NEWSLETTER
Congratulations to Michele May!
At the Classic Center here in Athens, Michele May, part of our pastoral staff, was ordained a Deacon in Full connection. It is a tremendous achievement after years of education and preparation.
The Ministry of the Deacon
Those who respond to God's call to lead in service and to equip others for this ministry through teaching, proclamation, and worship and who assist elders in the administration of the sacraments are ordained deacon.
Ordained to Word and Service
Deacons are persons called by God, authorized by the church, and ordained by a bishop to a lifetime ministry of Word and Service to both the community and the congregation in a ministry that connects the two. Deacons exemplify Christian discipleship, create opportunities for others to enter into discipleship, and connect the needs and hurts of the people with the church:
• in the world, the deacon seeks to express a ministry of compassion and justice and assists lay persons as they claim their own ministry; and
• in the congregation, the ministry of the deacon is to teach and to form disciples, and to lead worship together with other ordained and lay persons, connecting the needs and hurts of the people with the church.
Deacons give leadership in the church's life:
• in the teaching and proclamation of the Word
• in worship and in assisting the elders in the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper
• in forming and nurturing disciples
• in conducting marriages and burying the dead
• in the congregation's mission to the world and
• in leading the congregation in interpreting the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world
Called and Set Apart for a Ministry of Service
From the earliest days of the church, deacons were called and set apart for the ministry of love, justice, and service; of connecting the church with the most needy, neglected, and marginalized among the children of God. This ministry grows out of the Wesleyan passion for social holiness and ministry among the poor. The ministry of the deacon is a faithful response of the mission of the church meeting the emerging needs of the future. Deacons are accountable to the annual conference and the bishop for the fulfillment of their call to servant leadership.
On Father’s Day Dr. Sheila mentioned a book as a ‘must book’ for all fathers and single moms of sons. The book is entitled “Things We Wish We Had Said” Reflections of a Father and Son by Tony and Bart Campolo.
This book is a collection of personal letters written between Tony Campolo and his adult son, Bart. At times it’s funny; at times it leaves the reader quietly sobered. Above all, it’s always honest as it portrays the challenges of growing up and parenting. Parents will be delighted with the observations and wisdom on raising children and teenagers will be greatly assisted by the discussions regarding further education and careers. Expect your perspective on the father-son relationship to be expanded as Tony and Bart share, with great wisdom, the lessons they have learned.
Michele’s Kids Corner
We had an awesome week Surfin’ Through the Scriptures during Vacation Bible School. God blessed us with over 190 children to share His love and grace with. God blessed us with over 150 volunteers who helped in preparation for VBS and throughout the week. If you were there during VBS, you experienced God’s amazing power and the excitement as children, youth, and adults shared the love of God. We have truly been blessed as the body of Christ here at Tuckston to be a part of this ministry. I want to thank our directors: Jennifer Abbott, Mary Sledge, and Kim Howard for doing an outstanding job of directing our VBS. Thanks to all of you who graciously gave of your time in preparing for VBS and in serving in a multitude of ways during VBS.
During VBS, our children lived out what it means to be obedient and kind as they generously brought supplies to help individuals in need. The following items were collected:
School Supplies for Athens’ Kids: 15,300 Sheets of Notebook Pads, 1,502 Pencils, 40 Pencil Boxes, 72 Rulers, 125 Spiral-bound Notebooks, 143 Folders, 134 Glue Sticks
Supplies for the Brazil Mission Team: 1,187 Colored Pencils
Supplies for the Athens Nurses Clinic: 62 Containers of Deodorant, 297 Socks
Offering for the Tijuana Mission Trip: $216.
May lives continue to be changed and may all glory and praise be given to God!
Flippin’ for Family Fun (Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in each event. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Michele May at 706-353-1311 or michele45@bellsouth.net.
Pool Party at the Cedar Creek Pool on Wednesday June 25 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Please register by Monday, June 23.
