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THE VESSEL Carrying the Gospel truth into the community.
A publication of Glennville United Methodist Church
GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 352, 116 S. Caswell St., Glennville, GA 30427 Phone - (912)654-2587, Fax - (912)654-3636
Volume 21 January 26, 2020 Issue 4
To make Disciples for Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit with Ministry and love to
others, teaching the Holy Scriptures, preaching the gospel, loving and serving the Lord.
3 Tips for Finding Inspiration in Leviticus
Leviticus, the third book of the Bible, is notoriously tricky. It feels like reading an old instruction manual. That’s because it is. It’s been
called “The Priests’ Manual.” Some of the guidelines make sense, and others seem outlandish. People wonder, “Why does God have so
many rules? What’s with all the sacrifices and punishments? It makes God sound mean!”
It won’t be long before our Five Day Reading Plan leads us to Leviticus. People will undoubtedly ask, “Am I supposed to get anything
out of this?”
Here are three tips for finding inspiration in Leviticus.
1. Watch the Tent-Talk. The tent of meeting (or the tabernacle) was the portable dwelling place of God before Solomon built
the temple. Tent-talk surrounds Leviticus, and it gives important clues. Leviticus begins with people outside of the tent.
Exodus 40:35 says, “Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because...the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.”
Leviticus begins with Moses outside the tent. Israel’s sin damaged their relationship with God; they couldn’t live in God’s
holy presence, only outside of it.
Now, look at the first verse of Numbers (the next book). “The Lord spoke to Moses...in the tent of meeting….” Something
changed! What happened? Leviticus. The Bible Project says, “God takes the initiative to provide a way to reconcile his
relationship to rebellious Israel. Leviticus is all about God’s grace!” God continued to take the initiative through Jesus Christ,
who came to “fulfill the law!” (Matthew 5:17).
2. Let God Get Your Goat. The Day of Atonement lies at the center of Leviticus (chapter 16). Israel had to make annual
atonement for their sins. The priest would take two goats, one was a sacrifice for the people’s sins, and the other was a
scapegoat. The priest would confess Israel’s sins over the scapegoat, “transferring” them to the goat. Then he’d release it,
carrying their sins away.
Leviticus reminds us that sin is a deadly serious business. It requires sacrifice and atonement. This story likely sounds
familiar. On the cross, Jesus performed the perfect and final Day of Atonement. Jesus is both our sacrifice and our scapegoat!
3. Check Your Reflection. If I had to pick one verse to summarize Leviticus, I would choose 11:45, “You shall be holy, for I
am holy.” Leviticus calls Israel to reflect God’s purity and holiness to the world. Notice that God doesn’t tell people to be
perfect and make them figure it out alone. God takes the initiative to provide them with the means to reflect His holiness.
God’s grace continued in Jesus, “the image of the invisible God,” the pure human reflection of God’s purity and holiness
(Colossians 1:15). Jesus fulfilled God’s purpose, and, through Him, we have the joy of growing in holiness--polishing our
mirror so we can reflect the holiness of God to the world!
Keep these tips in mind as you read Leviticus and let this precious book inspire you to seek God’s grace for your holiness. The nations
still yearn for it. ~~Bro. Jim
--Bro. Jim
The Mission of Glennville United Methodist Church
M EMBERS!!
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We all know the Bible is important. But, let’s be honest, it can be hard to understand. It’s a huge book (and it’s really 66 books!). It comes from a different time. Is it a list of rules? Is it relevant to us? How do the pieces fit together? In this series, we will look at the big picture to see the overarching story, the single drama of scripture in 6 movements: Creation, Fall, Israel, Jesus, Church, & New Creation. We will invite you to renew your reading of scripture; equip you with a better understanding of how the individual bits of the Bible fit together into a seamless whole; and inspire you to see your place in the unfolding drama of the Bible.
Congratulations, also, to the Grandparents,
Bran & Becky Thompson and
Hugh & Mary Ruth Hamilton, and Great-Grandmothers,
Ms. Jane Thompson & Ms. Nita Mulheren
Week 4: January 26th – February 1st
• Genesis 41-42; Mark 16
• Genesis 43-44; Psalm 24; Galatians 1
• Genesis 45-46; Psalm 108; Galatians 2
• Genesis 47-48; Psalm 25; Galatians 3
• Genesis 49-50; Galatians 4
Day
Bible
Reading
Program
Attention all Men of GUMC
You’re invited to join in a new group specially designed for you!
Come join in on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Supper will be provided.
