The Shepherd - August 23, 2016 by Newnan FUMC

2016

WORSHIP - SPRAYBERRY’S BBQ - KEN SCOTT (MAGICIAN) PICK-UP GAMES (CORN HOLE, LADDER BALL, ETC.) - SMALL CAKES TRUCKCAKERY - ACTIVITIES FOR ALL - INFLATABLES - STOP HUNGER NOW - SNOW CONES - COTTON CANDY CRAZY HAIR - FACE PAINTING - ULTIMATE FRISBEE - MORE!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

WORSHIP - 10:30AM ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES: Pick-up games of Corn Hole, Ladder Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Inflatables, Crazy Hair, SnoCones, Cotton Candy, Cake Walk, & Family Relays - 11:30-2:30 SPRAYBERRY’S BBQ w/MUSIC BY “ETERNITY” - 11:30 KEN SCOTT (MAGICIAN) - 1:00 “KISS”ING BOOT - 1:30 STOP HUNGER NOW PACKING - 2:00 SMALL CAKES TRUCK - 2:30 WATER WARS - 2:30 WE PROMISE THIS WILL BE ANOTHER DAY TO REMEMBER! BRING: Chairs for the worship service - New/packaged underwear or socks (the sizes you and your kids wear so we’ll have a variety). These will be distributed at Bridging the Gap. - Towels/squirt guns for Water Wars - Money for cupcakes & donations for the “Kiss”ing Boot.

CONTENTS PAGE 2 Music/Church PAGE 3 Church-wide PAGE 4 Children/Uth PAGE 5 Photos PAGE 6 Reporting PAGE 7 2-week Calendar PAGE 8 Preschool News FIND US ON:

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At 10:00am this Sunday morning, there will be a bus leaving from the church to take people to the fairgrounds.

THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 23, 2016

MUSIC NOTES

IT’S CHOIR TIME!

Most choirs are now meeting! Plan on making choir a part of your Fall schedule. For more information on all our choirs visit NewnanFUMC.org and click “music” under “ministries.”

CHOIRS ALREADY MEETING

Cherub Choir | age 4-5 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Room 203 Wesley Choir | grades 1-2 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Choir Room Young Ringers | grades 4-7 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Bell Room Carol Choir | grades 3-6 | Wed. | 5:15pm | Choir Room

CHOIRS BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER

Kinrade

THE GREAT BASILLICAS OF ITALY

FUN ‘N FROLIC

Join our Chancel Choir - either as a chaperone or singer - as we go on tour to Italy from July 2-11, 2017!

Georgia Aquarium/ World of Coke | Thursday, September 15 | 9:30am - 5pm | $45 for tickets & travel | Sign up by September 1 | The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can experience the fascinating story of the world’s best-known beverage brand in a dynamic, multimedia attraction. The Aquarium boasts of many species of fish and animals AND a new dolphin experience. Lunch will be near the 2 venues.

We will be singing in the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Assisi and Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. NOW is the time to sign up! For more information, contact David Kinrade (dkinrade@newnanfumc.org)

Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week!

Annual Apple Trip | Thursday, October 20 | 9am - 4:30pm | $7 for travel | Sign up by October 6 | Lunch will be at Bub-Ba-Q in Jasper. Apples and more at Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge. On the way home, we’ll make a quick side trip to drive over the Concord Covered Bridge in Smyrna.

8/24: Poppy seed chicken, rice, green beans 8/31: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas Sign up on Connection Cards, online (click the banner), or our app!

PASTORAL CARE BLOG Pastoral care is a facet of NFUMC’s ministry that encompasses life experiences and events. Look for information on a pastoral care blog that will contain articles and resource listings on various life issues. Proposed topics include caregiver and care receiver needs, depression, being part of the “sandwich” generation, healing, grief, suicide, holiday pressures, and what to do when God is silent. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please contact Maria at mbowers@newnanfumc.org or 770-253-7400 (x208)

