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.

New Director of Children’s Ministries

We welcome our new Director of Children’s Ministries, Mrs. Beverly Shirley. Beverly comes to us from the First Presbyterian church where she was actively involved in the Education and Children’s programs. She has Directed VBS, taught Sunday School Classes, directed Wednesday and Sunday night children’s programs, served on the Nurture Fellowship and Education ministry teams, directed the Children’s Christmas Choir, Children’s Sermons, and a founding member of Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Beverly has also been a substitute teacher for the Decatur County School Board. Beverly is married to Ryan Shirley, and they have three children: Nicholas 10, Madelyn 9, and Emma-Ryan 2.

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 8th, 2009

22nd Sunday After Pentecost

9:00 & 11:00 AM

PRELUDE. . . . . . . . “Miracle on the Sea”. . . . .Grades K-1 Choir and Club 56

OFFERTORY . . . . . . . “Love”. . . . . Grades K-1 Choir and Club 56 Players

+ANTHEM. . . . . . . . . “Sing Praise to God”. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancel Choir

SERMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Shelton

VESPERS

7:00 PM—J. O. Smith Building

WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2009

7:45 AM . . . . . . . . . . . .UMM Breakfast Meeting

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

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

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

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

*7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . .Vespers, J. O. Smith Building

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2009

6:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . .Handbell Ensemble

10:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . .Clark/Morris Circle—Simmon’s Parlor

1:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGAPE Circle—Simmon’s Parlor

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 2009

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 2009

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

5:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 month-2 Yr Olds Music Group, Circle Room

*6:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Fellowship Dinner, JO Smith Bldg.

6:25 PM . . . . . . . . . . . .Preschool Music and Arts, Arts and Crafts Rm.

Children’s Worship Arts, Grades K-1, Arts Rm.

Grades 2-4, Drama Rm.

6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Club 56 Players, Clubhouse (Sharp Bldg.)

6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Praise and Worship and Cell Groups

(Grades 7-College) Basement

*6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Study, Chapel

*6:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . Study on “Five Lies that Ruin Relationships” - Adult S.S. Building

*7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2009

7:30 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Spiritual Growth, Adult S. S. Library

10:00 AM . . . . . . . . . .Study—”Anger to Intimacy”

Led by Judith Maxwell—Library

9:30—11:00 AM . . . . . Thursday Morning Bible Study—Pam Hunt

Mildred Thigpen S.S. Class

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2009

10:00-11:30 AM . . . . Friday Friends in Christ, Missy Rollins’ Home

2:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Movie Day, “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness” at

Maaxwell house (1502 Lakewood Drive)

*Nursery Provided

ANGELFOOD

Pick-up for November’s order will be November 14th from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.

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.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Serving begins at 6:00 PM

_______Adults ($5.00) _______Children 11 & under ($2.50)

_______Ages 2 & under (Free) _______Seniors 65 & older ($3.00)

Name:_________________________________Standing Reservation:______

Menu: Chicken & Rice, Green Beans, Salad & Dessert

Please tear off and drop in the Offering Plate, or call the Church Office by Monday Noon to make a Reservation.

MUSIC NOTES

Chancel Choir: Rehearses from 7:30—9:00 PM on Wednesdays. We have started working on our Christmas offerings.

We invite our special seasonal friends to join us. We’ll rehearse Christmas music from 7:30-8:15 PM.

Youth Choir: Rehearsal Sunday at 4:30. We’re working intently on Christmas music.

Children: Meet on Wednesday Evenings

18th Month-2 Year Olds Music Group: 5:30-5:55 PM, Circle Room

Preschool (Ages 3-4K) Music and Arts: 6:25-7:25 PM, Arts and Crafts Room

Children’s Worship Arts: (Grades K-1 and 2-4): 6:25-7:25 PM

Grades K-1 Choir will be singing for the 9:00 & 11:00 AM Services this Sunday, November 8th.

Meet to warm-up and robe-up at 8:30 AM!

The Grades 2-4 Choir will be singing for the 9:00 & 11:00 services on November 15th.

Club 56 Players: (Grades 5-6): We’ll be singing for the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Services. Meet at 8:30 AM

in the Choir Room.

Handbell Choir: Rehearses at 5:45 PM this Sunday. We play for the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Services on

November 22nd. We’ll be rehearsing with the Chancel Choir on Wednesday,

November 18th, 7:30 PM.

Handbell Ensemble: Rehearses on Mondays at 6:00 PM.

CLUB 56

Keep memorizing your lines for the “Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

Performance is December 16; Dress Rehearsal is December 15th.

Friday Friends in Christ

We will meet at the home of Missy Rollins, 525 E. Shotwell St. and will run through November 13, from 10:00-11:30 AM. We will be studying Romans with John McArthur’s study guide. Books are available at Rayann’s Christian Book Store. Call Missy (254-6410) for more information.

Nov. 6 Living in the World (Romans 13:1-14)
Nov. 13 The Strong and the Weak (Romans 14:1-15:13)
Nov. 20 Ministering Together (Romans 15:14-16:27

Mother’s Morning Out

We have enrollment opportunities in the Mother’s Morning Out Program here at First United Methodist. This program provides a structured environment for socialization for children ages 12 months through 4 years. Each day includes instruction to encourage pre-academic and developmental skills based around a theme. Daily activities include arts, music, snacks, outdoor play, and story time. Children also participate in chapel time, learning Bible Stories and memory verses. Developmental music classes are also offered during the Wednesday program.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday Programs:

12 to 24 months: 8:30 am –11:30 am

24 months to 4 years: 8:30 am –12:00 pm

Tuesday Program:

12 months to 3 years 8:30—11:30 AM

For more information please contact the church office 246-1864 or

Angela Blount at 246-0970.

