Faith United
Methodist Church N O V E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 5 I S S U E 1 0
“God does not
begin by asking
us about our
ABILITY,
But only about
our
AVAILABILITY,
and if we then
prove our
DEPENDABILITY,
He will increase
our
CAPABILITY.”
—Neal A. Maxwell
Look What We’ve Done! In 2015 Faith UMC contributed over $17,000 to missions such as MUST Ministries and Elizabeth
Inn, Imagine No Malaria, UMCOR, Murphy Harpst, the UM Children’s Home, and the World
Methodist Evangelism Institute. We contributed helpful and beautiful items to schools, hospitals,
shelters, and meal programs such as the Women’s Extension, Elizabeth Inn, and MUST summer
lunches. We gave clothing items in May’s Undies Sundays and October’s Winter Wear Coat Drive.
Classes, ministries, and small groups gave new NRSV Bibles for the sanctuary, school supplies,
Valentine’s gifts to shut-ins, and gifts to graduates. We prayed together at a Prayer Vigil in January,
and through a Lenten “Prayer Tree” in February. We gathered in prayer, worship, study, fellowship
and mission, and observed Scout Sunday, Souper Bowl, and mission trips to Eleuthera, Bahamas and
Hinton Center, North Carolina. We cleaned out storage spaces at the church, painted the exterior
trim, and mended the roof, and went out into the community for our first ever Great Missions
Morning. We hosted three evening support groups, Scouts, KidsSlam, and Vacation Bible School.
We have made a big difference in people’s lives, to bless them in the name of Jesus Christ!
What will we do next?
Wrapped in Love
Hinton Center Mission
Habitat Ministry
M.U.S.T. Sch
ool S
up
plies
MUST Lunch Preparers
Winter Wear
Coat Drive
Music Ministry CALLING ALL SINGERS!!
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISRIES, KIM ROYER: [email protected]
(678) 357-7893.
Important dates to remember:
SAT., DEC. 19 – 2:00—5:00 p.m.—Dress Rehearsal For Cantata SUN., DEC. 20 – 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. — Christmas Cantata Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Sundays during Children’s Church
Dear Pastor Larisa, We are so grateful to God and the Faith family for the warmth and love we have received over the past six months. The time we have spent with you has confirmed for us that this, indeed, is a fellowship where love grows. We are blessed to have experienced and participated in your selfless service to the community and neigh-borhood. We leave with memories that we will always cherish—of the UMC Faith Church family, this beautiful country, and its wonderful people. We assure you of our prayers for the Covenant family in the days ahead.
Helen & Pauline (Mother & Aunt to Frank & Jyoti Daniel)
Register for Organ & Tissue Donation: Faith member John Root has raised our awareness about
the importance of organ and tissue donation, as diabetes has affected his kidneys and he awaits a donation.
November 8th is Organ & Tissue Donor Sunday in the United Methodist Church. You may have told the
Driver’s License office that you want to be a donor, but you can take two more important (and easy) steps
to ensure that you can bless others through donation: tell your loved ones, and register: https://www.donatelifegeorgia.org/
register/ and http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/index.html . It’s online & quick! You can also pick up a
form at a public library. These websites answer common questions that people have about donation.
John writes, “When our automobile breaks down, we ask a mechanic to replace the broken part and we are generally
on our way in a day or two. When our body breaks down, a doctor may tell us that he can replace it, but it will be several
YEARS before he can get ‘the parts.’ God inspired modern medicine with the knowledge and skill to transplant vital organs
and tissue successfully. YOU can be a part of the solution by donating your organs and tissue giving life to a fellow human.
Not all donations need to be done specifically at death. Living donors provide blood, plasma, kidneys, etc...with minimal
effect on the donor at any age. Please check into what you can do for someone else, and then decide if you can be a donor.
Thanks for caring!”
KidSLAM Schedule: Nov. 1st—4:00pm Nov. 8th—4:00pm Nov. 15th—4:00pm Nov. 22nd—4:00pm Nov. 29th—Thanksgiving Holiday
KidSLAM: We have had so
much fun getting to know each
other and learning to use our
bibles. We have also just started
rehearsals for our Christmas
Play "Star Trip: Our Faith
Awakens". It's not too late to
join. All elementary aged
children are welcome to join us
on Sunday afternoons from 4 to
5pm.