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AUGUST 23, 2016

A new training class begins on Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30pm in Room 201, and will meet weekly for about 25 weeks. The training is rigorous, but life-changing. Even if you don’t feel called to serve as a Commissioned Stephen Minister, this training will aid you in becoming more effective and caring in your day-to-day interactions. Contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@ newnanfumc.org) for more information and/ or to sign up. The last day to sign up is August 31st, so don’t wait! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 6:30pm Sanctuary “The earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available--dynamic in its working.” -James 5:16 (AMP) Our church body will gather together to proclaim our faith and hope in Christ Jesus and to pray for our country and our friends and loved ones, who are experiencing physicial, emotional, and spiritual challenges. SEPTEMBER 11 9-12 | Gathering Room Flu season is coming! Time to think about getting your flu shot! Joey Burg, pharmacist at Lee Goodrum Pharmacy, is offering flu shots at the church to anyone aged 14 and older. As of right now, anyone with Medicare, Humana, Tricare, Federal employees, or Wellcare of GA will have no charge for the service. Other providers may cover some or all of the vaccine, but will need pre-approval. Out-of-pocket payment is also accepted. Contact Joey now to see if you’re covered (770.251.4808).

Tuesdays

Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study | ongoing/drop-in | 7:00am | Gathering Room | Facilitator: Jerry Cox | Meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Gathering Room. Join in fellowship and conversation focused on personal growth. Half Truths by Adam Hamilton | Begins September 13 (5-week study) | 10:30am - 12pm | Room 201 (Martha Fuller) | Cost: $13 for book | Facilitators: David & Harriette Haygood | True or false: Everything happens for a reason. God helps those who help themselves. God won’t give you more than you can handle. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. Love the sinner, hate the sin. We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they’re really just popular sayings. Come learn more about these Half Truths!

Wednesdays

Women’s Bible Study: Gideon by Priscilla Shirer | Begins October 5 (8-week study) | 9-10:45am | Annex Room 212/213 | Cost: $15 for book | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity or had trouble accepting your limitations, this study will help you see how God can use your weakness to unlock His strength. Gideon’s epic victory tells of one man’s struggle with his own weakness, and the One True God who transformed it into triumph. Let’s Talk | Ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Room 203 (Henry Kitchens) | Facilitator: Dr. Stuart Greene | Do you have an opinion about the many current issues facing our nation and world today? Would you like to know what other Christians think about these issues and have a forum to share your thoughts? That’s the whole purpose of our weekly session of Let’s Talk. Each week we explore a timely, and sometimes controversial topic in an effort to discover how our Christian faith impacts and informs our position on the topic at hand. Attend any session to add your voice to the discussion! UTH Bible Study | Begins August 17 (ongoing) | 6:30pm | Youth Lounge STUDIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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AUGUST 23, 2016

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 5-9pm | Parish Hall Nursery (bottom floor) All children thru 5th grade welcome! Please pack a dinner for your child(ren). COST: $15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30 max Sign up & pay BY TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 online (click the banner) Kids fellowship with us...you get a night out! Don’t forget to bring your little ones to come GROW with us!

WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:15-5pm IN ROOM 211 FOR CHILDREN AGE 2-4

STOP HUNGER NOW PACKING EVENT @ ULTIMATE

Did you know that for as little as 29 cents, a bag filled with rice, soy, and dried vegetables can feed a family? What can you get for 29 cents? You can help STOP HUNGER NOW! This year, instead of a stand-alone event, we are incorporating the annual SHN packing event into our ULTIMATE church events! You and your family are invited to participate in this church mission event for children, youth, and adults! Join us at the fairgrounds for ULTIMATE on August 28th! We will be packing 15,000 meals at 2:00 p.m. to help in the fight to STOP HUNGER NOW!!

Children’s Sunday School begins at 9:45am every Sunday. Pre-K through 3rd grade will be signed in at the KidCheck station in front of the Chapel for praise and worship until 10:00, and then they’ll be taken to their classrooms. 4th & 5th grades must also be signed in to KidCheck in front of the Chapel and then escorted upstairs to their classes. ALL Children’s Sunday School ends at 10:40am and ALL children must be picked up by a named adult or older sibling (6th grade or older, please) by this time. Any children not picked up from their classrooms by 10:50 will be escorted to the Narthex to wait with the ushers until parents arrive to pick them up. Thank you for your help with this. We are looking forward to a great year!

Need a KidCheck account? Create one now at KidCheck.com to help speed up your sign-ins!

