Newsletter March 2016 - Cayce United Methodist Church

MARCH 2016
Pastor’s Reflections…
Cayce United Methodist Church
1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC
29033-3104
www.cayceumc.com
Phone: (803)794-3200
Fax (803)794-6191
Email : cayceumcoffice@gmail.com
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Staff
Rev. Joseph R. James, Jr.
Senior Pastor
jrjamesjr@umcsc.org
Rev. Joe Cal Watson
Pastoral Assistant
joecal.watson@gmail.com
Mrs. Cynthia Hutchison
Administrative Assistant
cayceumcoffice@gmail.com
Mr. Cal Atwood
Financial Secretary
cayceumcfinance@gmail.com
Mr. Craig Coelho
Director of Music Ministries
craig.coelho@gmail.com
Camille Jones
Organist
If you are a fan of youtube videos, you may have seen the video entitled,
“Wolves Change Rivers.” This video is about the reintroduction of wolves into
Yellowstone National Park and the subsequent changes that have occurred to
that ecosystem. It is a fascinating video of how the wolves change the habits of
the animals in Yellowstone and how the different behaviors of the animals affected the plant life and soil, and thereby the river running through Yellowstone.
As compelling a story as “Wolves Change Rivers” is for ecology, it speaks to
our personal lives as well as our work together as a church in the community
and the world. The video reminds us that in small ways, we can affect big
change in the immediate world around us. For instance, the backpack buddies
ministry that we share with Harvest Hope and Davis School allows us to feed
children over the weekends during the school year. Children perform better
academically when they have a consistent nutrition; could we be equipping children to move beyond the cycle of poverty with these inexpensive and timely
meals? Or, think about a guest parking place in front of the church on Sunday
morning; how many times have potential visitors passed Cayce UMC by on
Sunday morning for lack of a visible, available parking place? How will the visitors who park there, become regular attenders and members and soon enhance our ministry as a church as they experience the love and saving grace of
Christ?
In your own personal life, what are the small things within your control that you
can change and soon witness the ripples of transformation roll across the people and the places around you? Perhaps it may start with the change of your
attitude or even your outlook. It may cost you little or nothing but the change
that happens further out is beyond measure. If the introduction of wolves in a
place changes the landscape, how can you change how you relate to your family, friends, church and community that can make the world a better place?
Peace,
Joseph
Kathryn Williams
Hand Bell Choir Director
Mary Alice Coker
Nursery Coordinator
Rev. Sam Harmon
Pastor Emeritus
NEEDED FOR GOD’S HELPING HANDS
MARCH
Crakers & Cereal
FAITH IN ACTION
What does it mean to truly care for someone? As life goes on, it can get difficult. We face hard decisions or
tough times. When you’re younger, it may be something as small or trivial as not having a date for the
school dance. As people get older, the situations get tougher. Whether it is making it on your own in the
world, relationship struggles, failed marriages, or the loss of a close family member or friend, the list goes
on and on. These situations we find ourselves in can be daunting. When you were in those situations, did
you have people to lean on? I like to call these people “my support team.” These are the people that no matter how not-so-great life may be at the moment they are there for you. How did these people act? What did
they do? Did they listen to you or just be with you in that moment? Would they help in any way they could,
even with little things like going to run errands or cooking? It’s always good to have that support team on
hand, but there will come a time in everyone’s life where these people will be a necessity. If it has not happened yet, don’t worry it will. And sometimes there will be times where you will be part of someone else’s
support team. It’s just the facts of life. You’re not different than anyone else. We all face challenges and
hard times. The Gospel never promises that we will have a nice, perfect life without any troubles, temptations, or hard times. Honestly, it actually guarantees that we WILL have hard times. This life is not easy, by
any means. Jesus was here. He lived a human life and felt all of the roller coaster emotions we will go
through during our lifetimes. As Christians, our hope is not in this world though. We are living for something and someone that is far greater and so much better than anything this world could ever offer us. That
is where our hope is, the strength to carry on even when we feel like giving up, the love we have for others,
and where we get our joy. Christ is our everything. The hard times are not fun by any means, but God uses
them to grow us and most importantly to bring Him honor and glory. It may be hard to see how God could
use something that is so hard and painful, but one day we may understand why or we may not, we just have
to trust God. Now don’t get me wrong. This life is not completely full of sad, depressing moments. There
are many beautiful moments in between that bring joy back into our lives, even if just for a moment.
