THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ and making Christ known.
CONTENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP IS BACK! Starting Wednesday, August 19 the following programs will resume: • •
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Wednesday Night Supper | 5:15-6:15 | Parish Hall (Menu on p. 3) Children’s Choirs (Cherub, Young Ringers, Wesley, & Carol) | See Music Notes for times and locations Mid-week Communion | 5-5:30 | Chapel GROW | 4:15-5 | 2 & 3-year-olds | Room 207/209 Uth Bible Study | 6:30 | Youth Lounge
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Music & Church-wide
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Uth & Church-wide
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Children & Church-wide
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Photos
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Reporting
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2-week Calendar
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Preschool
NOTE: Adult Studies and “Let’s Talk” will resume after Labor Day. Sign up for supper online (click the WNF banner or click “wnf” under “ministries” or contact the church office. You can also sign up on Connection Cards.
33 Greenville Street | Newnan, GA 30263 P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | New na nFU MC .org Worship: 8:30 & 11 A.M. Traditional | 11 A.M. Contemporary Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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August 11, 2015
MUSIC NOTES IT’S CHOIR TIME!
Children’s Choirs begin next week on Wednesday, August 19! Be sure to register now! See the list to the right for times. Plan on making choir a part of your fall schedule. For more information on all of our choirs, visit NewnanFUMC.org and click on “music” under “ministries.” Choirs already meeting: Parish Choir | Wednesdays | 5:45pm | Bell Room Chancel Choir | Wednesdays | 6:45pm | Choir Room Youth Choir | Sundays | 5:00pm | Choir Room
Children’s Choir schedule (starting August 19): Cherub Choir | age 4 & 5 | Wed. | 4:15pm | 203 Wesley Choir | grades 1 & 2 | Wed. | 4:15pm | CR Young Ringers | grades 4, 5, & 6 | Wed. | 4:15pm | BR Carol Choir | grades 3, 4, 5, & 6 | Wed. | 5:15pm | CR These choirs will begin in September: Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors | Tues. | 9:30am | CR Joybells | Mon. | 4:30pm | BR Inspirations | Mon. | 5:45pm | CR New Member Welcome The Chancel Choir welcomes new members Bobby Allen, Melinda Jones, and Jamie Jones! The Parish Choir welcomes new member Jeri Burnette. Thank you for sharing your gifts!
-David Kinrade
JOB NETWORKING JOB FAIR Newnan FUMC Job Networking, along with The Employer Committee and the Department of Labor, will be sponsoring a Job Fair on August 27th at the Coweta Co. Fair Grounds and will NOT be meeting their regular time on Tuesday, August 11th.
TLC (THE LUNCHEON CLUB) BREAKFAST Tuesday, August 18 | 9-10am | FREE! | Sign up by August 16 | Come fellowship as breakfast is served in the Parish Hall! BAKED POTATO BUFFET & CANASTA Tuesday, September 8 | 10:45am – 12:15pm | $4 | Sign up by September 6 | When was the last time you played Canasta? Never played? No problem! Come on down for this intro/refresher to the card game followed by a baked potato buffet with lots of toppings! Sign up on Connection Cards, by contacting the church office, or online (click “registrations” under “calendar”). Also, view upcoming TLC events under “ministries.”
AUGUST 30TH @ THE FAIR GROUNDS You will NOT want to miss this amazing day filled with fun, food, and fellowship! Best of all…it is COMPLETELY FREE (with the exception of cupcakes from Smallcakes). Make plans to attend and bring friends! 4-5:30 | Games & activities…cornhole, horseshoes, bouncy castles/slides, kickball, ultimate frisbee, face-painting, relay races, bingo & much more! 5:30-6:30 | Dinner catered by Sprayberry’s BBQ (FREE!!!) 6:30 | Worship 7:00 | Water Wars & Cupcakes from Smallcakes Truckcakery! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you are willing/able to man or plan games and events, email koothoudt@newnanfumc.org
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August 11, 2015
FUN ‘N FROLIC
“Taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” –Psalm 34:8 Everyone is invited to gather for worship each Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Children & families are welcome! Led by our pastors and other leaders, you will be encouraged through a meaningful devotional, music, and prayer. The focal point of each service will be the observation of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
CO-ED FALL SOFTBALL WE NEED PLAYERS!!! Deadline for the church to register is August 21. Play begins September 14. The church would like to have a co-ed team representing us. So, men and women (18+), if you are interested in participating, email/call Tyler Granroos (tyroos@yahoo.com | 770.253.8651)
NOAH’S ARK IN LOCUST GROVE Wednesday, September 2 | 9:45am – 5pm | $12 for travel, lunch, and donation to the park | Sign up by August 19 | Noah’s Ark is a 250 acre sanctuary for abused, unwanted, or neglected animals. A beautiful “park like” setting with paved pathways and picnic area. Wear your walking shoes! A sack lunch will be provided. After lunch and seeing the animals, it’s on to the Tanger Outlets for some shopping! IMAX MOVIE “SECRET OCEAN” @ FERNBANK Wednesday, September 16 | 9:45am – 2:30pm | $15 for ticket & travel | Sign up by August 23 | Join Jean-Michel Cousteau as he follows in his father’s footsteps and offers a breakthrough look at a secret world within the ocean. Lunch will follow @ Fox Bros’ BBQ Sign up online (click “registrations” under “calendar”), on your Connection Card, or by contacting the church office.
