Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Church News

A Very Special Thank You

Our congregation is so blessed by those who share their gifts with others. From the flower arrangements to the beautiful voices to the careful candle-lighting, every age and every talent is a blessing. A recent example of this is our main office hallway. Josh Grotheer has spent countless hours lately, quietly roaming the halls with thoughtful diligence. Josh volunteered to commemorate our 175th anniversary in words and pictures, creating a beautiful timeline of the life of our church. Please join us in thanking him for sharing his gifts with all of us!

Missions

Wesley Community Center Love Walk

Please join us on Saturday, February 14th, for the Wesley Community Center Love Walk. This special annual event raises funds for a ministry that comes alongside women, children, and families in our community with crisis intervention, early education, and family support. Whether you walk often or are just coming to show support, everyone is welcome! You can sign up by completing the form below and dropping it off at the church office, where additional copies will be available. Questions? Contact Julie or Sara.

Give to Provide Beds for Kids

During the season of Lent, God Squad is taking on a coin challenge to collect coins and dollars to help provide beds for children in need through Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Pick up a coin collection jar and calendar on Sunday, February 15, or Ash Wednesday, and then follow the daily instructions to fill your jar throughout Lent. Bring your completed jar back on Easter Sunday, April 5, and turn it in to your Sunday School class or Beth Parr’s office.

This challenge is open to ALL so if you would like to access the calendar now to get a head start, CLICK HERE.

Great Day of Service & Great Day of Giving

The UMC Great Day of Service 2026 is an opportunity for all Coastal District United Methodist Churches to come together and be the hands and feet of Christ for people in our own communities, as well as around the world. We will have a variety of activities for all ages and skill sets. All people are invited to participate, so come join us and bring a friend!

The following day, Sunday, March 1st, we will have a special offering time in worship to end the weekend with a Great Day of Giving! Please be in prayer for this time together, that the gifts of ourselves and our resources will be a blesssing to many!

Rise Against Hunger- We will pack 14,000 dehydrated meal packages for distribution to countries experiencing food crises around the world. Great activity for families with children first grade and older. Volunteers must sign up via the following link: SIGN UP HERE

Sew hygiene kits for people living in poverty. Once made, we will fill with travel size hygiene items. If you cannot attend, you can donate items needed - shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, combs. Place items in the designated bins at IOHUMC or your church. Great activity for skilled sewers and beginners, age 8 years and older. SIGN UP HERE

Casseroles for area ministries. We will prepare breakfast casseroles to serve people living in area shelters and unhoused people. Youth and adults welcome. SIGN UP HERE

Cooking Angels - We will prepare meals for homebound people. SIGN UP HERE

Prepare emergency food bags for unhoused people and pack snack bags with items for PACK. Family friendly activities. SIGN UP HERE

Write notes of encouragement for Kairos Prison Ministry and P.A.C.K. Savannah. A great activity for all ages. SIGN UP HERE

Make Beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old. SIGN UP HERE 

Goodwill Truck- will be parked at the Isle of Hope UMC for several hours each day, Friday-Sunday Feb 27-Mar 1. Bring your items!

Planting daffodils for the Daffodil Project - great for all ages. SIGN UP HERE 

Nursery is provided from 9-noon at IOHUMC for ages infant to 4 years. Please contact Beth Parr by Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 at bparr@iohumc.com to sign up.

IGNITE Student Ministry

Children's Ministry

Music Ministry

Carry Me Home: 175 Years of Gospel Songs

Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m.

In celebration of our church’s 175th anniversary this year, we invite you to an evening of music that traces the living faith of our congregation across generations. “Carry Me Home: 175 Years of Gospel Song” explores the music that would have shaped worship in south Georgia from the early 19th century through the early decades of the 20th century, reflecting the joys and the trials of our shared history.

As the evening progresses, the music moves forward in time, embracing the warmth and assurance of late 19th century gospel hymns and early Southern gospel songs--music that carried faith into a new century while remaining rooted in the past. Featuring the Isle of Hope Men’s Chorus, reed organ, and violin, this program is not so much a concert, but a musical remembrance--an offering of gratitude for the generations who have worshiped, suffered, rejoiced, and believed within our walls.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate 175 years of faith remembered, faith sung, and faith still alive!

Other Church News

Hope Arbor Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

We would love to shower our Hope Arbor volunteers with love and appreciation. If you are involved in Hope Arbor in any way, please join us for a luncheon and meet other wonderful volunteers involved in the program.

Good Samaritan Circle

Since February is the month for Love, the Good Samaritan Circle will be showing just that by having a very special Valentine program. We will meet on Friday, February 6, at 10:00 for fellowship and great snacks in the Green House. We welcome everyone, so if you are looking for a Circle to be a part of, we are the one for you! Hope to see you there!  

Lunch Bunch Presents:

A Note from Meghan

After much prayer and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to step into a new season, which has resulted in my decision to resign from my role as Communications Coordinator for this wonderful congregation. This was not an easy decision, and I am deeply grateful for the grace, flexibility, and support shown to me—especially during a time of transition in my life. That care has meant more to me than I can express.

Serving Isle of Hope UMC and supporting its mission has been the driving motivation behind my work, and that will always stay with me. No matter where life leads me, I will always support and believe in the mission of this church. It has been a true gift to learn, grow, and serve alongside such a faithful and caring church family. From making music to making posters, it has been such an adventure at Isle of Hope UMC. Thank you all for loving me so well!

With heartfelt gratitude,

Meghan Hollamon