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It’s happened. Fall is here. And we all know what that means – pumpkin flavored everything! Alright, that’s part of it, but fall also brings about change all around. We’ll soon begin to see the tips of trees turn into a vast array of reds and oranges while the cooler temperatures greet us with the morning dew. It seems like most of us like it when the seasons start to change. We like the arrival of the warm sun when summer arrives, but within a few months we are ready to trade it in for the rustling of leaves and smell of camp fires. And then before too long we eagerly anticipate at least one snow day before we welcome sweet spring time. Just like with the changing of seasons – our lives experience seasons of change too. Sometimes the change is welcomed and sometimes it’s not. Sometimes the timing is off and our hearts aren’t ready for what’s coming ahead. Sometimes we hold on to the past in fear of what the future might bring and how it might change us. The truth is, our lives are full of constant change. Sometimes the change is out of our control or not ours to manage. And sometimes the change presents opportunities for growth and renewal. As Christ followers we are proclaiming that we invite change in our lives as God seeks to transform us from the inside out. What change, if any, have you welcomed lately? Habits are good, but if they hold us back from growing in faith they become stumbling blocks for sure. Our worship and devotional lives (or lack thereof) are the same way. I pray you’ll take advantage of the changing of seasons outside as an opportunity to examine the changes you’re experiencing in your life. No, change isn’t always easy and the timing isn’t always right. But if we take time to embrace what God is up to in our lives it will certainly enrich our living. Our church is a busy place this fall. I hope you’ll find time to be with us as we experience all that God is up to in our midst. Blessings, Pastor Erik Villa Rica First United Methodist Church October, 2017 FALL INTO CHANGE Photo by Erik Mays
Transcript of FALL INTO HANGE - Amazon S3...sometimes it’s not. Sometimes the timing is off and our hearts...
It’s happened. Fall is here. And we all know what that means – pumpkin flavored everything! Alright, that’s part of it, but fall
also brings about change all around. We’ll soon begin to see the tips of trees turn into a vast array of reds and oranges while
the cooler temperatures greet us with the morning dew.
It seems like most of us like it when the seasons start to change. We like the arrival of the warm sun when summer arrives,
but within a few months we are ready to trade it in for the rustling of leaves and smell of camp fires. And then before too
long we eagerly anticipate at least one snow day before we welcome sweet spring time.
Just like with the changing of seasons – our lives experience seasons of change too. Sometimes the change is welcomed and
sometimes it’s not. Sometimes the timing is off and our hearts aren’t ready for what’s coming ahead. Sometimes we hold on
to the past in fear of what the future might bring and how it might change us.
The truth is, our lives are full of constant change. Sometimes the change is out of our control or not ours to manage. And
sometimes the change presents opportunities for growth and renewal. As Christ followers we are proclaiming that we invite
change in our lives as God seeks to transform us from the inside out.
What change, if any, have you welcomed lately? Habits are good, but if they hold us back from growing in faith they become
stumbling blocks for sure. Our worship and devotional lives (or lack thereof) are the same way. I pray you’ll take advantage of
the changing of seasons outside as an opportunity to examine the changes you’re experiencing in your life. No, change isn’t
always easy and the timing isn’t always right. But if we take time to embrace what God is up to in our lives it will certainly
enrich our living.
Our church is a busy place this fall. I hope you’ll find time to be with us as we experience all that God is up to in our midst.
