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As many of you know, June 11th will be our last Sunday serving as the clergy family of Villa Rica FUMC. It has been an honor
to serve as your pastor. There is plenty of time for farewells, so I’m not going to attempt that difficult endeavor at this time.
Instead, I’m going to introduce you to your new pastor, my friend, the Reverend Erik Mays.
Erik comes to us from Senoia United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Lindsey, have two girls, Addie Grace and Avery,
and will be an instant blessing to Villa Rica First UMC and the community. Previous ministerial offices include: Associate
Pastor of Marietta First UMC from 2011-2013, Minister to Youth of Belin Memorial UMC in Murrells Inlet, SC from 2009-
2011, and Youth Minister of Covington First UMC from 2006-2009. Rev. Mays is an ordained elder in full connection in the
North Georgia Conference.
Rev. Mays was reared in Due West UMC in Marietta, Georgia. He earned two undergraduate degrees; one from Reinhardt
College in Liberal Arts, and a second one from LaGrange College in Religion and Philosophy. In 2009, he obtained his Master
of Divinity degree from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. Rev. Mays considers his passions in ministry to be
helping connect people to their own ministries within the life of the local church/community, and revitalizing the local church
for faithful and fruitful transformation through Jesus Christ. In addition to having a decade of experience in youth ministry,
Rev. Mays has served on over 20 short term mission trips; some in the U.S. and some in places such as Mexico (when he met
his wife), Poland, Venezuela, Peru, and Guatemala.
Rev. Mays has served on the LaGrange District Strategic Growth Team and is currently serving on the LaGrange District
Committee on Ordained Ministry (dcom). In addition, he serves as a candidacy mentor for those discerning a call into
ministry. In May 2015, Rev. Mays completed the Royce and Jane Reynolds Program in Church Leadership with the Western
North Carolina Conference of the UMC and the Center for Creative Leadership. He is also a mentor with Coweta County
Schools.
I am very excited about Erik continuing the work that Christ has begun in us. He will be an excellent servant leader that you
will grow to love and respect.
In the hollow of His Hand,
Derek
Villa Rica First United Methodist Church
April, 2017
A Time of Transition
1 Rickie & Susan Lewis 1 Wayne & Betty Jo Owenby 1 Scott & Beverly Swafford 11 Dennis & Tami Hill 12 Ricky & Becky Harrelson 12 Richard & Rhyne Owenby 15 Curt & LeeAnn Mize 16 Larkin & Melissa Deason 19 Joe & Betty Arnold 21 Michael & Sharon Cowan 26 Brad & Lindsay Edwards 29 Stewart & Sami Glisson 29 Robert & Carrie Pitts
April Anniversaries
Circle 3 UMW Circle III will not meet until further notice. For more information contact:
Beverly Swafford 770.598.0242
The Royal Circle
We will meet Monday, April 3rd at 6:30pm. We will be filling plastic eggs for the egg hunt on Palm Sunday. Please bring plastic eggs and/or candy for the hunt. Discussions will include the possibility of a women’s retreat weekend and mission activities ideas. If you are unable to make it to the meeting, but would still like to donate, you can leave the items in the kitchen area labeled as Royal Circle and we will ensure it’s included.
I encourage everyone to bring a friend. If you know someone who would enjoy being a part of the Royal Circle, bring them along!
Katie Fowler [email protected]
770.265.3763
Mission Opportunities
Ongoing
Backpacks
God’s Food Pantry
Two Shirts Thrift Store
Happy Birthday, Everyone
2 Ann Offutt 2 Addison Price 3 Caitlin Shadix 4 Ashley Darby 4 Carie Livingston 4 Becky O’Brien 4 Stephanie Ogle 4 Brian Short 4 Presley Tullis 6 Pamela Baxter 7 Jenny Herrell 8 Adam Miller 8 Addie Miller 8 Tracey Rainwater 9 James Williams 10 Douglas McMane 10 Terry Shead 11 Mark Jones Sr. 12 Chris Obenauer 13 Stewart Glisson 13 Noah Nichols 13 Johnny Smothers 14 Will Foster 15 Landon Barber 15 Hadie Newman 16 Kim Collins 16 Glenda Lambert 16 Hayden Thomas 17 Zachary Baxter 18 Gage Astin 18 Jason Backus 18 Joshua Baxter 18 Selina Marcus 19 Lisa Boggs-Justus 20 Gary Matthews 20 Heather Thomas 21 Patsy Green 23 Luz Morales 24 Kirk Nichols 25 Michele Cammon 25 Matthew McClure 25 Maxwell Thompson 27 Lori Hoercher 28 Wendi Hendel 28 June Moore 30 Mary Smith
April
Birthdays
Grief Ministry
How We Heal
Look for a book about healing after loss. Try the collection in our church library or research online to find something that speaks to you.
