The Shepherd Newsletter October 14, 2014

The Shepherd The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

Contents

Page 2 Music & Churchwide

Page 3 Churchwide

Page 4 Churchwide

33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263 (P) 770.253.7400 (F) 770.253.7404 NewnanFUMC.org Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Reporting

2-week Calendar

Preschool

OCTOBER PREACHING SCHEDULE

October 19 | Laity Sunday (8:30: Christi Estes; 11:00: Travis Cliett; Connect: Lewis Jackson)

October 26 | 8:30 – Stuart | 11:00 – JoAn | Connect - Stuart

TREASURE: A STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM ON FAITH & MONEY

On this Sunday, October 19, we will begin a church-wide study and worship emphasis called Treasure: A Stewardship Program on Faith and Money. The study will be based on Jesus’ words, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).

Over a period of four weeks, we will look at the many ways that our treasure (time, energy, money) affects our hearts. We will consider how financial challenges in our personal lives affect our relationships with people and with God. We will see how giving helps to determine the way we feel and act. If you have stress related to money or feel there may be more that God is calling you to do with your resources, this will be a helpful study.

At the end of the four weeks, we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of giving to Newnan First United Methodist Church for the coming year. All of us will receive commitment cards in the mail, and the cards will also be available on Sunday mornings. We can fill out these cards and bring them to worship on Sunday, November 9th.

We look forward to an exciting 4 weeks considering our treasure and God’s treasure. Schedule for the Treasure series: Week 1: Where Is Your Treasure? (Matthew 6:19-21) Week 2: The Problem with Two Masters (Matthew 6:24) Week 3: Giving Your Treasure Back to God (Matthew 6:1-6) Week 4: Don’t Worry ’Bout a Thing (Matthew 6:25-34)

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MUSIC NOTES Youth Choir You will be receiving your fruit sale packets at this Sunday’s rehearsal. Remember, rehearsal is at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, October 19 following the retreat. The Inspirations You are singing for the 11 a.m. traditional service this Sunday, October 19. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m.

The Joybells You are ringing for the traditional services next Sunday, October 26. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45 a.m. The Cherub Choir You are singing for the 11 a.m. traditional service next Sunday, October 26. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:45 a.m.

-David

Meeting every Wednesday in the Chapel @ 5 p.m. Hymns – Prayers – Devotional – Holy Communion

10/15 – Rev. JoAn Kinrade | 10/22 – Dr. Staurt Greene 10/29 – Rev. JoAn Kinrade

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED!

The nursery department is looking for two nursery attendants to fill a need on Monday evenings from

5:30-7:00 p.m. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old.

If you love working with children and enjoy seeing them grow in God’s love, this is the job for you!

Contact Lynne Sullivan: (lsullivan@newnanfumc.org | 770.845.5892)

THIS Sunday, October 19 | 9:15 – 9:50 a.m.

This is everyone’s chance to find out about Sunday School classes and see where they’re

located, and to acquaint yourself with the layout of our 3 buildings! You’ll be amazed at how much

activity takes place on Sunday mornings!

This is for everyone—whether you attend a Sunday School class or not. Become more familiar with your church campus and our Sunday School

program!

(Refreshments will be available in all 3 buildings)

YOUTH CHOIR ANNUAL FRUIT SALE

The Youth Choir’s annual fruit sale will

begin this Sunday, October 19.

Each year, they sell fresh Florida citrus to raise funds for their annual summer tour.

Beginning this Sunday, you may order fruit by:

• Talking to any Youth Choir member • By filling out an order form located throughout the

building or online (click the fruit sale banner on NewnanFUMC.org)

• Or by going to lbg.org and using the code: GA10727

The choir thanks you in advance for your support!

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TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY

Next Service is Tuesday, October 21st @ 6:00 p.m. at Newnan Presbyterian Church. 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…

UMM BBQ FUNDRAISER

THIS Saturday, November 1 from

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Huckleberry’s chicken plate | $10 Slab of ribs | $20

Proceeds go to UMM-supported local charities. For tickets, please call Jake Shepherd (404.786.4412) or

purchase from the church office.

CONFIRMATION

43 Confirmands and the Confirmation Lay Leadership Team have met weekly and are discovering what it

means as sinners to find forgiveness and grace through Jesus Christ! On September 28, the

Confirmands went to Rockbridge in Peachtree City to learn team-building skills. As the body of Christ, working together is critical and the lessons they

learned were fun and formative! Encourage and pray for the Confirmands and leaders as they continue their journey of discovering what it means to be a Christian

and live as Christ would have us live.

We will resume on October 19th.

UPCOMING FUN ‘N FROLIC

College Football Hall of Fame

Thursday, November 13 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lunch will be your choice at the CNN Center.

