The Shepherd - September 6, 2016 by Newnan FUMC

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THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

MUSIC NOTES

IT’S CHOIR TIME!

Most choirs are now meeting! Plan on making choir a part of your Fall schedule. For more information on all our choirs visit NewnanFUMC.org and click “music” under “ministries.”

Cherub Choir | age 4-5 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Room 203 Wesley Choir | grades 1-2 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Choir Room Young Ringers | grades 4-7 | Wed. | 4:15pm | Bell Room Carol Choir | grades 3-6 | Wed. | 5:15pm | Choir Room Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors | Tues., Sept. 6 | 9:30am | CR

CHOIRS ALREADY MEETING

CHOIRS BEGINNING NEXT WEEK

Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week! NEW: Weekly drawing for one lucky person for a free Wednesday Night Supper! NOTE: If you RSVP after Tuesday, please arrive for supper at 6pm. 9/7: Penne pasta bake 9/14: Pineapple chicken, rice, boccoli (Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 | Family: $20 max September 7 (TOMORROW), we’ll be recognizing September birthdays AND we’ll have an ice cream bar for dessert! September 14 will be a LUAU NIGHT! Wear your Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, leis...anything Hawaiian. Show us how creative you can be!

THE GREAT BASILLICAS OF ITALY Join our Chancel Choir - either as a chaperone or singer - as we go on tour to Italy from July 2-11, 2017! We will be singing in the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Assisi and Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. NOW is the time to sign up! For more information, contact David Kinrade (dkinrade@newnanfumc.org)

Kinrade

BREAKING NEWS: SINGING GROUP FOR OLDER ADULTS IS ADDED TO ENDANGERED LIST! The Swinging Singing Seniors of FUMC are threatened with following in the footsteps of the dinosaur and the dodo. New members are needed to stop this slide to extinction. We have heard all the excuses for not joining and here are the answers to the most common: 1) If you are over 50 and yet feel you are too young to be a Senior, we promise to create a new category of member – maybe Junior Senior or Beginning Senior? Or just focus on the swinging part. 2) If you think you can’t carry a tune in a bucket, bring the bucket and we’ll teach you how to carry it. See, there really are no excuses to come out and sing with us. The group has a lot of fun. They go out in the community to sing for groups, have fun seasonal get togethers (with food) and would welcome your participation.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays at 9:30am!

FUN ‘N FROLIC Annual Apple Trip | Thursday, October 20 | 9am - 4:30pm | $7 for travel | Sign up by October 6 | Lunch will be at Bub-Ba-Q in Jasper. Apples and more at Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge. On the way home, we’ll make a quick side trip to drive over the Concord Covered Bridge in Smyrna.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

TONIGHT! 6:30pm Sanctuary Our church body will gather together to proclaim our faith and hope in Christ Jesus and to pray for our country and our friends and loved ones, who are experiencing physicial, emotional, and spiritual challenges.

ULTIMATE: THANK YOU! Thank you to all the people who helped in any way to pull together our second annual ULTIMATE! What a blessing for over 400 church members and friends to laugh, be silly, eat great BBQ, play games, worship, assemble over 15,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now, and fellowship together! And the offering of socks/underwear was fabulous! You truly have hearts for missions. But ULTIMATE cannot happen without many hands helping with setup, running activities, providing cakes, and cleaning up. Special thanks to Sprayberry’s BBQ for catering a delicious lunch for everyone! We look forward to next year’s ULTIMATE! -Karen Oothoudt

PASTORAL CARE BLOG Pastoral care is a facet of NFUMC’s ministry that encompasses life experiences and events. Look for information on a pastoral care blog that will contain articles and resource listings on various life issues. Proposed topics include caregiver and care receiver needs, depression, being part of the “sandwich” generation, healing, grief, suicide, holiday pressures, and what to do when God is silent. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please contact Maria at mbowers@newnanfumc.org or 770-253-7400 (x208)

