As we become true followers of Jesus and are transformed, we spontaneously reach out and share this love that cannot be contained or limited.

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1 >> connections Living our Mission of Transformation The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The mission of the church comes down to us as individuals living into the way of Christ. Receiving holy nourishment, we see its fruits spread out all around us... God s work in our world through us. This fall at FFUMC, we intentionally move toward the way of Christ NOW in nurture, outreach, and worship. We seek to nurture the Spirit in us as we grow together through small group interactions. Many have joined Table Groups and studies, opening numerous new opportunities alongside our existing strong groups. We see how our light shines into our world through outreach ministries challenging us to look for fresh expressions of love in our FOR Fayetteville movement. And we move toward the way of Christ in our worship as we come to God with gratitude and gladness. As we become true followers of Jesus and are transformed, we spontaneously reach out and share this love that cannot be contained or limited. Our transformed lives show up everywhere: in stewardship of our finances and time, in how we treat others and in the renewal of our minds... all leading to the transformation of the world one person and one moment at a time. October 2018 October 7 Blood Drive Blessing of Animals October 14 Commitment Sunday October 27 Fall Festival 175 East Lanier Avenue Fayetteville, GA fayettevillefirst.com

2 Our Church Family Caring for each other and our community Our Christian prayers and sympathy are with Mike and Peggy Leonard upon the death of Peggy s mother, Angelyn Screws, on August 23. In Our Prayers: Billy Arnold Rhett Blythe Carolyn Broady Margaret Grainger Orrie Grainger Rebecca Greenberg Martha Hale Carole Hyder Joe Hyder Richard Lowe Thomasina Miller Everett Morrow Dian Nelson Lurlene Perry Margaret Pettis Mary Pierson Joyce Ramsey Dorothy Swanson Brenda Tierman Jane Varner Jack Wheeler Brad Wilkinson Duncan Williamson Notes of Thanks Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers you delivered to me after my surgery. They were very much appreciated. Kathy Ellington Thank you for all the love you expressed during my recovery and for remembering Joe and his health. The prayers, beautiful flowers, food, cards and visits were all appreciated very much. Carole and Joe Hyder Thank you so much for the beautiful shawls you sent us in memory of my mother. Peggy Leonard The flower ministry is a wonderful service to those of us recovering from surgery. Teresa Hanson Church Membership: 1793 Giving (as of September 24) Year to Date receipts: $1,017, Year to Date expenses: $1,134, Shortfall: $117, OUR REALM CONNECTION Our church database and communication tool, REALM, is a great way to stay connected to your FFUMC family. Why connect here? Church directory Event registration Giving record MORE! Contact Joyce Mucha, , if you have questions about signing in or using REALM to check your giving to date. GIVING IN THE FOURTH QUARTER As we enter the fourth quarter of our fiscal year, we encourage you to give to FFUMC and the ministries that support you, your family and our community. In real dollars to date, our giving stands at $1,017, and our expendatures are $1,134,903.56, leaving us with more than a $117,000 shortfall. If you need information concerning your pledge gifts to date, please call Joyce Mucha at Together, we can end the year on sound financial footing and head into 2019 with a strong foundation for all we hope to do in the new year.

3 CARE MINISTRIES AT Fayetteville first October 3:30 PM I Rev. Allyson Lawrence Ever wonder what is being done to reach out and stay connected with people who can t be here anymore? The answer to that last question is A LOT! We have a visiting flower-delivery ministry, a shawl ministry, and an encouraging card-sending ministry that is reaching out weekly to love on the homebound, the sick, the lonely, and, well, sometimes just because! Not only that, when someone in our church passes away, we have teams of people who prepare meals for the family on the day of the funeral. These various ministries all fall under what we call our Care Ministries. These are wonderful ministries of visitation and encouragement. Marilyn Harris prepares for flower ministry deliveries. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. What if we could provide transportation assistance, cooking and meal sharing, light cleaning, yard care, and errand, outings and shopping assistance for folks who need a little extra of something. If you are interested in knowing more about how you can join the ongoing efforts of caring for others in our congregation, join Allyson on October 21 at 3:30 p.m. in Room A-40. I so appreciate the kindness and love that went into making my lovely prayer shawl. I feel your loving arms and prayers surround me as I wear it during chemo treatments. Thank you all so much for the gift and loving support. David Grainger, son of Orrie and Margaret Grainger By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another John 13:35 Blood Drive October 7 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Select time at ffumc.blooddriveteam@gmail.com or sign up in courtyard on Sundays Stewardship Commitment Sunday October 14

