To make a prayer chain request during the daytime, please call Michelle

Morrison at the church office at 334-826-8800 ext. 222. At night,

please call either Bo Cavin 334-821-7714 or Deborah McCord

334-703-3646.

Prayer Chain Numbers

THE VILLAGE METHODIST A WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF AUBURN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Volume 31 June 21, 2017 Number 24 P.O. Box 3135

Auburn, AL 36831-3135

Office: (334) 826-8800

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In Worship This Sunday

Dr. Cory Smith and Rev. Charles Cummings

Even a Cup of Cold Water

Matthew 10:40–42

8:00 Traditional Message - Dr. Cory Smith

Music by: Mixed Quartet

9:30 Chapel Message - Rev. Charles Cummings

Music by: Mixed Quartet

9:30 Celebration Message - Dr. Cory Smith

11:00 Traditional Message - Dr. Cory Smith

Music by: Festival Choir

11:00 Resonate Message - Rev. Charles Cummings

11:00 Korean Worship Service - Rev. Lee

Prayer Pager Ministry

Prayer Pager Recipients (*cell pager) Pager #’s

Kate Seawell (mother of Joel Seawell) (334) 742-5224

*Wesley-Kate Crocker (granddaughter of Bari Hodges) (334) 742-5221

*Michelle Granberry (334) 742-5210

*Allen McCord (334) 742-5240

*Sam McCord (334) 742-5225

Tom White (334) 742-5214

*Ms. Emma Lou Duffel (334) 742-5208

*Robert & Debra Foster (334) 742-5235

*Billy & Lisa Kitchens (334) 742-5236

Mildred Garner (334) 742-5248

Cascade Prayer Pager (Now reaches all participants) (334) 742-5202

Our Prayer Pager Ministry is excited to share a new option that allows you to

send a prayer message (just like a text message) to our recipients with a cell

pager (see * recipients below). The site for this new service is

(www.prayerphone.net). You will have the option to type in your prayer

message or select a verse from the verses listed. You must use our 334 area

code for the message to be sent.

As the Spirit of God prompts you, first PRAY for these individuals, and then

CALL their prayer pager number (or go to www.prayerphone.net) and follow

the prompts. The prayer pager information can also be found on the AUMC

website at www.aumc.net.

Baptisms and New Members

8:00 - 8:30 Joanna Reaves

9:00 - 9:30 Cissy Yarbrough

Prayer Vigil for June 25, 2017

As part of our special emphasis on prayer, AUMC has established a

continuous prayer vigil each Sunday morning from 8:00am until 12:00pm.

10:30 - 11:00 Shannon Brandt

11:00 - 11:30 Mary Ann Stiles

Singles Ministry

July 4 Cookout at AUMC, 5:00pm, and Fireworks at Duck Samford Park, Auburn

July 12 Summer Small Groups begin, register online at AUMC.net

July 14 Single Mingle, Olive Garden, 6pm

Sunday Morning Study—AUMC Room B234—9:30am

For more information about these events, contact the AUMC Singles’ office,

334-826-8800 or johnf@aumc.net

Sunday, June 25

3:00 PM

Auburn United Methodist

Church presents16th annual

Star Spangled Spectacular

Symphonic Pops Concert

The 16th annual Star Spangled Spectacular concert featuring the Festival Choir and full

professional orchestra, will take place in the sanctuary of Auburn United Methodist Church,

Sunday, June 25, at 3:00 PM. There is no admission charge and the public is cordially

invited to attend. This annual concert is made possible this year through the generous gift

of an anonymous donor allowing Auburn UMC to provide this concert as a gift to the East

Alabama community. Special features of the performance include a rousing salute to the armed forces with

representatives from all military branches. Musical highlights include exciting musical

arrangements composed for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir by Mack Wilberg which include

“My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” and “God of Our Fathers.” Other patriotic favorites include

“Let There Be Peace on Earth,” “Simple Gifts,” and a delightful suite entitled “An

Americana Songbook” containing many entertaining and poignant American folk songs.

The Festival Orchestra, which is composed of professional players from Columbus, Georgia;

Montgomery and Auburn, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; and beyond, will also thrill the

audience with the Sousa “Washington Post March,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and two

newly arranged orchestral suites, “American Overture” and “Celebration of American

Spirituals.” The underlying theme for this year’s production is unity and brotherly love. AUMC’s

Director of Music Ministries, Gary Klarenbeek, shares, “As the repertoire is selected for this

annual patriotic salute, I pray for guidance to what message the Lord desires for us to share.

