Cedartown First E-News Blast 1/28/19

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“Souper Bowl Challenge”
This Wednesday, January 30th, is our “Souper Bowl Challenge” with your favorite soup and sandwich! You are asked to prepare and bring your favorite pot of soup and/or sandwich cut in quarters. Please sign-up by clicking on the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0545adae2fa3fa7-souper1

Children’s Church
Starting this Sunday, February 3rd, we will be having Children’s Church on Communion Sundays. Communion Sundays are the first Sundays of every month. In order for the children to continue to participate with their families, they will be released back to their parents at 11:45 a.m. while the choir is receiving Communion. Please be sure to look for your child at this time.

“Sweetheart” Fellowship Dinner
On Wednesday, February 13th, we will have a “Sweetheart” Fellowship Dinner and a special menu. Plans are in the making so keep watching for further details!

Salads for Supper
Starting in February, we will make available chef salad with a variety of protein selections each week such as eggs and cheese, ham strips and cheese, grilled chicken strips, and turkey. Each week will be different. Salads will be made to order only when making your reservations. Hope you join us for our delicious supper meals or chef salads.

2019 Church Leadership
Attached a PDF of our 2019 Church Leadership (see attached PDF). This list was presented and approved at our October Administrative Board Meeting and at our October Charge Conference at Rome First UMC. Hard copies are also available from the church office if you are unable to print this report.

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Your Help is Needed … Membership Research
As most of you know there has been a serious effort during the past year to evaluate the status of our church’s membership roll. The goal for this project is to provide data for a more accurate representation of the current membership of Cedartown First United Methodist Church. A committee has gathered information through various contacts, and this phase has been documented. Now we turn to you as members of the congregation at large to help us “close the gap” even further. You will find a list, of those who remain on our roll but for whom we have located no contact information, in the Gathering Room, Sunday school rooms, and the Fellowship Hall. Remember, this is an effort to re-connect the church with those who remain as members.

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Homebound Members
Attached please find a link to those members of our church who are homebound and no longer able to join us for worship and fellowship. Many have given years to the church in serving, leading and teaching. Please take a moment and send a note or card of encouragement or take time to visit if you are near. Thank you for your care for our treasured Saints.

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Acolytes
Each Sunday, many of our youth and children serve as Acolytes, assisting in worship and the lighting of candles. Mrs. Laurie Hughes has graciously agreed to help assist with this valuable ministry and co-lead with Pastor Mike. Please check the list for your child’s name as a participant. If you need to make a switch, please contact another parent whose child is listed and let the church office know before Thursday at noon.

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Special Session of the General Conference & Congregational Meeting
As many of you may know, there is a Special Session of the General Conference of the worldwide United Methodist Church, the delegates to which were elected in 2016, in St. Louis the week of February 23rd – 26th. Their main responsibility will be to receive reports, amendments and vote related to a plan for Church organization, polity and structure moving forward and directly related to issues of our views and response around human sexuality, the ordination of our clergy, and same gender unions. Please keep the United Methodist Church, our leadership and our Council of Bishops in your thoughts and prayers over the coming month. For more information, we recommend the book “United Methodists Divided – Understanding Our Differences Over Homosexuality” by Dale McConkey or the Conference based resources at (SEE PREVIOUS ARTICLE). We will have a Congregational meeting on Sunday, February 10th in the Fellowship Hall at 4pm, for purposes of hearing more about this Special Session of General Conference, the issues at hand, and to ask questions. Childcare will be provided and everyone is invited to attend. Please be on the lookout for more information at this date nears. If you have any questions beforehand, please contact Pastor Mike directly.

http://www.ngumc.org/gc2019

Cedartown First WiFi
Our church has WiFi access throughout the campus and the login is “cfumcGuest”. Please use this network and code when seeking to access the church WiFi network for your ministry needs.

Cedartown First Monthly Calendar
You will find posted on the church office bulletin board a calendar each month. If you have a committee meeting, circle group, community outreach, or activity for that month, please feel free to post your upcoming event to this calendar. All dates will be transferred to the main church calendar daily.

2019 Altar Flower Calendar
The altar flower calendar for is posted on the church office bulletin board for your convenience. When reserving a date, please list how you would like your flowers listed in the Sunday bulletin.

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight
Jimmy Russell … 8510 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406
(Each week, we will list the name and address for a specific individual and ask that you specifically pray for them and send a note or card of encouragement. Thank you for letting them know we still care and have not forgotten them.)

Deadlines for Bulletin and Monday Email Articles
Please email your articles to Reba at rroberts@cedartownfumc.org or you may bring them by the church office. Deadlines are as follows: Sunday bulletin – Tuesdays by 2 p.m.; Monday email – Thursdays by 2 p.m. We ask for your patience as we create these communication tools. The church office reserves the right to edit articles for length and content and every effort will be made to include all submissions but this may not always be possible.

