August 2018

FOREST HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Helping each other take our NEXT STEP closer to Christ

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1217 Forest Hill Road • Macon, GA 31210 • 478.477.1161 • www.foresthillsmacon.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for an evening of fellowship and growth with women of faith. Learn about the influence of women in mission around the world.

Cindy Ricker has an enthusiastic approach to life and offers practical tools for every woman on how to live out their commitment to God in their daily life. With nearly 25 years of speaking to women in a variety of church contexts at home and internationally, Cindy’s desire is to be used by God to ignite renewal and restoration in every person she meets. Ricker currently serves as Associate Director of “Light for the Nations Ministries”, an evangelism and missions organization which she and her husband, Reverend Mike Ricker, established in 1997. Traveling extensively with her husband throughout Venezuela, India, Guatemala, Mexico, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Israel, Turkey, Peru and Puerto Rico she has discipled women to deepen their relationship with God. She and Mike live in Savannah, where he pastors Isle of Hope UMC.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018

Gathering time and sign in: 6:00 pm.

Meal and program begins: 6:15 pm (plan to be finished before dark)

Keynote speaker: Cindy Ricker

Register online at foresthillsmacon.com/Adults/Methodist-Women, or by turning in a registration card to the church office.

Free Event! Nursery provided with registration by August 5. We will need to know the number of children and their ages no later than August 5.

A light sandwich and salad supper will be provided by the United Methodist Women.

August 7 *An Evening For Women

6:00/6:15 pm, Ministry Center

August 12 One Step Worship

6:00 p.m., Ridge Campus

August 15 *Kids Connect Kickoff Party 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Playground

August 19 Back to Sunday School

11:00 a.m., Ministry Center

August 26 Come to the Garden

6:00 p.m., Garden Room

* Registration Required at www.foresthillsmacon.com

Forest Hills is now using a new service called Realm. You can make donations, check your accounts, and even sign up for church activities/events through this service. Find out more on page 6.

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WAYS TO Keep Faith AliveHave lunch, coffee or ice cream with a friend. Listen instead of talk.

Join us for our One Step service this month and help us meet the needs of local students who struggle with the purchase of school supplies. Bring along a new backpack,

One Step... WORSHIPSERVICE

Jump into the Bible this fall with Disciple Fast Track: New Testament! Everyone is going back to school so why not you too? God always calls us to be a student of His word. This 12 week overview of the New Testament will put you in the right place to learn and listen to God’s holy word. Daily reading and weekly meetings keep participants focused and growing in their personal faith.Start Date: Wednesday, August 22Facilitators: Evie Crumbliss and Teresa EdwardsYou can sign up on the registration forms available at the church or online.

FALL BIBLE STUDIES: The BOOK OF PSALMS is the primary text for this study. We will encourage each other on our Christian journey and pray for enhanced discipleship as we study the prayer and praise book of the OT.When: 6:30-8:00 PM on Wednesdays in Room 125Start Date: August 29//Cost: $12

Invite a friend to join you at church this month.

Mom's Bible studywill begin Sunday, September 9th at 5pm for 7 weeks. We'll continue reading through A Mom's Book of Encouragement. Email Jessi at jessitimmerman@foresthillsmacon.com to register.

As children head back to school this month, many people are thinking about getting into good routines. You may know someone who has either stopped attending church at some point or has never attended church. This is a great time to encourage them to make church a part

of their “weekly routines.” Many people won’t come to church on their own, so this month invite someone to join you. If you’re feeling really bold, share lunch and conversation about the service with them afterwards.

pencils, markers, notebooks etc. and we will pass them on to Brenda Lambert to give to teachers who have students without supplies. We look forward to another sermon inspired by your ideas entitled “How to End Worry.” Invite a friend, a neighbor, or anyone you run into to join you as we enjoy great music, dynamic preaching, and delicious snacks at the Forest Hills Ridge Campus on Sunday, August 12 at 6:00 PM.

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DAD JOKESWhy was Thor avoiding his brother? He Odin money

Why did all the pictures come out dark from the Superhero Party? They forgot to invite The Flash.

