NEWSLETTER
 

Tuckston Staff
Sheila Bookout  Senior Pastor
 Parsonage Phone - 706-549-7072
 email - sheila126@bellsouth.net
Wiley Carney  Assistant Pastor
 Home Phone -706-742-8989
 email - wiley240@bellsouth.net
Stephen Sauls Minister to Youth
 Office Phone - 706-353-1311
 email - stephen@tuckston.org
Michele May  Children’s Pastor
 Home Phone - 706-613-2050
 email - michele45@bellsouth.net
Herb Owen                Pastor Emeritus
Kathy Tasker   Administrative Assistant
Teresa Ebel Part-Time Secretary
Phil Lomax          Bookkeeper
Todd Ferguson Music Director
Anthony McPhail               Worship Leader
Nancy Robertson  Organist
Marie Evans  Nursery Director
 Home Phone - 706-549-0937
 email - fmevan@aol.com
Connie Bowen    Director, Tuckston Learning Cntr
 email - cebowen2001@yahoo.com
Norm Fuller  Building Manager
 Home Phone - 706-549-3573
 Cell Phone - 706-338-3614
 email - normfuller@charter.net
Web Site:  www.tuckston.org
Tuckston - 706-353-1311; FAX - 706-353-9022
 email - Tuckston@bellsouth.net
Tuckston Learning Center - 706-548-8400
www.tuckstonlearningcenter.com

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BULLETIN

Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2008

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE
 
PRELUDE                                               “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”

GREETING /ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP (11:00)                                        “In His Time”

*HYMN NO.  402                             “Lord, I Want to be a Christian”

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM            BayLee Morgan Barnard

ACTS OF PRAYER
  Pastoral Prayer
  Lord’s Prayer No. 895

GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
  Offertory                                           “Break Thou the Bread of Life”
     
*Doxology No. 95       “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
(Rainbow Kids will not meet today so that the children can participate in Holy Communion.)

ANTHEM                                                       “One Bread, One Body”
 
SERMON

ACT OF CONFIRMATION (11:00)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
    Invitation
    Confession and Pardon
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    Taking the Bread and Cup
    Giving the Bread and Cup

*HYMN NO. 593                                              “Here I Am, Lord”                                                    

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE                                 “The Trees of the Field”           

POSTLUDE                                                                      “Sarabande”

*stand as you are able

If you desire to profess your faith in Jesus Christ, receive the Sacrament of Baptism  or if you are a Christian and wish to make this community of believers your home, I invite you to join the pastors at the altar rail during the singing of the last verse of the closing hymn.

Available from the Ushers
Hearing Assistance Devices
Large Print & Braille Hymnals

Dr. Sheila Bookout, Senior Pastor
Rev. Wiley Carney, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Michele May, Children’s Pastor
Rev. Herb Owen, Pastor Emeritus
Daniel Hicks, Youth Pastor
Todd Ferguson, Choir Director
Nancy Robertson, Organist

Sunday, May 4, 2008

The Flowers are placed on the chancel today in honor of Lauren Costello’s 5th birthday, by Mark, Kim, and Andrew Costello.

The Flowers are placed in the Narthex today in memory of George Bailey, a loving dad and grandfather, from his children and grandchildren.

Our Christian Love and Sympathy surrounds Robert Dean on the death of his sister, Carol Dean.

Our Christian Love and Sympathy surrounds the family of Katherine Hancock on her death.

Next Sunday May 11th in Celebration of Pentecost Sunday – We are encouraging everyone to wear something red.

A Spaghetti Luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall today following the 11 o’clock service.  All donations will go to The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

The Children’s Choir will practice from 4-6 PM today in the Fellowship Hall.

Please Remember that Marie Evans will be visiting all Sunday school classes to collect money for bible school. 

Thank You to those who provided all the wonderful help for the Graduation Luncheon:  Pam Allen, Selena Blankenship, Angela Brewer, Bart and Nancy Case, Jody and Monica Daniels, Millie Deal, Melinda Erwin, Bret Fowler, Mary Licht, Robin Stevens, Jency Showker, Barbara Tsklistas, Our Wonderful Youth: Saturday Set-up and Sunday Servers.

Pump It Up Family Fun Night: Our end of school party for our Wednesday night Starz of Faith and Club 56 ministries will be at Pump It Up on Wed. May 14 from 5:45-7:45. We will meet at Pump It Up and the children must wear socks.  The cost is $5 per child and is due at the time of registration. Space is limited to 45 children so early registration is encouraged. For more information please contact Michele at michele45@bellsouth.net or 706-353-1311.

