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Second Avenue United Methodist Church ~ June 2019

Special Events in June

June 09—Smart Lunch Planning Meeting

June 17 —Smart Lunch, Smart Kid Begins

June 10-13—Annual Conference

June 16—Father’s Day

June 30—Covered Dish Lunch and

Administrative Council Meeting

Second Avenue United Methodist Church

Our Mission: ‘Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World’

Our Vision: ‘Knowing Christ & Making Christ Known’

Giving Opportunities

Through their generosity United Methodist Women members help empower and improve the lives of women, youth, and children in the United States and around the world. Our unit of UMW supports this global and local mission work through the North Georgia Conference UMW, but also through contributions to Good Neighbor Ministries and Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers, supporting mission work very close to home. Our UMW invites you to contribute to their mission fund in honor or memory of fathers and other special men in your life. Please submit your donations along with the name(s) of those you honor or remember with your gift. Their names will be printed in a special insert in the Father’s Day worship bulletin. Please make your check payable to Second Avenue UMC, and designate it for “UMW.”

Each year, our bishop selects a recipient of a special offering to be received during annual conference. This year Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson has named the Pastoral Care Program of Wesley Woods as the recipient of the 2019 North Georgia Annual Conference Special Offering. Your giving to the conference-wide offering will make it possible for more than 1800 older adults across the Wesley Woods communities to continue their faith journey with the support of a team of loving, compassionate chaplains. Our United Methodist connection is at its best as churches across North Georgia come together to help fund valuable ministry. We exemplify this year’s conference theme “One With Each Other” when we give to this special offering. Your generous giving ensures that a senior in one of the Wesley Woods communities who may be separated from his or her church home will have the attentive ear and encouragement of a supportive pastor in the community. Please make your check payable to Second Avenue UMC, and designate it “Annual Conference Special Offering.”

JUNE SERMON SCRIPTURE

June 02 “Belonging” | Luke 19:1-10 | Ken Godfrey Preaching | Communion Sunday June 09 “Trusting the Spirit” | Acts 2:1-21 | John 14:8-17 | Pentecost Sunday | Membership Sunday June 16 “Trusting God” | Daniel 6:3-9, 19-23 | John 16:12-15 | Father’s Day | Membership Sunday June 23 “Taking a Stand" | Esther 4:11-17 | Matthew 5:13-16 June 30 “Helping a Fellow Traveler” | Ephesians 3:16-21 | Luke 10:25-37

As part of the Academy of Clergy Excellence, I am on a pilgrimage

from the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Ottawa to the Cathedral of

Notre Dame in Montreal. This pilgrimage is designed after

El Camino in Spain but much shorter, just 12 days. There are seven

of us—Pam, Nancy, Cyndi, Terry, Anika, Karen, Gilles, and me. I

want to note here that Gilles is 72, the oldest in our group, and I am

the youngest!

I am the first one to leave GA since I organized the trip and wanted

to get there early to make sure everything is set to go. I got every-

body a decent flight except mine. What's up with that? I left my

house at 3 in the morning to catch a 6 o'clock flight. I have a 2-hour

layover in New York and will be in Montreal by 1:00 pm. There, I will take a bus to Ottawa.

My husband stayed up all night to help me prepare! As I was walking out the door this morning, he

handed me a bag. In it, I found coffee (just the way I like it), boiled eggs and plastic eggs filled with

candy, just like my Mama had packed every time I left our house. Some of you don't know my Mama's

egg story but it meant, "Go, not just survive but thrive; go conquer the world." She always believed that

I would change the world. What a Mama I had! So here I go! I will not be satisfied by just making it

through; I will thrive and experience the Shekinah glory!

Millie

A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Millie Kim!

Children's Choir Practice

Keenagers trip to the Atlanta History Museum and Cyclorama.

As part of the Academy of Clergy Excellence, Rev. Millie is on a pilgrimage from the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Ottawa to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Montreal.

We’re on the Web:

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801 East Second Avenue

Rome, GA 30161-3309

Birthdays & Anniversaries: If we haven’t included your anniversary or

birthday, please contact JoAnn Baker in the church office (706.234.6406).

We want to celebrate with you!

