This Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 9:15 am and 11:00 am
Family Worship Sunday
Sermon Series: "Dear Church"
This Week's Sermon: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
by Pastor Jeremy Lawson
1 Corinthians 13 is undoubtedly one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. You can find it featured on everything from throw pillows to wall décor and it’s read at virtually every Christian wedding. And yet, what the average person may not realize is that 1 Corinthians 13 wasn’t written as a sentimental instruction guide for dating or marriage. It was written as a reminder for a church that was constantly fighting and was riddled with problems. Today, we’ll look at why the Apostle Paul believed that the answer to the 1st Century church’s problems—and the 21st Century church’s problems—is love.
This Sunday is FAMILY SUNDAY where all families will join together in the Worship Center (Students in grades 7th - 12th will be having E3 programming at 11:00). Nursery will be available at both services.
We look forward to seeing you then!
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#2. Memorial Day This Sunday |
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Memorial Day/Poppy Sunday
May 29 at 9:15 am and 11:00 am
Join us this Sunday for our Memorial Day Poppy Day! On Sunday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day, our Military Support Group will distribute bright red poppies for a donation to support their efforts throughout the year.
If you're not familiar, our MSG supports several military foundations across North Georgia including the Northeast Georgia Homeless Veterans Shelter, home repairs and habitat build for a veteran family, blankets for our veterans in assisted living in partnership with The Deaton Creek Military Support Group, home repair for a single amputee in partnership with The Gary Sinise Foundation and more.
We'd love to have others join our MSG team and they are looking to add more events throughout the year! More announcements will be made on Memorial Day Sunday!
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#3. Upcoming Conversations |
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Join us for a Conversation about a New HMUMC Governance Model
Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm OR Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 pm
Meet us in the Student Center
In the United Methodist Church (UMC), we historically have four administrative committees that care for the "business" of the church. If you didn't know, HMUMC typically has approximately 50 volunteers serving across these four committees and involves many hours of meetings throughout the year.
But what if there is a better way to make disciples of Jesus and engage our amazing volunteers to do more mission work? The latest book of UMC Discipline allows churches the opportunity to restructure in order to be more missionally focused. Hundreds of churches have now moved to a more simplified, accountable structure model where the shift is focused on serving in mission and ministry rather than serving in hours of meetings.
Join us as we introduce this new model of governance called Simplified Accountability Structure and gather your feedback to determine if this new governance model is right for HMUMC.
We will have two sessions for you to come and learn more. Join us either Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 or Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 in the Student Center. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to join us to learn more and ask questions.
We want to change how we lead the 21st-century disciple but want your feedback.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing more!
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The PANTRY NEEDS YOU!
Please consider signing up for SATURDAY MORNINGS!
We continue to see sustained growth at the Pantry and continue to serve close to 550-600 families each week and unfortunately, our volunteer count continues to decline. Our regular volunteers are overworked and exhausted. We NEED YOU! If you've even thought about giving us a few hours on a Saturday morning, now is the time!
We promise you will have fun serving others AND it only takes a few hours on a Saturday morning so you can enjoy the rest of your day. The time is minimal but the reward is GREAT!
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#5. Farewell to the Lawson Family |
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Join Us As We Wish the Lawsons Farewell
Sunday, June 5th After Each Service
Let's gather together to thank the Lawson family as they make the transition to Athens First United Methodist Church. Pastor Jeremy's last sermon will be on Sunday, June 5th so we will recognize and celebrate them that day. Join us after each service on June 5th for Lemonade on the Lawn. We will have light refreshments and an opportunity to visit with them and leave them words of encouragement and remembrance as they make the transition.
Additionally, we are taking up a Love Offering for the Lawson family starting today through Monday, June 6th. You can make a non-deductible offering to them by writing "Lawson Family" on the memo line of your check, indicating "Lawson Family" on the offering envelope, or give online and selecting "Staff Gift/Love Offering" when indicating a fund.
We appreciate everything you continue to do to support and love on Pastor Jeremy during his final weeks with us at HMUMC.
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#6. Kids Ministry & VBS News |
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Hey Kids! We have so much in store for you each week in Kids Ministry!
This Sunday is FAMILY SUNDAY so be sure to join me in the Worship Center at both 9:15 am and 11:00 am as we worship together as a family. I will be having a special Kids Moment at both services so come and see me there!
