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Beulah News Beulah United Methodist Church
161 Beulah Church Rd. Gilbert, SC 29054
www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org
I t was as if they had been
reaching for one another
forever. Like two young
lovers separated by time and
space, unable to fulfill their
longings, until one day, after
years and perhaps decades of
yearning; they touch. They
intertwine in a loving embrace
never to be broken. They sigh in
their contentment knowing full
well that they will never part, not
in this life time at least. As time
slowly marches on, their love for
one another never fades, but it
does change with the years. From
intense passion and voracious
longing to quiet companionship
and stalwart support, their love
never becomes cracked and dry, it
only cures and strengthens with
time until one day they can tell no
longer who is supporting whom.
They have become one; equally
reliant and equally supportive.
Now with their journey
accomplished and the struggle
behind them, they can rest; and so
on their outstretched arms,
surrounded by a love full of years,
a lone mocking bird fills the night
air with his song. The song is
eerie in the night. The low
country fog has risen and now
filters the sound adding mystery
and just a touch of
otherworldliness to the melody.
The ever-present Spanish moss
shrouds the lovers with a
covering of lace, the intimacy of
which gives a visitor pause.
This is a private, personal
world, and to enter in seems
almost profane; but with the
dawn comes the admirers and
the dreamers of days past and
the evidence of God’s blessing
on these magnificent creatures.
The golden light of dawn comes
with the morning and with the
light, the majesty of these
venerable old trees is made
evident. As the sunlight filters
through the age old branches
and dapples the fallen leaves
beneath, a sense of timeless
peace fills the space. As the
morning mists dance within the
light, the foreboding of last
night vanishes to be replaced by
a welcoming, ageless calm; but
it is in the storm where the true
majesty of these old souls
comes to the fore. As the
lightning flashes above and the
earth shakes to the sound of
thunder beneath, these old trees
remain at their post; never
faltering, never cowering,
forever challenging Mother
Nature to do her worst while
they do their best. Shaking their
fists at the sky and standing
their ground defiant, undefeated
and unashamed.
For two hundred and seventy
some odd years these same trees
have stood sentry over the land.
They have seen the birth of a
nation. They have witnessed
beneath their outstretched limbs
the tragedy of that same nation
at war with itself. They have felt
the pain of brother against
brother, of families torn asunder
and have looked on in horror as
human beings were bought and
sold like cattle.
They have listened to the
melody of children, slave and
free, black and white playing
beneath their sheltering limbs.
They have heard the old men
talk of times gone by and the
young men speak of the future.
They have reveled at the sound
of hymns being sung and
prayers being raised to their
God. They have seen love and
hate, joy and heartbreak, sorrow
and rejoicing. They have seen it
all.
I wonder what they think of us.
(Continued on page 2)
Outstretched Arms
July 2015
Our Star Member for the month
is:
Polly Derrick
Agape Room 302
2705 Leaphart Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29160
Fellowship Friends will list in
the bulletin each month a Star
Member. A star member is
anyone over 65, a nursing home
member or a home bound
member. These are our special
members who need our care and
concern. Greeting cards or note
cards are a great way to stay in
touch when we can’t visit or call.
PAGE 2 BEULAH NEWS
Outstretched Arms (cont.)
In the course of eleven
generations they have
seen much: wars and
rumors of wars;
nations rising against
nations, kingdoms
against kingdoms.
Do they think us evil
or good, a blessing or
a curse? Does the good
outweigh the bad?
Does the Holy
outweigh the evil? I
pray it does, but to be
honest there have been times
when I have wondered.
There have been times when the
evil in the world has pressed
down on my soul; times when
the darkness appears so
pervasive that I fear there is no
escaping; times when Satan
appears for all the world to have
(Continued from page 1) won the day.
Then I am reminded of a young
man, a man of peace and love; a
man filled to overflowing with
understanding and compassion,
and I remember a world dead set
against him. I remember Him
bloody, battered and bruised for
my sake standing his ground
defiant, undefeated and
unashamed. From the very Cross
he shakes his fist in Satan’s
face declaring; “You do your
worst, I will do my
best.”
I remember my Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ
rising up on Easter
morning declaring
“There is a better way,
love trumps all!” Then
it comes to my mind
that I am His child, and
I know then, that no
matter how much the
darkness threatens; the
light will always win
the day. No matter the storm,
with Christ comes peace.
