Once again, it is time for our annual Youth Choir Tour! On Friday morning, June 2, 71 choir members and 16 chaperones will depart for New England. We will be spending the week at Camp Aldersgate, a United Methodist Camp in North Scituate, RI. The choir will be leading worship in four churches: Wesley UMC in Lincoln, RI, Old South UMC in Reading, MA, Haven UMC in East Providence, RI, and First UMC in Framingham, MA. They will also be singing for the residents of Winslow Gardens Retirement Community in East Providence, RI. We will be attending a Pawtucket Red Sox game where the Ensemble will be singing the National Anthem. We will be touring Fenway Park and cruising Boston Harbor. We will also be serving our homeless brothers and sisters by preparing and serving lunch through Elisha’s Project in Providence. As if that weren’t enough, we’ll also be traveling to Maine for lobster and the beach! The choir asks for your prayers as they travel and serve. Pray that those who hear them will be blessed by their presence and their message. Also, please pray for our chaperones: David Kinrade, Bonnie Krider, Brent Ritter, Craig Bryan, JoAn Kinrade, Kelley Ritter, Kristy Rossey, Mary Moore, Kerry Moore, David Johnston, Melanie Reeves, Sam Madaris, Matt Burrows, Laurie Fambro, Bernice Phelps, and David Royal. Finally, please plan to be present for our Youth Choir Homecoming combined Worship Services on Sunday, June 11, at 8:30 and 10:55 in the Sanctuary.
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YOUTH CHOIR HOMECOMING WORSHIP
8:30 & 10:55 Traditional Services | NOTE: Connect will meet in the Sanctuary on this day.
LET’S TALK GROUP
Wednesday, May 31 | 6:30pm (Dinner @ 6pm) | Meet at the home of Jack & Patsy Jackson (353 Spence Rd. - or ride from the church @ 5:30pm) | Please RSVP to Patsy Jackson (jack57pat@ gmail.com) for dinner! All are welcome!
KENYA: OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ZOE
We are still looking for 12 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 (bbarksdalenewnanfumc. org) or JoAn (jkinradenewnanfumc.org) for more information and how you can join a team traveling to meet our group in September! We will have the opportunity to visit the group we are sponsoring in Kenya and meet them at the very beginning of their empowerment journey! A trip for this fall, September 5-15, and next July are being planned. If you are interested in being a part of the September trip, a verbal commitment is needed as soon as possible and a $500 deposit is due by June 11, with the full amount due by July 11. See Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@ newnanfumc.org) for any questions or to express your interest in joining this team!
ROOT 345 SUMMER FUN!
Monday, June 5 | Rising 3rd-6th graders are invited to join us at Starlite from 6-8pm for skating and fun! | $2 admission and $2 skate rental | Bring money for food or extras! Monday, June 19 | Dinner and a Movie in the JAM room! Bring $5 for pizza, popcorn, drinks, and dessert!
MAY 30, 2017
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 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!
VBS DECORATING
Wednesday, June 7 & Thursday, June 8 | 9am12pm | Anyone who is available to help, please do! Childcare provided if needed. Contact Brooke!
SUMMER MOVIE: CARS 3
Friday, June 23 | 9am | NCG Cinemas (near Sam’s Club) | $6/ticket & $3 popcorn/concession snack pack | No reservations needed! Just show up and bring a friend!
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!
KIDS MISSION CAMP
July 25-27 | Rising 3rd-6th Grades | $20/person (includes t-shirt and mission materials). Visit the website and click the banner to sign up and pay!
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
We still need teachers for rising 2yo through 5th grade Sunday School classes. You can teach every week, or rotate in and out as needed. All members are invited to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to plug in to the spiritual growth of our children! Email Brooke to sign up or with any questions!
