SUNDAY SERVANTS THE LINK 10:30 Fellowship Break “Finish Strong” Ephesians 2:4-9 Rev. J Grantham OUR STEWARDSHIP ON 11-9-14 General Fund..........................16,834.00 Missions……………….…..........117.00 Music Fund……...….…….......….70.00 Operation Christmas Child……....58.00 Youth Fund…………….……...…50.00 Endowment Fund………...…......405.00 OUR ATTENDANCE ON 11-9-14 Sunday School. ...............................191 Early Morning Worship......................73 The Link..............................................58 Morning Worship..............................195 Total Worship....................................326 2014 Food Drive You did it last year and we can do it again! November is our month to stock the Wynnton Neighborhood Network with food. Our goal is 2014 food items. The Confirmation Class is once again sponsoring a contest to see which Sunday School class brings the most food items during the month of November There is great need as more and more families are seeking food. Bring items as often as you like any Sunday in November such as: Thanksgiving Items Yams/Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing mix, Jiffy Corn Bread mix, Pumpkin Pie Filling, Evaporated milk, Brownie or cake mixes, Macaroni & Cheese (particularly needed), cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth Can Use More: Canned meat, canned tomato products, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce/noodles, green beans, canned corn, and sweet peas. Usher-in-Chief: Bob Gilstrap Usher-in-Chief Emeritus: Ben Moon Ushers: 8:30: CPT Harold Hill Park Simpson Ushers: 11:00: CPT John Richey John Denny, Milton Woodruff, Kermitt Cox, Eric Sears, Seth Harp, Gib Richardson, Bill Pope, Bruce Boretsky, Louie Willett Greeters 8:15 Ben & Shirley Moon Greeters: 9:30: Carolyn Holland, Beth Hendrickson, Beverly McDaniel, Bob/Pam Gilstrap Greeters: 10:40 Joan Colquitt, Beverly McDaniel, Bob Gilstrap, Beth Hendrickson Altar Guild: Becky Coger, Neita Denny Offering Trustees: Bobbie Edmondson, Marguerite Murdock Flower Delivery: Judy Davidson Mission Focus Delivery: Sojourners Men of Courage: Team 7: Scott McCranie, Ron Senger, Ed Annable, Kerry Mess Acolytes: 8:30 Austin Toelle, Evan Toelle 11:00 Bryce Richey 11:00 Children’s Church Nursery 2 & 3: Beth Parr, Ruthann Tincher Pre-K-3rd Grades: Angie & Chris Walker, Hayden Walker Infant Nursery: Becky Coger Backpacks of Grace: Pathfinders Glory Kids Supper: Caroline Hearn CHILDREN’S LINK God’s Love is Powerful! November Bible Verse I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 November Sunday School We'll be learning about Jacob's son, Joseph, and his adventures with his brothers and in Egypt. We are part of God's plans for the future! Shirley Moon – Northside Gladys Meyer – St. Francis Geneva Bradshaw – St. Francis Our Guests Camille Batts; Charlie Ellis; James Abare; Jack& Lola Beyer; Sharon Egins; Dorothy Knight; Laurie Weaver; Wes Barron; Ashley Neal. REGISTRATION for Jesus' Birthday Extravaganza is open now! Come join us on Saturday, December 6 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! Go online for details, registration, and payment to wynntonumc.org. Click "Children" then "Extravaganza." Call Mrs. Gwen with questions. BASEMENT NEWS What a great week we had starting off our new series moment maker last weekend. This week we continue with week 2, receiving moments. There will be combined youth next week from 6-8pm. Tonight is middle school at 5 and high school at 6. Nov 30th there will be no youth. New Beginnings is selling poinsettias for $10 each. Proceeds go to Chicken & Rice Ministry and Valley Interfaith Promise. See any New Beginnings Class Member to order. PECAN SALE The Joyful Noise SS Class is taking orders for pecans! Price: $11/pound. Half pound boxes of chocolate covered pecans $8. Proceeds will go to missions. See any member of the Joyful Noise class to place your order. Operation Christmas Child The final day to bring your Operation Christmas Child boxes is this Sunday, Nov. 16. If you pay for shipping online, you can keep up with the travels of your box and know where the children live