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 The Night of Christmas @ the Contemporary Christmas Eve Service (left), Birthday Party for Jesus (bottom left), and Children’s Christmas Pageant (below)
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Announcements
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Reporting & Photos
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2-week Calendar
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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.
The Shepherd Newsletter
December 30, 2014
2015 BIBLE STUDIES TUESDAY 7:00a | Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study | Ongoing | Gathering Room | Leaders: Jerry Cox & Mike Fuller 6:30p | Crown Financial Study (10 weeks) | Begins January 6 | Location TBD | Leader: Chad Smith | Childcare Available WEDNESDAY 9-10:45a | Women’s Bible Study (12 weeks) | Begins January 7 | Room 201 | Leader: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | Cost: $10 for workbook 6:30-7:30p | Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life | Begins January 7 | Youth Lounge | Leader: Dr. Stuart Greene | Childcare Available 6:30-8p | Invitation to the New Testament | Begins January 14 | Gathering Room | Cost: $15 for workbook | Leaders: Ryan Brightman & Adam Lofton | Childcare Available 6:30p | Caregiving: Caring for Aging Parents (12 weeks) | Begins January 14 | Location TBD | Leaders: Nancy Carson & Susan Goodson | Childcare Available THURSDAY 6:30p | The Daniel Plan (12 weeks) | Begins January 15 | Gathering Room | Cost: $35 for book & workbook | Leader: Carolyn Newby | Childcare Available Sign up online by clicking the Bible Studies banner!
COMMUNION FOR SHUT-INS Volunteers are needed to take the Sacrament of Holy Communion to our shut-ins. Please contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade if you would like to participate in this monthly ministry. FUN ‘N FROLIC Sunday, January 25 | Leave @ 2p/Return by 5:30p | Ring of Fire | Legacy Theater in Tyrone | Cost: $24 | One of the best “jukebox musicals” of our time, Ring of Fire touches on the life of Johnny Cash. Featuring a company of five performers/musicians, this ode to the man in black NURSERY WISH LIST As we prepare for the new year, we are in the process of restocking supplies in the nursery. The following items are used every Sunday and are essential to a healthy nursery: baby wipes, disposable changing pad covers, facial tissues, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol). Please leave donations at the nursery on Sunday mornings or at the church office during the week. Thank you! LENT HABITAT BUILD Stay tuned for more information about an exciting new ministry opportunity beginning in February! We will be partnering with other local churches to build a home for a local family in need. More info coming soon!
MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS: Rehearsals will resume the week of January 4. I look forward to seeing you in choir next week! Please check our website and click on the music tab to download your choir’s 2015 calendar. –David
WNF & SUPPERS Wednesday Night Fellowship, Suppers, and Vespers will resume next week! January birthdays will be recognized on January 7th.
YOUTH BELIZE TRIP COUPON BOOKS Don’t forget to pick up a coupon book with over $5,000 in coupons to support our Youth Mission Trip to Belize. Order by clicking the banner on the website. Cost: only $20!!! NURSERY DROP-OFF When the nursery is available, drop-off will begin 30 minutes before worship services and 15 minutes before all other events. All nursery care drop-off/pick-up will be on the bottom floor of the Parish Hall starting 1/1/2015. 2
CPR CERTIFICATION If you would like to become CPR certified or renew your certification, we have 2 upcoming training sessions open to all congregation members: 1/6 from 6-9p (reg. due by 1/4) & 1/17 from 9a-12p (reg. due by 1/16). Course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, including hands-on AED training and First Aid. Participants earn a 2-year ASHI certification upon completion. Participants will also receive electronic resources to improve retention after the program. Cost: $30/person Contact Ashley Johnson (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org) if interested!
The Shepherd Newsletter
December 30, 2014
Friendship Committee Lynn Ford P.O. Box 1062 Newnan, GA 30264 770.880.9413
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 1/3/2014 Week #52
Christian Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Carole Busby for the death of her daughter, Beth Davidson, on Tuesday, December 30.
Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)
$ 1,479,152 $ 1,438,749 $ 40,403
Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget
$ 1,627,004 $ 35,000 $ 1,662,004
January 4th
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. George MacNabb who passed on Sunday, December 14.
Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Lacey Daniell, Lela Daniell (8:30) Rees Poulakos, Ava Elder (11:00) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Diane Trum who passed on Wednesday, December 24. Memorials/Honorariums Honorariums: Charlotte Harvey, Patsy & Jack Jackson, Susan & John Goodson, Stuart & Becky Greene by Frances Goodson
January 11th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Lily Smith, AnneMarie (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
Charlotte Harvey, Stuart & Becky Greene, Gary & Shelby Parrish by Patsy & Jack Jackson Kathy Wilson by Carolyn Thrasher John & Janie Edgar by Nan Harper
IN MEMORIAM Dr. George M. MacNabb, Jr. 5/8/1941 – 12/14/2014 “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.” - Ps alm 23 :6
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) The Shepherd Newsletter 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 2:00pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 4:30pm Youth Choir (CR)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Crown Financial Study SPRC (Annex Conference)
6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Women’s Bible Study (201) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (YL) Invitation to the New Testament (GR) Caregiving Class Chancel Choir (CR)
7:00pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
8:30pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Chrysalis Training (Annex/PH)
9:00am 4:15pm
5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm
3:00pm
MONDAY, JANUARY 12 Ladies Service Group (GR)
10:00am 2:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Angel House Board Mtg. (PH) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking Meeting (PH) Crown Financial Study SPRC (Annex Conference)
6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Women’s Bible Study (201) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (YL) Invitation to the New Testament (GR) Caregiving Class Chancel Choir (CR)
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Annex) The Daniel Plan (GR) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
9:00am 4:15pm
5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm
NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org
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MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR)
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Traditional Worship Service (S) December Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) Youth Choir (CR)
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