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Forest Hills United Methodist Church
Contact Us At: Phone: 478-477-1161 Fax: 478-477-8489 Address: 1217 Forest Hill Road Macon, Georgia 31210 Website: www.foresthillsmacon.com
Maundy Thursday Worship
April 2 7:00 PM
Sanctuary
Easter Morning Services
8:30 am Blended Service
Music Suite
9:45 am Modern Service Ministry Center
11:00 am Traditional Service
Sanctuary
The Forest
Hills Messenger
Month of April 2015
Happy Endings… Holy Week has just begun. When we read about Christ’s final week
in Jerusalem we are reminded of the reason for his coming. In faith we see
that his death offers immeasurable benefits to humankind. Jesus endured
the brutal death and humiliation of the cross to provide forgiveness for
sins and restore the broken relationship between human beings and God;
through the eyes of faith we also see that God wasn’t defeated by the death
of his Son. The story of Jesus isn’t called the bad news of God’s demise. On
the morning of Easter Sunday, the crucified Jesus was dead no more! He
arose to new life and walked out of the tomb. Death had no permanent
hold on him who created life. Jesus’ story is called the Good News because
it has a happy ending.
Jonathan, who had been promised a new puppy for his tenth
birthday, had a tough time choosing one from the dozen likely candidates at
the neighborhood pet shop. With his nose pressed against the glass, he gave
each one a good going-over. After examining all his options, he decided on a
nondescript, shaggy pup that was wagging his tail furiously. He explained his
choice to his parents, “I want the one with the happy ending.”
God offers everyone a happy ending through the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus his Son. This Easter season, forget the failures and
defeats of the past, be raised to new life with Jesus Christ, and live into
the happy ending he secured for you.
Baxter Hurley
Helping Each Other Take Our Next Step Closer To Christ
AnnouncementsWeekly Events
KIDS’ MINISTRYApril 5
9:45 a.m.Team – Pre-K Erin Hammock & CJ Hammock 9:45 a.m.Team – 5k, 1st & 2nd
Carolyn Hurley 9:45 a.m.Team – 3rd, 4th & 5th
Sherie Moses 11:00 a.m.Team – Pre-K
Chad & Kelly Timms 11:00 a.m. Team – 5k & 1st Megan Causey & Lisa Roberts
11:00 a.m. Team – 2nd & 3rd Barbara Ricks & Michelle Thomas
11:00 a.m. Team – 4th & 5th Jill Thompson
April 12 9:45 a.m.Team – Pre-K
Erin Hammock & CJ Hammock 9:45 a.m.Team – 5k, 1st & 2nd
Gail Mendez 9:45 a.m.Team – 3rd, 4th & 5th
Laura Heacox 11:00 a.m.Team – Pre-K Emily Skinner & Holli Berg
11:00 a.m. Team – 5k & 1st Brenda Lambert & Kay Hefner
11:00 a.m. Team – 2nd & 3rd Stephanie Martinek
11:00 a.m. Team – 4th & 5th Andy Martin
April 19 9:45 a.m.Team – Pre-K
Jeanene Meriwether 9:45 a.m.Team – 5k, 1st & 2nd
9:45 a.m.Team – 3rd, 4th & 5th Diana Hullings
11:00 a.m.Team – Pre-K Robin Frischkorn & Lindsey McCoy
11:00 a.m. Team – 5k & 1st Dana Adams
11:00 a.m. Team – 2nd & 3rd Andy Martin & Michelle Thomas 11:00 a.m. Team – 4th & 5th
Melanie Bentley
April 26 9:45 a.m.Team – Pre-K
Jennifer Utley & Amy David 9:45 a.m.Team – 5k, 1st & 2nd
Brian Utley 9:45 a.m.Team – 3rd, 4th & 5th
Julie Anne Jones 11:00 a.m.Team – Pre-K
Amanda Turner & Kristen Stone 11:00 a.m. Team – 5k & 1st
Brandi Groebner & Ginny Dopson 11:00 a.m. Team – 2nd & 3rd
Jill Cole & Hayden Hunt 11:00 a.m. Team – 4th & 5th
Rennata Wilson
Prayer Concerns Brandi & Shea Groebner, Doris Hollingsworth, Josie Sanchez, Sue Shipp, Bill Roe, Eloise Smith, Bonnie Lambert, Pam Turner, Katherine Burnham, Ann Stokes, Joan Ivey, Sue DeJournette, Karen Hall-Smith, Debbie Deeb, Cathy Hanson, Tommy Frankum, Charlie Morgan, Bonnie Herin, Wesley Priest, Jim Spivey, Ann Grace, Josie Sanchez, Lee Robinson, Marnai Boose, Lonnie Jones, Bob Barnette, Martha Batchelor, A.V. Elliott, Ela Engineer, Billy Mann & Linda Morgan.