Blessings,
Pastor Erik
Villa Rica First United Methodist Church
October, 2017
FALL INTO CHANGE
Photo by Erik Mays
10 Ken & Amy Duncan 16 James & Deborah Smith 17 Jerry & Melody Crowe 29 Danny & Jackie B. Waldrop 30 Dennis & Susan Jordan
October Anniversaries
Happy Birthday, Everyone
2 Richelle Carter 2 Jean Dean 2 Madison Richards 3 Amanda Pollard 5 Joyce Brown 7 Addie Grace Mays 7 Sue Pope 8 Andrew Mossman 8 Adecia Pierce 8 Ravic Ringlaben 8 Kaylie Waller 9 Michael Cowan 11 Rickie Lewis 13 Samuel Klingenberg 13 Harold Rivas 13 Samantha Sensing 13 Jim Williams 13 Lola Williams 14 Donna Chandler 14 Vincient McNeil 14 Brook Turnipseed 16 Geri Day 16 Kate Williamson 17 Renee Enlund 18 Kip Tackett 19 Katelyn Lingerfelt 19 Wayne Smith 19 Clay Willoughby 20 Sandra Brown 20 Janie Jo Collins 21 Aaron Beck 22 Jimmy Cammon 22 Ed Chandler 23 Miller Deason 23 Terri Eidson 23 Clifford Hess 24 Renee Gamble 24 Angie O’Dell 25 Kevin Dwyer 25 Harold Lincoln Walburn 26 Melanie Hembree 27 Eric Holland 28 Amy Burns 29 Jacqueline George 30 Scott Davis 31 Savannah Whitlock
October
Birthdays
Happy Birthday Ron Eberhart!
Still rockin’ and rollin’ on the
Carrollton Greenbelt at 79-years
young. You are an inspiration to us
all.
Grief Ministry
How We Heal
Help someone else this month. Do it
in honor of the one you lost and see
how many blessings come back to
you.
All You Can Eat Pancakes!
The United Methodist Men Ministry invites everyone to the All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 11th from 8am to noon. Tickets are $7 and all proceeds benefit United Methodist Men. Veterans eat free. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Chuck Standbridge at [email protected].
Desires of the Heart Sermon Series
October 22: A Committed Heart
October 29: A Loving Heart
November 5: A Forgiving Heart
November 12: A Humble Heart
November 19: A Thankful Heart
All Saints Sunday November 5, 2017
We will be honoring the saints
who have gone home this year by
calling out their name and ringing
a bell in their memory on Sunday,
November 5th. If you have an
immediate family member who has
gone on to their heavenly home on
or after November 1, 2016 and
would like them to be honored
during worship service, please
send their name to the church
office via e-mail to
[email protected] or call the
office at 770-459-3067 by Sunday,
October 23rd.
Women’s Retreat
A women's retreat sponsored by
the United Methodist Women is
being held on October 6-8. We will
head to Dahlonega for a weekend
of fun, faith, and girlfriends! This is
a great opportunity to meet and get
to know the women of our church.
Cost will be $150 and includes
lodging, food, and a whole lot of
fun! We will dig into God's word
while developing relationships. It's
going to be a blast that you don't
want to miss! Sign up and pay by
Sunday, October 1st with Erin
Backus or Katie Fowler.
Erin Backus
Katie Fowler [email protected]
Early Response Team Training
Carrollton First United Methodist Church is hosting an Early Response Team Certification class on Saturday, October 7th at 8:30am. ERT recertification will also be offered. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact:
Terry Shead [email protected]
United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, October 2nd
at 6:30pm. Childcare will be provided. All women are
welcome. For more information, please contact Katie Fowler
at [email protected] or 770.265.3763.
Two Shirts Thrift Store A Mission of VRFUMC
If you have Two Shirts, share with someone who has none. - Luke 3:11
. Support UMCOR to help Harvey and Irma victims! Small kindnesses often produce the biggest payoffs. Richard Paul Evans
Fourth Anniversary Celebration Sale October 2-7
Store wide sale all week TSTS will be open Saturday, October 7th from 10 AM to 2PM.
Thank you to our loyal board members, tireless volunteers, and all the behind the scene supporters. Thank you for prayers, encouraging words, sorting clothes, washing dishes, cleaning toilets, sweeping floors, vacuuming rugs, swatting bugs, sign making, grass cutting, weed eating, round upping, painting, building, repairing, decorating, hauling, toting and donating.
Thank you for helping make Two Shirts a success!
Store Needs: a lint roller and individually wrapped candies. Please help TS by donating these needed store items!
Thank you to those who donated water and drinks for Gold Rush.
Thank you to all our Super September Volunteers:
Jean D, Juanita, Barbara, Jennie, Charlene, Jan, Linda, Amy, Ruth, Opal, Jean F and Claudette.
TSTS Giving History
July - September 2017 - $2,000 Total Giving: $47,000 Recipient: our church budget.
