The Biweekly Newsletter of Newnan First United Methodist Church
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THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CONTENTS Page 2 Music & Church-wide Page 3 Church-wide Page 4 Children 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. Find us on: INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ and making Christ known. Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Photos Reporting 2-week Calendar Preschool As we remember Jesus’ suffering and death, we anticipate his resurrection and his promise of everlasting life through a special Maundy Thursday worship service on April 2 nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary as we hear our Chancel Choir present John Rutter’s Requiem. One of Rutter’s most popular compositions, this beautiful, inspired music will be accompanied by a small orchestra. The service will end with the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we remember Christ’s last supper.
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THE SHEPHERD THE NEWSLETTER OF NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page 2 Music & Church-wide
Page 3 Church-wide
Page 4 Children
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.
Find us on:
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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Page 6
Page 7
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Photos
Reporting
2-week Calendar
Preschool
As we remember Jesus’ suffering and death, we anticipate his resurrection and his promise of everlasting life through a special Maundy Thursday worship service on April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary as we hear our Chancel Choir present John Rutter’s Requiem. One of Rutter’s most popular compositions, this beautiful, inspired music will be accompanied by a small orchestra. The service will end with the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we remember Christ’s last supper.
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MUSIC NOTES ALL CHOIRS Are you ready to sing? There’s always room for you in our choirs. Please see David Kinrade if you’re interested in being a part of our music ministry! SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ SENIORS You are singing for 8:30 worship this Sunday, March 29. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 8:00. THE WESLEY CHOIR You are singing for the 11:00 Traditional service this Sunday, March 29. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30.
THE INSPIRATIONS You are singing for the 8:15 Traditional service on Easter, April 5. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45. THE CAROL CHOIR You are singing for the 11:00 Traditional service on Easter, April 5. Please meet in the Chapel at 10:30.
-David Kinrade
LENT HABITAT BUILD
Thank you for your enthusiasm about the Faith Build with the home @ 2 Midland Road!
Weather and other delays have caused schedules to be unpredictable. Thank you for
your patience as the construction on this home is done. If you are a member who is
volunteering and need childcare during your shift, contact Maria or Jamie O’Keeffe
Braves vs. Giants | Tuesday, August 4 Leave @ 5:15 for 7pm game | $15
Section 414R – Rows 2-7
Call the church office to reserve your seat!
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Begins Sunday, May 3 | 6:30-8pm | 9 weeks
$93 per couple
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video
teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to
where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much
more!
More info and signup coming soon, but mark your calendars now!
GIVE IT UP FOR LENT: UPDATE Give it Up for Lent has raised $4604 in
donations so far. Please, don't forget to make your $1.00 per day for each day of Lent ($40) to help those in need in our community. An additional $5421.00 will surpass last year's
total. We can do this!
COUPLES NIGHT OUT with Pastor/Comedian Steve Geyer
Friday, May 8th | 7:30 p.m. | Wadsworth Auditorium (25 Jefferson St.) | $15/person ($20 @ door) or $25/couple ($35 @ door) | Get your
tickets @ itickets.com (search for “couples night out”) or from the church office. | This fund-raiser for Imagine No Malaria will be a
great opportunity to laugh, spend some time as a couple, learn about relationships, and get
away from the kids!
NOTE: Childcare is available from 5-10pm for church members only ($10/child or $20/family). Email the church office
We are thrilled to welcome the "Flat" Wesley Brothers to Newnan First Methodist. This is a nationwide project through the General Board of Discipleship to help our United Methodist
children learn more about our Methodist heritage and live the "Methodist Way". Our
children, along with the help of Flat John Wesley and Flat Charles Wesley, will be
exploring new ways to offer compassion, witness for justice, practice devotion and
participate in worship.
The "Flat Wesleys" idea is modeled after the children's book from the 1960's "Flat
Stanley". Stanley is accidentally "flattened" but soon learns that there are advantages to being flat including traveling in an envelope through
the mail to visit people.
The Flat Wesley Brothers came to Newnan from Oklahoma and will visit for two weeks before continuing their journey to another United Methodist church in Ohio. You can
follow along their adventure by joining their Facebook page:
(search: Flat John Wesley and Flat Charles Wesley) or #FollowTheWesleys.
VBS 2015
“Camp Discovery” will be the week of June 8th! Signup will be available soon!
Sunday, March 29 | 12:30 – 2:00pm The Davis’ Farm (795 Emmett Young Rd.)
What to bring: -Last name A-L: dessert (finger food)
-Last name M-Z: chips, pretzels, salty snack -Easter basket
-Lawn chairs or blankets
FAMILY MISSION PROJECT
Sunday, April 19 | 3 – 5 p.m. | Parish Hall
How can our children be involved in the ongoing Habitat Faith Build since they don’t
meet the construction age requirement? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!
All children (and interested adults) are invited to help as we prepare flower planters and
wreaths for our Habitat Faith Build house and the other houses on the block.
