January 2016 Issue Number 1

Volume 41

The Messenger

The Good News of Christmas is that God came to earth in the flesh. We call this miraculous event: the Incarnation. We can

spend our lifetime pondering the many blessings of the Incarnation and never exhaust the spiritual richness of this miracle.

Here is one aspect of Jesus’ birth to consider. Because Jesus is fully God and fully human we are allowed to “know” God in

ways we would have never comprehended if God remained at a distance. In fact, many would say that the earthly life and

ministry of Jesus is proof that God really wants us to “know” Him.

Over the next weeks, I will be preaching a series of sermons based on the “I Am” statements of Jesus found in John’s gospel.

In each “I Am” declaration, Jesus reveals some of the very character and will of God.

I pray that you will join us in worship each week as we seek to know our God - who wants to be known.

Family Promise Week at Perry United Methodist Church On Sunday evening, January 3, PUMC will begin a week of hosting the families who are currently part of Family Promise. Family Promise is an intentional outreach toward homeless single women with children in Houston County. We will be hosting 10 people. Family Promise has a proven process that guides and assists each woman in securing employment, getting adequate financial footing, and finding suitable housing for their family. While each woman is in the Family Promise program, churches, like PUMC, host these families on a weekly, rotating basis. Our Youth Center will be transformed in to a residential space where these families will be hosted with the compassion of Christ. Volunteers are still needed for providing meals, early evening hospitality, and to spend overnight in the Youth Center in case there is any emergency assistance needed. Contact Katie Cawthon at the church 987-1852 or email her at katie.pumc@gmail.com if you can assist. We invite everyone to be in prayer for our ministry with these families during the upcoming week.

January 3 What’s in a Name?

Exodus 3: 1-14

January 10 The God Who Satisfies

John 6: 27-59

January 17 Light for the Journey

John 7: 2, 14: 8-12

January 24 Our Gatekeeper

John 10: 1-10

January 31 Maximizing the Power

John 15: 1-8

February 7 Preparing Place and People

John 14: 1-7

Director of Music: Jane Kimbrel

janekimbrel@gmail.com

(478) 987-1852 x111

Mission News

Music Ministry

Notes

Mission Coordinator: Katie Cawthon

katie.pumc@gmail.com

(478) 987-1852 x 104

Please Remember Please Remember Please Remember Please Remember

Those In The MilitaryThose In The MilitaryThose In The MilitaryThose In The Military Price Wheeler, Navy, son of Kim Ragland Wheeler and grandson

of Jack Ragland.

Captain Matthew Hillis, son of Kelly and Car la Hillis.

Staff Sergeant Brooks W. Warren, USAF, grandson of Bill and

Mary Warren.

Seaman Walter Hartley, USN, nephew of Dot Pr ice.

Master Gunnery Sgt Joel Whitmoyer, son-in-law of Skip and Betty

Dawkins.

Sr A Rick A. Maye and Christian H. Craig, 330 MP Company/

SPS, grandsons of Jane Whipple.

Capt. Matt McNeal, nephew of Susan Pierce.

Capt. William R. Wright, grandson of Elaine Wright.

Capt. Phillip Ferris, son of Mark and Glor ia Ferr is.

Brandi Warren, Navy, granddaughter of Bill and Mary Warren.

Please help the church office keep this list updated.

Church Staff and Our Methodist Connection Dr. Brad Brady Senior Pastor

Rev. Roland Fall Associate Pastor for Congregational Care

Dr. Billy Key Pastor Emeritus

Krissy Walker Children’s Pastor

Kyle Barfield Youth Pastor

Christie Rooks Christian Education Assistant

Katie Cawthon Mission Coordinator

Dr. Jane Kimbrel Director of Music Ministries/Organist

Sheryl McDaniel Pianist

Dicky Gilbert Audio Visual

Bishop James R. King, Jr. Resident Bishop

Dr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford District Superintendent

John Williams, Building Supt.

Alice Releford, Custodian

Teresa Dent, Financial Secretary

Diana Gray, Admin. Assistant

Amanda Barfield Joyce Cook

Dena McAtee Kristy Fraser

Nursery Workers

Family Promise: Our host week is January 3-10! It’s not too

late to be involved! Contact Katie at katie.pumc@gmail.com

today!