SEPTEMBER 18 through NOVEMBER 13 6:00pm | Sundays Room 201 (Martha Fuller) REGISTER ONLINE: DaveRamsey.com/findaclass

Tuesdays

Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study | ongoing/drop-in | 7:00am | Gathering Room | Facilitator: Jerry Cox | Meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Gathering Room. Join in fellowship and conversation focused on personal growth. Half Truths by Adam Hamilton | Begins September 13 (5-week study) | 10:30am - 12pm | Room 201 (Martha Fuller) | Cost: $13 for book | Facilitators: David & Harriette Haygood | True or false: Everything happens for a reason. God helps those who help themselves. God won’t give you more than you can handle. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. Love the sinner, hate the sin. We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they’re really just popular sayings. Come learn more about these Half Truths!

Wednesdays

Women’s Bible Study: Gideon by Priscilla Shirer | Begins October 5 (8-week study) | 9-10:45am | Annex Room 212/213 | Cost: $15 for book | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity or had trouble accepting your limitations, this study will help you see how God can use your weakness to unlock His strength. Gideon’s epic victory tells of one man’s struggle with his own weakness, and the One True God who transformed it into triumph. Let’s Talk | Ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Room 203 (Henry Kitchens) | Facilitator: Dr. Stuart Greene | Do you have an opinion about the many current issues facing our nation and world today? Would you like to know what other Christians think about these issues and have a forum to share your thoughts? That’s the whole purpose of our weekly session of Let’s Talk. Each week we explore a timely, and sometimes controversial topic in an effort to discover how our Christian faith impacts and informs our position on the topic at hand. Attend any session to add your voice to the discussion! UTH Bible Study | Begins August 17 (ongoing) | 6:30pm | Youth Lounge STUDIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Don’t forget to bring your little ones to come GROW with us! WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:15-5pm IN ROOM 211 FOR CHILDREN AGE 2-3

ROOT 345 CHILDREN’S BIBLE STUDY ROOT 345 is a Bible Study beginning Sunday, September 18 for our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. We will meet from 6-7pm in the JAM room (211). Adult volunteers are definitely NEEDED to help with the growth of this ministry, especially for those who are looking for somewhere to plug in and help out on a weekly basis. If you think this volunteer spot is right for you, call or email Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org | 770.253.7400 x219) THIS SUNDAY (11TH) 9-12:30 | Gathering Room It’s time to think about getting your flu shot! Joey Burg, pharmacist at Lee Goodrum Pharmacy, is offering flu shots at the church to anyone aged 14 and older. As of right now, anyone with Medicare, Humana, Tricare, Federal employees, or Wellcare of GA will have no charge for the service. Other providers may cover some or all of the vaccine, but will need pre-approval. Out-of-pocket payment is also accepted. Shots are $35 for the 4-strain dose & $50 for the higher dose (ages 65+ may prefer this). Contact Joey now to see if you’re covered (770.251.4808).

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL Children’s Sunday School begins at 9:45am every Sunday. Pre-K through 3rd grade will be signed in at the KidCheck station in front of the Chapel for praise and worship until 10:00, and then they’ll be taken to their classrooms. 4th & 5th grades must also be signed in to KidCheck in front of the Chapel and then escorted upstairs to their classes. ALL Children’s Sunday School ends at 10:40am and ALL children must be picked up by a named adult or older sibling (6th grade or older, please) by this time. Any children not picked up from their classrooms by 10:50 will be escorted to the Narthex to wait with the ushers until parents arrive to pick them up. Thank you for your help with this. We are looking forward to a great year!

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

ULTIMATE 2016 was so much fun! Thanks to all who came out, set up, packed meals, and volunteered to make this the best ULTIMATE yet!

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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE R.W. Carter 26 Dogwood Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 770.251.0410

SYMPATHY

Christian sympathy is extended to Eneida & Tom Evans for the loss of Eneida’s father, Miguel Calderon Vallejo, on Monday, August 22.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

SEPTEMBER 4

REPORTING

Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 92; 10:55 - 249; Connect - 77) Sunday School Church Membership

418 220 2272

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/20/2015 Week #35

Christian sympathy is extended to Allen, Pat, Nigel, and Shelby Barrow for the loss of Allen’s father (Nigel and Shelby’s grandfather), John Barrow, on Thursday, August 25.

