Volume XIII Issue 12

March 28, 2018

Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061

Sermon

“Starting Over”

John 20:1-18

Coming Up…

March 29th Maundy Thursday Service @ 6:30 pm; “We Remember Calvary” by Chancel Choir & Consort March 30th Good Friday - Sanctuary Open for Prayer from Sunrise to Sunset March 31st Easter Egg Hunt from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on the Front lawn April 1st Easter Sunday 7:00am Sunrise Service 8:30 am, 9:30am & 11:00am Regular Services; No Afternoon Activities April 11th Wednesday Night Activities resume; Radical Hospitality Bible Study Week 4 April 13th UMW Geranium Pickup From 3:00 to 6:00 pm April 15th Homecoming Celebration One Service at 10:30 am; No Sunday School; Dinner following service

Holy Week Worship Services

March 29th Maundy Thursday 6:30 pm “We Remember Calvary” March 30th Good Friday Sanctuary Open from Sunrise to Sunset March 31st Easter Egg Hunt 2:00 to 4:00 pm

April 1st Easter Morning Sunrise Service @ 7:00 am at Lake Pavilion *Early 8:30 am Contemporary 9:30 am Traditional 11:00 am (*Regular Services in Sanctuary)

Everyone is asked to bring a flower stem (artificial or real) to help fill the cross

for Easter.

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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY

Children's Corner

God is patient. Why? Well, because God is in control and He knows how the story ends. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we know how the story ends, too. Because of Jesus, WE CAN WAIT. We can trust that God is in control. We can have hope that things will work out in the end. And we can be patient because we know all that God has done. Patience is a reflection of the character of God. WEEK 1 Key Question: How do you celebrate Easter? When was the last time you went big and celebrated something? A birthday? Definitely Christmas. But how do we celebrate the reason we can celebrate at all? Jesus is alive! We want kids to figure out some ways they can go big and celebrate Easter with their family and friends! We start the month with The Bible. No, that wasn’t a typo. Think about it, in some ways the entire Bible is a lesson in patience. Not because it takes so long to read from cover to cover, but because often people are seen waiting . . . for God to speak, for the rescuer to arrive. That’s why we kick off April with the Easter story and the story of the Bible that introduces us to Jesus—His life, death, and most importantly His resurrection. A fitting way to celebrate that Jesus is alive! Bottom Line: Jesus is alive! God sent Jesus to rescue us from the consequences of our sins. This week, we want to be sure that every child leaves knowing how much God loves them and made a way for them to have a relationship with Him forever. Serving Him together,

Ms. Shannon Bentley

Upcoming events:

Saturday, March 31st- Annual Egg Hunt 2-4

Sunday, April 1st - No KidsTime

April 1st Steve Crocker

April 2nd

Rachel Merica Landon NeSmith

April 3rd

Audrey Crocker Darryl Keen Win Sibley

April 4th Ella Matthews Izzy Santarone Wendell Smith Zach Williams

April 5th

Joan Brown

April 6th Julie Ann Madden

April 7th

Annie Gainous Pam Gilbert

P R O G R A M S

UMW Twelfth Annual Spring Plant Sale

10 inch hanging baskets filled with Geraniums in your choice of pink, red or coral (if available)

Pickup on Friday, April 13, 2018 3:00—6:00 pm

FUMC (left front of building) Orders due by April 8, 2018. Complete form and attach check made payable to UMW. Payment due at time of order. Name: ________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________ # Baskets __________ @ $16.00 each = $_______________ Color Preference (if available) ____________________

Fifty’s Plus

Monday, April 9th, @ noon Program - Sharon Careccia, Scientific Quiz

Firm reservations needed!! Cost $6:00 Call or email church office by 9:00 am on April 9th to RSVP.

