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Winning, Growing, and Sending Disciples for Jesus

SUNDAY SERVICES

SANCTUARY WORSHIPInformal Service

8:30 amTraditional Service

10:55 am

MINISTRY CENTER WORSHIPContemporary Service

9:30 am

SUNDAY SCHOOL9:45 am & 10:55 am

MISSIONARIES

Fritz Charles (Haiti)God of Compassion Ministries

Jill LehmanServing with

Operation Mobilization

Kelly SasserCampus Crusade for Christ

Weekly Events at Forest Hills

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Sunday8:30 AM Informal Worship (Sanctuary)9:30 AM Contemporary Worship (Ministry Center)9:30 AM Kids ROCK: Kindergarten - 5th Grades10:55 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)10:55 AM Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School4:00 PM Adult Handbells5:00 PM Youth Choir6:00 PM Jr. High - Inside Out (Ministry Center)7:00 PM Sr. High - Fusion (Youth Room)Monday, Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 170 (Room 115)6:30 PM Girl Scout Meeting (Room 119)6:30 PM Cub Scout Meeting (Room 117)6:30 PM Tiger Cub Scout Meeting (Room 125)6:30 PM Continuing Care Support Meeting (Rm. 124)7:30 PM Boy Scout Troop 170(Min. Cntr., Rm. 98, 99, 100, 103)Tuesday, Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Min. Cntr.)9:00 AM Violin Lessons (Room 119)2:00 PM Violin Lessons (Room 100)1:30 PM Goodtimer’s Game Day (Room 125)6:30 PM Combined Choir Rehearsal at Ingleside UMC7:00 PM Lion’s Club Meeting (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Rm. 125)Wednesday, Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM*Beginning August 25th*3:00 PM Children’s Choir Snacktime (Room 124)*3:30 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Mus. Ste.)*4:30 PM Children’s Choirchimes (Mus. Ste.)*4:30 PM Children’s Handbells (Room 121)*4:30 PM Children’s Recorders (Room 125)*4:30 PM Children’s Stomp (Kindergarten Room)*5:00 PM Chidren’s Rock Solid (Children’s Hall)5:00 PM Guitar Lessons (Room 100)7:15 PM Chancel Choir (Music Ste.)Thursday, Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM5:00 PM Wellspring Ensemble (Room 125)6:30 PM Praise Band PracticeFriday, Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM10:00 AM Violin Lessons (Music Ste.)

Celebration of Birthdays

August 1Lois JohnsonStephen WheelerJoy Howard

August 3Carolyn DunnKay Hefner

August 5Scott DopsonCarole NewberryLouise Prister

August 4Ashley Gentry

August 7Amanda Skalko

August 8Jim GrierKalyn ShreveLinda Wingate

August 9Haley CrawfordBetty HemingwayCole JorisBernie KilgoreLisa MarshallBarbara SmithMike WarrenDolly Yeager

August 10Elaine Clarke

August 12Linda IrvinSteve SkalkoRovin FrischkornKathryn Ginaldi

August 25Kathy Hall-Gordon

August 28Don WaltersSusan SmithClint GranwilleJason Williams

August 29Jerry LongKatie Smith

August 2Frankie Jean BeatyJames Allmond

FALL IS COMING!FALL IS COMING!FALL IS COMING!FALL IS COMING!FALL IS COMING!

Hard to believe that the summer is almost over! You couldn’t tell by

the temperature. But sure enough, before long school will be in, football willdominate our TVs and the weather will get cooler. We have an exciting fall instore for you at FHUMC! Here are just a few of the highlights:

GAMECHANGERS SERMON SERIES

On Aug. 15, we’ll kick off a new sermon series – “GameChangers”. Justlike one play can change the outcome of a ballgame, there are events in ourlives that change the game for us too. Individuals we encounter, circumstancesbeyond our control, choices we make, things others did and encounters withChrist all shape our lives and often change the outcome.

We’ll follow that series with BE OUR GUEST, a three-week series abouthow we might better reach out to others and offer true hospitality. We’ve agreat fall series of sermons lined up just for you!

CONNECT EVENT & SMALL GROUPS

We’ll also give you a chance to take your Next Step by joining one ofour many small groups. New groups are forming too. During the past year,many of you took your Next Step by joining a small group, and have ex-pressed how grateful you are for doing so. We will give all of you anotherchance to get in on this important step of your spiritual formation this fall.

On Sunday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 pm, we will have our second ConnectEvent in Room 125. You will have the chance to meet the small group leaders,hear about what they will study and join the group that fits you best. We willalso offer other bible studies this fall – look for the brochure with a listing of thestudies and sign up so you do not miss out!

