This Week's Top Ten!
1.  High School Mission Team in Guatemala

Please continue to pray for our mission team serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Guatemala. This amazing group of 25 students and adults are working with God and Impacto Ministries to bring salvation, hope, healing, and the peace of Christ to the people of Guatemala this week. 

In case you missed them, here are the daily blogs from Guatemala so far...




Visit www.hmumc.org/blog to view the next Guatemala daily blog.

2. Next Starting Point Class

Starting Point Class
THIS Sunday, April 10 at 9:30am

Invite a friend or neighbor to join our church family! The Next Starting Point class begins soon! 


3. WinShape Spirit Night

WinShape Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a in Dacula
Tuesday, April 12 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm 

It's Game Night! Come on out and enjoy a fun night at Chick-fil-a with your WinShape friends and help support this amazing camp. We have a ton of fun games planned for this special night, including  a WinShape Wheel of Fortune where you can win a prize with every spin. The cow will be joining us, and the highlight of the the night will be a raffle for a gift basket with 1 month's worth of CFA meals! Kid's celebrate by wearing your WinShape Camp swag or your village colors (1st & 2nd - Ocean Blue / 3rd & 4th Safari Red / 5th & 6th Alpine Green / 7th - 9th Galaxy Black and White). Don't miss this fun night! A percentage of the total sales for the evening will go to our camper scholarship fund that helps local families in need send their kids to camp. 

Learn more at  www.hmumc.org/winshape. 

4. Growing Together Prayer Gathering!

Growing Together & Praying Together 
Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30pm 

Join us for an evening of prayer for the new building, the new people God is going to send to us, and the future of our church! Our "Growing Together" building campaign is about more than growing numerically; it's also about growing deeper in our relationships with God. We'll pray as a group and as individuals while also engaging in a number of interactive prayer stations.

5. Women's Ministry Meeting

Women's Ministry Community & Connection 
First Meeting - Thursday, April 14 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Ladies, please join us for the perfect blend of friendship and conversation. Catch up with old friends and make some new friends at our casual gathering over dessert and coffee. Our program will start promptly at 7:00pm. Childcare is available, please email ladonna.sawyer@hmumc.org to sign up.

6. Book Drive


Christian Library International Book Drive
Sunday, April 17 - Sunday, April 24

We will be collecting new and used Bibles, Christian books, DVD's and CD's for Christian Library International (CLI) starting April 17 through April 24. CLI brings the message of hope to those who need it most desperately, the men, women and youth locked inside our prison walls. Collection bins will be located near the Rooftop and by the Welcome Center in the Narthex. 

For those who prefer to make a monetary donation, please place a check in the offering plate with "CLI Book Drive" in the memo or to make an online donation, visit www.hmumc.org/donate.

7. United Methodist Men's BBQ

BBQ Tickets on SALE NOW!

Tickets for the annual United Methodist Men's BBQ on April 23 form 11:00am to 6:00pm are now on sale! Everyone loves the United Methodist Men's famous slow roasted BBQ and Brunswick Stew, so please make sure to buy your tickets early! $9 for a pulled pork plate, $9 for a chicken plate, and $6 for a pint of Brunswick Stew. 

This year we have three easy ways for you to pre-order your bbq:

1. Visit www.hmumc.org/bbq to order online
2. Stop by the men's table after services This Sunday, April 10 and Sunday, April 17
3. Stop by the men's table during Wednesday Night Supper on April 13 and April 20

8. Wednesday Night Class

American Muslims: Beliefs and Practices
Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30pm in Room 339

In an ever polarizing world, understanding people's perspectives is a way we can begin to love our neighbors. Join Alan Howard of the Islamic Speakers Bureau for a presentation and discussion on American Muslims--their beliefs and practices, place in American culture, & more!

9. Student Ministry

Middle School Parent Meeting
Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Middle School parents are invited to join David Benson, Director of Student Ministry to hear about our upcoming series "Guys and Girls: The Relationship Between." If you're interested in how we'll approach dating and relationships with middle school students, please join David as he shares the lessons and some great resources with parents!


5th Grade Parent Luncheon 
Sunday, April 17 at 12:15pm in The Shed

5th Grade Parents, Student Ministry has a special luncheon planned just for you! Join us for a lunch and learn to hear all about what's coming in the years ahead! Please register online by April 12 so we can plan for lunch, and to let us know if you need childcare for siblings in 4th grade and younger. 




Confirmation Parents, You're Invited to Attend Class with Your Student 
on Sunday, April 17 at 11:00am!

If you are the parent of a Confirmation student, please join us for this special confirmation class. We'll be looking ahead to the special service we have planned for your student and family on Sunday, May 1 at 5pm!  


Smart Driving University  
Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

On October 28, 2008, Doug and Pat Ralls received the news that their son Brian was killed in a traffic crash. They were shocked to learn that cell phone distraction was the cause of the crash. Their story will help parents prepare their teen drivers for the road and show us the dangers of distracted driving at any age. It will also show us the power of forgiveness and redemption.

10. Crosstown Kids

Vacation Bible School Registration is OPEN
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.


WinShape Camp 

Registration is open for completed 1st - 6th graders. WinShape Camp for Communities is the ultimate day camp experience. We combine sports, arts, recreation, Bible Study and worship into one incredible week, keeping them busy from 8am to 5pm each day. On top of that, your kids will be guided by some of the most fun and best trained summer staff in the entire country. 

Mark your calendar for our next Spirit Nights: 
Thursday, April 12 from 5pm to 8pm at the Dacula Chick-fil-A. 
Thursday, April 19 from 5pm to 8pm at the Hamilton Mill Chick-fil-A

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

Happy Spring Break


We are taking a break from Wednesday  Night Supper and Growth Group Classes in honor of Spring Break this week. We hope you enjoy the holiday, and we look  forward to seeing you on April 13, when Wednesday Night Supper and programming resumes.

Upcoming Events
  • 4/6 - No Wednesday Night Programing - Spring Break 
  • 4/10 - Worship services at 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
  • 4/10 - Next Starting Point Class Begins @ 9:30pm
  • 4/10 - Crosstown Kid's Worship @ 9:30pm & 11:00pm
  • 4/10 - Student Worship at 9:30am in The Shed & E3 classes at 11:00am
  • 4/10 - Ignite Resumes
  • 4/12 - WinShape Spirit Night from 5pm to 8pm at Dacula Chick-fil-A
  • 4/13 - Children's Choir & Time Out for Mom's at 5:00pm
  • 4/13 - Wednesday Night Supper Resumes @ 5:30pm
  • 4/13 - The Middle @ 6:30pm
  • 4/13 - 5th Grade Praise Team @ 6:30pm
  • 4/13 - Middle School Parent Meeting @ 6:30pm
  • 4/13 - Growing Together & Praying Together @ 6:30pm
  • 4/14 - Women's Ministry Meeting @ 7:00pm
  • 4/17 - Confirmation Parents attend Confirmation Class @ 11:00am
  • 4/17 - 5th Grade Parent Luncheon @ 12:15pm in the Shed
  • 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 - Smart Driving University @ 6:30pm
  • 4/23 - United Methodist Men's BBQ from 11:00am to 6:00pm
  • 4/27 - American Muslims: Beliefs and Practices @ 6:30pm
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