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Welcome to Dahlonega United Methodist Church Thoughts from Jeff Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Ross, Senior Pastor The Catholic Church traces the authority of the Pope to Jesus handing over the keys to the kingdom of heaven to Peter in Matthew 16. I think that the Methodist Church ought to be able to claim Paul as their forefather. Paul spends most of the New Testament starting church after church and traveling from one location to the next. He was the first circuit rider and circuit riding was the model for early Methodist ministers. In Paul’s reflective moments he is lamenting having to leave one church, but at the same time excited about the opportunity God has placed before him in a new town. He reminisces about the strong friendships that have sustained him but counts it as a joy to be forging new relationships. This past Sunday it was announced that the Bishop has appointed me to the Cumming UMC. I am proud of the fact that I was allowed to stay at DUMC for 10 years. For the first 140 years in the life of the church the minister moved every single year. It has only been recently that ministers here have stayed even 2, 3, or sometimes four years. Sherry and I have been able to see three of our children graduate from Lumpkin County High School. ( When I started in ministry I never thought I would be able to say that we would have 3 children graduate from the same school.) We have been blessed by you. We have seen so many dreams and hopes realized. It has been exciting to be in ministry with you. We will miss being a part of all the great things God will be doing in and through you in the future. At the same time I am excited about the opportunity to go to Cumming First UMC. It is an honor to be chosen to go there. It is a testimony to the good things we have been able to do here. I will be back in the pulpit on May 25/26. My last Saturday/Sunday will be June 8/9. You will again be in good hands this weekend in worship. Ryan Stewart is preaching at the 5:30 Saturday service. Christy Greenwald will be preaching Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 and Kerri Johnson will be preaching at 9:30. Jeff Our Vision and Mission Statement Our vision is for all people to be reconciled with God and to one another through Jesus Christ our Lord. We strive to be a loving, vibrant and growing congregation. We seek to strengthen our faith through the framework of our Methodist heritage. Our mission is to be a place that nurtures disciples on their spiritual journey. One arrangement of flowers in the Chancel is given by Bill & Margaret Poitevint, in memory of their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Troy Poitevint and Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Edenfield. One arrangement of flowers in the Chancel is given by Steve and Marge Carey, in honor of the 1st birthday of their precious granddaughter, Presley Markle. Prayer Requests Prayer forms are located at each entrance to the Sanctuary. Please feel free to fill out a form as you come in to worship. We have people who are praying for you and this service. To get your Prospector by email call the Church Office at 706-864-2521 or e-mail debbiedumc@dahlonegaumc.org. View the Prospector at our website, www.dahlonegaumc.org. WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE Park Street Sanctuary Saturday 5:30 p.m.— Blended Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.— Contemporary Service Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.— Traditional Service The Wesley Foundation College Ministry Worship Tuesday 7:30 p.m. CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Ross, ext. 226, Senior Pastor pastordumc@dahlonegaumc.org Rev. Christy Greenwald, ext. 227, Assoc. Pastor, Spiritual Formation christy@dahlonegaumc.org Kerri Johnson, ext. 224, Prayer Minister, akj@windstream.net Jeremy Noles, Music/Worship Leader 5:30 Saturday Service Radford Windham, Praise Worship Leader 9:30 Sunday Service Nathan Dickens, Wesley Foundation Director, 706-867-5937, ndickens1@gmail.com Lynn Lathem, Choir Director, 678-617-7505, LLathem@bellsouth.net Tee Smith, Pianist-Organist, 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday Service Chris Davis, ext. 222, Youth Dir./Recreation