the shepherd - august 25, 2015

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Music & Church-wide

Page 3 Church-wide

Page 4 Children

33 Greenville Street | Newnan, GA 30263 P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | NewnanFUMC.org

Worship: 8:30 & 11 A.M. Traditional | 11 A.M. Contemporary Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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Photos & Church-wide

Reporting & Church-wide

2-week Calendar

Preschool

Find us on:

AUGUST 30TH @ THE FAIR GROUNDS (RAIN OR SHINE!)

You will NOT want to miss this amazing day filled with fun, food, and fellowship! Best of all…it is COMPLETELY FREE (with

the exception of cupcakes from Smallcakes).

Make plans to attend and bring friends!

4-5:30 | Games & activities…cornhole, horseshoes, bouncy house & slide, kickball, ultimate frisbee, face-painting, relay races, ladder ball, cake walk, crazy hair, sno cones, popcorn,

board games, bingo & much more! 5:00 | Special “Golden Oldies” Musical Performance

5:30-6:30 | Dinner catered by Sprayberry’s BBQ (FREE!!!) 6:30 | Worship w/ the Connect Praise Band AND VBS children

will sing (Children, wear your VBS shirts!) 7:00 | Water Wars, Dunkin’ David (dunk tank) & Cupcakes from

Smallcakes Truckcakery!

BRING: towel, blanket, chair, super soakers, and $ for cupcakes! (Bus will leave the church at 3:45 if you require transportation.

Meet in Annex parking lot)

The Shepherd Newsletter August 25, 2015

Is God calling you to give

loving, non-judgmental, Christ-like care to those in need? Please consider Stephen Ministry training that

will begin in late September. Meeting weekly for 2-2 ½ hours for several months, this in-depth training will help you in every day-to-day human interaction. Most importantly, this training will

equip you to listen and lend spiritual support. Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. A minimum of five persons is needed to host this training. Please contact Rev.

JoAn Kinrade ([email protected]) if you are interested.

TLC (THE LUNCHEON CLUB)

BAKED POTATO BUFFET & CANASTA Tuesday, September 8 | 10:45am – 12:15pm | $4 | Sign up by September 6 | When was the last time you played Canasta? Never played? No

problem! Come on down for this intro/refresher to the card game followed by a baked potato

buffet with lots of toppings!

Sign up on Connection Cards, by contacting the church office, online (click “registrations” under “calendar”), or through our new app!

Also, view upcoming TLC events under “ministries.”

JOB NETWORKING JOB FAIR

Newnan FUMC Job Networking, along with The Employer Committee and the Department

of Labor, will be sponsoring a Job Fair on August 27th at the Coweta Co. Fair Grounds

and will NOT be meeting their regular time on Tuesday, August 11th.

MUSIC NOTES IT’S CHOIR TIME! Our adult, youth, and children’s choirs have begun! There’s still time to make choir a part of your fall schedule. For more information on all our choirs, visit NewnanFUMC.org and click “music” under “ministries.” New members are always welcome!

Choirs already meeting: CHANCEL | Wed. | 6:45pm | Choir Room (CR) PARISH | Wed. | 5:45pm | Bell Room (BR) YOUTH | Sun. | 5:00pm | CR CHERUB | 4 & 5-year-olds | Wed. | 4:15pm | Rm. 203 WESLEY | Grades 1 & 3 | Wed. | 4:15pm | CR YOUNG RINGERS | Grades 4,5,6 | Wed. | 4:15pm | BR CAROL | Grades 3,4,5,6 | Wed. | 5:15pm | CR

These choirs will begin in September: Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors | Tues. | 9:30am | CR Joybells | Mon. | 4:30pm | BR Inspirations | Mon. | 5:45pm | CR

SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS Your first rehearsal of the year will be this Tuesday, September 1 @ 9:30am. Then we travel to LaGrange on Thursday, September 3 to sing for the Thursday Luncheon Club at LaGrange First UMC. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

-David Kinrade

MUSIC SUNDAY AUGUST 30TH

“God’s Faithfulness” is the theme of this

Sunday’s Music Services in our 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional services. Our Chancel Choir and 90-voice Youth Choir will lead us in worship. They will be accompanied by cello, flute, and bells!

