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Villa Rica First
United Methodist Church
at the Garden
A Stephen Ministry Church
WORSHIP EDUCATION MISSIONS
May 17, 2015
9:00 a.m. service
9:00 A.M. Worship Service
the Rev. Derek Porter, Lead Pastor
We Gather to Worship
Welcome
*Call to Worship
*Worship in Song UMH 454
“Open My Eyes, That I May See”
Affirmation of Faith UMH 881
“Glory Be to the Father” UMH 70
Baptism of Luca Turner
We Offer Ourselves Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer
Offering Offertory - *Doxology - *Offertory Prayer
*Worship in Song UMH 87
“What Gift Can We Bring”
We Encounter God’s Word
*Scripture Reading 1 John 4:7-21
Special Music
Sermon
“A Life Worth Living”
We Respond to God
Invitation Hymn UMH 174
“His Name Is Wonderful”
*Benediction *Please stand as you are able
Additional Worship and Fellowship Opportunities:
Every WEEK Worship Opportunities:
Sunday ~ 9:00 AM ~ Traditional Worship Service
10:00 AM ~ Sunday School ~ Connect Groups
11:15 AM ~ Children’s Worship (ages 3 yrs thru 3rd grade)
1 PM ~ Youth Band practice
3 PM ~ Drama Rehearsal
Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM ~ Children’s choir practice
6 PM ~ Wednesday Night Live ~ JAM & Youth
6:30 PM ~ Adult Choir practice @ Bay Springs
Sunday ~ Graduation / Promotion Sunday
5/17 7 PM ~ Belize Mission Theater
Monday ~ 5/18 ~ 6 PM ~ SPRC Meeting at the cottage
Tuesday ~ 4 PM ~ God’s Food Pantry open
5/19 6 PM ~ SPRC Meeting at the cottage
6:30 PM Scouts
Wednesday ~ see above for Wednesday schedule
5/20 YOUTH Crud night
7 PM ~ Survivors of Suicide
Friday ~ 5/22 ~ 8:30 AM ~ Meals on Wheels
Last day of Carroll County Schools
Sunday ~ 5/24 see above for Sunday schedule
Monday ~ 5/25 ~ Memorial Day ~ Office closed
Wednesday 5/27 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Adult Choir practice
We would like to show even more hospitality and friendliness to our
visitors. Have ideas? Contact and share with Doc Ringlaben.
4/5/15 Prayer Requests Shann Tackett & Irma Andrews Mary Bennett ~ Alex & Abigail Womack’s request
Family of Keith Summerlin ~ M. Cammon”s request
Debbie Eudy ~ testing for possible stroke ~ M. Cammon”s request
Lloyd Jones, Brandon & others riders in car wreck ~ D. Jones’ request
4/12/15 Prayer Requests Jerrell Smith ~ cancer patient under hospice care ~ P. Hendricks’ request
Bertie Smith ~ stroke victim ~ P. Hendricks’ request
Joea Hendricks ~ P. Hendricks’ request
4/19/15 Prayer Requests Susan Bissell ~ biopsy ~ H. Bissell’s request
Faye Stewart ~ S. Jeffers’ request for mother
Nancy Nichols ~ death of her brother
4/26/15 Prayer Requests Honey Jones Turner ~bed rest until baby arrives ~ D. Jones’ request
Dorothy Jones Kaden Mallory ~ 7 mo. Old preemie with respiratory problems ~ M. Cowan”s request
5/3/26/15 Prayer Requests Margaret Waldron ~ outpatient surgery on 5/12
Family of Sally Kerkel-Emery ~ Heather Thomas’ grandmother
5/10/26/15 Prayer Requests Tim Taylor ~Jack & Jenelle Taylor’s request for son
And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord
will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Immediate Concerns Prayer List
Altar flowers courtesy of Jay & Kim Collins
In honor of Charlotte Barber
For her 80th birthday
Permanent Prayers & Concerns
Amy, Ruthie & Gavin (R & J Freeman’s request)
Andy Hart (Ann Offutt’s son)
Angeline Osborne
Alex Markert (K. Barry friend)
Bessie Banks ~ (J. Herrell’s mother)
Bessie Kibbe
Bill Waldron
Bobbie Sue Jones
Bonnie Morris (P. Hendricks request) Brent Vohun (E. Price request)
Brooklyn Summerville (J&K Collins request)
Carroll Offutt Jr. CMO Program Daniel Jones Debi & Mike (R & J Freeman’s request) Douglas Freeman (R. Freeman’s brother) Elaine Dwyer Frankie Collette Gary Hughes Garry Morris (P. Hendricks request) Gene Crowe Helen Ballard Jeff Poole Jerry Murphy (M. Rogers’s request)
Jessica Crowe Newsome Jo Holder (Sonja Bradley’s niece)
Johnny Langdon Joyce Brown Joycelyn Sadowsky (J. Austin’s daughter)
Kaeli Williams (N. Wise request)
