New Requests: Sharon Fenneran’s mother - is in hospice care in Florida. Martha Norman - recovering from a procedure on her wrist. Crystal Amend - having an MRI on Wednesday to decide on knee surgery. Jim Childers - is recovering from hip surgery at Dekalb Medical Center. He will move into rehab from there. Don Lee - had an angioplasty on his carotid artery and is now home. Larry Smith - continues successful recovery. Susan Boswell - continues her breast cancer treatments. Tom Ferguson - recovering from bladder surgery on Monday. Louise Hill - prayers needed following brain surgery. Stephanie Arrington - had a chemo treatment this week. Alison Twohig - continued prayers during breast cancer treatment. Janice Chapman’s niece, Kiera - continued prayers during cancer treatment. Connie Bonner’s father - broke his right ankle. Cindy Villanueva’s grandson, Alex - going through cancer treatments. Elanor Brunot - continued prayers appreciated as the doctors weigh their options for continuing Elanor’s cancer treatments. Robbie Turner - recovering at home after a stay in Gwin Med for breathing issues.

Prayers of Christian Sympathy: Our continued prayers go to Chip Hogsed and family on the death of his mother, Wanda, last Friday. The service celebrating her life was Saturday at GUMC.

Prayers of Those Serving in Missions: Doug & Becky Neel (Agrimissions), Sims family (London); Lovelace family (Ukraine) Matt & Giuliana Reuschle (Peru) Carey Childrey, Abraham and Kamala Khan (Nepal)

Prayers for those Battling Cancer: Marvin Wilson, Frank McWilliams (Tawanda Latimer's Father) Sandy Hamrick’s daugh-ter,Gina, Ray Jarrett (Jason Jarrett’s father), Liz Letzgus, Joanne Schafer’s sister, Milton Clarke, Jenny Jackson’s father & brother, Pearson Martin (young friend of the Page family), Karen (Greg Chesna’s sister), Mimi Kalunga, Susan Boswell, Shirley Willett, (Kelley Stone’s mother), Van Hayes (Archie & Mary Ann Hayes’ son) Vickie (Sue Jannakos’ daughter), Jayde Joseph, and Stephanie Arrington, Malinda Atcheson (Adam Atcheson’s mother) Carey Dagenhart & Jennifer Barber’s Aunt.

Prayers for those Serving in the Military: Chad Nelson (Afghanistan), Major Chad Marley (Fort Gordon, GA), PFC Steven Cox (Ft. Riley, KS), Zach Chaffee (Base in Kentucky) Brian Peeler, Lew Fuller’s grandson (Ft. Knox, Kentucky) Adam Peeler, Lew Fuller’s grandson (Okinawa), Brian Humphrey (Amy McCutchen Humphrey’s husband) Sgt. Mark Bejcha (Afghanistan) Maj. Allen Kehoe, Barbara Shelton’s nephew (Ft. Knox) LMA Kevin Carr Royal Navy HM Submarines, Jimmy Ashman’s nephew , Robert Harris (Afghanistan) Albert Rinuado, Christi Bailey’s Brother-in-law.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations This Week’s Events

Where Do My Children Go on Sunday Mornings?

Infants and Toddlers 8:30: Infants – Room 106; Toddlers (1 & 2 yrs) – Room 114 9:39: Infants – Room 106; Age 1–Room 114; Age 2–Room 115 11:00: Infants – Room 106; Ages 1 and 2 – Room 114 For nursing mothers: Should you need a nursing room

please see our Infant Nursery attendants in Room 106.

3 years through 4th grade 9:39: Ages 3 and 4 – Rooms 232 and 236;

Grades K-4 – BLAST Hallway in Rooms 218-226 11:00: Ages 3 and 4 – Room 236 Grades K-4 – Room 222 for Kids’ Worship

5th grade through 12th grade 9:39: Attend worship 11:00: 5th & 6th Grades in Room 1 of Sanctuary Hall 7th & 8th Grades in Room 2 of Sanctuary Hall

Reserve your meal by filling out the form below and placing it in the offering plate or by emailing wns@graysonumc.org. (Deadline Monday at noon) Cost: $6 for Ages 5 through Adult and Children 4 and under are FREE (family cap is still $20)

