Epworth - February 2008 Newsletter • What’s Happening at Epworth  • Jacqueline Withers • Real Women Awards • Who’s Ushering In March? • Birthdays In March • Epworth’s Calendar • Hear our Prayers • The Poet’s Corner • What’s Happening • Refreshing the Soul·           Newsletter Archive   What’s Happening at Epworth In this new year, Epworth is seeing new growth. We extend a welcome to the new minister of music, Constance Sauls-Wilkins, her husband, Steven, and her granddaughter, Connine,  Also in her entourage are Jackie Perkins, worship music leader; tenor Gary Medina, bass player, Victor Ayala and drummer, Michael Jones. All add their considerable gifts and talents to our expanding music department. Wallace Yvonne Tollette, completed training as lay speaker in 2007 and will be taking training in leading small groups. Also parenting classes are being offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and an art class for older children taught by artist, Jacqueline Withers. Upcoming is the 2008 Holy “Hook-Up” Revival. Also, Epworth’s growth has precipitated a roundtable discussion about offering two services on Sundays. Youth Pastor Anna Mandelstamm is always in need of volunteer assistance. Please ask her this question, “How can I help?” and do it!   Wallace Yvonne Tollette +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  Jacqueline Withers – the Mural Artist Jacqueline Withers has kept her promise …that the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy will live on …through education. Through her hard work and dedication she has been able to paint history on school walls, in churches and museums. As a Motivational Speaker, Jacqueline has talked to more than 25,000 students from all parts of the US. Two years ago the Detroit Chapter named her the “Airmen Mural Artist”. This year, 2008, she has been honored as a motivational speaker and her name has been added to the Detroit Speakers Bureau. Jacqueline has also encouraged three students to attend the Aviation School in Detroit with full scholarship. The following are excerpts from one of her speeches she gave in Detroit: …It seems like yesterday; I had a dream to be a great artist and tell a story I never thought I would be telling, the story of the Tuskegee Airman. I thank God for opening the door for me to meet part of history and plant seeds in my vision of what these men stood for. I truly believe if you have a vision to make something happen in your life, where you can help others, then you can move forward. I am now a part of the Tuskegee Airmen family as well as their history. A history in which I was never taught in school but in 2003 I found it and acted on it. My goal is to paint their history throughout the world and keep this message alive. A message more powerful than you will ever know. Did I think 60 years later I would be painting them or creating a project for our children to be involved with? Not in my wildest dreams. This is just the beginning. I will keep knocking on doors in honor of their great history. You have no idea how I feel to have my picture with my name and badge representing the Tuskegee Airman right next to them. What an honor to be in their museum and wear their uniform. At the exhibit this year we spoke to 1,800 children and teachers who were very excited about being a part of our activities. Children stood in line for my autograph and a chance to ask me questions. I thank God for using me in a way that I can make a difference for our children. Jacqueline Withers +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Real Women Awards Jacqueline Withers has been busy the past several months preparing for her 2008 “Real Women Awards” which is scheduled for March 30th at Epworth UMC. She will be honoring women who have made a difference in the lives of others. She has invited all honorees from 2007 to attend. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Jacqueline has assembled a program filled with great entertainment, interesting women and plenty of tasty refreshments to be enjoyed as you learn more about these special women she has selected to honor. +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Who’s Ushering In March? • March 2nd: Sis. Myrtle Davis & Sis. Rudy Robinson. • March 9th: Sis. Grace Stiles & Brother Clarence Williams. • March 16th: Sis. Sharon Davis & Sis. Vera Castille. • March 23rd–Easter a) Cheeseman Park - Sunrise: Brother Clarence Williams & Sis. Myrtle Davis. b) Epworth UMC –11 a.m.: Sis. Myrtle Davis & Sis. Evelyn Davis. • March 30th: Youth Sunday. +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++   Epworth’s Birthdays for March: • Rev. King H. Harris 03/02 • Evelyn Davis 03/03 • Steven Wilkins 03/03 • Murel Mills 03/04 • Ada Busby 03/12 • Carol Rose 03/21 • Ronald Tiggs 03/26 • Victor Hugo Ayala 03/26 +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Epworth UMC Committees Report - 2008 A number of committee members were contacted to attend a meeting on Saturday, February 16, 2008 to plan what their committee should accomplish for the year. Some of the people were surprised they were still on a committee.  