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He is risen! What now?
What an amazing week it has been! We experienced beautiful and moving worship services on Thursday and Friday of Holy Week. And then Sunday came. With it being my first Easter morning here at AFUMC, I didn't really know what to expect. And let me be the first to say, everything I experienced was beyond my expectations! Almost 4,000 people experienced a lively and celebratory Easter morning. Personally, I experienced three worship services that were all rich and offered an incredible diversity of music, liturgy, preaching and hospitality. In ALL of these things, the resurrected Christ was lifted up. And THAT is what it's all about. That's what it should always be about.
And then Monday came. And things felt a bit "flat." Regular weekday routines started back up. The daily grind cranked back up for another lap on the treadmill. But the same proclamations that we made on Sunday were true on Monday. He is risen! Hallelujah.
We all live in the "what now?" part of the resurrection story. We proclaim that the tomb is empty, but do we have anything else to do or say? It is with some of these thoughts in mind that I've had the privilege of writing the daily devotions for Daily Dose from now through Pentecost on June 4. In it, I explore some of the thoughts and traits that are important as we proclaim the resurrection and expect the Holy Spirit. I hope you'll join me -- just follow the
Daily Dose with Dr. Don Facebook page or visit
www.afumc.org/dailydose, and feel free to share the link with others.
I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday, as we CONTINUE to proclaim that He is risen! That's part of the joy of Easter -- it means we get to shout it from our souls each and every day. (And don't forget to sign up for
Great Day of Service, coming up on April 29.)
In His Grip,
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All members of the Alpharetta Methodist family are encouraged to attend a very important Church Council meeting to receive an update on the status of the capital campaign and plans for our new building. The meeting will include time for you to ask questions and provide feedback to church leaders. Please plan to attend this critical meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, in Vinebranch Chapel.
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Have you signed up yet?
Great Day of Service is next Saturday
The Alpharetta Methodist family will join with the City of Alpharetta for this year's
Great Day of Service, Saturday, April 29, to work on community-based projects and with local charities. We'll also help members of the church family who need assistance around their homes.
The day will begin at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast in Trinity Hall, followed by the Great Day of Service kickoff at 8:30 a.m. at city hall.
Community service projects will begin about 9 a.m.
Sign up for the
Great Day of Service
by clicking here.
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We're also partnering with Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia to renovate the home of one of our own church members, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wilcox. Our efforts will begin on April 29 with the Great Day of Service. Additional workdays will be scheduled in May or June. Work will include the removal of carpeting, sheetrock and plumbing. If you have questions about this specific project, please contact Frank Lemond.
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A Bluegrass Easter Music Moment
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The Alpharetta Methodist Bluegrass Band sings "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary" and "The Old Rugged Cross" during the Easter sunrise worship service.
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Women's clothing drive continues through Tuesday
Alpharetta Methodist's United Methodist Women started a spring
Dress for Success clothing drive that continues through Tuesday,
April
25.
They are seeking women's
business-appropriate suits and separates, shoes and accessories (handbags, jewelry and unused cosmetics).
Plus-size clothing (18 and up) are especially needed. All donated items will go to
Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Please leave clothing on hangers and drop them off between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the
Methodist Youth Center
garage (located behind the MYC). Tax receipts will be available in the drop-off area.
If you have questions, please contact
Annie Von Hillebrandt
.
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Handbell Choirs concert next Wednesday
"Wade in the Water" with our Handbell Choirs! If you enjoy the bells on Sunday mornings, you are going to love seeing them up close. The bell tables will be on the floor in front of the pulpit, so you can watch the ringers play. You'll hear a wide variety of music, including spirituals, jazz arrangements and wonderful traditional pieces. This free concert starts at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Join the church family for our last Wednesday Night Supper of spring before the show. We're serving fried chicken and potato salad for adults; chicken nuggets and chips for kids. Everyone also gets corn on the cob, salad bar and dessert. Make reservations here.
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Men's golf outing deadline extended
The Journey Men are planning an evening at Top Golf on Wednesday,
May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m
. All men are invited. The cost is just $55 and includes two
hours of golf, a
private food buffet and more.
Get all the details and
sign up here. The deadline has been extended to April 26.
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Deadline May 1 for Vacation Bible School
If you haven't already signed up your kids for Vacation Bible School, you don't have much time left!
VBS is June 12-15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day, for rising kindergarten-6th grade students. The deadline for registering is May 1. Get all the details and register here.
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VBS volunteer training required
All Vacation Bible School volunteers must attend one of our training sessions, which will take place in Trinity Hall.
- Tuesday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday, June 4, 12:15 p.m.
If you haven't already volunteered, you can do so
here.
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New & ongoing service opportunities
When we serve others in the name of Christ, we become doorways through which others can experience God's love. What's your #doorstory? Here are a few upcoming ways to consider serving in Christ's name locally, nationally and internationally:
Serve lunch at the Women's Community Kitchen on Friday, May 5.
On the first Friday of each month, the Women's Community Kitchen volunteer team serves a meal at Grace United Methodist Church in Atlanta to women and children experiencing food insecurities. Get information by emailing
[email protected].
Click here to s
ign up to help.
Our Vacation Bible School team is seeking the following donations:
Command strips and hooks, masking tape, clear packing tape, pool noodles, large cardboard boxes and gift cards to Lowe's or Walmart. You may bring items to the church's Main Street administrative office or drop them off in Trinity Hall.
Join the Camp Grace Mission Team,
July 16-22.
Alpharetta Methodist members and friends are invited to participate. Help in the
kitchen
, assist
with children's activities and
provide
general support to camp staff.
M
ust be over
age
13.
For information, contact
Cindy Brill.
Volunteer with Children's Ministries during the 2017-2018 school year.
200
helping hands are needed to lead children to Christ through Sunday School and Children's Worship during
the school year that begins in August. You can make a big difference by serving just one hour per month! Contact Children's Ministry Director
Ellen Sanders
to sign up.
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Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
69 N. Main Street,
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
770-475-5576,
Pastor Emergency: 678-689-3629
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