The Lighthouse Team
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Lamp's New Blog Location
Attention all blogspot users: Effective immediately all our blogs will be posted on our web site at www.lighthouseumc.net. Click on The Lamp link on the bottom of the home page. You will still be able to access our information through the above links on this site or you may subscribe to the RSS feed on either site. Thanks and shine on!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The LAMP For The Week of Nov. 16
Hello Lighthouse Family!
I hope you’re having a great week. Last Sunday we celebrated our Designed To Shine Growth Sunday. If you were not able to be with us in worship, it’s not too late to make your commitment to grow closer to God and each other through Lighthouse. From here on out, you will have the opportunity to unite with Lighthouse (join the church) at the close of worship. Just listen for Pastor Mark or Shannon to offer the invitation and come down front during prayer time.
This Sunday you will have the opportunity to submit your Estimate of Giving Card and/or membership Form. Both will be available again next Sunday so no one misses a beat! You can download the Membership Form by accessing our new web site; print it, fill it out and bring it with you to worship next Sunday. You can get to the form by clicking here. If you have any questions, please send me an email or give me a call at 770-487-3400.
This Sunday during worship we will celebrate in a service of Thanksgiving. As you prepare for worship this weekend, this of all this things for which you have to be thankful!
Here are our results to date from Growth Sunday!
77 total people united with Lighthouse today:
- Profession of Faith/Restoration: 30 (39%)
- Transfer from Other Denomination: 7 (9%)
- Transfer from other UMC: 40 (52%)
Growth Sunday Results as of 11/16:
- 21 Estimate Of Giving Cards received to date (last year 24 total)
- Total pledged monthly: $6,789 ($1,566 averaged out weekly)
- 10 families commit to increase giving over last year
- 7 families commit to step up toward tithing
- 1 family commits to step up to tithing
- 2 families commit to step up beyond tithing
Here are some of the things coming up in the life of our church:
Christmas Trees Sold By FOCUS YOUTH: Christmas Trees are on sale now until December 1st. This is a fundraiser that will benefit our FOCUS Student Ministry. The youth will receive approximately 50% of the cost of the trees as pure profit. The trees will be delivered December 6th. For more information on the trees, ask a youth or contact Bobby Totten at (770-486-8978). After Christmas, for an additional $10, a youth representative will come and pick up the tree for disposal. Order your tree today!
Family First Holiday Message Series: This holiday season we will take a special look at the role of the family in a new series, "Family First". Whether we're married, single, with or without children – or however we might look at family – the truth remains that we're not here to go through life alone. God wants us to be part of His eternal family. By taking a look at the birth of Jesus and his holy family, we can learn some great lessons about God's design for life. Please make special plans to join us for worship at Lighthouse this holiday season. Here is a quick look at what we'll explore as we ready our hearts, minds, and entire lives for the blessings of Christmas:
. 11/30, Families haring together. Share Sunday in the atrium.
. 12/7, Families preparing together.
. 12/14, Families serving together. Visit by the Lewis Thailand missionary family.
. 12/21, Families playing together.
. 12/24, Families worshipping together.
New Web Site Design: We recently switched our web site to another provider. Take a glance at the new look (still at http://www.lighthouseumc.net/) This required us to rebuild it a little bit and we are still working on the finished product. Any content changes or updates that you can provide for you area of ministry (or just some great pictures you'd like to share) are appreciated. Please send these or any other questions to Pastor Shannon (skarafanda@bellsouth.net).
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will continue this Sunday working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will enjoy lunch together this Sunday directly following worship at Beef O’ Brady’s in Peachtree City. This will be in place of the regular even gathering since we have many families that will be traveling for Thanksgiving. Due to scheduling of the church Christmas Party, regular gatherings will resume on Sunday Dec. 14 from 6-7:45pm at the Totten’s home. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Food Collection for the Fayette Community Food Bank: As we approach the holiday season, we will be collecting non perishable food items to help stock the Fayette Community Food Bank. Over the next several weeks, please bring in your donations to help provide food for our community during the holidays and winter months.
Lighthouse Christmas Party: The annual Christmas party is scheduled for Sunday December 7 at the Zaj's home. Make plans to attend today!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Your Are Designed To Shine!
Pastor Mark
I hope you’re having a great week. Last Sunday we celebrated our Designed To Shine Growth Sunday. If you were not able to be with us in worship, it’s not too late to make your commitment to grow closer to God and each other through Lighthouse. From here on out, you will have the opportunity to unite with Lighthouse (join the church) at the close of worship. Just listen for Pastor Mark or Shannon to offer the invitation and come down front during prayer time.
This Sunday you will have the opportunity to submit your Estimate of Giving Card and/or membership Form. Both will be available again next Sunday so no one misses a beat! You can download the Membership Form by accessing our new web site; print it, fill it out and bring it with you to worship next Sunday. You can get to the form by clicking here. If you have any questions, please send me an email or give me a call at 770-487-3400.