Questions, Comments, Concerns: Contact
Chris Obenauer Nancy Wise
770.367.1978 404.374.4154
The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
Study and
evaluate your
own behavior.
Journey Through the Wilderness
Moses by Adam Hamilton
Come with us as we follow Adam Hamilton
through Egypt walking in the footsteps of
Moses, one of the single most important
figures in the Hebrew Bible. For us Moses’
life serves as the backdrop for much that is
found in the Gospels. We will learn to
appreciate Moses’ story since he was such an
unlikely hero. The book of Deuteronomy
ends with this statement: “No prophet like
Moses has ever emerged in Israel; Moses knew
the Lord face-to-face!”
Linda Rogers 770.948.5666
D.I.G. (Delighting in God)
Connect Group Sundays at 10am
Missions 2017
Doing what we can, where we are, with what we have!
Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer,
“Truly, I say to you, as you did for the least of these you did for me.”
Stuff the Turkletons Food Drive
For the month of October, Mr. & Mrs. Turkleton will be accepting
food donations for our food pantry. Please see the list below of
items we will be collecting.
1st week – breakfast items
2nd week- box stuffing
3rd week – can cranberry sauce
4th week- can sweet potato
5th week- chicken broth
They will be at each entrance of the church, so don’t forget to stop by and say hello!!
God’s Food Pantry
Donations of food, money, and time
are needed and appreciated.
Please pray for
each family served.
George Eidson, Director [email protected]
Men’s Fellowship
The United Methodist Men’s meeting and dinner is the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm. All men are welcome.
Chuck Standridge [email protected]
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mortgage Balance $544,232.61 Year to date Principal reduction $ 39,685.85 September Budget Report Budget Contributions $ 35,267.25 Budget Expenses $ 39,945.36 Year to date Budget Report Contributions Received $ 308,401.45 Budget Expenses Paid $ 312,644.65
Diploma and Beyond
Congratulations, you’ve graduated high
school! Now what? College? The military?
Trade school? The possibilities for the future
are endless.
What about your spiritual future? Many of
you have gone from an active involvement in
the youth group to nothing. You’ve aged out
of the youth group and you no longer fit in,
but, you don’t fit in with the adult groups
either. You’re just adrift, not knowing where
you belong in the church, and unsure of your
life going forward. Post-graduation has been
a big adjustment in many ways.
VRFUMC is pleased to announce the start
of our College Ministry, Diploma and
Beyond (DAB). DAB is to help individuals
ages 18-25 with life adjustments as you
discover more about who you are, how you
can re-engage with the church, and how
God’s love for you is never ending.
To ensure this ministry is beneficial to those
it serves, we need your input. If you are
between the ages of 18 and 25, come join us
at the church on Saturday, October 14th at
4:30pm for our first meeting. We will discuss
meeting frequency as well as plan events. For
more information, please contact Michelle
Garner.
Michelle Garner 770.375.1316
DAB
Join Pastor Erik as Your Host for A CLOSER LOOK
Each Sunday in October
A Closer Look is a class for new members, visitors, or those simply seeking to
discover more about the mission and ministry of Villa Rica First United
Methodist at The Garden. Our goal is that through the different sessions
you will not only grow spiritually, but that you will come to experience a
deeper connection to the life of the church. If you are deciding if you would
like to become a member of the church, we hope the course will help you
make that decision. Or if you have recently joined, you too are invited to
come. Come to one or come to all the sessions. It’s completely up to you!
Below you will see the dates and topics for each session. Each session will
meet from 10:00 – 10:45am in the church Library and refreshments will
be served.
October 1st – A Closer Look with the Pastor: Join Pastor Erik as he
shares his call into ministry and about Villa Rica First United Methodist
Church.
October 8th – A Closer Look at Methodism: Join Pastor Erik as he shares
about the history and unique theological contributions of the Methodism to
Christianity. Learn how the denomination works, and how we are connected
to other United Methodists.
October 15th – A Closer Look at Christian Worship: Join George Eidson
(Choir Director) and Matt and Alison Williamson (Worship Leaders) as they
share how our worship services are planned and structured to help us grow
as disciples.