STEP ONE & TWO CLASSES

In September, we will offer Step One and Step Two classes. Over 50people took Step One this past spring and are ready to move on to Step Two.

Step One – More than Membership explores our Methodist tradition,our purpose as a church and what it means to be a member. You’ll hear aboutour vision and our process for moving people closer to Christ. Step Two –Maturity will focus on giving you tools for improving your spiritual growth.

Hope you are excited about the Fall of 2010 at FHUMC. We sure are!

Jimmy Towson

August 6Danielle BonePhillip BrownAnn CrawfordBill IveyHolly Rabel

August 30Lurline JohnsonIvie Harrington

August 11Bob BarnetteChrista JohnsonHarry Q. Long

Family Night Supper will resume

Wed., August 11 @ 6:00 pm.

August 14Virginia Lupa

August 15Arthur AndersonGinger CowartLinda CozartJulie Neal

August 16Julie WillisStephanie Martinek

August 17Brenda GayRobin Craig

August 18Jackie BoesgerSue ParrisJason DysonMichael BurnsAshton Greene

August 19Carl ZietzMarica LoweryCheryl Ann Nylund

August 20Hannah BillingsleyGeorgia JenkinsCarol BeallJenny Rekau

August 22Wade CarterTheresa Allmond

August 23Larry ParksRoger ElliottKaren LeBow

August 24Karlene CulpChip GreeneJulie JohnsonCarrie Deaver

August 31Brenda LambertCheryl GayTrae CarmicalJohn Mansfield

Names will be removed after four weeks unless specifically requested otherwise.

Billy Mann, J. B. James (8yr old son of Erskine & Candi James), Linda Morgan, Kathy Hilliard(Jay Hilliard’s mother), Corey Williams (great grandson of Mabel Roberts), Caren Trammell(Shirley & Cary Bobbitt’s daughter), Bud & Bonnie Lambert, Dot Towson, Betty Wooley,Virginia Causey, Gerald Mullis, Tanya Causey, Linda Wingate, Elaine Wilfong, Rose Lassetter(Adriane McLendon’s mother), Denise Andrews, Virginia Preston, Esmalee Brown (CathyBowyer’s mother), Barbara Stefano, Mary Bedingfield (Angie Alford’s mother), BonniePearson, Steve Hester (friend of Flo Fountain), Mildred Griffin (Jesse Griffin’s mother), KenMayhew, Delores Molton, Elsie & John Smith, Judy Walker, Emily Grier (Jim Grier’s mother),Bill Hall, Elizabeth Grace McGreggor (Betty Morgan’s Great Granddaughter), David Sparrow,Carolyn Gibson, Vera Willis, Red Herring, Alan Feagin & Ken Feagin (Tim Hemingway’s cousins),Becky & Michael Denison (Tim Hemingway’s sister and brother in law), Mary Fussell (PatYeomans mother), Allan Whipple

Those serving in the military:Chris Allen, Chris Belvin, Jeffrey Dyson, Matthew Gentry, Justin Layman, Matthew Nylund,1st Lt. Jamie Peacock, David Sanders, Kelly Sanders, Chris Smith (Army), SpencerSanders, Justin Tillery, Nick Curl, Sgt. Stephanie Wammock

Children’s Ministries - Kelly Johnsonkellyjohnson@foresthillsmacon.com

Prayer Concerns

Memorials & Honoraniums...

Announcements...

Older Adult Ministries - Bettye Hallbettyehall@foresthillsmacon.com

Cape Cod Trip MeetingThere will be a meeting for those going on the Cape Cod Trip on August 22nd at 4:00pm inthe Sanctuary.

Game DayRemember that we have Gametime every Tuesday from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Join us in theMarshall’s Classroom. Bring a goodie to share.

On behalf of the River of Life planning committee I would like to thank everyone whohelped make this year’s project a success. We have heard so many stories of transformedlives, from students to homeowners to volunteers. It truly is a blessing to us to be a partof such an amazing ministry and to have the tremendous support of the FHUMC churchbody. Whether you volunteered, donated financially or prayed, you were an importantpart of sharing God’s love during the week of River of Life.

Congratulations Haley Knight!We would like to congradulate Haley Knight, the first recipient of the John Mark JonesMemeorial Scholarship. We wish Haley good luck as she begins her college career, andwe thank Billie, Amanda, Doug, Brittany, and Hannah for providing this scholarship inmemory of a dear man.

Donations for Macon OutreachRequested donations for July - BOXED MAC & CHEESE, CANNED SOUP, CANNED BEANSOR PEAS. Please bring your items to the donation box located in front of the MinistryCenter.

