The Shepherd Newsletter

The Shepherd

July 8, 2014

Summer edition

The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

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Go ahead and mark your calendars for our next Night of Worship! This NoW will also be our Backpack Blessing to send the kids & teachers (and parents!) off to school with prayers and blessings! Sunday, August 3rd | 6:00 p.m. | Parish Hall THANK YOU! Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I want to thank you all for such a warm welcome! It is an honor and a privilege to be your new Associate Pastor here at Newnan First. You have extended your hospitality and well wishes in a variety of ways. It has been wonderful to meet you and learn about you and your families. I am very appreciative of how you have received me with open hearts and open arms. You are welcome to drop by or to email (mbowers@newnanfumc.org) or call me (church: 770.253.7400 (x219) | cell: 678.876.9086) as we continue to get to know one another! I look forward to getting to know you better and am excited about all that God has in store for us as we serve and worship God together! May the God of hope fill each of us with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Romans 15:13

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Announcements & Upcoming Events

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Reporting & Photos

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2-week Calendar

-Maria Bowers

33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263 (P) 770.253.7400 (F) 770.253.7404 NewnanFUMC.org

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July 8, 2014

JOB NETWORKING Tonight | 6 p.m. | Parish Hall

CANCER CARE MINISTRY If you’re interested in being involved in this exciting new ministry, contact: Cissy Hass (superwoman@numail.org) David Clark (dclark@numail.org) Amy Boren (amyboren@numail.org) or Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)

MUSIC NOTES SUMMER CALENDAR All choirs are currently on break from rehearsals. Your fall calendars will be posted online soon. Be watching for details! -David

MUSIC NEWS JUNALUSKA SINGERS & SUPPER The Junaluska Singers are coming! This marvelous choir from our Southeast Jurisdiction Headquarters in Lake Junaluska, NC will be presenting a concert in our sanctuary on Monday, July 14, at 7:00pm. Prior to the concert, a covered dish supper will be held in the Parish Hall at 5:30pm. BBQ Beef Brisket and buns, along with drinks, will be provided. Please bring sides and/or desserts to go with the beef brisket.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS/PARENTS NEEDED FOR 2 & 3-4YO CLASSES IN JULY Parents and teachers are needed for SS classes for the 2year-olds on Sunday, July 20, and 3-4-year-olds on Sundays, July 13th and 20th. Please contact Maria (mbowers@newnanfumc.org) if you can help!

NEW CHOIR ROBE CAMPAIGN The Chancel Choir is purchasing new choir robes! Our current robes are over 20 years old and in need of replacing. We are asking the congregation to prayerfully consider helping us fund the purchase of these robes which are $165 apiece. Donations can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Checks can be made out to the Newnan FUMC Choir Robe Fund. Thank you! –Katie Garrett, Dian Ciccarello, Bonnie Krider, Meg Madich (Choir Robe Committee)

CASSEROLES NEEDED FOR THE GROVE The Grove now has a freezer at the church to store casseroles that would be immediately available to people who are in a medical or family crisis and need help with meals. If you are willing/able to make some casseroles, contact Kelley Welden (770.845.8450). Casseroles can be meat or veggie and of any size. Not everyone needs a large meal…smaller meals are needed as well. Please include ingredient information and cooking/reheating instructions. Thank you! –The Grove

FUN ‘N FROLIC (RSVP by calling the church office) WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TRIP | Spend 2 days exploring Brevard College & the town of Brevard, 3 waterfalls, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, and Cherokee where you’ll attend the outdoor drama, “Unto These Hills.” July 29-31 | $139/person if 4/room; $150/person if 3/room; $173/person if 2/room; $258 for single | RSVP is a must by July 9th…TOMORROW!

POPSICLES IN THE PARK Monday, July 28 | 1:30-3:30 | Carl Miller Park (Pavilion 1) Come enjoy popsicles and fun in the park! Also, come hang out with Maria Bowers, our new Associate Pastor & Minister to Children!

PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES You may now pick up your pictorial directories from the church office or order online! | $5 for either a hard or digital copy

PROMOTION SUNDAY Promotion Sunday is August 10th! All children will be promoted to their new classes. 2-year-olds and 3rd graders will receive their Bibles on this day as well!

BRAZIL MISSION TEAM TESTIMONIES Join us in the Parish Hall on July 13th @ 9:45 a.m. for a powerful time of testimony from our Brazil Mission Team. All are welcome to come!

NEWNAN SUMMER HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES You are invited to the Summer Activities in July presented by the Brown’s Mill Battlefield Association and the Sesquicentennial Committee of the Newnan/Coweta Historical Society. Come learn more about Newnan’s history, its churches, and the Battle of Brown’s Mill. Visit FriendsOfBrownsMillBattlefield.com for more information!

GRAND CAMP Thursday, July 24 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Parish Hall For children & their grandparents (or someone who can be their “grand” for the day if they can’t make it). Activities, lunch, & lots of fun with our grandparents (or those special other “grands”). RSVP by July 20th online or on Connection Cards.

VBS SAVE THE DATE FOR 2015 VBS 2015 has been scheduled for the week of June 8th! 2

CONFIRMATION CLASS SIGNUP Confirmation Class registrations are now open online.

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July 8, 2014

Friendship Committee Catherine Storey 980 Smokey Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.5573

July 6th Reporting Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—146; 10:55—242; Connect—156) Sunday School Church Membership

Birth Rexton Campbell Romine was born on May 11, 2014 to Jill Romine.

544 328 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 7/5/2014

Gifts Received Memorial: Mr. Richard Samoly by Mike & Brenda Fuller

July 13th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Phil Harris, Jr. (10:55) Acolytes: Jack Terrell, Nate Thomas (8:30) Madeline Elliott, Emma Phelps (10:55) Crucifer: Grant Weaver (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevrah Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

Week #26

Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)

$ $ $

722,337 760,215 (37,878)

Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget

$ 1,627,004 $ 35,000 $ 1,662,004

July 20th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: Josephine Hinely, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Eliza Exner, Lily Smith (10:55) Crucifer: Robert Mitchell (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevrah Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

(left) Don’t miss the Lake Junaluska Singers on Monday, July 14!

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SUNDAY, JULY 13 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH)

9:00am 3:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm

MONDAY, JULY 14 Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) Ladies Service Group (GR) Covered Dish Supper (PH) Junaluska Singers Concert (S)

7:00am 9:00am 9:30am

TUESDAY, JULY 15 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR)

9:00am

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH)

9:00am 6:30pm 7:00pm

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) Stephen Ministry Training (200) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

SUNDAY, JULY 20 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH) FnF – The Music Man & Smokey Bones

6:00pm

MONDAY, JULY 21 Finance Meeting (GR)

9:00am

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Movie: Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” (NCG)

6:30pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

9:00am 6:30pm 7:00pm

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Grand Camp (PH) Stephen Ministry Training (200) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, JULY 25

10:00am

FRIDAY, JULY 18 10:00am

8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 2:00pm

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

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