FUMC Words for Wednesday: 05-25-2022

05-25-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday

Good Afternoon!

When I quoted Robert Schnase in the sermon on Sunday, I did not know that I would be quoting him again so soon while at the same time wishing that I were not. He serves as Bishop of the Rio Texas Annual Conference of the UMC.

“Our hearts are broken for the people of Uvalde, Texas. We are devastated over the multiple lives lost during the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. We mourn those who died today and fervently pray for the families of the victims and surround the larger community of Uvalde in prayer. We have been in touch with our own Rev. Steve Peyton and are grateful for his presence and the presence of other clergy on the ground. We are grateful for those who care for the wounded and care for the families. More details will come forth, and we know more will need to be done, but for now the grief is indescribable and deeply painful. Lord have mercy; hear our prayers.”

In Christ,

Don

All regular Bible Studies are suspended until school returns in August.

There will be special Wednesday night suppers during the summer

so keep an eye out for them.

Welcome New Members: The Burdine Family

Jared and Emily

Twins Eliza and Charlotte, Son Oliver

413 Dean Gap Road, Blairsville

They attend the 11 am service

SAVE THE DATES - July 25-27th

It is still in the planning stages so be looking for more details to come.

Congratulations to Carol and Mac Warren’s grandson Nathaniel Weinstein. He graduated from The Heritage School in Newnan.

The church office and MAC will be closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day.

Mission Trip to Orphanage Emmanuel:

After three years of Covid-19 safety protocols, Orphanage Emmanuel, Honduras, has reopened to mission teams. Our church is planning a short term mission trip to return to the orphanage January 7 - 14, 2023. This trip is open to all. For more information please contact Kim or Joe Tatman (tokimnjoe@bellsouth.net, 2jtatman@gmail.com).

Please stop by and say a prayer over these quilts. Tying a knot lets the receiver know that people care and that we have prayed for them.

Monica Gamet- ovarian cancer has returned. She is the sister of Larry Clay

Maria McGlen - receiving her prayer quilt from Marie Goddard and Pam Jordan. Marie is in NE Ga Rehab.

MAC Walking Track Hours…

*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***

Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!

Fitness 2022… Join Us!

“Tai Chi”: Led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 8:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring a mat!

“Christ-Centered” Yoga: led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 9:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring your own yoga mat.

1 - Stephanie Cristofaro, Chris Freeman, Jason Neely

2- Emily Burdine, Richard Hauschild 3 - Kathy Cook 5 - Dana Robbins, 6 - David Lifsey, Dave Mollnhauer 7 - Linda Roberson 9 - Lyn LeCompte, Ursula Whilelock 10 - Faye Eubanks 11 - Pat Clay, Haley Livingston 13 - Bill Haygood 14 - Phil Cook, Matthew Mashburn, Aurore Miller, Allison Young 15 - Mack Riley, Sam Seiler 16 - Lamar Franklin, Jared Lewis, Kiera Lewis, 17 - Chad Gasaway 18 - Judy Hair 19 - Alice O’Rourke 20- William Mercer, Gray Williams 21 - Ann Chapman, Sophie Gobin 22 - Don Landen, Teri McGinnis, Hazel Stafford 23 - Dawn Gray, Wesley Landen 26 - Barbara Delli-Veneri, Shannon Miller 27 - June Colditz, Janice Smith 29 - Kristen Livingston

Please Help Us at the church by keeping us informed of any sickness or procedures that you or any of our family members may be experiencing. You may contact Pastor Mack for your prayer requests at mack.riley@ngumc.net or call the church at 706 745 2073.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations:

Please help us keep this list updated by notifying the office of any changes.

SPECIFIC:
Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
Jim Arthur- diagnosed with lewy body dementia
Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
Diane Brackett - autoimmune disorder has become active again
Kathy Brandenburg- recovering from knee replacement surgery
Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
Jack Dugger - not recuperating well from covid pneumonia
Christine Golden - taking chemo treatments
Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
Family and Friends of Rev. Marita Harrell- UMC pastor brutally murdered
Vic Henderson - recuperating
Kathy Heyer- at Duke hospital for multiple issues
Bruce Johnson - At Athens Piedmont, heart and lung issues
Greg Lane -battling Parkinson’s disease
Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
Maria McGlen - doing well
Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
Leura Mollnhauer - fell and broke her hip / health issues
Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
Jeanne Pickerill -several concerns need prayer
Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home

HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:

Kay Beaver
Marjorie Bowron
Mike Brandenburg
Shirley Cobb
Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
Jack Dugger
Wayne Jones
James Jordan
Greg Lane
Hugh Lee
Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
Ray Norwood
Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
Jerry Price
Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
Jerry Roberson
Norm Rogers
Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
Ron and Pauline Taylor
Carole Thompson
Roy Whitelock
Sharon Willits

IN NURSING HOMES and ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES:

Mike Bryant - UC Nursing Home
Joan Chiras - Pruitt Health Nursing Home, Blue Ridge
Polly Conkle - Blue Ridge Assisted Living
Richard and Shirley McGinnis - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living
Nisia Redgrave - Chatuge Nursing Home
Lois Ward - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living

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