This Week's Top Ten!
1. WinShape Kickoff Week!

WinShape Camp Registration is OPEN
WinShape Camp for Communities at HMUMC is the ultimate day camp experience for COMPLETED 1st - 6th graders.

WinShape Spirit Nights!
We had an awesome time at the Hamilton Mill Spirit Night last night! We had a great crowd. Thank you all for joining us and for supporting the WinShape Camp scholarship fund!

TOMORROW - Kickoff Week Spirit Night at Dacula!
Thursday, March 10 at the Dacula Chick- fil-A from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

We are ready do it all again tomorrow in Dacula. We hope to see you there! It's breakfast for dinner! Celebrate by wearing your WinShape Camp swag or your village colors with your pajama pants. Adults, we will have more free samples of CFA's NEW frosted coffee waiting for you. Don't miss this fun night, we have a ton of PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY! Come on out and enjoy a night at Chick-fil-A with your WinShape friends and help support this amazing camp! A percentage of the total sales for the evening will go to our camper scholarship fund.

Visit www.hmumc.org/winshape to learn more, register for camp, volunteer or make a donation to our scholarship fund.

2. VBS Registration Opens THIS SUNDAY!

Vacation Bible School Registration OPENS THIS SUNDAY - PLEASE REGISTER ASAP!

Our 2016 VBS theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus. The light of the world! Our mission: Grounding kids in the rock-solid foundation of God's love, a love that will take us through life's dark times. This year we will have two VBS sessions. The daytime session, June 6 - June 10 from 9am to 12:30pm, and our NEW evening session, June 6 - June 9 from 6:15pm to 8:30pm. We will be limiting our VBS camper number for both camps. We expect to reach our numbers very quickly. PLEASE visit 
www.hmumc.org/summerfun to register as soon as possible! Adults and students can join the fun too by registering online to volunteer or by making a donation to our supply list. We need everyone's help preparing for this amazing week.


3. Spring Forward!

Daylight Savings Time

THIS SUNDAY, March 13  - It is time to "Spring Forward!" 
Daylight savings time begins next Sunday at 2:00am. Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour. 

4. Spring Blood Drive  

Red Cross Spring Blood Drive
Monday, March 14 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm in the Sanctuary 

To donate, please sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org using the passcode: hamumc (use all lowercase letters). You may also sign up on Sundays, February 28, March 6, and March 13th 2016 before or after each worship service. Please prayerfully consider making a donation at this time. While walk-ins are accepted, the Red Cross appreciates appointments since that allows them to plan the drive more efficiently.  Be sure to bring either Red Cross donor card or a photo ID when you come to make your donation.

Volunteers are needed to work the day of the drive in 2-hour shifts. The jobs are registration and manning the canteen. If you are interested in helping, contact Pat Erwin at 770 307-1645 or patanddouge@gmail.com .

Thank you for considering a donation of your blood, time, or both.

5. Summer Intern

Student Ministry Intern

If you know someone who would be a good candidate for a summer internship with our Student Ministry, please direct them to www.hmumc.org/jobopportunities to learn more.

6. Easter Celebration

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt  
Sunday, March 20 at 4:00pm

Hop on over to the church for a family fun Easter Celebration. The Easter Bunny is coming to HMUMC with baskets full of eggs stuffed with sweet treats and a few special prizes too.

PLEASE HELP THE EASTER BUNNY prepare for this special event by donating plastic Easter eggs stuffed and taped closed. No peanut products please! Donation bins are located by the Rooftop.

7. Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday - March 20 
 

8:15am - Early Service in "The Rooftop"
Early risers will enjoy this special intimate service, complete with a special message and live music.

9:30am & 11:00am - Cantata in the Sanctuary
Join us and invite a friend to come experience this year's Easter Cantata entitled "The Power of the Cross." The service will begin with our traditional palm branch processional by the children, then the Easter Choir, Cantata Orchestra and Narrators will guide us as we journey with Christ through Holy Week, experiencing momentous events that changed history for all of humankind. Powerful narration is combined with distinctive choral/orchestral arrangements to provide an awe inspiring celebration of our Risen Lord that is an artful and poignant reminder of Christ's sacrifice of love, His triumph over death, and His promise of redemption for us all!

8. Maundy Thursday & Good Friday

Maundy Thursday Service 
March 24 at 7:00pm

A special communion service focusing on Jesus' time in the Garden of Gethsemane and the Last Supper. Childcare available for kids 4yrs and under.


Good Friday Service 
March 25 at 7:00pm

A celebration and contemplation service of Jesus' journey with special music and scripture readings. Childcare available for kids 4yrs and under.

9. Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday Services  
March 27
Celebrate the empty tomb with us - He has risen! Join us at one or more of the six very special services offered on this glorious day!

Outdoor Sunrise Service 
by the cross -  7:00am
Early risers will love this service celebrating the risen Christ.

Outdoor Contemporary Easter Service 
by the cross - 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
Gather around the cross for a beautiful contemporary service with acoustic music and a message about the importance of the resurrection.
   
Easter Traditional Service 
in the Sanctuary -  9:30am & 11:00am 
Enjoy the wonderful traditions of Easter at this service with Easter brass and percussion, choir and a special message.

Crosstown Kids' (K - 5th grade)
9:30am & 11:00am
Crosstown Kids (K - 5th grade) will meet in their small group rooms downstairs and then head up to "The Rooftop" for a high-energy multi-media Easter extreme worship service. The kids will return to their small group rooms for parent pick-up.
    
