the shepherd - february 10, 2015
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The Biweekly Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist ChurchTRANSCRIPT
THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page 2 Music & Church-wide
Page 3 Church-wide & Uth
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.
Find us on:
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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Church-wide & Photos
Reporting
2-week Calendar
Preschool
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MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS Are you ready to sing? There’s always room for you in our choirs. Please see David Kinrade if you’re interested in being a part of our music ministry! WINTER BREAK All choirs will be OFF the week of February 15. Enjoy your winter break!
SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS You are singing for 8:30 worship on Sunday, February 22. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00a. THE INSPIRATIONS You are singing for 11:00 Traditional on Sunday, February 22. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10:30a.
-David Kinrade
LENT HABITAT BUILD: UPDATE!
Beginning Saturday, March 7, we will combine volunteer and financial efforts with
other downtown churches in building a home for a local family through Habitat for
Humanity. On Thursdays and Saturdays, volunteers from all the churches will work to
complete this home during the Lenten season!
Visit the website and click the banner to sign up and/or contact Maria Bowers
([email protected]) for more information
CROCKPOT COOK-OFF & CHILI COMPETITION
February 21st | 5:00p | Parish Hall
It’s time to get those CrockPots warmed up! If you are planning to bring a CrockPot dish or Chili for the competition (or both!) please
sign up on the website by clicking the banner. Dishes must be brought to the Parish Hall by
4:30p that day.
RSVP if you are planning to attend by filling out your Connection Card, online by clicking
“registrations” under “calendar”, or by calling/emailing the church office.
Questions? Contact Kathy Wilson (404.790.4831 or
MWANGAZA CHILDREN’S CHOIR The Mwangaza Children’s Choir (more info at
MChoir.org) will be performing at Newnan FUMC on Wednesday, March 11 @ 6:30 in our
Sanctuary. This is an amazing choir of children ranging in age from 8-14 from Uganda.
We need housing for this group of 25 on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, March 10 & 11. Each host home will house 2 children and their adult chaperone. Please contact David Kinrade ([email protected]) for information if you’re interested in this incredible opportunity.
FREE DEPRESSION AWARENESS SEMINAR
Tuesday, February 24 | 6:30-8p | Room 203 Childcare available through 5th grade.
Talk given by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor at Coke’s Chapel UMC and a Licensed Professional
Counselor.
-Gain knowledge of depression symptoms -Learn ways to get the help that you or your
loved-one needs -Be encouraged!
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OUR JOURNEY OF HOPE: CANCER CARE MINISTRY
Our Cancer Care Ministers are ready to help cancer patients and their families as you walk your unique and personal journey. Our Cancer
Care Team is ready to provide care in whatever form is needed.
Ted Askew, Amy Boren, Anne Clark, Bette Epps, Bren Fuller, Mike Fuller, Charlene Hall,
Cissy Hass*, Bill Mason, Bob McKoon, Caroline Rice, Kelly Rowe, Robert Ward, & David
Clark*. | *Leaders
COUPON BOOKS FOR BELIZE
Coupon books are still available for $20 to help our students pay for the Belize Mission Trip.
Visit the website and click the banner to order!
JOIN OUR MISSIONS TEAM!
Do you have a heart for missions? The Missions Team needs some helping hands and
hearts to plan this year’s mission projects: Crock-Pot Cookoff, Great Day of Service, Give
it Up for Lent, Stop Hunger Now, Joy Tree, and much more!
Let us know! Contact Kathy Wilson: 404.790.4831/[email protected]
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, February 20 | 7:00 p.m. | Youth Lounge
We’ll be making snow too!!! Bring a friend!
VBS 2015
“Camp Discovery” will be the week of June 8th! Signup will be available soon!
“I WILL INTERVENE” CHALLENGE
Suicide Intervention Training | 8:30a - 4:30p Monday, March 23 in the Annex Building
-Increase personal awareness -Identify suicide risk factors and warning signs -Learn how to engage those who are hurting
and at risk -Learn skills that can save lives
Register at:
ArmedForcesMission.webconnex.com/2015iwillintervene
Use coupon code: NFUMC | Cost: only $19!
GOOD FRIDAY CROSS WALK Join us on Friday, April 3rd as we carry the cross along Newnan Crossing Bypass and
through Downtown Newnan. More information soon about our route and
schedule.
The walk will conclude with a service of Holy Communion in Greenville Street Park just
south of the church.
If you would like to help in the planning of this event or to carry the cross, please
contact the church office.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
NOTE: There will be NO Wednesday Night Supper on February 18 & 25.
Visit the website and click “wnf” under “ministries” for a full menu & to sign up for
supper!
This week: Chicken pot pie!
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SHROVE (FAT) TUESDAY
PANCAKE SUPPER
FREE & prepared/served by your church staff! February 17 | 5-7p
Parish Hall
RSVP on your Connection Card, online, or by
contacting the church office!
Meeting every Wed. in the Chapel @ 5 p.m.
Hymns – Prayers – Devotional – Holy Communion
2/11 – Stuart | 2/25 - Maria
FEBRUARY PREACHING SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 15: Traditional – Stuart Connect – Maria
FEBRUARY 22: Traditional – JoAn Connect - Maria
Is life more than you can handle alone right now? Are you going through a difficult time
with your health…your attitude…your relationships? Would you like to have
someone in your life who really cares in a non-judgmental way?
Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. Through one-on-one caring relationships, Stephen Ministers
offer Christian love and support to persons experiencing life challenges. Contact Rev.
JoAn Kinrade ([email protected]) if you would like personalized care from a
Stephen Minister.
February 18 | 6:30p | Sanctuary Please join us for our annual worship service
marking the beginning of the season of Lent—the 40 days before Easter. We will gather to acknowledge our mortality and the need for repentance, as we claim the hope that comes
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
EXPLORATIONS IN ANTIQUITY
Tuesday, March 24 | 10:30a – 4:30p | $36
The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, GA helps people encounter the
ancient biblical world through its history and culture. Through authentic archaeological
replicas, Biblical meal presentations, daily life artifacts in the Biblical Life Artifacts Gallery,
lectures, and other personal experiences, ancient Middle Eastern life comes back to life
today.
• New Artifacts Gallery: 250 artifacts from the National Treasures of Israel exhibited in life-
like settings • Follow the Cross Walk: Learn more about the
last week of Jesus’ ministry in one of the most authentic settings this side of Israel
• Biblical Meal: Dine with the ancients as you share a Passover Meal
Contact the church office to sign up!
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
Don’t forget to get your votes in to decide who will be in a mosquito costume at the Pancake Supper! Donation spots are open in the main
building outside the church office and the lobby of the Parish Hall on Wednesday nights &
Sunday mornings! Help us stamp out Malaria!
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The Khevrah Sunday School Class @
Bridging the Gap
Preschool: Doughnuts with Dad
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Friendship Committee Wynema Haldorson
100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 101 Newnan, GA 30263
770.502.1627
Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of
Ashley and David Johnson for the loss of Ashley’s uncle.
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Linda and Vern Johnson for the loss of Linda’s
brother.
Gifts Memorials:
Herbie Williams by Robert & Martha Alter Frank Harris by Martha Fuller SS Class
Margaret Van Houten by Rosa Connally Bill Crowley by Rosa Connally
Margaret Van Houten by Sara Kathryn Wible
Honorariums: Bob Penrose & Ann Jacobs by Martha Fuller
Sunday School Class
February 8th Reporting Attendance
Worship Services Total 771 (8:30—185; 11:00—451; Connect—135) Sunday School 417 Church Membership 2194
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 2/7/2015 Week #5 Total Tithes & Income $ 178,558 Total Expenses $ 131,848 Over/(Under) $ 46,710 Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565
FEBRUARY 22nd Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Jones Paulk, Lily Arnall (8:30) Rees Poulakos, Brandon Smith (11:00) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
FEBRUARY 15th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Josephine Hinely, Ella Stanford (8:30) Annie Johnston, Madeline Elliott (11:00) Crucifer: Nate Thomas (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
2015 LENTEN LUNCHEONS
February 18 (Ash Wednesday) St. Paul’s Episcopal
February 25 | Cornerstone United Methodist
March 4 | Newnan FUMC
March 11 | St. George Catholic Church
March 18 | Newnan Presbyterian
March 25 | Central Baptist Church
April 1 (Holy Wednesday) First Baptist Church
FOR NEW MEMBERS
Next class will be:
Sundays, March 8th & 15th
Sign up on the website by clicking the NEXT STEPS
banner!
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (Annex)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 5:00pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (PH)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Ash Wednesday
9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (St. Paul’s Episcopal) 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service (S)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:00pm Movie Night: Frozen (YL)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 4:30pm Crockpot/Chili Drop-off (PH) 5:00pm Crockpot Cook-off & Chili Competition (PH)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 2:00pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:00am Angel’s House Board Meeting (200) 6:30pm Depression Seminar (203) 7:00pm Grace for the Good Girl Study (201) UMM (Sprayberry’s—Jackson St.)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 10:00am Preschool: Cat in the Hat 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) 4:30pm Uth Hangout/Homework/Supper (YL) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) Let’s Talk (203) Caregiving Class (201) Invitation to the NT (GR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
5:00pm Consignment Sale Preview 6:30pm Stephen Minister Training (201) Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) The Daniel Plan (GR)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
9:00am Consignment Sale (PH)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:00am Consignment Sale (PH) 10:00am Quilts of Valor (Wilson’s House)
NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org
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PRESCHOOL NEWS Spring Children’s Consignment Sale:
February 27 & 28 | Registration is open for the Spring Consignment Sale. Visit our website (nfumcpreschool.org), click on “Consignment Sale” and register.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED, so don’t delay!
Kindergarten Open House: February 4 | 10:00 a.m. | Kindergarten Classroom—Room 3
Join us for a presentation about our Kindergarten program. Meet the teachers: Josie Exner and Patty Hall. Josie will discuss the language and math curriculum as well as the various activities the children will participate in during the class. This is
open to the public, so INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Can’t wait to see you there!
Dr. Seuss will be visiting the preschool soon! A Cat in the Hat presentation by Reuben Hauler will be on February 11.
Blessings to you all!
-Nancy Martin