Those serving in the military: Chris Allen, Chris Belvin, SPC Daniel Brennan, Jeffrey Dyson, Rob Hunt, Justin Layman, Matthew Nylund, 1st Lt. Jamie Peacock, Kelley Sanders, Chris Smith, Sgt. Don Ward (Army), Justin Tillery, (Marines), SSgt. Stephanie Wammock, Bryan Caldon (Navy), Hunter Curl and SSgt. Lindsey McCoy (Air Force).
Names will be removed after four weeks unless specifically requested otherwise.
Forest Hills UMC receives many donations given in memory or in honor of someone. Acknowledgement 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 remembered. Below is a list of all who have been remembered through a donation to FHUMC this past month.
MEMORIALSRuth Campbell
Sally Stofer
“Funding Our Vision” Financial Report “Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds...” Proverbs 27:23
Finances
Membership
2015 Apportionments
2015 Operating Budget $1,048,161.54 .............
For the month of February 2015 .......................All rec’d for the month $82,168.49 .......................All received this year $150,008.51 .......................Expenses so far this year $166,602.55 ................Total deficit so far this year -$16,594.04 ..............
Membership 752 ..................................................
Five Yrs Forward status as of...... Feb 2015 Offering for the month $4,630.00 ...........................Monthly building loan payments $5,972.34 ............
Building loan history February 2015 ..................Original loan amount $1,834,899.90 ......................Current loan balance $515,827.91 .........................
New Members in 2015 6 ........................................
Apportionments paid this year $20,157.50...........
This month’s Sunday School offering benefits Angel Flight of Georgia. AF helps families get lifesaving medical treatments, surgeries and clinical programs as often and as long as necessary to ensure that no one has to go without these due to travel challenges. Angel Flight arranges free air transportation with volunteer pilots on private aircraft f o r m e d i c a l l y s t a b l e a n d ambulatory patients.
April’s Sunday School Offering
GREETERSApril 5
9:45 a.m – Narthex Carolyn Scarborough 9:45 a.m – Canopy
Tim & Kemberlie Sanderson 9:45 a.m. – Ministry Center
Nate & Lyndsay Rushing 9:45 a.m. – Min. Cntr. Bk Door
Brenda Shreve 11:00 a.m. – Canopy
Mary Wilson & Betsy Belflower 11:00 a.m. – Narthex
Barbara Coon, Frances Coleman & Melinda Mansker
April 12 9:45 a.m – Narthex
Gloria Shumate 9:45 a.m – Canopy
Kathryn Wehunt & Beth Wilson 9:45 a.m. – Ministry Center
Linda Brooks 9:45 a.m. – Min. Cntr. Bk Door
Ann Crawford 11:00 a.m. – Canopy
Chris Rogers & Barbara Stefano 11:00 a.m. – Narthex
Linda Clark & Crawford Lovett
April 19 9:45 a.m – Narthex
Dot Yarbrough 9:45 a.m – Canopy
Trice & Juanita Burger 9:45 a.m. – Ministry Center
Tom & Ann Adkisson 9:45 a.m. – Min. Cntr. Bk Door
Ron & Dianne Clark 11:00 a.m. – Canopy
Gerald & Teresa Stuart 11:00 a.m. – Narthex
Sheri Allen & Keith Hollingsworth
April 26 9:45 a.m – Narthex
Carolyn Gibson 9:45 a.m – Canopy Bob & Linda Brown
9:45 a.m. – Ministry Center Robin Frischkorn
9:45 a.m. – Min. Cntr. Bk Door Kay Hefner
11:00 a.m. – Canopy JE Taylor & Cathy Hanson
11:00 a.m. – Narthex Pete & Judy Peterman
AnnouncementsWeekly Events
april MEAL & PERFORMANCE rechoired Children’s Choir and
Amasing Grace Pre-K Choir will perform at 6:30 pm after dinner
April 15 • 5:30-6:30 pm $5.00/Adults or $3.00/Children
By Reservation Only! Reservations must be made by 12 noon on Monday, April 13.