This Sunday during worship we will celebrate in a service of Thanksgiving. As you prepare for worship this weekend, this of all this things for which you have to be thankful!
Here are our results to date from Growth Sunday!
77 total people united with Lighthouse today:
- Profession of Faith/Restoration: 30 (39%)
- Transfer from Other Denomination: 7 (9%)
- Transfer from other UMC: 40 (52%)
Growth Sunday Results as of 11/16:
- 21 Estimate Of Giving Cards received to date (last year 24 total)
- Total pledged monthly: $6,789 ($1,566 averaged out weekly)
- 10 families commit to increase giving over last year
- 7 families commit to step up toward tithing
- 1 family commits to step up to tithing
- 2 families commit to step up beyond tithing
Here are some of the things coming up in the life of our church:
Christmas Trees Sold By FOCUS YOUTH: Christmas Trees are on sale now until December 1st. This is a fundraiser that will benefit our FOCUS Student Ministry. The youth will receive approximately 50% of the cost of the trees as pure profit. The trees will be delivered December 6th. For more information on the trees, ask a youth or contact Bobby Totten at (770-486-8978). After Christmas, for an additional $10, a youth representative will come and pick up the tree for disposal. Order your tree today!
Family First Holiday Message Series: This holiday season we will take a special look at the role of the family in a new series, "Family First". Whether we're married, single, with or without children – or however we might look at family – the truth remains that we're not here to go through life alone. God wants us to be part of His eternal family. By taking a look at the birth of Jesus and his holy family, we can learn some great lessons about God's design for life. Please make special plans to join us for worship at Lighthouse this holiday season. Here is a quick look at what we'll explore as we ready our hearts, minds, and entire lives for the blessings of Christmas:
. 11/30, Families haring together. Share Sunday in the atrium.
. 12/7, Families preparing together.
. 12/14, Families serving together. Visit by the Lewis Thailand missionary family.
. 12/21, Families playing together.
. 12/24, Families worshipping together.
New Web Site Design: We recently switched our web site to another provider. Take a glance at the new look (still at http://www.lighthouseumc.net/) This required us to rebuild it a little bit and we are still working on the finished product. Any content changes or updates that you can provide for you area of ministry (or just some great pictures you'd like to share) are appreciated. Please send these or any other questions to Pastor Shannon (skarafanda@bellsouth.net).
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will continue this Sunday working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will enjoy lunch together this Sunday directly following worship at Beef O’ Brady’s in Peachtree City. This will be in place of the regular even gathering since we have many families that will be traveling for Thanksgiving. Due to scheduling of the church Christmas Party, regular gatherings will resume on Sunday Dec. 14 from 6-7:45pm at the Totten’s home. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Food Collection for the Fayette Community Food Bank: As we approach the holiday season, we will be collecting non perishable food items to help stock the Fayette Community Food Bank. Over the next several weeks, please bring in your donations to help provide food for our community during the holidays and winter months.
Lighthouse Christmas Party: The annual Christmas party is scheduled for Sunday December 7 at the Zaj's home. Make plans to attend today!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Your Are Designed To Shine!
Pastor Mark
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Lighthouse Membership Sunday
Hi Everyone,
As we have been discussing for the last several weeks, we will be opening the church to receive memberships this coming Sunday! Like I mentioned in Monday's email, our two Confirmation Classes already hold memberships in the church. Now is the time for everyone who so desires to unite with Lighthouse and commit to honor God with your time, talents, gifts, service, and witness! In order to help us manage this historic event, there is some information we will need to contact churches where a previous membership was held. Please visit our brand new website, download our new Membership Form, complete it with the necessary information, and bring it with you to worship on Sunday. You can get to the page and download the form by clicking on the following link, or copy/pasting it into your Internet browser:
http://lighthouseumc.net/templates/System/details.asp?id=44774&PID=630054
As we have been discussing for the last several weeks, we will be opening the church to receive memberships this coming Sunday! Like I mentioned in Monday's email, our two Confirmation Classes already hold memberships in the church. Now is the time for everyone who so desires to unite with Lighthouse and commit to honor God with your time, talents, gifts, service, and witness! In order to help us manage this historic event, there is some information we will need to contact churches where a previous membership was held. Please visit our brand new website, download our new Membership Form, complete it with the necessary information, and bring it with you to worship on Sunday. You can get to the page and download the form by clicking on the following link, or copy/pasting it into your Internet browser:
http://lighthouseumc.net/templates/System/details.asp?id=44774&PID=630054
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reply to this email or call the church number at 770-487-3400.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Lighthouse Remembers Our Veterans!