Prayer List
Anne Gray Jennings; Barbara VanderVoet; Billy VanderVoet; Steve VanderVoet; Leonard Brogdon; Dale Allison; Catherine Chunn; Jenny Watts; Mattie Lou Peal; Nila Winn; Lydia Burgess; Lauren Wood; Linda Allison; Linda Bishop; Elizabeth Schroeder; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Alex Fiedorczyk; Brenda Madden; Lindsey Kendrick; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil

This Week’s Prayer Church: First Presbyterian & Rev. Dave Grove

This Week’s Prayer School: Cherokee Elementary & Principal Laura Little

Serving in Worship … Sunday, February 3, 2019
Ushers: Norman Smith– Captain
Jim Price, Mike McRae, & Mike Beck
Acolytes: Elsa Quay Corbin & Emmajean Clay
Children’s Church: Edward & Rachel Graves

Coming Up …
Soup Kitchen … Monday, January 28th, 10 a.m., Goodyear Civic Center
“Souper Bowl Challenge” Supper … Wednesday, January 30th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children Bible Study … Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Youth Activities … Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30 p.m., Youth Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, January 30th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, February 3rd, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, February 3rd, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Worship Service … Sunday, February 3rd, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Youth Fellowship Lunch, Workday, & Parent Mtg … 12 p.m., Youth House

Here To Serve You … Our Staff
George Barton, Organist, gbarton@cedartownfumc.org
Elaine Boring, Church Hostess, eboring@cedartownfumc.org
Joe Colquitt, Director of Student Ministries, jcolquitt@cedartownfumc.org
Alane Davis, Learning Center Director, adavis@cedartownfumc.org
Cam Lorys, Nursery, clorys@cedartownfumc.org
Reba Roberts, Church Secretary, rroberts@cedartownfumc.org
Don Robinson, Chancel Choir Director, drobinson@cedartownfumc.org
Danette Thompson, Director of Children’s Ministry, drthompson@cedartownfumc.org
Rev. Michael S. Broome, Sr. Pastor, mbroome@cedartownfumc.org

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February Birthdays
3 Margaret Roberds; 7 Sandra Galloway & Scotty Tillery; 10 Jeff Clay; 13 Grace Wesley; 17 Keith Bishop; 18 Melinda Woods Folsom; 20 Gabrielle Glenn & Simon Thomas; 21 Mike Pittman & Sarah Gray; 24 Gwen Tuck; 25 William Bailey; 27 Rachel Graves & Reba Roberts; 28 Karen Cottle & Lori Smith

February Anniversaries
11 Spencer & Sandra Galloway Willis; 22 Gene & Laurie Hughes; 24 Ken & Linda Allison

Cedartown First E-News Blast 1/22/19

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Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper
Join us this Wednesday night at 6pm for supper. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by today at noon. On the menu for January 23rd:
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast, Lemon Ice Box Dessert, & Drink

We offer ministries for children, youth, and adults. Ministries for children and youth from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and choir at 7:00 p.m.

“Souper Bowl Challenge”
Wednesday, January 30th, is “Souper Bowl Challenge” with your favorite soup and sandwich! You are asked to prepare and bring your favorite pot of soup and/or sandwich. We would like a variety of soups consisting of vegetable (with or w/o meat), cream soups (chicken, vegetable, potato, bean), and sandwiches such as meat, cheese, and peanut butter cut in quarters. Please contact Reba in the Church Office at 770.748.4731 or by email at rroberts@cedartownfum.org of your favorite soup and/or sandwich that you’ll be bringing. It’s going to be fun!

Children’s Church
Starting February 3rd, we will be having Children’s Church on Communion Sundays. Communion Sundays are the first Sundays of every month. In order for the children to continue to participate with their families, they will be released back to their parents at 11:45 am while the choir is receiving Communion. Please be sure to look for your child at this time.

Help Needed
Cedartown United Fund and the Bagwell Food Pantry (Rome)
Last fall, we were approached to assist with a monthly delivery (every 2nd Wednesday) of non-perishable food from the Rome Bagwell Food Pantry to the Cedartown United Fund Center (about 2500-3000 lbs of food). Our leadership thought we could undertake this outreach and we reached out to Kresge UMC and they agreed to split the months with us (they take the even months and we take the odd months). Between our two UMCs, we are feeding Cedartown’s most vulnerable. The food is loaded and unloaded for us. It you have one hour and can be available with a truck and/or trailer to help, please contact Pastor Mike or the Church office.

2019 Church Leadership
Attached is a PDF document for our 2019 Church Leadership (see attached PDF). This list was presented and approved at our October Administrative Board Meeting and at our October Charge Conference at Rome First UMC. Hard copies are also available from the church office if you are unable to print this report.

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Your Help is Needed … Membership Research

As most of you know there has been a serious effort during the past year to evaluate the status of our church’s membership roll. The goal for this project is to provide data for a more accurate representation of the current membership of Cedartown First United Methodist Church. A committee has gathered information through various contacts, and this phase has been documented. Now we turn to you as members of the congregation at large to help us “close the gap” even further. You will find a list, of those who remain on our roll but for whom we have located no contact information, in the Gathering Room, Sunday school rooms, and the Fellowship Hall. Remember, this is an effort to re-connect the church with those who remain as members.

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Email Alert
We have learned that emails are being sent that appear to come from staff and members of the congregation asking for “a favor” or “assistance”. While official church and personal emails have not been hacked, it does appear that an outside individual has created fictitious emails and is making requests. Please do not respond to these emails requesting assistance. Should you receive an email, please confirm before responding. Again, our emails have not been compromised but we wanted to make you aware of this situation and the invalid requests being made.

Called General Conference UPDATE
Several have asked about news reports related to the United Methodist Church and a Special Called General Conference for February in St. Louis. The worldwide United Methodist Church generally gathers every four years for General Conference. This is part of the “Holy Conferencing” that John Wesley felt was so important for the Methodist movement. Attending are elected lay and clergy delegates from all Annual Conferences around the world, Bishops and other special guests (we have an equal number of elected lay and clergy delegates from our North Georgia Conference that attend and represent us). It is also during this same conference that our Book of Discipline is open for amendments and other legal procedures that occur within the life of the greater Church.

