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Reflections—October 2015
Faith United
Methodist Church O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 5 I S S U E 1 0
“I Believe That
One Reason
WHY
the Church of God
at This Present
Moment has So
Little Influence Over
The World
is
Because The World
Has so MUCH
Influence over the
Church.”
Charles H. Spurgeon
Our Office Administrator, Lisa Harris, has gathered her stories from writing for the ‘Georgia Mountain Laurel’ magazine for a few years and with the insistence from her publisher, Tracy McCoy, her first book, “Blackberry Mornings” has been published. Lisa has been with Faith since 2010, but her relationship with the church began at birth where she grew up here and still has her parents, Leonard & Shirley Lynn and other family members and great friends that worship here. Lisa’s goal is to use whatever talent has been given her to honor God. She feels drawn to write inspiring, hopeful stories that may make you smile or touch your heart. Please join us on Sunday, October 11th, after worship (12:15pm until 4:00pm) for a book signing in the Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Cost of book: $10.70 (includes tax)
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope
that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say,
‘I used everything you gave me.”—Erma Bombeck
When
You’re
Happy
You
Enjoy the
Music.
When
You’re Sad
You
Understand
the
Lyrics.
Music Ministry CALLING ALL SINGERS!!
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISRIES, KIM ROYER: [email protected]
(678) 357-7893.
Important dates to remember:
SAT., OCT. 17 – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.— Christmas Cantata Rehearsal
SAT., DEC. 19 – 2:00—5:00 p.m.—Dress Rehearsal For Cantata
SUN., DEC. 20 – 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. — Christmas Cantata
Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Sundays during Children’s Church
Faith UMC Challenge—Great Progress so far! We passed $7,000!
We’ve been challenged to raise $10,000 over and above current member
giving by October 18th—and when we achieve that, a generous donor
will MATCH our $10,000 with an additional $10,000! You may give
online or, if you write a check, just note “Challenge” on it so we can keep
track of our progress. Let’s show each other how much we love Faith
Winter Wear Drive Through the month of October, let’s help the community get ready for
winter! Bring new or gently used outerwear items (all sizes!) to the narthex
and Fellowship Hall. We will celebrate & bless them on Sunday October
25th. Desired items include: coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, mittens,
hoodies and hats.
Men’s Breakfast—Sunday, October 11th at 8:00a.m.
Please join this elite group of men in fellowship and feasting.
This is a time to chat over breakfast and to support the men’s service in the church.
Sunday, October 4th—World Communion 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor’s Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidSLAM
Tuesday, October 6th
9:30am PALS Breakfast at Cracker Barrel
Wednesday, October 7th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, October 9th
9:30am PALS to Merciers Apple Orchard
7:00pm Prayer Team Sunday, October 11th 8:00am Men’s Breakfast
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidsSlam
5:30pm Joint Charge Conference Wednesday, October 14th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, October 15th
10:30am Faith Friendship Circle
7:00pm Prayer Team
Friday, October 16th
5:00 to 7:00pm Family Fun Day at Cumberland
UMC
Saturday, October 17th 2:00pm to 4:00pm Christmas Cantata Rehearsal
Sunday, October 18th—Laity Sunday 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidSLAM
Wednesday, October 21st
6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, October 22nd
7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, October 25th
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:45am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
4:00pm Marriage Class
4:00pm KidSlam Wednesday, October 28th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, October 29th
5:00pm Elizabeth Inn
7:00pm Prayer Ministry
Sunday, November 1st is All Saints Day also
Daylight Savings Time Ends
October Calendar—2015
Winter Wear
Coat Drive
Celebration
Sunday
