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THE VILLAGE METHODIST A WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF AUBURN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Volume 32 May 23, 2018 Number 19

Rev. Charles Cummings and Julie Hare

Here Am I

Isaiah 6:1-8 8:00 Traditional Message - Rev. Charles Cummings

Music: Turia Stark Williams & Miriam Wyman, soloists

9:30 Chapel Message - Rev. Julie Hare

Music: Turia Stark Williams & Miriam Wyman, soloists

9:30 Celebration Message - Rev. Charles Cummings

11:00 Traditional Message - Rev. Charles Cummings

Music: Turia Stark Williams & Miriam Wyman, soloists 11:00 Resonate Message - Rev. Julie Hare 11:00 Korean Worship Service - Rev. Lee

In Worship This Sunday

Prayer Pager Ministry

Our Prayer Pager Ministry is excited to share a new option that allows you to

send a prayer message (just like a text message) to our recipients with a cell

pager (see * recipients below). The site for this new service is

(www.prayerphone.net). You will have the option to type in your prayer

message or select a verse from the verses listed. You must use our 334 area

code for the message to be sent.

As the Spirit of God prompts you, first PRAY for these individuals, and then

CALL their prayer pager number (or go to www.prayerphone.net) and follow

the prompts. The prayer pager information can also be found on the AUMC

website at www.aumc.net.

To make a prayer chain request during the daytime, please call Michelle

Morrison at the church office at 334-826-8800 ext. 222. At night, please

call either Bo Cavin 334-821-7714 or Deborah McCord 334-703-3646.

Prayer Chain Numbers

You may become a part of the Auburn United

Methodist family of God in one of the following

ways:

If you have never joined a church before, you

may become a member by profession of faith

in Jesus Christ and by being baptized.

If you have already been baptized (as a child or

as an adult) in a Christian church, your baptism

is recognized by AUMC. You will be asked to

uphold AUMC with your prayers, presence,

gifts, service, and witness.

If you have any questions about United

Methodism or AUMC in particular, please

contact our Director of Membership and

Assimilation, Sally Granberry, at

334-826-8800, ext. 268.

How Do I Join AUMC?

Singles’ Ministry June 1 Single Mingle, Jefferson’s, Opelika, 6:00pm

June 21–24 AUMC Singles River Trip, Milton, FL; Registration

deadline May 25

Divorce Care meets Wednesday nights in D134, 6:00pm

Sunday Morning Study in Room B234, 9:30am For more information about these events, contact the AUMC Singles’

office, 334-826-8800 or johnf@aumc.net.

As part of our special emphasis on prayer, AUMC has established a

continuous prayer vigil each Sunday morning from 8:00am to noon.

Prayer Vigil for May 27, 2018

8:30 - 9:00 Bets Golden

9:00 - 9:30 John Helms

Ninety-six members

and friends of our

congregation will be

traveling to New

York City on May

24-29 where our

own Chancel Choir

has been invited to

perform at the

Lincoln Center. The

Lincoln Center

appearance was the

result of an invitation extended through Drs. William and Rosephanye Powell to be a

part of the exciting New York Premiere of Rosephanye’s “Gospel Trinity,” which

premiered here in Auburn earlier this month. Sixty-one singers and thirty-five family

members and friends will be making the musical pilgrimage. The concert will be

livestreamed on the DCINY Facebook page on Monday, May 28, at 7:00pm (EST) time.

Tune in to cheer on our choir in this momentous opportunity. The choir will also be

singing on Memorial Day morning at the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. Stay tuned to

the AUMC Music Ministry Facebook page for highlights of the trip. What a phenomenal

honor for our choir to be invited for this special performance. Please keep them all in

your prayers.

