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The CONNECTION A Note From Pastor Stephanie

“Is anyone among you in

trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone

happy? Let them sing songs of

praise. Is anyone among you sick?

Let them call the elders of the

church to pray over them and

anoint them with oil in the name of

the Lord. And the prayer offered

in faith will make the sick person

well, the Lord will raise them up.

If they have sinned they will be

forgiven. Therefore, confess your

sins to each other and pray for

each other so that you may be

healed. The prayer of a righteous

person is powerful and effective.”

James 5:13-16 NIV.

During this month of

February, we will be having a prayer

revival for three nights (February 20,

21, and 22). Lent begins on February

14th. Lent is a time for prayer and

reflection as we wait for the

celebration of the resurrection of

Christ on Easter Sunday morning

which this year is April 1. Isn’t it

interesting that Ash Wednesday falls

on Valentine’s Day, the day the

world celebrates love, (not as the

Christian knows love) and Easter

falls on April’s Fools Day, the day

Satan was fooled, and Jesus rose

from the grave.

As we prepare our hearts

during this Lenten Season let us

remember the words in Scripture

from James 5:13-16. God hears our

prayers and He will answer.

During the prayer revival, we

will have a prayer guide to help us

focus on needs to pray for each day.

If you are able, fast from one meal a

day and let the Holy Spirit speak to

you. Seek how God would have you

pray and who to pray for as you open

your heart to hear from God.

Remember the prayer of a

righteous person is powerful and

effective. .

Blessings and love,

Pastor Stephanie and

Jack

OUR VISION

Living up to our heritage of reaching each new generation for Christ.

Sundays

9:00am Sunday School

10:00am Worship Service

5:30pm Worship Service

Wednesdays

5:15pm Family Night Supper

6:00pm Bible Studies

OUR MISSION

To Put Jesus F.I.R.S.T. In Our Lives, Our Church, and Our Community.

Reaching Each

New Generation

FEBRUARY 2018

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FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Strong Community Life Matters to God

February 4-Fellowship Lunch

Sunday School (9:00 AM) Worship Service (10:00 AM)

(D) Allen & Mary Beth Brackin

(B) Allen & Mary Beth Brackin

(G) Allen & Mary Beth Brackin

(U) Bill Hart/Allen Brackin/Jim Kinney/Mike Johnson

K1 KIDZ— Patty Johnson—Need Volunteers Pre-School—Mary Bullard—Need Volunteers

Nursery:-Kim Clark

Coffee Nook Nibbles: Allen Brackin

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE AT 5:30 PM

February 11


(D) Emory & Frances Foster

(B) Emory & Frances Foster

(G) Emory & Frances Foster



Nursery:-Kim Clark

Coffee Nook Nibbles: Charm Russler


February 18


(D) Mike & Robbie Davis

(B) Mike & Robbie Davis

(G) Mike & Robbie Davis



Nursery:-Kim Clark

Coffee Nook Nibbles: Rufus & Barbara Haymon


February 25


(D) Patsy Marteney & Charm Russler

(B) Patsy Marteney & Charm Russler

(G) Patsy Marteney & Charm Russler



Nursery:-Kim Clark

Coffee Nook Nibbles: Annette Pitts


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Prayer Revival! February 20-22 at 5:30pm at Greystone

“Us Seeking the Lord in Prayer Together”

Join us for 3 nights of

PRAYER REVIVAL!

Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30pm

Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, and

laughter with Brent Vernon and Sam!

Brent Vernon is a singer-songwriter and

ventriloquist from South Florida. Using

songs, stories, and humor to communicate

his faith, Brent has crisscrossed the United

States countless times as well as

performing in Ireland, Australia, Canada,

and the Caribbean.

Brent Vernon & Sam at Greystone

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Greystone’s Cookbook

Our church cookbook has a lot of great recipes!

These make great gifts for any occasion!

Proceeds from the cookbook sales help support our church ministries. Cookbooks are located in the lobby.

Cost: $10 each

Sunday Mornings

Sunday School—9:00am Worship Service—10:00am

Sunday Evenings U.T.H. Join our teens—5:30pm

Bible Study—6pm

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February 20th at Noon

here at the Church.

Bring a dish to share.

Come join us for a time of

Friendship, Laughter and

Fellowship.

Please Remember to bring a

friend!!

Contact Shirley Brackin or Jennifer

Hamilton for more information.

Hostesses:

Nancy Rankin & Sherry Dean

Christian Women United Circle Ministry Groups

Donation for Love In Action is: Shaving Cream & Bingo Prizes

C.W.U.

