Volume XIII Issue 05

January 31 , 2018

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

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Financial Report 1/1/2018 thru 01/28/2018

YTD Budget $ 81,679 YTD Expenses $ 62,678 YTD Giving $ 58,353 YTD Missions Giving $ 510

Sermon

“Fishing Buddies”

Luke 5:1-11

Coming Up… January 31st Rock–N-ROL Wednesday Night supper February 2nd Sleep under the Sea night at the Georgia Aquarium February 4th Stephen Ministry Commission Sunday; Youth Super Bowl Party February 7th Valentine Dinner February 9th Parents Night Out from 6:00 to 8:00pm February 10th Taste of Wesley February 11th Boy Scout Sunday; G3 Kickoff Sunday February 13th Healing Service @ 11:00 am February 14th Ash Wednesday Service @ 6:15 pm February 18th G3 Group Kickoff

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY We all are familiar with the slogan, "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." If only we would live it out in our daily lives. Kindness seems easy enough, right? And yet it's something we all seem to struggle with at times. The month of February, we will be focusing on “Kindness” and what God has to say about it. God was kind to us when we didn't deserve it. Jesus personified kindness in the way he lived and interacted with others. As we read the Gospels, we find that Jesus didn't just model kindness, He commanded it! By treating others the way we want to be treated, we live out the way Jesus taught us to live. The next four weeks we will learn how to live kinder lives. Week 1- We will discover what kindness looks like. Week 2- We will look at when it's hard to be kind. Week3- We will answer the question, “Have you ever received unexpected kindness?” Week 4- We will answer the question, “How can you be kind to people you don't necessarily like or get along with?” Parents, I hope you will plan to have your kids join us in Sunday School each week as we dive into our new series. "REWIND," KINDNESS DESERVES A REPLAY!! Let's all put on a little more kindness, that's something everyone deserves!!

Our Sunday night Kids Time program also has started a new 8 week series- Emoji Prayers. Come join us Sunday nights from 4:00 to 5:45 pm. God wants you to talk to Him about everything!!

Prayer is simply talking to God. It's as easy to

understand as an emoji face. Each week, kids

will focus on something specific they can talk to

God about in prayer using emojis as helpful

reminders.

Serving Christ together,

Shannon

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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY

Church Homecoming April 15th @ 10:30

Theme “It’s Time to Celebrate” Speaker - Dr. Harold Lawrence

Dinner on the ground will follow the service. Mark your calendars to attend this special service. Share the date with all members that have moved away. More information will be provided as the date gets closer.

Children's Corner

February is all about Kindness: God was kind to us even when we didn’t deserve it. Even when we were still sinners, Jesus died for us. Because of God’s great love for us, we can be kind to everyone. Jesus personified kindness in the way He lived and interacted with the people He met. But, as we read the Gospels, we find that Jesus didn’t just model kindness. He commanded it. By treating others the way we want to be treated, we live out the way Jesus taught us to live. WEEK 1 Key Question: What does kindness look like? While this may seem like a simple question, preteens need to start from a concrete idea before connecting that idea to their own life. When kids can identify the kindness of others, they have a better chance of replicating that in their own life. We want kids to figure out how they can show kindness to others based on the ways people have been kind to them. We start the month talking about the foundation for our kindness. In Titus 3:4-7, Paul talked about God’s amazing kindness towards us. God poured out His kindness when He sent Jesus to rescue us from the consequences of our sin. We can have life forever because of God’s kindness and love. Bottom Line: Be kind to others because God is kind to you. We pray that as kids learn about God’s kindness through Jesus, they will see how they can reflect God’s kindness to the people in their life.

Serving Him together,

Ms. Shannon Bentley

Upcoming events:

Feb. 2nd & 3rd- Sleep under the Sea trip to the Georgia Aquarium.

Feb. 9th– Parents night out/ Kids Valentine Party. We will also be making Hearts for Heroes to go to our veteran members as well as others at the Georgia War Veterans Home. If you plan to attend, please contact Shannon or sign up on the signup sheet posted in the children’s wing. It helps us to know how many to plan for so we have enough supplies and volunteers.

February 4th Nancy Hartley Callan Mender

February 5th

Latrell Goggans Karen Young

February 6th Saranna Charping

Ken Vance

February 7th Gene Dunahoo Dale Epps, Jr. Ben Schneck

P R O G R A M S

Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World

Bible Study

A new bible study will begin on Monday night February 5th. Facilitators for the study are Raymond and Kelly Grimes. The bible study will begin at 6:00 pm and last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. If you’re interested in joining the bible study, call

Raymond at 478-456-9457 or email at raymond@llgrimes.com. This should be a very interesting bible study. The bible study will last six weeks.

