The Shepherd - January 26, 2016

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Music & Church-wide

Page 3 Church-wide

Page 4 Church-wide

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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Reporting & Church-wide

2-week Calendar

Preschool

Find us on:

DEEP ROOTS: SPIRITUAL RETREAT

Special invitation from Denise Johnston on p.3

THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER JANUARY 26, 2016

MUSIC NOTES CHOIR CALENDARS Children’s and Youth Choir calendars are now available online on our music page.

CAROL CHOIR You are singing for the 8:30 and 10:55 services this Sunday, Jan. 31. Please meet in the Chapel at 8am

SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS You are singing for the 8:30 and 10:55 services this Sunday, Jan. 31. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am

YOUTH CHOIR ENSEMBLE You are singing for the 8:30 and 10:55 services this Sunday, Jan. 31. Please meet in the Choir Room at 8am. David Kinrade

RUN FOR ANGELS & CHICKEN-Q

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 | 5K/10K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

Race information & online registration @ TheAngelsHouse.org | $9 Chicken-Q Plates | Drive-thru or take-out @ 10am in the Parish

Hall (Drive-thru @ “U” on Lagrange St.) Get Chicken-Q tickets at: 1)

TheAngelsHouse.org, 2) local Newnan churches, or 3) Active.com when registering

for the race.

BLESSING BAGS FOR HOMELESS

Items requested: socks, gloves, trial size toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo,

deodorant, wet wipes, chapstick, pain relievers, gum, granola bars, snack nuts,

feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, lotion, tissues, crackers, & back packs.

More info: Kathy Wilson ([email protected] or

404.790.4831)

CROCKPOT COOK-OFF & CHILI COMPETITION

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 5PM | PARISH HALL

Sign up to bring a CrockPot dish, a dessert, and/or participate in the Chili Competition by visiting our website (NewnanFUMC.org) and

clicking the banner. Please RSVP if you plan to attend on Connection Cards, online

(“registrations” under “calendar”), or through our app!

PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE

Our Winter/Spring Children’s Consignment Sale is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

FEBRUARY 26 – 9am – 5pm FEBRUARY 27 – 8am – 12pm (noon) Register NOW to be a consignor @ NFUMCPRESCHOOL.ORG (click the “Consignment Sale” link on the left)

JOB NETWORKING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | 6PM | PARISH HALL

Come join us for our February 9th meeting where we will be joining the Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Supper. A representative from Panasonic in Peachtree City will be our guest

speaker. After a brief presentation, we will join the pancake supper for some fellowship!

MUSIC SERVICE

THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

Please join us for a service of music at our 8:30 and 10:55 worship services this Sunday. Our Chancel Choir, Carol Choir, Youth Ensemble,

and Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors will be participating along with a brass quartet.

Don’t miss it!


COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

A donation box is located in the Gathering room to help keep the pantry shelves filled to

serve our local families in need. Common items needed include: peanut butter, rice,

soup, canned vegetables, spaghettis sauce, canned fruit, diapers, hygiene items, etc.

Items will be transferred to One Roof/Community Pantry. No expired items,

please!

ADULT (55+) LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 11am – 1pm | Parish Hall

Entertainment: Eternity (the men’s group who played/sang at Ultimate)

Food: TBD Program: Hear about the upcoming trips and

programs for Fun ‘n Frolic…general information about signups…everything you need to know about going on our trips. All

adults invited.

Let’s get excited about what’s happening in 2016!

LIFE LINE SCREENING Newnan First United Methodist Church is

pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health

screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings

on 3/18/2016.

Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked

arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart

disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used

to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

Register for a Wellness Package, which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis

screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90

minutes to complete.

In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced

above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-

partners.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

Don’t forget to sign up for this week’s Wednesday Night Supper!

JANUARY 27 Poppy seed chicken, rice, California blend

veggies

FEBRUARY 3 BBQ chicken, rice, California blend veggies

INVITATION TO DEEP ROOTS SPIRITUAL RETREAT

The Spiritual Formation Team invites you to prayerfully consider joining us for a weekend of worship, prayer, bible teachings, fellowship and various outdoor activities. This adult retreat is comprised of four teachings by JoAn Kinrade with praise and worship music led by Brent Ritter and others. The weekend is designed to equip and empower all participants to go deeper in their personal spiritual journey, regardless of age or season in life.

Life is constantly changing. Change can bring more questions than answers. While the world is busy and unpredictable, God’s love and eternal promise is constant. The retreat provides an environment to learn how to live a joy-filled, Spirit-led life. Please join your brothers and sisters in Christ for an enjoyable weekend in a beautiful setting. -Denise Johnston

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

FEBRUARY 10 @ 10am in the Kindergarten Classroom in the Preschool | Bottom floor of

Parish Hall

Join us for an informative meeting with our Kindergarten teacher, Josie Exner, as she

discusses the curriculum and activities that take place in Kindergarten. Open to the

public—everyone welcome!