LAWN GAMES NEEDED FOR ULTIMATE 2015!!!

If you have lawn games (corn hole, horseshoes, ladder ball, bocce, etc.) that you are willing to let us borrow for this Sunday’s ULTIMATE 2015 event, please contact Brent Ritter ([email protected]) so he can

come get them!


TO REGISTER FOR BIBLE STUDIES:

• Email JoAn ([email protected]) • Connection Cards on Sunday mornings • Online (“registrations” under “calendar”)

• Contact the church office • Or use our new app! (it’s free)

2015 FALL BIBLE STUDIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

SUNDAYS The Workbook of Living Prayer by Maxie

Dunnam | 7 weeks | 5:00pm | Begins Sept. 27 Facilitator: Melinda Jackson

This study will help you develop or enhance a powerful personal prayer life and apply scripture

to daily living. Come and be blessed!

TUESDAYS Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It by Adam

Hamilton | 6 weeks | 10:45am | Begins Sept. 15 Facilitators Rev. David & Hariette Haygood Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st Century Christians—calling for

revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. This study will follow the life

of John Wesley and explore his defining characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian.

Becoming Myself: Embracing God’s Dream of You by Stasi Eldredge | 8 weeks | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 8 | Facilitators: Neely Almand,

Denise Johnston, & Julie Lee This study takes women of all ages on the most important journey of becoming their true selves through the love of God. Discover the hope God offers by the invitation to be transformed from

the inside out.

WEDNESDAYS Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything by

Jennifer Rothschild | 7 weeks | 9:00am | Begins Sept. 9 | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade Discover the God who cherishes you through the

Old Testament book of Hosea. It’s about an unlikely couple, an unusual courtship, and an illicit affair…the beginning of a love story. No matter where you are, God sees who you are and loves you faithfully. (If you have already

signed up with JoAn, there is no need to do so again.)

Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life |

ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 9 | Facilitator: Dr. Stuart Greene

How does our Christian faith influence our response to the pressing issues of our day? Each

week we will discuss a different topic in the news or which is being debated in secular

culture. We promise it won’t be boring!

Everyone is invited to gather for worship each Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Children & families are welcome! Led by our

pastors and other leaders, you will be encouraged through a meaningful devotional,

music, and prayer. The focal point of each service will be the observation of the

Sacrament of Holy Communion.

WEDNESDAY MENU

AUGUST 26 Poppy seed chicken, rice, & green beans

SEPTEMBER 2 Spaghetti, Texas toast, & salad bar

STRIKE OUT HUNGER: STOP HUNGER NOW PACKAGING EVENT

Friday, September 25 | 6-8pm | Parish Hall | Goal: 15,552 meals! Visit

events.stophungernow.org/FUMCNewnan2015 to sign up, or use Connection Cards or

online/through our new app!

DIVORCE CARE

Separated? Divorced? Find help…discover hope…experience healing! Divorce Care classes

will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm from September 1 to December 8.

Workbooks are $20. Scholarships are available if needed. See Maria Bowers for details or go to

DivorceCare.org.


VBS 2016

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16

NURSERY REMINDER

WORSHIP SERVICES Our nursery is available during all worship services for children birth through age 3.

Children who will be 4 years old (by September 1, 2015) and older should remain with their

families to participate in our worship services. Children’s bulletins are available as you enter

the worship service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Nursery is available during Sunday School for

children under age 2. Children age 2 (by September 1, 2015) or older should attend the appropriate class during the Sunday School

hour. Thank you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS

Sunday School leaders are STILL needed for our two-year-old class for the 1st, 2nd, and 4th

Sundays of each month and for the 5th Sundays (August, November, January, May,

and July).

Please let us know ASAP if you are willing to lead our two-year-old class for one Sunday each month. The lesson is prepared for you

ahead of time so that everything will be ready to go when you arrive on Sunday.

Email Karen Oothoudt ([email protected]) if interested.

