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Rincon United Methodist Church 107 Savannah Avenue, Rincon, GA 31326 (Web Site) www.rinconumc.org (E-Mail) [email protected] 912-826-5796 Loving God Loving People Growing Together Moving Forward Faith Connections August 2019 I hope that you are receiving as much blessings from our church family praying together through the Book of Acts as I am. As I am utilizing Dr. Teykl’s Book, Acts 29: Fifty Days to Invite the Holy Spirit, in my own prayer times my eyes are being opened to specific areas in our church family life and in our community for which we should be praying and specific people in our community for whom to pray. Whether you started on Pentecost Sunday or sometime later, whether you have been able to pray everyday or have missed a few days, I am thankful that we are on this journey of prayer together. I look forward to what God is going to continue to do in our church family and community as we continue to be united in prayer and free the Holy Spirit to do marvelous things here. You have probably noticed that a new accessibility ramp is being added to the front of the fellowship hall. This project is able to be completed through the generosity of our church family in giving to this special need. You may not know that there are two other projects that the trustees have in the fund raising stage. The first is the addition of screens to our worship space. Since video is so much a part of what we do now, the addition of permanently mounted screens into our worship space is becoming a real need. Vacation Bible School, mission reports, even funerals utilize video as part of the service. I don’t have the exact figures in front of me, but we have approximately have 38% of the $8,000 needed to complete this project already donated. The second is remodeling the kitchen in the parsonage. Our family is very thankful to the trustees for planning this remodel and to all who give to help make it happen. This project will cost approximately $15,000 and we have already on hand approximately $3,500 toward this goal. More details will be coming in the bulletin and next month’s newsletter on these projects. Even though as I write this article it is the middle of July, Fall will be here before we know it. I know that you are looking forward with me to resuming our Wednesday Night Suppers and our study that goes along with the suppers. As of right now we do not have fundraiser suppers planned which means we will be reverting the schedule of two suppers each month (1st and 3rd Wednesday). If you would like to host a supper as a fundraiser or just help us gather more than twice a month please speak with Ty to get on the schedule. I am in the process of choosing what we will be studying and should have a decision in the next couple of weeks. Look for information in your bulletin. Finally, let me tell you again that I love you and I love being your pastor! It is pure joy for me to see members of our church family working together to do so much good. Whether it is sewing clothes for Bobby Gale to take to children in Africa, or prepping and pouring a new accessibility ramp for the fellowship hall, sewing quilts for children at Vashti, organizing and participating in our second Oconee Outreach Opportunity Effingham, Vacation Bible School, the youth trip to Orlando, Happy Hearts, or any of another of other things we are doing together, my heart swells with the love that fills our church family. This is why I am so excited for all that God has in store for us as we are Loving God, Loving People, Growing Together and Moving Forward to God’s glory . Looking Forward, Brother Michael Prayer Requests: Unspoken Brenda Honeycutt, Norma Cave John Westova Larry Gibson Jordan Rahn Cody Duncan Nephew of Millie McRae Carolyn Franks Zach and Nick Kruse Susan Deason Family of Kevin Frawley Travis Abel Mickey LaValley Jackie Barnes Gussie Nease Kayla Alexander Joe McAllister & Family/ Friends Cynthia Rahn Shannon Johnson Graylin Reece Diane & Larry Teal Vicki Williams Cheyrl Brinson Nyla Moore Stephen Felker Emma Hastings Martin Snyder Joycelin Fuller Becky Martin James Bulloch Jim Dominey Abby Smith Danny Hall Kitty O’Neil Robb Anderson Glenn Andrews Barbara Bucy Norma Cave Charlie Dukes Chaplain Maj. Tommy Fussell USAF Jack Green Morris & Maxine Oglesby Donald Quinones Tony Rahn George & Mary Rotureau Merle & Ernest Zittrouer Praying Through Acts, Work Projects and Fall Is Coming
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Rincon United Methodist Church
107 Savannah Avenue, Rincon, GA 31326 (Web Site) www.rinconumc.org (E-Mail) [email protected]
912-826-5796
Loving God Loving People Growing Together Moving Forward
Faith Connections August 2019
I hope that you are receiving as much blessings from our church family praying
together through the Book of Acts as I am. As I am utilizing Dr. Teykl’s Book, Acts 29: Fifty Days to
Invite the Holy Spirit, in my own prayer times my eyes are being opened to specific areas in our
church family life and in our community for which we should be praying and specific people in our
community for whom to pray. Whether you started on Pentecost Sunday or sometime later,
whether you have been able to pray everyday or have missed a few days, I am thankful that we are
on this journey of prayer together. I look forward to what God is going to continue to do in our
church family and community as we continue to be united in prayer and free the Holy Spirit to do
marvelous things here.
