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MAY 1, 2018
MUSIC NOTES
THE YOUTH CHOIR
You will sing your tour program at Wesley Woods this Sunday, May 6, at 4pm. Meet at the church at 3pm. Please invite friends and family!
WESLEY & CAROL CHOIRS
CHERUB CHOIR
You are singing for the 10:55 service this Sunday, May 6. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:45am. Then, you'll present your end-of-the-year program in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, May 9, at 6pm. Invite your friends & famly!
Remember that we rehearse together TOMORROW, JOYBELLS May 2, at 4pm in the Sanctuary. And then, we finally get Thanks for a great year of ringing & sharing your gifts! to present “The Tale of the Three Trees” in worship this Sunday, May 6. Please meet in the sanctuary at 8am. -David Kinrade
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER & ACTIVITIES
NEWNAN FUMC T-SHIRTS FOR SALE! COST: $18 All sales go to the costs for Newnan FUMC missions!
Don't forget to sign up for supper!
Contact Brent Ritter (britter@newnanfumc.org) or come by the church to get yours now!
5/2: Fried chicken, mac & cheese, cole slaw (May, June, & July birthdays will be recognized!) 5/9: Hamburgers & hotdogs, cole slaw, chips (NOTE: This will be the LAST Wednesday Night Supper until August!)
Wednesday, May 16 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall Youth (7th grade & up) & Adults Are Invited!
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you volunteer in ANY way or in ANY ministry area at Newnan FUMC, we want to thank you: You are invited to a special dinner. The staff wants to show our appreciation to YOU!!
The staff is looking for people to help answer the phone during office hours. Without a receptionist, and when Rachel steps away from her desk, is on the other line or goes to lunch, often there is no one to answer the phone.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Phil Schroeder. He is the Director of Congregational Development with the North Georgia Conference. He serves as a consultant on many aspects of local church life. He is inspiring, thought-provoking, and engaging.
We are looking for help Mon-Fri. The time will be broken down into shifts - perhaps 9-12, 12-2, 2-4… OR whatever time you may be able to give.
RSVP by May 14 (Connection Cards, online, app, or church office) Let us know how many adults, youth, and if you'll need childcare (pizza dinner provided).
Please contact Rachel in the office (churchoffice@newnanfumc.org) to let her know if you are interested. Once she has a pool of names, she will contact you and make a schedule. Thank you so much!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW: AGAPE CLASS The Agape Sunday School Class was formed in 1987 by a group of young couples as an interactive, discussion-based class dealing with real life issues. We are a caring, fun-loving group of about 45 active members around age 45 and up. Class members are very active in the life of our church including music ministry, friendship committee, job network ministry, Boy Scouts, Zoe Project, and others. We actively support Murphey-Harpst, Angel's House, Zoe Project, and other FUMC needs and projects. Class activities include our annual Christmas party, biannual pot-luck brunches, quarterly dinner club groups, and group socials as-needed. A group of 9 dedicated teachers share their talents leading our class in studies each Sunday. We have enjoyed studies by Adam Hamilton, Rob Renfro, and Andy Stanley. Some of our recent studies include The Story Continues (study of Acts) by E. Kalas, He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado and currently, Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess by Tom Berlin. We will be starting When All Hail Breaks Loose by Pat Day in mid-May. If you are interested in a Sunday School "home", we welcome your visit!
COLLEGE GRAD INFO NEEDED! The church wants to recognize our college graduates! If you have/are a college grad, please send the following info to the church office by May 14: Graduate's name; parents (and grandparents if members); degree earned; institution
KIDS MISSION CAMP Save the Date for our 3rd Annual Kids Mission Camp: July 24-26; 9am-2pm Rising 3rd-6th graders Each year we have watched this camp grow and expand as we join God in what He is doing. This year brings lots of excitement as we focus on serving locally in our community, our schools, and with one another! Adult volunteers: WE NEED YOU! Childcare available for those who need it! Registration details will be coming soon!
