The Shepherd - March 7 2017 by Newnan FUMC

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THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER

SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS

MARCH 7, 2017

MUSIC NOTES

JOYBELLS

You are singing for the 8:30 service this Sunday, March You are ringing for both Traditional services next Sun12. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00am. day, March 19. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30am.

THE CHERUB CHOIR

THE CAROL CHOIR

THE YOUNG RINGERS

-David

You are singing for the 10:55 Traditional service this You are singing for 10:55 Traditional worship next SunSunday, March 12. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:45am. day, March 19. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30am. You are ringing for both Traditional services next Sunday, March 19. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45am. You will rehearse with the Joybells at 9:30am.

Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week! Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 Families $20 March 8 - Lasagna, bread, and salad | Ice Cream Bar this week and March birthdays will be recognized! | March 15 - Breakfast casserole, grits, biscuits | Dr. Suess night! Wear the costume of your favorite Dr. Suess character! 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.

Kinrade

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES

12pm (noon) on Wednesdays | Light lunch to follow (please bring $5 for lunch) | All offerings will be donated to the Coweta Samaritan’s Clinic TOMORROW, MARCH 8: St. George Catholic Church | 771 Roscoe Rd. MARCH 15: Central Baptist Church 14 W Broad St. MARCH 22: Cornerstone UMC 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Rd. MARCH 29: Newnan FUMC 33 Greenville St. APRIL 5: Newnan Presbyterian 38 Greenville St. APRIL 12: First Baptist Church 15 W Washington St.

FUN ‘N FROLIC: FERNBANK IMAX THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | 9:45am - 4pm

Take a journey of discovery from the world’s tallest building to a bridge higher than the clouds. Dream Big: Engineering Our World is one of the first films of its kind giant screen theaters that will transform how you think about engineering. It’s a celebration of the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. After the movie, we will have lunch and then spend some time wondering around the Dekalb Farmers Market.

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SPRING STUDY ON SPIRITUAL GIFTS STARTING THIS SUNDAY!!!

Come join us on a study of the Spiritual Gifts. Some Sunday school classes are participating as a group, but ALL are welcome to attend. Learn about the spiritual gifts and how God intends for them to be woven together so that the church can accomplish its mission. Each participant will be given a spiritual gifts inventory so that you can discover how God has gifted YOU to be involved in the work of the Kingdom. The study will meet in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:25am on March 12, 19, and 26. (**Be aware that March 12 is the morning of the time change!**). This study is sponsored by the Stewardship Team and will be taught by Lewis Jackson. Sign-ups are not required. Email Lewis Jackson (Jacksons4Him@numail.org) for more information.

GIVE IT UP FOR LENT How often do you purchase something you don’t need? Chips, soda, candy, Starbucks, nail polish etc.? What if you took the money from those purchases and put it toward something that really counts? We are asking each member of our church family to donate $1.00 per day (or more) during the 40 days of Lent to help fill the shelves of the Bridging the Gap food distribution program. You can purchase approximately 18 lbs. for $40.00 at retail stores. However, if you give that same $40.00 to the Give It Up for Lent campaign, 400 lbs of food can be purchased at an average of 10 cents per pound! Last year, we presented a check for over $12,000 to Bridging the Gap. With your help, we can do it again. In fact, let’s look forward to bigger and better and make it $13,000! There will be collection containers available following each service. You can make your donation all at one time, or weekly, and you can donate online, too. Please make checks payable to Newnan FUMC and mark “Give It Up” on the ‘memo/for’ line. Thank you for being a part of caring for those in our community who need it.

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EASTER LILIES Now available to order in honor or in memory of loved ones | $10 per lily All orders due by March 26! Order forms can be located throughout the church (lobby outside main church office, Narthex, lobby of Parish Hall). The lilies will be placed in the Sanctuary, Chapel, or Parish Hall on Easter morning. NOTE: The committee must place the flower order early. After 100 lilies are spoken for, you may still make a memorial or honorarium donation and it will be published, however, flowers will not be guaranteed. Extras may be picked up on Monday morning after Easter.