Dir. chris@dahlonegaumc.org Angie Mayo, MMO/Preschool Director , 706-864-8521, mmodumc@dahlonegaumc.org, dumcmmo@gmail.com Vanessa Myers, ext. 229, Children’s Director vanessa@dahlonegaumc.org Betsy Eubanks, ext. 228, Business Manager findumc@dahlonegaumc.org Amy Thrailkill ext. 223, Secretary amy@dahlonegaumc.org Debbie Kane, ext. 230, Secretary debbiedumc@dahlonegaumc.org Janet Eriksson, ext. 225, Intercessors & Jail Transition, janet@finallyfreetransition.org CHURCH OFFICE M-T: hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon Phone 706-864-2521 Fax 706-867-6840 www.dahlonegaumc.org PO Box 455 Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 Upcoming Events Healing Rooms: May 12 UNG Wesley Golf Classic: May 13 Church Picnic: May 19 Hilltoppers Event: May 24 FINANCIAL REPORT/MAY 7, 2013 Budget for 2013 $800,000 Amount Given YTD 267,116 Giving Goal for May 62,000 Amount Given May 15,842 Current Debt Balance $2,801,099 Total Building Given YTD 94,391 ATTENDANCE May 4/5 Sat. 5:30–30 Sun. 8:30–52 Sun. 9:30–204 Sun. 11:00–133 Children 9:30–67 Youth– 55 Children 11:00–17 Pioneer Club-58 Adult Sunday School 9:30/11:00–74 Healing Rooms–N/A
Welcome to<br />
<strong>Dahlonega</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Methodist</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
Thoughts from Jeff<br />
Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Ross, Senior Pastor<br />
The Catholic <strong>Church</strong> traces <strong>the</strong> authority of <strong>the</strong> Pope to Jesus handing<br />
over <strong>the</strong> keys to <strong>the</strong> kingdom of heaven to Peter in Mat<strong>the</strong>w 16. I think that<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Methodist</strong> <strong>Church</strong> ought to be able to claim Paul as <strong>the</strong>ir forefa<strong>the</strong>r. Paul<br />
spends most of <strong>the</strong> New Testament starting church after church and traveling<br />
from one location to <strong>the</strong> next. He was <strong>the</strong> first circuit rider and circuit riding<br />
was <strong>the</strong> model for early <strong>Methodist</strong> ministers. In Paul’s reflective moments he<br />
is lamenting having to leave one church, but at <strong>the</strong> same time excited about <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity God has placed before him in a new town. He reminisces about<br />
<strong>the</strong> strong friendships that have sustained him but counts it as a joy to be<br />
forging new relationships.<br />
This past Sunday it was announced that <strong>the</strong> Bishop has appointed me to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Cumming UMC. I am proud of <strong>the</strong> fact that I was allowed to stay at<br />
DUMC for 10 years. For <strong>the</strong> first 140 years in <strong>the</strong> life of <strong>the</strong> church <strong>the</strong><br />
minister moved every single year. It has only been recently that ministers here<br />
have stayed even 2, 3, or sometimes four years. Sherry and I have been able to<br />
see three of our children graduate from Lumpkin County High School.<br />
( When I started in ministry I never thought I would be able to say that we<br />
would have 3 children graduate from <strong>the</strong> same school.) We have been blessed<br />
by you. We have seen so many dreams and hopes realized. It has been exciting<br />
to be in ministry with you. We will miss being a part of all <strong>the</strong> great things<br />
God will be doing in and through you in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> same time I am excited about <strong>the</strong> opportunity to go to Cumming<br />
First UMC. It is an honor to be chosen to go <strong>the</strong>re. It is a testimony to <strong>the</strong><br />
good things we have been able to do here.<br />
I will be back in <strong>the</strong> pulpit on May 25/26. My last Saturday/Sunday will<br />
be June 8/9.<br />
You will again be in good hands this weekend in worship. Ryan Stewart is<br />
preaching at <strong>the</strong> 5:30 Saturday service. Christy Greenwald will be preaching<br />
Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 and Kerri Johnson will be preaching at 9:30.<br />
Jeff<br />
Our Vision and Mission Statement<br />
