NEWSLETTER
Discipleship Institute Returns
Beginning Wednesday August 20th, we will resume our Wednesday night dinners and learning opportunities for the whole. In addition to the children and youth programs we will have classes for the adults. Offerings will include:
Disciple Bible Study -- A year long (32 week) intensive study of the Bible through small group interaction and learning.
Bible Basics -- An eight week Old Testament overview followed by an eight week New Testament overview.
New Believers -- A class for those wishing to learn the basics and the expectations of living out your Christian faith.
Methodism 101 -- for those who wish to learn what is unique about the way United Methodist live out their faith and why.
Parenting Lessons – each week for sixteen weeks a different topic will be taught on parenting from types of parenting to practical skills and techniques to use with your child.
Going Deeper -- a spiritual growth class, designed to study of the attributes of God using the Bible and A. W. Tozer’s book, “Knowledge of the Holy.”
Make your plans now to be part of this exciting opportunity in your church.
Bethlehem Market Place
BMP is a recreation of the time and events surrounding the birth of Christ in order to bring the Christ story come alive in the 21st century.
The reward for BMP can be seen in the faces of the children that visit. It is a chance to reach out and share the story of Jesus Christ in a unique way.
If Bethlehem Market Place is to continue at Tuckston, we need some one to step in and take charge. This means hearing a calling from God and making a commitment to follow through on all aspects of the event. We have ample workers to make BMP happen but we need someone who has a vision for the event, can organize everyone and create enthusiasm in the congregation.
Areas that have to be organized and individuals recruited to lead are:
1) Publicity
2) Cast recruitment
3) Set construction
4) Set decoration
5) Food for the food shop
6) Costumes
7) Tear down and Clean-up
We have the set and costumes in storage. If you have any questions you can call Mike Williams at 706-743-8473.
Please call and let the office know if you have a calling or interest to lead this event and we will call you back with more details. 706-353-1311.
YOUTH STUPH
Wow, what a fast Summer we’ve had! It’s been filled with inspiring and touching mission trips, fun excursions, and weekly events that foster fellowship among our students. However, it’s not quite over yet!!!!
Upcoming Summer Events for Students & Parents:
July 27 – Sizzlin’ Summer Sunday
July 30 – Braves Game
Aug 3 – LAST Sizzlin’ Summer Sunday
Aug 9 – Six Flags w/ Back to School Christian Concerts
Aug 10 – Mandatory PARENTS Meeting @ TUMC
Aug 13 – Promotion Commotion for our Rising 7th Graders
Aug 17 – The Harbor – Kickoff Celebration!
Aug 2 –Wednesday Night Discipleship–Kickoff Celebration!
Fall Line-up:
This Fall there are two changes to note for HS & MS students and parents. Sunday night will now be for both HS & MS students. There will be no change in the event format. It will begin at 5:30 and will end at 8:00. We will talk more about this at our Mandatory Parents Meeting on August 10th.
Secondly, you may be asking yourself, “What’s going to be offered on Wednesday Night then?” I’m so glad you asked! The Wednesday Night program will not only encompass Middle Schoolers but also High Schoolers. Our church believes strongly in the call to train up disciples for Christ. Our youth program is no different from the rest of the church. We will now be offering a diversified and exciting set of events that will emphasize one or more of five different themes: Prayer, Worship, Study, Service, and Accountability. These actions are the cornerstones of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition, our Wednesday Night program will be a more intimate time of growth and discipleship with our leaders. We are very excited about what God can do through us when we devote our time to Prayer, Worship, Study, Service, and Accountability. I can’t wait to talk more with you about this at the Mandatory Parents Meeting on August 10th!!!!
Closing Thoughts:
This Summer has been a great time for our students to become spiritually filled through mission trips, gain new friendships through fun events, stretch themselves through service, and to grow in their Faith through mentors who give of their Prayers, their Presence, their Gifts, and their Service in serving Jesus Christ right here in our Tuckston UMC youth group!
God Bless,
stephen
Check out TuckstonYouth.com for more details!
Michele’s Kids Corner
Celebrations
*Garrett Steven Smith, son of Jeremiah and Kim Smith and grandson of Gary and Patty Bennett was born on June 22, 2008.
*Margaret Christine Shiver, daughter of Jud and Amy Shiver was born on June 25, 2008.
