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Pastoral Care Response Line: 999-4887 For current news go to www.canterburyumc.orgTo comment on this article, go to Dr. Bill Morgan’s Blog at http://billmorgancanterbury.wordpress.com.
Bill Morgan, Senior Minister
Sunday, April 19
weekly words from bill morgan
8:15 a.m. New Traditions • Rev. Warren Nash10:30 a.m. Traditional • Dr. Bill Morgan
10:30 a.m. Contemporary • Rev. Drew Clayton 5:00 p.m. The WAY • Rev. Drew Clayton
What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? -Matthew 16.26
Sorting out the difference between: The urgent and important. Hurry that depletes and action that fulfills. Success and significance. Using people and serving people.
In Soul Keeping: Caring For The Most Important Part Of You, minister/author John Ortberg lists ways Jesus models best care practices for the gift of our lives, which prompt some supporting comments from me.
1. He prayed. Praying out loud – for me, in the car, walking with Jack – helps me better understand what’s on my mind and heart – what matters, what really doesn’t – what to offer to God, what to delete.
2. He had a circle of friends – the twelve who went through life with him. People underestimate the role of friendship in Jesus’ life.Jesus had a mixed bag of friends. God blesses us through mixed bag people…like us.
3. He engaged in regular corporate worship at synagogue.Spiritual benefit from worship requires physical presence. As many or more people come to worship here as ever, but most come noticeably less often. That really bothers me.
4. He fed his mind with Scripture.A faithful, intelligent understanding of the Bible’s core message opens us to God’s breath-giving, life-changing love for our lives and others.
5. He enjoyed God’s creation – mountain, garden, and lake.Baffles me why environment care is dubbed “liberal” – it is deeply conservative.
6. He took long walks.Physical exercise releases our natural, God-given spiritual mood and joy elevators.
7. He welcomed little children, hugged, and blessed them.Pay attention. From the wigglers to the wrinklies. All ages, the child is still in there.
8. He enjoyed partying with non-religious types.Hmmm. Here is one a lot of you are already pretty good at. ☺
Number 3! Through May, we will be exploring T.M.I.T. – the most important thing – in all our worship venues. And for you, that is?
T.M.I.T. – THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
UMW Tea and Tablescapes fUndraiser: Join us this Sunday, April 19, 2-4:30 p.m. in Canterbury Hall for this annual event. Silent auction from 2-3:15 p.m. with iced tea served at 3:30 p.m. Contact event co-chairs Clayton Walton, 602-1135 or Shannon Wadlington, 410-7731. Tickets may be purchased at the receptionist desk.
2015 confirMaTion class — Members of sixth grade confirmation class will be at Camp Sumatanga this weekend as they consider their decisions to make a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ and unite with Canterbury in full membership in the Confirmation service on May 3. The group will return to participate in Contemporary Worship at 10:30 on Sunday. Please be there to welcome them!
beginnings: Make canTerbUry yoUr chUrch hoMe! At “Beginnings,” you will learn about and experience the vibrant worship, learning, and service opportunities available at Canterbury for your spiritual growth. Classes will be held at 9:15 a.m. on 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 & 5/17 in the Dining Room. To register for classes, please contact [email protected].
hUMan Trafficking series UnderWayA series of lectures to address this very real and present danger in and around Birmingham will be held in Wesley Hall from 6-7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, April 8 through 29. Our featured speaker on April 22nd, Dr. David Smolin, Professor of Constitutional Law, and Director, Center for Children, Law and Ethics Department, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. All sessions are open to the public. For information, contact Dr. Oliver Clark at [email protected].
sTephen MinisTry Training— You can be part of Canterbury’s compassionate Congregational Care Ministry, providing much needed listening and a conduit for Christ to those experiencing life’s troubles. Classes began Friday, April 17. For information and late sign up, contact Bob Rentschler at [email protected] or Sam Williamson at [email protected].
dancing WiTh The sTars! Wednesday April 22 at 11:30 in Wesley Hall. Fred Astaire Studio instructors will be at Canterbury to teach swing, ballroom and other fun dances. Call Fran to make a reservation at 874-1523.
The Chef Demonstration and Lunch scheduled for April 23rd has been CAnCeLLeD.
april in paris — Legacy Luncheon will be Tuesday, April 28th at noon in Canterbury Hall. Parisian Photographer, Virginia Jones, will present a beautiful visual presentation of Paris with flowers. To make a reservation call 874-1534 and leave your name and the number of persons attending with you. declUTTer!!! Decluttering expert, Cindy Monk, will be here at Canterbury on Wednesday evening, April 29th. Join us at 6 p.m. for the help you have been needing to organize your home. Call Fran Gatch @ 874-1523 or email [email protected] for more details. The canTerbUry chUrch choir and The choirs of birMinghaM-soUThern college Appearing with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on Monday, April 27, in a singular event - the “Sacred Service” by Ernest Bloch for chorus and orchestra. The free performance is provided by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and is at 7:30 p.m. at Jemison Concert Hall at the Alys Stephens Center. Lester Seigel will conduct, with Daniel Seigel as the baritone soloist.
connecT: Marriage 101. Join us for dinner and discussion for ten Tuesday nights beginning June 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For anyone married less than two years as of May 31, 2015. We promise great food, fellowship, and practical ways that will keep you married for a lifetime! Go to www.canterburyumc.org/Connect for information and to register. Contact Annie Skinner at [email protected] or 874.1526.