Hello Lighthouse Friends and Family!As you might know, today is Veteran's Day. Veteran's Day commemorates the Armistice, which is when the Allies and Germans ended their fighting in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Veteran's Day has taken several forms throughout the years and been commemorated on different days, but the 1978 Congress set it as a state and federal holiday on November 11th. Veteran's Day was also set aside to remember all who have served, and are serving, in the US military.
In a time of war, it is even more important that we remember the men and women who have served our country so valiantly. Please remember those who are currently engaged in the fight for freedom against tyranny and terrorism. Also, say a special prayer for those who have paid the ultimate price to secure and preserve our freedom.
Here is a prayer I found and adapted for Veteran's Day. As you read and pray these words, please think of the commitment and courage of those who have given - and give - so much!
"God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and who laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought; whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war; and whose nights are haunted by memories too painful for the light of day. We pray for those who serve us now, especially for those in harm's way. Shield them from danger and bring them home safely. Let the peace you left us, the peace you gave us, be the peace that sustains, the peace that saves. Christ Jesus, hear us! Lord Jesus, hear our prayer!Have a great day and pray for our nation's veterans, past and present!
Pastor Mark
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The LAMP for the Week of November 9
Updated Wednesday November 12
Hello Lighthouse Family!
Our Designed To Shine series draws to a conclusion this Sunday, November 16. On this Sunday, we will be able to make a personal commitment to God as we open up the opportunity for persons to unite with the church in membership and make our pledges for supporting the church with our time, talents, gifts, service, and witness. I hope you will prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow closer to Him and the church, because He has created you with a Design To Shine!
As we prepare to receive members into the Lighthouse family, there is some information we need from you. Please go to our new web site and download the new Membership Form; fill it out and bring it with you to worship on Sunday. you can get to the form by clicking here. If you have any questions, please send me an email or give me a call at 770-487-3400.
Here are some of the things coming up in the life of our church:
Please Pray for Growth Sunday: Please lift up a special prayer for Mr. and Mrs. John and Debbie Newcomer, who will be our guest speakers for our Growth Sunday, as they prepare to lead us in worship. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow with us according to your Design To Shine. This will be a Sunday to remember, so keep our church in your thoughts and prayers.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Prepared by the Watchmen: The deadline for ordering a turkey is November 16! The turkeys will be fried on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, making it possible for you to pick one up before heading out of town or receiving guests for the holiday. The cost for each turkey is $30, with proceeds going to provide turkey dinners for the needy in our community as well as public servants who must work over the holidays. Order your cooked turkey from the Watchmen and also help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for others in our community.
Christmas Trees Sold By FOCUS YOUTH: Christmas Trees are on sale now until December 1st. This is a fundraiser that will benefit our FOCUS Student Minstry. The youth will receive approximately 50% of the cost of the trees as pure profit. The trees will be delivered December 6th. For more information on the trees, ask a youth or contact Bobby Totten at (770-486-8978). After Christmas, for an additional $10, a youth representative will come and pick up the tree for disposal. Order your tree today!
New Web Site Design: We recently switched our web site to another provider. Take a glance at the new look (still at http://www.lighthouseumc.net/) This required us to rebuild it a little bit and we are still working on the finished product. Any content changes or updates that you can provide for you area of ministry (or just some great pictures you'd like to share) are appreciated. Please send these or any other questions to Pastor Shannon (skarafanda@bellsouth.net).
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will continue this Sunday working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will gather this Sunday from 6-7:30 at the Totten’s home. We have many exciting things planned for the fall, so click here to see what’s on the horizon for our FOCUS student ministry. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Food Collection for the Fayette Community Food Bank: As we approach the holiday season, we will be collecting non perishable food items to help stock the Fayette Community Food Bank. Over the next several weeks, please bring in your donations to help provide food for our community during the holidays and winter months.
Lighthouse Christmas Party: The annual Christmas party is scheduled for Sunday December 7 at the Zaj's home. Make plans to attend today!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Great Things Are Happening!
Pastor Mark
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A Note from Pastor Shannon Regarding our Web Site
Greetings Lighthouse Family!
We recently switched our web site to another provider. Take a glance at the new look (still at http://www.lighthouseumc.net/) This required us to rebuild it a little bit and we are still working on the finished product. Any content changes or updates that you can provide for you area of ministry (or just some great pictures you'd like to share) are appreciated. Please send these or any other questions to Pastor Shannon (skarafanda@bellsouth.net).
You are "Designed to Shine",
Pastor Shannon
You are "Designed to Shine",
Pastor Shannon
Sunday, November 2, 2008
The LAMP for the Week of November 2
Updated Thursday, November 6
I want to thank everyong who has taken the FREE spiritual gift assessment. Pastor Shannon and I have had several people share their results and I appreciate that! Remember, your are Designed To Shine; understanding and developing those spiritual gifts is a very important step! If you have not yet taken the inventory, I want to STRONGLY encourage you to take this assessment to get a better idea of how God has Designed you To Shine! Click here to start taking the inventory! Please feel free to email or call Pastor Shannon or me if you’d like to discuss further!