NEXT STEPS SUNDAY, APRIL 23 | 9:45am | Parish Hall Register online by clicking the banner! Breakfast and information/Q&A session for regular attenders interested in membership. If you or someone you know has been attending Newnan FUMC, and are interested in learning more about membership, this is for you/them! Come meet with our pastors, ask some questions, and eat some good food!

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CONCERT to DONALD W. NIXON

Featuring composer Joseph Martin and Coweta County High School ensembles presented by the Masterworks Community Chorale on Sunday, March 26 @ 2pm at the Donald W. Nixon Centre for Performing & Visual Arts.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 | 2:30PM | GATHERING ROOM Featuring speaker, Nicola “PT Nikki” Williams, who will be walking through the 5 stages of Parkinson’s Disease and how Physical Therapy can help meet each level of need. Discussion plans to highlight latest research findings, use of medications, advocacy techniques, and communitybased programs. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

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LAUNDRY FOR LENT Serving others is a practical way of demonstrating the love of Christ. Laundry for Lent is a ministry of assisting persons at the “Washing Well” Laundromat by offering to pay the cost of cleaning their clothes. It is our way of letting persons know they are loved by God and the Church. It involves a simple offer to serve them in the name of Christ. To participate, please sign up on the display board (located in the Narthex) and select your date. We recommend you take $20 in quarters. You may do more or less based on your ability.

THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 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 THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8!!!

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, March 26 immediately following the 11am worship services 795 Emmett Young Rd. Hot dogs & Easter egg huntin’ fun for the whole family! LAST NAMES A-L: Bring chips or crackers LAST NAMES M-Z: Bring a dessert

UTH 30-HOUR FAMINE & LOCK-IN APRIL 21 & 22

PIG IN THE PARK YOUTH CHOIR TOUR FUNDRAISER

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 following the 11am worship services at Greenville St. Park | Join our Youth Choir and Bound (Youth Praise Band) for a picnic at Greenville St. Park. BBQ and all the fixin’s will be served! Featuring special musical entertainment provided by the youth. All donations will be used for the Youth Choir Tour this year!

ADULT SPIRITUAL RETREAT APRIL 28-30 | $100/ PERSON | OCOEE RETREAT CENTER IN OCOEE, TN | Sign up online (click the banner) or on Connection Cards For those who seek to better understand their identity in Christ and desire to experience His freedom and power. $50 (non-refundable) deposit due by APRIL 10 4 Teaching Sessions...Worship...Fun & Fellowship...and Personal rest, reflection, and renewal. Questions? Contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) or Denise Johnston (djohnston@numail.org)

SNACKS NEEDED FOR JAM The Children’s Ministry Department is currently looking for large, bulk snack donations to serve to children during JAM. If you have any of the following to donate, please bring them to the church office or see Brooke Barksdale. Items needed: Goldfish Crackers, Animal Crackers, Fruit Snack Gummies, Graham Crackers, pretzels, small cookies, paper napkins, small paper plates.

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(above) JAM and ROOT 345 kids have tons of fun learning and fellowshiping; (left) Fun â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Frolic group at Grease the Musical; (right and below) the Preschool Consignment was a huge success! Thanks to all who made it happen and all who shopped! Next sale: September 22 & 23

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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Al & Doreen Hartfree 57 Roscoe Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 678.673.6111

SYMPATHY

Christian sympathy is extended to Carson Pass and family for the death of her grandmother on February 23 Christian sympathy is extended to Daphne Keene and family for the death of her mother on February 23. Christian sympathy is extended to Jennifer Leebern and family for the death of her grandmother on February 27. Christian sympathy is extended to Bob Dalton and family for the death of his brother on March 2.

BIRTH

Eileen Cathrine “Eila” Hyneman was born on February 7th to Rosemary and Blair Hyneman. Grandparents are Sallie and Stu Metcalfe.

