St. John's United Methodist

Women's Circle....

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The Greenwood District United Methodist Women will hold their Annual Mini-School September 11, 2010 at the 1st Methodist Church in Greenwood, MS. It will be from 9:002 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Ladies please plan to attend and make your selection for the study for 2011. The Studies are: John’s Letters & Sudan And Joy to the World-Global Christianity.

Feed the Youth....

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August 29 – Shine the Light
September 5 - Need someone to provide the meal
September 12 - Need someone to provide the meal
September 19 - Emily & Matt Gnemi
September 26 - Need someone to provide the meal

Blood Drive...

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On Sunday October 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. St John’s will be holding a public blood drive. We welcome everyone 16
& older to donate if able, 16 years olds will need signed parental permission, Jim Palmer has the forms. If we get over 50 units in
our group, AB-61, we continue to have a group policy offering
free blood and processing from Mississippi Blood Services.
Please donate blood,
MISSISSIPPI IS VERY SHORT OF BLOOD!

300 Oaks....

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TO WALK WITH OUR BEACON HARBOR FRIENDS
WHEN..............SEPTEMBER 18TH
TIME.................9:15 A.M.
WHERE............MEET AT THE KEESLER BRIDGE
THERE IS A SIGN UP SHEET ON THE OFFICE WINDOW
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP,
ST. JOHN'S MISSION COMMITTEE

Celebrate the Light...

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Begin now preparing for a wonderful worship-filled day. As we celebrate the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.
• Hand out the Invitation Cards sent to you by the Evangelism Committee
• Pick up more cards if you have handed out your 5
• Pray for the person God is calling you to invite
• Submit this person’s name to the Prayer Team so that they can pray for them as well

From the pastor....

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For my devotion this morning I read Luke 18. Jesus made quite an impression on a blind man. When Jesus was traveling in Jericho He healed the man of his blindness for free. The man didn’t have to do anything expensive or remarkable; he just called out to Him. Jesus had mercy on this man, when others treated him like an outcast.
The blind man was sitting by the road, when he heard people walking near. They said Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. So the man called out for Jesus to have mercy on him. The crowd hushed his words. This made him shout louder, and it got Jesus’ attention.
When Jesus and the blind man came face-to-face, Jesus asked what he wanted Him to do. Without hesitation, the man told the Lord and Savior that he wanted to see. Jesus told the man to receive sight, for his faith healed him! This man received his sight back; followed Jesus, and praised God, as did the crowd of witnesses.
As you draw near to Jesus today He will ask you a question. “What do you want Me to do for you?” What will you say? What will you believe Him for?
Lord, I want to believe, just like the blind man. I don’t want to give up until you answer me.

Billy Ray Stonestreet

Shine the Light

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Dear Friends,
Now that we have paid all indebtedness on the Lighthouse,
let us continue to rejoice in its holy use. On Sunday, August 29, 2010 beginning at 6:00 pm , you are invited to come and celebrate this blessing God has bestowed upon us. The evening will be filled with music and fellowship, remembrance and rejoicing.

Finger foods will be served

Recent Memorials

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In Memory of Freida Bailey
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Moss – Lighthouse

In Memory of Boyce Bailey
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Moss – Lighthouse

In Memory of Howard Britt
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Walcott – General Budget

In Memory of Sam Stanley
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Walcott – General Budget

In Memory of Tommy Calhoun
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Walcott – General Budget
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gnemi – Lighthouse

In Memory of Grider Randale
Glenn A Brooks – Good Samaritan

Note burning celebration...

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On June 30, 2010 the final payment was made to pay off the mortgage on the Lighthouse. We will hold a celebrative worship service that will include a note burning and much praise through music.

Join us on Sunday, August 29 at 6:00 pm for finger food, fellowship, praise and worship.

Joint Summer Sunday School Program...

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St. John’s Joint Summer Sunday School Program
Sunday, August 22:
10:00 to 10:40 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall

Craig Bernard Jackson Director of Joni & Friends. He will speak about this organization, forming outreach programs throughout the community & ministering hope and the message of Christ to those who face the daily challenges of life with disability. Come and join us for our last joint class for the summer.

From Veronica...

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John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer

I give myself completely to you, God.
Assign me to my place in your creation.
Let me suffer for you.
Give me the work you would have me do.
Give me many tasks
Or have me step aside while you call others.
Give me riches or let me live in poverty.
I freely give all that I am and
All that I have to you.
And now, holy God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
You are mine and I am yours. So be it.
May this covenant made on earth continue
For all eternity. Amen

This prayer has hung in my office and in my home for years. I often pray it in hopes that I will truly seek God’s will and serve Him. I share this prayer with you today and hope that it will become one of your favorite prayers as well.

