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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 5:00pm Entertainment by the Wallace family! Chili Competiton: for a $5 entry fee, you may find yourself the 2017 Champion Chili winner! No Chili? If you can cook it in a Crockpot, bring it to the cookoff. Crockpot meals will be voted on by “People’s Choice.” Pre-registration requested, but not required (help us know how many pots/chilis to expect). Register online by clicking the banner, or by contacting the church office. Please indicate if you are entering the Chili Competition and how many will be attending with you! Entries: Have your Crockpot hot & ready in the Parish Hall by 4:30 the day of. Judging starts promptly @ 4:45pm; entertainment starts @ 5pm; meal starts @ 5:30pm.
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MUSIC NOTES
INSPIRATIONS
You are singing for the 8:30 Traditional service this Sunday, February 12. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00am.
CAROL CHOIR
You are singing for the 10:55 Traditional service this Sunday, February 12. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30am.
Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week! Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 Families $20 February 8 - Ham, baked beans, potato salad February 1 - Poppyseed chicken Remember...we always have a drawing for a free meal each week for one lucky person! Sign up online (click “wnf” under “ministries”), through the app, on Connection Cards, or by contacting the church office.
“THANK YOU” FROM ANGEL’S HOUSE Thank you to this church body for your ongoing support of your local Angel’s House—an emergency shelter for teenage girls. We are overwhelmed by the love and support that this community shows to those in need. This was the 15th year of the Angel’s Run & Chicken-Q, and this was our most successful event to date! We are extremely blessed and could not do this without your help! Thank you! -Kelley Welden; Angel’s House Board President
YOUTH CHOIR
We have regular rehearsals this Sunday, February 12. Remember, your tour airfare is due by March 1.
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 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. Statistics are staggering: *In the U.S., 3 women die per day as a result of violence and abuse. *Every 14.6 seconds, a man is assaulted by his wife or girlfriend. *1 out of every 10 children witness abuse every day. 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, sister of church members Missy and Jeff Smith, 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.
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SOFTBALL SIGNUP
FUN ‘N FROLIC
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.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER It’s BACK!!! The Newnan FUMC Spaghetti Supper benefitting The Grove Ministry FRIDAY, MARCH 10 4:30-7:30pm | Parish Hall Tickets: $8 | Available now! Get yours at church on Sunday! We need volunteers men, women, & youth! Volunteer as a family! Please contact Ansley Campbell (678.643.5036) for more info and to volunteer!
Where fun and frolicking is enjoyed by adults of all ages!
Grease the Musical | Saturday, March 4 | At the Springer Opera House in Columbus | 5:30-11pm Cost: $30 for ticket & travel | RSVP by February 10. Deadline is important in order to get tickets in time. There will not be time to eat dinner ahead of time, so either eat beforehand or bring a snack with you. Overnight Trip to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 4-7 | See Fort Fredericka, Christ Church, and Bloody Marsh, take a trolley tour, shop, eat good food, visit Epworth by the Sea, Jekyll Island, and the ocean! Come, relax, and enjoy this beautiful area of Georgia. Mark your calendars now!
SPRING STUDY ON SPIRITUAL GIFTS The stewardship committee will be sponsoring a 3 week study on Spiritual Gifts during the Sunday school “hour” on March 12, 19, and 26. It will be held in the Parish Hall and will go from 9:45-10:30am on each of those dates. All adult and youth Sunday school classes are invited to participate. I will be teaching the study, and the three weeks will look something like this: Week 1: What are spiritual gifts, and how are they different from earthly talents? (All participants will receive a spiritual gifts inventory to take home and complete before the next class.) Week 2: Discussion and description of specific spiritual gifts. Also, how to interpret a gifts inventory. Week 3: How spiritual gifts fit into the life and ministry of the church. Stewardship is all about taking the gifts God has given us and using them appropriately to bring glory and honor to Him. This class will enable our church to have a spring emphasis on Stewardship (and it has nothing to do with money!) If your class will be participating in this study or if you have questions, please let me know (jacksons4him@numail.org). We are not asking for individuals to sign up, but knowing if an entire class is participating (and how many people might attend) will help to more closely approximate the number of inventories to purchase. In Christ, Lewis Jackson
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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, FEBRUARY 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. LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8!!!
PRESCHOOL PIZZA NIGHT Uncle Maddio’s Pizza (on Newnan Crossing Bypass) Thursday, February 16 | 5:00-8:30pm The Preschool will recieve a percentage of ALL SALES that night! Come eat some great pizza and benefit the preschool at the same time!
