CHURCH BULLETIN AND CALENDAR

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA

FUMC VISION STATEMENT: God envisions the Bainbridge First United Methodist Church to reach out to others by sharing His love, mercy and compassion, which are fueled by worship and our growing spiritual relationship with Christ.

A Day to Offer!

As we come to worship this week, we come to consecrate our lives and our financial resources to the purposes of Christ. Every year we do this because:

1. We believe all that we have is from God’s hand, and we hold our possessions in “Sacred Trust”.

2. We believe God has richly blessed us and called us to be a blessing to others.

3. We believe God has called us to share the love of Christ through the church.

By this Sunday, your estimate of giving card should have arrived, if not there will be some available in the pews.

Many of you have already returned yours and taken a leap of faith with your increases, thank you.

As you prayerfully prepare for this Sunday, ponder these questions:

l. What did God give for me? 2. What is the ministry and mission of Christ in this Congregation, this community, and this world worth to me? What does God want this congregation to become through our gifts? What amount of my salary, retirement income, investments, and what proportion of it does God want me to give for the work of Christ?

If, after prayerful consideration, you answer each of these four questions with integrity, you will be prepared for a joyful and most meaningful hour of worship as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday. In addition to experiencing the joy of giving and commitment, the church will be strengthened and God will be glorified through your response. My prayer is that each of us will let God guide us as we seek to fulfill His desire for our lives.

Grace and peace,

Stephen

Calendar of Events

Holiday Season

November 22^nd 4:00 PM. .Bishop’s Hour – Porterfield Memorial

United Methodist Church

November 22^nd 6:30 PM . .Thanksgiving Community Service

Church of God (Russ St)

November 26^th 9:30 AM Thanksgiving Day – J. O. Smith Building

(Preparing plates for the less fortunate)

November 26^th & 27^th . . . . . . . Church Office Closed

November 29th 12:00 Noon Covered Dish Lunch

November 29^th 7:00 PM. . . .Hanging of the Greens

December 2nd 12:00 Noon. .Keenagers Christmas Lunch

December 6th 9:00 AM . . . Contemporary Worship, J. O. Smith Building

December 6^th 5:00 PM. . . . Come to Christmas

December 13^th 7:00 PM . . . Chancel, Youth & Handbell Choirs, Handbell Ensemble

& Instrumentalists present “The Promise of Light”

December 16^th 6:00 PM . . . Christian Fellowship Christmas Dinner

December 16^th 7:00 PM. . . .”Best Christmas Pageant Ever” presented by the Club 56 Players

and the Grades K-4 Children’s Choirs

(Bainbridge Little Theatre)

December 18^th . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur County Schools closed for Christmas

December 20^th 6:00 PM . Chili, Cornbread & Caroling

6:00 PM – Cornbread & Chili

6:30 PM – Caroling

After Caroling return for Hot Chocolate & Cookies

December 24^th 5:30-6:30 PM Come & Go Communion – Reynolds Chapel

7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service of Communion & Candlelight, Sanctuary

December 24^th & 25^th. . . . . . . . Office Closed

December 31^st & January 1^st. . Office Closed

SERVICES OF WORSHIP

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

24th Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 & 11:00 AM

“Christ the King Sunday”

OFFERTORY . . . . . . . . . . .”In Majesty Resplendent”. . . . . . . Handbell Choir

+ANTHEM. . . . . . . . . “Bless the Lord, O My Soul”. . Chancel & Handbell Choir

SCRIPTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revelation 1:4-8. . . . . .Rev. Stephen L. Webb

SERMON . . . . . . . . . . ”Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow” . Rev. Stephen L. Webb

Thanksgiving Community Service

6:30 PM, Church of God, Russ St.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2009

*9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . Morning Worship

MISSION CAFÉ, Adult Sunday School Building

*9:45 AM. . . . . . . . . . . Sunday School

*11:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . .Morning Worship

4:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Ministry Team Meeting—Library, Adult Sunday School Building

4:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Choir, Choir Room

5:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . Snack Supper for Children, Club 56 and Youth

5:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Fellowship, Club 56 Fellowship & UMYF

*5:45 PM. . . . . . . . . . . .Handbell Choir Rehearsal

*6:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . .THANKSGIVING COMMUNTY SERVICE AT CHURCH OF GOD, Russ St.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2009

5:45 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . .Handbell Ensemble

7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . Contemporary Worship Group Meeting

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2009

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2009

9:30 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer Group

NO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP DINNER OR EVENING ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 2009

9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Meal Preparation, J. O. Smith Building

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2009

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2009

7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . .Hanging of the Greens

*Nursery Provided

Thanksgiving Day

We will be preparing and delivering plates on Thanksgiving Day for those who would not have a meal. We will meet at the J. O. Smith Building at 9:30 AM, prepare the plates, and then you will be able to leave and enjoy your own meal with your family.

