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THE EASTLAWN JOURNEY

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

THE STEEPLE STORY

“Known by our Connection”

by Brother Andy Collette

hy do we chose to spend Sundays in church

at Eastlawn UMC? This is a question I

continually ask myself as I ponder what to

preach and how to lead our congregation through daily

life. It is never easy to answer, and there is likely not

one answer. In fact there cannot be; each of us attend for

different purposes. But why?

I think the answer is found

in a word I use often and

pray you have heard from

me-- connection. What

we connect ourselves to

identifies who we are So

at Eastlawn, we are

Christian, we are South Mississippians (by address at

least) and we are influenced by Southern Charm, for

good and bad. We are United Methodist in our worship.

We are mostly traditional in our worship with a tendency

to High Worship (liturgically driven praise and worship).

It is who we are. Yes there are many of you who say

immediately, that’s not me, you’re right. This is a

general statement of who and where we find ourselves.

The thing is, however it happens, for the most part, we

are connected here at Eastlawn. We enjoy one another’s

company and worship together without too many

conflicts. Relax, the carpet color is not changing any

time soon. I am merely trying to point out what we all

see; we are connected.

August is about our connection. In our ongoing 75th

Anniversary Celebration, August is being declared a

month of Connection. I believe the greatest link to

connection for all of us is found in the new

commandment from Jesus. In John 13:34-35 Jesus says, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one

another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love

one another. By this everyone will know that you are my

disciples, if you have love for one another.” You are

God’s Disciple. Your love for God, and others sets you

apart from the remainder of the world around you; it is

your mark from Christ’s Spirit and it identifies you as

his. This is our greatest place of connection; we are

brothers and sisters in Christ. We are connected.

It is up to us to extend the hand of connection to one

another. We are great at this when times are particularly

hard, as in the loss of a loved one, or when they are

particularly joyful, like the birth of a new child. The call

to connection through love is a daily call on all of us.

Our love never gets a day off. We must be loving

people, always. Christ has stated that it is our

identification. Is it yours? I pray so.

I have listened to many in our congregation who speak

with tears in their eyes about the love they feel from the

congregation. Most people who visit with us for more

than a week comment about how welcomed and loved

they feel when they are with us. We are doing pretty

well. Again in abnormal circumstances, it is easy to

shine. How are we doing day to day? The routines of

life cause us to relax, to let

our love guard down a little.

So this month let’s make an

effort to have our love

guard, our connectional

marks, active and alert for

ways to be loving. Make a

special effort to reach out to a new person--someone that

is new to you. Make an effort to go out of your way for

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a ministry of the church you normally do not get

involved with. Go taste and see what our congregation

is excited about that is outside your normal connection

to us. Make an effort to invite a friend to worship,

maybe attend a worship time you normally avoid, you

never know how you might be blessed. Connect with a

cord that cannot be broken to the fullness of glory that is

the love of Eastlawn UMC. You will find the blessing in

that connection if you reach out and receive it as offered.

Preaching Series

August 2018

A Month of Connection

August 5, 2018

(Communion Sunday)

Scripture: II Corinthians 3:1-6

Message: “Connected by Spirit”

Reading: Psalm 139:1-7

August 12, 2018

(Baptism Riley Jean Culpepper,

Blessing of Student Backpacks)

Scripture: John 17:16-26

Message: “Connected by Love”


August 19, 2018

Bishop James E. Swanson Sr. Presiding,

Fellowship Lunch follows service,

Service scheduled 11:00 – 12:30

Message: 75th

Anniversary Celebration:

“Celebrating Our Great Connection”


August 26, 2018

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Message: “Connected by Remembrances”


ANNIVERSARY!!BRICKS!!!ANNIVERSARY!!

!!BRICKS!!!! ANNIVERSARY BRICKS!!!!