Love,
Pastor Tony
The trees referenced in this story are the live
oak trees lining the entrance of the Boone Hall
Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
They were planted in 1743 by Major John
Boone.
PAGE 3 BEULAH NEWS
July 26th - Forever Changed
August 23rd - Oasis
September 27th - The Believers
Quartet
4th Sunday Night Singing
The children and extended
family of Frances Smith wish
to thank the Beulah Church
family for all the expressions
of love and concern for the
passing of our loved one.
Thank you for the delicious
food, the phone calls, cards,
prayers and other expressions of sympathy. May God
bless you for your love and kindness. Neil Ridgeway,
Clyde Smith and Steve Smith
To our church family, the Sunshine Club, and
everyone who are so good to us. Every card, every
dinner, every gift of money, every other help when
we need it. The beautiful gift from Sunshine Club on
our 70th wedding anniversary. The yellow roses
really brightened our day. We truly do appreciate all
you do to help us to still be able to be at home. Your
prayers have meant so much to us; please continue to
pray for us. Thank you all so much. Carthon & Lillian
Kaminer
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and kindness
during this difficult time. From the family of
Frances Smith
Thank you for the flowers and all the cards. Diane
Gantt
In Loving Memory of Adrienne S. Price. When mom
died we were just totally devastated and
overwhelmed with grief. It is difficult to find
words to express how thankful we are for your
expressions of love. Whether it was the flowers
you sent, the phone calls expressing your concern,
the visits filled with your compassion, the food
your prepared with your loving hands, your
willingness to serve as a pallbearer, your kind
words at the funeral, the beautiful music that you
played, your monetary donation to Beulah, your kind
cards of sympathy, or your attendance at mom’s
funeral we are truly blessed to have each of you as
our family and friends. Much love always, Beverly,
Jerry, Casey, Kat, Bradley and Mason
Dear Friends and Family at Beulah, My family and I
would like to thank each of you for your kind
expressions of sympathy during this difficult time
for us. All the cards, phone calls, visits, kind words,
and food were greatly appreciated. The meal that
was furnished for us was fantastic. Beulah has
some great cooks out there. Mom loved Beulah and
the people that attended church here. She will
forever live in our memories and thoughts. Thank
you for taking such good card of mom and us.
Sincerely, Beverly P. Adams
October 25th - The Centerions
November 15th - 3rd Sunday - TBA
Your Help Needed The mission trip to Colombia is scheduled for July 29th. While the majority of the monies have been
raised, we are still needing $1500.00. We have three members and Pastor Tony attending.
Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Please mark your check for “Mission Trip” and turn in
before July 19th.
Beulah News
Published monthly by Beulah United Methodist Church
161 Beulah Church Rd.
Gilbert, SC 29054
www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org
Rev. Tony Rowell, Pastor
Mary Joyce Gardner, Church Secretary
Karen Counts, Comm. Coordinator
Send articles by the 20th of each month by email to [email protected] or drop
articles off in the pocket on the door of the church office.
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 4
MR. & MRS.SONNY GEORGE 07/01/1967
MR. & MRS.RODNEY JONES 07/03/1993
MR. & MRS.GLENN L SHEALY 07/05
MR. & MRS.WYMAN HENDRIX 07/11/1992
MR. & MRS.HERBERT MYERS 07/18/1973
MR. & MRS.THOMAS COVINGTON, SR 07/21/1973
MR. & MRS.STEVE SMITH 07/26/1975
MR. & MRS.WILLIAM GAMBILL 07/29/1999
MR. & MRS.WAYNE BAKER 07/30/1965
07/01 G THOMAS SINCLAIR, JR TAMMY POLSON
ROSA LEE WATERS MARY PRICE
07/02 MELBA SMITH JESSICA RANDALL
DON PITTMAN W A "BILL" SMITH
AXL RAINEY DOUGHTON 07/16 AMY EVANS
