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EXTRA FRUIT AVAILABLE
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
MUSIC NOTES
Thank you to everyone who supported our Youth Choir's fruit sale! If you ordered fruit, the truck will arrive on Saturday, December 2. If you missed the sale, we have ordered extra fruit. Please contact me (dkinrade@newnanfumc.org) to order yours today!
SWINGIN' SINGIN' SENIORS
Following our rehearsal on Tuesday, December 5, we will head out to Wesley Woods to sing an 11am program.
YOUTH CHOIR
The fruit truck arrives this Saturday, December 2, at 8am. Please be here to help unload, sort, and deliver You are singing for both Traditional services this Sunthe fruit. On Sunday, December 3, we have rehearsal at day, December 3. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am. 3pm. Following rehearsal, we'll head out to help with the Glow Run!
CHANCEL & YOUTH CHOIR ENSEMBLE MEN
ALL CHOIRS
Please be watching for your end-of-the-year schedules -David in an email from me. Don't forget O Holy Night is next Sunday, December 10, at 3 and 6pm.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER & ACTIVITIES Dinner is from 5:15-6:15pm | $6 adults, $3 kids (10 & under), $20 families | Please RSVP by Monday @ noon for the following Wednesday, or sign up permanently! Sign up on Connection Cards, online, or app! UPCOMING: 11/29: Fried chicken; 12/6: Chicken pot pie (DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS RECOGNIZED & ICE CREAM BAR!)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 7pm | Sanctuary Our worship will focuse on Jesus Christ, Light of the World, during, what is for some, a difficult time of year. All are welcome!
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MISSIONS MOMENT:
JOY TREES
O Holy Night Offering Each year, we collect an offering for a specific cause at our O Holy Night services of worship. This year, we will be applying the offering from these services to the Newnan First UMC Benevolence Fund. The NFUMC Benevolence Fund was established to assist families or individuals within our membership who may have unexpected financial needs, resulting in an inability to make ends meet and cover family needs. There is a very well organized policy for the distribution of funds, which assures effective use of the funds.
Joy Trees are up in the Parish Hall lobby and there are only 34 tags left!!! Please prayerfully consider taking a card (or more!) and blessing a needful child this Christmas season! Follow the instructions on the card and turn in gifts by 10am on Monday, December 11. Contact Maria Bowers (mbowers@newnanfumc.org) or Kathy Wilson (KathyLWilson226@gmail.com) with questions. Thank you!
Throughout the year, we have persons within our congregation who are experiencing economic difficulties for a variety of reasons. This is a fund that is used more and more to help others. Needs covered by these funds are applied toward housing or utility costs, medical bills, grocery costs, etc., according to the established policy. In response to needs, there have been some very generous donations made toward this fund over previous years and many have been helped within our church family because of such generosity. As you consider your offering for our O Holy Night Services, please consider donating to this fund so that we can continue to minister to and meet the needs of persons within our church family. This, of course, is considered a "second-mile" offering above and beyond your offerings to the general church budget. You may also give to this fund at any time of the year by designating your offering for this particular fund. In addition, our first Sunday communion rail offering is generally applied to this fund.
CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY
11:00am | Combined Sunday Worship Service | Sanctuary (NOTE: This will be a normal Sunday worship service...not a Christmas Eve service) 4* & 11*pm | Traditional Christmas Eve Worship Services | Sanctuary 5:30*pm | Contemporary Christmas Eve Worship Service | Parish Hall *candlelight services
If you have questions regarding this mission and ministry within our church membership, please contact Kim Duncan or Maria Bowers. These offerings are often a much needed measure of grace. Thank you for your part in this ministry and mission of Newnan FUMC.
COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED!
NEW YEAR'S EVE SUNDAY
Please contact Rev. Maria Bowers (mbowers@ newnanfumc.org) if you would like to serve communion during one of the following Traditional services in December:
8:30 & 11am | Combined Sunday Worship Services (NOTE: Connect is encouraged to join Traditional this Sunday) | Sanctuary
LET'S TALK WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 6:30pm | Room 203
December 3: 8:30 & 10:55am December 24: 4 & 11pm December 31: 8:30 & 10:55am
Hans Gisela, both of whom are immigrants from war-torn Germany, will tell their stories. Gisela endured the bombing of Manheim. Both suffered privation after the war...you will want to hear their accounts!
