Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 | | |
Worship in the Sanctuary
How Great Thou Art
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
I Will Praise You, O Lord
Come By Here
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Rev. Meg Procopio
Scripture: John 2:1-11
The God of More than Enough
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Join the Generosity Challenge
For the past several weeks, we discovered more meaningful ways to live by combining the power of contentment with the joy of generosity. We explored what it means to have "Enough" - to live with simplicity, purpose, and gratitude - and how acts of generosity can reshape our hearts, relationships, and communities.
This Sunday is Commitment Sunday. Please prayerfully submit your 2026 Commitment Cards during worship, and continue to be in prayer for our leaders who soon begin setting a budget for our ministries and missions next year. (We will have extra Commitment cards available.)
This past week, two of our members shared how their “simple” idea turned into far more than ‘Enough.’
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THEIR STORY
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It's Clergy Appreciation Month!
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. It is a time to say “thank you” to the people who may be most visible as preachers and teachers, but who, in reality, are on-call 24/7, standing with congregants and communities to offer spiritual and personal support in times of confusion and transition, times of heart-wrenching sorrow, and times of overwhelming joy. They laugh, cry, and pray with those they shepherd and serve. Be sure to express your gratitude for our amazing clergy this month!
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Your Missions Giving: Feeding the Hungry
Al Goff is the CEO of UNTO - the humanitarian aid arm of Campus Crusade for Christ. IOHUMC has supported Al and his wife Susan for many years through our Missions giving. I encourage you to read Al’s blog by clicking on the link HERE. He highlights the challenges faced by millions worldwide and demonstrates how your support is addressing those needs.
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WE NEED YOUR TRUNK!
Our annual Trunk or Treat is just around the corner!
We’ve got the candy… but we need YOU (and your trunk)!
This fun community event depends on creatively decorated trunks, and we’re counting on lots of participation this year.
Sign up your car, truck, or golf cart and decorate it as simply or elaborately as you’d like...we’ll supply the candy!
Candy donations are also welcome! Drop them in the box outside the Children’s Ministries office or give money toward candy purchases.
Free hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone, thanks to one of our generous families!
Let’s fill the lot with trunks and smiles! Questions? Contact Beth Parr at 912-663-7466 or bparr@iohumc.com.
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Students in 6th-12th grades have the best time hanging out, meeting new peeps, having a blast playing games, and showing love for Jesus. Meet in the Ministry Center for dinner and then move to the Green House for some fun!
Contact Meg Procopio at mprocopio@iohumc.com for info.
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Fifth graders are our Children’s Ministry seniors! God Squad is their time to gather, laugh, enjoy dinner with friends from Student Ministry, study the Bible, do mission projects, and play games. Join us on Sundays at 5 pm in the Ministry Center.
Contact Beth Parr at bparr@iohumc.com or 912-663-7466 for info.
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Calling All Singers!
Love to sing? Come be part of our Festival of Christmas — a joyful, music-filled worship service that brings together all the choirs of the church to celebrate the birth of Christ. Whether you’re a longtime choir member or just love to lift your voice in song, we’d love for you to join our seasonal choir.
Rehearsals Begin: Wednesday, October 29 • 6:30 p.m. • Choir Room
Festival of Christmas: Sunday, December 14 • 9:15 a.m. • Ministry Center
All are welcome—come share your voice and help make this season shine with music and joy!
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Mark Your Calendars for Music With A Mission!
We are deeply honored that Hope Arbor has been chosen as this year’s Mission Partner for First Presbyterian Church’s Music With A Mission concert series! Every donation given will directly support the ministry of Hope Arbor.
Let’s fill the pews together—bring your friends, family, and neighbors—for four wonderful Saturday evening concerts at First Presbyterian (520 Washington Ave) at 5:30 pm:
- October 18 – Georgia Southern Chorale
- January 10, 2026 – Strings and Things
- February 21 – Bluegrass Celebration
- April 18 – Broadway Review (local talent)
After each concert (except October), everyone is invited to a reception where you’ll have the chance to meet the performers. We’d love for Hope Arbor families to help host these receptions—sign-ups coming soon!
Music has a way of lifting hearts, bringing comfort, and creating community. This series is a special chance to experience the joy of music while supporting Hope Arbor and sharing our mission with others.
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Looking for a quiet way to serve?
Our Communion Team is looking for a few great helpers — or many!
Join us for a short training session:
Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Barbara Wilson at (410) 279-5948.
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Day On The Island 2025
Calling all bakers! The Sugar and Spice Shop needs your help! We are in need of donations of homemade baked goods to sell. These include cakes, pies, cookies, bars, breads, jams, and jellies. If you are able to help, please contact Amy Henneman via email e.henneman@comcast.net or by phone 912-856-5105. Baked goods should be dropped in the SALT classroom on Wednesday, November 5, or by noon on Thursday, November 6. Baked items should be brought in disposable containers or Ziploc bags—we will package your items to sell. If you are making a cake, please put it on a cake board. Thank you in advance!!!
The table centerpieces team for Day On The Island is seeking donations of plant containers of several styles:
- 5 ceramic/patina/decorative pots or thrifted soup tureen for potted plants
- 5 clear glass vases for potted orchid plants (round or square)
- 5 decorative pots/larger coupe vases/footed fruit bowl for planting amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs
- Please bring any of the above to the Church Office by Thursday, October 16.
- Please note that these centerpieces will be sold during Day On The Island.
Tickets are on sale now in the office and on our website iohumc.com. You can also check small groups of tickets out to sell to your friends and neighbors. Please invite everyone you know to come enjoy the day with us. Remember that everyone working also still needs to buy a ticket for the day.
Want to be a volunteer for Day On The Island?
CLICK HERE
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Two Birds with One Bake!
While you are baking fabulous goodies for the Day on the Island Sugar and Spice Shop, can you bake a little more? Our students would love a sweet treat on Sunday nights, so we are asking for 3 dozen cookies, brownies, or other individual desserts that easily freeze.
Able to help? Just bring them to the church office, labeled for Student Ministry. Thank you!
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Grief doesn’t simply fade with time — it reshapes you. While sorrow remains a part of your story, life can expand to hold both the weight of loss and the possibility of joy again. You are not who you were before; you are someone new, carrying love in a different form.
If you have released someone you love through death, you are not alone. Holding Hope is a supportive community of people walking this journey together.
Ongoing Monthly Gatherings: Every 3rd Thursday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, email Meg Procopio at mprocopio@iohumc.com.
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Charge Conference
Isle of Hope UMC will hold its Charge Conference on October 30th at 5:30 pm. All Church Council members are encouraged to attend.
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Don't forget our new Sunday morning schedule with one blended service at 9:15 am, bringing together both traditional and modern elements so we can worship as one church family.
- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month – Worship in the Sanctuary
- 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month – Worship in the Ministry Center
The Sunday School hour will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Use our catchy jingle to help you remember:
1,3,5, Sanctuary Vibe! 2, 4, Ministry Center Door!
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If you are a member and would like to join the online directory, please email
Meghan Hollamon at mhollamon@iohumc.com to receive an invitation.
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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 an amount to (912) 551-8087
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Automated - Have your donation given automatically by setting up an automated transaction directly through 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.
- Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or Planned Savings - Direct contributions can be made from a retirement fund, and allow tax benefits.
- Give Stock - Stock can be transferred to the church investment account. Contact Marla Grady in the church office for more information.
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