The broWn bag proJecT aT canTerbUry A BIG thank you to the anonymous donors who quietly drop off non-perishable food in our reception boxes. That simple act of kindness means the world to families who receive your gift. And thank you all for believing in the ministry of Brown Bag. For more information, please contact Susan Dowdey at 874-1569 or [email protected].
aVondale broWn bag aT saMariTan place Pick up: 4/24 Pack: 4/19 & 26 Distribute: 4/20, and 27
floWers on The sancTUary alTar are placed in honor of... Alexandra Scott Kingsford & Ethan Ryburn Wright who were united in holy matrimony on April 18.
in The hospiTal as of 4/16/15...• St. Vincents Sara DeFuniak• UAB Doris Wilson, Margie Denton, Joyce Swisdak• Brookdale Rehab Barbara Harper • Lakeshore Rehab Jesse Milby• MD Anderson Walter Berry
Very limited seatingmay still be available.
Please inquire at the Receptionist’s desk.
A FArewell TriBuTe To
Sunday, April 19BHN/Family Promise Sunday-SundayAA Sunday Morning Group, M208 8:00 a.m.New Traditions, Chapel, Rev. Warren Nash 8:15 a.m.Adult Sunday School, Various Locations 9:15 a.m.Children & Youth Sunday School, Various Locations 9:15 a.m.Traditional Worship, Dr. Bill Morgan 10:30 a.m.Contemporary Worship, Rev. Drew Clayton 10:30 a.m.BEGINNINGS Why Worship Matters, M204 9:15 a.m.UMW Sweet Tea and Tablescapes, M217 2:00 p.m.The WAY, Chapel, Rev. Drew Clayton 5:00 p.m.Canterbury Academy, Room M227 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 20Mother’s Prayer Group, A127 8:00 a.m.Carpenter’s Hands (M-Th), Meet lower level parking deck, Offsite 8:15 a.m.Playcare, C121 (by reservation Mon-Th) 9:00 a.m.UMW Circle 7, M204 11:00 a.m.UMW Circle 1, M227 11:30 a.m.AA Women’s Acceptance, M142 (M, W & F) 11:30 a.m.Youth: Project Hope 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21Bible Study, MBHS Class of 1980, A122 6:00 a.m.Men’s Bible Study, A123 6:30 a.m.Youth: TMIT 6:45 a.m.Mom’s Prayer Group w/Susan Yarbro, M136 8:00 a.m.Canterbury Fitness (T, Th, F), M129 8:30 a.m.Mali’s Prayer Group, Chapel 8:30 a.m.Bible Study with Laura Sisson, A123 9:00 a.m.Bible Study with Betty Gunn, A127 10:00 a.m.Knit Wits, M136 1:00 p.m.Trustee/Foundation Meeting, A123 5:00 p.m.Stephen Minstry, M200 6:00 p.m.Scouts Troop 63, M209 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22Core Disciples, A127 6:30 a.m.Bill Morgan’s Bible Study, A122 7:30 a.m.
Mother’s Bible Study, M227 9:00 a.m.Brown Bag Project, Crawford Owen Class, Unload & pack, Dining Room 10:00 a.m. Aldersgate Class, pack, Dining Room 5:30 p.m.Bette Owen’s Bible Study, M226 10:00 a.m.Lenten Bible Study with Stephen Ingram, M200 12:00 p.m.Family Night, M217 5:00 p.m.We Make The Road By Walking, M200 6:00 p.m.Sticky Faith For Parents, M226 6:00 p.m.Bible Study with Buddy Tingle, A127 6:00 p.m.Knit Wits, M210 6:00 p.m.Conference on Human Trafficking, M209 6:00 p.m.Mackin Bible Study, A122 6:00 p.m.The WAY Small Group, M142 6:00 p.m.Children’s Wed. Night Activities, Various Locations 6:00 p.m. Bells of Canterbury, M119 6:00 p.m.CrossRoads Rehearsal, Canterbury Center 7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal, M128 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 23The Wilderness Bible Study Group, A122 6:30 a.m.Thursday Morning Men’s Group, A123 7:00 a.m.Living Bible Study, A123 8:00 a.m.Bible Study with Temple, A127 9:30 a.m.Women at the Well, M226 10:00 a.m.Sandwich Generation, A127 11:30 a.m.Ladies Bible Study with Oliver Clark, A123 1:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24Church Offices Close at NoonBrown Bag Project, Crawford Owen Ladies, Prepare/Serve Hospitality Dining Room/Canterbury Hall 9-11:00 a.m. Volunteers Needed, Drink Team, Canterbury Hall 8:30-11:00 a.m. Crawford Owen Gentlemen, Bag Distribution 10:15-11:30 a.m.Outreach: Panama Fundraiser, M217 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25AA Saturday Morning Group, M204 8:00 a.m.Al-Anon Saturday Morning Meeting, M209 8:00 a.m.
ThiS Week AT CAnTeRBURy
His Encouraging wordI have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. – Philippians 4:11
CAnTeRBURy DAy SChooL openingS FoR FALL 2015 young Toddlers (T/Th) — Your child must be 6-12 months by September 1, 2015. older Two’s (M/W) — Your child must be 28-35 months by September 1, 2015. 3’s (M/T/Th) — Your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2015. 4’s (M-Th) — Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2015. 5k (M-F) — Your child must by 5 years old by September 1, 2015.
Please call Linda Wingo (874-1541) for more information.
