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1. Ash Wednesday Services - TONIGHT!
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Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm
Join us for our annual Ash Wednesday service that will take the place of our regular evening programing and Wednesday Night Supper in observance of the beginning of Lent. Childcare is available for children 4 years old and younger.
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Student Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
All students, grades 6th through 12th, are invited to attend the Student Ministry Ash Wednesday service. We'll meet in The Shed at our regular time of 6:30pm and then proceed to "The Rooftop" for worship.
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Lenten Study - Five Practices of Fruitful Living
Wednesdays at 6:30pm February 17 - March 16
Radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity: Bishop Robert Schnase calls these the five fundamental Christian practices. During the season of Lent, join Mark Westmoreland for a study of Bishop Schnase's excellent book, Five Practices of Fruitful Living. $12.00 for the book.
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Discover the Joy & Freedom of l
iving as an Authentic Woman!
March 4 - March 6, 2016
Whether we are dressed to the nines in our little black dress or rocking our boots with a trendy monogrammed scarf; whether we don sky-high heels or Toms, we all desire to live as the Authentic Women God created us to be. Join us for a weekend away as we shed the layers that hold us back from being anything less than the genuine article, fulfilling the purposes for which we were created. Put on the AUTHENTICATED style of a lovingly hand-crafted Woman, beautifully stitched with truth and grace, with added layers of faith and hope, and confidently accessorized with amazing talents designed and refined for His purpose in this world.
When: March 4 - March 6, 2016
Where: Unicoi State Park Lodge in Helen, GA
Cost: $165.00 per person. $25 deposit secures your spot. (includes lodging, 4 meals, taxes, gratuities & service charges) single or double occp.
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United Methodist Men's Meeting
Monday, February 15 at 7:00pm
Come make some new friends as you enjoy a great dinner, fellowship, and a relevant message. No cost to attend!
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5. Help support our Guatemala Mission Trip!
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Coffeehouse Fundraiser for Guatemala
Sunday, February 21 at 5:30pm
Come enjoy a night of coffee, music, dessert, and art in support of the student mission team heading to Guatemala! All donations for the evening will be used to support the students and their work with the children of Guatemala.
If you'd like to make a donation of art you've created to be auctioned off, please email [email protected].
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6. Next Starting Point Class
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Next Starting Point Class
Sunday, February 28 at 9:30am
Starting Point is a four-session orientation class for people who are considering membership - but it's more than that! Whether you're brand new to Hamilton Mill UMC or you've been here for a while, Starting Point offers a chance for you to make some new friends and get connected.
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Now is the perfect time to join the Choir!
Join the Easter Choir as we begin working on the Palm Sunday Cantata entitled "The Power of the Cross" and special music for Easter Sunday. Easter Choir rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:45pm to 7:45pm and Chancel Choir practice will run from 7:45pm to 8:45pm. We are delighted to announce that childcare is available for both Tuesday evening rehearsals. We hope more young adult singers will join us for this special event.
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Tech Volunteers Needed
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Tech Team Informational Luncheon
Sunday, March 6 at 12:30pm in The Shed
We are looking for volunteers to help set up and run audio, media, and lighting during worship service, special events and ministry programs. Justin Crisp, our new Tech Director, is hosting a special luncheon for anyone interested in learning more about this valuable behind the scenes ministry. All are welcome, no experience necessary.
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Student Ministry Events
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D-Now Weekend for 7th-12th Graders
March 4 - March 6
All 7th-12th graders should mark their calendars for March 4th & 5th. We'll meet at HMUMC at 5pm on Friday, March 4. We'll be attending the Disciple Now retreat hosted at Crosspointe church. We'll be staying in host homes on Friday night and returning to D-Now on Saturday morning. Cost includes transportation, meals (Friday dinner and 3 meals on Saturday), a t-shirt and tons of fun with HMStudentMin friends. We'll share and learn about being His disciples, grow in our faith, and have FUN! Please visit our website at
www.hmumc.org/students to sign up by February 19.
2016 Confirmation Retreat
March 11 - 13, 2016
Calling all participants of the 2015-16 confirmation class! Join us as we venture to Lake Junaluska Retreat and Conference Center. We'll meet on Friday at 4:15pm and spend the weekend learning about the Christian faith. Duffy Robbins will be our speaker for the weekend. Cost includes room, transportation, and meals for the weekend. Plan to eat before dropoff on Friday or bring a sack lunch. We'll travel by bus to the retreat and spend our weekend together deepening our faith. Sign up at
www.hmumc.org/students by February 19.