Prayer Pager Recipients (*cell pager) Pager #’s

Kate Seawell (mother of Joel Seawell) (334) 742-5224

*Wesley-Kate Crocker (granddaughter of Bari Hodges) (334) 742-5221

*Michelle Granberry (334) 742-5210

*Allen McCord (334) 742-5240

*Sam McCord (334) 742-5225

Tom White (334) 742-5214

*Ms. Emma Lou Duffel (334) 742-5208

*Robert & Debra Foster (334) 742-5235

*Billy & Lisa Kitchens (334) 742-5236

*Wendy Franklin (334) 742-5216

Ava Lawrence (334) 742-5211

*Charlotte Hoerlein (334) 742-5223

*Billy Hotalen (334) 742-5230

*Debbie McCall Pegues (334) 742-5233

Cascade Prayer Pager (Now reaches all participants)

(334) 742-5202

Keep AUMC Chancel Choir in your prayers this week

Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Suppers will resume JUNE 13.

WNS will resume the 2nd and 4th

Wednesdays over the summer (June 13

& 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22)

5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall; $5.00/

person; $15.00family

Child-friendly menu option provided each week!

No reservations necessary

Visit website menu and more

information: www.aumc.net>fellowship

Do you have a loved one on ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY?

We would like to highlight our members

and friends currently on active duty/

deployed in our weekly prayerful

concerns.

Please email Rev. Julie Hare at

Julie.Hare@aumc.net with your loved

one’s name and we will add them to our

military prayer list and keep them in our daily prayers.

Prayers for our Military

AUMC Chancel Choir to Appear in New York’s Lincoln Center

Class of 2018 Congratulations

Graduating Senior High School Class of 2018 We are proud of our 2018 high school graduates. It continues to be a privilege to be your

church family as you faithfully journey through life. Please know you are loved as we

celebrate your accomplishment.

Acolytes: 8:00 - Jacob Bailey, Matthew Bullington; 9:30 Chapel - Ella Kate

Nolen, Rhett Baldwin; 11:00 Sanctuary - Joseph Essamuah-Quansah, Sarah

Kate Sanderson Scripture Readers: 8:00 - Jenny Jenkins; 9:30 Chapel - Ted Wilson;

11:00 Sanctuary - Harriet Giles Ushers: 8:00 - Dennis Marple, Susan Nunnelly, Jim Carroll, Tom Beaty;

9:30 Chapel - Aaron Colley, Jack Rogers; 9:30 Celebration - Fred Callahan,

Butch Brock, Joe Donaldson, Bill Ham; 11:00 Sanctuary - Jon Wilson,

Gary Vaughan, Charles Bazemore, Gene Dulaney, Brad Kenemer,

Tom Lucius, Tommy Stone, Dixon Tharin, Ed Whealdon, Shiela De-Heer Assimilation Team: 8:00 - Bo Cavin; 9:30 Celebration - Joe Molnar;

11:00 Sanctuary - Darlene Rath; Resonate - Sue Ann Fox Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Lt. James E. Green

Jr. who died serving our nation during the Vietnam War and in memory of his

parents, Dr. and Mrs. James E. Green by Drs. Charles and Rebecca Hendrix.

Serving in Worship this Week

Record of Faithfulness Weekly Worship Attendance 1,297 Operation Budget $ 4,158,716.00

Operating Received 05/20/18 $ 59,590.04

Total Rec. to date for 2018 $ 1,593,330.32

Jubilee Ministry (Age 60 Plus or Younger Retirees)

College Students

Prayerful Concerns as of May 21, 2018

Youth Ministry

Media Ministry Radio Broadcast on WANI 1400 AM & 98.7 FM Sundays from 8:00am -12:15pm Online-Live Streaming and

Archives at www.AUMC.net

TV Broadcast on Channel 181

(Charter Only)

Traditional 11:00am Service

Sundays at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

Tuesdays at 4:00pm

Celebration Service

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Summer 2018

Sunday School

Beginning June 3, 9:30am in the AUMC College Room.