"We Didn't Lose Her" Betty Caroline Slate was born in Atlanta, GA, on August 10, 1927. She married William Akin Robinson on January 15, 1947, and became a mother on June 2, 1953. I was the oldest of four; two boys and two girls. My mother worked most of her adult life as a legal secretary. She was employed by three or four different attorneys and she spent many years with the City of Atlanta. Those years included time spent working in the City Attorney's office, a short time with Mayor William B. Hartsfield, and six or seven years with Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. She could flat smoke a typewriter and I've often wondered why she didn't keep a fire extinguisher nearby when she was typing. My mother was an incredible woman with many gifts, skills, and talents. Cooking was not one of them. In fact, most "domestic" sorts of things were not high on her list. But, that's o.k. because my dad, a firefighter by trade, enjoyed cooking, cleaning, etc. It was a partnership that served them, and the rest of us, well for over 54 years. Marriages don't all balance out in the same way, do they? But, her strengths were many. She was an awesome chauffeur, making sure I got to where I needed to be, and always on time; that is, if she knew exactly where we were going. To say that Betty Robinson was directionally challenged would be an understatement of "Biblical proportions." She was my biggest cheerleader when I was growing up, never missing one of my Little League baseball games. I remember hearing once about a mom who choked to death on her chewing gum when her Little-League-playing son hit a home run. So, I started worrying about a similar thing happening to my mother. Further reflection upon my athletic abilities alleviated that fear. She was an animal lover without equal. My mother kept cat and dog food in her car and would often stop to feed a stray along the roadside. More times than I can count, she would bring that critter home. One of my dad's frequent threats was, "One more cat or dog in this house and I'm out of here!" He never left. She was a tutor with a vast expanse of knowledge. And, her exemplary typing skills assisted me on my journey through high school, college, and seminary. Her real area of expertise was grammar and if I really wanted to annoy her I would end a sentence with a preposition. She would ask me to bring her something and I would respond by saying, "Where's it at?" Her response to my response was always: "It's behind the preposition 'at'!" No hyperbole intended, she must have said it a million times. My mother died Labor Day weekend 2005, and my siblings leaned on me to speak at her funeral service. I didn't want to do that. I had spoken at my dad's service some four years earlier and it was difficult, to say the least. But, I caved in and honored their request. As I was concluding my remarks, I thanked everyone for their presence and I assured them that my family and I were going to be just fine. After all, she was a woman of great faith and we knew where she was AT!
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GROW DAY CAMPS July 16-20 | Rising 1st-6th You can find a day camp for just about anything...what about one focused on forming faith and friendships? Grow brings the powerful experience of camp ministry to local churches. Packed with activities that contribute to learning new skills and building Christian community, the focus throughout is for each camper to grow deeper roots in their faith (grow spiritually), in their ability to work as a team (grow socially), and in self-confidence as a loved child of God (grow individually). Sign up now by clicking the banner on the website!
SUMMER MOVIE: THE INCREDIBLES 2! Saturday, June 16 | 9:30am NCG Cinemas (across from Sam's Club) $6/ticket | $3 for kids snack pack or small popcorn & drink. No sign-up needed! Doors open at 9. We've got our own theater, so bring some friends!
END-OF-YEAR PARTY Friday, May 4 | 6-8pm Chuck & Celia Huey's (76 Buddy West Rd.) Email Brooke to RSVP (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)
SATURDAY, MAY 12
4-8pm | Sign up by Wednesday, May 9 $15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30/family max
UTHAPALOOZA 2018
THIS Sunday, May 6 | 6-8pm | 501 Potts Rd. | $15 (dinner, t-shirt, & fun) | Color Run meets Hunger Games! We'll meet at Brent and Kelley's house again...dress in stuff you don't mind getting really messy! If you're in choir and going to Wesley Woods, we'll be going to B&K's from there. If you're not in the choir, you can meet the bus at the church on its way back from WW (it will leave right at 5:45pm from the church). You can also have your parents drop-off and pick-up at B&K's.
Please pack a dinner for your child or include $3/ child for pizza! Sign up & pay online! Click the banner! NOTE: This is the last PNO before summer!
NO UTH MAY 13
Due to Mother's Day, there will be no UTH activities that night. Spend some time with your moms if at all possible!