ROOT 345 CHILDREN’S BIBLE STUDY ROOT 345 is a Bible Study beginning Sunday, September 18 for our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. We will meet from 6-7pm in the JAM room (211). Adult volunteers are definitely NEEDED to help with the grown of this ministry, especially for those who are looking for somewhere to plug in and help out on a weekly basis. If you think this volunteer spot is right for you, call or email Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY STARTING SEPTEMBER 18 and going through NOVEMBER 13 6:00pm | Sundays Annex Room 212 REGISTER ONLINE: DaveRamsey.com/findaclass

THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 23, 2016

Our preschoolers had a wonderful time at Preschool Summer Enrichment! We are excited for the 2016-17 school year starting September 6. Please pray for our students and teachers!

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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Elaine Carter 802 Villa Dr. Newnan, GA 30265 770.755.7020

AUGUST 28th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) Jake Elliott, John Elliott (10:55) Crucifer: Madeline Elliott (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace

FALL STUDIES CONTINUED Thursdays

(childcare available for 5th grade & under) Stephen Ministry Training | Begins September 15 (20-week study) | 6:30pm | Annex Conference Room | Cost: $35 for books | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | Learn how to give compassionate Christ-centered care to others who are experiencing life challenges by knowing what to say and not say, how to listen, how to speak the truth in love, and simply “journey with” another. There is no obligation to serve as a Commissioned Stephen Minister after completion of this training. Men’s Study: Fathered by God by John Eldredge | Begins September 8 (7-week study) | 7pm | Youth Lounge | Cost: $12 for books | Facilitator: Lewis Jackson & Robert Ward | Open to men from highschool through adulthood. This study examines how God disciples men throughout their lives, gradually forming them into the men of God they were intended to be. We will examine where we are in God’s process and consider what God is doing in us at this point in our lives. Women’s Study: Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst | Begins September 8 (7-week study) | 7pm | Room 201 (Martha Fuller) | Cost: $15 for book & study guide | Facilitator: Rev. Maria Bowers This study digs deep into the roots of rejection and the poisonous impact rejection has on the heart of relationships, including our relationship with God. The author’s personal experiences combined with her in-depth study of scripture help us to realize we are handpicked by God and to overcome the core fears feeding our insecurities as we come to understand the secret of belonging. SIGN UP ONLINE BY CLICKING THE BANNER!

AUGUST 23, 2016

AUGUST 21 REPORTING st

Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 145; 10:55 - 317; Connect - 107) Sunday School Church Membership

569 392 2272

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/20/2015 Week #33 Total Tithes & Income: $ 939,025 Total Expenses: $ 1,008,017 Over/(Under): $ (68,992) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,604,059

SEPTEMBER 4th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Chloe Smith, Hannah Smith (8:30) Jackson Stuart, Hudson Huey (10:55) Crucifer: Nolen Huey (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace

IN MEMORIAM LYNN OLIVER PORTER 9/8/1943 - 8/12/2016

“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

IN MEMORIAM FRANCES “KAY” WIERINGA 6/13/1950 - 8/14/2016

“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

IN MEMORIAM MARY WILLIE BANKS 11/10/1918 - 8/14/2016

“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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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 10:00am Bus leaves NFUMC for ULTIMATE 1 0:30am ULTIMATE 2016 (275 Pine Rd.) 10:30 | Worship 11:30-2:30 | Activities 11:30 | Lunch 1:00 | Ken Scott (Magician) 2:00 | Stop Hunger Now 2:30 | Small Cakes Truck MONDAY, AUGUST 29 6:00pm Scouts Court of Honor (PH) 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR) TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 7:00am High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (Room 203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (Room 203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 10:00am Preschool Parent Orientation (PS) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

AUGUST 23, 2016

8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 LABOR DAY - OFFICE CLOSED 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR) 7:00am 9:30am 6:00pm

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Service of Prayer & Healing (S)

4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (Room 203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (Room 203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Study: Fathered by God (YL) Study: Uninvited (Room 201) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ELEMENTARY GLISSON RETREAT THRU MON. 5:00pm Chrysalis 4th Day Gathering (PH) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 23, 2016

PRESCHOOL NEWS School begins Tuesday, September 6! We are so excited for this year! Classroom visits are taking place now and Parent Orientation is Thursday, September 1. We are looking forward to a wonderful 2016-17 school year! Don’t forget about our Children’s Consignment Sale! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (9am - 5pm) & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (8am - 12pm) Register now to consign items! More info @ NFUMCPreschool.org

Blessings,

Nancy Martin

TO: NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org