M I L L E D G E V I L L E F U M C

Volume VIII Issue 39

November 20, 2013

Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061

Attendance Report—11/17/13

8:45—Early Service 94

9:45—Contemporary Service 75

11:00—Traditional Service 218

Total Worship Attendance 387

Sunday School Attendance 208

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor Dr. Mike Cavin mcavin@milledgevillefumc.org

Minister of Programs & Pastoral Care Collene Dalrymple cdalrymple@milledgevillefumc.org

Minister of Children & Technology Rev. Allison Griner agriner@milledgevillefumc.org

Minister of Youth & Recreation Sean McConnell smcconnell@milledgevillefumc.org

Minister of Music & Other Arts Lauren Harbor lharbor@milledgevillefumc.org

Financial Mgr./Bldg. Super. Cay Quattlebaum cquattlebaum@milledgevillefumc.org

Administrative Assistant Stephanie Johnson sjohnson@milledgevillefumc.org

Director of Weekday Preschool Pat Walton pwalton@milledgevillefumc.org

Director of PMO Melanie Cobb melcobb@charter.net

Organist Dr. Tom Davidson

Director of Christian Counseling Center Rev. Betty Williams 478-456-6219

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!

November 24

Letha Hawkins Cameron Lowe

Evan Karlinski

Ellie Hargrove

November 25

Janet Randall

Baxter Dunn

November 27

Caroline Hitchcock

November 28

Peggy Gregory

Donna Williams

November 30

James Richey

David Daniel

Cynthia Boland

Bo Sibilsky

Allison Saylor

Across the Pastor’s Desk

The past weekend was filled with excitement and surprises. The weather has again turned

from cold to warm. Monday, as I came to work it was beautiful, but after the last weekend, it was a

little eerie and disconcerting. Warm weather can sometimes turn to dangerous weather and I certainly

hope that is not the case today.

Friday morning I awoke to the news that our District Superintendent, the Reverend Terry

Fleming, had suffered a stroke the night before. I was shocked and began to pray without ceasing for

him, Carol and their daughters.

Saturday was frustrating as I watched football. I was thrilled with Duke’s victory as I love

when underdogs win, except against us. I was thrilled with Georgia’s fourth quarter comeback, then

disappointed over Auburn’s “miracle” play, and finally proud that the Dawgs fought until the final

play. You never know what will happen next.

Sunday we prayed for the people of the Philippines. I testified to my pride in being a United

Methodist because of the work of UMCOR. Later in the afternoon I watched as Solider Field in Chi-

cago was evacuated due to dangerous weather. On the evening news I learned of the destruction in

Illinois. I am confident the UMCOR is on the scene this morning.

As I reflected on the weekend, I was struck by how quickly life can change. We are foolish to

take life for granted. Yet we do. Putting God first in living and giving is not just a stewardship theme,

but should be a goal for life. Putting God first today for we have no guarantee about tomorrow. Part

of our giving today helps the church to respond to crisis’ tomorrow. Our living for God today pre-

pares us and others for what happens tomorrow.

This week when we gather for worship, we will celebrate God’s sacrifice for us and in re-

sponse, make our commitments to live and give to God in 2014. I look forward to seeing you this Sun-

day at 8:45, 9:45, or 11:00 a.m.

In Christ,

Mike Cavin

Senior Pastor

First United Methodist Church

Phone: 478-452-4597 . Fax: 478-452-4596

Preschool: 478-453-2106 . 478-452-4599 (PMO)

Email: info@milledgevillefumc.org

Web: www.milledgevillefumc.org

Service Times: 8:45, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.,

thinkstephen.com

Church office will be

closing at noon,

Wednesday,

November 27th.

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I would to thank everyone who participated in the construction of 50 Blessing Bags last Sunday! The "Blessing

Bags" are a life changing ministry to many different families in our community.

This Sunday (Nov. 24) we will be hosting a Bonfire by the ball-field from 5-8pm where we will be roasting hotdogs

and marshmallows. As a result we will not be having choir or usual UMYF.

Just a heads up: We will not be having Youth Choir or UMYF on Sunday, Dec 1st.

Reminder that your balance for the Ski Trip is due Dec 1st.

Sean McConnell

C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY

11/24- Family Bonfire at 5:00pm- Join us to roast

hotdogs, s’mores and fellowship.

