The Shepherd Newsletter August 5, 2014

The Shepherd The Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church

Contents

Page 2 Announcements & Upcoming Events

Page 3 Reporting & Photos

Page 4 2-week Calendar

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If you or someone you know has been visiting with us at Newnan FUMC for a while and are wondering what the next step should be, this is for you!

Next Steps is an experience that will be held at 9:30 a.m. on August 17th and 24th in the Parish Hall. The purpose of this class, led by pastor

Stuart Greene, is to answer questions you may have about the church and the denomination, and to share important information with you about membership. There will also be a special breakfast on the morning of the 24th during the class time. Should you choose, you will be able to join the church on Sunday, August 24th.

If you would like to make plans to attend, please RSVP by contacting the church office (churchoffice@newnanfumc.org | 770.253.7400) or by registering online (click the “Next Steps” banner on the website).

PREACHING SCHEDULE August 10: 8:30 Traditional & 11:00 Contemporary – Stuart | 11:00 Traditional – Maria August 17: 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional – Stuart | 11:00 Contemporary – JoAn August 24: 8:30 Traditional & 11:00 Contemporary – Stuart | 11:00 Traditional – Maria August 31: 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional – Stuart | 11:00 Contemporary – Maria

Don’t miss worship this Sunday!

We’ll be starting a new series on the fruit of the Spirit.

From Here to There: Becoming the Person You Were

Created to Be

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MUSIC NOTES IT’S CHOIR TIME! Some choirs are meeting this week! Plan on making choir a part of your fall schedule. New members are always welcome! Register now for all children’s and youth choirs by going to our website and clicking “music” under “ministries.” Fall calendars for each choir are also posted there.

Here’s a partial list of our choirs and when they begin rehearsing: -Chancel Choir: August 6 | 6:45 p.m. | Choir Room -Youth Choir: August 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Choir Room -Parish Choir: August 13 | 5:45 p.m. | Bell Room -Children’s Choirs: August 20 (see below) Cherub Choir: 4:15 p.m. | Room 203 Young Ringers: 4:15 p.m. | Bell Room Wesley Choir: 4:15 p.m. | Choir Room Carol Choir: 5:15 p.m. | Choir Room

NEW CHOIR ROBE CAMPAIGN We are asking the congregation to prayerfully consider helping us fund the purchase of these robes which are $165 apiece. Donations can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Checks can be made out to the Newnan FUMC Choir Robe Fund. Thank you!

PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES Don’t forget to get your Photo Church Directory! They are always available in the church office during the week and from Karen’s office on Sundays. The cost is $5/directory for either a hard or digital copy.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, August 12 | 3:45 p.m. | Gathering Room

JOB NETWORKING Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Parish Hall

FULL-SIZED SHEPHERDS RESUME Our full-sized Shepherd Newsletter will resume in two weeks! If you have items for the Shepherd, they must be turned in by the Monday before at midnight so that we can know how much space to allocate. Note: Only church/ministry related items will be included. Thank you for your understanding.

CONFIRMATION CLASS SIGNUP Confirmation Class registrations are now open online for rising 6th graders. Click the “Confirmation 2014” Banner on the home page of the website to register.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP MINISTRY TRAINING Saturday, September 13 | $30 (includes lunch) | Hillside United Methodist in Woodstock | We will be taking a group of interested volunteers to this workshop. Contact Maria if interested in attending.

CHILDREN’S FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF At 9:45 a.m. this Sunday, August 10, children will gather in

the Sanctuary to celebrate their promotion to a new Sunday School class! School-age children will be promoted

according to their grade level for the upcoming school year. Infants and preschool-age children will be assigned to a

class according to their birthdates and preschool class assignments.

CANCER CARE MINISTRY TRAINING Cancer Care Ministry will begin training on September 2nd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Henry Kitchens classroom. All

who are interested in this ministry please plan on attending. Come and join us as we begin this compassionate cancer

caring ministry. –Cissy Hass (superwoman@numail.org) | David Clark (dclark@numail.org)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Fellowship (& suppers) will start back on August 20th. Dinner will be from 5:15-6:15. More details to

come! Sign up for supper online (click the WNF banner!)

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING In late September, we will begin another training class for

Stephen Ministers. In it, trainees will: Be equipped to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional and spiritual

care to others; gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting; experience tremendous

personal spiritual growth. Interested? Contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc.org)

BIBLE PRESENTATION ON PROMOTION SUNDAY During the 9:45 a.m. Children’s Assembly, the rising 2-year-olds will be presented with a story and picture Bible. The 2-year-olds will then go to their class for an introductory time

with their teachers. In the 11:00 a.m. worship services, 3rd graders will be presented with their Bibles. Please let Maria

know which service you will be attending this Sunday if you have a 3rd grader who will be receiving a Bible.

(mbowers@newnanfumc.org)

BIBLE STUDIES COMING SOON Registration for Fall Bible Studies will begin the week of

August 18th. Be watching the website and the next edition of The Shepherd for detailed information about each study.

All studies will begin after Labor Day.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED Preschool Sunday School teachers are needed for this Fall!

They will be needed for this Sunday which will be a “get-to-know-you” time. The sign-up list will be posted outside the

classroom door or you may contact Maria Bowers if you are interested in serving as a Sunday School teacher. If you have

questions, please contact Maria and she will be glad to answer them. Teachers are also needed for school-age

children. Volunteers are always welcome as well!

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Friendship Committee Teri Thompson P.O. Box 130

Victoria, MN 55386

Gifts Received Memorials:

Bobby Hammond by Hulett & Barbara Hammond Bobby Hammond by John & Karen Cleveland

Bobby Hammond by Jason & Lisa Teel Bobby Hammond by Makenzie & Jackson Teel

Bobby Hammond by Lela & Bill Brown Bobby Hammond by Don & Mildred Jones

Bobby Hammond by Mary Thomas Bobby Hammond by Flossie Rainwater & Family Bobby Hammond by Mr. & Mrs. Wilkens Kirby

Bobby Hammond by James H. Williams

Honorariums: David Royal by Sue Royal

August 3rd Reporting Attendance

Worship Services Total 619 (8:30—115; 10:55—366; Connect—138) Sunday School 319 Church Membership 2195

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 8/2/2014 Week #30

Total Tithes & Income $ 828,879 Total Expenses $ 883,647 Over/(Under) $ (54,767)

Annual Budget $ 1,627,004 Capital Budget $ 35,000 Total Church Budget $ 1,662,004

August 10th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Matt Rossey (11:00) Acolytes: Luke Cliett, Nate Thomas (8:30) Wyatt Weldon, Annie Johnston (11:00) Crucifer: Charlie Mitchell (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

August 17th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30), Matt Rossey (11:00) Acolytes: Katharine Fox, Bradley Smith (8:30) Brandon Smith, Jones Paulk (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Agape Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

From Night of Worship on August 3rd

From Fun ‘n Frolic’s recent Western NC trip

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

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The Shepherd Newsletter August 5, 2014 SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School Children’s Sunday School Assembly (S) 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) 3:45pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking (PH) 6:30pm SPRC Meeting (Annex) Trustees Meeting (GR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 9:00am Preschool Summer Enrichment (PH) 10:00am Angel House Board Meeting (PC) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (HK) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Worship Planning Meeting (Annex)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Contemporary Worship Service (PH)

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 6:00pm Finance Committee Meeting (GR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 9:30am Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) 10:00am Angel House Board Meeting (PC) 6:00pm Taizé Service (Newnan Presbyterian)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 6:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 7:00am Samaritan Clinic Fundraiser (PH) 10:00am Ultimate Frisbee (Evans MS)