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March, 2015 Issue
Tranquil United Methodist Church
Tranquil Tidings
“HE WOKE UP AND REBUKED THE W IND, AND SA ID TO THE SEA,
’PEA CE! BE STILL!’ THEN THE W IND CEA SED
AN D THERE WAS A DEAD CALM.” MARK 4:39
From the Pastor’s Desk...
Greetings in the loving name of Jesus Christ our
Lord: May He fill you to overflowing with His
blessed Holy Spirit, His very presence abiding
with and in you.
As I look out my office window, it is snowing,
but as I am doing the March newsletter article, I
am thinking of spring.
I also am reminded of my mother and the garden
she always had. About this time of the year, I am
reminded of little seedling plants bursting out of
the ground into the light. I envision them pointing toward the light, stretching for it, because
they need it. We, also, need Jesus, who is our
Source of Light and Life.
We need to stretch, to grow in our faith, to burst
forth bearing new life as we abide in Him. In
one of my readings this morning from Dr. David
Jeremiah, he shared the scripture from Ephesians
4:32, which says, Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in
Christ forgave you.” We will have many different opportunities throughout our day to be resentful or angry toward another person or a stranger.
As we see here in the Scripture, God’s will for us
is to be kind-hearted toward one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another. Sometimes we
have a hard time doing this or being this way.
That is why we all need to be filled continually
with God’s blessed Holy Spirit, to continue to
conform us into the image of Jesus Christ so that
we can respond the way He would respond.
Just as a plant needs time and the right conditions
to grow, we also need to grow in our faith, to stretch
toward the Light, to abide in Him. If you are stretching, you are making an effort. I pray that you all make
every effort to grow in your living relationship with
Jesus Christ, allowing Him, through the Holy Spirit, to
conform us into the image of Jesus Christ.
I love you all,
In His Love,
Ed
PALM SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, March 29
9 am and 11 am
LUNCH AFTER CHURCH
to benefit Tranquil’s
Relay for Life team.
Plan to stay for lunch and make a generous
donation to fight cancer.
THOSE WHO SERVE
Jesus Christ
Officer In Charge
John Ridlehoover
Sound Technician
Entire Congregation
Ministers
L. Jonathan Holston
Bishop
James Friday
District Superintendent
Edgar B. Reynolds
Pastor
Harriet Creswell
Administrative Assistant
Jack Cauley
Choir Director/Pianist
Judy Cannon
Organist/Accompanist
Ruth Warner
Custodian
Office: 864-223-5333
E-mail: tranumc@embarqmail.com
Parsonage: 864-223-6773
Website: tranquilumc.org
Pastor’s Cell: (843) 509-7601
Pastor’s email: ebreynolds3@gmail.com
Given to the Glory of God in memory or honor of:
Faulkner Harling
Andy Willingham
by Jean Corley
by Jo & Derrell Bartley
by Bonnie McCombs
by James Edwards’ family
by the Anderson family reunion
by JoAnn Purkerson
by Ann & John May
by Claudette McKinney
The Choir
by June & Bud Trotman
by June & Bud Trotman
by Jackie & Eugene Hall
...the family of Faulkner Harling,
who passed away on February 13.
USHERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:
BUBBA DAVIS, RON TAYLOR, DEANNA WILLIS,
CINDY DAVIS
ALTAR GUILD FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:
JEANNE RUSH, CINDY DAVIS
TRUSTEE CONTACT OF THE MONTH: JERREL
GOLDMAN (554-6118)
Bobby Eakin
by Jo & Derrell Bartley
by Joe & Carol Langley
by Sara Armstrong
by Jane Price
by Ray & Gale Clark
by Kristin Keith
by John & Ann May
by Linda & Jerrel Goldman
by Doris Buist
by Vera Reynolds
by Ellis Timmerman
by The Harlings
by Sam Pickens
by Carolyn Ferry
March birthdays
by Jane Price
WISH Workers
by Jane Price
JoAnn Wells
by the Bobbie Wiley Study Group
At its meeting on February 3, the Worship Committee voted to purchase some new supplemental hymnals to use along with our current Methodist Hymnals. These are called The Faith We Sing, and include only songs that are not in the current hym‐
nal. The cost of each book is approximately $15. Donations are being accepted. If you would like to donate money for a songbook in honor or in memory of a loved one, please indi‐
cate it on the white offering envelope. The Unique Monday Workers will meet in the fellowship hall Monday, March
16, at 10:00 am.
