Volume XI Issue 24

July 27, 2016

Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061

August 1 Louise Pursley

August 2

Carolyn Morgan

Millie Gray Chapman

Lila Jones

August 3 Raymond Grimes

Austin Burner

August 4 Jean Graham

Janet Cavin

Sara Gray

Tyler Panfil

Lucas Goff

August 5

Janice Robinson

Robbie Tindal

August 6

Fran Eidson

Mike Cobb

Chip Sirmans

August 7

Virginia Herndon

Grayson Goodwin

August 8

Rubye Pittman

Artis Williamson

Rebecca Howington

August 9

Mike Blackerby

Cynthia Cox

Avery Giles

August 10

Lily Mullis

August 13

Dot Sibley

Darlene Prosperi

Missed church?

See last week’s sermon “ONLINE”

www.milledgevillefumc.org!!

Financial Report

1/1/2016 thru 07/25/2016

YTD Budget $ 570,259

YTD Giving $ 611,360

YTD Expenses $ 532,881

YTD Missions Giving:

$ 53,824

Sunday’s Scripture Lesson:

1 Samuel 3:1-11

“Tuning In or Out”

Upcoming Craft Fair

I am so excited to announce that our first Wednesday night program of

the Fall is going to be a craft fair! Our last craft fair, which was hosted

in 2010, was a huge success and I know this one will be even better. We have many gifted

and talented people in our church and community and this is a wonderful opportunity to

highlight those talents and support those folks. Additionally this will be a great way for

each of us to get a jump start on our Christmas shopping. If you know someone who has a

unique gift or product that they make and sell, please invite them to sign up for a booth; the

more variety the better! The form is provided on page 2 of the newsletter. The proceeds

from the booth fee and 5% of each booth’s sales will go towards local missions. Those that

utilize these local agencies will see God’s love for them shown in the benefits of our

support. The hours for the Craft Fair will be 11:00am to 7:00 pm on August 17th. Crafts

will still be displayed on the following Sunday, August 21st.

Wednesday Night Suppers

Our fall menus, from now until October, are going to be a little different from

what we have done in the past. We have asked around and several other

churches have seen success in offering a set menu each Wednesday. Therefore, we have

decided to see if it pleases us as it does others. This way you will know what is being served

the first, second, third and fourth Wednesday of each month. Hopefully the menus will

please everyone and will help to encourage and increase reservation numbers each week. It

is very important to make a reservation each week in order to have plenty of food prepared

to serve. The first Wednesday of each month the menu will be covered dish, with the meat

provided by the church. On that Wednesday, each family will have the opportunity to make

something homemade and in portion sizes with enough to share. I want to hear from you as

the months go by, and welcome your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Each week, I

will have a box set up in the Worship center for comments. Lastly, I want to thank Holly

Vaughn for continuing to cook this year for our Wednesday night suppers. Each week, she

graciously strives to accommodate every diners’ wants and needs. I appreciate your

continued support for our midweek time of fellowship, fun and learning and look forward to

seeing you on August 17th at 5:45pm!

Blessings,

Collene Dalrymple

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Y O U T H H A P P E N I N G S

C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY

Important dates for children and families, so mark

your calendars:

July 31st - End of Summer Bash Swim and create your

own ice cream sundae with all your favorite toppings.

Where: At the home of the Duke’s, 247 W. Lakeview

Dr, from 4:00—5:30. Don’t forget to bring a towel.

August 14th - Parent dinner and informational meeting.

Dinner from 5:30—6:00, followed by the meeting.

Childcare/activities will be provided during the meeting.

August 14th - Promotion Sunday and Blessing of the

Backpacks is Sunday, August 14th. Also, our rising third

graders will be presented with a bible and in September

begin an eight week class led by Julie Strom on how to

use your bible. It is our prayer that this will be a blessing

to them and help equip them in growing closer to Christ!

August 21st - Join us for our Children’s Fall Kick Off.

This is an event for children ages 4 years—5th grade and

their families!! Dinner will be from 5:00—5:30 pm.

Concert and stunt bike team from 5:30—6:45 pm. Kids

bring a friend - there will be a drawing to win a bike.

You don’t want to miss this exciting night of fun,

fellowship and worship.

Announcements: ● There will be No Lake Day on July 31st. A new date will be determined.

● Mandatory Parent Meeting, August 14th, 6:00 pm. Dinner included.

● Youth Kick Off, August 21st.

We’re excited to start this school year off new! There are some very exciting things in the works, so stay tuned for

more information soon.

Eric

S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S

August 17th 11 am – 7 pm

You can showcase and sell your

crafts with others while helping

those in need.

RESERVE A BOOTH TODAY!

Booths are available on first come,

first serve basis.

There will be a $20 fee for each

booth that will go towards Local

Missions.

5% of your sales will go toward

Local Missions.

