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The E-NOTE September 7, 2010
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ACTS242
Wednesday Night Experience
Sept. 8, 2010
Dinner Menu
B-B-Q Pork Loin
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
Salad with Shrimp
Pineapple Upside- Down Cake
Reservations Required By Tuesday 12 noon
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Contact the e-Note editor by e-mail at
dana.everhart@mcdfirst
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Another Word From Dana
The Bull Dawgs are playing and winning! The air instead of hot is cool. The time is changing with days getting shorter and nights getting longer. The pine needles are dropping. All signs of the time .... yes, fall is just around the corner.
What a great God we have who has ordered all the seasons to come and go in just the right time. What a great God we have who gives us all we need when we need it. What a great God who orders all and sets it free at our disposal. What a great God we have!
I hope you will take these days and draw closer to God, and fall into His loving arms and heart. I pray that during these shorter days and longer nights you will find time to listen and time to be still and know just who our God is and how much God loves you. Take these moments and these day and make them be for you a sacred time.
I hope the Dawgs keep winning and the air stays cool but there is no guarantee about that; however, there is a guarantee that God is in control and will bless all God's children if we stand still enough to let the blessing fall upon us.
Take some time this fall to be blessed.
Grace and Peace,
Dana
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NEW SERMON SERIES - WHOM SHALL I SEND
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Is God calling you? God has a need for men and women to be set apart for a holy calling; a calling of the Ordained Ministry. God also has a need for men and women to be set apart for a holy calling; a calling of every day living, in many vocations. Over these two weeks we will be exploring how God is calling and why God calls and who God calls. Maybe God is calling you into Ordained Ministry? Maybe God is calling you to be an IT person. God is calling. We want to help you hear that voice and say "Here am I, send me"
On the 19th...Rev. Mike Broome preaching
On the 26th...Rev. Dana Everhart preaching
One more in the Series "Wrestling with God ..."
September 12 - Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat
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United Methodist Women
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On Sunday, September 26th, the UMW will sponsor a Mission Study entitled " For the Love of God: The Letters of John". We will meet in The Coan Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11:00 Service for a light lunch provided by our UMW Circles, after which Alice Smith will lead the 4-hour study. In preparation, it is suggested that participants read the Epistles of John from the Bible. Everyone is invited to join us for this spiritual growth experience. A nursery will be provided.
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A SPECIAL INVITE FOR ALL WOMEN
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Call Angie Sweat with questions. 770-914-9022
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AND ACTS242
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Join us. We have an incredible offering of classes and programs for our church family and visitors. You may check this out online or in The Coan Fellowship Hall. Classes are still open so come, get plugged in and feed your Mind, Soul and Spirit. More classes will be starting soon.
Check out the weekly dinner menu in the panel to your right. If you haven't been in a while, come back and try out the great food and fellowship. If you have never been, you are missing a great deal of fun and fellowship.
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OVER 50's TRIP ... NOT TOO LATE
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. WARM SPRINGS TRIP UPDATE!
Join the "Over 50's Group" as we travel south...
Warm Spring
Saturday, September 11th
Departure time is 8:30 a.m.
As it says above, this is an update (with additions) to the Warm Springs trip itinerary. The date for sign-up is being changed in order to give more time and the cost will be reduced somewhat because Hugh Goodwin is buying the fuel for the bus.*
If the bus is full, some will have to drive, but it an easy 60 mile trip by following these directions:
-Travel I-75 South (from McDonough) to Exit # 205 (Griffin/Jackson)...
-Turn Right (West) on GA-16 towards Griffin...
-Travel 28.2 miles through Griffin into Senoia...
-Turn Left (South) on GA-85...
-Travel 21.9 miles through the towns of Haralson, Alvaton, and Gay...
-Veer Right onto ALT-GA-85 towards Warm Springs...
-Travel 10 miles into Warm Springs, GA
Change #1: Hugh Goodwin is arranging for a tour of his (GoodPac) bottle manufacturing facility in Warm Springs, so you can see how water bottles are blown. Hugh also has everyone a GoodPac golf hat and some "Callaway Blue" bottled water, bottled by the Callaways' in nearby Hamilton, GA.
Hugh also has some history trivia to challenge you with. This trivia ranges from (of course) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to Johnny Cash, to Pierre Howard, Jr. (in case you've forgotten, he was our Lt. Governor at one time), to Roy Richards (Anyone know who he was?), to a member who was born 3 miles away in Manchester, and whose father was Superintendent of Schools, to another MFUMC member (now deceased) who grew up in Warm Springs, and whose stepfather managed the farm for FDR, and whose great uncle was Marshall of Warm Springs...AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!
We will still:
* Visit Exhibits & Displays on the largest Airborne Operation "WWII Operation Market Garden" & visit a Depression house.
* Tour the Little White House,
* Lunch at the famous 100 year old Bullock House & Buffet featuring fried chicken & fried green tomatoes (Does anybody know the connection between the Bullock House and Roswell, GA?)
* Cost: $25.00 total p/p (admission & lunch)
Change #2: Reservations and money need to be made and paid by September 6th (Instead of September 1st)
*Call the church office for reservations today.*
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Disciple I, II, III and IV
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Registration is complete and we have an incredible group planned for our Disciple Bible Study Ministry. All of our classes will begin the week of September 20th. Teachers are asked to contact their students and e-mail Amy May with your material orders.
We want to thank the following who have agreed to teach this session...
Disciple I - Rob Beall;
Disciple II - Alice Smith;
Disciple III - Bobbi Stone; and
Disciple IV - Rick Kendrick, Joe Thorp and Ernest Blount.
This will be a great season of learning and we are already lining up teachers for the Fall 2011 Session.
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Special Saturdays...Special Needs Children
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McDonough First United Methodist Church has been chosen as a southside site for Extra Special Respite Saturdays.
FOCUS offers the Extra Special Saturday Respite Program in eight locations around metro Atlanta. Children with extra special needs require extra experienced care that is often difficult to find and expensive. Each location of Extra Special Saturday has caregivers who are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. Extra Special Saturday is a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break!!
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Music Ministry and Guitar
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Learn to play the guitar. Join a small group on Wednesday nights and see how God may want to use you.
Requirement: Your time and a guitar
Beginning this fall, we are rolling out a new component of our music ministry at McDonough First United Methodist Church that will include beginning guitar lessons.
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YOUTH NEWS - Gary Terrell, Minister to Students
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Sunday with the Students...
There was no youth fellowship this past Sunday, September 5th, due to the holiday weekend.
Our students are looking forward to their upcoming fall break; however, we will still be meeting during our Wednesday night and Sunday night fellowship time.
Please join us Wednesday, September 8th, at 6:30pm in the E.R. and also on Sunday, September 12th, from 5pm to 7pm.
Have a great week all! See you at youth.
Gary
Important Dates:
Tour of Homes Meeting - September 8th, 6-7pm in the E.R.
Fall Break (Henry County) - September 13th - 17th
Gary Terrell
Minister to Students
McDonough First UMC
678-481-1468 Cell Phone
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Amy May, Minister of Christian Education
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The Christian Education Team will meet on Monday, September 27th, at 6:30.
Hour of Power: If you are an Hour of Power adult volunteer and you were not at the Hour of Power meeting last week, please see Amy May for your volunteer notebook.
Wednesday Night Children Activies: Children's Wednesday Night classes have begun. Please register and sign in your children in the Kid's Zone (basement) by 6:30 p.m.
JUMP (all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) will meet on Sunday, September 12th, from 5-7pm in the basement for a service project. Come and bring a friend!
Amy Smith May,
Minister of Christian Education
McDonough First United Methodist Church
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THE ACADEMY - Kim Westbrook, Director
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Congratulations to Cheryl Trainum, our Employee of the Month. Ms. Cheryl serves as a 3K Teacher and Lunch Bunch Teacher. She has a wonderful and cheerful attitude and is loved by her students. The ultimate team player, she is always gracious and willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you so much, Cheryl, for your dedication to the students and staff at MMA. We love you!
