The Shepherd Newsletter
September 2, 2014
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.
CURRENT SERIES This week, we’ll be continuing our series entitled “From Here to There: Becoming the Person You Were Created to Be”. During this series, we’ve been exploring the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This week, we’ll be exploring patience. If you ever miss a Sunday, want to recap, or share this series with friends and/or family, visit our Current Series page by visiting the website and clicking the banner, or “Current Series” at the bottom of the page. There you can view past services (both Traditional and Contemporary) and download handouts from that morning.
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Music & Churchwide
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Churchwide
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Churchwide & Uth
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Reporting, Children, & FnF
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2-Week Calendar
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New Members
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Preschool
PREACHING SCHEDULE
September 7 | 8:30 & 11:00 Connect – Stuart ; 11:00 Traditional – JoAn September 14 | 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional – Staurt; 11:00 Connect – JoAn September 21 | 8:30 & 11:00 Connect – Stuart; 11:00 Traditional – Maria September 28 | 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional – Stuart; 11:00 Connect – Maria
33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263 (P) 770.253.7400 (F) 770.253.7404 NewnanFUMC.org Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MUSIC NOTES Cherub Choir You sing for the 11:00 a.m. Traditional service this Sunday, September 7. Please meet in room 105 at 10:45 a.m.
• Cherub Choir | Wednesday | 4:15 p.m. | Room 203 • Young Ringers | Wednesday | 4:15 p.m. | BR • Wesley Choir | Wednesday | 4:15 p.m. | CR • Carol Choir | Wednesday | 5:15 p.m. | CR • Youth Choir | Sunday | 5:00 p.m. | CR • Joybells | Monday | 4:30 p.m. | BR • Inspirations | Monday | 5:45 p.m. | CR
It’s Choir Time! All choirs are now rehearsing. You are welcome to be a part of our music ministry. For information on all our choirs, please visit our website. Here’s a list of our choirs and when they meet each week: • Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors | Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. | CR • Parish Choir | Wednesday | 5:45 p.m. | BR • Chancel Choir | Wednesday | 6:45 p.m. | CR
See you in choir!
-David
NEW CHOIR ROBE CAMPAIGN We are asking the congregation to prayerfully consider helping us fund the purchase of these robes, which are $165 apiece. Donations can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Checks can be made out to the Newnan FUMC Choir Robe Fund. Thank you!
COMMUNITY WELCOME HOUSE NEEDS Ziploc bags (any size), drinking glasses, light bulbs, trash bags, mops, brooms, cleaning buckets, powdered laundry soap, baby wipes, liquid dish soap, paper towels, bar soap, feminine products, shampoo & conditioner, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and diapers (all sizes).
Meeting every Wednesday in the Chapel @ 5 p.m. Hymns – Prayers – Devotional – Holy Communion September 3rd | Rev. Maria Bowers September 10th | Rev. JoAn Kinrade September 17th (No Vespers – Consignment Sale) September 24th | Sam Madaris
Items can be dropped off in the Parish Hall under the CWH poster against the wall. Last day to donate is September 14th!
LIFE GROUP LEADERS NEEDED! Life Groups are small groups of people (12 at the most) who meet together on a weekly or biweekly basis throughout the year. While these groups may do Bible studies, read books, and discuss their faith, 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. Leaders are needed for our Fall launch of Life Groups. Contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) if you are feeling God’s call to be a part of this transforming ministry. 2
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
BIBLE STUDIES ARE STARTING THIS WEEK! Sign up online (“bible studies” under “ministries”) or by calling or emailing the church office.
Friday, October 3 @ 6 p.m.
