Discovery…

Humor makes us smile, but good humor makes us think about how things are or should be. On that note I share this article from The Herald, a newsletter published by Tyrone Christian Church in Tyrone, Georgia (Holly’s parents’ church). I have modified parts from its original form:

The latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ. Their plan is simple—come to church disguised as a Christian and to work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy.

However, there has been a new Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) formed by true Christians and acting as a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name of Bin Prayin is actually the only effective counter terrorist force currently serving in the church. Unlike the terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along. Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the Body of Christ. One can tell the difference in this group from the terrorist cells by looking at for certain characteristics. They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, Bin Fastin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ, to return.

NO CHURCH IS EXEMPT FROM THEIR ACTIVITIES! (However, you can spot them if you Bin Lookin and Bin Goin.)

The Apostle Paul writes, in his second letter to Timothy, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (II Timothy 1:7 NLT). So be on your guard. Do not allow terrorists of any kind to steal your peace and joy. God can and will handle them! Pastor Mike

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PRAYER LIST Tammy Balser Thelma Harrod Florence Burpee Jeanne Davidson Alberta Gowin Al Nuckolls Nancy Hooker Linda Reed Carol Houston The Youth and those on the Youth Prayer List 1st Lt Chris Pulliam (our adopted soldier) Winston Henderson-Kay Coffelt’s mother Evelyn Baxter-Judy Middleton’s mother Eddie Arnold-At Home Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Keith Masters- Norma Griffin’s brother-in-law Marlin Sloan-Rial Sloan’s brother Richard Gray-Tammy Brewer’s father Brooks Lansing-Jim Lansing’s Brother Vickie Long-Gene Henderson’s sister Daisy Davidson-Chuck Davidson’s mother Fred Devlin-Friend of Flo Burroughs Emma Jean Thomas Ralph Brewster-Carol Houston’s Father Eric Harmon Blair LaVelle Peggy Langhan Bob Reed-Brother of Martha Nuckolls Junior Howard-Gwen Maddox Friend Brad & Beth Broome-Friends of Judy Middleton Steve Hudson-Friend of Ann Kuzniak Joanne Sexton-Margie Hedrick’s sister Laura Koger-Friend of Kay Henderson Elizabeth & Natalie Miltimore-Friends of Jada Barton Nicholas Brown Charlotte Morgan-Relative of Theresa West Hazel Shepherd-Evelyn DeFoor’s sister Cathy & Danny Carlson-friends of Susie Webb J.P. & Margaret Parrot-friends of Susie Webb Carolyn Stephens-Friend of Norma Griffin Eric Hayes-Friend of Butch Middleton Elaine Knight-Janice Sloan’s mother Eunice & Wayne McDaniel-Sister & Bro-in-law of Flo Burroughs Larry Needham-Friend of Bill Kuzniak Louie Yates-Customer of Randy Reed’s Leslie Ellison-Al Nuckolls’ Granddaughter Mary Fair-JoAnna Davenport’s Aunt Lara Hayes-friend of Pastor Mike & Al Nuckolls Brenda Armstrong-Daughter of Rouse Family Ed Whitfield-Friend of Anne Monk Jerene Evans McIntosh Hannah Ruggerio-Siskin(Drew Russ’s Step-Sister) Adrienne Boyd Gable Tussy Lough-Surgery 3/9 @ Memorial (* - Denotes new addition) (Please notify the church office – 673-4022, if someone you know has made improvements & can be taken off the Prayer List.)

OUR CHURCH CALENDAR Wednesday, March 10 6:00 PM Family Night Out Meal 6:45 PM B&B Club 6:45 PM Youth 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study Thursday, March 11 6:30 PM Girl Scout Mtg. (FH) Sunday, March 14-DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – SET CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR 7:30 AM UMM BREAKFAST MEETING (FH) 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service 6:00 PM Choir Practice 6:00 PM Middle & Senior UMYF 7:00 PM Bible Study Tuesday, March 16 6:30 PM Cub Scout meeting (CB) 7:30 PM Boy Scout meeting (CB) Wednesday, March 17 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY 6:00 PM Family Night Out Meal 6:45 PM B&B Club 6:45 PM Youth 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study Thursday, March 18 6:30 PM Girl Scout meeting (FH) Sunday, March 21 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship service 6:00 PM Choir Practice 6:00 PM Middle & Senior UMYF 7:00 PM Bible Study Tuesday, March 23 6:30 PM Daisies (CB) 6:30 PM Cub Scout meeting (CB) 7:30 PM Boy Scout meeting (FH) Wednesday, March 25 5:00 PM YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING 6:00 PM Family Night Out Meal 6:45 PM B&B Club 6:45 PM Youth 7:00 PM Adult Bible Study Saturday, March 27 UMM SUPPER AND SINGING 4:30 PM SUPPER (FH) 7:30 PM SINGING (S) ________________________________ FH-Fellowship Hall LC-Ladies Classroom CB-Church Building FC-Friendship Classroom S-Sanctuary

