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

Volume IX Issue 5

February 5 , 2014

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

Attendance Report—2/2/14

8:45—Early Service 94

9:45—Contemporary Service 91

11:00—Traditional Service 183

Total Worship Attendance 368

Sunday School Attendance 211

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!

February 9

Pam Dodd

Tyler Gray

Ben Giles

February 11

Lynn Harrington

February 12

Cam Williams

Todd Culpepper

February 13

Helen Lipscomb

Shannon Thompson

Matt Green

Lindsey Atkinson

February 14 Frank Vinson

William Peacock

February 15

Molly Brown

Across the Pastor’s Desk

I am being blessed this year to teach our confirmation class along with Sean and Allison. It is a

wonderful engaged group that I am enjoying. This past Sunday night we studied the sacraments. I shared

with them the following anecdote from our Credo confirmation teaching manual about why we use grape

juice:

“During the nineteenth century, Methodists became very concerned about the dangers of alcohol.

(The United Methodist Church today continues to take a strong stand against alcohol abuse.) Some

asked whether the church was contributing to the problem of alcohol addiction by serving fermented

Communion wine. In response, Thomas Welch, a Methodist in New York, developed a method of

pasteurization that would keep grapes from fermenting and that allowed him to make non-alcoholic

wine. Welch called the drink, ‘Methodist Unfermented Communion Wine.’ It later would be known

as Welch’s Grape Juice.”

Having shared that with them seemed to be a natural time to share my thoughts on alcohol.

I have never said, and would never say, drinking alcohol is a sin. I can’t say what the Bible does not

say. The Bible cautions against the abuse of alcohol. I choose not to drink for several reasons. I am an old

school United Methodist pastor and it used to be forbidden. Of course, one old Book of Discipline required

pastors to sleep in long pajamas. I grew up in a home where alcohol was not present and yet had family

members who died of alcoholism that were dear to me. I watched at an early age the dangerous possibilities

of alcohol use and decided to avoid them.

As a pastor I have seen parents struggle with their children’s addictions while the parents did not

seem to understand that children watch adults and then imitate adult behaviors. As a pastor I served a com-

munity that had a 4 year old child killed by a drunk driver who attended my church. I did not want my chil-

dren to follow a bad example that I taught them. Peer pressure is enough.

I used to not allow drinking at church functions at churches I served. I grieve my shrinking to socie-

tal norms. Social occasions in the world ought to be different than our witness in the church. I struggle with

hypocritical behavior. We don’t allow alcohol on church grounds but do at church functions? I am proud of

our AA presence and yet we cannot invite these recovering addicts to some of our church social gatherings.

The community of faith should to be a place where people can gather without risking relapse.

God help us to be different than the world.

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

Please contact the

church office to

schedule your

appointment for the

pictorial directory!!

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Y O U T H H A P P E N I N G S

I had a wonderful time of fellowship at our Super Bowl Party. Thank you to all the parents and students that

brought in food.

Remember that we are still raising funds for 30 Hour Famine and bringing in food items for the Chard

Wray Food Pantry.

This Sunday (Feb. 3) we will have regular youth activities:

5:30-6pm, Snack Supper

6-7pm, Choir

7-8pm, UMYF

Remember to bring in your 30 hour participation forms (Due Feb. 16).

Sean McConnell

C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY

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

WILL EAT IN THE KIDSTIME ROOM AT 5:45)

2/12- 3rd-5th Choir, 6:05pm (ALL CHILDREN WILL EAT IN THE

KIDSTIME ROOM AT 5:45)

KidsTime and Choir!

We are having a great time at KidsTime and choir but we are miss-

ing you! Come and join us on Sunday and Wednesday nights.

Choir and KidsTime meet on Sunday from 4:00-5:30pm, 4 year olds- 2nd

grades will have choir in the choir room and 3rd-5th grades will have

KidsTime. On Wednesday the two ages will reverse activities. The 4 year

olds- 2nd grades will have KidsTime starting at 5:45pm and the 3rd-5th

grade will have choir starting at 6:05pm. 4 year olds- 2nd graders will eat

their dinner in the KidsTime room. Please remember to make dinner

reservation for your child through the church office. The older kids will

eat with their parents and then go to choir at

6:05pm.

SAVE THE DATE

Vacation Bible School is June 23-27, 2014

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

From the Counselor’s Desk Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, I know that I am a few

days early but why not celebrate a few days early...the

roses may be a little less expensive. I really like the idea

that there is a national holiday dedicated to telling people

closest to us that we love them. The relationship theorists

tell us that this is an important principle in keeping the

emotional excitement in our long-term commitments

alive. Love is not just a feeling, but also intentional ac-

tions on the days that we don’t feel like it helps to keep

our relationships healthy. Meaningful touch daily (a hug,

hand holding, or a pat on the back) is just one way that

we can tell the most important people in our lives that

they are special. So....learn the love language of your

spouse/significant other, child, and/or pet and speak it!

Follow the way of love...I Corinthians 14:1 (NIV)

Betty W. Williams, LMFT, M. Div.