Sunday, November 1st—All Saints Day 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor’s Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidSLAM
Tuesday, November 3rd
9:30am PALS Breakfast at Cracker Barrel
Wednesday, November 4th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, November 5th
7:00pm Prayer Team Sunday, November 8th—Vetran’s Day 8:00am Men’s Breakfast
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
12:15pm Finance Meeting
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidsSlam Wednesday, November 11th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, November 12th
10:30am PALS Bingo in Fellowship Hall
7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, November 15th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
12:15pm Thankfulness Meal/Fellowship Hall
4:00pm KidSLAM
Wednesday, November 18th
10:30am Cumberland Ladies Luncheon
6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, November 19th
10:30am Faith Friendship Circle
7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, November 22nd—Bible Sunday
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm KidSlam
5:00pm Church Council Meeting Wednesday, November 25th—Office Closed 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, November 26th—Office Closed
7:00pm Prayer Ministry
Sunday, November 29th
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
12:15pm Soup & Salad Sunday
November Calendar—2015
Faith & Cumberland UMC --Where are we now on our merger?
We chose the temporary name of Covenant UMC. This will go on the church sign and on our
bulletin, website, and other things. It is a temporary name so that other names more appropriate to
location or vision might be chosen in the future.
Our new church council will begin meeting in November. A list of the council members is available
in the church narthex and on the website.
One of the first tasks is to prepare job descriptions for all positions.
We will continue to monitor and adjust the 2016 budget as needed. Our finance chair and treasurer
are aware of steps to be taken regarding the handling of assets, payroll, tax id, and other matters.
In January we may do pledges, and we will work on the 2016 calendar for programs, outreach, and
ministries.
The zoning for the Cumberland property continues to be in process, and though there are delays it is
because of the workload for the Commission. We are encouraged to reach out to the county
commission with our support of the plan.
Rev. Anderson and Rev. Parker are working with staff, teachers, and leaders to plan fellowship,
worship, and mission, so that Faith can do a great job welcoming Cumberland.
Let us keep praying: for Cumberland as they say good-bye to the church they love,
for our new leadership council, for the success of the sale,
and for our trust and love for each other to grow.
A word from Pastor Jenny Anderson Nick and I look forward to joining you in worship on Sunday, November 8th as we become Covenant United Methodist Church. I will be praying for you as we join together. Please pray for me. On Sunday, November 1st, Rev. Ludmila Garbuzovva will have been with you in worship. She is a good friend and serves as a pastor for First UMC Moscow Russia. Cumberland has supported the work of First UMC Moscow since its beginning in 1992. Rev. Garbuzova has visited Cumberland many times and we are excited to share this ministry with you.
PALS November PLANS
Tuesday, November 3rd—PALS Breakfast (9:30a.m.) will
resume at Dolly’s restaurant in Austell if they have reopened.
Thursday, November 12th—BINGO in the Fellowship Hall
10:30a.m. Hotdogs for lunch (donation). Don’t forget to bring
your dollar store gifts wrapped for the BINGO prizes.
Rachel Wendel & Susannah Parker—11/1
Carol & Anton Kleywegt—11/8
Cecille & June Millena—11/15
Beth Gaines & Lynn Montgomery—11/22
Kathy McGill & Sarah Lyons—11/29
Children’s Church Schedule
IS HIRING!
Our toddler and preschool rooms are
completely full and we are learning all about
Thanksgiving and God's blessings this
month. Our baby room is looking to add one
more to our fabulous team of workers. If you
think you might like to serve God by working
in our infant room on either Tuesdays or
Wednesdays, please contact Sarah Lyons at
[email protected] or 678-778-3970 PMO will be closed the week of Thanksgiving
Cumberland/Covenant UMC Senior Ladies
Will meet in the Fellowship Hall on
Wednesday—November 18th—10:30a.m.—Luncheon
Faith/Covenant Friendship Circle
Will meet in the Fellowship Hall on
Thursday—November 19th—10:30a.m.