This coming Sunday we will continue our Designed To Shine series as we talk about 'service'. The crux of service is getting involved in our community and world. Please make plans to join us this Sunday and invite a friend as we talk about making a difference in our community and world through service.
As this series draws to a conclusion on November 16, we will be able to make a personal commitment to God as we open up the opportunity for persons to unite with the church in membership and make our pledges for supporting the church with our time, talents, gifts, service, and witness. I hope you will prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow closer to Him and the church, because He has created you with a Design To Shine!
Hare are some of the things coming up in the life of our church:
Growth Sunday Is November 16: Last year we kicked off our Growth Sunday campaign as we each committed to grow closer to God and each other with the commitments we make to God regarding our finances and whole lives. This year, on Growth Sunday, we will be receiving estimate of giving cards for 2009 as well as official memberships at Lighthouse for the very first time! Start prayerfully considering how God is calling you to grow with us according to your Design To Shine.
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will resume this Sunday working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
Pier 345: The next gathering of Pier 345 (our new ministry for children in the 3rd through 5th grades) will be 6:30pm on Friday November 7 at Steve and Susan Johnson's home in Peachtree City. The Johnsons live at 103 Middleton Drive in the Governor's Row subdivision directly across the street from McIntosh High School. For more information, contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will gather this Sunday from 6-7:30 at the Totten’s home. We have many exciting things planned for the fall, so click here to see what’s on the horizon for our FOCUS student ministry. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Prepared by the Watchmen: Back by popular demand, the Lighthouse Watchmen will be deep-frying Thanksgiving turkeys this year, just in time for your holiday feast. The turkeys will be fried on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, making it possible for you to pick one up before heading out of town or receiving guests for the holiday. The cost for each turkey is $30, with proceeds going to provide turkey dinners for the needy in our community as well as public servants who must work over the holidays. Don't slave over a hot stove this year -- order your cooked turkey from the Watchmen and also help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for others in our community.
Food Collection for the Fayette Community Food Bank: As we approach the holiday season, we will be collecting non perishable food items to help stock the Fayette Community Food Bank. Over the next several weeks, please bring in your donations to help provide food for our community during the holidays and winter months.
Men's Softball: The men’s softball team only has two games left this fall season as they play at 8pm this Tuesday evening at the Meade Softball Complex on Rockaway Rd. just off HWY 74S. Pick up a picnic dinner and come out to support the guys!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Great Things Are Happening!
Pastor Mark
As this series draws to a conclusion on November 16, we will be able to make a personal commitment to God as we open up the opportunity for persons to unite with the church in membership and make our pledges for supporting the church with our time, talents, gifts, service, and witness. I hope you will prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow closer to Him and the church, because He has created you with a Design To Shine!
Hare are some of the things coming up in the life of our church:
Growth Sunday Is November 16: Last year we kicked off our Growth Sunday campaign as we each committed to grow closer to God and each other with the commitments we make to God regarding our finances and whole lives. This year, on Growth Sunday, we will be receiving estimate of giving cards for 2009 as well as official memberships at Lighthouse for the very first time! Start prayerfully considering how God is calling you to grow with us according to your Design To Shine.
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will resume this Sunday working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
Pier 345: The next gathering of Pier 345 (our new ministry for children in the 3rd through 5th grades) will be 6:30pm on Friday November 7 at Steve and Susan Johnson's home in Peachtree City. The Johnsons live at 103 Middleton Drive in the Governor's Row subdivision directly across the street from McIntosh High School. For more information, contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will gather this Sunday from 6-7:30 at the Totten’s home. We have many exciting things planned for the fall, so click here to see what’s on the horizon for our FOCUS student ministry. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Prepared by the Watchmen: Back by popular demand, the Lighthouse Watchmen will be deep-frying Thanksgiving turkeys this year, just in time for your holiday feast. The turkeys will be fried on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, making it possible for you to pick one up before heading out of town or receiving guests for the holiday. The cost for each turkey is $30, with proceeds going to provide turkey dinners for the needy in our community as well as public servants who must work over the holidays. Don't slave over a hot stove this year -- order your cooked turkey from the Watchmen and also help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for others in our community.
Food Collection for the Fayette Community Food Bank: As we approach the holiday season, we will be collecting non perishable food items to help stock the Fayette Community Food Bank. Over the next several weeks, please bring in your donations to help provide food for our community during the holidays and winter months.
Men's Softball: The men’s softball team only has two games left this fall season as they play at 8pm this Tuesday evening at the Meade Softball Complex on Rockaway Rd. just off HWY 74S. Pick up a picnic dinner and come out to support the guys!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Great Things Are Happening!
