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CHERUB CHOIR
DECEMBER 13, 2016
MUSIC NOTES
You are singing for the 4pm Christmas Eve service. Please meet in room 203 at 3:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR
You are singing for the 11pm Christmas Eve service. Please meet in the Choir Room at 10:30pm.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of those involved in our
church’s music ministry! I am grateful for your gifts. Thank you for blessing our congregation and me each and every week! Peace and love, -David
Kinrade
Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week! Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 Families $20 December 14 - Tacos/ nachos with fixins! Birthday Party for Jesus too! NOTE: This will be the last Wednesday Night Supper until January 11th!
LIFE LINE SCREENING
December 20 | Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries in the legs, atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, and a bone density screening. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call
1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com/community-partners.
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DECEMBER 13, 2016
NOTE: NO CHILDCARE
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Thank you to all who have made a pledge to support the church for 2017! Your offers of service are being sent to the appropriate staff members, and the church is already being blessed by those who have committed to pray for it.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 6:30pm | Sanctuary Childcare will be available.
Consider taking time out of your busy schedule to come and worship; to come apart for a little while and to pray for yourself, your family, or friends who are facing challenges in body, soul, or spirit this Advent season. This worship service will provide a safe place to bring your concerns and burdens and acknowledge that, in the midst of all of life’s circumstances, our joy comes from Jesus, the Light of the World. In this peace-filled setting, we will be reminded of Christ’s presence in our lives and the need for us to keep our eyes on Him, rather than our circumstances.
SUICIDE AWARENESS WORKSHOP AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE VIEWING The One Oops Away Suicide Awareness Workshop will be available for online viewing and sharing soon! Please stay tuned! Dr. Kenneth Koon shared a great deal of useful information at last week’s workshop. This will be something you and your loved ones will want to watch and consider more in-depth workshop opportunities in the future.
Financially, members have pledged 63% of the 2017 budget. We normally hope for 78-80% (with the remainder coming from unpledged offerings, offerings from visitors, and people who give above their pledged amount). The Stewardship Team realizes that many church members are still considering their financial commitment for 2017. We are hopeful that as additional pledges come in, we will close this gap so that we can move confidently into 2017 with the ability to fund all planned ministries. If you wish to make a pledge for 2017, you have several options. You can pick up a Commitment form to fill out in the church office or mail back later. You can also complete the form online by clicking “pledge 2017” under the “give” tab--then insert the password “allhandsondeck”. The Commitment form lists many opportunities to pray for and serve the church - it is not just about money! Finally, if you have any thoughts about how our church can serve its members better, how we can reach members with effective messages about stewardship, or how our church can be a good steward of its resources, feel free to email me at jacksons4Him@numail.org. In Christ, Lewis Jackson Stewardship Co-Chair
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PARENT VOLUNTEER CORE
It’s been said that every student needs five significant adult connections (beyond their family) in their lives to help them ground their faith and make it last for the long-haul. This could be a mentor, a Sunday School teacher, a family group leader or even the smiling face that hands a student pizza each week. To do this, we need your help as parents during our regular Sunday worship, local events and trips.
DECEMBER 13, 2016
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS! TOMORROW!!! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Happening alongside Wednesday Night Supper (5:30-6:30pm)
You might also have some special skills that would be useful, such as photography, scrap-booking or painting. Putting all of our hands and gifts together will give us the chance to be as effective as possible in strengthening our student’s faith.
All children and their families are invited to join us for a special time of singing, crafts, storytelling, and celebrating Jesus’ Birthday!
By registering your information online (NewnanUTH. com & click “For Parents” at the top), we’ll put you into a contact database to keep you regularly informed of ways that you can jump in and help. Thanks in advance for your willingness to join in this Kingdom work.
For those of you planning summer vacations for next year, here are some important dates to remember:
SUMMER 2017 SAVE-THE-DATES
VBS (Pre-K thru 5th grade) June 12-15 GROW DAY CAMP (rising 1st-6th grade) July 17-21 KIDS MISSION CAMP (rising 3rd-6th grade) July 25-27
Cost: $315 (covers all expenses except two fast food meals on the road). Snacks and souvenirs are available as well. Trip add-ons: $25 Beginner ski/snowboard lesson $20 to snowboard instead $20 to snowblade instead $16 ski-bib rental for both days $16 helmet rental for both days REGISTRATION CUT-OFF IS DECEMBER 24!!!
