Faith United

Methodist Church N O V E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 5 I S S U E 1 0

“God does not

begin by asking

us about our

ABILITY,

But only about

our

AVAILABILITY,

and if we then

prove our

DEPENDABILITY,

He will increase

our

CAPABILITY.”

—Neal A. Maxwell

Look What We’ve Done! In 2015 Faith UMC contributed over $17,000 to missions such as MUST Ministries and Elizabeth

Inn, Imagine No Malaria, UMCOR, Murphy Harpst, the UM Children’s Home, and the World

Methodist Evangelism Institute. We contributed helpful and beautiful items to schools, hospitals,

shelters, and meal programs such as the Women’s Extension, Elizabeth Inn, and MUST summer

lunches. We gave clothing items in May’s Undies Sundays and October’s Winter Wear Coat Drive.

Classes, ministries, and small groups gave new NRSV Bibles for the sanctuary, school supplies,

Valentine’s gifts to shut-ins, and gifts to graduates. We prayed together at a Prayer Vigil in January,

and through a Lenten “Prayer Tree” in February. We gathered in prayer, worship, study, fellowship

and mission, and observed Scout Sunday, Souper Bowl, and mission trips to Eleuthera, Bahamas and

Hinton Center, North Carolina. We cleaned out storage spaces at the church, painted the exterior

trim, and mended the roof, and went out into the community for our first ever Great Missions

Morning. We hosted three evening support groups, Scouts, KidsSlam, and Vacation Bible School.

We have made a big difference in people’s lives, to bless them in the name of Jesus Christ!

What will we do next?

Wrapped in Love

Hinton Center Mission

Habitat Ministry

M.U.S.T. Sch

ool S

up

plies

MUST Lunch Preparers

Winter Wear

Coat Drive

Music Ministry CALLING ALL SINGERS!!

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISRIES, KIM ROYER: kim@faithumcng.org

(678) 357-7893.

Important dates to remember:

SAT., DEC. 19 – 2:00—5:00 p.m.—Dress Rehearsal For Cantata SUN., DEC. 20 – 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. — Christmas Cantata Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Sundays during Children’s Church

Dear Pastor Larisa, We are so grateful to God and the Faith family for the warmth and love we have received over the past six months. The time we have spent with you has confirmed for us that this, indeed, is a fellowship where love grows. We are blessed to have experienced and participated in your selfless service to the community and neigh-borhood. We leave with memories that we will always cherish—of the UMC Faith Church family, this beautiful country, and its wonderful people. We assure you of our prayers for the Covenant family in the days ahead.

Helen & Pauline (Mother & Aunt to Frank & Jyoti Daniel)

Register for Organ & Tissue Donation: Faith member John Root has raised our awareness about

the importance of organ and tissue donation, as diabetes has affected his kidneys and he awaits a donation.

November 8th is Organ & Tissue Donor Sunday in the United Methodist Church. You may have told the

Driver’s License office that you want to be a donor, but you can take two more important (and easy) steps

to ensure that you can bless others through donation: tell your loved ones, and register: https://www.donatelifegeorgia.org/

register/ and http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/index.html . It’s online & quick! You can also pick up a

form at a public library. These websites answer common questions that people have about donation.

John writes, “When our automobile breaks down, we ask a mechanic to replace the broken part and we are generally

on our way in a day or two. When our body breaks down, a doctor may tell us that he can replace it, but it will be several

YEARS before he can get ‘the parts.’ God inspired modern medicine with the knowledge and skill to transplant vital organs

and tissue successfully. YOU can be a part of the solution by donating your organs and tissue giving life to a fellow human.

Not all donations need to be done specifically at death. Living donors provide blood, plasma, kidneys, etc...with minimal

effect on the donor at any age. Please check into what you can do for someone else, and then decide if you can be a donor.

Thanks for caring!”

KidSLAM Schedule: Nov. 1st—4:00pm Nov. 8th—4:00pm Nov. 15th—4:00pm Nov. 22nd—4:00pm Nov. 29th—Thanksgiving Holiday

KidSLAM: We have had so

much fun getting to know each

other and learning to use our

bibles. We have also just started

rehearsals for our Christmas

Play "Star Trip: Our Faith

Awakens". It's not too late to

join. All elementary aged

children are welcome to join us

on Sunday afternoons from 4 to

5pm.

