Volume XII Issue 36 Milledgeville First United Methodist Church … · 2017-10-25 · Volume XII...
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Volume XII Issue 36 October 25, 2017 Milledgeville First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061 Missed church? See last week’s sermon “ONLINE” www.milledgevillefumc.org Financial Report 1/1/2017 thru 10/23/2017 YTD Budget $844,228 YTD Expenses $772,510 YTD Giving $856,905 YTD Missions Giving: $ 50,963 Sunday Sermon “Faith, Hope and Love” 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 13 Dr. Jay Hodges, Preaching Coming Up… October Children’s Mission - Operation Christmas Child October 28th No Sale Yard Sale @ Freedom Church; November 5th All Saints Sunday, One Service @ 10:30 am ; Time Change November 8th Veterans Recognition Wednesday Night Supper November 12th Children’s Movie Night @ 4:00 pm November 13th - 20th National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child November 14th Healing Service @ 1:00 pm November 15th Joint Love Feast with Flipper Chapel AME & MFUMC @ Wednesday Night Supper November 19th Laity Sunday 8:30 Lake Service will return to the Worship Center this Sunday!!! “What Really Matters” Whatever you do, work heartily, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. Remember, in all you do, you are serving the Lord Christ (from Colossians 3) Another time of giving thought to how we are growing as stewards of the church, both individually and corporately, has come and gone. Many have reported to me how helpful our 4-week “Treasure” series of small groups and sermons was for them, how it gave them space to give serious consideration their Christian practices of faith. I am grateful to our staff and leaders who gave so much to make this a powerful experience for our church membership. I am also grateful for how you continue to act with a generous spirit, both by your regular contributions and pledges for 2018. If you have not turned in your pledge card or come to a decision on your “faith pledge”, I pray you will give that prayerful consideration over the next couple of weeks. You may place them in the offering plate or the basket we will keep at the altar for the next couple of weeks. As we transition into a new season of the church, I want to do that by leaving you with a story that gives breath to why stewardship is important. It ’s a glimpse of God’s prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace. Mae Brock or Sister Mae, Tom or Brother Tom, as they were known, were simple mountain people, poor and humble. As a young couple, they came down from the hills to find a better way of life for the family and settled in the cotton mill town of Buffalo, SC. Neither complained about the weather, the hard work, the general state of the world or the fact that they had lost a son who had died in a ship fire while in the Navy. She had only a third grade education and he maybe none, but they both had a Ph.D. in life. In the days when a dollar was a lot of money for a mill worker, Sister Mae always gave “$5” to a missionary that came to speak at her church. She never complained about what was lacking in life and counted it a blessing that she had “$5” to give. Now her husband Brother Tom grew dahlias and other flowers for the church. Early on Sunday mornings, there he would be, a world of flowers in a bucket, counting it a privilege to adorn the altar table. Their place included a pasture, a cow, and a pig pen and a weather beaten house in need of paint and a new roof. But it didn’t matter, for inside was the smell of hominess and the blessing of running water. Sister Mae always made time to scribble prayer notes to folks several times a week. They said she wrote a letter every day to her two grandchildren in the Navy during the Vietnam War—she never missed. And, in all the time, no one ever heard her say anything bad about anyone, doing their part to build up the Kingdom of God on Earth. All to say, it’s not what you have in life, but what you do with it that matters; and that is what brings you a divine blessing. Anything less in God’s eyes is not enough. That’s stewardship. In His Service,
Transcript of Volume XII Issue 36 Milledgeville First United Methodist Church … · 2017-10-25 · Volume XII...
Volume XII Issue 36
October 25, 2017
Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061
Missed church?
See last week’s sermon “ONLINE”
www.milledgevillefumc.org
Financial Report 1/1/2017 thru 10/23/2017
YTD Budget $844,228 YTD Expenses $772,510 YTD Giving $856,905 YTD Missions Giving: $ 50,963
Sunday Sermon
“Faith, Hope and Love”
1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 13 Dr. Jay Hodges, Preaching
Coming Up… October Children’s Mission - Operation Christmas Child October 28th No Sale Yard Sale @ Freedom Church; November 5th All Saints Sunday, One Service @ 10:30 am; Time Change November 8th Veterans Recognition Wednesday Night Supper November 12th Children’s Movie Night @ 4:00 pm November 13th -
20th National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child November 14th Healing Service @ 1:00 pm November 15th Joint Love Feast with Flipper Chapel AME & MFUMC @ Wednesday Night Supper November 19th Laity Sunday
8:30 Lake Service will return to the Worship Center this Sunday!!!
“What Really Matters”
Whatever you do, work heartily, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. Remember, in all you do, you are serving the Lord Christ (from Colossians 3)
Another time of giving thought to how we are growing as stewards of the church, both individually and corporately, has come and gone. Many have reported to me how helpful our 4-week “Treasure” series of small groups and sermons was for them, how it gave them space to give serious consideration their Christian practices of faith. I am grateful to our staff and leaders who gave so much to make this a powerful experience for our church membership.