We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary at Eastlawn. What a great way to celebrate our anniversary by purchasing a brick in honor or memory of a family member, friend, former pastor or former member. A brick honoring your family with the date you became a part of the Eastlawn family would be a great way to celebrate our anniversary. BRICKS are $50.00 for two engraved lines $75.00 for three engraved lines $100.00 for five engraved lines. Bricks being purchased now will be engraved onsite.We will need at least ten orders for the engraver to come onsite. We currently have some bricks purchased waiting to be engraved. Forms are available in foyer of church or the office. There is no deadline for purchasing bricks. Our plans were for the garden to be finished at this time, but we had to order additional blank bricks and there is a delay in them being shipped. As soon as the bricks are delivered, a plan is in place to complete the garden. We thank each of you that have already purchased bricks or made donations.


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Aug 1 6:00 Adult Bible Study

6:00 Youth Activities

Aug 4 9:00a-Our Daily Bread Ministry

Aug 5 8:15a-UMM Breakfast & Mtg @IHOP

9:45a-Sunday School

11:00- Morning Worship

2:00p-Baby Shower for Alicia Miller in

The Parlor

5:00p-Adult Bible Study

6:00p-Youth

Aug 7 7:30a-Men’s Bible Study @

The Menagerie Cafe

9:00a-Hilltoppers Coffee/Fellowship

Aug 8 6:00p-NO Bible Study this week

6:00p-Youth Activities

Aug 12 8:30a-Early Service-Communion

9:45a-Sunday School

11:00a- Morning Worship

Blessing of Backpacks

Baptism of Riley Jean Culpepper

6:00p-Youth

Aug 13 6:00p-NOW Meeting


The Menagerie Cafe


Aug 15 5:00p-DINNERS RESUME

6:00p-Bible Study

6:00p-Youth & Children’s Activities

Aug 16 6:00p-UMM County-Wide Mtg at EUMC

Aug 19 9:45a-Sunday School

11:00a-75th

Anniversary Celebration with

Bishop Swanson presiding

12:30p Covered Dish Luncheon

3:15p-Listening session w Bishop Swanson

at Wiggins UMC


The Menagerie Cafe


Aug 22 5:00p-Dinner

6:00p-Bible Study


Aug 26 8:30a-Early Service-Communion

9:45a-Sunday School

11:00a-Morning Worship

5:00p-Bible Study

6:00p-Youth

Aug 27 6:00p-Dolores Engel Circle in the parlor


The Menagerie Café


Aug 29 9:00a-Thursday Bible Study

5:00p-Dinner

6:00p-Bible Study


Aug 1 ............... Karen Ritter

Aug 3 ............... Emma Ballas

Aug 4 ............... Patricia Holder

Aug 5 ............... Erin George

Aug 6 ............... Sandy Overby

Chris Wiggins

Aug 8 ............... Kim Crocker

Brice Wiggins

Aug 9 ............... Van Riley

Aug 11 ............. Jamie Brister

Delores Carter

Kendall Dammen

Aug 14 ............. Judy Ros

Aug 16 ............. Brenda Divine

Jeffrey Eiland

Payton Hardy

Steve Haygood

Tim Ritter

Aug 18 ............. Wayne Currie

Shea Wilkerson

Aug 19 ............. Wesley Smith

Aug 20 ............. Jim Halbrook

CALENDAR

OF

EVENTS


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Aug 24 .............. Avery Chapuis

Angela May

Aug 25 .............. Mark Ros

Doug Wall

Alicia Wilkerson

Aug 27 .............. Jackie Morie

Aug 29 .............. Mike Overby

Aug 31 .............. Kaylynn Dammen

Mallory Green

SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

5-6 P.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM “Genesis to Revelations—The Books of 1 & 2

Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians”

This study is led by Brother Andy. Everyone is

welcomed to be part of this study.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday Mornings 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at The Menagerie

Cafe

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

The Miracles of Jesus Bible Study – 6 Studies

Begins August 15 at 6:00 pm

Find out fascinating facts as you

get a solid overview of the

miracles of Jesus. Enjoy learning

important background

information, cultural context, key

Scripture, and incredible insight

that will help you establish a

strong understanding of the

wonders and nature of God.

Jesus used his miracles not only to demonstrate

God's power, but the Kingdom of Heaven on

earth as well as God's character.

One third of the Gospel of Mark is dedicated

solely to the miracles of Jesus.

The illustration of a banquet in Jewish culture is

symbolic for the coming Kingdom of God

(wedding banquet at Cana).

