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SWINGIN' SINGIN' SENIORS
JANUARY 9, 2018
MUSIC NOTES
You are singing for 8:30 worship next Sunday, January 21. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am.
CHERUB CHOIR
You are singing for 10:55 Traditional worship next Sunday, January 21. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:45am.
INSPIRATIONS & JOYBELLS
CHOIR SCHEDULES
All choirs are now meeting...or will be soon. New members are ALWAYS welcome! All children's and youth choirs' schedules for 2018 are now on the music page of the website: NewnanFUMC.org/music -David
Kinrade
Your first rehearsals of the year will be on Monday, January 22. Joybells @ 4:30pm and Inspirations @ 5:45pm.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER & ACTIVITIES
LIFE GROUPS
Interested persons needed! If you are desiring to participate in a Life Group for Couples or for Men or Women, please let Rev. JoAn Kinrade know by January 26. This will help in selecting days/times for meeting, as well as training leaders accordingly.
Dinner is from 5:15-6:15pm | $6 adults, $3 kids (10 & under), $20 families | Please RSVP by Monday @ noon for the following Wednesday, or sign up permanently! Sign up on Connection Cards, online, or app!
DEEP ROOTS ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT: LOVING,
ALL CHOIRS AND ACTIVITIES ARE STARTING BACK UP TOMORROW! GROW, Wednesday Night Supper, children's choirs, Mid-Week Communion, and studies! UPCOMING: 1/10: Hamburgers/hotdogs, baked beans, coleslaw; 1/17: Tacos/nachos with fixins & ice cream bar!
SERVING, GROWING
FEBRUARY 7-11, 2018 Lumberton, NC Cost: $225 (includes transportation, lodging, most meals, and t-shirt) Registration and full payment due by January 28! -3 days working on hurricane relief and rebuild projects (There will be a job for everyone--no specific skills required!) -Evening sessions of worship and teaching -Time for fun and fellowship, rest and reflection
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 6:30pm | Parish Hall "Come to the Table," a worship service for all ages, where we will acknowledge God's love for us and His call to be reflections of that love in every aspect of our lives. Music by The Swingin' Singin' Seniors, the Chancel Choir, and members of the Connect Band.
QUESTIONS: Denise Johnston (djohnston@numail.org) Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)
MLK HOLIDAY: OFFICE CLOSED
Homily by Rev. JoAn Kinrade. We will end the service by observing the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
The church office will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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SUNDAYS
Finding I Am; Women's Study (7 weeks) | Starting January 21 | 6pm | Location TBD | Childcare available | Finding I Am by Terkeurst | While exploring the "I AM" sayings in the gospel of John, participants will discover how Jesus is the key to satisfaction in their lives. Find freedom from difficult circumstances by shifting from a “slave mentality" to a “set free mentality." Facilitator: Melinda Jackson
MONDAYS
Worship & Prayer (4 weeks) | Starting January 22 | 7pm | Parish Hall | Draw closer to God as you develop and strengthen your prayer life. These will be informal times of worship which will focus on guided personal and group prayer. We will be praying for ourselves, our families, and on behalf of our church, our community, and the world. Facilitators: Team of Lay Persons with Rev. JoAn Kinrade
TUESDAYS
Men's Prayer Breakfast & Study (on-going) | 7am | Gathering Room | Join in fellowship, conversation, and study focused on personal growth. Facilitators: Jerry Cox & Brad Hyatt Next Door As It Is In Heaven (10 weeks) | Starting January 16 | 7pm | Annex Room 212 | Next Door As It Is In Heaven: Living Out God's Kingdom in Your Neighborhood by Ford and Brisco | As Christians, we follow the One who said the most important commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This study will help us gain a better understanding of how to be in relationship with the people around us. Facilitator: Rev. Maria Bowers
WEDNESDAYS
Numbers; Women’s Study (10 weeks) | Begins January 17 | 9am | Annex Room 212 | Numbers: Learning Contentment in a Culture of More by Spoelstra | Through the study of Exodus and Numbers, we will see ourselves in the story of the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness and will discover more about our incredible God, who can help us to experience peace and contentment in the midst of life’s joys and challenges. Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade Let’s Talk (on-going) | Begins January 10 | Room 203 (Henry Kitchens) | 6:30pm | No registration needed | Let's Talk is a one-hour discussion session about a current event from a Christian perspective that the facilitator might choose. Contact Warren Budd (678.410.2126), Patsy Jackson (770.964.6683), or John Minesinger (678.416.9607) for more information. A Disciple's Path (7 weeks) | Begins January 17 | 6:30pm | Annex Room 212 | A Disciple's Path: Deepening Your Relationship with Christ and the Church by Harnish | This study is for church members and prospective members--anyone, really--wanting to know more about being a United Methodist Christian. Facilitator: Rev. Charles Robinson
THURSDAYS
Our Journey of HOPE (4 weeks) | Begins January 18 | 10am | Room 201 (Martha Fuller) | Our Journey of HOPE: What to Say and Do for Persons with Cancer | This study will provide an understanding of the impact of cancer, how people react to it and how God has called His people to respond. Participants will gain insights into the disease and God’s Word, helping them to carry hope for the persons they know you are living with cancer. Facilitators: Cancer Care Team Members with Rev. JoAn Kinrade
TO SIGN UP FOR BIBLE STUDIES & FOR MORE INFO, VISIT NEWNANFUMC.ORG AND CLICK THE BANNER! Visit Newnan FUMC.org and click the banner to sign up and for more info!