I am also grateful for how you continue to act with a generous spirit, both by your regular contributions and pledges for 2018. If you have not turned in your pledge card or come to a decision on your “faith pledge”, I pray you will give that prayerful consideration over the next couple of weeks. You may place them in the offering plate or the basket we will keep at the altar for the next couple of weeks.
As we transition into a new season of the church, I want to do that by leaving you with a story that gives breath to why stewardship is important. It’s a glimpse of God’s prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace. Mae Brock or Sister Mae, Tom or Brother Tom, as they were known, were simple mountain people, poor and humble. As a young couple, they came down from the hills to find a better way of life for the family and settled in the cotton mill town of Buffalo, SC. Neither complained about the weather, the hard work, the general state of the world or the fact that they had lost a son who had died in a ship fire while in the Navy. She had only a third grade education and he maybe none, but they both had a Ph.D. in life. In the days when a dollar was a lot of money for a mill worker, Sister Mae always gave “$5” to a missionary that came to speak at her church. She never complained about what was lacking in life and counted it a blessing that she had “$5” to give. Now her husband Brother Tom grew dahlias and other flowers for the church. Early on Sunday mornings, there he would be, a world of flowers in a bucket, counting it a privilege to adorn the altar table.
Their place included a pasture, a cow, and a pig pen and a weather beaten house in need of paint and a new roof. But it didn’t matter, for inside was the smell of hominess and the blessing of running water. Sister Mae always made time to scribble prayer notes to folks several times a week. They said she wrote a letter every day to her two grandchildren in the Navy during the Vietnam War—she never missed. And, in all the time, no one ever heard her say anything bad about anyone, doing their part to build up the Kingdom of God on Earth.
All to say, it’s not what you have in life, but what you do with it that matters; and that is what brings you a divine blessing. Anything less in God’s eyes is not enough. That’s stewardship.
In His Service,
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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY
No Sale Yard Sale October 28, 2017 Freedom Church
Let’s work together once again to help the needy in our community! The No Sale Yard Sale will be held at Freedom Church on Saturday, October 28th. Friday, October 27th, from 9-5 is donation drop off day at Freedom Church. Contact Paul May at 478-452-6929 if you need help with donations. Volunteers needed!!!! Contact Brenda Allen at 478-251-1571.
Children's Corner
In Psalm 24:1, we read, The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, (NIV). In other words, whatever we have isn’t really ours. God created the entire world—the land and sea, planets and galaxies, animals and people. And when people create, those people do so because of the gift and talents that God gave them. It’s our job to take care of what God has loaned us for a time to use in order to bring Him glory. Jesus put stewardship into action. He used the time He had on earth wisely, never wasting a moment, but always working toward God’s plan. He used what He had—from bread and fish, to dirt and spit—to perform miracles, helping people see and eat. Everything Jesus did showed us how we can take care of God’s stuff by using it the way that points people to God and fulfills the mission God has for our lives.
WEEK 5
Key Question: How do you live for what really matters? Even kids have several options when it comes to how they choose to live their life. Throughout the month, we’ve talked about using time, things and money wisely, but this can also be about the company we keep, the way we study for tests, or the way we treat our neighbors. Kids are starting to realize that the way they live comes with consequences both good and bad. We hope to guide kids to see their life as more than the here and now. They can live their life to gain popularity and friends, or they can choose to live their life in a way that honors God. That’s why we conclude our month about stewardship looking more closely at something Jesus told His followers during the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 6:19-24. Jesus tells us, “Your heart will be where your riches are.” Jesus reminded us rather than spending all of our time on earth to gain riches that won’t last, we should spend our time on what matters most—serving God and storing up treasures that will last forever. Bottom Line: Live like you know what really matters. The world is filled with voices telling us what should be important—money, power, fame, and personal glory. But what God wants for us is different. When we live our life for only things that matter on earth, they’ll end up fading away and being destroyed. Instead, we pray kids will learn to make choices about their life that will matter for eternity. Serving Him together,
Ms. Shannon Bentley
October 29th Ellie Queen
October 30th Kristin Kuehn Charles Price
October 31st
Kendall Calhoun Avery Prosperi
November 1st
Jeff Gray Ronnie Hodges
November 2nd Dan Langston Terry Peacock
November 3rd Jane Barnard Kelsey Barnes
Brent Ivey Betty Smith
November 4th Bob Edwards
P RO G R A M S
Joint Love Feast with Flipper Chapel AME Church November 15th, 5:45 to 7:00 pm
in the Worship Center
We are very excited to welcome members of Flipper Chapel AME Church to a meal with us and a joint service. Our church will provide the Turkey and dressing and we are asking everyone from both churches to bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Following the meal, we will have a short service led by Rev. David Luke and Rev. Stephanie Caldwell. We are very excited about the opportunity to share together in Christ. Please mark your calendars …. You do not want to miss!!!
Reminder!! The 8:30 Worship Service at the lake pavilion will return to the Worship Center this Sunday, October 29th.