Which program do Jedi use to open PDF files? Adobe Wan Kenobi

Which website did Chewbacca get into trouble for using? Wookieleaks

Submit your favorite dad jokes for next month's newsletter to jessitimmerman@foresthillsmacon.com.

AUGUST 5Barbara Ricks

Carolyn HurleySherie Moses

Jill ColeBeth Walker

AUGUST 12Gail Mendez

Melanie BentleyBrenda Lambert

Stephanie MartinekKay Hefner

AUGUST 19Marnai BooseAndy Martin

Diana HullingsBrandi Groebner

Kalyn ShreveLaura Heacox

AUGUST 26Brian Utley

Andy WilsonGinny DopsonAndy Martin

Rennata Wilson

KIDS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

THIS MONTH IN KIDS CHURCH:

ingredients:16 oz Penne Pasta4 c Mozzarella Cheese , divided28 oz Pizza Sauce8 oz Diced Tomatoes2 oz Parmesan Cheese

1 c Pepperoni4 oz Green Peppers , diced2 oz Onion , diced4 oz Mushrooms , chopped1 lb Italian sausage , ground1 oz Black Olives

Pizza Casserole

directi ons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling water cook penne pasta until al dente. While pasta cooks brown Italian sausage in a skillet. Cook fully and drain grease. Drain pasta and pour into a large bowl. Add 2 cups mozzarella, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cooked Italian sausage. Toss until fully combined. Grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish and pour mixture into it. Top with remaining cheese, pepperoni, black olives and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

KICKOFF PARTY: AUGUST 15TH, 5PM-6PMJoin us for our Kids Connect Kickoff Party! We’ll have an inflatable water slide, snow cones, water games and lots of fun! Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel. Online registration required.

KIDS CONNECT: Wednesday Nights // 5:00-6:00pm // Kids HallFor all 3K - 5th Grade Students

Kids Connect begins on August 15th for the 2018-2019 school year. Children will connect with each other through games, music, and hands-on learning. At KidsConnect, children will learn how we can use our everyday activities to glorify God, and to share our faith with others. Kids can arrive as early as 4:30pm for playground time before the program begins! Online registration required.

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Committee Meetings:

• Trustees - 2nd Monday, 6:30PM, Conf. Rm.

• Staff Parish - 2nd Thursday, 6PM, Conf. Rm.

• Finance - 3rd Monday, 6:30PM, Conf. Rm.

Women’s Ministry:

• Ruth Circle: 1st Monday, 2:30PM (call church for location)

• Martha Circle - 2nd Thursday, 10AM, Rm. 97

• Esther Circle – 2nd Thursday, 7:30PM, Bride’s Rm

• Joyce Pyles Bible Study - Tuesdays, 4PM, Bride’s Rm

Men’s Ministry:

• Prayer Breakfast - Every Tuesday, 7AM, Min. Ctr.

Children:

• Kids Connect (3K-5TH Grade) Every Wednesday, 5-6PM, Kids Hall

Youth:

• Jr. High - Every Sunday, 4PM, Min. Ctr.

• Sr. High - Every Sunday, 5:30PM, Min. Ctr.

• 17:11 (Jr. & Sr. High) - Every Wednesday, 6PM, Youth Rm.

Older Adult:

• Singing Saints - Every Tuesday, 11AM, Music Suite

• Game Day - Every Tuesday, 12PM, Min. Ctr.

JUST A REMINDER

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMSForest Hills UMC receives many donations given in memory or in honor of loved ones. Acknowledgment of Forest Hills’ gratitude is sent to each person who makes a donation. A letter of recognition identifying who gave a donation is also sent to the person or the family of the person who was honored/remembered. Here is a list of all who have been honored and remembered through a donation to FHUMC this past month:

In Memory Of: Wade Carter

River of Life would not be possible without the personal contributions of numerous

volunteers. No contribution should be an afterthought, so we thank the dozens of organizers, supply runners, meal preparers, crafters, musicians, hosts and hostesses, chaperones,

drivers and so many others who gave of their time, talents, and resources to

make this event such a smashing success. Not only does River of Life function as a crucial community outreach minitry, but it allows young people and adults alike to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by living out His mandate to serve the lost and broken. River of Life is faith expressed through action.

