the shepherd - february 24, 2015

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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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.

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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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Church-wide & Photos

Reporting

2-week Calendar

Preschool

Several weeks ago the world listened in horror to the news that ISIS had burned to death a Jordanian pilot while caged like an animal unable to escape. Just when we thought the depravity could not sink any lower, we learn of the beheadings of 21 Christian men in Egypt. They were brutally murdered to send us a message. In fact, the title of the video they prepared highlighting the savagery was A Message Written in Blood to the Nation of the Cross. These horrific events, in additional to the mass slaughter of civilians and even the crucifixion of children leave us baffled, angry and confused. Add to this confusion the growing frustration regarding our government's response or lack of response to the crisis, and you have a formula for ever increasing anger, resentment and hopelessness. Trust me, I am just as frustrated by these world events as the rest of you. I feel the anger...the rage...the contempt. But as a Christian, I also hear the call of God to love, to do good, to trust in Him in the midst of the turmoil. I don't have all the answers, but I cannot remain silent any more! We have reached a breaking point at which the Church needs to speak out boldly, forcefully and convincingly. That is what I hope to do in our worship on Sunday, March 1st. I hope you will plan to be in worship for this special time of prayer and reflection. Because I believe so strongly in the need for us coming together as one body on this topic, I am asking that the CONNECT attendees worship with the others in the Sanctuary on that Sunday at either 8:30 or 11:00, thus not having the CONNECT service on March 1st. I have been informed that a group of women within our church and community have decided to organize an event calling Christians in Newnan to come together in prayer over this world crisis. This is precisely what we need to be doing and I look forward to supporting them any way that I can. As I write this, I am out of the office on my annual Study Break. This time away is an opportunity for me to pray, study, and seek God's direction for my life and ministry. It is a treasured time for me to "dive deep" into the Holy Spirit's presence and power. I look forward to being with you on March 1st as we come together to seek God's wisdom and direction in these troubling times.

-Stuart

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The Shepherd Newsletter February 24, 2015

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! JOYBELLS You are ringing for 8:30 and 11:00 worship on Sunday, March 8. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45am.

YOUNG RINGERS You are ringing for 11:00 Traditional worship on Sunday, March 8. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. CAROL CHOIR You are singing for 11:00 Traditional worship on Sunday, March 8. Please meet in the chapel @ 10:30

-David Kinrade

LENT HABITAT BUILD

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

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…TONIGHT!!!

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!

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.

BRAVES GAME Braves vs. Giants | Tuesday, August 4

Leave @ 5:15 for 7pm game | $15 Section 414R – Rows 2-7

Call the church office to reserve your seat!

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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

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]

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!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

NOTE: NO Wednesday Night Supper this week (2/25)

Visit the website and click “wnf” under “ministries” for a full menu & to sign up for

supper!

3/4: Ham, baked beans, cole slaw

DISCIPLE NOW 2015

We'll have the opportunity to participate this year in an event being held in Fayette County called Disciple NOW (DNOW). DNOW is a great event and a true expression of the Kingdom of God. We'll join with over 20 different churches from Fayette and Coweta County for a worship experience like no other! There will be nearly 1300 students together to worship and learn in this unique "Stay-Treat" experience. We'll meet at the church on Friday night and travel together to New Hope Baptist Church for worship. We'll return back to NFUMC and then head out to host homes for small groups and to sleep. We'll meet back at the church on Saturday morning and head back to New Hope for worship again, spend the afternoon serving in the community and return back to New Hope that evening for our last worship session. We'll return to NFUMC and head back to host homes for the night and meet back up the next morning for church here at home. It will be a truly great experience!!! Cost is $60 for the weekend and includes the event, 5 meals and a t-shirt.

Visit the website and click “DNOW 2015” at the bottom of the page to sign up!

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

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.

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!

PRESCHOOL CONSIGNMENT SALE

Don’t miss out on this year’s Preschool Children’s Consignment Sale!

Friday, February 27 9am – 5pm

Saturday, February 28 8am – 12pm

Saturday is our HALF PRICE DAY!

FOR NEW MEMBERS

Next class will be:

Sundays, March 8th & 15th

Sign up on the website by clicking the NEXT STEPS banner!

TLC (TUESDAY LUNCH CLUB) …or Tender Loving Care…The Lunch Club…whatever you believe it to be…

Once a month this group meets for lunch (either at the church or away).

ALL adults age 55+ are invited to attend.

Tuesday, March 10 Heart of the South Restaurant in West Point

and shopping at the Sock Shoppe in LaGrange, GA on the way home. This restaurant is like Grandma’s kitchen!

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for the bus plus money for lunch

and shopping. RSVP on your Connection Card or by calling

the church office.

CHURCH-WIDE SPRING FLING DINNER AND DANCE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | 6-8pm in the Parish Hall $5/person or $15/immediate family

Pasta & Salad bar and dessert | DJ Music Master Mix | Photo Booth | Dancing and fun!

Reservations must be made by contacting the church office, using your Connection Card, or on the church website. Payment accepted at

the door (card, cash, or check). Invite your friends, neighbors, and families!

Sponsored by Family Ministries

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The church staff @

CPR Training & Pancake Supper

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Friendship Committee Vivienne Hambrick

100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 104 Newnan, GA 30263

770.253.1997

Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of

Ginny Miller for the death of her aunt.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of George & Lee Berry for the death of George’s

aunt.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Tom & Kelly Touchstone for the death of Tom’s

mother.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Sally & Rocky Hawkins for the death of Sally’s

mother.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Sandy & Dan Fambro, Debbie and Laurie

Fambro for the death of their nephew/cousin.

Gifts Memorials:

Don Leidich by Bill & Bobbie Breed Mrs. Bettie Keen by Mark & Dana Ballou

Honorariums: Kathy Wilson by Carolyn Thrasher

February 22nd Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 508 (8:30—128; 11:00—261; Connect—119) Sunday School 364 Church Membership 2194

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 2/28/2015 Week #8 Total Tithes & Income $ 263,885 Total Expenses $ 251,182 Over/(Under) $ 12,703 Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565

MARCH 8TH Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Emma Phelps, Ava Elder (11:00) Crucifer: Bella Boston (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

MARCH 1ST Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Lela Daniell, Lacey Daniell (8:30) AnneMarie, Lily Smith (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

2015 LENTEN LUNCHEONS

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

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Combined Traditional Worship Service (S) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

MONDAY, MARCH 2 9:00am Preschool Registration Opens for Church Members (PH) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR)

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:00am Preschool Registrations Opens for Presently Enrolled Families (PH) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:00am Preschool Q & U Wedding (S) 7:00pm Grace for the Good Girl Study (201)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) Preschool Registration Opens to the Public (PH) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (Newnan FUMC) 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) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 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, MARCH 5 6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School Next Steps Class (PH) 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

MONDAY, MARCH 9 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR) 7:00pm Health Fair Planning Meeting (Annex)

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:30am TLC: Heart of the South/ Sock Shoppe 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (PH) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH) 7:00pm Grace for the Good Girl Study (201)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (St. George Catholic) 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) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 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, MARCH 12

6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

DNow 2015 6:00pm Spring Fling (PH)

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS Preschool & Kindergarten Registration:

It’s almost time to register for Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year! Visit our website (nfumcpreschool.org) for more information.

Registration information for preschool will be in the church office or on the table in the lobby of the Preschool area (bottom floor of the Parish Hall). You may also

print the registration form from our website.

Dates: March 16 – Church Members

March 17 – Currently Enrolled Families March 18 – Open to the Public

Call Nancy Martin if you have any questions (770.253.1237)

Blessings to you all!

-Nancy Martin

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