Give the gift of a Christmas dinner to one or more families who depend on The HMUMC Food Pantry. Your donation of $35.00 will help purchase a complete meal that will feed a family of 4-6 with a ham or a turkey and all the trimmings! Please order online at www.hmumc.org by Wednesday, December 14, and place a check in the offering plate with "Christmas Dinner" on the memo line.
We need to fill our shelves for the holidays. Please donate boxed starches, canned meats, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, and jelly. Donation bins are located just inside the portico entrance by the Great Room. Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you does not seem like enough to say for all the volunteers who made the Women’s Christmas Dinner so special this year, but it is all I know to say! Over 80 people volunteered, the hostesses who decorated the tables, the wonderful waiters who served the ladies, Jason Acega, Jason Landers and Donald Lowry who sang and Joshua and Caleb Arcega and Scott Rear who were musicians. A very special thank you to Debbie Garmon, Kathee Hawkins and Denise Hopkins whose help was just great both days. Rev. Diane Parrish brought us a wonderful message, let’s all remember to leave Christ in Christmas this year and keep Him first in our lives every day of 2012.
Again, many thanks for all your hard work to make this event so special! In His Service, Harvey Mann
Parenting class led by Beverly Neville & Mike Lowrie. 11am, Sundays room
339. The study is "5 Critical traits for Godly Parents"
For more information go to http://www.hmumc.org
Peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, canned
fruit, boxed rice, pasta, potatoes, and toilet
tissue. Donation bins are located just inside
the portico entrance by the Great Room.
We have distributed over 3,000 boxes of food! Thank you!!!!
The annual HMUMC Blood Drive is from 1:00pm - 7:00pm
in the Great Room. Sign up online at www.redcrossblood.
org using passcode: hamumc (all lower case) or sign up in the
Narthex before or after worship services today. Bring your Red
Cross donor card or a photo ID when you make your donation.
Volunteers are needed to work in 2-hour shifts with registration
and manning the canteen. Contact Pat Erwin at 770 307-1645 or
patanddouge@comcast.net.
Put costumes on the kids and invite your friends and neighbors for a
night full of fun beginning at 5:30pm with Trunk-R-Treating and a
contest for the best decorated trunk! From 5:30pm-7:00pm enjoy
a chili and hot dog dinner. Don’t forget to enter your chili in the
Chili Cook-Off! At 6:00pm and again at 6:45pm, enjoy the FX
Live Team in the Great Room as they present their program. Visit
www.hmumc.org to sign up for Trunk-R-Treat, the Chili Cook-
Off and Dinner. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening! For additional
information, contact Renee Dickhute at renee.dickhute@hmumc.org.
Join us at HMUMC for arts and crafts, a bake sale, a cake
walk, a silent auction, hot dogs, burgers, lots of games
and “bouncies” for the kids, pumpkins for sale and a
hayride for the whole family...plus entertainment for the whole day!
To help with the event, donate an item for the Silent Auction, or
buy a table to display your crafts, contact Harvey Mann at harvey.
mann@hmumc.org.
This weekly Christian ministry support group is for children
K through 8th grade who have experienced grief due to death,
divorce, or other loss. HMUMC offers six sessions in the fall and
seven in the spring. The 1st session begins Tuesday, October 4,
2011 through Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 6:30pm. If you know a
child who would benefit from Rainbows, if you are called to help,
or have questions, contact Alicia Rowan at 770-310-5380 or Renée
Dickhute at renee.dickhute@hmumc.org. For more information,
visit www.hmumc.org.
Invite your friends and join us today, October 2 at 4:00pm for
our first meeting at the Hamilton Mill Starbuck’s. For more
information, contact A.J. Fish at afish2@students.kennesaw.edu.
Join us for another exciting event coming up Saturday, October 15
from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Childcare is provided. Shaunti Feldhahn, a
well-known author and national speaker will be teaching us how
to “Put the Happily Back in Ever After.” Mark your calendars
today! Email Kristine@Heidger.com for more information.
