| From Doug's Desk |
Dear Friends,
I wonder if you are aware of the Mission efforts our District has agreed to participate in together? Let me tell you about them. Our District Leadership decided that we would support three District wide Mission efforts this year. The first was to raise money for "Imagine No Malaria." We encouraged every church to participate in this offering, and most have. To date, our District has raised over $145,000 dollars. Your generosity has been amazing! If your church has not yet participated in this offering, you still can and I would encourage you to do so before the end of the year.
Our second Mission effort was to encourage churches to participate in some sort of summer lunch program for children in their communities who would go hungry without lunch provided. While I do not know the exact number of churches that participated in this, at our District Set Up Meeting last night I asked the Pastors to raise their hands if their churches had, and I'm sure I saw at least two dozen hands go up.
Our third Mission effort is to encourage churches to participate in "Stop Hunger Now." This weekend Dunwoody and John's Creek will be host events to build the meals to be sent to those outside our country who are desperately hungry. The Dunwoody event starts at 8 AM and the John's Creek event begins at 9 AM. If you or your church would like to participate, you can go to the Dunwoody or John's Creek church web sites and sign up for a time slot. I hope that, over time, we will develop this so that many of our churches become involved in helping to combat hunger around the world.
In addition, I must mention that a number of our churches participated in helping build a Habitat for Humanity house this year. In the Spring, members from Chamblee, Creekside, John's Creek, Lanier, Macedonia, Midway, Northbrook, Roswell, Simpsonwood, St. James Alpharetta, Winter's Chapel, and Dunwoody worked to build a house that was finished early in the Summer.
I want to thank everyone for making a difference through serving Christ and the world. The song I learned at Glisson as a youth is still true, "And they'll know we are Christians by our love..."
I love you all,
Doug
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Church Facilities Maintenance Manager
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 Hickory Flat UMC in Canton, GA has an opening for a part-time Facilities Maintenance Manager. This person will work closely with the Board of Trustees to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the church buildings and property. In addition, this person will maintain an ongoing chart for necessary repairs and preventive maintenance. This person will also direct the church custodians in their cleaning responsibilities. If you know someone in the Hickory Flat/Canton area who might be interested, please pass along this information. Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] to apply for this position |
Children and Youth Director Needed
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Christ UMC, Roswell, GA, has an opening for a Children and Youth Director. The goal of this part-time position is to create the opportunity for children and youth to grow in their relationship with God, their knowledge of scripture, and their connection to the broader congregation in a fun and exciting environment. Applicant must be a strong Christian with a growing faith who loves children and youth, and will help them to develop a strong foundation in faith. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and have a driver's license. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Students in theological or ministry studies welcome. Please visit the church website for more information about the opening - www.christchurchumc.org Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to
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| Back to School Blessing |
 "Back to School" Blessing Event Thursday, August 13th, 6:30 pm Join us for a special prayer and devotion over our students that are about to enter a new school year. It is a special blessing to start out the school year with God's blessing upon our lives. Refreshments to be served. Winters Chapel UMC, 5105 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta, GA 30360 |
| ESOL Classes |
 ESOL begins again Thursday August 13th at 7 pm Join us for the fall series of ESOL classes on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. We are always looking for volunteers to help with registration, hospitality, or childcare. Please contact Rev. Shelia Preacher at 770-396-4550 for more information. Winters Chapel UMC, 5105 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta, GA 30360 |
| Camp Meeting Sundays |
During the month of August, North Springs Church is holding a Sunday morning Camp Meeting! The 10 am service meets under the outdoor pavilion and uses the Cokesbury hymnals. Revs. Ed and Sara Webb Phillips lead informal singing, and there is special music and guest speakers to guide each week's spiritual renewal.
August 16 - The Rev. Michael Agwanda of Life for Children Ministries in Kenya preaching
August 23 - The Rev. John Moeller of Action Actions of the North Georgia Conference preaching.
August 30 - The Rev. Sara Webb Phillips preaching. This will be an indoor service to celebrate the music ministry of our organist, Marianne Barbour, who is leaving.