The following committees were approved during the Church Charge Conference on December 1, 2007 for 2008. Administrative Council: • Rev. King Harris, Sr. Pastor • Jeff Kanost, Assistant Pastor • Ronald Wooding, Assistant Pastor (Outreach Ministries) • Marvin Lazo, Assistant Pastor (Hispanic Ministries) • Clarence Williams, Chairperson • Evelyn Davis (Treasurer) • Thomas (Thom) Foster Jr. (Finance) • Sharon Davis (At Large) • Christopher (Chris) Davis (Outreach) • LaSondra Rollins (At Large) • Allen Clark (Chair Trustees) • Kala Butler (Worship) Board of Trustees • Jeff Kanost, Assistant Pastor (Volunteer) • Allen Clark, Chairperson • Wallace Yvonne Tollette • Ocie Brown • Jesse Melson • Kala Butler • Connie Sauls-Wilkins Committee on Finance • Thomas Foster Jr., Chairperson • Evelyn Davis, Treasurer • Ruderial Robinson • Clarence Williams • Terry Butler • Liz Allen Treasurer • Evelyn Davis Worship Committee • Kala Butler, Chairperson • Joann Kanost • Connie Sauls-Wilkins • Jessica Walters • Dwight Anderson • LaSondra Rollins • Myrtle Davis Greeters • Connie Sauls-Wilkins, Chairperson • Vera Castille • Myrtle Davis • Ruth Rivera • Adria Carr • Christine Davis • Grace Stiles Evangelism / Education • Jeff Kanost, Assistant Pastor • Juanita Davenport-Brown • Sharon Davis • Dr. Will Miles • Vincent Robinson Sr. Christian Education • Jeff Kanost, Assistant Pastor • Carol Rose • Ronald Tiggs • Roberta Willingham • Chris Davis • Jacqueline Withers • Juanita Davenport-Brown Children’s Ministries / Youth Ministries / Adult Ministries • Anna Mendelstamm, Assistant Pastor • William Brown • Ives Morgan • Almetra Robinson • Jessica Robinson • Patsy Trimble-Moore • Sabrina Davis • Damian (Sharky) Williams • Adria Carr Outreach Ministries • Ronald Wooding, Assistant Pastor • Christopher (Chris) Davis • Thomas (Thom) Foster • Vincent Robinson Jr. • Tonya Sharp • Roseann Robinson SPPR/C • Clarence Williams, Chairperson • Charles Rollins • Grace Stiles • Theo Barros • Ada Busby United Methodist Men • Ocie Brown, Chairperson United Methodist Women • Karen (Kat) Stoumbaugh, Chairperson Church Historian • Wallace Yvonne Tollette • Ross Stefansen Lay Leader • Wallace Yvonne Tollette Coordinators of Scouting Ministries • William Mandelstamm, Boy Scouts • Juanita Davenport-Brown, Girl Scouts • Karen (Kat) Stoumbaugh, Girl Scouts • Christine Davis, Girl Scouts +++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Epworth’s Calendar • Morning Prayer Services. Rev. King Harris is conducting Morning Prayer services – M – F starting at 6 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Morning Prayer Services on Sunday starts at 8 a.m. • Adult & Youth Sunday school classes. Both start at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall next to the coffee and donuts. • Epworth’s Hispanic Worship Service every Sun. at 5:00 p.m. Services conducted by Rev. King Harris and Assistant Pastor Marvin Lazo. • The Epworth Travel Education Center is now open and ready for your support. Training every Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. • Adult Bible Study and meal every Wednesday evening starting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All activities end at 7:30 p.m. • Epworth’s Mens Choir practice every Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00 p.m. • Epworth’s Adult Choir practice every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. • Epworth’s Children’s Choir practice every Friday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. • Epworth’s UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) meet on Sundays at 6 p.m. • AIDS/HIV Awareness Classes will be starting on February 12, 2008 and continue every Tuesday evening for the next 10 weeks. Classes will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Contact Assistance Pastor Ronald Wooding, Scott Drew or Pam Richardson at 303-296-6287 for more information. • Epworth’s Family-to-Family Program is offering “Parenting Classes” every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting on February 12, 2008. Childcare and an evening meal will be provided. Contact Wallace Yvonne Tollette or Virginia Calderon at 303-296-6287 for more information. +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Epworth On Health… “Oh Lord Hear Our Prayer” • Health – Chris Davis, Marlene Aubert, Tracey Saulter, Jere’ Procopio, Phyllis Robinson, Ronald Wooding and Patsy Trimble-Moore. • Comfort & Care – Rose Milon, Rudy and Vincent Sr., Vincent Robinson Jr. and all Youth • Traveling Mercies – Rudy and Vincent Sr., Vincent Robinson Jr. • Encouragement – Jose Orlando and Yolanda Rivera Argentina (Missionaries). • Protection – For our Armed Forces serving in distant lands. +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ The Poet’s Corner I’m Counting The Days I count the days down, before I am able to talk to you. I’m counting down the days, before I am able to speak to you and be by your side again. Counting down the days. Thomas Alan Riggs +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Beauty, Kindness, Compassion, Flirting All are seen by my eyes every day. But there is a Beauty that I can not keep from thinking about every day. My eyes linger every time I look at her. Does she know that my eyes linger on her natural beauty? I think that one name can sum it all up! Thomas Alan Riggs +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ What’s Happening at Epworth in March? • Women’s History Month. • March 02 – First Sunday Pot-Luck (Following 11 a.m. Worship). Be sure and bring your favorite dish. • March 07 – World Day of Prayer. • March 08 – Admin. Board Meeting at 9 a.m. • March 09 – Daylight saving time begins (Spring forward One hour). • March 16 – Palm Sunday. • March 17 – St Patrick’s Day. • March 21 – Good Friday. • March 23 – Easter Sunrise Service at Cheeseman Park. 6 a.m. start time. • March 30 – Youth Sunday. +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Nuggets of Wisdom • “It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must be read.” (Thomas Jefferson) • “Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.” (Marilyn vos Savant) • “Winners are losers who got up and gave it just one more try.” (Dennis DeYoung) +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++ Refreshing The Soul Collection A big Epworth “Thank You” goes out again to Mrs. Linda Rose for sharing her February “Refreshing the Soul” Collection with us. Don’t miss it! +++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++  ++++++++++      [Return to Top]   [Return to Epworth home page]     ++++++++++