Week of October 14, 2024

This Sunday in Worship

9 am in the Chapel

11 am in the Sanctuary and Online

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Sermon: Walking with Jesus: Not to Be Served



October is pastor appreciation month, and we want to show our appreciation for both our pastors - Rev. Ed Archer and Rev. Mychal Ellis. You are invited and encouraged to join us for a special Wednesday Night Supper THIS WEDNESDAY, October 16, and to take a minute to express your appreciation for our pastors.

Looking ahead to 2025, our annual pledge campaign has begun with Commitment Cards available to pick up during our worship times. Please take a card with you, pray over your commitment, and return the card to the offering plate over the next two weeks. This helps us as the church to plan and budget for the coming year but can also be helpful in remaining committed and accountable to this area of our faith as well as God’s work in the world. If you can’t attend worship for any reason, there are other options available. Feel free to stop by the church and fill out a card during office hours or simply call the office and Michael can complete one for you.

Trick or Treat Wednesday Night Supper

October 30



Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and all the trimmings

Everyone is invited to dress in their costumes,

and there will be an opportunity for children

to "trick-or-treat" at each of the decorated tables.

If you are interested in decorating a table contact the church office.

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community! Our annual Trunk or Treat event is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration! Bring your family and friends to the church parking lot on October 31 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM for a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience. Decorate your trunk, dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy the festivities with us!

Interested in hosting a trunk or serving in some way for the event? Sign up here!



Daytrippers

The Daytrippers are headed to the Raptor Center at Auburn University on Tuesday, October 22. We will leave the Zachry Center parking lot at 12 noon and have lunch at Niffers Place in Auburn. Then we’ll motor on over to the Raptor Center for a private tour, featuring an outdoor guided walk around the enclosure of all the resident raptors. At the end of the tour, one of the eagles will be brought out for us to get a picture of the eagle and the handler. Doesn’t that sound exciting?? Cost is $10 plus your meal. See Helen or call the church office if you want to go with us.

Upcoming Trips

November 19--National Infantry Museum in Columbus

December 17--Christmas in Five Points: Donny and Gail Douglas' home and farm

Kingdom Kids (PreK-4th Grade)

Wednesdays at 5:15pm

JC Crew (5-8th Grade)

Wednesdays at 5:15 pm



Blessings are gifts received and passed on.

"I only really love God as much as the person I love the least."

~~Dorothy Day

You are cordially invited...

Please RSVP by Friday, November 1st, 2024

To RSVP, text your name and number of guests to

(706) 518-1477 or (229) 938-6180

Lay Servant Ministry - Fall Classes in the SW District

Below are classes being offered by the South West District Lay Servant Ministry Committee for Fall. Some classes are in person at the District Office and some are being offered online. On the conference website, you can also see classes being offered by other districts or other online class options.

For more information, contact LSM Director, Ollie Manley (oimanley48@gmail.com), Associate Director, Cynthia Holland (cythinam@msn.com), or Associate Director, Esther Lloyd-Stevenson (elstvnsn@hotmail.com). 

Register here.

If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer list,

please contact the church office. 

Sarah Auler, Margaret Bartlett, Bentley Bryant, Sharon Cowart, 

Mary Davison, Will Doughtie, Robert Eason, Elmo Emily, Al and Jackie Hammer,

Jacob Grubbs, Andy Mabrey, Sam Payne, Patty Partain, Lakin Rayfield, 

Barbara Ruddick, Lisa Ann Soehnel, Tracy Vaughn,

World Conflict, Communities Impacted by Storms, Our Country, Unspoken Request

New Prayer Request:

Terry Heath (Brother of Jackie Hammer)

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm

Friday: 8 am - 12 Noon

The office is closed from 12 - 1 pm for lunch.