FAIRBURN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. 5 Washington Street Fairburn, GA 30213

Non-Profit Postal Permit #1 Fairburn, GA 30213

770-964-3393
FAX: 770-964-7122

EMAIL: FairburnUMC@aol.com Visit us at www.FairburnUMC.com

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The Fairburn FlameJanuary 2, 2013

JOHNS PAGE: Thoughts for the New Year
As we enter this new year, I wanted to share some bits of wisdom which I have collected through the years, and which might be of interest to you. If you follow any or all of this advice, you might just have a great year in 2013. (Results, however, may vary, and are not guaranteed!) Live so that you wouldnt be afraid to sell the family parrot to the town gossip. Will Rogers Laugh at your problems; everyone else does. Pick battles big enough to matter, but small enough to win. When your dreams turn to dust, vacuum. Be kind to dumb animals: they are kind to dumb people Dont miss the magic of the moment by focusing on whats to come. A smile is contagious; be a carrier. If theres no wind, row. Dont base your life on other peoples expectations. If opportunity doesnt knock, build a door. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. You can either complain that the rose bushes have thorns Or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.

Jack Jennings

As you can see, life is mainly about attitude...what you do with what life gives you. Oh, and by the way, heres just a little more wisdom that I know will help you: Jesus replied, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. (Matthew 22:37-40) Ill see you Sunday.

In His Name,

My door is always open john.h.page@ngumc.net Cell: 404-234-4603

MISSION TREE 2012

Gifts to Missions = $1,618 (as of 12/31/12) On behalf of the children of Murphy-Harpst Childrens Center and the United Methodist Childrens Home, the FUMC Missions Committee thanks you for your generosity.

Healthy Habit Hints

From your Health & Wellness Committee

The Mind is a Powerful Thing

Some patients will feel better after taking a medication even if the drug doesn't actually do anything to treat their condition. It's called the "placebo effect." But there's another side to the power of suggestion: Patients may develop symptoms and side effects purely because they've been told about them. A new report analyzes the so-called "nocebo effect" and suggests that doctors learn how to better "exploit the power of words" for the benefit of patients. Patients themselves are crucial players in this too. "It is not only the power of the mostly unintentionally negative words of physicians and nurses, but also the power of negative expectations, negative experiences and fears of the patients. In one study, researchers randomly divided 50 patients with chronic back pain into two groups: One was told that a leg-flexing test could boost their pain slightly, while the other was told that it wouldn't affect their pain. Those who were warned about pain reported actually having more pain and didn't perform as well on the test. Research has also shown that people who think they might get a drug can develop its side effects even if it's not actually administered.The words of doctors and nurses can affect patients negatively, too. "Patients are highly receptive to negative suggestion, particularly in situations perceived as existentially threatening, such as impending surgery, acute severe illness, or an accident," the researchers wrote. "Persons in extreme situations are often in a natural trance state and thus highly suggestible. This state of consciousness leaves those affected vulnerable to misunderstandings arising from literal interpretations, ambiguities and negative suggestion." Medical staff members can trigger problems by emphasizing the negative ("you are a high-risk patient"), being uncertain ("this medication may help"), focusing attention on things like pain and nausea ("signal if you feel pain") and trivializing the situation ("you don't need to worry"), the report said.
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UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME

In Honor of Fran Enyart by Marjorie Bellah In Honor of Marie Bellah by Anonymous In Honor of Christian Howell & Family by Sandra Vann In Honor of Ann Lippmann by Judy Lippmann In Honor of Kim and Bill Dyer by Marka Merrick In Honor of Kay and David Horton by Marka Merrick In Honor of Sam and Jennifer Wilder by Marka Merrick In Honor of Dr. John Page by CUC Sunday School Class 9 Anonymous Donations MANY DIAPERS

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTER

In Memory of George Harrison by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Sue Godwin by Margaret & Gordon Kilgore From Crosstalk Sunday School Class From Longino Fellowship Class In Memory of Gladys Tilley by Barbara & Charlie Biggs In Honor of Marjorie Bellah by Sandra Vann In Honor of Ray & Betty Hannah by Margaret & Gordon Kilgore In Memory of Janie Boyd by Jack & Patsy Jackson In Honor of Alfred Boyd by Teresa and Billy In Honor of Billie Sue Yates by Teresa & Billy In Honor of Michael and Ginger Wilder by Marka Merrick In Memory of J. P. Jackson by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Billie Sue Yates by Margaret & Gordon Kilgore In Honor of Suzanne and Chip Price by Marka Merrick In Memory of Weyman Newton by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Nancy Page by CUC Sunday School Class In Memory of Bill & Robbie Martin by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Judy Lippmann by Margaret & Gordon Kilgore In Honor of Alfred Boyd by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Rotelle Jackson by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Frances Newton by Patsy & Jack Jackson In Honor of Melba Harrison by Patsy & Jack Jackson 17AnonymousDonations

HAPPENINGS AT FAIRBURN UMC

January Birthdays
1. Mary Jane Dorsey 2. Bernie Grable 3. Janice Schell 4. Duane Oswald 5. Norma Hamilton 7. Glen Emory 8. Kenda Jefferson 9. Anne Rivers Siddons 11. Ernest Jernigan 14. Megan Seymour 15. Mary Faye McDowell 16. Betsy Anderson, Cassie Thomas 17. Lynda Wiggins, James Schell 18. Janice Lamb, Lani Hannah 19. Mary Gaddy, Lucille Anderson, Natalie McWright 20. Joyce Conner, Sam Ridenhour 21. William Bracey. Alvin Landrum 22. Walter Cook, Ray Hannah, David Biggs 23. Elizabeth Cook, Melissa Lyle 24. Gussie Allison 28. Marian Johnson, Daren Lamb 29. Mike Dyson, Amy Butts