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McDONOUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...our partner in education
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At its August meeting, the Missions Team voted unanimously to continue our Partner-In-Education relationship with our community school, McDonough Elementary School. This is our third year in this partnership and has become a valuable part of our mission and outreach ministry as we were the first church to partner with this school.
Is God calling you to share just one hour per week and change the life of a young person?
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR MISSIONS
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Below is a list of needed supplies. Many of these, since school has started, are on sale. Please start shopping and bring these items to the bin located at the bottom of the stairs inside the Griffin Street Door. Come on, McDonough, we need your help!
Needed supplies include: wide-ruled notebook paper, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, folders, notebooks,
crayons, backpacks, and dry erase markers.
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Every fall, 1000's of items are collected. Every fall, 100's of guests and volunteers descend on The Rodgers Building Gymnasium. Every fall, the call goes out for all of your STUFF!
It is that time of year, folks, to clean out your attic, your closet, your garage and even under your bed. The 2010 Fall Bazaar and Flea Market is coming and this year hopes to be bigger than ever. The date is Saturday, October 9th, beginning at 8 a.m. We will spend Thursday and Friday pricing and setting up. Wednesday evening we will unload the trailer.
Once again, the blue box trailer (no steps this year) is located in the lower lot for your donations. The key is in the church office. Once again, our teams will come to your home if you need help with moving furniture or larger items. Once again, we will need all hands to make this event a success. This year, our goal is to raise $15,000 (We raised $10,175 and $11,600 in 2008 and 2009 respectively.)
If every member gave just two hours of their time, we would have more than enough help. This year's event will be led by our Mission Team with proceeds going toward the McDonough First Building Fund, Local Mission and our Fair Share Missional Giving throughout the world. Start spreading the word. The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming!
If you know of interested vendors, please have them contact the church office.
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Upward Sports...Basketball & Cheerleading
Not a Recreation Ministry but an Outreach Ministry
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Experts say people are looking for friends, not just a friendly church.
We are a friendly church. We have heard this over and over again. Now it is time that we make more friends.
This 2010/2011 Upward Sports season will be our best ever. We will be offering K-6th grade boys and girls basketball and cheerleading.
The registration brochures are printed and available online and in the church office. We challenge every member to take some home and give them to friends, neighbors and strangers. This year, you will be able to register online and use our pay pal account to pay online.
We have begun recruiting coaches, referees and volunteers, all of which we will train. More will come regarding our needs.
We are surrounding this ministry with 100 days of prayer by over 200 prayer warriors. Our prayer captains this year are: Karen DeVan, Rick Kendrick and Disciple IV, Keith Shurbutt, Ginny Cates, Brenda Sutton, Ron McKenzie, Jim Gorham, Mary Gorham, Dale Smith, and Dan Hocking and The Samaritans Class.
We will offer training and begin recruiting coaches, assistanct coaches, referees and hospitality volunteers...NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Join us by praying for this ministry. Join us by getting a yard sign and placing it in your front yard (we are looking for high-traffic yards and those at the front of large subdivisions). Join us as we welcome over 250 children from our community and help them and their families grown in their relationships with Jesus Christ!
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Men's Wesley Faith Groups
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Men's Wesley Faith Group will be starting up again. Calling all men. Are you looking for a small group of guys that you can share your challenges and struggles with? A group that you can trust and who will join you in prayer and Bible study? A group that supports one another?
We are currently looking at offering our ministry on Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in Friday mornings, please contact Shane Hunter (
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). If you are interested in Sunday afternoons, please contact Joe Mobley (
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). In either case, you may also share your interest with Mike. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of our men and watch as a difference is made in the lives of their spouses and families.
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Peru Mission Trip 2011...Is God Calling You
On A Mission Trip?
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Several of you have asked about our next mission trip. During this month's Mission Team planning meeting, it was discussed and agreed upon that we should choose one location and commit to supporting that mission ministry with our resources and missionaries, for a period of 3 to 5 years.
We are pleased to announce that initial conversations have begun regarding a return trip to Peru to work with the McEuen Missionary Family (the father, Rev. Ash McEuen is an Ordained Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and is under appointment of our Bishop to serve in ministry there.)
The current date we are looking at would be the week of winter break in the Henry County School System, February 19th - 26th, 2011.
Please be in prayer about this ministry and if God is calling you to go. As we gather more information, we will begin having information sessions for all who are interested. Leadership will be recruited for this team. If your are interested, please contact Mike at
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS - SEPTEMBER
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Sep 7 - Collins Lee, Sherrie Selman, Jim Tidwell, Bob Van Dunk
Sep 8 - Allison Jolley, Tessa Jones, Jessica Perkinson
Sep 9 - Carla DeLoach
Sep 10 - Jack McCune
Sep 11 - Sally Everhart
Sep 12 - Andy Burch, Richard Foster, John Gant, Randy Smith
Ammie Lou Peacock
Sep 14 - Robby Wellden
Sep 15 - Roger Glass, Deeann Jones
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Sunday School Teacher Needed: We have a volunteer who has graciously volunteered to serve the High School Class until a permanent teacher (or another interim) can be found. Please let Amy May know if you can help by teaching a 6-8 week series.
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MCDONOUGH FAMILY STEWARDSHIP
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| Attendance for September 5, 2010
8:30 Worship 61
9:42 Worship 30
11:00 Worship 205
Total 296
Sunday School 154
JUMP N/A
YOUTH N/A
Financial Support for August 29, 2010
Annual Budget $850,000.00
Required 8/29/10 $19,092.77
Received 8/29/10 $14,451.51
Received YTD $525,422.91
Expensed YTD $550,950.49
Building Fund Loan $1,845,035.28
Required 8/29/10 $6,696.02
Received 8/29/10 $705.00
Borrowed from General
Funds $11,209.74
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McDonough First United Methodist Church
151 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone 770 957-4150
Fax 770 957-4307
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The E-NOTE August 23, 2010
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ACTS242
Wednesday Night Experience
August 24, 2010
Dinner Menu
Baked Ham
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
German Choclate Cake
Salad with Shrimp
Reservations Required By Tuesday 12 noon
(770) 957- 4150
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Another Word From Dana
This week I will be meeting with our Staff Parish Relations Team to look at my ministry in review. I will be discussing with this gifted and called group of people my Qualities of Leadership and my Vocational Competencies, Together we will see how I can improve in my ministry and my personal life so that the gospel will be lifted up. On September 1st, I will head to Griffin to meet with the DS to share what the SPRT has said and to see how he, as my Superintendent, can help me to be the man that McDonough First UMC needs and that I need to be.
Between the SPRT and the DS, we will work together on goals and plans for 2011 that will make me a better pastor, preacher, and prophet of the Word of God. Also, we will work on personal goals and plans to make me a better husband, father, and friend.
All of us need to be reviewed from time to time in regards to our living for Jesus Christ. This is not to have our shortcomings pointed out and not to be beaten up by other "pure breads" but so that we may be given direction on how we might become better at living the life of blessing God has for us. To look at how our life is reflecting the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how, if by any way, we might improve or even celebrate the successes.
I think this is a daily thing when I stop to consider it ... reviewing and moving forward.
Well, I covet your prayers and ask for your grace in these days, for I want to be the best pastor I can be for you and for the kingdom.
Grace and Peace,
Dana
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THIS IS LUKE @ 942 CONNECTOR
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This Sunday at our 942 Connector the Christian Music Group, This Is Luke, will be presenting a concert in The Coan Fellowship Hall.
What a great second blessing on Sunday morning to have such an experience. There will be coffee and pastries and more at the 942 Connector so come and join us for this musical blessing.
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NEW SERMON SERIES - WRESTLING WITH GOD
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Meet Jacob ... a spoiled son who let no one - including his own brother - stand in the way of getting what he wanted...A shrewd and sometimes unethical business man... the patriarch of a very large dysfunctional family ... and, the only man who ever wrestled with God and lived to tell about it.