6 Sunday Service Times Fellowship: 8:30
First Service: 9:00 Connect Groups 10:00
Second Service: 11:00
Christian Love & Sympathy
Jake Austin on the loss of his aunt,
Dot Moss
Richard Freeman on the loss of his brother,
Douglas Freeman
Linda Rogers on the loss of her mother,
Lillie Mae Waites
Mortgage Balance
Through 3/24/2017
$572,370.38
For more information please contact
Sharon Jeffers [email protected]
God’s Food Pantry
Donations of food, money, and time are needed and appreciated.
Please pray for each family served.
George Eidson, Director [email protected]
Are You Missing Something?
Two boxes of Lost & Found items are
under the desk in the Front Lobby of
the church. Items not picked up by
Sunday, April 16th, will be donated to
Two Shirts Thrift Store.
Pray With Me
I would like to organize a prayer team for this time of transition in our church. These prayers will be for Pastor Derek and his family, our church, and our new pastor, Rev. Mays and his family. If you are interested in being a part of this Prayer Team, please contact me via email.
In His service, Heather Shead
Thank you for the expressions of sympathy in the loss of our mother, Lillie Mae Waites. We thank you for all the caring shown during this very difficult time. We have been deeply touched by your support.
Linda and Mike Rogers
Dear Partner in Ministry,
Thank you so much for your
recent donation of $681.02 to the
Pregnancy Resource Center. It is
because of donations like yours
that babies are being saved daily.
Again, your continued support
over the years is much
appreciated!
To God be the Glory,
Karen A. Stamps
Good Friday Service @ The Mill
Friday, April 14th @ 7PM
Come out to The Mill on Good Friday, April
14th, at 7PM to fellowship with your church
family, area Methodist Churches, and the Villa
Rica community as we commemorate the death
and resurrection of Jesus.
Wednesday Dinner @ 6pm Monthly Menu
April 5: No JAM/Youth – Happy Spring Break! April 12: Chicken Alfredo, Salad, & Bread April 19: Hotdog Bar, Baked Beans, & Chips April 26: Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, & Fruit Salad
*Donations Welcome
Linger on the Hill of Calvary
He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado
Rub a finger on the timber and press the nail into your hand. Join us as we listen to what God did to win our hearts.
Linda Rogers 770.948.5666
D.I.G. (Delighting in God)
Connect Group Sundays at 10am
Men’s Fellowship The Men’s Huddle will meet
Monday, April 10th at 6:30pm. To
ensure we have enough food, please
RSVP with Chuck Standridge or
Scott Swafford if you are planning
to attend. All men are welcome.
Chuck Standridge [email protected]
Happy Easter Two Shirts Thrift Store
If you have Two Shirts, share with someone who has none. - Luke 3:11
How do you know if your mission on earth is finished?
If you’re alive, it isn’t.
Need a mission project for Lent? Come help out at Two Shirts.
TSTS is open the first Saturday each month from 12 to 2PM. Come shop and / or volunteer. Saturdays we are open: May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2.
Can’t volunteer your time? Help in other ways.
Store Needs: Select a size paper towels, 16x25x1 furnace filters, one and two gallon baggies, individually wrapped
candies, Coke or Coke Zero in cans.
We need volunteers to help with grounds maintenance including grass cutting, weed eating and brush trimming.
As always, volunteers are greatly needed.
To join this exciting and vital mission, please contact us.
Chris Obenauer Nancy Wise 770.367.1978 404.374.4154
Please remember that we request NO electronics.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana!
Palm Sunday Covered Dish Luncheon &
Easter Egg Hunt
No Sunday School
Combined Service at 10:30am
Easter egg hunt starts @ 12:20pm
The church is providing the meat. Please bring your favorite covered dish item
and join us for fellowship and fun!
CHILDREN and YOUTH
Save the Date…
Vacation Bible School
June 5th-9th
9am-12pm
Youth Opportunities
We are excited to offer so many exciting mission, worship, and educational opportunities for our youth. We hope you will fellowship with us. If you have questions please contact Jason or Erin Backus at:
[email protected] or http://www.facebook.com/VRyouth
Sign up for our Remind text service by sending “@ VRyouth” to 81010**
Jason & Erin Backus
Upcoming Events July ~ River of Life
Wanted:
Easter Eggs & Candy
Individual wrapped candy (no
chocolate please) & plastic eggs are
needed. Please drop off items at
the JAM area.
Calling all Preschool Children….