New Church News We had a wonderful Sunday together on September 27. It was a thrill to have 141 people in worship, and nearly 60 in adult Sunday School to hear Dr. Winston Worrell. His sermon on winning people to salvation in Jesus Christ was inspiring and effective. It reminded all of us that the church exists to proclaim the gospel, and we are the evangelists! This special Sunday gave us a taste of what November will be like, when on November 8 the CUMC congregation comes to be with us for good. There’s a lot to do to get ready! We’ll have to make some adjustments in most every area of church life, and we’ll get a great head start because of all the things we have in common as sister UMC congregations. Nominees for the new church council, to become active in November, include: Bob Jackson, Harvey Hightower, Kelly Smith, Mike Brown, Linda Farley, Sarah Lyons, Judy Crawford, Frank Daniel, Jacqui Geraci, and Darrell Cook. Nominees for the new church Trustees include: George Scott, Sandy Hilton-Jacob, Ed Peterson, Carol Singletary, Chris Wagner, and Corey Morse. The Naming Committee includes Faith members Sandy Hilton-Jacob, Tamara Wagner, and Steve Horte. They and three people from CUMC will consider a temporary name for our combined churches. This will facilitate our finances, decision-making, evangelism, and fellowship. A real and permanent name will come later, so that it can be shaped by the input of the new pastor as well as the location that is selected. We will select a temporary name at the Charge Conference on October 11, 5:30 pm, at Faith UMC. Trustees at both churches are working on cleaning out and taking inventory. CUMC will hold an estate sale. Finance and SPR committees of both churches have met together to estimate the 2016 budget and staffing needs. The staff at both churches will be paid until the end of 2015, and will share or rotate in worship from November until the end of December. The new church council will revise job descriptions, post positions, and hire for growth, which means anticipating as best we can what skills are needed in a new church. From January until June, Rev. Jenny and Rev. Larisa will serve together. This will mean alternating in leading worship and sharing in pastoral care. It will be our goal to come to know and love all the church members, and to share with the community the good news of what our church is doing. We will work hard together to make sure the church is strong, healthy, and excited about the next steps in 2016.
Zoning Progress for CUMC
The developer met with CUMC members and neighborhood people on Tuesday September 29. Several Faith
UMC members were in attendance. The proposed plans include an upscale senior living complex, some
townhomes, and a market place. Groundwater runoff will be handled by underground vaults; traffic impact will be
minimal; it should not increase attendance at Teasley Elementary; an intersection will be reshaped for better
traffic flow. The developer sees it as a pleasing way to transition from high-rise corporate in the 285 vicinity to
single family homes. The greenery and trees that presently border the property will likely remain.
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will address the zoning in two events. First, the Planning Commission
will meet on November 3 (9 a.m. second floor, 100 Cherokee St, Marietta). Second, the Commissioners will meet
November 17.
See our church website, under Cumberland Proposal, for a list of County Commission members. Our responses
are encouraged.
Children’s Church Schedule
PALS Ministry (Our Senior Group)
Every Child is gifted.
They just unwrap
their packages at
different times.
PALS OCTOBER PLANS Tuesday, October 6th at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast this month will be
at Cracker Barrel. Located at 1-20 & Thornton Road. Exit 44.
Thursday, October 8th at 9:30 a.m. It’s Apple Time! Blue Ridge at Mercier Orchards. Lunch will be at the Davis House. Plan to arrive at the church no later than 9:30 to ride in the van.
Contact Liz Hyde at 770-948-3307 with questions.
A Gathering of the PALS….
Reminiscent of trips in the past
from Peach pick’n to Apple pick’n.
It doesn’t matter the fruit, it’s all
about the fun!
Carol & Anton Kleywegt—Oct. 4th
Kathy McGill & Judy Crawford—Oct. 11th
Cecille & June Millena—Oct. 18th
Beth Gaines & Lynn Montgomery—Oct. 25th
Nursery Volunteers for October For 9:45 a.m. Christian Education hour:
Oct. 4th—Nancy O’Leary
Oct. 11th—Susannah Parker
Oct. 18th—Rachel Wendel
Oct. 25th—MaryJane LeCroy
For 11:00a.m. Worship hour:
Oct. 4th—Susannah Parker
Oct. 11th—Amber Koblasz
Oct. 18th—Wendy McLaughlin
Oct. 27th—Nancy O’Leary
Family Fun Day
Cumberland UMC
Friday—October 16th—5:00 to 7:00pm
Games—Food—Bounce House
Faith Friendship Circle News!
