This weekend brought a rare Snow Day to Newnan, so in an abundance of caution Newnan First United Methodist canceled in-person services. Revs. Andrew Chappell and Connor Bell gathered to record a devotional that was live streamed, which you can listen to here! The following was also sent out in an email: In the life of the church, today is known as…

John 1:1-18 The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not…

Luke 2:41-52 The Boy Jesus at the Temple Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinkin…

Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem t…

Micah 5:2-5a “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor bears a son, and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelit…

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Luke 17:11-19 Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the pr…

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say Rejoice!由Newnan FUMC

1 Kings 17:8-16 Then the word of the Lord came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may ha…

On All Saints Sunday, we remembered the church members who've died this year. "Let saints on earth in concert sing with those whose work is done; for all the servants of our King in heaven and earth are one." - Charles Wesley The scripture came from Psalm 24: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he f…

Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made." But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not sw…

John 13:1-17 Pastor Appreciation Sunday was October 13, 2024 THANK YOU to Reverends Andrew Chappell and Connor Bell, who are the most visible as our preachers yet are on-call 24/7, standing with congregants and others to offer spiritual and other support in times of confusion and transition, times of heart-wrenching sorrow and times of overwhelming…

Imitating Christ’s Humility - Philippians 2:1-11 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out o…

Matthew 26:36-44 Gethsemane 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. St…

Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:8-11 Call to worship: Genesis 2:2-3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing So on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, Because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Amen.…

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The Gospel reading comes from Mark 6:30-31 - The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” When was the last time you were intentiona…

Mark 10:46-52由Newnan FUMC

This week's scripture reading came from John 6:1-21. Tabgha, on the slopes of the Mount of Beatitudes just off the shores of the Sea of Galilee, is the site of several significant events in the life of Jesus. There stands a modern church, which protects the remains of a 4th-century AD mosaic that depicts the bread loaves and two fish that Jesus mul…

This week's scripture reading is from Jonah 4:1-11, and the scripture response was the full song of Jonah and The Whale. Verse 1 In the Bible we are told Of a prophet who was called To a city that was steeped in awful sin All the people in that place Were devoid of saving grace And the prophet seemed afraid to enter in Verse 2 Then ol’ Jonah forth …

This week's service featured quite a bit of special music, so that has been included in this episode of the podcast for all the enjoy! We started with a special Opening Voluntary, with Marian Steed, soprano, singing “O Gracious Light” in an arrangement by Dorothy Papadakos that features a Whale Recording by Dr. Roger Payne. The unpublished music se…

Scripture Reading from Jonah 1:17-2:10 Scripture response is a song played on guitar and sung by Rev. Bell “Jonah and the Whale,” vs. 2 and 3 Verse 2 Then ol’ Jonah forth was sent That old Nineveh might repent But instead of that to Tarshish he set sail Oh the sailors, they were kind But Jonah had a stubborn mind So off the ship he went into the be…

Scripture Reading from Jonah 1:1-6 As a Scripture Response, Rev. Bell played guitar and sang “Jonah and the Whale," vs. 1 and 2 Verse 1 In the Bible we are told Of a prophet who was called To a city that was steeped in awful sin All the people in that place Were devoid of saving grace And the prophet seemed afraid to enter in Chorus Over there, In …

Romans 2:29 Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit and not in the letter.由Newnan FUMC

Philippians 2:12-12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.由Newnan FUMC

Colossians 3:9b-10 (CEB) Take off the old human nature with its practices and put on the new nature, which is renewed in knowledge by conforming to the image of the one who created it.由Newnan FUMC

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Joshua 4:4-7 Youth Minister Paul Mosely shared the message during our 11am service as we honored our 2024 graduates.由Newnan FUMC

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Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.由Newnan FUMC

Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope w…

Ephesians 3:14-22 (MSG) My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spiritónot a brute strength but a glorious inner strengthóthat Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted fi…

Ephesians 2:11-22 (MSG) But don't take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders to God's ways had no idea of any of this, didnít know the first thing about the way God works, hadn't the faintest idea of Christ. You knew nothing of that rich history of God's covenants and promises in Israel, hadn't a clue about what God was …

Ephesians 1:15-23 (MSG) That's why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn't stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to mak…

"Love Is Stronger Than Death" - Rev. Andrew Chappell's Easter message Mark 16:1-8由Newnan FUMC

Mark 11:1-11 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' …

Matthew 10:16-31 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they …

John 3:14-21 | Confirmation Sunday It’s not just about believing God is who God says God is. It’s about believing and trusting and having confidence that God can do what God says God can do. Movie Quote Trivia. If you don’t know this about me, I’m a big movie fan. For some reason, I can remember movie lines better than a lot of other things. Often,…

We welcomed Reverend Karen Kagiyama to Newnan First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 3. She preached on the Gospel of John 2:13-22. Rev. Kagiyama is the O. Wayne Rollins Director of Pastoral Care at Wesley Woods Senior Living. A graduate of Emory University and the Candler School of Theology at Emory, Karen is an ordained elder in the North…

Today is DENSE. But it’s not my fault, it’s Paul’s fault. Romans 4:13-25 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath,…

Galatians 6:11-18 See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may bo…

Transfiguration Sunday | Mark 9: 2-9 Rev. Andrew Chappell asks this of his congregation: Are you prepared to allow God to change you in such important and intense ways that he might be able to use you for peace? Are you ready to allow God to transfigure your life? Are you ready to live a life of dynamic faith? The Transfiguration. I’ve always viewe…

Mark 1:29-39 | Dynamics of Faith: Caring Community | Rev. Jeff Rogers由Newnan FUMC

Mark 1:21-28 | Dynamics of Faith: One Step At A Time | Rev. Andrew Chappell由Newnan FUMC

Mark 1:14-20 | Immediately He Called Them | Rev. Connor Bell由Newnan FUMC

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