2017 FALL STUDIES
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TUESDAYS (Childcare available for 5th grade and younger for evening studies.)
Safe Place: A Christian Support Group for Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse (12 weeks) | Starting September 5 | 7pm | Youth Lounge | Shelter from the Storm: Hope for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Kubetin, Mallory, & Truitt | Participants will experience unconditional love and acceptance, personal honesty, accountability, and the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. Safe Place is a sanctuary where women can be heard and experience hope, healing, and restoration. Facilitators: Kate Bohannon & Rev. JoAn Kinrade, assisted by Denise Johnston, Julie Lee, Stephanie Piper, and Alicia Porras Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer; Women’s Study (7 weeks) Begins September 26 | 7pm | Participants will learn how to get dressed for the invisible spiritual battle that rages around them all day, every day. Scripture reminds us that a cunning enemy seeks to wreak havoc in everything that matters to us--our emotions, our mind, our family, and our future. Participants will learn how to stand firm and experience spiritual victory and breakthrough in their life. | Facilitator: Brooke Barksdale After God’s Own Heart by Mike Bickle; Men’s Study (10 weeks) Begins September 26 | 7pm | King David was a shepherd, a psalmist, a liar, a murderer, an adulterer and the only person to be named in the Bible as “a man after God’s own heart. Participants will learn how to embody in their own way the kind of heart that reflects the very heart, emotions, and personality of God and to worship, serve, and love God with passion. | Facilitators: Adam Lofton, Ryan Brightman, & David Johnston Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton; Study for Adults (4 weeks) | Beginning November 7 | 10:30 am | In preparation for the Advent and Christmas season, participants will look through the eyes of Joseph and learn to accept and glorify God’s will even when life’s circumstances and personal situations make it difficult to do so. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand, faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. | Facilitators: Rev. David & Harriette Haygood
WEDNESDAYS
Nehemiah: A Heart that Can Break by Kelly Minter; Women’s Study (8 weeks) Begins September 12 | 9am | As Nehemiah faced great opposition and numerous setbacks, he and the Israelites learned how to totally abandon themselves to God's will and way for their lives. As we acknowledge what is going on around us, God often breaks our hearts for the hurting people in our midst. Participants will be encouraged to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and obediently do what God is calling them to do. Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade
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Let’s Talk | Begins August 23 | 6:30pm | Room 203 | No registration needed | Let's Talk is a one-hour discussion session about a current event from a Christian perspective that the facilitator might choose. Contact Warren Budd (678.410.2126), Patsy Jackson (770.964.6683), or John Minesinger (678.416.9607) for more information. NewnanFUMC.org | P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 Worship: 8:30AM & 10:55AM Traditional | 11AM Contemporary | Office Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm
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AUGUST 22, 2017
MUSIC NOTES
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS BEGIN TOMORROW!
JOIN US AT ANY OF THESE CHOIRS!:
If you haven't already done so, please register and print Wednesdays: Young Ringers, Cherub Choir, Wesley off a choir calendar from the website (click "music" un- Choir (4:15pm) | Carol Choir (5:15pm) | Parish Choir der "ministries"). I look forward to seeing you in choir! (5:45pm) | Chancel Choir (6:45pm) Sundays: Youth Choir Ensemble (4:30) | Youth Choir YOUTH CHOIR NEWS (5pm) We have had a great start to Youth Choir so far with 85 Tuesday, Sept. 5: Swingin' Singin' Seniors (9:30am) in attendance the past two weeks! There is still room Monday, September 11: Joybells (4:30pm) | Inspirations for any youth grades 7-12. Sundays @ 5pm. (5:45pm) -David Kinrade
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER & ACTIVITIES
MEMBER INFO UPDATE We’re currently updating our member records to make sure that we have the best information! Please help us by visiting the website and clicking the “ACS” banner to fill out the form and make sure we have all your info. Hard copies are also available in the pews of the Sanctuary. Thank you!
