FLOWERS

The flowers on the sanctuary altar this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in memory of George Hightower Sr. on the occasion of his birthday, by George Hightower

Jr. and Jane Hightower.

STEWARDSHIP Feb. ‘17 Giving Yearly Budget Requirements $517,420. YTD Receipts $ 92,704. Mar. MTD Requirements $ 43,118.

Month to date Receipts $ 20,690.

Sunday Services

8:15am Traditional Worship/Chapel 9:00am Contemporary Worship/F.Hall 11:00am Traditional Worship/ Sanctuary

SUNDAY March 19 ATTENDANCE March 12, 2017

11:00 AM GREETERS 8:15 18 Tatum Class 9:00 67 11:00 62 11:00AM USHERS Total 147 Rick Tucker, Johnny Deen, Walter Brown, Joe Newton Youth Chefs Mickey & Heather Rawls

BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! March 14: Kaylen Holloway; 15:

Norma Brown; 18: Patty Butler,

Bryson Holloway; 19: Charlotte

Bickley, Glenda Stevens; 21: Cara Mackey

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE NEW WEBSITE????

thomastonfirstumc.org

IT IS SO GREAT!!!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO MICKEY

RAWLS AND THE EVANGELISM COMMITTEE!!!!!

Thomaston First United Methodist Church

132 Cherokee Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 (706) 647-3335 Fax: (706) 648-2658

Website: www.thomastonfirstumc.org Email: thomastonfirstumc@gmail.com

CALENDAR—March 15-22 , 2017

WEDNESDAY 15

3:00pm Wonderful Wednesday 4:00 Yarn Group/Grace Café 5:15pm Church & Family Supper 6:00pm Bible Study/Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY 19

8:15am Traditional Worship/Chapel 9:00am Contemporary Worship/FH 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Service/Sanctuary 5:00pm Youth Activities- 6:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

REVOLUTION CAFÉ Sunday March 19th, Please plan to dine with us as the Youth raise funds for

their summer activities. No reservations needed. Menu: Parmesan chicken, hash brown casserole, gr.

beans, bread, dessert

THE NAVIGATOR

From Our Pastor Wednesday, March 15, 2017

What Y ou Do with What Y ou K now

It is very nice, especially during the season of L ent, to know, and reflect upon the sacrifice that J esus made on our behalf. When we cons ider his journey to the cross , we s imply s tand amazed. B ut just knowing that C hris t died for our s ins is not enough! I have often said that faith is not what you know about G od . . . but what you do with what you know! J esus ’ brother J ames ’ said, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works , is dead!” I know we are saved by faith alone, and not by works . B ut, J ames is describing what “real faith” looks like—and it’s not just a particular belief, knowledge or understanding about G od—it’s doing something with it, some work of obedience . . . to G od! F aith is never measured by how much you know about G od. T hat would be unfair . . . because we all know different amounts of things . R ather, faith is “what you do with what you know!” As a result of J esus journey to the cross , we are now not saved by good works , but rather saved for good works . We all might know a lot about J esus , but the more important question is “What did we do with it?” P astor R ick

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NEWS & COMING EVENTS THE BIG GAME DAY IS SUNDAY MARCH 26H

ALL ADULTS, PLEASE COME:PLAY - LEARN - EAT Children & Youth will do something similar only at a different spot. From 3:00 until 5:00 you may play, watch or attempt to

play the following games. YOU WILL BE GREETED at the outside GYM DOOR on the back of the West end where you can sign up for the games which will need 2 to 8 players to work. If it is an individual game, a coach will be at each game to assist. The following are games (with coach names) will need only 1 or 2 players per round:. - 1. TABLE TENNIS- Jessie Wilder 2. HORSE SHOES –Ronald Johnston 3. POOL - Bobby Smith; 4. FOOTBALL THROW - Stephen Holmes 5. BASKETBALL SHOOT - Michael Kirby 6. AIR HOCKEY & CORN HOLE THESE TWO GAMES will need 4 to 8 players for each round: 1. BADMINTON - Bill Kelly 2. WHIFFLE BALL - Larry Chambers AT 5:00pm Adults will be joined in Fellowship Hall for supper by the youth and children. FELLOWSHIP is such an important part of a church that wants to grow. THE TEAM of COACHES HOPES that this will be the beginning of some intergenerational activities among us

LET'S GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER. COME and PLAY - INVITE YOUR FRIENDS.

There will be a NURSERY and a Medical trainer PROVIDED.

COMMUNITY Breakfast-Saturday, March 18th---8-10:00am.

Come and join us in this community service project.