Mark your calendars today for a time of good food and Christian fellowship!
On Sunday, February 2, the children and youth will be
delivering soup as an outreach ministry. They will also
be collecting an offering during the services to be used to
meet needs in our local community.
Children, youth, and their parents will share a pizza
lunch together immediately following the 11:00 am
service. We will then package the soups for delivery and
divide into teams for distribution and ministry.
The children and youth ask for your support as a
congregation. You can help us out by making a pot of
soup* or by a monetary donation and most importantly
by praying!!
*Please contact Julianne Hearn (912-481-1877) for soup
donation
Congratulations to
Branford, Natalie, Ford &
Henry Thompson
on the birth of their son & brother,
Charles Clayborn Baxter
Thompson
who was born on
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz.
& measured 21 inches in length.
The Mission of Glennville U
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CRISIS
Ned DeLoach Kenneth Durrence Gary Smith Paul Rutkowski
Sharlene Randall Joe Brewton Carolyn DeLoach Jay Durrence
Lee Bland Melissa S. McLendon Karen Higgason Jeff Dawson
Naia K. McCallar Hanna Stanfield Keith Stanfield Phyllis Anderson
Gerald Strickland Gerald Brueggeman E.B. Cowart Gail DeLoaney
Wayne Tatum Billy Lane J.R. Crumpler Alex Pinkston
Janet Rutkowski Bill Griner Pete Pratt Ann Bess
Karen Burns Zach Kumpula Janie Welch Ronnie Durrence
Lexy McRae Dale Moore Jimmy Mobley Saralynn Flournoy
Ann Whiten Kelley Franklin Mary Purcell Victor Flournoy
John Durrence Leon Waters Emma Hinson Sharon McCall
Bill & Brenda Parker James Whiten Jody Mingledorff Danny Dubberly
Carl Clark Lloyd Jones Inez Brown Chuck Bryans
Bill Mathis, Jr. Jackie Trim Libby Ann Brookerd Austin Keels
Amber Bland Benton Player Michael Browne Greyson Kennedy
Jared Jordan Ned DeLoach Evalynn Helmey Samuel Green
Josh Dasher Stacey Sampson Rosemary Pinckney Edward Driggers
Dr. Laura Thompson Stanton Browne Karen Browne Malone Tompkins
Christian Waters Helen Lightsey Debra Odom Janice Shelton
Lynn Denton Pauline Foster William Anderson Sandy Verbridge
Bytha Durrence Jerry Murray Logan Bonin
GENERAL
Larry Massey Caitlin Randall Morris Whiten Paul Drappeaux
Evan Fisher Paul Hally Huey Johnson Betty Barrow
Mary Todd Larry Hardenbrook James Weitman Beverly Medlock
John Thompson Kathryn Kaney John O. Parker Ashley Waters
Larry McLeod Jeanette Greer Devan Thomas Wilton Foster
Michael Groover
MILITARY
John Catto Angela Belding David White Jeremy Chase
Chad Jordan Alex Santacruz Justin Dean Coleman Tyler Gillette
Duston Mancel
New Names / ‡ Hospital Families of Deceased
Names will remain on the Crisis List for 2 weeks then will be moved to the General List for 2 weeks.
Once remaining on the General List for 2 weeks they will then be removed unless the church office is otherwise notified.
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January 26 – February 1
No Anniversaries Listed
If we do not have your family’s birthdays and anniversaries, please
call the Church office at 654-2587.
January 26 – February 1
27 Logan Bland
Kaitlyn Baxter
28 Ricky Kicklighter
Ron Drappeaux
30 Gail Stanek
31 Austin Keels
Prayer Concerns
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Vessel & Bulletin Deadline
Email address: [email protected]
*Vessel Deadline - Email no later than Monday at noon. *Bulletin - Email no later than Tuesday at noon.
Glennville United Methodist Church
Glennville, GA
We’re searching for just the right person to be
our part-time Youth Minister!
You would have the opportunity to partner with
an amazing group of talented and active
volunteer leaders to oversee an amazing youth
ministry in a fantastic church! You would lead
and develop ministry leaders; minister to youth
and families; and help your church excel in
helping young people become disciples of Jesus
Christ!
Is this you? Is this someone you know?
You can find more information at
http://glennvilleumc.com/aboutus/employment
If you’d like to explore, feel free to call the
church office @ (912) 654-2587 and ask
for Jim.
Ready to apply?