Sunday, November 1st—All Saints Day 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

9:45am Pastor’s Prayer Time

9:45am Christian Education

10:00am Praise Team

11:00am Worship

4:00pm Marriage Class

4:00pm KidSLAM

Tuesday, November 3rd

9:30am PALS Breakfast at Cracker Barrel

Wednesday, November 4th 6:30pm Chancel Choir

8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, November 5th

7:00pm Prayer Team Sunday, November 8th—Vetran’s Day 8:00am Men’s Breakfast

9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

9:45am Pastor Prayer Time

9:45am Christian Education

10:00am Praise Team

11:00am Worship

12:15pm Finance Meeting

4:00pm Marriage Class

4:00pm KidsSlam Wednesday, November 11th 6:30pm Chancel Choir

8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, November 12th

10:30am PALS Bingo in Fellowship Hall

7:00pm Prayer Team

Sunday, November 15th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

9:45am Pastor Prayer Time

9:45am Christian Education

10:00am Praise Team

11:00am Worship

12:15pm Thankfulness Meal/Fellowship Hall

4:00pm KidSLAM

Wednesday, November 18th

10:30am Cumberland Ladies Luncheon

6:30pm Chancel Choir

8:00pm Praise Team

Thursday, November 19th

10:30am Faith Friendship Circle

7:00pm Prayer Team

Sunday, November 22nd—Bible Sunday

9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

9:45am Pastor Prayer Time

9:45am Christian Education

10:00am Praise Team

11:00am Worship

4:00pm KidSlam

5:00pm Church Council Meeting Wednesday, November 25th—Office Closed 6:30pm Chancel Choir

8:00pm Praise Team

Thursday, November 26th—Office Closed

7:00pm Prayer Ministry

Sunday, November 29th

9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall

9:45am Pastor Prayer Time

9:45am Christian Education

10:00am Praise Team

11:00am Worship

12:15pm Soup & Salad Sunday

November Calendar—2015

Faith & Cumberland UMC --Where are we now on our merger?

We chose the temporary name of Covenant UMC. This will go on the church sign and on our

bulletin, website, and other things. It is a temporary name so that other names more appropriate to

location or vision might be chosen in the future.

Our new church council will begin meeting in November. A list of the council members is available

in the church narthex and on the website.

One of the first tasks is to prepare job descriptions for all positions.

We will continue to monitor and adjust the 2016 budget as needed. Our finance chair and treasurer

are aware of steps to be taken regarding the handling of assets, payroll, tax id, and other matters.

In January we may do pledges, and we will work on the 2016 calendar for programs, outreach, and

ministries.

The zoning for the Cumberland property continues to be in process, and though there are delays it is

because of the workload for the Commission. We are encouraged to reach out to the county

commission with our support of the plan.

Rev. Anderson and Rev. Parker are working with staff, teachers, and leaders to plan fellowship,

worship, and mission, so that Faith can do a great job welcoming Cumberland.

Let us keep praying: for Cumberland as they say good-bye to the church they love,

for our new leadership council, for the success of the sale,

and for our trust and love for each other to grow.

A word from Pastor Jenny Anderson Nick and I look forward to joining you in worship on Sunday, November 8th as we become Covenant United Methodist Church. I will be praying for you as we join together. Please pray for me. On Sunday, November 1st, Rev. Ludmila Garbuzovva will have been with you in worship. She is a good friend and serves as a pastor for First UMC Moscow Russia. Cumberland has supported the work of First UMC Moscow since its beginning in 1992. Rev. Garbuzova has visited Cumberland many times and we are excited to share this ministry with you.

PALS November PLANS

Tuesday, November 3rd—PALS Breakfast (9:30a.m.) will

resume at Dolly’s restaurant in Austell if they have reopened.

Thursday, November 12th—BINGO in the Fellowship Hall

10:30a.m. Hotdogs for lunch (donation). Don’t forget to bring

your dollar store gifts wrapped for the BINGO prizes.

Rachel Wendel & Susannah Parker—11/1

Carol & Anton Kleywegt—11/8

Cecille & June Millena—11/15

Beth Gaines & Lynn Montgomery—11/22

Kathy McGill & Sarah Lyons—11/29

Children’s Church Schedule

IS HIRING!