During the 2016 General Conference, a Commission For A Way Forward was established with 32 lay and clergy delegates for the purposes of meeting and proposing a way for the United Methodist Church to understand and move forward related to our understanding and response to issues of human sexuality, specifically related to Clergy, ordination and marriage. A Special Called General Conference has been scheduled for next month to hear reports related to the work of this commission. Also, three plans have been proposed for a restructuring of the United Methodist Church along with related amendments to the Book of Discipline. These will be brought to the floor of the Special Called General Conference in February for discussion, vote and amendment. At this moment, it is unclear as to what, if any, impact this process and vote will have on the United Methodist Church and our Annual Conference/Church specifically. Two resources are available should you desire to read more about the issues and plans. The book by Dale McConkey entitled “United Methodists Divided…Understanding Our Differences Over Homosexuality or you may go to our Conference website at www.ngumc.org/gc2019 for more related materials.

In the coming month, we hope to plan a time to gather and discuss the issues and share our thoughts related to this process and future steps.

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight
Sharon Riel … 51 Cherokee Rd, Apt A10, Cedartown, GA 30125, Cedartown, GA 30125
(Each week, we will list the name and address for a specific individual and ask that you specifically pray for them and send a note or card of encouragement. Thank you for letting them know we still care and have not forgotten them.)

This Week’s Prayer Church: St. Bernadette’s & Father Timothy Gallagher

This Week’s Prayer School: Northside Elementary & Principal LeAnne Shelton

Serving in Worship … Sunday, January 27, 2019
Ushers: Allen Hunt – Captain
Zack Freeman, Stephen Casey, & Gerald Roberds
Acolytes: TBA
Children’s Church: Jen Henley & June Beck

Coming Up …
Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, January 23rd, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children Bible Study … Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Youth Activities … Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:30 p.m., Youth Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, January 23rd, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, January 27th, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, January 27th, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Worship Service … Sunday, January 27th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, January 15, 2019

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Children’s Church Classes
Starting February 3rd, we will be having Children’s Church classes on Communion Sundays. Communion Sundays are the first Sundays of every month. In order for the children to continue to participate with their families, they will be released back to their parents at 11:45 am while the choir is receiving Communion. Please be sure to look for your child at this time.

Cedartown United Fund and the Bagwell Food Pantry (Rome
We partner with Kresge UMC for a monthly delivery (every 2nd Wednesday) of non-perishable food from the Rome Bagwell Food Pantry to the Cedartown United Fund Center (about 2500-3000 lbs of food). We split the months (we have odd numbered months) to share the ministry. Between our two UMCs, we are feeding Cedartown’s most vulnerable. The delivery is every other month and requires about 1.5 hours and a pick up truck and/or trailer. Please contact Pastor Mike or the Church office to serve.

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Your Help is Needed
As most of you know there has been a serious effort during the past year to evaluate the status of our church’s membership roll. The goal for this project is to provide data for a more accurate representation of the current membership of Cedartown First United Methodist Church. A committee has gathered information through various contacts, and this phase has been documented.

Now we turn to you as members of the congregation at large to help us “close the gap” even further. The attached is a list of those who remain on our roll but for whom we have located no contact information.

If you know anything that will provide a lead on how these members may be reached, no matter how remote it may seem, please contact Sara Anne Thomas at 770.748.4706 or cell #678.988.4306, or Reba at the church office at 770.748.4731 or email rroberts@cedartownfumc.org. We thank you sincerely for your assistance.
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Remember, this is not an effort to purge the roll but to re-connect the church with those who remain as members.

In the coming month, we hope to plan a time to gather and discuss the issues and share our thoughts related to this process and future steps.

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight
Leon Morris … Big Springs Place, 131 Melissa Lane, Cedartown, GA 30125
(Each week, we will list the name and address for a specific individual and ask that you specifically pray for them and send a note or card of encouragement. Thank you for letting them know we still care and have not forgotten them.)

Prayer List
Leonard Brogdon; Dale Allison; Catherine Chunn; Jenny Watts; Mattie Lou Peal; Nila Winn; Lydia Burgess; Lauren Wood; Linda Allison; Linda Bishop; Elizabeth Schroeder; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Alex Fiedorczyk; Brenda Madden; Lindsey Kendrick; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil

This Week’s Prayer Church: Marietta Street UMC & Rev. Bobby Church

This Week’s Prayer School: Cedartown Middle & Principal Shannon Hulsey

Serving in Worship … Sunday, January 20, 2019
Ushers: Allen Hunt – Captain
George Mundy, Ken Woods, & Steve Morris
Acolytes: TBA
Children’s Church: Danette Thompson & Lynn Ellis

Coming Up …
Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, January 16th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children Bible Study … Wednesday, January 16th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Youth Activities … Wednesday, January 16th, 6:30 p.m., Youth Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, January 16th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, January 20th, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, January 20th, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Worship Service … Sunday, January 20th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, January 7, 2019

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Join us this Wednesday night at 6pm for supper. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by Tuesday at noon by visiting the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0545adae2fa3fa7-wednesday11

On the menu for January 9th:
Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, Fried Okra,
Cornbread Muffins, Apple Crisp, & Drink

We offer ministries for children, youth, and adults. Ministries for children and youth from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and choir at 7:00 p.m.

United Methodist Women

Due to the January holiday schedule, the United Methodist Women will hold their January meeting at 10 a.m. on January 8th, in the Keith Loveless Classroom. Members are encouraged to turn in their annual mission pledges for 2019. Additional pledge cards are located in the church office for your convenience.

The June Jewell Circle will hold its January meeting on Tuesday, January 15th, at 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall.

Help Needed
Cedartown United Fund and the Bagwell Food Pantry (Rome)

Last last Fall, we were approached to assist with a monthly delivery (every 2nd Wednesday) of non-perishable food from the Rome Bagwell Food Pantry to the Cedartown United Fund Center (about 2500-3000 lbs of food). Our leadership thought we could undertake this outreach and we reached out to Kresge UMC and they agreed to split the months with us (they take the even months and we take the odd months). Between our two UMCs, we are feeding Cedartown’s most vulnerable. We have a delivery pickup this Wednesday at Noon and need two pickup trucks. The food is loaded and unloaded for us. It you have one hour and can be available with a truck and/or trailer to help, please contact Pastor Mike or the Church office.

