Spaghetti LunchSponsored by Boynton UM MenSunday, September 29, 2019

after 11:00 a.m. Combined ServiceAdults: $8.00

Children 10 and under: FreeMenu:

Spaghetti, Salad, Bread,Dessert & Drink

Please come join us for a great day. Note: We need desserts. If you can bring a dessert, please call the church office and let us know. Thanks.

Boynton United Methodist Church4246 Boynton Drive RINGGOLD GA 30736

Boynton United Methodist Church

- a p e o p l e o f b l e s s i n g -Mission: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the

World

706-866-2626 www.BoyntonUMC.org Facebook: Boynton United Methodist Church Instagram/Twitter:

@BoyntonUMC

PASTOR CONTACT INFORMATIONCell Phone: 678-644-4991 Email: nena.jones@ngumc.net

SEPTEMBER 2019___________________________________________________

It’s that time of year again: students have started back to school, the holidays are looming closer than we realize, and the seasons will change.  Anyone who lives in Georgia will acknowledge the delight of fall weather, for after the heat of summer we are often so ready for a change.  But sometimes change can be difficult; even when we know it’s coming and that it leads to something good.When we think about it, our Christian life is about change.  When we accept Jesus as Lord, we go from being lost sinners to being redeemed.  Our lives are made new and significant. But the change doesn’t stop there.  The rest of our life is about being transformed by Jesus in faithfulness:  following where God leads us, and serving others. Let us as a church commit to being ‘transformers.’  Our mission is to “make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”  All we say and do can be pointed towards that mission so that we become more faithful and others will come to know Jesus.Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”  I don’t think we’re finished yet! Boynton UMC is known as a people of blessing.  Let us not be afraid to continue that good work. 

In Joshua 1:9 it says, “Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  We have a might task in front of us, but we serve a mighty God. Let us pray that God continues to lead us and change us.

Grace and Peace.

Nena

SeptemberTuesday 9/3 Wesley Class Lunch at Logan’s 11:30 a.m.Tuesday 9/3 Nominations in Koinonia classroom 6:30 p.m.Sunday 9/8 Finance Meeting in Koinonia 5:00 p.m.Sunday 9/8 Church Council in Heritage Hall 6:00 p.m.Sunday 9/8 Trustees in Koinonia Classroom 7:00 p.m.Monday 9/16 Keenagers at The Filling Station 11:30Tuesday 9/17 UM Women in Heritage Hall 7:00 p.m.Sunday 9/29 UM Men’s breakfast in Heritage Hall 7:30 a.m.

Our Holy Communion Offering

is for Wellroot Family Services United Methodist

Children’s HomeSunday, September 1

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Our Mission: We restore children and families from trauma through Jesus Christ.

Our Vision: We envision a world where every child is raised in a loving, compassionate, and

nurturing home.

You are invited to join us for Invitation Bible Study beginning on Monday, September 9

from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. through a ten-week journey led by Dr. Brian Russell, Old Testament professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Everyone is welcome, no experience required, for both new and seasoned Bible students! “If we read and ponder the Bible carefully, it will ask us questions and shape us with its answers.” $20 for the book, signup on Communication cards. We will meet in the Koinonia Classroom.

From your Financial Secretary

"So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you

with true riches?"Luke 16:11

Jesus clearly teaches that how we handle our worldly wealth, directly relates to the quality of our spiritual life. The responsible use of our material wealth gauges our fitness to received "true riches". This is true both for us as individuals and for us as a church. We are called to be trustworthy in worldly things while seeking the true riches of things of the Spirit. While being faithful in the natural, we must live in the constant reality of the supernatural.

Have you been praying for revival? Are you yearning for a deeper fellowship with Christ? Have you been longing for the manifestation of all the gifts of the Spirit in our fellowship? Do you wish for more evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in our midst - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control? Will the Lord entrusts these "true riches" to us at our present level of faithfulness?

Dear friends, I pray we will walk together in the fullness of the kingdom, faithful in worldly things while experiencing the unspeakable joy of true riches of the Spirit!

"But seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be

given to you as well."Matthew 6:33

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I am so blessed to have such a wonderful church family. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generosity in helping me move back to my house in East Ridge. A special thanks to Saundra Smith, Jim Cosper, Tim & Tina Holt, Howard & Glenda Thomas, Mike & Patty Bishop, Nancy Bunch, Wanda Harris and Dennis & Nena Jones. I could not have done this without you. I do not have the words to truly express my gratitude.