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YOU TH HAPPEN ING S

Serving This Weekend: February 4th, 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Cameron Duke & Jackson Petty/Cathy Duke Sound Technicians Mark Paulish, Paul Hitchcock & Chuck Shaw Ushers Judy Greer, Judy Cheely, Beverly Mann, Patty Baugh, Cay Quattlebaum & Elizabeth Wells

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

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

KidsTime Paint Party

Wow! How have we already come to the end of January? This time has truly passed by so quickly. Between lock-ins, trips, and getting back into the swing here at the church, this month has flown by! This past Sunday, we continued our "Talk the Talk" series with an examination of the phrases we use to talk about the Bible and whether we are actually quoting scripture. What a challenge for us all! Next week, we will have a Super Bowl Party (wooohooo!!!) courtesy of Local Yolkal in place of our regular Harbor Youth Sunday Night activities. The time has been adjusted (6-8 PM- or until halftime starts) so the students can watch the first half of the game together and then make it home before the second half begins. The Charnes have graciously offered to host us, and we are excited to celebrate such a fun event in a special way! We are partnering with the UMW to kick off their Food Drive by asking each student to bring two canned goods to gain entry to the "Souper Bowl" Party. A great way for all students to engage in missions, I would love for the Youth to be a significant source of donation to start their campaign. Also upcoming is a special fundraiser for the 30 Hour Famine (Feb. 23-24). Be on the lookout for more exciting details! In peace, Audrey Crocker FUMC Youth Director

*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of L. Donald “Bubba” Shell, by Bobby & Nancy Brown.

The United Methodist Men Invite you to

The Annual Ladies Valentine Dinner On Wednesday, February 7, 2018

At 6 o’clock in the evening

Ladies are free (Adults only); Men are $10 There will be a separate program for

Youth and Children in their respective areas

Reservations Required Please RSVP by Monday, February 5, 2018 by 9:30 am

Menu: Pork Tenderloin, Tossed Salad, Green Beans,

Roasted Diced Rosemary Potatoes, Rolls & Cheesecake w/cherry topping _________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________________ Number of Ladies Attending: ___________ Number of Men Attending: ___________

Program: Southern Style Quartet

United Methodist Women Food Drive

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring a food drive for the Chard Wray Food Pantry. Our goal is 1200 canned food

items by February 18th. Bring your canned goods from February 11th through 18th. There will be a barrel in the Narthex as well as a place in-between the Education wings. Help us exceed the goal we have established. Items needed include but not limited to: canned vegetables, rice, cereal, dry goods as well as sugar. All items should be nonperishable.

Milledgeville First United Methodist Church

366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Permit No. 67 Milledgeville, GA

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“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 Financial Mgr./Facilities Mgr. Cay Quattlebaum cquattlebaum@milledgevillefumc.org

Children & Family Ministries Shannon Bentley shannon@milledgevillefumc.org Pastor of Spiritual Formation Rev. Stephanie Caldwell stephanie.caldwell@yahoo.com

Youth Ministries Audrey Crocker audreylaynecrocker@gmail.com Program Director & Minister of Music Steve Crocker slcrocker98@yahoo.com Organist Dr. Tom Davidson Praise Band Tate Welling tatewelling@gmail.com Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams noahsark@milledgevillefumc.org Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments Program Ministry Assistant Ashley Davey ashley@milledgevillefumc.org

Office: 478-452-4597

Noah’s Ark Preschool: 478-453-2106

Email: office@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—01/28/18 8:30 - Early Service 56 9:30 - Contemporary Service 77 11:00 - Traditional Service 188 6:00 - Covenant Renewal 63 Total Worship Attendance 384 Sunday School Attendance 158

THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST

Sunday - 4th Wednesday - 7th

4:00p KidsTime 6:00p Wednesday Night Supper

6:00p Youth @ Local Yolkal 6:00p KidsJam (1st-5th grade)

6:00p Music Makers (4 & 5 yr olds)

Monday—5th 6:00p Music Time (2 & 3 yr olds)

9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-a 7:30p Chancel Choir

6:00p Monday Night Bible Study

Thursday - 8th

Tuesday - 6th 10:00a Women’s Bible Study

10:00a Stephen Ministry Supervision 6:00p REACH

4:30p Bell Choir Friday - 9th

6:00p Parents Night Out

AA Schedule Al-Anon Schedule

Sunday - 5:30p & 7:00p Sunday - 7:00p

Monday - 12:00p

Tuesday - 5:30p & 7:00p Tuesday - 7:00p

Wednesday - 12:00p Wednesday - 12:00p

Thursday - 7:00p

Friday - 12:00p & 7:00p Friday - 12:00p

Saturday - 10:00a