Morrow Mirror. Pastor s Pen October 2018 Change is in the Air. Can you see it? Fall, that is! Maybe you can t smell it, but I bet you can see it!

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1 Morrow Mirror A monthly newsletter brought to you by Morrow First United Methodist Church Pastor s Pen October 2018 Change is in the Air Can you see it? Fall, that is! Maybe you can t smell it, but I bet you can see it! I m excited about October, - - not just because of what God is doing among us, - - but because of what he is doing around us: College Football, Ladies Spiritual Retreat, Trunk-R-Treat, BBQ, Yard Sale, Halloween and Reformation Day on October 31, All Saints Sunday, and the leaves are beginning to change even as I write this. I look forward to seeing the beautiful changes God brings in the fall. Melanie and I love riding our Harley in the North Georgia Mountains during the fall season. Nature teaches us so much about God. In the fall, I learn that God brings change, and change can be beautiful. Yet, many people don t like change. Yes, change can be a bit scary because we are naturally fearful of the unknown. We know what life is like now, but if life changes, we don t know if we will like it, or if we will be able to survive it! Sometimes we like the way things are currently, yet, it s been said that for things to stay the same...they must change as well. I think there is truth in that statement. If you think about it, nothing ever stays the same. Over the past several years, my family has changed immensely. All of our children have changed. If they weren t changing, I would know something was wrong! They aren t who they were a few years ago, and I am amazed to see the changes God has brought in their lives, and to see that each year they become the person God created them to be. That has been my prayer for them their whole lives. While change can be frightening because we don t know what change will bring, change can also be beautiful. I m not writing about change for the sake of change. I m referring to purposeful change. When we allow God to bring changes into our lives, he brings beauty as well. Perhaps we shouldn t really be so afraid of change, but rather be intent on allowing God to bring change. As we continue to journey together, I believe God changes us. He continues to bring us to places of blessing and paths of love. God Bless, Love, Pastor Luis and Melanie

2 August & September 2018 Financial Information Attendance & Giving by Date Sunday Worship Sunday School August 2018 Budget Giving 8/ $6, / $5, / $3, / $3, September / $5, / $5, / $2, / $5, /30 Summary For August 2018, we have received $18, towards our monthly budget of $26, The budget shortage is $7, As of September 24, we have received $19, towards our monthly budget need of $26, Apportionments have not been paid since February. RSVP HVAC Campaign balance is $44, Calvary Calendar 2018 THANK YOU! The remaining dates for 2018 are filled. October 28 November 25 December 23 October Birthday Group Dunson-Gailey Family Marvin Foster Class Mark Your Calendar Starting Wednesday, 10/31@ 10 a.m. Conference Room Wednesday 6 p.m. Advent Book Study Starts Because of Bethlehem by Max Lucado Other dates: 11/7, 11/14, & 11/28 UMW Thanksgiving Dinner 11/21 & 11/22 Office & Pantry Closed Sunday, 11/25 Sunday, 12/2 Hanging of the Greens First Sunday in Advent Saturday, 12/15 Christmas Program Rehearsal Sunday, 12/16 Friday, 12/21 Monday, 12/24 Christmas Program & Dinner Live Nativity Live Nativity & Christmas Eve Service 12/21/18-1/1/19 Office Closed 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary 5th Sunday Fellowship Breakfast & Removal of Greens

3 Scouting Leaders Recognized Two members of our North Conference Scouting team were recognized in the fall issue of UMM Magazine. Rev Luis Ortiz and Bill Swilley are featured in detailed articles about their commitment to Scouting. (Subscribers to the magazine, check out pages 37 and 42 for their articles). "We are so proud of you both and extremely thankful for your ongoing commitment to Scouting, to the United Methodist Church and to spreading seeds of Christ with our youth," said Chris Karabinos, North Georgia Conference Scouting Coordinator. Pastors Luis article from the May 2018 Morrow Mirror titled Scouting as Evangelism was published in the Fall 2018 volume of the magazine of the United Methodist Men. Sunday Worship Service in We began Worshiping in the on Sunday, August 12. We will continue to Worship in the until the HVAC unit is replaced. Thank you for understanding our need for flexibility while our system is overhauled. Looking for the October Sunday Servant Schedule? Check with your team leader for your serve dates. MFUMC Food Pantry in Need Our food pantry served over 2,500 Clayton County residents in One week there were 25 families (90 people) on a single Thursday. Please help restock our pantry with the most common needs such as spaghetti and sauce, beans, rice, cereal, fruit cups, canned vegetables, soup, peanut butter, and jelly. Thank you, Diana Aull

