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FHUMC Monthly Newsletter • August 2019
United MethodistChurch HELPING EACH OTHER TAKE OUR NEXT STEP CLOSER TO CHRIST
UPCOMING EVENTS
1217 Forest Hill Road • Macon, GA 31210 • 478.477.1161 • www.foresthillsmacon.com
Come be blessed and be joyful with us!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 6:00 PM: Gathering time & sign in
6:15 PM: Meal & program begins (finished before dark)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: David & Shirley Duncan
• Experience a Splash of Joy with the Dr. of Joy-ology and his partner in life and ministry.
• Though no strangers to suffering and pain, David and Shirley share an abiding joy in the Lord.
• Their testimony is one of God’s strength and faithfulness down through the years.
• They love to tell the stories of God’s miracles in His provision for every need in their life and share what God can and will do for you!
• One of their latest adventures with God is The Hotdog Club, feeding children in their neighborhood spiritually and physically. Optional donations of snacks, school supplies, or Zaxby’s gift cards will be accepted.
Register with the QR code, online at foresthillsmacon.com/Adults under Methodist Women, or by turning in a registration card to
the church office.
FREE EVENT! Nursery provided with registration by August 18.
A light sandwich and salad supper will be provided by members of the Esther, Martha and Ruth circles
of the United Methodist Women.
AUGUST 3 *UMW Workshop 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Centerville UMC
AUGUST 7 Gracelaced Devotional 10:00 AM // Room 97 // p.6
AUGUST 11 Backpack Volunteer Meeting 4:00 PM // Room 125 // p.7
One Step Worship 6:00 PM // Ridge Campus // p.6
AUGUST 13 Goodtimers Hodgepodge Potluck 6:00 PM // Ministry Center // p.5
AUGUST 17 & 18 *I Still Do // p.4 4:00-8:00 PM // Ministry Center
AUGUST 20 *An Evening For Women 6:00 PM // Ministry Center
Men’s Ministry Dinner 6:00 PM // Room 125 // p. 4
SEPTEMBER 4 *Kids Connect Kickoff // p.3 5:00-6:00 PM // Playground
*Registration Required at www.foresthillsmacon.com
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WAYS TO Keep Faith AliveCall a family member you have not spoken to in a while.
When school starts back that's a signal for us to start back with Bible study and small groups. So here's your chance to get connected with God's Word, a community of believers and most of all our God. Check out the offerings below. Invite a friend. You can sign up online or on the brochures around the church.
DENOMINATIONS GALOREWednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00pm // room 125Beginning August 21 and Ending October 16
Led by Baxter HurleyI’m not too discouraged by different denominations. All Christian churches hold many beliefs and practices in common. It is the differences that spice things upand allow us to worship God in ways that reflect our uniqueness. For example, I don’t appreciate when incense is burned in a church service. It isn’t that I’magainst using sensory perception in worship — but incense drives my sinuses crazy, and, to be frank, I like breathing. And while I am not musically gifted, I do love music and wouldn’t want to regularly attend a church that bans instruments. And yes, such places of worship exist for those who are really old fashioned,deeply contemplative, or other things that I am not.If you have ever wondered about the differences between Christian denominations, my next class is for you. As we examine the differences in major American denominations, we will simultaneously study our own beliefs and practices more thoroughly. The only text needed will be your Bible, but if you like extra work you can read Handbook of Denominations in the United States — 400 pages of pure fun.
DON’T MOM ALONE SMALL GROUPSundays at 5pm
Beginning August 18 // 6 Week SessionLed by Jessi Timmerman
You don’t have to mom alone and we don’t want you to! Our group will listen to one Don’t Mom Alone Podcast episode each week and discuss it together. Each episode is encouraging and challenging. We’ll read scripture, spend time in prayer and discuss parenting, marriage, schedules, friendship and more! You can expect lots of laughter and fun! You don’t want to miss it! Email [email protected] to register. Childcare provided.
THE EPIC OF EDEN: UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT
Wednesday mornings at 10am ANDWednesday evenings at 6:30pmBeginning August 14 // Room 97
Led by Teresa EdwardsAs Christians we spend a lot of time in the New Testament and the Gospels. This makes a lot of sense. Yet to truly understand the Gospel story, we need a sense of what the Old Testament offers and how it shapes our understanding of the New Testament. In addition, the Old Testament contains stories that rival some of the most exciting movies we see on the big screen! In this class you will:• Gain a rich understanding of the context in which
the Old Testament was written• “Organize your closet,” making sense of all the
Old Testament parts, pieces, and stories you’ve accumulated over time
• Discover how the the big story of Scripture has serious implications for our present. Just because it happened in the past doesn’t mean it stays there!
