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2330 South Jefferson Street
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2330 South Jefferson Street
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FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 9, 2003 Welcome to South Roanoke United Methodist Church. Our mission is to bring persons to know the love of Jesus Christ, to provide opportunities for a growing personal relationship with God, and to provide biblical and theological training in order that persons may discover and develop their talents to serve Christ and share His love in our world.
ORDER OF SERVICE-11:00 A.M. ENTRANCE Gathering Music
Festive Fanfare THOSE SERVING TODAY: Greeters: Tom, Norma and Haley Ruble Acolytes: Noah Borthen and Drew Linkous March Altar Guild Chairman: Dawn Long Ushers: Captain-Calvin L. Witt, William C. Neal, John W. Steffe, Kenneth L. Witt, Kenneth L. Motley, Carl B. Sherertz, Tim Dayton, Everett Holland The Altar Flowers are given *CHILDREN (AGES 3 through 1st GRADE), may meet the acolyte to recess to Children’s Church. Please ask your child to line up behind the acolyte who will lead all children out together. After the worship service, parents must pick up their child in the Children’s Department; children will not be allowed to leave the room until their parents arrive. WELCOME! We're glad to have all who have joined us for this time of worship. Especially to our guests and visitors, we welcome you to South Roanoke and to our fellowship. We invite those who have no church home to make South Roanoke your church and add your witness to ours. NEXT WEEK’S SERMON, “The Imitation of God” by Bob Garner, will be based on Matthew 5:43-48. Please read and study the text this week. CONGRATULATIONS to Keith and Sarah Newcomb on the birth of Emma Eliana Newcomb, born Saturday, March 1. The proud great grandparents are Jack and Julie Wimmer. THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Council on Ministries on Monday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the library/conference room. THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in the Terry Wimmer Classroom. All women of the church are invited to attend. THE AFTERCARE SOCIAL CLUB WILL MEET on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They will have movie night when they watch the movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” If you would like more information regarding our Social Club, call bonnie Dayton, 981-0237. NEXT OPPORTUNITY FOR WORSHIP: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 7:00 P.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE. Dr. John S. DeVerter will deliver the message, “Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” based on the scripture Matthew 27:46. Sign up on the enclosed sheet if you would like to come to dinner before the service. THE ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP will travel to Appomattox on Thursday, March 13 for the day. You need to sign up on the board by the church office if you would like to participate. Check out all the details on the Adult Fellowship Board. THE DEADLINE for articles for the April issue of the Tower Times is March 15. Send articles to Joe Kennedy, or email to joesrumc@aol.com. MARCH 16TH has been designated as new member Sunday. If you would like to affiliate with our church on this day, please note same on the registration form, or speak to Amos Rideout or Bob Garner. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LENTEN SERVICES: THE ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet for lunch on Thursday, March 20 at 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the board near the church office. Betty Nevin, an instructor of Body Recall for Roanoke County Parks and Recreation will provide a demonstration on forms of flexibility and balance exercises. Some strengthening and endurance is included. Cost of the catered lunch will be $6.00. THERE WILL BE a Vacation Bible School Training at First United Methodist Church in Salem, on Sunday, March 23 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. This will be an overview of Cokesbury’s 2003 Vacation Bible School materials. Darlene Caldwell, the Cokesbury representation will discuss the VBS theme and how it ties into scripture, she will answer questions, and give you some craft ideas. All VBS teachers, leaders and helpers are urged to attend this training. THERE WILL BE a meeting of the 50th Anniversary/Homecoming committee on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the church library. Some initial plans for the 50th Anniversary of SRUMC include pictorial and video histories/scrapbooks, recognizing veteran members and pastors, and surprise weekly quizzes of South Roanoke history. Help is needed with organizing pictures, videotaping interviews, and contacting current and former church members/pastors. If you would like to help with any of these activities or would like to be a part of the committee, please contact Andrew Sherman at 345-5057. JOIN THE ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP on May 6-7 for a visit to Fredericksburg. Many exciting activities are planned for the group while in Fredericksburg. For details check out the Adult Fellowship Board by the church office. There are hand-outs that will give you all the details of the trip. Also there are other activities listed on the board for you to check out. WHITT HALL’S ADDRESS: Whitt Hall is recovering from surgery at his apartment in Texas. He would appreciate cards from his church family. His address is: Central Park Apartments #314, 6010 North Lamar Street, Austin, TX 78752. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Prayer: Don’t give God instructions - just report for duty! SOFTBALL SEASON WILL BEGIN SOON. Practices will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Norwich Park beginning Sunday, March 30th. Anyone who wants to play should contact Brett Marston, 989-0623. WE ARE IN NEED OF ALTAR GUILD CHAIRMEN. If you would like to serve one month of the year in this position please call Natalie Rude, 345-1634, or Tallulah Gregory, 982-2535. As Altar Guild Chairman you would be in charge of calling the florist each week to order flowers, take flowers to sick or shut-ins after the service as needed, and see that the altar is in order for the Sunday morning worship service. Natalie or Tallulah will train you if needed. If you have any questions please give one of them a call. MEMORIAL GIFTS: Given In Memory of Al Roscoe by: Hank Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Peebles, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Reynolds and Mrs. Harry M. Happel.
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