Kathy Goulet Kevin Dwyer Kim Hassle (Judy Eden’s friend) Kim Page (Joan Smith niece) Laverne Green Layne Pitts Lena Sensing Lisa Kline Mary Helen Bell Mary Green Marvin Osborne Raymond Osborne (Marvin’s brother)
Richard Freeman Ruby Leathers Shann Tackett Sheila Crowe Stacy Freeman Sheilah Beasley (H. Shead's request) Tyler Head (J. Porter request) Tyler Colbert (B. Vonkleeck request)
Senior Members Our church and ministries Youth & Music Programs Nursery – Staff & Children
Dear God,
Lift the sick high on eagles’ wings, fill their minds with your truth and cover
their hearts with hope. Protect them always, may they fel safe and secure
beside you. Walk with them through each moment. Come be their strength
when they feel weak, be their counsel when they need comfort. Amen
*Army National Guard Sgt. Daniel Thompson (Michelle & Jimmy Cammon son)
Army National Guard Adam Bishop (M & J Cammon grandson) Petty Officer 3rd Class William Carpenter (T. Willoughby)
Jacob Clarkson – Vicenza, Italy (M& S Cowan grandson)
Chelsea Clarkson – Ft. Campbell, KY (M& S Cowan’s granddaughter)
PFC Brandon McNeil (McNeil Family)
AO 2nd Class John Truett deployed on the
USS George H.W. Bush (E. Gardner’s brother)
Blake Leverette~ Iraq ~ J. Leverette’s son
SRA 1st Class Joseph Tyler Eidson ~
deployed to the United Arab Emirates (J&J Austin’s Grandson)
USAF Jason Stewart (T & S Jeffers)
USAF Caleb Stewart (T & S Jeffers)
Capt. James N. Cunningham, III, USMC in Bahrain (J. Cunningham) PFC Ryan Wham ~ Ft. Campbell, KY ~ (D. Johnson’s brother)
USAF Karen Sacandy to Japan (Glenda Lambert)
USAF Tyler Webb in Jordan (Halie Bissell)
USAF SS David Lee Forston PFC Jason Tyler Dopler
(J&J Austin’s Grandson) *denotes member
Prayers & Concerns ~ Our Military
Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands, protect these soldiers as
they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your
strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
In Jesus name. Amen.
Please help us update the Military prayer list by letting us know where your service member is serving. Also please let us know the status of any of the service members we currently have listed.
Christian Love & Sympathy to
Greg & Heather Thomas & family for
the loss of her grandmother
Sally Kerkel-Emery
DESSERT THEATER & SILENT AUCTION
The VRFUMC Drama Team Presents
“The Mysterious Benefactor”
TODAY @ 6:00 pm
Villa Rica FUMC at The Garden “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever
believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Join us for an evening of yummy desserts, fellowship, music,
comedy, and a SILENT AUCTION! The entertainment is free, with
donations supporting the Belize Mission Trip. Auction items include
restaurant and store gift cards, nail and hair salon certificates,
artwork, gift baskets of goodies and much more!
Benefiting the 2015 Mission Trip
2015 High School Graduates
Travis Hupp - Graduate of VRHS Proud parents: Rev. Derek & Jennifer Porter
Samantha Roberson - Graduate of VRHS Proud parents: Randy Roberson & Kim Harp
Kenneth Smothers - Graduate of VRHS
Proud parents: Joshua & Michelle Garner
Trystan Rozier - Graduate of VRHS Proud parents: Lionel & Carol Rozier
Beau Brewer - Graduate of Paulding County High School
2015 College Graduates
Charles Kemp Justus Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management Auburn University, Harbert School of Business
Proud parents: Scott and Lisa Justus Proud grandparents: Larry & Mary Boggs
Sandy P. Green Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
DeVry University ~ Magna Cum Laude Proud parents: Bill & Margaret Waldron
Olivia Ann Boggs
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Georgia Proud parents: Stephen & Beth Boggs
Proud grandparents: Larry & Mary Boggs
Alan Copenhaver Immunology PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Proud parents: Michael & Laurie Klingenberg
Holly Boggs
Bachelor of Science ~ International affairs, University of Georgia accepted into Law School @ UGA
Proud parents: Kirk & Nell Boggs Proud grandparents: Larry & Mary Boggs
May 20th ~ Youth CRUD night
6 pm to 8 pm
Come get messy with us ! !