Pastor Mark
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Kevin McInturff's Resignation as Youth Director
Dear Lighthouse Family,
On behalf of the Lighthouse Leadership Team, I want to inform you that Mr. Kevin McInturff has resigned as Director of Youth Ministries. Kevin has served faithfully in this capacity since the launch of Lighthouse and I know you will want to share with me in thanking him for his hard work, faithful service, and personal sacrifice. The McInturff family is by no means leaving Lighthouse; he and his family will still be involved with our church, just in a different role.
You may know that Kevin is currently dealing with a tremendous burden in his personal life. His father, who lives in Nashville, TN, is battling cancer and his condition is worsening. Kevin needs the freedom to travel more frequently to be with his family, taking away from the time he can devote to leading our youth ministry. This has been a difficult decision for Kevin to make, but one that seeks to honor his commitment to God, family, and church.
The FOCUS Student Ministry will remain strong and dedicated to touching hearts and changing lives for the youth in our area. Mr. Bobby Totten, who has faithfully assisted Kevin since launching FOCUS, will step up to provide capable leadership. This will offer the students consistency in relationship and ministry through this time of transition. Bobby has boundless energy and great ideas that will be a huge asset to Lighthouse and our community. Please join me in thanking God for providing us a gifted individual who will help guide our students and youth ministry into the future!
As we prepare to move forward, please know that all activities and retreats for the fall are on as scheduled. You can check out what our youth have planned by clicking here to review last weekÕs blog post. In the meantime, if you have a child who is a part of our student ministry, please rest assured that they will receive the care and attention they deserve.
Paul writes in Galatians that we fulfill the law of Christ when we help others carry their burdens. As we consider how we are 'Designed To Shine', this is a perfect opportunity for us to take that responsibility seriously. I would like to encourage you to share your thoughts, prayers, and support for the McInturff and Totten families. 'Family First' is one of our important Lighthouse mantras, so let this be a time when we can make it count for those who we love, respect, and honor in their past, present, and future service.
God Bless,
You may know that Kevin is currently dealing with a tremendous burden in his personal life. His father, who lives in Nashville, TN, is battling cancer and his condition is worsening. Kevin needs the freedom to travel more frequently to be with his family, taking away from the time he can devote to leading our youth ministry. This has been a difficult decision for Kevin to make, but one that seeks to honor his commitment to God, family, and church.
The FOCUS Student Ministry will remain strong and dedicated to touching hearts and changing lives for the youth in our area. Mr. Bobby Totten, who has faithfully assisted Kevin since launching FOCUS, will step up to provide capable leadership. This will offer the students consistency in relationship and ministry through this time of transition. Bobby has boundless energy and great ideas that will be a huge asset to Lighthouse and our community. Please join me in thanking God for providing us a gifted individual who will help guide our students and youth ministry into the future!
As we prepare to move forward, please know that all activities and retreats for the fall are on as scheduled. You can check out what our youth have planned by clicking here to review last weekÕs blog post. In the meantime, if you have a child who is a part of our student ministry, please rest assured that they will receive the care and attention they deserve.
Paul writes in Galatians that we fulfill the law of Christ when we help others carry their burdens. As we consider how we are 'Designed To Shine', this is a perfect opportunity for us to take that responsibility seriously. I would like to encourage you to share your thoughts, prayers, and support for the McInturff and Totten families. 'Family First' is one of our important Lighthouse mantras, so let this be a time when we can make it count for those who we love, respect, and honor in their past, present, and future service.
God Bless,
Pastor Mark Jordan
Monday, October 27, 2008
The LAMP for the week of October 26
Hello Lighthouse Family!
Our “Designed To Shine” campaign is underway. Yesterday, Pastor Shannon led us in a discussion on how we are to use out TIME to honor God. As this series draws to a conclusion on November 16, we will be able to make a personal commitment to God as we open up the opportunity for persons to unite with the church in membership and make our pledges for supporting the church with our time, talents, gifts, service, and witness. I hope you will prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow closer to Him and the church, because He has created you with a Design To Shine!
Don’t Forget that Daylight Savings Time ends this Saturday night. Be sure to reset your clocks and “fall back” this weekend so you get to Lighthouse worship on time this weekend.
Nothing But Nets Youth Outreach: Thanks to everyone who helped make our Nothing But Nets program such a success! We raised enough money to provide more than 100 nets to impoverished families, saving countless lives from the perils of malaria!
All Saints Sunday is Nov. 2: All Saints Sunday is when we remember those who have gone on to be with the Lord during the past year. We will recognize these persons in a calling of names and candle lighting recognition as part of our prayer time during worship on November 2. If you have lost a loved one in the last year, please contact the church office (lighthouseumc@bellsouth.net) with your loved one's name so we can remember all those as part of our All Saints celebration.
Thanks to Everyone who participated in our Trunk-Or-Treat outreach this year!