Much love,Linda Lowery

September 3 Sara Grist 4 Caleb Sanders 5 Nolen Dietz 7 Dot Gilbert 7 Jarrett Thacker 8 Lisa Goode 9 Ed Huskey 9 Travis Asalfs11 Charlie Ball12 Tina Holt12 Jerry Noland13 Allie Logan14 Rod Huskey14 Ron Brock14 Mason Settlemire15 Lisa Huskey19 Melanie Gentry20 Andrew Stone

21 Gene Huskey21 Summer Brogden22 Rob Waters23 Wanda Harwood23 Trey Holt24 Cassidy Mashburn24 Harvey Williams25 Dale Littlefield25 Sally Abercrombie25 Theresa Waters27 Rebecca Barrett30 Jeff McGhee

6 Mike & Patty Bishop 6 Jarrett & Sheri Eschenfelder 30 Dr. Jeremy & Kelly Jones

September 4 Meatloaf, white beans, turnip greens,mac & cheese, cornbread and cheese

cake.

September 11 Ham, pinto beans, potato salad, cole slaw,

bread and chocolate lasagna.

September 18 Beef and chicken fajitas, ground beef tacos, street corn salad, chips and the fixin’s. Tres

Leche cake for dessert.

September 25 Chicken over biscuit, mixed veggies, cole

slaw, cranberry sauce and dessert.

Servants for SeptemberSunday Nursery (9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) 1 Glenda Thomas

8 Fay Peters 15 Tina Holt22 Lois Nix29 Wanda Harris

Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

Greeters 1 Tom & JanElle Mooney 8 Wanda Harris15 Barron Dietz 22 Gigi & Beau Pattison29 Combined Worship

Host/HostessJim Cosper 423 834-2798

Head UsherRichard Doyle 423-667-8907

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m.

Greeters 1 Jim Cosper / Patty Bishop / Lisa Huskey 8 Kay Harper / Dennis Sims / David Humble 15 Fay Peters / Jarrett & Sheri Eschenfelder 22 Steve & Sally Abercrombie / David Humble29 Dennis Sims / Saundra Smith / Nancy Bunch

Acolytes & Holy Communion Stewards 1 Acolyte/Holy Communion Steward – Vickie Mason

Mike & Patty Bishop – Holy Communion Stewards

Church communitySherma Addington – health concernsCharlie Ball – lymphomaJan Ball – mass on brain, almost blindTom Billington Neil Bird Barbara Chambers Richard Doyle Iris Eaves Dot Gilbert Janice HardingMike Harris – Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverJimmey Hughes – caregiver of Barbara ChambersLisa Huskey DeAnne Huskey Reba Love – health concernsClaire McCullough Jan Elle Mooney – health concernsTony Nix – kidney cancerNancy PerryTheo Pinkston Cathaleen Rivers - seizuresChuck Thacker Rob Waters – degenerative disk in back

Sadie White Harvey Williams – homeSue WilliamsBob Walden – NHCAnnie Wyatt

CancerFred Baer – lung, requested by Julie DietzBill Beagan, multiple myeloma – friend of Howard & Glenda ThomasNancy Brock – colon, requested by Julie DietzAnn Brooks – lung, Haley McCullough’s grandmotherJerry Creason – inoperable growth between heart, lungs and spine, cousin of Claire McCulloughScott Eldridge, Claire McCullough’s cousinCecil & Nita Geter – parents of Carolyn BonnerLawrence Levan – Dot Gilbert’s brotherHoward Mathes – lung, uncle of Lee Shirley / Sharon GuffeyCo-worker’s husband –liver and pancreatic, co-worker of Claire McCulloughTerry Oliver – friend of Holt familyHeidi Dietz Pursley – breast, sister of Barron DietzCarla Ramos –a tumor, co-worker of Debbie CraftAxton Solberg – brain, 3 year old – son of Toby

Solberg, pastor at New Heights Baptist Church in Ringgold

Glenda Shropshire – pancreatic, friend of Darraj family

Chris Wolfe – prostate, friend of Barron DietzBert Workman – cancer, friend of Nancy Bunch

Our Mission FieldFor Boynton UMC to reach people for Jesus ChristBUMC Worship Services (Contemporary and Traditional)Sunday SchoolStudent Ministry / BKidz Children’s ProgramBKidz Day Out ProgramStephen MinistryPrayers & StitchersRecovery at RinggoldMy New Normal (Parents of Special Needs Kids) support groupChrist’s Chapel Share & Care MissionNicaragua

Homebound/Senior FacilitiesTom Billington, Margaret Bowman, Lois DietzLois Dunn, Edith Land, Stacy Mashburn

Our ChurchPastor Nena & Dennis Jones and Inez Geisler,

Nena’s Mother Our BUMC staff and their families: Linda, Carl, Gigi,

Katie, Joe, Diane, Ellen, Janet, Julie and RebeccaOur church, our community, our nation, our worldOur New Building and Renovated Sanctuary ProjectThe United Methodist Church

Other requestsDonna Barnes – recovering from knee replacement, Claire’s sisterValerie Barnes – second small stroke, Claire’s sister-in-lawLamar Brown – triple bypass surgery, brother of Theresa Waters

