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CHILDREN’S SUNDAY MAY 7, 2017
8:30 & 11:00 IN THE SANCTUARY The story of Zerubbabel as sung by the Wesley and Carol Choirs. Don’t miss this great worship service! NOTE: Connect will join Traditional worship this Sunday morning. See you there! If your child is not already participating in Children’s Sunday but would like to be involved, please call or email Brooke Barksdale by Thursday, May 4, to receive more information about opportunities that are available! (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)
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WESLEY & CAROL CHOIRS
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MUSIC NOTES
You are singing for the 8:30 & 10:55 Traditional services this Sunday, May 7. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8am wearing your Zerubbabel shirts with jeans and sandal-type shoes.
YOUTH CHOIR
You are singing at Wesley Woods this Sunday, May 7, at 4pm. Please meet the buses at the church at 3pm. -David
Kinrade
CHERUB CHOIR
You are singing for the 10:55 Traditional service this Sunday, May 7. Please meet in Room 105 at 10:45am. Your end-of-the-year program is next Wednesday, May 10 @ 6pm in the Parish Hall. If you’d like, please make reservations for supper by Monday, May 8.
CHOIR ACCOMPANISTS NEEDED!
Don’t forget to sign up for Wednesday Night Supper this week!
If you play piano and are interested in accompanying one/some of our choirs, please contact David Kinrade (dkinrade@ newnanfumc.org)
Cost: Adults $6 | Kids (10 & under) $3 Families $20 May 3 - Tacos & nachos w/fixins | Fiesta Night! Wear your sombreros, ponchos, flowers in your hair...this will be a night of Mexican food, ice cream bar, and May, June, and July birthdays will be recognized!
KENYA: OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ZOE 2017 The ZOE empowerment ministry model for orphans and children is one our church believes in. We have already begun forming a team to return to Kenya in September and will be joining churches from around our Annual Conference to be actively involved in this Mission Bridge. Newnan First has committed to financially support a Working Group of children in Kenya over the next three years ($24,000 total--over and above general pledges). The actual partnership pledge process will continue through the month of May.
May 10 - Hamburgers/hotdogs, chips, salad | The Cherub Choir will present their end-of-theyear program at 6pm in the Parish Hall | NOTE: This will be the last Wednesday Night Supper until August! Remember...we always have a drawing for a free meal each week for one lucky person! Sign up online (click “wnf” under “ministries”), through the app or on Connection Cards.
Essentially, if 75 families or individuals agreed to give $35 per month for one year, we would have enough to fulfill this commitment. Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to partner with our Kenyan brothers and sisters. If you, your family, your Sunday School class, Life Group, or Bible Study would like to contribute, you can do so online (click the GIVE tab, then scroll down to the giving options) or by writing a check.
SATURDAY, MAY 13 4-8pm
$15/first child; $10/second child; $5/third child; $30 family max
If you’d like more information or like one of us to come speak with your group, please contact Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc. org) or JoAn Kinrade (jkinrade@newnanfumc. org).
Click the banner on the website for more info and to sign up & pay. LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 10!!! 2
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: “Here, There, and Everywhere” WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 | 6:30pm Parish Hall | Youth & Adults invited! If you volunteer in ANY way or in ANY ministry area at Newnan FUMC, 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. The staff wants to show our appreciation to YOU!! Child care will be available for 5th grade and younger and providing them with a pizza dinner.
YOUTH CHOIR FUNDRAISER: Tuesday, May 2 5-8pm | 15% of your purchase will go to the choir tour! Make sure to present a flyer when you order (found on the credenza outside the main church office or visit tinyurl.com/k4obarf)
This year’s special guest speaker will be Rev. Scott Parrish. Scott is on the staff with the General Board of Global Ministries and the Conference Office of Connectional Ministries. He serves as Associate Director of Connectional Ministries for Missions. One of his focuses with the North Georgia Conference is as a mission resource and coach with congregations. He will be inspiring and informative and you might even get the itch to do more mission work – locally, nationally or internationally!
