For thousands of years, the Psalms have been a place which to turn to when we encounter many of life's ups and downs. When we need solace and comfort, hope, or even when we are struggling or angry, they have a way of speaking to the many experiences we encounter in this life. The book of Psalms connects us with our ancestors and reminds us that no matter how much we advance as a society, the basic experiences of life remain constant.
For six weeks, we will journey through the Psalms together. Some of them will be familiar while others may not be, but But no matter which, we hope that through this intentional time together the Psalms will speak to us in new ways. One neat thing about this sermon series is that every day we will know that others in our congregation will be reading the very same text that we are reading, praying, and pondering. It will be another way to connect us through the week while we are apart.
Week 1 Readings
May 31 - Psalm 8
June 1 - Psalm 15
June 2 - Psalm 3
June 3 - Psalm 118
June 4 - Psalm 46
June 5 - Psalm 92
See you Sunday!
Peace,
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What a joy to be able to sing our baptismal lullaby again! |
The Children returned up front for the first time for the Children's Sermon in almost 15 months! |
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY, MAY 30
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9:00AM
Modern Service in the CLC
Dr. Jimmy Asbell, Jr.
Psalms Series
Psalm 1
MUSIC
Praise Band
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11:00AM
Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
ONLINE WORSHIP
Dr. Jimmy Asbell, Jr.
Psalms Series
Psalm 1
MUSIC
Alex Backfisch
Elizabeth Morgan
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REGISTER YOUR
CHILDREN FOR SUNDAY
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Pre-registration is required in Realm. This will help with our planning and prep work ahead of each Sunday. Register by clicking below.
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Volunteers are needed for both the 9 & 11 a.m. services.
If you would like to volunteer please contact:
9AM - Lisa Bevill
11AM - Bill Argo
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SPOTLIGHT ON ASHLEE HAYNIE |
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We would like to welcome Ashlee Haynie to the VUMC staff. If you have been in the CLC lobby in the last several months, you may have met Ashlee, VUMC's new receptionist. We wanted you to get to know her a little bit more, so we are spotlighting her this week. Please stop and welcome Ashlee the next time you are at the church during the week.
What are some things your family likes to do together OR what are your hobbies? I love to cross-stitch, make macramé, and read, while my husband and I love to play board games with friends.
Tell us a little about your family. I grew up in a large family as the oldest of 7 kids (4 girls & 3 boys). My parents are both from the middle Georgia area, and I grew up in Kathleen, Georgia. After college, I met and married JP Haynie, and we went off and lived in NYC for 9.5 years. We moved back to Macon in 2019, and JP is now the Producing Director at Macon Little Theatre.
What's the best vacation you've been on? Our trip to Paris, France, in 2018
If you could choose anything to do for a day, what would it be? I’d either take friends & family along to somewhere fun like Dollywood or Disney World OR I’d spend it whale watching OR I’d spend it exploring a city I’ve never been to, preferably in another country!
What are a few of your favorite books and/or movies? I love the Outlander series (Diana Gabaldon), the Mark of the Lions trilogy (Francine Rivers), the A Court of Thorns & Roses series (Sarah J. Maas), & I’ve been reading and rereading Gone with the Wind since I was in the 8th grade.
What’s a little-known fact about you that might surprise readers? I have a quirk where I often silently count the letters in words, phrases, and sentences. I can tell you how many letters are in a word very quickly, and before you ask, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious has 34 letters. ;-)
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The Church will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday
on Monday, May 31.
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CONSTRUCTION MISSION PROJECT |
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CONSTRUCTION MISSION PROJECT JULY 16-24
Tommy Halliburton is gathering a team to participate in a construction mission project in Americus/Sumter County July 16-24. The team will be building cabins for Friendship Baptist Association, and you can come to assist for as many days as you can! The team will be working and staying in Americus. For more information, contact Tommy Halliburton at [email protected] or 478-318-4979.
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Third Grade Lock-In
Every fall, Vineville presents Bibles to the third-grade class. For the last six years, we have added to that tradition by holding a Third Grade Bible Lock-In after the presentation. However, because of Covid, we had to postpone our lock-in until this past Friday night! It was well worth the wait! We had a competitive game of wiffleball, went on a scavenger hunt through the church, had midnight worship in the sanctuary followed by a fun game of Bingo with prizes and a glow stick party! Each third grader was also given a notebook that serves as a roadmap through the Bible to help them as they are learning to read through scripture. And this year's group holds two records: the longest delay between receiving Bibles and the lock-in, and the group to stay up the latest! (I'm still recovering! Ha!) I am so glad that this new tradition has come to complement the old tradition which our third graders look forward to each year.