Happy Birthday

November 1st Tanner Harrell November 14th Nancy Gray

November 2nd David Maxwell November 14th Brooke Parker

November 2nd Carlie Hight November 15th Keith Griffin

November 2nd Taylor Bush November 15th Brannon Parker

November 3rd Cole Bulger November 18th Angela Gray

November 3rd Joan Fryer November 19th David Holt

November 4th Mark Loeffler November 22nd Thea Burke

November 5th Pat Morgan November 25th Ann Brannen

November 5th Christopher Bryant November 25th Nathaniel Lambert

November 6th Berry Rentz November 25th Gibbs Palmer

November 6th Madison Malone November 27th Sug Reynolds

November 7th Hal Brannen November 27th Dana Andrews

November 8th Deborah Watson November 29th Joe Livingston

November 8th Perry Glenn Bridges November 30th Eddie Hight

November 8th Belinda Holt HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD

November 11th Hugh Willis BLESS EACH OF YOU ON YOUR

November 11th Hayden Todd Martin BIRTHDAY AND ALWAYS!

November 12th Evelyn Grace Reynolds

November 12th Jim Brinson

Prayer Corner

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Is Anybody Listening?

“I love the Lord because He hears and answers my prayers. Because He bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath!” (Psalm 116:1-2, NLT)

The psalmist was eager to pray and approached God with enthusiasm because he was confident that God was not only stooping down to listen, but also that God was intensely interested in what he was saying. How many times do you feel like nobody is interested enough to really listen to what you have to say? How often do you feel your concerns are glossed over, trivialized, or ignored by those to whom you try to express them? One of our greatest needs is to be known and understood by someone who we value. What a blessing for Christians to have that need met by the One who will not only listen, but who understands and loves you so deeply. Your Heavenly Father is waiting to bend down and listen to you today. Spend time with Him in prayer.

Daily Prayer Focus

Nov. 7 Worship Leaders Nov. 11 Family Night Programs

Nov. 8 Sun. School Teachers Nov. 12 Local Government

Nov. 9 Chronically Ill Nov. 13 World Missions

Nov.10 Staff Parrish Team Nov. 14 Pastor’s Families

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

UNITED METHODIST MEN MEET THIS SUNDAY AT 7:45 AM

The United Methodist Men will have their regularly scheduled breakfast meeting this Sunday, November 8th, at 7:45 AM. Colonel Breedlove from the Bainbridge High School ROTC Program will present the program.

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.

SPECIAL GIFTS

General Fund

In Honor of Elizabeth Simmons By: Martha M. Hatcher

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Marion Poitevint Hicks & Angela Taylor Family

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Woodie & Cile Warr

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Amanda Fielding

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Rick & Beth Stukes

In Memory of Dot Woods "Grandma Dot" By: Steve & Judy Hager

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Josephine B Woods

In Memory of Marion Miller By: Mr & Mrs Ramsay Simmons, Jr

In Memory of Frances Worthington By: Sally Bates

In Memory of Frances Worthington By: Mr & Mrs Ramsay Simmons, Jr.

In Memory of Catherine McCullers By: Suzanne Mills & Erin Caplan

In Memory of Scott Reeves By: Suzanne Mills & Erin Caplan

Altar Fund

In Memory of Marion Miller By: Charles & Mary Burch

Music Fund

In Memory of Manious Whittaker By: "Sis" & Wilford Cook

In Memory of Dot Woods By: Julia Stewart

In Honor of Linda Barber By: Charles & Mary Burch

In Memory of Catherine McCuller By: Julia Stewart & David Stewart

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 , 7:00 PM Vespers

Wednesday - 6:00 dinner in the Smith Bldg ($5.00), 6:30: Praise and Worship in the basement, 6:45: Cell Groups

SHOEBOX MINISTRY

The Shoebox Ministry is in need of plastic stadium-type cups and new or gently used T-shirts.

CHILDREN’S CHAT

Rotation for this week: Science—Prek-K, Games-1st, Storytelling-2nd, Computer-3rd/4th

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. 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 three weeks before Thanksgiving (Nov. 5, 12, and 19), break for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and meet 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.

Movie Day, November 13

We will have Movie Day on Friday, November 13, at 2:00 pm at the Maxwell house (located at 1502 Lakewood Drive). The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, a classic from the mid 50s will be our featured film which is based on the true story of Gladys Aylward, played by Ingrid Bergman, a British maid who became a missionary in China and accepted the challenge to guide 100 children through enemy territory and into safety during the Chinese-Japanese war.

Join us for popcorn, a drink and a movie for a dime (which goes for missions).

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 : Steele Malone, Robert Bridges, Don Robinson, Jerry Maxwell

11:00 AM: Charles Burch, Winston Brock, Dan Smith, Spencer Faurot, Steve Reynolds,

Paul Johnson

Canopy Greeters: 9:00 AM: Karen and Kent Forrester

11:00 AM: Mel and David Lovering

Offering Stewards: Mark Harrell, Wayne Lambert

Television: Bob Immendorf

Snack Supper: David & Kelly Phillips

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 . . . . . . . . 152 General Funds $ 478,403.15

9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Special Funds 57,550.54

11:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Budget to Date 546.590.14

VESPERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Budget Rec’d to Date 478,403.15

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.

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

The beautiful flowers on the Altar table this morning are in Loving Memory of Charlotte W. Kwileski from her family.

ROSEBUD

The rosebud on the Altar this morning is in celebration of the birth of Hunter Wendall Hall, infant son of Wendall and Heidi Hall. Hunter was born on November 1st, 2009. Maternal Grandparents are Jackie and Martha Hatcher. Paternal Grandparents are Shirley Hall and the late Clyde Hall.

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

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

Steven Shelton: b1umcyouth@gmail.com

Gaye Herndon musicdir@bellsouth.net