Our toddler and preschool rooms are

completely full and we are learning all about

Thanksgiving and God's blessings this

month. Our baby room is looking to add one

more to our fabulous team of workers. If you

think you might like to serve God by working

in our infant room on either Tuesdays or

Wednesdays, please contact Sarah Lyons at

Sarah@cumberlandmethodist.com or 678-778-3970 PMO will be closed the week of Thanksgiving

Cumberland/Covenant UMC Senior Ladies

Will meet in the Fellowship Hall on

Wednesday—November 18th—10:30a.m.—Luncheon

Faith/Covenant Friendship Circle

Will meet in the Fellowship Hall on

Thursday—November 19th—10:30a.m.

Pecans will be ready for pick-up.

Please bring a dish to share.

Hostesses: Shirley Lynn Barbara Calvert

Nursery Volunteers for November

Acolyte Schedule

Caitlin McGill & Gillian Montgomery—11/1

Andrew Gaines & Morgan Lyons—11/8

Caitlin McGill & Faith Millena—11/15

Jillian Montgomery & Morgan Lyons—11/22

Caitlin McGill & Gaith Millena—11/29

Men’s Breakfast

Sunday Morning—November 8th—8:00a.m.

Please come join the fellowship of men over a

hearty breakfast. It’s a great time to make

new friendships while enjoying the old ones.

9:45 a.m. Nursery Volunteers Nov. 1st—Nancy O’Leary Nov. 9th—Susannah Parker Nov. 15th—Rachel Wendel Nov. 22nd—MaryJane LeCroy Nov. 29th—Susannah Parker

11:00 a.m. Nursery Volunteers Nov. 1st—Tamara Wagner

Nov. 8th—Amber Koblasz Nov. 15th—Wendy McLauglin Nov. 22nd—Nancy O’Leary Nov. 29th—Susannah Parker

Missions

We celebrate the wonderful donations of Winter

Wear items for our neighbors in the community.

Thank You!

Angel Tree—Begins Nov. 29th

Plan ahead for the special Christmas blessing of the

Angel Tree—gifts for children. Meanwhile, don’t

forget items for the M.U.S.T. food pantry!

Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal Giving Thanks for our time together as Covenant

Sunday, November 15th

12:15p.m.—Fellowship Hall Please bring a couple of dishes to share. The church will provide the

meat.

Soup & Salad Sunday

Sunday—Nov. 29th—12:15p.m.—Fellowship Hall

The donations collected for each meal goes to M.U.S.T.

Bring your favorite soup, or a salad, bread/crackers and of course, desserts.

Please pick the one (s) you’d like to bring and let Jerry Ziegler know at

404-606-9462 or email at jerry.ziegler@juno.com

“Be thankful

For what you have.

Your life, no matter

how bad you

think it is,

Is someone else’s

Fairytale.”

—Wale Ayeni

November♥ Birthdays

Condyce Phillips 11/4

Kenneth Pence 11/5

Zachary Ziegler 11/6

Elizabeth Clark 11/7

Mackenzie Meeks 11/8

Saron McLaughlin 11/9

Cecille Millena 11/11

Mary Anderson 11/17

Brenda Cook 11/18

Shirley Parker 11/21

Emily Birkenbine 11/28

Karolyn Irwin 11/29

Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Ushers for November

♥ November Anniversaries ♥

Lon & Vickie Slack—11/12

Jim & Doris Elder—11/15

Fred & LeDoris Chandler—11/27

November Ushers

Scottie Miller*

Barbara Calvert

Danny Hames

Yvonne Wolfe

Recipe for the Month of November

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Cake:

1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix

1 egg

8 Tbsp. melted butter

Filling:

1 8oz. Pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 15oz. can pumpkin

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

8 Tbsp. melted butter

1 16oz. Box powdered sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix,

eggs, and butter. Mix well with electric mixer. Pat the

mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 pan.

Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and

pumpkin until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and butter and

beat together. Next add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and

nutmeg and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake

batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to

overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Variations: Pineapple: Instead of pumpkin, add a drained

20 ounce can of crushed pineapple to the cream cheese

filling.

Banana: Prepare cream cheese filling as directed,

beating in 2 ripe bananas instead of the pumpkin.

Recipe by: Condyce Phillips

Faith United Methodist Church

Your Staff

We’ re on

the Web!

www.smyrnafaithumc.org

Automatic bank draft is a great way to keep your

financial commitment to the church! Brenda Cook

in the church office can help you set it up,

Brenda@faithumcng.org OR you can set it up

through the church website.

Questions or comments--contact Harvey Hightow-

er, Finance Chair, harveyhightower@bellsouth.net.

Make a final gift of blessing—remember our

church or other UMC ministries in your estate

planning.