Green Hill

On the Day of Pentecost we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending in a mighty rush of wind and flame to inspire the church’s proclamation of Christ’s rising and to empower its mission and ministry to the world. (See Acts 2:1-13; see also Joel 2:28-32.)

The notion of Easter as a season of 50 days ending at Pentecost is patterned after the ancient Jewish festival of seven weeks that extended from the beginning of the barley harvest (on the second day after the beginning of Passover) to the end of the wheat harvest at the Festival of Weeks or Shavuot (see Deuteronomy 16:9-12). The Festival of Weeks later came to be called Pentecost (“50th day”) by Greek speaking Jews. In Jewish tradition, Shavuot also marks the giving of the law to Moses at Sinai; this liturgical link may inform Paul’s discussions of the law and the Spirit (see Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3 and Galatians 3).

Mr. John Fergus

Sermon Title: You Might Be a Redneck, If…  

Service begins at 11:00am * All are Welcome!

Gospel Lesson:  John 16-4-15

Epistle Lesson:  Acts 2:1-21

Boy Scout Troop #150 is having their annual Boston Butt Fundraising Sale. This sale helps offset the cost of summer camp, other camps, and Troop equipment. The Butts will be cooked on May 18 and will be available for pickup on May 19 in the Green Hill parking lot between 9:00am and 1:00pm. The Boy Scouts are pre-selling tickets for $30. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact any member of Troop #150.

Tonight the H.E.A.R.T of the Wiregrass is recognizing three graduating Seniors: Christopher, Maleah, and Malia. We are so proud of them and all of they work they, and their families, have done to get them to this point. We pray for them as they head off to new adventures, that they will always remember God is with them. Congratulations Class of 2018!

It’s time to register for Vacation Bible School 2018!  We are looking forward to going through the “Victory” program by the Go Fish Guys.  This year we are splitting everyone into two teams by age, JV (Elementary) and Varsity (Junior High).  Our “Varsity Players” will be called upon to perform skits, lead cheers, and be coaches for outdoor games.  We know it is going to be a great week!  Register today!

Click HERE to download a copy of the registration form.

If you can’t make it in to drop off your form, that’s not a problem. Just send us the information using this comment box. Make sure your email address is correct because we will email you back to confirm that we have your information.  If you have any questions, you can call the church at 334-347-9530.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

Vacation Bible School registration is under way, and we are looking for volunteers! We have a lot of our slots filled, but we are looking for a few more people. Do you feel called to teach the music, or maybe to be a group leader? We will provide all of the materials, we just need you! There is a sign up board in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please see Scott, Pat, or Sandra.  Thank you to Sandy, Evelyn, Linda, Jerry, Pat, Nancy, Sandi, and Scott for signing up to help.

WIREGRASS EMERGENCY PREGNANCY SERVICES ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE EVENT

Please join us in celebrating and supporting mothers in our community with the Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Service (WEPS) annual Baby Bottle Fund-raiser. The process is simple: Just pick up a bottle at the church, keep it at home over the next month to fill with your loose change, and then bring it back to the church on Father’s Day. Your support will help provide free testing, guidance, education, and material support for the mothers who are most in need.

Rev. Dr. Timothy Oleksy

Sermon Title: Mom  

Service begins at 11:00am * All are Welcome!

The Lesson:  1 Corinthians 13:4-11