Back to School Bowling Bash on Monday, August 4, 10:00-12 Noon. Meet at Showtime Bowling. Please register by Sunday, July 27. The cost is $3.75 per game/$7.50 to bowl two games. Please wear athletic shoes.
Our Christian Love & Sympathy to
*Karen Pou in the death of her brother-in-law Rick Crosby.
*The family of Nina Eberhart on her death June 8, 08.
*Linda Smith in the death of her sister, Ann McDaniel.
*Selena Wray in the death of her aunt, Ann McDaniel.
*Todd Denton in the death of his step-father, James Irby.
*The family of Dycie Schneider in her death June 12th.
Celebrations
*Anna Shi McLean, daughter of Stuart and Beth McLean was born June 4th, 2008.
*Congratulations to Aubrey and Kate Finch on their 50th wedding anniversary.
*Congratulations to Danny and Gwen Lott on their 40th wedding anniversary.
*Alice Frances McNiff, daughter of Rob and Walker McNiff was born June 16, 2008.
Appreciation
*I just wanted to express my appreciation to all of you who prayed upon learning that my grandson had been injured. I am positive your prayers had much to do with his injured being relatively minor. Miracles still happen.
Jo Harris
*A great big THANK YOU to all the folks that helped the TLC group by preparing food and cleaning up at Dycie Schneider’s memorial service. Your help was very much appreciated!
*The Brazil Team would like to say thanks so much for your support in buying biscuits. Your support has paid for registration fees and insurance with the United Methodist Volunteer Mission Project. Thank you again.
Announcements
*The Senior Citizens Club will meet on Wednesday, July 9th @ 11 AM. Please come early if you would like to have your blood pressure checked. The meal will be catered. Please call Gloria Mullins @ 706-208-1250 for a reservation. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
*Loaves and Fishes food item needs are: Peanut butter, crackers, cereal, canned meat, oatmeal, spaghetti and sauce, 2 lb. grits, powered milk, and onion bits.
*You are invited to a reception on Sunday, June 29th from 3:00-5:00pm in celebration of Aubrey and Kate Finch’s 50th wedding anniversary. The reception will be held at Tuckston in the fellowship hall.
*Lee Arrendale State Prison Transitional Center in the Alto/Cornelia area is asking for donations of used (but in good shape – no holes or tears) jeans, work shirts, and tennis (athletic) shoes for the lady inmates as they go out to their jobs in the community. Especially needed are sizes 12 – 22W. Please bring all donations (tennis shoes, jeans, work shirts, only) to Pastor Wiley’s office.
* The women's ministry at Tuckston will begin a Bible Study on Tuesday, August 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The study will last ten weeks, and be held in the Fellowship Hall. The Bible Study is entitled "Tuesdays with Beth Moore." It is a video series with Beth Moore teaching ten independent topics and a discussion time. This study differs from ones in the past because no study manual is required and the cost is free. A free nursery is also provided. Contact the church office (353-1311) or Julie Cornelius (juliecorn1@bellsouth.net) to sign up by August 25th. Include nursery needs in message. The study will be led by Barbara Cornelius.
* PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY. Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting (or want to learn how)? A new ministry is starting at Tuckston - a Prayer Shawl Ministry. Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted and presented to individuals in need of comfort or healing. The recipients of the shawls are prayed for during the making of the shawl. We hope to present shawls to our shut-ins, the sick, and others in need. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please join us for an organizational meeting on Monday, July 14, at 6:30, in the Pathmakers Classroom. For additional information, contact Kathy Whitaker at 706-354-8800.
*The church office will continue to receive orders for Tuckston magnetic nametags. If you’d like to order one, please submit your name as you would like it to appear on your nametag along with $9.00.
Tuckston Finances 2008 thru May
Contributions toward our budget so far this year have been $337M while budgeted expenses have been $396M, leaving a $59M shortfall. Contributions in May were substantially higher than April, but still behind this time last year. Some major expenses in April and May have been finalized and should not recur in the foreseeable future.