Adult Menu: Fried Pork Chops
Butterbeans • Squash Casserole Assorted Breads • Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches
Children’s Menu Chicken Fingers
The Children's Ministry would like to thank the members of FHUMC for the constant flow of love and support that you show to our ministry and to the children and families of Forest Hills UMC. A big "thank you" goes out to each person who contributed to our Easter Egg Hunt! Whether you baked cakes for our cake walk, grilled hot dogs, painted faces, or hid easter eggs, our event would not have been possible without you! And we would like to extend a special thank you to Jim and Brenda Lambert who once again graciously allowed us to use their beautiful home for our event. Jessi Timmerman & Kelly Johnson
AnnouncementsWeekly Events
USHERSApril 5
Scotty Peale Judy Peterman Dot Rowland Nancy Gandy
April 12 Gene Kinard (Capt.)
Buster Hummel Tommy Sherwood
April 19 Larry Cowart (Capt.)
Bill Marshall David Cozart Jon Griggs
April 26 Wayne Peale (Capt.)
David Mitchell Charles Inman Marcus Gandy
BUILDING SECURITYApril
Lyle Brooks
FINANCEApril
Eloise McCullough Andy Wilson
Thanks to our Volunteers! The Backpack Ministry is now delivering 1,253 bags of food
to children every Friday at 19 schools in 3 counties. We are
so blessed to have committed volunteers that pack, shop,
stock and deliver every week. Each school has two teams: one that packs and a separate team that delivers. There are
over 300 people that volunteer in some capacity every week!
Among these are many volunteers from the community. Here are a few of the organizations that volunteer their time and money : State Bank employees , Macon
Orthopaedic and Hand Center, Exchange Club of Macon,
Junior League of Macon, Sertoma Club, Mercer football players, Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Howard High
School, Vineville Baptist Church, cub scout groups, youth
groups, children ministries from several churches, FPD
middle school kids, Mercer University marketing and
communications department, Kiwanis Club of Macon,
Countryside Baptist, First Baptist, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Publix, Waites and Foshee Insurance Company, and
numerous Sunday School Classes from Forest Hills.
Three scouts have performed various projects at the
Backpack House as their Eagle Scout Project. We have
received donations of money, an enclosed trailer for shopping, a shed used to store extra food, and shelving for stocking our weekly supplies.
As you can see, the Backpack House is full of volunteers working and receiving a blessing by feeding hungry children. We are so blessed to have a church and
community that embraces the need to feed hungry children in our neighborhoods. Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to serve.
SUNDAY EVENING SCHEDULE Jr High (6th-8th) - 4-5:30 pm • Snack Supper - 5:30-6:00 pm • Sr High (9th-12th) - 6-7:30 pm
17:11 - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY FOR JR & SR HIGH STUDENTS
A Bible study which meets each Wednesday evening from 6:00-6:45 pm in the youth room.
