The Shepherd - October 28, 2014 by Newnan FUMC

The Shepherd Newsletter

October 28, 2014

The Shepherd The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

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WELCOME ASHLEY JOHNSON & FAMILY! On Sunday, we welcomed Ashley Johnson as our new Children’s Minister! Ashley lives in Sharpsburg with her husband (David), their 31/2 month old son (Isaac), and their miniature dachshund (Sassafrass—“Sassy”). You can reach Ashley at ajohnson@newnanfumc.org or by calling the church and using extension 219.

Contents Page 2

Music & Churchwide

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Churchwide

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Churchwide & Uth

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Photos & Choir Robes

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Reporting

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2-week Calendar

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Preschool

Join us for a reception in their honor on Sunday, November 9 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall!

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MUSIC NOTES The Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors You are singing for the 8:30 service next Sunday, November 9. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00 a.m.

The Carol Choir You are singing for the 11:00 Connect service next Sunday, November 9. Please meet on the Parish Hall steps at 10:50 a.m.

The Wesley Choir You are singing for the 11:00 Traditional service next Sunday November 9. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m.

Thanks again to all those who donated to our Choir Robe Fund! A full list of names is on page 5. See you in choir!

-David PRAYERS FOR THE LOFTONS

A LITTLE AFTERNOON MUSIC Music for the Holiday! ~featuring~ David Kinrade (organ) and the Newnan Brass Sunday, November 16 | 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

YOUTH CHOIR ANNUAL FRUIT SALE The Youth Choir’s annual fruit sale is going on now through Nov. 16 Each year, they sell fresh Florida citrus to raise funds for their annual summer tour. You may order fruit by: • Talking to any Youth Choir member • By filling out an order form located throughout the building or online (click the fruit sale banner on NewnanFUMC.org) • Or by going to lbg.org and using the code: GA10727

Please remember to keep the Lofton family in your prayers (Adam, Michele, Olivia, Elisabeth, & Emily) as Adam heads to Sierra Leone with the CDC to be a part of their efforts to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Notes of encouragement can be sent to Michele and the girls @ 14 Glenleigh Way | Newnan, GA 30265 Would you commit to pray Psalm 91 every day for 91 days for West Africa? Beginning on Monday, Oct. 28 and ending 91 days later on Sunday, January 26. Psalm 91 has come up again and again in my conversations with Young Life teams in Liberia and Sierra Leone as a source for strength and hope. It seems appropriate and powerful for us to join them in this. -Thank you—Rev. JoAn Kinrade

The choir thanks you in advance for your support!

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UMM BBQ FUNDRAISER

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED!

THIS Saturday, November 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall

The nursery department is looking for two nursery attendants to fill a need on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old.

Huckleberry’s chicken plate | $10 Slab of ribs | $20

If you love working with children and enjoy seeing them grow in God’s love, this is the job for you! Contact Ashley Johnson: (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org)

Proceeds go to UMM-supported local charities. For tickets, please call Jake Shepherd (404.786.4412) or purchase from the church office.

UPCOMING FUN ‘N FROLIC College Football Hall of Fame

TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY

Thursday, November 13 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Next Service is Tuesday, November 18th @ 6:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. These services are designed to bring us into the presence of God so that we may commune deeply with God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Lunch will be your choice at the CNN Center. Cost: $20 for bus & Hall of Fame entry

Come and be still for a while…

RSVP by October 29

CHURCH NEEDLEPOINT PROJECT The canvases for our new church needlepoint project should be in very soon. If you would like to be a “stitcher” and help with this wonderful project, please email or call Marsha Goodrum (jgoodrum@numail.org | 770.253.9794)

Meeting every Wednesday in the Chapel @ 5 p.m. Hymns – Prayers – Devotional – Holy Communion 10/29—NO Vespers (Fall Festival and Dinner) 11/5—Rev. Maria Bowers | 11/12—Dr. Stuart Greene | 11/19—NO Vespers (Special Thanksgiving Dinner) | 11/26—NO Vespers (Fall Break)

HAYRIDE & HOTDOG COOKOUT! Sunday, November 2 @ Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch 4:00 p.m. until dark | Dinner @ 5:30 $5/person or $25/family (max)

DINNER AROUND THE WORLD Friday, November 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Parish Hall There will be 6-7 countries /regions represented with samples of food to try—Germany, Brazil, Mexico, China, and more! NO reservations Cost: FREE

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PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES

OUR JOURNEY OF HOPE: CANCER CARE MINISTRY

Church pictorial directories are available in the church office during the week and from Karen’s office on Sundays. They are $5 each to offset the cost of printing.

Cancer is a journey—your Cancer Care Minister is ready to walk with you on that journey. Cancer Care Ministers are here to offer hope, comfort, and support during this very difficult time in your life. Do not journey alone!

Digital copies are also available for those that prefer at the same price of $5.

Your Cancer Care Ministers have completed training and are ready to serve. We are not counselors, but we feel called to be Christ with you in your time of need. Only God knows what each journey will look like and we are eager to join Him in caring for you.

FALL FESTIVAL & POTATO DINNER Wednesday, October 29th Dinner: 4:45—6:30 p.m. Games: 5:15—6:30 p.m.

Cancer Care Ministers: Ted Askew, Amy Boren, Anne Clark, Bette Epps, Bren Fuller, Mike Fuller, Charlene Hall, Cissy Hass, Bill Mason, Bob McKoon, Caroline Rice, Kelly Rowe, & Robert Ward.

Adults: $6 | Children: $3 Kids—come in costume! Families—enjoy a great meal, games, fun, & fellowship NO reservations required!

UPCOMING EVENTS: River of Life | November 14-16 Meals & overnight stays @ Cornerstone UMC | Worship @ Cokes Chapel UMC (featuring our own Connect Band!) Cost: $70 (will include all meals, transportation, and materials for the projects. More info @ CowetaRiverofLife.com October 29—Fall Festival (No Bible Study; volunteer to help with games!) | November 2—YardFlix & Family Dinner at Uth | November 14-16—River of Life | November 19—Thanksgiving w/Bridging the Gap | November 23—No UTH | Dec. 14—Christmas Party! 4

If you are journeying with cancer or know someone who is, contact: JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) or David Clark (dclark@numail.org)

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The Kindergarten students reading on their iPad minis

The GROW class meets our new Children’s Minister—Ashley Johnson

CHANCEL CHOIR ROBE DONATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alter Mr. & Mrs. William Arnall Ms. Kathy Bizarth Mr. Ira Bray Mrs. Betty Bray David & Jeri Burnette Mr. & Mrs. David Camp Ms. Dian Ciccarello Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Daniell Mr. & Mrs. John Davis Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ervin Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Garrett Mr. & Mrs. John Goodrum Mrs. Charlotte Harvey Mr. & Mrs. William Hautt Mr. & Mrs. Jack Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Perry Madich The Martha Fuller Class Mr. & Mrs. William Mason Mr. & Mrs. Burt Miller, III Joe & Gwen Moore Mrs. Claudia Nash Mrs. Marylouise Nixon Mr. & Mrs. Murray Parks Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Posey Mrs. Jerry Thrasher (IMO Jerry Thrasher)

Mrs. Walter Rainwater Cheryl Rakestraw Mr. Carson Sears Mr. Chris Steed Mr. & Mrs. Carl Williams Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Williams Mr. Donald Sprayberry, Sr. Rev. & Mrs. David Haygood, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William Carmichael (IMO Lavane T. Leach) Mr. & Mrs. Don Chapman (IHO All music ministries of the church) Mr. & Mrs. William Duffey (IMO Lois Duffey & Louise Parks) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Gilbert, Jr. (IHO Dick & Glenda Bolin) Mrs. Frances Goodson (IHO Charlotte Harvey) Mr. & Mrs. William Kampfe, Jr. (IMO Alan Rainwater) Mr. & Mrs. John Long (IMO Joe Nixon) Mr. Robert Mckoon (IHO Charlotte Harvey, David Kinrade, & Kathy Bizarth) Mr. & Mrs. William Merritt (IMO Charlene Kuebler) Ms. Kay Newman (IHO Mary Willie Banks) Mr. & Mrs. Emory Palmer, Sr. (IHO Bo Palmer & Jack Palmer) Mrs. Sue Royal (IHO David Royal) Rev. Fred Shelnutt (IMO Meriam Shelnutt) Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Shepherd, III (IMO Martha Moultrie) Mr. & Mrs. J. Tamplin (IHO Hugh & Harriett Palmer) Mr. & Mrs. Walter Thompson (IHO David & JoAn Kinrade) Veatch-Nixon Sunday School Class (IHO Charlotte Harvey) 5