Send 1) A letter of introduction, including a
statement of Christian faith; & 2) Your resume
to:
Glennville United Methodist Church,
ATTN: Youth Search, P.O. Box 352,
Glennville, GA 30427.
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The American Red Cross Blood Drive team is inviting churches to sponsor a blood drive once a
year. This includes assisting in set up at 1st Baptist Church; providing refreshments; and
arranging for 2-3 volunteers to work the blood drive. If you, your Sunday School class/small group, or a group of your friends feel called to
lead this on behalf of our church, please contact the church office for
more details.
Praise the Lord for new opportunities to serve Him and
sing His praises in 2020!
Oh, sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless
His name;
Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to
day.
Psalm 96:1-2
God Bless!!
Mary Anne
You’re Invited to the Annual GUMC Valentine Banquet
on Sunday, February 9th, at 12:15 p.m.
This event is hosted by the youth and is their annual fundraiser.
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The following are members or family of members that are
residents in nursing homes or assisted living homes.
Please take time out of your schedule to pray for,
send a card to or visit these loved ones.
It will be a blessing to their day as well as yours!
Glenvue Nursing Home
Dannis Brannen Velma Salter
Betty Jackson Edsel Thompson
Janet Putnam
North Springs The Griffin House
Claxton, GA Claxton, GA
Nell Armstrong Nell Cary
Shirley Hearn
Lauree Kicklighter
The Oaks-Bethany The Fountains in Cartersville Vidalia, GA Cartersville, GA
Louise Daniel Richard Flournoy
SPREAD THE NEWS
Read 1 Corinthians 16 : 13 – 14, NIV
A captain saw a soldier running as fast as he
could toward the rear during a battle.
“Stop!” he shouted. “Don’t you know there’s a
battle going on? Where are you going?”
“We’re winning the battle,” said the boy.
“And I’m going to spread the news all over
France.”
We’re fighting a battle against Satan and sin;
and we’re on the winning side! There’s a time to
speak up and broadcast, but there’s also a time to
stand up and battle.
It takes courage to be a Christian. The
Christian faith isn’t a religion of helpless
husbands, weak wives, spineless spinsters and
bashful bachelors.
The Bible says, “Stand firm in your faith; be
men of courage; be strong.”
Prayer: Grant unto us, Father, the sustaining
and strengthening blessings of Thy grace.
Inspire us with faith and fortitude, making us
faithful and fearless: through Christ. Amen.
Michael Guido’s Treasury of Illustrations
evangelism (n.) 1. The zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel.
disseminate (v.) 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed.
Tina Time
How precious are your thoughts about me O God, they cannot be numbered. Psalm 139 : 17
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God doe think about us, and He also loves us very much, and we should think the way He thinks and
love the way He loves, that is what we ought to be doing.
Tina Time
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS WITH
REFUSAL TO SALE FOR THE 2007 FORD MODEL
E-350 CHURCH VAN.
ALL BIDS ARE TO BE TURNED IN TO JASON WHITLOW.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VAN
PLEASE CONTACT JASON AT (912) 237- 4765
Would you like to receive regular updates from Bro. Jim's Feb. Holy Land
Pilgrimage?
Sign up for the email list on our website at https://www.glennvilleumc.com/connect/holy-
land-pilgrimage
He will be sending beautiful photos and inspirational messages as he helps lead pilgrims to the places where our Biblical ancestors, including the Apostles and Jesus, walked. It will also be a great source of information for those who are interested in joining him on a future pilgrimage!
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Glennville United Methodist Church
912-654-2587
Fax-912-654-3636
Pastor: Rev. Jim Morrow
Pastor’s Office: [email protected]
Staff
Mary Anne Cabbage Director of Music
Aimee Ray Secretary
Sam Johnson Custodian
2020 Lay Leadership
Bryan Wiggins Lay Leader
Bran Thompson Chair of Church Council
Deb Rutkowski Secretary of Church Council
Will Sheffield Chair of Finance
Wendy Durrence Treasurer
Jason Whitlow Chair of Trustees
Andy Whiten Sunday School Super.
Amanda Morrow Children’s Coordinator
Ashlan Porter Nursery Coordinator
Anna Rogers Youth Coordinator
Jason Whitlow Adult Coordinator
Jarad Huffman Chair of Safe Sanctuaries
Becky Thompson Senior Adult Coordinator
Sandra Durrence Health Ministry Coordinator
Jason Whitlow Fellowship Meals Coordinator
Angelynne Sheffield Chair of Worship
Thomas Rogers &
Clarissa Vejnar UMYF Co-President
Kelly Durrence Higher Education
Dylan Mulligan Church Historian
Judy Bland Church Librarian
Jennifer Huffman Chair of Evangelism
Sharon Durrence Membership Secretary
David Smith Lay Delegate to Annual
Conf.