We will welcome the newest members
of our youth group ~ the rising 6th graders
with a crazy good time.
Make sure to wear clothes
you can get dirty and wet.
Pizza will be on sale for $1 a slice.
See you there!
Do you have questions about
happenings in our world today?
Do you wonder how you should respond as a
Christian to community and world events?
Are you trying to make sense of the world
s a Christian and as a person?
Do you sometimes wonder where God is
in times of war, poverty and violence?
Come explore with us!
We don’t promise answers, but an interesting journey as we try to
respond as God’s people.
We will study, discuss, and laugh together.
The only requirement to joining our group is willingness to
participate, and most important- an open heart and mind.
Questions? Contact Cindy Smith
[email protected] or 678 545 7122.
The Explorers
New Group beginning June 7, 2015
Meeting every Sunday @ 10 am.
Support the Summer Lunch Ministry
AND
Improve your creative talents & abilities
with help from
Local Color Art Studio
Main Street, Villa Rica
Create a summer themed painting with proceeds benefitting
"By His Hands" Summer Lunch Ministry
Please contact Kyler Hembree to RSVP @ 404-408-8285
Support our summer lunch program
while making a beautiful piece of artwork
R.S.V.P. for your paint class:
Thursday, June 18th @ 7:00 PM
Friday, June 19th @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th @ 10:00 AM
The cost of the painting is $35
SUMMER DAY CAMP Camp Time & Dates:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th
July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd
& July 29th
$60.00 registration fee per child
3 year olds - 5th grade
This year’s camp will include 2 field trips For more information or to register, please
contact Erin Backus at 770-715-3627
VACATION BIBLE June 22nd thru June 26th
9 a.m. – noon
YOUR volunteer help is greatly needed & appreciated to make this year’s program a success
Registration begins on May 10th online at the website
www.villaricafumc.net
Register on line and get your t-shirt for $10
For more information or to register, please
contact Erin Backus at 770-715-3627
Sunday Servants
May 17, 2015
Children’s Moment ~ Kids sing
Counters: Charlene Payne & Nancy Wise
9:00 Ushers: Bob Chiles & Hubert Blankenship
11:00 Ushers: Phil Blair, Jason Whitlock, Nic Turner
9:00 Greeter: Ann Offutt
11:00 Greeter: Dr. Ravic “Doc” Ringlaben
May Opener: Kip Tackett
May Closers: Dustin Thomas & Marcus Newman
May 24, 2015
Children’s Moment ~ Mykl Klingenberg
Counters: Jackie B. Waldrop & Kim Collins
9:00 Ushers: Bob Chiles & Hubert Blankenship
11:00 Ushers: Phil Blair, Jason Whitlock, Nic Turner
9:00 Greeter: Sandra Brown
11:00 Greeter: Dr. Ravic “Doc” Ringlaben
May Opener: Kip Tackett
May Closers: Dustin Thomas & Marcus Newman
Sunday Morning Fellowship coffee at 8:30 a.m.
Week of May 10, 2015
Weekly Attendance
Attendance at 9:00 service = 56
Attendance at 11:00 service = 203
Wednesday Night Live = 140
Building Loan Balance info
Phase one total cost = $2,920,000.00
Mortgage Balance Today = $ 727,334.15
Pastor Hotline: 770 - 235 - 2246
Prayer Chain
Irma Andrews 770 - 459 - 1816
Sonja Bradley 770 - 459 - 6012
Staff
Sr. Pastor: Rev. Derek Porter [email protected]
Music Director: Michael Burnaman [email protected]
Pianist: Rick Quinton [email protected]
Connect Ministries Director: “Doc” Ringlaben [email protected]
Student Ministry Coordinator: Erin Backus [email protected]
Youth Director: Jason Backus [email protected]
JAM Coordinator: Amanda Wallace [email protected]
CMO Director: Erin Price [email protected]
Admin. Coordinator: Jane Massey [email protected]
Caretaker: Captain Kip Tackett 404-723-3023
Volunteer support staff
Announcements: Lauren Turner [email protected]
Announcements: Luz Morales [email protected]
Newsletter: Nancy Wise [email protected]
Screen Technician: Michael Klingenberg
Sound Technicians: Tim Jeffers, Woody Holland, and Alex Darby
The Garden Cottage office hours @
1789 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Monday ~ Friday 9 AM ~ 3 PM
Phone: 770 - 459 - 3067
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.villaricafumc.net
Online giving now available!
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