Despite his flaws and challenges, in the end Jacob was blessed by God and managed to redeem himself and his broken relationships. If you've ever wrested with God, struggled with relationships or done things you're not proud of, you'll see yourself in Jacob's story.
August 29 - Jacob and His Two Wives
September 5 - Wrestling with God
September 12 - Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat
Invite a friend and let's see how we might face the wrestling matches ahead.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AND ACTS242...where you need to be
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Disiciple I, II, III, IV and Christian Believer
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We have begun sign-up for this incredible series and pray for the impact it will have in your life and in the life of our faith community. The only requirement is a commitment of your time. Anyone can take Disciple I or Christian Believer.
After completing Disciple I, then you can move on to the other Disciple offerings, in any order. Please go online or sign-up in The Coan Fellowship Hall. We have plenty of room in each class and would love to plug you into this bible study. We hope to begin planning study days and times shortly but can't fully do this until we know you are interested. So sign-up now!
Disciple I, meeting on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept.7th
Taught by Alice Smith
Room 216 of The Rodgers Center
Disciple II, Teacher still needed
Disciple III, meeting on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning Sept.1st
Taught by Bobbi Stone
Room 216 of The Rodgers Center
Disciple IV, (Time and Date TBD)
Taught by Ernest Blount and Rick Kendrick (Location TBD)
Christian Believer, (Time and Date TBD)
Taught by James Power (Location TBD)
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Children's Ministries: The Children's Ministries of McDonough First UMC are looking for volunteers to serve as leaders on Wednesday nights during ACTS242 Children's Programs. Please contact Amy May at (678) 516-3646 or by e-mail at
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if you can help.
UMYF: We are seeking volunteers to help with our 2010 Tour of Homes event. This is our most important fundraiser for our Youth Ministry and we need your help asap! Please call or email Gary Terrell at:
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or 678-481-1468.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Amy May, Minister of Christian Education
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JUMP: We will meet on Sunday, August 29 from 5:00- 7:00 P.M. for a night of fun and fellowship. Meet in the basement at 5:00 for dinner; afterwards, we'll join the youth for a concert featuring This Is Luke. Parents, please come on this night at 5:00 to sign up to chaperone a JUMP event.
Wednesday Night Children Activies: Children's Wednesday Night classes began Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Please register and sign in your children in the Kid's Zone (basement) by 6:30 p.m.
Hour of Power Volunteer Meeting: We will have a meeting for all Hour of Power volunteers on Monday, August 30 at 6:30. This will be a brief meeting to discuss any changes that need to be made to this new program. Any parents who would like to volunteer for this ministry are also invited to attend. Childcare will be provided.
Amy Smith May,
Minister of Christian Education
McDonough First United Methodist Church
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YOUTH NEWS - Gary Terrell, Minister to Students
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Sunday, August 22nd 2009:
We had a blast with 21 of our students as we studied Hebrews 3:12-14 and how when we wrestle with God, we can support each other and depend on God to be there for us through any situation, even praises. We began our fellowship with the reading of Hebrews 13 and proceeded to talk about supporting each other within the youth ministry group. We then wrote down our prayers and praises on post-it notes and created a "prayer board" on which to stick them. We played a couple of games then closed with prayer before dinner. After dinner, we had an exciting game of kickball in our gym.
Our students and parents are building this group around themselves. They are nurturing each other, supporting each other, and learning to love one another as individuals. I am proud of this group and what they are accomplishing together.
Thanks for all the support and continued prayers.
Gary
Important upcoming date:
Sunday, August 29th -The Coan Fellowship Hall - "This is Luke" will be visiting us and performing a worship session at our 942 connector in The Coan Fellowship Hall. They will be returning for Youth Fellowship at 5 pm to hang out with our students and perform again. Please visit with us for dinner at 5pm (bring a covered dish) and then the band will go on at 6pm. Please visit www.thisisluke.com for a preview of the band and their music.
Gary Terrell
Minister to Students
McDonough First UMC
678-481-1468 Cell Phone
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THE ACADEMY - Kim Westbrook, Director
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Why run all around town looking for the perfect gift card, when MMA can be your one stop gift card store? We have a very large list of merchants that participate in the program. You may pick up an order form in the reception area of The Rodgers Center or download one from our website www.mcdacademy.org. Orders are placed on Tuesday mornings and we usually receive shipment by the next day. We also carry some of the more popular gift cards in stock, so please feel free to give us a call at 770-957-4131 and see if we have what you need. We would also appreciate it if you would collect and donate the following items:
Box Tops for Education
Used cell phones and ink cartridges
Drink pouches (please cut off the top edge and rinse out first)
Coke lids or reward codes from 12-packs
Tyson labels
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McDONOUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...our partner in education
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At its August meeting, the Missions Team voted unanimously to continue our Partner-In-Education relationship with our community school, McDonough Elementary School. This is our third year in this partnership and it has become a valuable part of our mission and outreach ministry as we were the first church to partner with this school.
Last year, over 20 adults volunteered as mentors at McDonough Elementary. The school skyrocketed from some of the lowest scores in the county to some of the highest. Students who were failing at the beginning of the school year were excelling by the third session. Teachers and staff struggling with furlough days and budget cuts once again became excited with passion and hope. And once again, they accepted our invitation to be hosted to a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Banquet and lunch the week of post planning (the last two years have been special as the school administration has chosen to use this event as their school year celebration, complete with a slide show and recognition given for staff excellence).
Is God calling you to share just one hour per week and change the life of a young person?
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR MISSIONS
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Last year, Pastor Mike challenged McDonough Presbyterian's Rev. Rachel Knoll to a contest. Which church could collect the most school supplies for McDonough Elementary?
The pastor of the losing church would eat a pie. While the results are still being contested, Mike took the pie but guess who ultimately won?...the children.
Several thousand school supplies were collected by both congregations and presented during one of the school assemblies. This was a great outreach and we have been asked to help again.
Below is a list of needed supplies. Many of these, since school has started, are on sale. Please start shopping and bring these items to the bin located at the bottom of the stairs inside the Griffin Street Door. Come on McDonough, we need your help!
Needed supplies include: wide ruled notebook paper, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, folders, notebooks,
crayons, backpacks, and dry erase markers.
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PRAYER GROUPS START
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Do you believer in prayer? Do you think God honors the prayers of the gathered people? Do you care enough about others that you would give up one hour a week to pray for them? Are you free on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.?
We invite you to join a group of dedicated men and women who pray for the needs of the commuity of faith and every name that is listed on the Prayer Concerns insert, plus more. This group has been meeting for years and the numbers rise and fall but God still blesses their efforts and their request.
Come join us this Wednesday and let's pray together for God's power to fall on God's children. We meet in Room 106 for the Women and Room 107 for the Men.
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Every fall, 1000's of items are collected. Every fall, 100's of guests and volunteers descend on our The Rodgers Building Gymnasium. Every fall, the call goes out for all of your STUFF!
It is that time of year folks to clean out your attic, your closet, your garage and even under your bed. The 2010 Fall Bazaar and Flea Market is coming and this year hopes to be bigger than ever. The date is Saturday, October 9th beginning at 8 a.m. We will spend Thursday and Friday pricing and setting up. Wednesday evening we will unload the trailer.
Once again, we hope to have a blue box trailer located in the lower lot for your donations. Once again, our teams will come to your home if you need help with moving furniture or larger items. Once again, we will need all hands to make this event a success. This year, our goal is to raise $15,000 (We raised $6,500 and $11,600 in 2008 and 2009 respectively.)
If every member gave just two hours of their time, we would have more than enough help. This year's event will be led by our Mission Team with proceeds going toward the McDonough First Building Fund, Local Mission and our Fair Share Missional Giving throughout the world. Start spreading the word. The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming!
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Upward Sports...Basketball & Cheerleading
Not a Recreation Ministry but an Outreach Ministry
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Experts say people are looking for friends, not just a friendly church.
