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Volume XII Issue 32
September 20, 2017
Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061
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www.milledgevillefumc.org
Financial Report 1/1/2017 thru 09/17/2017
YTD Budget $745,269 YTD Expenses $683,403 YTD Giving $754,262 YTD Missions Giving: $ 43,575
Sunday Sermon
“Where Is Your Treasure”
Matthew 6:19-21
Coming Up…
September 24th Grab, Gather, Grow *Small Group Kickoff September 27th Wednesday Night Supper “The Character of a Christian” Bible Study (5 Weeks) October Children’s Mission - Operations Christmas Child October 1st World Communion Sunday October 7th Soup & Sandwich Mission @ Flipper Chapel October 10th Healing Service @ 1:00 pm October 22nd Fall Festival - Volunteers Needed call Shannon; Annual Charge Conference October 29th New Member Class (4 Weeks) November 5th All Saints Sunday
The Character of a Christian
Next Wednesday night, September 27th, we are trying something new at our church! We will use the next five Wednesday night programs for a church-wide Bible study on the Beatitudes entitled, “The Character of a Christian”. A few years ago, I was asked to be the Bible teacher for the World Methodist Evangelism Conference. At the time, I had been studying Matthew 5-7, “The Sermon on the Mount”, a familiar passage to most church going Christians. I decided to teach what I had been pouring over in my study time. For practice, I began teaching it to the Homebuilders Sunday School Class (poor victims!). What I thought would only take 6 weeks ended up lasting almost a year! Needless to say, I fell in love with these chapters. They have had such an impact on me and how I live my life as a Christian. The Beati-tudes ,found in the first few verses of chapter 5, are so fundamental to our understanding of the character traits of those who are in the kingdom of Heaven. We, as Christians, ought to look totally different than the culture around us. I promise you, if you really look deeply into the meaning of Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes, you will be changed! I honestly wish I could get away with teaching this every year because I constantly need to be reminded of what my life and the character I exhibit should look like. Please join us next Wednesday for the first session. Supper starts at 5:45 and the Bible study will begin at 6:15. As always, if you want to join us for supper at 5:45, make your reservations by Monday at 12:00pm. We hope you use this opportunity to reach out to friends both churched and unchurched. Invite them to join us in this 5 week journey, sitting around tables, enjoying one another, and soaking up deeply the Word of God. Don’t forget to bring your Bibles! Grace and Peace, Rev. Stephanie Caldwell Pastor of Spiritual Formation
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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY
Children's Corner
God desires a relationship with us. That’s why He created us in the first place. When we sinned and broke that relationship, God continued to pursue us. God sacrificed His only Son to make it possible for us to have a relationship with Him again. Jesus demonstrated friendship in the most generous way possible. He showed us the greatest love when He laid down His life for His friends. He went to the cross, not on principle or for a cause, but because of love and wanting to be with us forever.
Friendship is a reflection of the character of God. WEEK 4 Key Question: How can you be a friend this week? At some point in a person’s life, he or she is going to need someone they can trust to help them through it. Kids know what’s happening in their friends’ lives. However, they don’t always know how to help. Through the discussion this week, we hope to help kids come up with simple ideas they can put into practice to encourage those friends no matter what they’re going through. We close out the month with something Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, So encourage each other with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that is what you are doing, (NIV). When Job experienced trial after trial, his friends decided to help. They didn’t bring meals or tell jokes. Rather, they came along side and grieved with Job. Now, we find out they didn’t always get it right, but for that first week, they let Job know that they were there for him. Bottom Line: Friends encourage one another. Kids might not always know what to say or do when it comes to helping cheer up their friends. We pray they discover that they can encourage each other even if it simply means being a shoulder to lean on. REMINDERS
Oct. 22- Fall Festival ( volunteers needed, please contact
Shannon to sign up)
Serving Him together,
Ms. Shannon Bentley
September 24th Matt Pogue
Rick Williams
September 25th Kyle Hitchcock Hayden Petty
September 26th Jayson Burner
David Groseclose
September 27th Jennifer Jones
Lynne Piza
September 28th Prissy Blackerby John Collins, Jr. Charlotte Harrell Chesley McReady
September 29th
Saylor Harrington Emily Owens
September 30th
Bill Morrison
P R O G R A M S
REACH Annual BBQ Fundraiser
October 1st
Tickets are $7 which includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a slice of homemade
pound cake. Tickets are on sale in the Narthex before Sunday and Wednesday night services or see any REACH member. BBQ should be picked up on October 1st between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Soup and Sandwich Saturdays
Again this year, we, the members of
Milledgeville First Methodist, have the opportunity to participate in Soup and Sandwich Saturdays, a community outreach mission. We will collaborate with St. Stephens, First Presbyterian and Flipper Chapel to offer soup and sandwiches every other Saturday to community members onsite at Flipper Chapel. The first date for First Methodist to provide for Soup and Sandwich Saturdays is coming up on October 7th. You can contribute funds for supplies; you can volunteer to make sandwiches and go to Flipper Chapel on a Saturday morning to serve; or you can do both. If you would like to participate, individually or as a group such as a Sunday School class, Church-wide organization, or small group, please contact Nancy Mizelle at 478-451-7713 or [email protected]. Last year many of you were involved in this rewarding experience. Please consider participating again. And those who were not, I encourage you to join us. You will be richly blessed. Nancy Mizelle FUMC Facilitator Soup and Sandwich Saturdays
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YOU TH HAPPEN ING S
Serving This Weekend: September 24th, 16th Sunday after Pentecost
Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Bryce Smith & Millie Gray Chapman/Jill Smith Altar Guild Nancy Brown, Daphne Epps, Carol Vance & Sally Thrower Sound Technicians Mark Paulish & Paul Hitchcock Ushers (11:00) Jimmy Youngblood (capt.), CJ Brown, Ed Hall, Richard Moody, Greenberry Moore & Don Speir
W O R S H I P & M U S I C
S P E C I A L G I F T S
September 27, 2017
Menu: Spaghetti & meat sauce, cole slaw, garlic bread & dessert Kids Meal: Same Program: “The Character of a Christian” with Rev. Stephanie Caldwell
Please drop this form in
the collection plate or call
church office before
Monday at 12 pm.