Mary Byington – needs liver transplant, Anna & Keyaira’s MimiDennis Doyle – Richard’ brother – medical concernsCaren Giles – Memorial ICU, friend of Nancy BunchHannah Heitz – neighbor of Anna Williams Alex Hullender – ICU, Jennifer Holdaway’s brotherJanet Jacks, mass on lungs – relative of Audrey CooperLarhonda Jacks, mastectomy – relative of Audrey CooperBaby Olin Isip – home from NICU, relative of Diana DoyleNikhoma Johnson, recovering –niece of Jennifer WalworthRay Johnson, stroke – Jennifer Walworth’s brotherPatrick Johnston’s dadJanet Kanitz – sister of Glenda ThomasJames Kennedy, 84 - in declining health, brother of Barbara McCroskeyClay Littlefield – car accident/head injury, son of Jan BlazejewskiDavid Mahon – good recovery from bypass surgery, father of Sharon AalfsJerry Noland’s nephew, Michael – stroke, Jerry & Connie NolandAaron Peeler, epilepsy & autism, called in by Elizabeth PeelerMarty Robertson – aneurysm, cousin of Lamar StoneRhonda Robinson – balance problems, friend of Noland’sJudy Plemon’s 13 year old nephew – serious health problemsStudent struggling with serious mental issues, by Rebecca BarrettKaren Small – car wreck – broken bones, co-worker from WSEStacey Smith – friend of Lois NixAminah & Elias Willerson dealing w/divorce, grandchildren of Darraj’s

A Daily Morning PrayerIn the morning, O Lord, I will direct my song and my prayer unto You and will look up. (Psalm 5:3)

Good morning Lord! This is the day that you have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. With gratitude, I thank you for preserving my life for one more day. With gratitude, I thank you for your ultimate gift of love for me, in the form of your son and the sacrifice of his life on my behalf. Because of this overwhelming gift that I cannot comprehend, I humbly submit to you. I know Lord, that I am a mere human and cannot instruct you, but you Lord can instruct me. So teach me your ways that I may rely on your faithfulness. Teach us to number our days and to use our time wisely.

I don’t know what this day holds, but I know that you hold the day. It was you that laid the foundations of the Earth and therefore understands every part of it. I know that you keep the sun in the

sky, the stars in place, and have created this Earth for me to inhabit and enjoy.

Throughout this day, may I be keenly aware of your presence in everything I do – as I commute to work, drop children off at school, keep house and speak with my neighbors. May my life be a living example and may others see Christ in me. There are many that are hurting in this world – may I be a salve to someone today Lord, in a way that I can’t even imagine. May my words be seasoned with salt and minister grace to all that hear? May my actions be aligned with your Word?

I pray for wisdom that is peaceable, gentle, and approachable, with lots of mercy and fairness. You said an unlimited supply of wisdom is available to me if I simply ask, so I pray for wisdom to know how to deal with the many people and situations that will cross my path.

I pray for protection throughout this day; protect from harm and evil; go before me, to the left and right of me and behind me. Order my steps so that I walk worthy of your calling throughout this day. May I be attuned to your promptings – whether it shows up as a gentle tug or a strong conviction?

I pray for reconciliation in families, in nations and to you. I pray that all may come to know you and be reconciled back to You.

Lord, you know my faults and my flaws – forgive me for being unkind with my words and my thoughts; forgive me for being self-serving; forgive me for holding on to old wounds instead of giving them to you. Forgive me, Lord.

When I am overwhelmed, confused, unsure, and restless, help me run to your Word. May your Word come alive to me so that it is a living guide in every situation? Help me, Lord, to remember the promises of your Word and bring the right passage to my remembrance for the situation. I acknowledge Lord that I need to spend more time with you reading and praying so that I am prepared for whatever the day brings. Lord, I know that your Word is indeed a light unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Remove fear and anxiety. As believers you have not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. So when we are fearful, may we remember your love for us and use that love as the impetus to love others and see situations differently; may we tap into the power that you have given us – for we are never alone because you have not left us comfortless. May your wisdom be the underpinnings for our sound minds? May we remember that we don’t have to be anxious and when we are tempted to be anxious or worrisome, may we verbalize our concerns to you and then leave them there as you instructed us. Our worry does us no good and limits us, and you do more with our worry than we ever could. So help us to turn all of our anxious thoughts and nerve-wracking situations over to you; to truly do that and trust that you are working. That you are

working all things together for our good because you love us; that you are working in ways that we cannot comprehend because your ways supersede ours. And that in this working you are molding us continually into masterpieces fit for your use. You are increasing our faith and our capacity to love.

