1956 – 56 Years of Ministry to Our Lord – 2012
Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP) Host Congregation
The Reverend William E. "Bill" Flippin, Jr., Pastor
4026
Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907-2210
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A Message from Pastor Bill – February 2012
Rooting for Tebow: Does Jesus Care who wins the Game?
— Luke 4:1-18
I have always liked Tim Tebow from his college days at Florida even as a passionate Georgia Bulldogs fan. Even while playing college at Florida, I discerned that Tebow was different. He writes Scriptures under his eyes. He quotes Proverbs in pregame pep talks. He thanks God at every opportunity. His last name became a verb: To “Tebow” means to take a knee in prayer regardless of what is going on around you. If I follow my spiritual inclinations that those who are humble and not haughty such as Tebow will find favor in God but does that mean that this gesture will guarantee a win despite superior athleticism from another team? Did not David who was the least of his brethren defeat the mighty Goliath? Notice how it's okay for high-ego athletes to yell and gesture, "I'm number one; I'm the best; am I good or what?" They can dance and strut their stuff all they want.
But if high-character athletes give glory to God rather than to themselves, if they thank God rather than their genes, they get criticized.
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Celebration Café
Just as we gather around the Altar on Sunday mornings—we also gather around the Dinner Table on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing all of you, as we greet old friends and make new ones as well. Please join us at the Celebration Café.
Please bring your favorite desserts to share!
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Additionally, reservation forms can be found in the church pews and in the church NewsNetwork newsletter, or make your reservation by calling the Church Office 706-561-3406.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saint
Matthew charter members attending the 50th anniversary celebration
Front
row: Rev. Dr. Richard Hollinger, DeLouris Hollinger, and
CSM Frank Plass
Back
row: Alberta Loney, Betty Davidson, Mary French, and
Julianne Plass
We started the official anniversary functions off with a Fish Fry on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, after an early morning breakfast, the Memorial Garden was dedicated and members of the congregation got a chance to view historical photo albums and pictures from our archives. Later in the evening we had a tasty diner at The Estate plus terrific musical entertainment by the Front Porch Pickers and a variety of musical talent gathered by Pat Bonaker, our Musical Director. Craig DuPriest was the Master of Ceremonies. The 50th Anniversary Celebration concluded with a reception following the Sunday morning worship service.
A special note of thanks to all of our former pastors, interim pastors, and supply pastors who attended and participated in the anniversary activities.
The behind the scenes hard work of the 50th Anniversary Committee truly made this weekend a memorial event for all of those who could attend. In alphabetical order, the committee members are: Pat Bonaker, Betty Bouchard, Betty Davidson, Charlotte DuPriest, Joyce Garver-Messenger, Cecilia Hogencamp, Edie Klein (Chairperson), Karen Knudsen, Alberta Loney, Connie Sieg, Christine Slusher, and Jean Wing. Thank you ladies!
Click here to view photos leading up to the celebration weekend—painting, planting, and photos of the Memorial Bell, Walkway, and Garden plus photos of the events noted above. Photos by Ron Klein.
Parish Nurse Program
In a joint undertaking with Saint Francis Hospital, our church started a Parish Nurse Program in September 2002.
As part of the Parish Nurse Program, informative health notes will be published in the News Network Newsletter and in the Announcements Section of the Worship Bulletin. Blood pressure testing will be available between the Sunday worship services. From time-to-time, we will to hold guest speaker presentations on various health topics following our Wonderful Wednesday Celebration Café meal.
Additionally, the Parish Nurse Program has acquired from the CONTACT organization a copy of their Service Programs resource data on computer disk. Click here for more information.
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