Rev. Charles Robinson and his wife, Mickey, began ministry here on Sunday, June 25! We hope you’ll introduce yourself to Charles and Mickey and welcome them to Newnan FUMC and to Newnan! As summer progresses, we want to keep you informed of availability in the event you need to reach one of our pastors! Our pastors will be available as outlined below from June 27–August 5. Each pastor’s contact information is shown below as well. Charles Robinson, Senior Pastor 770-253-7400 (x202) | 770-855-6433 crobinson@newnanfumc.org
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Maria Bowers, Associate Pastor 770-253-7400 (x208) | 678-876-9086 mbowers@newnanfumc.org
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JoAn Kinrade, Associate Pastor 770-253-7400 (x204) | 770-328-6172 jkinrade@newnanfumc.org
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June 27-July 1: Charles Robinson Maria Bowers JoAn Kinrade July 2-8: Charles Robinson Maria Bowers (Vacation) JoAn Kinrade (Chancel Choir Tour - Italy) July 9-15: Charles Robinson Maria Bowers (Vacation) JoAn Kinrade (Chancel Choir Tour - Italy) July 16-22: Charles Robinson (Pastors’ School) Maria Bowers (Pastors’ School) JoAn Kinrade July 23-29: Charles Robinson (Vacation - July 27-29) Maria Bowers JoAn Kinrade July 30-August 5: Charles Robinson (Vacation – July 30-31) Maria Bowers JoAn Kinrade (Vacation July 31-August 5) The preaching rotation for July can be found on page 3.
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Please join us in praying for Charles & Mickey, as well as our church, staff, and leaders as begin this new chapter in ministry. See you on Sunday!
NewnanFUMC.org | P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 Worship: 8:30AM & 11AM Traditional | 11AM Contemporary | Office Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm
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MUSIC NOTES: Chancel Choir News:
Members of our Chancel Choir will be leaving for Italy on Sunday, July 2. They will be singing with 3 other choirs for programs at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. They will also be presenting a program at the San Francesco Church in Sorrento. The choir asks for prayers for safe travels. We will return with many pictures and memories to share! | Summer Break: All choirs are currently on summer break from rehearsing. They will resume once again in August. Be watching for on-line registrations in August!
SUMMER GIVING: If you think you may miss
church services this summer due to travel or other commitments, consider giving online! To set up automatic/recurring payments (or to give just once), visit the website and click “give” at the top right. Follow the instructions. Payments are 100% secure! Thank you!
KID’S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
We still need folks to sign up to be Sunday School teachers for our children’s ministry! The following classes still need teachers: Pre-K/ Kindergarten class and 2 & 3 year old class. Thank you!
ROOT 345 LEADERS NEEDED: ROOT 345,
a Sunday night bible study for 3rd-5th grade students, needs adult men and women leaders wanting to plug in each week and be a part of the spiritual growth and faith journey in our children. Join us for food, fellowship, games, and deeper discussion about God’s truths for each of us! See Brooke for any questions or more details!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MID-SUMMER SUPPER
Wednesday, July 5 | 5pm | Newks in Ashley Park | Sign up by THIS Sunday, July 2 so we can get enough tables together | Let’s catch up with each other over dinner! Sign up on Connection Cards, online, app, or church office!