We are a friendly church. We have heard this over and over again. Now it is time that we make more friends.
This 2010/2011 Upward Sports season will be our best ever. The registration brochures are printed and will be made available beginning September 1st and online. We challenge every member to take some home and give them to friends, neighbors and strangers. This year, you will be able to register online and use our pay pal account to also pay online. We will be offering K-6th grade boys and girls basketball and cheerleading. We have begun recruiting coaches, referees and volunteers, all of which we will train. More will come regarding our needs. Our Administrative Board voted unanimously to reaffirm this ministry and the impact it will have in our church and community. Join us now by praying for this ministry. Our first games start Dec. 4th.
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Men's Wesley Faith Groups
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Men's Wesley Faith Group will be starting up again. Calling all men. Are you looking for a small group of guys that you can share your challenges and struggles with? A group that you can trust and who will join you in prayer and Bible study? A group that supports one another?
We are currently looking at offering our ministry on Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in Friday mornings, please contact Shane Hunter (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
). If you are interested in Sunday afternoons, please contact Joe Mobley (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
). In either case, you may also share your interest with Mike. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of our men and watch as a difference is made in the lives of their spouses and families.
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Is God Calling You On A Mission Trip?
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Several of you have asked about our next mission trip. During this month's Mission Team planning meeting, it was discussed and agreed upon that we should choose one location and commit to supporting that mission ministry with our resources and missionaries, for a period of 3 to 5 years.
We are pleased to announce that initial conversations have begun regarding a return trip to Peru to work with the McEuen Missionary Family (the father, Rev. Ash McEuen is an Ordained Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and is under appointment of our Bishop to serve in ministry there.) This is the same family with which our February 2010 Team worked. The current date we are looking at would be the week of winter break in the Henry County School System, February 18th - 25th, 2011.
Please be in prayer about this ministry and if God is calling you to go. As we gather more information, we will begin having information sessions for all who are interested.
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On Sunday, September 26, UMW will sponsor a mission Study entitled " For the Love of God: The Letters of John". We will meet in The Coan Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11:00 Service for a light lunch provided by our UMW Circles, after which Alice Smith will lead the 4-hour study. In preparation, it is suggested that participants read the Epistles of John from the Bible. Everyone is invited to join us for this spiritual growth experience. A nursery will be provided.
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
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Sep 2 - Dianne Van Dunk, Ruth Welborn
Sep 3 - John Zoellner
Sep 4 - Judy Britt
Sep 5 - Courtney Landers
Sep 6 - Andy Johnson, Meagan Stover, Kathy Venable
Sep 7 - Collins Lee, Sherrie Selman, Jim Tidwell, Bob Van Dunk
Sep 8 - Allison Jolley, Tessa Jones, Jessica Perkinson
Sep 9 - Carla DeLoach
Sep 10 - Jack McCune
Sep 11 - Sally Everhart
Sep 12 - Andy Burch, Richard Foster, John Gant, Randy Smith
Ammie Lou Peacock
Sep 14 - Robby Wellden
Sep 15 - Roger Glass, Deeann Jones
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
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a. 8:30 86
b. 9:42 38
c. 11:00 296
d. TOTAL 430
e. Sunday School 209
f. Youth 21
Welcome New Members
Keith and Lynn Batchelor
1580 Lake Dow Road
McDonough, GA 30252
770-410-0926
Debbie Britt
Delaney
313 Mary Drive
McDonough, GA 30252
770-313-1214
Garrison and Ashley Britt
313 Mary Drive
McDonough, GA 30252
678-446-1905
FINANCE FOR AUGUST 15, 2010 (one week behind)
a. Yearly Budget $850,000.00
b. Required weekly $16,346.15
c. Received $12,265.04
Required YTD $539,422.95
Recieved YTD $499,866.00
d. Building Loan $1,850,914.37
(Borrowed from General Funds $9,665.91)
e. Required $16,455.74
f. Received $3,116.00
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YEARLY OFFERING FOR THE UM CHILDREN'S HOME
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We are blessed to have one of the finest homes for Children and Youth in the world. The North Georgia Conference has the privilege of supporting our Children's Home every September with a special offering. In the next few weeks, you will be receiving information regarding this offering. It is our prayer that you will pray and seek direction in the amount you should give to help our children and youth. This is truly a sacrificial gift as it will be above your tithe and pledge to the general budget.
Thank you for having a heart for the children and youth.
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Chicken BBQ tickets are on sale now. Cost is $8 . See any of the UMM members to get yours.
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McDonough First United Methodist Church
151 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone 770 957-4150
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The E-NOTE August 19, 2010
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ACTS242
Wednesday Night Experience
Dinner Menu
Baked Ham
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
German Choclate Cake
Salad with Shrimp
Reservations Required By Tuesday 12 noon
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Another Word From Dana
Changes occur every day in our lives. Some changes are good and some are difficult. Some changes we can understand and others we can not. For the people of God change is expected.
We are called by Christ to constantly be growing and becoming all God wants us to become. Change is inevitable and in fact should be embraced and sought.
But what about outside the Christian life, in the business world, the real world? I find that an interesting concept that anything is outside the Christian life. For me all things are entwined with Christ and His call upon our life and it is the REAL world.
Our church staff has experienced a change in the last week. Carol Scott our Office Manager is no longer working with us. This decision was made by the SPR and discussed with Ms. Scott. It was felt that things were not working out as they needed to be. We are praying for Ms. Scott and her family in this difficult time but we also are praying for the church because our ultimate task is to care for the whole church and the ministry we all share in together. God is in charge ...even of change.
I covet your prayers for those who work in our office. I ask that you be patient with us in these days (like a delayed e-note and minor errors in our publications). We are working to find who God desires to be in ministry with us If you have time to help we won't turn you away.
This is a day of new beginnings ... I know God is changing us for the best.
Grace and Peace,
Dana
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NEW SERMON SERIES - WRESTLING WITH GOD
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Meet Jacob ... a spoiled son who let now one - including his own brother - stand in the way of getting what he wanted...A shrewd and sometimes unethical business man... the pathrarch of a very large dysfunctional family ... and , the only man who ever wrestled with God and lived to tell about it.
Despite his flaws and challenges, in the end Jacob was blessed by God and managed to redeem himself and his broken relationships. If you've ever wrested with God, struggled with relationships or done things you're not proud of, you'll see your self in Jacob's story
August 22 - Birthrights, A Bowl of Stew and Blessings
August 29 - Jacob and His Two Wives
September 5 - Wrestling with God
September 12 - Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AND ACTS242...where you need to be
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Disiciple I, II, III, IV and Christian Believer
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We have begun sign-up for this incredible series and pray for the impact it will have in your life and in the life of our faith community. The only requirement is a commitment of your time. Anyone can take Disciple I or Christian Believer.
After completing Disciple I, then you can move on to the other Disciple offerings, in any order. Please go online or sign-up in The Coan Fellowship Hall. We have plenty of room in each class and would love to plug you into this bible study. We hope to begin planning study days and times shortly but can't fully do this until we know you are interested. So sign-up now!
Disciple I, meeting on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept.7th
Taught by Alice Smith
Room 216 of The Rodgers Center
Disciple II, Teacher still needed
Disciple III, meeting on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning Sept.1st
Taught by Bobbi Stone
Room 216 of The Rodgers Center
Disciple IV, (Time and Date TBD)
Taught by Ernest Blount and Rick Kendrick (Location TBD)
Christian Believer, (Time and Date TBD)
Taught by James Power (Location TBD)
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Amy May, Minister of Christian Education
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JUMP: will meet on Sunday, August 29 from 5:00- 7:00 for a night of fun fellowship. Meet in the basement at 5:00 for dinner; afterwards, we'll join the youth for a concert featuring This Is Luke. Parents, please come on this night at 5:00 to sign up to chaperone a JUMP event.
Wednesday Night Children Activies: Children's Wednesday Night classes began Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Please register and sign in your children in the Kid's Zone (basement) by 6:30 p.m.