AFRICAN TEAM MINISTRIES , INC.

There will be African art and jewelry just inside of the Church Office. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items please see Sheryl Wills during the weekdays and Elizabeth Simmons on Sunday. The money form the sale of these items go to help in all different ways in East Africa. Methodist Churches sponsor seminars to train lay elders in knowing how to care for individuals with HIV and AIDS. The Methodist Church in Kenya together with other churches has been involved in taking care of the displaced persons, (political unrest displaced 350,000 persons from their homes) by providing them with clothes, medicines, food, books for school going children, blankets and other necessary items. Thank you for helping.

MISSION CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY!!!

God Has Graciously Supplied All We Need—Share His Bounty

Macon, Americus, Valdosta, St. Marys, Columbus or Waverly Hall. These are the locations of the main campus and the group homes for the Methodist Home for Children and Youth. We will send another supply of linens to Macon in November, before Thanksgiving. We still need three-piece towel sets, mattress pads for single beds, pillows and pillow covers. You have been so generous many times over this past year. Your generosity is being felt at all of these campuses. It touches the heart of God when you bless one of the least of these, and the Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to express our gratitude.

If you would prefer a different expression of your gratitude, there is a need for African –American shampoos, styling gels and mousse. The preferred brands are Waves, Motion and Cream of Nature. The Home receives an abundance of hair-care products donated for the white residents, but the African-American residents have to purchase their own with their very modest allowances.

The linens or hair-care products can be left in the church office, or you can contact Judith Maxwell (246-4589) for pick-up. Thank you.

NO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Music Notes

Children’s Music and Arts Program: Will not meet Wednesday, November 25th.

Ages 18 months-2 Years Old Music Group: meet for age-appropriate music,

listening and movement activities and learning in the Circle Room, 5:30-5:55 PM.

Preschool Music and Arts (Ages 3-4): age-appropriate music, listening and

movement activities and learning and Bible stories and crafts, 6:25-7:25 PM

Children’s Worship Arts: 6:25-7:25 PM

Grades K-4 are working on our special Christmas play, “The Best

Christmas Pageant Ever.” Dress Rehearsal is Tuesday, December 15.

Performance is Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge

Little Theater.

Club 56 Players (Grades 5-6) is diligently working on their presentation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Our Dress Rehearsal is Tuesday, December 15, time TBA. The performance is Wednesday, December 16, 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Little Theater.

Youth Choir (Grades 7-College): our special Christmas offerings are coming along well!

Please make every effort to attend all rehearsals these next few weeks. We present the musical offerings for the Hanging of the Greens, Nov. 29, 7:00 PM. We’ll rehearse at 4:30 that day, have Snack Supper, then change into formal attire and meet back in the choir room at 6:30 PM. We’ll also be participating in the presentation of “The Promise of Light,” December 13, 7:00 PM (formal attire). The Dress Rehearsal for that performance is Saturday, December 12, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon.

Handbell Ensemble: rehearses at 5:45 PM on Mondays. We’re preparing our Christmas music to be played for the Concert on December 13, 7:00 PM, as well as two of our local assisted living facilities on Mondays, December 7 and 14. Time will be decided as we get closer to those days.

Handbell Choir: will rehearse at 5:45 PM this Sunday. We will be playing for the 9 and 11 AM Services on November 22 this Sunday! Warm-up at 8:30 AM.

Chancel Choir: is continuing to work on our Christmas Concert, “The Promise of Light.” The Performance is on December 13, 7:00 PM. The Dress Rehearsal is Saturday, December 12, 10:00 AM-12 Noon.

Legacy Activities

I’ve been asked to organize activities for adults. These activities mainly target adults 50 and over, however, we will not discriminate against any of you who want to join us for the fun and fellowship of the activities planned. Please call me to discuss these or other activities of interest to you. Judith Maxwell (246-4589)—Volunteer

Seasonal Celebration (the FSU Music Department’s Christmas concert) is on Tuesday December 1 at 7:30 pm at Bradfordville First Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and we will leave the church at 5:30.

