JANUARY 2015

Pine Forest United Methodist

2800 Wilde Lake Blvd Pensacola, FL 32526

Phone: (850) 944-0170 Fax: (850) 941-2111

Website: www.pineforestumc.org

Email: office@pineforestumc.org

The Staff of Pine Forest UMC

Pastor: Dr. Andy Blackmon

Administrator: John McBride

Secretary: Nikki Childress

Youth Director: Erin McClellan

Children’s Director: Cheri Schofield

Choir Director: Paul Morrell

Worship Leader: Jacob Hall

Pianist: Janet West

Sound Technician: Maintenance: Don Pierce & Pete Wright

Custodian: David Johnson

Nursery : Jackie Davis , Kay Carmack & Clarissa Clayton

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to magnify the Lord our God by bringing people to Jesus and into membership within His family, nurturing them to a Christ-like maturity, and equipping them for their ministry in the church and for their mission in the world.

If you have a Birthday or Anniversary in the month of January and your

name is not listed, please contact the church office

@ 944-0170. Please help us keep our records up to date! Thanks,

Nikki, Church Secretary

01/26 Erickson Sweeney

01/26 Jacob McBride

01/28 Eunice Williamson

01/28 Carol Sasser

01/28 Courtney Thompson

01/29 Bob Mitchell

01/31 Jerry Shelby

Jan. 1, 2014 Allen and Angela Williams Jan. 10, 1948 Carl and Eunice Williamson Jan. 12, 1957 Charlie and June Daniel 01/01 Jeanette Webb

01/02 Edwina Kirchharr

01/02 Heather Summerford

01/06 Stan Brown

01/08 Wayne Shelton

01/09 Betty Bratcher

01/10 Paul Jones

01/10 James McClellan

01/11 Debbie Odom

01/13 Ashley Wright

01/15 Hubert Smith

01/15 Val Smith

01/17 John B. Webb

01/17 Jan Johnston

01/19 Marie Pierce

01/20 Angela Williams

01/24 Megan Howlett

01/26 Jack Browning

BIRTHDAY’S

ANNIVERSARIES

Prayer Concerns Our Pastor, Our Church and our

Shut-ins

Mike Heffner Brian Childress Gayle Cravey Daisy Carmen

George Kirchharr

Gordon Webb Charles Daniels

Norman & Imogene Wells Kenneth Smith

If you need to reach the Pastor, he

may be reached by email

pastor@pineforestumc .org

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Lets start the year off great!

Help me keep the church records updated: If you’ve had a change in your address, phone, email etc. please let me know. Have you given me your birthday or anniversary information? If you are not sure I have updated information on you, just come to the office between 8:30 & 2:30 and feel free to fill out a ‘Contact Information Sheet.’

Thanks, Nikki

Prayer Shawl News

The Prayer Shawl Ministry recently added a new member, Joann Hope. Her grandson is a kidney transplant patient and still sees doctors in Birmingham. Joann brought to us some prayer shawls to be blessed that she made for the children at the Birmingham clinic, choosing to use the clinic’s colors of green and blue. When she said that she will be making more for the next trip there in February, of course we offered our help. Our shelves are stocked well with prayer shawls, the craft show is over, and this new assignment AND JOANN are very welcomed. God sent Joann to us at just the right time.

In Christ’s Love, Debra Jernigan

Christmas Greetings “To our brothers and sisters in Christ, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and one of the best Happy New Years in a long time!”

Duane and Phyllis Johnson

Prayer and Praise Reports

Prayer requests should be sent to the church office, (850)944-0170 or email: office@pineforestumc.org. If an urgent need should arise after office hours, please contact:

Janet Butler 324-3006. or Email mijanbutl@cox.net

Thanks so much to Jetta Witt for all her years of service in this ministry.

Kathy McBride 450-0133 Email mcb944@bellsouth.net.

From the Prayer Team

Nothing is more foundational to who we are as Christians than the principles of prayer and intercession. This is our starting place...everything we do flows from our belief in the power of prayer. Put simply, prayer is walking and talking with God. It is the very essence of why we were created...to be in relationship with Him. Prayer ushers in order out of chaos, pulls peace out of confusion and destruction, and brings joy in the midst of sorrow. It takes what Satan meant for evil and brings us good. Prayer...and the pulse that beats between us and God through it...is the essence of who we are as believers. Our life without prayer has no meaning, power, or purpose. Prayer for the Christian is as natural as taking a breath. It is a relationship that is extraordinary. We pray (or talk to God) because it is part of the DNA stamped into our genetic makeup. Quite simply, we were created to talk with God! (from Generals of Intercession, international)

Join us for a Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at 8:30AM in the FH Your Prayer Team

The Mission’s Team would like to extend a huge THANK YOU!

To all who have contributed so generously towards the Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach this year. With you’re continued support and love we’ve been able

to help many people in need. Thanks, The Mission’s Team

God Keeps His Promises

Let me encourage you to take the New Year, one day at a time looking for how God is keeping his promises to you, and praying for God’s direction as you face the opportunities and challenges of the next 12-months. It’s impossible to determine the exact number of promises in the Bible because they’re scattered throughout the scripture in many phrases and forms that it’s often hard to say whether a verse is a command, a promise or a prayer. It’s like a vault full of precious jewels, but wherever we find them in the Bible, they are precious and true; and A promise a day keeps the devil at Bay. So get a jump on 2015 by committing yourself to a promise anchored year. The New Testament writer assures God is not slack concerning his promises!

Happy New Year and Shalom Dave Johnson

Health Update . . .

