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5 th page First United Methodist

Marianna, Florida

November 2011

JOIN THE

MISSION! The giving goal for the

month of November is

$53,000…Thank you for

your generous giving

For more information, please visit our website FUMCOFMARIANNA.com

Simple & Elegant…two words that can speak to anyone: whether the Father of the Bride, the hostess for a gathering of friends, or a child’s prayer. In the past few days, as we have watched the reaction to the death of Steve Jobs of Apple fame; there has been one legacy that stands out most of all. He was an artist. He took things others have created and he made them “simple & elegant.” I can attest to that! In four years and two iPhones later: “Why doesn’t everything work in a way that makes sense?”

In the past couple of weeks we have been in prayer and deep thought about leadership for 2012. Many of our saints have completed their terms. We are deeply grateful to them. So, how do we bring on so many new people? Why do we have so many meetings? Isn’t the structure a little complicated? We have been given a clear mission…to make disciples, so isn’t there a way to reduce meet-ings and do more ministry? After clear thought and several listening meetings (you spoke and we heard you!). We are proposing a move from a Council on Ministries and Administrative Board to a Church Council. You will soon learn that we have retired words like “church and society” and “outreach” and we have taken the word evangelism back to its biblical roots. So listen for Hospitality, Education, Spirituality &Worship, and Service to be calling you as we try and get everyone engaged as we live out our Baptism!

Faithfully Yours,

Because we believe in stewardship:

Attendance: Offering:

10/02 260 $13,738.51

10/09 262 $11,435.37

10/16 214 $ 6,971.18

10/23 235 $ 7,215.00

10/31 234 $14,966.10

Offering to Day for the month: $54,326.16

Thank you for your generous giving!

Conniexion This month we celebrate the Saints, Christ the King Sunday, Thanksgiving, and begin a new

Christian Year in Advent! Wow, how our year has quickly progressed and how THANKFUL I am

for ALL THINGS!

Charge Conference is November 21, and we look forward to celebrating ministry at Marianna FUMC. Your Nominations

and Leadership Team has put together a great Church Council for 2012. It is an exciting time in the life of the church. God

is blessing us with the gifted and faithful… and I am thankful.

We continue to add “Shake it up Cooking Teams” to wnl which will put us into an eight week rotation. If you do not want to

cook you might consider putting together a “cleanup team.” Another addition to wnl is the “CAKE GIVE AWAY.’ Every

Wednesday after the meal we draw names of those present for the cake of the week. Know that someone is going home

with an entire cake :0). We are all having fun as we gather around table for fellowship each Wednesday evening… and I

am thankful.

Sunday worship continues to be inspired by the Holy Spirit as we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing. Hopes and

dreams for Marianna FUMC are becoming reality as God is with us and guides us. I am reminded of the great hymn We

Gather Together, originally written in 1597 to celebrate a Dutch victory. It was arranged and translated from Dutch to

Latin by Edward Kremser; from German to English by Theodore Baker.

We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;

He chastens and hastens His will to make known.

The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.

Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;

So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, were at our side, all glory be Thine! We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our Defender will be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation;

Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

It is a holy privilege to serve Marianna FUMC.

Thankfully,

Food For Thought

Please help keep the Helping Hands ministry and commu-

nity thriving by bringing in your canned goods or silent do-

nations for the Helping Hands fund. Donations accepted

every Sunday and Weekdays during office hours.



Kids Korner

Announcement

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Danny Mann and his family will be

leaving Marianna FUMC.

Danny has been accepted to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he will

begin his studies for his Masters of Divinity starting this Spring semester.

Danny’s Last Sunday with us will be January 9, 2012.

Please be sure to pray for Danny and his family as they take the next step in their lives

and for our SPRC as we begin the process to find our New Youth Director.

Let’s Pray! We are spending some time with our children learning about different kinds of prayer, how to pray,

and when to pray. As we work through our prayer module, there are six different types of prayer that

we will discuss. They are silence and listening to God; breath prayers; examen; intercession; read-

ing scripture prayerfully; and prayers of thankfulness. Children are encouraged to practice praying

at home, at school, and anytime that they want or need to talk to God.

To help us in our prayer journey, talk with your child about prayer as often as possible. It doesn’t

have to be a long, formal discussion. Look for those moments when a simple conversation can

make a really huge impact. Reinforce that God is always listening to them, and that anything that

they want to share with God is important and He is listening. They don’t always have to bow their

heads and use special words to talk with God; God is happy to hear from them just like a friend.

Teach them simple prayers, and talk to them about sharing their own thoughts and ideas about

prayer. Most importantly, let them see and hear you praying—this lets them know that praying is im-

portant to you, the most important and influential person in their life.

Communion Bread and Edible Art

A great big thanks to Mrs. Whidden for teaching us about Communion bread! We enjoyed learning

how the bread is made, and we even created our own “edible art” to celebrate our learning!

