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Pastor’s Peace/Piece
My first Pastor’s Peace/Piece in this newsletter was in May 2007. Surprise Lilies had popped up in the yard at the parsonage and I wrote about that.
When you move to a new place, there are potential blossoms lurking beneath the soil that don’t show themselves until an appropriate time. I am also discovering some wonderful things about this congregation, some of which were immediately obvious when I visited here back in February [2007]. One of the greatest gifts is the leadership that Guyton Christian Church has. In every area of the life of the church there are persons who are standing up to make sure that we have vital worship, Christian education, nurture appro-priate for our every age, and outreach and evangelism to our neighbors. I hope that the things you have learned about me are pleasant too.
Now, almost ten years later, I write my last Pastor’s Piece/Peace, with tears in my eyes. The love and respect we share is no longer a surprise. Thank you for giving me a chance when I was broken from parish ministry and was at the age no one wants to consider for calling a pastor. Friends in Kentucky and elsewhere asked why I was moving to Georgia. They asked if I had family there. I do now. I came because mutual friends recommended us to each other and you called me. I think it has worked out well. There have been more changes at Guyton Christian Church than we may have noticed over the last decade. People have died. Others have moved away. Some have left for other reasons. New people have found a church home here. Children have grown up. We have begun new ministries for children and youth and mission programs that match the Missional Church model. Credit is due to the presence of the Spirit of the Living God, the gifts of leadership I discovered here in 2007, and to a pastor who discovered again that he was doing what he should have been doing with his life. Kay and I have found a house to move to in Little Rock, Arkansas. We will find out how to live in retirement and what God has in store for us in our new season of life. March 1, Ash Wednesday, begins a new season in the Church and a new season for Guyton Christian Church too. The Rev. Dr. Fred Craddock told me when he was here in 2008 that he saw a healthy church here. Even in uncertain times, your prognosis is good. Just keep being who you are called to be—welcoming to all, loving with each other, trusting in the Spirit, and sharing your abundance with others.
Grace and Peace,
Guyton Christian Church
February 2017 Newsletter Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
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February
Communion
Joyce Taylor
Disciple Men
Monday, February 20
7:30pm, Christian Center
Host —
Devotion —
Eula Powers Circle
Thursday, February 16
7:30pm
Hostess: Sandra Moore
921 Hwy 119 South, Springfield
Prayer Concerns Home Lamar Allen John Battle
Brisher Family Khalea Bryant
Ila Car Ann Cavanah
Family of John Farrell Annette Lamb
Pat Little Robin Massey Tammy Mincey
Bob Reese Jack Tuten
Eugenia Zipperer
All of our Military at home and
abroad, and all of those who protect us.
Hospital
Tommy Andrews Kelly Dean
Clayton Morgan
Pastoral Search Committee
Our seniors both at
home and in Nursing Homes
Monroe Epting Miriam Griffin
All who are Fighting Cancer
Alex Burdo Jerry Burns
John David Fulcher Wren Mason Zach Norton Brian Orrico Chris Orrico
Henry Southward Ava Tinsley
Brenda Wingfield Alfreda Youmans
February Anniversaries 2 Ray & Emily Watkins 3 Jack & Joyce Tuten 16 Eric & Stacey Carothers 26 Bryant & Dianne Garner
February Birthdays
9 Autumn Burnsed 9 Audry Edwards 10 Georgia Peeler 11 Michael Bodnar 11 Bryan Thompson 22 Marshall Reiser 27 Jack Reiser 28 Nancy Edwards 29 David Grandgeorge
Young at Heart Thursday, February 23
11:00am Join us for fun bingo & delicious lunch!
Loose Threads
Tuesday, February 14, 6:30pm Christian Center
Centering Prayer
Wednesday, February 15, 8:30am
Join us in the home of Karen Cote
as we join in contemplative prayer.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
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Food Pantry. Our food collection item this month for The Fillin’ Station is RICE! Any brand! Any kind! 1-2 pound bags are just right for distribution. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken and ham, are always welcome!