Director, Milledgeville Christian Counseling Center

Come Visit Our Book Fair Fiesta! February 9 – 16

Sundays, before & after worship services Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30

Mon – Fri, 8 – 8:30 and 11:45 – 12:30

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P R O G R A M S

Serving This Weekend: February 9, 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

Acolytes/Acolyte Parent Shelby Duke & David Duke/Cathy Duke Children’s Church Jayne & John Rourke/Jeff & Mandy Petty KidsTime/Children’s Choir (Sunday) Christine Giles & Cathy Duke; (Wednesday) Autumn & Julie Strom Altar Guild (8:45 & 11:00) Rubye Pittman, Pam Gilbert & Cathy Duke (9:45) Courtney Hitchcock Sound Technicians James McCue, Jeff McAfee, Mark Paulish & Dwayne Morgan (Rotating) Ushers (8:45) Pam & Terry Peacock; (9:45) Courtney & Paul Hitchcock (11:00 Capt.) Mike Cobb, Don King, Hal Peeler, Chai Giles, Billy Matthews & Rob Manchester Greeters: (8:45) Pam & Terry Peacock; (9:45) Stacy & Todd Pittman (11:00) Cay Quattlebaum & John Farmer

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

In Our Prayers: Harmony Hospice: Carole Sirmans (Chip Sirmans mother); Chaplinwood: Mel Forringer; Stonebrook Suites: Eunice Babb; Green Acres: Grace Vadas, Tilmon Chamlee, Virgie White (Caroline Dunn’s mother), Janet Randall, Frances Ann Harrington (Jeffrey Harrington’s mother), Lav-inia Veal (Stacy Pittman’s grandmother), Evangeline Lundy & Frankie Jenkins; Ongoing Concerns: Faye Banks, Lindsey Willoughby, Alice Hat-taway, 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, Nell Jackson, Jane Whitfield & Jan Massey; Recent Concerns: Kristen Wells (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Vadas), Barbara Yokum, Karen May (Kim Stanford’s mother), S.H. Napier, Amy Smith (John & Louise Sallstrom’s daughter), Jane Barnard, Rian Ringsrud, 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), David Pittman, LaNe Goff, Leonard Queen, Merry Rose Queen, Emily Moore, Lisa McCrickard, Wesley Pittman, Donna Wood, Holly Williams, Susasn Tuller, Tug Greer, Susan Delano (daughter-in-law of Una Delano), Madi Bentley (Stan & Janet Mauldin’s granddaughter), Jay Hodges & Carol Ewers.

Christian Sympathy to the family of Liz Thompson upon the death of her brother, Julian Wilson, February 1st.

Pictures are underway! Make

your appointment TODAY! Pictures will be taken February 4th-8th and

February 11th-15th. Choose a time that’s convenient for you!

Also, if you’d like to volunteer to assist in handling

paperwork during photo sessions, please contact Collene Dalrymple

at 478-452-4597 or cdalrymple@milledgevillefumc.org.

J. Tom Morgan, author of Ignorance is No De-

fense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law, will

speak at Milledgeville FUMC on

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6:15pm

Dinner 5:45pm, reservations needed

Through real-life examples, Ignorance is No Defense ex-

plains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand lan-

guage. With a primary focus on criminal laws, Ignorance is

No Defense not only describes what the law requires but also teenager’s rights

under the law. Author J. Tom Morgan, a highly respected former prosecutor

and experienced trial lawyer, provides straightforward information and valu-

able insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims

of crime. This presentation is free and open to the public. Mr. Morgan’s book

will be available for purchase following the presentation. For more informa-

tion, please call 478-452-4597.

The United Methodist Men

Invite you to

The Annual Ladies Valentine’s Dinner On Wednesday, February 12, 2014

At 6 o’clock in the evening

Ladies are free (Adults only) Men are $10

There will be a separate program for Youth and Children in their respective areas

Reservations Required

Please rsvp by Monday, February 10, 2014 _________________________________________________

Name: _____________________ Number of Ladies Attending: _____ Number of Men Attending: ______

Milledgeville First United Methodist Church

366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061

Return Service Requested

W E E K L Y C A L E N D A R

Non-profit Org.

U. S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 67

Milledgeville, GA

31061

“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.

February 12 Book Fair

12:00pm AA

3:00pm Disciple IV

5:45pm UMM Valentine’s Dinner

5:45pm KidsTime & Choir

7:00pm Choir

7:00pm Youth Bible Study

February 13 Book Fair

5:00pm Hand Bells

6:00pm Band Practice

6:30pm GRACE Circle

7:00pm AA

February 14 Office Closed

Book Fair

12:00pm AA

7:00pm AA

February 15 Book Fair

8:30am UMM

9:00am Marriage Couple’s Retreat

10:00am AA

February 9 Book Fair

12:30pm Missions

4:00pm KidsTime & Choir

5:30pm MYF & Youth Choir

7:00pm AA

February 10 Book Fair

12:00pm AA

12:00pm Fifties Plus

6:00pm Disciple III

6:00pm Jesus & the Gospels

6:30pm Disciple I

6:30pm Scout Comm. Mtg.

7:00pm Boy Scouts

7:00pm MSG

February 11 Book Fair

10:00am Needles

1:30pm Staff Meeting

5:30pm AA

5:30pm Trustees

6:00pm Beauatitudes BS

7:00pm AA

Special Gifts

*A gift was given to the General Fund in mem-

ory of Martha Johnson by:

Bill & Nancy Hartley.

Keith Sibilsky.

*A gift was given to the Pre-School in memory of

Martha Johnson by Dr & Mrs. William G. Neely.

*A gift was given to River of Life in memory of

Ellen Hill by Eunice Babb.

Pressure: A burdensome, distressing, or weighty condition. Are you feeling pressure right now? Is it affecting your health, your attitude, or your relationships

with your family and friends? Would you like to have someone to talk to, just to help you get through the next month or two? Our Stephen Ministers can help. Call Shirley Wiley, Referral Coordinator, at 478-234-0195, for more informa-tion.

The Missions Committee will hold its first meeting on Sunday, Feb. 9th, at 12:30 PM in the church conference room. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. If you're interested in joining the commit-tee, please contact Ed Moore at 478-454-4031.

Fifties Plus Our next meeting will be February 10th. Angie D. Mar-tin will present the program on The Red Bird Mission, to show a way to volunteer. The program will be WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS, AND WE LOVE TO VOL-UNTEER. I hope to recognize the many ways people in our group volunteer.