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEDaylight Saving Time BEGINS EARLY ON SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 14th. Be sure to set your clocks AHEAD ONE HOUR before going to bed. WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEWONLINE: www.ngumc.org/advocateMAIL: check (payable to No. GA. Advocate) to PO Box 660275, Dallas, TX 75266-0275CREDIT CARD: by calling 1.877.465.16851-year subscription: $25 | If over 65+: $23 OUR ADOPTED SOLDIERSDuring our request for soldier’s names at Church, the UMW got two names: (1)1st Lt. Chris Pulliam... his name was given by James Burroughs. He & his family are from Chatsworth, he is single and he is serving overseas in the Middle East. We have adopted him and will be sending packages to him. (2) Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Richardson, was the other name.. his name was given by Tony Richardson and Robin Keith (Scott is Jo Ann Richardson's grandson too)...he is married with one son.. he is in the Navy (13 years), stationed at the present in Suffolk VA, just returning from active duty. To thank him for his service, we sent him a gift card. Our mission is to help those serving overseas in harms way with packages each month but we wanted to thank Scott for his service, too, even thou he isn't in harms way at the present time but has been and probably will be again.

CONFIRMATION CLASSPastor Mike is offering a Confirmation Class during the season of Lent. If you are interested in being a part of this class, please either see or call Pastor Mike (673-4354) or the Church Office at 673-4022. The date(s) for the class(es) will be set later. UNITED METHODIST MEN’S SINGING AND SUPPERThe United Methodist Men will present their 9th Annual Supper and Gospel Singing on Saturday, March 27th. The meal will begin serving at 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM (take-outs available). The meal includes pork loin, baked potato, green beans, cole slaw, drinks and dessert. The gospel singing will begin at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary by local groups and individuals. Advanced supper and singing tickets are $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under the age of 12. For tickets call 673-2721 or see any of the members of the United Methodist Men’s Club. EASTER LILIESIf you would like to place an Easter lily(s) in the sanctuary in memory of in honor of someone for Easter Sunday, April 4th, please call the Church Office –673-4022. Forms will be placed in the Sunday bulletins beginning this Sunday, March 14. The cost for each lily will be $11.00. The deadline is Thursday, March 25th.

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SERVING YOU SUNDAY, MARCH 14 ACOLYTE:Tarah Amos USHERS:James Burroughs, James Riddle, Larry DeFoor & Bill Watkins NURSERY:Linda Reed CHILDREN’S CHURCH:Liz Dennis GREETERS:Pat Anderson & Barbara Johnson SUNDAY, MARCH 21 ACOLYTE:Sarah Amos USHERS:See Sunday, March 14 NURSERY:Tatum Williams CHILDREN’S CHURCH:See Sunday, March 14 GREETERS:Becky & Ken Gowin SUNDAY, MARCH 28 ACOLYTE:Thomas Blackwell USHERS:See Sunday, March 14 NURSERY:Becky Gowin CHILDREN’S CHURCH:See Sunday, March 14 GREETERS:Brenda & Mike Hampton

STEWARDSHIP REPORT SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2010 Weekly Budget Needs: $3935.00 OUR GIVING Regular - $3791.90 Birthday - $30.00 Sunday School - $22.00 Memorials for Margaret Blackwell - $445.00 Building Fund - $100.00 Ladies Missions - $10.00 Communion Offering - $338.00 Missions - $100.00 OUR ATTENDANCE Sunday School – 46 Morning Worship Service – 131

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