EVERYONE WELCOME! Saturday morning, January 26, 2013

Atlanta-College Park District

Vital Leaders Make Vital Congregations
Keynote Speaker: Bishop Mike Watson Specifically for all the newly elected leaders of our church, but open to anyone who is interested in learning more about The United Methodist Church Early Registration: $5 (through Dec. 31) Late Registration: $6 (Jan. 2-14) Make checks payable to Atlanta College Park District, but turn in to our church office. 8:00am9:00 am Registration & Refreshments 9:00 am10:30 am Bishop Watson speaks 10:45am12:15pm Workshops 12:15pm12:30pm Closing Workshops (choose one): *Finance, *SPRC, *Lay Leadership, *Trustees, *Emerging Leaders, *Missions Q&A, *BLESS: Reviving Your Church While Transforming Your Community We will be taking our bus, so please let the church office know if you would like to attend.

Family Night Suppers are back!!

January 9th6:00 pm MenuSpaghetti, salad, dessert Program: Fire Safety/Fairburn Fire Department Come show your support for own Evening Crew of the Fairburn Fire Department.. Future Dates: January 23 February 13Ash Wednesday February 27 March 13 March 28Maundy Thursday April 10 April 24 May 8 May 22

Calling All Men of FUMC

Please join us this Saturday, January 5, at 8:00am for a big breakfast and fellowship. Meet us in the Fellowship Hall for a great start to your week-end.

The 2013 Flower Calendar is now in the church office. Please call or come by to reserve your special date to share flowers with your church family.

Thank you all for your sweet expressions of sympathy when my daddy passed away. It meant a lot to me and to my family. Lynda Wiggins

OUR FAITHFULNESS
I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and support it with my prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. SUNDAY

Regular Weekly Events

Sunday School Worship MONDAY Knit WitsL AA & Al-AnonFH & L WEDNESDAY Choir PracticeS THURSDAY Knit WitsL AA & Al-Anon - FH & L 9:45 am 11:00 am 10:00 am 8:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm

PRAYERS
In the Hospital/Rehab ALFRED BOYD, Kindred (formerly LaFayette Rehab), room 911 RAY CODY, brother of Betty Mayeske, Presbyterian Vil lage, Austell BETTY DAVENPORT, sister of Diane Williamson, LaFay ette Rehab CAROL ELLARD, Emory-Midtown (Crawford Long) KAREN ELLINGTON KING, cousin of Jane Storey BILL SEYMOUR, Piedmont-Buckhead CLAUDE THOMAS, uncle of Jane Storey, Emeritus at Newnan At Home JOAN BEZEK, daughter of Ann & Wiley Lewallen JERRIE BONNER GERALDINE BROWN, friend of Martha Hargill MIKE DYSON EARL GODFREY, friend of Dave & Sandi Cook LINDA JOHNSTON, sister-in-law of Lilli Richards REBECCA McGINNIS, friend of Megan Seymour & Lilli Richards . RUPERT PARCHMENT (678-972-8818) FRANK PULLEN, uncle of Elaine Thompson LINDA WHITE BILLIE SUE YATES THOSE ON OUR LONG-TERM INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST (Copies available by e-mail or pick-up. Please contact Bris Rex @ 770-964-0781

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES Sat., Jan. 5 8:00 am United Methodist Men Breakfast & MeetingFH All Men Welcome! 9:30 am Trustees Committee MeetingL Wed., Jan. 9 6:00 pm Family Night Supper Menu: Spaghetti Program: Fairburn Fire Dept. Wed., Jan. 23 6:00 pm Family Night Supper Sat. Jan. 26 8:00 am to 12:15pm Atlanta-College Park District Leadership Training at Hoosier Memorial UMC Wed., Feb.13 6:00 pm Family Night Supper Ash Wednesday Service

PRESENCE
12/23/12 12/30/12 Sunday School na Sunday School 34 Weekly $4202.10 7067.00 Worship 116 Worship 70 Year-To-Date na na

GIFTS
Receipts12/23/12 Receipts12/30/12 Expenses Other Gifts:

Do your church records need an update? Have you changed your phone number or address? Got a new e-mail address? Got married? If so, please contact the church office by phone or e-mail so that we have everything correct.

Mission Tree $103.

(Reminders)
Altar Guild JanD. Dyson, L. Wiggins Trustee Door Duty JanTBD Nursery (infant thru Pre-K)

Epiphany of the Lord The Glow of a Star

Matthew 2:1-12
Lectionary Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Matthew 2:1-12 Ephesians 3:1-12

SERVICE

Ushers

1/6L. Anderson, F.Bates, C.Biggs, S. Cook, D.Longino, H.Melear 12/30F.Bates, C.Biggs, G.Emory, R.Hannah, M.Mayeske, B.McConnell
Greeter Ministry

1/6Bea Rogers 1/13Jerusalem Cox

All children ages kindergarten and above, please sit with parents during Worship Service until dismissed for Childrens Church.

1/6Jerry & Diane Williamson 1/13Ray & Betty Hannah

Church Staff Dr. John Page, Jr., Pastor Parks Greene, Director of Music Marian Johnson, Accompanist Sandy Wetter, Financial Clerk Mary Ware, Custodian Lilli Richards & Lynda Wiggins, Church Secretaries