Financial Update & Pledge Campaign
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We finished 2018 very strong and were able to meet our minimal budget requirements for 2018 including our Fair Share Missional Giving (Apportionments) and our District Work Fund. Your faithfulness not only allowed us to finish strong for 2018 but enabled us to begin 2019 on strong financial footing. Thank you!

We are currently working to set our 2019 Church Budget. Your 2019 Pledge will help us plan for programs, ministries, staff and facilities as we move into the new year. If you have not made your 2019 Pledge, please take a moment and complete a pledge card located in the Gathering Room and return it to the church office. Your pledge will help us to build our program and ministry budget for 2019. We offer several ways to give each week including the Offering Plate, Mail, Auto Debit, and Electronically. For more information, please contact the Church Office.

STAFF EMAIL ALERT

Several weeks ago, we learned that emails were being sent that appeared to come from our Pastor and/or staff, asking for “a favor” or “assistance”. While official church and personal emails were not hacked, it does appear that an outside individual created a fictitious email under the name Rev. Michael S. Broome and began making requests. Please do not respond to an email request for assistance and should you receive an email, please confirm before responding. Again, our church email has not been compromised but we wanted to make you aware of this situation and the invalid requests being made.

2019 Church Leadership

Attached is a PDF document for our 2019 Church Leadership (see attached PDF). This list was presented and approved at our October Administrative Board Meeting and at our October Charge Conference at Rome First UMC. Hard copies are also available from the church office if you are unable to print this report.

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Christmas Follow-up…

Thank you to all who made the Christmas Season at Cedartown First a huge success. We were able to host four Christmas-week services with almost 500 in attendance (this included our Blue Christmas and two Christmas Eve Services). This has been a great season in the life of our church and we want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make it possible and uplifting.

Called General Conference UPDATE

Several have asked about news reports related to the United Methodist Church and a Special Called General Conference for February in St. Louis. The worldwide United Methodist Church generally gathers every four years for General Conference. This is part of the “Holy Conferencing” that John Wesley felt was so important for the Methodist movement. Attending are elected lay and clergy delegates from all Annual Conferences around the world, Bishops and other special guests (we have an equal number of elected lay and clergy delegates from our North Georgia Conference that attend and represent us). It is also during this same conference that our Book of Discipline is open for amendments and other legal procedures that occur within the life of the greater Church.

In the coming month, we hope to plan a time to gather and discuss the issues and share our thoughts related to this process and future steps.

Thank You

Many thanks to Todd and Bussey’s Florist and each of you that helped in decorating our sanctuary and church for Christmas- from pulling out boxes and hanging wreaths to “un-decorating”, and packing up until next year. It could not happen without your help. Thank you all for giving of your time.
Beverly McRae

Christian Sympathy

We express our Christian love and sympathy to Jeff, Stephanie, and Emmajean Clay on the death of Stephanie’s father, Dr. Jerry O. Weaver of Cedartown, GA. May God’s comfort, strength, and courage be experienced by this family.

2019 Altar Flower Calendar

The altar flower calendar for is posted on the church office bulletin board for your convenience. When reserving a date, please list how you would like your flowers listed in the Sunday bulletins.

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight

Pecolia Ann Hughes
Big Springs Place, 131 Melissa Lane, Cedartown, GA 30125

(Each week, we will list the name and address for a specific individual and ask that you specifically pray for them and send a note or card of encouragement. Thank you for letting them know we still care and have not forgotten them.)

Deadlines for Bulletin and Monday Email Articles

Please email your articles to Reba at rroberts@cedartownfumc.org or you may bring them by the church office. Deadlines are as follows: Sunday bulletin – Tuesdays by 2 p.m.; Monday email – Thursdays by 2 p.m. We ask for your patience as we create these communication tools. The church office reserves the right to edit articles for length and content and every effort will be made to include all submissions but this may not always be possible.

Serving in Worship … Sunday, January 13, 2019

Ushers: Allen Hunt – Captain
Norman Smith, Brad McFall, Leonard Brogdon, & Bob Worthington
Acolytes: TBA

Coming Up …

Staff Parish Relations Committee … Monday, January 7th, 5 p.m., Loveless
Men’s Fellowship … Tuesday, January 8th, 7:30 a.m., Bojangles’
United Methodist Women … Tuesday, January 8th, 10 a.m., Loveless
Staff Mtg … Wednesday, January 9th, 4 p.m., The Border
Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, January 9th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children Bible Study … Wednesday, January 9th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Youth Activities … Wednesday, January 9th, 6:30 p.m., Youth Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, January 9th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, January 13th, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, January 13th, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Worship Service … Sunday, January 13th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary

Here To Serve You … Our Staff

George Barton, Organist, gbarton@cedartownfumc.org
Elaine Boring, Church Hostess, eboring@cedartownfumc.org
Joe Colquitt, Director of Student Ministries, jcolquitt@cedartownfumc.org
Alane Davis, Learning Center Director, adavis@cedartownfumc.org
Cam Lorys, Nursery, clorys@cedartownfumc.org
Reba Roberts, Church Secretary, rroberts@cedartownfumc.org
Don Robinson, Chancel Choir Director, drobinson@cedartownfumc.org
Danette Thompson, Director of Children’s Ministry, drthompson@cedartownfumc.org
Rev. Michael S. Broome, Sr. Pastor, mbroome@cedartownfumc.org

