Pine Forest United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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The FORESTER
Reaching Out and Sharing God's Love
February 16, 2012
Pine Forest United Methodist Church ♦ 400 Woods Ave ♦ Dublin GA 31021 ♦ 478/ 272-2441 THE RHYTHM OF DISCIPLESHIP
The robins are in the yard, the baseball teams are on the practice field and the pine pollen is on our cars. These are just a few of the signs that spring is just around the corner. There is a rhythm to life, a discernible pattern to the activities and events around us every day. More than just the change in the weather, there are all kinds of “seasons” in life. In the fourth chapter of Ecclesiastes, we read these words: To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. Verse 4 gives a few examples of that rhythm of life: A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance.
For centuries, Christians have celebrated and experienced the grace of God through the seasons of the Church year. This rhythm of discipleship teaches us the major themes of the gospel in calendar format. The season of Lent, 40 days before Easter, is, in the words of Ecclesiastes, a time to mourn. We mourn over our sins and the suffering Jesus went through on our behalf. We turn from sin and die to self and then receive the grace of God in fresh power and renewed intensity. This pattern of repentance followed by forgiveness and grace is the rhythm for a life of godliness. There is even a rhythm to the words the preacher says as the ashes are placed on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday: Repent and believe the Good news.
Make plans now to attend this Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. for our Ash Wednesday service. This 30-minute service will be held in our beautiful Sanctuary and will be a meaningful way to begin the season of Lent. Immediately following the service, you are invited to take a walking prayer tour through the rooms that will be used for our 40 Days in the Word. Pray that God will continue to give us a rhythm of renewal at Pine Forest, and that He will bless and use the 40 Day study. If you have not signed up for the study, it is not too late. Call the church office today to sign up.
See You Sunday,
Steve"IRISH BLESSINGS
FOR ALASKA"
Friday, March 9, 2012
11:00am - 2:00pm
Dublin Mall - Front Parking Lot
$8.50 BBQ Chicken Lunch
(1/2 BBQ Chicken by South Pit BBQ, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Bread & Dessert)
All Proceeds to benefit Pine Forest UMC Youth Mission Trip to Alaska Summer 2012.
Also for sale by the youth…
Fair Trade coffee by the pound.
Check the list on the youth office door for selections.
Deadline to order coffee is February 26th.
If you would like to purchase coffee or BBQ tickets,
see any of our Alaska Mission Team (Listed outside my office) or contact the church office.
February 19, 2012
7th Sunday after the Epiphany
8:45 Early Morning Worship
Acts 2:42-47
ONE IN FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP
Joel Dent
Worship Leader: Linda Lane
Special Music: Kay Baeumel
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Gathering
Acts 2:42
WHAT CHURCH LOOKS LIKE
Steve Patton
11:00 Traditional Worship
Acts 2:42
WHAT CHURCH LOOKS LIKE
Steve Patton
Worship Leader: Buddy Bethea
Special Music: Kay Baeumel
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
MCG, AUGUSTA: Mary Love Necessary
GAINSVILLE FL HOSPITAL: Walter Foy
HOME: Johnny Johnson, Eloyce Hooks, Prudy Walker, Lauren Veal, Tripp Gilliam, Alan Crombie, Buddy Williams, Carl Hooks, Ed Morris, Dot Pierce
OTHERS: Jeff Daniel-son of Marcia Daniel, Marianne Patton-mother of Steve Patton, Samuel McAlexander-son of Eloise Wolfe
VAMC, REHAB, NURSING HOMES OR ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES: Patty Taylor, Doris Miller, Chandler Beasley, J. C. Pitts, Evelyn Lightsey, Gwen Lynn, Christine Avery, Vi Simmons, Joey Williams-father of Jake & Josh Williams, Rod Peacock, Mary Ann Peacock, Martha Nell Braziel-mother of Jim Braziel, Aileen Colquitt, Jean Cromer, Sara Hutcheson, Richard Hodges, Angie Ward, Wesley Ward, Walter Foy, Mary Nell UpChurch, Rod Crosslin
IN THE MILITARY: Drew Brack-grandson of Fonnie Hall, Rick Caton & Paul Blumenhagen-grandsons of Sue Hall, Fred Curcio-son-in-law of Bill & Jane Agee, Michael Shores-son of David & Tanya Shores, Stuart Lavender-nephew of Phil Lavender
OUR MISSIONARIES: Jason & Kristen Bowden, Peter & Jana Jurco and Steve & SueAnne Lloyd (Learn more about these missionaries at
The prayer list will be updated the first week of each month.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION OFFERING
Our February Sunday School Offering will go to PROMISE OF HOPE.