Hour of Power Volunteer Meeting: We will have a meeting for all Hour of Power volunteers on Monday, August 30 at 6:30. This will be a brief meeting to discuss any changes that need to be made to this new program. Any parents who would like to volunteer for this ministry are also invited to attend. Childcare will be provided.
Amy Smith May,
Minister of Christian Education
McDonough First United Methodist Church
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YOUTH NEWS - Gary Terrell, Minister to Students
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Sunday, August 15th, we kicked-off our fall season in our Youth Ministry. We enjoyed fellowship with the 28 students and their parents that made it out. We watched a short collaboration of pictures that represented our last school semester (including retreats and just hanging out), we went over the next 6 months and talked about all the exciting and memorable events to come. We are truly blessed to have Jason and Emily Harper, Spencer and Erika Hamrick, Christina Ogle and Elise and Jason Meyers as our weekly youth counselors. Thanks to all who make this Youth Ministry so great! We could not have such a strong program without you all!
Gary
Important upcoming dates:
Sunday, August 22nd - Youth Fellowship - 5 to 7pm. Dinner provided by the Lepley's.
Sunday, August 29th - "This is Luke" to perform - 5 to 7pm in the Coan Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish please.
Gary Terrell
Minister to Students
McDonough First UMC
678-481-1468 Cell Phone
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THE ACADEMY - Kim Westbrook, Director
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Why run all around town looking for the perfect gift card, when MMA can be your one stop gift card store? We have a very large list of merchants that participate in the program. You may pick up an order form in the reception area of The Rodgers Center or download one from our website www.mcdacademy.org. Orders are placed on Tuesday mornings and we usually receive shipment by the next day. We also carry some of the more popular gift cards in stock, so please feel free to give us a call at 770-957-4131 and see if we have what you need. We would also appreciate it if you would collect and donate the following items:
Box Tops for Education
Used cell phones and ink cartridges
Drink pouches (please cut off the top edge and rinse out first)
Coke lids or reward codes from 12-packs
Tyson labels
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McDONOUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...our partner in education
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At its August meeting, the Missions Team voted unanimously to continue our Partner-In-Education relationship with our community school, McDonough Elementary School. This is our third year in this partnership and has become a valuable part of our mission and outreach ministry as we were the first church to partner with this school
Last year, over 20 adults volunteered as mentors at McDonough Elementary. The school skyrocketed from some of the lowest scores in the county to some of the highest. Students who were failing at the beginning of the school year were excelling by the third session. Teachers and staff struggling with furlough days and budget cuts once again became excited with passion and hope. And once again, they accepted our invitation to be hosted to a wonderful teacher appreciation banquet and lunch the week of post planning (the last two years have been special as the school administration has chosen to use this event as their school year celebration, complete with a slide show and recognition given for staff excellence).
Is God calling you to share just one hour per week and change the life of a young person?
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Last year, Pastor Mike challenged McDonough Presbyterian's Rev. Rachel Knoll to a contest. Which church could collect the most school supplies for McDonough Elementary?
The pastor of the losing church would eat a pie. While the results are still being contested, Mike took the pie but guess who ultimately won?...the children.
Several thousand school supplies were collected by both congregations and presented during one of the school assemblies. This was a great outreach and we have been asked to help again.
Below is a list of needed supplies. Many of these, since school has started, are on sale. Please start shopping and bring these items to the bin located at the bottom of the stairs inside the Griffin Street Door. Come on McDonough, we need your help!
Needed supplies include: wide ruled notebook paper, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, folders, notebooks,
crayons, backpacks, and dry erase markers.
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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church announces Homecoming & Revival services and invites us to join them. Homecoming will be celebrated with one service on Sunday, August 22nd at 10 a.m. followed by dinner in the fellowship hall. The theme for this year is "The Continuing Significance of the Church: Religion Still Matters". Revival will be held Monday through Wednesday, August 23rd - 25th at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Guest Revivalists are: Monday - Rev. Jonathan Holston of St. James UMC, Tuesday - Rev. Yvette Massey of Warren Memorial UMC, and Wednesday - Rev. Belinda McCastle of New Hope UMC. Come join us for this great time.
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Every fall, 1000's of items are collected. Every fall, 100's of guests and volunteers descend on our Rodger Center Gymnasium. Every fall, the call goes out for all of your STUFF!
It is that time of year folks to clean out your attic, your closet, your garage and even under your bed. The 2010 Fall Bazaar and Flea Market is coming and this year hopes to be bigger than ever. The date is Saturday, October 9th beginning at 8 a.m. We will spend Thursday and Friday pricing and setting up. Wednesday evening we will unload the trailer.
Once again, we hope to have a blue box trailer located in the lower lot for your donations. Once again, our teams will come to your home if you need help with moving furniture or larger items. Once again, we will need all hands to make this event a success. This year, our goal is to raise $15,000 (We raised $6,500 and $11,600 in 2008 and 2009 respectively.)
If every member gave just two hours of their time, we would have more than enough help. This year's event will be led by our Mission Team with proceeds going toward the McDonough First Building Fund, Local Mission and our Fair Share Missional Giving throughout the world. Start spreading the word. The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming! The Bazaar is coming!
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Upward Sports...Basketball & Cheerleading
Not a Recreation Ministry but an Outreach Ministry
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Experts say people are looking for friends, not just a friendly church.
We are a friendly church. We have heard this over and over again. Now it is time that we make more friends.
This 2010/2011 Upward Sports season will be our best ever. The registration brochures are printed and will be made available beginning September 1st and online. We challenge every member to take some home and give them to friends, neighbors and strangers. This year, you will be able to register online and use our pay pal account to also pay online. We will be offering K-6th grade boys and girls basketball and cheerleading. We have begun recruiting coaches, referees and volunteers. All of which we will train. More will come regarding our needs. Our Administrative Board voted unanimously to reaffirm this ministry and the impact it will have in our church and community. Join us now by praying for this ministry. Our first games start Dec. 4th.
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Men's Wesley Faith Group will be starting up again. Calling all men. Are you looking for a small group of guys that you can share your challenges and struggles with? A group that you can trust and who will join you in prayer and bible study? A group that supports one another?
We are currently looking at offering our ministry on Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in Friday mornings, please contact Shane Hunter (
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Is God Calling You On A Mission Trip?
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Several of you have asked about our next mission trip. During this month's Mission Team planning meeting, it was discussed and agreed upon that we should choose one location and commit to supporting that mission ministry with our resources and missionaries, for a period of 3 to 5 years.
We are pleased to announce that initial conversations have begun regarding a return trip to Peru to work with the McEuen Missionary Family (the father, Rev. Ash McEuen is an Ordained Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and is under appointment of our Bishop to serve in ministry there.) This is the same family with which our February 2010 Team worked. The current date we are looking at would be the week of winter break in the Henry County School System, February 18th - 25th.
Please be in prayer about this ministry and if God is calling you to go. As we gather more information, we will begin having information sessions for all who are interested.