Prayer List

The Family of Dr. Jerry Weaver; Emma Tuck; Dale Allison; Hal Cottle; Abby Burris; Catherine Chunn; Jeanie Watts; Emma Tuck; Bishop Sharma Lewis; Mattie Lou Peal; Nila Winn; Lydia Burgess; Gus Zuker; Lee Ann Dempsey; Lauren Woods; Linda Allison; Linda Bishop; Elizabeth Schroeder; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Jill Fortner; Debra Hoffmann; Alex Fiedorczyk; Brenda Madden; Lindsey Kendrick; Kim Williams; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil; Cedartown First Literacy Program at Northside Elementary

This Week’s Prayer Church: St. James Episcopal & Father Kemper Anderson

This Week’s Prayer School: Cedartown High & Principal Scott Hendrix

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, December 31, 2018

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Church Office Holiday Hours

Our church office will be closed in observance of the holidays for much needed time off for key staff. Please note that the church office will be closed Monday, December 31st – Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Thank you in advance for your understanding and planning accordingly for our staff.

Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper

Join us this Wednesday night at 6pm for supper. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by Tuesday at noon by visiting our website and clicking on the sign-up link or marking your registration slip.

On the menu for January 2nd:
Chicken Tenders, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole,
Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll, Peach Cobbler, & Drink

After supper, we will be taking down the Christmas decorations, packing, and storing for next year. Your help is appreciated!

We offer ministries for children, youth, and adults. Ministries for children and youth from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and choir at 7:00 p.m.

Let’s Finish 2018 Strong

As we move through the holidays, please be reminded of your ongoing gifts for 2018 so that we can finish the year by meeting all of our budget obligations and begin 2019 in a strong, financial position. These last few Sundays of 2018 are a great time to complete and catch up your giving commitment.

Contributions to the church for tax purposes to be credited for 2018 must be received by the church office or postmarked by December 31st.

Thank You, Cedartown First!

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Jonathan & Beth Todd Missionaries to Brazil

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, December 24, 2018

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Monday, December 24th
Service of Lessons & Carols at 6pm
Candlelight & Holy Communion at 11pm

Poinsettias

To all who have made thoughtful contributions for the placement of the Poinsettias. These flowers will be available for you to take home following each of our Christmas Eve Services.

Church Office Holiday Hours

Our church office will be closed in observance of the holidays for much needed time off for key staff. Please note that the church office will be closed Monday, December 24th – Wednesday, December 26th, and also Monday, December 31st – Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Thank you in advance for your understanding and planning accordingly for our staff.

Let’s Finish 2018 Strong

Contributions to the church for tax purposes to be credited for 2018 must be received by the church office or postmarked by December 31st.

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, December 17, 2018

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Coming Up at Cedartown First for the Holidays

Be on the lookout for our creative advertising as we invite the community to our themed Advent season … “What It’s Really All About … Unwrap the true meaning with us this Christmas”. You can help by inviting and welcoming, placing posters and yard signs and handing out invite cards. Here is our holiday line up with more to come.

Blue Christmas Service – Thursday, December 20th, at 7pm

Children’s Christmas Program – Sunday, December 23rd, at 11am

Christmas Eve Services – Monday, December 24th
Service of Lessons & Carols at 6pm
Candlelight & Holy Communion at 11pm

Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper, Nativity Scene Display, & Programs

Come join us this Wednesday night at 6pm for our last supper of the year. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by Tuesday at noon.

On the menu for December 19th:
Sliced Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Green Beans, Cornbread, Lemon Cake, & Drink

This Wednesday, we will have a Nativity Scene Display during Fellowship Supper. If you have a nativity scene that you would like to share your display, please come at 5:45 p.m. to set up your nativity scene.

We offer ministries for children, youth, and adults. We have a nursery available for infants beginning at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ministries for children and youth from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and choir at 7:00 p.m.

Blue Christmas…

… a gathering of hope in the midst of our loss and grief

Cedartown First United Methodist Church
Thursday, December 20th
7:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary
All Are Welcome!

For those of us experiencing loneliness, sadness and loss, the Christmas season can be difficult – we can feel singled out by the programmed happiness of “the most wonderful time of the year.” But we are not alone. You are not alone. Many people experience as least some sadness and loss in this season.

Please come to a simple time of worship with reflection, song, and readings, as we acknowledge your loss and God’s hope for us and presence with us. Our worship music will be led by Bellwether Worship from Rome, GA. All Are Welcome, Just As You Are!

Children & Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 23, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary

Learning Center Christmas Program

First United Methodist Church Children’s Learning Center’s annual Christmas program will be Tuesday, December 18th, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!

Back Home For Christmas

We are excited to see this event offered in Cedartown on December 22nd. A portion of all proceeds will go toward the DAWG Closet at Cedartown Middle School which serves students in need of food, clothing, and personal items. When ordering tickets, use the code “CMS27” for donation credit to the school. You don’t want to miss this event.

Thank You From Your Staff

Our Staff works tirelessly to provide a ministry of Administration, Hospitality, and Programs. We wish to thank all who kindly contributed to the 2018 Staff Christmas Love offering. We are blessed to serve you and call you our Church Family.

-George, Elaine, Joe, Cam, Reba, Don, Danette, & Mike

Poinsettias

To all who have made thoughtful contributions for the placement of the Poinsettias. These flowers will be available for you to take home following each of our Christmas Eve Services.

2019 Altar Flower Calendar

The altar flower calendar for next year is now posted on the church office bulletin board for your convenience for those wishing to reserve a Sunday.

Church Office Holiday Hours

A Prayer Journey

While our Pastor’s Prayer Journey on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary are postponed until after the New Year, please know that our Sanctuary remains available during the week for those desiring to stop by for prayer and reflection.