NO 17:11 • Wednesday, April 2
NO JR HIGH OR SR HIGH YOUTH ON EASTER • Sunday, April 5th Enjoy Easter with your family.
The Edge • April 10-12 Junior High Spring Retreat to Camp Winshape in Rome, Georgia.
No JH Youth • Sunday, April 12 SH will meet at their regular times.
Senior Recognition Night • Sunday, April 26 • 6pm-8pm • Ministry Center We'll honor our seniors with a dinner and memories shared.
All are invited. You must RSVP online by Sunday, April 19th.
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE • Kids Worship: 9:45 am & 11:00 am Experience worship through both 30-minute large & small group settings.
KIDS’ CHOIRS • Wednesdays • 5:00-6:00 pm • Kids Hall
• AmaSing Grace Pre-K Choir is for all kids in 3K, 4K, and 5K
• ReChoired Kids Choir is for all kids in 1st - 5th Grade
ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP July 13-17, 2015 • Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simons Island, GA
This year, we will be taking our Elementary Students to Summer Camp at Epworth-by-the-
Sea. Their days will be filled with Bible studies, worship, sharing among friends, and learning
through fun camp activities. The cost is $275, and the deadline to register is June 29. You can
register your child by going to our church website: http://www.foresthillsmacon.com/#/
children/events. This camp is for all students who have completed 3rd - 5th Grade for the
2014-2015 school year.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Kelly Johnson
YOUTH MINISTRY Mike Adkins
Vacation Bible School We are looking for AWESOME volunteers for our Vacation Bible School! Join us as we Move, Act, Care, Follow, and Share at G-Force: God's Love in Action Vacation Bible School. Kids will explore and experience serving God and others with active love! The fun begins on June 8 and ends June 12 from 9:00am - 12:30pm. Go to the link below to register to volunteer...you don't want to miss it!!! http://www.foresthillsmacon.com/#/children/volunteer-for-vbs
by Priscilla Shira
All women are invited to join us this spring as we get to know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. Candi Nobles-James and Tina Singleton will facilitate this weekly study on listening for God’s voice in our l ives and determining how to hear Him. It will begin at 9:30am on Tuesday, April 14 and end on May 19. Books are available in the church office. There will be a reading assignment to be completed before the first meeting.
The Creative Touch Ministry group will now be holding
meetings every other week in the Ministry Center on
Thursdays from 10:00am-noon. Everyone is welcome to
join this group! Join them this month on April 2 and April 16.
Spring Lunch and Learn April 14 • 12:30 • $7.00
Come enjoy a barbecue lunch from Fresh Air Barbecue and learn from our guest speaker Sherri Goss who will teach us about Estate Planning. You will be nourished in body, mind and spirit at this event. Sign up at the GoodTimer Table to let us know you plan to attend.
The Power of Pentecost A Four Week Bible Study • April 29, May 6, 13, & 20
Wednesdays at 10am • Room 97
Pentecost - such a powerful day in the life of the church that gets so little attention. Let's get passionate about Pentecost this year in this four week study on the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world around us. No book needed, just your BIBLE and a heart ready to catch on fire with God's love. Have questions? Contact Teresa Edwards at [email protected] for more info.
Macon Outreach i s i n n e e d o f peanut butter to stock their grocery pantry for their l o w - i n c o m e
fami l ies . P lease pu t your donat ions in the missions cabinets located at the canopy entrance and the main hallway in the church.
When you are spring cleaning this year, don’t get rid of your gently used casual shoes! We will begin collecting t h e m d u r i n g t h e summer months for a service project called Soles4Souls. Stay tuned for more details.
God of Compassion Ministries is sponsoring a medical mission trip to Montagne Carree and Baradares, Haiti, this fall. The dates are Friday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Nov. 28. The cost is estimated at $1,300. We are planning for 20 team members, and 10 spots have already been reserved! More information will be released soon, or you can contact Beth Wilson at [email protected] or (478) 405-0922.