You may pay at the door or include your payment with your reservation. Supper is 5:15 to 6:30 pm in the Gym. Service ends at 6:15 pm. This Week: Virginia Baked Ham

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WelcomeWelcomeWelcome Sunday, September 22, 2013 Sunday, September 22, 2013 Sunday, September 22, 2013

Grayson United Methodist Church 555 Grayson Parkway, Grayson GA 30017

graysonumc.org

Scott Hearn, Senior Pastor scott@graysonumc.org

770-963-2944

Sunday, September 22, 2013 Attitude 423 Choir (Choir Room) 4:23 pm Handbell Choir (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm

Monday, September 23, 2013 Monday Study Group (Fellowship Hall) 10:00 am

TKD (PLC) 6:00 pm Christian Yoga (Room 222) 6:30 pm SPR Committee Meeting (Room 1) 6:30pm Prayer Shawl Meeting (Church Parlor) 6:30 pm

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 LIFT Student Ministry (assorted locations) 4:30 pm

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Senior High Pancake Breakfast (CLC) 6:00 am Refuge HS Ministry (Room 3) 5:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper (PLC) 5:15 pm Children’s Choirs (Choir Room & Heritage Chapel) 6:00 pm Refuge HS Worship (CLC) 6:00 pm PC Kids (BLAST Hallway) 6:30 pm By This Name /Scott Hearn (Fellowship Hall) 6:30 pm Christianity & World Religions/LaChelle (Room 1) 6:30 pm Jesus Chronicles/Jennifer Barber (Room 2) 6:30 pm Momentum/Alan Dye (Room 6) 6:30 pm Study of Galatians/Al Sherling (Room 7) 6:30 pm Student Ministry Bible Studies (various) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir (Choir Room) 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 26, 2013 Sisters in Faith (Fellowship Hall) 10:00 am Christian Yoga (Room 222) 6:30 pm Grayson Men (CLC) 6:30 pm Tae Kwon Do (PLC) 7:00 pm

Friday, September 27, 2013 Beth Moore: Daniel (Room 2) 10:00 am Blood Drive (CLC) 2:00 - 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 28, 2013 Beth Moore: Daniel (Room 2) 9:00 am Tae Kwon Do (Fellowship Hall) 9:30 am

Zone 4 Hey 4th graders – come join us TODAY for Zone 4, our 4th grade Bible study that meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at 4:00, and it’s only for 4th grad-ers (see a trend here??). We’ll meet on the BLAST Hallway in Room 218. See you then!

Trunk or Treat Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 27th! We will have our Trunk or Treat from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m! We are asking people to decorate the trunk of their car and hand out candy as kids “trick or treat” in the parking lot! And we need YOU! If you’d like to decorate your trunk/truckbed and hand out candy, or if you would like to volunteer the night of the event, please e-mail Katie Atcheson at katie@graysonumc.org to sign up!

Outreach/Connections Coffee Cart in September Our Outreach/Connections Ministry is hosting the Coffee Cart for the month of September. We invite you to stop by and find out what this ministry is all about! Here are the upcoming Outreach/Connections events: • October 12th - Yard Sale • October 28th - Care-a-Van Mobile Mammography Unit • November 2nd - Fall Festival • December 7th - Cookies with Santa

Stop by the Coffee Cart today for more information on these events and how you can participate.

Children’s Ministry Katie Atcheson, katie@graysonumc.org

Birth through 4th grade

News

Senior Adult Ministries Steve Sheppard, steve@graysonumc.org

Music Ministry Steve Sheppard, steve@graysonumc.org

Our Giving 09/15/13

General Budget Needed Each Week $25,136

General Budget Given Last Week $17,569

General Budget Given year to date $786,703

Building Fund $135

Attendance in Sunday Worship (09/15/13) 637

It’s Standing Room Only in our Monday Bible Study Group at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a lively Bible study and discussion. This year we’re taking a look at the book of Acts; we’d love to see YOU there. See Steve today to get your study guide. We’ll be looking at Acts 1 tomorrow. All ages are welcome!