Warmth in Winter at Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simons is Monday, January 11 – Wednesday, January 13 featuring singer, humorist and folk theologian, Ed Kilbourne. Cost per adult is $212.08 for double occupancy and $273.44 for single occupancy. (We will work out the room assignments when we find out who is interested in going. Full payment is due when reservations are made [by December 11] and Judith has the registration forms.)

Gaither Homecoming Tour 2010 is on Friday, February 5 at 7:00 pm at the Civic Center in Tallahassee. Tickets are $41.50 and $51.75. (We get a $5 per ticket discount for a group of 10 or more.) We will leave the church at 5:30.

In March we will conduct our own area Tour of Yards, enjoying the azaleas and dogwoods and bulbs and bedding plants. We’ll eat lunch together at a local restaurant and will set the date and time later. The cost will be $3 per person for gas.

Beauty and the Beast, part of the Broadway Series at the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee, will be Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $78 and $68 with a $5 per ticket discount for 10 or more.

In May we will Tour an area Daylily Farm and enjoy the beauty of the early summer season. We will set the date and time later. The cost will be $3 per person for gas.

Please note: If you would like to participate in any of these activities but are short of the cash necessary to cover the cost, please call me and we will work out the details.

We will still continue with Movie Day the middle Friday of each month at 2:00 pm at 1502 Lakewood Drive (our home). Call for directions if you haven’t been before and join us for a movie, popcorn and drink for a dime which goes to missions.

I hope these activities whet your appetite for good Christian fun and fellowship. We would love for you to invite grandchildren or great-grandchildren to join us to build good memories and a legacy of love.

November 20, 20009 – Ladies, Don’t Miss It!

There will be a Prayer, Praise & Worship Service for all ladies in our area at First Presbyterian Church on this Friday, November 20^th at 7:00 pm. (Our church hosted the last meeting of this type on September 25^th) Come and participate in worship, fellowship, and prayer and be inspired by testimonies, drama, and music. This is a non-denominational meeting, so come and bring your friends.

Prayer Corner

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Get Thankful

Throughout my growing up years, my mother had an expression she used whenever my sister or I would be unhappy and display a negative attitude. She would say “Get happy!” It was understood by her tone and mannerism, that you had better quickly display a more positive outlook or you would be provided with adequate justification for sadness—you get the picture. Everyone has difficulties, and conflicts, but as Christians, we have abundant reasons to be thankful every day. If you find yourself dwelling on how life is not going your way, and people are not behaving as you think they should—check your own attitude first. In Psalm 51, David lays out a pattern for steps to thankfulness: (1) v. 10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.” (2) v. 12 – “Restore to me again the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.” (3) v. 15 – “Unseal my lips, O Lord, that I may praise you.” Spend some time in prayer this week, repenting, renewing, restoring joy, being obedient, and ultimately praising God. Let this Thanksgiving Day be a time to get happy and thankful!

Daily Prayer Focus

Nov. 21 Worship Leaders Nov. 25 Shoebox Ministry

Nov. 22 Community Thanksgiving Nov. 26 Be Thankful!

Nov. 23 Shut-Ins Nov. 27 Missions to Asia

Nov. 24 Trustees Ministry Team Nov. 28 FUMC Church Staff

TELEVISION MINISTRY

We need volunteers for our television ministry. If you are interested please contact Frank Flowers.

Thank you.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP NEEDS

On Monday Night, October 19th, the group discussing contemporary worship met and discussed what was experienced at other contemporary worship services. The three things we focused on were: hospitality, atmosphere, and organization. Smaller groups of people were created to discuss these particular items at a deeper level. Additionally, we discussed a few of the purchases that will need to be made as we seek excellence in worship. Below is a wish list of some of the items we will need in the next few months as we look to the 2nd Sunday of January for kicking off our new service. If you as an individual or as a group would like to purchase or contribute towards purchasing any of these items, please contact Jimmy-Steve for more information.

Worship Projection Backgrounds $100 New Projection Screen $ 500

Instrument Cables $250 Additional Speakers $1000

Decorations, Candles, etc. $400 New Laptop $1500

Wireless Hand-held Mikes $400 High Definition Projector $4000

Media Shout Projection Software $400 Miscellaneous Items $600

Drum Sound Shield $400

Thanksgiving Day

YOUTH NEWS (Grades 7-College)

Some upcoming dates to put on your calendar:

Christmas Break Youth Camping Trip - December 29^th through Jan 2^nd.