11/27- No Wednesday Night Activities

12/1- No Sunday Night Activities

12/4- 4 year old-2nd Grade KidsTime, 5:45pm

12/4- 3rd-5th Grade Choir, 6:05pm

Join us this Sunday night at 5:00 at the softball field

parking lot for a family BONFIRE! The youth and

children will meet together to roast hotdogs, smores

and fellowship .

M I S C E L L A N E O U S CHARD WRAY FOOD PANTRY

Many families will enjoy Thanksgiving, thanks to the wonderful con-

tributions we have received from our schools “stuff the truck” canned

goods drive, a local church giving turkeys and our generous donations

from FUMC. We always need the basics each week: peanut butter,

flour, grits and cornmeal. Personal items like soap, toilet tissue,

toothbrushes and toothpaste are always needed. Thank you for your

help. The pantry will be closed November 28 until December 4th.

Ruth Thomas

M I S C E L L A N E O U S

Christmas at the Fire Station

In an effort to honor and support our local firemen, a tree is going to be

decorated and given to the North Baldwin County district fire station by

Beth Joiner, the McAfee family and others. We would like for anyone

living in this area to donate an ornament, put your family’s name and year

2013 on it and drop by the church in a container labeled in the Mission’s

area. Thank you for sharing your Christmas spirit with our local firemen.

On December 3, United Methodists are in-

vited to participate in UMC

#GivingTuesday, when every gift made

online through The Advance will be

matched dollar for dollar. Building on the

recent US shopping traditions of Black Fri-

day, Local Business Saturday and Cyber

Monday, UMC #GivingTuesday offers an opportunity to start

off the holiday season by giving instead of getting through

supporting organizations that are transforming the world.

This is a great opportunity to build awareness and maximize

support for a project or missionary loved by your church.

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P R O G R A M S

Serving This Weekend: November 24, The Festival of Christ the King

Acolytes/Acolyte Parent Mattison & Walker Strom/Mark Strom Children’s Church Christine & Chai Giles and Jeff & Mandy Petty Altar Guild (8:45 & 11:00) Tom & Mary Elizabeth Davidson and Linda Hodges (9:45) Courtney Hitchcock Sound Technicians James McCue, Jeff McAfee, Mark Paulish & Dwayne Morgan (Rotating) Ushers (8:45) Joe & Amy Wright; (9:45) Sayre & Austin Mender (11:00 Capt) Randy Dalrymple, Roy & Cheryl Pounds, David Groseclose, Rye Ramsey & Darryl Keen Greeters: (8:45) Joe & Amy Wright; (9:45) Rachel Pope & Natalie Owen (11:00) Beth Joiner, Nelanie McAfee & Amber Ivey

W O R S H I P & M U S I C

There will not be a Wednesday Night Dinner 11/27/13.

GRACE Circle is collecting items during November to be given

to the homeless. See the insert for needed items. You will find a

bin for these blessings in the hall by the “Mission Tree”. Please

consider buying an extra item the next time you are shopping.

Let’s help others in need. Do not neglect doing good and sharing;

for with such sacrifices GOD is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 Thank you,

GRACE UMW

Heart Giving

God in His word doesn’t direct us as the church to build

cathedrals, but to bring our tithes to God’s storehouse as

His means of provision. We are the only hands that God

has to rebuild the places long devastated. We are the only

feet to carry the good news to the poor. We are the only

bank account that God has to save people on the planet.

We are it! That’s why the tithes matter.

Stephen Ministry Training: Do you have a knack for comforting others? Ever wanted to put that Spiri-tual Gift to good use? Have you ever felt at a loss for words or what to do when someone you know is facing tough times? We all have! Stephen Ministry training enables you to help. Join the next group as they learn to minister to others. Call Shirley Wiley, Referral Coordinator, at 478-234-0195, for more information.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA TREE

You are invited to participate in filling our Poinsettia Tree by donating a

plant in honor or in memory of a loved one. The cost is $10.00 per plant. An

insert listing all of those being honored or memorialized will be in the Wor-

ship Bulletin on Sunday, December 22. Please place your order by Mon-

day, December 16.