The lines of this prayer that stand out to me today are:
Give me the work you would have me do.
Give me many tasks or have me step aside while you call others

Many people in our church family have joyfully done the many tasks that God would have them to do and now are stepping aside while God calls others. We have faithful servants of our church who have served in a particular area of ministry as many as 20 years. God has blessed them and our church through their service. Now they are stepping aside in order to serve God in other ways. As we thank them for their service and pray that God will continue to bless them, we open our hearts and minds to seek whom God is calling to step up and fill these positions of leadership.

The Lay Leadership Committee (Nominations) will be meeting in the next few weeks to discern the new leadership for 2011. Members of this committee will be contacting people to fill these positions and we ask that you prayerfully consider the request. If you feel as if God is calling you to serve on a committee or as a committee leader for the upcoming years, I ask that you do not wait to be asked instead contact a member of the Lay Leadership Committee or one of the pastors soon.

There are other areas of ministry that are in need of volunteers that are not addressed by the Lay Leadership Committee. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to serve one of the following:
Sr. High Youth Sunday school teacher – This is a weekly commitment of preparing and leading our high school students during the Sunday school hour. It would be nice to have 2 or 3 people rotate on a monthly basis.
Visual aides (Media Shout) administrator – This is the computer program that we utilize for our visuals during the Grace Worship service at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. You must feel comfortable working on a computer and be willing to attend the Grace service each Sunday. This position also requires some preparation time during the week. It would be really great if 2 or 3 people would volunteer so that we could set this up on a rotating basis. Training will be provided.

Sunday school superintendent – This is a weekly responsibility of recording Sunday school attendance and giving. This position also includes ordering curriculum on a quarterly basis.

There are many opportunities to service in our church and we are blessed that many people have heard the calling to service and said yes. We are in immediate need for someone to step forward in these three areas mentioned above. If you are interested please contact me at 453-7597 or email me at veronicapritchard@hotmail.com.

From the Pastor...

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Summer is about over now. We are gearing up for our fall Bible studies and there is a lot of good stuff offered. Every church member has the responsibility to grow through study and become a more fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ. We encourage you to invite your neighbors and friends to come with you and join in one of the many Bible studies that are being offered. It makes no difference what church they belong to or if they belong to any church at all. We are called to make disciples and reach the entire world for Jesus Christ beginning with Greenwood.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY BEGINS AUGUST 18TH
5:15 – 5:45pm – Meals ($5 for adults, $2.50 for children & young, max of $15.00 per family)
5:45 – 7:00pm - Methodist Melodies & Kid’s Korner starts up again.
5:45 – 7:00pm - Youth Bible Study
5:45 – 7:00pm – Adult Bible Studies…. (2)
LEARNING HOW TO PRAY (This is a six-week adventure in prayer and learning how to pray more effectively. We will be using Maxie Dunnam’s workbook of Living Prayer. Cost is $9 and I will be leading it.)

MARRIAGE: BUILT TO LAST (A six session video-driven Bible study by Chip Ingram, Dave Ramsey and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda. I have watched some of these videos and it is good. Tom & Anne Flanagan will be your host for this study. It also comes with a workbook. Please call church office and sign up so we can be sure we have enough workbooks. More detail will be in your church bulletin.)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH, MEN’S FRATERNITY BIBLE STUDY NO 2: WINNING AT WORK & HOME will meet at 6:00 a.m. every Thursday for 16 weeks. Dr. Robert Lewis’ videos for this study are powerful and life changing. There is a workbook but no homework. For most men happiness and satisfaction in life are locked up in two words—work and home. This study gives you a game plan for winning in both arenas. You’ll get the tools you need to build (or rebuild) your confidence; expand your vision; develop successful life strategies; and improve your performance in your relationship with your wife or girlfriend, in your relationships with your children, and in your job. Please men invite other men to come. It will change their life. We will get you out by 7:00 a.m. in time to go to work.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 23RD (This is a 34 week study of the Bible. There will be videos and a workbook. The goal of DISCIPLE is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who know and love God’s Word. If you have ever wanted to read the whole Bible this is your opportunity. There will to two sessions offered on Mondays. One Study at 9:00 a.m. and one Study at 6:00 p.m. Call the church office and sign up for the time best for you. Our Associate Pastor Veronica Pritchard will be leading this study.)

Please pray for each one of these studies. And spread the news and information about them around your family and friends. Please invite someone to one or more of these Bible study. This is part of our mission to reach out and win persons to Jesus Christ, to assimilate them into the family of God, to train and equip persons for the work of discipleship, and to transform the world for Jesus by making faithful disciples.

Your fellow servant in Christ
Billy Ray Stonestreet

August 15th....

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Sunday school Kick-off
9:45 in the Fellowship Hall
Refreshments & games

Promotion Sunday
Attendance Recognition
10:55 Worship Service

During this service we will also do a blessing of the backpacks. All children are invited to bring their school backpack to place on the altar.
We will bless the backpacks and prayer for the children as they begin a new school year.