Name: ________________________________

Email: ________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________

What is your craft? ______________________

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P R O G R A M S

Serving This Weekend: July 31st, 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Bryce Smith/Jill Smith Children’s Church Jeff & Doris Santarone and Brent & Amber Ivey KidsTime (Sunday) No Activities; (Wednesday) No activities Altar Guild (8:30 & 11:00) Therry Deal, Malinda NeSmith, Nancy Buchanan & Diane Brooks; (9:30) Courtney Hitchcock Sound Technicians Mark Paulish, Paul Hitchcock, Dwayne Morgan & Jeff McAfee Ushers (9:30) Chris & Denise Monica; (11:00) McKenzie & Helen Marie Davenport (capts),

W O R S H I P & M U S I C

S P E C I A L G I F T S

Fresh Peaches, Peas and more!!!

On Tuesday, August 2nd, Eddie will bring peas, butter

beans (shelled) for $30 a bushel and tomatoes. He will

also have boxes of Lane’s peaches for $25 per box, 11

a.m.—12:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to Eddie

Byrd.

*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Emmie

Charping, Stan Charping’s mother, by Andy & Sari Cowart.

*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Mike Thomas

by Wesley & Rubye Pittman.

*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Bobbie

Brantley by Wesley & Rubye Pittman.

*A gift was given to River of Life in honor and appreciation to all

the workers during River of Life by Wesley & Rubye Pittman.

*A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of James Grant

by Winston & Dot Sibley.

*A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Charles

Ennis by Winston & Dot Sibley.

*A gift was given to Missions in memory of Mattie Allen, Rick

Allen’s mother, by Ed & Linda Moore.

*A gift was given to Needles for Jesus in memory of Peggy

Rodgers, Craig Rodgers’ mother, by Ed & Linda Moore.

Meals on Wheels

Volunteers needed to deliver Meals

on Wheels on a Monday or Wednesday for Route

3 or Route 4. If you have an hour only one day a

month to do this community service, call Carol

Agee at 478-457-6068 or Ouida Williamson at

478-452-4060.

Children’s Choir will start back on Wednesday, August 17th.

Looking forward to this wonderful time to sing about God’s love.

Fifty’s Plus

Monday, August 8th, @ noon

Speaker: Historian on German POWs in the Area

Firm reservations needed!! Cost $6:00 Call or email church office

by 9:00 am on August 8th to RSVP.

If you have lost a single Toyota key, one has been found

and turned into the office. Stop by and pick it up.

Wednesday Night Suppers begin

August 17, 2016

Noah’s Ark Weekday School Registration

It is time to register your little one for our

Noah’s Ark Weekday School program for

2016-2017! We accept children ages 2

months to 4 years old. We will offer a discount on

registration fee to church members who register

early. Space is limited so we want to give our church

members the first opportunity to register. Please

contact Melanie Cobb at 453-2106 or 456-5867 for

more information.

Milledgeville First United Methodist Church

366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Non-profit Org.

U. S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 67

Milledgeville, GA

31061

“The Milledgeville First United Methodist Church’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ, Share God’s word, grow in faith, and love one another.”

First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

OUR CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger pastormac@milledgevillefumc.org

Administrative Assistant Cathy Malone office@milledgevillefumc.org

Minister of Programs & Pastoral Care Collene Dalrymple cdalrymple@milledgevillefumc.org

Dir. of Children & Family Ministry Shannon Bentley shannon@milledgevillefumc.org

Praise Band, Youth/Student Minister Eric Pratt eric@milledgevillefumc.org

Financial Mgr./Bldg. Super. Cay Quattlebaum cquattlebaum@milledgevillefumc.org

Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams kwilliams1708@charter.net

Minister of Music Steve Crocker slcrocker98@yahoo.com

Organist Dr. Tom Davidson

Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments

AA Saturday at 10:00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:00pm

Sunday & Tuesday at 5:30pm Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00pm

Al-Anon Wednesday and Friday at 12:00pm Sunday and Tuesday at 7:00pm

Office: 478-452-4597

Preschool: 478-453-2106

PMO: 478-452-4599

Email: info@milledgevillefumc.org _________________________________________________________________

Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org

Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00

Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Attendance Report—07/24/16

8:30 - Early Service 89

9:30 - Contemporary Service 93

11:00 - Traditional Service 169

Total Worship Attendance 351

Sunday School Attendance 135

THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST Sunday - 31st Tuesday - 9th

4:00p Kids Summer Bash 10:00a Needles for Jesus

11:00a Healing Service

Monday - 1st

9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-A

Wednesday - 10th

Tuesday - 2nd 5:30p Bells

6:30p Trustees mtg 6:30p Choir practice

Wednesday - 3rd

12:00p Youth Lunch Thursday - 11th

8:00 - 12:00p Noah’s Ark Preplanning

Monday - 8th

9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-A

12:00p Fifties Plus