NEW ACOLYTE TRAINING
RSVP by Monday, May 14 (on Connection Cards, online, or contact the church office) so that we can plan accordingly. Let us know how many adults, youth, and children will be attending!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 | 4:30pm in the Sanctuary for rising 4th thru 6th grade
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR THE GREENES
A parent needs to attend with their child. Please contact Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@ newnanfumc.org) or Mary Weaver (bm. weaver5@gmail.com) with any questions.
SUNDAY, MAY 21 12:15-1:30pm Parish Hall Join us for a Retirement & Farewell Reception for Stuart & Becky Greene hosted by the SPRC. Food and drinks will be served. Come say “goodbye” and thank them for their years of ministry!
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE The May 15th meeting of the Church Council will also serve as an official “Charge Conference” for the purpose of considering a person for candidacy for ordination in the UMC. The meeting will be held Monday, May 15 @ 7pm in the Annex Building Room 207
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GROW DAY CAMPS
PRESCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT
JULY 17-21 8:30am - 5:30pm | Mon - Thu 8:30am - 12:30pm | Friday
SIGNUPS NOW OPEN! Visit NFUMCPreschool.org and click “Summer Enrichment” under “Our School” for more info and registration instructions. Please return completed forms and payment to Nancy Martin (main church office or preschool office on the first floor of the Parish Hall).
Visit the website and click the banner for more info and to signup!
SUMMER MOVIE: CARS 3
DATES: June 19-22 July 10-13 August 7-10
JUNE 23 9:00am NCG Cinemas (near Sam’s Club) More info coming soon!
COLLEGE GRADUATE INFO NEEDED The church wants to acknowledge our college graduates! If you have a grad, send the following info to the church office (churchoffice@ newnanfumc.org) by May 14: Graduate’s name - Parents’ names - Degree earned - Name of college/university
LAST ROOT 345 OF THE YEAR!
VBS 2017: PASSPORT TO PERU: Discovering
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 7 | 6-8pm @ the home of Chuck & Ceila Huey:
God’s Gifts for Us All JUNE 12-15 9am-12:15pm Rising Pre-K through rising 6th Grade
76 Buddy West Road Newnan, GA 30263
Cost: $15 (includes t-shirt and CD)
Fun games, food, and fellowship! Last names A-L: Bring crackers, chips, or veggies to share | M-Z: Bring a fruit or dessert to share.
Registration for participants and volunteers is online (click the banner on our website). Questions? Contact Brooke Barksdale: bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org
Can’t wait to see all of you! Contact Brooke with questions: (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)
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(top 5) ROOT 345 fun! (above 5 & far left) Adult Spiritual Formation Retreat (immediate left) Scott Parrish, Gaston Warner, Victor Owen, Brooke Barksdale, Reegan Kaberia, JoAn Kinrade, and Leah Kate Barksdale at the Kenya 2017 ZOE Information Session. 5
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FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
APRIL 30 REPORTING th
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30 - 140; 10:55 - 264; Connect - 73) Sunday School Church Membership
Bill Holt 100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 330 Newnan, GA 30263 770.252.8551
BIRTH
477 311 2272
James William Holt IV--son of James and Grace Holt and big sister, Mary--was born on April 27.
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 5/6/2017 Week #18
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
Total Tithes & Income: $ 531,501 Total Expenses: $ 525,915 Over/(Under): $ 5,586 ----------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BUDGET $ 1,681,950
Christian sympathy is extended to Rachel Dennis for the death of her aunt. Christian sympathy is extended to Ansley Campbell and family for the death of her uncle.