4 51st Annual Church BBQ & Yard Sale Saturday, October 27 Yard Sale 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. BBQ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. BBQ Plates - $8.00 Plates Includes: BBQ, Brunswick stew, Chips, Coleslaw, Bread and Drink You Are Needed! Volunteer sign up sheets are on the bulletin board on the Adult SS Hall. Please contact Jimmy Bales for more details about the BBQ: We Need Your Items for the Yard Sale Items can be placed in the conference room at the end of the hallway past the nursery. Same as last year, we prefer to not collect old TVs, printers, computers, and any items that are inoperable. These items generally do not sell. Please contact the church office or Liz Haynie if you should need a pick-up. Books & Media Section Accepting: Novels (fiction and non-fiction, action/adventure, mystery, romance, beach reads, young adult, etc.); Children s Books, Puzzles, Games, CDs & DVDs. Items such as old text books, medication/medical books, travel & tour guides, VHS tapes do not sell. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please volunteer to help sort and price yard sale items over the next several weeks. You can come to the church anytime during the church office hours. Your help will be greatly appreciated! There will be a sign-up sheet to work the day of the yard sale as well. We will need cashiers as well as room attendees to assist shoppers. Liz Haynie for details about the Yard Sale:

5 We are collecting candy for the Fire Fighters to give away at Trunk or Treat. The donation bin is in the.

6 Those effected by Hurricane Florence Residents of Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence, MA after gas explosions which caused house fires, evacuations, and killed a young man Angela DesAutel is in rehab, requested by Dana Chapman Bill Adams has finished chemo and radiation treatments for brain cancer. Prayers for good results on upcoming MRI scan, requested by his son, Brian Adams Bill & Rev. Jenny Ham, as Bill not responding well to treatments for bone cancer, reported by John & Dana Chapman Charles & Karen Sargent Dan Brady has been approved for two more months of speech therapy for his aphasia following his stroke, reported by his wife, Charlotte Denise Spangenberger continuing chemo, reported by Mary Anne Brannon Devin Graves is able to put weight on he left leg using a crutch. Continue prayers for bones to heal correctly, requested by his grandmother, Kay Graves Glenda Huckaby, Secretary at Georgia Food & Resource Center, has two more chemotherapy treatments, reported by Doug Jewett Hershey & Kari Gilliard after Hershey s fall; requested by Barry Crawford Janet Thomaston, requested by Anita Thomaston Judy Nolen is recovering at home as of 9/25. Judy Stanford has Alzheimer s Disease, requested by her friend Dana Chapman Keith Munson continues to have heart related issues, reported by his wife, Kathy Luke Ortiz had surgery to reconstruct his right heel on 9/26, requested by his parents, Luis & Melanie Ortiz Martha Swindell has Alzheimer s Disease, requested by her brother, Doug Jewett Mary Matthews, requested by her sister-in-law, Ruth Matthews Mike Smith continuing chemo, requested by his sister, Joan Deason Richard Mitchell healing from surgery with one more to go, reported by his in-laws Barry & Susan Crawford Ruth Muniz is on Sacred Journey Hospice Care at home, requested by her daughter, Diana Aull Sally Simmone, has finished her chemo and had a double mastectomy on 9/4. Praise the Lord no cancer detected in her lymph nodes, reported by Tracy Larson Savanna French is awaiting test results to determine treatment of the cancer in her lymph nodes. She feels great and is going on with life like a normal teenager. Please continue to pray for her, reported by her great-aunt, Connie Cabe Tim Lively, a Clayton County Police Officer, diagnosed with a brain tumor, requested by Doug Jewett