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YOU TH HAPPEN ING S

Serving This Weekend: April 1st, Easter Sunday

Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Faith Ewers & Bryce Smith/Julie Ewers Sound Technicians Mark Paulish, Paul Hitchcock & Chuck Shaw Ushers McKenzie & Helen Marie (capts.),

W O R S H I P & M U S I C

E V E N T S

What a sweet time was had last week at Harbor Youth. Along with worship, devotion and games the students had a surprise party for my birthday! I'm turning 30 in just a few days, and it was such a kind and delightful surprise to get to celebrate with all of my new friends. Next week we won't be having evening activities in observance of Easter, so folks can spend more time with their families. HOWEVER, we do need help with the Easter Egg Hunt setup. Youth Helper Schedule: 11:30 AM Setup LUNCH 1:45-4:30 Work Event and Help Clean Up

Also, both Summer Events are open for Registration: FUGE Camp (June 4-9) $50 Deposit ROL (July 11-14) $50 Deposit

Please see me with any questions about Registrations or about the Camps themselves! In Peace, Audrey Crocker FUMC Youth Director

“Shipwrecked -Rescued by Jesus” Vacation Bible School

Coming June 11th through 14th

Relay for Life Yard Sale

Thanks!!!!! The Relay for Life Yard Sale Team wishes to

thank everyone for their support this year. It was another successful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society!

We appreciate our Milledgeville FUMC family!

Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday, March 31st

2:00 to 4:00 pm

The community is invited to attend. Tell your neighbors and your friends to join us this Saturday on the front lawn.

Church Homecoming April 15th @ 10:30

Theme “It’s Time to Celebrate” Speaker - Dr. Harold Lawrence

Dinner on the ground will follow the service. Mark your calendars to attend this special service. Share the date with all members that have moved away. More information will be provided as the date gets closer.

Graduation Sunday Graduation Sunday is May 6th.

If you have someone in your

family graduating from high

school or college, please turn in

a brief bio and 5 to 7 pictures

to the church office by April

26th. You may submit them electronically to

Cathy at office@milledgevillefumc.org or by hard

copy to the church.

There will be no Wednesday Night Supper on March 28 & April 4th. Wednesday Night Supper will resume on April 11th.

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.

Financial Report 1/1/2018 thru 03/25/2018

YTD Budget $ 247,856 YTD Expenses $ 217,151 YTD Giving $ 223,154 YTD Missions Giving $ 19,417

OUR CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger pastormac@milledgevillefumc.org

Administrative Assistant Cathy Malone office@milledgevillefumc.org Financial Mgr./Facilities Mgr. Cay Quattlebaum cquattlebaum@milledgevillefumc.org

Children & Family Ministries Shannon Bentley shannon@milledgevillefumc.org Pastor of Spiritual Formation Rev. Stephanie Caldwell stephanie.caldwell@yahoo.com

Youth Ministries Audrey Crocker audreylaynecrocker@gmail.com Program Director & Minister of Music Steve Crocker slcrocker98@yahoo.com Organist Dr. Tom Davidson Praise Band Tate Welling tatewelling@gmail.com Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams noahsark@milledgevillefumc.org Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments Program Ministry Assistant Ashley Davey ashley@milledgevillefumc.org

Office: 478-452-4597

Noah’s Ark Preschool: 478-453-2106

Email: office@milledgevillefumc.org _________________________________________________________________

Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org

Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00

Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Attendance Report—03/25/18 8:30 - Early Service 61 9:30 - Contemporary Service 120 11:00 - Traditional Service 250 Total Worship Attendance 431 Sunday School Attendance 169

THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST

Sunday - 1st Wednesday - 4th

7:00a Sunrise Service No Wednesday Night Activities

8:30a Early Service

9:30a Contemporary Service

11:00a Traditional Service Noah’s Ark Preschool Spring

No Evening Activities Break all week

Monday—2nd

9:00a Prayer Group @ Chick-fil-a

6:00p Monday Night Bible Study

Tuesday - 3rd

11:00a Stephen Ministry

4:30p Bell Choir

6:00p Homecoming Meeting

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