Sunday School SpiritSunday School SpiritSunday School SpiritSunday School Spirit

Children

Nursery (up to 2 years): Located in the Education Building on the second floor.

Toddlers (3-5 years): Located in the Education Building on the first floor.

Godly Play Room (1st-5th grades): Located in the Education Building on the second floor

The Way of the Child (1st-5th grades): WNL Located in the Education Building on the sec-

ond floor

Driven Youth Group: Located in the Education Building on the second floor

Adult

Kerygma: Located in the Youth Building on the second floor Rm Y203 and 204

Open Door: Located in the Youth Building on the second floor Rm Y205

Cliff Abbott: Located in the Education Building on the first floor Rm E 207

No Easy Answers: Located in the Youth Building on the first floor Rm Y 105

Dean Skaggs: Located in the Harrison Building Rm H 9

Friendly Helpers: Located in the Wesley Center Rm W 12

Seekers: Located in the Education Building on the first floor Rm E 100


Can you believe that Wal-Mart already has Christmas trees out? We’ve completely leap- frogged Thanksgiving and are already into the Christmas season. It’s hard to believe, we’re at this point in the year already, things are starting to taper down as we get ready for next step to start in January.

Before we get to Christmas we have a couple of great events coming up in Youth Ministry. First, on Saturday Nov. 12 the youth group is going to the second to the last David Crowder Band concert EVER!!! The praise and worship band that has written several popular songs over the last 10 years has decided to settle down and no longer tour. In addition to tickets, we have back stage passes to meet them in person! All students are invited, though we only have 20 spots. The cost is $35 and includes tickets and back stage passes. This is going to be awesome night of worship, make sure to be at Youth to sign up. Then on Dec. 4th, we are having our Youth Christmas Party from 6-8pm. More info will come out in the next few days as to location and what we are doing. I hope to see you all there.

And even though WalMart says Christmas is already here, please have a safe Halloween and a good Thanksgiving.

In Christ,

Danny

Save the Date

Upcoming

Events:

November 5: Yard Sale

November 13: Installation of new officers for 2012

Upcoming Youth Events

Nov 12th— David Crowder

Concert, Panama City.

- Cost $35.00

- Sign up is continuing

until Nov. 11th

Dec 4th—Youth Christmas party

- More information to come out shortly


Chrismon Tree

Sunday November 20, 2011 at 2:00pm

The Altar Guild will be “Hanging the Greens” for the Advent season

and Christmas. We need your help!! Men, women, children, young and

old. We need all of you. We are usually finished within two hours. We

will be serving cookies and lemonade (or hot apple cider if the

weather dictates.) Rain or shine we will be working. It is a very reward-

ing experience to prepare the sanctuary and the church grounds for

this very important season.

Calling All Fairy Godmothers

And Those in Training

Wednesday, November 9th we will have a work session

on the prom gown stash. We will be culling the inven-

tory and removing gowns that are not up to par. Mrs.

Amy Norville, Mrs. Terri Martin, and Mrs.Peggy Brown

will be the directing this project. All Fairy Godmothers

(Adults) and Fairy Godmothers In Training (middle school

and high school youth) are encouraged to attend. This

will be our first mission training session for the 2012

Prom Season. Meet in the gown room behind the Sanc-

tuary balcony at 3 pm, we will finish in time for WNS at

5:15pm. If you need transportation call Amy Norville at

482 6520

Cornucopia

Sunday

November 20, 2011

Please remember to bring non-

perishable and staple items on this

special Sunday. All food items will be

donated to Chipola Family Ministries.

wnl @5:15

wednesday night live

Come and be formed, transformed, and reformed.

Fun and worship for the whole family. Visit our website for the full details.

Shake It Up Teams

Nov 9: Randy Howell & Company

Nov 16: Ron Martin & Company

Nov 30: FUMC Staff

wednesday night live

Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from

Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the

birth of Jesus Christ. As he did with Jesus' crucifixion

in24 Hours That Changed the World, Hamilton once

again approaches a world-changing event with thought-

fulness. Using historical information, archaeological

data, and a personal look at some of the stories sur-

rounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history

will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along

We are starting The Journey on WNL November 9, 2011 in the Disciple Room. This is a 3 week class.