With all the events going on in our world and with so much hate, division, terrorism, and

contempt, I couldn’t get the words from one popular tune out of my mind: ‘What the world

needs now is love sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of…’ That text

inspired many of the other selections for the concert including the “If I Had A Hammer”

medley which includes many songs of peace and brotherly love ending with a rousing “We

Shall Overcome.” Another poignant piece entitled “Prayer of the Children” emotes a

passionate plea for world peace which is powerfully needed in today’s broken world. But

in spite of the challenges we face at home and abroad, this concert will remind us all that

America is our home sweet home and it will deliver a message of joy, hope, and all-

American fun.” Featured soloists will include alto, Karen Bellah on “Where Have all the Flowers Gone?,”

baritone, Kevin Duvall, on “I Love You/What a Wonderful World,” and “One Song,” and

soprano, Amory Scott, on “You Can Dream.” Also featured will be acclaimed recording

and performing artist, Jacquie Cruz, who will be featured on “Nella Fantasia,” and the

magnificent Sandi Patty finale arrangement performed for the re-opening of the Statue of

Liberty, “The Star Spangled Banner Finale.” It will be a rousing climactic musical moment

attendees will never forget. The Festival Choir will also be featured in two anthems at the

eleven o’clock worship service. A love offering will be received with proceeds benefitting the Designated Music Fund which

provides musical programs for the community throughout the year. For more information

contact the Music Ministry at 826-8800.

Jaxson Peeks was baptized June 18. He is pictured

with his parents, John and Rachel Peeks, who also

joined the church. We are delighted to welcome

you to our church family here at AUMC .

Tyrese

McCreary joined

the church by

profession of faith

and was baptized

June 18. We

warmly welcome

you to our church

family here at

AUMC.

AUMC exists to OFFER Christ, NURTURE one another, and SERVE all.

Jubilee Ministry (Age 60 Plus or Younger Retirees)

Serving in Worship this Week

Acolytes: 8:00 - Charlie Greenleaf; 9:30 Chapel - Matthew Bullington;

11:00 Sanctuary - Elizabeth Thurow Scripture Readers: 8:00 - Katie Bergman; 9:30 Chapel - Janet Wilson; 11:00

Sanctuary - Gayla Sellers

Ushers: 8:00 - Denny Marple, Susan Nunnelly, Jim Carroll, Ben Burnett;

9:30 Chapel - Larry & Annette McGhee, Jimmy Sprayberry;

9:30 Celebration - Fred Callahan, Joe Donaldson, Putt Church, Max King ;

11:00 Sanctuary - Ken Ringer, Hank Elliott, Bill Byrd, Jim Dozier, Dan

Gardner, Jon Haney, Ford Laumer, Caleb Pipes, Mike Reynolds, Jeff Steele Assimilation Team: 8:00 - Bo Cavin; 9:30 Celebration - Joe Molnar; 11:00

Sanctuary - Darlene Rath; Resonate - Sue Ann Fox Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of our parents Dewey

& Mary Love Turney and Betty’s husband Carl Corbin, by Jean Turney and

Betty Corbin.

Record of Faithfulness

Weekly Worship Attendance 1,000 Sunday School Attendance 551

Operating Budget $ 3,973,676.00

Received 6/18/17 $ 61,670.80

Total Rec’d for 2017 $ 1,739,822.60

Prayerful Concerns

Methodist Men’s Breakfast—Sunday, June 25

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for our

Summer Suppers every Wednesday

evening from June 14 -August 2! Come

enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere, eat a

great meal, and get to know your AUMC

church community. Supper will be served

from 5:30-6:00pm. There is no program,

just a time for church wide fellowship! The

cost is $7 per person, or $21 per family.

Check out the web site for this week’s

menu. Please RSVP www.aumc.net, fellowship, sarahg@aumc.net or call the

church office at 826-8800.

AUMC Summer Suppers

Acolyte Training

EASE House Outreach

Monday June 26, 6:00pm in the EASE House Lobby.

You are invited to help serve snacks, assist Bingo players,

and chat with residents.

Let’s Get Active

The low-impact exercise group meets on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 8:30am in the Gym.

Yoga for Wimps

Class meets on Wednesdays at 8:30am in the Gym.