In Honor of: __________________________________________________

In Memory of:_________________________________________________

Given By: ____________________________________________________

In Our Prayers: Harmony Hospice: Carole Sirmans (Chip Sirmans mother); Chaplinwood: Mel Forringer; Stonebrook Suites: Eunice Babb; Green Acres: Grace Vadas, Til-mon Chamlee, Virgie White (Caroline Dunn’s mother), Janet Randall, Frances Ann Harrington (Jeffrey Harrington’s mother), Lavinia Veal (Stacy Pittman’s grandmother), Evangeline Lundy & Frankie Jenkins; Ongoing Concerns: Faye Banks, Lindsey Willoughby, Alice Hattaway, Edna Purser (Howard Robinson’s mother), Abram Gainous, Wyatt Turner, Miriam Allen, Marcus Parks (Phyllis Parks Veal’s mother), Emma Layton, Mazie Dillard, Marge Smith, Jesse Entre-kin (Larry Entrekin’s father), Jane Whitfield, Nell Jackson & Jan Massey; Recent Concerns: Kristen Wells (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Vadas), Betty Hart, Debbie Buckholtz (sister of Sheri Johnson), Mickie Simmons (Diane Bell’s mother), Barbara Yokum, Karen May (Kim Stanford’s mother), Billy Longino, S.H. Napier, Mary Frances Brookins, Amy Smith (John & Louise Sallstrom’s daughter), Brenda Allen, Jane Barnard, Rian Ringsrud, Rick Binion, Helen Lipscomb, Linda Meadows, Mike Thomas (Ruth Thomas’ son), Mary Ruth Peeler, Terry Poland (Nancy Good’s son-in-law), Alton McSwain (Julie Strom’s father), Lyman Yates (Angie Panfil’s father), Alton Gregory, David Pittman, LaNe Goff, Leonard Queen, Mary Queen & Sara Wiley (Larry Wiley’s mother).

The MFUMC Relay for Life Team will have a table set up at this week’s Wednesday night supper and each Wednesday after Thanksgiving and before Christmas with jams, jellies, and preserves ($5/half-pint or $9/pint) as well as loaves of Pumpkin Bread, Banana Bread, German Chocolate Pound Cake, Apple Spice Cake, and maybe Fresh Cranberry-Nut

Bread ($3 per loaf). Scarves crocheted by Anne Collier will be available in local school colors as well as camo/fall/Christmas colors for $6. On November 20th, we’ll have individual Thanksgiving crafts that you can purchase to make with your own kids or those who may be visiting over the holidays. The jams/jellies, scarves, and loaves make nice “I am thankful for you” gifts for relatives, friends, neighbors, or co-workers at Thanksgiving as well as at Christmas. We are willing to make/bake multiple items for you to share with your co-workers or office staff during the holiday season. Anyone

feeling the need to be involved in Relay for Life in any way or to place orders of homemade goods during the Holiday Sea-son, please contact Jane Barnard at janebarnard@charter.net or at 478-295-2363.

Milledgeville First United Methodist Church

366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061

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“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.

November 27 Church Closes at

Noon

Preschool & PMO Out

6:00am UMM-cook turkeys

12:00pm AA

November 28 Thanksgiving

Office Closed

Preschool & PMO Out

7:00pm AA

November 29 Office Closed

Preschool & PMO Out

12:00pm AA

7:00pm AA

November 30

10:00am AA

November 24

5:00pm KidsTime & MYF/

Bonfire @ Ballfield

7:00pm AA

November 25 Preschool & PMO Out

12:00pm AA

6:00pm Disciple III

6:00pm Jesus & the Gospels

6:00pm Evangelism

6:30pm Disciple I

7:00pm Boy Scouts

7:00pm MSG

November 26 Preschool & PMO Out

10:00am Needles

2:00pm Knitting Ministry

5:30pm AA

6:00pm UMM-injecting turkeys

7:00pm AA

Special Gifts

*A gift was given

to the church in

memory of Ronald

McMullen by

Phyllis Thompson.

*A gift was given

to River of Life in

memory of Carol

Sirmans by Alfred

& Jo Ann Chapple.

*A gift was given

to the Building

Fund in memory

of Bettye Millians

by Bill Millians.

*A gift was given

to the Building

Fund in honor of

Jeff Owen’s birth-

day by Bill

Millians.