MINISTRY TEAM MEETING

If you have volunteered to serve on one of our ministry teams…THANK YOU! One of the things

we plan to do this year is to get ALL of the teams together once a quarter to share ideas and update everyone on plans that are in the

works.

Our FIRST MEETING for the year will be next Tuesday, February 2nd, at 6:30 in the Annex

Building (Room 212—right off the elevator). The staff has just completed a day-long planning

session in which we took all the input from the Ministry Teams which met over the last two

months and developed a ministry schedule for 2016. We will be sharing that information with you next Tuesday. Please make a special effort

to attend. If you have questions, contact the staff member who is over your particular team.

THANK YOU!

JAM SCHEDULE CHANGE

Starting Sunday, February 7, there will be NO J.A.M. on Communion Sundays. Families are encouraged to worship together on these

special days. …has started up again!

Join us for a special time of worship on Wednesdays @ 5pm in the Chapel SHROVE TUESDAY

PANCAKE SUPPER

FEBRUARY 9 | 5-7PM | Cost: FREE!!! Prepared and served by your church staff!

Make reservations online, with Connection Cards, by contacting the church office, or

through our app!

Gluten free available!

UTH NEWS: CHRYSALIS

Chrysalis is a great opportunity to grow

deeper in your walk with Jesus. It is a unique

experience and a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about your faith and to have

future opportunities for leadership.

GIRLS RETREAT: January 29-31 GUYS RETREAT: February 5-7

Learn more @ AtlantaSouthChrysalis.com 2016

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 28!!!

NEEDED: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS FOR JAM & GROW

The Children’s Ministry is currently looking for volunteers to minister with the children of our

church!

Each week our children’s worship time—J.A.M.—meets Sunday mornings during the 11:00 worship services, and on Wednesday

nights, you’ll experience the joy of our GROW ministry, sharing the love of Jesus with 2 & 3-

year-olds from 4:15-5.

The lead teaching is already taken care of, so come serve with us, have FUN, and experience

the blessings that only kids can give!

Sign up outside room 208 (upstairs in the main building) for a 1-hour time slot, or email

Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@ newnanfumc.org) for more information!


(above) Hockey Game! | (right) Celebrating Dorris Gilbert’s 98th birthday! | (below) Preschoolers

having fun with a relay race, soccer, building, & studying!


JANUARY 24TH REPORTING Attendance

Worship Services Total 678 (8:30—105; 10:55—386; Connect—187) Sunday School 452 Church Membership 2280

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 1/30/2015 Week #4 Total Tithes & Income $ 121,537 Total Expenses $ 112,241 Over/(Under) $ 9,296

FEBRUARY 7TH Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: Lacey Daniell, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Madeline Elliott, Katie Jarrard (10:55) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace

JANUARY 31ST Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: Lilly Arnall, Abby Jackson (8:30) Leland MacNabb, AnneMarie Rosebrock (10:55) Crucifer: Eliza Exner (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevreh Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace

FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Annette Perkins Hudson House

443 Bagwell Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117

SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to the family of

Gail Reid for the loss of her mother.

Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Connie Sheffield for the loss of her daughter.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:00pm District Training Event 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation Class (211) Financial Peace University (Annex) Uth (YL)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 6:30pm Ministry Team Meeting (Annex 212)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (Annex) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6:00am Angel’s Run (PH) 10:00am Chicken-Q (PH)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 3:00pm Financial Peace University (Annex) 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm Confirmation Super Bowl Party (Daniell’s House) Uth (YL)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 5:00pm Pancake Supper (PH) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH) 6:30pm Spiritual Formation Team Mtg (201) Trustees Meeting (Annex)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (Annex) 10:00am Kindergarten Open House (PS) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) Young Ringers (BR) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Carol Choir (CR) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service (S) 7:30pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:00pm Chrysalis Board Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 5:00pm Martha Fuller Sunday School Party (PH)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS: S – Sanctuary | PH – Parish Hall | C – Chapel | CR – Choir Room | BR – Bell Room | YL – Youth Lounge | VN – Veatch Nixon (downstairs in the main building) | Annex – Annex/Bank Building (where Bank of America is located – enter through the door under the black awning) | 200, 201, 203 – Upstairs in the main building (above the music suite) | 211, 207/209, etc. – Upstairs in the main building (Children’s Ministry Wing)

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS Our Winter/Spring “semester” is well underway and the kids are having a blast and

learning a lot (pictures on p.5)!

If you haven’t already, make sure to register and/or make plans to attend our upcoming Children’s Consignment Sale on February 26 & 27.

Register for the sale by visiting NFUMCPreschool.org & clicking the “Consignment Sale” link on the left.

We’ll see you there!

Blessings,

-Nancy Martin

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