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Sunday, October 4, 2009Volume 9, Issue 19, No. 40

Forest Hills United Methodist ChUrCh United Methodist ChUrCh United Methodist ChUrCh United Methodist ChUrCh United Methodist ChUrCh

Winning, Growing, and Sending Disciples for Jesus

Sunday, October 48:30 AM Informal Worship (Sanctuary)9:30 AM Contemporary Worship (Ministry Center)9:30 AM Adult Sunday School9:30 AM Kids R.O.C.: Kindergarten - 5th Grades10:55 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)10:55 AM Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School11:30 AM Pumpkin Patch Spaghetti Luncheon (Min Ctr.)1:00 PM Drama Ensemble (Music Ste.)3:00 PM Youth Choir (Music Ste.)4:00 PM Youth & Adult Handbells (Music Ste.)5:00 PM Esther Bible Study (Rm. 97)6:00 PM Senior High Girls Ensemble (Music Ste.)6:00 PM Jr. High - Inside Out (Ministry Cntr.)7:00 PM Sr. High - Fusion (Youth Room)Monday, October 5Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm9:00 AM Pumpkin Patch Story Time (Rm. 125)6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 170 (Rm. 115)6:30 PM Cub Scout Meeting (Rm. 117)6:30 PM Tiger Cub Scout Meeting (Rm. 125)6:30 PM Continuing Care Support Group (Rm. 124)7:00 PM Church Council Meeting (Rm. 125)7:30 PM Boy Scout Troop 170 (Min. Cntr., Rm. 98,

99, 100, 103Tuesday, October 6Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Ministry Center)9:00 AM Pumpkin Patch Story Time (Rm. 125)10:00 AM Invitation to Genesis (Rm. 97)1:30 PM Goodtimers Game Day (Room 125)5:00 PM Young Survivors (Brides Rm. & Rm. 118)6:00 PM Adult Bible Study (Rm. 97)7:30 PM Tuesday Night Bible Study (Pyles home)Wednesday, October 7Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm9:00 AM Pumpkin Patch Story Time (Rm. 125)10:00 AM Esther Study (Rm. 97)3:00 PM Children’s Choir Snacktime (Rm. 124)3:30 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Mus. Ste)4:30 PM Children’s Choirchimes (Mus. Ste)4:30 PM Children’s Handbells (Mus. Ste)5:00 PM Children’s Rock Solid (Children’s Hall)6:00 PM Family Night Supper (Ministry Cntr.)6:30 PM Financial Peace (Rm. 125)6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (Rm. 97, 98)6:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Small Groups (off campus)7:15 PM Chancel Choir (Music Ste.)Thursday, October 8Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm9:00 AM Pumpkin Patch Story Time (Rm. 125)6:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Min. Cntr.)Friday, October 9Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm5:00 PM Jr. High Fall Retreat

Greeters - 8:30 amNarthex ........................................................ Frank & Mabel Harris

Greeters - 9:30 amCanopy Entrance .......................................... Randy & Dot RowlandMinistry Center ....................................................... Ann Crawford

Greeters - 10:55 amCanopy Entrance ................................... Betty Farr & Camile GibsonNarthex ..................................................... Charles & Helen Inman

Ushers ............................................................ Jon Griggs, Brent GayAcolytes ............................................. Will Saxton, Anthony Allmond

Children’s Ministry Host ................................................................Nursery Hostess: 9:30 am .................... Susie Greene, Sherie MosesNursery Hostess: 10:55 am ..................... Carol Foster, Cathy Siegel

Children’s Sunday School TeachersThree-and Four-year-olds ..................................... Mildred HowardKindergarten ............................................................... Holli Clark1st Grade .................................................................. Sheri Moses2nd & 3rd Grades ............................................. Vic & Shaye Michael4th & 5th Grades....................................................... Jill Thompson

Three-and Four-year-olds - 11:00 am ................... Robin FrischkornVisitation Teams .............................................. Tom & Ann AdkissonBread Baking Team - October .................. Betty Nelson & Sarah Teipel

