CONTENTS PAGE 2 Music/Church-wide PAGE 3 Church-wide
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 6:30pm | Sanctuary Join us for worship as we kick-off the Lenten season!
COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES
12pm (noon) on Wednesdays | Light lunch to follow MARCH 1: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | 576 Roscoe Rd.
PAGE 4 UTH/Children/ Church-wide PAGE 5 Photos PAGE 6 Reporting PAGE 7 2-week Calendar
MARCH 8: St. George Catholic Church | 771 Roscoe Rd. MARCH 15: Central Baptist Church | 14 W Broad St. MARCH 22: Cornerstone UMC | 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Rd.
PAGE 8 Preschool News FIND US ON:
MARCH 29: Newnan FUMC | 33 Greenville St. APRIL 5: Newnan Presbyterian | 38 Greenville St. APRIL 12: First Baptist Church | 15 W Washington St.
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
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
MUSIC NOTES
You are singing for the 8:30 and 10:55 Traditional services this Sunday, February 26. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00am.
YOUTH CHOIR
You are singing for the 8:30 and 10:55 Traditional services next Sunday, March 5. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00am. Don’t forget your tour airfare is due by March 1. You may bring this to Sunday’s rehearsal.
NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS DUE TO WINTER BREAK AND CONSIGNMENT SALE! WNS will resume on Wednesday, March 8!
SOFTBALL SIGNUP All men who want to play softball this Spring, contact Matt Burrows (mattbuga5@ gmail.com). No dates yet for practice or play, but we’re starting a list of those who may be interested. It’s not too late to sign up! Season starts mid-March!
UPDATE: CROCKPOT COOKOFF & CHILI COMPETITION THANK YOU to everyone who came out and participated in the Mission Team’s Crockpot Cookoff & Chili Competition! We raised over $500 for the Missions budget! Congrats to our winners (pictures p. 5)! PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Kevin Daniell: Miscellaneous Anne Fletcher: Soup | Elaine Dalton: Chili Wayne Hall: Stew CHILI COMPETITION WINNERS: 1st: Elaine Dalton 2nd: Nick Almand | 3rd: Carter West
WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE
NO CHOIRS will be rehearsing the week of February 19. All choirs will resume rehearsals the week of February 26. Have a great week! -David
Kinrade
ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT SAVE-THE-DATE APRIL 28-30, 2017 OCOEE, TN RETREAT CENTER Stay tuned for more info!
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS SUNDAY THIS Sunday, February 26 in Connect 11am in the Parish Hall NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of this message, J.A.M. will be open to children up to 5th grade for this Sunday. Parental discretion is advised. While often not talked about in church, the reality of domestic violence and the need for us to recognize warning signs is a necessary topic. Carla Webb will be sharing her testimony as an abuse survivor. As founder of “If You Only Knew Ministries,” Carla serves as an advocate for those affected by domestic violence. She will tell her personal story of living under another person’s abusive power and control and then she will emphasize the hope and healing she found through Jesus Christ her Lord.
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
EASTER LILIES Now available to order in honor or in memory of loved ones | $10 per lily All orders due by March 26! Order forms can be located throughout the church (lobby outside main church office, Narthex, lobby of Parish Hall). The lilies will be placed in the Sanctuary, Chapel, or Parish Hall on Easter morning. NOTE: The committee must place the flower order early. After 100 lilies are spoken for, you may still make a memorial or honorarium donation and it will be published, however, flowers will not be guaranteed. Extras may be picked up on Monday morning after Easter.
NEXT STEPS SUNDAY, APRIL 23 | 9:45am | Parish Hall Register online by clicking the banner!
SPRING STUDY ON SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Come join us on a study of the Spiritual Gifts. Some Sunday school classes are participating as a group, but ALL are welcome to attend. Learn about the spiritual gifts and how God intends for them to be woven together so that the church can accomplish its mission. Each participant will be given a spiritual gifts inventory so that you can discover how God has gifted YOU to be involved in the work of the Kingdom. The study will meet in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:25am on March 12, 19, and 26. (**Be aware that March 12 is the morning of the time change!**). This study is sponsored by the Stewardship Team and will be taught by Lewis Jackson. Sign-ups are not required. Email Lewis Jackson (Jacksons4Him@ numail.org) for more information.
Breakfast and information/Q&A session for regular attenders interested in membership. If you or someone you know has been attending Newnan FUMC, and are interested in learning more about membership, this is for you/ them! Come meet with our pastors, ask some questions, and eat some good food!