If you haven't served before, no problem! Maria will send instructions.
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CHRISTMAS PARADE
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 5-7pm | Parish Hall
IF YOU'RE PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE: Gather at 5pm. We will be highlighting many of our church's local and global missions. We need families to participate and walk the parade route with us as we share the love of Christ with our community during this fun and annual event! ALL children MUST have a parent walk with them.
Join us for this celebration of Jesus' birth! Dinner (chicken tenders, mac-n-cheese, green beans and birthday cupcakes!), crafts, caroling, and SANTA! Families are asked to bring Jesus a gift of small, meal-type pop top cans (frank and beans, ravioli, etc.) for His birthday to benefit Backpack Buddies of Georgia. Please RSVP on Connection Cards, online, app, or church office!
If you would like to walk in the parade, please sign up on Connection Cards, online, app, or church office! See Brooke with any questions! IF YOU'RE WATCHING THE PARADE: Parade starts at 6pm The UTH Lounge will be open for restroom needs. Stop by for some cookies and a drink! Be on the lookout for our children's float!
THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 10:00am | Sanctuary | NOTE: No Sunday School Come enjoy the pageant as the children share the story of Christmas! If you come early to get a seat, please wait in the Chapel until the 8:30 service is released.
GLISSON REGISTRATION OPEN! Visit Glisson.org for more information and to register for this great Summer Camp opportunity! Open registration begins December 1, so don't wait!!!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 10am - 3pm TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!!! COST: $20/first child; $15/second child; $10/third child; Family max $45 Sign up online now! Click the banner @ NewnanFUMC.org
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(top row) Advent Wreath Workshop; (next 2 rows) Preschool Thanksgiving "Supper"; (next row) ROOT 345 fun & Preschool family featured in the paper for the Veteran's Day Parade; (bottom row) Jonathan Wade--Preschool/ church security officer & veteran--honored by our preschoolers!
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IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH:
NOVEMBER 26 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 108; 10:55 - 267; Connect - 111) Church Membership
SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to Charles Robinson for the death of Ruth Baxley.
BAPTISM
486 2272
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 11/25/2017 Week #47
Katherine Reese Hepinstall--daughter of Matthew & Melinda--was baptized on Sunday, November 19.
Total Tithes & Income: $ 1,308,093 Total Expenses: $ 1,396,298 Over/(Under): $ (88,205) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
Wesleigh Reagan Blaskoski--daughter of Drew & Stephanie--was baptized on Sunday, November 26.
BIRTH
Russell Walker Crews--son of Justin & Mary Elizabeth-was born on Wednesday, October 25.
DECEMBER 3RD
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Nathan Dewberry, Elizabeth Walker (8:30) Corinne Terrell, Sanders Welden (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley 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
DECEMBER 10TH
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Henry Smith, TBD (8:30) Luke Hice, Daphne Thomas (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley 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
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 10:00am Children's Christmas Pageant (S) 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) ROOT 345 6:00pm GLOW Run (Ashley Park between Belk & Dick's Sporting Goods) 4:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm 7:00pm
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR) Worship Team (PH)
7:00am 9:30am 6:30pm 7:00pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men's Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Swingin' Singin' Seniors (CR) Safe Place (YL) Men's Study: Heart of God (A212)
4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 GROW (211) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (BR) Let's Talk Group (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) O Holy Night (S) O Holy Night (S)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 2:30pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) FnF: Tate House Angel's House Board Meeting (200) Ladies Service Group (A205) Parkinson's Support Group (GR)
4:30pm 5:00pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 The Grove Meeting (200) Birthday Party for Jesus (PH) Parish Choir (BR) Let's Talk Group (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir (CR) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 2:00pm Messiah Rehearsal (S)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 6:30pm Cancer Care Team Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00am Chrysalis Winter Flight (PH/C/VN/GR/ 201) 9:00am Cherub Choir Rehearsal (S) Jr. League Luminaria Distribution (PS Pickup Line) 6:00am Downtown Christmas Parade
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 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: LAST DAY OF 2017: Wednesday, December 13 FIRST DAY OF 2018: Thursday, January 4
Thank you for your support of our preschool! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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