Growth Sunday Is November 16: Last year we kicked off our Growth Sunday campaign as we each committed to grow closer to God and each other with the commitments we make to God regarding our finances and whole lives. This year, on Growth Sunday, we will be receiving estimate of giving cards for 2009 as well as official memberships at Lighthouse for the very first time! Start prayerfully considering how God is calling you to grow with us according to your Design To Shine.
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will be on hiatus this Sunday as our children and volunteers enjoy worship and Holy Communion together. Lighthouse Kids will resume next week, working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
Pier 345: The next gathering of Pier 345 (our new ministry for children in the 3rd through 5th grades) will be 6:30pm on Friday November 7 at Steve and Susan Johnson's home in Peachtree City. The Johnsons live at 103 Middleton Drive in the Governor's Row subdivision directly across the street from McIntosh High School. For more information, contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will resume regular gatherings this Sunday from 6-7:30 at the Totten’s home. We have many exciting things planned for the fall, so click here to see what’s on the horizon for our FOCUS student ministry. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Prepared by the Watchmen: Back by popular demand, the Lighthouse Watchmen will be deep-frying Thanksgiving turkeys this year, just in time for your holiday feast. The turkeys will be fried on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, making it possible for you to pick one up before heading out of town or receiving guests for the holiday. The cost for each turkey is $30, with proceeds going to provide turkey dinners for the needy in our community as well as public servants who must work over the holidays. Don't slave over a hot stove this year -- order your cooked turkey from the Watchmen and also help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for others in our community.
Men's Softball: The men’s softball team only has three games left this fall season as they play at 7pm this Tuesday evening at the Meade Softball Complex on Rockaway Rd. just off HWY 74S. Pick up a picnic dinner and come out to support the guys!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Great Things Are Happening!
Pastor Mark
Our “Designed To Shine” campaign is underway. Yesterday, Pastor Shannon led us in a discussion on how we are to use out TIME to honor God. As this series draws to a conclusion on November 16, we will be able to make a personal commitment to God as we open up the opportunity for persons to unite with the church in membership and make our pledges for supporting the church with our time, talents, gifts, service, and witness. I hope you will prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow closer to Him and the church, because He has created you with a Design To Shine!
Don’t Forget that Daylight Savings Time ends this Saturday night. Be sure to reset your clocks and “fall back” this weekend so you get to Lighthouse worship on time this weekend.
Nothing But Nets Youth Outreach: Thanks to everyone who helped make our Nothing But Nets program such a success! We raised enough money to provide more than 100 nets to impoverished families, saving countless lives from the perils of malaria!
All Saints Sunday is Nov. 2: All Saints Sunday is when we remember those who have gone on to be with the Lord during the past year. We will recognize these persons in a calling of names and candle lighting recognition as part of our prayer time during worship on November 2. If you have lost a loved one in the last year, please contact the church office (lighthouseumc@bellsouth.net) with your loved one's name so we can remember all those as part of our All Saints celebration.
Thanks to Everyone who participated in our Trunk-Or-Treat outreach this year!
Growth Sunday Is November 16: Last year we kicked off our Growth Sunday campaign as we each committed to grow closer to God and each other with the commitments we make to God regarding our finances and whole lives. This year, on Growth Sunday, we will be receiving estimate of giving cards for 2009 as well as official memberships at Lighthouse for the very first time! Start prayerfully considering how God is calling you to grow with us according to your Design To Shine.
Lighthouse Kids: Lighthouse Kids will be on hiatus this Sunday as our children and volunteers enjoy worship and Holy Communion together. Lighthouse Kids will resume next week, working on their new program, “TEACH”. Be sure to have your children exit following the offering next Sunday during worship. If you would like to help out with Lighthouse Kids, please contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net or Tiffany Jordan at jordan5@numail.org.
Pier 345: The next gathering of Pier 345 (our new ministry for children in the 3rd through 5th grades) will be 6:30pm on Friday November 7 at Steve and Susan Johnson's home in Peachtree City. The Johnsons live at 103 Middleton Drive in the Governor's Row subdivision directly across the street from McIntosh High School. For more information, contact Pastor Shannon at lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
FOCUS Student Ministry: FOCUS Youth will resume regular gatherings this Sunday from 6-7:30 at the Totten’s home. We have many exciting things planned for the fall, so click here to see what’s on the horizon for our FOCUS student ministry. For more information of FOCUS, please contact Bobby Totten at btotten@classicsignature.com.
Watchmen Men’s Ministry: The next gathering of The Lighthouse Watchmen will be 8:00am on Sunday November 30 at the PTC McDonald’s. Following breakfast, the men will head over to McIntosh and do the setup for worship. Make plans for being a part of our October gathering! For more information, visit the Watchmen page, http://www.lighthousewatchmen.blogspot.com/.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Prepared by the Watchmen: Back by popular demand, the Lighthouse Watchmen will be deep-frying Thanksgiving turkeys this year, just in time for your holiday feast. The turkeys will be fried on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, making it possible for you to pick one up before heading out of town or receiving guests for the holiday. The cost for each turkey is $30, with proceeds going to provide turkey dinners for the needy in our community as well as public servants who must work over the holidays. Don't slave over a hot stove this year -- order your cooked turkey from the Watchmen and also help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for others in our community.
