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Blessing of the Cross
TODAY Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30pm
Join us for this historic event! We will gather around the construction site to bless our new cross and celebrate as it is lifted up and placed high on top of the Bell Tower. After the ceremony, we will dismiss to our regularly scheduled Wednesday Night programs including The Middle, What's in the Bible for Crosstown Kids and Adult Growth Groups.
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Prayers for our High School Mission Team in Guatemala next week.
Please be in prayer for our mission team serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Guatemala next week. A group of 25 students and adults will be partnering with God and Impacto Ministries to bring salvation, hope, healing, and the peace of Christ to the people of Guatemala. They will carry out this mission by working near the Western Highlands in cities surrounding Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Thanks to your support and donations our students are able to continue to build relationships with the people in this area and help build a library for their children.
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3. Next Starting Point Class
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Starting Point Class
Sunday, April 10 at 9:30am
Invite a friend or neighbor to join our church family! The Next Starting Point class begins soon!
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4. Growing Together Prayer Gathering!
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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.
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5. Women's Ministry Meeting
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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 [email protected] to sign up.
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6. United Methodist Men's BBQ
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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:
2. Stop by the men's table after services on April 3, April 10 and April 17
3. Stop by the men's table during Wednesday Night Supper on April 13 and April 20
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thank you for another successful blood drive!
Thank you to everyone that contributed to the success of the March 14th blood drive. The Red Cross collected 47 units of blood, and as you know, one unit may be used by as many as three recipients. A special thanks to each donor, volunteer, and our pastors and staff who give so diligently to make this happen. Our next blood drive will be held on Monday, June 13.
Blessings, Pat Erwin.
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Wednesday Night Supper
Tonight from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Our amazing Kitchen Angels are in the kitchen right now preparing tonight's supper.
IT"S GREEK NIGHT!
Adult Meal: Gyros served with roasted potatoes and Greek green beans. Kids' Meal: Hot dogs served with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Served with love by Kitchen Angel team 1.
Click here to learn more and RSVP for next week's supper. Thank you so much for registering in advance!
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Blessing of the Cross
Tonight at 6:30pm
We will all gather around the construction site after Wednesday Night Supper to bless our new cross. All
Wednesday Night programing will start after this special event.
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Upcoming Events
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- 3/30 - Children's Choir @ 5:00pm
- 3/30 - Wednesday Night Super @ 5:30pm
- 3/30 - Blessing of the Cross @ 6:30pm by the new Bell Tower
- 3/30 - Rooftop Kids' Rehearsal, What's in the Bible for Crosstown Kids, The Middle, Pastor Mark's Lenten Study, Disciple - WILL MEET AFTER the BLESSING OF THE CROSS
- 3/31 - Guatemala Packing Party
- 4/1 - 4/8 - Guatemala Mission Trip
- 4/2 - The Pantry @ 9:30pm in The Shed - Easter Dinners
- 4/3 - Sunday morning worship in the Sanctuary at 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
- 4/3 - Crosstown Kids' Worship @ 9:30am & 11:00am
- 4/3 - Student Worship Service @ 9:30am & E3 Small Groups at 11:00am
- 4/3 - NO Ignite
- 4/6 - No Wednesday Night Programing - Spring Break
- 4/10 - Next Starting Point Class Begins @ 9:30pm
- 4/10 - Ignite Resumes
- 4/12 - WinShape Spirit Night from 5pm to 8pm at Dacula Chick-fil-A
- 4/13 - Wednesday Night Supper Resumes
- 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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