TUESDAY 7:00 a.m. | Men’s Breakfast Bible Study | Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Gathering Room | Join in fellowship and conversation focused on personal growth. | Leaders: Mike Fuller and Jerry Cox WEDNESDAY 6:30 p.m. | Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life | Meets weekly in the Annex Building Lobby (beginning 9/3; childcare available). | Would you like to discuss current events with your Pastor and other Christians? How does our faith help us interpret the things happening around us? If candid, faith-based conversation about real live is something that interests you, this class is for you. | Leader: Dr. Stuart Greene 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Short-term Disciple Bible Study | Meets weekly in the Gathering Room (beginning 9/3; childcare provided). Book: Invitation to the Old and New Testaments by Sinclair & Tabor (16week Study) This 16-week study covers a basic overview of the Bible and is designed especially for busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies. Cost: $35 for both workbooks | Leaders: Ryan Brightman and Adam Lofton THURSDAY 6:30-8:00 p.m. | The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life | Meets weekly in the Gathering Room (beginning 9/4) | This 6-week study teaches simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle and is centered on five essentials that will launch your journey to health: Faith-nurturing your soul; Food-enjoying God’s abundance; Fitness-strengthening your body; Focus-renewing your mind; Friends-encouraging one another. Cost: $27 for book & study guide | Leader: Carolyn Newby SUNDAY 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Adult Book Club | Meets weekly (10-week study) in room 200 (begins 9/7) | Book: Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor | In her newest book, Taylor, a NY Times Bestselling Author and Episcopal Priest, teaches persons how to find God even in darkness. | Participants must purchase their own books. | Leader: Debbie Fambro
UMM BBQ FUNDRAISER
Stay tuned for more info!
CUB SCOUTS SIGNUP Sunday, September 7th immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship services
SERVICE OF PRAYER & HEALING Thursday, September 11 @ 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Join us as we lift prayers to our Almighty God for our nation, our world, and our loved ones. “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous person is powerful in what it can achieve.” –James 5:16 (CEB) During this simple yet powerful service, we will worship through song, scripture, and silence. The service will conclude with a time of prayer at the altar.
TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY
Saturday, November 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall Huckleberry’s chicken plate | $10 Slab of ribs | $20 Proceeds go to UMM-supported local charities. For tickets, please call Jake Shepherd (404.786.4412)
Next Service is Tuesday, September 16th @ 6:00 p.m. in the 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. Come and be still for a while…
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES 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. Digital copies are also available for those that prefer at the same price of $5.
CANCER CARE MINISTRY Cancer Care Ministry will begin training on September 2nd (TONIGHT) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Henry Kitchens classroom. All who are interested in this ministry please plan on attending. Come and join us as we begin this compassionate cancer caring ministry. –Cissy Hass (superwoman@numail.org) David Clark (dclark@numail.org)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP We will recognize September birthdays tomorrow, Wed., Sept. 3rd Supper is from 5:15-6:15. If you haven’t been before, give it a try! No cooking…no dishes…great fellowship! Prices: Children 3 and under – Free Children 4-10 - $3 Adults - $6 Family (max) - $20 Call the office by noon on Tuesday, or go online and click “wnf” under “ministries”, to register for dinner. We must have your reservations in order to prepare enough food. NEW: You can now pay with credit/check card at supper! Cash & checks also accepted. MENU: • September 3: Penne pasta bake & Texas toast • September 10: Poppy seed chicken, rice, & broccoli (Kids: chicken nuggets & tater tots) • September 17: No Wednesday Night Supper (Consignment Sale) • September 24: Tacos & Nachos w/fixins • October 1: Smoked brisket w/bun, baked beans, & cole slaw (Kids: turkey hoagies & chips)
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STEPHEN MINISTERS & LEADERS NEEDED!!! If you wish to be trained to provide high-quality, Christ-Centered emotional and spiritual care to others, please contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org) ASAP!
OFFICE HOURS In order to better serve our congregation, our staff, and our community, church office hours have officially been changed to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thanks!