VBS 2018 JUNE 18-21 | 9am-12:30pm 3-year-olds (potty trained) thru rising 6th Grade $15/child (includes t-shirt & music CD)
SENIOR SUNDAY 2018
May 20, 2018 Senior Breakfast: 9:45am Senior Sunday Worship: 10:55 Traditional Senior Night: 6pm Register for these events at NewnanUTH.com
Register by June 1st to guarantee your child has the right size t-shirt. To register: Visit NewnanFUMC.org/VBS2018 We also need youth & adult volunteers! Go to the above website to register to volunteer! Childcare available for volunteers if needed! 4
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(1st row) Preschoolers in Music & Movement class; (2nd row) Officer Jonathan Wade on 4/21, color-coordinating (accidentally) ladies in Sunday School, Dementia Seminar; (3rd row) Wesley Choir in Connect, Inspirations @ Benton House; (4th row) ROOT 345 kids learning about worship and communion!
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IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
APRIL 29 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 115; 10:55 - 276; Connect - 84) Church Membership
SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Brenda Hall for the death of her father-in-law.
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 4/28/2018
MAY 6
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TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevreh Sunday School Class Audio/Video Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake
475 2324 Week #16
Total Tithes & Income: $ 549,721 Total Expenses: $ 548,050 Over/(Under): $ 1,671 -----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,662,108
IN MEMORIAM
MAY 13th
TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: TBD, TBD (8:30) Elizabeth Walker, Addy Welden (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Audio/Video Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Audio Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Tech: Moses Lopez
Herbert Thomas Briscoe 9/15/1933 - 4/26/2018
“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
All days 9am-1pm JUNE: Wednesdays: 6 & 27 Fridays: 15 & 22 JULY: Wednesday: 25 Fridays: 6, 13, & 20 COST: $15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30/family max
Text "NFUMC" to 73256 Tap the link you receive and follow the prompts to input your amount and card info, then tap "GIVE"!
Send a lunch with your child(ren) or pack $3/child for a pizza lunch! Signups available on the website soon!
Contact us if you have any questions: finance@newnanfumc.org
Signup Deadlines: For Wednesday dates: The Monday before; for Friday dates: The Wednesday before.
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8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 4:00pm 6:00pm
MAY 1, 2018
SUNDAY, MAY 6 CHILDREN'S SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Combined Worship Service (S) UTH Choir Concert (Wesley Woods) UTHAPALOOZA (501 Potts Rd.)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am
MONDAY, MAY 14
MONDAY, MAY 7 8:30am FnF: Most Blessed Sacrament Shrine 7:00pm Boy Scouts Court of Honor (PH) 7:00am 10:30am 2:30pm 6:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 13 MOTHER'S DAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)
7:00am 9:30am 11:30am 6:00pm
TUESDAY, MAY 8 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Ladies Service Group (211) Parkinson's Support Group (203) Missions Policy Form. Team Mtg. (GR) Trustees Meeting (ALL)
TUESDAY, MAY 15 UTH Breakfast (Chick-fil-A) Men's Prayer Breakfast (GR) Prayer Shawl Ministry PS: Lunch 'n Learn End-of-Year Party (PH) Missions Policy Form. Team Mtg. (GR)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:30pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (PH)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 9:00am Women's Study: Rabbi Jesus (ALL) 4:30pm The Grove Meeting (200) 5:00pm Mid-Week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper & Cherub Choir EOY Program (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:00pm Cherub Choir End-of-Year Program (PH) 6:30pm Study: Let's Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
THURSDAY, MAY 17 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MAY 18 LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL! 9:00am PS: 4-year-old Graduation (PH) 10:30am Kindergarten Graduation (C) SATURDAY, MAY 19
THURSDAY, MAY 10 10:00am Cancer Care Team Meeting (200) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (A212) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MAY 11 SATURDAY, MAY 12 4:00pm Parents' Night Out (PH; pickup by 8pm)
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 | AC (Annex Conference), AL (Annex Lobby), A - 2nd floor of Annex Building (old Bank of America Building)
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PRESCHOOL NEWS LUNCH 'N LEARN END-OF-YEAR PARTY: Tuesday, May 15 | 11:30am | Parish Hall PRESCHOOL LAST DAY: Friday, May 18 4-year-old Graduation: 9am | Parish Hall Kindergarten Graduation: 10:30am | Chapel Remember that every day in May is "pay-per-day" for Lunch 'n Learn. Please include $6 in your child's bag for the days they'll be staying for that time.
Thank you for your support of our preschool! Have a great summer! Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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