Building Fund receipts of $12,500 in May have been applied in June to loan principal. The loan balance was $1,547,108 at the end of May.
Deadlines
The deadline for article submission in the bulletin is noon on Tuesday. The deadline for the newsletter is the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Prayer of the Week
Father, Holy are You, righteous in all Your ways. We ask that as we seek Your face that we may become like You. Forgive us as we fall short in doing what you call us to do for You. We ask that You would renew a right spirit within us. Let us serve You with joy, being obedient to the teachings of Your Word. Keep us from the temptations of this world and help us to remain focused on You Lord, being the center of our life. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Nursing Homes/Retirement Centers
Barbara Barton, Luna Chandler, Hilda Hancock, (Morningside); Johnnie McGarity, (Quiet Oaks); Roger Lanier (Winterville Retirement); Lois Bryant, (St. Mary’s Long Term Care); Anne Clark (Tift Health Care Nursing Home, room 43B, 2002 North Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794, 229-382-5094); Linda Brown (University Nursing Home).
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
Dustin Sosebee 9:30 Worship Leader
Nancy Robertson Organist
Marie Evans Nursery Director
Home Phone: 706-549-0937
Email: fmevan@aol.com
Connie Bowen, Director Tuckston Learning Center
TLC Office: 706-548-8400
www.tuckstonlearningcenter.com
Email: cebowen2001@yahoo.com
Norm Fuller Building Manager
Home Phone: 706-549-3573
Cell Phone: 706-338-3614
Email: normfuller@charter.net
Tuckston Office: 706-353-1311 FAX: 706-353-9022
Email: Tuckston@bellsouth.net
Web Site: www.tuckston.org
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BULLETIN
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
June 22, 2008
GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE
PRELUDE “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP “Alleluia, Alleluia”
*HYMN NO. 158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
ACTS OF PRAYER
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer No. 895
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory “Fairest Lord Jesus”
*Doxology No. 95 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
Children K-2nd grade are invited to Rainbow Kids (Children’s Church) following the Children’s Moments. They meet in room 103 in the Family Life Center (gym).
ANTHEM “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
SERMON
*HYMN NO. 568 “Christ for the World We Sing”
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE “Guide My Feet”
*POSTLUDE “The Rejoicing”
*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 “…and the heavens opened up with the rejoicing of the angels.”
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
Stephen Sauls, Youth Pastor
Todd Ferguson, Choir Director
Nancy Robertson, Organist
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Rosebud is placed on the chancel today to celebrate the birth of Alice Frances McNiff on June 16, 2008. Alice is the daughter of Rob and Walker McNiff.
Our Christian Love and Sympathy surrounds the family of Dycie Schneider on her death.
Our Christian Love and Sympathy surrounds Todd Denton and family on the death of his stepfather, Jim Irby.
Book Recommended by Sheila: “Things We Wish We Had Said: Reflections of a Father and Son” by Tony & Bart Campolo.
In honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Aubrey and Kate Finch their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at a reception on Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 3-5:00 PM in the fellowship hall here at Tuckston.
We had an awesome week Surfin’ Through the Scriptures during Vacation Bible School. God blessed us with over 190 children to share His love and grace with. God blessed us with over 150 volunteers who helped in preparation for VBS and throughout the week. If you were there during VBS, you experienced God’s amazing power and the excitement as children, youth, and adults shared the love of God. We have truly been blessed as the body of Christ here at Tuckston to be a part of this ministry. I want to thank our directors: Jennifer Abbott, Mary Sledge, and Kim Howard for doing an outstanding job of directing our VBS. Thanks to all of you who graciously gave of your time in preparing for VBS and in serving in a multitude of ways during VBS.
