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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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SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
MUSIC NOTES
CAROL CHOIR
You are singing for 8:30 and 10:55 Traditional worship You are singing for 10:55 Traditional worship next this Sunday, December 4. Please meet in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 11. Please meet in the Chapel at at 8am. 10:30am.
INSPIRATIONS
You are singing for 8:30 and 10:55 Traditional worship next Sunday, December 11. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am.
-David
Kinrade
Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week! NOTE: If you RSVP after Tuesday, please arrive for supper at 6pm. Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 Families $20 November 30 - Sausage Breakfast Casserole, grits, biscuits December 7 - Ham, potato salad, baked beans, rolls. Ice cream bar & December birthdays! Remember - free meal drawing every week!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 6:30pm | Sanctuary “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” -Isaiah 9:2,6 For many people, Advent and Christmas are very difficult seasons of inner darkness. During this service, we will acknowledge the pain often experienced this time of year due to the death of a loved one, loneliness, anxiety or depression, chronich illness, unhealthy relationships, or by the overwhelming chaos and confusion of family gatherings and society’s consumer-driven focus. Please join us for a time of peace-filled worship, as we focus on Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. Childcare will be available.
LIFE LINE SCREENING December 20 | Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call
1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com/community-partners.
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JOY TREES UPDATE There are only 4 Joy Tree cards left on the tree in the Parish Hall. If you did not get one but still want to help, you can purchase gift cards for Walmart, Target, Kohls, etc., for Christmas in Coweta that will be given to Bridging the Gap to support that program.
NEWNAN CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 6PM
Questions? Contact Kathy Wilson: 404.890.4831 or KathyLWilson226@gmail.com
The Youth Lounge will be open for restroom needs. Stop by for some cookies and a drink (Cool or hot depending on the weather!)
SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR Though scheduled before the tragic death of a beloved teenager in our community, this seminar is especially timely and necessary. It is open to the community and all adults and students are encouraged to attend. “ONE OOPS AWAY” SUICIDE AWARENESS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Thursday, December 8 | 6:30-8pm | Sanctuary One Oops Away is an introduction to begin a community conversation toward building a culture of health. For many, certain events in life are taken in stride--losing a job, breaking up with a girlfriend, not getting in to your college of choice, etc. These events are treated much like spilled milk...Oops! One Oops Away helps participants clearly understand that for some others, that is not always the case. Workshop participants will: • Learn about the ways circumstances can lead to suicide • Gain awareness of the signs and risk associated with suicide • And discover the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk In Coweta County for 4 of the past 10 years, the suicide rate was higher than the national average. To learn more, visit OneOopsAway.com. Please make plans to attend and tell others about this opportunity.
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PARENT VOLUNTEER CORE
It’s been said that every student needs five significant adult connections (beyond their family) in their lives to help them ground their faith and make it last for the long-haul. This could be a mentor, a Sunday School teacher, a family group leader or even the smiling face that hands a student pizza each week. To do this, we need your help as parents during our regular Sunday worship, local events and trips. You might also have some special skills that would be useful, such as photography, scrap-booking or painting. Putting all of our hands and gifts together will give us the chance to be as effective as possible in strengthening our student’s faith.
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS! SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 During Wednesday Night Supper (5:30-6:30pm) All children and their families are invited to join us for a special time of singing, crafts, storytelling, and celebrating Jesus’ Birthday!
By registering your information online (NewnanUTH. com & click “For Parents” at the top), we’ll put you into a contact database to keep you regularly informed of ways that you can jump in and help. Thanks in advance for your willingness to join in this Kingdom work.
KIDS MISSION FOCUS Congratulations to our 5th grade Sunday School class for bringing in the most items last month! They have earned breakfast from Ms. Brooke this coming Sunday! Along with your monetary offering, next month’s collection focus is on bringing in toys, crafts, and stuffed animals (no batteries required, please) that will fit within a shoe box. No violent, war, or soldier toys allowed, please.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 10am - 3pm COST: $20/first child; $15/second child; $10/ third child; Family max $45 Sign up online now! Click the banner @ NewnanFUMC.org
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Thank you so much for your support of these efforts as we seek to raise funds and items for our next Kids Mission Camp for Summer 2017!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 10am | Sanctuary No Sunday School this day | If you come early to get a seat, please wait in the Chapel until the 8:30 service is dismissed.
