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 To hear
the
sermon from
Shaped Faith: Where Is the Kingdom of God?"
Reveal the Kingdom of God
-the reign of Christ-
in everything you do.
"Luke: Seeking a Jesus-Shaped Faith: The Kingdom
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Gospel Challenge:
Live by faith IN the Kingdom of God.
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SUNDAY ON MONDAY
7:00 pm
In the Chapel at
Simpsonwood Park!
Please join us there!!
NOTE: Park ONLY in designated parking.
THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY ON MONDAY:
SEPTEMBER 5
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Fall 2016 Opportunities Magazine is now available!
Get yours today!
This magazine contains all the information for a great fall!
Pick up a copy at church or click here for your digital copy today!
Click
here to register for a class:
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August 31
Family Dinner: 5:30pm-6:15pm
MENU
Main Meal:
Potato & Salad Bar, Butter, Sour Cream, Chive, Bacon, Cheese sauce, and Chili, bread and dessert - $7.00
*Alternative Meal: Half portion of Main Meal - $4.00
*Cheese Pizza Meal - 1 slice pizza, salad, dessert - $3.00
Dinner is served from 5:30-6:15
Dinner provided by our neighborhood ippolito's
Date:
08/17/2016 (Wed.)Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm Location:
Family Life Center - Building C
Register for dinner in the
front office
or
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Simpsonwood UMC is having a
Joining Sunday on Sunday,
August 28th, for all non-members who have attended Simpsonwood 101. Dr. Brian Clark and Rev. Amanda Lane would like to invite you all to become members of our church. Please respond to
[email protected] if you are interested, and let us know at which service you would like to join.
Deadline Thursday, August 25 at 2:00pm.
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If you have ever considered helping a child in need, the United Methodist Children'
s Home needs your help! Please consider babysitting, respite care and/or fostering a child today. Dunwoody UMC is hosting an information & orientation session on
August 31st. We are looking for the right persons to start the process impacting the life of a child
...
whatever that should be. Every individual is different, every family is different, but there are hundreds of children that need YOUR difference in their lives right now. Please contact Denise Peacock at the Children's Home at
[email protected]
or Marilyn Mraz, SUMC at
[email protected]
DunwoodyUMC is offering a meal at 5:30 as their guests and they are also providing child care.
The session will run from 6:00 to 7:30.
For planning purposes, it is important to let either Denise or Marilyn know so reservations can be made for the meal and babysitting.
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FREEDOM FOR THE FUTURE
|  Thank you to everyone who has been contributing to our
Freedom for the Future debt reduction efforts.
As of today, here is where we are with our Freedom to the Future Journey:
150 pledges = $984,061
Already received and paid on the loan: $706,232
The loan balance is now $170,461
What a great response from our members!
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ReChrist NEEDS Tutors for the 2016-2017 School Year.
Preparing for Fall 2016 is underway! Recruitment of tutors for the after-school program at Valencia apartment is needed to adequately serve the children 4 days a week. If you have a heart for elementary school children and desire to make a significant impact in their lives, consider serving with Re-Christ.
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If you would like to learn more
about our
music ministry at Simpsonwood UMC please contact:
Director of Worship Ministry
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Children's Ministry News
The Fall Term of Sunday School
Mission 252 & the 4th/5th Grade Bible Study
45's
Don't miss out!! Fall Scream Retreat is Sept 16 - 18th!!
I highly recommend this retreat and I continue to be impressed by the impact it has had on many of
God's children! I (with the help of additional chaperones) will be taking a group of 4th and 5th graders
from Simpsonwood UMC up to Carolina Point Retreat Center for an exciting weekend!
Fall SCREAM Children's Retreat promo video:
Call Bryan Coats at 770-441-2181 for more information.
Hope all is well!
In Christ,
Director of Children's Ministry
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Youth News this Week
Parent Night at LIVE Sunday - Please come with your student at 7pm.
*August 28: Parent Night at LIVE - Don't forget your parents this night!
*August 31: Refuel Wednesday -
Dinner til 6:30pm. Small groups at 6:30pm
*September 4: No LIVE - Labor Day Weekend
*September 11: Open House for Confirmation 9:50am-10:50am
*September 25: First Class of Confirmation 9:50-10:50am
*September 26: SUMC Men's Golf Tournament (part of proceeds to benefit Youth Missions)
*November 11-13: Senior High Retreat
Service Spotlight
*September 1 - SafeHouse Outreach
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 NIV
Website has info for fall!
Check us out at:
www.simpsonwoodyouth.org
You can follow Youth on Instagram @simpsonwoodyouth to see pictures & get reminders.