OUR VISITORS, FEBRUARY 12:
Rachel Brown, Jennifer Thigpen, Ron Deal, Bill Boring, Jeff & James Smith, Debra & Chandler Stone, Chris McIlrath
AMEN TEAMS MEETING
The AMEN ministry teams will meet on Monday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the designated classrooms.
DEAR PINE FOREST FRIENDS,
Thank you to everyone who was so supportive of us during John’s illness and death. The visits, phone calls, food, cards and flowers were greatly appreciated. – The family of John T. Warnock
SENIOR FORESTER’S
Wow! What a great crowd when we gathered last Tuesday, February 14 for the Valentine Luncheon. Betty Williams’ food was delicious, the tables were beautifully decorated, Bro. Jack and Ruthanne Key were an inspiration as they shared their love and faith, and Luann Avery and Jean Murphy touched our hearts with the musical message, “The Way That He Loves is so thrilling because… His love reaches even me.” Thanks to Marcia Daniel and Melba Lee as Coordinators of the Month. Our next gathering is Tuesday, March 13 for the St. Patrick Irish Stew Luncheon with Gloria Morgan and Diane Bethea as Coordinators. Sue Hall is our Senior Forester Coordinator. May God’s love be with you all!
JESUS SAVES, AND WE ARE TRYING TO!
Did you know that The Forester can be seen at our website, www.pfumc.com any time after noon on Friday? Or, you can register on our website to have it sent directly to your e-mail each week. By viewing it online you can save your church the cost of printing and mailing your newsletter. If you would like to switch entirely to the online edition, please call the church office or e-mail Susan at pine.forest@pfumc.com.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Silhouette Portrait Artist Edward Casey will be at Pine Forest Preschool on Friday, March 9th at 9 a.m. If you would like to have a silhouette or a pen and ink profile drawing of your child or grandchild, you are welcome to participate even if the child does not attend the preschool. Each silhouette is $20 and additional copies of the same child are $5 each. Pen and ink drawings are $75 each. Frames for silhouettes may be purchased for $30 each. Contact our Preschool Director, Emily Jinks for more information at 272-0554.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES... from Kim and Susan
We will not have MCF this Sunday night due to the holiday weekend.
Parent Volunteer for 9 a.m. Children's Church - Feb. 19: Olivia Martin
Please remember to find a replacement if you cannot be there on your assigned Sunday.
MUSIC NOTES…from Mary
I say it often, but I hope you hear me when I say that we are so very blessed by the extraordinary talent in our congregation. What makes it extraordinary? They use it to glorify God and the Holy Spirit is moving in mighty ways! This past Sunday I was moved as I listened to each group and individual. THANK YOU for how you allow God to sing and play through you!
“CAN YOU REALLY SING IN CHOIR JUST FOR THE EASTER MUSIC?” was a question I heard last week. As a matter of fact YES, you can! Some of you have younger children who go to bed early and your children are a higher priority. You say you’re free after 7 or so? If this sounds like your schedule, come join us! We practice our Easter cantata starting around 7:45 each Wednesday and finish up about 8:25. Additionally, there is a practice CD you can play in your car (or load on your iPod or play at home) that will help you as well. Singing cleans the cobwebs out of your soul, so sign up for the easiest Spring Cleaning you can imagine!
Golden Notes: Please meet me in the sanctuary at 8:20 this Sunday to sing for the 8:45 service! I’ll have your music ready and a big smile just for you. On Wednesday, February 22 at 11:45 we will meet for lunch at the Fish Market downtown.