Pecans will be ready for pick-up.
Please bring a dish to share.
Hostesses: Shirley Lynn Barbara Calvert
Nursery Volunteers for November
Acolyte Schedule
Caitlin McGill & Gillian Montgomery—11/1
Andrew Gaines & Morgan Lyons—11/8
Caitlin McGill & Faith Millena—11/15
Jillian Montgomery & Morgan Lyons—11/22
Caitlin McGill & Gaith Millena—11/29
Men’s Breakfast
Sunday Morning—November 8th—8:00a.m.
Please come join the fellowship of men over a
hearty breakfast. It’s a great time to make
new friendships while enjoying the old ones.
9:45 a.m. Nursery Volunteers Nov. 1st—Nancy O’Leary Nov. 9th—Susannah Parker Nov. 15th—Rachel Wendel Nov. 22nd—MaryJane LeCroy Nov. 29th—Susannah Parker
11:00 a.m. Nursery Volunteers Nov. 1st—Tamara Wagner
Nov. 8th—Amber Koblasz Nov. 15th—Wendy McLauglin Nov. 22nd—Nancy O’Leary Nov. 29th—Susannah Parker
Missions
We celebrate the wonderful donations of Winter
Wear items for our neighbors in the community.
Thank You!
Angel Tree—Begins Nov. 29th
Plan ahead for the special Christmas blessing of the
Angel Tree—gifts for children. Meanwhile, don’t
forget items for the M.U.S.T. food pantry!
Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal Giving Thanks for our time together as Covenant
Sunday, November 15th
12:15p.m.—Fellowship Hall Please bring a couple of dishes to share. The church will provide the
meat.
Soup & Salad Sunday
Sunday—Nov. 29th—12:15p.m.—Fellowship Hall
The donations collected for each meal goes to M.U.S.T.
Bring your favorite soup, or a salad, bread/crackers and of course, desserts.
Please pick the one (s) you’d like to bring and let Jerry Ziegler know at
404-606-9462 or email at [email protected]
“Be thankful
For what you have.
Your life, no matter
how bad you
think it is,
Is someone else’s
Fairytale.”
—Wale Ayeni
November♥ Birthdays
Condyce Phillips 11/4
Kenneth Pence 11/5
Zachary Ziegler 11/6
Elizabeth Clark 11/7
Mackenzie Meeks 11/8
Saron McLaughlin 11/9
Cecille Millena 11/11
Mary Anderson 11/17
Brenda Cook 11/18
Shirley Parker 11/21
Emily Birkenbine 11/28
Karolyn Irwin 11/29
Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Ushers for November
♥ November Anniversaries ♥
Lon & Vickie Slack—11/12
Jim & Doris Elder—11/15
Fred & LeDoris Chandler—11/27
November Ushers
Scottie Miller*
Barbara Calvert
Danny Hames
Yvonne Wolfe
Recipe for the Month of November
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
Cake:
1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 Tbsp. melted butter
Filling:
1 8oz. Pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 15oz. can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
8 Tbsp. melted butter
1 16oz. Box powdered sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix,
eggs, and butter. Mix well with electric mixer. Pat the
mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 pan.
Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and
pumpkin until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and butter and
beat together. Next add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and
nutmeg and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake
batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to
overbake as the center should be a little gooey.
Variations: Pineapple: Instead of pumpkin, add a drained
20 ounce can of crushed pineapple to the cream cheese
filling.
Banana: Prepare cream cheese filling as directed,
beating in 2 ripe bananas instead of the pumpkin.
Recipe by: Condyce Phillips
Faith United Methodist Church
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We’ re on
the Web!
www.smyrnafaithumc.org
Automatic bank draft is a great way to keep your
financial commitment to the church! Brenda Cook
in the church office can help you set it up,
[email protected] OR you can set it up
through the church website.
Questions or comments--contact Harvey Hightow-
er, Finance Chair, [email protected].
Make a final gift of blessing—remember our
church or other UMC ministries in your estate
planning.