SUMMER MOM’S STUDY: Mothers of all ages
are encouraged to sign up online and join us Thursdays in July from 7pm-9pm | Using Right Now Media and Shauna Niequists’ Living Life Together study, we will continue the conversation from our Spring study of living life in community. Come for one session or all four! Facilitated by Brooke Barksdale and Julie Daniell. Questions? Email Brooke (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)
JUNE 27, 2017
FNF: TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM
Tuesday, July 25 | 10am-5pm | $19 | RSVP by July 10 | Discover how the Earth was formed billions of years ago; Walk among hundreds of beautiful gems and minerals; Experience 100 years of changes in transportation technology; Stare into the mouth of a T-Rex and catch a glimpse of a Saber-tooth cat-–this walk through history will take visitors past millions of years of dinosaurs, reptiles and giant mammals that dominated the land, sea and air before becoming extinct. Take a seat, lean back and prepare for an incredible ride in the Bentley planetarium on a state-of-the-art projector.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION CAMP
July 10-14 | 9am-3pm | Rising 6th-9th graders | Email Brent (britter@newnanfumc.org) or Craig (cbryan@newnanfumc.org)
GROW DAY CAMPS: July 17-21 | 8:30am-
5:30pm (M-Th) & 8:30am-12:30pm (F) | Visit our website and click the banner for more info and to sign up!
KIDS MISSION CAMP: July 25-27 | Rising 3rd6th Grades | $20/person (includes t-shirt and mission materials). Visit the website and click the banner to sign up and pay!
SAVE-THE-DATE: PROMOTION SUNDAY
Sunday, August 6 | 9:45am | Promotion Sunday Service for all children and their families will be in the Sanctuary, and will include 2-year-old and 3rd grade Bible presentations, Blessing of the Backpacks, and meet your new Sunday School teachers! Don’t miss it!
DIVING DEEPER: CONFIRMATION 20172018: We are excited about the 2017-2018 Con-
firmation class for 6th graders! We will explore what we believe as Christians in the UMC, as well as what it mean to live a Christian life, to have a relationship with God, and to vow to/be a member of the church. We will meet on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. from August 6 December 3, 2017. Check the website in mid-July for a link to register to participate! If you’d like to volunteer either on a fill-in or weekly basis, please contact Maria Bowers at mbowers@ newnanfumc.org! Men, we especially need a few of you to volunteer to balance out the team! This is an opportunity to share your faith and build the foundation for those who follow us as leaders in the church! Let’s explore the Christian life together!
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IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH: BAPTISM
Eileen “Eila” Catherine Hyneman--daughter of Blair & Rosie--was baptized on Sunday, June 25. JULY 2ND
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) TBD, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevreh Sunday School Class | Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
JULY PREACHING SCHEDULE JULY 2 Traditional: Charles Robinson Connect: Maria Bowers JULY 9 Traditional: David Haygood Connect: Charles Robinson JULY 16 Traditional: Charles Robinson Connect: JoAn Kinrade JULY 23 Traditional: Charles Robinson Connect: JoAn Kinrade JULY 30 Traditional: Maria Bowers Connect: JoAn Kinrade PRESCHOOL NEWS:
Preschool Summer Enrichment session 1 was awesome (pictures to the right)! We welcomed 50 children to our Rainforest Week! Our remaining two sessions continue to be full. In July, we are focusing on Farm life! Thank you SO much for supporting our preschool programs!
Nancy Martin
JUNE 27, 2017
JUNE 25 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 152; 10:55 - 334; Connect - 60) Church Membership
546 2272
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 6/10/2017 Week #25 Total Tithes & Income: $ 712,853 Total Expenses: $ 753,244 Over/(Under): $ (40,391) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
JULY 9TH
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) John Elliott, Jake Elliott (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevreh Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
MONDAY, JULY 3 Office Closed TUESDAY, JULY 4 Happy Independence Day--Office Closed 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 THURSDAY, JULY 6 5:30am Fear This for Life (C) 7:00pm Summer Mom’s Study Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, JULY 7 7:00pm Summer Mom’s Study
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am
SUNDAY, JULY 9 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)
MONDAY, JULY 10 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment 5:30pm UM Children’s Home Meeting (AC) TUESDAY, JULY 11 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment 6:00pm Let’s Talk Group (Cox Home) THURSDAY, JULY 13 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment 7:00pm Summer Mom’s Study Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, JULY 14
SATURDAY, JULY 8
SATURDAY, JULY 15
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am
SUNDAY, JULY 2 Chancel Choir Leaves for Italy Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)