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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
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YOUTH ENSEMBLE
MARCH 20, 2018
MUSIC NOTES
CONGRATS, BONNIE KRIDER!
You are singing for 8:30 worship this Sunday, March 25. Our very own Bonnie Krider was recently awarded Please meet in the sanctuary at 8am. the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. More the 100 teachers from across the WESLEY CHOIR state were nominated for the award, which honors exYou are singing for 10:55 Traditional worship this Sunemplary teaching of American history, citizenship and day, March 25. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:30am. patriotism to students through curriculum that focuses on citizenship in the classroom environment. Bonnie JOYBELLS teaches chorus at Lee Middle School. Way to go, BonYou are ringing for the 8:30 and 10:55 Traditional services this Sunday, March 25. Please meet in the Sanctu- nie! ary at 7:45am.
-David
Kinrade
FUN 'N FROLIC
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER & ACTIVITIES
THE ARK ENCOUNTER: MONDAY, JULY 9 Don't forget to sign up for FRIDAY, JULY 13 supper! Are you still thinking about going on this 3/21: Swiss Chicken trip? It’s not too late casserole, rice, veggies to sign up! The deposit of $150 is due by April 23 3/28: Ham, baked beans, with the final payment due by May 2. potato salad Cost: $499 per person double occupancy; $479 for triple occupancy; $678 for single occupancy; PLUS - $20 per person for tips and snacks (separate from the initial trip expense). Trip insurance is optional. If interested, call Karen (770.253.7400 x206) SUNTRUST STADIUM TOUR: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 | 9:30am-3:30pm | Cost: $20 | Sign up by March 28 | Enjoy this 90-minute tour of the new SunTrust Braves Stadium. Sit in the dugout and see what the players see during a game. Check out the Press Box. Hear about the Braves and see all that the Stadium has to offer. After the tour lunch will be in the Battery – the new dining and shopping experience just outside the Stadium. SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: MONDAY, MAY 7 | 8:30am6:00pm | Cost: $15 (travel and donation to the Shrine) | Sign up by April 16 | The Shrine was built by Mother Angelica, a Poor Clare Nun, in response to the Child Jesus’ request that she build Him a “Temple.” People are invited from all walks of life and faith to see what the Lord has accomplished. Our trip will include a tour of this amazing campus. The Shrine consists of: Cloistered Monastery, beautiful Upper and Lower Churches, replica of the Shroud of Turin, Stations of the Cross, Religious statues and paintings, near life-sized Nativity scene and more! The trip does not end there. It will continue to the Ave Maria Grotto, known as “Jerusalem in Miniature”. It is a 4 acre setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world – located in Cullman, AL. Lunch will be somewhere nearby these 2 locations.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Jesus traveled a journey of prayer, forgiveness, reflections, anguish and renewal on His journey to the cross where He made the ultimate sacrifice for each of us. Come and reflect on His journey through the Stations of the Cross. This is a mini pilgrimage of Jesus’ journey located in the Narthex. Take the time to reflect. It will be up Palm Sunday through Good Friday. During office hours, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Good Friday. 2
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GIVE IT UP FOR LENT: UPDATE! CURRENT DONATIONS: $5,161 Last year we donated $12,000 to purchase 60 TONS of food! Donations can be placed in the offering plate (mark checks for Give It Up) or after church services placed in the donation containers as you leave.
12:00pm (noon) on Wednesdays Bring $5 for lunch donation.
Help make it happen - 60 TONS of food for those who don't have enough!
MARCH 21 : Central Baptist
CHURCH-WIDE BRAVES GAME!
MARCH 28 : Newnan Presbyterian
TUESDAY, MAY 29 Braves vs. Mets
YOUNG ADULT DAY TRIP Join us for our FIRST TRIP to SunTrust Stadium for a Tour Saturday, April 21, 9:30-3:30 | Cost is $20. | RSVP by April 9 | Enjoy this 90-minute tour of the new SunTrust Braves Stadium. Sit in the Dugout and see what the players see during a game. Check out the Press Box. Hear about the Braves and see all that the Stadium has to offer. After the tour lunch will be in the Battery – the new dining and shopping experience just outside the Stadium. There are several restaurants to choose from. Childcare can be provided at the church for a minimal cost. When you sign up be sure to say if you need child care.
Cost: $20/ticket Signups will continue until all tickets are sold! Don't wait to get yours! More info to come. Email Karen (koothoudt@newnanfumc.org) with any questions.
EASTER CROSS Don't forget to bring fresh flowers with you on Easter Sunday to help transform the bare cross into a living one!
SPRING WOMEN'S STUDY APRIL 11 - MAY 16 "Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus" by Lois Tverberg
Sign up online: NewnanFUMC.org/signups
COLLEGE GRAD INFO NEEDED!
This study focuses on the Jewish context and culture of the 1st century, helping us expand our understanding of scripture.
The church wants to recognize our college graduates! If you have/are a college grad, please send the following info to either Karen or Rachel in the church office by May 14!
Sign up by contacting JoAn directly: jkinrade@ newnanfumc.org
-Graduate's name -Parents (and grandparents if members) -Degree earned -Institution 3
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SAVE-THE-DATES VBS: June 18-21 4-year-olds thru rising 6th GROW Day Camp: July 16-20 | Rising 1st-6th Sign up now @ GrowDayCamps.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 4-8pm | Parish Hall $15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30/family max | Visit NewnanFUMC.org and click the banner to sign up and pay online! Deadline: March 21!