(Please note Nursery will be available for Babies through Pre-K)
Many Blessings,
Traci Lowry
Director of Kids Ministry
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2022 Vacation Bible School - June 6-10 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
We are getting so excited for VBS 2022 and are so grateful for all the community does for our VBS Program!
Please note that we have reached camper capacity and can no longer accept VBS kid campers at this time.
Our VBS Open House is scheduled for Sunday, June 5th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for campers to come and meet their crew guides, get a feel for what camp will be like and MORE!
If you would like to make a monetary donation to VBS, please click here. Please select "VBS Donations" under "funds".
We can't wait to welcome all of our VBS volunteers and campers for a Monumental experience!
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Special Needs Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers who can help lead and support our Special Needs Sunday School Class on Sunday Mornings at 9:15 am. This is an outstanding ministry that brings joy to so many families each week. No special training or experience is required - just patience, compassion, love, and respect for ALL of God’s children!
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Hey, Student Min Parents and Students!
Here's what's happening in Student Ministry:
Upcoming Events:
- This Sunday we look forward to seeing our students in worship at 9:15 and in the Student Center at 11:00!
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Join us for Extreme Putt Putt on June 15! Learn more and sign up at hmumc.org/students
Our summer calendar is available and REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Learn more and sign up at hmumc.org/students
Be sure to join us all summer long!
Be sure to check out our weekly newsletter to learn all about the fun we have in Student Ministry!
We are always here if you need us!
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#8. Get to Know Pastor Wendy |
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Get to Know The Reverend Dr. Wendy Jones
As you know, Pastor Jeremy and his family will be transitioning to Athens First United Methodist Church in July. We will be welcoming Dr. Wendy Jones and her family to HMUMC on Sunday, July 10th.
Our team is hard at work making sure both Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Wendy go through a smooth transition. We hope everyone will come to celebrate Pastor Jeremy and his family on Sunday, June 5th.
In the meantime, we want HMUMC to get to know more about Wendy and her family. Each week in May, we will be sharing some "fun facts" about Pastor Wendy.
Pastor Wendy was born and raised on a farm in Maine and made her way to Massachusetts for her undergraduate studies where she became both a Red Sox and a Patriots fan (which is something we will forgive her for).
When asked why she is a follower of Jesus and is a pastor, Pastor Wendy said this: " I am a follower of Jesus because someone invited a scared, insecure, and lost teenager to church. I am a follower of Jesus because a small congregation unconditionally loved me - when I wasn’t all that loveable. I am a pastor because I have experienced for myself how God uses churches to change lives."
Pastor Wendy LOVES preaching and is passionate about sharing and proclaiming the good news of Jesus because Jesus has been so good to her.
We hope you have enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about Pastor Wendy and she can't wait to meet you in the coming weeks. Her first Sunday at HMUMC is Sunday, July 10th.
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Preschool Updates
Now Hiring a Music Teacher
Our award-winning Preschool is looking for a music teacher to teach our 2-5-year-old classes weekly 8:30 am -1:00 pm three mornings a week as well as create and direct our Christmas and Spring programs.
For more information or to apply, please send a resume to our HMUMC Preschool Director, Ms. Jennifer Markham at [email protected]
We've had an amazing year in the Preschool and look forward to a great 2022-2023 school year starting September 6th!
We do have some openings in our one-year classes, 12-18 month classes with birthdays between 3/2/2021 and 8/31/2021 and our 19-23 month classes with birthdays 9/1/2020 and 2/28/2021. We also have spots in our five-year-old class with birthdays 9/1/2016 - 8/21/2017.
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#10. Office Closed Memorial Day |
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HMUMC Church Office Closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial
Summer Hours begin Tuesday, May 31sth
Our church office will be closed on Monday, May 30th in Observance of Memorial Day.
We will open on Tuesday, May 31st with our summer hours which are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday.
Please note we are closed for Sabbath on Fridays and Saturdays and open for Church on Sunday mornings.
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- May 29 - Poppy and Family Sunday (Observing Memorial Day)
- May 30 - Church Office is Closed for Memorial Day
- May 31 - Summer Hours Begin
- June 1 - Churchwide Conversation at 6:30 pm
- June 5 - Lemonade on the Lawn after each service
- June 5 - VBS Open House from 6 pm - 7 pm
- June 6 - 10 VBS Week
- June 12 - VBS Sunday
- June 12 - Second Churchwide Conversation at 4:00 pm
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We have so many ways to serve at HMUMC! Please see just a few of the opportunities below. You can learn more at hmumc.org
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