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CONGRATULATIONS:Amy White and Claude-Raymond Rene' were married on October 18,2008 in Manual Antonio,Costa Rica. Amy and Ray are living in Atlanta. Helen Stotts and Carling Petty were united in marriage on October 26,2008 in the Chapel of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church. Helen and Carling are residing in McDonough. Lisa Marie Hall and Kyle Brandenberger were married on November 15,2008 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah. 
On Sunday, November 9,2008, Mary Anne Brannon was awarded the 2008 Courageous Woman of the Year by UMW President Melanie Lewis. Mary Anne is a Certified Lay Speaker,Sunday School Teacher for the Bridge Builders Class for over 20years, former Chair of the Council on Ministries, a member of the Administrative Board, Co-Chair of the Older Adult Ministries, frequent presenter of the WWNS programs and a Liturgist.Mary Anne also plays the piano for the Marvin Foster Sunday School Class, is a choir member, song leader, and a bell choir member. Mary Anne has written many of the narrations for the choir's special presentations during the Christmas season and is an actor/commedienne with the Morrow Players. The Thursday Friendship Share Group,where Mary Anne is the Vice President and the frequent presenter of programs at the annual retreats,believes that Mary Anne is a "Woman of Courage" similar to that depicted in Harry E. Fosdick's hymn, "God of Grace and God of Glory." The hymn pairs wisdom and courage, joined together for "the facing of this hour," "the living of these days,"and seeking the "Kingdom's goal." It is the way Mary Anne embodies these qualities for serving others and for serving God that inspire those around her; they are why she has been selected as the 2008 "Courageous Woman of the Year." Recent StoriesNannette Dooley Named, 2008 Christian Educator of The Year Nanette Dooley, Nursery Attendant since 1988, was named Christian Educator of The Year on Christian Education Sunday, September 28. She was presented with a plaque by Janice Bales and Fran Valenzuela, Christian Education Chairs, and her name has been added to the Christian Educator of The Year Honor Plaque that hangs in the adult classroom hall. Nannette, a member of MFUMC since 1979, was a volunteer nursery worker for several years prior to her employment. She is a member of the Administrative Board, Cemetery Committee, Barbecue Committee, Bridge Builders Class, Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, UMW, and has served as Single Adult Ministries Chair. Nannette is a very quiet behind-the-scenes worker and supporter of all of our church’s programs and ministries and is most deserving of this honor. Congratulations to Nannette from her Church Family! A big thank you also goes out to the Adult Sunday School classes for providing the meals and to the Young Adult class for providing T-shirts for the children. Volunteers: Susan Adams & Melanie Lewis (directors), Cindy Anderson (story time/decorations), Brian Adams (decorations, labor), Janice Bales (general), Mary Anne Brannon (group leader), Anna Cox (group leader), Barry Crawford (acting), Susan Crawford (group leader), Nelda Dunson (crafts), Kathy Gailey (crafts), Nick Gailey (acting), Shannon Gailey (group leader), Martha Gant (nursery assistance), Tracy Gawel (group leader), Becky Griffin (music), Lisa Hall (music), Chris Hoenes (group leader/acting), Nadine Hoenes (group leader), Keith Larson (acting), Carolyn Lewis (story time/registration), Linda McElhannon (snacks/recreation), Lisa McElhannon (recreation), Ardell McKenzie (material preparation), Brian Rogers (group leader), April Ruffino (recreation), Chuck Ruffino (pictures), Kay Sledge (story time), Jane Thomaston (group leader), Marc Valenzuela (acting), and Laura Wiley (group leader). New MembersKeith & Angie McElhannon by baptism and on profession of faith. Their sons, William and Kenneth, also received baptism and have been placed on the baptized roll. Linda McElhannon on profession of faith. Linda and her husband, Bill Ann Thomas by baptism and on profession of faith. All of these families have been active for some time in the life and ministry of MFUMC and we are happy to extend to each of them the right hand of Christian fellowship and welcome them officially as members of our church family. Welcome to the family! Melvin Dennis Sambolo is being received into membership this morning from Saint Steven Episcopal Church in Monrovia, Liberia. Melvin, a freshman at DeVry University in Decatur studying to be an Electronic Engineer, has been worshiping with us since August. We are delighted to extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to Melvin and welcome him as an official member of Morrow First United Methodist Church. Ardell McKenzie is being received in membership this morning from Christian Life Center, Tinley Park, Illinois. Ardell and her sons, Alex and Kenrell who were baptized this morning, have been worshiping with us and attending church activities since July. We are delighted to extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to Ardell and welcome her as an official member of Morrow First United Methodist Church. August 19, 2007 Welcome to the Church Family! David & Sara Doughty were received into membership on Sunday, August 12, 2007 from St. Luke Lutheran Church in McDonough. David & Sara. They have been worshiping with us and attending church activities for several months, and we are delighted to extend the right hand of Christian fellowship and welcome them as official members of Morrow First UMC. August 16, 2007 Sacrament of BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism is being given today to Alexander “Alex” Trevaughn McKenzie and Kenrell Link McKenzie, sons of Ardell McKenzie in our church and Kenry Martinez of Morrow. Alex was born at Brothman Hospital in Culver City, California on November 21, 1996. Kenrell was born at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California on May 21, 2001. Alex and Kenrell will be placed on the baptized member roll. We rejoice with the McKenzie and Martinez family upon this happy occasion today. August 19, 2007
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