October 22nd – A Closer Look at educational ministries with Children,
Youth, and Adults of VRFUMC: Join Erin Backus (Student Ministries
Director) and Amanda Miller (Children’s Ministry Director & Assistant to
the Pastor) as they share the many ways to be connected to the life of the
church.
October 29th – A Closer Look at the Mission and Outreach Ministries
of VRFUMC: Join Lauren Turner, Missions Chair, as she shares the many
ways to be connected through missions and outreach.
**October 29th – Anyone wishing to become a member of VRFUMC is
invited to come to the front at the end of either worship service and join as
part of a group.
Sign-up is at the Welcome Station in the lobby or on the church website.
Whenever you look to the future,
be BOLD.
CHILDREN and YOUTH
The Pumpkins
Pumpkins arrive Saturday October
7th at 8am! Everyone is invited to
help unload! We will be unloading
in the lot next to Walgreens on
Highway 61. Sign up on the board
in the main lobby of the church to
work shifts at the pumpkin patch.
For more information, please
contact:
Erin Backus [email protected]
Youth Opportunities
We are excited to offer so many exciting mission, worship, and educational opportunities for our youth. We hope you will fellowship with us. If you have questions please contact Jason or Erin Backus at:
[email protected] or http://www.facebook.com/VRyouth
Sign up for our Remind text service by sending “@ VRyouth” to 81010**
Jason & Erin Backus
Upcoming Events
October 7th ~ 8AM ~ Unload Pumpkins October 8th ~ Senior Workshop
October 20th ~ 5th Quarter After the Game November 4th ~ Youth Bonfire
Trunk or Treat Our annual Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 29th at 5:30pm. We are looking for members of our church family to decorate their trunk and hand out candy to all who attend. There will be a prize for the best trunk! We will be collecting empty plastic, gallon milk jugs (without lids) to use during the event. They can be put in the plastic bins outside the exterior kitchen door. For more information, please contact:
Erin Backus [email protected]
Many Thanks
Thank you to everyone who
bought a dragonfly. The children's
ministry has been overwhelmed by
your generosity! Keep a lookout for
our children's area and family lobby
beautification! It's coming and it's
going to be AWESOME!
Christmas Paint Party CMO/Preschool is hosting a
Christmas Paint Party November
12th at 2:30pm. Everyone is
invited to attend! Cost is $35.
Please RSVP to Sami Glisson or
Jenna Blair.
Sami Glisson [email protected]
Jenna Blair
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Communion Characters Welcome: Jesus 1PM ~ Youth Band
2 6:30PM ~ United Methodist Women
3 10AM ~ Creative Care Crafting 4PM ~ Food Pantry 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
4 6PM~ Wednesday Night Youth 6:30PM ~ Safety Ministry Meeting
5 7PM ~ Adult Choir
6 Women’s Retreat
7 8AM~ Pumpkins Arrive 8:30AM~ ERT Certification/ Recertification @ Carrollton First UMC
8 1PM ~ Youth Band 4:30PM ~ Senior Workshop
9 6:30PM ~ United Methodist Men 7PM ~ SPRC Meeting
10 10AM ~ Creative Care Crafting 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
11 6PM~ Wednesday Night Youth 6:30PM ~ Safety Ministry Meeting
12 7PM ~ Adult Choir
13
14 4:30PM ~ Diploma & Beyond (DAB) Meeting
15 1PM ~ Youth Band
16 17 10AM ~ Creative Care Crafting 4PM ~ Food Pantry 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
18 5PM~Children’s Choir 5:30PM ~ JAM 6PM~ Wednesday Night Youth 6:30PM ~ Safety Ministry Meeting
19 7PM ~ Adult Choir
20 9PM ~ 5th Quarter After the Football Game
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22 Desires of the Heart: A Committed Heart 1PM ~ Staff Meeting 1PM ~ Youth Band
23 6:30PM ~ Children’s Council
24 10AM ~ Creative Care Crafting 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
25 5PM~Children’s Choir 5:30PM ~ JAM 6PM~ Wednesday Night Youth 6:30PM ~ Safety Ministry Meeting
26 7PM ~ Adult Choir
27 28
29 Desires of the Heart: A Loving Heart 1PM ~ Youth Band 5:30PM ~ Trunk or Treat
30 31 10AM ~ Creative Care Crafting 6:30PM ~ Boy Scouts
Need Prayer? Call the prayer chain hotline. Irma Andrews 770.459.1816 or Sonja Bradley 770.459.6012
I know that when I pray something wonderful happens.