Men's Softball: The men’s softball team only has three games left this fall season as they play at 7pm this Tuesday evening at the Meade Softball Complex on Rockaway Rd. just off HWY 74S. Pick up a picnic dinner and come out to support the guys!
Listen to Weekly Worship Online: You can listen to weekly worship online or download them to your computer or favorite portable listening device by visiting: http://www.box.net/shared/k4vr9h4gsw. You can also access it through our blog page by visiting http://lighthouseumc.blogspot.com/ and clicking on the link at the top left of the screen.
Prayer Team: We have dedicated persons who seek to serve and support others in the power of prayer. If you ever have any prayers requests, please email them to prayer@lighthouseumc.net. Also, if you’d like to serve on the prayer team, please contact Pastor Mark at lighthousemj@bellsouth.net.
Great Things Are Happening!
Pastor Mark
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
All Saints Sunday Is November 2
All Saints Sunday is when we remember those who have gone on to be with the Lord during the past year. We will recognize these persons in a calling of names and candle lighting recognition as part of our prayer time during worship on November 2. If you have lost a loved one in the last year, please contact the church office (lighthouseumc@bellsouth.net) with your loved one's name so we can remember all those as part of our All Saints celebration.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A Note from Bobby Totten about FOCUS Students
Dear FOCUS Youth and Parents:
We had a great meeting this past Sunday. Thanks for letting Pastor Shannon and I hang out with your kids. Please keep Kevin and his dad in your thoughts and prayers while they endure their struggles. Here is a quick list of our upcoming events, location and times. These are tentative plans and are subject to change.
Note: This Sunday is the last Sunday to get in on the Nothing But Nets Auction. November Celebration is 11/21-11/23 registration and fees are due next Sunday, November 2. Please sign up in the Hospitality Area. If you have any questions, please be sure to let us know.
- 10/25: Trunk or Treat 4-6
Youth Dinner 6-7:30 TBD either Beef O’Brady’s or Partners Pizza (PTC)
Deadline for Nothing but Nets Auction
- 11/2: Focus In @ Totten House 6-7:45 (Deadline to sign-up for November Celebration and turn in money)
- 11/9: Focus In Totten House 6-7:45
- 11/16: Focus In Totten House 6-7:45
- 11/21-11/23: November Celebration (No youth on Sunday evening)
- 11/30: NO YOUTH (Thanksgiving Holidays)
- 12/7: NO YOUTH (Church Christmas Party)
- 12/14: FOCUS In Totten House 6-7:45
- 12/21: Youth Christmas Party
- 12/28: NO YOUTH (Christmas Holidays)
See everyone this Sunday at Trunk-Or-Treat and dinner after.
Have a Great Week!
We had a great meeting this past Sunday. Thanks for letting Pastor Shannon and I hang out with your kids. Please keep Kevin and his dad in your thoughts and prayers while they endure their struggles. Here is a quick list of our upcoming events, location and times. These are tentative plans and are subject to change.
Note: This Sunday is the last Sunday to get in on the Nothing But Nets Auction. November Celebration is 11/21-11/23 registration and fees are due next Sunday, November 2. Please sign up in the Hospitality Area. If you have any questions, please be sure to let us know.
- 10/25: Trunk or Treat 4-6
Youth Dinner 6-7:30 TBD either Beef O’Brady’s or Partners Pizza (PTC)
Deadline for Nothing but Nets Auction
- 11/2: Focus In @ Totten House 6-7:45 (Deadline to sign-up for November Celebration and turn in money)
- 11/9: Focus In Totten House 6-7:45
- 11/16: Focus In Totten House 6-7:45
- 11/21-11/23: November Celebration (No youth on Sunday evening)
- 11/30: NO YOUTH (Thanksgiving Holidays)
- 12/7: NO YOUTH (Church Christmas Party)
- 12/14: FOCUS In Totten House 6-7:45
- 12/21: Youth Christmas Party
- 12/28: NO YOUTH (Christmas Holidays)
See everyone this Sunday at Trunk-Or-Treat and dinner after.
Have a Great Week!
Bobby
Monday, October 13, 2008
Men's Softball Schedule
The Lighthouse Men's Softball Season is Underway!
Here's the schedule:
- 9/30: Loss 16-15
- 10/7: Loss 9-2
- 10/14: Loss 15-5
- 10/21: Doubleheader!
. Game 1: Loss 16-6
. Game 2: Loss 14-6
- 10/28: 7pm
- 11/4: 8pm
- 11/11: 9pm
All games are played at the Meade sports complex on Rockaway Rd off HWY 74S in PTC.