Upcoming Trips

A day trip to the Biblical History Center (formerly called

Explorations in Antiquity) in LaGrange, GA is planned for

Wednesday, July 19. We will be leaving the church at

8:30am, travel to the Center for a Biblical Life Artifacts

Gallery visit, a Garden Tour, and a Biblical Meal. We

should be back at the church by 4:00pm.The cost is $45 per

person and includes admission to the center, the cost of the

meal and transportation to and from LaGrange. To sign up or

for information call Winsley or Cheri at 826-8800.

Newcomers and Visitors Are Always Welcome! For more

information contact Winsley Bates at the Jubilee Ministry Office

(826-8800,

Sweat Week, July 16-21

Sweat Week is open

to students who will

be in grades 7th-12th

in the fall of 2017.

Sweat Week is full. A

waiting list has been

established. For

questions or to be

added to the waiting

list, please contact

Jill.

For Youth Activities,

follow our social media

and online calendar.

Go to www.aumc.net/

youth.

Like our Facebook

page: Auburn UMC

Youth Ministry.

Follow us on Instagram @AuburnUMCYouth.

AUMC Youth Office, Marc Baugh, Sarah Buck, or Jill Perry,

334-826-8800, ext. 223 or jillp@aumc.net.

Youth Ministry

College Ministry

Weekly Summer Events

Summer Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7:30pm in The College Room.

Come join us for the Biscuits game in Montgomery. We'll meet

in The College Room at 4:00pm and then head down to the game.

Cost $5.00

Sunday School - 9:30am, we will be joining the Devoted class in

A01 (Sanctuary basement) to hear a guest speaker from Liberia.

No Sunday School class July 2

Follow us on social media! Twitter: @AUMCCollege; FB: “AUMC

College Ministry”; Instagram: @aumc_college.

For more information about the AUMC College Ministry contact Nick

Melton at nickm@aumc.net.

All men of the church are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast

and great fellowship. Starts at 7:00am in the Epworth Center

Fellowship Hall. Our speaker will be Rosemary Cook and she

will share her experiences as a missionary to Morocco.

Promises to be a great program!

There is still time to register for

Acolyte Training. Training is open

to all children entering fifth or sixth

grade in the Fall of 2017 and will be

held June 26-29, 9:00am-12:00pm.

On the first day of training we will

meet in Hamill Court.

Registration forms and information

were mailed to all present 4th and

5th graders. Registration forms and

information are also available on

our website at www.aumc.net or at

the reception desk in Mathison

Lobby.

If you have questions, please

contact Jill Perry at jillp@aumc.net

or 334-207-9908, Patti Robinson 770-241-6669, or Ed Saidla

334-744-1904.

Youth Headed to SIFAT for Learn & Serve

A group of our youth will be

heading to SIFAT June 25-30

to get a first hand experience of

how the majority world lives.

Keep them in your prayers as

they are challenged to get out

of their comfort zones to learn

and grow this week.

Missions

Summer Mission Involves Loving Everyone (SMILE)

Next SMILE is Tuesday, July 11 from 9:00-12:00noon.

We will be going to storybook farm.

Parents need to sign up by Monday, July 10 by noon at the latest, so we can make travel arrangements.

Asking child to bring donations of glue stick, colored card stock paper, dye free detergent, stamps

S.M.I.L.E

Children’s Ministry

Summer Ministries

Check out our website for more details, www.aumc.net

252 Xtreme and Rooted

We will not meet during the summer.

See you again on Sunday, September 10!

as of June 19, 2017

In EAMC: Nick Davis; Butch Foster

Recently released from the hospital: Richard Marsee

In Boston: Greg Shaw’s cousin Olivia Mann

In Columbus: Gary Harrelson

In New Orleans: Glen Vollenweider’s father Howard Vollenweider AUMC Family Concerns: Chris Adams; Josh Adams; Talmadge and Mary

Balch; Gordon Barksdale; Anita Beatty; Ron Bodeen; Ben Bowden;

Charlotte Brennan; Jean Chapman; Sylba Cleveland; Paul and Dixie Conner;

Earl Crutchfield; Mark DeGruiter; James DeWitt; Jackie Diener; Mike

DiOrio; Marjorie Draper; Emma Lou Duffel; John Dunkelberger; Ollie

Edwards; Lynn Franklin; Wendy Franklin; Pat Gibson; John Gittings; Diane

Gjerstad; Michelle Granberry; Casey Hamilton; Wayne Houston; Bettye

Howard; Agnes Jones; Mary Ellen Klinner; Emily Lacy; Kathryn Lucius;