A Special Thank You from the Brazil Team to everyone that made donations to, helped with, participated in, or prayed for our fund raising yard sale. 

Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.  1 John 3:18

Calling all surfer dudes and dudettes!  We are now doing registration for VBS 2008.  If you are interested in a totally cool beach party or surfin’ through the scriptures to discover how to be all that you can be for Jesus, then come on down and sign up!  Please ask you parents to fill out a registration card at the VBS table located in the Narthex. If you would like to donate or loan any of the following items please contact Scarlet Buckley at 706-248-3288.  Supplies needed are:  plastic table cloths (round and square, blue, green, pink, orange, yellow), brightly colored beach towels, boogie boards, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, life preservers, fishing nets, crab baskets, beach balls, bathtub boats and fish, coolers, life jackets and a boat ( inflatable boat or raft), toilet paper tubes, baby food jars, plastic hangers, plastic frosting containers and coffee scoops.
VBS will be Sunday, June 8th through Friday, June 13th

The extension rod that is used to change out light bulbs in the Church is missing.  If found, please return it to the closet in the Narthex.

Volunteers Are Needed to help with Tuckston’s newsletter for two hours on two Thursday mornings a month.  If you would like to help, please call the Church office at 706-353-1311. 

Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship needs additional help.  Please call Michael Williams at 706-743-8473 for more information.

Please remember when making contributions to the church, to place your cash and/or check in an offering envelope filled out with your name. For accounting purposes, every designated contribution (i.e., budget, building, discretionary, etc.) must have a separate offering envelope.  Unfortunately, that means writing separate checks; however, if you prefer to write a single check for multiple designated funds, then clearly notate on the envelope the amount you are giving to each fund.  Thank you!

Fellowship Supper Reservations
**Please make reservations no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday**
Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m.
Adults (13 & Over) - $5.00      Children (12 & Under) - $2.50       Smiley - $2.00
Family (1 or 2 adults with children living in the same household) - $20.00 maximum
Would you like a standing reservation? _____ yes ______ no
Name _________________________________________________________________________
_____ # Adult meals     _____ # Children’s meals     _____# Smiley meals
Menu:  Beef Tips, Rice, Field Peas, Broccoli and Cheese, Salad, Rolls, Dessert.
Smiley: Chicken Nuggets and Smili Fries.
 

Today: Confirmation Sunday
 8:20 a.m. Worship Service
 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
 12:00 p.m. Relay for Life  Luncheon
 4:00 p.m. Children’s Choir
 5:30 p.m. The Harbor
   
Mon.: 9:00 a.m. Aerobics
 1:30 p.m. Girl Scouts
 4:30 p.m. Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
 6:30 p.m. Stephens Ministry
 6:30 p.m. UMW Meeting
 
Tues.: 9:00 a.m. Aerobics
 4:30 p.m. Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
 6:00 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
 6:30 p.m. Reunion Group
 7:05 p.m. Intentional Men  

Wed.: 1:00 p.m. Bridge
 4:30 p.m. Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper
 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir
 5:30 p.m. Wed. Night Live
 6:15 p.m. Starz of Faith

Wed. Cont.:
 6:15 p.m.  Handbell Practice
 6:30 p.m. Children’s Spring Musical
 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

Thur.: 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast
 9:00 a.m. Senior Aerobics
 4:30 p.m. Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
 6:30 p.m. Tuckston Softball
 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting
 7:30 p.m. Worship Band

Sat.: 2:00 p.m. Birthday Party
 
Sun. May 11:     
 8:20 a.m. Worship Service
 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
 5:00 p.m. Children’s Choir
 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
 
CHRISTIAN SERVICE– May 11 - Nursery:  (9:15 Infants) Jennifer Snipes; (9:15 Wobblers) Earl Snipes; (9:15 2 Year Olds) Joe Mize; (10:45 Infants) Julie Frey; (10:45 Wobblers) Rebecca Case; (10:45, 2-Year Olds) Sarah Lott; (10:45 3-Year Olds) Pam Allen; (10:45 4 & 5 Year Olds) Craig Hamlin.  Acolytes: (8:20) Clark and Wills; (11:00) Tyric Porter and Alex Wood. Greeters: 9:15 and 10:45 – Colleen Scott’s Team.  Med. Music:  Maryann Steele.
CONTEMPORARY

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