the shepherd - march 10, 2015

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Music & Church-wide

Page 3 Church-wide & Uth

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.

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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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Church-wide & Photos

Reporting

2-week Calendar

Preschool

MWANGAZA CHILDREN’S CHOIR You WON’T want to miss this amazing group of children

(ranging in age from 8-14) from Uganda.

TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 11 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary

A love offering will be taken.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

7:00 | Sunrise Service 8:15 | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

9:30 | Contemporary Worship in the Parish Hall 11:00 | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

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The Shepherd Newsletter March 10, 2015

MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS Are you ready to sing? There’s always room for you in our choirs. Please see David Kinrade if you’re interested in being a part of our music ministry! INSPIRATIONS You are singing for 8:30 Traditional worship this Sunday, March 15. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00 a.m. THE CHERUB CHOIR You are singing for 11:00 Traditional worship next Sunday, March 22. Please meet in room 105 at 10:30 a.m.

THE YOUTH CHOIR You are singing for 11:00 Traditional worship this Sunday, March 15. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. Then, on Sunday, March 22, you will sing for 11:00 Connect worship. Please meet on the Parish Hall stage at 10:50 a.m. THE CAROL CHOIR You are singing for 11:00 Connect worship this Sunday, March 15. Please meet on the Parish Hall stage at 10:50 a.m.

-David Kinrade

LENT HABITAT BUILD

Our Lent Habitat Build has begun!

The foundations have been laid and framing has started at the ReStore.

Don’t miss this opportunity to serve a local family alongside other churches!

Thursdays & Saturdays through April 25.

We will provide lunch for the volunteer crews on Thursday, March 12 and Thursday, March

19. Contact Maria Bowers for more info

GOOD FRIDAY CROSS WALK

Join us on Friday, April 3rd as we carry the cross along Newnan Crossing Bypass and

through Downtown Newnan. More information soon about our route and

schedule. The walk will conclude with a service of Holy Communion in Greenville

Street Park just south of the church.

If you would like to help in the planning of this event or to carry the cross, please

contact the church office.

HEALTH FAIR

On Saturday, April 18, 2015, we will host a Health Fair focusing on various aspects of wellness. Health care and wellness service

providers will provide information and screenings in such areas as physical fitness,

therapy-related treatments, chiropractic care, spiritual wellness, support groups, children’s health, senior adult care, and nutrition. Pre-

registration may be required for some of these services so please look for updates! Fees may be required for some of the screenings offered.

If you are a health care or wellness provider wanting to participate as a vendor a volunteer

in the Health Fair, please contact Karen Oothoudt or Maria Bowers.

Deadline for vendor registration is Monday, March 30, 2015.

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP

w/ Holy Communion April 2 | 7 p.m. | Sanctuary

Featuring:

John Rutter’s Requiem presented by the Chancel Choir

& Orchestra

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VBS 2015

“Camp Discovery” will be the week of June 8th! Signup will be available soon!

“I WILL INTERVENE” CHALLENGE

Suicide Intervention Training | 8:30a - 4:30p Monday, March 23 in the Annex Building

From previous participants: “I am the mom of a preteen and usually have a house full of preteen boys. I also volunteer at the school level. I feel more confident in my ability to identify and intervene in case of

suicidal behavior with these children.”

“It is not hyperbole when I say that it was the most impactful professional learning I have

encountered in my 20-year career as an educator. I left the training a different person,

equipped with the skills to save a life.”

“The trainers were great! There was something for every learning style. I am excited about

using this knowledge and training to help our community be a safer place.”

Register at:

ArmedForcesMission.webconnex.com/2015iwillintervene

Use coupon code: NFUMC | Cost: only $19!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

Visit the website and click “wnf” under “ministries” for a full menu & to sign up for

supper!

3/11: Spaghetti, French bread, salad bar

3/18: Tacos & nachos w/fixins

Sunday, March 29 12:30 p.m.

The Davis’ Farm (795 Emmett Young Rd.)

Come for lunch and family fun! Bring a blanket/lawn chairs & your Easter

baskets!

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

This year’s Confirmation class spent the past weekend at Camp Woodlands in Temple, Georgia, exploring what it means to be a

Christian and a church member (pictures on p. 5)

The Confirmation Leadership Team, led by Kevin and Julie Daniell, worked alongside the Uth Student Leadership Team in mentoring

and guiding these confirmands as they continue to explore their faith. Please be in prayer for this year's class as Confirmation

Sunday draws near and these classes draw to a close.

BRAVES GAME

Braves vs. Giants | Tuesday, August 4 Leave @ 5:15 for 7pm game | $15

Section 414R – Rows 2-7

Call the church office to reserve your seat!

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

Is life more than you can handle alone right now? Are you going through a difficult time

with your health…your attitude…your relationships? Would you like to have

someone in your life who really cares in a non-judgmental way?

Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. Through one-on-one caring relationships, Stephen Ministers

offer Christian love and support to persons experiencing life challenges. Contact Rev.

JoAn Kinrade ([email protected]) if you would like personalized care from a

Stephen Minister.

