THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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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

The New Year is a great time for us to reflect on our lives and our relationships. As Christians, perhaps the most important thing we can reflect upon is our faith and our relationship with Christ. If that part of who we are is not properly aligned, not much of anything else will go right either. With that in mind, I want to tell you about a new series I will begin on Sunday, January 18th. I love the old hymn "Blessed Assurance" in our hymnal. It has provided inspiration for many people across the years, especially in times of difficulty. The song is based on Hebrews 10:22 where we find these words: "Let's draw near with a genuine heart with the certainty that our faith gives us." The message of the song is of the assurance we can have in Christ. Using the hymn as a backdrop, I will be preaching on the topic "ARE YOU SURE?" Here's is what we will ask over three weeks:

• "Are You Sure You are Saved?" • "Are You Sure There is a Heaven and That You Are Headed There?" • "Are You Sure You've Given Your Life to Christ?"

Even better than singing "Blessed Assurance" is knowing that assurance in your heart and mind. I run across lots of people today, even in churches, who aren't sure of the answers to those questions. Unfortunately, some people give very little thought to how they would answer them. If you have any doubt about how you would answer these questions, I hope you spend time with us in worship these three weeks. Even if you already have the assurance of your faith, we can all benefit from a fresh look as well.

-Stuart

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MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS All choirs are off to a great start in 2015. There’s always room for you! Please see David Kinrade if you’re interested in being a part of our music ministry! The Children’s and Youth calendars are now online. Please visit our website and click “music” under “ministries” to download! INSPIRATIONS You are singing for the 8:30 service this Sunday, January 18. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8 a.m. SEE PAGE 6 for an announcement about a guest choir coming soon!

CHERUB CHOIR You are singing for the 11:00 Traditional service this Sunday, January 18. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:30 a.m. SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS You are singing for the 8:30 service next Sunday, January 25. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8 a.m. WESLEY CHOIR You are singing for the 11:00 Traditional service next Sunday, January 25. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m.

-David Kinrade

2015 BIBLE STUDIES

It’s not too late to join a new Bible study! Visit the website and click the Bible study banner for

a list of studies. You can also sign up online!

NEW STUDY ADDED: GRACE FOR THE GOOD GIRL: LETTING GO OF

THE TRY-HARD LIFE (8-week study for women)

Tuesdays | 7-8:30 p.m. | Room 201 | Begins 1/27

Many of us believe that we are saved by grace—but for too many, that’s the last time grace defines our life. Instead of clinging to

grace, we strive for good and believe that the Christian life means hard work and a sweet disposition. As good girls, we focus on the

things we can handle, our disciplined lives, and our unshakable good moods. When we fail to measure up to our own impossible standards

we hide behind our “good girl” masks, determined to keep our weakness a secret. In this study we will discover how to move from

living the “try-hard” life to realizing we are free to receive from Jesus instead of achieving for

him.

Leader: Melinda Jackson | Participants must pre-register and order their own book

(available on Amazon) | Childcare available

LENT HABITAT BUILD

Beginning in February 2015, 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!

Look for more info coming soon or contact Maria Bowers (mbowers@newnanfumc.org)

to find out more now!

CHRISTMAS CARDS NEEDED

Don’t throw away those old Christmas cards! The Missions team can use them for the 2015

Joy Tree. Please put them in the big Christmas bag in the Gathering Room. Only

the fronts are needed, so the backs containing personal messages may be

removed. Call Kathy Wilson with questions (404.790.4831)

CHILI COOK-OFF

February 21st | Start getting those Crock-Pot recipes ready to go! More info coming soon!

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TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY

Next Service is Tuesday, January 20th @ 6:00 p.m. in our

Sanctuary. These services are designed to bring us into the

presence of God so that we may commune deeply with God through the power of the Holy

Spirit. Come and be still for a while…

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

CHRYSALIS FLIGHTS | Chrysalis is a 3-day spiritual renewal retreat that provides participants an opportunity to learn more about their faith, experience Christian love, and have a chance to make new friends and commitments in their faith journeys. | Girls’ Flight: January 23-25 | Guys’ Flight:

January 30-February 1 | Contact Brent (britter@newnanfumc.org or 678.603.8268).

BIBLE STUDY TIME CHANGE | The Uth Bible Study will be changing from 4:30-5:30p to 6:30-7:30p (still in the Youth Lounge) following Wednesday Night Supper. This change will: 1) allow students involved in after-school activities/sports to attend Bible study, 2) allow students who live far from the church time to get here, and 3) we will have a better opportunity to eat dinner together as a church family. The Uth Lounge will be open after school for you to come hang out

and get homework done.

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!

QUILTS OF VALOR

Want to help sew quilts for local veterans? Join the Coweta County Quilts of Valor on

Saturday, January 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you sew, please bring

your machine and supplies with you…HOWEVER, you do NOT have to sew to participate. We always need people to iron,

cut, and make cards. If you would like to learn to sew, we have experienced seamstresses

who are willing to help you. This is a fun and caring group of people. ALL AGES &

GENDERS welcome (yes, men can sew too!).

The veterans who receive our quilts are so touched by the thoughtfulness and

remembrance of their service to our country. Bring something to share for lunch.

