This coming Sunday will be my last time to worship with you as your Pastor. Becky and I are not only completing our ministry here at Newnan UMC, but we are retiring after 40 years of service in the North Georgia Conference. We appreciate so much the opportunity we have had these last four years to serve Christ with you, the congregation of Newnan First. This is a wonderful church family and we will miss seeing you on Sunday mornings and the other activities in the life of the church. Our prayer is that God will continue to bless your ministry and enable your influence in the community to expand in the years to come! I know you will be blessed by the ministry of Charles and Mickey Robinson. Their first Sunday with you will be June 25th. Make a commitment now to begin praying for the two of them as they come to be your Pastor and spouse. Do whatever you can to make them feel at home! Keep in mind that though they are looking forward to new ministry with you, they are also saying goodbye to the congregation at Mountain Park UMC. Support them and love them as they begin their work among you. It is hard to believe that we are completing 40 years of ministry, but the calendar does not lie! We anticipate with great joy what God has in store for us in the days ahead. Thank you again for sharing a part of this journey with us. We wish you all the best!
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Stuart Greene
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
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Wednesday, May 17 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall | Don’t forget about the Volunteer Appreciation dinner tomorrow night!
RECEPTION FOR STUART & BECKY
Sunday, May 21 | 12:15pm | Parish Hall | Join us as we thank Stuart & Becky Greene for their years of ministry at Newnan FUMC (and elsewhere) and wish them well as they enter retirement!
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SUNDAY: MAY 21
Senior Sunday Worship: 8:30am | Gather in the Chapel at 8am in your cap and gown (dress clothes if you school doesn’t do caps/gowns) Senior Breakfast: 9:45am | Major Long House Senior Night: 6pm | Parish Hall
MUSIC NEWS
Thank you to all the children’s choir parents for supporting our children’s choirs’ ministry throughout the year and especially on Children’s Sunday! I was so proud of our children as they led worship by telling the story of Zerubbabel for worship on May 7. I look forward to seeing you all in choir in August! Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers: choir moms, directors, and accompanists. We couldn’t do it without you! I look forward to working with you once again in August. The Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors: You are singing for the 8:30am worship service this Sunday, May 21. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am. The Inspirations: You are singing for the 10:55 Traditional worship service this Sunday, May 21. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10:30am.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
NOTE: Wednesday Night Supper & Activities are done until August. We’ll keep you posted!
KENYA: OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ZOE
We are still looking for 20 families to give $35/month for one year to partner with our church’s commitment to the North GA conference bridge to Kenya. This is the equivalent of a family of four giving up one meal at a fast food restaurant a month in order to empower an orphan to escape the harsh life of homelessness, abuse, and starvation and move toward a life of selfsufficiency. See Brooke (bbarksdale@newnanfumc. org) or JoAn (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) for more information and how you can join a team traveling to meet our group in September!
MAY 16, 2017
FUN ‘N FROLIC: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Wednesday, May 24 | 9am-4pm | $11 (ticket & travel) | Sign up by May 19 (Connection Cards, online, app, or church office) | Experience the dramatic history of railroads and the War Between the States at this Museum! The Museum provides visitors with a unique perspective into the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War. After the museum, there will be a walkabout around the beautiful Marietta Square. Lunch and shopping will be on your own.
VBS 2017
JUNE 12-15 | 9am-12:15pm | Rising Pre-K thru rising 6th grade | $15 (includes t-shirt & CD) | Registration for participants and volunteers is online now (click the banner on our website). Questions? Contact Brooke (bbarksdale@ newnanfumc.org)
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The following volunteer positions still need to be filled for VBS: 2 snack volunteers, 2 Bible Story Leaders, 2 KidVid Leaders, 2 Kindergarten Leaders, 2 5th/6th grade leaders, 1 2nd grade leaders, 1 3rd grade leader, 1 1st grade leader. We also still need YOUTH helpers in all areas!
SUMMER MOVIE: CARS 3
JUNE 23 | 9am | NCG Cinemas (near Sam’s Club) | Stay tuned for more info!
GROW DAY CAMPS
JULY 17-21 | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-Th) & 8:30am12:30pm (F) | Visit our website and click the banner for more info and to sign up!
PRESCHOOL NEWS
4-Year-Old Graduation: Friday, May 19 | 9am | Parish Hall Kindergarten Graduation: Friday, May 19 | 10:30am | Chapel There are still spots available for Preschool Summer Enrichment! Contact Nancy Martin for more info on which age groups have openings (nmartin@newnanfumc.org or 770.253.1237)
THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER
MAY 16, 2017
FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
Bill Holt | 100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 330 Newnan, GA 30263 | 770.252.8551v
SYMPATHY
Christian Sympathy is extended to Mitch & Melinda Sherwood and family for the death of Mitch’s son, Joseph Sherwood, on Sunday, May 7. Christian Sympathy is extended to Don & Dede Rowan and family for the death of Dede’s mother on Sunday, May 13. MAY 21st
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Chloe Smith, Hannah Smith (8:30) Ethan Wilkins, Joe Harper (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
2017 COLLEGE GRADUATES CONGRATS!
MAY 14 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 139; 10:55 - 237; Connect - 104) Sunday School Church Membership
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 5/13/2017
480 --2272 Week #19
Total Tithes & Income: $ 564,441 Total Expenses: $ 580,182 Over/(Under): $ (15,741) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
MAY 28th
Official Greeters: All Church Members 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: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
CANDLER RICH Yale University BA in Applied Mathematics Son of Jimmy & Dorothy Rich
REBECCA WHITLOCK Georgia Tech Bachelor of Science & Business Administration Daughter of Andy & Charlotte Whitlock
JOHN EDGAR Berry College Religious Studies; Music Minor Son of Rev. Sharon Edgar
JACK BRYAN Georgia College BA in Political Science Son of Craig & Jeannie Bryan
EMILY EXNER Georgia College BA in English (Creative Writing); Marketing Minor Daughter of Eric & Joan Exner
CRAIG BRYAN Asbury Theological Seminary MA in Marriage & Family Counseling | Son of Mary Bryan Husband of Jeannie Bryan
STAINED GLASS WINDOW PRESERVATION & RESTORATION The stained glass windows at Newnan First United Methodist Church are our most personal and easily identified historic treasures. It is time to replace the storm windows (protective coverings) and some of the windows themselves need restoration and repair. A project is now underway to perform the necessary preservation of these windows by Llorens Glass & Mirror Company of North Georgia. There is an opportunity for members of Newnan FUMC to take part in and give to this project. To contribute to the general fund and/or sponsor the restoration of a specific window, please contact the finance office (olambert@newnanfumc.org or 770.253.7400 x207) or Bob McKoon, Trustees Chairperson (rum1947@numail.org or 770.328.7553). Thank you!
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 12:15pm 4:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 21 SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Reception for Stuart & Becky (PH) UTH Choir & Ensemble Rehearsal (S) UTH Senior Recognition (YL)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 5:00pm
MONDAY, MAY 29 HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY! TUESDAY, MAY 30
MONDAY, MAY 22 TUESDAY, MAY 23 7:00am High School Breakfast (Redneck) 6:30pm United Methodist Men (Sprayberry’s) WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR) THURSDAY, MAY 25 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (A212) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal
SUNDAY, MAY 28 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) UTH Choir & Ensemble Rehearsal (CR)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 5:30pm Let’s Talk Group 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR) THURSDAY, JUNE 1 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, JUNE 2 YOUTH CHOIR TOUR LEAVES (RETURN 6/9) SATURDAY, JUNE 3
FRIDAY, MAY 26 SATURDAY, MAY 27
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