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Friendship Committee Mary Lou Vogt 7340 Lester Rd., #345 Union City, GA 30291 678.877.6622 | 770.892.7263
August 31st Reporting Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—103; 11:00—216; Connect—104) Sunday School Church Membership
Gifts Received Memorials: Bobby Hammond by Dr. Charles Barron Bobby Hammond by Dr. & Mrs. Fred Bass Martha Moultrie by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Arnall Martha Moultrie by Mr. & Mrs. John Goodrum Martha Moultrie by The Veatch-Nixon Sunday School Class Rachel Hamil by Mike & Bren Fuller John Fonock by Mike & Bren Fuller
423 n/a 2195
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/23/2014
Honorarium: Claudette Sides by The Veatch-Nixon Sunday School Class
Week #34
Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under)
$ $ $
929,384 987,859 (58,475)
Annual Budget Capital Budget Total Church Budget
$ 1,627,004 $ 35,000 $ 1,662,004
September 14th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Nate Thomas, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Natalie Adams, Eliza Exner (11:00) Crucifer: Robert Mitchell (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP MINISTRY TRAINING Saturday, September 13 | $30 (includes lunch) Hillside United Methodist in Woodstock | We will be taking a group of interested volunteers to this workshop. Contact Maria (mbowers@newnanfumc.org) if interested in attending. There is also a signup sheet on her office door.
September 7th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Hannah Smith, Lily Arnall (8:30) Sam Patton, Emma Phelps (11:00) Crucifer: Grant Weaver (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Faith & Fellowship Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
UPCOMING FUN ‘n FROLIC
on WEDNESDAYS
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Fall Festival, Crystal Gayle Concert, & Apples!
GROW will be starting up again on September 3rd…TOMORROW!!!
Thursday, October 16 | 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be an all-day excursion beginning with the festival, staying for the 2:00 Crystal Gayle Concert, and then heading to Mercier’s Apple Orchard in Blue Ridge, GA. | Cost: $18 (includes concert) | RSVP by September 29th Coming in November: The NEW College Football Hall of Fame Museum! Stay tuned for more info!
4:30 – 5:15 | Room 207/209 | For children age 2-4 Each week your child will enjoy an action-packed lesson, music, and will make a snack and craft as they learn to GROW in God’s love.
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8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 12:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Belize Trip Info Meeting (YL) Youth Choir (CR) Confirmation (MF) UTH (YL)
3:00pm 4:30pm 5:45pm 6:45pm
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Ladies Service Group (GR) Joybells (BR) Inspirations (CR) Masterworks Chorale (CR)
9:00am 10:30am 3:45pm 6:00pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Adult Bible Study (MF) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking (PH)
9:00am 4:15pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
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8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 5:00pm 6:00pm
10:00am 4:30pm 5:34pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:00am 9:30am
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Women’s Bible Study (MF) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Uth Bible Study (YL) GROW (207/209) Vespers (C) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (Annex Lobby) SPRC Meeting (Annex Conference) Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) Chancel Choir (CR) Disciple Study OT (GR)
10:30am 6:00pm 9:00am 4:15pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 The Daniel Plan (GR) Service of Prayer & Healing (S) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK)
6:30pm 7:00pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10:00am
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Youth Choir (CR) Confirmation (MF) UTH (YL) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) Joybells (BR) Inspirations (CR) Finance Committee Meeting (GR) Masterworks Chorale (CR) Church Council Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Adult Bible Study (MF) Taizé Service (S) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Women’s Bible Study (MF) Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Uth Bible Study (YL) GROW (207/209) Carol Choir (CR) Parish Choir (CR) Let’s Talk (Annex Lobby) Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) Chancel Choir (CR) Disciple Study OT (GR) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Preschool Consignment Sale The Daniel Plan (GR) Stephen Minister Training (PC) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Preschool Consignment Sale
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) 10:00am 6
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Preschool Consignment Sale Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
September 2, 2014
Rick & Melanie Rosebrock Stephen & Tammy Kirkland Geoffrey & Ashley Pearce
Jason & Abby Smith
Howard & Margaret Black
Kristopher & Cathy Snyder
Rob & Sally Brass
Bill & Rose Lorenzen
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PRESCHOOL NEWS The preschool staff is excited about our new year! Thank you for your support of our preschool! Don’t forget about the children’s consignment sale on September 19 & 20. There is still time to register for the sale. Visit our website (nfumcpreschool.org) for more information. -Nancy Martin
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