Pledge Campaign

A number of our church family have made their financial pledge for 2019. Thank you. If you have not made your 2019 Pledge, please take a moment to stop by the church office and complete your pledge card or you may contact Reba at 770.748.4731 Ext 2, and she’ll be glad to fill it out for you. For those who give electronically, please remember to set your new pledge amount as well. Reba can also help to step up electronic giving or auto debit on your checking account as part of your regular giving. Your pledge will help us to build our program and ministry budget for 2019 as we seek to share the gospel.

Let’s Finish 2018 Strong

Contributions to the church for tax purposes to be credited for 2018 must be received by the church office or postmarked by December 31st.

Prayer List

Gus Zuker; Lee Ann Dempsey; Lauren Woods; George Barton; Nila Winn; Lydia Burgess; Linda Allison; Missy Kendrick; Linda Bishop; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weaver, Elizabeth Schroeder; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Jill Fortner; Debra Hoffmann; Mattie Lou Peal; Alex Fidorchek; Brenda Madden; Rev. Harvey Palmer; Lindsey Kendrick; Kim Williams; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil; Cedartown First Literacy Program at Northside Elementary

This Week’s Prayer Church: Antioch Baptist & Rev. Jonathan Blackmon

This Week’s Prayer School: Rockmart High & Principal Robyn Teems

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight

Betty Ann Greenway
Calhoun Health Care Center, 1387 Hwy 41 N, Calhoun, GA 30701

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Serving in Worship … Sunday, December 23, 2018

Ushers: William Woods – Captain
Jim Price, Rick Hall, & Steve Wells
Acolytes: Jillian Woods & Sterling Payton
Advent Readers: Jeff, Stephanie, & Emmajean Clay

Coming Up …

Trustees Committee Mtg … Monday, December 17th, 6 p.m., Loveless
Men’s Fellowship … Tuesday, December 18th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Learning Center Christmas Program … Tuesday, December 18th, 5 p.m., Sanctuary
Fellowship Supper & Nativity Scene …
Wednesday, December 19th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children & Youth Play Practice …
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, December 19th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
A Blue Christmas … Thursday, December 20th, 7 p.m., Sanctuary
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, December 23rd, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, December 23rd, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Children & Youth Christmas Program … Sunday, December 23rd, 11 a.m., Sanctuary

Here To Serve You … Our Staff

Poinsettias Given In Loving Memory

Marcus & Martha Barr by Mike & Beverly McRae
George & Loureen Brogdon by Leonard & Kay Brogdon
Doug, John, & Aubrey Clay by Jeff, Stephanie, & Emmajean Clay
William “Buddy” & Dorothy Crocker by William & Nancy Woods
Bryant Daniel by the Family
Doris Daniel by the Family
Odete “Nona” Estes by Norman, Lori, Anna-Lauren, & Sam Smith
Nell Hays by Dr. Richard Hays
Emory Hughes by Gene, Laurie, & Will Hughes
Fay Hughes by Gene, Laurie, & Will Hughes
Loved Ones by the Bussey’s
Loved Ones by Maryse James
Jean McRae by Mike & Beverly McRae
Mark Morris by Bob & Melissa Cain
Keely & Lois Phillips by Leonard & Kay Brogdon
Keith & Margaret Robinson by the Family
J.T. Soules by Jean Soules
John Casey Thomas by Lyle, Jonathan, & Casey Thomas
Dr. & Mrs. E.D. & Imogene Wallace by Jeff, Stephanie, & Emmajean Clay
Alfred & Grace Woods by William & Nancy Woods

Poinsettias Given In Loving Honor

Robert Gardner by his Family
Carolyn Martin & Charlotte Nelms by Preston & Jo Camp
Leon & Gilda Morris by Bob & Melissa Cain
Leon & Gilda Morris by Preston & Jo Camp
Reba Roberts by Preston & Jo Camp
Jean Soules by Mike & Beverly McRae
Sara Anne Thomas by Preston & Jo Camp
Rev. Michael S. Broome by Preston & Jo Camp

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, December 10, 2018

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Coming Up at Cedartown First for the Holidays

Blue Christmas Service – Thursday, December 20th, at 7pm

Children’s Christmas Program – Sunday, December 23rd, at 11am

Christmas Eve Services – Monday, December 24th
Service of Lessons & Carols at 6pm
Candlelight & Holy Communion at 11pm

Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper & Programs

Come join us on Wednesday nights at 6pm for supper. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by Tuesday at noon by visiting our website and clicking on the sign-up link or marking your registration slip. On the menu for December 12th: Beef Tips in Gravy over Rice, Squash Casserole, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll, Brownie al ‘a mode, & Drink

Thanking Our Church Staff

We have an annual Christmas tradition of thanking our Church Staff with a special Christmas gift of an offering composed of member contributions. We are very fortunate to have a Church Staff with many unique talents and abilities; and through their efforts, our Church is able to offer a variety of ministries and activities. We would appreciate your consideration of a separate contribution towards this gift. You may place your contribution in the offering plate, mail or bring it by the Church Office, or you may also give online by visiting http://www.cedartownfumc.org. Remember to please earmark your envelope and/or check – Staff Gift. Please have contributions in by this Wednesday, December 12th. Thank you for showing our Church Staff how much they’re appreciated.

Blue Christmas…

… a gathering of hope in the midst of our loss and grief

Cedartown First United Methodist Church
Thursday, December 20th
7:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary
All Are Welcome!

Poinsettias for Sanctuary

If you would like to place a poinsettia in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 16th, please stop by the church office and fill out an order form by Tuesday, December 11th.

We are excited to see this event offered in Cedartown on December 22nd. A portion of all proceeds will go toward the DAWG Closet at Cedartown Middle School which serve students in need of food, clothing, and personal items. You don’t want to miss this event.