Allison’s Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4 pm
Email: avolk@email.sc.edu
Phone #: 803-794-3200 ext. 15
Contact by phone or email to set up an appointment.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY NEWS
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
5:30 pm
Supper
6:00 pm
Children’s Choir
Ladies Exercise Class
Hand Bell Practice
Parent Talk class
6:45 pm
Choir Practice in Sanctuary
Menu
To be announced
Mark your calendar and plan to join the fun and fellowship!
Parent Talk:
The Nine Conversations to Have with Your Aging Loved Ones
In this book by G. Scott Middleton, founder and former president and CEO of Agapé Senior, the changing role of
millions of Americans is brought to light. People go from being care receivers to care providers of their aging loved
ones. This is often a tough transition that entails possible conflict among family members and carries much responsibility on the caregiver. In this book, there are nine essential conversations people should have with their aging
loved ones.
Hope you join us for these important conversations we will all eventually have to address with our loved ones.
Prayer List
Hospitalized: Sam Lucas - Palmetto Richland
At Home Members: Dot Buddin, Fr ances Gantt, Har old Gooding, Windy & Louise Hall, Ever ette
Mills, Elisa Williams, Marilyn Warren, Owen Huff, Owen & Nettie Livingston.
Members in Care Facilities: Kathr yn Bur kett, Char les Henr y, Sam Lucas, Lar r y Tomms, Har mon McCoy, J r .,
Jane Fleet, Helen York, Mary Shedd, Shell Carmon, Noel Yobs, Delila Grambrell, Grace Norris, Narcie Shealy, Loretta
McCall, Estelle Rhodes, Virginia Strickland, Lenora Moore.
Other Members and Friends who need our prayers: Mona Saylor , Evelyn Coggins, J ohn & Mar y Bouknight, Roy
Floyd, Mary Bramlett & Tricia Bramlett (friends of Christie Watts); Barbara Lee (Merle Saylor’s sister), June Turner
(friend of Cindy Davis), Aulisio family (relatives of Cindy Davis), Martin Crotty (Lola & Kylie’s grandfather), Wayne
Morris (Loy Miller’s brother-in-law), Pamela Floyd (Willie Floyd’s daughter -in-law) Cindy Young (friend of Steve &
Jenny Wichmann), Jess Lohr (friend of Steve & Jenny Wichmann), Sandra Hicks ( friend of Steve & Jenny Wichmann).
Members in Military: Adam Har r ington
Names will remain on our Prayer List for one month.
Please notify the church office at 794-3200 if your loved one’s name
should remain on our Prayer List for a longer period. Thank you.
CHILDREN’S NEWS
SAVE THE DATE!
VBS is coming July 17-21, 2016. We will be celebr ating Christmas in July! Our mission pr oject will be Oper ation Christmas Child. Our goal is for every child to pack a shoebox at our Happy Birthday Jesus Party on Thursday
night. We have lots of opportunities to help through your prayers, your talents, your donations and your service. Please
contact Lisa Fisher at 351-3392 or lisaf@sc.rr.com if you would like to volunteer to help decorate, shepherd children,
register children, assist with special activities or be one of our actors on Tuesday, July 18th.
VBS Fundraiser and Spaghetti Lunch - Sunday March 6th Immediately following worship! Join us for food, fun and
fellowship. Take-out plates will be available.
Each month we will be collecting items needed for VBS and Operation Christmas Child. Your support is greatly appreciated as always!
