The Shepherd Newsletter June 24, 2014

The Shepherd The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

Contents

Page 2 Announcements & Upcoming Events

Page 3 Reporting & Photos

Page 4 2-week Calendar

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT Our Newnan FUMC representatives have compiled a report of their time at Annual Conference in Athens, GA a couple weeks ago. If you would like to download a copy of this report, you may pick one up from the information table outside the main church office or download a copy from the website by clicking “2014 Annual Conference Report” at the bottom of the page.

YOUTH MISSION TRIP Please continue to be in prayer for our Youth Mission team as they serve God and others in the Brunswick/St. Simons area. Also, visit newnanuth.com to follow their progress throughout the week and send notes of encouragement and prayer!

-Stuart

WELCOME TO MARIA BOWERS! Maria preached her first service @ Newnan FUMC in Connect this past Sunday and will be preaching in Traditional worship this Sunday, June 29! Make sure to give her a big Newnan FUMC welcome!

Stuart will finish his 3-part sermon series, Rebuilding From Brokenness, in Connect this Sunday.

Maria at her recent ordination

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MUSIC NOTES SUMMER CALENDAR All choirs are currently on break from rehearsals. On Sunday, July 6, the Parish and Chancel Choirs will combine to sing at the 8:30 and 10:55 services as we celebrate our country’s independence. -David

MUSIC NEWS JUNALUSKA SINGERS & SUPPER The Junaluska Singers are coming! This marvelous choir from our Southeast Jurisdiction Headquarters in Lake Junaluska, NC will be presenting a concert in our sanctuary on Monday, July 14, at 7:00pm.

Prior to the concert, a covered dish supper will be held in the Parish Hall at 5:30pm. BBQ Beef Brisket and buns, along with drinks, will be provided. Please bring sides and/or desserts to go with the beef brisket.

Also, WE NEED HOUSING for these singers. If you would be willing to house some of the choir members, please contact David Kinrade by calling the church office or by emailing dkinrade@newnanfumc.org. Thanks!

FUN ‘N FROLIC (RSVP online or on Connection Card) THE MUSIC MAN | The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone with dinner @ Smokey Bones in Peachtree City! July 20 | 2-7 p.m. | $23 | RSVP by July 3

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TRIP | Spend 2 days exploring Brevard College & the town of Brevard, 3 waterfalls, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, and Cherokee where you’ll attend the outdoor drama, “Unto These Hills.” July 29-31 | $139/person if 4/room; $150/person if 3/room; $173/person if 2/room; $258 for single | RSVP by July 7

PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES You may pick yours up starting Sunday, June 29 from the Narthex or entrance to the Parish Hall on the 29th or from the church office any other day of the week! | $5 for either a hard or digital copy | A BIG “Thank You” to Pat LeMaire & Beth Royal for their help!

BRAZIL MISSION TEAM TESTIMONIES Join us in the Parish Hall on July 13th during the Sunday School hour for a powerful time of testimony from our Brazil Mission Team. All are welcome to come!

GRAND CAMP Thursday, July 24 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Parish Hall For children & their grandparents (or someone who can be present that day). Activities, lunch, & lots of fun with our grandparents (or those special other “grands”). Please contact Karen if interested…we’re trying to gauge interest! (koothoudt@newnanfumc.org | 770.253.7400)

PRESCHOOL NEWS Summer enrichment has been going great! We are full for

June and July sessions. These kindergarten students are counting by 10 using the computer! Thank you for the

wonderful support of Summer Enrichment! –Nancy Martin

PRESCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT August 11-14 | $85/week (non-refundable payment due in

advance). For more information about Summer Enrichment, visit our website (nfumcpreschool.org).

Registration forms can be found there as well.

JOB NETWORKING Tuesday, July 8 @ 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, July 8 @ 3:45 p.m. in the Gathering Room

CANCER CARE MINISTRY If you’re interested in being involved in this exciting new

ministry, contact: Cissy Hass (superwoman@numail.org)

David Clark (dclark@numail.org) Amy Boren (amyboren@numail.org)

or Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Newnan FUMC Historical Committee needs your

stories for the update to our church’s history! Please send any stories you may want to share of your time at Newnan

FUMC (historical stories) to pollycr@bellsouth.net

Also, we need any historical pictures of our current or past buildings, weddings, events, etc. from years past! Please turn

in any photos to the church office. You will get them back as soon as we can scan them! Thanks!

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES! DISNEY’S “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE”

Tuesday, July 22 | 9 a.m. | $6/ticket | NCG Theater in Sharpsburg (near Sam’s Club) | Rated PG | Group combo

popcorn & drink special for $2.75 No reservations! Bring a friend!

VBS RECAP 232 kids…90 volunteers…$1,130 raised for Action

Ministries…$1,590 raised for a VBS family whose house burned down…5th/6th graders helping @ BTG and

donating food. The children sang awesome new songs as they learned that it’s OK to be different. We are all different and Jesus loves

all of us all the time! Thank you to all of the volunteers! You were such a blessing to the children and to me, and I hope

you were blessed as well! –Karen

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Friendship Committee Esther Smith

450 Gold Rush Trail Ball Ground, GA 30107

678.454.0090

Birth Molly Patton Gamble was born on June 13th to Alan &

Magen Gamble.

Sympathy Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Susan Rogers

on the death of her father, Joe Storey.

June 22nd Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 611 (8:30—135; 10:55—351; Connect—125) Sunday School 329 Church Membership 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 6/21/2014 Week #24

Total Tithes & Income $ 678,824 Total Expenses $ 701,435 Over/(Under) $ (22,611)

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

June 29th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: N/A (8:30) Mary Patton Poulakos (10:55) Crucifer: Grace Smith (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

July 6th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Byron Keene (10:55) Acolytes: Lela Daniell, Lacy Daniell (8:30) Ava Elder, Natalie Adams (10:55) Crucifer: Laurel Blackadar (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Khevrah Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

From the Brazil Mission Team: “Our trip was a powerful reminder of how God moves to do amazing things through believers who minister in the authority He has given us.” | “I realized that I had never gotten over the loss of my daddy when I was 5 years old. Father’s Day 2014, I was at peace.” | “I am now equipped to live my life as God intended—without doubt or fear.” “I experienced healing and renewal and am now empowered to freely follow the path that God has for my life.” | “The revelation and confirmation I received through the Holy Spirit during this journey has absolutely changed my life and I will never be the same!” | “I was affirmed and empowered in ministry & convicted to humble myself in all areas of my life.”

IN MEMORIAM

Mr. Richard John Samoly 3/12/1924 – 6/18/2014

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.” -Psalm 23:6

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

TO:

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, JUNE 30

TUESDAY, JULY 1 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

THURSDAY, JULY 3 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training (200) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day

***OFFICE CLOSED***

SATURDAY, JULY 5 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

SUNDAY, JULY 6 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, JULY 7

TUESDAY, JULY 8 3:45am Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

THURSDAY, JULY 10 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training (200) Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, JULY 11

SATURDAY, JULY 12 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)