C.W.U. on March 6th at 12pm at church

. FAITH CIRCLE

February 13th at Charm Russler’s at 9:30am

Grace-Love Circle February 19th at Mama Rosa’s at 6pm


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INSTRUCT MINISTRY

Spiritual and Relational Health Matter to God

Greystone UMC Children’s Ministry

WE’RE HEADED TO CENTRIKID CAMP! CentriKid is a high energy, intentional, gospel-centered overnight camp for

3rd-6th graders. Their mission is to help kids experience the time of their lives

and learn more about the message of Jesus Christ. This takes place through track

times, rec, worship, Bible study, church group time, and a variety of other fun

events. CentriKid Camps are committed to providing content that is rooted in

Scripture, a safe location, kid-friendly programming, and staffers who are deeply

invested in your kids.

Sign up your kids today!

Kids Camp for 3rd-6th Graders

July 23rd - July 27th

Panama City Beach Shalimar Retreat Center

For More Information Contact:

Patty Johnson at 791-9104

Join us Sundays

9am Sunday School; 10am Children’s Church

Children and U.T.H. Activities —Sunday nights 5:30pm

Join us Wednesday evenings

Bible Drills 6-7pm Kidz First (2 yr-Kindergarten) 6-7pm

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INSTRUCT MINISTRY Spiritual and Relational Health Matter to God

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Dave Oltmans is leading a Bible Study at 6pm

on Wednesdays. This Bible Study will be a

topical study of the resurrection and the Bible

will be the textbook.

Women’s Bible Study

Robyn Robbins will be leading a Women’s Bible

Study at 9am on Mondays. “The Quest” by Beth

Moore. In this 6-session Bible study, delve into

Scripture to explore how God created us to seek

after Him—a God who desires to be found and

known. In this lifelong quest of faith, learn to

develop your intimacy with Him and embrace the

adventure that comes with living a life for God.

Sunday School at Greystone Join us on Sunday mornings at 9am for

Sunday School! We have 3 adult Sunday

Schools, a young adult Sunday School,

Youth Sunday School, Children’s Sunday

School, and Pre-K Sunday School! Our

nursery is also available for your little

one’s. See you this Sunday at Greystone!

Parsonage Small Group

Pastor Stephanie is leading Small

Group at the Parsonage that will

meet every 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm.

They are studying Romans in the

Bible. If you are interested, contact

Pastor Stephanie at 334.794.6725

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LOCAL FOOD MINISTRY

LOVE IN ACTION Please remember the food drive: Canned goods and non- perishables will be collected for Love in Action the 1st Sunday of each month. Volunteers serve food on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Contact Jan Willis at 796-4022

Items for Wiregrass Animal Shelter will be collected the 1st Sunday of each month.

REACH MINISTRY People Want Their Lives to Matter and Make a Difference

Come get your sign! Do you have a Greystone yard sign in your

yard? Help us spread the word about how

wonderful God is. You can pick up your

Greystone yard sign in the church office.

Thanks so much for your support and love for

God and Greystone!

A big Thank You to all who

donated blankets to the Animal

Shelter. The response was

amazing! We gave

approximately 40-50 blankets.

They were so appreciative!

Pam Pilcher

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REACH MINISTRY

People Want Their Lives to Matter and Make a Difference

“Being Social at Greystone”

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GreystoneUMC

Follow us on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/

greystonedothan/

Watch us on You Tube

Channel: Greystone United Methodist

Church

Now you can Listen to Greystone on Spotify! You can scan the

code to the left or follow the URL below. Are you watching us,

liking us, and following us on Social Media?

Like, Follow, Watch, & NOW LISTEN TO Greystone on Spotify!

Like us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/

GreystoneUnitedMethodistChurch/

Listen to us on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/user/

greystoneworship

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Interested in joining the choir?

.For information contact Chris Adkins at 334.794.6725

Interested in joining the Praise

band? For information contact

Chris Adkins at 334.794.6725

Have a request? Let us know!

We would love to play your

favorite song!

THANKS MINISTRY God Inhabits the Praises of His People

Good Neighbors at Greys one

REACH MINISTRY Lost and Disconnected People Matter to God

Honeysuckle Middle School is in need of after school mentors and tutors

for the “After the Bell” program. If you can donate and hour or two after

3pm during the week, please let the church office know. We will be

taking goody bags to each grade again this year, stay tuned for more

information and the dates we will be going. Please continue to pray for

Honeysuckle Middle School, the students and the faculty. Thank you so

much for spreading God’s word!

