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Milledgeville First United Methodist Church Volume XI...
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Volume XI Issue 05
February 3 , 2016
Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061
February 7
Gene Dunahoo
Dale Epps, Jr.
Ben Schneck
February 9 Tyler Gray
Ben Giles
February 12
Cam Williams
Hannah Beck
February 13 Helen Lipscomb
Shannon Thompson
Lindsey Atkinson
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See last week’s sermon “ONLINE”
www.milledgevillefumc.org!!
Financial Report
1/1/2016 thru 01/31/2016
MO Budget $ 83,767
YTD Giving $ 90,488
YTD Expenses $ 81,899
YTD Missions Giving:
$ 13,113
Sunday’s Scripture Lesson:
“The Celebratory Life”
Psalm 34:1-7
‘Tis the Season—Holy, Holy, Holy….
Next week we begin with what is in many ways the most meaningful, and certainly the most
powerful, season of the Christian year. The church gives this season the name “LENT”. Lent
translated could mean “spring” or “lengthening of days”; and so for the Christian church it has
become a season (40 days excluding Sundays prior to Easter) for followers of Christ to focus on
new growth. The Bible tells us that can only come when we focus our lives on repenting of our
sins and consecrating oneself to God. Therefore, the call of the church to the people during this
time is to set aside a special time for prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of
the celebration of Easter.
Why “40” days? It recalls the forty days Jesus spent in the desert being tested before he began
his public ministry. Forty has long been an important number in the Bible. Forty was the
number of years the people of Israel wandered in the wilderness, and the number of days Elijah
spent listening for a word from God. It also reminds us of the flood in Genesis, and denotes the
number of hours Jesus spent in the tomb.
The liturgical symbol of Lent is purple acknowledging the royalty of Jesus. Since its first
observance, dating as far back as the year 180 AD, Lent more than any other season of the
Christian year is a time of intention and resolution. On the first day of Lent next week, (Ash
Wednesday – Feb. 10th @ 6:20 pm), the ashes that are imposed on our foreheads are a symbol of
penance, reminding us to turn to God.
Historically, the season of Lent has been marked by fasting or “giving-up” something we
enjoy. The purpose of such a ritual is to help us reprioritize our lives and draw closer to God.
Here at Milledgeville First UMC, we will be marking these weeks leading up to Easter in a
number of ways. My sermon theme will be “Opening up to God”… so that God can do what
God does best in us”. Besides the Ash Wednesday observance, we will offer our traditional
Holy Week worship services including the communion Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, Good
Friday day of prayer, and four (4) Easter Morning services beginning at sunrise on our front
lawn.
I want to encourage you during this time of high resolution to make regular worship a priority in
your life. The best way to appreciate the “Glory of Easter” is to experience the power of Jesus’
life during Lent. I look forward to the journey before us, and worshiping with you.
In His Service,
Mark Your
Calendars!!
Movie
Night
“War Room”
February 21, 2016
4:00 pm
Childcare provided
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Y O U T H H A P P E N I N G S
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T RY S P E C I A L G I F T S
02/07—3rd—5th grade, KidsJam 5:45—6:25 pm
4 yr old—2nd grade KidsJam—6:25—7:00 pm
Mark your calendars: 3rd—5th grade Scream retreat, April
15th—17th. The cost per person is $210.
Please sign up with Allison Griner with deposit of $100.
*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Alice Maude
Hattaway by:
- Angie Duke
- Mike & Paula Dillard; Barry & Lynn Dillard Lee; Jeff &
Mitzi Dillard Chambers
- Clinton & Nancy Thompson
- Kathy & Bruce Culpepper
- Jack & Wylene McCook
- Mazie Dillard; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dillard
- Rian & Hilda Ringsrud.
*A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Alice Maude
Hattaway by:
- Pete & Gay Ibbotson
- Beegee Baugh
*A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Alice Maude
Hattaway by:
- Anne & Russ Walden
- Susan Taylor.
*A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Carl Cheely
by:
- Pete & Gay Ibbotson
- Noel Williamson
- Ace & Cecile Parker
- Ken & Carol Vance.
*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Carl Cheely
by:
- Clinton & Nancy Thompson
- Kaye Marshall
- Lida Harrington
- Luther & Berta Minor.