Ignite Sunday Night Dinner Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help feed our high school students a snack dinner on Sunday nights at 5:30pm. This is the perfect opportunity for a Small Group, LifeGroup, Sunday School Class or just a group of friends to have fun serving together. Please visit
www.hmumc.org/students to learn more and sign up.
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10. Crosstown Kids -
Mark your calendars!
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WinShape Kickoff Week: March 6 - March 12
It's almost time to kick off registration for WinShape Camp 2016 at HMUMC! March 6 is a Sunday you do not want to miss! We will announce our early discount registration for completed 1st - 6th grade campers, volunteer opportunity discounts, and this year's scholarship goal to help send deserving children in our community to camp, so they can learn more about the God who loves them! WinShape Camp Week: July 18 - July 22
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VBS Registration Begins March 13
VBS campers will have a blast this summer from June 6 - June 10. The 2016 VBS theme is Cave Quest! Join us as we follow Jesus - the light of the world! Registration for campers opens March 15. VBS is a highlight of the children's ministry calendar!
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Upcoming Events
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- 2/10 - Ash Wednesday Service @ 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
- 2/10 - Student Ash Wednesday Service @ 6:30pm in the Shed
- 2/10 - No Wednesday Night Supper, Children's Choir, Wed Growth Groups, What's in the Bible or The Middle
- 2/13 - The Pantry @ 9:30pm in The Shed
- 2/14 - Worship Services @ 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
- 2/14 - Student Worship @ 9:30am / E3 Classes at 11:00am
- 2/14 - Crosstown Kids' Worship @ 9:30am & 11:00am
- 2/14 - Builder's Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 148
- 2/14 - Solomon Porch Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 131/132
- 2/14 - The Way Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room149
- 2/14 - Women of Faith Sunday School Class @ 9:30am in Room 351
- 2/14 - Vertical Living Sunday School Class @ 11:00am in Room 351
- 2/14 - Seekers Luncheon @ 12:00pm in Room 339
- 2/14 - Disciple I @ 5:00pm in Room 351
- 2/14 - Disciple IV @ 5:00pm in Room 339
- 2/14 - Financial Peace University @ 5:00pm in Room 130
- 2/15 - The Gospel of John @ 10am
- 2/15 - President's Day
- 2/15 - United Methodist's Men's Meeting at 7:00pm
- 2/16 - Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
- 2/17 - 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)
- 2/17 - Time Out Bible Study for Moms @ 5:00 in Room 339
- 2/17 - Wednesday Night Super @ 5:30pm in the Sanctuary
- 2/17 - Rooftop Kids' Rehearsal @ 6:15pm in the Rooftop
- 2/17 - What's in the Bible for Crosstown Kids (Pre-k to 5th grade) @ 6:30pm in Room147
- 2/17 - The Middle @ 6:30 meet in the Shed, small groups, pick up in the Rooftop.
- 2/17 - Lenten Study Begins @ 6:30pm
- 2/17 - Broken & Blessed Women's Study @ 6:30pm in Room 135/136
- 2/17 - Disciple II @ 6:30pm in Room 351
- 2/17 - Financial Peace University @ 6:30pm in Room 130
- 2/17 - Introduction to Spanish @ 6:30pm in Room 131-134
- 2/19 - Confirmation and Student D-Now Retreat registration closes
- 2/19 - 2/21 - Men's Retreat
- 2/21 - Special Needs Family Event @ 2:00pm
- 2/21 - Coffeehouse Fundraiser for the Guatemala Mission Trip @ 5:30pm
- 2/25 - Special Needs Training @ 6:30pm in Room 141
- 2/28 - Next Starting Point Class Begins @ 9:30am
- 3/4 - 3/6 - Women's Retreat
- 3/4 - 3/5 - D-Now Student Retreat
- 3/6 - Tech Team Informational Luncheon @ 12:30pm in The Shed
- 3/6 - 3/12 - WinShape Kickoff Week
- 3/11- 3/12 - Confirmation Retreat
- 3/13 - VBS Registration Begins
- 3/14 - Blood Drive
- 3/20 - Palm Sunday
- 3/20 - Easter Celebration
- 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
- 3/31 - Guatemala Packing Party
- 4/1 - 4/8 - Guatemala Mission Trip
- 4/6 - No Wednesday Night Programing - Spring Break
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