SUMMER 2017 SAVE-THE-DATES
PARTICIPANTS: The one and only mandatory rehearsal will be Saturday, December 10 @ 9am.
For those of you planning summer vacations for next year, here are some important dates to remember: VBS (Pre-K thru 5th grade) June 12-15 GROW DAY CAMP (rising 1st-6th grade) July 17-21 KIDS MISSION CAMP (rising 3rd-6th grade) July 25-27
All children K-5th grade are encouraged to participate and sign up NOW! No speaking parts - costumes are provided Sign up on sign-up sheets in the children’s Sunday School hallway (2nd floor of Education Building) or email Karen Oothoudt: koothoudt@newnanfumc.org Last day to sign up is Sunday, December 4th!!!
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(above) Preschool Thanksgiving Feast!; (left) Women’s Gala; (bottom left 3) Fun ‘n Frolic group @ Mary Mac’s Tea Room & Atlanta Botanical Gardens; (bottom right corner) Advent Bags ready to go!
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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Mack Hall 25 Newnan Lakes Blvd. | Apt. 104 Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.1985 SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Todd, Joni, and Hannah Scarbrough for the death of Todd & Joni’s son, Hannah’s brother, Hunter. Christian sympathy is extended to Ashley Johnson (former Children’s Minister) and family for the death of her mother. BAPTISM Harper Rae Carnes--daughter of Andrew & Emily; granddaughter of David & JoAn Kinrade--was baptized on Sunday, November 27. BIRTDHAYS (90+) Hamp Smith - December 2nd (90) Mary Williams - December 7th (95)
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & YEAR END
Contributors must deliver checks on or by December 31st, 2016 in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 2016. The deadline for contributions received in the mail postmarked December 31, 2016 is January 4, 2017. Any contributions received after this date will be applied to 2017. To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, please do not file your 2016 income tax return until you have received your year-end contribution statement from the church. Under IRS rules, you may lose your deduction for some or all of your contributions if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your 2016 contributions from the church. Yearend contribution statements will be mailed and postmarked no later than January 31, 2017. If you are donating stock, please allow at least four weeks for the funds to be transferred to the church by December 31st or you may miss all of the above deadlines! If the deadlines are missed, your stock contribution will be applied to 2017. Thank you, The Finance Office.
IN MEMORIAM
WARREN HUNTER SCARBROUGH 8/16/2002 - 11/20/2016
“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
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
NOVEMBER 27 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 128; 10:55 - 313; Connect - 94) Sunday School Church Membership
535 329 2272
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 11/26/2016 Week #47 Total Tithes & Income: $ 1,337,944 Total Expenses: $ 1,435,526 Over/(Under): $ (97,582) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,604,059
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Robin Frances Rice, Caroline Rice (8:30) Austin Smith, Lloyd Weaver (10:55) Crucifer: Stella Weaver (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship 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
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Jackson Stuart, TBD (8:30) Maddie Butler, Ava Smith (10:55) Crucifer: Jack Terrell (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship 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
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) GLOW Run (field near Belk @ Ashley Park) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:00am High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (Room 203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training (Annex Conf.) Suicide Awareness Workshop (S) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:00am Children’s Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (S) 10:00am Parents’ Day Out (until 3pm) 6:00pm Newnan Christmas Parade
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8:30am 10:00am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Traditional Worship Service (S) Children’s Christmas Pageant (S) Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Christmas Party (YL) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211) Confirmation Class (Annex 212/213)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 7:00am 9:30am 2:30pm 6:00pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking (PH)
4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 7:00pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Birthday Party for Jesus (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Night of Worship: Vivaldi’s “Gloria”
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
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 | Annex Conference, Annex 212, etc. - 2nd floor of Annex Building (Bank of America Building)
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PRESCHOOL NEWS The Preschool hosted 160 parents and friends of our 4 & 5-year-old students for our Thanksgiving Feast (pictures p.5). The children performed a short program of songs then we all enjoyed a delicious meal! Thank you to Sprayberry’s for donating the turkeys for the feast! Everyone had a great time! This month we will be focusing on Jesus’ birth. Each class will have a birthday party for Jesus on our last day of school. Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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