Total Tithes & Income: $ 963,891 Total Expenses: $ 1,069,081 Over/(Under): $ (105,190) -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,604,059

BIRTHDAYS (90+)

FALL STUDIES CONTINUED

Fred Genaway (97) | 9/11 Faye Lipford (94) | 9/12

SEPTEMBER 11th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Daphne Thomas, TBD (8:30) Lily Fox, Amie Phelps (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit 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

SEPTEMBER 18th

Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: David Reynolds, Jack Terrell (8:30) Austin Smith, Hudson Huey (10:55) Crucifer: Nolen Huey (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit 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

Thursdays

(childcare available for 5th grade & under) Stephen Ministry Training | Begins September 15 (20-week study) | 6:30pm | Annex Conference Room | Cost: $35 for books | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | Learn how to give compassionate Christ-centered care to others who are experiencing life challenges by knowing what to say and not say, how to listen, how to speak the truth in love, and simply “journey with” another. There is no obligation to serve as a Commissioned Stephen Minister after completion of this training. Men’s Study: Fathered by God by John Eldredge | Begins September 8 (7-week study) | 7pm | Youth Lounge | Cost: $12 for books | Facilitator: Lewis Jackson & Robert Ward | Open to men from highschool through adulthood. This study examines how God disciples men throughout their lives, gradually forming them into the men of God they were intended to be. We will examine where we are in God’s process and consider what God is doing in us at this point in our lives. Women’s Study: Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst | Begins September 8 (7-week study) | 7pm | Room 201 (Martha Fuller) | Cost: $15 for book & study guide | Facilitator: Rev. Maria Bowers This study digs deep into the roots of rejection and the poisonous impact rejection has on the heart of relationships, including our relationship with God. The author’s personal experiences combined with her in-depth study of scripture help us to realize we are handpicked by God and to overcome the core fears feeding our insecurities as we come to understand the secret of belonging. SIGN UP ONLINE BY CLICKING THE BANNER!

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8:30am 9:00am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Traditional Worship Service (S) Flu Shots (GR until 12pm) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) Confirmation Class (Annex 212/213)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00am 8:45am 9:30pm 10:30am 2:30pm 6:00pm

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Consignment Sale Meeting (203) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Study: Half Truths (201) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking (PH)

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FnF: Georgia Aquarium Stephen Ministry Training (Annex Conf.) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Study: Fathered By God (YL) Study: Uninvited (201) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:30am Quilts of Valor (VFW)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Bound Rehearsal (YL) UTH Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) UTH Choir Rehearsal (CR) ROOT 345 Bible Study (211) UTH Worship & Small Groups (YL) Confirmation Class (Annex 212/213) Financial Peace University (201) The Grove Meeting (GR)

1:30pm 4:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Friendship Committee Meeting (GR) Joybells Rehearsal (BR) Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) Finance Meeting (Annex 212) Masterworks Chorale (CR) Church Council (Annex 212)

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 High School Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Study: Half Truths (201) Cancer Care Team Meeting (GR)

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 GROW (211) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (Room 203) Wesley Choir Rehearsal (CR) Young Ringers Rehearsal (BR) Mid-Week Communion (C) Carol Choir Rehearsal (CR) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Study: Let’s Talk (Room 203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

6:30pm 7:00pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Stephen Ministry Training (Annex Conf.) Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Study: Fathered by God (YL) Study: Uninvited (Room 201)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 9:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH)

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

PRESCHOOL NEWS Our 2016-17 school year has gotten off to a great start! Please keep our children and staff in your prayers as they learn & play! Don’t forget about our Children’s Consignment Sale! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (9am - 5pm) & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (8am - 12pm) Register now to consign items! More info @ NFUMCPreschool.org

Blessings,

Nancy Martin

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