Pam LaMar; Barbara Marsee; Richard Marsee; Donny Marshall; Allen

McCord; Sam McCord; Patrick Morrow; Mo Moseley; Ann Neighbors; John

Neubauer; Christy Pratt; Grace Prince; Teresa Sides; Jack Smith; Ellsworth

Steele; Glenn Thompson; Nell Wetzel; Tom White; Alexis Yount. Extended Concerns: Kon Adams; Justin and Brittany Alexander’s daughter

(Jordan Claire); Catie Amberson; Liz Baker’s brother (Coven Shivers);

Brooke Ballard’s mother (Debbie Askew); Ben Bedsole; Pamela Boyd’s

sister-in-law (Betsy Copeland); Pat Brackin’s brother (Gus Lane); Joe

Carlton’s father (Howard Carlton); Carolyn Carr’s nephew (Jason Carr);

Chester and Edna Carroll’s daughter (Meg Rheubottom); Eloise Carter’s

daughter-in-law (Tamara); Sonny Carter; Douglas Chamblee; Sherry Clark;

Jennifer Clegg’s mother (Joanna Jones); Jennifer Cleiland’s father (Clem

Matlock); Bobbie Clevenger’s brother (Homer Dillard); Katie Corbitt’s

father (Bill Hughes); Thomas Corbitt’s grandfather (Roy Corbitt); Susan

Corley; Phillip and Susan Cowart’s grandson (Barrett Phan); Tricia Crowley;

Emily Gentry’s grandmother (Cathline Hill); Jack and Jon Gipson’s daughter

(Terry Lund); John Goodin’s sister (Mary Campbell); Sally Granberry’s

brother (Ed Carson); Pam Haney’s father (Rick Wilt); Barbara Harper; Ray

Harris’ grandson (Ethan Harris); Jennifer Heath’s aunt (Linda Parker) and

mother-in-law (Betty Heath); Carol Ann Holmes; Wayne Houston’s brother

(Jerry Houston); Lucile Hoyt’s nephew (Kirk Stephens); Jerry Hughes’ father

(Billy Hughes); Traye Hulsey’s father (Donald Hulsey); Penny Hundley’s

cousin (Jimmy Crew); Beth Kellum; John Klinner’s mother (Cordelia

Klinner); Abby Langham’s mother (Carole Tull); Beth Lawrence’s father

(Bill Atkins); Jeff Lawson; Tom Lenyo; Julia MacDonald; Nancy McGinnis;

Collie McGinty; Baret Melton’s mother (Sandra Parker); John Meredith’s

father (Benjamin Meredith); Sheila and Larry Miller’s daughter (Lisa Miller);

William Mixon’s brother-in-law (Brian Aaron); Jason Mohrman’s mother

(Wendy Mohrman); Grace Morris’ father (William Byrd); Michelle

Morrison’s nephew (Tony Gratys); Laurie Newton’s father (Gene Faison);

Julia Norton’s nephew (Will Payne); Gretchen Oliver’s parents; Steve

Paleus; Glenda Parrish’s brother (Glenn Stacey); Paige Pearson’s

grandmother (Margaret Stone); Jill Perry’s mother (Barbara Faherty); Dennis

and Jean Ellis Pinkard’s granddaughter (Peyton Drake); Allyson Ponder;

Mary Puent; Sue and Tom Rankin’s daughter-in-law (Nancy Rankin); Ed

Reaves’ parents (Richard and Arlene William); Paul Register’s father

(Howard Register); Jessie Rhodes’ daughter (Leslie Donovon); Denise

Robinson; Eric Sanderson’s uncle (Vic Sanderson); Jackie Schwadron; Joel

Seawell’s mother (Kate Seawell); Wayne and Gayla Sellers’ granddaughter

(Sellers Philpott); Greg Shaw’s cousins (Robin Roemon and Joe Thrasher);

Sam Shaw’s mother (June Slimp) and cousin (Debra Crain); Bill Smith;

Patricia Spiegel; Reginald Strickland; Kim Talmage’s brother (John Van

Deusen); Fred Thomas; Jack and Katherine Thomas; Gale Walker’s brother

(Terrell Lucas); Amy Wiley’s father (Danny King); Ed Williams’ mother

(Perry Williams); Mike Williams; Sara Williams; Sharon Williams’ brother

(Mark Tidmore); Connie Davis Young; Sheila Young’s brother (Mike

Thrower); Alison Zunklei. Congratulations to:

Tom and Veronica Scarborough on the birth of their daughter Isabella Jean

Scarborough; proud grandparents are Don and Becky Scarborough

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