Cost: $20 for bus & Hall of Fame entry

RSVP by October 29

CHURCH NEEDLEPOINT PROJECT

The canvases for our new church needlepoint project should be in very soon. If you would like to be a

“stitcher” and help with this wonderful project, please email or call Marsha Goodrum

(jgoodrum@numail.org | 770.253.9794)

HAYRIDE & HOTDOG COOKOUT!

Sunday, November 2 @ Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch

4:00 p.m. until dark | Dinner @ 5:30

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PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES

Church pictorial directories are available in the church office during the week and from Karen’s office on

Sundays. They are $5 each to offset the cost of printing.

Digital copies are also available for those that prefer at the same price of

$5.

FALL FESTIVAL & POTATO DINNER

Wednesday, October 29th

Dinner: 4:45—6:30 p.m. Games: 5:15—6:30 p.m.

Adults: $6 | Children: $3

Kids—come in costume!

Families—enjoy a great meal, games, fun, & fellowship

NO reservations required!

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH?

Next class will be:

Sundays, October 26th & November 2nd @ 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall

SUNDAY MORNINGS (SCHOOL & J.A.M.)

This month, the preschoolers are discovering the beginning of God’s people’s history as they study

Abraham & Sarah, Isaac, Jacob & Esau, and Jacob’s Ladder. Kindergarteners through 4th

graders continue their study of the Fruits of the Spirit, which mirrors the sermon series taking place weekly in worship. October lessons will

focus on faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

J.A.M. is an assembly time for 4-year-olds to 2nd graders during worship. A lesson will be provided for volunteers which will teach a life lesson for the

children as they form their beliefs.

If you would like to serve through teaching or assisting a teacher in Sunday School or J.A.M.,

please register on Volunteer Spot (volunteerspot.com) so that Maria Bowers may

contact you with service reminders and help you as you prepare to teach the assigned lesson. You

may register as a Sunday School or J.A.M. volunteer at http://vols.pt/XsVhWT by

following the prompts. Maria will email you in advance of each lesson!

THANK YOU for volunteering to work with the children of Newnan FUMC!

If you have questions or need assistance, Maria can be reached via email @

mbowers@newnanfumc.org, 770.253.7400 (x208), or 678.876.9086

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From October 5th’s Night of Worship We had a great time!

Katie Behm & Bo Collins paint their flower pots!

Blessing of the Animals

From Grandparents’ Day

Prayer Circle @ Confirmation

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Friendship Committee Mary Willie Banks 14 Woodland Dr.

Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.5624

Christian Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Don & Toni

Steedly on the death of Toni’s son.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of LeDon & Glenda Denham and David, Denise, Hayes, & Lendy

Johnston, on the death of Glenda’s brother.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Ted & Dee Glazier on the death of Dee’s father.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Charisee, Carter, & Liam West on the death of Carter’s mother.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Mickey & Connie Posey on the death of Mickey’s mother.

September 28th Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 273 (Traditional—203; Connect—70) Sunday School n/a Church Membership 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 10/11/2014 Week #40

Total Tithes & Income $ 1,066,667 Total Expenses $ 1,152,274 Over/(Under) $ (85,607)

Annual Budget $ 1,627,004 Capital Budget $ 35,000 Total Church Budget $ 1,662,004

October 26th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Garnet Reynolds (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Hannah Smith, Jack Terrell (8:30) Sam Patton, Abigail Williams (11:00) Crucifer: Brandon Smith (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Martha Fuller Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

October 19th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Garnet Reynolds (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Katherine Fox, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Lendy Johnston, Annie Johnston (11:00) Crucifer: Emily Lofton (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Martha Fuller Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

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The Shepherd Newsletter October 14, 2014 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:15am Sunday School Open House 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 4:30pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (211)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 1:30pm Friendship Committee Meeting (GR) 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations (CR) 6:00pm Finance Meeting (GR) 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 8:45am Preschool Parent Council (HK) 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:30am Adult Bible Study (MF) 6:00pm Taizé Service (Newnan Pres)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (MF) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) 4:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) GROW (207/209) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm The Grove (GR) Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Let’s Talk (YL) Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR) 7:00pm Disciple Study OT (GR)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (NHS)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School Next Steps (PH) 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (211) Uth (YL)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 4:30pm Joybells (BR) 5:34pm Inspirations (CR) 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 7:00pm UMM (Sprayberry’s—Jackson St.)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (MF) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Wesley Choir (CR) 4:45pm Fall Festival Dinner (PH) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Fall Festival Games (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR) 7:00pm Disciple Study OT (GR)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

6:30pm Stephen Minister Training (MF) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

Preschool Trick-or-Treat on Square

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 10:30am UMM BBQ Fundraiser (PH)

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS Don’t forget about the upcoming Fall Festival and Potato Dinner!

Wednesday, October 29th

Dinner: 4:45—6:30 p.m. Games: 5:15—6:30 p.m.

Adults: $6 | Children: $3

Kids—come in costume!

Families—enjoy a great meal, games, fun, & fellowship

NO reservations required!

-Nancy Martin