March VBS donations needed:
Children’s t-shirts (Medium)
Gently used sheets and tablecloths
Rubber bands
Operation Christmas Child donations for March:
Pony tail holders
Hair barrettes
Head bands
Flip flops
Bandanas
Socks
Chap stick
VBS FUNDRAISER
Join us on Sunday, March 6th in Chamber’s Hall immediately following worship for delicious
food, fun and fellowship. The menu for lunch will be spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. We will have to go plates available! All donations will be used to support our VBS ministry.
GLOW IN THE DARK EGG HUNT
Bring your children, grandchildren and be sure to invite your family, friends and neighbors to the Cayce UMC
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt on March 26 from 7-8:30 pm in Chamber s Hall. We will have snacks, cr afts,
games, the Easter story, the Easter Bunny in our very own phot booth and of course our Glow in the Dark Egg
Hunt. We have added obstacles and challenges this year for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun!
IMAGINE NO MALARIA SKEETER SKAMPER
Join the Cayce Kidz Skeeter Squad in the Skeeter Skamper on April 9th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm as we walk to raise
money to help end malaria! You can help by sponsoring one of our Skeeter Squad by donating per lap, buy a Skeeter
Skamper t-shirt, donate items for the bake sale, come out and cheer us on as we walk! More information is coming….Remember, it only takes $10 to protect a family from malaria!!!
UMW News
March Altar Flower Delivery: Susanna Wesley
March Mission Project: Nancy K. Per r y Childr en’s Shelter
Items needed : Paper Products, Dish and Laundry Detergent, Febreeze
Upcoming Events - Newswatch
March 5 - Columbia District Day Apart
Shady Grove UMC Family Life Center, Irmo
Theme: “Created for Happiness”
Registration: 8:45am; Program begins at 9:30 am
March 31 - Executive meeting 5:00 pm
April 29 & 30 - Spiritual Growth Retreat
At Lake Junaluska
Registration deadline is April 15
Forms available in tray next to UMW board
Ongoing mission projects: Please continue to save stamps fr om cancelled envelopes, tr imming 1/4” ar ound them, if
possible. Also, remember to save your drink tabs for Ronald McDonald House, feed the pink pig bank with change for Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter. All are collected by the drinking fountain outside Chambers Hall. Thanks for all your help
with these projects.
Remember to read the UMW Bulletin Boards! There is lots of information on these. Stay informed on UMW events and
projects!
CAYCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
2016 OFFICERS
President : Vacant
Vice President: Frankie Newman
Secretary/Historian: Kathryn Joyner
Treasurer: Linda Meetze
Spiritual Growth: Connie Branham
Education/Interpretation: Joyce Corn
Membership/Nurture/Outreach: Bet Martin
Social Action: Martha Park
Communications Coordinator: Linda Edmonds
Nominating Committee Chair: Evelyn Moss
Morning Circle: Zollie Miles
Josie Lowrimore Circle: B.J. Williams
Susanna Wesley Circle: Cheryl Smith
THANK YOU
Dear Pastor Joseph, Pastor Joe Cal, and Church Family,
Words cannot express how appreciative Owen, Marilyn and I am for all you have done for us since my fall on
December 27th. The thoughts, prayers, cards, calls, food, etc. have been such a huge help, comfort and encouragement during this challenging time, and we have been touched beyond words. My recovery at home is
still a challenging work in progress so please continue to keep us in your prayers. We are inching our way forward (Marilyn nicknamed us the “Inchworm Family”) and, with God’s help and the love and support of family
and good friends like you, we can and will make it and look forward to better days ahead. Thanks so much
again for everything.
With much love,
Nettie
CAYCE CARES!
Let’s remember our homebound members with a card and a note! A big Thank You to those of you who send
cards. Thanks for adding a note of cheer to someone’s day, even when the recipient of your card does not know
who you are or you do not know them very well! This is a good time to get to know them!
*Please remember to visit our Shut-In bulletin board.
