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March 2020
Abingdon United Methodist Church
101 E. Main Street Abingdon, Virginia 24210
276-628-2321 abingdonumc.org
AUMC LENTEN STUDY
Please join us each Wednesday during lent as
Rev. Robert Countiss leads a Bible Study each
week at 6:15 p.m.
LENTEN ECUMENICAL NOONTIME SERVICES
Wed, February 26 at 12:05 p.m.
St. John Lutheran Church “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit and
Those Who Mourn” Rev. Dr. Bill Bryan from Abingdon Baptist Church
Wed., March 4 at 12:05 p.m. Abingdon Baptist Church “Blessed are the Meek”
Rev. Boyd Evans from St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Wed., March 11 at 12:05 p.m. Abingdon United Methodist Church “Blessed are Those Who Hunger and
Thirst for Righteousness” Rev. Scott Homesley from St. John Lutheran Church
Wed., March 18 at 12:05 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church “Blessed are the Merciful”
Rev. Dr. Robert Countiss from AUMC
Wed., March 25 at 12:05 p.m. Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church “Blessed are the Pure in Heart
and the Peacemakers” Fr. Francis Musolooza
from Christ the King Catholic Church
5th SUNDAY COMBINED
WORSHIP
Sunday, March 29 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Cookies and Punch after the Worship
Service.
WORSHIP ON SUNDAYSWORSHIP ON SUNDAYSWORSHIP ON SUNDAYSWORSHIP ON SUNDAYS
8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
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Menus this
month: 3/4: Fried Chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, slaw, salad,
bread, dessert. Krew #4
3/11: Spaghetti, salad, bread, des-
sert. Krew #1/2
3/18: Chicken Noodle Soup, Potato
Soup, salad, bread, dessert.
Krew #3
3/25: Salsa Chicken, Mexican Rotel Grits, Refried Beans, salad, bread,
dessert. Krew #4.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY IN
March Wonderful Wednesday Dinner begins at 5:15 p.m.
Reservations are due each Tuesday by noon. Pro-
grams at 6:15 p.m.
• Our Children and Youth activities/Choir
• Lenten Study each Wednesday during lent by Rev.
Robert Countiss.
EVERY DAY FOR CHRIST UPDATE
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued response and generosity
in financially supporting our church, enabling it to realize it's ministries and missions on a daily ba-
sis.
This year, we collected 57 pledge cards totaling $255,290 in pledged support, equating to 155
days of operation. This is truly a blessing! And, because 15 cards came during our January Renew-
al Challenge, and totaled $61,150 in pledged dollars, they will be matched with a 3% anonymous
gift by a group of donors, for an additional $1,834.50 — designated to our local missions. Bless-
ings upon blessings!
Thank you, again, for embracing and supporting our church's mission, and for helping us to deliv-
er Everyday For Christ for our community.
In His and your service,
Jim Richmond, Chairman - Finance Committee
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
DISTRICT DAY APART
Abingdon United Methodist Church
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Cost: $10
9:30 -10:00 Registration
10:00-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-noon Worship and Communion
The Speaker will be from the Children’s Advo-
cacy Center. Music will be led by District Of-
ficer Pat Johnson; Frederica Cook will be the
accompanist.
All women are invited and
encouraged to join us!
The Response Circle showing the Penny and a Prayer Boxes they made at their January meeting. Penny and a Prayer is a United Methodist Women’s Ministry where UMW members are encouraged to give one extra penny a day and a prayer for our work as United Methodists in mission. Money collected goes to Pledge to Missions
fund.
Tuesday, March 3Tuesday, March 3Tuesday, March 3Tuesday, March 3
3:30 p.m. Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 10Tuesday, March 10Tuesday, March 10Tuesday, March 10
Circle Day:
Response Circle at 10 a.m.
Lake Perry Wesley Circle at 2 p.m.
Lillian Bondurant Circle at 7 p.m.
Women of Wesley Circle at 6:30 p.m.
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Fellowship
FELLOWSHIP ON WEDNESDAYSFELLOWSHIP ON WEDNESDAYSFELLOWSHIP ON WEDNESDAYSFELLOWSHIP ON WEDNESDAYS
6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast
5:15 p.m. WW Dinner
6:10 p.m. Bells
6:15 p.m. Program for all ages
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
ENCORE IN MARCH Older Adult Ministry at AUMC
Thursday, March 26Thursday, March 26Thursday, March 26Thursday, March 26 Visit to the David Crockett Birthplace State Park Visit to the David Crockett Birthplace State Park Visit to the David Crockett Birthplace State Park Visit to the David Crockett Birthplace State Park
and Lunch at the New Mennonite Troyer’s Market and Lunch at the New Mennonite Troyer’s Market and Lunch at the New Mennonite Troyer’s Market and Lunch at the New Mennonite Troyer’s Market
Leave: 10 a.m. Return: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for transportation.
Buy your own Lunch.
Sign up deadline: March 15.