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Cheerful Ministry 2018

We are kicking off a new year with our Cheerful Hearts ministry to the 4 Spectra Care Adult Homes. It will be a “Year of Celebrations” with each of the events themed to celebrate God’s goodness. We will start with our Feb. 13th event as a Celebration of God’s Love. We will need volunteers in the kitchen, greeters, game “coaches”, and folks who can help us straighten up at the end. Our 45 guests will be looking forward to sharing the afternoon with us beginning at 5:00 and winding down around 6:30 following our evening devotional. Please make plans to extend the hand of fellowship and give a warm welcome to our very special guests in the name of Jesus. Let’s Celebrate God’s Love by sharing it!

SERVE MINISTRY


"Do all the good you can,... at all the times you can,... for as long as you ever can." J. Wesley

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Join us the First Thursday of every month. We share food donated by Greystone members. And share the Love of Christ with them through Prayer.

Ask Jan Willis for dates and location

Love In Action International Ministries spreads

the Gospel of Jesus Christ through acts of

compassion in our hometown of Dothan, Ala.,

inner cities throughout the US, and other parts

of the world. Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:35-

40 that we are to take care of the neediest

among us. In verse 40 He says, "I assure you:

Whatever you did for one of the least of these

brothers of Mine, you did for Me."

They also believe in carrying out the Great

Commission Jesus gives all of His followers in

Matthew 28:19-20. Therefore, we go to the

nations reaching the lost and unreached

people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and

make disciples.

The United Methodist Church is a

connectional denomination. That

means all UMC’s are connected to

one another through annual

conferences. Keep up with what’s

happening and learn more about

your Alabama-West Florida

Conference from their website:

awfumc.org

A.R.M.E.D., Men’s Club, meets 2nd Mondays

at 6:30pm in the church sanctuary for a

meal, fellowship, and planning.

-February 12th at 6:30pm at the church

SERVE MINISTRY


Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people. If you, or someone you know, are going through a difficult time, consider having a Stephen Minister.

Stephen Ministers listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support. The care is confidential and helpful. For more information on receiving

care contact Ann Wood at 334.798.2665.

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Bishop David Graves’s passion is sharing Jesus, seeing the overlooked, joining God in transforming lives, and changing the world one person at a time. His study of leadership permeates all his work as a pastor, district superintendent and bishop. As a pastor, Bishop Graves led a small-membership church to become a medium-sized congregation and later a medium-sized church to become a large-membership congregation. He has a heart and hands for missions and has led several short-term (local, national, and international) mission teams. The Acts 1:8 model for missions came alive in the churches he has served. These churches raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for mission work, plus trained laity in hands-on ministry.

As a district superintendent, Bishop Graves implemented a district strategy that empowered both clergy and laity with leadership tools for effective and vital ministry. This strategy revitalized several churches that experienced growth in worship attendance and membership; Sunday School and small group discipleship; missional giving and professions of faith. On Christmas Eve 2014, through a district offering, the Kingsport District generously gave more $230,000 for the District Partnership with Giru, South Sudan. Bishop Graves previously served as the Senior Pastor of Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to Church Street, he served six years as the district superintendent for the Kingsport District of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 2011 and 2012, he served as Dean of the Cabinet. He has been an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church for over 27 years and previously served as Senior Pastor of Ooltewah United Methodist Church, a large-membership church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for 11 years. Prior, he served as pastor of two Kingsport area churches, St. Matthew and Mountain View United Methodist. He was on staff and was given his first appointment at Hixson United Methodist Church in the Chattanooga area where he served for 11 years. Bishop Graves is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, with a Master of Divinity. He has shared 35 years of marriage with his wife, Nancy, and they have two children, Casey and Gregg. Casey is married to her husband Bryan, and they reside in Kingsport with their son Brooks. Bishop Graves' and Nancy’s son, Gregg, lives and works in the Chattanooga area. One of the Bishop's best friends with whom he enjoys spending long walks is his golden retriever, Charley.

UMC News—Meet Bishop Graves

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Birthdays, Anniversaries And Other Important Stuff

January 2018

Income: $17,642.45 Expense: $19,404.63

ATTENDANCE

January 7 January 14

Sunday School: 43 Sunday School: 46

Worship: 84 Worship: 76

January 21 January 28

Sunday School: 49 Sunday School: 41

Worship: 95 Worship: 76

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

David & Maggie Perez 2/17 Justin & Michelle Godwin 2/18

Do you have something that you

would like to go into the monthly

Connection?