Youth Choir, led by Jason Landers is open to 6-8 graders from
4:45pm-5:30pm. Puppet Ministry, led by Pastor Dave is open to
youth in grades 6-12 from 4:00pm-4:45pm. Jump in & get involved!
Are you fighting the cancer journey right now or is someone
you love fighting this battle? Join Pete & Amy Tsangarides, and
friends in the Sanctuary for a time of music, testimony, and
prayer. For more information, contact Pete & Amy Tsangarides at
petrosamy@yahoo.com or 770-932-6758.
Three teams take turns throughout the month to pray for the entire
church during each of our Sunday morning worship services.
Contact Walter Barton at wfbbarton@comcast.net.
Support the Hamilton Mill Zaxby's and help stock the HMUMC Food Pantry on Saturday, September 24. Bring two non-perishable items and receive five free chicken fingers!
"Back to the Future"
September 23-25
Men, see you Friday! Email Ken Sawyer or phone 770-826-9318 for more information. You may register at www.ngcumm.org.
Attention all HMUMC men: Our regularly scheduled monthly meeting is Monday, September 19 at 7:00pm, and every third Monday in the Great Room. We're having a fish fry this month, so you won't want to miss it! Come to make some new friends as you enjoy a great dinner, warm fellowship, and a relevant message - It won't cost you a penny, so make plans to join us!
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Imagine increasing communication between Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, parents and group leaders. Add increasing security by the use of stations located throughout the church for family check-in with matching parent/child tags. This new automated system would also provide paging or texting for children birth through youth with increased accuracy of information and elimination of hours of manual entry. It would also eliminate the use of outdated pagers that are in need of being replaced in the future. There are so many benefits to using this software which is available, but the computers are not!
"Worship for the Whole Family, with the Whole Family"
If you are looking for a unique mid-week worship time with your family, Oasis is for you! Join us Wednesdays in the Great Room from 6:15 - 7:15pm for worship and fun!
Men, time is running out to register for the 50th Anniversary of the annual North Georgia UM Men's Retreat at Rock Eagle. It will be a spiritual blessing, so email Ken Sawyer or phone 770-826-9318, or register at www.ngcumm.org.
The bus leaves HMUMC at 8:30am sharp for a tour of Madison, GA, including Heritage Hall, Rose Cottage and more. The cost is $25 each with time for lunch and shopping on your own. RSVP Barbara Goss at 770-235-3572 or email Barbara Goss.
Begins Sunday, September 11
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, please join us Sundays at 5:30pm in Room A-1 for our weekly small group sessions.
This four-week orientation class is offered six times per year for those
considering membership at HMUMC. It’s also designed to teach
and help you explore ways to grow deeper in your faith and make
some new friends. Our next session begins September 11. Visit
www.hmumc.org to register for this class or one of the upcoming
2011 classes. Click ‘I’m New to HMUMC’ and click ‘Starting Point’.
Openings are available in our Fall 2011, 4 day, 4 year old class.
Contact Jennifer Markham or Heather McCreary at 770-271-2783.
Registration for the 2012-13 school year is January 25, 2012. To
register as a church member, you must join by September 25, 2011.
Visit www.hmumc.org to sign up for a fall study today! Click on
Ways to Grow, then Bible Studies or Disciple Bible and you will
find them listed! Questions? Call Harvey Mann at 770-271-8855.
Please join other members and guests for dinner and fellowship
every Wednesday night from 5:30pm–6:30pm. Complete the
reservation form in your bulletin, register online at the church’s
website, or call the church office at 770-271-8855, ext 114 no later
than noon Monday. Pay at the door. Adults $6 each, children 3-10
years $3 each and children two and under eat free.
Maximum cost per family is $25.
The meal for August 31, 2011 is:
Adults: Pork Loin, Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots & Salad Bar
Children’s Entrée: Hot Dog
See you tonight at 6:15 for Oasis! Worship for the whole family, with the whole family!
Oasis is returning Wednesday night, August 24th. Worship for the whole family, with the whole family! Note the new start time: 6:15-7:15.