SUNDAY, MAY 14TH
BIRTHDAYS (90+)
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: Bradley Smith, Henry Smith (8:30) Joe Harper, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake CONNECT Head Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
Polly Crowley - May 1 Hazel Lockard - May 27 Elsie McKoon - May 24 Sara Nickell - May 27 SUNDAY, MAY 7TH
Official Greeters: All Church Members CHILDREN’S SUNDAY Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey & Phil Harris (10:55) Acolytes: David Reynolds, Amie Phelps (8:30) Jackson Stuart, TBD (10:55) Crucifer: TBD (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Seekers Sunday School Class Sound Techs: Jeff Williams, Jim Leake
STAINED GLASS WINDOW PRESERVATION & RESTORATION The stained glass windows at Newnan First United Methodist Church are our most personal and easily identified historic treasures. It is time to replace the storm windows (protective coverings) and some of the windows themselves need restoration and repair. A project is now underway to perform the necessary preservation of these windows by Llorens Glass & Mirror Company of North Georgia. Llorens is a family-owned business and Frank Llorens (owner) is the son of Joseph Llorens, who took part in installing the original windows in 1928. There is an opportunity for members of Newnan FUMC to take part in and give to this project. To contribute to the general fund and/or sponsor the restoration of a specific window, please contact the finance office (olambert@newnanfumc.org or 770.253.7400 x207) or Bob McKoon, Trustees Chairperson (rum1947@numail.org or 770.328.7553). Thank you!
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8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 3:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm
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SUNDAY, MAY 7 CHILDREN’S SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Combined Worship Service (S) Children’s Ministry Team Meeting (GR) UTH Choir Concert (Wesley Woods) UTHAPALOOZA ROOT 345 Bible Study (211)
MONDAY, MAY 8 3:00pm Ladies Service Group (GR) 5:30pm UM Children’s Home Meeting (AC) 5:45pm Inspirations Rehearsal (CR) 7:00am 2:30pm 6:00pm
TUESDAY, MAY 9 High School Breakfast (Redneck) Parkinson’s Support Group (GR) Job Networking Job Fair (PH) Trustees Meeting (AC)
10:00am 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Women’s Study: Be Reverent (A212) Acolyte Training (S) Mid-week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) Cherub Choir EOY Program (PH) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehersal (CR)
8:30am 9:45am 10:55am 11:00am
SUNDAY, MAY 14 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH)
1 0:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm
MONDAY, MAY 15 Martha’s Circle (GR) Circle 2 (Wesley Woods) Finance Meeting (A212) Church Council (A207)
7:00am 9:30am 11:00am 11:30pm
TUESDAY, MAY 16 High School Breakfast (Redneck) Men’s Prayer Breakfast & Study (GR) Prayer Shawl Ministry (GR) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) Preschool: Lunch ‘n Learn EOY Party
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (BR) 6:30pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (PH) THURSDAY, MAY 18 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MAY 19 9:00am Preschool: 4-year-old Graduation (PH) 10:30am Kindergarten Graduation (C) SATURDAY, MAY 20
THURSDAY, MAY 11 6:30pm Cancer Care Team Meeting (GR) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MAY 12 9:00am Preschool: Muffins with Mom SATURDAY, MAY 13 4:00pm Parents Night Out (until 8pm)
FUN ‘N FROLIC: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 | 9am-4pm | $11 (museum & travel) Sign up by May 19 (CCards, online, app, or contact the office) Experience the dramatic history of railroads and the War Between the States at this Museum! The Museum provides visitors with a unique perspective into the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War. The museum is home to the General locomotive (made famous during the Great locomotive Chase of 1862), an impressive Civil War collection, and the Glover Machine Works, a restored early 20th Century belt-driven locomotive assembly line. After the museum, there will be a walkabout around the beautiful Marietta Square. Lunch and shopping will be on your own. 7
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PRESCHOOL NEWS 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR We are currently enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year. Some classes still have availability. Call Nancy @ 770.253.1237 for more info on which classes are still open! PRESCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT Registration open now! Visit NFUMCPreschool.org and click “Summer Enrichment” under “Our School” for registration instructions and more information. Summer Enrichment Dates: June 19-22 July 10-13 August 7-11 Blessings,
Nancy Martin
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