PRAYER CONCERNS OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL, LEADERS & MISSIONARIES CURRENT REQUESTS: Melanie Sandlin, Wayne Hughes, Max Holliman, Katherine Williams FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Lindsay Worsham Dickerson (June’s granddaughter), Evelyn Huff (Ozzie’s Mom),Jan Castleberry’s Mom , AT HOME: Jimmy Ellerbee, Margaret Tench, John Logan OUT OF TOWN: Martha Mallory, Marion Berry, Gertrude Taylor, Florine Harper, Jane Salter WEST VILLAGE: Betsy White, Sonny Peacock, Jim Esco, Ann Britt, Libby Ingram, Mavis Kelly PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE: Peggy Straughan HARBOR VIEW: Mary Owen RIVERSIDE NURSING CTR. Elsie Penny CAROUSEL HOUSE, FORSYTH, GA-Norma Brown

CHILDRENS MINISTRIES JODY THOMPSON TINA LOUDERMILK Hello Everyone, I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed working with your children over the past 7 months - I feel a lot of great things have taken place, and each week we are learning more about being the hands of C hrist. There are some exciting events coming up that I will be updating you on as soon as they are confirmed, but go ahead and put these on your calendar now:

S unday, March 26: The church is having a FUN day from 3-5! The adults will be playing various games in the Youth room, and the

youth and children will be going out on adventures of their own. My

plan is to take all of the kiddos to the park, weather permitting, but I

will update you further as the forecast becomes a bit more clear.

Afterwards, we will all meet back at the church for dinner and

fellowship. Jody

Saturday, April 8: EASTER EGG HUNT - 10:30 am we will hunt eggs

and have a picnic on the lawn. Please bring lunch and a blanket to eat

on. We will be collecting plastic eggs and candy (no peanuts -

allergies; or chocolate - it melts in the eggs) and other small items that

will fit into the eggs (tattoos, stickers, etc). The children will

pack/prepare all of the eggs for the event.

Thank you for all you do to support our Children's Ministry!

ADULT MINISTRY PAT DODSON ADULT TRIP to GIBBS GARDENS in BALL Ground - MARCH 21. $24 plus $5 for the optional trip by tram up to the garden home. Pack a lunch or expect to stop at a fast food place on the way. We will not eat on campus except our own food at an outside picnic table. PLEASE CALL TODAY for RESERVATION ASAP. Our thanks to Miriam Rowell for her insight. APRIL 2 - CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL in MACON. Leaving at 3:00pm for the Wesleyan College Music and Hot Air Balloons with Fireworks Finale. Thanks to Kevin Barkley for some "inside" information. $2 for bus plus bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair.

YOUTH MINISTRIES JASON WEEMS BELIEVING, LIVING OPENLY FOR GOD

March 15th, 2017 REVOLUTION CAFE' this SUNDAY, MARCH 19th

THIS SUNDAY FOR YOUTH... D.Q. TRIP.. Bring a few

dollars when you come to youth, meet in the youth room

at 5:00

"You say you can't see him. but he will bring justice if you will only wait" Job 35:14 I think about the 12 that gave up all to follow a man that simply walked by and said follow me, what compelled them in that moment to turn? They obviously could see him, they could follow and mimic his every move to learn of his greatness and love. When Jesus moved they moved, when Jesus ate, they ate, when he rested they rested, when he spoke they listened. So how does this verse weave into this fact? The 12 had to wait and see the full measure of the glory to come, as they walked the dusty streets with Jesus. They had to wait to see the full justice of God revealed on the cross. After that they had to wait for the Holy Spirit to come upon them. Once filled, they had to then walk as we do, without seeing Him, yet they then had to wait again until the revelation of Heaven they had heard so much about. The 12 had to live a life for many years after the cross with the memory of the brief moments they had with the life lived with the son of God. I am almost certain, even knowing all they knew, they had doubts at times waiting on the justice of God as they were beaten and mocked, all killed for the sake of the man they gave all to follow. Waiting is hard, even when we can see what we are waiting on. Jesus knew the magnitude of waiting to follow the leading of God, the 12 learned it along the path, we are doing just the same each day. No, we cannot see Him, but we have the assurance that He is there and that Heaven truly does await all who turn and follow Him. JUSTICE SHALL COME TO ALL THE EARTH, make certain you are

following the one who will bring it, jason

EVENTS-March

D.Q. trip March 19th 5:00-6:30 MEET at the youth room and bring a few dollars

Revolution Cafe' MARCH 19th

April 2nd EAT OUT NIGHT FOR YOUTH.. place will be given closer to time.