7 Our Service Members Stationed on Okinawa Island Kameron Burrell (great nephew of Linda McElhannon) Stationed Overseas Matt Allen (husband of Darcy Bloom Allen) Major David Wayne Baker (grandson of Susie Henley) Nichole Turner (niece of Keith & Kathy Munson) Stationed Stateside Jayson Dooley (son of Nannette Dooley) David Key (son-in-law of Bil & Melanie Johnson) Aviano AFB - Italy Capt. Kyle L. J. Phillips (grandson of Larry Phillips) Stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC Alex McKenzie-Castillo (son of Ardell McKenzie-Sasso) Jacob Beard (friend of Brooksie Foster) Stationed at Misawa Airbase, Japan Kevin McElhannon, Jr. (grandson of Bill & Linda McElhannon) Stationed in Kandahar Afghanistan Max Anderson (cousin of Layla Leo) Please send updated Service Member location information to the Church Office: mumc-admsec@bellsouth.net. Nursing Home / Independent Living/ Rehab Patients/ Homebound Members Bright View North Andover: Ethel Jewett, 1275 Turnpike St, #1211, North Andover, MA Summer Landing Bayberry Trace: Shirley Barnett, 315 Arrowhead Blvd, Rm 122, Jonesboro, GA Benton Village of Stockbridge: Laura Cofield, 201 Evergreen Terrance, Stockbridge, GA Jonesboro Nursing & Rehab: Tootsie Callaway, Rm 116A, 2650 Highway 138E, Jonesboro, GA Ellen Betsill, 501 Blossom Tr., McDonough, GA Jerry & Mary Brazeal, 3920 Brookline Dr., Alpharetta, GA James Gloor, 5879 Clate Court, Ellenwood, GA Betty Hargis, 157 Pulliam Dr., Apt. 42, Jackson, GA Bill & Linda McElhannon, 3793 Charlotte Drive, Rex, GA, Doris Melear, 2569 Wall St., Jonesboro, GA Janet Thomaston, 7871 Thrailkill Road, Jonesboro, GA

8 GOLFERS WANTED!! Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Friday, October 12, 2018 Heron Bay Country Club, Locust Grove, GA Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, & Awesome Prizes $100/golfer Register by 10/1 by calling or Registration forms are available in the church office. If you want a PDF version, your request to the office at mumc-admsec@bellsouth.net.

9 Revitalization of Atlanta State Farmers Market Georgia House Study Committee HR1471 The last public meetings to hear from you to determine viability and ensure longevity is October 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the Atlanta State Farmers Market Conference Center. To view livestream go to For more info contact Office of Rep. Valencia Stovall, Chair kim.wideman@house.ga.gov Take the survey: www. surveymonkey.com/r/tb92gfj New Little Free Library in Jonesboro at Stately Oaks Helen and Elliott Adkins pooled their funds to build a Little Free Library at the gates of Stately Oaks in Jonesboro. The pair ar e also volunteers at the historical home. (Special Photo) By Heather Middleton hmiddleton@news-daily.com Sep 10, 2018 JONESBORO Helen Adkins has always loved to read. As a child and into adulthood, books took her places around the globe and immersed her in fantasy worlds dreams are made of. She passed her love of reading on to her three boys. From the day they were born she read to them, taking them around the globe and sharing with them the fantasy worlds she had traveled as a child. Adkins said even though they were just babies, it planted a seed. When you read to children, it awakens their natural curiosity they have about the world and ignites their quest for learning, she said. She connects her childrens love of reading to their creativity now as adults. In addition to reading, Adkins loves history. For the last 15 years she s volunteered at the Stately Oaks Antebellum Home in Jonesboro. The Greek revival home was built in 1839 and serves as the centerpiece of the Historical Jonesboro community. Over the years, Adkins and her youngest son, Elliot, now 17, watched from Stately Oaks as parents and their young children walked to and from school at Suder Elementary School, down the road. We wanted to give the kids and their families something to read, Adkins said. The mother and son pooled their money to purchase supplies to build a Little Free Library. The library is typically a wooden box filled with books with the motto take a book, return a book. Little Free Libraries started with the nonprofit of the same name. Its goal is to inspire a love of reading, build community and sparking creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. We had seen Little Free Libraries and just decided that it would be a neat thing to put in front of Stately Oaks, a place where we both volunteer, Elliott said. Friend and carpenter Kerry Lancaster volunteered to build it while Jennifer Moore from Lady Fencer Inc. donated the cedar posts for the stand. Reading opens up a world to you, especially when you re young, Adkins said. We hope that visitors to Stately Oaks as well as local residents will enjoy using our Little Free Library.