As school begins and new schedules are being formed, make sure to join us for our Youth Worship.

Sunday Evening: Jr. High at 4:00 p.m. and Sr. High at 5:30 p.m.Wednesday Evening: Jr. & Sr. High at 6:00 p.m.

FALL RETREAT: OCTOBER 12-14Our Fall Retreat is open to all 6th-12th grade students. Registration is required and will open on August 6th.

BACK TO SCHOOL BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOLHave you ever seen “Speed Dating?” A group of people spend about ten minutes getting to know someone, and when the buzzer rings, they switch and get to know someone else. The 9:45 worship service will be hosting a “Sunday School Speed Dating” event on Sunday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ministry Center. During this hour, we will feed you delicious snacks while you have an opportunity to get to know the class members and class focus of our 11:00 Sunday School classes. We hope you will make plans to join us for this fun event.

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GREETERSAUGUST 5

9:45 AM - Narthex Ned Newman

9:45 AM - Canopy Joe & Becky Middlebrooks

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Barbara Ricks & Judy Whitley

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door - Kay Hefner

11:00 AM - Narthex Barbara Coon & Nancy Gandy

AUGUST 129:45 AM - Narthex

Carolyn Scarborough

9:45 AM - Canopy Dot & Randy Rowland

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Linda Brooks & Fran Christianson

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door - Ann Crawford

11:00 AM - Narthex Wayne & Scotty Peale

AUGUST 199:45 AM - Narthex Margaret Ann Hunt

9:45 AM - Canopy Bob & Linda Brown

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Ron & Dianne Clark

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door - Barbara Wolfe

11:00 AM - Narthex Pete & Judy Peterman

AUGUST 269:45 AM - Narthex

Carolyn Gibson

9:45 AM - Canopy Trice & Juanita Burger

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Ron & Dianne Clark

9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door

Amy David & Rob Gibson

11:00 AM - Narthex Bill & Joan Roe

PRAYER CONCERNSCharlotte & Asbury Stembridge, Sr., Dillon Lewis, Betty Farr, Sissy Farr, Kate & Danny Rockwell and Family, Dr. Edsel Davis, Candice Hancock, Wayne Smith, and Bridget Obley.

Those serving in the military: Payton Smith (Army), Matt Parrish (Army), Chris Allen, Chris Belvin, Sgt. Daniel Brennan, Jeffrey Dyson, Rob Hunt, Justin Layman, Matthew Nylund, 1st Lt. Jamie Peacock, Kelley Sanders, SSgt. Stephanie Wammock, Bryan Caldon (Navy), Capt. Hunter Curl (Air Force), Zachary Dickson (Army), and Col. Frank & Susie Stanco.

Names will be removed after four weeks.

COME TO THE GARDENAt our last meeting, Baxter dubbed us the “Garden Gals,” but we are always willing to incorporate any of you gentlemen in the church who love to work in a garden. We will meet in the Garden Room on Sunday, August 26 at 6:00 PM to discuss what to do in our gardens during the month of September along with some ideas for an upcoming service project. This group is open to anyone of any age and any skill level…we hope you will join us!

2018 PUMPKIN PATCH Mark your calendars! The pumpkins are coming to the Pumpkin Patch at Forest Hills UMC on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Look for more information in the September newsletter. Let’s make this 23rd year the best year yet!

Dates: Friday Evening, October 26 - Sunday Morning, October 28

Location: New Ebenezer Retreat Center located near the beautiful city of Savannah

Cost: $200

Ladies, save these dates for our awe inspiring retreat this fall. We will begin on Friday with supper and finish on Sunday morning with plenty of time to get back for fall activities that evening.

This year’s speaker is the Rev. Josh Bizzell of First UMC in Warner Robins. Josh comes with a heart for helping others grow deeper in their relationship with God on a daily basis. He will guide us in considering how we might see God with new eyes and an uplifted faith.