June Anniversaries

08 Wayne & Carol Fears 18 David & Norma Gresham 23 Scottie & Carol Edwards 24 Tim & Katie Flanery

June Birthdays 02 Erin Ables 06 Dottie Taylor 06 Jamie Jackson 07 Dan Emerick 07 Sally Farmer 09 Mary Sue Gilleland 14 Alex Ables 16 Bob Dodson 17 Eli Ables 17 Phil Franssen 24 Cindy Smith 28 Susan Autry 29 Sarah Colombo

Blessings and Gratitude

Average Worship Attendance in May: 88

Financial giving in May: $16,540

Budgeted amount needed as of May: $91,946

Budgeted amount given as of May: $83,497 Vital Signs

Dear Church Family, As most of you know, I’ve had rather extensive shoulder surgery, much more than was expected, and have been recovering at home these past 3 months. I want to thank you for all the acts of kindness you have shown me through meals, cards, offers to help, and mostly your thoughts and prayers. They have meant so much to me and have helped me through these first months of a very long recovery road. I have made good progress, but I have many more months of physical therapy ahead of me so will appreciate your continued prayers. It is a blessing to be a part of such a loving and caring church family! Thank you so much! Cindy Smith

Dear Second Avenue, Thanks so much for the flowers on Mother’s Day for being the oldest member. I’m so thankful to have lived 96 years and to have you all as my dear friends. Love, Edith Swint

Dear Friends at 2nd Ave. Methodist, I greatly appreciate your kindness in recognizing us with a gift card, though I do this (Children’s Choir) in love. I look forward to each Wednesday evening when I get to spend time with such a sweet group. Much love and appreciation, Kathy Urquhart

Smart Lunch, Smart Kid

Weekdays, June 17—June 28 and July 8—July 25 ~ Noon

Volunteers needed daily, 11:00-1:00! Sign-up on the sheet outside the church office.

Financial contributions are needed and very appreciated!

Volunteers are invited to a planning meeting on Sunday, June 9, after worship in the Fellowship Hall.

Whether you can help out one day or every day, please come lend your thoughts to make this summer a great time for all!

Contact Rev. Millie (404.759.4778) for more information on how you can share in the blessing of Smart Lunch, Smart Kid this summer!

SECOND HELPINGS

Grow...

Vacation Bible School: July 8-12 ~ Three years through rising 5th grade To Mars and Beyond

We can all contribute toward the success of this summer’s Vacation Bible School! Youth in 6th grade or above are welcome as VBS assistants. Adults, too, please volunteer your time and talents! We also appreciate financial donations!

For details or to volunteer, please contact VBS Director, Mary Beth Broxterman (706-346-1457).

Materials Needed:

Elmer’s Glue Binder Clips (used ok) Straws Balloons Duct Tape Masking Tape Rand Bands (used ok) Plastic Bottles Clear Plastic Drinking Cups Small Paper Cups Paper Towel Tubes Baking Soda Aluminum Foil Water Bottles Pretzel Sticks Goldfish Crackers Mini Marshmallows Large Marshmallows Fizzing Antacid Tablets (like Alka Seltzers)

Worship...

Administrative Council Meeting: Sunday, June 30 The Administrative Council will meet on Sunday, June 30 , after Fifth Sunday Lunch. All Council members are encouraged to attend.

Invite...

Come and See... Summer is a great time to invite new friends to come and see what God is doing at Second Avenue! We have business cards with our contact information and space for you to write a little note of invitation… perfect for slipping in along with your tip at a restaurant or handing out as you meet people around town. You can also direct people to our online presence through our Website or Facebook page.

Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall

mount up with WINGS like eagles… Isaiah 40:31

Serve...

Meals & More: Tuesday, June 4 ~ 3:30-5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to help pack and distribute meals for Meals & More at Rome First UMC (202 E 3rd Ave). You can help by volunteering your time or by contributing individually wrapped cookies or snack cakes or single serve sized potato chips for the meals.

Smart Lunch/Smart Kid:

Weekdays beginning June 17 ~ Noon We’re getting ready for our seventh year helping to serve the children of our neighborhood with a healthy lunch, enriching activities, and plenty of love this summer! Volunteers are invited to a planning meeting on Sunday, June 9, after worship in the Fellowship Hall. Whether you can help out one day or every day, please come lend your thoughts to make this summer a great time for all!

Nurture...

Fifth Sunday Covered Dish Lunch: June 30 ~ after worship Please keep the fellowship going after worship on this 5th Sunday of the month. We’ll share a covered dish lunch and conversation around the table.

Taking a Break for the Summer

United Methodist Women, Men’s Club, Joyful Noise, Helping Hands, and Wednesday Night Family Fellowship do not meet during the summer.

Have a restful and blessed season, and we’ll see you in September!