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Friendship Committee Nell Blackwell Baptist Manor | 517 Perkins Rd. Cottage #10 Palmetto GA 30268 | 678.519.2877

October 26th Reporting Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—134; 11:00—345; Connect—153) Sunday School Church Membership

Baptisms Henley David Nuckolls—son of David & Anna—was baptized on Sunday, May 11, 2014

632 377 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 10/25/2014

Week #42

Guy Woodruff Leebern—son of Stephan & Jennifer—was baptized on Sunday, July 20, 2014

Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)

$ 1,103,345 $ 1,190,019 $ (86,674)

Charles Bryant Bounds—son of Chet & Corrie—was baptized on Sunday, August 24, 2014

Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget

$ 1,627,004 $ 35,000 $ 1,662,004

Sarah Carter Williams—daughter of Clay & Elizabeth—was baptized on Sunday, October 12, 2014

November 2nd Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Garnet Reynolds (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Josephine Hinely, Ella Stanford (8:30) Lily Smith, Emma Phelps (11:00) Crucifer: Robert Mitchell (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

Charles Beckmark Behm—son of Bill & Tracy—was baptized on Sunday, October 26, 2014 Christian Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to Chris Salter on the death of her daughter-in-law, Ashley Salter. November Birthdays (90+) Mary Willie Banks | 11/10/1918 Calvin Ray | 11/29/1920 Virginia Parks | 11/29/1921 Wynema Haldorson | 11/30/1916

November 9th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Garnet Reynolds (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Lilly Arnall, Rees Poulakos (8:30) Bella Boston, Natalie Adams (11:00) Crucifer: Charlie Mitchell (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

VETERAN CELEBRATION & RECOGNITION During Wednesday Night Fellowship on Wednesday, November 5th, ALL veterans are invited to be our guest for dinner! Dinner will be served from 5:15-6:30 p.m. We will begin honoring veterans at 6 p.m.

WOMEN’S HOLIDAY GALA

Please RSVP to the church office if you are a veteran and plan to attend (770.253.7400 | churchoffice@newnanfumc.org)

Tuesday, December 5 | 5:30 p.m. Gather 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program Guest Speaker Shelley Hendrix How to participate: 1) Decorate a table for 8 2) Buy a table or 3) Buy individual tickets MORE INFO COMING SOON! 6

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The Shepherd Newsletter ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:30am Next Steps (PH) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 4:00pm Hayride & Hotdogs (Uncle Bob’s) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

4:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Joybells (BR) Inspirations (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR)

3:00pm 4:30pm 5:34pm 6:45pm

7:00am 9:30am 10:00am 6:30pm

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Angel House Board Meeting (PC) Cancer Care Meeting (MF)

9:30am 3:45pm 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Women’s Bible Study (MF) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) Uth Bible Study (YL) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)

9:00am 4:15pm

6:30pm 7:00pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Stephen Minister Training (MF) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

9:30am 6:30pm

6:00pm

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Dinner Around the World (PH)

9:00am 4:15pm

4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

8:30am 10:00am

4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Chrysalis Training (Annex) Quilts of Valor (PH) Ultimate Frisbee (NHS)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Ladies Service Group (GR) Joybells (BR) Inspirations (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking (PH) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Women’s Bible Study (MF) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) Youth Bible Study (YL) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (YL) Chancel Choir (CR)

7:00pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 FnF—College Football Hall of Fame Stephen Minister Training (MF) Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

8:45am

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 River of Life Preschool Parents’ Council Meeting (HK)

10:00am

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 October Traditional Worship Service (S) 28, 2014 Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) Youth Choir (CR) Confirmation (211) Uth (YL)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 River of Life Ultimate Frisbee (NHS)

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PRESCHOOL NEWS Join us for the Fall Festival and Potato & Chili Dinner tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29th (see page 4 for details)! It will be a night of fun, food, fellowship…and games! We hope to see you there! Pictured (page 5) are our Kindergarten students working on their reading skills with our iPad Minis. Technology is a key component in education today, and our preschool is keeping up with the latest teaching tools. We are having a great year! Thank you for your support of our preschool! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! -Nancy Martin

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