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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 [email protected]
Minister of Programs & Pastoral Care Collene Dalrymple [email protected]
Minister of Children & Technology Rev. Allison Griner [email protected]
Minister of Youth & Recreation Sean McConnell [email protected]
Minister of Music & Other Arts Lauren Harbor [email protected]
Financial Mgr./Bldg. Super. Cay Quattlebaum [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Stephanie Johnson [email protected]
Director of Weekday Preschool Pat Walton [email protected]
Director of PMO Melanie Cobb [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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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Y O U T H H A P P E N I N G S
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 [email protected] or at 478-295-2363.
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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.