who receive it. 5:45 p.m. Program: Rev. J Grantham Servers: New Seekers POINSETTIAS Our Known Hospitalizations November 19th, 2014 Our Next Church Council Meeting Sunday, December 7 4:00 p.m. Menu: Chick-fil-A Box, Tea, Coffee. Reservations/Cancellations Tuesday by noon. Pope; Carolyn Wilkes; Mr. & Mrs. Claude Maddox; Jean & Paul Mahaffey; Jeanine Cotton; Bobbie & Don Vining; Gina & Burton Keller; Sue & Buddy Rogers; Dorothy & Joe Batastini; Teri & Dan Parker; Robyn & Scott Koser; Lynn & Bill White; Julia Holland; Stella Jambon; Georgia & Fred Wise; Becky & Larry Coger; Suzanne Supple; Carolyn Holland; Cindy & Bill Haines; Neita & John Denny; Carol & Walter Hammock; Mr. & Mrs. William Wargo, Jr.; Margaret Mitchell; Joyce Hawkins; Melanie DeVore; Linda & Wallace Twiggs; Kay & Walt Hart; Pam & Frank Feagle; Pam & Mike Woodard; June & Mike Goyne; Linda & Mike Stephens; Susan & Tommy Hudson; Mary Nell & Mike Blasingame. The Chancel Flowers are given today to honor the wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. John L. Ash by Linell and David Pringle and family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 16 17 18 19 READING THROUGH THE BIBLE November 16: James 4, Jeremiah 2728, Psalm 132 November 17: James 5, Jeremiah 2930, Psalm 133 November 18: 1 Peter 1, Jeremiah 3132, Psalm 134 November 19: 1 Peter 2, Jeremiah 3334, Psalm 135 November 20: 1 Peter 3, Jeremiah 3536. Psalm 136 November 21: 1 Peter 4, Jeremiah 3738, Psalm 137 November 22: 1 Peter 5, Jeremiah 3940, Psalm 138 GIFTS OF LOVE *given in honor of Lorraine Wallace on her 90th birthday by Beth & Larry Hendrickson. *given in honor of Our Church and Staff by Lynda & Bennett Massey. *given in honor of Shirley Moon by Joy Graham. *given in honor of Charles Maupin on his 95th birthday by Rubye G. Screws; Stella Jambon. MEMORIAL GIFTS *given in memory of Travis Brooks, Sr. by Joy Graham. *given in memory of Betty White by Nancy Rice; Carolyn & John Cartledge; Doris Carr. *given in memory of Charles Kent by Lynda & Bennett Massey; Linda & Seth Harp; Cynthia & Keith Middleton; Martha & Jerry Mullinax; Sue & Bill Staff Parish Relations Updates We are sad to report that Ranny Carmack, the Adult Choir Director, has decided to step down after 40+ years of service to Wynnton. We will immediately begin a search to find a new Choir Director. Anyone who is interested in applying, or know someone who is qualified, should contact Mike Goyne at 706-568-1608 or email mjgoyne @knology.net. The Committee is happy to announce that Ms. Gena Tincher has been hired as the new Office Manager/Financial Secretary for Wynnton. She will start on December 2nd. She will replace Ms. Carol Vowell, who has served in this role for almost 20 years, and is retiring. A retirement celebration for Carol will be scheduled after the holidays, sometime in January. IN MEMORIAM Vicki Young Prophet November 3, 2014 “In my Father’s house are many mansions…” OUR DEPLOYED CHURCH MEMBERS AND FAMILY OF CHURCH MEMBERS ◘ James Hartman ◘ Marsh Bolin ◘ Ryan Lubin 20 21 22 Aletha Friedel, Richard Toelle, Sr. John Bray, Jr. Betty Brooks, Wanda Dryman, Adam Walker Alicia Vinson, Mike Woodard Bruce Berreth, Danny Christian, Kristi Doss Dot Bruner, Maggie Cook, Barbara Hendrix, Alice Smith, Lorraine Wallace, Izzy Wright Rosemary Baker, Beth Booth, Yvonne Cox, Mike Webb Sarah Butler, Chuck Carpenter, Marlene Culpepper, Chip Torbert Claiming Christmas Remember to come on Saturday, November 15, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Faith In Action Update Following our Super Sunday 141 Faith Estimate of Giving Cards have been turned in! We give thanks for your generosity and your commitment to Christ. As we move through the next few weeks, those who have not yet responded are invited to prayerfully consider how you will respond to God’s blessings in your life at Wynnton in 2015. You may use the Faith Estimate of Giving Cards sent to your home or use one from the pews in the Sanctuary or on the Information Table in the Link. Bring it to a worship service or mail it to the church office. Let’s continue to put our FAITH IN ACTION at Wynnton!