New Program Coming to WNL Soon

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Monthly Review

Here is what you thought…

Adult Bible Study on Wednesday Nights

“Good Attendance, leadership, and discussion”- Tony Klappas

Youth Drama Program

“REALLY FUN!!!”- Libby Varnum

Disciple 101 Class

“Learning so much… going in depth… looking forward to Methodism 101”-

Edith Whidden

Bible Studies

Confirmation Class: Sunday at 5:30 located in the

Disciple room, dinner provided

Lady’s Bible Study: Monday at 10:30 am located in the Davis

Room

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: Wednesday at 6:30 am located in

the Wesley Center

Disciple One Class: Monday 5:30-8 located in the Disciple Room

We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Stephen Ministry


November Birthdays

November 01

Danielle Meeks

Polly Roberts

Ryan Pelt

November 03

Janie Nolen

Jesse Smallwood

Marsha Kent

November 04

James Wise

Jarmin Reed

November 06

Caleb Callahan

Mathew Norville

Paul Donofro

Robert Eaton

Tristan Mulder

November 07

Bob Burke

Gloria Atwell

November 08

Glenn Richardson

John Duffee

Steve Davis

November 09

Amy Norville

November 11

BT Johnson

Steven Spence

Suzanne Adams

November 12

Sheridan Dryden

Libby Varnum

November 13

Brett Jowers

Justin Fleck

Sherry Halloway

November 14

Cliff Thomas

George Sweeney

Kathryn Jordan

William Strickland

November 15

Barbara Thames

Cathy Uptagrafft

November 16

Boone Arunakul

Brailyn Howard

Virginia Theunissen

Becky Wester

November 17

Austin Livingston

Carrie Moody

November 18

Joe Taylor

Travis Morris

November 20

Alan Pelt

Jaime Harkins

Tucker Jackson

Virginia Miller

November 21

Analie Cook

Chad Swails

Lillie Livingston

Otis Traynom

Ron Duell

Tripp Hudson

November 22

Alan Duffee

Billy Hughes

Catherine O’Connor

November 23

Christopher Donofro

Jan Lowe

Mert Ringer

Natalie Baggett

November 24

Dwight Keesee

Ellery Glass

Jamison Scheffer

Tony Williams

November 25

Lauren Saunders

November 26

John McCraney

Ron Martin

Tammy Thames

November 27

Allen Harkins

November 28

Christian Johnson

November 29

Allison Noble

November 30

Garrison Glass

Ken Stoutamire

Nursery & Infant

Ministries: Annie Kohn

Teresa Collins

Sheila Syfrett

Jordan Thigpen

Becky Wester

Jill Blaisure

Housekeeper:

Blanche Amison

Maintenance:

Dean Blaisure

Financial

Secretary:

Jo Anne Brandenburg

Publication Secretary:

Amie Fossum

Accompanist:

Judy Harrison

Organist Emeritus:

Anneke Large

Director of Contemporary Music:

Richard Hinson

Director of Youth

Ministries:

Daniel Mann

Director of Children’s Ministries:

Tammie Newsome

Administrative

Assistant:

Brandi Bernales

Audio Technicians:

Jeff Edenfield

Steven Varnum

Visual Media

Technician:

Chase Mason

Chancel Choir Director:

Rebecca Dillmore

Organist:

Dr. Christine

Yoshikawa-Powell

Rev. Bill Elwell:

(850) 693-1026 (cell)

[email protected]

Rev. Connie Farnell:

(850) 209-8174 (cell)

[email protected]


Under the Pecan Trees

us

Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,

Just wanted to let you know how Just wanted to let you know how Just wanted to let you know how Just wanted to let you know how

much I appreciate everything much I appreciate everything much I appreciate everything much I appreciate everything

you’ve done. It really meant a lot. you’ve done. It really meant a lot. you’ve done. It really meant a lot. you’ve done. It really meant a lot.

Thank you for the meal after Thank you for the meal after Thank you for the meal after Thank you for the meal after

Pappa’s funeral. It was wonderful! Pappa’s funeral. It was wonderful! Pappa’s funeral. It was wonderful! Pappa’s funeral. It was wonderful!

We also wanted to thank you for We also wanted to thank you for We also wanted to thank you for We also wanted to thank you for

your love and support.your love and support.your love and support.your love and support.

Love,Love,Love,Love,

The Brewer FamilyThe Brewer FamilyThe Brewer FamilyThe Brewer Family


Office Angels

We are continuing our Office

Angel ministry. If you are in-

terested in greeting guests

and answering phones please

contact Tony Klappas for

more information.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for Chipola

Family Ministries. This opportu-

nity would occur once every six

weeks on a Thursday 9:00-11:30

am. Please contact George

Sweeney for more information.

Helping Hands

Do you find yourself thinking about get-

ting more involved in the community?

We could use your help on Tuesdays

between 2:00-4:00pm. You will be

given the opportunity to meet and

pray with God’s children. Come with an

open mind and an open heart. For

more information please call the office.

First United Methodist Church

2901 Caledonia Street

P.O. Box 1503

Marianna, FL 32447-1503

Making Disciples for Christ.

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us fumcofmarianna.com

The New Face of

the Church

Brandi Bernales

We welcome Brandi to our office family. She hails

from Wakulla and moved to Marianna in June 2010.

She enjoys tending to her flower garden and spending

time with her family. We are so excited for her to be

joining our team. Please stop by the church office to

welcome her to our Church Family.

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