Learning Center Christmas Program

First United Methodist Church Children’s Learning Center’s annual Christmas program will be Tuesday, December 18th, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!

2019 Pledge

December 2nd was our Pledge Sunday and a number of our church family made their financial pledge for 2019. If you have not made your 2019 Pledge, please take a moment and complete your pledge card and return it to the church office. Your pledge will help us to build our program and ministry budget for 2019 as we seek to share the gospel.

2019 Altar Flower Calendar

The altar flower calendar for next year is now posted on the church office bulletin board for your convenience for those wishing to reserve a Sunday.

Thank You!

Thank you to all who brought fruit for the Samaritan House. It will be delivered to them Monday morning. Our gifts of fresh fruit will provide a special treat for those who need food assistance at this Christmas time.

Contributions to the church for tax purposes to be credited for 2018 must be received by the church office or postmarked by December 31st.

Prayer List

Family of Scooter Stephens; Linda Allison; Missy Kendrick; Linda Bishop (Greg’s sister); Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weaver, Elizabeth Schroeder; Rev. Dave Grove; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Jill Fortner; Debra Hoffmann; Mattie Lou Peal; Roger Hajosy; Alex Fidorchek; Brenda Madden; Rev. Harvey Palmer; Lindsey Kendrick; Kim Williams; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil; Cedartown First Literacy Program at Northside Elementary

This Week’s Prayer Church: Cave Spring UMC & Rev. John Page

This Week’s Prayer School: Rockmart Middle School & Principal Chris Loveless

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight

Margaret Bowen
Creekside Pines Apt 316, 1011 Merchants Dr, Dallas, GA 30132

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Serving in Worship … Sunday, December 16, 2018

Ushers: William Woods – Captain
George Mundy, Ken Woods, & Steve Morris
Acolytes: Sam & Anna-Lauren Smith
Children’s Church: Edward & Rachel Graves

Coming Up …

Men’s Fellowship … Tuesday, December 11th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
A Prayer Journey with the Pastor … Wednesday, December 12th, 9 a.m., Sanctuary
Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, December 12th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children & Youth Play Practice … Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, December 12th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, December 16th, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, December 16th, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Chancel Choir Cantata … Sunday, December 16th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Staff Holiday Lunch … Sunday, December 16th, 12:30 p.m., Cherokee Country Club
Youth Christmas – Holiday in the Park … Sunday, December 16th, 2:30 p.m., Six Flags

Here To Serve You … Our Staff

Cedartown First E-News Blast Monday, December 3, 2018

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Coming Up at Cedartown First for the Holidays

Choir Christmas Cantata – Sunday, December 9th, at 11am

Blue Christmas Service – Thursday, December 20th, at 7pm

Children’s Christmas Program – Sunday, December 23rd, at 11am

Christmas Eve Services – Monday, December 24th
Service of Lessons & Carols at 6pm
Candlelight & Holy Communion at 11pm

Being “Hope” Bearers

This past Sunday marked the beginning of Advent (the season of four Sundays preceding Christmas) with a worship celebration around the theme of Hope. Over the next few weeks, we will focus on Love, Joy, and Peace. For yesterday, we also considered our support of the church with our Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness with special attention on our Gifts when looking at our pledges for 2019 and how what we do as the church brings Hope to our congregation, the community, and the world. The church family listened to a conversation between Pastor Mike and one of our youth, Abby Burris, returning from her recent Thanksgiving Break mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The church was invited to bring 2019 pledge cards forward and place them on the altar (if you missed this opportunity, it is not too late to complete your card and bring it to the church office or email it to Reba). All pledges are held confidential but help us in planning our 2019 budget. We ask that you prayerfully consider the many ways God has blessed you and how He may be calling you to return a portion of that blessing by either a regular offering or tithe (10%) to the church. Perhaps God is calling you to step up and give even more in 2019. As always, when you give, you give unto the Lord and it allows the church to be a “Hope” bearer in our community and world.

NOTE: When setting up your pledge, remember your gift may be brought to the church weekly or initiated with an auto pay from your financial institution to the church’s. Remember, regardless of how you give, each year, we need an updated pledge card to load into our budgeting system. Please contact the church office to set this up and remember our bank charges a small processing fee that is deducted from the overall amount of each gift (2%).

Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper & Programs

Come join us on Wednesday nights at 6pm for supper. Prices are $7 for Adults & $5 for Kids. Please make your reservations by Tuesday at noon by visiting our website and clicking on the sign-up link or marking your registration slip. On the menu for December 5th: Country Fried Steak, Red Roasted Potatoes, Fried Okra, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Shortcake, & Drink

Thanking Our Church Staff

We have an annual Christmas tradition of thanking our Church Staff with a special Christmas gift of an offering composed of member contributions. We are very fortunate to have a Church Staff with many unique talents and abilities; and through their efforts, our Church is able to offer a variety of ministries and activities. We would appreciate your consideration of a separate contribution towards this gift. You may place your contribution in the offering plate, mail or bring it by the Church Office, or you may also give online by visiting http://www.cedartownfumc.org. Remember to please earmark your envelope and/or check – Staff Gift. Please have contributions in by Wednesday, December 12th. Thank you for showing our Church Staff how much they’re appreciated.

UMW Annual Christmas Dinner is Tonight

The UMW Annual Christmas Dinner is tonight, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m. All of our church family is invited. This is a special covered dish meal. The UMW will provide meat, bread, and drinks; participants are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Harold McWhorter, well known gospel singer, will present a short musical program.

The UMW encourages helping Murphy-Harpst make Christmas special for their residents. A special table will be designated for our gifts for them. A Christmas wish list is provided by Murphy-Harpst and is available in the Gathering Room for those who are interested in helping.