As a child of yours Lord, I know that I am your masterpiece though I fell so far from it. Help me to remember my worth in you when I’m faced with challenging situations. When I feel depressed, help me to remember that I’m fearfully and wonderfully made in your image – a replica of you and that you loved me so much you thought that I was worth dying for. I don’t know too many people that would die for me, but you did, and I’m eternally grateful and humbled.

For the unseen, Lord, thank you. You are beyond understanding, you are abundant, you are mine, and I am yours. I submit all to you today. Amen.

- Submitted by Mike Harris, Prayer Chair_____________________________________________________

Christ’s Chapel Share & Care Mission is in need of canned or dry beans, canned greens, spinach during the months of September and October. Please leave the items under the mailboxes in the

hallway across from the women’s restroom or place on the altar on Sunday, September 29.

Share & Care Mission still needs plastic bags. Please bring them when you bring food items. Special thanks to Judy Plemons for faithfully taking food items to the Share & Care Mission every month.

BLESS Sacks is a self-funded program that provides a weekend supplement to local students who receive free or reduced lunches in the Catoosa County School System. Last school year we packed over 3,000 sacks for Boynton Elementary, Heritage Middle, and Performance Learning Center. If you would like to help pack the sacks, we meet every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the BLESS Sacks room (located across from the Nursery).

2019 – 2020 B.L.E.S.S Sacks

We are looking for volunteers to help deliver the BLESS sacks to Boynton Elementary, Heritage Middle School, and Performance Learning Center on Thursday morning each week. If you are interested, please let Julie Dietz 423-595-4697 or Nancy Bunch 423-645-5754 know. Thank you for all your help in this community outreach.

Next Men’s BreakfastSunday, September 29, 2019

7:30 a.m. in Heritage HallCongratulations to Howard Thomas, Tom Mooney, Davis Kilgo, Chris Kilgo, Ken Williams, Andrew

Stone, Paul Stone and Dennis Jones 1st Place Winners of the United Methodist Men Golf Outing.United Methodist Men will be preparing a Spaghetti Lunch after the 11:00 a.m. combined service on September 29, 2019. The menu is Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. Adults: $8.00 and Children 10 and under: Free. Please come join us for a great day. Note: We need desserts. If you can bring a dessert, please call the church office and let us know. Thanks.

BOYNTON UNITED METHODIST

WOMEN'SFALL BAZAAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.HERITAGE HALL

We will be offering items from "SERRV", an organization which offers items made by artisans from around the world. For 70 years, SERRV has made it a priority to ensure that artisans and farmers living in poverty are treated with respect and dignity, and are paid fairly for their work. With your help, we're connecting families and strengthening communities worldwide. (Proceeds from here will go to UMCOR.) There will be a bake sale. (We are asking members of the church to help us out in this area). We need cakes, pies, cookies, etc

There will be booths for local artisans to sell their specialty items. These booths will be $25 each. The proceeds from the bazaar will go to fund the different projects of the UMW. If you are interested in helping or participating please contact Ann Orr 706-937-3353.

Calendar Next Page

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:35 a.m. Sunday School (Kidz, Students, Adults)11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

2

Labor DayChurch Office

Closed

311:30 a.m.

Wesley Class Lunchat Logan’s in

Fort O.6:30 p.m.

NominationsKoinonia classroom

45:00 p.m. BLESS Sacks6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper6:45 p.m. Traditional Choir6:45 p.m. BKidz Children6:45 p.m. Student Ministry

5

6:00 p.m. Prayers & Stitichers6:00 p.m. Recovery (RUMC)

6 7

8 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:35 a.m. Sunday School11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee 6:00 p.m. Church Council 7:00 p.m. Trustees

9

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.Invitation Bible Studyin Koinonia classroom

10 115:00 p.m. BLESS Sacks6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper6:45 p.m. Traditional Choir6:45 p.m. BKidz Children6:45 p.m. Student Ministry

12

6:00 p.m. Recovery (RUMC)

13 14

15 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:35 a.m. Sunday School (Kidz, Students, Adults)11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

1611:30 a.m.

Keenagers lunch at The Filling Station

in Dalton6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Invitation Bible Studyin Koinonia classroom

17

7:00 p.m.UM Women

Heritage Hall

18

5:00 p.m. BLESS Sacks6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper6:45 p.m. Traditional Choir6:45 p.m. BKidz Children6:45 p.m. Student Ministry

19

6:00 p.m. Recovery (RUMC)

20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:35 a.m. Sunday School (Kidz, Students, Adults)11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.Invitation Bible Studyin Koinonia classroom

5:00 p.m. BLESS Sacks6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper6:45 p.m. Traditional Choir6:45 p.m. BKidz Children6:45 p.m. Student Ministry

6:00 p.m. Recovery (RUMC)

29 30 7:30 a.m. UM Men Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:15 a.m. Sunday School (Kidz, Students, Adults)11:00 a.m. Combined Worship12:00 p.m. Spaghetti Lunch in HH