HELP NEEDED Wonderful Wednesday Cook
Carla Countiss will be stepping down as our WW Cook starting this Fall. We will need someone who can
cook homemade meals each Wednesday, September through May. Person must be dependable and
know how to cook for a large group. This is a paid position. If you know of someone who would be inter-
ested, please contact Suzanne Rankin at 628-2321.
Anniversaries
March 2March 2March 2March 2
Roger & Alta Edwards
Roger & Ingrid Davis
March 3March 3March 3March 3
Palmer & Patricia Dotson
March 4March 4March 4March 4
Wayne & Judy Dowe
March 26March 26March 26March 26
Troy & Amanda Nichols
March 30March 30March 30March 30
Bill & Paige Gibson
Stewart & Joan Minnick
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Bir thdays B ir thdays B ir thdays B ir thdays March 2March 2March 2March 2
Erin Johnson
March 3March 3March 3March 3
Grace Kistner
March 5March 5March 5March 5
Sam O’Neill
March 8March 8March 8March 8
Randy Perkins
March 9March 9March 9March 9
Kelly Robinson
March 10March 10March 10March 10
George Wright
March 11March 11March 11March 11
Jason Harris, III
March 12March 12March 12March 12
Lillie Ruble
March 13March 13March 13March 13
Roger Edwards
March 14March 14March 14March 14
Laura Pugh
March 16March 16March 16March 16
Sandy Cumbow
March 17March 17March 17March 17
Bernice Dunn
March 20March 20March 20March 20
Skid Hoskins
March 21March 21March 21March 21
Gayle Meade
Luke Gibson
March 23March 23March 23March 23
Wade Blevins
Billy Witt
March 25March 25March 25March 25
Lovis Countiss
Howard Chitwood
March 27March 27March 27March 27
Doris Tyler
March 30March 30March 30March 30
Liz Bowen
March 31March 31March 31March 31
Martha Little
PRAYERS
Condolences to Susan Howard in the death of her Condolences to Susan Howard in the death of her Condolences to Susan Howard in the death of her Condolences to Susan Howard in the death of her
father, Maynard Lee Doss, on February 17, 2020. father, Maynard Lee Doss, on February 17, 2020. father, Maynard Lee Doss, on February 17, 2020. father, Maynard Lee Doss, on February 17, 2020.
Prayer List:Prayer List:Prayer List:Prayer List: Nancy Adkins, John Donch (Marsha Demase), Keith Hayden (Darius Johnson), Cindy Johnson, Dena Lasley (Sallie Garrett), Aurora Rich-ey (Michele Carpenter), Sherry Thacker (Brittani
Clayman).
IN REMEMBRANCE
French Moore, Jr.
February 24, 2020
MEMORIALS
Choir
In memory of Don Hagy by:In memory of Don Hagy by:In memory of Don Hagy by:In memory of Don Hagy by:
Joe & Beth McCoy
Gary & Margaret Godfrey
Charlie & Heda Quillin
Good News Jai l &
Pr ison Ministry
In memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy by:
Roger & Alta Edwards
Otey & Mary Dudley
Memor ia l FundMemor ia l FundMemor ia l FundMemor ia l Fund
In memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy byIn memory of Don Hagy by:
Sallie Garrett
Riley & Emma Clark
In honor of Betty Cline byIn honor of Betty Cline byIn honor of Betty Cline byIn honor of Betty Cline by:
Denny and Patti Farmer
In memory of Maynard Lee Doss byIn memory of Maynard Lee Doss byIn memory of Maynard Lee Doss byIn memory of Maynard Lee Doss by:
Carson & Judy Jackson
Benevolent Trust Fund
In memory of Maynard Lee Doss In memory of Maynard Lee Doss In memory of Maynard Lee Doss In memory of Maynard Lee Doss by:
Dick & Marty Gail
THANK YOU
We want to thank everyone, church members, church guests, and Sunday School classes for your support of our drive to collect and provide small Christmas gifts for inmates of the Abingdon Region Jail. Due to your generosity, this effort, sponsored by the Good News Jail and Prison Min-istry, was once again a huge success in making
Christmas special for inmates. — Roger Edwards, June Hagy
VOLUNTEERS
March 1March 1March 1March 1 Greeters: Tom & Liz Bowen Ushers: Team D Acolytes: Ben Nichols, Max Bodenhorst Flowers: Needed
March 8March 8March 8March 8 Greeters: Josh & Leslie Cumbow Ushers: Team A Acolytes: Hayden Cumbow, Porter Blackwell Flowers: Needed
March 15March 15March 15March 15 Greeters: Joe & Veita Lyle Ushers: Team B Acolytes: Josie & Virginia Stockner Flowers: Needed
March 22March 22March 22March 22 Greeters: Rob & Lee Ann Hitch Ushers: Team C Acolytes: Ainsley Richmond Flowers: Robert & Carla Countiss
March 29March 29March 29March 29 5th Sunday Worship5th Sunday Worship5th Sunday Worship5th Sunday Worship
10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Greeters: Anne Lewis Vowell & Martha Little Ushers: Team D Acolytes: Carter & Lucy
Withers
Flowers: Needed
Student News
6 March 2020
Sunday School Sundays at 9:45
Youth Sundays at 6 p.m.