*Jacob David Hall, son of Jeff and Mary Kay Hall and grandson of Steve and Nancy Robertson was born on July 12, 2008.
*Sklar Phyllis Randa, daughter of Jeff and Anna Randa was born on July 14, 2008.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
The Bible is God’s Owner’s Manual
for lifetime maintenance.
Have you looked at your life and wondered:
Why is life overwhelming yet incomplete?
Am I living in the way God intended?
Do I really understand what I say I believe?
Can my faith realistically direct my life?
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY will help you find the perfect answers. Many of us wrestle with similar questions. Join a group of twelve curious people and search together. Form a class with eleven friends. Select a DISCIPLE graduate as leader or a leader can be provided.
Information Table in the Narthex
A Graduate of DISCIPLE will be in the Narthex
to answer your questions.
Handbooks describing the classes will be avail-
able for you to take home.
Sample Study Manuals for each class will be on
the table to review.
Box for registration forms will be on the table.
Registration Forms
Will be in the bulletins on Sunday mornings.
Place the completed forms in the Narthex box
or send them to the church office.Submit $35 by August 10 to receive a Manual
and Assignment for the first class.
Disciple Graduates
Potential DISCIPLE students want to ask about the
program. “Ask Me About DISCIPLE” name tags will
be in the Narthex. Please wear one on Sundays until:
Classes begin Wed. Aug. 20 & Sun. Aug. 24
Our Christian Love & Sympathy to
*Donnie Ogle and family in the death of his mother Gladys Ogle.
*Danny Morcom and family in the death of his brother, Richard Morcom.
*Westley Epps and family in the death of his biological mother, Susan Chastain.
*Jim Worthington and family in the death of his father, John Worthington.
Appreciation
*Thank you for the sympathy and kindness shown to us during Dycie Schneider’s recent accident and death. The meal after her funeral was truly appreciated. Tuckston was such an important part of Dycie’s life – especially the Co-Workers Class and the Aerobics Class – and she loved her many friends there. May God richly bless you all.
The Family of Dycie Schneider
*Thank you all so very much for the wonderful meal you brought when Gladys passed. Your kindness and support meant so much and helped to sustain us through a very difficult time. We are very honored and blessed to be a part of the Tuckston Church Family.
Donnie, Jared & Kathy Ogle
*Thank you for your kindness, love, support and prayers during my sister, Ann McDaniel’s, illness and death. Tuckston and its family are truly a blessing.
Lynda Smith
*To all the wonderful VBS volunteers, thank you for your service and your commitment to this year’s Vacation Bible School. Mary, Kimberly and I truly appreciate you all.
Jennifer Abbott
Announcements
*Classes for District Lay Speaking will be held August 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd from 9 am to noon at Tuckston UMC and one class at Chapelwood UMC. Brochures with registration can be found at: http://athenselberton.org/layspeaking/LSAUG2009brochure.pdf
*Adventure Bound 101 (college/career young adults) will be having dinner at the Carney’s home on July 20th @ 6:30 and (by popular demand) GAME Night! The address is 240 N Church Street, Winterville, GA. All young adults are encouraged to come and bring a friend for a great time of food and fellowship and a chance to beat reigning champ Travis Ebbert.? Call Phyllis Carney for more info and directions @ 706-742-8989.
*There will be a church wide baby shower honoring Brent and Summer Escoe on Saturday, August 30th @ 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. This will be a pot luck dinner! So, bring some of your favorite dishes! Dessert and beverages will be provided. Brent and Summer are registered @ Target, Rattles and Rhymes, and Walmart online. If you have any questions, you may reach Nicki Sauls @ 706-380-2662, nsauls@gmail.com or Jennifer Wood@706-340-3735 jencwood@charter.net.
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.
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BULLETIN
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 27, 2008
GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE
PRELUDE “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
*HYMN NO. 405 “Seek Ye First”
ACTS OF PRAYER
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer No. 895
DISCIPLE RECOGNITION
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory Solo “How Can I Keep from Singing?”
*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 “Blest Are They”
SERMON
*HYMN NO. 419 “I Am Thine, O Lord”
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE “May You Run and Not Be Weary”
*POSTLUDE “Celebration”
*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, July 27, 2008
The Flowers are placed on the chancel today in love and memory of what would have been Frank and Florence Duncan’s 53rd wedding anniversary on July 24th.