Or a suggestion for our newsletter?

You can put it in the basket in the

Common Ground, or you can email it

to at [email protected]

February Birthdays

Matt Kingsbury 2/03 Mike Hartzog 2/12 Faye Carnley 2/16 Treva Benak 2/21 Ronald Fuller 2/22 Jeremy Bullard 2/23 LaLonnie Hartzog 2/23

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NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

Mike Hartzog—Infection in lungs LaLonnie Hartzog—UTI Infections & upcoming doctor appts. Billie Rabon—Recovering from flu & pneumonia Mark Robbins—Recovering from surgery Josh & Caitlin Parker—Keep in your prayers Richard White—Keep in your prayers Shirley Belcher—Answers for tremors she is having Ryder Wilhelm—Recovering from brain tumor Lawanna Dykes—A kidney donor-type A or O, and her knees Todd Watson—Liver Cancer Courtney Carter—Job & Unspoken Mark Freeman—Prostate cancer Bernie Hartfield—Parkinson's Disease (Rhonda Rankin's father) Margrette Joiner—Keep in your prayers Nelda Kelley—(Robyn Robbins’ mother)

Chris Carnley—Unspoken Vernon Sears—Keep in your prayers Lindy Sears—Pray for her knee to get better Lenora McAllister—Keep in your prayers Tom Walsh—Pray for foot to heal completely Justin Foster—Recovering from brain surgery Pastor Stephanie & her family—Keep in your prayers Susan Miller’s parents—Pray for their health Patti Walker—Strength in her knees and no pain Edward Harden—Back pain Cody Carletti—School Polly Fortson—Recovering from a stroke Frances Foster—Heart to stay in rhythm Gerald McAllister—Prostate Cancer Nora Joyce McNair—Keep in your prayers Marge Wood—Recovering from a fall Wanda Schamp—Keep in your prayers for no pain Mr. & Mrs. Shellie Hanks—Keep in your prayers Debbie Batchelor—Keep in your prayers Maggie Evans—Keep in your prayers Christina (Mike & Robbie’s niece)—Pray for her pain & for her to be able to walk

Our Church, Our Community, and Our Country

Please update the church office on the status of these

prayer requests.

PRAYER LIST homebound

Janie Arnold (404 Montezuma Avenue, 36303)

Shirley Belcher (Baptist Village #107, 4426 W. Main Street, 36303)

Lois Christensen (5913 Granger Road, Marianna, FL 32446)

Clyde & Billie Cunningham (102 Pearce Street, 36301)

Evelyn McMoy (1504 Dakota Street, 36303)

Richard White (105 Boardwalk, 36303)

Nora Joyce McNair (2416 W. Main St., 36301)

. "Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive." Matthew 21:22

Somerset Extendicare Myra Shewmake(#102) Vernon Sears Margrette Joiner Sara Williams Wesley Place Terrace at Grove Park Lenora McAllister Billie Rabon Troy Health & Rehab Center Jerrie Hollis Westside Terrace Jeanette McCollum

Those Serving our Country.........

SFC Matthew Kingsbury (Alabama) (husband of Betsy Kingsbury) GunnySgt Michael Monday - USMC (California) (son of Allen & Mary Beth Brackin) Sgt. Chris Moore - USMC (Japan) (nephew of Mary Beth Brackin) Cpt. Justin Shaw (Georgia) (grandson of Buford & Polly Fortson) Caleb Thomas (son of Troy & Virginia Thomas) LCPL Dakota (Cody) Justice (North Carolina) (son of Chris & Connie Justice) SR Robert Williams (Great Lakes) (grandson of Bob & Wanda Schamp)

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A donation was made to The Greystone UMC

In Honor of Billie Rabon

By Faith Circle

Church Staff

Stephanie Cox John Sanders Senior Pastor Visitation Pastor

Chris Adkins Mark Robbins

Worship Leader Sound Tech

Mike Johnson Patty Johnson

Director of Youth Ministries Director of Children’s Ministry

Kim Clark Mary Bullard Nursery Pre-K Teacher

Jennifer Hamilton Heather Adkins

Church Administration/IT Tech Custodian

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am—4:00 pm

OFFICE: (334) 794-6725 FAX: (334) 712-9717

Email: [email protected]

F.I.R.S.T. Team Leaders

Fellowship Charm Russler

Instruct Jim Kinney

Reach Susan Loftin

Serve Barbara Haymon

Thanksgiving Carolyn Johnson

Website: www.greystonedothan.org

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