Altar Guild - OctoberSanctuary .............................................. Joy Bechtel, Shirley DavisMinistry Center ................................................................ Jill Cole

Counters - October ............................................ Larry Cox, Carl Kelly

Building Security - October .......................................... Nate RushingSunday School Offering - October ................................ Wesley Glen

SUNDAY SERVICES

SANCTUARY WORSHIPInformal Service

8:30 amTraditional Service

10:55 am

MINISTRY CENTER WORSHIPContemporary Service

9:30 am

SUNDAY SCHOOL9:45 am & 10:55 am

MISSIONARIES

Fritz Charles (Haiti)God of Compassion Ministries

Jill LehmanServing with

Operation Mobilization

Kelly SasserCampus Crusade for Christ

Welcome to Forest Hills United Methodist Church! Wehope you find today’s visit with us an enjoyable,encouraging, and inspiring time. If you are looking fora church home or have questions about Forest Hills,please contact Rev. Jimmy Towson at 477-1161.

We encourage you to sign the pew pad sothat we may have a record of your

attendance.

In His Service - Sunday, October 4

Life at Forest HillsLife at Forest HillsLife at Forest HillsLife at Forest HillsLife at Forest Hills

Shane

“The Pumpkins Are Coming! The Pumpkins Are Coming!”

Many of you know that custodian Robert Moore recently tied the knot here atFHUMC. Those of us who attended the wedding ceremony were blessed by the ringbearer who came running down the aisle, ringing a bell loudly exclaiming, “The Brideis coming! The Bride is coming!” What a great day! We are so happy for Robert!

Well guess what? Ring the bell again! “The Pumpkins are coming! ThePumpkins are coming!” That’s right! The pumpkins for our annual Pumpkin Patcharrive October 3, bright and early. unloading the tractor-trailer and setting up the Pumpkin Patch.

Your staff will provide a for everyone who comesto help! The fun starts with We will start unloadingat - sharp!

Debbie and I, along with your staff, will be here early preparing your break-fast and we couldn’t be more excited! So, we want to invite all of you to come sharein this service project as we kick off another exciting Pumpkin Patch. Don’t forget:

We’ll see you there!Blessings,

Jimmy Towson

PS. The more who help - the less time it will take. So, don’t assume someone else ishelping. Put your love in action and join us!!!

1217 Forest Hill Road • Macon, Georgia 31210 • Website: www.foresthillsmacon.com

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Rev. Jimmy Towson ................ Senior MinisterAnnette Barnette .................. Office ManagerJanie Battle ................... Director of PreschoolSonia Bobbitt ........ Director of Music MinistriesRev. Teresa Edwards .... Minister of Adult Disc.Jessi Timmerman ...... Associate Youth DirectorBettye Hall ................. Minister of Older AdultsKelly Johnson....Director of Children’s Ministries

Eloise Lord ........................Kitchen ManagerAdriane McLendon...Administrative AssistantRobert Moore ............................. CustodianKenneth Robinson ...................... CustodianBrant Snow ....................... Church OrganistJeremy Wilson .. Director of Youth Ministries

Please Pray for Your Church Staff Church Office Telephone: (478) 477-1161Phone Extensions and Email Links are available online.

FAMILY NIGHT SUPPERWednesday, October 7, 6:00 - 6:30 pm.

Adult Menu:Pork Chops, Turnip Greens,Candied Yams, Salad Bar,

Tea & Coffee, DessertOR

Salad BarChildren & Youth

Hot Dogs, French Fries, Fruit, Dessert,Tea & Lemonade

Make your reservations on the sign-up sheets, by calling the churchoffice, or by email to adrianemclendon@foresthillsmacon.com.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact the church office at(478)477-1161 by Tuesday morning.

this coming Saturday morning, We need

your help

free pancake breakfast

breakfast at 7:30 am sharp!8:30 am

Children’s Sunday Morning Schedule(5K-5th Grade)

October, November, December

9:30-10:45: Kids ROCK (Youth Room)10:50-11:15: Traditional Worship

11:15-12:00: Sunday School

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FREE

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

prepared by FHUMC staff

This Saturday, Oct. 3-7:30 am

Dress casual and help unload the Pumpkins at 8:30 am

Prayer Concerns

Celebration of Birthdays

Names will be removed after four weeks unless specifically requested otherwise.

Your Record of Faithfulness (Sunday, September 27)

Membership ................................. 1,073

New Members in 2009 .......................51

Worship Attendance8:30 AM Worship Service ..................96

9:30 AM Worship Service ................ 268

10:55 AM Worship Service .............. 231

TOTAL ............................................ 595

Sunday SchoolAttendance ..................................... 317

Sunday School Receipts ........... $181.06

Budget Receipts as of August 31, 2009YTD Revenues ............................$640,045.77

YTD Expenses ............................$631,108.61

Building FundMonthly Payment .......................... $9,886.76

Outstanding Balance ................... $951,144.19

YTD Additional Principal Payment ... $1,363.00

Mary Cox, George Bowen, Billy Mann, Helen Robinson (Cheryl Gay’s friend), Jenna Cabaniss(Tim Hemingway’s son’s sister-in-law), Mike Gladway (Betty Morgan’s son), J. B. James (8yrold son of Erskine & Candi James), Horace Belflower, Cydney Harrison, Linda Morgan

Traditional Worship Service - 10:55 amPre-Prelude ........ ............................................... Charlotte StembridgeLighting of Candles .................................. Will Saxton, Anthony AllmondPrelude............Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart (arr. Scott) ..........Brant Snow*Welcome Chorus No. 328 .................Surely the Presence of the LordAttendance and Announcements*Singing Together - People Standing*Hymn No. 170 ...................................................... O How I Love JesusSpecial Music ................... O Lord, You Know Me Completely (Hopson) Sung by our Children*No. 881 ............................................................... The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christhis only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rosefrom the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the FatherAlmighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in theHoly Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*Hymn No. 70 ..................................................................... Gloria Patri

CHILDREN EXIT FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLPastoral Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer ........................... No. 895

*Hymn No. 191 ............................................................Jesus Loves MeTithes and OfferingsOffertory......................................................We Remember You (Harrah) Chancel Choir*Doxology ................................................................................... No. 95Scripture Lesson: Joan Ivey ................................ John 12:15 & 34(NLT)

Message: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me ................ Rev. Jimmy Towson

Sacrament of Holy Communion*Hymn No. 172 ................................................. My Jesus, I Love TheeBenedictionPostlude.........Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire .........Brant Snow

Those serving in the military: Chris Allen, Chris Belvin, C.W.O., Cpl. Drew Clarke, Jason & JeffreyDyson, Matthew Gentry, Justin Layman, Matthew Nylund, 1st Lt. Jamie Peacock, David Sanders,Kelly Sanders, Chris Smith (Army), Spencer Sanders, Justin Tillery, Nick Carl, Sgt. StephanieWammock

UPcoming Events at Forest Hills...

Children’s Fall FestivalSunday October 4, 5:00pm-7:00pmCome and join us as we kick off the Pumpkin Patch Season with a fun fall festival forchildren of all ages!! There will be inflatable games, a hay ride, carnival games, facepainting, fire trucks, hotdogs and popcorn, and so much more!! Admission and food arefree, so you don’t want to miss this fun event!!

3rd Grade Bible PresentationSunday, October 18, 11:00am Worship Service, SanctuaryIf you would like your child to participate in this very special presentation, please contactKelly Johnson (477-1161 or kellyjohnson@foresthillsmacon.com)

Kids Fall RetreatNovember 13-15, for 3rd - 5th grade students.We will be taking a Fall Retreat to Camp Skipstone in Griffin, GA. You don’t want to missthis fun weekend, so be sure to mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more informationcoming soon!!!

October 6Sonia BobbittAaron Brooks

October 5Lois FosterCarol GalonczykNatalie HolderCheryl JohnsonBilly Mann

October 4Anna LoganWhitney MontinSue Shipp

Rachel CozartBrett GalonczykCaroline GarretsonAlex ScottDavid Welesko

October 7Nancy HallMichael Harwell

October 10Pam GriggsStephen JonesDerek McAleerMichael McFarlingSheila MillerJosie Sanchez

October 9Joshua ThompsonKelly Wolfenbarger

October 8Lyle BrooksMichelle ColtonJanet HaleKimberly KennedyLisa RobertsBarbara Stickel

Pumpkin Patch Spaghetti LuncheonSunday, October 4, 11:30am - 1:00pm, Ministry CenterIn support of this year’s Pumpkin Patch, the Marshall Singles Ministry will be hosting aSpaghetti Luncheon. The cost is $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased in the churchoffice or from any Marshall Singles member.

Trunk or TreaTrunk or TreaTrunk or TreaTrunk or TreaTrunk or TreatttttSunday, October 25, 5:00pm-7:00pmFree Food, Fun, and Treats!! If you are planning on “dressingup your trunk” please have your car parked in the frontparking lot NO LATER than 4:30pm. Be sure you have thebest decorated trunk (because there will be prizes!!) andplenty of candy for the kids!!

Andgelia KellyKelly MorrisSarah Poupard

Evan TeipelNicholas Tubb

NEWEST FOREST HILLS MEMBERS

September 27 - Carole Newberry, P.O. Box 1256, Buford, GA 30515-8256

CONFIRMANDS

Jacob Browning Caroline Harrison Christian RaperDavis Clark Giles Marshall Wyatt StovallSarah Beth Hankinson Alex Poland Joshua ThompsonLindsay Hall Tucker Poupard Joseph Whitten

Donations for Children’s Fall FestivalThe Children’s Ministry is collecting 2 liter drinks for our Fall Festival on October 4th andyour donation is appreciated!! Any type of 2 liter will do, and you can drop it by thechurch office. Please contact Kelly Johnson with any questions.

Donations for Macon OutreachRequested donations for October - CANNED SOUP. Please bring your items to the donationbox located in front of the Ministry Center.

Facing A Difficult Decision?Perhaps you are facing a difficult decision in your life right now. It may involve people orsituations that you don’t want to talk about with just anyone. A Stephen Minister canprovide confidential listening and caring support as you make your decision. Call 471-9521or 746-3706 for more information.

Notes From The Music Department...Beginning October 11, Sunday at 3:00 pm we will have extra choir rehearsalsfor our Christmas Program. Guests are welcomed!

The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jackie Mannin honor of Billy’s birthday.

Informal Worship Service - 8:30 amPrelude.............Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart (arr. Scott) .........Brant Snow*Welcome Chorus No. 328 .................Surely the Presence of the LordAttendance and Announcements*Singing Together - People Standing*Hymn No. 536 ............................................................. Precious Name*Hymn No. 170 ...................................................... O How I Love JesusPastoral Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer ........................... No. 895

Tithes and OfferingsOffertory ...................................................The Love Of God (arr. Bock)

Brant Snow, Piano

Scripture Lesson: Dale Freeney........................... John 13:15 &34(NLT)Message: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me ................ Rev. Jimmy Towson

Sacrament of Holy Communion

*Hymn No. 172 .................................................. My Jesus I Love TheeBenediction...............................................................................................Postlude.........Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire .........Brant Snow

Announcements...

Want to Recieve E-mail Updates From FHUMC?Please join our Google Group to have announcements and prayer requests sent to yourinbox. You may do this by either calling the church office, by e-mailing Adriane,adrianemclendon@forethillsmacon.com, or by visiting our church websitewww.foresthillsmacon.com