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ShoreLines August 2021
St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church
(904) 797-4416
Pastor Carolyn’s Conundrums
One of my favorite scripture passages is Ezekiel 37:1-14. It is the story of Ezekiel being
transported to a valley where a great battle has been fought and the bones of the fallen have
been left there so long that they are completely dried out and picked clean. As he is looking
over the valley God asks “Zeke, can these bones come alive? Can they become people
again?”
Ezekiel gives a very tactful and non-committal answer, “Only you know the answer to
that God.”
Email your The Lord then gives Ezekiel several commands. The first is to tell the bones what the
Lord has in store for them. As he begins to speak Ezekiel sees the bones come together, but
prayer concerns there is still no breath, no spirit in them. They look good, but are not living. The second
to the church command is to speak to the winds and have them bring breath to the ones standing. As the
wind comes, the Spirit enters into the people standing there, and they live again. God then tells
office at Ezekiel, and the ones standing there, that even though they may have lost hope since Israel
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has gone into exile the Lord will bring the people back and the nation will be restored.
His people, the nation of Israel, had rebelled against the Lord by committing
transgression after transgression. This rebellion included putting God second, third, or even
lower in their priorities; not treating workers and others fairly; worshipping other gods; not
Online Giving is ministering to the poor, the lost, the orphan, and the list continues. God is going to restore
available for Israel to its glory because it will show the surrounding countries He has not abandoned Israel.
I believe this narrative of Ezekiel’s is not only a foreshadowing of being born again in
contributions to Christ and the outpouring of the Spirit upon the believers at Pentecost as well as individuals
the Church throughout history since then, but also one that should give hope to churches that may be
struggling because new life is possible through the power of God and the in-filling of His Spirit
Budget, into our lives. Here are some observations and lessons we can take from Ezekiel’s experience
Apportionments in the Valley of the Dry Bones.
Food Pantry 1. There are times in our individual lives and in our congregations where we feel as if we are
and Youth. dead and dried up, that our hope is gone, and that we have been scattered. Often we do not
realize how far gone we are.
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www.shoresumc.org 2. We can look good on the outside, even look good on the inside, but if we do not have the
and click Spirit of God in our lives we are still dead.
“Donate” on the 3. Regardless of how we look or feel, if we look good but do not have the Spirit in us, or we
top right. feel like we are dead and dried out, God can bring us back to life. The essential part here is
that God is the one who imparts life through the Holy Spirit; it is not us who gives life.
4. Once we are brought back to life there is movement required. It is too move from where you
are to where God wants us to go.
Last year I felt lead to share this passage concluding with these words: No matter what is
going on, God’s got this. We don’t have to understand. We don’t have to see how things can
be made better. We need to trust in God. God’s power, grace, healing and light still exist and
can continue/once again shine through us.
Once again, I feel lead revisit this passage. I echo those words and add: Through this past year
many of us may have found ourselves spiritually dry due to frustration, anxiety, and a myriad of
other issues. This passage is a promise of renewal. I propose we let this season we are in
now, be a season of healing, renewal and rebirth.
Come Spirit Come! Restore us! Renew us! Transform us! Use us!
Worship Attendance
We would like to share with you our worship attendance.
9:00am Service 11:00am Service Online
July 4th 51 19 149
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July 11 50 36 70
July 18th 49 36 144
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July 25 53 38 110
We have plenty of room for you! Come worship with us, or continue to worship
1st online. God Bless you and Shores UMC.
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James Jarvie United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women have been busy. We met outside in May, June we
2nd made cards for shut ins, and in July we had an auction. We will have a surprise
Dean Ford activity in August. September we are having a kitchen shower for the church.
We do plan to have a bazaar in November but limit items to homemade and bake
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sale items. UMW is open to all ladies of the church and their friends.
Wanda Dighton
We meet in the Christian Education Building at noon on the 4th Thursday. Next
Suzann Maass
meeting is August 26th. Cheryl Jeffries, President , 904-377-7950
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Steve Day Pastors Discretionary Funds
Pastors Discretionary Funds are in need of donations. Donations help members of
12th the church and those in community. If you are able to donate it is greatly
Jim O’Reilly appreciated. Thank you.
16th 2021 Servant Training Information
Ryan Baker Fall Lay Servant Training Weekend @ Garden City UMC
September 11-12, 2021
17th
Basic Lay Servant Class with Rev. Larry Dunn of Garden City UMC
Walt Hardy
Advanced Class - Accountable Discipleship with Rev. David Preston of
18th Wesconnett UMC
Janet Pope Advanced Class - Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - Rev Steve Painter of
San Marco UMC.