4 THE FOUNDRY WORSHIP Youth Ministry I Kena Newkirk Pumpkin spice and autumn breezes are in the air, and the FFUMC Youth Leadership Team held its first meeting and began planning winter and spring events. This team is composed of our most dedicated students and is open to all ages who apply and agree to meet monthly. These students advise and assist the adult leaders, participate in group studies, and lead devotions during youth worship. This fall, they will study Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis. Last month in Foundry worship, we focused on No Other Name, a study on the names of Jesus, and students learned how to express their own faith story. As United Methodists, one way we uphold the church is through our witness, and throughout September our students became experts in their own stories of salvation. This October, Foundry worship is launching a new series focusing on the Holy Spirit entitled The Source. We will be exploring the mysterious and sometimes confusing ways in which the third member of the Godhead directs and empowers the church and our individual lives. The theme verse will be Acts 1:8: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses. This study goes hand-in-hand with our previous study on testimony, allowing our students to become empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the name of Jesus. UPCOMING VBS REMIX Wednesday, October 3 6 PM CORN MAZE October 14, 12 PM Cost: $15 + lunch Register online BRIDGE MISSION DUE October 17 Applications due for Spring 2019 mission trip to El Salvador Acolyte Information and Training Sessions October 4:30 PM and October 3 PM, Sanctuary Calling all fourth graders through seniors in high school --- interested in being a part of leading the congregation through worship on Sunday mornings? Come to one of two Acolyte and Crucifer information and training sessions offered in October. Contact Allyson at alawrence@fayettevillefirst.com and let her know you are coming.

5 FALL FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO SQUARE October 27 Children and Family Ministry I Rev. Carson Thaxton & Allie Hansen Our Fall Festival moves to the courthouse side of the church this year as we partner with Main Street Fayetteville on Saturday, October 27. Main Street will present the Main Street Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the square with vendors, hayrides and more. Within that timeframe from 2 to 4 p.m., FFUMC will present The Great Pumpkin Festival dedicated to kid-friendly fun with inflatables, activities, and DJ Willy WOW. In addition to treat offerings from vendors, FFUMC will host Trick-or-Treat Village, expanding the trunk-or-treat concept except with no vehicles. Imagine a walk-through experience for kids and families right next to our church with decorated playhouses and stations to give away lots of candy. WE NEED YOUR HELP. Think EasterPalooza in the fall. We will put up fencing and utilize the church and courthouse lawn grounds. What an incredible ministry opportunity for our church to get out, wear our event shirts, and share the love of Christ FOR our neighbors and also invite people to connect with the church. We can creatively reach out to meet new people and share the good news of Jesus. Check out volunteer roles in the Welcome Center or signup at fayettevillefirst.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT L.i.F.E. VBS REMIX Wednesday, October 3 6 PM Re-live VBS from years past as we visit with old friends and get all mixed up! STORYTIME & MOVIE NIGHT Wednesday, October 17 6 PM Hear not-so-scary stories with Carson and Allie... BOO!!... see? UPCOMING GREAT PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October PM PARENTS NIGHT OUT Friday, November 9 5:30 PM PARENTS DAY OUT (Christmas Camp) Saturday, December 8 10 AM - 2 PM 55+ stay on the move Senior Adult Ministry I Rev. Michael Phillips SAGE Trip: October 18, a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy The Peachtree Trolley 90 minute tour of sights in Atlanta. Handicap accessible and climate controlled. Learn the history, stories, and legends of the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN, Oakland Cemetery, Fox Theater and more. $29 plus lunch at Mary Mac s. Upcoming: November 8, Gibbs Gardens Register and pay in church office. TITUS II: October 2, 2018 Noon Deborah Riddle of the Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum presents Dressed to Kill describing clothes of the past (primarily 19th Century). Upcoming: November 6, Go Green for the Holidays by Tami Kemberling Reservations for lunch: Martha Turner, Thursday before each lunch.

6 Adults In Action Serving Adults with Special Needs Discovering God-given uniqueness is the focus of Adults in Action, a ministry started just last year and now making its home at FFUMC. This ministry recognizes the contributions adults with special needs make in our community while addressing their need for social outlets, structure and meaningful activities. Director Rene Chesnut says, This is a Christ-centered program providing a place where adults can find friendship and serve others while learning about the wonders of our world. Adults in Action is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. three days each week. Participants can come one day or all Adults in Action at a worship outing at The Ridge. three. They volunteer in community projects such as helping at the food bank or packing summer lunches. They exercise, go on field trips, and learn life skills. Music, art and functional learning skills like reading, math and communicating are developed. All this takes place in a caring environment with leaders experienced in teaching and serving them. This fun and service oriented group would like to get to know you and participate with you in your ministry. Could you invite them to a UMW circle to help with a project? Do you have an activity or event in which you could immerse yourself with Adults in Action? They would love to get to know you, and you will love knowing them! Find out more at adultsinaction.org or contact Rene Chesnut at CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE supports local ministries FOR Fayetteville on November 3 More than $100,000 donated to local charities over the past 12 years! That s the ministry record of our United Methodist Women s Christmas Marketplace, now in its 29th year. We all work hard to make each year better than the past one to benefit local charities that make a difference in our community, especially affecting women and children, said UMW President Lauren Davis. We count on the entire church family to help as we plan, set up, bake, and price... all to get ready to welcome the community onto our campus and share with others. How you can help: Volunteer: Set up, greet guest, clean up, MORE! Donate: Give gently used, sellable items to Timeless Treasures (donation dropoffs begin October 29). Bake goods to sell at the Gingerbread House. Shop: Invite a friend and come to the marketplace with 80+ unique vendors. Shop at Timeless Treasures, The Gingerbread House and The Grill. Shop the Christmas Marketplace with 80+ vendors, including many handmade, one-of-a-kind items. Teresa Stephens, a frequent vendor at Christmas Marketplace. Questions? Contact Lauren Davis, lauren-davis@comcast.net.