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
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Sep 2 - Dianne Van Dunk, Ruth Welborn
Sep 3 - John Zoellner
Sep 4 - Judy Britt
Sep 5 - Courtney Landers
Sep 6 - Andy Johnson, Meagan Stover, Kathy Venable
Sep 7 - Collins Lee, Sherrie Selman, Jim Tidwell, Bob Van Dunk
Sep 8 - Allison Jolley, Tessa Jones, Jessica Perkinson
Sep 9 - Carla DeLoach
Sep 10 - Jack McCune
Sep 11 - Sally Everhart
Sep 12 - Andy Burch, Richard Foster, John Gant, Randy Smith
Ammie Lou Peacock
Sep 14 - Robby Wellden
Sep 15 - Roger Glass, Deeann Jones
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a. 8:30 75
b. 9:42 38
c. 11:00 251
d. TOTAL 364
e. Sunday School 229
f. Youth 28
Welcome New Members
H. Dale Smith
112 Overlook Heights Way
Stockbridge, GA 30281
404.727.2457
Mary J. (Janie) Smith
112 Overlook Heights Way
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770. 312.6986
John English
950 Eagles Landing Parkway # 325
Stockbridge, GA 30281
404.395.9301
Amanda Smith
100 Sims Street
McDonough, GA 30253
770.362.3578
Reco Temple
342 Simpson Street
McDonough, GA 30253
770.898.0194
FINANCE FOR AUGUST 15, 2010
a. Yearly Budget $850,000.00
b. Required weekly $16,346.15
c. Received $12,265.04
Required YTD $539,422.95
Recieved YTD $499,866.00
d. Building Loan $1,850,914.37
(Borrowed from General Funds $9,665.91)
e. Required $16,455.74
f. Received $3,116.00
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On Sunday, September 26, UMW will sponsor a mission Study entitled " For the Love of God: The Letters of John". We will meet in Coan Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11:00 Service for a light lunch provided by our UMW Circles, after which, Alice Smith will lead the 4-hour study. In preparation, it is suggested that participants read the Epistles of John from the Bible. Everyone is invited to join us for this spiritual growth experience. A nursery will be provided.
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The Henry Players Community Theatre is proud to present the greatest story ever told...in rock opera form!
They will be performing the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar September 16th through the 19th at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. This is the 40th anniversary of this show, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, released first in 1970 in album format. The show features the songs that you have known all your life, including the hit "I Don't Know How to Love Him".
It's an emotional, musical depiction of the last week of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The show is rated PG-13.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for seniors the day of the show. Presale tickets are available online for $12/$10 at www.henryplayers.com , and at select merchants throughout the county including; McIntosh Bank, Damon's Design Team Salon, Bell Book and Candle, Sweet Savings and at all Moyes Pharmacies.
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McDonough First United Methodist Church
151 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone 770 957-4150
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ACTS242
Wednesday Night Experience
August 11, 2010
Dinner Menu
Mahogany Salmon
Scalloped Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
OR Salad Plate with Baby Shrimp
Garden Fresh
Salad Bar
Tea & Lemonade
Apple Pie A La Mode
Reservations Required By Tuesday 12 noon
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Another Word From Dana
God is good all the time, all the time God is good! This African worship chant has taken heart in the US and we hear it often. We hear it often because it is so true.
Yesterday was another God day in worship. The music was truly heavenly and brought me to tears. The powerful words of scripture shook loose the cobwebs of understanding about God's love. The response to the Word touched my heart because I felt God say, "That's right".
I saw Jayne Bray yesterday after Worship and God has done a great work in her and on her. People were all around loving her with the love of the Lord. The prayer shawl the children prayed over ... brought tears of joy to her eyes.
Some of our new college students came to Youth Fellowship last night to say good-bye and leave their mark with those others who have gone before. We prayed over them and sent them forth with God's blessing.
A full day but a great day where we saw that God is good all the time and all the time God is good!
Today is a new day and many things will happen; some we like and some we will be wondering where was God? But my friends, I invite you to hold fast to the African chant, to hold fast to your faith and to see God at work in your life and your situation.
And never forget your pastor loves you!!
Grace and Peace,
Dana
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NEW SERMON SERIES - RETHINK CHURCH
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Jesus founded the church to carry on His mission: to serve as His hands and voice in the world. He loved broken and lost people. He offered healing and hope and forgiveness. He proclaimed good news of a God who loved prodigal children.
Recent national surveys of young adults reveal a great interest in Jesus, but an antipathy to the church. As one author has put it, "They like Jesus, but not the church." Perhaps this is why according to one recent poll, only 30% of Americans are in worship on a given weekend.
Perhaps it is time to RETHINK CHURCH. This three-week series will challenge us to understand and reclaim Jesus' vision for the church; understand why the church matters to God and seek to become the church Jesus intended.
The Sermons are:
August 1 - What if Church were a Verb?
August 8 - The Church with Open Doors
August 15 - A Christian Community
There is a place for you come and belong!
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Esther Circle Meeting: All ladies are invited to join the Esther Circle Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coan Fellowship Hall, Room 107. We will have a dessert buffet and a nursery will be provided. Please contact Melissa Mobley at (770) 898-2819 for additional information. Thank you.
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Our OVERALL spiritual health requires us to "be in shape" spiritually and physically and that is our goal for this next ACTS242 series. Our fall programs begin this Wednesday night, August 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. We are offering Bible Study, self-help, exercise and financial planning programs. Please go to our church website and register online at www.mcdfirst.org. Also, please register for Disciple and Christian Believer classes as we schedule our teachers, dates and times. While registration is not required, it will help us to plan for room assignments and class materials.
We are looking forward to welcoming many friends and guests to take part in this unique ministry. Whatever your interest, we hope you will find a group or program that you can be a part of. If we don't offer something that you and others would like to see, let us know and we will make that a part of our planning. Regardless, we have an extensive offering this fall (too much to list here) so please join us...you won't want to miss it!
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ACOLYTES AND CRUCIFERS TRAINING: Attention all students 3rd grade and above, we will be having an Acolyte and Crucifer's training session on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Please join us in the Sanctuary at 3:30 p.m. if you have never served in this area of ministry. For those of you who are returning, join us at 4:00 p.m., (you will be finished in time for Youth fellowship). If you are planning to participate in this program, new or returning, you must be at this training session and if you are in Middle or High School, please don't think it's too late or that you are too old. Please contact Megan Partain at (770) 897-0185 or by e-mail at
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Trip To Warm Springs: It's time to start thinking September! We will travel south to "Warm Springs," GA., on Saturday, September. 11, 2010, to the Little White House of former President Franklin Roosevelt. Lunch will be at the famous one hundred year old Bullock House Restaurant. We will see exhibits on the largest Airborne Operation (WWII), a Depression era house and tour The Little White House. The buffet at the Bullock House features fried chicken and fried green tomatoes. The total cost per person which includes gas, lunch and admission fee is $25.00. Please call the Church Office at (770) 957-4150 with your reservation by September 1, 2010, and payment by September 3, 2010.
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SHE EVENT...Safe, Healthy, Empowered
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A Special Event for Mothers and Daughters and Friends: All ladies are invited by Community Bible Church, 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, GA, to participate in a wonderful Mother-Daughter and Friends event coming up on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. SHE is a unique evening of ministry, music, and message that embraces a cross generational community of girls from pre-teens to grandmothers. Built on the concept of celebrating the beauty of becoming a total SHE womansafe, healthy and empowered in every season of life, the conference features Grammy Award winning singer Rebecca St. James and one of contemporary Christian musics pioneers, Evie.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, $19 Gold Circle and are on sale in our CBC Bookstore, at the Morrow Lifeway store or on-line at www.itickets.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of the event. Please contact me if you have a question or if I can assist you in any way.
Paula Brannon
Caring Ministries
Community Bible Church
770-914-0808, Ext. 254
Cell: 770-617-4940
Email:
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You are invited to the Second Time Around Kids Consignment Sale which is open to the public on August 20 & 21, 2010, Friday 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
On sale will be gently used kids clothing, toys, books, DVD's, and baby equipment. The Consignment Sale will be held in The Rodgers Center Gymnasium. Visit us at: www.secondtimearoundkids.com or on Facebook @ Second Time Around Kids Consignment Sale.
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Children's Ministries: The Children's Ministries of McDonough First UMC are looking for volunteers to serve as leaders on Wednesday nights during ACTS242 Wednesday Night Children's Programs. Please contact Amy May at (678) 516-3646 or by e-mail at
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Sunday School Teachers: Is God calling you to teach our children? MFUMC is in need of Sunday School teachers for the next year (August 2010 - August 2011). We need both teachers and helpers for children of all ages, from pre-school through high school. Please contact Amy May if you are called to serve in this area, we need your help now.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Amy May, Minister of Christian Education
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JUMP Pool Party:
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to attend a JUMP pool party on Friday, August 13, 2010, at the Lake Haven community pool from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The party will be hosted by the Valdiviesos. Please let Kathy Valdivieso or Amy May know if your child can attend.
