The Shepherd Newsletter
August 19, 2014
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. If you or someone you know has been visiting with us at Newnan FUMC for a while and are wondering what the next step should be, this is for you! Our final morning of Next Steps will be this Sunday @ 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Come join us for breakfast and continue our meeting with Pastor Stuart Greene. If you would like to make plans to attend, please RSVP by contacting the church office (churchoffice@newnanfumc.org | 770.253.7400) or by registering online (click the “Next Steps” banner on the website). PREACHING SCHEDULE August 24: 8:30 Traditional & 11:00 Contemporary – Stuart | 11:00 Traditional – Maria August 31: 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional – Stuart | 11:00 Contemporary – Maria
33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263 (P) 770.253.7400 (F) 770.253.7404 NewnanFUMC.org
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Music & Churchwide
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Churchwide
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Churchwide & Uth
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Reporting
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2-Week Calendar
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Children & Photos
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August 5, 2014
MUSIC NOTES It’s Choir Time! Children’s Choirs begin this week! Plan on making choir a part of your fall schedule. New members are always welcome! For information on all our choirs, visit NewnanFUMC.org and click “music” under “ministries”.
• Carol Choir | Wednesday | 5:15 | Choir Room • Youth Choir | Sunday | 5:00 | Choir Room Looking Ahead These choirs will meet in September: • Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors | Tues., Sept. 2 | 9:30 a.m. • Joybells | Monday, September 8 | 4:30 p.m. • Inspirations | Monday, September 8 | 5:45 p.m.
Here’s a list of choirs meeting this week: • Chancel Choir | Wednesday | 6:45 | Choir Room • Parish Choir | Wednesday | 5:45 | Bell Room • Cherub Choir | Wednesday | 4:15 | Room 203 • Young Ringers | Wednesday | 4:15 | Bell Room • Wesley Choir | Wednesday | 4:15 | Choir Room
See you in choir!
-David
TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY TONIGHT, August 19 6:00 p.m. Newnan Presbyterian Church Services begin TOMORROW
NEW CHOIR ROBE CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, August 20
We are asking the congregation to prayerfully consider helping us fund the purchase of these robes, which are $165 apiece. Donations can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Checks can be made out to the Newnan FUMC Choir Robe Fund. Thank you!
COMMUNITY WELCOME HOUSE NEEDS Ziploc bags (any size), drinking glasses, light bulbs, trash bags, mops, brooms, cleaning buckets, powdered laundry soap, baby wipes, liquid dish soap, paper towels, bar soap, feminine products, shampoo & conditioner, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and diapers (all sizes). Items can be dropped off in the Parish Hall under the CWH poster against the wall. Last day to donate is September 14th!
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5:00 p.m. in the Chapel During these 30-minute services, we gather together to sing, pray, and share in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
2014 FALL BIBLE STUDIES
Sign up online (“bible studies” under “ministries”) or by calling or emailing the church office.
Friday, October 3 @ 6 p.m.
TUESDAY 7:00 a.m. | Men’s Breakfast Bible Study | Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Gathering Room | Join in fellowship and conversation focused on personal growth. | Leaders: Mike Fuller and Jerry Cox 10:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Study | Meets weekly (beginning on 9/2) location TBA | Book: The Wesleyan Way: A Faith That Matters by Bishop Scott J. Jones | This study helps persons envision and practice discipleship as a way of life. Presenting Christianity from the perspective of John Wesley, the author encourages participants to a deeper, more thoughtful, and active commitment to Christ. | Cost: $15 for workbook | Leaders: Rev. David & Harriette Haygood WEDNESDAY 9:00-10:45 a.m. | Women’s Bible Study | Meets weekly (beginning 9/3) in the Martha Fuller Classroom | Book: Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore (12-week Study). | This is a comprehensive study of the Old Testament Book of Daniel. | Cost: $20 for workbook | Leader: Rev. JoAn Kinrade 6:30 p.m. | Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life | Meets weekly (beginning 9/3) location TBA (childcare available). | Would you like to discuss current events with your Pastor and other Christians? How does our faith help us interpret the things happening around us? If candid, faith-based conversation about real live is something that interests you, this class is for you. | Leader: Dr. Stuart Greene 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Short-term Disciple Bible Study | Meets weekly (location TBA; 9/3) location TBA (childcare provided). Book: Invitation to the Old and New Testaments by Sinclair & Tabor (16week Study) This 16-week study covers a basic overview of the Bible and is designed especially for busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies. Cost: $35 for both workbooks | Leaders: Ryan Brightman and Adam Lofton THURSDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m. | The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life | Meets weekly (location TBA; beginning 9/4) This 6-week study teaches simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle and is centered on five essentials that will launch your journey to health: Faith-nurturing your soul; Food-enjoying God’s abundance; Fitness-strengthening your body; Focus-renewing your mind; Friends-encouraging one another. Cost: $27 for book & study guide | Leader: Carolyn Newby SUNDAY 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Adult Book Club | Meets weekly (10-week study) location TBA (begins 9/7) | Book: Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor | In her newest book, Taylor, a NY Times Bestselling Author and Episcopal Priest, teaches persons how to find God even in darkness. | Participants must purchase their own books. | Leader: Debbie Fambro 3
Stay tuned for more info!