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J.A.M. TRAINING If you are (or have) a youth-6th grade and older-interested in volunteering with J.A.M. on Sunday mornings, come to our next training session!
SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE:
Just a reminder, the Children's Consignment Sale (March 2 and 3, 2018) will be here before you know it! Register now and begin tagging those items! Visit NFUMCPreschool.org and click on "Consignment Sale"!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 3:30pm | Room 211
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19: March 12: Church Members March 13: Presently Enrolled Families March 14: Open to the Public
Questions? Email Brooke (bbarksdale@ newnanfumc.org)
ZOE TRAINING GROUP: The Peace Preachers For a full report of Newnan FUMC's ZOE working group, please visit the website and click the "ZOE" banner! This list contains the names (and some additional information) of all the children who will be a part of our working group for the next three years! Your partnership commitment was in response to an anonymous donor match and as a result, ZOE received the funding to gather children into an additional working group. In 2017, a total of 160 working groups were formed - that is over 13,000 children who will now be given the chance to dream of a better future and be supplied with the resources and training to make those dreams come true. Thank you for making this journey of transformation with the children of Kenya.
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Confirmation Breakfast; Confirmation Class 2017-2018; ROOT 345 kick-off; Hospitality Volunteers at Christmas Eve!
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IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH:
JANUARY 7 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total 790 (8:30 - 111; Confirmation - 150; 10:55 - 300; Connect 229) Church Membership 2272
BAPTISMS
CONGRATULATIONS to our Confirmation Class of 2017-18 (pictures p.5)! Baptisms: Cambron William Berry, Jackson Hartman Berry, MacDonald Reese Brooks, Melanie Dawn Nipper, Austin Hunter Smith, and Peyton Grace Stanhagen.
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 1/6/2018 Week #53
BIRTHDAY
Dorris Gilbert turns 100 on Monday, January 15! Send cards to: 15 Waverly Circle, Newnan, GA 30263
Total Tithes & Income: $ 1,648,776 Total Expenses: $ 1,599,082 Over/(Under): $ (49,694) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to Christi, Robert, & Sara Ashley Estes for the death of Rob Estes--Christi's husband; Robert & Sara Ashley's father. Christian sympathy is extended to Betty Baggett and family for the death of her husband, Jay.
JANUARY 14th
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Ellie Behm, Kate Sears (8:30) Margaret Gail Barron, Cordia Garrett (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moses Lopez, Ashton Wallace
Christian sympathy is extended to Wendy and Skylar Mortensen and family for the death of Merilyn, Wendy's mother/Skylar's grandmother. Christian sympathy is extended to Sally McIntire and family for the death of her mother, Sarah Ann Waters.
IN MEMORIAM
Robert George Estes 8/29/1971 - 12/17/2017
“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
JANUARY 21st
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Lily Fox, Ann Marie Harlan (8:30) Ethan Wilkins, Elizabeth Walker (10:55) Crucifer: Daphne Thomas (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moses Lopez, Ashton Wallace
IN MEMORIAM
Sarah Ann Waters
4/27/1928 - 12/18/2017 “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
IN MEMORIAM W. Jay Baggett
10/27/1927 - 12/18/2017
IN MEMORIAM
“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
Mary Lou Vogt
6/8/1932 - 1/7/2018 “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
Merilyn G. Mortensen 4/7/1925 - 12/27/2017
“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
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 6:00pm
JANUARY 9, 2018
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) UTH Worship/Small Groups (YL)
MONDAY, JANUARY 15 MLK HOLIDAY: OFFICE & PRESCHOOL CLOSED 10:00am Martha's Circle (200) Circle 2 (Wesley Woods) 7:00am 9:30am 6:30pm 7:00pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men's Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Swingin' Singin' Seniors (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (200) Safe Place (YL) Worship Committee (GR) Study: Next Door (A212)
9:00am 4:15pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Women's Study: Numbers (A212) GROW (211) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) The Grove Meeting (200) Mid-Week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (BR) Study: Let's Talk (203) Study: A Disciple's Path (A212) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)
1 0:00am 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Study: Our Journey of HOPE (201) Fear This for Life (C) Stephen Ministry Supervision (A212) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Youth Choir Ensemble (CR) Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) ROOT 345 (211) Women's Study: Finding I Am UTH Worship/Small Groups (YL)
4:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm 7:00pm
MONDAY, JANUARY 22 Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR) Worship & Prayer (PH)
7:00am 9:30am 6:30pm 7:00pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Swingin' Singin' Seniors (CR) UMM Meeting (205) Safe Place (YL) Study: Next Door (A212)
9:00am 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Women's Study: Numbers (A212) GROW (211) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (BR) Study: Let's Talk (203) Study: A Disciple's Path (A212) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 9:30am Preschool: Donuts with Dad 10:00am Study: Our Journey of HOPE (201) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 9:30am Preschool: Donuts with Dad
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
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), A - 2nd floor of Annex Building (old Bank of America Building)
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PRESCHOOL NEWS SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE: Just a reminder, the Children's Consignment Sale (March 2 and 3, 2018) will be here before you know it! Register now and begin tagging those items! Visit NFUMCPreschool.org and click on "Consignment Sale"! PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19: March 12: Church Members March 13: Presently Enrolled Families March 14: Open to the Public Thank you for your support of our preschool! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
TO: NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org