FALL BIBLE STUDIES) and small groups )
Sign up for these bible studies online or through the church office by turning in a form located around the church and in upcoming bulletins.
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AUGUST 4 Barbara Ricks
Carolyn Hurley Sherie Moses
Jill Cole Beth Walker
AUGUST 11 Alex & Carla Vento
Melanie Bentley David Archer
Brenda Lambert Stephanie Martinek
Kay Hefner
AUGUST 18 Marnai Boose
Andy Martin Diana Hullings
Brandi Groebner Kalyn Shreve David Archer Laura Heacox
AUGUST 25 Brian Utley
Andy Wilson Ginny Dopson
Andy Martin Rennata Wilson
KIDS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
THIS MONTH IN KIDS CHURCH
KICKOFF PARTYWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
5:00-6:00 PM // CHURCH PLAYGROUND
Dinner Included! Open to kids in Pre-K - 5th Grade. Invite your friends! Online Registration required.
Online registartion for Kids Ministry events is located at www.foresthillsmacon.com/children under Upcoming Events.
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to the Kids Retreat Bake Sale! The total amount of donations was $1,222. This lowered the cost for each child by $81. The cost of the trip was only $49!!! Forest Hills is such a generous church and our Kids Ministry appreciates all of you! Thank you!
As school begins, we will continue with our normal youth schedule:JR. HIGH: Sundays at 4:00 PM in the Ministry CenterSR. HIGH: Sundays at 5:30PM in the Ministry Center
17:11 (JR. & SR. HIGH): Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the Youth Room
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Committee Meetings:• Trustees - 2nd Monday as
needed, 6:30PM, Conf. Rm. Contact: Lyle Brooks
• Staff Parish - 2nd Thursday, 6PM, Conf. Rm. Contact: Melissa Smith
• Finance - 3rd Monday as needed, 6:30PM, Conf. Rm. Contact: Tommy Pollock
Women’s Ministry:• UMW circles do not meet
over the summer. They will resume in September.
• Joyce Pyles Bible Study Tuesdays, 4PM, Bride’s Rm
Men’s Ministry:• Prayer Breakfast - Every
Tuesday, 7AM, Min. Ctr.
Children:• Kids Connect: resumes
September 4, (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 IstillD
MAKING CHOICES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE
If you could not join us for the first meeting to discuss Sanctuary Respite Ministry,no fear! We have two other dates available for you.
All: please join us on Wednesday, August 7th 6:30 pm in Room 125
Spaghetti Dinner, Sanctuary Respite Ministry, and a lot of fun
Men: please join Baxter, Jeremy, and Leigh Tuesday, August 20th
6PM in Room 125 Low County Boil and all things
Sanctuary Respite Ministry
For more information, to register, or to volunteer, contact us at 478-259-3627 or [email protected]
SANCTUARY RESPITE MINISTRYMaking A Place For Families With Dementia
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 17-18, 4PM-8PM Forest Hills United Methodist Church
1217 Forest Hill Road // Macon, GA 31210 478.477.1161 // www.foresthillsmacon.com
Whether you’ve been married a day or 80 years, this marriage event gives you a great opportunity to spend quality time with
your spouse, get to know other couples, laugh, learn, and honor your relationship given to you by God. You will even get to share your favorite
wedding photos! And you might win a super cool door prize, too!
In this 2 night event, led by our own Baxter and Carolyn Hurley, Jeremy Wilson, and Teresa Edwards, we will learn more about:
negotiating differences • navigating changes communicating for growth • rediscovering the joy of marriage • and more!
A delicious dinner for both nights is included in the cost of the event. Child care is also available.
Cost: $50 per couple is due at registration (foresthillsmacon.com or return this form with payment to church office)
THIS EVENT IS NOT JUST FOR CHURCH MEMBERS! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
Join us on August 20th at 6:00 PM in room 125 for food and fellowship. Our spotlight focus will be the new Sanctuary Respite Ministry. Guest speaker will be Leigh Hinton. RSVP to [email protected].