*A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Carl Cheely by
Anne & Russ Walden.
*A gift was given to the Christian Counseling Center in memory of
Ken Williams by:
- Larry & Helen Marley
- Daniel & Flora Culpepper
- Jeff & Emily Owens
- Butch & LaNe’ Goff
- Angie & Philip Martin
- Perry & Connie Sumner
- Donna & Chuck Shaw
- Bill & Betty Sopp
- John & Melinda Maxheimer
- Stan & Janet Mauldin
- Bill & Stephanie Caldwell.
*A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Ken
Williams by:
- Beegee Baugh
- Ace & Cecile Parker
- Alton & Peggy Gregory.
*A gift was given to the Preschool in memory of Steve Dillard by
Jeff & Emily Owens.
*A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Steve Dillard by
Anne & Russ Walden.
*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Steve Dillard
by:
- Lida Harrington
- Nell Harrington
- Gary & Joyce Meier.
● BigStuf $50 deposit due!!
● Youth Choir this Sunday at 5:15 pm.
● No Confirmation this Sunday, Feb. 7th.
● Stop Hunger Now, Feb. 6th!!
● Super Bowl Party—February 7th, 6 -8 pm.
● No Wednesday night Youth on Feb. 10th.
Eric
Steve & Rebecca Rush
Mentors:
Anne & Bob Culberson
Beverly Mann
Mentor: JoAn Nunnelly
Bill & Cecile Morrison
Mentors:
Jimmy & Elizabeth Youngblood
SPECIAL GIFTS
*A gift was given to the General Fund in memory of Jim Haskins by
Kaye Marshall.
*A gift was given to River of Life in honor of Kevin Kuehn by
Wayne & Sylvia Moore.
*A gift was given to River of Life in memory of Remer Daniel by
Alton & Peggy Gregory.
*A gift was given to the Christian Counseling Center in memory of
Carl Cheely by Butch & LaNe’ Goff.
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P R O G R A M S
Serving This Weekend: February 7th, 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Acolytes/Acolyte Parent Ben Schneck & Sara Johnson/Rob Schneck Children’s Church Jeff & Doris Santarone and Mark & Stephanie Johnson KidsTime (Sunday) Patty Baugh; (Wednesday) Julie Strom Altar Guild (8:30 & 11:00) Diane Brooks, Sally Thrower & Carol Vance; (9:30) Courtney Hitchcock and Diane Deariso Sound Technicians Mark Paulish, Paul Hitchcock & Dwayne Morgan Ushers (8:30) TBD; (9:30) ; (11:00)Mike Cobb (capt), Wes Cobb, Hal Peeler, Pete Ibbotson, Rob Manchester & Mark Johnson
W O R S H I P & M U S I C
February 10, 2016
Dinner: Vegetable Beef soup, grilled cheese and cookies
Kids meal: grilled cheese sandwiches Program: Ash Wednesday Service
Host: Worship Committee
Please drop this form in the
collection plate or call
church office before Tues-
day at 12 pm. Thank you.
Name: ______________________
Adults $10 _____________
Kids reg. $3 ____________
Kids meal $3 ___________
College students free w/ ID.
