Sunday Sermon - Milledgeville FUMC · 2020-02-19 · We will begin work on our Maundy Thursday Cantata “The Body of Christ” Wednesday, February 19th @ 7:30. Come and be apart

Volume XV Issue 8

February 19 , 2020

Mil ledgevil le First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Road NE Mil ledgevil le, GA 31061

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Sunday Sermon

“Resting With Christ”

Mark 4:35-41

February 23rd Welcome Sunday

Bring-a-friend-to-church

Rise Against Hunger @4:00p

Financial Peace

@ 4:00p

KICKS & Youth @4:00p

February 26th

Wednesday Night Supper @5:45p

Ash Wednesday Service

@6:15p

March 15th KICKS - Family Bowling

4:00p

Ash Wednesday – Telling the Truth

I didn’t grow up with “ashes” on Ash Wednesday or even the practice of the Lenten season in my church. I heard something about giving something up during this time of year, thought that was sorta cool. The ashes thing, now that was just weird. My Methodist and Catholic friends always talked about it, but I think that was because you could get out of school early that day if you needed to. All to say, I was happy to discover my high school girl friend was Methodist and in time I joined in…physically anyway!

The first time I recall having the ashes put on my head, and heard the preacher say the haunting words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return;” that sorta freaked me out. But now as an ordained minister having dawned many a cross on the forehead of my people, I don’t think the ashes are so weird any more. Now I understand it as a reminder, that I am no more than the dust from which I came; the result of my innate sinfulness against God. But I am also reminded that there is an eternal, heavenly life, beyond our dusty parts. In faith, I am reminded how the Lord Jesus Christ atoned for my sins through his life, death, and resurrection.

But you know what I think is weird? Why is it that we put so much emphasis on the confession of sins seemingly on Ash Wednesday, and not all the days of our life. Think about it. Most of the time we try to convince one another, and even ourselves, that we are “pretty good.” Most of the time we try to hide our flaws, like the bottles hidden in the closet, the rags in the attic, the stuff in the basement or garage that we haven’t gotten rid of yet. And then, on Ash Wednesday we actually open the closet, basement, or garage door and let all of the secrets tumble out. And we cry out, Oh God, have mercy!

Part of what we do on Ash Wednesday is a reminder that most days we are not truthful about out our human condition, about our need to confess and repent. So part of what we recall as the ashes are placed on our foreheads is our inherit need to fall on the mercy of God every day of our lives, knowing the buildup of our secrets are stealing our joy.

So it is we begin next our journey toward Easter next Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:15pm. We begin by telling the truth!

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” “You are sealed by the Holy Spirit, marked by the cross of Christ.”

In His Service,

Pastor Mac

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C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y

Come and Sing

With the Chancel Choir

For Easter 6

We will begin work on our Maundy

Thursday Cantata “The Body of Christ”

Wednesday, February 19th @ 7:30.

Come and be apart of this great celebration!

Over 2700 items of food were

donated to The Chard Wray Food Closet

Well Done, FUMC

February 23rd Nancy Thompson

February 24th Anne Culberson Mary Jean Land

February 25th Carson Smith

February 27th Mary Boyer

February 28th Thulia Bramlett

February 29th Amanda Moore

P R O G R A M S

Another Great Experiment Group is launching March 1st! If you are interested in knowing more, contact Rev. Stephanie Caldwell.

Please drop this form in the

collection plate or call

church office before

Monday at 12 pm.

Name: __________________

Adult $8 ________________

Kids Reg. $4 _____________

Kids Meal $4 _____________

Kids meals

(5th grade & under)

** Reservations are a must**

February 26th, 2020

Menu: Baked Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Rolls & Dessert Kids: Chicken Tenders & Tater Tots Program: Ash Wednesday Service

We have regular KICKS these next couple of Sundays! March 6th is our K-2nd grade hangout at the church from 5-7pm. There will also be an Art Night of March 8th to look forward to! See you Sunday! Brittney’s Schwind

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YOUTH HAPPENINGS

Serving This Weekend: February 23rd, Transfiguration Sunday

Acolyte/Acolyte Parent Lila Jones & Cohen Bryan / Jennifer Jones Sound Technicians Paul Hitchcock & Kendal Stewart Ushers Capt Mark Johnson

W O R S H I P & M U S I C

G I F T S

● Gift given to MCCC in memory of John Collins. By: Stan & Janet Mauldin, Sharyn & Denny Holmes, Jennifer Walden, Billy & Linda Griner, Edris & Don Beck Jr.

