Newborn United Methodist Church
Newborn UMC is located in the quiet little town of Newborn, Georgia, where Newton County borders Jasper and Morgan counties. Coming up 142, just turn left at the Quick Stop Gas Station onto Church Street, cross the R/R tracks, and you will see the beautiful little white church. Newborn UMC was started in 1820, making it the oldest church in Newton County. We average 100 people at the 11 am worship service, which is large enough to have some good singing, but small enough where everyone “knows your name.” We are a mix of young and old, and we like our music both traditional and contemporary.
In addition to the Worship Service, we have Sunday School classes for all ages, starting in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 am.
At Newborn UMC you will also find great fellowship and learning in the Youth, Men's, and Women's groups. We also have Choir practice Wednesday nights at 6 pm, lead by Oxford Professor and musician extraordinaire, Dr. David Leinweber. Special Bible studies and currently a craft group making stained glass windows!
We work with Shiloh Baptist, Springfield Missionary Baptist, Mansfield UMC, Mt. Pleasant UMC and other churches in the Disciples For Christ Food Ministry, which Newborn UMC hosts. We give food away to those in need on the Second Saturday every month at 10 am.
On the third Sunday every month we have our "Fellowship Lunch", a covered-dish, pot-luck event, where the whole church eats together, sometimes it so so crowded the kids have to take their plates outside!
We sponsor a Trunk-N-Treat every October, it is a safe, family friendly, halloween party. This year it will be on Sunday, October 31st starting at 4:30 pm. Last year we had over 500 people, making it the largest outdoor event in Newborn all year.
We have members who come from as far away as Buckhead, Fairplay, Conyers, and Monticello, and we have a good many from right here in Newborn. Please know that wherever you come from, you are welcome here any time!
Thank your for your interest,
John Donaldson
Newborn United Methodist Church
118 Church Street, PO Box 53
Newborn GA 30056
Office: 770-786-3574Cell: 678-925-2538
email: john@newbornumc.org
Newborn United Methodist Church Staff
Pastor: Reverend John Donaldson
"Pastor John" is a native of Atlanta, GA, a 1984 Graduate of Asbury College, Served in the Marines from 84-88, 1994 Graduate of Asbury Seminary. He is an ordained Elder in the UMC and has served UM Churches in Kentucky, North Dakota, Minnesota, and at various locations in Georgia. He and his wife Lori have been blessed with 26 years of marriage and 4 wonderful children, and one great daughter-in-law. John has been the Pastor in Newborn since 2005. In addition to his church duties, has also been a columnist for the Covington News, he publishes the Newborn News, and serves on the Newborn Town Council, and is Mayor Protem.
Church Pianist & Choir Director
David is equally comfortable on the piano or guitar, and has his own singing group called the Silverbirds, His day job is History Professor at Oxford College. He has served as the pianist for several churches, and has been with Newborn UMC since 2007. He joins us with his wife Mary and his two sons Daniel and Andrew.
Treasurer: Patty Leathers
Patty is a Certified Public Accountant with over twenty years experience, and has been the Treasurer for Newborn UMC since 2002. She is also a member of the United Methodist Women and sings in the Choir. Husband Jim is also a CPA and a member of the Trustees.
Custodian: Monica Hellekson
Monica's day job takes her all around North America, if you call her she might answer in Vancover, or in Maine. But on the weekends she is back in Newborn helping to make the church look nicer. She is also the one to thank for many of the beautiful flowers on the outside of the church. Monica has been with Newborn UMC for over twenty years, and she comes with her husband Roger, and often a grandchlld or two.
Secretary: Melanie Hilton
Melanie started as our paid part-time secretary in January, 2010. She brings a wealth of computer experience, along with four delightful children -- Conner, Evan, Averi, and Bailey. Her husband, Todd, can often be found running the sound or the powerpoint in the worship service.