7 What s Fayetteville First UMC Get specific information on happenings and times at fayettevillefirst.com or Regular Sunday Schedule Choir Practice: 8 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 9:45 a.m. Worship in Chapel: 9:45 a.m. Choir Practice: 10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary: 11 a.m. Kids Wonders of Worship: 11:30 a.m. AA: 3 p.m. Financial Peace: 4:30 p.m. Regular Monday Schedule GriefShare: 10 a.m. Move 4 Life: 10:30 a.m. AA: 7 p.m. Regular Tuesday Schedule Creative Sharing Group: 9:30 a.m. Seasoned Singers: 1:30 p.m. Narcotics Anon.: 7:30 p.m. Regular Wednesday Schedule Table Group: 9:30 a.m. Table Group Tradition Class: 10:30 a.m. Move 4 Life: 10:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous: 12 p.m. Intercessory Prayer: 12:30 p.m. Youth 8th Period: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper: 5 p.m. Children s Groups: 6 p.m. Youth Groups: 6 p.m. Disciple Fast Track: 6 p.m. The Life You ve Always Wanted: 6 p.m. Table Group: 6 p.m. American Sign Language: 6:15 p.m. Creative Encouragement: 6:15 p.m. Table Group: 7:30 p.m. Music Rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. AA: 8 p.m. Regular Thursday Schedule Yoga: 10 a.m. Yoga: 5:45 p.m. Narcotics Anon.: 7:30 p.m. Regular Friday Schedule Creative Faith: 10 a.m. AA: 7 p.m. Regular Saturday Schedule Narcotics Anon.: 7 p.m. AA: 8 p.m. Get details on opportunities at FayettevilleFirst.com. Other Meetings Church Council: 10/2, 7 p.m. UMM: 10/9, 6:15 p.m. UMW Book Club: 10/11, 1:30 p.m. Trustees: 10/15, 6 p.m. Finance: 10/23, 6 p.m. Leadership: 10/23, 7 p.m. A Way Forward: October 14 Fellowship Hall, 4 PM Information session on understanding the process for proposed changes to the United Methodist Church Book of Discipline. Creative Faith: Fridays Gremlin Growlers, 10 AM Explore faith the creative way over coffee. October Wednesday Night Dinners Together Let s eat at church on Wednesdays! Sign up each week or get on the permanent reservation list at FayettevilleFirst.com. Adults: $7, Children 10 and under: $4, Family Max: $22 October 3: Meat Loaf, Fried Okra, Lima Beans, Bread, Dessert October 10: Fried Chicken, Creamed Potatoes, Vegetable, Dessert October 17: Hamburger/Hotdog, French Fries, Ice Cream October 24: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Salad, Bread Dessert October 31: No Wednesday Night Supper Other options each week: Chicken Tenders/French Fries or Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Grilled Chicken Salad

8 God s Kingdom NOW at FFUMC Your church on the square Pastoral & Program Staff Senior Minister Rev. John Barnes JBarnes@fayettevillefirst.com Associate Ministers Rev. Allyson Lawrence ALawrence@fayettevillefirst.com Rev. Michael Phillips MPhillips@fayettevillefirst.com Director of Youth Ministry Kena Newkirk KNewkirk@fayettevillefirst.com Youth Ministry Coordinator Jordan Hart JHart@fayettevillefirst.com Director of Children & Family Ministry Rev. Carson Thaxton CThaxton@fayettevillefirst.com Assistant Director of Children & Family Ministry Allie Hansen AHansen@fayettevillefirst.com Music Director / Organist Rick Massengale Rick.Massengale@gmail.com Nursery Coordinator Connie Little Pianist Sonia Squires Pre-School/ MMO Drew Greenberg DGreenberg@fayettevillefirst.com FFUMC 175 E. Lanier Ave Fayetteville, GA Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #20 Return Service Requested Administrative & Support Staff Administrator Joyce Mucha JMucha@fayettevillefirst.com Administrative Assistants Janet Gazaway Dian Nelson admin@fayettevillefirst.com Church Hostess Jane Davis Communications Joan Aycock JAycock@fayettevillefirst.com Facilities Manager Gary Sampson