Pastor: Rev. David Grandgeorge Church Office: Hours —Mon-Thu, 9am-Noon Youth Minister: Mrs. Georgia Peeler
Home: (912) 772-3550 Administration Assistant: Becky Malcom The Rock: (912) 772-8415
Cell: (912) 667-4947 Phone: (912) 772-3478 Fax: (912) 772-4206 Cell: (706) 424-7497
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.GuytonChristianChurch.org
This year’s Camp Christian Gala will be Sat-urday, March 4, at the Camp Christian Confer-ence Center at Gordon. Registration opens at 10:00 am. The programs begins at 10:45am with Appetizers & Silent Auction. The meal will be at 12:30 pm, prepared by Chefs, Jim & Marilyn Torbert followed by the live auction. You can be involved by registering ($30 in-cludes meal), being a sponsor ($200+ re-ceives recognition in the program), or by do-nating an item for the auction (Suggestions: Original artwork, jewelry, Theme Baskets, unique ornaments, wood work items, electron-ics, sports equipment, arts and crafts, Week-end Get Away, or use your imagination). If you have questions contact: Marilyn Parks ([email protected], 770-533-0574). Donations are tax deductible and will benefit maintenance at Camp Christian.
The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada will be July 8-12 in Indian-apolis. The theme One is taken from John 17, ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. There is a registration discount before April 1. Regis-ter, find housing, and view program details at ga.disciples.org.
The Effingham County School Board and our Church Board have entered into an agreement to use space in the old high school/middle school on Hwy 119 between Guyton and Springfield as a new location for
our food pantry, The Fillin’ Station. The old cafeteria there offers walk-in freezer and re-frigerator, storage space with shelves, an of-fice, bathrooms and lots of work room. Our volunteers are excited about the move. There will be no rent for the building. We will pay
Please pick up any extra dishes
that you may have in the
Christian Center. Things are
getting crowded in the
kitchen! Thank you!
$5,000 for school staff to bring the space back into use. That work has already begun.
Sojourners TuesdayS at 6:00pm
Topic: The Story of the Bible Meet at The Rock!
2017 Committee Chairs — Education—Becky Malcom Evangelism — Vicki Wilkerson Finance, Stewardship & Outreach — Sue Exley Long Range Planning — Molly Moore Ministerial Relations — Lainie Jenkins Personnel — Michael Moore Property — Jack Malcom Social — Woody MacKay Worship — Melissa Proctor
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The Georgia Disciples Men’s Retreat will be
March 24-25, at Camp Christian. The theme will
be The Faith We Sing with Dean Phelps as key-
noter. The program begins with dinner on Friday
and ends at 4 pm Saturday. Dean has served
many areas in the Christian Church including as
staff at the Christian Church in Georgia. He has
also earned both local and national recognition
for his guitar playing, winning the National Thumb
picking Guitar Contest at the Ozark Folk Center
in Mountain View, Ark., and being named thumb
pick guitar champion at the Indiana Picking and
Fiddling Championship. You can register now at
http://tinyurl.com/hgec7ab. The registration
deadline is March 17.
Pastor David’s retirement be-gins March 1. We are already look-ing for people to take on some of
the many things he has been doing. We al-ready know of some interest in particular re-sponsibilities. If you see one that you can fill or assist in, let the church office know. Church website management Preparation of worship PowerPoint slides Moving garbage and recycling containers
on the appropriate days Noticing and fixing handyman projects as
they come up Paying attention to the grounds and doing
minor landscaping Providing a weekly prayer gathering in the
Prayer Room Assisting with video and other graphics for
church groups or meetings Filming events and creating DVDs for par-
ticipants Calling bingo at Young at Heart
My Father’s House is having Karaoke Night, Saturday, February 18 at 6pm. Come join in on the fun! Sing us your favorite song! Chris-tian Center.
Time to start warming up your vocal cords! Choir practice resumes Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30pm.
The renovations to the old post office are nearing completion. A little painting still needs to be done in areas not included in the contract. We will begin mov-ing some items into the new fa-
cility on Mon-day, February 6 & 13. Items from the History Room will also need to be moved over. If you can lend a hand pack-ing and moving, or if you are handy with a paint brush and/or roller, your
help is appreciated! After the phone system is installed and operational, the last items will be moved over.