Children’s Sunday MorningSchedule

(5K-5th Grade)July, August, September

9:30-9:45: Parents Drop - off at KidsROCK (Youth Room)

9:45-10:15: Contemporary Worship(Ministry Center)

10:15-11:00: Kids ROCK (Youth Room)11:00-12:00pm: Children’s Small Groups

(Children’s Hallway)

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September Newsletter DeadlineThe deadline to turn in any information you would like printed in theSeptember newsletter is Friday, August 24th. You may call AdrianeMcLendon with your announcement, 477-1161, fax 477-8489, oremail Adriane at: adrianemclendon@foresthillsmacon.com.

Wednesday Afternoons Are Starting Back!!Wednesday Afternoons are starting back on August 25th. Choir will begin at 3:00pm andthen Rock Solid will continue from 5:00 - 6:00pm. Come out for lots of fun and a greatopportunity to learn more about God! Registration for children’s choir is now open. Pleasecontact Sonia Bobbitt or Kelly Johnson if you have any more questions.

Acolyte Training For All Rising 4th & 5th Graders,August 3rd: 6pm-8pmWe will meet in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm, and learn allabout serving our church through the Acolyte Ministry, andthen head to Stevie B’s afterwards for some yummy pizza!!Be sure to bring money for your pizza. Parents, you canpick your kids up at Stevie B’s at 8:00pm. Tuesday August10th will be our make up day for anyone who is unable toattend the Acolyte training on August 3rd. We will bemeeting from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary for thismake up date. Please contact Kelly Johnson if your child isplanning to attend either date.

Starting August 25th:Children’s Choir Each Wednesday

afternoon 3pm-4:30pm.Registration is now open.

All Kindergarten - 5th graders areinvited to Rock Solid! Each

Wednesday 5-6pm. Contact KellyJohnson for more details.

Thank You from River of Life

Music Ministries - Sonia Bobbittsoniabobbitt@foresthillsmacon.com

Family Movie Night! Friday, August 27th 6pm - 8pmBring a sack-dinner, drinks, lawn chairs, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags...whatever youneed to enjoy a good movie!! Be sure to bring your whole family for this night of free fun!For more information contact Kelly Johnson, 477-1161 or kellyjohnson@foresthillsmacon.com

Older Adult Committee MeetingThere will be an Older Adult Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00pm in theConference Room.

In Memory of Jake SingletonCarol & Bobby PopeAndgelia & Carl KellyLorene PowellGinger & Larry CowartGlennday & A.V. ElliotMary & Harold WilsonJackie Peterson

Your Record of Faithfulness (July)

*Budget Receipts as of June 30, 2010

YTD Offerings ...........................$448,984.16

YTD Other Revenues..................$86,793.60

YTD Offerings & Other Revenues..$535,777.76

YTD Expenses ..........................$544,701.54

Building Fund

Monthly Building Fund Offering.........$3,765.06

Monthly Payment...........................$9,886.76

Outstanding Balance...................$902,975.18

YTD Additional Principal Payment......$2,575.00

*Figures are preliminary

FHUMC Membership

Membership................................1,132

New Members in 2010..................34

Average Worship Attendance

8:30 AM.....................................56

9:45 AM....................................198

10:55 AM..................................207

Average S.S. Attendance.........170

Pumpkin Patch MeetingPlease send a representative from your class or group to aPumpkin Patch Meeting, Wednesday August 11th at 6:45pmin room 97. We will be deciding what activities we will bedoing and what the money will be used for this year.

Pathways to a Healthy Church at Trinity UMC, August 14th 9:45am - 3:30pmThis annual event offers over 40 workshops designed to help congregations becomehealthier. Just a few of the workshops offered are:Digging Deeper - led by Teresa EdwardsNeed Based Evangelism - led by Baxter HurleyMinistering to Older Adults - led by Wade BarrUsing Social Media to Make the Most of Your Ministry - led by Josh BurnhamThe cost is $20 and registration forms are in the Narthex & in the church office. Youdon’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about developing the ministries of ourchurch, as well as the opportunity for great fellowship. Register today!

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Goodtimer’s Ice Cream Social, August 3rd, 6:00pm, Ministry CenterWhat happened to summer? The first day of school is August 3rd andthat’s the day the Goodtimer’s are having their annual ice cream social.Bring a dessert and school supplies for Lane Elementary School. Sign up inthe narthex.

Children’s Choir:Our Children’s Choir will begin on August 25th with some new and exciting activitiesbeing offered, such as:- We will have a recorder class

(A recorder looks like a flute but much easier to play and lots of fun)- We will have a stomp group

(This is a great class that will teach our children rhythm)- We will have a handbell class- We will have a choir-chime classRegistration brochures will soon be mailed to everyone.Invite your friends!!