Living Room Worship

Sundays, 8:00pm in the AUMC College Room. Thursday Night

Thursday Night Dinner & Bible Studies

Dinner at 6:30pm and then Bible Studies at 7:15pm at the Auburn

Wesley Foundation. For more information go to auwesley.org, check out our Instagram:

auburnwesley, or go to the Auburn Wesley Foundation Facebook Group. Summer studies for Adults

“Make a Difference” Following Your Passion and

Finding Your Place to Serve, by James Harnish

This 6 week DVD study will be offered at two

different times:

Sundays 5:00-6:30pm beginning July 8

Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm beginning July 10

Led by a team of laity and AUMC staff

Connect Your Passion with the World’s Great Need. Every day we see

that things are not right in our world, and as followers of Jesus Christ,

we have an impulse to do something about it. We long to connect our

passions and gifts with the world's great needs, making a unique

contribution for the healing of the world. In Make a Difference, author

James A. Harnish helps you answer the questions "How can I

contribute to God's healing work in this world?"; and "How can I find

my place to serve and make a difference?" Drawing upon biblical

wisdom and real stories of real people who have found their place to

serve, he provides practical guidance to help every disciple make a

difference as a participant in God's transformation of the world.

Order your book at www.cokesbury.com or contact Ann Moss

annm@aumc.net by June25.

Summer group for young couples “2 Becoming One” Engaged? Married?

6 week study, Monday evenings, beginning June 11, 5:00-6:00pm

Will meet at the home of Gary and Summer Vaughan:

2631 Lee Road 61, Auburn, AL 36832-8396.

Want to grow together in your marriage? Want to focus on your

discipleship with Jesus? Want to meet and fellowship with other young

couples? Come join this group for the summer! For more information, contact Gary Vaughan at vaughangw@att.net.

Jubilee Sock Hop

How long since you have been to a sock hop? Well, we will have one

here in the fellowship hall on June 19 at 7:00pm. We have a special DJ

who will be playing music from the 50’s and 60’s. Refreshments will be

provided. Get your mate or a date or not and come take a trip back down

memory lane. For information contact Winsley or Cheri at 826-8800.

Let’s Get Active

This low-impact exercise group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at

8:30am in the gym.

Yoga for Wimps

Class meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 in the gym.

Newcomers and Visitors Are Always Welcome! For more information

contact Winsley Bates at the Jubilee Ministry Office (826-8800, Ext. 281).

Are you interested in trying something new

this summer?

AUMC is offering two sessions of

handbells, with three weeks of rehearsals

followed by a performance in the service.

This is a great way to try something fun and

new, but might not have time during the

school year. Welcome to anyone, ages 14

and up, with minimal musical experience

required! All rehearsals will be on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30pm

with the following session dates:

Session 1: June 4, 11, 18. Play at 8:00am service on June 24

Session 2: July 16, 23, 30. Play at 8:00 and 11:00am services on

August 5

The sign-up will be at the front desk in Mathison Lobby, or you can

contact Pam Schroeder at pams@aumc.net if you are interested or have

any questions! Don’t be shy – give bells a try!

Handbell Ministry

Once a month when we have Holy Communion, a team of people are

needed for each service to set-up and break-down the Communion

elements on the altar.

We are in need of more helpers to assist in the sacristy (room where

Communion is prepared). If you would like to serve, please contact Emilyn Gipson at

emilynng@yahoo.com

Help with Holy Communion

FIRST Monday of each month (NEXT MEETING: June 4, 2018) from

6:00-7:00pm at Auburn United Methodist Church, Annex in Room

D134

Childcare provided.

For more information, please contact Lisa Kitchens at (334) 421-7163

OR Debra Foster at (334) 332-9703

Support Group for Grandparents & Non-Parent Relatives Raising Younger Children

We know you love to sing!! Now’s the time for a fun opportunity.