Appalachian Ministry: If you have any winter clothes or shoes

you’d like to donate, bring them by the church office for

Appalachian Ministry! These items will go to impoverished

communities in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky and

Tennessee.

Missions Meeting: Saturday, January 23 from 10 am to 2 pm

in the Fellowship Hall (lunch provided)

Thank You! Thanks to everyone who participated in and supported

the music programs during the Christmas season. The

Sanctuary Choir's presentation of What Sweeter Music

told the story of Christmas in a beautiful way. Christ's

name was celebrated through voices singing in harmony,

soloists, instrumentalists, and narrators. The JOY Choir

musical Make Room for Christmas, and the Sanctuary

Bells ringing in worship brought joy and lifted our spirits.

Appreciation is expressed to those who worked in

preparation behind the scenes. Your contributions

helped prepare for many presentations to take place. All

these elements came together to bring meaningful

worship. I feel blessed to serve a church and

congregation who supports the programs we offer.

Choir Rehearsal Resumes

Sanctuary Choir: Wednesday, January 6 at 6:45

Sanctuary Bells: Sunday, January 10 at 4:30

JOY Choir: Tuesday, January 12 at 11:00

Children's Choirs: Wednesday, January 13 at 4:00

New Year Blessings,

Jane

Youth Pastor: Kyle Barfield

kyle.pumc@gmail.com

(478) 987-1852 x107

Children’s Pastor:

Krissy Walker

kcpteach@yahoo.com

(478) 987-1852 x112

Children’s Department Activities Children’s Department Activities Children’s Department Activities Children’s Department Activities Start Dates for The New Year:Start Dates for The New Year:Start Dates for The New Year:Start Dates for The New Year:

January 3rdJanuary 3rdJanuary 3rdJanuary 3rd----Children’s Church during 11am serviceChildren’s Church during 11am serviceChildren’s Church during 11am serviceChildren’s Church during 11am service Children ages 4-1st grade are invited to join us downstairs during the 11am service as we kick off 2016 with our water theme...we will be focusing on Noah and other watery topics

from the Bible leading up to VBS, Ocean Commotion.

January 11thJanuary 11thJanuary 11thJanuary 11th----Where Moms Connect 12Where Moms Connect 12Where Moms Connect 12Where Moms Connect 12----2pm2pm2pm2pm This Bible study covers a different area of motherhood each week, so you can join us any time! Start your new year off with other moms as we encourage and lift one another up

through the adventure of raising children!

January 13thJanuary 13thJanuary 13thJanuary 13th----Treehouse Trades 4Treehouse Trades 4Treehouse Trades 4Treehouse Trades 4----6pm6pm6pm6pm We start a new season of Treehouse Trades with some

added mentors and new trades including Centerstage for Kids, Scrapbooking, Exercise, and More. Treehouse choices are online...www.perryumc.org to sign up for this session.

Children did NOT have to attend in the fall to come.

Save the Date for the Save the Date for the Save the Date for the Save the Date for the Women’s ConferenceWomen’s ConferenceWomen’s ConferenceWomen’s Conference

With Proverbs 31 Ministries Speaker Krista Williams, Music by Mauri Thompson,

and food by Jeanna Smallwood!

It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

Friday, January 29th 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dinner Provided

Saturday, January 30th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Breakfast Provided

Nursery Available upon request.

OnlyfeartheLord,andserveHimintruthwithallyourheart;

forconsiderwhatgreatthingsHehasdoneforyou.1Sam.12:24

A NEW YEAR! 2016

BREAKFAST and BIBLE STUDY Begin Jan. 13th.

7:00 a.m. Breakfast 6:30 p.m. Bible Study

EPWORTHRETREATOnly2weeksaway!

Signupnowatperryumc.org!Jan.15-17

EpworthbytheSea$65

SKI TRIP

Feb. 12th to 15th

Boone, NC

$200

Visit perryumc.org to sign up!