During VBS, our children lived out what it means to be obedient and kind as they generously brought supplies to help individuals in need. The following items were collected:
School Supplies for Athens’ Kids: 15,300 Sheets of Notebook Paper,
1,502 Pencils,
40 Pencil Boxes,
72 Rulers,
125 Spiral-bound Notebooks,
143 Folders, and
134 Glue Sticks.
Supplies for the Brazil Mission Team: 1,187 Colored Pencils
Supplies for the Athens Nurses Clinic: 62 Containers of Deodorant and 297 Socks
Offering for the Tijuana Mission Trip: $216
May lives continue to be changed and may all glory and praise be given to God!
The Children's Ministry of Tuckston UMC invites you and your family to come be a part of some special summer activities. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in each event. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Michele May at 706-353-1311 or michele45@bellsouth.net.
Pool Party - this Wednesday, June 25th from 6-8 PM at Cedar Creek Pool. Please register by Monday, June 23rd.
Back to School Bowling Bash on Monday, August 4th from 10:00 – 12 noon. Meet at Showtime Bowl. Please register by Sunday, July 27th. The cost is $3.75 per game/$7.50 to bowl 2 games. Please wear athletic shoes.
The Senior Citizens Club will meet on Wednesday, July 9th at 11 AM. Please come early if you would like to have your BP checked. The meal will be catered. Please call Gloria Mullins at 706-208-1250 for a reservation.
The Women's Ministry at Tuckston will begin a Bible Study on Tuesday, August 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The study will last ten weeks, and be held in the Fellowship Hall. The Bible Study is entitled "Tuesdays with Beth Moore." It is a video series with Beth Moore teaching ten independent topics and a discussion time. This study differs from ones in the past because no study manual is required and the cost is free. A free nursery is also provided. Contact the church office (353-1311) or Julie Cornelius (juliecorn1@bellsouth.net) to sign up by August 25th. Include nursery needs in message. The study will be led by Barbara Cornelius.
Tuckston’s Loaves and Fishes Community Outreach is in need of the following items to restock our food pantry:
Peanut butter Crackers Cereals Onion bits
Oatmeal Spaghetti Sauce Spaghetti Noodles 2 lbs Grits
Powdered Milk Can Meats (spam, tuna, canned ham, potted meat)
A big thank you to everyone that helped the TLC group by preparing food and cleaning up at Dycie Schneider’s memorial service. Your help was very much appreciated!
The first order of TUMC name tags has been ordered and is ready to be picked up in the narthex. We are now in the process of compiling a second order. Name tags can be ordered by printing your name as you want it to appear on the line below, tear off and place this section along with $9.00 per tag in an offering envelope designated “nametag” and place it in the offering plate.
YOUR NAME:_________________________________________________________________
Today: 8:20 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship Service
11:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship Service
1:00 PM Hall Baby Shower
Mon.: 10:00 AM Our Daily Bread
10:00 AM Duke Wedding
7:00 PM Adm. Council
Tues.: 4:30 PM Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
6:00 PM Intercessory Prayer
6:30 PM Reunion Group
7:05 PM Intentional Men
Wed.: 1:00 PM Bridge
4:30 PM Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
6:00 PM CM Pool Party
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Thur.: 7:00 AM Prayer Breakfast
4:30 PM Sanctuary Prayer & Worship
7:30 PM Worship Band
Sun. June 29:
8:20 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship Service
11:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship Service
3:00 PM Finch Wedding Anniversary
CHRISTIAN SERVICE– June 29 - Nursery: (9:15 Infants) Katie Cass; (9:15 Wobblers) Shelia Coffeen; (9:15 2 Year Olds) Joe Mize; (10:45 Infants) Mary Rodgers; (10:45 Wobblers) Mary Hancock; (10:45, 2-Year Olds) Janice Davis; (10:45 3-Year Olds) Scottie Smith; (10:45 4 & 5 Year Olds) Steve Ebbert. Acolytes: (8:20) Clark and Kyle; (11:00) Brianna Chapman and Alex Smith. Greeters: 9:15 and 10:45 – Diedra Kell’s Team. Med. Music: Maryann Steele.
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