The Shepherd - September 8, 2015

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Music & Church-wide

Page 3 Church-wide

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.

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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Photos & Church-wide

Reporting & Church-wide

2-week Calendar

Preschool

Find us on:

NEW SERIES STARTING THIS SUNDAY! SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 4 (TRADITIONAL WORSHIP)

Week 1: The Rapture | Week 2: The Anti-Christ Week 3: The Second Coming of Christ

Week 4: Heaven Forever

The Shepherd Newsletter September 8, 2015

Is God calling you to give loving, non-judgmental, Christ-like care to those in need? Please consider Stephen Ministry training that will begin in late September. Meeting weekly

for 2-2½ hours for several months, this in-depth training will help you in every day-to-day human interaction. Most

importantly, this training will equip you to listen and lend spiritual support. Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. A minimum of five persons is needed to host

this training. Please contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade ([email protected]) if you are interested.

MUSIC NOTES IT’S CHOIR TIME! All choirs have now begun rehearsing! There’s still time to make choir a part of your fall schedule. For more information, visit NewnanFUMC.org and click on “music” under “ministries.” New members are always welcome!

Choirs & meeting times: CHANCEL | Wed. | 6:45pm | Choir Room (CR) PARISH | Wed. | 5:45pm | Bell Room (BR) YOUTH | Sun. | 5:00pm | CR CHERUB | 4 & 5-year-olds | Wed. | 4:15pm | Rm. 203 WESLEY | Grades 1 & 2 | Wed. | 4:15pm | CR YOUNG RINGERS | Grades 4,5,6 | Wed. | 4:15pm | BR CAROL | Grades 3,4,5,6 | Wed. | 5:15pm | CR SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS | Tues. | 9:30am | CR JOYBELLS | Mon. | 4:30pm | BR INSPIRATIONS | Mon. | 5:45pm | CR

CHERUB CHOIR You are singing for the 10:55 service this Sunday, September 13. Meet in Room 105 @ 10:45am.

YOUTH CHOIR You are singing at Connect @ 11am this Sunday, September 13. Meet on the stage steps @ 10:45am.

INSPIRATIONS You are singing for the 8:30 service on Sunday, September 20. Meet in the Sanctuary @ 8am.

WESLEY CHOIR You are singing for the 10:55 service on Sunday, September 20. Meet in the Chapel @ 10:30am.

CAROL CHOIR You are singing at Connect @ 11am on Sunday, September 20. Meet on the stage steps @ 10:45am.

-David Kinrade

NORTH GA ANNUAL CONFERENCE EAST AFRICA BRIDGE

Last month, I had the privilege to return to Kenya with the Bridge leadership team from our Conference and was able to build stronger relationships with

some pastors and laity that we met in 2013. While in Kenya, we visited several congregations, spent a day with the staff and participants of a youth empowerment ministry program, visited families in the slums and met with the twelve District Superintendents of the

UMC in Kenya and identified the specific needs of their districts. While the needs are great throughout the country, even greater is the joy, gratitude, and steadfast faith of our brothers &

sisters in Christ! During the next few months, our Conference team will be making plans with the Kenyan leaders to further develop our established Bridge. I will be determining specifically how Newnan FUMC can continue our partnership and work there. If you are interested in serving on

our 2016 Mission Team to Kenya, please let me know. I am eager to share details with you!

-Rev. JoAn Kinrade


TO REGISTER FOR BIBLE STUDIES:

• Email JoAn ([email protected]) • Connection Cards on Sunday mornings • Online (“registrations” under “calendar”)

• Contact the church office • Or use our new app! (it’s free)

2015 FALL BIBLE STUDIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

SUNDAYS The Workbook of Living Prayer by Maxie

Dunnam | 7 weeks | 5:00pm | Begins Sept. 27 Facilitator: Melinda Jackson

This study will help you develop or enhance a powerful personal prayer life and apply scripture

to daily living. Come and be blessed!

MONDAYS Study of John the Apostle | 10 weeks | 6:30pm

| Begins Sept. 14 Facilitator: John Goodson

Come and worship God through interactive study of the gospel of John and 1 John. What were the teachings of Jesus and the spiritual information that John wanted us to know?

Requirements: open heart, open mind, & your Bible!