AREN PRICE LAUREN E LIGHTSEY
KARMY K THORNLEY GARRETT KNIGHT
07/03 KELSIE SEASE PRESTON LUCAS
07/04 SETH MOORE 07/17 RON SWEATT
JOYCE ROSSON AYLA SENF
K BRYAN SHEALY 07/19 ELLA WOODRUFF
JASON DUNN ANDY RIDDLE
ESTHER KAMINER BARBARA BROWN
07/05 DANNY KAMINER KRISTA LEE BASHLINE
07/06 KENNETH RYAN SHEALY DALE L GOSSETT
07/07 MIKE BURKETT BILL WATFORD
JULIET BEDENBAUGH LYNN SHEALY
07/08 PAT ELLIS 07/20 RALPH E BELLAMY
07/09 LEEANN MELTON 07/21 ANTHONY GARRICK
DENNIS BEDENBAUGH 07/22 NICK ULMEN
07/10 KEITH SHEALY 07/23 BILLY BROWN
MARK DANTZLER 07/24 SPENCER PROVOST
JIM EIDSON SAM DRAKE
JIMMY NIX 07/26 HARRY WOODARD
07/11 JENNIFER STALVEY 07/27 DONALD WOOLSEY, JR
CRAYTON SHAW CHRISTINA H HALLMAN
JANET BARTON MARY B "BRUCIE" BAGWELL
07/12 CHARLES W HUGGINS J EDWARD KELLY, III
07/13 EDNA BROWN 07/28 RANDY SHAW
BRANDON WHITTLE KAY BROWN
07/14 ALLICYN DRIVER 07/29 DOROTHY OSWALD
ELLA BRYNN COOK ELISSA "LISA" BARNETT
CORWYN COTTERMAN 07/31 REBA FRAZIER
07/15 MATTHEW DRIVER
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 5
Children’s Ministry
Thanks to Kim Patterson for leading us
in a fantastic week of Vacation Bible
School. Thanks to our outstanding
Junior and Senior Youth for all your
help and to our wonderful adults who
are always ready to work with our
children. Over 80 children walked in
the steps of Jesus as they learned who
he really is and how much he loves us
each and every day. God has
truly blessed Beulah with
beautiful children who want to
learn and older youth and adults
who want to help them know
their Heavenly Father.
Jesus and Me (J.A.M.) will meet
July 12 and July 26 from 4 pm
until 6 pm. All children are invited
to come for Bible study,
craft/experiment time, and play
time. Also mark your calendar for
August 9 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
for our Back to School Skating
Party. More on this next month.
Gospel Singing Benefit for Tom Taylor
Folks… Many of you are aware of the
critical situation of Tommy Taylor, a
lifelong resident of this community and
our brother in Christ. Come on out and
help us support his need at a Gospel
Singing Benefit, Saturday, July 25 in
the Beulah Family Life Center at 6:00
pm.
Performing will be:
Lauren Tate Driggers
Kenny Clark
Morgan Hill
Pastor Tony & Mary Rowell
Pastor Kevin Thompson and
Family
The Shirey’s
The Beulahland Quartet
Refreshments will be served and
there will be a Bake Sale as well.
All proceeds will help fund a
lifesaving operation for Tommy
not covered by insurance. He
needs a miracle...so there will
also be an abundance of prayers for
divine healing at this service.
For those who cannot attend, please
see Theresa George or John
Schofield if you wish to support or
help in any way. Give as God leads
you.
Please pray for this event and
especially for God to intercede on
Tommy’s behalf. Thanks for your
support! God bless you!
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 6
HOMEBOUND
Alan Tompkins-892-2816
616 Tom Drafts Circle
Gilbert, SC 29054
Rosetta Leaphart-892-2266
212 Shore Rd.
Gilbert, SC 29054
Thomas E. Taylor, Sr., 324390
Broad River Corr. Inst.
Montecello Unit-Room 144B
4460 Broad River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Sarah Bailey-892-0006
5 Downing Way
Gilbert, SC 29054
Luther Rogers-892-3601
2033 Shull Ave.
Gilbert, SC 29054
Mildred Price-532-6615
3712 Hwy. 378
Leesville, SC 29070
Esther Kaminer-532-6730
156 Half Circle
Leesville, SC 29070
Betty Ricard-892-6655
3834 Augusta Hwy.
Gilbert, SC 29054
Mickie Folk-532-1029
117 N. Woodside Parkway
W. Columbia, SC 29170
Mildred Price – 532-6615
3712 Highway 378
Leesville, SC 29070
Laverne Kaminer
1314 Priceville Rd.
Gilbert, SC 29054
USHERS
Bill Thornburg – Leader
Skip Price
Steve Smith
Garrett Knight
Loran Jerald
GREETERS
Clyverd & Loretta Price
ACOLYTE
Josh Schumpert or Katie
Davis
SCRIPTURE READER
Jim Hill
AFTER SERVICE GREETERS
Jane Flythe-Stewardship Cord.