Acolyte Training
Attention all 3rd-5th grade boys and girls! If you want to serve
at Hamilton Mill UMC in a very important way, sign up to be
an acolyte for the 11:00am worship service. Acolyte training
is Sunday, August 21 in the Sanctuary, following the 11:00am
worship service. To RSVP or to ask questions, contact Alison
Thomas at ma_thomas@yahoo.net or renee.dickhute@hmumc.org.
Don’t miss out on good food, fun & fellowship, as our Kitchen
Angels return to prepare dinner this night and every Wednesday
night thereafter from 5:30pm–6:30pm. Several exciting dinners
are planned including: Mexican Night, Oriental Night, as well as
guest entertainment and games! We’ll kickoff with BBQ Chicken,
Green Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad Bar, and Dessert. Make
reservations during Sunday morning worship services, or on the
church website. Dinner is $6 for adults and $3 for children 3-10,
with a family maximum of $25.
This four-week orientation class is offered six times per year for those
considering membership at HMUMC. It’s also designed to teach
and help you explore ways to grow deeper in your faith and make
some new friends. Our next session begins this Sunday. Visit www.
hmumc.org to register for this class or one of the upcoming 2011
classes. Click ‘I’m New to HMUMC’ and click ‘Starting Point’.
The FX LIVE Team is presenting two identical programs in the Great Room on Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30pm and Sunday, August 21 at 4:00pm. Join us on either of these dates as we begin the fall season with snacks, music and a fun, interactive, multi-media worship experience designed for kids and their families of all ages!
FX LIVE..."Where kids bring their parents to worship"
United Methodist Men Meeting - August 15
Attention all HMUMC men: Our regularly scheduled monthly meeting is Monday, August 15 at 7:00pm, and every 3rd Monday in the Great Room. Come to make some new friends as you enjoy a great dinner, warm fellowship, and a relevant message - it won't cost you a penny, so make plans to join us!
What do you get when you collide "Sundae Sunday" with the HMUMC Annual Church Picnic? You get a Kickoff Cookout!
Join us here on the church grounds for our first annual Kickoff Cookout from 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, August 14. This "don't miss" event includes hamburgers, hotdogs, moonwalks, music, games, punt/pass/kick competition, homemade ice cream contest (with tasting), and your chance to view and sign up for fall ministries available at HMUMC! Church members and regular attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share, and for other guests to just come and enjoy this time of fellowship. What a special day this will be for our church family and community to gather together!
HMUMC Wellness Ministry - First Hike August 13
Take A Hike! Seriously though...the Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church Wellness Ministry is proud to announce the launching of a new Hiking Club, headed up by Cory Blockmon, an avid hiker, personal trainer and former Braves minor league pitcher. The first HMUMC Hike will be Saturday, August 13th at Panther Creek. If you are interested, e-mail Cory at HikingGodsCreation@hmumc.org.
Starting Point Orientation Class - August 7
Starting Point is held on Sundays at 9:30am in Modular Room A-6. This four-week orientation class is offered six times per year for those considering membership at HMUMC. It is also designed to teach and help you explore ways to grow deeper in your faith and make some new friends. Our next session begins August 7. Visit www.hmumc.org to register for this class or one of the upcoming 2011 classes. Click "I'm new to HMUMC," and then click "Starting Point."
La Vie en Rose Luncheon - August 1
Join us in the Sanctuary at noon on Monday, August 1 for our French-themed La Vie en Rose Luncheon for food, fellowship, and Electronic BINGO! Break away from the dog days of summer and enjoy fun with your brothers and sisters in the Lord. R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 29 (cut-off date) to Robert Pitt or 404-395-3956 so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone.
Join us Saturday, July 30 at 7:30am in the Great Room and experience the way Angel Food Ministries helps the community! We need anyone that enjoys "smiling" and "serving others," and we look forward to seeing you there.
Mother's Morning Out is currently registering for the fall. We are excited that we able to serve more children by adding another 19-23 Tuesday/Thursday month class! Currently we still also have a few available openings in our 12-18 month old class. Contact Amy Stokes at 770-271-8855 ext. 302 or email amy.stokes@hmumc.org for further information or to schedule a tour.