“GOODBYE” FROM ASHLEY

Thank you to the Newnan FUMC congregation for including David, Isaac, and I in your church

family for the past year. I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Children’s Minister and

have loved my time spent here with such an amazing group of children. Thank you for

sharing your children with me!

As my time here comes to an end and my family prepares to move, I pray that the

children’s ministry continues to grow and prosper. Remember, our job is to plant the

seeds of faith in our young people’s lives—God will do the rest. This harvest is plentiful, but

the workers are few (Matt. 9:37).

May the Lord bless you and keep you always, Ashley, David, and Isaac Johnson

REMINDER: We are currently

collecting children’s books (new or gently-

used) for the Children’s

Lending Library. Books should be placed in the Lending Library

shelves at the end of the Children’s Wing. Dedication labels are available; please complete

the label and affix to the inside cover of the book.

If you don’t have any children’s books to donate at your house, the Children’s

Consignment Sale will be a great place to pick some up while also supporting our Preschool!


(above) the winning Bite Nite team with Dorris Gilbert; (right) Quilt recipients at the QoV Fish Fry

Fundraiser; (below) Braves game attendees

PRAYER SERVICES

September 22 & November 3 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall We invite patients, friends, and family who are battling cancer to join us for a prayer service with praise and

worship, a brief message, and intentional prayer.


Friendship Committee Ruth Lee

12 Hawthorne Dr. Newnan, GA 30264

770.253.4118

Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Cordis and Evelyn Rudd for the death of their

son, Kevin.

August 23rd Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 497 (8:30—135; 11:00—219; Connect—143) Sunday School 330 Church Membership 2255

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/22/2015 Week #33 Total Tithes & Income $ 880,680 Total Expenses $ 964,912 Over/(Under) $ (84,232) Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565

AUGUST 30TH Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Bradley Smith, Hannah Smith (8:30) Austin Smith (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

SEPTEMBER 6TH Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: TBD (8:30) Daphne Thomas, Madeline Elliott (11:00) Crucifer: Jack Palmer (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

IN MEMORIAM

Vivienne Hambrick 3/7/1922 – 8/14/2014

“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

2015 BIBLE STUDIES (CONT.)

WEDNESDAYS On a Lighter Note | ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 9 | Facilitator: Rev. Maria Bowers

Join Maria for a look at how culture and Christianity interact in today’s world through television and movies. What impact does the media have on our faith? How does our faith

influence our media? Be entertained and enlightened!

ADDITIONAL STUDIES Run for God: The 5K Challenge by Mitchell Hollis | 12 weeks | Organizational Meeting: Thursday,

Sept. 10 @ 5:30pm (other meeting dates TBD at that time) | Facilitators: Alexis Brooks & TJ

Stanford | For all adults, this is a practical guide to running and provides a 12-week training plan

aimed at running a 5K…preparing people to be better witnesses for Christ physically, mentally,

and spiritually while understanding the parallels in enduring a sport like running and enduring your faith. Goal: to participate in the Glow Run 5K on

December 6, 2015!

Invitation to John by Robert D. Kysar | 12 weeks | Facilitator(s): Volunteers Needed!

This short-term Disciple Bible study follows the two invitations from Jesus: “Come and see,” and “Follow me.” Learn more about Jesus, hear Him

speak and see His signs, and consider what it means to truly be His followers.

QUILTS OF VALOR: UPDATE

Thanks to everyone who came by the fish fry to support Quilts of Valor (pictures on p. 5)! They made over $3,400 to use toward fabric and supplies to make more quilts! The future

recipients will be very blessed!


SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 4:00pm ULTIMATE 2015 5:00pm Confirmation Team Building (Ultimate)

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:45am FnF: Noah’s Ark 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 11:00pm Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors Concert (LaGrange FUMC) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 LABOR DAY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:45am TLC: Potato Buffet & Canasta (PH) 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:00pm Chrysalis Board Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS We still have lots of spaces left for our 2015-2016 school year. Tell your friends & family!

For more info, contact Nancy Martin ([email protected])

The Preschool Children’s Consignment Sale is just around the corner—September 18 & 19! Register now! Information can be found at NFUMCPreschool.org

Blessings,

-Nancy Martin

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