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YOU TH HAPPEN ING S
Serving This Weekend: October 29th, 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Ella Matthews & Lily Mullis/Larry Mullis Altar Guild Pam Upchurch, Jennifer Schneck, Cathy Duke, Brenda Mason & Susan Taylor Sound Technicians Mark Paulish, Paul Hitchcock & Chuck Shaw Ushers (11:00) Andy & Dana Lowe (capts.), Roy & Cheryl Pounds, Jeff & Nelanie McAfee
W O R S H I P & M U S I C
S P E C I A L G I F T S
November 1, 2017
Menu: Pot roast, new potatoes, broccoli & cheese sauce, rolls & dessert
Kids Meal: Chicken Tenders & fries
Program: “Bible” Trivia Night
Please drop this form in the
collection plate or call
church office before
Monday at 12 pm.
Name: ________________
Adults $7 _____________
Kids(5th grade & und.) reg. $3 ____________
Kids Meal (5th grade & und.)$3______________
We would like to invite ALL the ladies of the church to
The United Methodist Women’s World Thanks Luncheon
Sunday, November 5th (immediately following the 11am service)
Adult Gathering Area Bring a covered dish to share
Attendees are asked to bring items for the local Chard Wray Food Bank. Please join us for worship and fellowship.
*A gift was given to Noah’s Ark in memory of Linda Ellison by Jeff & Emily Owens. *A gift was given to Norris Hicks Circle in memory of Linda Ellison by Laura Agee.
November 8th: BBQ Chicken, mashed potatoes, butter beans, rolls; kids meal: Hamburgers & chips
November 15th: Turkey & dressing, covered dish; kids meal: same
November 22nd: No Wednesday night meal
November 29th: Gr illed chopped steak, r ice & gravy, black-eyed peas, biscuits; kids meal: Pizza
Dinner reservations must be made by noon on Monday, in order to provide accurate number of meals to Crockett’s.
Last week was full of fun and activity while the Youth participated in FUMC's Annual Fall Festival. A fantastic opportunity to serve the church and the community, they had a blast getting to know other members of the church and using their skills to help such a great event succeed. Next week, we will continue with our #relationshipgoals series as we host a panel full of married couples and singles alike who will shed some light on the ins and outs of the dating world. Wednesday night we will continue with our Story study for Middle Schoolers and the High School will remain with the Beatitudes Study. This Saturday (October 28th) is the Faith and Family Event at the GMC Junior College Game. All students are invited to attend for $3 and a canned good! It's an awesome opportunity to fellowship with the Body of Christ and watch some awesome football! In Peace, Audrey
Dear Church Family, I wanted to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to all who helped with the Fall Festival this year. Whether it was your time, baking, giving and/or serving, I appreciate each and every one of you!!!
We may have had a little unexpected weather, but overall I think it was a success and I saw lots of new faces and families. Definitely another reason to Praise God!!!
Serving Him Together, Shannon Bentley
All Saints Sunday November 5, 2017
10:30 am
There will be only One Service on this day with no Sunday School.
Milledgeville First United Methodist Church
366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Non-profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 67 Milledgeville, GA
31061
“The Milledgeville First United Methodist Church’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ, Share God’s word, grow in faith, and love one another.”
First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
OUR CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Cathy Malone [email protected] Financial Mgr./Facilities Mgr. Cay Quattlebaum [email protected]
Children & Family Ministries Shannon Bentley [email protected] Pastor of Spiritual Formation Rev. Stephanie Caldwell [email protected]
Youth Ministries Audrey Crocker [email protected] Program Director & Minister of Music Steve Crocker [email protected] Organist Dr. Tom Davidson Praise Band Tate Welling [email protected] Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams [email protected] Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments Program Ministry Assistant Ashley Davey [email protected]
Intercessory Prayer Mon - Thurs at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wed 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Office: 478-452-4597
Noah’s Ark Preschool: 478-453-2106
Email: [email protected] _________________________________________________________________
Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org
Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00
Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Attendance Report—10/22/17 8:30 - Early Service 55 9:30 - Contemporary Service 92 11:00 - Traditional Service 181 Total Worship Attendance 328 Sunday School Attendance 129
THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST
Sunday - 29th Wednesday - 1st
4:00p KidsTime 5:45p Family Night Supper
4:00p Youth 6:15p WNS Program
6:15p KidsJam (1st-5th grades)
Monday - 30th 6:15p Music Makers (4 & 5 yr olds)
9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-A 6:15p Music Time (2 & 3 yr olds)
5:00p UMW Executive Meeting 7:10p Chancel Choir
6:00p Monday Night Bible Study
Tuesday - 31st
9:30a Stephen Ministry
10:00a Needles for Jesus
4:30p Bell Choir
AA Schedule Al-Anon Schedule
Sunday - 5:30p & 7:00p Sunday - 7:00p
Monday - 12:00p
Tuesday - 5:30p & 7:00p Tuesday - 7:00p
Wednesday - 12:00p Wednesday - 12:00p
Thursday - 7:00p
Friday - 12:00p & 7:00p Friday - 12:00p
Saturday - 10:00a
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