Lenten services were held on Sundays at 5 PM on:
Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, and March 17.
Photos are posted lower on this page.
Tranquil hosted a gathering of 38 ladies from the Greenwood District United Women in Faith for “A Day Apart” on Saturday, March 2nd. At the podium is Mary Lynn Polk, our guest speaker. Her message was entitled “Are You a Transformer?”
Ladies lined up at the registration table for “A Day Apart.”
Judy served as our pianist for “A Day Apart.”
Special music was shared by Judy, Jane and Linda.
More ladies from “A Day Apart” Meeting.
Details given concerning the day’s activities.
The ladies found something to applaud about.
Jane, Rev. Bolin and Linda were on kitchen duty for “A Day Apart.”
Pastor Thessa G. Smith delivered the message for our 1st Lenten service on Sunday evening, February 25. A choir from her church also shared special music for the service.
Rev. Joe Long delivered the message for our 2nd Lenten service on Sunday evening, March 3.
Rev. Robby Lybrand delivered the message for our 3rd Lenten service on Sunday evening, March 10.
Rev. Luke Mims delivered the message for our 4th Lenten service on Sunday evening, March 17.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
We celebrated Tranquil’s 200+3 Years of Worship
Tranquil UMC is known as the “birthplace of Greenwood’s Methodism.”
Visitors and members were asked to fill out a name tag before entering the sanctuary. Tranquil history books were also available.
Former ministers of Tranquil – pictured at top right is Rev. Bob Stillwell, who delivered the message for our Anniversary/homecoming service on Sunday, May 7.
Rev. Stillwell reconnected with a Tranquil member.
Pictured are uniforms and trophies from Tranquil’s winning softball team.
Youth, Girl Scouts and Women’s Ministry photos were on display.
A well-filled dessert table had a good variety
to complete a delicious meal.
Visitors and members filled the fellowship hall, enjoying the food and the homecoming displays.
Pictured left to right is former minister, Rev. Luke Mims; current minister, Rev. John Bolin; and Tranquil members, Mrs. Judy Davis and her husband, Rev. Jim Davis.
A picture of the church was used to make a special cake for the homecoming celebration.
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Tranquil UMC Inclement Weather Policy
Decisions to cancel Sunday School and Worship Service will be made by 7:00 p.m. Saturday. These decisions will be based on the best weather and road conditions information available at the time. Decisions will be communicated by: 1) Message on church answering machine; 2) Local radio station 103.5 FM; 3) WSPA, WYFF, WLOS and WHNS TV stations; 4) Tranquil’s Facebook page; and 5) Tranquil’s website: www.thetranquillife.org.