Nursery: 06/02 Betty Albers 06/09 Beth Gibbons 06/16 Mary Beth Broxterman 06/23 Emily Embree 06/30 Betty Crymes

Acolytes: 06/02 Leigh Kim-Soh 06/09 Isaac Tucker 06/16 Theo Kislat 06/23 Noah Tucker 06/30 Macy Davis

Liturgists: 06/02 Amy Astin 06/09 Mike Colombo 06/16 Greg Gaston 06/23 Steve Davis 06/30 Bob Baker

Ushers: Steve Davis (head usher) Bob Baker, Jill Borchert, Ralph Davis, Dan Emerick, Beth Gibbons

SECOND HELPINGS

Congregational Care & Concern: 06/02 Nancy Clift 06/09 Shirley Dodson 06/16 Sally Farmer 06/23 Shannon Kislat 06/30 Vicki Thomason

Counters: 06/02 Mike Colombo & Cindy Smith 06/09 Mary Beth B. & Greg Gaston 06/16 Barbara Cothran & Dan Emerick 06/23 Amy Astin & Dottie Taylor 06/30 Mary Beth B. & Greg Gaston

Flowers: 06/02 Smith 06/09 Farmer 06/16 UMW—Mother’s Day 06/23 06/30

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Jesse Baker

Southern Methodist University—May 17

Master’s Degree—Education

c/o Phil & Patty Baker

12 Belle Meade Drive, SW

Rome, GA 30165-8485

Axel Baleon

Pepperell High School—May 25

c/o Luis & Maria Baleon

115 Linden Street

Rome, GA 30161-6931

Cooper Benjamin Brown

Model High School—May 24

High Honor Graduate

c/o Herb & Paula Brown

68 Fred Kelly Road

Rome, GA 30161-9131

Welcome New Member

Axel Baleon—May 12

Anthony Colombo

Indiana University—May 4

Master’s Degree—Nonprofit Management

c/o Mike and Beth Colombo

307 Robin Hood Road, NE

Rome, GA 30161-5870

Please let us know your prayer concerns. You may submit prayer requests: - In writing: fill out a prayer request form in the sanctuary pew racks - By phone: call the prayer line at 706.234.6406 (press 3 when prompted) - By email: [email protected]

If you have a confidential request, please contact Rev. Millie (404.759.4778) .

Please contact the church ASAP when you are in need of Pastoral Care! To contact the Pastor: - During office hours, please call 706.234.6406 - After hours, please call or text 404.759.4778

“Pray, and let God worry.” Martin Luther

Need A Prayer?

Pastoral

Care Need?

Prayer List Congregation Allen Ables Susan Autry Donna Bledsoe Lynda Boggs Herb Brown Bill Carver Danny Carver Giles Chapman Erin Ables Clark Ronnie Farmer Flanery Family Phil & Jane Franssen Carolyn Garwood David Gresham Charles Griffin Betty Hardy Faye Kesler Mardelle Lynch Lib Rogers Edith Swint Vicki Thomason Vivian VanLandingham Carol Vogt

Friends &Family Oneida Adams Katharine Ammons Okanee Atkinson Emily Barba Terri Black Ginger Bokma Brooke Brown Linda Brown Shirley Carroll MaeDell Clark Jeff Cotton Chris Franssen Family of Joyce Gann Daria Giebler Family of April Green Patty Harvey Billy Holmes John Hunsucker JoAnn Jacks Larry Jacks Janie Jolley Garrett Jones Milton Kahn Shirley Kosiba Bill & Peggy Lanier Dean Mallow

Cade Maynor Lisa McDaniel Military Personnel Gary Miller John Morris & Family Sherry Nolan Diane Norrod Julie Ousley Andy Peabody Peggy Pharr Glenda Phillips Connie Ray Deborah Reynolds Peggy Reynolds Nancy Sims Zinari Smith John Thacker Thomas Family Maeghan Thomason Stanley Thompson President Trump Allison Watson Jim Williams and Family Kennedy Williams Sandy Yeargan Marilyn Yount

June 02: Alex Baleon

115 Linden Street

Rome, GA 30161-6931 June 09: Our Graduates June 16: Phil Franssen 5 Rambling Oaks Drive, NE Rome, GA 30165-9358

June 23: Mary Sue Gilleland 205 North Elm Street NW Rome, GA 30165-2231 June 30: Carolyn Garwood 306 Castle Road Dalton, GA 30720-8004

Persons of the Week

Please remember these friends with cards, calls, visits, and prayers.

10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship

12:00pm Covered Dish Lunch and Administrative Council Meeting

30

Sarah Colombo

29Susan Autry

12:00pm Smart Lunch Smart Kid Program


5:00pm Line Dancing



25Cindy Smith

Tim & Katie Flanery


1:00pm Winthrop Senior Living Community

24Carol & Scottie Edwards


23



5:00pm Line Dancing


19David & Norma Gresham


18Eli Ables

Phil Franssen


17Bob Dodson

Father's Day


16

15Alex Ables

Annual Conference in Athens

14Annual Conference in Athens

5:00pm Line Dancing



1110Mary Sue Gilleland


12:00pm Smart Lunch Planning Meeting

9

Carol & Wayne Fears

8Church Office Closed

Dan Emerick

Rev. Millie on Academy of Clergy Excellence Trip

Sally Farmer


Dottie Taylor

Jamie Jackson


5:00pm Line Dancing





3:30pm Meals & More



3Erin Ables


9:45am Confirmation Class


2


Virginia Sanders

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