Come out and support the guys!
Come out and support the guys!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Fall Small Groups
Hello Everyone,
I sure hope you're having a great week! Now that Labor Day is in our rearview mirror, it's time to get our small groups rolling. We've been talking about them for weeks and it's time to make sure everyone is signed up and ready to get started.
Some of our group offerings have changed since the original distribution of the small group rundown. To register for a group, please send a quick email to the group facilitator as listed on the rundown. This is also important because some groups begin next week where others will not start for two weeks. You can also reply to this message, too, and I will inform the facilitator.
Shine On!
Pastor Mark
► Sunday Afternoon Group facilitated by Lindsay Robison, exploring one of the gospels and the story of Jesus. This group will meet every-other-Sunday afternoon beginning September 21. Contact Lindsay Robison for more details: lindsayrobison@bellsouth.net
► Monday Evening Group 1: The Wired Word/current event discussion study, 7pm at Pam Todd's home in Peachtree City. Contact Ed Zaj for more info: zaj_ed@bah.com
► Monday Evening Group 2: Christianity and World Religions led by Bob Johns, 6:30pm at the Jordan's home in Newnan. Contact Pastor Mark for more info: pastormark@acceleron.net
► NO Tuesday Evening Group, but Men's softball begins 9/29; contact Ed Zaj for more details. Also, keep your eyes peeled for some community fellowship dinners!
► Wednesday Evening Group: Beth Moore's study on the Patriarchs, facilitated by Kathy Willix in Fairburn at a friend of Kathy's home. This study, geared toward women, will be more like a community Bible study. Contact Kathy Willix for more info: lighthouseumc@bellsouth.net
► Thursday Morning Group: Led by Shannon for Christian seekers; all women & moms at this point. Contact Pastor Shannon for more details: lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
► Thursday Evening Group: Safe People facilitated by Kathy Willix, Tammy Dunn, and Cindy Trull at Promise Place in Fayetteville. This study is geared toward women in abusive relationships. Please contact Kathy Willix or Tammy Dunn for more details.
► Beacon Beauties Women's Ministry: Typically meets on the third Thursday of the month with fellowship, study, and outreach opportunities. Contact Tammy Dunn for more details: montessori.mama@yahoo.com.
► Watchmen Men's Ministry: Typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month with fellowship, study, and outreach opportunities. Contact George Willix for more details: gwillix1@bellsouth.net.
Do Life -- Not Just Church
I sure hope you're having a great week! Now that Labor Day is in our rearview mirror, it's time to get our small groups rolling. We've been talking about them for weeks and it's time to make sure everyone is signed up and ready to get started.
Some of our group offerings have changed since the original distribution of the small group rundown. To register for a group, please send a quick email to the group facilitator as listed on the rundown. This is also important because some groups begin next week where others will not start for two weeks. You can also reply to this message, too, and I will inform the facilitator.
Shine On!
Pastor Mark
► Sunday Afternoon Group facilitated by Lindsay Robison, exploring one of the gospels and the story of Jesus. This group will meet every-other-Sunday afternoon beginning September 21. Contact Lindsay Robison for more details: lindsayrobison@bellsouth.net
► Monday Evening Group 1: The Wired Word/current event discussion study, 7pm at Pam Todd's home in Peachtree City. Contact Ed Zaj for more info: zaj_ed@bah.com
► Monday Evening Group 2: Christianity and World Religions led by Bob Johns, 6:30pm at the Jordan's home in Newnan. Contact Pastor Mark for more info: pastormark@acceleron.net
► NO Tuesday Evening Group, but Men's softball begins 9/29; contact Ed Zaj for more details. Also, keep your eyes peeled for some community fellowship dinners!
► Wednesday Evening Group: Beth Moore's study on the Patriarchs, facilitated by Kathy Willix in Fairburn at a friend of Kathy's home. This study, geared toward women, will be more like a community Bible study. Contact Kathy Willix for more info: lighthouseumc@bellsouth.net
► Thursday Morning Group: Led by Shannon for Christian seekers; all women & moms at this point. Contact Pastor Shannon for more details: lighthousesk@bellsouth.net.
► Thursday Evening Group: Safe People facilitated by Kathy Willix, Tammy Dunn, and Cindy Trull at Promise Place in Fayetteville. This study is geared toward women in abusive relationships. Please contact Kathy Willix or Tammy Dunn for more details.
► Beacon Beauties Women's Ministry: Typically meets on the third Thursday of the month with fellowship, study, and outreach opportunities. Contact Tammy Dunn for more details: montessori.mama@yahoo.com.
► Watchmen Men's Ministry: Typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month with fellowship, study, and outreach opportunities. Contact George Willix for more details: gwillix1@bellsouth.net.
Do Life -- Not Just Church
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