Disciple NOW 2010: February 12-13

Summer Mission Trip: June 20^th - 26^th

Summer Music Camp: July 11^th - 16^th

SUNDAY: 5:30—Snack Supper, 6:00 PM -UMYF

SHOEBOX MINISTRY

The Shoebox Ministry is in need of new or gently used T-shirts.

CHILDREN’S CHAT

Sunday School Rotation for this week: PreK-Storytelling, 1^st-Computers, 2^nd-Science, 3^rd/4^th-Games

November Children’s Project: TLC

This month the children will be collecting items for the TLC (food bank). Children may bring items through November 29^th and place their items in the designated box in the Reynolds Chapel. Suggested Items: Personal hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes, toilet paper), canned meats (ham, chicken, tuna, salmon), canned fruit, small boxes/bottles of laundry detergent, breakfast items (pop tarts, cereal bars, individual packages of oatmeal), and canned vegetables-other than green beans. This is a great opportunity to share with your children a story of giving bountiful blessings!

A Note from Miss Erica:

I am excited to tell you that we sent $300 to UNICEF this year! I am so proud of those of you that worked to help raise this money. Because of you, children just like you will receive clean drinking water, medicine, food, and an education. Thanks also to the Thursday morning Bible study for their contributions to our effort. I know you all will do just as good a job in contributing to the TLC for Thanksgiving!

Come To Christmas-December 6^th-We are excited about the changes to Come to Christmas this year! Children will hear and see live characters from The Christmas Story! All while having fun making a Chrismon ornament, creating a special Secret Santa gift, and visiting Santa Claus himself! This will be an evening of good fellowship, good memories, and good food!

Join us Wednesday nights for adventures through “Noah’s Park!” for PreK and K-1’s.

Sunday, November 22nd-“We Give Thanks!”

Looking forward to:

November 29- “One Leper Gives Thanks”

December 6-Come to Christmas

December 13-“Happy Birthday Jesus!”

December 20-Chili, Cornbread & Caroling

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH OUR MILITARY!

Tommy Fussell, Chaplain USAF Shawn Knight Thomas Edwin Griffin Charles Cooksey

4523 Tweet Ct. 315 Riverside Drive PSC 78, Box 1734 379 EMXS/MXMWPA

Scott AFB, IL 62225 Ft. Walton Beach, FL APO AP 96326-0017 APO,AE 09309

32547 DSN #457-8321

(He is stationed in Japan)

STEWARDSHIP

Traditionally our 4^th quarter giving has been strong at FUMC, and I expect it will be again. Currently we have paid 75% of our Conference and District apportionments. I am sure we will continue our record of 100%. We owe $24,000 to reach our goal. Thanks for your continued support. Our Financial Campaign has begun! In these weeks before Commitment Sunday in November prayerfully consider how you have been blessed and how you can be a blessing. God is generous and faithful and calls us to

be the same.

TLC(Food Bank)

Thank you to those who regularly contribute to TLC (food bank) and donate clothing for those in need. We are always in need of personal hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes <check Dollar Tree>, toilet paper), canned meats (ham, chicken, tuna, salmon), canned fruit, small boxes/bottles of laundry detergent, breakfast items (pop tarts, cereal bars, individual packages of oatmeal), and canned vegetables (other than green beans). Please feel free to drop off items at the church or make financial donations earmarked TLC. As you are blessed, bless others.

New Study Offered—Anger to Intimacy

With all of its excitement and anticipation, we are approaching the most stressful time of the year. We can find ourselves stressed to the point of not being able to enjoy the wonder of the Advent season. We began a study on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 in the Library of the Sunday School building, we will begin the six-session study entitled Anger to Intimacy by Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham. This new study focuses on forgiveness and handling our emotions Biblically to restore and maintain healthy relationships in our everyday world. The cost of this study is $13, which includes the study guide and DVDs. We will meet on January 7, 14, and 21 to complete the study. Please join us for this down-to-earth approach to relationships. Contact Judith Maxwell (246-4589) for additional information and to let us know that you will join us.

Help During the Holidays

As the holidays are quickly approaching, the Young Adult Sunday School Class is raising money to provide Angel Food boxes to needy families in Decatur County. A donation of $30 can purchase enough food to feed a family of four for a week or more. Please consider supporting the hungry families in our community through a donation to Angel Food Ministries. You can donated by writing a check to FUMC and putting “Angelfood donation” in the memo line. Checks or cash donations can be dropped off at church or given to any Young Adult Sunday School Class member. You can also give online at www.angelfoodministries.com. Be sure to put Bainbridge First United Methodist Church as the location, and be sure to indicate that the box is to be donated in the notes section. Donations will be accepted through the first week of December. If you have any questions, you can contact Dayna Watson, Dana Bryant or the church office.

