The Shepherd Newsletter September 2, 2014

The Shepherd The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

Contents

Page 2 Music & Churchwide

Page 3 Churchwide

Page 4 Churchwide & Uth

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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invite. include. involve. Newnan First United Methodist Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ and making

Christ known.

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Reporting, Children, & FnF

2-Week Calendar

New Members

Preschool

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.

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

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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. 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

• 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 See you in choir!

-David

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

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).

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.

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BIBLE STUDIES ARE STARTING THIS WEEK! Sign up online (“bible studies” under “ministries”) or by calling or emailing the church office. 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 (16-week 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

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Friday, October 3 @ 6 p.m.

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

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…

UMM BBQ FUNDRAISER

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)

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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!

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.

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)

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)

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

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

Honorarium:

Claudette Sides by The Veatch-Nixon Sunday School Class

August 31st Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 423 (8:30—103; 11:00—216; Connect—104) Sunday School n/a Church Membership 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/23/2014 Week #34

Total Tithes & Income $ 929,384 Total Expenses $ 987,859 Over/(Under) $ (58,475)

Annual Budget $ 1,627,004 Capital Budget $ 35,000 Total Church Budget $ 1,662,004

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

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.

on WEDNESDAYS

GROW will be starting up again on September 3rd…TOMORROW!!!

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.

UPCOMING FUN ‘n FROLIC

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Fall Festival, Crystal Gayle Concert, & Apples!

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!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 12:15pm Belize Trip Info Meeting (YL) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (MF) UTH (YL)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR) 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

9:00am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:30am Adult Bible Study (MF) 3:45pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (MF) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) 4:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) GROW (207/209) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Let’s Talk (Annex Lobby) SPRC Meeting (Annex Conference) Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR) 7:00pm Disciple Study OT (GR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) Service of Prayer & Healing (S) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) 7:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 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) 6:00pm Confirmation (MF) UTH (YL)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:34pm Inspirations (CR) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (GR) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00pm Church Council Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 10:30am Adult Bible Study (MF) 6:00pm Taizé Service (S)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (MF) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) 4:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) GROW (207/209) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Let’s Talk (Annex Lobby) Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR) 7:00pm Disciple Study OT (GR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Preschool Consignment Sale 6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) Stephen Minister Training (PC) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Preschool Consignment Sale

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Preschool Consignment Sale

10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

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Rick & Melanie Rosebrock Stephen & Tammy Kirkland

Geoffrey & Ashley Pearce Jason & Abby Smith

Howard & Margaret Black

Kristopher & Cathy Snyder

Rob & Sally Brass

Bill & Rose Lorenzen

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org

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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