10 Purposity comes from the core belief that humanity finds purpose through generosity. Everywhere around us we see people in need. We also see people who want to help others but don t know how. We connect those dots through the power of text messaging and social media. School systems and non-profits in local communities let us know needs in your area. We spread the word to individuals near them who are willing to help. They click a link, see the need, and make a difference for someone near them. It may be the family next door who lost their home in a fire or the child down the street you didn t know needed school supplies. It s easy. It s simple, and it takes just a few clicks to make a difference in someone s life. It s the fastest way to impact your community, one need at a time. Visit to start making a difference. Want to reach out to us directly? Send us a message at hello@purposity.com. Why Purposity? Purposity isn t just a tool. It s a vision. It s a vision of seeing the world as it should be. It s the quest to connect neighbors and communities around purpose. It s you helping those around you. As a group of social entrepreneurs, from the very beginning we wanted to make something that mattered. The solution we envisioned needed to be user friendly enough that anyone could navigate it, but sophisticated enough to solve complex social issues. To bring this to you, we had to ask ourselves, Is it possible to create a legacy that connects organizations and individuals in a meaningful way, unifying us all under the common quest for purpose? Turns out, the answer is yes. As the concept of Purposity scales nationally and worldwide, we see companies, nonprofits, churches, schools and individuals banding together, breaking down barriers, and uniting to help neighbors. We see the answers to complex social issues in each of you, our users and hope you ll join us on this journey to build a legacy. Blake Canterbury FOUNDER Henry County s Purposity was launched less than a year ago and has met 41 needs. Both Clayton and Fayette Counties have users but lack enough to launch. Clayton County needs 500 and Fayette County needs 200 users. By comparison Atlanta has 1994 users and has met 1511 needs.

11 The Front Porch Players proudly present 7:00 p.m. Showtime: Fridays, 11/9 & 11/16, 2018 Saturdays, 11/10 & 11/17, :30 p.m. Showtime: Sundays, 11/11/& 11/18, 2018 First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro 1842 Lake Jodeco Rd., Jonesboro, GA Ticket Information for Fruitcakes Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of entertainment and holiday cheer! With a cast of over 30 men, women and children, this two-act play by Julian Wiles is a celebration of small-town life during a Christmas season and how its nutty as fruitcakes inhabitants relate to one another. Cast list for Fruitcakes include our very own Mary Anne Brannon (Miss Alice) and Nancy Bloom (Under Study); Jaqui Johnson (Mary Beth/Angel); Noah Johnson (Little Skeeter/Innkeeper); Jimmy Larson (Sammy/Joseph); Keith Larson (Beebo Dantzler); Tracy Larson (Betty Jane Dantzler); and crew members Beth Matthews (Usher/Other); Chuck Matthews (Lighting/Sound); Jean Peacock (Advertising/Other); Angela Seelhammer (Usher/Other). Don t miss Fruitcakes -- a gem of a comedy to start the holiday season! The Ramblers outing to Fruitcakes will be Sunday, November 18 for the 2:30 show time.

12 Morrow First United Methodist Church P.O. Box Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA Phone: s Rev. Luis A. Ortiz, Senior Pastor Sunday, October 7, 2018

