THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ and making Christ known.
A PASTORAL UPDATE: We want you to know about some decisions made recently which will impact Maria Bowers and JoAn Kinrade. As of September, JoAn will be preaching on a regular basis at the Connect service. Maria will be a regular at the two Traditional services assisting Stuart. We are also assigning primary pastoral care duties to Maria. What does this mean? It means that Maria will be the pastor primarily responsible for hospital visitations and other pastoral needs, conveying those to Stuart and JoAn as needed. Please know that you can call on any of the pastors at any time and they will be happy to assist you when there is a need. It is their honor to love and encourage you in your walk with Christ! Please keep each of them in your prayers and they will do likewise for you!
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Music & Church-wide
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Church-wide
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Children
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Photos & Church-wide
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Reporting & Church-wide
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2-week Calendar
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Preschool
33 Greenville Street | Newnan, GA 30263 P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | New na nFU MC .org Worship: 8:30 & 11 A.M. Traditional | 11 A.M. Contemporary Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Shepherd Newsletter
September 8, 2015
MUSIC NOTES IT’S CHOIR TIME! All choirs have now begun rehearsing! There’s still time to make choir a part of your fall schedule. For more information, visit NewnanFUMC.org and click on “music” under “ministries.” New members are always welcome!
SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS You are singing for the 8:30 service this Sunday, September 27. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am
YOUNG RINGERS You are ringing for the 10:55 service this Sunday, September 27. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10am
YOUTH CHOIR You will be singing at the Campfire Night of Worship on Sunday, October 4. We will have rehearsal at 4pm that day and go out to the campfire from here. See you this Sunday at 5pm for another amazing rehearsal!
CAROL CHOIR You are singing at the 10:55 service this Sunday, September 27. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30am
-David Kinrade
WOMEN’S EVENING GALA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 5:30-8pm | $25 Guest Speaker: Kim Gravel from Kim of Queens. Kim was Miss Georgia in 1991. She went on to serve as US Goodwill Ambassador to Japan. She has taken her expertise and experience in the pageantry world and uses it to coach and train pageant contestants. She has a rare gift of encouraging and guiding people with loving directness. Kim finds the hidden gem in each young woman she works with and helps bring out those qualities. It’s not about exploiting girls and making them into Barbie dolls…it’s good, wholehearted stories and life lessons mixed with humor and love. You may have seen Kim on the Steve Harvey Show where she is a regular guest. Kim will deliver a message that will relate to young girls, 6th grade and up, as well as women of all ages! Invite your daughters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, & friends! | Tickets are now available from the Grove Committee members and the church office. THIS EVENING WILL SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Decorate a table for 8: These do not have to be formal dinner settings. Whimsical, holiday, casual, seasonal, and fun settings are encouraged. Contact the church office or Karen Oothoudt if you want to decorate a table. Buy a table: This means purchasing 8 tickets ($200) and inviting 7 friends to join you for dinner! If you buy a table, you must also decorate it. Buy individual tickets: Come and join others for this night of great food, entertainment, and fellowship. Tickets: $25 (available from the church office and members of The Grove) Life Groups are small groups of people (12 at the most) who meet together on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the year. While these groups may do Bible studies, read books, and discuss their faiths, the primary purpose of the group is relational…to “do life” together and have those around you who can support, encourage, and pray for you. We will be launching new Life Groups in a few weeks. Please contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) if you are interested in participating.
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September 8, 2015
PERSONAL HYGIENE ROUND-UP
DIVORCE CARE
One Roof in Newnan has indicated that they are in need of personal hygiene items to distribute. From Sept. 13th through Oct. 18th there will be collection boxes around the church to drop off these items. Please include: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste/brushes, floss, face cream, deodorant, disposable razors, etc. (please NO sample sizes!)
Separated? Divorced? Find help…discover hope…experience healing! Divorce Care classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm from September 1 to December 8. Workbooks are $20. Feel free to drop in as needed…you don’t need to attend every meeting.
Thank you!
STRIKE OUT HUNGER: STOP HUNGER NOW PACKAGING EVENT THIS FRIDAY, September 25 | 6-8pm | Parish Hall | Goal: 15,552 meals! Visit events.stophungernow.org/FUMCNewnan2015 to sign up or go online (“registrations” under “calendar”) or through our new app!
WEDNESDAY MENU SEPTEMBER 23 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans SEPTEMBER 30 BBQ chicken, rice, turnip greens
7th ANNUAL ANIMAL BLESSING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 | 9am Parish Hall Parking Lot It’s time to honor our animal companions and acknowledge the joy and blessings they bring to our lives. Bring your pet on a leash or in a crate (or even a picture!) and join us!