You have probably noticed that a new accessibility ramp is being added to the front of the
fellowship hall. This project is able to be completed through the generosity of our church family in
giving to this special need. You may not know that there are two other projects that the trustees
have in the fund raising stage. The first is the addition of screens to our worship space. Since video
is so much a part of what we do now, the addition of permanently mounted screens into our
worship space is becoming a real need. Vacation Bible School, mission reports, even funerals utilize
video as part of the service. I don’t have the exact figures in front of me, but we have approximately
have 38% of the $8,000 needed to complete this project already donated. The second is remodeling
the kitchen in the parsonage. Our family is very thankful to the trustees for planning this remodel
and to all who give to help make it happen. This project will cost approximately $15,000 and we
have already on hand approximately $3,500 toward this goal. More details will be coming in the
bulletin and next month’s newsletter on these projects.
Even though as I write this article it is the middle of July, Fall will be here before we know
it. I know that you are looking forward with me to resuming our Wednesday Night Suppers and
our study that goes along with the suppers. As of right now we do not have fundraiser suppers
planned which means we will be reverting the schedule of two suppers each month (1st and 3rd
Wednesday). If you would like to host a supper as a fundraiser or just help us gather more than
twice a month please speak with Ty to get on the schedule. I am in the process of choosing what we
will be studying and should have a decision in the next couple of weeks. Look for information in
your bulletin.
Finally, let me tell you again that I love you and I love being your pastor! It is pure joy for
me to see members of our church family working together to do so much good. Whether it is
sewing clothes for Bobby Gale to take to children in Africa, or prepping and pouring a new
accessibility ramp for the fellowship hall, sewing quilts for children at Vashti, organizing and
participating in our second Oconee Outreach Opportunity Effingham, Vacation Bible School, the
youth trip to Orlando, Happy Hearts, or any of another of other things we are doing together, my
heart swells with the love that fills our church family. This is why I am so excited for all that God
has in store for us as we are Loving God, Loving People, Growing Together and Moving Forward
to God’s glory .
Looking Forward, Brother Michael
Prayer
Requests:
Unspoken
Brenda Honeycutt,
Norma Cave
John Westova
Larry Gibson
Jordan Rahn
Cody Duncan
Nephew of Millie McRae
Carolyn Franks
Zach and Nick Kruse
Susan Deason
Family of Kevin Frawley
Travis Abel
Mickey LaValley
Jackie Barnes
Gussie Nease
Kayla Alexander
Joe McAllister & Family/
Friends
Cynthia Rahn
Shannon Johnson
Graylin Reece
Diane & Larry Teal
Vicki Williams
Cheyrl Brinson
Nyla Moore
Stephen Felker
Emma Hastings
Martin Snyder
Joycelin Fuller
Becky Martin
James Bulloch
Jim Dominey
Abby Smith
Danny Hall
Kitty O’Neil
Robb Anderson
Glenn Andrews
Barbara Bucy
Norma Cave
Charlie Dukes
Chaplain Maj. Tommy
Fussell USAF
Jack Green
Morris & Maxine Oglesby
Donald Quinones
Tony Rahn
George & Mary Rotureau
Merle & Ernest Zittrouer
Praying Through Acts, Work Projects and Fall Is Coming
Season of Easter
Sunday Worship 11:00 am
Rev. J. Michael Finn
August 4th 8th Sunday after Pentecost
Communion
“Praying Through Acts:
Damascus Road Conversions“
Acts 9
August 11th 9th Sunday After Pentecost
Promotion Sunday
“Praying Through Acts:
A Harvest of Households“
Acts 10
August 18th 10th Sunday After Pentecost
“Praying Through Acts:
Healing Casualties”
Acts 12
August 25th 11th Sunday After Pentecost
Special Guest:
Bobby Gale
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News from the Missions & Christian Education Director By Ty LaValley
Fourteen youth participated in a great summer experience at Camp Daniel Boone in North
Carolina, through our Scouting ministry. The older boys white water rafted three separate
rivers, built trust in the high ROPES course and braved the zip lines. Others honed their
outdoor skills in the first year camper program or the wilderness survival experience.