Crosstown Kids' Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) 
9:30am & 11:00am
Our youngest preschool (3 & 4 year olds) age Crosstown Kids will have fun on Easter morning playing, exploring and, in their own way, learning the meaning of Easter with friends and loving teachers.
    
Nursery 
(8:15am 4yrs and younger / 9:30am  & 11:00am infants & toddlers) 
Nursery is available for children 4 years old and younger at our 8:15am service and for infants and toddlers during the 9:30am and 11:00am services.
    
HMUMC Students (6th-12th grade) are invited to worship with their families on Easter Sunday.

10. Easter Giving Opportunities

Easter Dinners for The Pantry

Purchase Easter dinners for the families who depend on The Pantry. Your donation of $35 will purchase a complete meal that includes a ham with all of the trimmings. Please order online at www.hmumc.org/EasterGiving or place a check in the offering plate with "Easter Dinner" in the memo line.


Easter Lilies

Recognize or remember a loved one with a beautiful Easter Lily displayed on Palm Sunday and Easter. Make a donation using the envelope in the seat back or online at www.hmumc.org/EasterGiving.

What's Cooking?

Wednesday Night Supper
Tonight from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Our amazing Kitchen Angels are in the kitchen right now preparing tonight's supper.

Adult & Kids' Meal: Beef tacos, black beans, nacho cheese & chips. Served with love by Kitchen Angel team 2.

Click here to learn more and RSVP for next week's supper. Thank you so much for registering in advance! 

Upcoming Events
  • 3/9 - Children's Choir @ 5:00pm  3 & 4 year olds in Room 143 / K & 1st in Room 149 / 2nd & 3rd grade in Room 142 /4th & 5th in Room 148)
  • 3/9 - Time Out Bible Study for Moms @ 5:00 in Room 339
  • 3/9 - Wednesday Night Super @ 5:30pm in the Sanctuary
  • 3/9 - Rooftop Kids' Rehearsal @ 6:15pm in the Rooftop
  • 3/9 - What's in the Bible for Crosstown Kids (Pre-k to 5th grade) @ 6:30pm in Room147
  • 3/9 - The Middle @ 6:30 meet in the Shed, small groups, pick up in the Rooftop.
  • 3/9 - Lenten Study @ 6:30pm in Room 339
  • 3/9 - Disciple II @ 6:30pm in Room 351
  • 3/9 - Financial Peace University @ 6:30pm in Room 130
  • 3/9 - Introduction to Spanish @ 6:30pm in Room 131-134
  • 3/10 - WinShape Spirit Night from 5pm to 8pm at Dacula Chick-fil-A
  • 3/11 - Confirmation Retreat 
  • 3/12 - Cantata Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
  • 3/12 - The Pantry @ 9:30pm in The Shed
  • 3/6 - 3/12 - WinShape Kickoff Week
  • 3/13 - Day Light Savings - Spring Forward!
  • 3/13 - VBS Registration Begins
  • 3/13 - Worship Services @ 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
  • 3/13 - Student Worship @ 9:30am / E3 Classes at 11:00am
  • 3/13 - Crosstown Kids' Worship @ 9:30am & 11:00am
  • 3/13 - Starting Point Class @ 9:30pm in Room 145
  • 3/13 - Builder's Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 148
  • 3/13 - Solomon Porch Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 131/132
  • 3/13 - The Way Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room149
  • 3/13 - Women of Faith Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 351
  • 3/13 - The Seekers @ 9:30am in Room 339
  • 3/13 - Ushers Training Meeting @ 12:30pm in the Rooftop
  • 3/13 - Disciple I @ 5:00pm in Room 351
  • 3/13 - Disciple IV @ 5:00pm in Room 339
  • 3/13 - Financial Peace University @ 5:00pm in Room 130
  • 3/13 - Ignite @ 5:30pm in The Shed
  • 3/14 - The Gospel of John @ 10am
  • 3/14 - Blood Drive
  • 3/16 - The Best Yes Bible Study @ 9:30am in Room 339
  • 3/16 - Five Love Languages Bible Study @ 9:30am in The Shed
  • 3/16 - Wednesday Night Programming 5:30pm to 7:45pm 
  • 3/20 - Early Service @ 8:15am in the Rooftop
  • 3/20 - Palm Sunday Cantata @ 9:30am & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
  • 3/20 - Starting Point Luncheon
  • 3/20 - Easter Celebration @ 4:00pm
  • 3/21 - United Methodist Men's Meeting @ 7:00pm
  • 3/23 - No Wednesday Night Programming in honor of Holy Week
  • 3/24 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
  • 3/25 - Good Friday Service at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
  • 3/27 - Easter Sunday Services at 7:00am, 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
  • 3/31 - Guatemala Packing Party
  • 4/1 - 4/8 - Guatemala Mission Trip
  • 4/6 - No Wednesday Night Programing - Spring Break
  • 4/10 - Next Starting Point Class Begins @ 9:30pm
  • 4/12 - WinShape Spirit Night from 5pm to 8pm at Dacula Chick-fil-A
  • 4/17 - 5th Grade Parent Meeting
  • 4/18 - United Methodist Men's Meeting @ 7:00pm
  • 4/19 - WinShape Spirit Night from 5pm to 8pm at Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A
  • 4/20 - Parent University
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