In our September meeting we had Pauline & Helen (Jyoti Daniel’s mother & aunt) to give an overview of how Christianity in India looks today. The ladies did a fabulous job of informing and showing us things through power point and video. Well done ladies! Thank you!
Thursday, October 15th at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a Dish to Share. Our Hostess are: Judy Crawford & Carol Manning.
Save the Date! Coming Soon are the Pecan Sales—Look for the information in the upcoming bulletins.
Pauline speaking on India We had 20 wonderful ladies who came to hear Pauline
speak on Christianity in India.
President of the
Circle...Patsy
Skinner leading
the meeting.
LeDoris, Larisa,
Judy & Karen
chatting at the
Circle Meeting.
Faith UMC Work
Day was a complete
SUCCESS!
Sanctuary loft room got
cleaned out, and the yard re-
ceived a good cleaning/
manicure. Thank you all who
participated in helping to make
our church home shine!
How is being
a Christian
like being a
Pumpkin?
God picks you from the
patch, brings you in, and
washes all the dirt off of
you. Cuts off the top and
scoops out all the yucky
stuff. He removes the
seeds of doubt, hate, greed,
etc...and then He carves
you a new smiling face
and puts His light inside of
you to shine for all the
World to see.
Be
Someone’s
SUNSHINE
When their
Skies
Are
Grey.
October ♥ Birthdays
Jyoti Daniel 10/8
Mildred Samples 10/8
Jamie St. John 10/8
Bob Jackson 10/11
Julian Mason 10/12
Danny Hames 10/16
MaryJane LeCroy 10/24
John Root 10/23
Grady Cook 10/24
Anne Jackson 10/26
Jim Spivey 10/28
Neal O’Leary 10/29
Carlie Ivey 10/30
Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Ushers for September
♥ October Anniversaries ♥
Mike & Tanya McBride—Oct. 7th
Chris & Millie Morris—Oct. 16th
Ken & Beth Gaines—Oct. 16th
Winston & Brenda Cook—Oct. 17th
October Ushers
Lou Wendel*
Leonard Lynn
Rachel Wendel
Sharon Wendel
1⁄2 cup butter (1 Stick of REAL butter)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 pie crusts (Pillsbury Pie Crusts)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 -6 granny smith apples, peeled and slice
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place butter in large iron skillet and place in oven to melt, or melt on top of stove.
3. When butter is melted, stir in brown sugar, place back in oven and let that melt together (or continue on top of stove)
4. Place 1 pie crust on top of the mixture that is in the skillet.
5. Mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
6. Place apple slices on top of pie crust and cover with the sugar/cinnamon mixture.
7. Place second pie crust on top and make small slits in crust and seal on the edges Bake 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Serve warm with a vanilla cream or ice cream.
Recipe for the Month of October
Black Iron Skillet Apple Pie
Rev. Larisa Parker, Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Office: 770-435-9722 Emergency # 770-405-1678
4336 King Springs Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
website: www.smyrnafaithumc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FaithUMCGA
Ministers—Entire Congregation
Church Administrator/Education—Brenda Cook
Email: [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries—Kim Royer
Pianist: Karolyn Irwin
Office Administrator—Lisa Harris
Email: [email protected]
Trustees Email: [email protected]
Faith United Methodist Church
Your Staff
We’ re on
the Web!
www.smyrnafaithumc.org
Automatic bank draft is a great way to keep your
financial commitment to the church! Brenda Cook
in the church office can help you set it up,
[email protected] OR you can set it up
through the church website.
Questions or comments--contact Harvey Hightow-
er, Finance Chair, [email protected].
Make a final gift of blessing—remember our
church or other UMC ministries in your estate
planning.