Medical Mission scheduled for Thanksgiving
M.O.P. is a ministry of men who get together to pray for our church with an emphasis on repentance, revival, our staff and their families. No food. No offering. Not much fellowship … just prayer.
Come join us whenever you can as we pray together for FHUMC.
Strong Tower Breakfast and a Book Club ˝
Do you have an hour to read to a child on a Saturday morning? FHUMC has a wonderful team of volunteers who read to kids every 6 weeks at the Strong Tower Breakfast and a Book Club. Or you could participate in this group by preparing and serving breakfast to the children. If you are interested in joining this group of volunteers, please see Sarah Teipel or call Judy Fountain at 478-954-7056.
Missionaries Fritz Charles (Haiti)
God of Compassion Ministries
David Hemingway Café 1040
May Newsletter Deadline If you would like to include information in our next newsletter, your information m u s t b e s u b m i t t e d b y t h e t h i r d Wednesday of the month. You may call Cele Minshew with your announcement at 477-1161, fax her at 477-8489 or email her at [email protected].
Sunday Services
Blended Worship 8:30 a.m. in the Music Suite
Modern Worship 9:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center
Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Forest Hills United Methodist Church 1217 Forest Hill Road
Macon, Georgia 31210-3223
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Staff Baxter Hurley, Pastor [email protected]
Teresa Edwards, Adult Discipleship [email protected]
Jeremy Wilson, Family Pastor [email protected]
Mike Adkins, Youth Director [email protected]
Kelly Johnson, Children’s Director [email protected]
Jessi Timmerman, Children’s Director [email protected]
Donna Kurtz, Music Director [email protected]
Brant Snow, Organist
Annette Barnette, Church Administrator [email protected]
Cele Minshew, Office Manager [email protected]
Chynna Murphy, Admin Coord. [email protected]
A p r i l B i r t h d a y s27 Richard Jacobs Jonathon Griggs Morgan Culberson Logan Faulk Jordan Everett Jake Prather
28 Bernice Branka Bobby Pope Duane Welesko Katie Holloway
29 Larry Cox Hope Wood
30 Joyce Pyles Lem Redmond Josh Booth Andy Prather
If your name isn’t on this list then we don’t have your birthday! Please call the office a n d t e l l u s y o u r birthday so that we can add you to our monthly newsletter.
16 Michael Brunner Ansley Teipel 17 Margaret Carter 18 Ashley Welesko 19 Carolyn Scarborough Matthew Marshall 20 Lou Dugas Annette Barnette Ashley Rekau 21 Ed Hall 22 Carl Wrye Nick Johstono Melba Collier 23 Judy Brown Betty Nelson Sara Utley 25 Carolyn Symons Conner Hutto Edith Lavender 26 Betty Skipper Eloise McCullough Walter Bowers Jane Skalko
1 Blythe Minshew Jeff Dyson Marshall Massey Jimmy Shuford Frieda Tinner 2 Ron Gay Matthew Nylund Amanda Perofsky 3 Bob Brown Charlie Fesmire Patrick Loughran Scott Stejskal
4 Louie Holmes Jim Dyson Blake Wilson Tommy Pollock
5 Ann Grace Jeanene Meriwether Melissa Smith Christi Watson Carlos Sanchez Emma Robinson
6 Milly Lewis
7 Lily Adams
8 Flo Fountain Dave Fountain Max Donnan 9 Jackie Peterson Dawn Warren Samamtha Booth Joy Booth Josh Johnson James Davis, II 10 Mike Adkins Emma Carter Rebecca Jones Marty Everett Ashlyn Hilliard 11 Louise Pettis Jessica Spradley 12 Julian Smith Conner Martin 13 Sue Shoemaker Sheila Bilimoria 14 Gordon Williams Carolyn Gibson Brian Stone Courtney Stovall Riley Fleckenstein 15 Don Card Lori Wilson