We will deliver the planters and wreaths prior to the Habitat House Blessing. More details
coming soon about the Blessing.
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(top) Spring Fling Dinner & Dance; (left) Ms. Kathy’s 4yo class makes Crazy Cake); (bottom left) The Flat Wesley Brothers in worship; (bottom) Confirmation Dinner; (bottom right) Preschoolers get to learn about first responders; (right) Mwangaza Children’s Choir; (top right) Emily Carnes’ Life Group @ The Grove at Passion City Church
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Friendship Committee Grace Hanson
100 Lindsey Barron Dr. | Apt. 13 Newnan, GA 30263
Gifts Honorariums:
Kathy Wilson by Ron & Janette Pinson
March 22nd Reporting Attendance
Worship Services Total 728 (8:30—119; 11:00—355; Connect—254) Sunday School 413 Church Membership 2194
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 3/21/2015 Week #11 Total Tithes & Income $ 357,393 Total Expenses $ 332,314 Over/(Under) $ 25,079 Annual Budget $ 1,624,565 Capital Budget $ --------- Total Church Budget $ 1,624,565
APRIL 5th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Lily Smith, AnneMarie Rosebrock (8:30) Jack Terrell, Nate Thomas (11:00) Crucifer: Grant Weaver (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Khevreh Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
MARCH 29th Official Greeters: All Church Members Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Byron Keene (11:00) Acolytes: Bradley Smith, Hannah Smith (8:30) Wyatt Welden, Nolen Huey (11:00) Crucifer: Shelby Barrow (11:00) Sunday School Greeters: Life in the Spirit Sunday School Class Sound Technicians: Jeff Williams, Thomas Coursey
2015 LENTEN LUNCHEONS March 25 | Central Baptist Church
April 1 (Holy Wednesday) First Baptist Church
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
7:00 | Sunrise Service 8:15 | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 | Contemporary Worship in the Parish Hall 11:00 | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
CONGRATS JOAN KINRADE!
Congrats to our own Rev. JoAn Kinrade for a more than successful Suicide Intervention
Training Seminar!
She was selected as the AFM (Armed Forces Mission) Battle Buddy of the Year for her
efforts in gathering the LARGEST workshop in AFM history (46 trainees) bringing the 2015
total to 428!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 29 8:30am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S) Contemporary Worship Service (PH) 12:30pm Easter Egg Hunt (795 Emmett Young Rd.) 5:00pm Youth Choir (CR) 6:00pm Uth (YL)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (201) 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon (First Baptist) 4:15pm Young Ringers (BR) Cherub Choir (203) Wesley Choir (CR) GROW/BAA (207/209) 4:30pm Uth Hangout/Homework/Supper (YL) 5:00pm Vespers (C) 5:15pm Carol Choir (CR) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir (CR) 6:30pm Uth Bible Study (YL) Let’s Talk (203) Caregiving Class (201) Invitation to the NT (GR) 6:45pm Chancel Choir (CR)
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) Maundy Thursday Worship Service (S)
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
5:00pm Downtown Cross Walk 7:00pm Communion Service (Greenville St. Park) 8:00pm Belize Packing Party (YL)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 EASTER SUNDAY!!!
7:00am Easter Sunrise Service (Greenville St. Park) 8:15am Traditional Worship Service (S) 9:30am Connect Worship Service (PH) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Service (S)
MONDAY, APRIL 6 SPRING BREAK WEEK No Preschool All Week
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 6:30pm Let’s Talk (203) Caregiving Class (201)
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
8:30am Lifeline Health Screening (PH)
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
GOOD FRIDAY CROSS WALK
Don’t forget our upcoming Downtown Cross Walk on Good Friday (April 3rd). We will
gather at the church at 5:00 p.m. Our journey will take us throughout the downtown Newnan
area. Don’t worry if you aren’t able to help carry the cross…we need all the walkers we
can get to help us form a group. The walk will conclude with a service of Holy Communion at
Greenville Street Park @ 7pm. We hope you will join us!
KIDCHECK AND EASTER If you have not yet created a KidCheck account, please make one before Easter
Sunday to help us ensure that our Nursery operates as smoothly as possible.
Likewise, if you have family/friends coming to worship with us who will need the nursery,
please encourage them to as well.
Accounts are free and can be created at KidCheck.com. Please email Ashley with any
NEWNAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 33 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263 770.253.7400 | NewnanFUMC.org
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PRESCHOOL NEWS Last week we had some first responders (EMS, Police, Firemen) come to the
preschool so the kids could learn about what they do! (picture on p. 5)
Registration went great for the 2015-2016 preschool year. We have spots available in Playschool (I & II), 2year/2day, 3year/3day, 4year/5day, 4year/3day,
and Kindergarten! If you are interested in registering your child or know of someone who is interested, please call Nancy (770.253.1237) or email