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KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW Wednesday, February 8 | 10am Kindergarten Classroom Join us for an informative meeting regarding our Kindergarten Program. Meet Josie Exner, Kindergarten teacher, as she presents the curriculum and discusses the various activities that take place in our Kindergarten program!
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).
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(above & left) Doughnuts with Dad!; (right) Our Kenya Team shared @ Connect this past Sunday; (below) 20162017 Confirmands @ retreat - This Sunday, February 12 is Confirmation Sunday!
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SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to Dick Bray and family for the death of his son on Friday, January 27. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: David Reynolds, TBD (8:30) Ava Smith, John Elliott (10:55) Crucifer: Jake Elliott (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
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REPORTING
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 140; 10:55 - 305; Connect - 121) Sunday School Church Membership
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 2/5/2016
566 338 2272 Week #5
Total Tithes & Income: $ 138,360 Total Expenses: $ 137,776 Over/(Under): $ 584 -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) Joe Harper, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (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
MARCH EVENTS @ THE DONALD W. NIXON CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Mark Randisi and the Motor City Horns | Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM, $15 Close your eyes or turn your head. You’ll swear the voice you hear is the original Chairman of the Board, it’s really the voice of Mark Randisi, keeping the classic sound and style of Sinatra alive. What Mark does is an incredible tribute, not a mere imitation. His devotion to the music is apparent, and you’ll be swept up in the emotion he brings to each of his quality performances. A Lamb Chop Celebration! | Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM, $5 A LAMB CHOP CELEBRATION! Starring Shari Lewis’ daughters, Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop. Bring the whole family for an entertaining hour of laughter and song. Introduce the kids to the beloved children’s icon Lamb Chop, skillfully bought to life by Shari’s daughter, Mallory Lewis. Fun for all ages, kids will fall in love with Lamb Chop, teens and twenty somethings will remember Lamb Chop from Lamb Chop’s Play Along, and grown-ups thru seniors will enjoy revisiting their youth as they laugh and sing along with Lamb Chop and Mallory! Filled with audience participation and a retrospective video presentation on Shari, A LAMB CHOP CELEBRATION! is fun for the whole family! VoicePlay | Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM, $15 As Seen on Season 4 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off”. Original. Imaginative. Ridiculous. Origimagidiculous. VoicePlay is unlike any theatrical experience available today, recreating the orchestrated sound of an entire musical production with nothing but the the human voice. The Barefoot Movement | Friday, March 31, 2017 at 7:00 PM, $12 Whether you’re seeking emotional ballads or rip-roaring barn-burners, you can expect a collection of music that offers something for everyone. The group has enjoyed almost non-stop touring including a trip to Burkina Faso, Africa where they were guests of the American Embassy, and in September of 2014, they received a Momentum Award, naming them “Band of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) Faith & Fitness (American Athletix) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211)
3:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Ladies Service Group (GR) Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Ladies’ Night Out: The GROVE UM Children’s Home Meeting Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR)
7:00am 9:30am 2:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Rehearsal (CR) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking Meeting (PH) Trustees Meeting (AC) Faith & Fitness (American Athletix)
9:00am 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (Anx 212) 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) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
5:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Preschool Pizza Night (Uncle Maddio’s) Faith & Fitness (American Athletix) Stephen Ministry Training (AC) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 4:30pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Faith & Fitness (American Athletix)
1 0:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (Wesley Woods) Finance Meeting (Annex 212) Church Council Meeting (Annex 212)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 6:30pm Faith & Fitness (American Athletix) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 5:30pm Fear This For Life: Defensive Driver Workshop (C) 6:30pm Faith & Fitness (American Athletix) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 6:30pm Martha Fuller Sunday School Class: 50th Anniversary Party (PH) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 5:00pm Crockpot/Chili Competition (PH) 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)
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PRESCHOOL NEWS PRESCHOOL PIZZA NIGHT!!! Uncle Maddio’s Pizza (on Newnan Crossing Bypass) Thursday, February 16 | 5:00-8:30pm The Preschool will recieve a percentage of ALL SALES that night! Come eat some great pizza and benefit the preschool at the same time! DOUGHNUTS WITH DAD This was such a special time for our children! Dads came to the classrooms and spent some time eating doughnuts and spending some one-on-one time with their kids (picture p.5). The children love showing their dads where they go to school and what activities they do in the class. We enjoyed having them! Thank you to all the dads for coming! PRESCHOOL CONSIGNMENT SALE Don’t forget to register to consign items and shop our sale! March 3 & 4 | Visit NFUMCPreschool.org for more info! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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