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CONCERT to DONALD W. NIXON Featuring composer Joseph Martin and Coweta County High School ensembles presented by the Masterworks Community Chorale on Sunday, March 26 @ 2pm at the Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts.
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2017 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SAVE-THE-DATES For those of you planning summer vacations for next year, here are some important dates to remember: 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
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 4-8pm
$15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30 family max Click the banner on the website for more info and to sign up & pay.
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
MOMS BIBLE STUDY A new study is starting up and reaching out to moms with children of all ages. We will be exploring the Biblical principles of mentorship and motherhood as we gather each week to encourage and pray for one another, as well as discuss day to day life and all that comes with it! We will be loosely following the book Desperate: Hope for the mom who needs to breathe. Feel free to purchase your own copy on Amazon. Facilitators: Brooke Barksdale and Julie Daniell Wednesdays | March 8 May 3 | 5:45-7pm SIGN UP ONLINE BY CLICKING THE BANNER! Childcare provided if needed (please indicate if you will need childcare when you sign up).
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8!!!
EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, March 26 immediately following the 11am worship services 795 Emmett Young Rd. Hot dogs & Easter egg huntin’ fun for the whole family! LAST NAMES A-L: Bring chips or crackers LAST NAMES M-Z: Bring a dessert
UTH 30-HOUR FAMINE & LOCK-IN APRIL 21 & 22
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
(top 2 rows) Parents’ Night Out fun!; (above L-R) JAM fun, Ladies’ Night Out, and “Peter & Paul” (Greg Oothoudt & Jamie Jones) in Martha Fuller SS Class; (left L-R) 2017 Confirmands and Chili Competition winners; (left/below) Crockpot Peoples’ Choice winners and food & fun @ the supper!
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
Beverly Harper Newnan Health & Rehab Center | Room 314 Newnan, GA 30264 770.253.7160
SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to Gislea Ware and family for the death of her husband, Loy, on February 16. Christian sympathy is extended to Noellie Martin and family for the death of her father on February 13. Christian sympathy is extended to Claudia Johnson and family for the death of her mother on February 13. Christian sympathy is extended to David Camp and family for the death of his mother on February 19. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Daphne Thomas, TBD (8:30) Lily Fox, Ethan Wilkins (10:55) Crucifer: Wyatt Welden (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
IN MEMORIAM
LOY DALTON WARE 5/30/1935 - 2/16/2017
“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
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
FEBRUARY 5
TH
REPORTING
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 109; 10:55 - 215; Connect - 93) Sunday School Church Membership
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 2/18/2016
417 256 2272 Week #7
Total Tithes & Income: $ 192,319 Total Expenses: $ 207,334 Over/(Under): $ (15,015) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
SUNDAY, MARCH 5th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Amie Phelps, TBD (8:30) Stella Weaver, Lloyd Weaver (10:55) Crucifer: Jack Butler (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00am 9:30am 6:30pm
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Rehearsal (CR) Women’s Study: Unashamed (Anx 205) UMM (Sprayberry’s--Jackson St.)
9:00am 12:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (Anx 212) Lenten Luncheon (St. Paul’s Episcopal) GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Ash Wednesday Service (S)
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 STEPHEN MINISTER COMMISSIONING 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:30pm Bound Rehearsal (YL) 4:30pm UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) 5:00pm UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211) MONDAY, MARCH 6 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00am 9:30am 6:30pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Rehearsal (CR) Women’s Study: Unashamed (Anx 205)
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 9:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH)
9:00am 12:00pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (Anx 212) Lenten Luncheon (St. George Catholic) GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Mom’s Study: Desperate (TBD) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehersal (CR)
SATURDAY, MARCH 4 8:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH)
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 6:30pm Cancer Care Team Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 4:30pm The Grove Spaghetti Supper (PH) SATURDAY, MARCH 11 4:00pm Parents’ Night Out (until 8pm)
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), Annex 212, etc. - 2nd floor of Annex Building (Bank of America Building)
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
PRESCHOOL NEWS PRESCHOOL CONSIGNMENT SALE Don’t forget to register to consign items and shop our sale! Friday, March 3: 9am - 5pm | Saturday, March 4: 8am - 12pm Visit NFUMCPreschool.org for more info! PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR It’s almost time to register for the next school year! Registration packets are available in the main church office and preschool lobby. 9am each day in the Parish Hall March 13: Church members March 14: Presently enrolled families March 15: Open to the public Blessings,
Nancy Martin
TO: NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org