July 12 & July 19
Diane Crosby-UMW President
July 26 & Aug. 2
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
July 5 – Vonnie Shealy
July 12- Linda Deering
July 19 – OPEN
July 26 – OPEN
COUNTING TEAM
Carey & Melba Smith
Skip Price
Jim Grimm
LEXINGTON EXTENDED CARE
Ruby Bedenbaugh
Lexington Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Rd.
256 A Caughman Way
Lexington, SC 29072
Betty Jo Gable
Lexington Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Rd.
Room 144-Lexington Trace
Lexington, SC 29072
Wayne Leaphart
Lexington Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Rd.
Room 114 A-Palmetto Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
Carlos (C.J.) Price
Lexington Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Rd.
Room 503 B - Azalea Circle
Lexington, SC 29072
AGAPE
Polly Derrick
Agape Room 302
2705 Leaphart Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29160
MORNINGSIDE ASSISTED
LIVING
Ella V. Woodruff-803-996-4899
c/o Morningside of Lexington
Apt #113
218 Old Chapin Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072
Homebound and Residential Care
Our July Helpers
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 7
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 8
PRAYERS: Ruby Bedenbaugh, C. J. Price, Alan Tompkins, Esther Kaminer, Sarah Bailey, Luther Rogers, Polly
Derrick, Mildred Price, Rosetta Leaphart, Mickie Folk, Betty Jo Gable, Thomas Taylor, Sr., Wayne Leaphart,
Carthon Kaminer, Lillian Kaminer and Betty Ricard.
PRESENCE
Stewardship Report
6-7 6-14 6-21 Average
Sunday School 58 81 N/A 70
Worship Service 208 194 158 187
Beth Moore Simulcast Coming September 12
A live worldwide simulcast event for women called Living Proof Live with Beth Moore will be hosted by
Beulah United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015. This event is sponsored by Kenneth
Shuler Schools of Cosmetology and joins women from around the world to encourage a deeper understanding
of the Word of God. Living Proof Live is a fun-filled Bible study, teaching, and worship experience to enrich
the mind, soul, and spirit. Bible teacher Beth Moore brings a fresh
Word from God to each Living Proof Live event - no two are the
same. As she explores the Bible and how it applies to real life,
women will be encouraged by her own experiences as a believer
and will be inspired to magnify and strengthen their own
relationship with God.
Doors open for registration and fellowship at 9:00 a.m. The
simulcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:15
p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door and are available
for purchase at www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org via PayPal.
Payment by check will also be accepted and can be mailed to the
church along with the registration form (online and at church). The
ticket price includes access to the event and listening guide; a light Continental breakfast, lunch, and
afternoon snack; and a welcome bag. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early!
REFIT® Master Class Beulah UMC will be hosting a REFIT® Master Class on Thursday, July 30th in the Family Life Center. This class
will be taught by the founders of REFIT, who will be traveling from Texas to visit our area. The class will be from
6:30 until 8:00 and is guaranteed to be lots of fun and a great workout. Whether you currently attend a REFIT®
class or not, all are welcomed to attend the Master Class. The fee is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. You may
register by going online to refitrev.com or by contacting Mary Rowell, if you wish for her to handle your registration.
Please pass the word in the community. We are so blessed to have these highly skilled individuals come to our
church. Let’s make it a great success!
Calendar for June 2015
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH
6:30 pm Choir Practice
THURSDAY, JULY 2
7:30 pm Praise Choir - FLC
FRIDAY, JULY 3
9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)
SATURDAY, JULY 4
SUNDAY, JULY 5
8:30 am Meet & Greet
Contemporary Worship
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00am Sunday School
Traditional Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Traditional Worship Service
MONDAY, JULY 6
9:30 am Bridge
6:30 pm Journey Bible Study
TUESDAY, JULY 7
9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room
7:00 pm REFIT Class - FLC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
10:00 am Weight Watchers
6:30 pm Choir Practice
THURSDAY, JULY 9
10:30 am Fun, Food, and Fellowship - FLC
7:30 pm Praise Choir
FRIDAY, JULY 10
9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)
8:00 pm Square Dance
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Salkehatchie - Bus
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Salkehatchie - Bus
8:30 am Meet & Greet
Contemporary Worship
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
Traditional Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Children’s Church
4:00 pm J.A.M.
