“What’ll Ya Have?”
This Wednesday, October 17th, from 6 – 7 p.m., The Varsity Food Truck will be here serving supper. No more pre-orders are being taken. On Wednesday, pre-orders will be served first. The ticket line will open at 5:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., we will start selling additional meals to those who didn’t pre-order until we run out of food. Please note that we have had wonderful responses from the church and community so parking will be limited. Additional parking is available behind the Catholic Church and street-side to leave space available for all of our guests. Please have cash or check (made out to the church) ready for payment. Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!
United Methodist Women Flea Market Meeting
Anyone interested in the operation of the UMW Annual Flea Market Sale are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, October 16th, at 10 a.m., in the Keith Loveless Classroom. We will discuss any problems from the past Flea Market and look at ideas that could improve future sales.
Men’s Fellowship Dinner … TONIGHT
The men are invited to dinner at Jefferson’s – Cedartown, tonight at 6:30 p.m. Come join in the fellowship.
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Our Annual Day of Giving for Murphy-Harpst is this Sunday, October 21
For us at Cedartown First United Methodist Church, our annual day of Giving for Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center is Sunday, October 21. Located here in Cedartown, Murphy-Harpst is a residential treatment center serving Georgia’s most seriously abused children. The core of Murphy-Harpst’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing residential environment where severely abused and neglected children and teenagers can thrive and heal with a goal of re-engaging with society and leading productive lives. An agency of the United Methodist Church, Murphy-Harpst is an independent, not for profit organization committed to meet the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placement in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk youth and their families.
Residential services provide therapeutic care to abused and neglected children in the Department of Family and Children’s Services as well as troubled youth in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. The trauma experienced by these children causes severe emotional and behavioral issues that make safe living in home settings unattainable until intensive therapeutic services are provided. Many of the children have experienced numerous failed foster home placements. Many have been labeled as juvenile delinquents and are considered untreatable, but not at Murphy-Harpst. At Murphy-Harpst these children are provided with a structured environment where they can experience safely, security, and stability, often for the first time.
All residents have their own bedroom (often for the first time in their life) and the majority have a private bathroom as well. The residents live in “cottages” with other children of the same sex and age range. They have communal living spaces where they learn what it is like to live in a functional family setting. The staff works to create normal situations that kids would experience living in a community – birthday parties, movie nights, homework time, and bedtime.
Murphy-Harpst has a therapeutic recreation program that utilizes structured goal oriented activities to enhance and improve residents lives. This program provides many normal “firsts” most people experience growing up – learning to swim, riding pikes, dressing for prom, painting a picture, and being part of a team. A variety of therapeutic modalities are utilized including physical, social, spiritual, creative, and community-based interventions to teach life long leisure pursuits. The staff work to keep the residents as active as possible so they may lead independent lives after discharging. The motto is “Play with Purpose”. To find out more about this and other programs at Murphy-Harpst visit their website http://www.murphyharpst.org
State funding meets some of the essential needs of the residents, but donations are needed to provide the critical services that heal the children and allow them to achieve their potential. Our donations will help support vital programs such as equine and art therapy, education and technology, spiritual and character development, life skills and vocational services, and many others. Our gifts will go to help Murphy-Harpst continue these vital programs and change the lives of abused and neglected children and give them the life and hope they deserve. Please prayerfully consider how you will respond to this annual Day of Giving for Murphy-Harpst.
The First United Methodist Church Fall Festival
Saturday, October 27th from 6:00-8:00pm
We are very excited to be planning our annual Fall Festival! We would love for you to help us make this event a success. We are currently in need of volunteers for trunks in our trunk or treat activities, people to help with games and welcoming new guests, and cakes for the cake walk. If you would like to help us with this event, please text or call Jen Henley at (770) 710-4663. Thank you for your support!
UMCOR response to Hurricane Michael
What can we do?
UMCOR partners have begun the local response in Alabama-South Florida, South Georgia, and Florida using UMCOR response trained teams and UMCOR supply network. For example a shower trailer, water, and other supplies have been delivered to Bainbridge in South Georgia. Some supplies have to be air lifted in. Some of the biggest problems are a lack of power and a lot of debris.
“Early in and last out” guiding words for UMCOR and their partners. In addition to trained response teams and supplies, each conference received an immediate $10,000 grant to help them with initial expense.
What can we do now?
Pray for those whose lives are impacted.
Make relief kits (cleaning buckets and hygiene kits) and send to relief supply depots. We at CFUMC will assemble hygiene kits in early November.