Kids/Youth Wednesdays
at 6:15 p.m.
AUMC/PVUMC Spring Adventure Retreat!
Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15
Cost: $40 per person
We’ll take the “commercial” tour of the cave, take a boat tour of
the underground “Lost Sea,” and then WE GET DIRTY! We’ll ex-
plore areas of the cave not open to the general public and then
we camp out in the cave for the night! You don’t want to miss it!
Sign ups are limited, so act quickly!
COMING SOON : • March 29: 3rd Grade Bible Presentation
• April 5: Palm Sunday— Kid’s Palm Parade
• April 11: Egg My Yard Fundraiser
• April 26: Bowling with PVUMC
• May 17: End of School Celebration with PVUMC
• May 20: Annual Talent Show
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 1-5
SUMMER MISSION TRIP
John’s Island, S.C.
June 13-20
Grades 6th and up Cost:$300 per person
Please join us for the best week of your life! We’ll work
hard and play hard by serving others! Fundraiser op-
portunities will be available along the way. Please sign
up today!
FAITH IN ACTION The following 16 volunteers worked at EFIA for our turn in February: Andy Stockner, Brittani Clayman, Jason Clayman, Pat White, Katie Rankin, Josie Stock-ner, Ainsley Richmond, Clark Kistner, Palmer Clay-man, Darius Johnson, Lewis Woolwine, Rebecca Ad-kins, Heda Quillin, Jeannie Stallard, Carol Brunty, and Ted White for a total of 67.5 volunteer hours. Our volunteers bagged food, stocked shelves, prepared carts, checked in clients, and assisted with the opera-tion of EFIA. We served 106 households, 219 mem-bers on Monday and 91 households, 240 members on Friday for a total of 197 households, 459 mem-bers. These clients were given a full cart of food along with a $20 gift certificate for shoes and clothing at the Thrift Store. Thanks to all the volunteers for your devotion and hard work this week and may God bless each one in a very special way for your service to help
others.
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Caring Ministries
FLOWER CALENDAR Flowers are needed for March. Please consider signing up for flowers in honor or memory of someone special. You call the florist of your choice. Most area florists will deliver on Satur-day for you. Please contact Pres Stanley if you
have any questions.
COMMUNION OFFERING
IN MARCH
Offering:
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Food: Canned Fruit
Finance 2020 Budget $580,000
Received in February 55,812
Expenses in February (42,006)
Net Income 13,806
Received YTD $100,244
Expenses YTD (85,462)
Net Income YTD 14,782
Return Service Requested
Abingdon United Methodist Church
101 E. Main Street Abingdon, Virginia 24210
276-628-2321 abingdonumc.org
Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent by Rev. Robert Countiss
Marking the beginning of the season of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a day set aside on the church calendar to consid-er both our mortality and our need of God. What follows is a season of 40 days, not including Sundays, that leads us to Easter. Every year the church is invited to participate in this time of devotion and anticipation. Now, with
that definition—why are we doing this?
Long ago the church year was constructed by the church in bits and pieces because of the Resurrection of Jesus and the proclamation of this by the disciples. As the church came into being, every year was marked by a special memory of the Resurrection and the remembrance of it as a means of instructing the faith to the coming genera-tions. After a few centuries, Pentecost and Christmas were added, and then seasons of preparation were includ-ed. Then other special days mentioned in scripture and finally the remembering of special Christians on Saint days were added. By the time of the Protestant Reformation, the calendar was packed! The reformers did away with most of the Saint days—our remembrance of St Patrick’s Day and St. Valentine’s Day are holdovers; the in-clusion of St Nicholas at Christmas is because of the nearness of his feast day to Christmas. But the reformers retained the seasons of preparation: Advent and Lent. John Wesley, a child of the Church of England, included
this for his Methodists too.
Which brings us to today. Lent is a useful time and it is one that I strongly encourage church folks to participate in. All too often in our time, we have let so many other things of life distract us from the things of God. Just think
how our days are filled with activities, sports, politics, work and pleasure; all are the stuff of life in the 21st century. Yet for those of us who claim to follow Jesus, we need a time to remind ourselves how important that is. The life of the church and the practice of the Christian faith is not to be seen as simply another activity among a life filled with activities—if that is where you are, then I can assure you something is not right! Our practice of the faith is to be the lens with which we look at the world, at each other and, especially, at our-
selves.
Lent helps! This Lent, in addition to our Ash Wednesday service, there are the weekly Lenten services of the Main Street Churches, leading to Holy Week, which includes Palm-Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. In addition, on Wednesday nights, following our Wednesday meal, I am going to offer a Bible study on studying the Bible. I simply think the Bible is really important, and I want to give you some tools and ideas for study-
ing the scriptures—and I want to make it fun, too!
Lent comes as an anticipation of Easter and our celebration of the Resurrection. Lent always starts in Winter, but like the seasons that inevitably lead from one to the next, Easter follows. Like a hint of what is to come is this
picture of Carla’s Lenten Rose. May our meaningful Lent lead to a celebration of the season of Resurrection.