● Gift given to River of Life in memory of Chris Monica. By: Denise Monica.

● Gift given to River of Life in memory of Charles Bevis, Sari Cowart’s father. By: Chip & Marty Sirmans.

● Gift given to the FUMC in honor of David Daniel. By: Remer Daniel.

● Gift given to the FUMC Memorial Fund in memory of John Collins. By: Susan Deason

● Gift given to the MCCC in honor of Kikky Williams birthday. By: Linda & Judson Hodges

● Gift given to the FUMC in memory of Glenn Veal. By: Katherine Teasley

Rise Against Hunger is THIS Sunday! We still need setup volunteers at 3:00 to help unload the supplies and for the event, beginning at 4:00. We also need donations to reach our $4300 goal. Thank you ahead of time for your partnership in this youth led service project! March is around the corner; take note of upcoming events!

March 1st - Youth (4:00-6:00) March 8th - Youth (4:00-6:00)

March 15th - Family Bowling (4:00-6:00) March 22nd - Youth (4:00-6:00)

[March 27th-29th Middle School Retreat] March 29th - No Youth

-- Ashley Welling

Welcome Sunday

“Would you like to go to church with me?”

Sunday, Feb. 23rd

We are excited for everyone to bring-a-friend-to-church! We are praying for the Lord to do a great missional work through this event.

Milledgeville First United Methodist Church

366 Log Cabin Road NE Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Non-profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 67 Milledgeville, GA

31061

“The Milledgeville First United Methodist Church’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ, Share God’s word, grow in faith, and love one another.”

First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Financial Report

January - February 16, 2020

Budget: 141,515 Expenses: 137,482 Giving: 155,017

Office: 478-452-4597

Noah’s Ark Preschool: 478-453-2106

Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________________

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Web Page: www.milledgevillefumc.org

Sunday Worship Services:

8:30 — 9:30 — 11:00

Attendance Report - 02/16/20 8:30 - Early Service 48 9:30 - Contemporary 130 11:00 - Traditional 179 Total Worship Attendance 357 Sunday School Attendance 204

THIS WEEK AT MILLEDGEVILLE FIRST Wednesday - 19th Monday - 24th

12:00p Self Denial Luncheon 8:00a Life Line Screening

5:45p Wed Night Supper 9:00a Prayer Group Chick-fil-a

6:15p Rock and ROL Concer t

6:15 Kids Jam Wednesday - 26th

7:10p NO Brittney’s Bible Study 5:45p Wed Night Supper

7:30p Choir 6:15p Ash Wed Service

Sunday - 23rd 6:15p Kids Jam

Bring - a - friend - to - church! 7:10p Brittney’s Bible Study

4:00p KICKS & Youth 7:10p Choir

4:00p Financial Peace

4:00p Rise Against Hunger

AA Schedule Al-Anon Schedule

Sunday - 5:30p & 7:00p Sunday - 7:00p

Monday - 12:00p

Tuesday - 5:30p & 7:00p Tuesday - 7:00p

Wednesday - 12:00p Wednesday - 12:00p

Thursday - 7:00p

Friday - 12:00p & 7:00p Friday - 12:00p

Saturday - 10:00a

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor Rev. Mac Enfinger [email protected] Pastor of Spiritual Formation Rev. Stephanie Caldwell [email protected] Administrative Assistant Jessica Rose [email protected] Program Ministry Assistant Caroline Conner Facilities Manager & Financial Dir. Cay Quattlebaum [email protected] Minister of Music & Program Dir. Steve Crocker [email protected] Children’s Minister Brittney Schwind [email protected] Youth Minister Ashley Welling [email protected] Organist Dr. Tom Davidson Praise Band Leader Tate Welling [email protected] Dir. of Noah’s Ark Weekday School Karen Williams [email protected] Dir. Christian Counseling Center Amanda Wilson Harper 478-456-6219 For Appointments