The Pauline Botts Circle will meet on Monday, March 16, at The Southerner
Restaurant, at 11:30 am. We will have a speaker from Hopewood Haven. We
invite all to come. Let Sue Goist know if you will be attending.
The Tranquility Circle will meet on Monday, March 16, at 6 pm, in the
fellowship hall.
Greenwood District United Methodist Women is sponsoring a Feeding Children Everywhere mealpacking event on Saturday, March 7, at St. Mark, Rivers Street Campus. Volunteers are needed to
help pack meals. If you would like to help, please be at St. Mark, Rivers Street, at 9 am. This is not
hard work, and should be a day of great fun and fellowship.
The TRANQUILITES will meet the second Tuesday in March at noon. Lunch will be covered
dish. Bring your favorite dish to share. Speaker will be Gene Pinson of Greenwood, retired
state legislator.
Brothers in Christ will meet on March 2 at 6:30 pm, with a potluck meal. Steve
Odom, retired local Clemson Extension Agent, will be the speaker. He is a graduate of
SC State College and received his Master’s Degree from Clemson University. He currently resides in Greenwood. Please plan to come and bring a friend.
Relay for Life 2015 will be May 8 at the Greenwood YMCA. Tranquil’s goal
for the 2015 Relay for Life is $2000. If you would like to become a member
of Tranquil’s team, you may register online at www.relayforlife.org. If you
don’t want to register online, please fill out the form available on the bulletin
board in the hallway. Turn these forms in to Harriet Creswell or Elaine
Turner. Our team name is Tranquil United Methodist Church.
SAVE YOUR QUARTERS AND BRING THEM TO CHURCH TO
SUPPORT TRANQUIL’S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM. You may also
write a check to American Cancer Society or donate cash to support our
team.
March 2
Cathy Anderson
Helen Watson
March 3
Barbara Richey
March 6
Lisa Dunn
Fred Price
Wyatt Thompson
March 9
Richard Lewis
Owen Thompson
March 1
March 2
March 3
March 8
March 10
March 14
Rock & Susan Davis
Kent & Colleen Langley
Harold & Susan Davenport
Dennis & Allison Foster
Willy & Starr Jeffreys
Lawrence & Sadie Darragh
March 22
Sue Goist
March 15
March 23
Elaine Duvall
March 24
Brandon Strickland
March 26
Adam Shaffer
Steve Palmer
March 27
Claire Smith
Benjy Simmons
March 29
Trey Rambo
March 17
Anna Grace Easler
March 30
Will Allen
March 18
Mark Harrison
Evan Fallaw
Steve & Carolyn Durham
John & Carrie McCall
Jim & Janice Ford
John & Ann Ridlehoover
Jack & Cheryl Simpson
Mike & Lori Buist
Lee & Gail Murph
Billy & Lisa Dunn
Heather Lewis
Carrie McCall
March 19
Paul Brown
Kenny White
March 20
Katherine Whitehead
Jack Simpson
March 10
March 11
March 12
Brandon Durham
Gail Murph
Linda Hagan
Mary Rylander
Jean Strickland
McKinley Townsend
Rebecca Willis
March 13
Nancy Garafalo
March 16
Bill Clinkscales
Harold Davenport
March 21
Jo Brodie
Billy Duvall
Cate Hamilton
March 31
Tommy Nickles
March 1
Harold & Susan Davenport
March 8
Danny & Deanna Willis
March 15
The Rogers family
March 22
Ann & John Ridlehoover
March 29
Danny & Deanna Willis
March 26
March 28
March 30
JoAnne Gokey
Nyoda Scott
Anne Willingham
There are still some openings for flowers in 2015.