Name: ________________
Adults $7 _____________
Kids(5th grade & Und.) reg. $3 ____________
Kids Meal (5th grade & Und.)$3______________
*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Jeff Wilkinson by: - Therry Deal - Tonny & Nancy Buchanan. *A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Linda Ellison by: - Therry Deal - Miriam Allen - Noel Williamson - Ben & Janet Thompson - Billy & Sandra Allen *A gift was given to the Christian Counseling Center in honor of John & Kay Collins by Becky Wood. *A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Linda Ellison by: -Gus & Helen Pursley - Russ & Anne Walden *A gift was given to the Christian Counseling Center in memory of Linda Ellison by Judy Greer. *A gift was given to the Children’s Home in memory of Jean McCrary by JoAn Nunnelly. *A gift was given to the Children’s Home in memory of Linda Ellison by JoAn Nunnelly. *A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Jeff Wilkinson by Russ & Anne Walden. *A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Linda Ellison by Andy & Sari Cowart.
This past week, youth gathered for new Youth Minister Audrey’s first talk. A new series of study was begun after some great games led by Michael and Logan and some delicious snacks. The first in a series that will last throughout the fall, the focus was on Biblical Family Relationships including obedience and honoring of the Father and Mother as well as offering Grace to siblings.
The new series has been dubbed: #relationshipgoals
Next week the talks will continue with a focus on “How to Build Good Friendships” ( #besties ). The importance of Godly friendships, forgiveness, and how to forgive deep hurts from friends will be discussed. As always, we will meet from 4-6 on Sunday at the Harbor. Bring your friends and questions! Audrey Crocker FUMC Youth Minister (m) 229.308.0124
Our Fall Festival is right around the corner. It will be
on Sunday, October 22nd, from 5-7:30. Please invite a
friend or family to join you at this special event. We
will have a cookout, lots of games and prizes,
professional face painters, snow cones, and to end the
evening a family concert. Please make plans to join us!
As with any big event, volunteers are needed. So if
you are willing to help in some way please contact
Shannon Bentley at [email protected]
or 478-452-4597.
“Christian History Made Easy” Bible study by Timothy Paul Jones will begin Monday, September 25th, at 6:00 pm. The class is facilitated by Raymond and Kelly Grimes. This is a 12 week study to a better understanding of the key events
and people every Christian should know. The class will last approximately 1 1/2 hours each Monday night. If you are interested, let Raymond or Kelly know or just come on Monday.
Milledgeville First United Methodist Church
366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Permit No. 67 Milledgeville, GA
31061
“The Milledgeville First United Methodist Church’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ, Share God’s word, grow in faith, and love one another.”
First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
OUR CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Cathy Malone [email protected] Financial Mgr./Facilities Mgr. Cay Quattlebaum [email protected]
Children & Family Ministries Shannon Bentley [email protected] Pastor of Spiritual Formation Rev. Stephanie Caldwell [email protected]
Youth Ministries Audrey Crocker [email protected] Program Director & Minister of Music Steve Crocker [email protected] Organist Dr. Tom Davidson Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams [email protected] Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments Program Ministry Assistant Ashley Davey [email protected]
Intercessory Prayer Mon - Thurs at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wed 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Office: 478-452-4597
Noah’s Ark Preschool: 478-453-2106
Email: [email protected] _________________________________________________________________
Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org
Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00
Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Attendance Report—09/17/17 8:30 - Early Service 79 9:30 - Contemporary Service 90 11:00 - Traditional Service 228 Total Worship Attendance 397 Sunday School Attendance 177
THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST Sunday - 24th Wednesday - 27th
4:00p KidsTime 11:45a Norris Hicks Circle
4:00p Youth 5:45p Family Night Supper
4:00p G3 Groups 6:15p WNS Program
6:00p G3 Group 6:15p KidsJam (1st-5th grades)
6:15p Music Makers (4 & 5 yr olds)
Monday - 25th 6:15p Music Time (2 & 3 yr olds)
9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-A 7:10p Choir
6:00p Grimes’ Bible Study
Thursday - 28th
Tuesday - 26th 10:00a Women’s Bible Study
10:00a Needles for Jesus
4:30p Bells
AA Schedule Al-Anon Schedule
Sunday - 5:30p & 7:00p Sunday - 7:00p
Monday - 12:00p
Tuesday - 5:30p & 7:00p Tuesday - 7:00p
Wednesday - 12:00p Wednesday - 12:00p
Thursday - 7:00p
Friday - 12:00p & 7:00p Friday - 12:00p
Saturday - 10:00a
