THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Page 2 Announcements

Page 3 Reporting & Photos

Page 4 2-week Calendar

33 Greenville Street | Newnan, GA 30263 P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | NewnanFUMC.org

Worship: 8:30 & 11 A.M. Traditional | 11 A.M. Contemporary Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist

Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ

and making Christ known.

The Night of Christmas @ the Contemporary

Christmas Eve Service (left), Birthday Party for Jesus (bottom left), and

Children’s Christmas Pageant (below)

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2015 BIBLE STUDIES TUESDAY 7:00a | Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study | Ongoing | Gathering Room | Leaders: Jerry Cox & Mike Fuller 6:30p | Crown Financial Study (10 weeks) | Begins January 6 | Location TBD | Leader: Chad Smith | Childcare Available WEDNESDAY 9-10:45a | Women’s Bible Study (12 weeks) | Begins January 7 | Room 201 | Leader: Rev. JoAn Kinrade | Cost: $10 for workbook 6:30-7:30p | Let’s Talk: Conversations on Faith & Life | Begins January 7 | Youth Lounge | Leader: Dr. Stuart Greene | Childcare Available 6:30-8p | Invitation to the New Testament | Begins January 14 | Gathering Room | Cost: $15 for workbook | Leaders: Ryan Brightman & Adam Lofton | Childcare Available 6:30p | Caregiving: Caring for Aging Parents (12 weeks) | Begins January 14 | Location TBD | Leaders: Nancy Carson & Susan Goodson | Childcare Available THURSDAY 6:30p | The Daniel Plan (12 weeks) | Begins January 15 | Gathering Room | Cost: $35 for book & workbook | Leader: Carolyn Newby | Childcare Available Sign up online by clicking the Bible Studies banner!

MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS: Rehearsals will resume the week of January 4. I look forward to seeing you in choir next week! Please check our website and click on the music tab to download your choir’s 2015 calendar. –David

YOUTH BELIZE TRIP COUPON BOOKS Don’t forget to pick up a coupon book with over $5,000 in coupons to support our Youth Mission Trip to Belize. Order by clicking the banner on the website. Cost: only $20!!! NURSERY DROP-OFF When the nursery is available, drop-off will begin 30 minutes before worship services and 15 minutes before all other events. All nursery care drop-off/pick-up will be on the bottom floor of the Parish Hall starting 1/1/2015.

COMMUNION FOR SHUT-INS Volunteers are needed to take the Sacrament of Holy Communion to our shut-ins. Please contact Rev. JoAn Kinrade if you would like to participate in this monthly ministry.

FUN ‘N FROLIC Sunday, January 25 | Leave @ 2p/Return by 5:30p | Ring of Fire | Legacy Theater in Tyrone | Cost: $24 | One of the best “jukebox musicals” of our time, Ring of Fire touches on the life of Johnny Cash. Featuring a company of five performers/musicians, this ode to the man in black NURSERY WISH LIST As we prepare for the new year, we are in the process of restocking supplies in the nursery. The following items are used every Sunday and are essential to a healthy nursery: baby wipes, disposable changing pad covers, facial tissues, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol). Please leave donations at the nursery on Sunday mornings or at the church office during the week. Thank you!

LENT HABITAT BUILD Stay tuned for more information about an exciting new ministry opportunity beginning in February! We will be partnering with other local churches to build a home for a local family in need. More info coming soon!

WNF & SUPPERS Wednesday Night Fellowship, Suppers, and Vespers will resume next week! January birthdays will be recognized on January 7th.

CPR CERTIFICATION If you would like to become CPR certified or renew your certification, we have 2 upcoming training sessions open to all congregation members: 1/6 from 6-9p (reg. due by 1/4) & 1/17 from 9a-12p (reg. due by 1/16). Course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, including hands-on AED training and First Aid. Participants earn a 2-year ASHI certification upon completion. Participants will also receive electronic resources to improve retention after the program. Cost: $30/person Contact Ashley Johnson (ajohnson@newnanfumc.org) if interested!

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Friendship Committee Lynn Ford

P.O. Box 1062 Newnan, GA 30264

770.880.9413

Christian Sympathy Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of

Carole Busby for the death of her daughter, Beth Davidson, on Tuesday, December 30.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Dr. George MacNabb who passed on Sunday,

December 14.

Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Diane Trum who passed on Wednesday,

December 24.

Memorials/Honorariums Honorariums:

Charlotte Harvey, Patsy & Jack Jackson, Susan & John Goodson, Stuart & Becky Greene by

Frances Goodson

Charlotte Harvey, Stuart & Becky Greene, Gary & Shelby Parrish by Patsy & Jack Jackson

Kathy Wilson by Carolyn Thrasher

John & Janie Edgar by Nan Harper

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 1/3/2014 Week #52 Total Tithes & Income $ 1,479,152 Total Expenses $ 1,438,749 Over/(Under) $ 40,403 Annual Budget $ 1,627,004 Capital Budget $ 35,000 Total Church Budget $ 1,662,004

January 11th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Lily Smith, AnneMarie (11:00) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

January 4th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Lacey Daniell, Lela Daniell (8:30) Rees Poulakos, Ava Elder (11:00) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Christians Seeking Christ Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. George M. MacNabb, Jr. 5/8/1941 – 12/14/2014

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the

house of the Lord forever.” -Psalm 23:6

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

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The Shepherd Newsletter December 30, 2014 SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 2:00pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 4:30pm Youth Choir (CR)

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 6:30pm Crown Financial Study SPRC (Annex Conference)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Let’s Talk (YL) Invitation to the New Testament (GR) Caregiving Class 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 8:30pm Chrysalis Training (Annex/PH)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) 2:00pm Ultimate Frisbee (NHS) 4:30pm Youth Choir (CR)

MONDAY, JANUARY 12 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 10:00am Angel House Board Mtg. (PH) 2:30pm Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) 6:00pm Job Networking Meeting (PH) 6:30pm Crown Financial Study SPRC (Annex Conference)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW (207/209) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Let’s Talk (YL) Invitation to the New Testament (GR) Caregiving Class 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 6:00pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Annex) 6:30pm The Daniel Plan (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)