Give money toward efforts of UMCOR and its partners. Make your check out to Cedartown First and designate your gift for “UMCOR – Michael”.
Please wait for an invitation to volunteer. Donate requested items only.
Confirmation
Our Confirmation 2018 Class … This Is My Journey, continues to meet on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Plans are underway for Confirmation Sunday and the plans our youth might be making as it relates to Holy Baptism and Joining the Church. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this special day planned for Sunday, November 11th, at 11 am.
Methodism 101
A new learning opportunity for our church family. You are invited to enroll in this FREE online course and learn at your own pace. You will be asked to set up an account and can enroll and login at your convenience. At the end of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion. Go to…https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=What-It-Means-to-be-United-Methodist.
Breakfast Outreach
Our next two outreach ministries will include some of our area partners in education. Cedartown First is partnering with our local schools and Chick-Fil-A to bring a light breakfast and let our school administration and staff know that we care. Our first event was held at Westside Elementary and was a huge success. Please mark these dates on your calendar and join us to say “Thank You!”
Thursday, October 18th, 7am Tuesday, October 30th, 7am
Northside Elementary School Cedartown Middle School
United Methodist Women
“World Thanks & Giving”
Tuesday, November 6th, 10 a.m., Keith Loveless Classroom
Please bring a little extra for this special offering.
Christian Sympathy
We express our Christian love and sympathy to Forrest Robinson on the death of his sister, Sharon McRae. May God’s comfort, strength, and and courage be greatly experienced by this family.
Prayer List
Sharon McRae Family; Jean Casey; Mike Pittman; Rev. Dave Grove; Brittany Cape; Jill Fortner; Debra Hoffmann; Mattie Lou Peal; Roger Hajosy; Alex Fidorchek; Brenda Madden; Rev. Harvey Palmer; Gilda Morris; Lindsey Kendrick; Jim Vincent; Kim Williams; Ann Kilgo; Rev. Susan Taylor; Rev. Clay Jacobs; 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: St. Bernadette’s & Father Timothy Gallagher
This Week’s Prayer School: Murphy-Harpst & Headmaster Marvin Williams
Prayer Ministry Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
We have a new ministry at Cedartown First … A Prayer Journey. We meet every Wednesday in the Sanctuary at 9 a.m. for a time of reflection and prayer. This will be an excellent way to start your day and re-energize your mid-week. You are invited to come and be a part of this journey as we seek greater depth in our relationship with God, with His heart for our church and community, and with one another.
Homebound/Shut-in Spotlight
Betty Ann Greenway
Calhoun Health Care Center, 1387 Hwy 41 N, Calhoun, GA 30701
(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, October 21, 2018
Ushers: Edward Graves – Captain,
George Mundy, Ken Woods, Stan Ellis, & Steve Morris
Acolytes: Jamesen Payton & Eli Broome
Sunday’s Message … Sunday, October 21, 2018
Personal Testimony by Mr. Jonathan Thomas
Coming Up …
Sarah Huff Circle … Monday, October 15th, 1 p.m., Parlor
Preschool Board Mtg … Monday, October 15th, 5:30 p.m., Parlor
Guy’s Night Out … Monday, October 15th, 6:30 p.m., Jefferson’s
Men’s Fellowship … Tuesday, October 16th, 7:30 a.m., Bojangles’
UMW Flea Market Mtg … Tuesday, October 16th, 10am, Loveless Classroom
A Prayer Journey with the Pastor … Wednesday, October 17th, 9 a.m., Sanctuary
The Varsity Fellowship Supper … Wednesday, October 17th, 6 p.m., Church Grounds
Chancel Choir Practice … Wednesday, October 17th, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Staff Parish Relations Committee … Thursday, October 18th, 5 p.m., Loveless Classroom
Fellowship Breakfast … Sunday, October 21st, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday School … Sunday, October 21st, 10 a.m., Educational Bldg
Worship Service … Sunday, October 21st, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Trustees Committee … Sunday, October 21st, 5 p.m., Loveless Classroom
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
Our Presence & Gifts for October 14, 2018
Sunday School: 52 11am Worship Svc: 93 This Sunday Last Year: Not Reported
Offerings: $ 5,743; Weekly Required: $ 6,873
Budget Receipts to Date: $ 226,585
Budget Required to Date: $ 281,820
Below Budget to Date: $ -55,235
Actual Budget to Date: $ -26,958
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