The cursing of the fig tree was the only time

Jesus used his power to destroy something this

miracle is part of the teaching of Jesus' turning

of the tables in the Temple.

and much more!

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

The Thursday morning Bible study group has changed to

the Wednesday morning Bible study group. We will

begin meeting on Wednesday, August 29, at 9:00 a.m. in

the conference room. The study is Dr. Sandra Richter’s,

“The Epic of Eden: Isaiah”, which takes participants

back to the eighth century BCE. This eight-week study

explains Israel’s religion and economy, explores the

definition and role of the prophets, and helps us to apply

the message of this great champion of the faith to our

lives today. Please contact Opal Currie (228.623.1666) if

you plan to attend.

Aug 4 Bob & Betty Burns Aug 17 Anthony & Chelsea White Aug 21 Glen & Sidney Carol Murphey Aug 22 Chris & Linda Wiggins Aug 29 Bobby & Jonnie Rayborn, Sr.


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G.I.F.T.E.D. YOUNG ADULT CLASS

This class usually meets from 9:45 until about 10:35 each Sunday morning upstairs. So, please, feel welcome to come join us. Robin and Carl

Weihing

FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The Friendship Sunday School Class meets in the conference room by 9:45. New members, old members and visitors are welcomed each Sunday.

JOYCE GARRETT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The Joyce Garrett Class meets at 9:45 a.m. upstairs. Please come join us!

BABY BOY SHOWER

The Mamie Kimbrough

Circle will host a Baby Boy

Shower for Alicia and

Brandon Miller on Sunday,

August 5th

, in the Ministry

Center from 2:00-4:00.

Please join us in celebrating the upcoming arrival of

this new Eastlawn family member.

Items they have on their “wish list” include: clothes,

socks, blankets, diapers, wipes, diaper bag, baby

bath, bouncer, bottles and other baby necessities.

SUMMER DRAMA SEMINAR

For six weeks this summer, we met and had a great

time. We learned to read out loud, stand up straight,

act right and have fun learning about the bible in a

new way. Michelle Collette and Amanda Green

conducted a very well planned study for children in

fourth grade and lower. The young people and

adults who attended the drama seminar all seemed

to enjoy their time together. For a first year event, I

believe we were quite successful. Throughout our

time together, thirty individuals spent at least one

week with us studying and having fun. We

averaged twenty per week for the six weeks we had

class. We even had a fun day at the movies together

where we celebrated all we had accomplished.

Special thanks go out to Michelle Collette, Brandon

and Alicia Miller, Doug and Amanda Green, Robert

Weathersby and Lashunda Taulbee for all the hard

work each of them did to help facilitate this event. I

would also like to thank the congregation at large

for allowing this unplanned new expression of

Christ at Eastlawn UMC.

My hope is that the troupe will be seen in the

congregation in the future

fulfilling the

roles for which

they have

practiced; only

time will tell.

Two of our

participants,

Gracie and

Maya Miller

have already

graced us with their skills during the Fourth of July

Celebration as they led, properly, the pledges to the

flags. Great work all! Watch for new and exciting

ways to encounter the living Lord as we live out

ministry together at Eastlawn UMC.


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Wednesday Night Dinner

Resumes!!

Aug 15—Taco Bar, tea & dessert

Aug 22—Red beans & rice w/sausage,

cornbread, salad, tea & dessert

Aug 29—Hamburgers, tater tots, tea &

dessert

FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Would you like to put flowers in the

church for Sunday Morning Worship

in memory or honor of someone? If

you are interested:

1. Please sign your name and

phone number with the

date on the flower calendar located in the

ministry center hall.

2. Contact the flower committee person for

June, Susan McCormick, at 228-327-8052 to

coordinate the details of your flowers.

USHERS

The USHERS FOR AUGUST are

Jerry Clement, Homer Wales, Bruce Cole, Jerry McPhail. If

you are willing to be an Usher,

please contact Carl Weihing.

MAMIE KIMBROUGH CIRCLE

A First Responders'

luncheon was held in

the Ministry Center on

July 19th. The Mamie

Kimbrough Circle

along with many

Church volunteers

served 93 First

Responders from the Fire Department, Sheriff's

Department, Police Department, and the Acadian

Ambulance Service.