Praise the Lord . . . I’m continuing to improve! While I’m still not ‘cancer free’, I am able to get around much easier and I am thank God every

morning for another glorious day to be a small part of. Please continue to keep both Nikki and me in your prayers that the Lord will completely heal me and allow us to resume some ‘normalcy’ of life.

Christmas Cantata… The Christmas Cantata was on December

14th at a combined service. It was a blessing to behold. The Choir and musicians were great and the performers did an outstanding job presenting “Coffee With Jesus”. Also, the Sanctuary was full with 206 in attendance - Praise the Lord!

January…

Some of the upcoming January highlights include:

Monday, 1/5, regular office hours resume.

Monday, 1/5, there is an Evangelism meeting scheduled at 6:30 PM.

Wednesday, 1/7, the Wednesday Evening meal and all Wednesday activities resume.

Sunday, 1/11, UMM Men’s Breakfast and meeting is scheduled.

Sunday, 1/11, there is a Council meeting

scheduled for 5 PM.

Sunday, 1/18, there is a Baby Shower in the Fellowship Hall at 2:30 PM for Lani Powell. She is registered at Target and Babies-R-Us. Everyone is invited.

Saturday, 1/24, the Wilde Bunch has an outing planned. Time and location to be announced. For the latest information about Pine Forest and the complete church calendar, please visit the web site:

I’ll leave you with this Thought:

Success is...

Success is setting goals, but not in concrete.

Success is staying focused, but turning aside to help someone.

Success is following a plan, but remaining flexible.

Success is moving ahead, but not too fast to smell the flowers.

Success is taking a bow, but applauding those who had a part in your success.

Until next month, Brian

Communication . . .

2015 Council Members

Thanks to all the people who are continuing to serve again this year and welcome to all our new leaders.

Council Chair Pam Lord Lay Leader Marcia Nowlin Staff Parish Chairperson Marie Strohl Treasurer Jim Witt Lay Delegate Ella Minchew Alternate Lay Delegate Mike Butler Finance Chair John Coe UMM President Dave Johnson Trustees Chair Elected Finance Secretary Marcus Lord Adult Ministry Coordinator Roberta Loy Communications Coordinator Brian Childress Stewardship Coordinator Rick White Worship Chair Dave Johnson Missions Chair Kathy McBride Education Chair Allie Holland Evangelism Coordinator Olivia Brill Family Ministry co-chairs Jennifer Thorne & Christie McBride Historian co-chairs John Webb & Mildred Jackson Benevolent Chair Francis Fowler Librarian Margie Shelton Young Adult Ministry Rhett & Heather Summerford Arts & Crafts Sue Wilson Prayer Committee Janet Butler

Members at Large

Terry Lee Smith Charles McCormick Jim Rockwell Tammy Smith Claudia Lambert Carolyn Livingston Carolyn Voight

Trudy Youngs Rhett Summerford Heather Summerford Leilani Powell Daniel Hansen Cheryl Voight

Church Wide Baby Shower honoring Lani Powell

Sunday, January 18th 2:30PM

Fellowship Hall

Lani is registered at Target and Babies R Us

January Menu

Wednesday night dinners are at 5:30PM in the F.H. Cost is $5.00 each, children are free

For dinner reservations please sign the attendance sheets Sunday morning or call the church office by noon on Monday.

January 7 Baked Chicken Squash Casserole New Potatoes Salad Yeast rolls Dessert January 14 Baked Ziti Corn Salad Garlic bread Dessert

January 21 Chicken Noodle Casserole Green Beans Salad Yeast rolls Dessert January 28 Smothered Hamburger Steak Mashed Potatoes Mushroom & Onion Gravy Sweet Peas Salad Yeast rolls Dessert

Calendar Weekly Events

Sunday 8:30AM Contemporary Worship 9:30AM Fellowship 9:45AM Sunday School 11:00AM Traditional worship Monday 10:00AM Prayer Shawl Ministry (FH) Tuesday 8:00AM Walk the Walk (FLC) 8:00AM T.O.P.S (Bldg 2) 7:00PM Boy Scouts (Scout Hut) Wednesday 5:30PM Fellowship Dinner 6:00-6:50PM Handbell Practice 6:00-7:00PM Children/Youth 6:00-7:30PM Prayer Group (Chapel) 6:30-7:15PM Bible Study 6:30-7:30PM Bible Study 7:00-7:30PM Worship/Doxology, Youth 7:00-8:00PM Chancel Choir practice Thursday 8:00AM Walk the Walk (FLC)

Calendar Monthly Events

1st Sunday UMM Breakfast (FH) 8:00 AM 2nd Monday Alzheimer’s Support Group 2:30PM (Bldg 2)

3rd Tuesday Friendship Circle 10:00AM (FH) 2nd Thursday 4-H Meeting 5:30-9:00PM Room 209

Last Sunday of each Month Richard’s Memorial Dinner Outreach Meet at Richard’s at 3:30PM

20th of each month Deadline for newsletter articles

to be in church office.

The church calendar is available anytime on the website.

Monday, Jan. 5 Evangelism Meeting Room 214 6:30PM Wednesday, Jan. 7 All Wednesday activities resume Sunday, Jan. 11 Men’s Club Breakfast (Postponed from the 4th) Sunday, Jan. 11 Council Meeting Room 213 5:00PM Saturday, Jan. 17 Prayer Committee Breakfast FH 8:30AM Saturday, Jan. 17 Kairos Meeting FH 4:00PM-8:00PM Sunday, Jan. 18 Church wide Baby Shower for Lani Powell FH 2:30PM Saturday, Jan. 24 Wilde bunch Outing (time and location TBA)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Routine weekly events listed below