Join us to sing for the 16th annual Star Spangled Spectacular which will

be presented on Sunday, June 24! It’s more fun than you can imagine. You’ll

join singers from AUMC and all over the area in this exciting and joyful

tribute to America. We’ll be singing all your favorites from the Pops to

Broadway to American favorites. For the rehearsal schedule, contact Gary

Klarenbeek at GaryK@aumc.net. Join in the fun!

Music Ministry Sunday School meets at 9:30 and 11:00am in C179.

Upcoming Summer Youth Events

Youth Summer Calendars have been mailed out and the calendar is on

our website at www.aumc.net.

Summer Slam, June 3-7.

Summer Slam is a full Summer’s worth of activities SLAMMED

into one week. Students will be able to sign in and out throughout

the day.

M25 Atlanta Youth Mission Trip, June 17-22. Applications are availa-

ble in the Youth Office.

Sweat Week, July 15-20.

Sweat Week is full, but we are still accepting students on our wait-

ing list. Registration forms can be picked up in the Youth Room or

at the receptionist desk in Mathison Lobby or a form can be

emailed to you.

In order to be added to the Waiting List, we must have a

completed registration form and payment.

Registration is open to students who are presently in

grades 6-11. For Youth Activities, follow our social media and online calendar.

Go to www.aumc.net/youth.

Like our Facebook page: Auburn UMC Youth Ministry.

Follow us on Instagram @AuburnUMCYouth. AUMC Youth Office, Marc Baugh or Jill Perry, 334-826-8800,

ext. 223 or jillp@aumc.net.

No MYF Sunday, May 27, due to Memorial Day Holiday

In EAMC: Barbara Dobbins; Bob Whittenburg; Barbara Windle

Recently released from the hospital: Karen Hahn; Emmett Kirkland;

Ron Self

In South Carolina: Evelyn Leachman

AUMC Family Concerns: Chris Adams; Josh Adams; Talmadge and Mary

Balch; Gordon Barksdale; Bob Bennett; Ron Bodeen; Ben Bowden;

Charlotte Brennan; Jean Chapman; Sylba Cleveland; Paul and Dixie Conner;

Earl Crutchfield; Nick Davis; Mark DeGruiter; James DeWitt; Jackie Diener;

Betty Dillard; Mike DiOrio; Deanna Dozier; Marjorie Draper; Emma Lou

Duffel; Ollie Edwards; Lynn Franklin; Wendy Franklin; Pat Gibson; Diane

Gjerstad; Bets Golden; Michelle Granberry; Morrison Hemphill; Wayne

Houston; Bettye Howard; Agnes Jones; David Jones; Kenneth King; Mary

Ellen Klinner; Emily Lacy; Pam LaMar; Kathryn Lucius; Barbara Marsee;

Allen McCord; Sam McCord; Blaine McElfresh; Patrick Morrow; Mo

Moseley; Ann Neighbors; John Neubauer; Sig and Marilyn Olson; Jean

Prather; Grace Prince; Glen Schultz; Wayne Sellers; Ellsworth Steele;

Glenn Thompson; Mark Waldrip; Lina Waldrop; Nell Wetzel; Tom White;

Alexis Yount. Extended Concerns: Kon Adams; Liz Baker’s brother (Coven Shivers);

Haldine Baxter; John Blake; Mary Bloodsworth; Anita Boyle’s brother

(Denny Blair); Pat Brackin’s brother (Gus Lane); Carolyn Carr’s nephew

(Jason Carr); Eloise Carter’s daughter-in-law (Tamara); Bo Cavin’s brother-

in-law (Billy Hotalen); Jennifer Clegg’s mother (Joanna Jones); David

Cleiland’s mother (Elmyra Cleiland); Carol Cochran’s mother (Eleanor

Holdbrooks); Thomas Corbitt’s grandfather (Roy Corbitt); Phillip and Susan

Cowart’s grandson (Barrett Phan); Ashley Pruitt Creamer; Tricia Crowley;