The Rosebud is placed on the chancel today to celebrate the birth of Skylar Phyllis Randa on July 14, 2008. She is the daughter of Jeff and Anna Randa.
Our Christian Love and Sympathy surrounds Mike Duncan on the death of his father.
Guests, Welcome to Our Church! If you are a first time guest please stop by our table in the Narthex and pick up a fresh loaf of bread as you leave the service today. We are happy to have you and hope to see you back with us soon.
Men’s Fall Softball – If you are interested in playing fall softball contact Randy Yeargin at 742-7582 or Gary Bennett at 742-2581 or you can sign up on the table in the Narthex.
Youth - Tonight's Sizzlin' Summer Sunday will be held here @ Tuckston UMC in the gym. We will be playing dodgeball and some other active games so dress appropriately! Drinks & snacks will be provided!
Upcoming Youth Events:
July 30 - Braves Game
Aug 3 - LAST Sizzlin' Summer Sunday
Aug 9 - Six Flags, Back to School Christian Concerts
Aug 10 - MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING FOR FALL INFORMATION
Aug 13 - Promotion Commotion for rising 7th Graders
Aug 17 - The Harbor - Kickoff Celebration
Aug 20 - Wednesday Night Discipleship - Kickoff Celebration
Sign-ups for our trips are located in the Sunday School rooms. Specific dates & times for events can be found on TuckstonYouth.com! It's a great resource, use it!
The Children's Ministry: Back to School Bowling Bash on Monday, August 4th from 10:00 – 12 noon. Meet at Showtime Bowl. Please register by contacting Michele May at 706-353-1311 or michele45@bellsouth.net by today, Sunday, July 27th. The cost is $3.75 per game/$7.50 to bowl 2 games. Please wear athletic shoes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Promotion Sunday for the Children’s Ministry will be on Sunday, August 3. Please note the following schedules for 9:30 and 11:00 AM Sunday School.
9:30 Sunday School
9:30-10:00 Children will go to their regular classroom.
10:00-10:30 All classes through 6th grade will meet in the FLC for our program.
10:30-10:45 Teachers will lead their new classes to the classroom for refreshments.
11:00 Sunday School
11:00-11:15 Children will go to their regular classroom
11:15-11:45 Children rising Kindergarten through 6th grade will meet in the FLC for
our program.
11:45-12:00 Teachers will lead their new classes to the classroom for refreshments and
dismissal.
Please contact Michele May at michele45@bellsouth.net or 706-353-1311 if you have any questions.
Church Wide Baby Shower on Saturday, August 30th at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall to honor Brent and Summer Escoe. This will be a pot luck dinner, so bring some of you favorite dishes. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Brent and Summer are registered at Target, Rattles and Thymes, and Walmart online. If you have any questions, you may reach Nicki Sauls at 706-380-2662, nsauls@gmail.com or Jennifer Wood at 706-340-3735, jencwood@charter.net.
Please Remember When Making Contributions to the church to use an offering envelope. To ensure accurate contribution credit the offering envelope should include your complete name and amount given to each designated fund.
A huge thank you to all of our Tuckston church family for your prayers, cards and visits while I was in the hospital. Your love and support truly blesses us. Blessings and love to all, Joy LaPorte
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
Mon.: 9:00 AM Senior Aerobics
Tues.: 9:00 AM Senior Aerobics
6:00 PM Intercessory Prayer
6:30 PM Reunion Group
7:05 PM Intentional Men
Wed.: 1:00 PM Bridge
4:00 PM Youth Braves Game
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Thur.: 7:00 AM Prayer Breakfast
9:00 AM Senior Aerobics
10:00 AM Athens Urban Ministry
7:30 PM Worship Band
Sun. August 3:
8:20 AM Worship Service
9:00 AM Brazil Team Biscuit Sale
9:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Children’s
Promotion Sunday
11:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship Service
CHRISTIAN SERVICE– August 3 - Nursery: (9:15 Infants) Jennifer Snipes; (9:15 Wobblers) Earl Snipes; (9:15 2 Year Olds) Manita Dean; (10:45 Infants) Julie Frey; (10:45 Wobblers) Clara Lee/Linda Amdur; (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 Kyle; (11:00) Amanda Davis and Dalton Morcom. Greeters: 9:15 and 10:45 – Priscilla Carter’s Team. Med. Music: David Knauft.
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