SPECIAL OFFERING: THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson has named the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) as the 2017 Annual Conference Special Offering. The MEF has helped thousands of men and women become pastoral leaders in The United Methodist Church. It is nurtured and funded by United Methodists to provide scholarships to seminary and undergraduate students, course-of-study for local pastors, and license to preach school. Aligning with the theme of the 2017 Annual Conference, “Show Your Work: Worship That Inspires Action,” this fund is one way United Methodists can show our support to those called to serve as clergy. Together we can help minimize debt of North Georgia United Methodists beginning in ministry. Although MEF is a general church apportioned fund of which 25 percent is retained by our conference, 100 percent of the giving to the Annual Conference Special Offering will go to United Methodist seminary and course of study students in the North Georgia Conference.
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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
Bill Holt | 100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 330 Newnan, GA 30263 | 770.252.8551
SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to Bobby & Jessica Allen for the death of their daughter, Jordan Honeycott
BIRTHDAYS (90+)
Evelyn Dixon - June 17, 1918 (99)
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TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) Jackson Stuart, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (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: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
TRANSITIONS @ NEWNAN FUMC
MAY 30, 2017
MAY 28 REPORTING th
Attendance - Memorial Day Weekend Worship Services Total (8:30 - 62; 10:55 - 202; Connect - 69) Sunday School Church Membership Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 5/27/2017
333 229 2272
Week #21
Total Tithes & Income: $ 624,810 Total Expenses: $ 615,929 Over/(Under): $ 8,880 -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
JUNE 11TH
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Amie Phelps, TBD (8:30) Joe Harper, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: Wyatt Welden (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake
God continues to do great things here at Newnan FUMC and plans are in place to make this time of transition as smooth as possible. During the next few weeks, Rev. Maria Bowers will serve as Pastor in Charge, assisted by Rev. JoAn Kinrade. Please know that these pastors are available via phone or email. You may also contact the church office if you need assistance. Maria Bowers: 770-253-7400 (x208) or 678-876-9086 JoAn Kinrade: 770-253-7400 (x204) or 770-328-6172 mbowers@newnanfumc.org jkinrade@newnanfumc.org -----------------------------------------------------Our pastors will be available as outlined below from May 21-July 2. Feel free to contact either pastor directly or via the church office May 28-June 3: June 4-10: Maria Bowers Maria Bowers JoAn Kinrade (Uth Choir Tour 6/2-3) JoAn Kinrade (Uth Choir Tour 6/4-10) June 11-17: NGUMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE Please contact the church office at 770-253-7400 for assistance. All clergy are attending Annual Conference in Athens. The office will contact our clergy team and/or direct you to persons who can assist you. June 18-24: June 25-July 2: Maria Bowers Maria Bowers JoAn Kinrade (Vacation 6/18-20) JoAn Kinrade
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The preaching rotation from June 4-June 25 is as follows: June 4: Traditional - Maria Bowers | Connect - Lewis Jackson, Lay Speaker June 11: Combined Worship led by UTH Choir (homecoming) June 18: Traditional - Maria Bowers | Connect - Brent Ritter June 25: Traditional - Charles Robinson | Connect - JoAn Kinrade
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Please join us in prayer for our church, staff, and leaders as we journey through this transition in leadership. As July nears, we will provide additional information regarding preaching rotations and pastoral schedules and contact information. If you have questions or concerns about this transition, please contact Maria, JoAn, a staff member, a member of SPRC or our Lay Leader. We’d be glad to listen and address your concerns! Alexis Brooks, SPRC Chairperson | abrooks@newnanutilities.org | 678-416-9331 Robert Ward, Lay Leader | rlward@numail.org | 770-527-6954
MONDAY, JUNE 5 TUESDAY, JUNE 6 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR) THURSDAY, JUNE 8 FRIDAY, JUNE 9 SATURDAY, JUNE 10
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 YOUTH CHOIR HOMECOMING WORSHIP 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:00am VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (C) 11:00am Combined Worship Service (S) 12:00pm VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (C) 4:00pm UTH Second Sunday MONDAY, JUNE 12 9:00am VBS (PH) 5:30pm UM Children’s Home Meeting (AC) TUESDAY, JUNE 13 9:00am VBS (PH) 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH)
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 VBS (PH) Let’s Talk Group Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 9:00am VBS (PH) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, JUNE 16 SATURDAY, JUNE 17
NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. | Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (C) Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (C)
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