2017 OCTOBER SERVANTS & SCHEDULES 2017
2015
Greeters @ 9:00
1st ~ Nancy Wise
8th~ Nancy Wise
15th~ Nancy Wise
22nd ~ Nancy Wise
29th ~ Nancy Wise
Greeters @ 11:00
Greeters Needed
COUNTING SCHEDULE 1st ~ Linda Martin & Barbara Myers
8th~ Sandra Brown & Dixie Tackett
15th~ Opal Spake & Nancy Wise
22nd ~ Linda Rogers & Jackie B. Waldrop
29th ~ Opal Spake & Nancy Wise
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
1st ~ Communion
8th~ Pastor Erik
15th~ Halie Bissell
22nd ~ Sally Williams
29th ~ Susan Smith
USHERS @ 9:00
Matthew McClure
Nancy Wise
USHERS @ 11:00
Phil Blair
Shane Hall
Terry Shead
OPEN & CLOSE
Open: Kip Tackett Close: Carlos Morales or Marcus Newman
Sunday Fellowship
Join us for Coffee and Conversation at 8:30
ADMINISTRATIVE Board Members
Committee Chair Committee Contact Info
Hubert Blankenship Administrative Board [email protected]
Beverly Swafford UMW President [email protected]
Sharon Jeffers Council on Ministries [email protected]
Larry Boggs Long Range Planning [email protected]
Danny Waldrop Lay Leader [email protected]
Stewart Glisson Finance [email protected]
Mike Cowan Finance [email protected]
Carlos Morales Trustees [email protected]
Erin Backus Student Ministries Coordinator / Staff [email protected]
Jenna Blair Preschool & CMO Director / Staff [email protected]
Adecia Pierce Preschool & Children’s Morning Out [email protected]
Jackie B. Waldrop Treasurer [email protected]
Jason Backus Youth Director / Staff [email protected]
Brittney Tullis Children [email protected]
Sami Glisson Worship Arts [email protected]
Lauren Turner Missions [email protected]
Carlos & Luz Morales Boy Scouts [email protected]
Scott Swafford SPRC [email protected]
Casey Bass Youth [email protected]
Chuck Standridge UMM President [email protected]
VRFUMC Office Contact Information: Administrative Coordinator: Stephanie Tullis
1789 Carrollton-Villa Rica Hwy, VR 30180
Phone: 770.459.3067 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.villaricafumc.net
Office Hours: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9AM to 3PM Wed. & Fri. 9AM to Noon
Church Staff
Ministers of Faith ~ Our Congregation
Rev. Erik Mays, Senior Pastor: 770.861.3096 or [email protected]
Amanda Miller, Assistant to the Pastor/JAM Director: [email protected]
George Eidson, Choir Director: [email protected]
Rick Quinton, Pianist: [email protected]
Erin Backus, Student Ministries Coordinator: [email protected]
Matt & Allison Williamson, Worship Leaders: [email protected]
Sami Glisson, Creative Arts Director: [email protected]
Jason Backus, Youth Director: [email protected]
Jenna Blair, Preschool/CMO Director: [email protected]
Jane Young, Financial Secretary: [email protected]
Kip Tackett, Church Caretaker ~ (404) 723-3023
Volunteer Communications Staff
Lowdown with Lauren & Luz: Lauren Turner & Luz Morales Lauren: [email protected]
Luz: [email protected]
Adult Connect Groups
Delighting in God (D.I.G.)
Teacher Linda Rogers
Martha Blake Teacher: Robert Pitts
Outreach Teacher Rotation
Reba Roberds Teacher: Danny Waldrop
Youth (6th – 12th grade):
Teachers: Casey Bass
Children (3 yr. – 5th grade)
Children’s Worship Ages 3 – 3rd grade
9:15 & 11:15
Sunday School & Children’s Church
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