JANUARY 22 & 23, 2016 | Philips Arena Experience a remarkable weekend celebration to be reminded (or discover for the first time) what God’s grace and love mean for you. Guest speakers include: Anita Renfroe, Thelma Wells, Patsy Clairmont, Mary Graham, & more! Estimate cost is: $170 for hotel room (can be shared by up to 4 people), $90/ticket, $12 for lunch on Saturday. So, with 4 sharing a hotel room, the cost could be as low as $145 for the whole weekend! In order to get tickets and reservations now, please sign up by October 20. Call the church office or email Karen (koothoudt@newnanfumc.org) to sign up. For more information, visit WomanOfFaith.com
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September 8, 2015
Cost: FREE (however, tickets are still needed for entry …see/call the church office)
FUN ‘N FROLIC & TLC OAK HILL MANSION, BERRY COLLEGE, & APPLES! | Thursday, October 15 | 8am – 6pm | $15 for tour & travel | Sign up by September 27 | We’ll be heading to Mercier’s Orchards for apples and other great items (pies, jams & jellies, & more!), then we’ll have lunch and head over to Rome, GA, to tour the Martha Berry Museum, Oak Hill Home, Carriage House, & Berry College Campus! ANDERSON SOUTH CAROLINA FLEA MARKET | Saturday, October 24 | 8am – 6:30pm | $10 for travel | Sign up by October 4 | For over 32 years, Jockey Lot has been bringing business to bargain shoppers. Every weekend over 1,500 dealers offer everything you can imagine on over 65 acres: fresh produce, technology, auto parts, art, crafts, floral, house, home, garden, tools, & more! TLC FISH FRY | Tuesday, October 27 | 10:45am – 12:15pm | $6 | Sign up by October 11 | Come and enjoy some delicious fried fish, hush puppies, and fixins! Be sure to sign up by the deadline so we have enough food! Sign up on Connection Cards, through the church office, online (“registrations” under “calendar”), or through the church app!
REMINDER: We are currently collecting children’s books (new or gentlyused) for the Children’s Lending Library. Books should be placed in the Lending Library shelves at the end of the Children’s Wing. Dedication labels are available; please complete the label and affix to the inside cover of the book.
CANCER CARE PRAYER SERVICES TONIGHT September 22 & November 3 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall | We invite patients, friends, and family who are battling cancer to join us for a prayer service with praise and worship, a brief message, and intentional prayer.
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See your school’s FCA rep for details!
Starting @ 4:30pm
If you’re interested in the history, value, and collection of coins, join us! This group will be led by Jack Jackson, a longtime numismatic (collector of coins). All ages are welcome!
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September 8, 2015
Friendship Committee Fay Lipford | 100 Lindsey Barron Dr./Apt. 114 Newnan, GA 30263 | 770.251.1187 Baptism Kathryn Elizabeth Pope—daughter of Jeffrey & Ashley Pope—was baptized on Sunday, September 20. Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Kathryn Hooks and Rebecca Shellnutt for the death of Kathryn’s son/Rebecca’s brother.
THANK YOU “Thank you!” to Bill Mason for, once again, offering to paint and do some much-needed work in the children’s wing of the Education Building. Thanks, Bill! Room 213 looks so much brighter and inviting now!
IN MEMORIAM Frances Jackson 6/3/1912 – 8/29/2015 “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.” - Ps alm 23 :6
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY On SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, Rev. CJ Holliman and our brothers and sisters in Christ from Greater Mt. Zion AME Church will be worshiping with us at the Connect Contemporary service. Please invite your friends to join us for this very powerful time of worship as we focus on our unity in the Body of Christ. Worship will conclude by gathering around the table to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
September 20th Reporting
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—134; 10:55—325; Connect—166) Sunday School Church Membership
625 411 2255
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 9/19/2015 Week #37 Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)
$ 976,143 $ 1,088,374 $ (112,231)
Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget
$ 1,624,565 $ --------$ 1,624,565
SEPTEMBER 27TH
Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Abby Jackson, Lily Smith (10:55) Crucifer: Jack Palmer (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
OCTOBER 4TH
Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (10?55) Acolytes: Lacey Daniell, Hannah Smith (8:30) Katie Jarrard, Austin Smith (10:55) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: ??? Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
MINISTRY POSITION The church is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Children’s Minister. If you know of anyone who may be interested in applying, or if you have an interest yourself, please contact the Senior Pastor, Dr. Stuart Greene. This is a full-time position. Resumes should be sent to sgreene@newnanfumc.org
The Shepherd Newsletter SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) Study: Run for God 6:00pm Study: Living Prayer (Annex) Confirmation (201) Uth (PH)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
1:30pm 4:30pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
Friendship Committee Meeting (GR) Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Study: John the Apostle (Annex) Masterworks Chorale (CR)
9:30am 10:45am 6:30pm 7:00pm
Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Study: Revival: Wesley’s Faith (201) Study: Becoming Myself (201) Kent Tritle Concert (S)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
9:00am Women’s Study: Hosea (Annex) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) Study: On A Lighter Note (Annex) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
September 8, 2015 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:00pm Confirmation (201) 4:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 5:00pm Campfire Night of Worship (795 Emmett Young Rd.) Study: Run for God 6:00pm Study: Living Prayer (Annex)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
4:30pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Study: John the Apostle (Annex) Masterworks Chorale (CR)
7:00pm 9:30am 10:45am 6:15pm 6:30pm
Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Study: Revival: Wesley’s Faith (201) DivorceCare (Annex) Study: Becoming Myself (201)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:00am Women’s Study: Hosea (Annex) 10:00am Angel House Board Meeting (200) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) Study: On A Lighter Note (Annex) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
6:00pm Chrysalis Board Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
The Shepherd Newsletter
September 8, 2015
PRESCHOOL NEWS We had a successful Children’s Consignment Sale! The gross sales were $77,860 and the preschool will keep 30%. The preschool will then give 10% of the profit to the church. Thank you so much for your support of the sale! Avery Raptis (chair) and Jennifer Morrison (co-chair) did a wonderful job leading the sale! This fundraiser is a ministry in so many ways to a lot of people and I am thankful to be a part of it. In Science with Miss Betsy the children are studying the human body. Today we are talking about the human heart. Bo Collins (right) is listening to Miss Roslyn’s heart! Blessings,
-Nancy Martin
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