Wednesday, August 23 Supper and activites are starting THIS WEEK! Dinner is from 5:15-6:15pm | $6 adults, $3 kids (10 & under), $20 families | Please RSVP by Monday @ noon for the following Wednesday, or sign up permanently! Sign up on Connection Cards, online, or app! THIS WEEK: August birthdays will be recognized. Menu: Hotdogs & hamburgers!
Dinner with Friends is getting ready to gear up for September – December. Groups of 6-8 people plan their own meals and get together once a month for four consecutive months. Share meals at participants’ homes, at local restaurants, the church or wherever the group decides. The emphasis is on fun and fellowship, so you don’t have to be a gourmet cook to participate. Once groups are formed, the first host will be selected from the group roster. He/ she will contact members to arrange the details for the first gathering. Simply indicate your interest on the Connection card in Sunday’s bulletin OR signup online. Singles or couples can sign up. Members of the group take turns serving as host. Then at the end of the December, new groups will be formed for the Spring. Contact Karen Oothoudt with any questions. Sign up BY THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 25.
Don't forget, there will be a weekly drawing for a free meal! Ice cream bar on August 30! Activities starting: GROW, children's choirs, Mid-week Communion, Let's Talk, UTH Bible Study...see calendar on p. 7 for locations & times!
CANCER CARE PRAYER SERVICE SERVICE OF PRAYER & HEALING Thursday, September 14 6:30pm | Sanctuary
SAVE-THE-DATES
For cancer patients, caregivers, family, & friends.
ULTIMATE 2017 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 | 3-6:30pm WOMEN'S GALA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 | 5:30pm
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AUGUST 22, 2017
MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES!
FUN ‘N FROLIC Scott Antique Market
Thursday, September 7 | 10:30am4:30pm | RSVP by THIS THURSDAY, August 24 | Scott Antique Market is one of America’s favorite treasure hunts. With more than 3,500 exhibitor booths filled each month by vendors from around the globe buying and selling their beautiful antiques, this market has been named the world’s largest indoor antique market. One can find pieces from any period of time and from any place in the world. This monthly market is filled with heirloom furniture & antiques, collectibles & knickknacks.
February 18-24, 2018 | San Raymundo & San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala | For UTH (8-12 grade), parents, and counselors...max team size is 25, so hurry! | $1500 (includes airfare, mission expenses, almost all food, & ground transportation...does not include vaccinations or passport fees (passport required) | Visit NewnanUTH.com to sign up now! Contact Brent (britter@newnanfumc.org) if you have any questions!
BRAZIL MISSION & EVANGELISM TRIP 2018 Sign-up is now underway for the Brazil mission trip for 2018, June 8-19, with Rick Bonfim Ministries. It is a life-changing trip that will transform you as you minister to the Brazilian people. Please contact Lewis Jackson soon if you are interested: 770.304.3880 or jacksons4him@numail.org
GIBBS GARDENS
Wednesday, September 20 | 9am-4:30pm | $20 (for garden & travel, bring $ for lunch) | Sign up by September 6 | A beautiful time of year to visit this garden in Ball Ground, GA. Blooms in season will be Roses, Hydrangea, Water Lilies, Ferns, Wildflowers and wonderful Fall colors to see! There is an additional $5 tram to get around the gardens if you need it. Those tickets can be bought by individuals at the garden entrance. Lunch will be at the gardens.
ZOE KENYA TEAM UPDATE Our Zoe Kenya Team leaves in just two weeks! Please be in prayer for them as they prepare to meet our working group of orphans, and for all that God will use this Trip of Hope to reveal. If you would like more information about being a part of the next Zoe Kenya Team trip June 19-28, 2018, please let Brooke (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org) or JoAn (jkinrade@newnanfumc. org) know! And to see an example of how Zoe is transforming lives, check out Maggie's story: "Do not focus on our poverty, but focus on our future." WeAreZOE.org/land-rights-matter/ 3
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AUGUST 22, 2017
PRESCHOOL: CONSIGNMENT SALE
ACOLYTE TRAINING
September 22 & 23 Registration is going on now for our Fall Children’s Consignment Sale! Visit NFUMCPreschool. org and click “Consignment Sale” at the top for more info on how to register to consign items.
TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 23 4:30pm | Sanctuary | All 3rd-6th graders interested in becoming acolytes are invited to join us for training! This is the first year we are making this opportunity available to our 3rd graders and we’re excited for their involvement and participation! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Weaver, acolyte coordinator (bm.weaver5@gmail.com) or Brooke (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org).
And, don’t forget to shop the sale! Friday, September 22 | 9am - 5pm Saturday, September 23 | 8am - 12pm
FLU SHOTS: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Joey & Emily Burg will be providing flu shots on Sunday, September 17 in the Gathering Room. They will take most forms of insurance, so if you need a shot, stop by! More info about cost for individual uninsured shots coming soon!
THIS Saturday, August 26 SIGN UP BY TOMORROW, AUGUST 23!!! 4-8pm | $15 first child; $10 second child; $5 third child; $30 family max Please pack a dinner for your child. Sign up & pay online now by clicking the banner!
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AUGUST 22, 2017
ROOT 345, children's Sunday school, Preschool Summer Enrichment, and the 2017 Eclipse! 5
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AUGUST 22, 2017
IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH:
AUGUST 20 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 121; 10:55 - 401; Connect - 141) Church Membership
BIRTH
Sally Ann Raptis, daughter of Tyree & Avery Raptis, Tony & Sally Brown, grandparents, was born on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
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SYMPATHY
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/19/2017 Week #33
Christian sympathy is extended to Robin & Alice Miller and family for the death of their daughter-in-law, Laura Leigh Miller, on Monday, August 14, 2017.
Total Tithes & Income: $ 917,935 Total Expenses: $ 1,013,815 Over/(Under): $ (95,880) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
Christian sympathy is extended to Rickey Snellgrove and family for the death of his son, Tanner John Snellgrove, on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
SEPTEMBER 3rd
AUGUST 27th
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) Maddox Tomlinson, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Corinne Terrell, Chloe Terrell (8:30) Sanders Welden, Amie Phelps (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
AUGUST 22, 2017
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Children's Ministry Team Meeting (GR) Youth Choir Ensemble (CR) Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) ROOT 345 (211) Confirmation Class (A212) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LABOR DAY--OFFICE CLOSED! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:00am Men's Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:00am Swingin' Singin' Seniors (CR) 6:30pm Safe Place (YL)
MONDAY, AUGUST 28 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00am Preschool: CPR Training (PH) 6:30pm Safe Place Team Meeting (GR) 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)
4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 GROW (211) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (BR) Let's Talk Group (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 GROW (211) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (BR) Let's Talk Group (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 5:30pm Fear This for Life (C) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 10:00am Preschool: Parent Orientation (PH) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
The church is in need of CDL drivers to help with the variety of trips and activites that require a bus. We are limited in what we can offer without a healthy list of available drivers. The church will pay for your training and volunteering to do this does not commit you to everytime we need a bus driver. Your name would be added to a list of people we could call on and ask. Think about it, pray about it, and let someone on the staff know if you think this is a ministry you could help with. Thanks!!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
IN MEMORIAM
Tanner John Snellgrove 8/28/1996 - 8/12/2017
“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
CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS: S - Sanctuary | PH - Parish Hall | GR - Gathering Room | C - Chapel | PS - Preschool (lower floor of Parish Hall) | CR - Choir Room | BR - Bell Room | VN - Veatch Nixon Classroom (between Gathering Room & Chapel) | YL - Youth Lounge | 200, 201, 203, 207/209, etc. - 2nd floor of Education Building | AC (Annex Conference), A### - 2nd floor of Annex Building (old Bank of America Building)
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AUGUST 22, 2017
PRESCHOOL NEWS FALL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE Registration is going on now for the consignment sale! If you have items to consign, please visit NFUMCPreschool.org and click “Consignment Sale” at the top for more info! Friday, September 22 | 9am - 5pm Saturday, September 23 | 8am - 12pm PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN PARENT ORIENTATION: Thursday, August 31 | 10am | Parish Hall BACK TO SCHOOL: Tuesday, September 5!!! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
TO: NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org