Cost of flowers is $50.00.
March 18
March 20
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
9:00 Service SS
52
8
58
7
49
7
53
11:00 Service
72
90
69
78
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
CHILDREN
April 4 Easter Egg Hunt
April 17 Fun Friday for 2nd-6th graders
Tranquil Administrative Board will
meet on Sunday, March 22, at 5 pm, in
the fellowship hall. Please make plans
to be present at this meeting. If you
need to be excused, please let Pastor Ed
Reynolds or Chairperson Jeanne Rush
know and send a report from your committee.
Continue to keep these people in your daily prayers.
Mildred Anderson*
Melvin Bayne
Gresham Beverly
Harry Byrd*
Ruth Clark*
Evelyn Cunningham
Helen Darragh*
Lawrence Darragh
Carolyn DeVore*
Caroline Donnan*
Leonard Dorn*
Betty Haupfear
Nora McKinney
Martha Miner*
Garrison Murph
Elizabeth Norman
Vera Reynolds
Joe Rogers*
*Assisted Living or Nursing Home
Jack Simpson
Hazel Simmons
Bobbie Traynham
Muriel Trotman*
Ann Tyler*
Ruenette Weeks*
2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
4
5
6 pm Handbells
7 pm Choir
Practice
10 am
6:30 pm Lenten
Study
8 9 am Master’s 9 8 am Bobbie 10 12 noon
11
12
Blend
10 am Sunday
School
11 am Traditional
6 pm Handbells
7 pm Choir
Practice
10 am
6:30 pm Lenten
Study
18
19
19 am Master’s 28 am Bobbie
Blend
10 am Sunday
School
11 am Traditional
Wiley Study
Group
9:45 am Prayer
Connection
6:30 Brothers in
Christ
Wiley Study
Group
9:45 am Prayer
Connection
6:30 Ron Taylor’s Bible Study
Tranquilites
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
7
9 am Feeding
Children Everywhere Event at
St. Mark
13
14
20
21
27
28
6:30 Ron Taylor’s Bible Study
15
16
9 am Mas8 am Bobbie
ter’s Blend
Wiley Study
10 am SS
Group
11 am Traditional 9:45 am Prayer
Connection
17
10 am
6:30 pm Lenten
Study
6:30 Ron Taylor’s Bible Study
5 pm Strategic
Planning Group
22
238 am Bobbie 24
9 am Master’s
Blend
10 am SS
11 am Traditional
Wiley Study
Group
9:45 am Prayer
Connection
NEWSLETTER
ARTICLES
DUE
5 pm Admin Bd
29
Palm Sunday
9am Service
10 am SS
11 am Service
LUNCH AFTER
CHURCH (Relay
for Life)
25
6 pm Handbells
6:30 Ron Tay7 pm Choir
lor’s Bible Study Practice
26
10 am
6:30 pm Lenten
Study
You are invited
to a bridal shower
honoring Rebecca Willis and
Zane Vickery
Sunday, March 15
3:00 –4:30 pm
Tranquil Fellowship Hall
The couple is registered at Kohl’s
and Target.
During the Easter season, we are given the opportunity to beautify our church sanctuary with
Easter lilies.
The cost of Easter lilies will be $12.00 each. If you have questions, please call Cindy Davis
at 229-4819 or call the church office.
For the bulletin information, please fill in the form below and place it in the offering plate or
mail it to the church office. Deadline to turn in forms will be Sunday, March 29. Make
your checks out to Tranquil United Methodist Church and mark them Easter lilies.
Given by ________________________________________________________________________________
In Memory Of:
(Circle One)
In Honor Of:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed: ____________________________________
(Proceeds will go to Worship Committee projects.)
Tranquil United Methodist Church
1702 McCormick Hwy.
Greenwood, SC 29646
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