22nd Advanced Class - Campus Ministry: Empowering Congregations to Support Students
James Crookshank at Colleges and Universities with Mr. Derrick Scott and Rev. Haley Eccles of Campus
to City Wesley.
23rd
Fall Lay Servant Training Weekend @ First UMC, Green Cove Springs
Sada Harding
Rod Paul September 18-19, 2021
Basic Lay Servant Class with Rev. David Jackson of First UMC, Green Cove Springs
29th Leading Bible Study with Rev. David MacFarland of Christ UMC, Hastings
Danial Griffin Embracing Personal Prayer with Rev. Brian Sanderson of Middleburg UMC
Hannah Fink If you are interested in registering please call the church office.
Shores UMC Care Ministry
An active and focused ministry reaching out to those who are experiencing a
season of sorrows, sickness or setbacks with calls, cards & prayers. If you would
like to be part of the Care Ministry please contact the church office.
Below you will find a list of committees within Shores and a brief description
provided by the United Methodist Church. Nominations is currently seeking
members of each committee. Please give prayerfully consider where you are able to Online Worship
serve. If you have questions, or you would like to serve on a committee, please
contact Pastor Carolyn or the church office. Services visit
www.shoresumc.org
Trustees Co-Chair: Bill Morris & Boone Griffin
Effective trustees will function as Christian stewards of property God has entrusted to the
congregation. This includes supervising and maintaining both the physical property of the
congregation and gifts made to the congregation so that the ministries of the congregation can
be effective and all legal requirements related to the property are satisfied.
Finance Committee Chair: Vicki Hall
An effective finance committee proposes a budget; then raises, manages, and distributes the
financial resources of the congregation to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of
the congregation.
Christian Education Chair: Phyllis Wolfe
We believe that this ministry is the foundation for lifelong learning and growth toward a mature
and vital faith. With intentional learning and Christian formation, we become the people God
calls us to be, and we develop gifts and strengths for encouraging and leading others to the 9:00 am
same strong faith. In-Door
Worship Service
Outreach and Witness Chair: Cheryl Jeffries Music led by
outreach (ministries of compassion, justice, and advocacy), and witness (evangelism, Roger Woods &
communications, lay speaking, and lay service) Effective ministry teams will address the
concerns and conditions of people in their congregations and communities so that they may
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grow in their spiritual lives and become better equipped for life as Christian disciples. Leaders
will work together to plan and implement ministries that help the church fulfill its mission. 11:00 am
In-Door
Worship Chair: Pastor Carolyn Worship Service
Lead the congregation in providing opportunities for worship celebrations that focus on God, Music led by
help people of all ages grow in their understanding of the gospel, and become better equipped
for daily living as faithful disciples. Work with the pastor and others for vibrant worship of God. Praise Team
Nominations and Leadership Chair: Pastor Carolyn
The heart of local church ministry is in its lay leadership. Identifying, developing, deploying, and
evaluating Christian spiritual leaders who serve from their strengths and gifts is a key to the life
and vitality of the congregation.
St. Augustine Shores UMC would like to honor two
incredible church members, John Delaney and Ken
Reim, by holding a Blood Drive on Sunday, September 12th with “OneBlood” Blood Mobile. First
though, we need 15 people to pre-commit to donate on that day, before the plans can be
finalized. John and Ken are both enduring long term illness and their strength and hope have
been, and continues to be an inspiration to us all. So please call the church office if you would
like to donate blood. Thank you.
St. Augustine Shores
United Methodist Church
Phone (904) 797-4416
Church E-mail
shoresumc@bellsouth.net
Web Address
www.shoresumc.org
Reverend Carolyn Westlake
pastorcarolyn5199@bellsouth.net
507-208-5842 (Text or call)
904-460-2014
Church Email Group
Call the church office to receive periodic
e-mails sent to members of our Church Email
Group.
SCRIPTURE/MESSAGE
August 1, 2021
Scripture: John 6:24-35
Message: Bread of Life
August 8, 2021
Scripture: Psalm 130, Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Message: Out of the depths
August 15, 2021
Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Message: Lean into God
August 22, 2021
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Message: Don’t fight naked
August 29, 2021
Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Message: Heart of the matter
August 2021
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Service 6:30pm Pantry
11:00am Praise Band 6:30pm Choir
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United Methodist Church
724 Shores Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32086
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11:00am Praise Band Women cdjofrash@gmail.com
Contemporary Rehearsal 6:30pm Choir 507-208-5842
Service Rehearsal
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Members/Friends of our church may place a business card size ad
in our monthly newsletter for $10.00 per month. Please contact the
church office if you would your business card put in the newsletter.
Carole Vrana
Independent Sales Representative
St. Augustine, FL Phone: 904-806-1500
Email: carolevrana@hotmail.com
Web Site: cvrana.avonrepresentative.com
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