CUB SCOUTS SIGNUP Sunday, September 7th immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship services
FUN ‘N FROLIC Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum & lunch at Chick-fil-A Luau Thursday, September 4 | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Spend the morning touring the museum in Fayetteville. The antebellum house has long been a city landmark for Fayetteville. The house was built in 1855 by Dr. John Holliday, uncle to “Doc” Holliday, occupied later by Solomon Dorsey, a colonel in the Civil War, and then lived in by Robert Fife, a former Fayetteville City Council member. It also shares association with Margaret Mitchell, Dr. Crawford Long, and former Governor Dorsey (visit hdfhouse.com for more info). Following the tour, lunch will be at Chick-fil-A’s newest restaurant, CFA Luau. Cost: $12 for the museum | RSVP by August 25th online or by calling the church office
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August 5, 2014
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES Church pictorial directories are available in the church office during the week and from Karen’s office on Sundays. They are $5 each to offset the cost of printing. Digital copies are also available for those that prefer at the same price of $5.
CANCER CARE MINISTRY Cancer Care Ministry will begin training on September 2nd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Henry Kitchens classroom. All who are interested in this ministry please plan on attending. Come and join us as we begin this compassionate cancer caring ministry. –Cissy Hass (superwoman@numail.org) David Clark (dclark@numail.org)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP Begins TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 20th! Supper will be served from 5:15-6:15 (this week: Tacos & fixins!) Prices: Children 3 and under – Free Children 4-10 - $3 Adults - $6 Family (max) - $20
TRAINING
Call the office by noon on Tuesday, or go online and click “wnf” under “ministries”, to register for dinner. We must have your reservations in order to prepare enough food. NEW: You can now pay with credit/check card at supper! Cash & checks also accepted. MENU: • August 20: Tacos & fixins • August 27: Pork loin, mashed potatoes, & green beans (Kids: hot dogs & chips) • September 3: Penne pasta bake & Texas toast • September 10: Poppy seed chicken, rice, & broccoli (Kids: chicken nuggets & tater tots) • September 17: No Wednesday Night Supper (Consignment Sale) • September 24: Smoked brisket w/bun, baked beans, & cole slaw (Kids: turkey hoagies & chips)
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In late September, we will begin another training class for Stephen Ministers. In it, trainees will: Be equipped to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to others; gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting; experience tremendous personal spiritual growth. Interested? Contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)
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August 5, 2014 August 17th Reporting Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—160; 10:55—330; Connect—253) Sunday School Church Membership
Friendship Committee Mary Underwood c/o Pam Thompson 100 Regent Rd. Anderson, SC 29621 864.716.0353
733 467 2195
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/16/2014
Birth Laney Page Cranford was born to Alex & Lindsey Cranford on August 6, 2014. Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Scott Hall, whose brother passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Gifts Received Memorials: Bobby Hammond by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gilbert Bobby Hammond by Mr. William Cowart Bobby Hammond by Mr. & Mrs. Emory Palmer Martha Moultrie by Mr. & Mrs. John Smith Martha Moultrie by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Duffey
Week #32
Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)
$ $ $
881,703 943,823 (62,120)
Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget
$ 1,627,004 $ 35,000 $ 1,662,004
August 31st Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Matt Rossey (11:00) Acolytes: Lela Daniell, Lacy Daniell (8:30) Mason Dewberry, Ava Elder (11:00) Crucifer: Natalie Adams (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
Honorarium: Dick & Glenda Bolin by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gilbert August 24th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Matt Rossey (11:00) Acolytes: Ella Stanford, Robin Francis Rice (8:30) Lendy Johnston, Bella Boston (11:00) Crucifer: Abigail Williams (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Martha Lynch Moultrie 3/27/1912 – 8/7/2014 “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.” -Psalm 23:6
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August 5, 2014
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Next Steps Breakfast (PH) Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Life Group Leader Meeting (GR) Youth Choir (CR) Confirmation (MF) UTH (YL)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Preschool Begins 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 6:30pm Cancer Care Ministry Meeting (HK)
MONDAY, AUGUST 25 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 7:00pm UMM (Sprayberry’s—Jackson St.) 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) The Grove Meeting (GR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10:00am FnF – Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 10:00am Preschool Parent Orientation (PH) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)
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The Shepherd Newsletter
August 5, 2014
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP MINISTRY TRAINING Saturday, September 13 | $30 (includes lunch) Hillside United Methodist in Woodstock | We will be taking a group of interested volunteers to this workshop.
on WEDNESDAYS GROW will be starting up again on September 3rd
Contact Maria (mbowers@newnanfumc.org) if interested in attending. There is also a signup sheet on her office door.
4:30 – 5:15 | For children age 2-4 Each week your child will enjoy an action-packed lesson, music, and will make a snack and craft as they learn to GROW in God’s love.
Preschool Summer Enrichment
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August 5, 2014
PRESCHOOL NEWS Our last week of Preschool Summer Enrichment was themed “Around the World in 4 Days!” The children visited four different countries in four days: Australia, China, Mexico, and Italy. They ate food from those countries and received a passport that was stamped each day. They also learned about those countries through games, costumes, music, and by viewing landmarks and art that you would find there (See pictures on page 7). UPCOMING NEWS: Preschool Parent Orientation | Thursday, August 28 | Parish Hall First Day of Preschool! | Tuesday, September 2 Preschool Consignment Sale | Thursday, September 18 – Saturday, September 20
Stay tuned for more information!
-Nancy Martin
TO: NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org