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Sunday April 27, 2003

Maundy Thursday

1) Article 9—Of the Justification of Man We are accounted righteous before God only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for ourown works or deservings. Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full ofcomfort.

2) The 25Articles of Religionwere written by John Wesley for the Disciplineof 1808.According to Mark Edwards recently, "you cannot be a Methodist without believing them all.

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B) Sunday April 27, 2003

1) Hymn, Announcements, and discussion

2) Attendance 2002: I made a couple of dumb errors reporting attendance last year (overlooked 4 of the 5 weeks in September). Reatha still is2002 champion, and Lumadues still in second place, but Harold tied them. The average for 2002 was 33.7 for the year instead of the 30.8 reported.Averages are: 1997 (36.17), 1998 (35.16), 1999 (36.18), 2000 (36.12), 2001 (34.77), and 2002 (33.7).

3) Thanks to members who provided the gorgeous Easter music.Thanks to Greeters Dorothy Bridgeman, Mel and Cristina, and Carol Douglas Easter Sunday. Bill and Marie and Gaston and Jane help 4/27.Thanks to the Chasons for hosting our Fourth of July party.Thanks to Ellen Chason, Don Hammer, Skip Heintzelman,and Judy Stinson for agreeing to serve on theProject Committee. Let them have suggestions. Thanks to Reatha, Nora and son Oscar for helping Spring Service day.

4) Happy birthdays to Janie Jones 4/26 and to Len Chason (5/2), Chick Thompson (5/3), Don Redding (5/5), Skip Heintzelman, (5/10) Randy Harris (5/17), and Carol Douglas (5/28).

5) 109 response from Barbara: we will not stay in 109, nothing can be done to cut down noise, whiteboards and bulletin boards on hold, time overlaps responsibility of minister, building bookcases for all rooms. See full response at http://donredding.com/20030304.htm

6) Schedule revised to hear Ben Witherington iii 5/25 talk on his book, The Brother of Jesus . It discusses the recently discovered ossuary which is said to contain the bones of Jesus' brother James. Jim Walters’ 5/18 Sanctuary session moves to the last half of the year. Willard from 5/25 to 5/18.

7) Thanks to Don H for last week's unique and interesting presentation to get to the punch line of the Resurrection.

8) Today Susan Mobley , our Parish Nurse, leads"Health and Wholeness." One of our class members described her as the "Life Saving Lady. She provides a valuable service to our church in a caring and spiritual way. “After class a suggestion was made that we have at least a show and tell of say 5 minutes on the defib.

9) On May 4 Ace Walker starts Craig Hill's bookIn God's Time - the Bible and the Future

C) Ownbey Calendar (and Ownbey Volunteers needed in italics)

1) Other Volunteers Needed: Ownbey needs in italics:

· Ushers for Church in the Round. Let Jan Nomina, Hospitality Chair, know.

· New Church Member follow-up. Need Volunteers

· Project Committee - need one more.

· Home Bound and Hospital Visitation Teams - See Rae Haney

· Goodness Gracious Gift Shop - opening in September, see Linda Shull to work in Shop

2) Future Dates

· 04/28.03 – Facilities meeting of Adult Ministry Team

· 05/01/03 - National Day of Prayernoon, lunch in Jubilee

· 05/01/03 start workshop on Living with Grace, Optimism and Dignity

· 05/04/03 – Blood Drive

· 05/14/03 – Cancel Columbia A+ trip.

· 05/16-18 Camp Tekoa

· 05/21/03 - Wednesday –Adults Plus - “Memories” with Dr. Aldridge 10:30

· 05/21/03 – Wednesday –6:45 p.m. after Hot Wednesday meal Ownbey Planning Session (All Officers, Chairs AND members)

· 05/25/0 Ben Witherington III on James Book

· 06/01/03 - Consecration of Parish Life Building and renovations (9 - 10 a.m. Sunday School, Gaston teaches)

· June - Curriculum Meeting

· June?? Fellowshiptries 107 / 108, we try 110

· 06/18/03– Adults Plus! @ Melvin’sLakeside estate , $5.

· 07/04/03- Party at Chason’s at 5:30

· 09/05/03 -StephenMinistry Training

· 09/26/03 - Bar B Q at the Copeland’s

· 12/05/03 - Christmas Party @ Hatfield’s (Tentative)

· 12/14/03 - Breakfast at Thompson’s

D) Sunday April 20, 2003

1) Hymn, Announcements, and discussion

2) Thanks to the Greeters: Marilea and Bob, Carol Douglas, and Don Hammer 4/13 and Carol Douglas, Cristina and Mel, and Dorothy Bridgeman for today. Pearces next week.

3) Birthdays : Grace Elkins 04/18, Jack Copeland 04/07, Don Hammer 04/13, Ruth Heintzelman 4/13, and Betsy Rasberry 4/16; Janie Jones 04/26.

4) Gold Stars and Awards. Linda, Marie and Ellen last week. Hatfields received Award Certificate for SFFFWDT

5) Room 109: June ??Fellowship will try 107 / 108 , and we try 110. / Bulletin boards inadequate, returned./ 04/28/28Fac8ilities meeting with Adult Ministry Team.

6) Ben Witherington III9 p.m. on Discovery TV on James. and here 05/25/03. Will rearrange class schedule..

7) Clipboard for Service Day 4/26, Blood Drive 5/4.

8) Mail Box: Plant Sale4/2511:30 – 3:30, CarolinasMedicalCenter,1300 Blythe Blvd for Crittenton Services.

9) More Calendar: 5/14 Columbia trip cancelled of Adults Plus!.5/21 Ownbey Advisory Planning Session6:45 after Hot Wednesday meal. Officers, Chairs, and ALL. Give subject and feedback to Officers and Chairs before (and at) meeting.6/1/03 Consecration Service (only) at 10:30 In Sanctuary and Video in Jubilee Hall, Sunday School9 – 10 a.m.

10) Admin Board:slow collections, maintenance high, William presented Stephen Ministry (Ken did at Adults Plus!), Syd T on ecumenical, Wesley Fund holding gifts, $9M attic sale, Focus groups

11) PickupHandbook draft, blue Rosters, Pictorials, thanks for help correcting

12) Happiness and Health - Thank you card from Collingwoods.

13) Hymn and Collection, 4 plates, one for each row

14) Lesson: Don Hammer finishes International Series on Easter with “Triumph over Adversity”

15) More Lessons: On April 27 Susan Mobley does Health and Wholeness followed by Ace Walker on May 4 with Craig Hill's book In God's Time - the Bible and the Future