Lodging is cabin style with each room housing two persons and a private bathroom. Be on the look out for registration forms available this month. Invite a friend, sister, co-worker, mom or any lady you know who wants to take some time away to refresh their soul.

SEEING GOD WITH NEW EYESa women’s retreat

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For the Month of June 2018: Monthly Budget ......................................$91,211.15June Revenue ..........................................$84,063.06June Expenses........................................ $84,775.932018 YTD Surplus/(Deficit) ................... ($28,081.72)June Apportionments paid ...................... $9,185.412018 Apportionments paid .......................$55,112.46

2020 Debt Elimination:Original Bldg Loan Amount .............. $1,834,899.90Monthly Bldg Loan Payment (7/1/18) ...... $5,500.00Bldg Loan Balance (7/1/18) ................... $69,249.76

FINANCIAL REPORT

Forest Hills UMC has moved to a new kind of church record keeping

solution called Realm®. It primarily serves the administrative needs of our staff, but it also offers some exciting

opportunities to support the way you are involved in our church! Not only will this improve work life for our ministry staff, it will make it easier for our church family to connect with each other, keep up with what’s going on, and grow as a connected community of believers. Everyone in our church has a unique profile. Like a church directory, your profile contains everything you want people in our church to know about you. Your profile also enables you to join a small group, RSVP to events, track your giving, update your contact information, change family details, set notification preferences, or replace your photo.

A note about privacy: Your information is YOUR information.

1. You have complete control over who can see your contact and personal information.

2. Contact information is never public or searchable on the Internet. Any information you elect to make visible to your church family is always protected behind a login.

3. Authorized staff will always have access to your profile information.

4. You and certain authorized staff may update your profile information. In some cases, your group leader may update your contact information if you have made it visible to group leaders.

5. For safety reasons, sharing contact and personal information for children under 18 is limited. Parents determine whether or not to display their child’s name in the church directory.

6. Children under 13 may not participate and will not be able to sign in.

If you have a current email address on file with our church, you should have received an email invitation to connect on Realm. If you have not received an invitation, check with our church office to make sure we have your correct email address. We are still in the early stages of bringing this online. So if your profile is incorrect or inaccessible, please let us know by contacting the church office.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDCome one! Come all! On Thursday, August 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., we are invited to attend the Operation Christmas Child fair at Pine Forest Baptist Church. Refreshments, games and door prizes will be provided. We will also meet a former Romanian orphan who received an OCC shoebox at age 12, was adopted, and has been able to travel back to Romania to share shoeboxes with other orphans there. Call me if you’d like to carpool to the fair or to ask any other questions about OCC! Lynn McMullen 478-320-0496.

The item of the month for August is: School supplies (of course!). Pens, pencils with extra sharpeners and erasers, spiral notebooks, colored pencils, crayons, washable markers, solar calculators, compass and protractor sets will all fit nicely in a shoebox. Add a bar of soap and washcloth, toothbrush, comb or brush, and a WOW item (clothes, toys or sports equipment) and your box will be ready to go for collection week in November!

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Macon Outreach is collecting SMALL BOXES OR INDIVIDUAL PACKETS OF GRITS OR OATMEAL for those in need. If you are able to donate, please place your items in the

Missions Cabinet at the canopy entrance.

MISSIONS OFFERINGby Sherie MosesSchool is getting into full swing in Bibb County! As Christians we are aware of our duty to provide for the children of our community and we endeavor to meet this responsibility through our Backpack Ministry, primarily serving the elementary age group. The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County exists to address some of the many needs of our disadvantaged middle and high school youth. This is a dropout prevention program that matches successful, caring adults from the community with at-risk students. These role models provide encouragement and motivation to students who need additional support and assist them in reaching their full academic, social and personal potential.

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce initiated the Mentor’s Project in 1990 to address the Chamber’s concerns for the success of students

Back packministryby Brenda Lambert

A huge thank you to employees of Navicent Health for awarding the Backpack Ministry a grant for $10,000.We use this money to purchase food at the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank.