EXPLORATIONS IN ANTIQUITY

Tuesday, March 24 | 10:30a – 4:30p | $36

You’ll experience: • 250 artifacts from the National Treasures of

Israel exhibited in lifelike settings • Learn more about the last week of Jesus’

ministry in one of the most authentic settings this side of Israel. Included is jesus’

entry into Jerusalem and teaching at the Temple, to the Last Supper, the arrest in Gethsemane, trial before Pontius Pilate,

crucifixion, and resurrection. • Dine with the ancients as you share a

Passover Meal much like that when Jesus ate at the Last Supper. The four-course meal consists of 15 different food items including soup, salad, main course, dessert, and drink.

Contact the church office to sign up.

THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | 6-8pm

in the Parish Hall

$5/person or $15/immediate family Pasta & Salad bar and make-your-own-ice-

cream-sundaes | DJ Music Master Mix | Photo Booth | Dancing and fun!

Reservations must be made by noon on

Thursday, March 12 by contacting the church office by phone or email. Payment accepted at

the door (card, cash, or check). Invite your friends, neighbors, and families!

Sponsored by Family Ministries

UNITED METHODIST MEN

Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 a.m. | White Oak Golf Club (141 Clubview Dr.)

White Oak will set up a breakfast buffet for us. Cost is $12 (including tax & gratuity) and we need to give them a head count, so please RSVP to Jake Shepherd (404.786.4412 |

[email protected]). Spouses are encouraged to attend as well.

The UMM will also have a short (10 min.), business-only meeting in the Gathering Room on Sunday, March 29 at 10:35 a.m. All men are

encouraged to attend.

These two meetings will replace this month’s meeting at Sprayberry’s. We will resume with

our regular meetings on April 28th.

TAIZÉ ON TUESDAY

March 17 | 6 p.m. | Newnan Presbyterian

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Kindergarten Q & U Wedding, Josie Exner’s class learns about Quilts of Valor, Confirmation Retreat, &

Lent Habitat build

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Friendship Committee Vivienne Hambrick

100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 104 Newnan, GA 30263

770.253.1997

Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Barbara Faucett (church Sexton) for the death

of her father.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the Jobe family for the deaths of both Beth’s and Dean’s

mothers.

March 8th Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 606 (8:30—117; 11:00—359; Connect—130) Sunday School 413 Church Membership 2194

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 3/7/2015 Week #9 Total Tithes & Income $ 302,462 Total Expenses $ 259,128 Over/(Under) $ 43,334 Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565

MARCH 22nd Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Katharine Fox, Robin Frances Rice (8:30) Natalie Adams, Eliza Exner (11:00) Crucifer: Grant Weaver (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

MARCH 15th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Emily Lofton, Katie Jarrard (8:30) Luke Cliett, Lendy Johnston (11:00) Crucifer: Megan Jackson (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

2015 LENTEN LUNCHEONS

March 11 | St. George Catholic Church

March 18 | Newnan Presbyterian

March 25 | Central Baptist Church

April 1 (Holy Wednesday) First Baptist Church

THANK YOU! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the voting of the mosquito costume. We raised

$258 for Imagine No Malaria. That’s enough to help 26 families fight malaria. If you were able to attend the Pancake Supper, you got to see

our winner (Pastor Stuart Greene) buzzing around to help raise awareness.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to see our other pastors (Maria & JoAn) dressed up as well as we continue to raise awareness and funds to

fight malaria.

IN MEMORIAM

George Calvin Ray 11/20/1920 – 2/25/2015

“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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SUNDAY, MARCH 15 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School Next Steps Class (PH) 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Contemporary Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

MONDAY, MARCH 16 9:00am Preschool Registration Opens for Church Members (PH) 10:00am Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (WW) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (Annex) 7:00pm Church Council Meeting (Annex)

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:00am Preschool Registrations Opens for Presently Enrolled Families (PH) 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 10:00am Angel’s House Board Meeting (200) 6:00pm Taizé Service (Newnan Pres) 7:00pm Grace for the Good Girl Study (201)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) Preschool Registration Opens to the Public (PH) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (Newnan Pres) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW/BAA (207/209) 4:30pm Uth Hangout/Homework/Supper (YL) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) Let’s Talk (203) Caregiving Class (201) Invitation to the NT (GR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 6:00pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Annex) 6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Confirmation Rehearsal/Dinner (Boston’s) Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)

MONDAY, MARCH 23 8:30am I Will Intervene: Suicide Prevention (Annex) 4:30pm Joybells Rehearsal (BR) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR)

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 10:30am Explorations in Antiquity 7:00pm UMM (Sprayberry’s—Jackson St.)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (Central Baptist) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) 4:30pm Uth Hangout/Homework/Supper (YL) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) Let’s Talk (203) Caregiving Class (201) Invitation to the NT (GR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS The Kindergarten class recently had a “Q & U Wedding” where they learned that

Q is always accompanied by U (pictures on p. 5).

Our Consignment Sale was a huge success! “Thank you!” to Jennifer Wilson (Chair) and Avery Raptis (Co-Chair) for your leadership and hard work. “Thank

you” to all the parents for your dedication and hard work. The sale earned $69,000 this year. The preschool will keep 30% of that amount.

Don’t forget to register for preschool 2015-2016! March 16 – Church Members

March 17 – Currently Enrolled Families March 18 – Open to the Public

Call Nancy Martin if you have any questions (770.253.1237)

Blessings to you all!

-Nancy Martin

the shepherd - march 10, 2015

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