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Experience the Next Chapter at the Old Library, 200 West Broughton St. on Sunday Evenings at 8:00 PM.

Usher Team: 9: 00 AM : John Monk, Brown Moseley, Charles Wayne Griffin, Frank Loeffler, Jack Palmer

11:00 AM: Keith Griffin, Al Collins, Bill Reynolds, Jr. Earl Begley, Brent Loeffler

Canopy Greeters: 9:00 AM: Elizabeth Simmons

11:00 AM: Butch & Beth Yarbrough

Offering Stewards: Frank Flowers, Richard Hughes

Television: Bob Immendorf

Snack Supper: Lauren & Berry Rentz

MEMBERS TO VISIT, CALL OR SEND A CARD:

BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819

Kate Nichols, 2100 Backlake Circle 246-0638

Calista Pritzl, 1006 Culbreth Street 246-0348

MEMORIAL MANOR: 1500 E. Shotwell St.

Linda Barber, Room 19 Herbert Olivent

Freida Dunlap

RIVERSIDE PLACE: 1151 W. College St.

James O’Quinn Vasta Yarbrough

Pat Reynolds Martha Ryan, Apt. 153

WILLOW RIDGE: 801 Faceville Hwy.

Frances Brock Mildred Caldwell Mae Ola Gibson

Jean Kwilecki Carrie Nisbet

BAINBRIDGE HEALTH CARE: 1155 W. College St.

Lamar Dollar, Room 213

Bronnie Dollar, Room 213

DONALSONVILLE, GA 39845

Evelyn Porter – Seminole Manor Nursing Home, Florence Street

SYLVESTER, GA 31791

Elizabeth Ivey— Sylvester Health Care, 104 Monk Street

THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Frances Reeves— Plantation Manor, 220 Park Avenue

Henry Olivent—Plantation Manor, 220 Park Avenue

Lanelle Reynolds- Southern Pines, 423 Covington Ave.

Phone: (229) 226-6074

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN.

Dot Boyette, 424 Timberlinks Drive, Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Phone: (423) 886-2975

PENNY FARMS, FLORIDA

Irma Robey , P. O. Box 742, Penny Farms, Florida 32079

Phone: (904) 529-7548

I will support my church with my prayers, presence, gifts, and service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . 155 General Funds $ 497,069.05

9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Special Funds $ 58,300.54

11:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Budget to Date $ 569,536.17

VESPERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Budget Rec’d to Date $ 497,069.05

FUMC MISSION STATEMENT: God envisions the Bainbridge First United Methodist Church reaching out to others by sharing His love, mercy and compassion, which are fueled by worship and our growing spiritual relationship with Christ.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW!

May no one feel lonely or rejected here at Bainbridge FUMC. We gladly welcome everyone. May all find love and comfort as we worship and seek to serve Jesus our Savior and Lord.

SHOEBOX MINISTRY

The Shoebox Ministry is in need of help from some adults willing to take active roles. If you are willing, please call Dorinda Lambert (726-1860).

“CHURCH SAFETY”

We would like to ask everyone’s help in keeping our Church safe for our children. Anytime you see an electrical outlet cover missing or a switch plate cover missing please let the Church office know so that we can put a new plate cover on them. Thank you.

SECURE DOORS AND TURN OFF LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONERS

When you leave an area and you are the last to leave please turn off all lights and air conditioners and secure the doors. It is very important for the safety of our members to secure these doors and we also have a responsibility to conserve electricity. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Bishop’s Hour on November 22, 2009

Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church

4:00 PM

Come to Christmas

Save the date for Sunday, December 6th! Activities will begin at 5:00 and Dinner will be served at 6;30. This year is going to offer fun and exciting changes!

Please look for more information in the Bulletin and during Sunday School. Each week we will reveal something to look forward to at Come to Christmas!

To help us better plan, you may pre-register for this activity. Please complete the information below and place it in the offering plate or you may email Beverly Shirley with your information to childrensdirector@bellsouth.net

COME TO CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 6th

5:00 PM

NAME: __________________________________________________

Number Attending: _______________________

TELEVISION MINISTRY

We need volunteers for our television ministry. If you are interested please contact Frank Flowers.

Thank you.

DIAL-A-PRAYER LINE IS NOW OPEN

(229) 246-1853

STAFF EMAILS:

Stephen Webb: slw1@bellsouth.net