Register now for our CMO/Preschool 2017-2018 school year. Early registration is now open. To register your child/children, you will need to complete a registration
form and pay the $100 registration fee per child. Please pick up a registration form from the church office or the CMO office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]
In His Name, Jenna Blair, Interim CMO/Preschool Director
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 9AM ~ CPR Training
2 Noon~ Homebound Communion 1PM~Youth Band 4:30PM~ Confirmation Class 4:30PM ~ SNL
3 6:30PM ~Royal Circle
4 10AM~ Creative Care Crafting 4PM~Food Pantry 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
5
Spring Break No JAM/Youth
6 6:30PM ~ Safety Team 7PM ~ Adult Choir
7 8
9 10:30am~ Combined Worship Noon~ Covered Dish Luncheon & Egg Hunt 1PM~Youth Band 4:30PM~ Confirmation Class 4:30PM ~ SNL
10 6:30PM ~ Men’s Huddle
11 10AM~ Creative Care Crafting 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
12 6PM~The Village
13 6:30PM ~ Safety Team 7PM ~ Adult Choir
14 7PM ~ Good Friday Service @ The Mill
15
16 Easter Sunday Two Words 7AM~Sunrise Service
17 18 10AM~ Creative Care Crafting 4PM~Food Pantry 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
19 6PM~ The Village
20 6:30PM ~ Safety Team 7PM ~ Adult Choir
21 22
23 Missions Sunday 1PM~Youth Band 4:30PM ~ SNL
30
Student Sunday
24 25 10AM~ Creative Care Crafting 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
26 6PM~The Village
27 6:30PM ~ Safety Team 7PM ~ Adult Choir
28 29
Need Prayer? Call the prayer chain hotline. Irma Andrews 770.459.1816 or Sonja Bradley 770.459.6012
I know that when I pray something wonderful happens.
2017 APRIL SERVANTS & SCHEDULES 2017
2015
Greeters @ 9:00
2nd ~ Nancy Wise
9th ~ Nancy Wise
16th ~ Nancy Wise
23rd ~ Nancy Wise
30th ~ Nancy Wise
Greeters @ 11:00
Greeters Needed
COUNTING SCHEDULE 2nd ~ Linda Martin & Barbara Myers
9th ~ Sandra Brown & Dixie Tackett
16th ~ Opal Spake & Nancy Wise
23rd ~ Judy Beck & Linda Rogers
30th ~ Dixie Tackett
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
2nd ~ Communion
9th ~ Erin Backus
16th ~
23rd ~
30th ~
USHERS @ 9:00
Matthew McClure
Nancy Wise
USHERS @ 11:00
Marcus Newman
Kris Pierce
Dustin Thomas
OPEN & CLOSE
Open: Kip Tackett Close: Carlos Morales or Marcus Newman
Sunday Fellowship
Join us for Coffee and Conversation at 8:30
ADMINISTRATIVE Board Members
Committee Chair Committee Contact Info
Hubert Blankenship Administrative Board [email protected]
Beverly Swafford UMW President [email protected]
Sharon Jeffers Council on Ministries [email protected]
Larry Boggs Long Range Planning [email protected]
Danny Waldrop Lay Leader [email protected]
Stewart Glisson Finance [email protected]
Mike Cowan Finance [email protected]
Carlos Morales Trustees [email protected]
Erin Backus Student Ministries Coordinator / Staff [email protected]
Jenna Blair CMO Interim Director / Staff [email protected]
Halie Bissell Children’s Morning Out [email protected]
Jackie B. Waldrop Treasurer [email protected]
Jason Backus Youth Director / Staff [email protected]
Brittney Tullis Children [email protected]
Sami Glisson Worship Arts [email protected]
Lauren Turner Missions [email protected]
Luz & Carlos Morales Boy Scouts [email protected]
Scott Swafford SPRC [email protected]
Chuck Standridge UMM President [email protected]
VRFUMC Office Contact Information: Administrative Coordinator: Stephanie Tullis
1789 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy, VR 30180
Phone: 770.459.3067 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.villaricafumc.net
Office Hours: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9AM to 3PM Wed. & Fri. 9AM to Noon
Church Staff
Ministers of Faith ~ Our Congregation
Rev. Derek Porter, Pastor: 770.235.2246 or [email protected] Rev. Laurie Klingenberg, Director of Congregational Care: [email protected]
Rick Quinton, Pianist: [email protected]
Erin Backus, Student Ministries Coordinator: [email protected]
Matt & Allison Williamson, Worship Leaders: [email protected]
Jason Backus, Youth Director: [email protected]
Amanda Miller, JAM Coordinator: [email protected]
Jenna Blair, CMO Interim Director: [email protected]
Jane Young, Financial Secretary: [email protected]
Kip Tackett, Church Caretaker ~ (404) 723-3023
Volunteer Communications Staff
Lowdown with Lauren & Luz: Lauren Turner & Luz Morales Lauren: [email protected]
Luz: [email protected]
Adult Connect Groups Delighting in God
(D.I.G.) Teacher Linda Rogers
Martha Blake Teacher: Robert Pitts
Outreach Teacher Rotation
Reba Roberds Teacher: Danny Waldrop
College Age: Basic Gift
Teachers: Melody & Jerry Crowe
Youth (6th – 12th grade):
Teachers: Casey Bass
Children (3 yr. – 5th grade)
Children’s Worship Ages 3 – 3rd grade
9:15 & 11:15
Sunday School & Children’s Church
Su