Aftershock
6:00 pm Bible Study
MONDAY, JULY 13
Salkehatchie - Bus
8:30 am Preschool Camp (until 12:30)
9:30 am Bridge - SH
6:30 pm Journey Bible Study
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Salkehatchie - Bus
8:30 am Preschool Camp (until 12:30)
9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room
Noon Mary/Martha Circle
7:00 pm REFIT Class - FLC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Salkehatchie - Bus
8:30 am Preschool Camp (until 12:30)
10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH
6:30 pm Choir Practice
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Salkehatchie - Bus
8:30 am Preschool Camp (until 12:30)
6:30 pm Prayer Group
7:30 pm Praise Choir - FLC
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Salkehatchie - Bus
9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Salkehatchie - Bus
SUNDAY, JULY 19
8:30 am Meet & Greet
Contemporary Worship
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00 am Sunday School
Traditional Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Children’s Church
11:15 am Potluck
Noon Church Council
MONDAY, JULY 20
9:30 am Bridge - SH
6:30 pm Journey Bible Study
TUESDAY, JULY 21
9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room
7:00 pm REFIT Class - FLC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH
6:30 pm Choir
5:30 pm Beth Moore Meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 23
7:30 pm Praise Choir
FRIDAY, JULY 24
9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)
8:00 pm Square Dance
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Theresa George - FLC
6:00 pm Tommy Taylor Benefit - FLC
SUNDAY, JULY 26
8:30 am Meet & Greet
Contemporary Worship
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00am Sunday School
Traditional Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Traditional Worship Service
Children’s Church
4:00 pm J.A.M.
Aftershock
4:30 pm Youth Road Trip
6:00 pm Bible Study - SH
Forever Changes
MONDAY, JULY 27
9:30 am Bridge - SH
TUESDAY, JULY 28
9:30 am Bible Study - Conf. Room
7:00 pm REFIT Class - FLC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Colombia Mission Trip
10:00 am Weight Watchers - SH
6:30 pm Choir
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Colombia Mission Trip
6:30 pm Refit Master Class
7:30 pm Praise Choir
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Colombia Mission Trip
9:00 am Mother’s Morning Out (until noon)
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 10
A God-Created Super Star “God made … the greater light to rule the day …” (Genesis 1:16, NRSV). The first biblical description of Creation reveals that God made the sun — a truly amazing body of light. At the sun’s center (where the temperature reaches 15 million degrees!), every second, 600 million tons of hydrogen fuse into 596 million tons of helium. The 4 million “missing” tons become sunshine, making life on earth possible. The sun’s magnetic field (which reverses direction every 11 years) and the resulting sunspots and solar flares impact the earth in ways most of us rarely think about. Writes Dennis Overbye in the New York Times: “In all of recorded history, as far as scientists have been able to tell, the sun’s output has varied by only a tenth of a percent.” If the sun were more volatile, like many stars, earth would either burn up or freeze at regular intervals. As you spend time outside this summer, give
thanks for this bright marvel that God designed.
Freedom Under God Our status of dominion [over creation] derives from God's delegated authority. We do not exist as auton-omous persons at liberty to do as we please. Our privilege of dominion does not mean freedom from God; it means freedom under God. Our commission to be subrulers under God carries with it enormous responsibilities. ... He intends for us to rise above the rest of the created order and to participate rationally and responsibly in his divine purposes.
—Kenneth Cain Kinghorn, Christ Can Make You Fully Human
BEULAH NEWS PAGE 11
What: Back to School Skate Bash
Where: Celebrations in Leesville
When: August 9, 2015 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Who: YOU! Open to the community, all ages
welcomed.
Hosted by: Beulah United Methodist Church
This is a FREE event. We ask that each person
attending bring at least one school item to be
donated to our local schools. We will skate,
fellowship and have light refreshments.
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Leesville, SC 29070
PERMIT NUMBER 8
Beulah United Methodist Church
161 Beulah Church Road
Gilbert, SC 29054
www.beulahunitedmethodistchurch.org
Return Service Requested
W e would like to invite you to Fun,
Food and Fellowship. We meet
every second Thursday at 10:30 am
(except for November, when we
have the Senior
Thanksgiving
Dinner). We hope
you will come have
lunch and get
together with all
your friends and
make new friends.
Invite all your
neighbors to come with you. We would be glad to
have you attend. Any questions, please call the
church office at 892-2842 or Theresa George at
803-397-3798.
Fun, Food, and
Fellowship
July 9, 2015