Questions? Call Kathy Wilson (404.790.4831)

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/KathyLWilson226@gmail.com

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, February 20 | 7:00 p.m. | Location TBA Mark your calendars now!

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NURSERY WISH LIST The following items are used every Sunday and

are essential to a healthy nursery:

• Baby wipes • Disposable changing pad covers • Facial tissues • Paper towels • Hand soap • Hand sanitizer • Disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol)

Any donations of these supplies would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be left at the nursery on Sunday mornings or you may

leave them outside the Children’s Ministry office on the 2nd floor of the Education Building.

Thank you!

FUN ‘N FROLIC

RING OF FIRE Sunday, January 25 | Leave @ 2 and return by

5:30 | Cost: $24

At the Legacy Theater in Tyrone. One of the best “jukebox musicals” of our time, Ring of

Fire touches on the life of Johnny Cash. Featuring a company of five

performers/musicians, this ode to the man in black will take you on a journey through Cash’s storied life and celebrated music. “I Walk the Line”, “I’ve Been Everywhere”, and “Ring of Fire” are just a few of the numbers from this

fantastic show.

RSVP ASAP online (click “registrations” under “calendar” or by calling/emailing the church

office.

RIGHTNOW MEDIA

RightNow Media is an online Bible study library that has over 2,000 videos. There is

teaching from a host of well-respected pastors and teachers on almost every subject that impacts us on a daily basis. Our church is

entering its 2nd year of offering this to the congregation FREE OF CHARGE!

You may already be using this very helpful tool, but if you’re not, be on the lookout for

an email invitation to join and create an account. All you need to do is follow the

instructions, create your own login account/password, and you’re ready to go!

Contact Nick Almand (nalmand@newnanfumc.org) or Karen

Oothoudt (koothoudt@newnanfumc.org) with any questions.

CPR TRAINING

Saturday, January 17 | 9a – noon | Parish Hall $30/person

Contact Ashley Johnson to register (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org)

Childcare available.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PLANNING

Wednesday, January 21 | 5-6p | Room 211

All parents of children (birth-5th grade) and any congregation members interested in our

Children’s Ministry are invited to attend. If you would like to be involved with our ministry

but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Ashley Johnson, Children’s Minister.

Childcare available. ANGELS HOUSE RUN & CHICKEN-Q

Saturday, February 7, 2015 | Chicken Plates only $9 each! | Place orders now!

Get tickets from Jennifer Palmer (404.944.4390|jenhpalmer@yahoo.com) or by

contacting/visiting the church office.

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(right) Over the Christmas break, seven students from the 4th grade Sunday

School class took the Psalm 23 Challenge and memorized the entire passage!

Congratulations to Madeline Elliott, Bradley Smith, Lili Haynes, Nolen Huey,

Jack Terrell, Cole Kirkland, and Luke Cliett

(left) Preschool Sunday School enjoying a story

and games, (bottom left) Nursery Staff attending

CPR training, & (top/right) Confirmation

lock-in

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Friendship Committee Lynn Ford

P.O. Box 1062 Newnan, GA 30264

770.880.9413

Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of

Phyllis, Jake, and James Shepherd for the death of Phyllis’ father, Peter Raymond Ponton.

Memorials/Honorariums Honorariums:

Caroline & Weston Arnall by Marvin & Biff Quattlebaum

Memorials: Margaret Van Houten, Carl Wicker, Don Leidich,

Robert Pittman, Bobby Hammond, Martha Moultrie, Bill Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Brad Sears,

Jr.

Margaret Van Houten, Bill Crowley by Julie Jones

January 11th Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 640 (8:30—142; 11:00—341; Connect—157) Sunday School 458 Church Membership 2194

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 1/3/2015 Week #52 Total Tithes & Income $ 1,502,309 Total Expenses $ 1,452,822 Over/(Under) $ 49,487 Annual Budget $ 1,627,004 Capital Budget $ 35,000 Total Church Budget $ 1,662,004

JANUARY 25th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Dunacn (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Katharine Fox, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Nolen Huey, Nate Thomas (11:00) Crucifer: Shelby Barrow (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

JANUARY 18th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Emily Lofton, Katie Jarrard (8:30) Bella Boston, Megan Jackson (11:00) Crucifer: Grant Weaver (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

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

You WON’T want to miss this performance.

Host homes will also be needed for the children—details coming soon!

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 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)

MONDAY, JANUARY 19 No Preschool—MLK Holiday

10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Church Council (Annex)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 6:00pm Taizé Service (S) 6:30pm Crown Financial Study (200) 7:00pm Grace for the Good Girl Study (201)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 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) Children’s Ministry Meeting (211) 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, JANUARY 22 6:30pm Stephen Minister Training (201) The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

10:00am Quilts of Valor (PH)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 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) FnF – Ring of Fire (Legacy/Tyrone) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

MONDAY, JANUARY 26 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 6:30pm Crown Financial Study (200) 7:00pm UMM (Sprayberry’s—Jackson St.) Grace for the Good Girl Study (201)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 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) Children’s Ministry Meeting (211) 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, JANUARY 29

6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) Stephen Minister Training (201) The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

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