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Traditional Service
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Through It All
In the Desert, on God's Mountain
Lord, I Want to Be A Christian
Chancel Choir
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Terry Smiley
Traditional Service: Rev. Jared Wilson
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15; Romans 12:9-21
"Beyond the Wilderness"
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Anchor Service
I Thank God
Fierce
Peace Be Still
Beautiful Jesus
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Anchor Service: Rev. Stephen Grantham
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
"Genuine Christianity"
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Please join us in thanking Aaron Fox for serving this summer as our Interim Director of Student Ministries! He and our summer staff provided our students with a fabulous summer. Thank you, Aaron, for serving IOHUMC and its families!
We would like to welcome Andrew Parnell as our new Director of Student Ministries. Andrew and his wife, Lizzie, are familiar to many of you, especially those who attend the Anchor Modern worship service. Andrew has been sharing his musical gifts with us, and Lizzie has been volunteering behind the scenes to help the service run smoothly. Andrew now feels led to answer God's call, and we are the recipients! He will start in this role on September 7th.
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We are also excited to announce that Julie Vann is now serving as the Interim Director of Missions and Outreach for IOHUMC! Julie served in this position many years ago, and has offered to guide us and the Missions Committee, without compensation, as we continue our goals of showing Christ's love to others, both in our community and around the globe.
Please take a moment to pray for Julie and for Andrew, for the positions they hold at IOHUMC, and for the Lord to guide them, alongside the rest of our talented staff, to continue our missions and ministries!
Your SPR Committee,
Bill Simmons, Chair
Martha Nesbit, Co-chair
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Our Final Adult Sunday School Series Class
You are invited to join some of Isle of Hope's theological thinkers as together we explore our final study in the series, Making Sense of the Bible. In this study, United Methodist pastor, Adam Hamilton, invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible.
See you in the Ministry Center at 10:30 AM this Sunday. A light breakfast will be served as we learn and grow together!
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Survivors from the Valley
Survivors from the Valley, our new Sunday morning class for parents, begins September 10th, at 10:30 AM in Room 15. Our first study will be based on the book "Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load." Do you want your kids to grow up to be emotionally, mentally, relationally, and spiritually healthy? We do, too! More and more kids today are struggling to live into this dream. As they go through life, they encounter people and situations that lead them to pack and carry some enormous emotional baggage that holds them back from living in the grace and freedom God intended.
This study will offer parents practical strategies to leverage the influence of these bags, and to prevent some of them from getting packed in the first place! The class will be taught by Wendy Williamson, Bob Akin, and Carolyn Hannaford. For more information, contact Rev. Meg Procopio (mprocopio@iohumc.com).
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Common Table
Beginning Wednesday, September 13th, join us at 5:00 PM as we share life and faith together. Dinner will begin at 5:00 PM in the Ministry Center, followed at 6:00 by an exploration of what we believe, “Food for Thought.” Our first topic is Who’s Your Daddy, with 9 weeks to follow.
There will be no charge for our first week’s meal, but reservations are required for all persons eating so we can prepare. Please register on our church website under Resources and Events, Event Registration or by clicking here.
Common Table Weekly Schedule (Sept. 13 - Nov. 15)
5-6pm: Church Family Dinner in the Ministry Center
Cost: $8 (adult portions only). Children ages 8 and younger eat free but please include them in your reservation count so we are prepared.
6-7pm: Exploration/ Activities
Adults - Food for Thought
Children - Mid-week Hope Kids Program
Children may begin arriving for their program at 5:45pm. We will enjoy music, crafts, Bible stories, and more!
Students: 211 Worship in the Green House
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Upcoming Bible Study
Methodism 101: What does it mean to be a Methodist?
On September 13th, at 10 AM, Rev. Grantham will lead a small group, lasting 8 weeks, in the Seekers classroom. We will look at our United Methodist Heritage, History, Theology and Beliefs. Included will be little known stories of John Wesley in England and Georgia. We will look at John Wesley’s life, both before and after his “Heart Warming” experience. Special care will be taken to look at
Wesley in his historical and social context.
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Way Forward Prayer Emphasis for September 3rd - 9 th
For our Way Forward Prayer emphasis this week, please pray for the work of the Lay Leadership Committee.
While each of us contributes to the work of the church in a multitude of ways, much of the work requires the coordinated effort of groups of people – committees. The Lay Leadership Committee identifies people with the interest, experience, spirit, and drive to lead or participate on a committee. Our Lay Leadership is currently completing their plans to staff the church’s committees at IOHUMC.
Please pray in thankfulness for the Lay Leadership’s effort to recruit servants for the Lord’s work.
Pray thankfully for those who have stepped up to take on new roles.
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in finding your place, and to help you engage, encourage, and support the mission and ministries of Isle of Hope UMC.