Caughey Hearn Chair of Pastor Parish
Relations Committee
Elaine Keels Chair Mission Committee
Phyllis Smith Chair Parsonage Committee
Greg Woolard Chair Memorial Committee
Sasha Quarles Chair of Children & Youth
Council
Laura Anne Hart Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Brian Threlkeld At Large Member of Council
Karen Browne At Large Member of Council
Vic Flournoy At Large Member of Council
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE
EVENTS:
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Worship, Growth and Involvement
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 SECRETARY’S OFFICE CLOSED – DR. APPT.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. “BROTHERHOOD” GATHERING FOR THE
MEN OF GUMC
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME
MENU: RUSTY PIG: RIBS,
MASHED POTATOES, & GREEN BEANS
7:00 p.m. FOCUS 20/20 EXECUTIVE TEAM MEETING
IN CONFERENCE ROOM
7:15 p.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE FOR EASTER
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 “SOUP-ER BOWL” SUNDAY
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION
WITH “SOUP-ER BOWL” SUNDAY
SPECIAL OFFERING
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
9:00 a.m. LIBBY DURRENCE BIBLE STUDY
10:00 a.m. STAFF MEETING
6:00 p.m. WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PRIME TIME
MENU: TO BE ANNOUNCED
7:15 p.m. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE FOR EASTER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 9:00 a. – 12:00 p. GUMC THRIFT STORE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE WITH
12:15 p.m. VALENTINE BANQUET SPONSORED BY
GUMC YOUTH
(YOUTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. PROMISE OF HOPE 3RD ANNUAL
OPEN HOUSE
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Sunday, January 26, 2020
“Israel”
Genesis 12:1-4 1:46-47, 52-55
Sunday Hymns:
January 26, 2020
(Selected from the United Methodist Hymnal)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #127
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name #154
Standing on the Promises #374
GLENNVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REGULAR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME!
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Sunday Scripture:
Isaiah 9 : 1 - 4; Psalm 27 : 1, 4 - 9: 1 Corinthians 1 : 10 - 18;
Matthew 4 : 12 - 23
THOSE IN SERVICE TO THE LORD
Weekly Financial Report
January 26, 2020
Hall Monitor
Charlton Rogers
Nursery
Anna Rogers
Glennville UMC Children’s Church
3-year olds thru 2nd
Lacy Parker
GUMC Children & Youth
Children (K-4 & Up) – No Activities
Youth – No Activities
Acolytes
Banks Hearn & Jackson Morrow
Ushers
Wendy Durrence, Caughey Hearn,
T.J. Quarles, Jason Whitlow
Flowers
Jane Thompson
Worship Attendance
January 19, 2020
9:00 a.m.: 18
11:00 a.m.: 88
Children’s Church: 9
Total in Worship: 115
Sunday School Attendance
January 19, 2019
January 19: 60
Average for January: 62
Average Year to Date: 62
Weekly Budget Received:
$3,600.00
Weekly Budget Needs:
$6,600.01
Budget Received to date:
$34,700.00
Budget Needs to date:
$26,400.04
Building Fund:
$
Designated gifts this year:
$101,606.73
Total Givings to Date:
$136,306.73
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
26
Worship Service
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Youth Trip to
Orlando Universal
Studios
27
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
28
“Brotherhood”
Gathering for the
Men of GUMC
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
29
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Focus 20/20
Executive Team
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir
Practice for Easter
7:15 p.m.
30 31 1
2 “Soup-Er Bowl”
Sunday
Worship Service with
Holy Communion &
“Soup-Er Bowl”
Sunday Special
Offering
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
3
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Worship Committee
Meeting
6:00 p.m.
4 5
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir
Practice for Easter
7:15 p.m.
6 7 8
GUMC Thrift
Store
9:00 a. – 12:00 p.
9
Worship Service
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Valentine Banquet
hosted by GUMC
Youth (Youth Annual
Fundraiser)
12:15 p.m.
Promise of Hope 3rd
Annual Open House
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
10
Libby Durrence
Bible Study Group
9:00 a.m.
11 12
Prime Time
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir
Practice for Easter
7:15 p.m.
13 14 15
May/June
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