WEDNESDAY MENU AUGUST 19 Tacos/nachos w/fixins & Spanish rice. AUGUST 26 Poppy seed chicken, rice, & green beans SEPTEMBER 2 Spaghetti, Texas toast, & salad bar
NEW UTH WEBSITE & TEXT UPDATES: Check out NewnanUTH.com for updates and signups for events & text “newnanuth” to 40650 to receive text updates on your phone! HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST @ CHICK-FIL-A Tuesdays @ 7:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning! SUNDAY NIGHT UTH & WEDNESDAY NIGHT UTH BIBLE STUDY Sunday Night Uth Worship is currently meeting on Sunday nights @ 6 pm in the Youth Lounge & Uth Bible Study will begin next Wednesday, August 19th!
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STOP HUNGER NOW 2015 September 25 | 6-8pm | Parish Hall We’ll be packing 15,552 meals (up from our usual 10,000)!!! Visit events.stophungernow.org/FUMCNewnan2015 to sign up!
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QUILTS OF VALOR FISH FRY FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY, August 15 | 4-7pm Parish Hall Proceeds go to help fund the making of quilts (which can cost up to $250) for veterans.
INTRODUCING THE NEWNAN FUMC PODCAST Podcasts can be downloaded/listened-to @ newnanfumc.podbean.com or from the iTunes store (search “newnan fumc”)
Cost: suggested $8 donation minimum RSVP to CowetaCountyQuiltsOfValor@gmail.com or 404.790.4831
PROMOTION SUNDAY VBS 2016 SAVE THE DATE!!! Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16
NURSERY REMINDER WORSHIP SERVICES Our nursery is available during all worship services for children birth through age 3. Children who will be 4 years old (by September 1, 2015) and older should remain with their families to participate in our worship services. Children’s bulletins are available as you enter the worship service. SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery is available during Sunday School for children under age 2. Children age 2 (by September 1, 2015) or older should attend the appropriate class during the Sunday School hour. Thank you!
Congratulations to our 2-year-old children and our 3rd graders who received Bibles from our church during Promotion Sunday. If your 2-year-old (by September 1, 2015) or 3rd grader did not receive a bible on Promotion Sunday, please contact Ashley Johnson (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org). All children have now been “promoted” to their new Sunday School classes based on their current age or grade. This will be their Sunday School class until Promotion Sunday, August 2016.
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS Sunday School leaders are needed for our children’s classes for the 2015-2016 year. Please prayerfully consider serving our children in this capacity. Email Ashley Johnson (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org) if interested.
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(top) Picnic & Pops in the Park; (top-right/right) The 2-year-olds receive their Bibles; (right/bottomrd right) The 3 graders receive their Bibles during worship; (bottom-left) the Confirmation Parent Orientation; (below) Preschool Summer Enrichment Week 3
August 11, 2015
The Shepherd Newsletter Friendship Committee Mildred Jones 415 Hal Jones Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 Sympathy We extend Christian sympathy to the following persons we are aware of who experienced the death of a loved one during the summer: Gail Marsengill (mother) Jason Newsome (wife) Sara Dewberry (husband) Perkins family (son-in-law/brother-inlaw/nephew) Brenda Welden (mother) James Welden (grandmother) Ron Pinson (sister) Tom Touchstone (step-father) Julie Chapman (mother) Jim Day (mother) Don Conoly (father) Will Conoly (grandfather) Steve Hinely (grandmother)
IN MEMORIAM Mary Parker Underwood 3/29/1923 – 7/28/2015 “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” - Ps alm 23 :6
August 11, 2015 August 9th Reporting
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—159; 11:00—347; Connect—129) Sunday School Church Membership
635 439 2255
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/8/2015 Week #31 Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)
$ $ $
Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget
$ 1,624,565 $ --------$ 1,624,565
AUGUST 16TH
Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Jack Terrell, Luke Cliett (8:30) Lily Smith, Abby Jackson (11:00) Crucifer: Jack Palmer (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
AUGUST 23RD
Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Emma Phelps, Nolen Huey (11:00) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
836,854 904,826 (67,972)
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8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (201) Uth (YL)
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
August 11, 2015 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:00pm Scouts #48 Court of Honor (S) 4:00pm Scouts #48 Reception (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (201) Uth (YL)
10:00am Circle 2 (WW) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (Annex)
7:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) TLC Breakfast (PH) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Angels House Board Meeting (200)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
4:15pm The Grove Meeting (GR) GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
8:00am Preschool CPR Certification (PH)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
10:00am 4:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Preschool Parent Orientation (PH) Job Networking Job Fair (Fair Grounds) Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
8:30am FnF: Atlanta Beltline Tour
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
7:00am Samaritan Clinic (PH) 11:00am Quilts of Valor (PH)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
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August 11, 2015
PRESCHOOL NEWS We still have lots of spaces left for our 2015-2016 school year. Tell your friends & family! For more info, contact Nancy Martin (nmartin@newnanfumc.org)
The Preschool Children’s Consignment Sale is just around the corner—September 18 & 19! Register now! Information can be found at NFUMCPreschool.org
Our final week of Preschool Summer Enrichment is currently underway (pictures on p. 5). The children are going around the world in 4 days!
Blessings,
-Nancy Martin
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