MEN’S MINISTRY DINNER
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HODGEPODGE POTLUCK August 13 // 6:00 PM // Ministry CenterBring a meat, side dish or dessert to share. Fried Chicken, rolls and tea will be provided. This will be a great time to share in food and fun with old and new friends. Plan now to join us.
GREETERS
Charlotte & Asbury Stembridge, Sr., Dillon Lewis, Chuck Brooks, Mae Jones, Mandy Holloway Martin, Beth Holland, Andy McKenzie, Drexel Shelton, Dianne Sweckard, Joan Roe, Bill Hall, Louie & Melba Holmes, Linda Clark, Mary Irby, Susan Clarke, Nita Wrye, Lynda Deese, Melanie Parsons, Pat Crum, Laura Cox, and Jim Palmiter.
Those serving in the military: Payton Smith (Army), Matt Parrish (Army), Chris Allen, Sgt. Daniel Brennan, Sgt, Jeffrey Dyson, Justin Layman, Matthew Nylund, 1st Lt. Jamie Peacock, Kelley Sanders, SSgt. Stephanie Wammock, Bryan Caldon (Navy), Hunter Curl (Air Force), and Jacob Parrish (Army).
Please update request through church office if request needs to remain for the next month’s newsletter.
PRAYER CONCERNS
THE “OLD” SONGSBy Cannon A. McClain
August is a wonderful time at FHUMC! Throughout the month, one can hear the sounds of familiar tunes floating out of the sanctuary and into the hearts of all present. As the choir director, people often come to me to discuss these old songs and their place in the church community at large. Folks sometimes worry that the hymns they hold so dear won’t make it into the hearts and minds of younger generations. I have a couple of responses to that! First, I would argue that good music has the habit of sticking around. The oldest song in our hymnal is #184, Of the Father’s Love Begotten, and was written at some point in the 11th century by an anonymous monk. You’d be right in guessing that we don’t sing a lot of music from the 11th century, but this hymn has stuck around. And why? Because it’s good music. The same goes for Amazing Grace (1778), Standing on the Promises (1886), and Victory in Jesus (1939). There are any number of songs from these years that no one knows anymore, and most of them were never much good anyway! But these have stayed with us, because good music always finds its way into new ears. My second response is that younger generations ARE enjoying the “old” songs. For one, the Chancel Choir is directed by a man that would still have trouble renting a car! I’ll close with a story. At this year’s Vacation Bible School, the children would start each evening by singing and dancing along to a variety of songs. One of those songs was our old favorite, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Now no one told the kids they were learning a song written 150 years ago, but they danced and sang their hearts out all the same! Good music sticks around, and we’re always making new “old” songs.
AUGUST 49:45 AM - Narthex
9:45 AM - Canopy
9:45 AM - Ministry Center
9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door
11:00 AM - Narthex
AUGUST 119:45 AM - Narthex -
9:45 AM - Canopy
9:45 AM - Ministry Center
9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door
11:00 AM - Narthex
AUGUST 189:45 AM - Narthex
9:45 AM - Canopy
9:45 AM - Ministry Center
9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door
11:00 AM - Narthex
AUGUST 259:45 AM - Narthex
9:45 AM - Canopy
9:45 AM - Ministry Center
9:45 AM - Ministry Center Back Door
11:00 AM - Narthex
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MISSIONS OFFERINGSchool 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. It 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 in the community and the high dropout rate. This organization is now a
FINANCIAL REPORT
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 or their website www.mentorsprojectbibb.org.
For the Month of June 2019: Monthly Budget .................................. $88,458.33June Revenue ..................................... $77,809.40June Expenses.................................... $81,440.12June Apportionments paid ...................$5,626.76
Year to Date for 2019:YTD Revenues as of 6/30/19 ......... $483,623.38YTD Expenses as of 6/30/19 ......... $495,994.70YTD Surplus/(Deficit) ..................... ($12,371.32) 2019 Apportionments paid ................... $46,985.92
gracelacedSUMMER DEVOTIONAL GATHERING
NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 710am // Room 97
For our Gracelaced explorers this summer, you are invited to come together to study, share and reflect on our time with God over the sum-mer. Bring your book and anything else that inspired you along the way. It’s not too late to pick up a book and get started in this 8 week self guided reading. Contact Teresa Edwards for more information on getting a book for yourself.