All are welcome! North Springs UMC is located at 7770 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs 770-396-0844, www.northspringsumc.org
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| Youth Worship Team Training |
 Youth Worship Team Training Workshop Wouldn't it be great to have an all-day workshop where top worship musicians and leaders can help your youth worship team become more effective in their ministry? On August 15th (a Saturday) the Conference is offering a workshop for your youth ministry worship team (that's a band of musicians, a tech crew, worship planners, directors - whomever you have involved in leading youth worship) to gain great insight and instruction around their calling to help lead worship. The workshop is from 8:30 to 3:30 on Saturday, August 15th, at Roswell UMC. It will be led by Chuck Bell with breakout times (led by knowledgeable leaders in the areas) for guitars, vocalists, keyboardists, drums, tech/video, and youth leaders. Breakout sessions are hands on experiences that allow the participant to get real time instruction and encouragement while utilizing their own instrument. Both breakout sessions will also include instruction on the songs utilized in the opening and closing worship services. Cost for the one day training is $40 per person or a maximum of $200 per church. You can find out more and register ahead at https://northga-reg.brtapp.com/YouthWorshipBandWorkshop |
| New Outreach Ministries |
Woodstock UMC will be hosting two new outreach ministries: GriefShare and DivorceCare. The first meeting will be Wednesday, August 19. GriefShare is support for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. DivorceCare offers Biblical principles for healing from a marriage breakup. Cliff Smith and Leah Martensen will be leading an informal time of worship starting at 6:30 followed by time to lift prayer concerns. Groups will begin promptly at 7:00. Registration fee is $20.00 to cover the cost of the workbook. If you would like to be a part of either group or know someone who might want to be please contact Pastor Ann (678-524-8631). Everyone is welcome to gather for the worship/prayer time!
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| Roswell UMC Job Networking |
Job Networking
Roswell UMC
Workshop for Young Adults Breaking into the
Job Market
RUMC Job Networking will offer a 7 p.m. workshop on Monday, Aug. 24, especially for unemployed young adults experiencing the difficulty of finding the right employment. This workshop is a call to action response in the current job market. Parents, friends, and relatives are encouraged to invite or join us with their job seeker to experience What Your College Did Not Teach about How to Get a Job: Real Facts about Getting a Job for Young Adults Age 20 to 35. The workshop will be taught by Al Smith, job coach and author of HIRED! Paths to Employment in the Social Media Era.
Guest dinner speaker Rev. Eric Lee will tell his own transition story from the business world to pastor at a Methodist church. The community is invited to dinner at no cost but a $3 donation is accepted. Dinner will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Roswell. Rotarians will be on-site, ready to share their experiences. In addition, Robbie Kashey, a recent UGA graduate with Masters in Social Work and home-grown at RUMC and Roswell High School, will share his job search experience ending with employment at Grady Hospital.
Job Networking begins at 12:30 p.m. with a dozen afternoon workshops, dinner at 5:30 p.m., and additional workshops at 7 p.m. Information/agenda: rumcjobnetworking.com
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| Crossroads Career Ministry |
 Dunwoody UMC Crossroads Career Ministry Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. One-on-One Coaching This is your chance to sit down with a volunteer coach to help you assess your career search. You will meet with three different coaches who will be assigned to you based on your expressed needs and field of interest. This is free and open to the public but registration is required. Register at
For information, call Rev. Exa Grubb at 770-394-0675 ext. 205 The Wesley Room, Dunwoody UMC, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody |
Prepare & Enrich
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 Prepare & Enrich Facilitator Training Workshop August 26, 9 am - 2:30 pm Mount Pisgah UMC This one-day workshop for counselors, clergy, or mentors provides thorough training on the program, equipping you with the skills you need to use this relationship assessment most effectively. Hosted by Pastor Mark Danzey of Mount Pisgah UMC at Mount Pisgah UMC South Campus, 9820 Nesbit Ferry, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Training & Lunch: $199.00 For more information, contact Mark Danzey: [email protected] or 678.336.3252 To register, visit: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/webapp/pe/become_facilitator/template/PEMainSiteWorkshopRegForm.vm;pc=1436892303208?emb_org_id=0&emb_sch_id=0&emb_lng_code=ENGLISH&workshop_id=18305&state=GA |
| Worship Live with Mac Powell |
Worship Live With Mac Powell
Come enjoy and be renewed by a Night Of Worship with Third Day lead singer Mac Powell in the Roswell UMC Sanctuary on Aug. 30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food trucks will be on the lawn before worship begins at 6:30 p.m.
Powell will lead the night with several songs from Third Day's newest album, Lead Us Back. The album was released in March of 2015 and features popular worship songs such as "Trust in Jesus," "Spirit," and "Our Deliverer."
Nashville songwriter Christopher
Williams will open the night for Powell. Williams has
toured with Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay, and has been touring the country doing more than 120 shows a year for the past 10 years.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available online at
rumc.com/macpowell
and in the RUMC front office (Chapel building) and Dodson Center office until noon the day of the concert. All proceeds benefit Roswell Student Ministries Missions.