Jack and Julie Downes’ daughter-in-law (Penny Downes); Wendy Franklin’s

brother (Rev. Norman Williams); George Gayle; Emily Gentry’s

grandmother (Cathline Hill); John Goodin’s sister (Mary Campbell);

Tammie Gourdouze’s mother (Billie Burnside); Pam Haney’s father (Rick

Wilt); Ray Harris’ grandson (Ethan Harris); Cheri Hart’s brother-in-law

(David Smith); Tammy Hartwell’s nephew (Bob Turner); Jennifer Heath’s

mother (Barbara Dimmick); Abby Heidenreich’s grandmother (Patty Craig);

Wayne Houston’s brother (Jerry Houston); Lucile Hoyt’s nephew (Kirk

Stephens); Cody Hudon’s father (Randy Hudon); Jerry Hughes’ father (Billy

Hughes); Beth Kellum; Abby Langham’s parents (Carol and Del Tull) and

grandmother (Mary Evelyn Braden); Beth Lawrence’s father (Bill Atkins);

Ouida and John Lawrence’s daughter (Ava); Jeff Lawson; Tom Lenyo; Rob

McKinnell’s mother,sister and mother-in-law (Julie McKinnell, Susan

McKinnell; Alice Flynn); Jason Meigs; John Meredith’s father (Benjamin

Meredith); Dot Mitchum’s sister-in-law (Patsy Johnson); Dana Morgan’s

mother (Toni Clune); Michelle Morrison’s nephew (Tony Gratys); Sue

Nelson’s mother (Christine Jordon); Laurie Newton’s father (Gene Faison);

Gretchen Oliver’s parents; Steve Paleus; Greg Panowicz’s grandfather (Emil

Panowicz); Glenda Parrish’s brother (Glenn Stacey); Paige Pearson’s

grandmother (Margaret Stone); Paul Register’s father (Howard Register);

Jessie Rhodes’ daughter (Leslie Donovon); Denise Robinson; Eric

Sanderson’s uncle (Vic Sanderson); Glen and Doris Schultz’s daughter (Julie

Dodarell); Joel Seawell’s mother (Kate Seawell); Wayne and Gayla Sellers’

granddaughter (Sellers Philpott); Greg Shaw’s cousins (Robin Roemon, Joe

Thrasher and Olivia Mann); Sam Shaw’s brother and cousin (David Slimp

and Debra Crain); Betty Sims’ brother (Ken Walker); John and Carol Stivers’

daughter (Kathy McDaniel); Reginald Strickland; Kim Talmage’s brother

(John Van Deusen); Jack and Katherine Thomas; Gary Vaughan’s stepfather

(Jon Ford); Glen Vollenweider’s mother (Patricia Vollenweider); Gale

Walker’s brother (Terrell Lucas); Chery Williams; Ed Williams’ mother

(Perry Williams); Mike Williams; Sharon Williams’ brother (Mark Tidmore);

Don Wyatt; Sheila Young’s brother (Mike Thrower); Juan Zapata; Alison

Zunklei. Sympathy to:

Family and friends of Sonny Carter

Family and friends of Vivian Langley Congratulations to:

Patrick and Madeline Aicklen on the birth of their daughter Sloane Harper

Aicklen; proud grandparents are Chris and Charlotte Kincaid

VBS Donations Needed!

Individual bags of cheese-its (original flavor)

Fruit snacks

Pretzels (peanut free)

$$ donation to help cover the cost of fresh fruit VBS Volunteers Needed

Did you know it takes over 150 adult and youth volunteers to make VBS

happen?

We need you! Register to volunteer at www.aumc.net or contact Michelle

Stearns, michelles@aumc.net.

VBS Leader Training, Sunday, June 10 at 3:30pm in the Sanctuary. Mark Your Calendars!

Shipwrecked VBS, June 11-14. Online registrations and t-shirt pre-order

will close on May 31.

Children’s Ministry

Oreos

Skittles