Upward Cheer and Basketball Camps
The Upward ministry continues to grow and offers a wonderful
opportunity for children to participate in sports while sharing the
Word of Jesus! Cheer camp is July 11-15. Basketball camp is July
25-29. Registration forms and a box marked “Upward” for you
to place your completed form and fee are at the Welcome Center.
You may also place your form and fee in Cathy Farnie’s in-box
located in the church’s front office. For more information, contact
Cathy Farnie at Cathy.Farnie@HMUMC.org or 770-842-9171.
Women’s Summer Refresher July 16
Do you ever feel like you are missing the party? Join us in the
Sanctuary from 9:15am-1:30pm as Beverly Neville shares about
“Missing the Party” and helps us examine the story of the
Prodigal Son, his brother, and how God restores relationships.
The day includes time spent with other ladies of our church and
community, while enjoying fellowship, a great lunch and an
inspirational speaker.
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Red Cross and all those who will receive the gift of blood from the donors at HMUMC--thank you!. Summer is always a time of extreme need for blood and due to your generosity and willingness to give of yourselves and your time (and especially to our first time donors who worked up the courage to donate) we collected 48 units of blood.
None of this happens without the support of our pastors and church staff and the volunteers who worked before and the day of the drive. Those who donated (or tried to donate) blood are our heroes and it is a blessing to see God working through them to anonymously help someone in need of this great gift.
Thank you once again,
Pat Erwin (Coordinator of Red Cross Blood Drive at HMUMC)
Thank you to everyone who helped 79 golfers enjoy a day of
golf and fellowship while raising over $2,000 for the HMUMC
Food Pantry. Special thanks to Mike Barry, Richard Avery, Doris
Walker, Tom Carson, and Candy Curtis for their hard work
pulling this special day off. Thank you to Marty Still, Kathy
Thompson, Allison Avery, Molly Moore, Sarah Beth Moore, and
Candler Curtis for their help, and to the UM Men for cooking
lunch. Planning for 2012 has already begun! Until then, contact
John Boozer@john_boozer@yahoo.com to volunteer for The
Pantry.
Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one Christian care-giving ministry,
where trained and committed lay servants reach out to people
struggling with difficult life circumstances. If you think that God
may be calling you to serve in this way, and you would like to
hear more about Stephen Ministry at HMUMC, please come to
a 20-30 minute informational meeting right after the 11:00am
worship service on Sunday, June 26, upstairs in Room 339.
Attention all HMUMC men: Our regularly scheduled monthly
meeting is Monday, June 20 at 7:00pm, and every 3rd Monday in
the Great Room. Come to make some new friends as you enjoy a
great dinner, warm fellowship, and a relevant message – It won’t
cost you a penny, so make plans to join us!
Grief Share
Grief recovery is a painful process. Join Barbara and Warren Goss
as they lead a new session of Grief Share beginning Sunday at
5:30pm in Modular Room A-6, where you will benefit from the
support, understanding and prayers of others.
There are many ways to volunteer and show others the love of
Jesus Christ. Contact Robin Boozer at robin.boozer@hmumc.org.
• Hospitality Host/Hostess: Greet guests at the Welcome Center
each Sunday before services.
• Card Writer: Once a month in the comfort of your home, write a
card to those on the prayer list.
• Greeter: One Sunday per month to greet incoming guests at one
of the church entry doors before the 9:30am worship service.
• Receptionist: Pick a day or more Monday-Thursday and assist
the church staff by answering the phones.
• Meal Provider: Once or twice a quarter prepare a home-cooked
meal for church families in need.
• Coffee Host/Hostess: One Sunday per month, assist with the
Sunday Morning Coffee Break between the 9:30am and 11:00am
worship services.
• 10 Minute Party Host/Hostess: Select a worship service and
welcome guests afterwards at our lemonade and cookie reception.
Some openings are still available in the four and five year old
classes for the 2011-12 school year. There is a waiting list for the
two and three year old classes. To enroll your child, or add them
to the waiting list, call the Preschool at 770-271-2783 for details.