Our vision is for all people to be reconciled with God and to one ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
through Jesus Christ our Lord. We strive to be a loving, vibrant and growing<br />
congregation. We seek to streng<strong>the</strong>n our faith through <strong>the</strong> framework of our<br />
<strong>Methodist</strong> heritage. Our mission is to be a place that nurtures disciples on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
spiritual journey.<br />
One arrangement of flowers in <strong>the</strong> Chancel is given<br />
by Bill & Margaret Poitevint, in memory of <strong>the</strong>ir parents,<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Poitevint and<br />
Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Edenfield.<br />
One arrangement of flowers in <strong>the</strong> Chancel is given<br />
by Steve and Marge Carey, in honor of <strong>the</strong> 1st birthday<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir precious granddaughter, Presley Markle.<br />
Prayer Requests<br />
Prayer forms are located at each entrance to <strong>the</strong> Sanctuary.<br />
Please feel free to fill out a form as you come in to worship.<br />
We have people who are praying for you and this service.<br />
To get your Prospector by email call <strong>the</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Office at 706-864-2521 or<br />
e-mail debbiedumc@dahlonegaumc.org.<br />
View <strong>the</strong> Prospector at our website, www.dahlonegaumc.org.<br />
WORSHIP SERVICE<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
Park Street Sanctuary<br />
Saturday 5:30 p.m.—<br />
Blended Service<br />
Sunday 9:30 a.m.—<br />
Contemporary Service<br />
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.—<br />
Traditional Service<br />
The Wesley Foundation<br />
College Ministry Worship<br />
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.<br />
CHURCH STAFF<br />
Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Ross, ext. 226, Senior Pastor pastordumc@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Rev. Christy Greenwald, ext. 227, Assoc. Pastor, Spiritual Formation<br />
christy@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Kerri Johnson, ext. 224, Prayer Minister, akj@windstream.net<br />
Jeremy Noles, Music/Worship Leader 5:30 Saturday Service<br />
Radford Windham, Praise Worship Leader 9:30 Sunday Service<br />
Nathan Dickens, Wesley Foundation Director, 706-867-5937, ndickens1@gmail.com<br />
Lynn La<strong>the</strong>m, Choir Director, 678-617-7505, LLa<strong>the</strong>m@bellsouth.net<br />
Tee Smith, Pianist-Organist, 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday Service<br />
Chris Davis, ext. 222, Youth Dir./Recreation Dir. chris@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Angie Mayo, MMO/Preschool Director , 706-864-8521, mmodumc@dahlonegaumc.org,<br />
dumcmmo@gmail.com<br />
Vanessa Myers, ext. 229, Children’s Director vanessa@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Betsy Eubanks, ext. 228, Business Manager findumc@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Amy Thrailkill ext. 223, Secretary amy@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Debbie Kane, ext. 230, Secretary debbiedumc@dahlonegaumc.org<br />
Janet Eriksson, ext. 225, Intercessors & Jail Transition, janet@finallyfreetransition.org<br />
CHURCH OFFICE M-T: hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon<br />
Phone 706-864-2521 Fax 706-867-6840 www.dahlonegaumc.org<br />
PO Box 455 <strong>Dahlonega</strong>, Ga. 30533<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
Healing Rooms: May 12<br />
UNG Wesley Golf Classic: May 13<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Picnic: May 19<br />
Hilltoppers Event: May 24<br />
FINANCIAL REPORT/MAY 7, 2013<br />
Budget for 2013 $800,000<br />
Amount Given YTD 267,116<br />
Giving Goal for May 62,000<br />
Amount Given May 15,842<br />
Current Debt Balance $2,801,099<br />
Total Building Given YTD 94,391<br />
ATTENDANCE May 4/5<br />
Sat. 5:30–30<br />
Sun. 8:30–52<br />
Sun. 9:30–204<br />
Sun. 11:00–133<br />
Children 9:30–67 Youth– 55<br />
Children 11:00–17 Pioneer Club-58<br />
Adult Sunday School 9:30/11:00–74<br />
Healing Rooms–N/A
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