Our SAMS group will be hosting an AARP Driver Safety Course on Sat-urday, October 19 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. The course is open to anyone with a driver’s license (not just Senior Adults) for the cost of $12 (AARP members) or $14 (non members). Completion of the course makes you eligible for a great discount on your car insurance! Call Virginia Harris (770-995-6575) to reserve your spot!

Prelude: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” ...................................... Handbell Choir

Welcome and Announcements: ............................................... Brian Ridgedell

Call to Worship: “I Know Whom I Have Believed” .......... Chancel Choir

Opening Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” ................ UMH #327

The Apostle’s Creed (UMH #881) and Gloria Patri (UMH #70)

Church Family Celebrations and Concerns ................... Brian Ridgedell

Pastoral Prayer ................................................................. Brian Ridgedell

Worship with Tithes and Offerings ............................................ Ushers/All

Offertory Prayer ................................................................ Brian Ridgedell

Offertory Anthem: “Don’t Be Afraid” .................................. Chancel Choir

Doxology ..................................................................................... UMH #94

Hymn of Preparation: “Open My Eyes that I May See” ..... UMH #454

Sermon: When God is Uncooperative ................................... Scott Hearn

Scripture: ..................................................................................... Psalm 13

Hymn of Response: “Trust and Obey” .................................. UMH #467

*Benediction ............................................................................ Scott Hearn

*Dismissal Chorus: “O How He Loves You and Me” ............................ All

*Postlude: .......................................... Carol Calhoun/Mary Ellen Doughty

*Stand as you are able

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in celebration of

Rod & Kay Ramey’s 48th wedding anniversary.

Join Us in Worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am

We are looking for someone willing to serve! Our 11:00 am worship ser-vice is in need of a Sound/Video Operator for the soundboard in the Sanctuary. If you can listen, watch, and press a button or two, this job is for you. See Steve Sheppard today if you are interested in learning how to serve in our worship services!

Mission News Brian Ridgedell, brian@graysonumc.org

It is Spooky to be Hungry! The food drive is fast approaching and we are searching for volunteers to help sort and collect the food items on Saturday, October 26th. Please contact Candi Slezak at 678-463-9316 or candi1732@yahoo.com if you are interested and available to help. No volun-teer has too little to offer. We have special tasks prior to the 26th as well. Contact Candi for more info! Thank you!

GROW Team Brian Ridgedell, brian@graysonumc.org

Two New Wednesday Night Classes Beginning October 2nd!

• The Bible Jesus Read (Philip Yancey) Brian Ridgedell, Facilitator The Old Testament is not a mysterious, outdated book. It is God’s biography, the story of His pas-sionate encounters with His people, and the pre-quel to the story of Jesus. It is also the Bible that Jesus read, used, and loved. Class runs October 2nd through November 20th.

• When Christians Get it Wrong (Adam Hamilton) Jen-nifer Teague, Facilitator When adults talk about the problems they have with Christianity and the Church, they often name certain attitudes and behaviors they believe are practiced too often by Christians: judging others, condemning people of other faiths, rejecting sci-ence and injecting politics into faith. In this class, we will tackle these issues and address the how’s and why’s of Christians getting it right when it comes to being Christ in the world. Class runs October 2nd through November 20th.

If you would like to register, please indicate which class in an email to lenore@graysonumc.org. We ask that all participants order their books before the start of class. They will not be available for purchase through the church. Some recommended online sources are: www.amazon.com, www.cokesbury.com, and www.cbd.com.

Church Charge Conference Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

All are invited to attend to hear the annual reports of Grayson UMC. Dana Everhart, District Superintendent, will be present to reside over the

conference. Please join us. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9:39 AM

Chi Rho Room 7 of Sanctuary Hall All ages, topical discussions.

Empty Nesters Meets in the CLC Explores life in an Empty Nest.

Foundations Room 3/Sanctuary Hall Adults with families

Faith, Hope Love Fellowship Hall A People seeking the power of godliness,

New Hope Room 6/Sanctuary Hall Discussion of Lectionary

Saints Alive & Single Room 1/Sanctuary Hall Single, Senior women

Seekers Room 2/Sanctuary Hall Older adults study books of the Bible

Starbucks, Study & Sanity Church Parlor/Sanctuary Bldg. Fellowship & Study for women