Covered Dish Luncheon Immediately following worship
Sunday, February 19 for Pastor David & Kay
Community Drop-In Reception
In honor of Pastor David and Kay Grandgeorge
as they begin their new chapter in life. There will be a short program at 3:00pm.
Sunday, February 26, 2pm—4pm Christian Center
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Older Youth Facebook —
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535833113380921/ Twitter—
@GCYRock Instagram—
guytonchristianyouth The Rock —
(912) 772-8415 New E-mail— [email protected]
Wednesday Youth Activities — 6pm
Younger Youth — Meet in
the Christian Center
Older Youth — Meet at The Rock
6:00 Start with Lesson/Activity
6:45 — Light Supper
Youth Notes
Youth Assembly The Youth will be leaving 4pm-ish Friday, February 3 to travel to Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island. Please lift up in prayer
Spencer Beahm, Catherine Hall, William Hall, Kylie Malcom, Lance Perkins, Andrew Proctor, Jack Reiser, Sam Reiser and Lamar Hall, Georgia Peeler, Marshall Reiser and Nancy Summerour as they travel.
Wednesday Servers for this Month… “John the Baptist”
February 1 Light Supper: Jennifer & Melinda
Workshop: Storytelling — Georgia February 8
Light Supper: Mary Grace & Pati Workshop: Art — Becky
February 15 Light Supper: Melissa & Joan
Workshop: Cooking — Need Volunteer February 22
Light Supper: Sheri & Becky Workshop: Games — Need Volunteer
Save the Date! February 11 Plans are still tentative, but we want to bake cookies with the Younger Youth and deliver them to the residents of Effingham Care Center. Drivers/car seats will be need-ed! Cookie donations are welcomed!
Mission Trip
June 26—July 1
From June 25-July 1 GCC's Youth will be heading to Slidell, LA to the site Ep-worth Project. While on this mission trip, they'll learn about teamwork and showing God's love to those in need -- specifically those who were effected by hurricanes and flooding. This mission trip is not just for the youth, though! We have adults already signed up, too! We would like to extend an invita-tion to anyone who feels led to come. Send us a check made to Ep-worth Project or cash of $25 for the registration fee.
Sunday School Teachers for OY 1st Sunday — Nancy
2nd Sunday — Marshall 3rd Sunday — Bryan 4th Sunday — Leana
5th Sunday — Georgia or Adam
Baaaa!
Everyone had a great
time with the baby
lambs Sunday
at the Malcom farm!
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Communion Serving Schedule — February
Date Elders Deacons Deaconesses Acolyte
Feb 5 Jennifer Reiser Lamar Hall
David Proctor Nathan Radcliffe
Shannon Thompson Leana Radcliffe
Abigail Law
Feb 12 Karen Cote Vicki Wilkerson
Chad Zittrouer Shaw Wilkerson
Joyce Ann Tuten Sheri Hall
Jack Reiser
Feb 19 Mary Grace Fisher Michael Moore
Johnny Taylor Mike Smith
Nancy Summerour Ann Cavanah
Spencer Beahm
Feb 26 Barbara Still Medie Still
Brandon Long Brian Orrico
Kelly Long Becky Malcom
Kaytie Summerour
Guyton Christian Church
Children Worship and Wonder — February
Date Storyteller Greeter Jr. Greeter Story
Feb 5 Judy Zittrouer Jack Malcom Steven Hall Parable of the Mustard Seed
Feb 12 Lainie Jenkins Shannon Thompson Spencer Beahm Parable of the Sower
Feb 19 Ginny Clary Kelly Long Catherine Hall / Chris Hall
Jesus Feeds The 5000
Feb 26 Barbara Still Corey Dawson Kylie Malcom Lenten Puzzle
Wednesday Youth — February “John the Baptist”
Featuring: Drama, Cooking, Art, Music/Movement, Games & Storytelling
Date Workshop @ 6:00 — 6:45pm
YY Workshop Leader
Light Supper @ 6:45p (YY)
Feb 1 Storytelling Georgia Peeler Jennifer Reiser & Melinda Beahm
Feb 8 Art Becky Malcom Mary Grace Fisher & Pati Rud
Feb 15 Cooking Need Volunteer Melissa Proctor & Joan Shelby
Feb 22 Games Need Volunteer
Sheri Hall & Becky Malcom
