On our walk. . . . .                 May 21, 2007

 

Pastor’s Message –

 

Acts 2:1-2

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

 

Suddenly, violently. That’s how the gift of God’s Spirit came to us.  No warning, no plan, and no sense of when it was going to come or what it is to do.  We usually don’t like surprises.  We are not accustomed to not being in control.  We want to know what the timetable of events is.  Our comfort zone is knowing before it happens.  God didn’t let us know anything about this gift.  He just brought it on, but He didn’t do it in private, one on one; He did it in a group.  He wanted us ALL to realize what He is doing, but there is no timetable!  He is working through all of us.  He wants us to be disciples, to evangelize and grow His Church, and to do what He has planned for us in His time.  If we realize what God wants us to do through the Holy Spirit, life, as we know it, will never be the same again.  So remember God’s gift of the Holy Spirit is given to you suddenly and violently because God wants to take us out of our comfort zone and let us know that when He moves everything will change.  So are you prepared for the Holy Spirit?

 

God Bless

 

Upcoming Events – April 23-29

Monday, May 21, 2007

   150th Anniversary Committee @ Antioch @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

   Bible Study @ Audrey Smith’s @ 10:00 AM

     UMW  @ 8:00 PM @ the Parsonage 

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

   Prayer Meeting @ Williams @ 5:45 PM

   Choir Practice @ Williams @ 6:30 PM

  Sunday, May 27, 2007

    Vacation Bible School Planning Mtg @ Williams after Sunday School

  

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If you cannot reach Rev. Ed at the parsonage, you may call him on his cell phone:  252-532-0952.  He can also be reached via e-mail at revedumc@yahoo.com   

 

“Ladies Tea”   - Make Bread Together – Knead and Bake!   The “Ladies Tea” had a wonderful mission project this month.  They baked loaves of white and wheat bread to be distributed to people of the community.  Twenty loaves were made and distributed.   A hot dog lunch, including our famous “tea” was served at noon.    Everyone had a great time!

150th Anniversary Meeting, Antioch

 

There will be a meeting of the committee on Monday, May 21 @ 7:00PM at Antioch.

 

Cookbooks are available.  If you would like one please contact Susan Moseley or Gayle Grant.

 

Tickets for the Bagley print are to be turned in ASAP.  We need to know how many tickets have been sold so we can continue to plan for this event.

 

If you are interested in ordering a throw, the cost is $45.00 and we are still taking orders.

 

The Auction scheduled for Saturday, June 23rd is looking for items to be auctioned off.  If you have anything you would like to donate pleas contact Earl Callis.  We need a list of as many of these items as soon as possible so they can be listed in our advertising.

 

The Excitement of Growth.  Sunday morning we all experienced the growth of our churches.  At Williams, Sam Armstrong accepted Jesus into his life as he was confirmed and became a member of Williams UMC.  This wonderful occasion was continued at Antioch as Robyn Fowler was also confirmed and became a member of Antioch UMC.  In addition to these new members Wayne and Betsy Hendricks reaffirmed their acceptance of Jesus Christ and their membership in Antioch UMC.  This was a blessed event at both churches and we pray that there will be more who would like to join or reaffirm their acceptance of Jesus and their membership in His church. 

Note:  Each of these members has recently completed our confirmation course. 

 

Sunday School is available each Sunday morning.  There is a class for every age so please plan on joining us to learn more about our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Sunday School at Williams begins at 10:45 AM

And coffee and drinks are served before classes begin. Classes begin at Antioch at 10:00 AM. 

 

                                          LIFT OFF!                                                                                                          

 

Vacation Bible School The rumors are fact.  A Vacation Bible School entitled “Lift Off” will take place in the Lunenburg Charge. It scheduled August6 – 10 at Williams UMC. 

 

The Methodist Way

 

The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by PROCLAIMING the good news of God’s grace and by exemplifying Jesus command to love God and neighbor, thus seeking the fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world. God has used our Church to save persons, heal relationships, transform social structures, and spread scriptural holiness, thereby changing the world.

                                                                 Book of Discipline 2004

 

 

Our Family in Need of Prayer

 

Please keep the following families in your prayers this week:

Frances Hawthorne

Katherine Ray

Garland Parham

Earl "Chuckie” Barnes

Lona Parham

Jeffrey Hendricks

Family of Lucy Gay Nash

Sara Agnes Callis

Peggy Stone

Ann Mahaney

Audrey Smith

Joe Coleman

Wilson Bagley

Blaize Gavin

Edna Bagley

Sylvia Williams & Fam.

Kenneth McDaniel

Maria Kay

Family of Floyd Avery

Margaret Gregory

Allie Daniel

Family of Randy Clark

Traci Keith

Paul Turner

Kathy McReynolds

Ann Heffner

Grace DiStefano

Marvin L. Crutchfield

Erin Pearce

Adam Hooper

“B” & Teewah Hayes

Nell Judd

Tommy Cage

Elizabeth Biggerstaff

Christian Sutton

Rick Marquart

Dr. Hoover

Sheila Cage

Sara Sutton

Rawlings Family

Mickey Narron

Rosa Elliott

Jeanette McGuire

Dot Snead

Gertrude Hite

Dorothy Driskill

Tracey Mahr

Alice Wright

 

Bertha Arthur

Jean Parham

If you have anyone who is in need of prayer, please send an e-mail and let us know.

 

Graduate Alert! Graduate Alert!  If you know of any members of our churches graduating from high school or college this year please let me know ASAP.  I would like to honor them on their achievement.  Please e-mail or call me with the info. Thanks, Rev Ed

 

In the Library:

 

At Home In Mitford
The First Novel in the Beloved Mitford Series

 

It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable.

Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old.

Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy in which mysteries and miracles abound.

 

Remember:

 

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors!

 

Have a blessed week