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One and Done Choir
Learn an easy, fun piece with members of the Chancel Choir, sing it in worship, and be done! It's a perfect way to give choir a try or to enjoy singing when the choir's schedule doesn't always fit yours! Perfect for beginners! Open to adults and students in grades 9-12. Rehearsal begins at 8:30 AM on Sunday morning in the choir room, and our first one is September 24th! There is no need to register. Just show up! For more information, contact Rev. Jared Wilson (jwilson@iohumc.com).
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Hope Orchestra
This new, multigenerational ensemble invites wind, string, brass, and percussion instrumentalists to join together to use their gifts in music ministry. Hope Orchestra is open to adults and students in grades 7-12. No audition is necessary. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, September 17 at 4:00 PM in the choir room. For more information contact Rev. Jared Wilson (jwilson@iohumc.com).
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Arts from the Island
Our first Arts from the Island Day for Fall 2023 will be Saturday, September 16. We will visit Azalealand at 10:00 AM and Morningside at 11:00 AM. If you're interested in participating, we'd love for you to join us. If you're not a singer, that's okay! There are other ways to be involved. Contact Rev. Jared Wilson (jwilson@iohumc.com) or Bill Hagan (haganrehab@comcast.net) for more information!
Arts from the Island is an arts outreach ministry that promotes missions and spiritual growth. We are committed to feeding spiritually hungry people in our community - those frequenting homeless shelters, those in nursing homes and health-care facilities - through music and arts programs.
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Many thanks to those of you who participated in our drive-by food drive Saturday to benefit Emmaus House. Within 24 hours, the Emmaus cook reported that 15 lbs of chicken salad was made from our donations and plans were underway for the other items received!
If you were unable to stop by the church parking lot on Saturday, you can still donate food items in the box marked “Food for Emmaus House" located in the main hallway outside the church office. Thank you for your support in helping to feed the hungry of Savannah!
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Make A Difference Day
Be in prayer for how you can make a difference on October 28. Here are some of the activities that you and your family can participate in at IOHUMC:
* Rise Against Hunger Meal packing
* Sassy Sowers Sewing Ministry
* Cooking Angels meal prep for shut-ins
* Blessing Bag packing for the homeless
* Caring Card making
Watch for more information and how you and your family can be a part of this day of caring for those in need. Nursery will be provided.
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Hope Kids Grades 1-5, directed by Terri Smiley, will be singing in both the Traditional and Anchor services on Sunday, September 24. They've been practicing each Sunday morning and are looking forward to sharing with our congregation. Both the Age 3 - Kindergarten and Grades 1-5 are enjoying their new curriculum, Grow. Proclaim. Serve! We hope others will come and join us! For more information, contact Beth Parr (bparr@iohumc.com).
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God Squad - Our 5th Grade Program
God Squad will begin at 5:00 PM on September 10, 2023. We will have dinner in the Ministry Center, and then move to Room 15 for our program and fun. Bring a baby picture in an envelope so that no one can see it until we play our game. We'll talk about our plans for the fall and mission projects. For more information, contact Beth Parr (bparr@iohumc.com).
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CORE Groups resume Sept. 10th
Core Groups begin on Sunday, September 10 (5:00-7:00 PM) in the Green House. Come have a great meal and hang out before we break into Core Groups. Our awesome leaders can't wait to reconnect after a long summer!
Girls' Leaders: Beth Stewart, Melissa Rasplicka, Sam Grantham, and Christa Green
Guys' Leaders: Grant Lewis, Aaron Fox, Aaron Cradduck, Dan Grantham, and Turner Green
We hope all of our 6th - 12th graders will join a CORE group! Interested? Please register by clicking HERE, or by going to the "Resources and Events" tab on our website and click "Event Registration."
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211 Worship
211 Worship in the Green House begins Wednesday, September 13! Come eat supper with the Isle of Hope Family between 5:00 - 6:00 PM, and then head over to the Green House at 6:00 PM for worship led by our awesome Student Worship Team and a message from our own Anchor Worship Leader, Rev. Josh McLemore.
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All Women of IOHUMC
Come and relax, restore, reconnect, and RENEW your:
...Mind
...Body
...Soul
The United Methodist Women in Faith group invites all women of the church to a special retreat at Wesley Gardens on September 23rd from 9am until 1pm.
A salad lunch will be served. Our time together will end with communion in the Chapel so please plan to stay until 1pm.
Questions? Please contact Martha Nesbit (912-655-5300) or Jane Tyler (912-660-3881).
Cost is $30. Click here to register.
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Ways to Give
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In Person - On Sunday mornings, before or after worship, place your offering in the designated box or basket at church.
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Online - Visit our website to make a one-time donation or recurring gift.
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Text GIVE to 855-712-6960
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Automated - Have your donation given automatically by setting up electronic bill pay with your bank.
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Mail - Mail your gift to Isle of Hope UMC, c/o Marla Grady, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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