Forgettheformerthings;donotdwellonthepast.

See,Iamdoinganewthing!Nowitspringsup;doyounot

perceiveit?Iammakingawayinthewilderness

andstreamsinthewasteland.Isaiah43:18,19

January 1 - Office Closed

January 3 - 10 - Hosting Family Promise

January 6 - See Wednesday Activities

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

resumes

January 11 - Moms Connect resumes

January 12 - JOY Choir Rehearsal resumes

January 13 - See Wednesday Activities

Youth Prayer Breakfast and

Youth Bible Study resume

January 15 - 17 - Youth Retreat to Epworth

January 15 - Emmaus Meeting

January 18 - Office Closed

UMMen

January 20 - See Wednesday Activities

January 23 - Mission Planning Meeting

January 27 - See Wednesday Activities

January 29&30 - Women’s Conference

THE MESSENGER (USPS 370-830) is published monthly by Perry United Methodist Church, 1002 Carroll Street, Perry, GA 31069

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE MESSENGER, P.O. Box 73, Perry, GA 31069

The Messenger

Periodicals

Postage Paid at Perry, Georgia

Finance Report

Month to Date

Dec. 1-

Dec. 29, 2015

Receipts

Month to Date

137,953.43

Disbursements

Month to Date

91,228.49

Finance Report

Year To Date

As of

Dec. 29, 2015

12/12 of

Annual Budget 1,308,063.00

Receipts Year to Date 1,236,809.29

Disbursements

Year to Date

1,236,537.49

Average

Attendance

Nov.

2015

December

2015

Morning Worship 349 537

Sunday School 203 266

Evening Worship 25 188

Sunday

9:00 a.m. - Worship Service 10:00 a.m.- Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

4:30 p.m.- Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal (resumes 1/10) 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service

(resumes 1/10)

Monday 12:00 p.m. - Moms Connect (resumes 1/11) 2:00 p.m. - Staff Meeting 4:30 p.m. - Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - JOY Choir Rehearsal (resumes 1/12) Wednesday

7:00 a.m. - Youth Prayer Breakfast (resumes 1/13) 5:30 p.m. - Open Table at The Swanson

6:30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study

(resumes 1/13) 6:45 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (resumes 1/6)

Special Dates January 2016

Weekly Happenings

P. O. Box 73

1002 Carroll Street

Perry, GA 31069

Phone: 478-987-1852

Fax: 478-988-1428

www.perryumc.org

January 18

Monday

6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall Program / Menu will be a surprise. A meal will be served. No reservation required.

Women’s Conference January 29 & 30 It’s a weekend

you won’t want to miss!

Speaker is Krista Williams, Proverbs 31 Ministries Music by Mauri Thompson Food by Jeanna Smallwood

You can register online at www.perryumc.org.

Go to “Registration/Order Forms”, then click on

Women’s Conference. Or you can email

Krissy @ kcpteach@yahoo.com or

Christie@ christie.pumc@gmail.com. Nursery Available upon request.

Mark Your Calendar Family Promise - Sunday Jan. 3 - Sunday, Jan. 10 in the Youth Building.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals Resume - Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 6:45 p.m. in the

Choir Room.

Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal - Sunday, Jan. 10, at 4:30 p.m. in the Handbell Room.

Moms Connect - Monday, Jan. 11, at noon in the Back Porch.

UMWomen Circles - Monday, Jan. 11

Say So at noon in the Fellowship Hall

Bykota at 2:30 p.m.

JOY Choir Rehearsals Resume- Tuesday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Youth Breakfast Resumes- Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 a.m. in the Youth Center.

Treehouse Trades Resume - Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Back Porch.

Youth Bible Study Resumes- Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center.

Youth to Epworth - Friday, Jan. 15 - Sunday, Jan. 17

UMMen - Monday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Missions Planning Meeting - Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Women’s Conference - Friday, Jan. 29, (6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) & Jan. 30 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m. )

in the Fellowship Hall.

Evening Worship

6 p.m.

Resumes January 10

No Prime Time Luncheon

in January.

Friday, January 29th

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Dinner Provided

Saturday, January 30th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Breakfast Provided