We hope you will plan to join us on Tuesday for food and fellowship.

Blue Christmas…

… a gathering of hope in the midst of our loss and grief

Cedartown First United Methodist Church
Thursday, December 20th
7:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary
All Are Welcome!

Learning Center Christmas Program

First United Methodist Church Children’s Learning Center’s annual Christmas program will be Tuesday, December 18th, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!

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Fruit for the Samaritan House on next Sunday, December 9th

Nothing can take the place of fresh fruit at Christmas time. In this season of giving to others, we again have the opportunity to give fruit to the Samaritan House. On Sunday, December 9th, we will bring our gifts of fresh fruit and place them under a Christmas tree in the Sanctuary. This fruit will be delivered to the Samaritan House the following Monday morning and it will provide a special treat for those who need food assistance at this time. We hope you will give generously as we share Christmas joy with others in our community. Let us be thankful that we are able to share with others during this blessed Advent season. Cedartown First is a sharing and a caring church.

Christmas Cards for our Missionary Families

Let’s remember our two”homegrown” missionary families with Christmas cards from our church family. Christmas cards will be available on the table in the Gathering Room and also at Fellowship Suppers, and there will be a bulk mailing. You are encouraged to send Christmas cards, including a personal note, to our two missionary families– the Lyle and Diana Thomas family in mission in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Jonathon and Beth Brown Todd family in mission in Brazil. Remember their children would really love to get their own cards. Be sure to put a name on the outside of your envelope before placing it in the big envelope designated for each family. If you prefer, you may choose the cards you wish to send, take them home to write a note, and return them to the appropriate manila envelope.

To make it easier for you, there will be one group mailing. There is a large envelope for each family in which you may place your cards. (Be sure to designate who the card is for on the outside of your envelope). Our cards will be mailed on December 10th.

We are blessed to have these two families with ties to our church serving as missionaries for Christ and have included support of their ministries in our annual budget. These cards will remind them that we appreciate, respect, and honor their mission work.

Prayer List

The Cedartown First Literacy Program at Northside Elementary; The Ashworth Family, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weaver, Elizabeth Schroeder; Sheri Hunter, Rev. Dave Grove; Jim Vincent; Brittany Cape; Jill Fortner; Debra Hoffmann; Mattie Lou Peal; Roger Hajosy; Alex Fidorchek; Brenda Madden; Rev. Harvey Palmer; Lindsey Kendrick; Kim Williams; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Andy Banister; Margaret Bowen; Betty Ann Greenway; Dr. Richard Hays; Bernice Hopper; Pecolia Ann Hughes; Leon Morris; Sharon Riel; Jimmy Russell; Lois Tuck; Vicki York; Lyle Thomas Family in ministry to St. Petersburg, Russia; Beth Brown Todd Family in ministry to Brazil

This Week’s Prayer Church: Bethlehem UMC & Rev. Britt Madden, Jr.

This Week’s Prayer School: Van Wert Elementary & Principal Tamra Walker

Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight

Andy Banister
Atria Johnson Ferry, 9 Sherwood Lane SE, Marietta, GA 30067

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Serving in Worship … Sunday, December 9, 2018

Ushers: William Woods – Captain
Norman Smith, Brad McFall, Leonard Brogdon, & Bob Worthington
Acolytes: Adrienne Woods & Will Hughes
Children’s Church: Amanda Shaw & Danette Thompson

Coming Up …

UMW Christmas Banquet … Tuesday, December 4th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
A Prayer Journey with the Pastor … Wednesday, December 5th, 9 a.m., Sanctuary
Memorial Garden Comm. Mtg … Wednesday, December 5th, 5 p.m., Loveless
Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, December 5th, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Children & Youth Play Practice … Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, December 5th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, December 9th, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, December 9th, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Chancel Choir Cantata … Sunday, December 9th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Youth Fellowship & Work Day … Sunday, December 9th, 12 p.m., Youth House

Here To Serve You … Our Staff

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December 4 Robert Gardner; 6 Mary Alyce Popham; 10 Jo Camp; 14 Mike Beck; 15 Lee Popham; 17 Victoria Gardner; 18 William Woods; 19 Bradley McFall; 20 Holly Robinson; 24 Jennifer Henley & Jo Anne Starnes; 25 Bruce Casey & Ken Woods; 28 Lauren Wood; 29 Stan Ellis; 30 Jessica Payton; 31 Michael Cottle

Anniversaries

5 Drew & Amanda Shaw
16 Bruce & Patsy Casey

“Unwrapping the True Meaning of Christmas”

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You are invited to gather with the church family this Sunday as we begin a journey toward “unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas”.

Each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas is considered the season of Advent and a time when we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas…the Hope, the Love, the Joy, and the Peace.

Our journey culminates with our Christmas Eve services at 6 and 11. This season kicks off with the first Sunday of Advent and Hope.

What Hope do you have this season?

What Hope do you have for our Church?

What Hope does our Church bring for this community (and would our community miss us if we ceased as a church)?

What Hope does God offer to us all?

This Sunday is a day of worship built around Hope and making a pledge to support the church with our Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness. A key aspect of this is our pledge of supporting the church and her ministries for 2019 so that we can grow, the Church can grow, and ultimately, the Kingdom can grow.
(Pledge packets were mailed this last week and pledge cards will also be available this Sunday as a bulletin insert).

This Sunday will be special as our message will be different than any one you have experienced before as we listen in on a conversation with one of our Confirmands and newest members, Ms. Abby Burris, who has just returned from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

I invite you to come to the feet of Christ. Prepared to be blessed and prepared to take that next step.

Peace.

Mike