I N O U R P R A Y E R S
New This Week: John Lacksen (Judy Greer ’s son), Latrell Goggans
Ongoing Concerns: Carolyn Dunn (Regency), Char les Ennis, Galen Treichler , Sam Fowler , Macye Gar land, Don Sample (Holly
Williams’ Stepfather), Miriam Welling (Tate Welling’s mother), H. Gail Smith (Julie Ewer’s father), Bobby Brown, Herman & Pat Smith,
Miggs Thomson, Jim Faulk, Sharron Hinton, Martha McCray ( Linda Ellison’s aunt), Steve Deal under hospice care ( Stephanie Johnson’s
father), Bob Vedder, Edna Dismukes, Charles Chapman (Steve Chapman’s father), Betty Smith, Chuck Shaw, Madeline Ware, Linda
Hodges, Richard Henry (Collene Dalrymple’s brother), Carl & Ann Pyle, Kydie Young (Holley Vaughn’s mother), Peggie Crocker (Steve
Crocker’s mother), Rod Hudson (Stephanie Caldwell’s father), Collene Dalrymple, Sharon Shedd, Betty Hodges, Marion Mahs, Bill
Stubba, Pitt Scheff, David Pittman (Wesley & Rubye Pittman’s son), Lyman Yates (Angie Panfil’s father), Mary Ann Dellinger, Lester
Mullins, Margot Lindsey (Johnnett Cornell’s mother), David White (Carol Odom’s brother), Sharon Franklin, Mickey & Karen May (Kim
May’s parents), Mary Ruth Peeler, Emmie Charping, Laura & Wyatt Turner, Deborah Hammock, Lynn Todd (Janice Robinson’s sister),
Cindy Brown (Howard Robinson’s sister), Edna Purser (Howard Robinson’s mother), Steve & Carol Odom, LaNe’ Goff, Allen Kilgore &
Margie Kilgore (Kaye Marshall’s brother/mother), Bernie Baldwin, Jimmy & Milladene Grant, David Howington, Miles Jones, Charlie
Lemons, Johnny Grant, Leonard Queen, Kristen Wells (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Vadas), Miriam Allen, Sally Pratt, Jane Barnard, Helen
Lipscomb, Barry Smith, David Hirshmam, Stan Alan
Homebound: Joe Eidson, Carole Sirmans (Chip Sirmans’ mother), Nell Jackson, Frankie Jenkins, Mazie Dillard, Jo Veal, Rian Ringsrud,
Sallie Holmes
Veterans Home: Bill Brannen; Savannah Court: Claire Her r in, Sarah Zink, Flor ide Gardner , Peggy Rodgers, Mar jor ie Bacon;
Lynn Haven in Gray: Faye Banks; Eatonton HealthCare and Rehab: Emma Layton & Grace Vadas; Stonebrook Suites: Eunice
Babb; Green Acres: Nelle Brannen, Janet Randall, Frances Harrington (Jeffrey Harrington’s mother); Zebulon Health & Rehab: Madalyn
Monroe
Fifty’s Plus
Monday, February 8th, at noon
Alvin Richardson, Columnist,
speaker
Firm reservations needed! Cost is
$6.00.
Call or email the church office by
9am on February 8th to rsvp.
Milledgeville First United Methodist Church
366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061
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“The Milledgeville First United Methodist Church’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ, Share God’s word, grow in faith, and love one another.”
First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
OUR CHURCH STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Cathy Malone [email protected]
Minister of Programs & Pastoral Care Collene Dalrymple [email protected]
Minister of Children & Technology Rev. Allison Griner [email protected]
Praise Band, Youth/Student Minister Eric Pratt [email protected]
Financial Mgr./Bldg. Super. Cay Quattlebaum [email protected]
Director of Noah’s Ark PMO/PS Melanie Cobb [email protected]
Minister of Music Steve Crocker [email protected]
Organist Dr. Tom Davidson
Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments
AA Saturday at 10:00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:00pm
Sunday & Tuesday at 5:30pm Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00pm
Al-Anon Wednesday and Friday at 12:00pm Sunday and Tuesday at 7:00pm
Office: 478-452-4597
Preschool: 478-453-2106
PMO: 478-452-4599
Email: [email protected] _________________________________________________________________
Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org
Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00
Sunday School: 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Attendance Report—01/31/16
8:30 - Early Service 86
9:30 - Contemporary Service 103
11:00 - Traditional Service 219
Total Worship Attendance 408
Sunday School Attendance 166
THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST Sunday - 7th Wednesday - 10th
4:00p KidsTime 4yr - 5th grade 3:00p Covenant BS
5:15p Youth Choir 5:00p Bells
6:00p Youth-Super Bowl 5:45p Family Night Supper
5:45p KidsJam 3rd - 5th grade
Monday - 8th 6:20p Ash Wednesday Service
12:00p Fifties Plus 6:25p KidsJam 4 yr - 2nd grade
5:45p Evangelism mtg 7:00p Choir
6:00p Bible Study 7:00p Jesus in the Gospels
7:00p MSG 7:00p Grace Circle
Tuesday - 9th
10:00a Needles Preschool Book Fair—all week
11:00a Healing Service
Thanks for all the prayers,
cards and food after my back
surgery. Your kindness and
concern made my recovery easier. Special
thanks to my wife, Donna, for all her care
during and after my surgery.
Sincerely,
Chuck Shaw