Robert Weathersby,

Sarah Smith, and

Kelly Thibault

provided musical

entertainment for

the luncheon which

was enjoyed by all.

WLOX News was

also present to observe and report the festivities. MANY

THANKS to every one for making the event a huge

success!

COUNTERS FOR AUGUST

Lashunda Taulbee &

Amanda Merrill


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MAMIE KIMBROUGH PROJECT

Eastlawn’s 75th

Anniversary mementos will be

available after the worship service Sunday, August

19 in the ministry center. The price is $10 and the

size is 3 inch round. Both sides are shown below.

These ceramic mementos are sure to become a

cherished keepsake and heirloom. Since they are

being produced in a limited quantity, they will be

sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. To purchase

your “limited edition” memento, please plan to stop by

the Mamie Kimbrough Circle display in the ministry

center on August 19th or contact Opal Currie, Sidney

Carol Murphey, or any other MK Circle member.

DOLORES ENGEL CIRCLE The Dolores Engel Circle will meet on Monday, August 27, 6 PM in the Church Parlor. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Robin Weihing will present our program.

LAKE JUNALUSKA YOUTH TRIP Our 2018 youth trip to Lake Junaluska was a resounding success.. Perseverance and patience were our first lessons learned during a slow start before dark on Sunday, June 24. After urs) to replace three bus tires, we were happy to be on our way. On arriving at Lake J at 8:15 pm, we attended the first of four inspirational and spirit-filled worship services during our stay. Our

17 youth filled the 2 front rows during each session attended by over 200 youth from all over the southeast. Our worship-leader, worship-band, and camp leaders were outstanding!! Each day our youth were assigned to small group sessions with kids from other churches for team-building, study, and faith-sharing. During free time on Monday, our group went to Waynesville, a nearby mountain town, to visit and sing at a local nursing home, eat lunch, and shop at some unique stores. On our last night after worship and holy communion, our youth along with 200 others walked in silence half a mile up the mountain to the large cross to sing and share what the week had

meant. After rising and attending final worship on our last morning, we drove to the cross for pictures and started our long, sleepy ride home. A huge THANK YOU to Carolyn, our “trip mom”, and Andy, our pastor and inspiration, for making this trip the greatest youth trip ever. And again to you, the church members, Thank you for your never-ending support!


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EASTLAWN UMC STAFF

2502 Ingalls Ave. Pascagoula, MS

228-762-2364

Rev. Andy Collette Pastor

Robert Weathersby Lay Pastor

Lashunda Taulbee Administrative Assistant

Doug Wall Choir/Handbell Director

Susie Riley Children’s/Family Minister

Rachael Goff Children’s Music Director

David Westfaul Organist

Brenda McCormick Day Care Director Charlene Gibson Nursery

Amy Davis Nursery

FINANCIALLY FAITHFUL

BUDGET FOR 2018

$363,294.00

TITHES 2018 (YTD)

$219,687.00

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

$525.00

BENEVOLENCE FUND

$3,684.00

If you are interested in having your tithes or

building fund commitment automatically withdrawn

from your checking account, you will find forms in

the church foyer to aid in this. If you need

assistance, please call the church office or Beth

Chapuis (424-4333)

BACK TO SCHOOL

Teachers (Aug 3) and kids (Aug 8) go back to

school soon. Please be in Prayer for all of them as

they begin another year of learning and adventure!!

Blessing of Backpacks is August 12!!

VBS REVIEW

This year at Rolling River Rampage, our rafters learned

how to have a active life with God. We challenged the

boys against the girls this year to see who could bring in

the most offering. The winning group would be able to

pie Bro Andy. After all the offering was counted, the

two groups were so close we decided to let both groups

pie Bro Andy! We raised over $200 that went to the

Ronald McDo nald House. We had a great time and look

forward to next year.

If you are interested in joining the Eastlawn

Family or just have questions about the

church, please talk with Brother Andy. Call

him at 228-219-3898. His email is

[email protected].

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of Eastlawn United Methodist Church. Send

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