Kids Mission Camp: July 24-26 | Rising 3rd-6th
CANCER CARE NEWS NEW TEAM MEMBERS have been trained to bring encouragement, prayer, and consistent support to patients and families living with cancer. Welcome Marci Moore, Connie Psathas, and Mary Cline (photo p.5).
HOLY (MAUNDY) THURSDAY WORSHIP 7pm | Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICE
A SERVICE OF PRAYER AND HEALING FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILIES Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 in the Sanctuary Join our Cancer Care Team as we pray for all those we know and love who are battling cancer and their families and caregivers.
12pm | Sanctuary
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
7am | Sunrise Service (with Newnan Presbyterian and Newnan Chapel UMC) | Greenville St. Park
RELAY FOR LIFE: Are you a Cancer Survivor? Please plan to walk the Survivor's Lap at the Coweta County Relay for Life on April 27 at the Fairgrounds. For more information, please contact JoAn (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)
8:30 & 10:55am | Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary (please see Easter Shuttle p.6) 11:00am | Contemporary Worship Service Parish Hall (please see Easter Shuttle p.6) 4
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(top left) New Cancer Care Team Members!; (top right & bottom two) ROOT 345 kids and volunteers pack Easter baskets for BTG to distribute to local kids!
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IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
MARCH 18 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 136; 10:55 - 373; Connect - 105) Church Membership
SYMPATHIES Christian sympathy is extended to the family of David & Beth Royal (Suzi & Mimi) for the death of Sue Royal, David's mother (Suzi & Mimi's grandmother).
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Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 3/17/2018 Week #10
MARCH 25th
Total Tithes & Income: $ 338,807 Total Expenses: $ 365,202 Over/(Under): $ (26,395) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,662,108
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Amie Phelps, TBD (8:30) Ethan Wilkins, Nathan Dewberry (10:55) Crucifer: Griffin Conoly (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit 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
DEALING WITH DEMENTIA 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men, over the age of 55, will have Dementia. With those statistics, chances are you have a family member or close friend who is living with, or will be learning how to live with, the Disease. The Dealing with Dementia program is one of the most comprehensive programs on understanding Dementia and how to best help the person, family member and even the professional understand the disease. If you are just wanting more information about the disease or are a caregiver, you will want to attend this event. Each attendee will go home with new knowledge and a wonderful 350-page guidebook of real life, hands on, easy to access information. Facilitator is Beth Dow, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Educator, CAEd; Geriatric Case Manager and Certified Senior Advisor.
APRIL 1st
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: Moses Lopez, Ashton Wallace
IN MEMORIAM Elaine Carter
8/4/1930 - 3/15/2018 “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
RSVP (online, phone the office, email, Connection Cards) by April 23 - needed for materials and lunch.
IN MEMORIAM
EASTER SUNDAY SHUTTLE
Sue Settle Royal
This coming Easter Sunday, in an effort to maximize on site parking for guests and those with small children, we are encouraging families who are able to park in the Justice Center parking lot located on Greenville Street, just a block down from the church. We will be running a shuttle bus from the Justice Center to the church beginning at 9:30am until the 10:55 and 11:00am services conclude. Drop-off will be at the covered walkway by Matrix Insurance. Thank you!
5/25/1928 - 3/20/2018 “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
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm
MARCH 20, 2018
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 PALM SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Easter Egg Hunt (795 Emmett Yng Rd) Youth Choir Ensemble (CR) Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) FamFest Easter Egg Hunt (CJ Smith Park) ROOT 345 (211) Financial Peace University (A212)
SUNDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER SUNDAY--HE IS RISEN! 7:00am Sunrise Service (Greenville St. Park) 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 6:00pm Financial Peace University (A212) MONDAY, APRIL 2 SPRING BREAK--NO PRESCHOOL ALL WEEK TUESDAY, APRIL 3 7:00am Men's Prayer Breakfast (GR) 8:00am Lifeline Health Screening (PH)
MONDAY, MARCH 26 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 7:00pm Church Council Meeting (A207)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 6:30pm Study: A Disciple's Path (A212)
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 7:00am UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) 9:30am Swingin' Singin' Seniors (CR)
THURSDAY, APRIL 5 5:30pm Fear This for Life Defensive Driving (C) FRIDAY, APRIL 6
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 12:00pm Lenten Service & Luncheon (Newnan Presbyterian) 4:15pm GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) 5:00pm Mid-Week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:30pm Study: Let's Talk (203) Study: A Disciple's Path (A212) UTH Bible Study (YL) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
UTH FAMFEST REMINDERS
The youth will be heading to CJ Smith Park this weekend for FamFest, our local outreach to the Farmer Street community. Choir will start 30 minutes early (4:00pm for Ensemble and 4:30 for UTH Choir). Students can ride the bus at 5:30 pm to the park. Students who are not in choir who wish to help can come to the church early at 4:00pm to help load up equipment and cook hot dogs. Students can also meet us at the park as early as 5:30pm. Parents can pick up their students at CJ Smith park between 7:30 and 7:45 or the bus will return them to the church for pickup by 8pm. In case of rain, regular youth times will apply.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Maundy Thursday: Night of Worship (S) FRIDAY, MARCH 30 12:00pm Good Friday Service (S) SATURDAY, MARCH 31
EASTER SUNDAY UTH SCHEDULE
There will be NO UTH activities on Sunday, April 1, due to Easter. The regular UTH schedule will resume on Sunday, April 8!
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 PRESCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT: June 11-14: Space Camp July 9-12: Dino Camp August 6-9: Camp Ocean Visit NFUMCPreschool.org (click "Summer Enrichment" under "Our School") or call 770.253.1237 if you have any questions! Thank you for your support of our preschool! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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