JUMP meets on Sunday, August 15, 2010, for a Service Project from 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the Kid's Zone (basement).
Wednesday Night Children Activies: Children's Wednesday Night classes begin Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Please register and sign in your children in the Kid's Zone (basement) at 6:30 p.m.
Amy Smith May,
Minister of Christian Education
McDonough First United Methodist Church
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YOUTH NEWS - Gary Terrell, Minister to Students
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 I will be the first to admit it, August is busy... but, when is life not busy? Wow, it's already the 2nd week of school; can you believe it? We've been talking a lot in Youth Fellowship about family, friends and church. We've been discussing how we need to be there for each other, lift each other up and support each other as we begin another school year. We've been talking about relationships, our walk with God, where we are going, and where we are coming from. We've talked about our challenges, what we look forward to and who or what we need to pray for. Our students have a strong foundation in each other as a group here at McDonough First. In fact, I am proud to say that out of all the youth groups I have been a part of in my life, ours is one of the closest. I want to ask each and every person who reads our weekly e-note, to pray daily for our Youth Ministry. Please pray that we continue helping each other through challenges, help each other celebrate successes, and remember what our purpose is. "Together, we celebrate and share the unconditional love of Jesus Christ"...As we Teach the Word of God, Experience the ways of God, Share the love of God, and Serve the people of God."
Humbly yours,
Gary
Important Youth Events:
Fall Kick-off: August 15, 2010 - Please join your student as we come together to celebrate and plan our fall youth season. We will provide supper during this event. This is a very important fellowship for parents; we will be asking for your input and direction for our fall season. Please RSVP to Gary Terrell for this event by e-mail at
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or (678) 481-1468.
Youth Fellowship: August 22, 2010 - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., in The Rodgers Center E.R. - Lepley Family to provide supper.
"This is Luke" to perform at McDonough First: August 29, 2010 - Please join us at the 942 Connector in the Coan fellowship Hall and at Youth Fellowship, as "This is Luke" will be performing for us and hanging out with our youth during our Sunday night fellowship. Please note: We need you to bring a snack, a covered-dish, or hors d'oeuvres etc. to this event. The band will perform at 6:00 p.m. "This is Luke" was the band we were blessed to worship with at our Summer Retreat. Please visit their website to find out more about them at www.thisisluke.com.
Gary Terrell
Minister to Students
McDonough First UMC
678-481-1468 Cell Phone
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THE ACADEMY - Kim Westbrook, Director
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MMA: McDonough Methodist Academy is back in session and off to an awesome start! We welcomed back 101 preschool students, 73 elementary students and 32 staff members for the 2010-2011 school year. We are blessed to have added the following new staff members to our family:
Laura Smith, 3rd grade Teacher
Sandra Wheeler, 2K Teacher
I would like to extend a grateful thank you to our church family for your support of this vital church ministry. Without MFUMC and The Rodgers Center we would not have the ability to carry out our mission and be the hands and feet of Christ!
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
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Sep 2 - Dianne Van Dunk, Ruth Welborn
Sep 3 - John Zoellner
Sep 4 - Judy Britt
Sep 5 - Courtney Landers
Sep 6 - Andy Johnson, Meagan Stover, Kathy Venable
Sep 7 - Collins Lee, Sherrie Selman, Jim Tidwell, Bob Van Dunk
Sep 8 - Allison Jolley, Tessa Jones, Jessica Perkinson
Sep 9 - Carla DeLoach
Sep 10 - Jack McCune
Sep 11 - Sally Everhart
Sep 12 - Andy Burch, Richard Foster, John Gant, Randy Smith
Ammie Lou Peacock
Sep 14 - Robby Wellden
Sep 15 - Roger Glass, Deeann Jones
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
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| ATTENDANCE FOR AUGUST 8, 2010
a. 8:30 96
b. 9:42 25
c. 11:00 305
d. TOTAL 426
e. Sunday School 235
f. Youth 15
FINANCE FOR AUGUST 8, 2010
a. Yearly Budget $850,000.00
b. Required weekly $16,346.15
c. Received $16,504.80
Required YTD $506,730.65
Recieved YTD $471,111.16
d. Building Loan $1,850,914.37
(Borrowed from General Funds $10,205.91)
e. Required $9,992.12
f. Received $3,275.00
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We invite your comments, suggestions and creative ideas as we strive to continually improve this on-going communication with you. Please send us your feedback or e-mail the editor directly at
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. Thanks for your interest and for being a vital part of this ministry.
Sincerely,
Carol Scott, Office Manager
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THE UPPER ROOM....August 9, 2010 (Romans 12:4-8)
Thought for the Day.....Our "ordinary" acts can serve God and others.
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McDonough First United Methodist Church
151 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone 770 957-4150
Fax 770 957-4307
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Weekly e-note August 2, 2010
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ACTS242
Wednesday Night Experience
August 4, 2010
Dinner Menu
Chicken Breast with Dijon Creme Sauce
Garden-blend wild rice
Green Beans
OR Salad Plate with Grilled Chicken
Garden Fresh
Salad Bar
Tea & Lemonade
Lemon Cake
Reservations Required By Tuesday 12 noon
(770) 957- 4150
RSVP Today!
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Another Word From Dana
And they are off! Yes, the traffic up and down Highway 81 shows that school has started. And the frustration of every driver is showing as well, I should know I'm one of them.
Yet, with school starting comes the time for everyone to get back to a life of "normal" and hopefully back into worship. Yesterday, we were blessed with a great day of celebration and joy.
Our 942 Connector moved into the Coan Fellowship Hall and was greeted with over 40 people present. We had a new look and a new sound. It was a great day! I hope you will tell your fiends about the 942 Connector and invite them to join us for this time of contemporary worship and celebration.
Both of our traditional celebrations were so exciting and meaningful as we prayed for our educators, we heard some beautiful music from the choirs and celebrated Holy Communion together. Between the two Worship Celebrations, we had 390 for a total on Sunday of around 430 present. God is so good to bring us all home.
I want to encourage you to always be in worship so that your soul might be fed and our hearts warmed as we worship together week after week. I also want to invite you to join us for Sunday School and ACTS242 where we have opportunities for growth and fellowship. These three things are vital to the Christian faith and you are vital to their success.
When you have out of town company ... don't skip church, come and share your church family. When you have places to be early in the afternoon, don't skip worship, come to an early celebration. When you have to serve in the ministries of the church at 8:30/9:30 or 11:00 a.m.,don't miss out on worship, choose another service to attend. Let's make worship and study a vital part of our faith in the last 5 months of 2010.
Come, because when you miss I miss you !
Grace and Peace,
Dana
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NEW SERMON SERIES - RETHINK CHURCH
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Jesus founded the church to carry on His mission: to serve as His hands and voice in the world. He loved broken and lost people. He offered healing and hope and forgiveness. He proclaimed good news of a God who loved prodigal children.
Recent national surveys of young adults reveal a great interest in Jesus, but an antipathy to the church. As one author has put it, "They like Jesus, but not the church." Perhaps this is why according to one recent poll, only 30% of Americans are in worship on a given weekend.
Perhaps it is time to RETHINK CHURCH. This three-week series will challenge us to understand and reclaim Jesus' vision for the church; understand why the church matters to God and seek to become the church Jesus intended.
The Sermons are:
August 1 - What if Church were a Verb?
August 8 - The Church with Open Doors
August 15 - A Christian Community
There is a place for you come and belong!
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ESTHER CIRCLE MEETING
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Esther Circle Meeting: All ladies are invited to join the Esther Circle Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coan Fellowship Hall, Room 107. We will have a dessert buffet and a nursery will be provided. Please contact Melissa Mobley at (770) 898-2819 for additional information. Thank you.
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MIND, BODY AND SOUL...