Back-to-school Swim Party
5:30 PM at Twin Rivers
Let’s join First UMC for fun, fellowship & food.

Feed the Youth...

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August 15 – Party @ Twin Rivers
August 22 – Steffany & Jason Ward
August 29 – Concert
September 5 - Need someone to provide the meal
September 12 - Need someone to provide the meal
September 19 – Emily & Matt Gnemi

Disciple Bible Study...

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Disciple I will begin on Monday, August 23 at 9:00 am – 11:30 am
AND 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

It is not too late to sign up. Contact Veronica today!

Men's Bible Study...

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Men’s Fraternity Two: “Winning at Work & Home” by Robert Lewis will be on Thursday mornings starting August 19 @ 6 a.m. and will be 16 sessions. Workbooks are also $10.00. There will be no homework, food and drink will be served.

Stew Pot..

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Monday August 16
At 11:15 a.m.

Reminder...

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Just a reminder that “The Help” will be utilizing our Lighthouse and parking lot from August 18 through August 31.

Memorials...

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In Memory of Tommy Calhoun
Debbie Oxnam - Youth Fund
Mr. & Mrs. John R Bunch III – Lighthouse
Dr. & Mrs. Carl Bernet – Lighthouse

In Memory of John Bradford
Debbie Oxnam – Youth Fund

In Memory of Dick Levy
Debbie Oxnam – Youth Fund

In Memory of Granville Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. John R Bunch III– Lighthouse

In Memory of Johnny Clarke
Mr. & Mrs. John R Bunch III – Lighthouse

In Memory of Dr. Robert Jennings
Mr. & Mrs. John R Bunch III – Lighthouse
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rumfelt – Lighthouse

In Memory of Gerry Huggins
Ronnie & Susan Robertson – Lighthouse

In Memory of Sam Stanley
Dr. & Mrs. Carl Bernet - Lighthouse

Circuit Rider....

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Sign up now for the Circuit Rider at www.mississippi-umc.org and click on “Sign up for newsletter here”. Receive up-to-the minute news and information from the Mississippi Conference. Your Circuit rider will arrive at your email address weekly with announcements, date to remember, celebration stories and cares and concerns from across the conference, as well as employment opportunities. Print a copy of Circuit Rider each week and share with someone you know who doesn’t have a computer, but wants to stay informed.

2010 Tornado Recovery....

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To Give: Donations to 2010 Tornado Recovery can be sent to MS Conference at P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215-1147, clearly marked for: 2010 Tornado Recovery.

You may also give through UMCOR Advance #901670

To Help: Calls are now being accepted by calling 866-647-7486 or alternatively 601-354-0515 ext. 21.

Or email: tornadorelief@mississippi-umc.org

An urgent message from Rev. Wayne Napier,
Mississippi Conference Disaster Response Coordinator

As of 3:30 PM Wednesday June 9 there are no debris removal teams needed in Yazoo City or County. This is contradictory to the update of last weekend but the situation with the debris and decisions by the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors alleviated the need for debris removal at this time. There is still debris removal needed in Holmes County and I will get updated information out as soon as I have it.

Rev. Wayne Napier
wbnapier@live.com

Christmas in July on August 1st....

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IT IS TIME FOR US TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY AGAIN THIS YEAR.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO HELP PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR BANKSTON SCHOOL.
COPIES OF NEEDS WILL BE PLACED IN ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES.
LAST YEAR, MR. LOVE THE NEW PRINCIPAL, AT BANKSTON WAS WONDERFULLY SURPRISED AND OVERWHELMED AT OUR CHURCH'S GENEROSITY.

AUGUST 1ST. AT THE 11:00 SERVICE WE WILL BRING ALL SUPPLIES TO THE ALTAR AND HAVE THEM BLESSED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT,
MISSIONS COMMITTEE

Alter flowers....

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The flower calendar has some available Sundays. Please sign up on the bulletin board next to the Pastor's office. Thank you for supporting this wonderful ministry. Please know that as well as adorning the altar each Sunday morning, these beautiful flowers are also delivered to the sick, hospitalized, shut-ins, and nursing home residents.

Thank you...

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Thank you seems so small for all the help that I have gotten from Dr. Stonestreet, Veronica, Sam, Matt, Linda, Dimple, Peggy, ReNelda, Dorothy, Will, Rob and so many more since I have started working in the church office. I feel God’s love and help every step of my way.
Thank you again,
Janice Dawson

Thank you..

2010-06-15T20:42:00.000-05:00

Dear St. John’s Family,
Words cannot express to each of you how very much I appreciate all of your calls, cards, visits, food and prayers that you have done for me after my surgery.
I always knew St. John’s was a very close knit family, but you have shown such Christian love I feel God surrounding me through you all. I am healing, doing well and am beginning to get back to myself. I love each of you and am very proud to be a part of such wonderful congregation.
In Christ,
LaDonna