School is starting and we will begin delivering food to hungry children around the end of August as we give schools time to identify the children and obtain permission forms from their parents.There will be a meeting for all volunteers on Sunday, August 12 at 4:30 in room 125.If you are interested in volunteering, please join us.We ALWAYS need volunteers to hand out bags of food to children on Thursday or Friday afternoon. Time involved is around 1 hour once a month. If you need more information, please call Brenda Lambert at 747-2348. Look forward to seeing all our volunteers and starting the new school year.

in the community and the high dropout rate. This organization is now a separate, nonprofit agency governed by a board of directors. The pilot program began at one high school in Macon. Encouraging stories of mentor/protégée relationships prompted the further expansion of the program to each of the 14 public middle and high schools in our county with over 250 mentors.

June O’Neal, the director, also offers seminars on financial aid, strategies for staying off drugs, and self-esteem building, and help with food and other basic needs for these youth. Community Service projects such as feeding the homeless are a big part of the Mentor’s Project, giving these young people a chance to give back to their community. This valuable organization welcomes you to join their cause and directly support children in our community. No matter how little or big the amount, it will make a difference in the life of a child. Nearly 100% of the protégés who graduate from high school with an active mentor will attend a post-secondary institution and become productive members of the community. If you are interested in taking a more personal interest in the life of a young person, you can contact June O’Neal, director, at 478-765-8624.

STAFFBaxter Hurley, Pastor baxterhurley@foresthillsmacon.com

Teresa Edwards, Adult Discipleship teresaedwards@foresthillsmacon.com

Jeremy Wilson, Family Pastor jeremywilson@foresthillsmacon.com

Mike Adkins, Youth Director michaeladkins@foresthillsmacon.com

Kelly Miller, Children’s Director kellymiller@foresthillsmacon.com

Jessi Timmerman, Children’s Director jessitimmerman@foresthillsmacon.com

Brant Snow, Organist Doss Edwards, 8:30 Worship LeaderTammy Humphries, Executive Pastor tammyhumphries@foresthillsmacon.com

Nahcole Crist, Financial Secretary nahcolecrist@foresthillsmacon.com

Sondra Hinson, Receptionist/Hostess sondrahinson@foresthillsmacon.com

Cannon Mcclain, Director of Traditional Music cannonmcclain@foresthillsmacon.com

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The BookersAmazima Ministries

MISSIONARIES

1 Delores Molton Stephen Wheeler

2 James Allmond Frankie Beaty

3 Kay Hefner Carolyn Dunn Patty Hickman

4 Avery Robinson

5 Scott Dopson Audrey Miller Louise Priester Bill Jones Jennifer Utley

6 Ann Crawford Bill Ivey

7 Mike Johstono

8 Janie Wilson Linda Wingate Kalyn Shreve

9 Barbara Smith Lisa Marshall Haley Young Bernie Kilgore Nancy Jones

9 Andy Wanamaker

10 Elaine Clarke

11 Chris Jones

12 Robin Frischkorn Steve Skalko Wayne Bentley Lin Palmiter Emma Miller

13 Betty Farr Erskine James Cynthia Medina

15 Ginger Cowart Linda Cozart

16 Stephanie Martinek Julie Willis Patsy Noegel

17 Brenda Gay Robin Craig

18 Ashton Greene Maisie Hugdahl Michael Burns Jason Dyson Beth Walker

19 Cheryl Nylund

20 Jenny Tillery

21 Marnai Boose

22 Theresa Allmond

23 Karen LeBow Molly Poland Russell Santamarina

24 Chip Greene Rachael Hall Matthew Wheeler Susan Brassel

25 Kathy Hall-Gordon Paul McKay

27 Corbin Pendergrass

28 Don Walters

30 Ivie Harrington

31 Brenda Lambert Cheryl Gay Trae Carmical Erin Hammock Melanie Parsons Kerri Bowie

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Blended Worship 8:30 a.m. in the Music Suite

Modern Worship 9:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center

(Live-Streamed & Archived on our Facebook page: @foresthillsmacon)

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

SUNDAY SERVICESIf you would like to include information in our next newsletter, your information

must be submitted by the third Wednesday of the month. You may email Stephanie Davis with your announcement

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