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Our OVERALL spiritual health requires us to "be in shape" spiritually and physically and that is our goal for this next ACTS242 series. Beginning August 4, 2010, we will resume gathering for Wednesday Night fellowship dinner at 5:30 p.m. On August 11, 2010, we will begin our fall programs at 6:30 p.m. This fall we are offering Bible Study, self-help, exercise and financial planning programs. Please see our registration form in Sunday's bulletin or go to our church website and register online. While registration is not required, it will help us to plan for room assignments and class materials.
Whatever your interest, we hope you will find a group or program that you can be a part of. If we don't offer something that you and others would like to see, let us know and we will make that a part of our planning. Regardless, we have an extensive offering this fall (too much to list here) so please join us...you won't want to miss it!
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THANK YOU
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Thank you, church family and SPRC for this past week at Georgia's Pastor School. Our family experienced a wonderful program with great preaching, worship, lectures and children's bible camp while also enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of Epworth-By-The-Sea (our Methodist coastal jewel) and St. Simon's Island. We have returned relaxed and rejuvenated. Thank you, McDonough First, for this time away and for reminding us of the importance of self-care and rest.
Mike, Kelly, Jacob, Eli and Asher
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OVER 50'S GROUP EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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THERE IS ROOM FOR ONE MORE: We've grown from the van to taking the church bus, so we have even more room to increase our numbers. Thus, it gives you another chance to join us!
We're looking for men and women who are young at heart and want to take a break and get away from it all for a while! Consider going with us and making new friends within our church family.
This is your last chance to sign up for a trip to the top of Georgia's highest Mountain, Brasstown Bald. You can enjoy a day of hiking and shopping at "Alexander's" (a store that provides fun shopping for both men and women). We will be leaving this Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $10.00 per person which includes gas. We will have lunch at the Nat'l Forest picnic area, so bring your own picnic lunch or order one when you sign up for $6.50. Reservations are required, please RSVP to the Church Office at (770) 957-4150. Any questions, please call Virginia or Dave Moore at (404) 579-2445.
P.S. If you cannot make this one, in September we will be going to Warm Springs. That will be on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Watch for the announcements.
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SHE EVENT...Safe, Healthy, Empowered
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A Special Event for Mothers and Daughters and Friends: All ladies are invited by Community Bible Church, 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, GA, to participate in a wonderful Mother-Daughter and Friends event coming up on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. SHE is a unique evening of ministry, music, and message that embraces a cross generational community of girls from pre-teens to grandmothers. Built on the concept of celebrating the beauty of becoming a total SHE womansafe, healthy and empowered in every season of life, the conference features Grammy Award winning singer Rebecca St. James and one of contemporary Christian musics pioneers, Evie.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, $19 Gold Circle and are on sale in our CBC Bookstore, at the Morrow Lifeway store or on-line at www.itickets.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of the event. Please contact me if you have a question or if I can assist you in any way.
Paula Brannon
Caring Ministries
Community Bible Church
770-914-0808, Ext. 254
Cell: 770-617-4940
Email:
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www.communitybiblechurch.com
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SECOND TIME AROUND KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE
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You are invited to the Second Time Around Kids Consignment Sale which is open to the public on August 20 & 21, 2010, Friday 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
On sale will be gently used kids clothing, toys, books, DVD's, and baby equipment. The Consignment Sale will be held in The Rodgers Center Gymnasium. Visit us at: www.secondtimearoundkids.com or on Facebook @ Second Time Around Kids Consignment Sale.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Children's Ministries: The Children's Ministries of McDonough First UMC are looking for volunteers to serve as leaders on Wednesday nights during ACTS242 Wednesday Night Children's Programs. Please contact Amy May at (678) 516-3646 or by e-mail at
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if you can help.
Sunday School Teachers: Is God calling you to teach our children? MFUMC is in need of Sunday School teachers for the next year (August 2010 - August 2011). We need both teachers and helpers for children of all ages, from pre-school through high school. Please contact Amy May if you are called to serve in this area, we need your help now.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Amy May, Minister of Christian Education
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ACTS242 Wednesday Night Activities: Don't forget to register your children for Wednesday Night Activities this fall! This year, the older children will have the opportunity to learn the handbells with Mr. Scott. We will offer Bible Stories, Music, Handbells, and Recreation. We still need volunteers to help with Bible Stories and Recreation on a rotation schedule. Let Amy May know if you can help.
Sunday School Help Needed! We still need teachers for the 3 year old Sunday School class. Contact Amy May if you are interested.
JUMP: All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to a JUMP Pool Party on Friday, August 13, 2010, at the Lake Haven community pool hosted by the Valdiviesos. Join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Amy May at (678) 516-3646.
Amy Smith May,
Minister of Christian Education
McDonough First United Methodist Church
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YOUTH NEWS - Gary Terrell, Minister to Students
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Senior High School Farewells: Please join us this sunday, August 8, 2010, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., in The Rodgers Center E.R., Room 224, as we say farewell to our Senior High Students. This is a covered -dish event, so please bring something to eat. We will celebrate and send off our High School Seniors as they leave for college.
Important Upcoming Youth Events:
August 15: Fall Kick-Off Youth Fellowship
Please RSVP to Gary Terrell or the Church Office as we kick off the 2010-2011 school year for our Youth ministry with fellowship and planning.
August 29: "This Is Luke" will perform at our 942 Connector (contemporary service) as well as our evening Youth Fellowship in the Gym of McDonough First UMC. Please mark your calendars, spread the word and RSVP to Gary Terrell (770) 898-4902 or the Church Office at (770) 957-4150 for the evening's event of dinner and musical worship.
Gary Terrell
Minister to Students
McDonough First UMC
678-481-1468 Cell Phone
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
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Aug 15 - Meg Cocroft, Juli Costa, Britton Malcolm, Tony Moye
Aug 16 - Spencer Hamrick, Jessica Smith
Aug 17 - Mike Gilmer, Brenda Swint
Aug 18 - Callie Akin, Alice Badosky, Jerry Gasaway, Buddy Peeler, Julie Shackelford, Molly Szymanski, Robin Young
Aug 19 - Stephanie Cook, Lib Rowan, Jonathan Smith
Aug 20 - Brian Boutelle, Jack Teague
Aug 21 - Brian Canady, Shellie Landers, Jill McCune, Joseph Walker
Aug 22 - Mike Carter, Margaret Pippin
Aug 23 - Teri Hightower, Lauren Kuenzi, Susan Miller, Hayley Platt, Cheryl Wilson
Aug 24 - Karen DeVan, Rebecca Westbrook, Kim Wyatt
Aug 25 - Mike Broaddus, Debbie Peabody
Aug 26 - Matt Ford, Lora Lepley, Joy Mack, Jackie Mercer
Aug 27 - Trish Broaddus, Camryn Fields, Betsy Smothers
Aug 28 - Jane Allison, Andrew Brooks, Linda Ford, William Strickland, Joe Thorp
Aug 29 - Claudett Power
Aug 30 - JoAnn Johnson, Dianne Nale, Rachel Welty
Aug 31 - Bill Hightower
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
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| ATTENDANCE FOR AUGUST 1, 2010
a. 8:30 90
b. 9:42 43
c. 11:00 306
d. TOTAL 439
e. Sunday School 218
f. Youth 15
FINANCE FOR AUGUST 1, 2010
a. Yearly Budget $850,000.00
b. Required weekly $16,346.15
c. Received $22,209.35
Required YTD $490,384.50
Recieved YTD $448,851.81
d. Building Loan $1,850,914.37
(Borrowed from General Funds $10,610.91)
e. Required $8,686.74
f. Received $5,646.00
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We invite your comments, suggestions and creative ideas as we strive to continually improve this on-going communication with you. Please send us your feedback or e-mail the editor directly at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Thanks for your interest and for being a vital part of this ministry.
Sincerely,
Carol Scott, Office Manager
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THE UPPER ROOM....August 2, 2010 (Genesis 2:4-15)
Thought for the Day.....We have the Earth on loan. How can we care for it?
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McDonough First United Methodist Church
151 Macon Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone 770 957-4150
Fax 770 957-4307
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