HAPPY HEARTS LUNCHEON
The first quarter luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 11:30 am in Chambers Hall. You must
prepay and present a ticket at the door. Guest speaker will be Transitions Homeless Recovery Center. Come and
enjoy Christian fellowship with us.
NEW BIBLE STUDY
Calling all Dr. Who enthusiasts! Coming soon a four week Bible sturdy “The Salvation of Dr.
Who” There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 pm in the conference room. Please notify the church office if you would like to be a part of this group.
BOY SCOUTS
The Age Level & Family Work Area has been working on starting up a Boy Scout troop
here at Cayce UMC. There will be a meeting Sunday, March 20th at 3:00 pm if anyone is
interested in helping form this troop. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
the church office.
Holy Week Schedule
(All Nightly services are at 7:00 p.m.)
Sunday, March 20 - at Platt Springs UMC
Monday, March 21 - at Shiloh UMC
Tuesday, March 22 - at Trinity UMC
Wednesday, March 23 - at Brookland UMC
Thursday, March 24 - Maundy Thursday service at Cayce
Saturday, March 26 - 7:00-8:30 - Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, March 27 - 7:00 a.m. - Sunrise Service
(meet in Chambers Hall and process to the Sanctuary)
10:30 a.m. - Easter Worship Service
03/01
03/01
03/02
03/03
03/04
03/05
03/06
03/06
03/07
03/08
03/08
03/08
03/09
03/10
03/10
03/11
03/12
3/06
Rusty & Laura Rivers
03/21
Jason & Jennifer Lindsay
03/14
Brittain & Nikki Keisler
3/31
Ross & Carla Shealy
3/18
Hubert & Jane Smoak
Windy Hall
Bland Wilkerson III
Stuart Ford
Robert Varn
Robin Lotsey
Joseph Nester
Elizabeth Meekins
Rachel Siciliano
Adam Keller
Melba Branch
Jody Varn
Allen Wilkerson
Clayton Thornton
Lenora Moore
Tony Mattox Sr.
Austen Edmonds
Bob Dennis
03/12
03/13
03/13
03/14
03/14
03/15
03/15
03/16
03/18
03/19
03/19
03/20
03/20
03/23
03/24
03/24
03/24
Lora Atwood
Dot Nelson
Jeremy Gould
Dean Howard
Kim Wilkerson
Evelyn Newman
Shawn Floyd
Wayne Howard
Jason Swartz
Kayla Scurry
Alexandra Key
Kitty Bonner
Megan Peebles
Joe Brown
Brennen Cully
Kristi Jenisch
Ansley Jenkinson
03/25
03/26
03/27
03/27
03/27
03/30
03/30
03/30
03/30
03/31
03/31
Skyler Peak
Frances Gantt
Annette Smith
Lisa Fisher
Clint Carter
Jim Hancock
Mary Shedd
Lou Anne Oliva
John Tjaarda
Ann Byrd
Mary Jean Neeley
February 21, 2016
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School………………..….……..…….….……...130
Sunday @10:30………………………….…………..…..156
CONTRIBUTIONS
Weekly Budget Needs..…...............…………........$8,291.41
Received 2/21/2016….…...…...…………..............$6,364.00
Surplus/(Deficit)…….….......…………...............$(1,927.41)
Year to Date Prorated Budget ........……….…….….$66,331.28
Year to Date Budget Giving…..…....…………...….$57,120.24
Surplus/(Deficit)………........……….......................$(9,211.04)
Budget Received to Date……...................…….…..$57,120.24
Expenses to Date......…….....…………...…….……$54,869.31
Surplus/(Deficit).…….................................................$2,250.93
Special Offerings
Anvil Fund………..……..…..…...……...….....…$145.00
Memorials/Honorariums………………………....$150.00
Flowers………………………………..…………..$32.00
Easter Lilies…………..…………………..……….$28.50
Parent Talk Book…………………………………$14.00
Cookbook………………………………………….$13.00
TOTAL…………....…...………..………….….$6746.50
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