Join us on Sunday, August 11 for our monthly One Step service. Over the next few months, One Step will be collecting toiletry items for Desmond’s new church ministry to homeless people in Montezuma. As you are shopping, consider picking up wash cloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, deodorant, soap, or any other item which God lays on your heart that we can use to create “care bags.” We look forward to seeing you at our Ridge Campus at 6:00 PM as we continue to work together to bridge the culture gap in Macon and the surrounding areas through Christian worship and fellowship.
One Step...WORSHIP SERVICE
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Macon Outreach is collecting FRUIT CUPS OR CANNED FRUIT for those in need. If you are able to donate, please place your items in the
Missions Cabinet at the canopy entrance.
This morning, I caught a glimpse of Dr. David Jeremiah on TV saying that to live A Life Beyond Amazing (title of his latest book), one of the characteristics we as Christians develop is sharing unconditional love, which is
active love with no expectation of return. Another preacher was saying that under grace, Christ invites us to “Come to Him”, like a Father who calls his young child to “come to daddy”. That is why I love sending shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child: We get to practice “unconditional love” to children around the world by filling a shoebox with simple gifts, perhaps with little personal notes or photos, but always with lots of prayers. Then the shoeboxes allow local ministries with few resources to invite children to come to a shoebox distribution to hear about a Heavenly Father who loves them and local people and
ministries who want to share life with them. I personally receive a deep sense of satisfaction and joy that I have the privilege to play a small part in this ministry.
If you want to experience that same joy, take the brochures from around the church that explain how to fill a shoebox, and begin to pray for the child who will receive your box and all our family in Christ worldwide who will get your box from here to there. One FHUMC saint already paid for the empty boxes available around the church that you can take home to fill. Freely take as many boxes as you think you (or you and your family or you and friends or neighbors) can fill and start purchasing useful items that are on sale now. Bring your filled boxes to church during Collection Week, November 18-25, when we will say a final corporate prayer to send our boxes on the next step of their journey. I think you’ll be glad you took this next step of faith in sharing unconditional love.
Back packministryby Brenda Lambert
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERSBackpack Ministry will be having a meeting for all volunteers on SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 at 4:00 in ROOM 125. We always need new volunteers to pack bags for children, hand out bags of food to children on Friday afternoon, drive the van to deliver carts with bags of food to schools on Thursday and Friday, and stock food in bins on Thursdays. If you are interested in volunteering, please join us for this informative meeting. We are grateful to have the counselor from Twiggs middle and high school share with us what the ministry means to their students and school family. Hope you will attend and hear about the impact the ministry is having on these schools.
A HUGE THANK YOU to our regular volunteers. Team Captains, please notify your team members about the meeting. We are looking forward to starting the new year and working with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank on obtaining more food for our 1,870 children. Please be in prayer for the children, teachers and schools. If you have any questions about the ministry, please call Brenda Lambert at 478-747-2348.
The pumpkins are coming to the Pumpkin Patch at Forest Hills UMC on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Look for more information in the September newsletter. Let’s make this 24th year the best year yet!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
STAFFBaxter Hurley, Pastor [email protected]
Teresa Edwards, Adult Discipleship [email protected]
Jeremy Wilson, Family Pastor [email protected]
Mike Adkins, Youth Director [email protected]
Kelly Miller, Children’s Director [email protected]
Jessi Timmerman, Children’s Director [email protected]
Brant Snow, Organist
Doss Edwards, 8:30 Worship Leader
Tammy Humphries, Executive Pastor [email protected]
Nahcole Crist, Financial Secretary [email protected]
Sondra Hinson, Receptionist/Hostess [email protected]
Cannon Mcclain, Director of Traditional Music [email protected]
Leigh Hinton, Sanctuary Respite Ministry, Director • [email protected]
David Café 1040
The Bookers Amazima Ministries
Sam Joh nson My Vision for Refugees
MISSIONARIES
1 Delores Molton Stephen Wheeler
2 James Allmond Frankie Beaty
3 Kay Hefner Carolyn Dunn Patty Hickman
4 Avery Robinson
5 Scott Dopson 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 Andy Wanamaker
10 Elaine Clarke
11 Chris Jones
12 Robin Frischkorn Steve Skalko Wayne Bentley Lin Palmiter Emma Miller
13 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 Kelly Melanie Parsons Kerri Bowie
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
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