Closer to home, we are getting ready for a new school year and the church programming that
goes along with it. Wednesday night dinners will resume on the first and third Wednesdays
beginning in September. Pastor Michael will lead a Bible study on the days when there is a
meal. Promotion Sunday is August 11th.
On a personal note, my ministry in the secular setting is changing this school year. I am
moving from South Effingham Middle School to assist in a GNETS classroom at the Rincon
Learning Center. I will be working with children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorder.
Remember: wherever God plants us, that is where we are to be Jesus’s hands and feet.
Yours in Christian Service,
In Christ, Ty LaValley
UMM
August 11th @ 8 am Men’s Breakfast
August 1st & 15th: Men’s Lunch @ Ms. Jean’s at 11:30 am
August 26th @ 6:30 pm Men’s Night Out @ Hong Kong Buffet in Rincon
June Stewardship
Monthly
Total Receipts $28,946.00
Total Expenses $24,450.00
Difference $4,496.00
Yearly (51%)
Total Receipts (53%) $142,472.00
Total Expenses (54.1%) $145,479.00
Difference ($3,007.00)
New A/V System YTD: $3,151.82
UMW
August 8th @ 6 pm Angels of Hope @ Sweet Teas
The Eva Oglesby Circle will resume in September
Happy Hearts
August 5 @ 12 pm Lunch Menu: Baked Potato Bar, Congealed Salad, Rolls & Dessert
Promotion Sunday
Promotion Sunday is on August 11th.
Mission Dresses & Shorts ~ August 3rd & 24th from 9 am until ????
Join us on August 3rd & 24th to help make mission dresses for the children in Africa. Bobby Gale will be here on August 25th
to receive these dresses and shorts along with our donation to the Well fund from the church & VBS. Join us in making the
lives of children a little bit brighter and colorful. If you do not sew but would like to help, there will be plenty to help with,
so please come on out and join us.
“Celebrate Life” Relay for life presents Dancing
under the Stars. A night of Food, Fun, Music &
Dancing. Call 657-4590 for more information.
Tickets $15 adv. $20 at door. Sept. 6th @ 6 pm
Family Night Supper
Regular Supper
Resume in September
See Sunday’s bulletin for the menu.
Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts while I am recovering from my surgery. Regular office hours are now
resuming. Please come by or call if there is something you need.
There are only 3 days available on the flower calendar. If you can help with this valuable ministry, please
call, email or sign up; the dates are October 6th, December 1st & 29th.
Gifts Received
For the Mission Dresses by: John & Lisa Armstrong, Bob & Krista Cannon.
In honor of Ron Bragg for the Mission Dresses by Tom & Susan Mahany.
In Honor of Ron Bragg for the Facilities fund by Bailey Morris.
For the Handicap Ramp by Gussie Nease.
In memory of Kevin Frawley by Brenda Helmly, Billy & Peggy Rahn, Ranzie Savage, Tom & Susan Mahany.
In memory of Kevin Frawley for the A/V System by Ron Bragg.
For the Piece Makers by Ron Bragg.
Meetings in August:
August 11th @ 12 pm ~ Finance Committee
August 12th @ 6 pm ~ Administrative Council: Leaders & Ministry representatives, please have a report ready
to present and 3 copies of the report at the meeting. (If you need copies made by the
office, email them no later than Aug. 6th)
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CONTACT US
Church Office 912-826-5796
Hours: Mon., 9 am to 12 pm
Tue. & Thurs., 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday, Closed
Fax Number 912-826-2263
E-Mail [email protected]
Pastor:
Michael Finn 912-826-5796 (O)
Cell: 478-973-3448
E-Mail: [email protected]
Associate Pastor/Minister of Music:
Ralph Long 912-826-5796 (O)
Cell: 912-667-8332
E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Missions & Christian Education
Ty LaValley 912-826-5796 (O)
Cell: 912-661-5950
E-mail: [email protected]
On The Web: rinconumc.org
107 Savannah Avenue
Rincon, GA 31326
912.826.5796
God of wisdom and might, we
praise you for the wonders of
our being, for mind, body, and
spirit.
Be with our children as they
begin a new school year.
Bless them and their teachers
and staff.
Give them strength and grace
as they grow in wisdom and
knowledge, as they search for
understanding, and peace and an enthusiasm in their spirits.
Be with our teachers as they begin a new school year.
Bless them and their students and parents.
Give them your peace and patience as they impart wisdom and
knowledge; as they give understanding and love to each of the lives
entrusted to them.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