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VBS JULY 12-16 — 9AM-NOON
VBS REGISTRATION OPEN!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Registration for VBS volunteers and participants IS OPEN! You won’t want to miss this great week where kids will go on a quest for God’s great light on Adventure Island! Register in Realm.
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SURF SHACK PRESCHOOL CAMP
JUNE 14-17 — 9AM-NOON
2K-5K children are invited to attend Surf Shack preschool camp where they will catch the wave of God’s amazing love! We will be exploring biblical stories where water plays a prominent role. Register in Realm.
Cost:
$40 first child
$30 second child
$20 every other child
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COLOR WARS!! JUNE 19 —1ST-5TH GRADERS
It will be crazy. It will be messy. It will be EPIC!
1st through 5th graders do not want to miss Color Wars when teams will battle it out to claim the ultimate colorful victory! After the final competition, we will celebrate with inflatables and snow cones! Register in Realm.
Cost: $15
Invite your friends! Register in Realm
Rain Date: June 26th
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SLOW STRETCH YOGA
TUESDAYS @ 5:30PM
This weekly one-hour class is a basic, accessible slow stretch class. You don’t need any yoga experience, but you will need a yoga mat. Classes are donation based.
To participate in this class, contact Ann so you can get the Zoom link.
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Common Prayer & Taize have resumed in-person worship. We would love to have you join us in-person, but if you can't we will continue to stream them on Facebook too.
COMMON PRAYER
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m.
Dining Room
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Dining Room
THURSDAY MORNING DEVOTIONAL
ONLINE ONLY
Thursdays — Facebook Live @ 7:45 am
If you miss a service, they remain on Facebook after the live event.
Common Prayer and Taize include participatory elements, and we will send information a day in advance, so you are able to participate in these services. If you are not receiving these, email Ann Smith at [email protected].
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ATTENDANCE
Sunday, May 23
9:00 AM 71
11:00AM 88
Online 133
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HOSPITAL VISITATION
MAY 28-30
Rev. Jon Brown
478-765-2732
ALTAR FLOWERS
SUNDAY, MAY 30
In loving memory of our parents,
Dr. & Mrs. Harold C. Atkinson and
Mr. & Mrs. M.T. "Tommy" Watkins, by Wanda and John Atkinson
ALTAR GUILD
Lea McQueen, Eleanor Marie McDavid, Betty Meadors, Rebecca Shiver
BAPTISM
May 23
John Ellis Atkinson
Son of Denise & Steve Atkinson
Grandson of Wanda &
John Atkinson
NEW ARRIVALS
May 20
Ford Thomas Benson
Son of Kalynn & Zach Benson
Grandson of Nancy & Ellis Benson
May 20
Jolene "Jo" Ruth Walker
Daughter of Tyler & Peter Walker
Granddaughter of Jan Bryant
IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
Mike Caldwell
May 7, 1931 - May 19, 2021
SYMPATHY
To Linda Padgett upon the death of her sister Donna McConnell
To Peggy Edwards upon the death of her brother Hal Smitt
To Sally Caldwell upon the death of her husband, Mike Caldwell
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Nate Watson
Wade Adams
Cantey Ayres
Cam & Bruce Bishop
Helen & Jimmy Braswell
Manley Brown
Philip Brown
Melba & Jim Byington
Julie Carter
Natalie & Jared Cozart
Harriett & Steve Durkee
Abby & Drew Elrod
Edwards & Bullard
Lynn & John Robert Faulkner
DeeAnn Geeslin
Betsy & Ansel Clark
Lou & John Holmes
Beth & Robin Hughes
Carolyn & George Jackson
Katherine Johnson
Susan Jones
Blanche & Allen King
Beverly & Mort Meadors
Sally & Albert McKay
Lea & Elbert McQueen
Shep Marsh & Carol Williams
Andrea Mitchell
Marguerite Parker
Kerby & Jerre Pearson
Mary Jo & Warren Plowden
Anna & Mark Powell
Ruffin Family
Sidney & Dee Sams
Bonnie & Mark Smith
Claire & Boone Smith
Dan Strawn family
Dale Stewart
Ruthie & Phillip Sullivan
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Van De Water
Diane & Ed Vogel
John R. Walker
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We have several ways to give to the church. You can mail a check to the church or click here to give online. Thank you for your generosity.
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478.745.3331
www.vinevillemethodist.com
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