Director of Student Ministries
Detailed information on above events can be found in our weekly email sent out on Mondays or contact our youth office at 770-441-2181.
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The preschool has a new Facebook page:
Click the icon to see the page!
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Preschool Open House - 8/31
1st Day of school - 9/6-7
Limited openings still available for
for the school year 2016-2017.
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Preschool Director
770-441-9444
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Serving Grace UMC Women's Kitchen on August 31st.
Please join us!!
These are the Grace UMC Women's kitchen's dates for 2016
ALL women of the church and their friends and neighbors are invited to serve on the dates shown.
The Circles prepping the meal are shown below.
Thanks everyone for taking a turn.
Serving:
- Wednesday, August 31st - Grace Circle
- Wednesday, October 5th - Joy Circle
NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
Serving Rainbow Village on Thursday, September 8th. Contact Melissa Clary to help serve.
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JOY Circle
Second Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
This fall Joy Circle is studying the Kay Warren book
"Choose Joy: You Deserve More Than Happiness". Our first meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13th at 11 a.m. in the FLC, rooms 110-111. Our first meeting is a "bring an appetizer/brunch item and go over the UMW calendar' social. Our first "study" meeting will be the second Tuesday in October (11th). Blessings-Peggy
Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
We will be starting an Andy Stanley DVD study called What Makes You Happy. Here is the info for our September meeting:
Date:
Wed, Sept. 7th, 9:30am-12:00pm
Hostess:
Sharon Smotherman, 4461 Flippen Trail, (770)441-0020
Study:
Lesson 1 of What Makes You Happy by Andy Stanley
Friendship Circle Leader:
Grace Circle
First Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Date: Tuesday, September 13th
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Study: For the Love, Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards by Jen Hatmaker
Where: Julie Mabe's home
5892 Revington Drive
770-326-6003
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OMING SOON:
Our Circle will be cooking for Grace Kitchen on August 29th 6-8pm. We need a shopper and some cookers, so
click here to sign up
.
See you soon, Ruthie
SIGN UP GENIUS and Amazon Link:
- Cooking for Grace Kitchen: Sign Up Genius LINK (Shopping list LINK)
- Book Reservation: LINK I currently have 10 paperback copies
- Book Purchase: For the Love, Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards by Jen Hatmaker CLICK HERE
Grace Circle Membership:
Circle of Peace
First and Third Wednesdays of the Month
(Except June, July)
Meeting Dates: First and Third Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Building A, Room 107
Study: Broken and Blessed: God Changes the World One Person and One Family At a Time by Jessica Lagrone
Leader: Liz van Hees
Circle of Peace Leader:
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Pornography & Igniting Faith Retreat, Oh No!
Register Today! Click Here!
Bishop James Bush
will speak about how pornography seems to creep into our lives and often our children. If you want to know how to safeguard yourself and your kids, this workshop is for you!
**** We will have more details about our youth workshops soon! ****
Location: Marietta First United Methodist Church,
56 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA 30064
Date: 4:00PM Friday Sept 23rd thru 6:30PM and
Cost: $78.00
Bring your sons, your friends, your father, your granddad and grandsons for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual growth.
Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Winston Worrell,
Director of World Methodist Evangelism Institute
Dr. Worrell will be delivering excitement and passion to the retreat, guiding us as we explore how we ALL can increase the MOMENTUM of our spiritual lives.
Lunch on Saturday will be BBQ, provided by Que4Cure. We need volunteers to direct the attendees where to eat, help serve and hand out drinks
See
www.ngcumm.org
for more details.
Golfers - Shotgun start 1:30PM @ Fox Creek Golf Club - We are limited to 80 golfers at $54.00 each, this includes box lunch on Friday. Winning team each gets a FREE round of golf! (This is only a few miles from the IFR)
We need prayer partners for the event, please share this request the United Methodist Women:
http://ngcumm.org/wp2/?page_id=3047
Please
like
our Facebook page and invite other to like it too.
https://www.facebook.com/ummennga/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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If you would like to become involved with our active and involved SUMC Men's Group please contact me.
In His Service,
404-754-0843
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LIFE Now has its own
Facebook page!!
Click the icon to see the page!!
A Ministry for Empty Nesters and Active Adults of All Ages.
Tuesday, September 20:
NCM Linen Sorting: If you would like to go call or email Pam Reilly at 770-242-6579 or
SUNDAES ON SATURDAY - 7pm Holy Rock Cafe-FLC
Saturday, September 17th
Make your own ice cream dream sundae
We'll supply the ice cream, bring your favourite topping
We'll play some fun games too
September 20: NCM Linen Sorting: If you would like to go call or email Pam Reilly at 770-242-6579 or
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