TUESDAYS

Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It by Adam Hamilton | 6 weeks | 10:45am | Begins Sept. 15

Facilitators Rev. David & Hariette Haygood Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to 21st Century Christians—calling for

revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. This study will follow the life

of John Wesley and explore his defining characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian.

Becoming Myself: Embracing God’s Dream of You by Stasi Eldredge | 8 weeks | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 8 | Facilitators: Neely Almand,

Denise Johnston, & Julie Lee This study takes women of all ages on the most important journey of becoming their true selves through the love of God. Discover the hope God offers by the invitation to be transformed from

the inside out.

WEDNESDAYS Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything by

Jennifer Rothschild | 7 weeks | 9:00am | Begins Sept. 9 | Facilitator: Rev. JoAn Kinrade Discover the God who cherishes you through the

Old Testament book of Hosea. It’s about an unlikely couple, an unusual courtship, and an illicit affair…the beginning of a love story. No matter where you are, God sees who you are

and loves you faithfully.

PERSONAL HYGIENE ROUND-UP

One Roof in Newnan has indicated that they are in need of personal hygiene items to distribute. From Sept. 13th through Oct. 18th there will be

collection boxes around the church to drop off these items. Please include: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste/brushes, floss, face cream, deodorant, disposable razors, etc.

(please NO sample sizes!)

Thank you!

WEDNESDAY MENU

SEPTEMBER 9 Ham, pineapple casserole, butter peas

SEPTEMBER 16 NO Wednesday Night Supper (Consignment

Sale Week)

STRIKE OUT HUNGER: STOP HUNGER NOW PACKAGING EVENT

Friday, September 25 | 6-8pm | Parish Hall | Goal: 15,552 meals! Visit

events.stophungernow.org/FUMCNewnan2015 to sign up, or use Connection Cards or

online/through our new app!

DIVORCE CARE

Separated? Divorced? Find help…discover hope…experience healing! Divorce Care classes

will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-8:15pm from September 1 to December 8.

Workbooks are $20. Feel free to drop in as needed…you don’t need to attend every

meeting.


PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

September 18: 9am – 5pm September 19: 8am – 12pm

Children’s items include clothes, toys, furniture, supplies, books, & more!

For more information, visit NFUMCPreschool.org!

REMINDER: We are

currently collecting children’s

books (new or gently-used)

for the Children’s Lending Library. Books should be placed in the Lending Library shelves at the

end of the Children’s Wing. Dedication labels are available; please complete the label and

affix to the inside cover of the book.

If you don’t have any children’s books to donate at your house, the Children’s

Consignment Sale will be a great place to pick some up while also supporting our Preschool!

CANCER CARE PRAYER SERVICES

September 22 & November 3 | 6:30pm | Parish Hall We invite patients, friends, and family who are battling cancer to join us for a prayer service with praise and

worship, a brief message, and intentional prayer.

ULTIMATE “THANK YOU”

Thank you to all the people who helped in any way to pull together our best (& first)

ULTIMATE! What a blessing for over 400 church members & friends to laugh, be silly,

dunk David, eat some great BBQ, play games, worship, and fellowship together! AND the hurricane decided to leave us alone (which

makes me think even God wanted to see David get dunked)! BUT it could not have happened

without many hands helping prepare, setup, run activities, make cakes, and clean up. When I

announced in church that we needed volunteers and so many of you stood up, I knew that we were truly going to have an

ULTIMATE event! Special thanks to Sprayberry’s BBQ for catering a delicious

supper for everyone! –Karen Oothoudt

Mark your calendars now for ULTIMATE 2016: Sunday, August 28!

FUN ‘N FROLIC

OAK HILL MANSION, BERRY COLLEGE, &

APPLES! Thursday, October 15 | 8am – 6pm | $15 for

tour & travel | Sign up by September 27 We’ll be heading to Mercier’s Orchards for apples and other great items (pies, jams & jellies, & more!), then we’ll have lunch and head over to Rome, GA, to tour the Martha

Berry Museum, Oak Hill Home, Carriage House, & Berry College Campus!

Sign up on Connection Cards, through the church office, online (“registrations” under

“calendar”), or through the church app!


(above & top-right) Rev. JoAn Kinrade & NGUMC representatives

in Kenya; (right & below) ULTIMATE 2015!!!