Children’s Bells: What a TREMENDOUS job you did on Sunday—I’m so proud of you! Way to go and I can hardly wait to hear your Spring program. Parents, this end of the year program will be March 28th at 6:30. Since our theme will be lions, please find something gold, black, beige, brown or leopard/lion print to wear. If you have any stuffed lions, please let me know! YOUTH CHOIR: Have fun on the ski trip! No Youth Choir or Praise in Motion this Sunday.
YOUTH News…from Jared
There are no youth activities this Sunday due to the Ski Trip. If you are not going with us on the trip, see you next Wednesday at prayer breakfast!
MINISTER ON CALL
Steve Patton will be on call February 17-18. You may reach him at 279-6090.
FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER
February 22, 2012, 5:45 p.m.
Menu 1: Shepherd’s Pie, Green Beans, Rolls, Coconut Pie, Rolls, Salad, Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
Menu 2: Hot Dogs
Program: Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary
IN SERVICE THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 8:45- Ann Fennell 9:00-Beth Tyler, Randy & Mary Kay Maas 11:00-Amy Patton Jone Jones
Ushers: 8:45-Jim Lane, Wayne White 11:00-Brett Bowden, David Fennell, Joel Griner, Jeff Bryan
Audio: 8:45-Don Murkerson 9:00-Wanda Webb 11:00-John Bryan
Video: 9:00-Neal Martin 11:00-Trey Gay
9:00 a.m. Refreshments
Fruit/Juice Melissa Chamness
Pastries Jaye Mason
Altar Flowers: Dedicated to the Glory of God and given by Mr. & Mrs. Tony Tanner in memory of Robyn’s mother, Mrs. Kay Thigpen and her sister, Paige Thigpen.
Altar Flower Delivery: Helen Boone
Altar Guild for February: Nikki Hovey, Lori Strickland, Robin Lavender
Lay Visitation, February 20: Jane Agee, Jone Jones
OUR STEWARDSHIP
January 1-February 12, 2012:
Finances:
Weekly Budget $ 12,233.00
Budget YTD 85,631.00
Offering YTD 131,832.15
Expenses YTD 77,766.26
Balance $ 54,065.89
Attendance:
Sunday School 196
Morning Worship 361
Evangelism:
Profession of Faith -
New Members 4
Current Membership 834
WEEKLY CALENDAR:
Sunday, February 19
8:45 a.m. Early Morning Worship
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
5:00 p.m. Bible Study*
5:00 p.m. Children’s Fellowship*
5:45 p.m. Middle School MYF*
6:15 p.m. Confirmation Class*
6:45 p.m. High School MYF*
7:00 p.m. Morning Worship on TV 35
Monday, February 20
9:00 a.m. No Preschool
10:30 a.m. No Staff Meeting
6:30 p.m. AMEN Teams
Tuesday, February 21
9:00 a.m. Preschool
6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study/McDonald’s
6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study/Blackbird’s
8:12 a.m. Men’s Study/Golden Corral
7:15 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir
Wednesday, February 22
9:00 a.m. Preschool
2:00 p.m. Golden Notes Choir
5:00 p.m. Children’s Handbells
5:45 p.m. Family Night Supper
6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service
6:15 p.m. Youth Handbells
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, February 23
9:00 a.m. Preschool
Friday, February 24
9:00 a.m. Preschool
*- cancelled this week only
Howard Chapel Soup Kitchen Volunteers:
February 25th: Nancy Stinson
March 24th: Jared Middleton & Youth
Contact Marcia Daniel if you or your group would like to volunteer. Pine Forest is responsible for the 4th Saturday each month.
PINE FOREST STAFF
Mary Crowson, Director of Music Ministries
Joel Dent, Associate Pastor
Kim Dixon, Co-Director, Children’s Ministries
Susan Dyches, Administrative Assistant
Odessa Jackson, Nursery Worker
Emily Jinks, Preschool Director
Jared Middleton, Director of Youth Ministries
Jean Woods Murphy, Organist
Frank Newman, Pianist
Steve Patton, Senior Pastor (cell #279-6090)
Wallace Pullins, Custodian
Nancy Stinson, Financial Secretary
Susan Wilson, Co-Director, Children’s Ministries
Catherine Wrighter, Church Hostess
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