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Don't Forget Your Bags!
If you still have a grocery bag for UWIF's Thanksgiving Project, please return your filled bag to the church office by next Wednesday, November 11.
Thank you so much for providing special Thanksgiving meals for many in our community.
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Count Me In Update
Every week, our church community comes together to worship, grow, and serve. From the inspiring music and deeply rooted sermons to our children & student ministries, missions & outreach, & so much more, IOHUMC is a living testament to what God can do when we gather in community.
But these ministries don't just happen. They are built, sustained, and expanded through the collective generosity of all of us.
We are currently able to do 58% of our 2027 proposed plans because 82 families have stepped out in faith and obedience so far! Thank you! As we look ahead to 2027, we need each individual within our community to be an invested part of that living testament?
Will you say, ‘Count Me In!’ for 2027? Click the link below to pledge online or download a printable Commitment Card.
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Annual Charge Conference & Church Council
THIS Sunday at 11:30 AM | Ministry Center
IOHUMC will have it's annual Charge Conference this Sunday, November 8, at 11:30 AM. District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Scott Hagan, will chair this meeting for the church to vote on 2027 leadership and clergy salaries. Anyone in our congregation is welcome to attend; however, only members of our Church Council are allowed to vote.
We are also asking our Church Council members to stay after the Charge Conference for a Church Council meeting starting at noon. Lunch will be provided so please reply to the recent email from Rev. Roberts & rsvp so we are prepared.
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November Dinner Church
Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 5:00 PM (*note new time)| Ministry Center
Join us for our next Dinner Church on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:00 PM! Please note that this Dinner Church is starting earlier than previous events, with the doors opening at 5:00 PM and dinner served at 5:30 PM.
Dinner Church is a different kind of gathering centered around a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and worship. Around the table, relationships are formed, stories are shared, and faith is explored in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Whether you're new to church, returning after time away, or find the traditional Sunday morning experience challenging…there's a seat for you!
Come explore the possibility where the table becomes an altar, the meal becomes communion, and sometimes, strangers become believers and new friends.
Please register by the end of the day on Monday, November 16.
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Calling All Seasonal Singers!
The IOHUMC Choir welcomes seasonal singers to join us as we prepare Songs of Hope and Wonder, our Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, to be presented in worship on Sunday, December 6 at 9:15 AM.
Rehearsals begin TONIGHT at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. Whether you sing with us regularly or simply enjoy joining the choir for the Advent and Christmas season, we would love to have you be part of this special musical offering.
Rehearsal recordings will be provided for at-home listening and practice, making it easier to learn the music between Wednesday rehearsals. Come add your voice as we share music of hope, expectation, and wonder this Advent!
Email Jared Wilson at jwilson@iohumc.com with any questions or if you are interested in joining.
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Finding Your Musical Voice: A Beginner's Guide to Reading, Hearing, & Creating Music
This Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4:00 PM | Green House 211
Have you ever wished you could better understand the music you hear and sing? Designed for beginners and curious learners of all ages, this four-week course introduces participants to the building blocks of music through listening, rhythm, notation, singing, and creative musical exploration.
Week two of Finding Your Musical Voice continues this Sunday at 4 PM in Green House Room 211.
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Student Ministries Winter Retreat
January 15-18, 2027 | Lake Junaluska, NC
Pack your warm clothes and get ready for an unforgettable winter getaway!
January 15–18, we’re heading to Lake Junaluska, NC, for the Encounter Retreat. We’ll join youth groups from across the region for an incredible weekend of worship, community, and teaching from speaker Michael Beck. And of course, we’re adding some winter adventure to the mix with a full day of skiing!
To sign up, you'll need to fill out the registration form, submit the Parental Consent & Liability Release form (if you haven't already), and pay a $100 deposit by Wednesday, December 30. The full cost of this trip is $275 which is due by January 15.
Space is limited, so don’t miss this chance to grow in faith, make memories, and kick off the new year with our student ministry. Reach out to our Student Ministries Director, Alden Fowkes (afowkes@iohumc.com), with any questions.
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Sew Much Fun Club
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10:00 AM | Room 18
The next Sew Much Fun Club will be on Saturday, November 14. This group meets once a month to create sewing projects for others in our community. Anyone in first grade and older is welcome.
No experience necessary! Our wonderful volunteers will teach you how to sew and provide all needed materials. This event is free of charge, but please register in advance so we have enough materials.
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Help The 412 Spread Christmas Cheer!
