Monday, December 14, 2009

Care Packages!

Is somone you know (or are you!) away from home for work, college, or the military?

Share their address with us so that we can brighten their day by reminding them that their church family loves them!

The care package ministry is working hard to collect addresses, get packages together, and start sending out little blessings!

If you know of someone send their name, address, email address, and birthday to Sara Hildebrand at hildebrandsara@yahoo.com.

Young Adult Party!

When: Sunday the 20th!

Where: Matt and Amy Tuggle's house (address below)

Who: Young Adults who are out of high school to mid-20s

What: A time to hang out with old friends and meet new people. We'll have some food, we'll play some ladder golf, and we'll talk a bit about what this Christmas thing is all about.

If you're in town come hang out for a couple of hours, you wont regret it!

1920 Ashton Pointe Dr.
Dacula, GA 30019

LifeGroups

If you have been…
…desiring deeper friendships…
…wanting to get more involved in HMUMC…
…sensing a need for a closer relationship with God…
Then joining a Life Group may be just the thing for you.

Life Groups are small groups of adults that meet regularly for the purpose of establishing and sustaining lasting Christian friendships. Several groups are already meeting and we are getting ready to start new groups! One of the first observations God makes about human beings is that it is not good for us to be alone (Genesis 2:18). At Hamilton Mill UMC you don’t have to be!

To get involved email the following information to Matt Tuggle at Matt.Tuggle@hmumc.org.

Name: ______________________________________________________

____ I am interested in joining a Life Group

*I am available (delete all that do not apply): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

*I am interested in a Life Group for: Couples, Singles, Men, Women, Everyone

*I am interested in a Life Group for people in their _________ (age)

____ I am interested in sponsoring a young adult Life Group by praying for them, establishing relationships with them, and assisting them with the cost of childcare

____ I am interested in volunteering to help with childcare so that parents can participate in their Life Group

For more information contact Matt Tuggle at Matt.Tuggle@hmumc.org.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Falcons and Fellowship

Every Sunday at 2:00 a group of the youngest adults in our community (late-teens to mid-20s) are getting together at me and Amy's house for some football, some fellowship, and some devotoinal time.

We've been having a great time so if you're not old (and by old I mean 30) come and hang out. If you are old (again, think "30"), invite some of the youngins you know to come and join us.

Email me for directions or with questions. We're just getting this group going so this is an exciting time to be involved! See you Sunday.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Live Beyond Yourself


Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. - 1 Timothy 6:18 NIV

What does it mean to follow Jesus? This is the most important question of our time. It is important because we are looking for a new way to live. We're searching for a different "value" system and a new way to feel "valued" as people. We have grown tired and empty of trying to live according to the values of our culture. This culture we live in values all the wrong things and all the things that are wrong for us. The end result has been weakened hearts, homes and nation. Many of us have been living beyond our means not only financially, but emotionally as well.

It is time for us to live beyond ourselves with a new kind of power - to live a life that brings tremendous value to our families, friends and community. This kind of living brings new values and value to our life. This is why the question about following Jesus is so important - because Jesus Christ has made possible the kind of life that adds value to the lives of others and makes our life worth living. He invites us to follow Him into that kind of life.


The theme of this fall's congregation study is "Living Beyond Myself." As a congregation, we will be reading Bill Hybels' book, "Volunteer Revolution," and a devotional guide titled, "40 Days to a More Generous Life." These two books do a great job helping us understand what it means to follow Christ by joining ourselves to a praying, growing, serving and giving community. More importantly, as we come together in community, home groups and Sunday school classes, Christ blesses us with His presence. In fact He promised, "for where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20.)

I want to encourage every Christian to grow deeper in their faith and discover what it means to live as God intended us to live - to experience the good news of a different way to live. I hope you will join Rachael and me in this four-week conversation.

To participate in this church-wide study, fill out the yellow insert in this Sunday's bulletin and place it in the offering plate. You can also indicate if you would like to host and/or lead a group in your home. For further information, contact Harvey Mann at Harvey.Mann@hmumc.org.

Joyfully yours,

Dr. David L. Davis

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Youth Opportunities

Hello! I am so happy to be on staff here at HMUMC. I just wanted to bring your attention to several groups that we are starting again. I would love for you to be a part of these Sunday night ministries:

Youth Choir 3:00-3:45

Youth Drama 3:45-4:30

Youth Puppets 4:30-5:30

Please come join us for these ministries in the choir room downstairs. (room 148/149) You do not need to have any prior experience. I can’t wait to meet all of you!



In Him,

Becca

770-271-8855 ext.102

Becca.Barnes@hmumg.org

Church Picnic Rescheduled

Due to the inclmate weather and the forecast for the next several days, the church picnic has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11th. We hope that you can join us on the 11th!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Parking Lot Sealing

The lower parking lot will be closed Friday, September 11th starting at 1:00 pm. Please park by the modular building.

The modular building parking lot will be closed on Saturday, September 12th. Please use the parking lot in front of the main building.

The entie parking lot should be finished and the entire parking lot should be open for parking on Sunday.

Upcoming Events

Young Adult (+ or -) Cookout!!
You’re invited, single or married, to Matt and Amy Tuggle’s house for a cookout today at 6:00pm! Come hang out, get to know one another, and talk about the young adult community and developing small groups at HMUMC. Your friends and children are welcome. All you need to bring is a chair! Matt and Amy’s address is 1920 Ashton Pointe Drive, Dacula, GA 30019. For more information, please call 804-399-5518.

It’s Picnic Time!
Everyone is invited to the HMUMC picnic September 20th from 1:00pm-4:00 pm at Duncan Creek Park Pavilion. The United Methodist’s Men will be
grilling hamburgers and hotdogs. Lemonade and iced tea will also be provided. We ask families whose last name begins A-J to bring a dessert to share and families whose last name begins K-Z to bring a side dish to share.

We have reserved the pavilion with over 30 picnic tables, located at the first right as you pull into the park off Braselton Highway. There is a grassy area by the pavilion, a playground, and a basketball court, so bring a blanket and enjoy the afternoon with your friends and church family. Get ready for an afternoon of fun with sack races, three-legged races, and more! This year we will have a church-wide wiffle ball game and softball game to involve the young and old. Look for the team sign-ups in the Narthex. Invite a friend to join in on the fun!

If you are interested in helping with the activities, please email Robin Boozer at robin.boozer@hmumc.org.

United Methodist Men’s Meeting
Attention all HMUMC men: We’re changing the day and place of our regular monthly meetings. Beginning this month, we’ll meet every 3rd Monday in the Great Room. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 21 at 7:00pm. Come make some new friends as you enjoy a great dinner, warm fellowship, and a relevant message – and it won’t cost you a penny! Make plans to join us!

Nifty-Fifty Ladies Luncheon
The (NFL) Nifty-Fifty Ladies will meet for lunch on Thursday September 17th at 12:30 pm at Buffalo’s CafĂ© located at 3450 Braselton Hwy in Dacula. All ladies are invited to attend no matter which side of “50” you might be on. Come for a good time of food and fellowship. If you plan to join the group for lunch, please contact Linda Headley no later than September 16th at
770-932-0060 or ljheadley@bellsouth.net.

Wesley Walk for Others
On Saturday, October 24th at 7:30am the 27th Annual Wesley Walk for Others will be held at Stone Mountain; 1,200 to 1,500 United Methodists and their friends will walk around Stone Mountain to raise money to help support the Wesley Community Centers. If you are interested in walking or volunteering call Harvey Mann for more information at 770-271-8855, or email her at
harvey.mann@hmumc.org.

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