13 Birthdays October 2018 *Sunday Morning Schedule 9:00 a.m. Joyful Praise Ringers Practice 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 am Comfort & Joy 5:30 pm TFS delivers dinner to Good Shepherd Clinic 6 pm Troop 112, FH 6:30 pm SPRC, SRM 8:30 am Ramblers Breakfast at IHOP 9:30 am Ramblers Meeting, CR 7 pm Cub Scouts, PR & FH 7 pm Clayton County Charge Conference, Jonesboro First UMC 6 pm WWNS, FH 6:30-7:20 p.m. Children & Youth Activities 7:30 pm Choir Practice, MR 10 am - 12 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Cub Scouts, FH Office Closed 7* Communion World Communion Columbus Day 6 pm WWNS, FH Sunday 7 pm Cub Scouts, 10 am - 12 pm Office Closed Office Closed PR & FH Food Pantry 5:30 pm Girl Scouts, FH 6:30-7:20 p.m. Children & Youth Activities 7:30 pm Choir Practice, MR 12 pm - 2 pm Thurs. Friendship Share, SRM 6 pm Girl Scouts, CR 7 pm Cub Pack Committee, PR DAY 14* am The United 10:30 am 7 pm Cub Scouts, 6 pm WWNS, FH 10 am - 12 pm Office Closed Methodist Comfort & Joy PR & FH Food Pantry Women will 6:30-7:20 p.m. 6:00 pm Electra conduct service Children & Youth Share, FH Activities 7 pm Troop 112, SH 7:30 pm Unload Midwest Food Bank Truck 7:30 pm Choir Practice, MR 7 pm Troop 112 Committee Meeting, SH & Sanctuary DAY UMW leave for Retreat at Hinton Prep 12:30 pm Youth: ATL United Game UMW return from Retreat at Hinton Prep 10:30 am Comfort & Joy 5:30 pm Girl Scouts, FH 6:30 pm Governance Board Meeting, SRM 7 pm Troop 112, SH Prep 9 am Ramblers Apple Trip, Blue Ridge 7 pm Cub Scouts, PR & FH Prep 5 pm Setup for Trunk or Treat, PL 6:30 pm Truck or Treat, PL 7:30 pm Choir Practice, MR Prep 10 am - 12 pm Food Pantry 6 pm Girl Scouts, CR Prep Office Closed UMW of North GA UMC annual Meeting, Rome First UMC 8:30 am Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting, FH 4 p.m. Humane Society of Clayton County s 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, FH & Sanctuary DAY, Troop 112 Eagle Scout Ceremony and Celebration 9 a.m. - 4 pm Yard Sale 11 a.m. - 4 pm BBQ 6 pm Youth: Spooky Lock-in, US 28* All Saints Day Observed Clean up 6 pm October Birthday Club serving at Calvary Refuge Center Location Codes: CR=Conference Clean up 10:30 am Comfort & Joy 7 pm Troop 112, SH 7 pm Cub Scouts, PR & FH Happy Halloween NO Choir Practice Room CW=Children s Wing FH= MF=Marvin Foster Room MR=Music Room PR =Cub Pack Room PL=Parking Lot SA=Sanctuary SH=Scout Hut SRM=Searchers Classroom US=Up Stairs YL=Youth Lounge Our calendar is available online: mfumc.com/calendar Anniversaries Eli Santos 10/2 Kathy Munson 10/6 Diana Aull 10/8 Barry Crawford 10/10 Faye Kirksey 10/10 Connie Toole 10/13 Nadine Hoenes 10/15 Valerie Knight 10/16 Pam Boyd 10/17 Jayson Dooley 10/17 Brenda Byrd 10/19 Jean Peacock 10/19 Charlotte Brady 10/22 Josephine Cox 10/22 Paul Deason 10/23 Johnny Graves 10/24 Judy Jaeger 10/26 Andrew Cox 10/29 Jack Kirksey 10/29 Ann Carr 10/31 Wayne & Dianna Knight 10/1 Don & Jackie Davis 10/12 Luis & Melanie Ortiz 10/22

14 Time/Place: Cost: Reservation Deadline: To Make Reservations: Please note: 6:00 p.m. in the Adults 12 & up: $6.00 take home plates $6.00 Children 11 & under: Free or $2.00 donations Noon on Monday of each week Fill out reservation form in the sanctuary pew pocket Or church office: Quantity of food for WWNS is purchased based on the number of reservations. Those not cancelling reservations in advance are expected to pay. Wednesday October 5 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 5 December 12 Menu Spaghetti, Green Salad Dessert: Brownies and Ice Cream Coffee, Tea, Lemonade Chicken Pot Pie, Green Salad Dessert: Cobbler Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade Ham, Hash Brown Casserole, Green Beans, Green Salad Dessert: Cake Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade NO WWNS TRUNK or TREAT NO WWNS Happy Halloween! Taco Bar, Chips and Dip, Green Salad Dessert: Cookies and Ice Cream Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade Thanksgiving meal by UMW, Turkey, Dressing, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade NO WWNS HOLIDAY WEEK Ham and Cheese sliders, Chips, Green Salad Dessert: Cake Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade Hotdogs and Fixings, Chips, Cole Slaw Dessert: Cookies and Ice cream Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade Spaghetti and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Dessert: Cobbler Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade