The Shepherd - April 19, 2016

THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page 2 Music & Church-wide

Page 3 Church-wide

Page 4 Children & Preschool

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.

INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist

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

and making Christ known.

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Reporting & Church-wide

2-week Calendar

Preschool News

Find us on:

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 1 8:30 & 10:55

TRADITIONAL SERVICES in the

SANCTUARY

Presented by our Carol and Wesley Choirs. Don’t miss it!

NOTE: The Connect service will be meeting in the Sanctuary to join everyone for the Children’s presentation.

THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER APRIL 19, 2016

MUSIC NOTES THE JOYBELLS You are ringing for the 8:30 & 10:55 Traditional services this Sunday, April 24. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45am.

YOUNG RINGERS You are ringing for the 10:55 Traditional service this Sunday, April 24. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10am.

THE WESLEY & CAROL CHOIRS Remember that you will have rehearsal from 4-6pm in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, April 27. This is our ONLY joint rehearsal in preparation for Elijah!

David Kinrade

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 | 6:30PM PARISH HALL | FOR YOUTH (7TH GRADE OR

OLDER) & UP

If you volunteer in ANY way or in ANY ministry area, we want to thank you!

Music…missions…education…youth…worship… children…church office…cleaning…visiting shut-

ins…whatever! You are invited to a special dinner in YOUR honor.

RSVP by Monday, May 9 (Connection Cards, church office, online, or app) so that we can

plan accordingly. Let us know how many adults, youth, and/or children.

Childcare provided with pizza dinner!

RIVERLIFE COMMUNITY PROJECT

We will be partnering with RiverLife on Saturday, June 18, for their community work

projects from 8am – 3pm. Stay tuned for more info & signups!

GIVE IT UP FOR LENT FINAL TOTAL

We are overjoyed to announce that the total for BTG’s Give It Up For Lent campaign was $15,119.97!!! Their food pantry will be well-stocked for the year. Thank you so much!!!

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Senior Breakfast: 9:30am @ Major Long House Senior Sunday Worship: 10:55 Traditional

Worship Service Senior Night: 6pm in the Parish Hall

Graduates, please gather in the Chapel @ 10:30am with your school gowns.

Parents: Please submit your child’s full name, graduation high school, & future plans (college,

military service, or career) to Brent Ritter ([email protected]) NO LATER than

Sunday, May 12 for the Sunday, May 22nd bulletin insert. Go to NewnanUTH.com/senior-

sunday for more info


COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

A donation box is located in the Gathering room to help keep the pantry shelves filled to

serve our local families in need. Common items needed include: peanut butter, rice,

soup, canned vegetables, spaghettis sauce, canned fruit, diapers, hygiene items, etc.

Items will be transferred to One Roof/Community Pantry. No expired items,

please!

UPCOMING FUN ‘N FROLIC GIBBS GARDENS THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $20 for gardens & travel | Sign up by May 5 | A beautiful time of year to visit this garden in Ball Ground, GA. Blooms in season will be roses, rhododendron, azaleas, hydrangea, and water lilies...and so much more to see! There is an additional $5 tram to get around the gardens if you would like. Lunch @ Simply Southern Restaurant.

MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT/LUNCH @ THE BLUE WILLOW INN THURSDAY, JUNE 16 | 9am – 4:30pm | $22 for tour, meal, & travel | Sign up by June 2 | The Monastery is located in Conyers. This meaningful tour will open your eyes to the lives of the monks who live there. The Abbey is a beautiful church you HAVE to see! After the tour, lunch will be waiting for the group in Social Circle at the Blue Willow Inn.

Don’t forget to sign up for upcoming

Wednesday Night Suppers!

APRIL 20: Spaghetti

APRIL 27: ???

BTG SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

Each school year, 33.5% of the school population is eligible for free or reduced lunch.

When school is out for he summer, many of these children don’t know when or how they’ll be receiving their next meal. BTG’s Summer

Lunch Program aims to fix that.

How can YOU help? Newnan FUMC has committed to help distribute lunches for the weeks of June 6, 13, & 27 (M-F | 11am – 1pm).

For each date, a group of 10-12 individuals will need to report to BTG (19 1st Ave.). Please sign

up for available dates online (link below) or click the banner on our website. Sunday School classes, Life Groups, friends, or families are all encouraged to sign up for a day or more. This is a GREAT opportunity to be the hands and

feet of Christ this summer. Visit: SignupGenius.com/go/30E044DA9A9DA7F4

9-btgsummer (or click the banner on our website) to sign up!

ANGEL’S HOUSE DONATIONS

The Newnan-Coweta Angel’s House (an emergency shelter for teenage girls) is in need

of the following items: toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins, & paper plates. You may place donated items in the Gathering

Room.

Please contact Kelley Welden with any questions or if you would like to do more to

help (770.845.8450). Thank you!


GLISSON GROW DAY

CAMPS

JULY 5-8 for RISING 1ST-6TH GRADE (only 45 spots available!)

Grow Day Camps partners with

children’s ministries to bring the flavor of

summer camp to local churches.

For more information and to register online visit the church website & click the banner, or

contact Brooke Barksdale ([email protected])

EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Experiential Leadership Institute is

a chance for upper high school students

to grow in faith, develop as leaders, and make a difference.

Applications are being accepted and interview events are coming up in April and

May.

Visit NGUMC.org/ELI for more info and to apply today or contact Brooke Barksdale

([email protected]).

SAVE THE DATE: 3-DAY MISSION CAMP for RISING 3RD-6TH GRADERS

JULY 26-28 | 9am – 1pm We’ll be packing boxes for Operation:

Christmas Child, as well as serving at Bridging the Gap and RiverLife. Adult volunteers are

needed as well! More details & signups coming soon!

Contact Brooke Barksdale ([email protected]) for info.

NEWS MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP

Working with RiverLife here in Newnan from July 18-22 | Cost: $75/student (includes t-

shirt, job materials, staffing, & lunch)

HIGH SCHOOL/YOUNG ADULT MISSION TRIP ReCreation Experiences in Asheville, NC from

July 10-16 | Cost: $365/person (includes t-shirt, job materials, staffing, and all but 2 meals on the road & 1 sit-down dinner)

UTHAPALOOZA 2016 May 15 | 6-8pm | $10 | 795 Emmett Young Rd.

For more info & to sign up for these events, visit NewnanUth.com!


(above) Fun ‘n Frolic on their recent trip to the Biltmore Estate; (right)

Abby’s Angels Rainbow Run; (below/left) Faith & Fitness Class; (lower right) Preschoolers making

“clouds”, scales, & playing; (lower left) Youth Sunday in Connect…THANKS

TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED & CAME TO WORSHIP!


APRIL 17th REPORTING Attendance

Worship Services Total 706 (8:30—136; 10:55—255; Connect—315) Sunday School 419 Church Membership 2272

Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 4/16/2015 Week #15 Total Tithes & Income $ 468,992 Total Expenses $ 463,573 Over/(Under) $ 5,419 CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,603,975

APRIL 24TH Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey (10:55) Acolytes: Hannah Smith, Abby Jackson (8:30) Leland McNabb, AnneMarie Rosebrock (10:55) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Martha Fuller Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace

MAY 1ST (CHILDREN’S SUNDAY) Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey (10:55) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Madeline Elliott, Katie Jarrard (10:55) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams

FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Mildred Swygert | 770.251.1016

2673 Mt. Carmel Rd. | Newnan, GA 30263

BAPTISMS Elizabeth Lea Kickham—daughter of Timothy &

Allison—was baptized on Sunday, April 10.

Madeline Elaine Musheno & Claire Susanne Musheno—daughters of Jason & Donise—were

baptized on Sunday, April 10.

CALLING ALL USHERS!

If you have ever been (or would like to be) an usher for our 10:55 Traditional worship service, please contact David Kinrade

([email protected]) & let him know!

SPECIAL GUEST @ LET’S TALK

You are invited to a special session of the Let’s Talk class on Wednesday, April 20th @ 6:30pm in Room 203 (Henry Kitchens—2nd floor of the

Education Building).

Our guest speaker will be Deacon Steve Swope from St. George Catholic Church. Mr. Swope recently returned from a fact-finding trip on

behalf of the Church for the purpose of evaluating the Syrian immigration crisis

currently taking place. He will share some interesting perspectives w are not likely to see on the evening news and suggest ways we as Christians can be in ministry to and with the

refugees. We hope you will join us!

CONFIRMATION PICTURE DVDs

If your child was a part of the recent Confirmation class and has not received their picture DVD from the year, please pick it up

in the lobby outside the church office.


SUNDAY, APRIL 24 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00am Connect Worship Service (PH) 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm UTH Worship (YL) 7:30pm UTH Small Groups

MONDAY, APRIL 25 6:00pm Inspirations Concert (Wesley Woods) 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR)

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 11:30am Regional Children’s Ministry Network Meeting (GR) 7:00pm United Methodist Men (Sprayberry’s)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (Annex) 4:00pm Wesley/Carol Choir Rehearsal (S) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 5:30pm Covered Dish Supper (PH) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors & Liberty Christian Church Concert (S)

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

SUNDAY, MAY 1 CHILDREN’S SUNDAY

8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Traditional Worship Service (S) 4:30pm Acolyte Training (S) 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:00pm UTH Worship (YL) 7:30pm UTH Small Groups

MONDAY, MAY 2

TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 6:30pm Ministry Team Meeting (Annex 212)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 4:15pm GROW End-of-Year Party (207/209) 5:00pm Acolyte Training (S) Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)

THURSDAY, MAY 5 10:30am FnF: Chick-fil-A Tour 6:30pm SA Ministry Planning (203) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH)

FRIDAY, MAY 6

SATURDAY, MAY 7

CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS: S – Sanctuary | PH – Parish Hall | C – Chapel | CR – Choir Room | BR – Bell Room | YL – Youth Lounge | VN – Veatch Nixon (downstairs in the main building) | Annex – Annex/Bank Building (where Bank of America is located – enter through the door under the black awning) | 200, 201, 203 – Upstairs in the main building (above the music suite) | 211, 207/209, etc. – Upstairs in the main building (Children’s Ministry Wing)

CHURCH-WIDE BRAVES GAME

ATLANTA BRAVES VS. NEW YORK METS

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 5:15 until the game is over

$15 for ticket & travel

The seats are located in section 412R in the upper deck, rows 8-11. Come on out for our

LAST trip to Turner Field. Go Braves! There are only 40 tickets, so get yours quick!

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

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PRESCHOOL NEWS Last week, the Southern Crescent Preschool Director’s Collaborative met at our

preschool. This is a group of preschool directors from churches located on the south side of Atlanta. There were 12 directors present, and, after a light lunch and brief

meeting, I took them on a tour of our preschool area. They were most impressed with our facility. It was evident to them that our preschool receives so much support from

the church. Thank you for your continued support of our preschool!

We are now enrolling for Preschool Summer Enrichment. Visit NFUMCPreschool.org for more information and to register.

For the upcoming 2016-2017 school year, I still have some spots available in various preschool classes and in the Kindergarten class. Please spread the word to your family and friends who may have an interest in enrolling. There are only one or two spots left

in many classes, so encourage them not to wait!

Blessings!

-Nancy Martin

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