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| Ignite Sports Academy |
Ignite Sports Academy at Mount Pisgah UMC
August 31-November 8
IGNITE will be hosting their first Soccer league for boys and girls 3-12 years old at Mount Pisgah UMC. Divisions are co-ed and beginner focused - no playing experience necessary! We will also offer a more competitive, single gender "Premier Recreational" division for players aged 9-12 that competes against other regional teams. For more information call 678-257-7275 or go to IGNITESportsAcademy.com.
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| Roswell UMC Consignment Sale |
Roswell UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale
9/11 - 9/12
The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (RUMCK) will host its semi-annual children's consignment sale on Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. - noon. There will be three overflowing rooms with more than 200 consignors and great prices on gently worn fall and winter children's clothing and accessories (newborn - size 14), as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment, nursery décor, play sets, books, DVDs, toys, and much more.
The sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the Roswell United Methodist Church located at 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell and will benefit the church's preschool and kindergarten. Donated items will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation.
Strollers are not allowed on Friday morning and many of the items are half price on Saturday. All consignors must pre-register, even those who have consigned before. Major credit cards will be accepted with a $3 processing fee.
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| Financial Peace |
Roswell UMC
Financial Peace University
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will be offered at Roswell UMC on Sundays beginning Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. in room 250 in the Sanctuary building. Fee for the 9-week course is $93, which is the cost of the Member Kit when purchased from RUMC. Couples can share a kit. Free childcare is offered for children 6 months - 10 years of age; registration required.
Information/registration: www.rumc.com/dave. RUMC contact/childcare registration: De Lee Udelson, [email protected] or 770.261.1741
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| 4D Leadership Concerence |
IMPACT CHURCH'S
4D LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Impact Church has secured five accomplished speakers for its powerful 4D Leadership Conference, which is set for Tuesday, September 15th, with an encore presentation on Wednesday, September 16th in Atlanta, Georgia. David Walters, the founder and Lead Pastor of The Vine Church, a fast-growing, multi-site faith organization, will present relevant discussions regarding business, ministry and education, along with other nationally recognized leaders of entrepreneurship and social change including Charmaine Ward, Michelle Nunn, Romal Tune and Tashion Macon.
"We are excited to host these inspiring speakers," says Olu Brown, the 4D Conference founder and Lead Pastor of Impact Church. "These leaders are making meaningful impacts in the lives of individuals and communities, and their insight encourages us all to make the most of our own gifts and capabilities."
Along with Walters, each presenter holds a diverse collection of wisdom and experience, and has blazed a trail of success in her or his field. Tashion Macon, PhD, MBA, is a former marketing executive for multi-platinum artists and the founder of strut AGENCY, a leading communications company. Community strategist, educational consultant and author, Romal Tune has travelled the world moving individuals from setbacks to success. Michelle Nunn is the co-founder of Hands On Atlanta, which has grown into a large organization with an international network that completes more than 20,000 projects each month. Additionally, Charmaine Ward is the co-founder and executive coach for Coaching Catalyst who continually leads in the areas of corporate philanthropy, community affairs, diversity, marketing and sales.
The speakers will share their knowledge and expertise on topics high on the list of every leader: marketing for your audience, connecting with community, attracting volunteers and planting new churches and other organizations.
Registration is now open for the conference. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and includes breakfast, lunch and networking opportunities.
For additional information, or to register, please visit http://impact4d.org/ or contact Impact Church at (404) 577-2826 or [email protected].
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| St. James Atlanta Consignment Sale |
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St. James UMC Atlanta Kids' Fall/Winter Consignment Sale September 18 & 19 (September 19 is 50% off day) 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Details and Consignor Information online at
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| DivorceCare at Dunwoody UMC |
 DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people with whom you will learn about and discuss important information on relevant topics (depression, loneliness, faith, single sexuality, finances, anger and others) through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. Or tell a friend who may need this support DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a comprehensive 14 -week program that helps children through the grieving process brought on by divorce. It provides children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn how to share their feelings, and gives them the tools necessary to develop healthier relationships within their own families. If you know someone going through a divorce, make sure he or she knows about these groups; it might just be the best thing you could do to help. These 2 classes, which run concurrently, begin September 9 and continue through December 16. Although we skip Thanksgiving week, before the holiday season we will do a special adult component, SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS. All classes meet from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Adults - Parlor; Kids - Room 140. For more information contact Cathy Wright at [email protected]. Nursery is available at no cost for children younger than 5, but you must register.
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