2015 BIBLE STUDIES (CONT.)

WEDNESDAYS Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life |

ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 9 – TOMORROW! | Facilitator: Dr. Stuart Greene

How does our Christian faith influence our response to the pressing issues of our day? Each week we will discuss a different topic in the news or which is being debated in secular culture. We

promise it won’t be boring!

On a Lighter Note | ongoing/drop-in | 6:30pm | Begins Sept. 9 – TOMORROW! | Facilitator: Rev. Maria Bowers | Join Maria for a look at how culture and Christianity interact in today’s world through

television and movies. What impact does the media have on our faith? How does our faith influence our media? Be entertained and enlightened!

THURSDAYS Run for God: The 5K Challenge by Mitchell Hollis | 12 weeks | Organizational Meeting: Thursday,

Sept. 10 @ 5:30pm (other meeting dates TBD at that time) | Facilitators: Alexis Brooks & TJ Stanford | For all adults, this is a practical guide to running and provides a 12-week training plan aimed at running a 5K…preparing people to be better witnesses for Christ physically, mentally, and spiritually

while understanding the parallels in enduring a sport like running and enduring your faith. Goal: to participate in the Glow Run 5K on December 6, 2015!

Friendship Committee Ruth Lee | 12 Hawthorne Dr.

Newnan, GA 30264 | 770.253.4118

Baptisms Allison Gene Harlan—daughter of Robert &

Elizabeth—was baptized on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Mason Noble Cantor—son of Aaron & Katie—was baptized on Sunday, August 30.

Millie Suzanne Snow—daughter of Tyler & Jana—was baptized on Sunday, August 30.

John Berl Thompson IV—son of John & Laura—was baptized on Sunday, August 16.

Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to the family of

Lily Williams for the death of her mother.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Gina Smith for the death of her grandmother.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Reid Meyer for the death of his mother.

September Birdays (90+) Fred Genaway – 9/11/1919 Fay Lipford – 9/12/1922

September 6th Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 477 (8:30—119; 10:55—227; Connect—131) Sunday School 329 Church Membership 2255

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 9/5/2015 Week #35 Total Tithes & Income $ 914,321 Total Expenses $ 1,014,836 Over/(Under) $ (100,514) Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565

SEPTEMBER 13TH Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Grant Weaver, Stella Weaver (8:30) Lendy Johnston, Leland McNabb (11:00) Crucifer: TBD (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

SEPTEMBER 20TH Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Josephine Hinely, Ella Stanford (8:30) Rees Poulakos, Wyatt Welden (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Polly Crowley Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 4:00pm Confirmation Team Building (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (201) Uth (PH)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:30pm Study: John the Apostle (Annex) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 10:45am Study: Revival: Wesley’s Faith (201) 6:15pm DivorceCare (Annex) 6:30pm Study: Becoming Myself (201)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 9:00am Women’s Study: Hosea (Annex) 9:45am FnF: IMAX 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) Study: On A Lighter Note (Annex) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 5:30pm Study: Run for God (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

9:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:00am Preschool Consignment Sale (PH)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation (201) Uth (YL)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 10:00am Angel’s House Board Meeting (200) Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:00pm Troop #41 Court of Honor (PH) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (Annex) 6:30pm Study: John the Apostle (Annex) 6:45pm Masterworks Chorale (CR) 7:00pm Church Council Meeting (Annex)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:45am Study: Revival: Wesley’s Faith (201) 6:15pm DivorceCare (Annex) 6:30pm Study: Becoming Myself (201) Cancer Care Prayer Service (PH)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 9:00am Women’s Study: Hosea (Annex) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (BR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) Study: On A Lighter Note (Annex) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 5:30pm Study: Run for God (GR) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

6:00pm Stop Hunger Now Event (PH)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 10:00am Quilts of Valor (PH)

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

TO:


PRESCHOOL NEWS The Preschool year began September 1. We had a very smooth opening to our school year! It’s great to be back working with such a wonderful staff and precious children.

Now we are looking forward to a successful Consignment Sale on September 18 & 19. If you are interested in consigning for the sale, visit our website at NFUMCPreschool.org

and click “Consignment Sale,” then follow the instructions on how to register for the sale.

Call me if you have any questions (770.253.1237) AND come shop our sale for great deals on excellent quality children’s items. See you there!

Blessings,

-Nancy Martin

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