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The Steeple Chimes Newsletter
First United Methodist Church of Barnesville
Picture of the week: 
The Chancel Bell Choir, under the direction of Jan Baker, is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend their 25th Anniversary Concert on May 19, 2019, 3:00 PM.
Connect with One Another

Register by Monday Noon for Wednesday Night Dinner
Contact the church office or fill out reservation form
January 16 | Meals at 5:45 pm | Fellowship Hall
This week’s menu: Garden Salad, Herb Grilled Chicken, Lemon Chive Rice, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.  Kids Menu - Chicken Tenders.

New Year, New Studies
Wednesdays beginning January 9 at 6:30 pm | Conference Room
Dr. Lee Woodall will lead a study of Parker Palmer's book Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit. This practical book describes what “We the People" can do in everyday settings like families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations and workplaces to resist divide-and-conquer politics and instead seek the common good. Contact Dr. Woodall or the church office for more information or to order a book.

Wednesdays beginning February 6 at 9:30 am | Conference Room
Jan Sherwood and Jeanie Enyart will lead a study of Simon Peter - Flawed But Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton. Please contact Jan Sherwood, Jeanie Enyart, or the church office to order a book and be part of this engaging study.

Youth & Parent Meeting
Sunday | January 13 | 5:30 pm | FH
Topics to be discussed: Spring and Summer Activities; Date and location for the Summer 2019 mission trip; Fundraising ideas to help with costs for the mission trip; Ideas for the 3rd floor youth rooms.

Blood Drive
Thursday | January 17 | 1:00pm - 6:00pm | FH
To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “lamar” or call the church office at 770-358-1494.

Acolyte Pizza Party
Sunday | January 20 | 12:00 pm (following 11:00 service) | FH
Children ages 10 - 13 who are currently Acolytes or who are interested in becoming an Acolyte are invited!

Youth Lock-In
Sunday | January 20 | 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
All youth are invited.  Bring a friend! The group will go to McDonough for the first part of the evening, then back to the church till 7:00 am.  More information will be given at the parent meeting on the 13th.  Please let Ann know if you will be going.
 
Confirmation Begins
Wednesdays beginning January 23 | 6:30 pm on the 3rd floor. 
Please be in prayer for participants and their mentors
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Support Our Youth
Sunday | January 27 | Combined Worship at 10:00am
Italian Luncheon hosted by our Youth | 11:00 | Fellowship Hall

Dad Daughter Dance
Saturday | February 2 | 6:00 pm | Civic Center
 

Connect in Service

Wednesday Night Dinner Help Needed
Would you be able to help with organizing, serving food, cleaning up, or taking money?  Contact the office to volunteer and get on the schedule to join this fun group.

Sanctuary Flowers
Would you like to contribute to the beauty of worship here at BFUMC?  Flowers are a great way to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. The 2019 Flower Calendar is located on the bulletin board in the stairwell. You may sign up by using the calendar or by contacting the church office.

Thank you from the Worship Committee
Thank you for your gifts in memorial and as honorariums for the Advent Season. Your generosity at Advent and Easter enables the worship committee to create beauty that honors God throughout the entire year.

Day of Service 
Friday January 18  | 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Build a wheel chair ramp with Gordon Students.  Contact Charles Glass at 770-630-2372 or cglass80@att.net for more information.

Children’s Ministry Volunteers Party 
Sunday January 20 | 4-6 pm | Fellowship Hall
Thank you to volunteers and upcoming volunteers

Receptionist 
Help with folding bulletins, mailing newsletters, and answering the phones on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Select a shift, 9 am—noon or noon – 3 pm on a weekly, every other week, or monthly rotation. Contact Leesa Woodall, 770-468-4624, leesawoodall@hotmail.com.
 

Click Here for Online Giving
This Sunday in Worship
This Sunday in Worship

Hot Bread Now
Matthew 4:1-11

Snacks: Mike & Lynda Brutz

Liturgist: Ann Jones

Ushers: Clay Allen, Scott Robinson, Mack Minton, Jim Ozier, Michael Taylor

Children's Worship: 9:00 Martha Holloway, 11:00 Robin Milam
Prayer List
Church 
Family:

Ed Legge
Becky Goolsby
Carrie Nelle Bishop
Doris Allen
Walt Sanderson
Lori Martin
Dottie Hinz
Fran Boggs
Jeannine Underwood

Extended Family:
Danny Foshee
Carl Jenkins 
Andy Young
Charles Jenkins
TJ Moore
Sheri Peters
Heather Kiesler
Amy & Rusty Pye
Mike Buice
Benson Hoke
Bill Daniel
Stan Hambrick
Gala Ginn
Elsie Allison
Bill Butler
Johnny McLeroy
William C. Jackson
Leila Banks Morgan
Lillie Mae Lumpkin
Jinger Mann and Family
Charles Maddox
Tom Hudson
Pastor Chuck Andrews
Mary Parks
Bobbie Bankston
Margaret Dix
Bob Clark
Cathy Harp
Cotton Walker
Allan Poole
Amanda Carden
Charlie Carden
Joe Boggs
Glen Dyal
Ron Pippin 
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(770) 358-1494
frstmeth@bellsouth.net
barnesvillefumc.org

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