
Ralph Long 912-826-5796 (O)
Cell: 912-667-8332
E-mail: [email protected]
On The Web: rinconumc.org
107 Savannah Avenue
Rincon, GA 31326
912.826.5796