BIRTHDAYS (90+)

Rosemary Payton - 3/2 (94) Marjorie Holstun - 3/4 (90) Carrie Genaway - 3/14 (91)

SUNDAY, MARCH 12th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Henry Smith, Bradley Smith (8:30) Ava Smith, Leland MacNabb (10:55) Crucifer: Wyatt Welden (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley 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

CHAPEL NEEDLEPOINT

In December of 2012, the Needlepoint Committee of Newnan First United Methodist Church met with Linda Mote, a well-known needlepoint designer from Lexington, South Carolina. Linda studied the windows, architecture, etc., of our chapel and returned home to design canvases to be stitched for our chapel. In October of 2014, the canvases and yarn kits were delivered for completion of two altar chairs, (backs and bottoms), two kneeling cushions for the free-standing kneeling bench, and the cover of the piano bench. The piano bench cover was donated and stitched completely by Charlotte Harvey in honor of Bob McKoon for the many contributions he has made to our church.

MARCH 7, 2017

MARCH 5

REPORTING

Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 109; 10:55 - 215; Connect - 93) Sunday School Church Membership

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 2/25/2016

417 395 2272 Week #8

Total Tithes & Income: $ 209,454 Total Expenses: $ 213,342 Over/(Under): $ (3,888) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950

SUNDAY, MARCH 19th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Chloe Smith, Lacey Daniell (8:30) Joe Harper, Jack Terrell (10:55) Crucifer: Bradley Smith (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley 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

The work on these pieces was completed in August of 2016. Trinity Furniture has worked several months on the finishing and upholstery. We are so thrilled that our work is now home in the chapel. Please stop by and admire this wonderful addition to our church. Members who lovingly worked on the project include: Linda Arnall, Marion George, Marsha Goodrum, Carol Hamlin, Charlotte Harvey, Michele Long, Alice Miller, Harriett Palmer, Terri Sprayberry, and Carol Tamplin.

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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211)

9:00am 2:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm

MONDAY, MARCH 13 Preschool Registration (PH) Ladies Service Group (GR) Joybells Rehearsal (BR) UM Children’s Home Meeting (AC) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR)

7:00am 9:30am 2:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Rehearsal (CR) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking Meeting (PH) Women’s Study: Unashamed (Anx 205)

9:00am 12:00pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (Anx 212) Lenten Luncheon (Central Baptist) GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-week Communion (YL) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Mom’s Study: Desperate (Anx 205) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehersal (CR)

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 2:00pm Friendship Committee Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MARCH 17 PRESCHOOL CLOSED SATURDAY, MARCH 18 8:00am LaGrange District Children’s Ministry Training Event (YL)

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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Children’s Ministry Team Meeting (GR) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211)

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MONDAY, MARCH 20 Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (Wesley Woods) Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Finance Committee Meeting (Anx 212) Masterworks Chorale (CR) Church Council (A207)

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Rehearsal (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Preschool BBQ Night (Sprayberry’s)

9:00am 12:00pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (Anx 212) Lenten Luncheon (Cornerstone UMC) 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) Mom’s Study: Desperate (A205) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehersal (CR)

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (Anx 212) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MARCH 24 SATURDAY, MARCH 25

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PRESCHOOL NEWS THE CONSIGNMENT SALE was a huge success (pictures p.5)! Our gross sales totaled $56,000 and the preschool will get to keep 30% of that. Susan Mitchell and Tara Thomas did a great job leading the sale and I appreciate their time and dedication to our school! Thanks to all those who worked the sale to make it so successful. Thank you to all of you who shopped as well! I appreciate all the support you show for our school. The Preschool/ Kindergarten is such a big part of the ministry of our church and because of the tremendous support from our church for our school, the lives of many in our community are touched. It is an honor to be a part of this church and this ministry! PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR IS NEXT WEEK!!! Registration packets are available in the main church office and preschool lobby. 9am in the Parish Hall March 13: Church members March 14: Presently enrolled families March 15: Open to the public Email/call Nancy with questions: nmartin@newnanfumc.org or 770.253.1237 Blessings,

Nancy Martin

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