This Christmas season, The 412 is putting faith into action by creating Christmas gift bags for children who will spend some of the holidays in the hospital. We invite our church family to help spread a little extra joy by donating the following items:
- Christmas books (for all ages)
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Small stuffed animals (6 inches or smaller)
- Candy canes
Donations should be dropped off in the collection bucket outside Beth Parr's office by Wednesday, November 18. Questions? Contact Beth Parr at bparr@iohumc.com or 912-663-7466.
Thank you for helping The 412 share the love of Christ and bring Christmas cheer to children in our community!
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Got Oatmeal?
Now that it's finally starting to feel like fall, maybe your family is enjoying some cozy breakfasts. If so, hang on to those containers! Weekday Ministries needs empty oatmeal containers for a special project.
Please bring them to the church office or give them to Wez Childers. Thank you!
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Outdoor Family Movie Night
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5:00 PM | Cornus Cottage Lawn
IOHUMC Children’s Ministries invites you and your family to an outdoor viewing of Toy Story 4 on the Cornus Cottage Lawn.
We’ll have popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and cookies. Come dressed up as one of the Toy Story characters or bring a favorite stuffie. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. If it’s chilly, you might need a blanket to keep warm!
There’s no charge, but please register so we can prepare enough food for everyone. Monetary donations are appreciated.
Any questions, contact Beth Parr at bparr@iohumc.com or 912-663-7466.
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Pray for our Guatemala Mission Team
Our mission team is currently in Guatemala visiting two of our long-time mission partners, Christ Child's Nest and Transitions. They will return home tomorrow.
Please continue to pray for the following:
- Safe travels and God's protection throughout the trip
- For God to expand our capacity to love and serve others
- For God to prepare our hearts to listen, learn, and enter each experience with humility
- Flexibility and grace as plans change or unexpected challenges arise
- For God to use this trip to help us grow, broaden our perspectives, and deepen our understanding of His work in the world
Thank you for your continued support of our mission team and mission partners in Guatemala!
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Celebrating 30 Years of Transitions!
Congratulations to Transitions, one of our ministry partners in Guatemala, on 30 years of transforming lives!
Since 1996, Transitions has helped thousands of people with disabilities gain mobility, independence, and dignity through wheelchairs, prosthetics, and employment opportunities. To celebrate this milestone, Transitions recently opened a new physical therapy clinic where wheelchair and prosthetic users can build strength, develop skills, and gain greater independence.
We celebrate this exciting new chapter and give thanks for three decades of life-changing ministry! We're also thrilled that our Guatemala mission team is ablt to celebrate with Transitions in person this week!
Please continue praying for our mission team and for Transitions to have many more years of fruitful service.
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Kairos Prison Ministry Closing Ceremony
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:00 PM | Coastal State Prison
The local chapter of Kairos Prison Ministry invites you to a closing ceremony at Coastal State Prison on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 PM. The ceremony concludes a 3½-day ministry weekend and gives inmates an opportunity to share their experiences through an “open mic” time.
All attendees need to be at the Prison Security Office Entrance at 1:00 PM. To attend, please complete the volunteer consent form linked below and email it to Jim Bryan at jlbscb55@gmail.com by the end of the day TODAY. You may also contact Jim with any questions.
Unable to attend? You can still be part of this life-changing weekend through prayer.
Please pray for the inmates participating—that they would experience God’s love, find renewed hope, and know they are never beyond the reach of God’s grace. Remember the ministry team in your prayers as they share Christ’s love throughout the weekend.
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Sassy Sowers Spreading Love
With delivery help from some of our HS Girls' Sunday morning Small Group, our Sassy Sowers recently donated 120 baby blankets and 10 bonding hearts to the Memorial NICU. This committed group meets weekly and spreads so much love through their sewing, generosity, and cheerful spirits. Thank you, Sassy Sowers!
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Good Samaritan Circle Meeting
Friday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 AM |
Green House Room 109
It’s time for our next Good Samaritan Circle meeting! We will gather this Friday, November 6, at 10:00am in Green House Room 109. Remember that sweet fellowship, yummy snacks, and an enlightening program are always the order for the day. Everyone is invited, and we hope to see you there!
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Lunch Bunch Circle Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:45 AM |
Tabby House
The Lunch Bunch Circle will meet next Wednesday, November 11, in the Tabby House. We will gather at 11:45 AM to greet one another and visit, and the meeting will start at noon. Cindy Phillips will be leading our devotional/program. We hope you can join us!
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