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DECEMBER 13, 2016
(left) our preschoolers singing at Barnes and Noble; (middle) the Children’s Christmas Pageant!; (bottom) our ROOT 345 Bible Study class and parent volunteers Christmas caroling at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation
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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
Mack Hall 25 Newnan Lakes Blvd. | Apt. 104 Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.1985
SYMPATHY
DECEMBER 13, 2016
NOVEMBER 27 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 128; 10:55 - 314; Connect - 109) Sunday School Church Membership
551 329 2272
Christian sympathy is extended to Kim Stokes and family for the death of her sister-in-law.
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 12/10/2016 Week #49
GIFTS Honorariums
Total Tithes & Income: $ 1,410,354 Total Expenses: $ 1,460,882 Over/(Under): $ (50,528) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,604,059
Donna Brooks Tom Camp Anita Carter Glenda Davis Nancy Granroos Joe MacNabb Alice Miller Emory Palmer Billy Perkins Sammy Reeves Claude Vickers from the Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Billy & Linda Arnall Richard & Donna Brooks Polly Crowley Herman & Anne Fletcher John & Marsha Goodrum Bob & Elsie McKoon Mickey & Connie Posey Claude & Cheryl Vickers Bill & Pat Winstead from Alice & Robin Miller David & Harriette Haygood Doris Drummond from the Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class
IN MEMORIAM
SARAH WILSON ESTES
July 20, 1933 - December 10, 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
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Bradley Smith, Henry Smith (8:30) Ethan Wilkins, Daphne Thomas (10:55) Crucifer: Jack Butler (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship 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
SHEPHERD NOTICE This will be the last Shepherd Newsletter of the year. There will be an In-between Online Newsletter sent out next Tuesday, December 20, and Tuesday, January 3. The next Shepherd Newsletter will be sent out on Tuesday, January 10. Thank you!
HISTORY BOOK SALE! From now through Christmas, you can get the Newnan FUMC History Book for a discounted price of $25 for one, or $40 for two! Books are on sale through the church office throughout the week, or in the main lobby between services. Don’t miss out on the chance to get this keepsake!
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) O Holy Night (S) O Holy NIght (S)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (Wesley Woods) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (Annex 212) 7:00am 9:30am 11:30am
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Party (Sides’ House)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 6:30pm Service of Prayer & Healing (S) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
11:00am 4:00pm 5:30pm 11:00pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE Traditional Christmas Eve Worship (S) Traditional Christmas Eve Worship* (S) Contemporary Christmas Eve Worship* (PH) Traditional Christmas Eve Worship* (S)
*candlelight services
ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT SAVE-THE-DATE APRIL 28-30, 2017 Stay tuned for more info!
DECEMBER 13, 2016 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 10:30am Worship Service (S) NOTE: No childcare this day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 8:00am Fear This for Life: Defensive Driving (C) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY 10:30am Worship Service (S) NOTE: Childcare IS available. Sunday School optional (check with your class leader)
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & YEAR END
Contributors must deliver checks on or by December 31st, 2016 in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 2016. The deadline for contributions received in the mail postmarked December 31, 2016 is January 4, 2017. Any contributions received after this date will be applied to 2017. To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, please do not file your 2016 income tax return until you have received your year-end contribution statement from the church. Under IRS rules, you may lose your deduction for some or all of your contributions if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your 2016 contributions from the church. Year-end contribution statements will be mailed and postmarked no later than January 31, 2017. If you are donating stock, please allow at least four weeks for the funds to be transferred to the church by December 31st or you may miss all of the above deadlines! If the deadlines are missed, your stock contribution will be applied to 2017. Thank you, The Finance Office.
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 | Annex Conference, Annex 212, etc. - 2nd floor of Annex Building (Bank of America Building)
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DECEMBER 13, 2016
PRESCHOOL NEWS The 4-year and Kindergarten classes sang some Christmas songs at Barnes and Noble (pictures on p.5). We also had Polar Express Day! The children enjoyed hot chocolate and watched the movie Polar Express! Merry Christmas,
Nancy Martin
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