4:00 Susanna Wesley
Circle
6:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 SPRC
2
5:30 pm Supper
5:30 pm Handbells
6:00 pm Children’s Choir;
Ladies Exercise Class,
Adult Classes
6:45 pm Adult Choir
3
4
5
9
5:30 pm Supper
5:30 pm Handbells
6:00 pm Children’s Choir;
Ladies Exercise Class,
Adult Classes
6:45 pm Adult Choir
10
11
12
18
19
6
7
8
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am
Worship
11:30 VBS Fundraiser
Spaghetti Lunch
7:00 Josie
Lowrimore Circle
10:30 Morning Circle
6:00 Shrove Tuesday
7:30 Trustees
13
14
15
16
17
6:00 Girl Scouts
7:00 Work Areas
5:30 pm Supper
5:30 pm Handbells
6:00 pm Children’s Choir;
Ladies Exercise Class,
Adult Classes
6:45 pm Adult Choir
11:30 Happy Hearts
Luncheon
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am
Worship
5:00 Cayce Kidz
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
9:30 am Sunday School/
10:30 am
Worship
5:00 Cayce Kidz
7:00 Holy Week Service
Platt Springs UMC
7:00 Holy Week
Service - Shiloh
UMC
7:00 Holy Week Service - Trinity UMC
7:00 Holy Week Service
Brookland UMC
7:00 Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Church Office Closed
7 - 8:30 pm Easter
Egg Hunt
27
28
29
30
31
5:00 UMW Executive
Meeting
Easter
7:00 am Sunrise Service
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am
Worship
Service
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
USHERS
March 6
Judy Hutchinson
Charles Hite
Barney Lindley
Robbie Stone
Steve Tevepaugh
March 13
Debbie McDonald
David Bundrick
Scott Newman
Joe Brown
Steve Tevepaugh
March 20
Duane Johnson
Roy Elrod
Don McCurdy
Jim Coelho
Steve Tevepaugh
March 27
Loy Miller
John Tjaarda
Allyson Smith
Jeff Temples
Steve Tevepaugh
ACOLYTES
March 6
No Children’s Church
Children are encouraged to
stay for communion
March 6
Sara Ford
GREETERS
March 6
Joe Brown
March 13
Jay Tyler Dufries
March 13
No Volunteer
March 20
Kiley Crotty
March 20
Charles Hite
Robbie Stone
March 27
Nina Shealy
March 27
PARAMENT TEAM
March
Zollie Miles/Bet Martin
SANCTUARY ANGELS
March
Gloria Godley/Judy Pooser
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS
March 6
Sunday School
Amber Dufries
Worship
Katty Hite, Ashley Hutchison
March 13
Sunday School
Christie Watts
Worship
Christie Watts
Steve & Jody Vassey
March 20
Sunday School
Cathy Coker
Worship
Janie Elrod, Cathy Coker
March 27
Sunday School
Martha Park
Worship
Fay Collier, Anna Schafer
March 13
Ages 3-5
Cynthia &
Emily Hutchison
Grades 1-3
Ashley Hutchison,
Andy Tevepaugh
March 20
Ages 3-5
Caroline Bridges,
Nancy Boan
Grades 1-3
Jody Vassey,
Christie Watts
March 27
Ages 3-5
Cathy Coker,
Sabrina Coker
Grades 1-3
Amber Dufries,
Heather Ford,
Courtney Hudson
TRUSTEES OF THE MONTH
March
Larry Mitchell
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS FOR MARCH
Gloria Godley/Judy Pooser
Jeff & Emily Temples
LAY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
March 6 - Nina Shealy
March 13 - John Frick
March 20 - JW Hester
March 27 - Emily Temples
CAYCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1600 TWELFTH STREET
CAYCE, SC 29033
PHONE (803) 794-3200 ** FAX (803) 794-6191
Email address cayceumcoffice@gmail.com
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Scripture Readings:
March 6 - Joshua 5: 9-12
March 13 - Isiah 43: 16-21
March 20 - Luke 19: 28-40
March 27 - Acts 10: 34-43